Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yuan-Yuan Ji, Jun-Yi Yang, Rui-Fei Zhang, Qing-Yu Chen, Rui Xu, Xue-Jin Wei, Xiao-Hang Chen, Shan-Xi Chen, Fan-Ding Guo, Edward J. Kennelly, Chun-Lin Long
Summary: St. John's wort and other Hypericum species are used as traditional medicine in southwestern China for treating depression, wounds, and skin problems. The volatile oils of these plants contain various compounds with activities such as neurite outgrowth-promoting, neuroprotective, antimicrobial, and enzyme inhibitory effects. The oils from different species showed significant differences in constituents and activities.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Julian Lozano-Castellon, Alexandra Olmo-Cunillera, Enrico Casadei, Enrico Valli, Ines Dominguez-Lopez, Eleftherios Miliarakis, Maria Perez, Antonia Ninot, Agusti Romero-Aroca, Alessandra Bendini, Rosa M. Lamuela-Raventos, Anna Vallverdu-Queralt
Summary: This study investigated the effects of olive maturity, malaxation time/temperature, and oil storage on the quality and composition of Arbequina EVOO. Storage conditions were found to be the most influential factor, followed by olive maturity and malaxation temperature. Storage at room temperature significantly affected the phenolic profile and quality parameters. Volatile compounds and fatty acids were good indicators of olive ripeness.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tiago J. T. de Souza, Sergio A. L. Bordignon, Miriam A. Apel, Amelia T. Henriques
Summary: The study characterized the volatile oils obtained from species in the Disynaphiinae subtribe of Eupatorieae in southern Brazil, showing that the oils were mainly composed of terpene compounds. Different samples within the subtribe exhibited variations in chemical composition, with some samples containing higher proportions of monoterpenes or oxygenated sesquiterpenes.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yuqing Xu, Guanwei Gao, Luming Tian, Yufen Cao, Xingguang Dong, Hongliang Huo, Dan Qi, Ying Zhang, Jiayu Xu, Chao Liu
Summary: This study analyzed the VOCs of different textured pears during shelf life using HS-SPME and GC-MS. It was found that soft pears had higher SSC than crispy pears. OPLS-DA and HCA analysis identified differential VOCs that could be used to differentiate pears with different flesh textures.
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Energy & Fuels
Luise Carvalho Dias, Karina Santos Garcia, Antonio Fernando de Souza Queiroz, Maria Elisabete Machado
Summary: This study presents and validates a novel GC-MS/MS method for the determination of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic aromatic compounds in crude oils, showcasing its potential for fast, easy, and efficient quantitative analysis of N-markers.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xia Zhou, Xiuqin Li, Bo Zhao, Xiaoting Chen, Qinghe Zhang
Summary: This paper discusses the feasibility of using thermogravimetric-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (TGA-GC/MS) combined with data fusion and chemometrics to discriminate between different vegetable oils and determine adulteration of olive oil with soybean oil. The results show that data fusion enhances the discrimination power of the chemometric models, and the method is effective in distinguishing between adulterated and pure olive oil samples.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ruoqiao Chen, Xiaoshuang Wang, Hongting Xu, Ruizhi Zhao, Qiaohong Hu
Summary: Volatile oils from different species and habitats of Bupleuri radix have varying compositions and potential medicinal uses. The content and composition of the volatile oils are influenced by the species and habitats of Bupleuri radix. Bupleurum scorzonerifolium Willd. shows the highest content of volatile oil and the best antipyretic activity.
CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Fabio Xavier Antunes Sampaio, Karina Santos Garcia, Antonio Fernando de Souza Queiroz, Maria Elisabete Machado
Summary: Organic sulfur compounds in crude oils are important geochemical markers for maturity, lithology, and biodegradation. This study developed a gas chromatography-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry method for the determination of 14 organic sulfur compounds without preliminary fractionation, providing a precise and accurate analytical strategy.
FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Elena Garicano Vilar, Maurice G. O'Sullivan, Joseph P. Kerry, Kieran N. Kilcawley
Summary: This study explored the aromatic profiles of various seaweeds and seaweed extracts, identifying over 100 volatile compounds. Brown and red seaweeds were found to have distinct sensory properties, with individual seaweeds exhibiting different volatiles and odorants. This information may aid in the development of products incorporating dried seaweeds/extracts that are more appealing to consumers.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Nathalia S. Brilhante, Adelia F. Faria-Machado, Rosemar Antoniassi, Paola E. Gama, Humberto R. Bizzo
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the changes in volatile compounds of extra virgin olive oil (EVOOs) from the states of Minas Gerais and Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil) during 8 months of storage. The results showed that the fatty acid composition, acidity, peroxide value, and ultraviolet absorbance of the oils were characteristic of EVOOs. The main volatile compounds identified at the beginning of storage were from the lipoxygenase pathway (LOX) and responsible for the characteristic green odor of EVOOs. Undesirable compounds were detected mainly in the eighth month of storage.
FOOD ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ramon Aparicio-Ruiz, Clemente Ortiz Romero, Enrico Casadei, Diego L. Garcia-Gonzalez, Maurizio Servili, Roberto Selvaggini, Florence Lacoste, Julien Escobessa, Stefania Vichi, Beatriz Quintanilla-Casas, Pierre-Alain Golay, Paolo Lucci, Erica Moret, Enrico Valli, Alessandra Bendini, Tullia Gallina Toschi
Summary: The collaborative study within the EU H2020 OLEUM project aimed at developing a harmonized SPME-GC-MS method for determination of volatile compounds in virgin olive oil showed satisfactory linearity and repeatability. The reproducibility of results varied depending on the compound, with the lowest RSD% values found for three specific compounds. Different quantification methods were studied, with the correction of calibration curves using an internal standard showing slightly worse repeatability but better accuracy and reproducibility.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Guirong Zhang, Li Li, Jun Liu, Ji Cai, Junjie Fu, Na Li, Hong Cao, Hongwei Xu, Ying Zhang, Rong Cao
Summary: This study identified the characteristic components of Sichuan Sun vinegar and discovered various physiologically active substances. These findings provide information for the purification and strengthening of beneficial substances in vinegar.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Doaa Y. Abd-Elkader, Mohamed Z. M. Salem, Doaa A. Komeil, Asma A. Al-Huqail, Hayssam M. Ali, Alaa H. Salah, Mohammad Akrami, Hanaa S. Hassan
Summary: This study investigated the use of low-cost and eco-friendly oils to prolong the shelf life of strawberry fruit. The results showed that treatment with essential oils significantly improved the visual and chemical quality of the fruit, as well as delayed changes in titratable acidity. Additionally, the treatment with oils enhanced various quality attributes of the fruit and exhibited promising potential for maintaining fruit quality during storage.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Linjie Xi, Jing Zhang, Ruixiao Wu, Tian Wang, Wu Ding
Summary: Zhenba bacon, a type of Chinese traditional bacon, undergoes changes in aroma components during different stages of its production process, with an increase in esters and phenols observed. Lipid oxidation was found to play a crucial role in the formation of volatile flavor components of bacon.
Article
Plant Sciences
Mafalda Pinto, Cristiano Soares, Ruth Pereira, Jose Antonio Rodrigues, Fernanda Fidalgo, Ines Maria Valente
Summary: Aqueous extracts from Eucalyptus globulus leaves contain a wide variety of specialized metabolites with diverse biological activities. Previous studies have mainly focused on extracts from mature leaves, while the composition of extracts from young eucalyptus leaves is still unclear. There is also no consensus on whether fresh or dried leaves should be used for extraction to obtain the highest recovery of biologically active compounds.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
M. Hashem, M. S. Al-Qahtani, S. A. Alamri, Y. S. Moustafa, G. Lyberatos, I. Ntaikou
Summary: In this study, non-conventional yeast strains were selected and adapted to efficiently produce single-cell protein (SCP) from wasted date molasses (WDM). The experiment showed that certain yeast strains, such as H. guilliermondii and I. orientalis, have the highest biomass production and protein content, indicating their potential in industrial production for animal feed.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Su Zameer, M. Ali, A. Sajjad, S. Saeed, A. Matloob, Muhammad Amjad Bashir, Reem A. Alajmi, Billy M. Hargis, Mohamed Hashem, Saad Alamri, Sagheer Atta
Summary: Bumblebees play an important role in tomato pollination under greenhouse conditions, and three visits per flower are sufficient to achieve optimal production and desirable physical and biochemical properties.
