Article
Agronomy
Yan Ma, Caihong Bai, Xincheng Zhang, Yanfeng Ding
Summary: Nitrate exacerbates aluminum toxicity and accumulation in wheat seedling roots, with the aluminum-sensitive genotype being more affected.
Article
Plant Sciences
Marwa M. Ragaey, Mervat Shamoon Sadak, Mona F. A. Dawood, Nermin H. S. Mousa, Rania Samy Hanafy, Arafat Abdel Hamed Abdel Latef
Summary: This study investigated the regulatory role of nitric oxide in mitigating the negative impacts of salt stress on wheat growth and productivity through enhancing photosynthetic pigments and nitrate reductase, as well as reducing oxidative damage.
Article
Plant Sciences
Clara Martinez-Arias, Juan Sobrino-Plata, David Medel, Luis Gil, Juan Antonio Martin, Jesus Rodriguez-Calcerrada
Summary: This study found that there are core endophytes in Ulmus minor which can enhance the plant's stress tolerance. In drought stress conditions, inoculation of endophytes can alleviate the effect of stomata closure on plants and promote root and shoot growth, photosynthetic rates, and antioxidant activity.
JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Haziq Hussain, Rehan Naeem, Baharullah Khattak, Zia ur Rehman, Niamat Khan, Muhammad Kamran Qureshi, Farah Deeba, Iftikhar Ali, Muhammad Daud Khan
Summary: The study systematically verified maize's tolerance to bisphenol A (BPA), an emerging pollutant of plastics. It found that high levels of BPA severely inhibited maize growth and metabolic features, while low levels promoted growth and photosynthetic activity. The study also revealed BPA's phytotoxic effects on maize, with a greater impact on roots than on shoots, as well as maize's resistance to BPA pollution.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Adeel Khan, Munir Ahmad, Mukhtar Ahmed, M. Iftikhar Hussain
Summary: The global temperature is continuously increasing, affecting agricultural productivity; thus, thermotolerance strategies are needed to maintain crop yield; research shows that high temperature has detrimental effects on wheat growth and development.
Article
Agronomy
Aneela Ulfat, Sajid Shokat, Xiangnan Li, Liang Fang, Dominik K. Grosskinsky, Syed Abdul Majid, Thomas Roitsch, Fulai Liu
Summary: This study investigated the mechanisms of wheat yield decrease under drought stress and the role of CO2 in modulating physiological and metabolic drought effects. It found that under drought, photosynthetic rate, stomatal conductance, transpiration rate, and activities of carbohydrate metabolic enzymes in wheat plants were decreased, while total antioxidant potential was also reduced. In contrast, elevated CO2 levels increased these physiological parameters and yield traits, suggesting a potential mechanism for increased grain yield under elevated CO2.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Qi-Qi Hu, Jian-Qin Shu, Wen-Min Li, Guang-Zhi Wang
Summary: The plant root acts as a crucial storage organ for IAA and nitrogen, utilizing signaling molecules to promote growth and respond to fluctuations in nitrogen distribution in the soil. Auxin plays a key role in integrating nitrate information to efficiently distribute resources and sustainably develop the root system.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Zahra Bamary, Alireza Einali
Summary: Arginine treatment alters the biochemical responses in cells grown under high salinity, redirecting carbon flow towards the biosynthesis of non-reducing sugars, reducing hydrogen peroxide levels, and downregulating antioxidant enzyme activity, while levels of lipid peroxidation, glycerol, and beta-carotene remain relatively unchanged.
Article
Horticulture
Melika Karimaei, Vahid Poozesh, Arezou Rezaei
Summary: Aluminum toxicity in acidic soils is a major factor limiting plant growth, but the use of phosphorus can alleviate its toxic effects. This study investigated the effects of phosphorus treatment and aluminum toxicity on the physiological and biochemical behavior of Spinacia oleracea L. It was found that phosphorus application reduced root aluminum content, while increasing leaf aluminum content under aluminum stress. Additionally, aluminum stress altered the activity of certain enzymes, but phosphorus treatment had no effect on SOD activity. Phosphorus treatment also lessened the impact of aluminum stress on MDA and H2O2 content.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Review
Cell Biology
Rashed Abualia, Stefan Riegler, Eva Benkova
Summary: Nitrogen is essential for plant growth and its availability directly affects agricultural productivity. Recent studies have revealed the important roles of hormones auxin and cytokinin in nitrate-regulated growth. This review discusses the recent advancements in understanding the crosstalk between auxin and cytokinin and their significance in nitrate-driven growth, highlighting possible missing links.
