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Horticulture
Fernanda Abduche Galvao Pimentel, Mariana Altenhofen da Silva, Simone Daniela Sartorio de Medeiros, Jose Magno Queiroz Luz, Fernando Cesar Sala
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Natalya A. Semenova, Alexandr A. Smirnov, Alina S. Ivanitskikh, Andrey Yu Izmailov, Alexey S. Dorokhov, Yuri A. Proshkin, Denis Yanykin, Ruslan R. Sarimov, Sergey Gudkov, Narek O. Chilingaryan
Summary: This study investigated the effects of additional UV radiation on sweet basil in terms of growth, pigment content, and essential oil accumulation. The results showed that additional UV-A and UV-B can enhance plant growth and increase leaf area, while UV-C mainly affects anthocyanin content. Furthermore, UV radiation also alters the composition of essential oil.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Branislava Teofilovic, Ana Tomas, Nikola Martic, Nebojsa Stilinovic, Milan Popovic, Ivan Capo, Nevena Grujic, Branislava Ilincic, Aleksandar Raskovic
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JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Natalija Burbulis, Ausra Blinstrubiene, Aldona Baltusnikiene, Justina Deveikyte
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of potassium bicarbonate (KHCO3) on the growth and antioxidant activity of sweet basil under drought conditions. The results showed that the application of potassium bicarbonate significantly increased chlorophyll content, fresh and dry weight, phenolics content, and antioxidant activity in the drought stressed plants.
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Food Science & Technology
Y. Gokce, H. Kanmaz, B. Er, K. Sahin, A. A. Hayaloglu
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Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Ahmad M. Eid, Nidal Jaradat, Naser Shraim, Mohammed Hawash, Linda Issa, Mohammad Shakhsher, Nour Nawahda, Ali Hanbali, Noor Barahmeh, Basil Taha, Ahmed Mousa
Summary: This study extracted and evaluated the essential oil from Ocimum basilicum seeds, revealing its significant anticancer, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antidiabetic, and anti-obesity properties. These findings provide a foundation for further research on the potential therapeutic applications of O. basilicum essential oil.
BMC COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE AND THERAPIES
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Miroslava Kacaniova, Lucia Galovicova, Petra Borotova, Nenad L. Vukovic, Milena Vukic, Simona Kunova, Pavel Hanus, Ladislav Bakay, Edyta Zagrobelna, Maciej Kluz, Przemyslaw Lukasz Kowalczewski
Summary: This study reports on the chemical composition, antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-insect activity of Ocimum basilicum essential oil (OBEO) obtained by steam distillation. OBEO showed strong antioxidant effects, inhibition of microbial growth, and insecticidal activity, making it a potential candidate for preserving fruit and vegetables.
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Plant Sciences
Sadaf Nazir, Idrees Ahmed Wani
Summary: Basil seed was found to be rich in nutrients and phytochemicals, such as fatty acids, phenolic compounds, and alkaloids. It exhibited good antioxidant activity and hydration properties, making it a promising ingredient for the food industry.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH ON MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Aynalem Gebre Gossa, Bizuayehu Tesfaye Asfaw, Magrate M. Kaigongi, Abiy Yenesew
Summary: This study characterized the chemical composition of 49 accessions of sweet basil from different parts of Ethiopia using GC-MS. The results revealed a high chemical diversity in the Ethiopian sweet basil accessions. Cluster analysis grouped the samples into four chemotypes, providing a scientific basis for future breeding programs.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Ali Shakouri Ganjavi, Mehdi Oraei, Gholamreza Gohari, Ali Akbari, Ali Faramarzi
Summary: The research showed that GO-GB NPs could significantly alleviate the negative impacts of salinity, especially at a concentration of 50 mg L-1. However, high doses of GO may have toxic effects on plants, leading to reduced performance in measured parameters.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Raffaele Romano, Lucia De Luca, Alessandra Aiello, Raffaele Pagano, Prospero Di Pierro, Fabiana Pizzolongo, Paolo Masi
Summary: In this study, bioactive compounds were extracted from basil leaves using supercritical CO2, with the most efficient method being extraction with 10% ethanol as a cosolvent. The extracts showed higher antioxidant activity and content of certain compounds compared to the control. The Genovese cultivar had higher polyphenol content and antioxidant activity, while the Italiano Classico cultivar had higher linalool content.
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Plant Sciences
Md Momtazur Rahman, Mikhail Vasiliev, Kamal Alameh
Summary: Manipulating the LED illumination spectrum can enhance plant growth, with a combination of blue, red, and far-red LED illumination significantly increasing sweet basil plant yield. This understanding can help farmers improve production yield, ensuring food security and profitability.