JOURNAL OF KING SAUD UNIVERSITY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Faheema Bakhtawar, Xiukang Wang, Abdul Manan, Yasir Iftikhar, Sagheer Atta, Muhammad Amjad Bashir, Mustansar Mubeen, Ashara Sajid, Abdul Hannan, Mohamed Hashem, Saad Alamri
Summary: This study examined the biochemical activities in citrus cultivars infected with Citrus bent leaf viroid (CBLVd). The results showed that infected leaves had significantly lower chlorophyll contents and higher concentrations of total soluble phenolics (TSP). The activities of phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) and polyphenol oxidase (PPO) were also significantly increased in infected leaves. These findings suggest that these biochemical alterations are associated with the plants' response to pathogen infection.
JOURNAL OF KING SAUD UNIVERSITY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
El-Sayed H. E. Ziedan, Mohamed Hashem, Yasser S. Mostafa, Saad Alamri
Summary: The red palm weevil is a dangerous pest that infects date palm trees and leads to the degradation of trunk tissues and death. The study found that Fusarium oxysporum was a common fungal species associated with the infection, and its pathogenicity was confirmed. The application of a systemic fungicide successfully inhibited the growth of F. oxysporum and reduced disease development.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Manzoor Ahmad, Muhammad Ishaq, Wajid Ali Shah, Muhammad Adnan, Shah Fahad, Muhammad Hamzah Saleem, Fahim Ullah Khan, Maria Mussarat, Shadman Khan, Baber Ali, Yasser S. Mostafa, Saad Alamri, Mohamed Hashem
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of different organic and inorganic phosphorus sources on wheat productivity in calcareous soils. The results showed that applying 10 tons of organic manure and SSP or 100% acidulated RP can improve wheat yield and phosphorus use efficiency under calcareous soil conditions.
Article
Plant Sciences
Rasha Ezzat Mahdy, Dalia A. Gaber, Mohamed Hashem, Saad Alamri, Ezzat E. Mahdy
Summary: This study aimed to develop new high-yielding strains of sesame that are resistant and/or tolerant to Fusarium. Through two cycles of pedigree selection, the researchers were able to improve seed yield and reduce infection rate. Single trait selection proved to be effective but had negative effects on other traits.
Article
Biology
Saleha Saeed, Abd Ullah, Sami Ullah, Javaria Noor, Baber Ali, Muhammad Nauman Khan, Mohamed Hashem, Yasser S. Mostafa, Saad Alamri
Summary: Wheat, a crucial crop in human nutrition, exhibits different germination patterns under various temperature and water potential conditions. This study investigated these relationships and derived important parameter values for wheat germination simulation models.
Article
Agronomy
Imran Khan, Sajid Hussan, Muhammad Umer Chattha, Rizwan Maqbool, Athar Mahmood, Muqarrab Ali, Maha Aljabri, Mohamed Hashem, Sally Negm, Mahmoud Moustafa, Muhammad Umair Hassan, Sameer H. Qari
Summary: The present study aimed to determine the effect of acetic acid (AA) on growth, yield, ionic homeostasis, physiology, hormonal crosstalk, and antioxidant activities of wheat crop grown under salinity stress (SS). The results indicated that SS stress negatively affected the growth and yield of wheat crop, but foliar application of AA significantly improved the growth and yield.