Article
Agronomy
Marcela U. P. Araujo, Lillian M. M. Oliveira, Leandro C. C. Silva, Luiz F. C. C. Pinto, Isaias S. S. Cacique, Fabricio A. Rodrigues
Summary: This study investigated the effect of high concentrations of silicon (Si) and magnesium (Mg) on wheat resistance to blast at the physiological and biochemical levels. The results showed that supplying Si can reduce blast symptoms, while Mg itself or its synergy with Si did not contribute to lowering the severity of the disease.
Article
Agronomy
Milica Kanjevac, Biljana Bojovic, Andrija Ciric, Milan Stankovic, Dragana Jakovljevic
Summary: Wheat is widely grown cereal and low temperature stress affects its development. This study investigated different priming methods (hormo-, halo-, osmo-, and hydropriming) to enhance wheat's resistance to low temperatures. Priming showed positive effects on growth, vigor index, and protein content. Antioxidant enzymes and phenolic compounds were significantly affected by seed priming, with the best results observed with hormo- and hydropriming. The study concludes that seed priming is a promising approach to increase wheat seedlings' resistance to low temperature stress.
Article
Plant Sciences
Filippo Quitadamo, Vanessa De Simone, Romina Beleggia, Daniela Trono
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of chitosan on the growth of durum wheat under salinity and found that chitosan enhanced seedling growth by enhancing the antioxidant defense system to protect against oxidative damage induced by salinity.
Article
Plant Sciences
Akansha Srivastav, Deepak Ganjewala, Rakesh Kumar Singhal, Vishnu D. Rajput, Tatiana Minkina, Marina Voloshina, Sudhakar Srivastava, Manoj Shrivastava
Summary: The study found that zinc accumulation increased in wheat and maize with increasing doses of zinc oxide nanoparticles, leading to slight increases in plant length, biomass, and photosynthetic pigments. Antioxidant enzyme activity increased at lower concentrations, but declined at higher levels.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Huiyan Yang, Mingsheng Li, Cui Zhang, Na Li, Xiangfeng Yao, Xianxu Li, Fang Li, Jun Wang
Summary: This study investigated the ecotoxicological effects of DEHP on wheat seedlings by exposing them to DEHP-contaminated soil for 30 days. The results showed that DEHP reduced wheat germination rate and inhibited root length. There was no effect on plant height. At the biochemical level, photosynthetic pigments and soluble sugar content were initially promoted and then inhibited. The antioxidant enzymes displayed different trends, and corresponding genes were upregulated or downregulated. The study also demonstrated the dose-dependent nature of DEHP toxicity to wheat seedlings and identified potential binding targets of DEHP. Overall, this study provided valuable insights for assessing the toxicity risk of DEHP to wheat.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
C. S. Bedetti, N. C. Jorge, F. C. G. Trigueiro, G. P. Braganca, L. V. Modolo, R. M. S. Isaias
BIOTECHNIC & HISTOCHEMISTRY
(2018)
Article
Biology
Alexandre Aparecido Duarte, Cristiane Jovelina da-Silva, Andrea Rodrigues Marques, Luzia Valentina Modolo, Jose Pires Lemos Filho
JOURNAL OF THERMAL BIOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dandara R. Muniz, Janaina S. Garcia, Taniris C. Braga, Angelo de Fatima, Luzia Modolo
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Ivo S. F. Melo, Felipe F. Rodrigues, Sarah O. A. M. Costa, Alysson Vinicius Brag, Marcela Isis Morais, Jessica A. Vaz, Leonardo S. Neto, Izabela Galvao, Luzia Modolo, Flavio A. Amaral, Renata B. Oliveira, Angelo de Fatima, Marcio M. Coelho, Renes R. Machado
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Plant Sciences
Sarah F. Guimaraes, Inorbert M. Lima, Luzia Modolo
ACTA BOTANICA BRASILICA
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Amalyn Nain-Perez, Luiz C. A. Barbosa, Diego Rodriguez-Hernandez, Yane C. C. Mota, Thamara F. Silva, Teodorico C. Ramalho, Luzia Modolo
CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
(2019)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Samuel Chaves-Silva, Livia P. Horta, Leandro T. Souza, Cleiton M. da Silva, Caroline S. Dohanik, Gisele A. C. Goulart, Ivanildo E. Marriel, Angelo de Fatima, Luzia V. Modolo
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Luisa Gouveia Lana, Lara Matos de Araujo, Thamara Ferreira Silva, Luzia Valentina Modolo
Summary: This review focuses on the interplay among gasotransmitters NO, CO, H2S, and potassium ions in plants, particularly in response to high salinity stress. It also discusses findings from studies on plants under water deficit and metal stress, since these abiotic stresses share similarities with salt stress. Molecular targets of gasotransmitters NO, CO, and H2S in root and guard cells that promote plant tolerance to salt stress are highlighted as well.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Enas A. El-Hawary, Ahmed Zayed, Annegret Laub, Luzia V. Modolo, Ludger Wessjohann, Mohamed A. Farag
Summary: This study investigated the phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity of Brazilian and Middle Eastern coffee using various analytical methods. Through the use of global natural product social molecular networking, new metabolites in coffee seeds were discovered. Chemometric tools and UV spectrometry were also employed to analyze the characteristics of coffee. The results demonstrated that caffeoylquinic acid and caffeine were potential antioxidant markers in unroasted coffee, while dicaffeoyl quinolactone and melanoidins were potential markers in roasted coffee.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Maria Celia Tavares, Carolina Raquel Said Dau Goncalves Olimpio, Angelo de Fatima, Luzia Modolo, Jose Augusto Carneiro de Oliveira, Carlos Jose Alves da Silva-Filho, Francisco Geraldo Barbosa, Jair Mafezoli, Josue Carinhanha Caldas Santos
Summary: Urease catalyzes urea hydrolysis in the soil, leading to N-urea losses by volatilization. This study evaluated the mechanism of urease inhibition by MFC, a compound isolated from Moringa oleifera L. The results showed that MFC is a mixed inhibitor and interacts with urease, causing conformational changes in the protein structure. The interaction also leads to the formation of dithiocarbamates and thiourea, which are inhibitors of urease. MFC shows potential as a biotechnological application compound.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Vania de Lourdes G. Teles, Giselle Sousa, Luzia Modolo, Rodinei Augusti, Leticia M. Costa
Summary: The ionomic response of basil to Cd2+ was evaluated, showing differences in accumulation of different ions in leaves, stems, and roots. Positive and negative correlations were observed between Cd and other elements.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Taniris Cafiero Braga, Itamar Couto Guedes de Jesus, Kathleen Viveiros Soares, Silvia Guatimosim, Leonardo da Silva Neto, Cristiane Jovelina da-Silva, Luzia Valentina Modolo, Jose Evaldo Rodrigues Menezes Filho, Paula Rhana, Jader Santos Cruz, Angelo de Fatima
Summary: MADTOH, a new hybrid compound designed based on monastrol and ADTOH, acts as an H2S donor under physiological conditions and decreases calcium transient in cardiomyocytes similar to nifedipine. Voltage-clamp experiments also demonstrate that MADTOH reduces L-type Ca2+ current in isolated ventricular cardiomyocytes.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Aniris Cafiero Braga, Thamara Ferreira Silva, Thamilla Maria Silva Maciel, Edjan Carlos Dantas da Silva, Edeildo Ferreira Da Silva-Junior, Luzia Valentina Modolo, Isis Martins Figueiredo, Josue Carinhanha Caldas Santos, Thiago Mendonca de Aquino, Angelo de Fatima
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2019)
Review
Plant Sciences
Cristiane J. da-Silva, Luzia V. Modolo
ACTA BOTANICA BRASILICA
(2018)