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Agronomy
Cheng Yang, Ruihong Sun, Xingtao Lu, Tao Jin, Xuegang Peng, Na Zhang, Jinxin Wang, Hengzhi Wang, Weitang Liu
Summary: This study investigated the seed germination and seedling emergence of Vicia villosa under various conditions. The results showed that V. villosa seeds had high germination rates under different temperatures, photoperiods, salt stress levels, pH, osmotic stress levels, and burial depths. V. villosa, as a cover crop, has considerable potential to be planted and grown in orchards in China and can contribute to early weed management and the establishment of V. villosa populations.
Article
Agronomy
Oyebanji O. Alagbo, Bhagirath Singh Chauhan
Summary: African lovegrass is an invasive perennial grass that negatively impacts natural ecosystems globally. Experiments in Australia found that the Clifton population of this grass is more tolerant to salt and drought stress compared to the Crows Nest population. The study also showed that increasing burial depth and the presence of sorghum crop residue restrict the emergence of African lovegrass. Several postemergence herbicides were effective in controlling this invasive grass.
Article
Agronomy
Yonghuan Yue, Guili Jin, Weihua Lu, Ke Gong, Wanqiang Han, Wenhao Liu, Xueer Wu
Summary: The germination of Drunken horse grass seeds is significantly influenced by factors such as temperature, pH, and burial depth. The optimal germination temperature is 25 degrees Celsius, and seedling emergence is highest at a burial depth of 1 centimeter.
Article
Agronomy
Gulshan Mahajan, Ashneel Prasad, Bhagirath Singh Chauhan
Summary: The study highlighted the germination and emergence responses of glyphosate-resistant and glyphosate-susceptible populations of Sumatran fleabane to various environmental factors. Differences were observed in germination rates between populations under different conditions, with varying degrees of inhibition under different stressors. This suggests potential strategies for weed management based on the germination ecology of Sumatran fleabane populations.
Article
Agronomy
Sachin Dhanda, Bhagirath Singh Chauhan
Summary: This study investigated the effect of various treatments on seed germination of Leucaena leucocephala populations from Toowoomba and Gatton, Australia. The results showed differential germination behavior between the two populations under different conditions, suggesting their adaptation to their respective local environments.
Article
Agronomy
Bhagirath S. Chauhan
Summary: This study evaluated the germination and emergence of liverseedgrass under different environmental conditions, and the effectiveness of postemergence herbicides for controlling this weed species. Results showed that liverseedgrass has low tolerance to temperature, salt stress, and water stress during germination, and the burial depth and crop residue load in soil affect its emergence. Additionally, early application of herbicides was found to be effective in controlling the growth of this weed species.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Min Ju Kim, Jin A. Kim, Dae-Won Lee, Young-Su Park, Jun-Hwan Kim, Cheol Young Choi
Summary: Ocean warming and acidification can induce oxidative stress and apoptosis in disk abalone. This study examined the effects of different water temperatures and pH levels on oxidative stress and apoptosis, finding that high temperatures and low pH conditions increased levels of oxidative stress markers and apoptosis-related gene caspase-3. The findings highlight the importance of considering water temperature and pH changes in assessing the impact of ocean warming and acidification on marine species.
Article
Plant Sciences
Rashid Saleem, Shane Campbell, Mary T. T. Fletcher, Sundaravelpandian Kalaipandian, Steve Adkins
Summary: This study aims to understand the dormancy mechanism of Pimelea trichostachya and how environmental conditions affect its germination and emergence. It concludes that P. trichostachya has a complex dormancy mechanism, involving physical, metabolic, and suspected water-soluble germination inhibitor components. The study also shows that scarified seeds treated with gibberellic acid (GA(3)) have the highest germination percentage, and emergence is inhibited when seeds are buried below 3 cm in soil.
Article
Agronomy
Virender Singh Hooda, Bhagirath Singh Chauhan
Summary: Goosegrass, one of the most problematic grassy weeds worldwide, has a significant impact on summer fallows and crops in the eastern region of Australia. In this study, the seed germination ecology of two populations (Gatton and Ingham) of E. indica and their response to postemergence herbicides were examined. The results showed that postemergence herbicides significantly reduced seedling survival, spike production, and plant biomass of both populations, while paraquat failed to control the Ingham population due to its resistance. Temperature, light/dark conditions, salt stress, and water stress also affected the germination of E. indica, with different populations exhibiting varying levels of tolerance. The information gained from this study could be valuable for developing effective management strategies for this weed.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Yanyan Zhai, Jisheng Zhang, Yakun Guo, Zihao Tang, Tiantian Zhang
Summary: This study investigates the impact of burial depth and spacing between twin pipelines on the flow velocity field, porewater pressure distribution, and effective stress in wave-seabed-twin pipelines interaction, through laboratory experiments and numerical simulations.