Article
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Umair Hassan, Muhammad Nawaz, Adnan Noor Shah, Ali Raza, Lorenzo Barbanti, Milan Skalicky, Mohamed Hashem, Marian Brestic, Saurabh Pandey, Saad Alamri, Yasser S. Mostafa, Ayman E. L. Sabagh, Sameer H. Qari
Summary: Plant abiotic stresses pose a threat to crop production and food security. Trehalose, a non-reducing sugar, acts as an osmo-protectant and is involved in various mechanisms to enhance plant stress tolerance. Trehalose supplementation can up-regulate stress response genes and induce the accumulation of other osmolytes, improving stress tolerance in plants.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Adnan Rasheed, Long Zhao, Ali Raza, Athar Mahmood, Hucheng Xing, Xueying Lv, Hamza Saeed, Fatmah M. Alqahtani, Mohamed Hashem, Muhammad Umair Hassan, Syed Faheem Anjum Gillani, Yucheng Jie
Summary: Drought stress is a challenging factor in plant production, affecting various aspects of plant functions. Understanding the molecular factors governing stress-responsive pathways is crucial in breeding for drought tolerance. Cotton breeders have employed molecular tools such as QTL mapping and genetic engineering to elucidate the mechanisms and improve drought tolerance in cotton.
Article
Plant Sciences
Imran Khan, Sikandar Mahmood, Muhammad Umer Chattha, Muhammad Bilal Chattha, Shahbaz Ahmad, Masood Iqbal Awan, Fatmah M. Alqahtani, Mohamed Hashem, Haifa Abdulaziz Sakit Alhaithloul, Sameer H. Qari, Faisal Mahmood, Muhammad Umair Hassan
Summary: Salinity stress is a major limitation to crop production worldwide. The application of organic amendments can mitigate the negative effects of salinity and improve the growth, yield, and grain quality of crops. In this study, the impacts of farmyard manure (FYM) and press mud (PM) on rice crop under salinity stress were investigated. The results showed that salinity stress had deleterious effects on the growth, yield, and grain quality of rice, but the application of organic amendments effectively offset these effects and improved the crop performance. The combined application of FYM and PM further enhanced the growth, yield, and grain bio-fortification of rice. Therefore, the use of FYM and PM can be considered as a good practice for better rice production in salt-affected soils.
Article
Immunology
Maryam M. Alomran, Ali Noman, Muhammad Aqeel, Noreen Khalid, Muhammad Faisal Maqsood, Noreen Akhter, Muhammad Arshad, Fatmah M. Alqahtani, Fahad Mohammed Alzuaibr, Mohamed Hashem, Talaat Habeeb, Omar Mahmoud Al-Zoubi, Modhi O. Alotaibi
Summary: This study evaluated the inherent immunity of five commercial cucumber varieties to powdery mildew and studied their physiological and biochemical responses to pathogen infection. Different varieties showed differential responses in terms of chlorophyll, anthocyanin, flavonoid, phenolics, ascorbic acid, superoxide dismutase, and peroxidase activity. These findings are important for utilizing these cucumber varieties in disease management and defense responses.
MICROBIAL PATHOGENESIS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sadia Mustafa, Faisal Mahmood, Usman Shafqat, Sabir Hussain, Muhammad Shahid, Fatima Batool, Rehab O. Elnour, Mohamed Hashem, Tahani A. Y. Asseri, Tanvir Shahzad
Summary: In this study, nickel oxide nanoparticles were successfully biosynthesized and used to degrade azo dyes in industrial wastewater. The treatment with NiO-NPs showed significant improvements in the quality of the wastewater.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ansa Aouz, Imran Khan, Muhammad Bilal Chattha, Shahbaz Ahmad, Muqarrab Ali, Iftikhar Ali, Abid Ali, Fatmah M. M. Alqahtani, Mohamed Hashem, Tasahil S. S. Albishi, Sameer H. H. Qari, Muhammad Umer Chatta, Muhammad Umair Hassan
Summary: Modern agriculture faces the challenges of salinity and heat stresses, which seriously threaten crop productivity and global food security. The present study investigates the role of silicon (Si) in mitigating the adverse impacts of these stresses on wheat crops.
