Review
Plant Sciences
Yamshi Arif, Priyanka Singh, Andrzej Bajguz, Pravej Alam, Shamsul Hayat
Summary: This review discusses the crucial role of silicon in plant development and stress responses, highlighting its interactions with plant hormones and antioxidants, as well as its application in 'omic approaches. Furthermore, it emphasizes the need for further research on the role of silicon during abiotic stress in plants for a better understanding at a broader level.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Shafeeq Ur Rahman, Muhammad Farrakh Nawaz, Sadaf Gul, Ghulam Yasin, Babar Hussain, Yanliang Li, Hefa Cheng
Summary: Environmental pollution caused by heavy metals from anthropogenic activities has become a topic of increasing concern. Heavy metals, especially non-essential carcinogens, have been identified as major air, water, and soil pollutants that negatively impact the quantity, quality, and safety of plant-based food worldwide. Plants exposed to heavy metals experience reduced growth and yield, but they have developed complex defense mechanisms to avoid or tolerate the toxic effects. OMICS strategies have been widely used to understand the mechanisms of plant response and adaptation to heavy metal stress. Recent advancements in the understanding of the interaction between heavy metals and plants at molecular and cellular levels, as well as plants' defense strategies, are summarized in this review. The use of transcriptomics, genomics, metabolomics, proteomics, and ionomics for studying plant responses to heavy metal toxicity is reviewed, and challenges and future recommendations are discussed.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Zahra Iqbal, Mohammed Shariq Iqbal, M. Iqbal R. Khan, Mohammad Israil Ansari
Summary: Rice, a crucial staple crop for a large portion of the world's population, faces challenges from environmental stresses, necessitating continuous improvement to meet the needs of a growing population. Omics technologies have been instrumental in studying the regulatory mechanisms and genetic resources of rice, contributing to enhanced yield and quality.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Guangchen Zhang, Youhong Liu, Rui Gui, Ziming Wang, Zhuan Li, Yuqing Han, Xiaojia Guo, Jian Sun
Summary: Weedy rice accumulates more sugar and amino acids and exhibits higher oxidative phosphorylation activity under hypoxic stress compared to cultivated rice. This allows for more efficient energy metabolism in weedy rice. The advantages in energy metabolism ultimately manifest in the formation of tissue structures, suggesting weedy rice can be a genetic resource for improving direct-seeding rice.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoyu Zhang, Fei Li, Chenglong Ji, Huifeng Wu
Summary: This study investigated the toxicological effects and mechanisms of Cd on clam Ruditapes philippinarum at environmentally relevant concentrations using ionomic, metabolomic, and transcriptomic analyses. The results showed that Cd uptake decreased the concentrations of essential elements in clam soft tissues. Altered essential element homeostasis was associated with the regulation of transport and detoxification genes. Cd also interfered with proteolysis and lipid metabolism, increased energy demand, and affected osmotic pressure regulation. Significant alterations in differentially expressed genes related to synaptic transmission were observed. Overall, this study provided new insights into the toxicological mechanisms of Cd mediated by dysregulation of essential element homeostasis.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Renu Yadav, Gagandeep Singh, Anita Rani Santal, Nater Pal Singh
Summary: Soil and water pollution, rapid industrialization, contaminated irrigation-water, increased waste-production and surge in agricultural land leads to the accumulation of Heavy Metals (HM) with time. HM contamination has raised concern over the past years and new remediation strategies are required to deal with it. Phytoremediation is of great significance in the removal, decomposition and detoxification of hazardous metals from HM-contaminated sites. There is a need for further research and biotechnological efforts to enhance the effectiveness of phytoremediation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Dominique F. Leitner, Yik Siu, Aryeh Korman, Ziyan Lin, Evgeny Kanshin, Daniel Friedman, Sasha Devore, Beatrix Ueberheide, Aristotelis Tsirigos, Drew R. Jones, Thomas Wisniewski, Orrin Devinsky
Summary: High-fat and low-carbohydrate diets, such as the modified Atkins diet (MAD), can reduce seizure frequency in treatment-resistant epilepsy patients. These diets mimic fasting and induce high levels of ketone bodies, potentially shifting brain energy production and impacting neuronal and astrocyte metabolism.