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Chu Gao, Xiangzhen Kong, Qin Fang
Summary: This study investigates the attenuation of blast waves in concrete induced by cylindrical charge explosions through experimental and numerical research. The effects of charge geometry and burial depth on blast waves are quantified, and empirical formulas are proposed for blast-resistant design. The results provide valuable data and insights for understanding and mitigating the impact of explosive attacks on military facilities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF IMPACT ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Zahara Mahmoodi Atabaki, Javid Gherekhloo, Farshid Ghaderi-Far, Omid Ansari, Saeid Hassanpour-bourkheili, Rafael De Prado
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different environmental factors on seed germination and emergence of cutleaf geranium. The results showed that cutleaf geranium is sensitive to water potential, salinity, pH, high temperatures, burial depth, and flooding. Understanding these factors is important for the effective management of this weed.
ADVANCES IN WEED SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nanhao Xu, Zhenchang Zhu, Weilun Gao, Dongdong Shao, Shaorui Li, Qin Zhu, Zhongya Fan, Yanpeng Cai, Zhifeng Yang
Summary: This study conducted manipulative experiments in a mangrove habitat along the coast of South China and found that both external and internal factors play important roles in the accumulation of microplastics (MPs) in coastal sediments. The results showed that stronger waves lead to the removal of more buried MPs from sediments. Storms have disproportional effects on MPs retention due to inducing large waves and strong sediment erosion. Additionally, the study demonstrated that MPs retention increases linearly with material density and non-linearly with burial depth. These findings emphasize the importance of understanding the factors that shape MPs retention in coastal ecosystems like mangroves to assess and predict MPs accumulation patterns and their impacts on ecosystem functioning of blue carbon habitats.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Geology
Rikke Weibel, Nynke Keulen, Stephen Hillier, Henrik Friis, Henrik Ingermann Petersen, Mette Olivarius, Sebastian Naesby Malkki, Jesper Stokkendal, Niels Hemmingsen Schovsbo
Summary: The Palaeogene glauconitic reservoir sandstones in the Nini West oilfield in the Danish North Sea are chosen as the first pilot CO2 storage site in Denmark. The stability of the glauconitic clasts in the sandstones is crucial for the long-term resilience of the reservoir. The study evaluates the likely reactivity of the glauconitic clasts during CO2 injection by examining their changes during burial diagenesis and finds that they have the potential for high reactivity, although their microporous structure slows down the reaction rate.
SEDIMENTARY GEOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Pei Zhang, Dechun Lu, Xiuli Du, Jilin Qi
Summary: This paper investigates the construction mechanical behavior of soil mass at different burial depths, develops an elastoplastic algorithm applicable to double loading criteria for a soil constitutive model, validates the algorithm through numerical triaxial tests, and proposes a method for determining the critical depth for tunnel design. The results show that the developed algorithm accurately predicts ground surface settlement and provides insights into stress distribution and deformation performance in soil during tunneling at different burial depths.
COMPUTERS AND GEOTECHNICS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Esmaeil Bakhshandeh, Hemmatollah Pirdashti, Khadejeh Lendeh, Zahra Gilani, Mohammad Khanghahi, Carmine Crecchio
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Esmaeil Bakhshandeh, Kent J. Bradford, Hemmatollah Pirdashti, Fatemeh Vahabinia, Raoudha Abdellaoui
ACTA PHYSIOLOGIAE PLANTARUM
(2020)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Seyyed Jaber Hosseini, Zeinolabedin Tahmasebi-Sarvestani, Hemmatollah Pirdashti, Seyed Ali Mohammad Modarres-Sanavy, Ali Mokhtassi-Bidgoli, Saeid Hazrati, Silvana Nicola
Summary: Salinity stress affects the growth and chemical composition of Iranian mint, but some species are more tolerant to the stress. While photosynthetic pigments decrease, the content of total phenolic, flavonoid, and anthocyanin increases under salinity stress. Dry matter yield decreases, but essential oil content increases. E18 ecotype shows the most desirable traits and can be recognized as a salt-tolerant ecotype.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohsen Jamali, Esmaeil Bakhshandeh, Mohammad Yaghoubi Khanghahi, Carmine Crecchio
Summary: This study examined the potential environmental impacts of wheat residues burning on soil quality in Iran and Italy over the last 50 years. The results showed an increase in global warming potential in Iran and a decrease in Italy, with nitrogen being the main component of nutrient losses in both countries.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zahra Saber, Rosalie van Zelm, Hemmatollah Pirdashti, Aafke M. Schipper, Mohammadali Esmaeili, Ali Motevali, Ashkan Nabavi-Pelesaraei, Mark A. J. Huijbregts
Summary: A study on 200 paddy farms in Iran found that the eco-efficiency of organic farming systems is higher and positively associated with yield, while the eco-efficiency of conventional and limited input systems is positively correlated with impacts on terrestrial ecosystems but lower in other aspects.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Fatemeh Taghavi Ghasemkheili, Flemming Ekelund, Jesper Liengaard Johansen, Hemmatollah Pirdashti, Seyede Roghie Ghadirnezhad Shiade, Amin Fathi, Rasmus Kjoller