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Plant Sciences
Esmaeil Rezaei-Chiyaneh, Mostafa Amani Machiani, Abdollah Javanmard, Hassan Mahdavikia, Filippo Maggi, Mohammad Reza Morshedloo
Summary: This study investigated the effects of vermicompost application on intercropping patterns and plant essential oil productivity, revealing that vermicompost application in the 3B:2CB intercropping pattern significantly improved the quantity and quality of sweet basil essential oil.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2021)
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Agronomy
Sudeep Tiwari, Rakesh Pandey, Avner Gross
Summary: Bioinoculants isolated from the rhizosphere of medicinal and aromatic plants in India were found to effectively control Meloidogyne incognita infestation in sweet basil plants, resulting in increased growth, oil yield production, and nutrient content. Among the strains, a consortium of Bacillus megatarium and Trichoderma harzianum showed the most potent treatment, indicating that enriching soils with rhizospheric microbes can be an effective alternative to chemical nematicides.
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Fisheries
Caio Francisco Santana Farias, Arlene Sobrinho Ventura, Gabriela Tomas Jeronimo, Claudia Andrea Lima Cardoso, Lorena Vieira de Matos, Grazyelle Sebrenski da Silva, Ligia Uribe Goncalves, Jayme Aparecido Povh, Mauricio Laterca Martins
Summary: This study evaluated the pharmacokinetic profile of basil essential oil in juvenile tambaqui. The results showed that the oil was rapidly absorbed and distributed to different tissues in the fish, with varying half-lives in plasma and various tissues. Histological evaluation of the fish gills showed reversible lesions, while no changes were observed in the liver and spleen. The biochemical and pharmacokinetic results confirmed the safety and rapid elimination of basil essential oil in tambaqui.
AQUACULTURE INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
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Horticulture
Vahid Tavallali, Vahid Rowshan, Hossein Gholami, Shadi Hojati
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2020)
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Horticulture
Davoud Asgari, Alireza Babaei, Mohammad Reza Naghavi, Mahmoud Kiani
HORTICULTURE ENVIRONMENT AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2020)
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Chemistry, Physical
Shabnam Esmaili, Vahid Tavallali, Bahram Amiri
Summary: Developing methods to preserve water relations, plant growth, and productivity under water deficit conditions is crucial. The study synthesized new nano-silicon complexes for foliar application on feverfew under drought stress, with glycine nano-silicon showing higher drought tolerance. Foliar application of 1.5 mM glycine nano-silicon is recommended to mitigate the adverse effects of drought stress on feverfew.
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Agronomy
Soheil Karimi, Vahid Tavallali, Louise Ferguson, Shima Mirzaei
COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS
(2020)
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Agricultural Engineering
Maryam Sohrabi, Mahboobeh Zare Mehrjerdi, Soheil Karimi, Vahid Tavallali
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2020)
Correction
Food Science & Technology
Vahid Tavallali, Faraneh Zareiyan
JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION
(2021)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Mojtaba Ranjbar, Mahmoud Kiani, Fatemeh Khakdan
JOURNAL OF DRUG DELIVERY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
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Engineering, Chemical
Fatemeh Norouzi Jobie, Mojtaba Ranjbar, Akbar Hajizadeh Moghaddam, Mahmoud Kiani
Summary: Zinc oxide nanoparticles were biosynthesized using Amygdalus scoparia stem bark extract for the first time in this study, showing promising antibacterial, antifungal, anticancer, and anti-diabetic properties. The nanoparticles exhibited significant inhibitory effects on cancer cell lines and potential therapeutic effects on diabetic rats.
ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Applied
Atefeh Bahmanzadegan, Hossein Tavallali, Vahid Tavallali, Mohammad Ali Karimi
Summary: This study investigated the bioactive compounds in pomace extracts of Punica granatum L. and explored their potential uses in various industries. Different phenolic compounds were detected in the extracts, with gallic acid being the major component.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Shabnam Esmaili, Vahid Tavallali, Bahram Amiri, Foroud Bazrafshan, Shahram Sharafzadeh
Summary: This study evaluated the foliar application efficiency of nano-silicon complexes on the growth and yield of feverfew under drought stress conditions. The results showed that nano-silicon compounds can alleviate oxidative damage caused by drought stress and restore the growth and yield of the plants, with glycine-nano-silicon combination being the most effective in increasing plant drought tolerance.