Review
Plant Sciences
Jinhua Shao, Wei Tang, Kai Huang, Can Ding, Haocheng Wang, Wenlong Zhang, Ronghui Li, Muhammad Aamer, Muhammad Umair Hassan, Rehab O. Elnour, Mohamed Hashem, Guoqin Huang, Sameer H. Qari
Summary: Salinity stress negatively affects agricultural productivity, but the application of zinc has been found to mitigate its adverse effects. Zinc improves various growth and stress response processes in plants, including seed germination, water uptake, nutrient absorption, and antioxidant activity. Additionally, zinc application increases the synthesis of secondary metabolites and the expression of stress responsive genes. This review article fills knowledge gaps regarding the role of zinc in mitigating salinity stress.
Article
Horticulture
Peng Jia, Rui Yan, Yuan Wang, Feng-huan Gao, Yang Liu, Qing-long Dong, Hao-an Luan, Xue-mei Zhang, Han Li, Su-ping Guo, Guo-hui Qi
Summary: The KNOX gene plays crucial roles in plant development, and this study identified 19 KNOX gene members in kiwifruit. One of the genes, AcKNOX11, is selectively expressed in flower buds and shoots, and its expression can be induced by ABA and melatonin. Functional analysis revealed that AcKNOX11 delays flowering, reduces plant height, alters leaf shape, and inhibits seed germination through ABA-melatonin interaction.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Dan Hua, Wen-Shu Chen, Rong-Yu Rao, Xu-Feng Chen, Huan-Huan Chen, Ning-Wei Lai, Lin-Tong Yang, Xin Ye, Li -Song Chen
Summary: This study revealed that nitrogen deficiency can lead to increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and methylglyoxal (MG), but also enhances the ability of leaves and roots to detoxify these molecules. The effects of nitrogen deficiency on ROS and MG generation and their detoxification systems were found to be different in leaves and roots, with roots being more affected.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Shenghan Yang, Chonlong Chio, Wensheng Qin, Yanxi Pei, Guangpeng Pei, Yuen Zhu, Hua Li
Summary: This study evaluates the immobilization and deactivation of pathogen-produced enzymes and toxic metabolites by biochar in tomato Fusarium wilt and finds that biochar can effectively prevent disease occurrence.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Deborah Pagliaccia, Michelle Ortiz, Michael Rodriguez, Sophia Abbott, Agustina De Francesco, Madison Amador, Valeria Lavagi, Benjamin Maki, Francesca Hopkins, Jonathan Kaplan, Samantha Ying, Georgios Vidalakis
Summary: This study investigates the effectiveness of organic soil amendments (bokashi, biochar, and their combination) in promoting soil health, nutrient availability, and plant growth. The results show that these amendments can significantly alter soil parameters and have positive effects on soil and plant health.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Yu-Jeong Kwon, Min Jeong Hong, Minkyu Park, Dawon Jeon, Gah-Hyun Lim, Sungyul Chang, Dong-Hwan Kim, Jin-Baek Kim, Jundae Lee, Yeong Deuk Jo
Summary: Flowing LOCUS T (FT)-like genes play crucial roles in flowering induction in plants. Pepper FT-like genes are mostly expressed in leaves and interact with FLOWERING LOCUS D, promoting or delaying flowering. The unique evolutionary process of pepper FT-like genes provides insights for improving productivity.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Ziwen Su, Juan Yan, Binbin Zhang, Meng Sun, Zhixiang Cai, Zhijun Shen, Ruijuan Ma, Mingliang Yu
Summary: Bagging is a crucial cultivation measure that affects the quality of peach fruit by regulating exposure to light. This study investigated the effects of bagging on the content of phenolic compounds in peach fruit and identified the most sensitive compounds to bagging treatment. The study also explored the regulatory role of bagging on phenolic synthetic-related genes. The results showed that bagging affected the accumulation of different phenolics in different peach cultivars and light intensity played a significant role in the accumulation of anthocyanins and other phenolic substances in peach fruit. Additionally, the expression of structural genes and transcription factors related to phenolic synthesis was regulated by bagging and light conditions. These findings provide a foundation for understanding the regulation mechanism of light on the synthesis of phenolic compounds in peach fruit.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Yanfang Zhang, Xinzhi Cui, Zhilei Du, Xiulian Li, Bangdi Liu, Meng Liu, Xiangquan Zeng, Fengjun Guo, Xinguang Fan, Shuyang Sun