Summary: The combined inoculation of Trichoderma harzianum and soil microbes has positive effects on barley tolerance index and cadmium uptake efficiency, showing potential for remediation of cadmium-contaminated soils even at higher levels.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Zahra Nouri Akandi, Hassan Makarian, Hemmatollah Pirdashti, Mohammad Reza Amerian, Mehdi Baradaran Firozabadi, Mohammad Ali Tajik Ghanbary
Summary: Foliar spraying of iron nanoparticles can enhance the tolerance of purslane plants to cadmium by increasing levels of carotenoids and antioxidant enzyme activity.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Hadiseh Bahari Saravi, Ahmad Gholami, Hemmatollah Pirdashti, Mehdi Baradaran Firouzabadi, Hamidreza Asghari, Yasser Yaghoubian
Summary: Salt stress negatively affected the growth, chlorophyll content, antioxidant defense system, and steviol glycosides production in Stevia plants. Inoculation with Piriformospora indica, Tricuderma virens, or both enhanced salt tolerance, while foliar spray of spermidine mitigated the negative effects of salt stress. Combined inoculation and foliar application of spermidine can be an effective approach to improve salt stress tolerance and steviol glycosides production in Stevia plants.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Zahra Rabiei, Siavosh Hosseini, Ali Dehestani, Hemmatollah Pirdashti, Farid Beiki
Summary: This study investigated the effect of exogenous hexanoic acid on tomato plants infected with Alternaria solani. The results showed that hexanoic acid treatment increased hydrogen peroxide content and peroxidase activity in infected plants, leading to the activation of various transcription factors and proteins involved in defense responses.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Seyede Roghie Ghadirnezhad Shiade, Hemmatollah Pirdashti, Mohammad Ali Esmaeili, Ghorban Ali Nematzade
Summary: This study aimed to identify salt-tolerant rice varieties among five mutant genotypes. The results showed that salt-tolerant plants exhibited osmotic adaptation mechanisms by activating antioxidant enzymes, while sensitive varieties showed increased malondialdehyde content. The study found that Tarom Chaloosi could be a more salt-tolerant genotype for the development of high-yielding salt-tolerant rice varieties in the future.
Article
Agronomy
Sadegh Beaicknejad Daroonkolaei, Mohammad Reza Amerian, Hemmatollah Pirdashti, Esmaeil Bakhshandeh, Ahmad Gholami
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of different levels of potassium sulfate fertilizer on canola and investigated the role of five potassium solubilizing bacteria. The results showed that co-inoculation with P. agglomerans and R. aquatilis increased potassium uptake and yield of canola, especially under saline soil conditions.
ARCHIVES OF AGRONOMY AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Fatemeh Hosseini Sanehkoori, Hemmatollah Pirdashti, Esmaeil Bakhshandeh
Summary: Camelina sativa is an important oilseed crop with small seeds that can pose challenges for plant establishment in certain environments. This study investigated the plant's response to edaphic and abiotic environmental factors and developed models to simulate its growth. The findings can help producers effectively manage camelina production under stressful conditions.
ACTA PHYSIOLOGIAE PLANTARUM
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Faezeh Mohammadi-Kashka, Hemmatollah Pirdashti, Zeinolabedin Tahmasebi-Sarvestani, Ali Motevali, Mehdi Nadi, Niloofar Aghaeipour
Summary: Increasing the yield of oilseeds is an important strategy in countries like Iran. Narrowing the yield gap and optimizing agricultural practices can improve food security and mitigate environmental impacts. Boundary line analysis integrated with life cycle assessment was used to survey soybean farms, showing improved resource use efficiency and reduced environmental hazards.
CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Alireza Karimi Abdolmaleki, Hemmatollah Pirdashti, Yasser Yaghoubian, Arastoo Abbasian, Seyede Roghie Ghadirnezhad Shiade
Summary: This study investigated the effects of light intensity on wheat yield and growth traits, finding that low light intensity significantly reduced growth and yield, but these losses were compensated by the application of endophytic fungi.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Faezeh Mohammadi Kashka, Zeinolabedin Tahmasebi Sarvestani, Hemmatollah Pirdashti, Ali Motevali, Mehdi Nadi, Mohammad Valipour
Summary: The increase in population has led to a higher demand for agricultural and food products, resulting in the need for increased agricultural production. However, this may also lead to increased emissions and environmental impacts due to increased consumption of agricultural inputs. In this study, artificial intelligence methods were used to predict the environmental impacts of soybean production in different scenarios. The results showed varying levels of damage to human health, resources, ecosystem quality, climate change, and the environment, with the scenario of soybean cultivation after rapeseed having the best environmental performance. The ANFIS-FCM algorithm was found to be the most accurate prediction model for environmental indicators.