Article
Plant Sciences
Weiwei Xiao, Peng Liu, Kai Wang, Zhaoguang Yang, Lin Wang
Summary: The cultivation of paddy rice in flooded fields can lead to higher arsenic accumulation compared to other terrestrial crops. This study investigated the ionomics and transcriptomic variations in rice plants under arsenite stress, revealing that the upregulation of transporter genes was crucial for nutrient translocation to cope with arsenic toxicity. Further research is needed to fully understand the molecular mechanisms involved in the ionomics of rice plants.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
John L. Coffin, Joanna L. Kelley, Punidan D. Jeyasingh, Michael Tobler
Summary: This study reveals the impact of environmental pollution on the adaptability of fish and identifies the mechanisms that enable mosquitofish to survive in heavy metal-contaminated environments, using integrated ionomic and transcriptomic data.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lei Li, Lin Huang, Chenyang Huang, Jia Xu, Yukai Huang, Haihua Luo, Xinya Lu, Shuyue He, Gang Yuan, Li Chen, Xue Han, Xusong Cao, Aolin Jiang, Cuiting Liu, Junmin Shi, Hong Yang, Yong Jiang
Summary: This study focused on the molecular dynamics profiles of exosomes in serum during the development of sepsis. High-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry and RNA-seq were used to detect the dynamic profiles of exosome proteins and RNAs. Integrative multiomics analyses revealed the association of exosome components with various biological processes and molecular pathways. Importantly, exosomes derived from septic serum showed potential therapeutic effects in septic mice.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Xiangyu Xu, Cassio Flavio Fonseca de Lima, Lam Dai Vu, Ive De Smet
Summary: Changes in weather patterns, drought risks, and rising global temperature negatively impact crop growth and productivity. Plants are exposed to multiple stresses simultaneously, but most studies focus on individual stress conditions. This mini-review focuses on the combination of drought and heat, summarizing current research results, identifying knowledge gaps, and suggesting potential future focus areas.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Yaodong Yang, Mumtaz Ali Saand, Liyun Huang, Walid Badawy Abdelaal, Jun Zhang, Yi Wu, Jing Li, Muzafar Hussain Sirohi, Fuyou Wang
Summary: Omics approaches, including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, ionomics, and phenomics, have been instrumental in understanding key biological processes in crops such as growth, yield, and stress responses. These techniques have been applied to important crops like wheat, soybean, tomato, barley, maize, millet, cotton, and rice.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ziyi Niu, Yutian Liu, Yaxi Wang, Ying Liu, Lihong Chai, Hongyuan Wang
Summary: This study found that exposure to lead and copper alters the hepatic bile acid profile, resulting in increased hydrophobicity and toxicity of the bile acid pool. The expression of genes involved in bile acid metabolism and their downstream signaling pathways in the liver were significantly altered by lead and copper exposure. These changes may induce oxidative stress and inflammation, ultimately leading to hepatocyte injury.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Zijian Zou, Wei Sun, Yu Xu, Wanlin Liu, Jingqin Zhong, Xinyi Lin, Yong Chen
Summary: Sarcomas are rare mesenchymal neoplasms with unique genetic characteristics, and their diagnosis relies heavily on pathological examination. Advanced treatments and multi-omics approaches have shown promise in improving outcomes and understanding sarcomas, but further research is needed to optimize their clinical application.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Alexander Arsov, Kaloyan Petrov, Penka Petrova
Summary: This article discusses the potential of microbial production of butanol as a new fuel and the challenge of butanol toxicity to microbes. Modern omics approaches have made significant progress in addressing the issue of low butanol tolerance, but a strain capable of both synthesis and tolerance at commercializable concentrations has yet to be discovered or produced.
BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Nidhi Kandhol, Vijay Pratap Singh, Jason C. White, Lam-Son Phan Tran, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi
Summary: The global increase in nanotechnology applications in agriculture and food production has been unprecedented. This article critically evaluates the existing literature on the interactions between nanoparticles and phytohormones in plants. It also explores the developing strategy of nano-enabled precision delivery of phytohormones and identifies future research directions and knowledge gaps in this important aspect of nano-enabled agriculture.
PLANT AND CELL PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Nishat Parveen, Nidhi Kandhol, Shivesh Sharma, Vijay Pratap Singh, Devendra Kumar Chauhan, Jutta Ludwig-Mueller, Francisco J. Corpas, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi
Summary: The plant hormone auxin plays a crucial role in regulating plant growth and development. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) also serve as signaling molecules at low concentrations, but excessive accumulation of ROS due to environmental stresses can be detrimental to cells. Nitric oxide (NO), a gaseous signaling molecule, has various beneficial effects on plants. Together, auxin, ROS, and NO are involved in developmental processes and abiotic stress tolerance in plants.
PLANT AND CELL PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yogesh Sharma, Praveen Soni, Gaurav Raturi, Rushil Mandlik, Vinay Kumar Rachappanavar, Manish Kumar, Prafull Salvi, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Hasthi Ram, Rupesh Deshmukh
Summary: Metalloids are elements with properties similar to both metals and non-metals, and their impact on plant growth can be both beneficial and hazardous. This article discusses the specific role and molecular mechanism involved in the uptake and transport of different metalloids in various plant tissues. The efforts to engineer metalloid transport, such as improving the uptake of beneficial metalloids and reducing the presence of hazardous ones, are also described. Understanding the molecular insights into metalloid transport and detoxification mechanisms will aid in utilizing the benefits of metalloids for crop improvement and ensuring food safety.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Vipul Mishra, Samiksha Singh, Nawal Kishore Dubey, Shraddha Singh, Meena Rai, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Vijay Pratap Singh
Summary: This study reveals the importance of UVR8 in plants through analyzing its evolution and variation, and suggests its potential application in inducing root development, flowering, and developing UV-B tolerant nutrient rich plants.
PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Nidhi Kandhol, Vijay Pratap Singh, Luis Herrera-Estrella, Lam-Son Phan Tran, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi
Summary: Genetic modification enables the alteration of important traits in crops, but it involves costly and laborious procedures to modify the genetic background. Thagun et al. recently introduced a nanocarrier-based foliar spray technique that allows the translocation of bioactive molecules into plant cells without the need for introducing transgenes, thus enabling the engineering of important traits.
TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Saumya Jaiswal, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Ravi Gupta, Francisco J. Corpas, Vijay Pratap Singh
Summary: HPCA1 senses H2O2 and controls ROS production, regulating Ca2+ signaling cascades and stress resilience in plants. However, there are still questions about the complete involvement of HPCA1 in sensing cellular H2O2 and cell-to-cell systemic signaling during stress conditions.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Priya Gahlowt, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Ravi Gupta, Vijay Pratap Singh
PLANT CELL REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Gaurav Raturi, Anchal Chaudhary, Varnika Rana, Rushil Mandlik, Yogesh Sharma, Vitthal Barvkar, Prafull Salvi, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Jagdeep Kaur, Rupesh Deshmukh, Hena Dhar
Summary: Arsenic contamination is a serious environmental issue in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Microbial approaches, such as oxidation of arsenite, methylation of arsenic, biosorption, bioprecipitation, and bioaccumulation, are promising strategies for arsenic remediation. Genetic engineering of bacteria also plays a significant role in bioremediation strategies.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Priya Gahlowt, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Francisco J. Corpas, Ravi Gupta, Vijay Pratap Singh
Summary: This study reveals that nitric oxide plays multifaceted roles in plants. It was found that NO produced in the shoot apex leads to S-nitrosation of transcription factor GT-1, which subsequently regulates the expression of the HSFA2 gene, resulting in thermotolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana.
TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sneha Tripathi, Shivani Mahra, J. Victoria, Kavita Tiwari, Shweta Rana, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Shivesh Sharma, Shivendra Sahi
Summary: Advancements in nanotechnology have greatly expanded agricultural production through the use of various nanomaterials in agriculture management. These nanomaterials, such as nanopesticides, nanoherbicides, and nanofertilizers, improve the stability, bioavailability, and environmental sustainability of active ingredients. Furthermore, nanoscale modifications can enhance agricultural productivity and overcome constraints. However, the widespread use of nanomaterials poses environmental challenges and the evaluation of associated risks is crucial for sustainable application.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Samarth Sharma, Padmaja Rai, Ved Prakash, Sneha Tripathi, Kavita Tiwari, Neeraj Gahlawat, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Shivesh Sharma
Summary: The hyperaccumulation of heavy metals in agricultural land has become a global concern, affecting the yield of important crops and food security. This study explores the role of exogenous application of sodium nitroprusside (SNP) and silicon (Si) in mitigating the detrimental effects of chromium (Cr) toxicity in Brassica juncea. The combined application of Si and SNP shows significant alleviatory effects by regulating ROS accumulation and enhancing antioxidant metabolism.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Nidhi Kandhol, Sangeeta Pandey, Vijay Pratap Singh, Luis Herrera-Estrella, Jose Lopez Bucio, Lam-Son Phan Tran, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi
TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ajayraj Kushwaha, Vipul Mishra, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Ravi Gupta, Vijay Pratap Singh
Summary: Petal is a vital and attractive part of a flower, which plays a crucial role in pollination. Petal senescence is a regulated natural process controlled by hormones and genes. Many genes involved in petal senescence have been identified, and ethylene is found to play a significant role in this process. Studies also show that ethylene causes petal senescence through epigenetic changes.
PLANT REPRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nidhi Kandhol, Padmaja Rai, Sangeeta Pandey, Samiksha Singh, Shivesh Sharma, Francisco J. Corpas, Vijay Pratap Singh, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi
Summary: This study investigates the interaction between zinc and cadmium in rice roots and how zinc can protect plants from cadmium stress. The results show that zinc can reduce cadmium accumulation in roots and increase its own accumulation, leading to reduced oxidative stress through modulation of gene expression. These findings are important for improving rice varieties to maintain crop productivity in cadmium-contaminated areas.
Article
Plant Sciences
Swati Singh, Nidhi Kandhol, Sangeeta Pandey, Vijay Pratap Singh, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Devendra Kumar Chauhan
Summary: This study investigated the phytotoxic effects of copper and copper nanoparticles on Sorghum seedlings and found that nitric oxide can ameliorate the toxicity. Exposure to copper and copper nanoparticles increased oxidative stress and proline accumulation, while the addition of nitric oxide reversed these responses.
FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY
(2023)