Summary: In this study, melatonin treatment effectively improved the aroma quality of apricots during low temperature storage by maintaining firmness and soluble solids content, inhibiting ethylene production, and regulating enzyme activities related to aroma synthesis.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Sang-Mo Kang, Shifa Shaffique, Md. Injamum-Ul-Hoque, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Yong-Sung Park, In-Jung Lee
Summary: Salinity is a global environmental problem that affects the physiology and morphology of plants. Melatonin has been found to improve photosynthesis, antioxidant activities, and seedling characteristics in milk thistle plants exposed to salinity stress, thereby enhancing their salt tolerance.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Nadia Borgini, Haifa Benmoussa, Mohamed Ghrab, Mehdi Ben Mimoun
Summary: This study investigates the agroclimatic requirements of Prunus species cultivars growing in warm areas using Partial Least Squares regression. The findings reveal that the chilling and heat requirements of the cultivars appear discontinuous, with overlaps or transition periods between the two phases. The warm mean temperatures occurring during the chilling period are the main determinant of the flowering of the studied cultivars.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Review
Horticulture
Kayise Hypercia Maseko, Thierry Regnier, Belinda Meiring, Obiro Cuthbert Wokadala, Tonna Ashim Anyasi
Summary: Bananas are a significant tropical fruit with diverse cultivars, providing essential minerals, vitamins, and phytochemicals. The Cavendish group is preferred, but identifying suitable cultivars and maturity stages is crucial for various applications.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Godfrey Ouma, Joshua Wanyama, Isa Kabenge, Joseph Jjagwe, Mukulu Diana, John Muyonga
Summary: Irrigation plays a crucial role in increasing eggplant yields amidst climate change, but the deficit irrigation level for optimal growth remains uncertain. This study examined the effect of deficit drip irrigation on eggplant performance and found that irrigating at 75% field capacity maximizes yield and water saving in sandy clay loam soil.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Andrea Marcone, Giorgio Impollonia, Michele Croci, Henri Blandinieres, Stefano Amaducci
Summary: This study used Sentinel-2 satellite images to estimate biophysical and biochemical parameters of spinach crops and found that canopy-level parameters were estimated more accurately. The estimation of the canopy-scale parameter AGB using MCARI showed the highest accuracy, while the estimation of the leaf-scale parameter LCC using NDWI showed the lowest accuracy. At the field scale, the validation results for AGB estimation using SR were the best.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Chengsheng Gong, Guangjun Guo, Baogui Pan, Changzhou Gao, Xianwei Zhu, Shubin Wang, Jinbing Liu, Weiping Diao
Summary: This study investigated the role of key cytokines and metabolic factors in the formation of plant-type traits in pepper. Through integrated analysis of RNA-seq and metabolite determination, the study identified the low content of gibberellin and high content of auxin as important factors causing plant dwarfing, and jasmonic acid as a metabolic factor affecting branch traits. A total of 131 candidate genes involved in metabolite synthesis and the formation of plant-type traits were identified.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Yue Ma, Jia-Chen Hu, Yang Yu, Xin Cheng, Yan-Li Du, Qiang Zhao, Ji-Dao Du
Summary: Cadmium and drought stress significantly inhibited the growth of adzuki bean seedling plants, with the combined stress showing the highest degree of inhibition. Cd+D treatment reduced Cd accumulation in adzuki bean seedling roots. The treatment altered antioxidant enzyme activities and cell cycle phases in the roots, leading to changes in reactive oxygen species content.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Lucette Adet, Danae M. A. Rozendaal, Arthur Tapi, Pieter A. Zuidema, Philippe Vaast, Niels P. R. Anten
Summary: This study investigated the effects of water stress on cocoa trees and found that they are highly sensitive to water stress, with different genotypes exhibiting varied responses. Potassium application did not mitigate the negative effects of water stress. There was significant variation among genotypes in terms of leaf and crown traits, and positive interactions between genotype and irrigation were observed. These findings provide insights into the acclimation strategies of cocoa trees and can be useful for selecting drought-tolerant genotypes.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)