Correction
Chemistry, Physical
Shabnam Esmaili, Vahid Tavallali, Bahram Amiri
Article
Plant Sciences
Vahid Tavallali, Nasrin Alhavi, Hossein Gholami, Faezeh Mirazimi Abarghuei
Summary: This research investigates the impact of foliar polyamine spray on the growth, photosynthetic indices, secondary metabolites, and antioxidant activity of pot marigold. The results show that polyamine spray, especially spermidine, significantly enhances morphological and photosynthetic parameters, increases total oil and phenolic/flavonoid content, and improves antioxidant capacity. Additionally, polyamine application increases the abundance of sesquiterpene hydrocarbons in essential oils and carotenoids in flowers, indicating potential applications in the pharmaceutical industry.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Mojtaba Ranjbar, Mahmoud Kiani, Fatemeh Gholami
Summary: The objective of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial and antifungal activities, and cytotoxic effects of the essential oils from Mentha spicata, M. aquatica, M. longifolia, and M. x piperita collected at three developmental stages. The essential oils exhibited strong antibacterial and antifungal activities, as well as cytotoxic effects on cancer cells.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
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Horticulture
Mohammad Javad Ghodrati-Tazangi, Ramin Babadaei Samani, Vahid Tavallali, Ardalan Alizadeh, Mehrzad Honarvar
Summary: Bicarbonate ions restrict crop growth and productivity in alkaline, calcareous soils by inducing nutrient deficiency. Zinc deficiency is common in these soils and limits crop production. This study investigates the effects of foliar applications of green synthesized zinc nano-complex on the growth, productivity, and bioactive compounds of pot-grown Hyssop under sodium bicarbonate stress. The results show that the application of zinc nano-complex increases zinc content in the plant, leading to the recovery of plant growth and health.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hossein Tavallali, Atefeh Bahmanzadegan, Vahid Rowshan, Vahid Tavallali
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JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL PLANTS AND BY-PRODUCTS-JMPB
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Wanli You, Jinglin Zhang, Xueyin Ru, Feng Xu, Zhengguo Wu, Peng Jin, Yonghua Zheng, Shifeng Cao
Summary: This study investigated the effect of calcium chloride (CaCl2) treatment on GABA accumulation in fresh-cut cantaloupe and the underlying mechanisms. The results showed that CaCl2 treatment increased GABA content and the activities of GAD and SSADH enzymes, while reducing glutamate content and GABA-T activity. Additionally, CaCl2 treatment upregulated the expressions of CmCML11 and CmCAMTA5, as well as several GABA shunt genes, through the transcriptional activation by CmCAMTA5. Furthermore, the interaction between CmCML11 and CmCAMTA5 enhanced the transcriptional activation of GABA shunt genes. Overall, this study reveals that CaCl2 treatment promotes GABA accumulation in fresh-cut cantaloupe through the combined effect of CmCML11 and CmCAMTA5 in regulating the expressions of GABA shunt genes.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Min Wang, Yupeng Wang, Xiaohui Wang, Guangwei Wei, Huiyi Yang, Xi Yang, Tinghai Shen, Huijie Qu, Sheng Fang, Ziming Wu
Summary: This study identified the high nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) black sesame variety 17-156 and analyzed its underlying physiological and molecular mechanisms. The results showed that 17-156 possesses a sophisticated nitrogen metabolizing machinery to uptake and assimilate higher quantities of inorganic nitrogen, simultaneously improving carbon metabolism and growth. Many important genes were up-regulated in 17-156 under high nitrogen condition. Additionally, 38 potential candidate genes were identified for future studies to improve sesame's NUE. These findings provide valuable resources for understanding the regulatory network of nitrogen metabolism and developing sesame cultivars with improved NUE.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
He Dong, Chongmei Xu, Chengtao Zhang, Li Zhang, Yaqin Yao, Suiqi Zhang
Summary: The study found that short cells in maize leaves not only improve leaf mechanical support and photosynthetic performance, enhance drought resistance, but also participate in stomatal regulation.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Na Liu, Wenyan Shang, Mengxin Guan, Jibin Xiao, Guangxiang Tian, Baozhan Ma, Wenjing Shang, Xu Li, Shijia Zhao, Chuang Li, Kun Cheng, Wenming Zheng
Summary: This study cloned the full-length cDNA sequence of TaSPX3 gene in wheat and found that TaSPX3 responds to low phosphorus stress in multiple wheat genotypes. Overexpressing TaSPX3 can alleviate phosphorus deficiency symptoms and promote plant growth in Arabidopsis. The study also revealed the interaction of TaSPX3 with other genes related to the phosphorus starvation signaling pathway.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kongyuan Wu, Lizhen Wang, Zihan Wu, Ziqing Liu, Zengfei Li, Jun Shen, Shengjie Shi, Hong Liu, Christopher Rensing, Renwei Feng
Summary: Selenium (Se) can reduce uptake and translocation of cadmium (Cd) in plants by regulating root morphology. This study investigated the effects of Se(IV) on root exudates, root morphology, root endogenous hormones, and Cd uptake efficiency in rice under Cd stress. The results showed that Se(IV) significantly reduced Cd concentrations in shoots and roots, and decreased Cd uptake efficiency via root hairs. Se(IV) also affected root morphology, root exudates, and the synthesis of hormones like IAA and JA. However, transcriptome analysis revealed no upregulated differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in IAA synthesis.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Di Wang, Huaifang Zhang, Xuefei Hu, Haizhen Zhang, Shuang Feng, Aimin Zhou
Summary: This study identified a cell number regulator gene called SlCNR8 in willow, which enhances resistance to trace metals in transgenic poplar seedlings. SlCNR8 reduces Cd uptake and accumulation, and can be used as a candidate gene for genetic improvement of phytostabilisation of trace metals.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2024)