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Plant Sciences
Areesha Mubashir, Zaib-un- Zaib-un-Nisa, Anis Ali Shah, Munazza Kiran, Iqtidar Hussain, Naila Ali, Lixin Zhang, Mahmoud M. Y. Madnay, Waleed A. Alsiary, Shereen Magdy Korany, Muhammad Ashraf, Bandar A. Al-Mur, Hamada AbdElgawad
Summary: Drought stress severely affects crop growth and yield, thus requiring environmentally friendly agricultural techniques to mitigate its impact. This study used a nano-nutrient solution (NNS) for foliar spray to alleviate the harmful effects of drought stress. Results showed that application of 1% NNS improved shoot length, weight, leaf and flower numbers. It also increased chlorophyll, carotenoid, phenolic contents, and reduced electrolyte leakage. 1% NNS application increased leaf water content, soluble sugars, and flavonoid contents. Higher levels of NNS application (5%) increased amino acid content and reduced lipid peroxidation rate. Antioxidant enzyme activities also increased with increasing NNS concentration. Overall, this study provides new insights into the use of nano-nutrient solutions for maintaining natural resources and ensuring agricultural sustainability.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Agronomy
Nosheen Akhtar, Noshin Ilyas, Muhammad Arshad, Tehseen Ahmad Meraj, Daniel Ingo Hefft, Basit Latief Jan, Parvaiz Ahmad
Summary: This study evaluates the positive effects of calcium, potassium, and boron on durum wheat facing drought stress. The results show that the exogenous application of these nutrients significantly increases plant growth and yield, as well as enhances the synthesis of antioxidants.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zihui Shen, Xiaozhen Pu, Shaoming Wang, Xiuxiu Dong, Xiaojiao Cheng, Moxiang Cheng
Summary: Foliar application of silicon effectively alleviates the negative effects of salt stress in liquorice species by reducing Na+ absorption, improving ion balance, and enhancing photosynthesis and osmotic adjustment. The protective effects of silicon were more pronounced in G. uralensis than in G. inflata, indicating species dependence.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Md Salman Haydar, Sudipta Kundu, Sourav Kundu, Palash Mandal, Swarnendu Roy
Summary: The application of zinc oxide nano-flower (ZnNFs) through both soil admixture and foliar spray can enhance the propagation ability of mulberry cuttings and improve their performance under drought stress.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Horticulture
Xin Yang, Peng Zhang, Zhenhua Wei, Jie Liu, Xiaotao Hu, Fulai Liu
Summary: The study investigated the effects of N supply on leaf gas exchange, leaf water relations, and plant nutrient uptake of tomato plants exposed to e[CO2] under progressive soil drying. The results showed that N2 improved plant water relations and drought resistance, and endogenous ABA level played a significant role in modulating the responses of plants to e[CO2] and N supply.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
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Soil Science
S. Maranon-Jimenez, D. Asensio, J. Sardans, P. Zuccarini, R. Ogaya, S. Mattana, J. Penuelas
Summary: Intensification of droughts in Mediterranean regions can negatively affect soil nutrient availability and biogeochemical functioning through its impact on soil microbial biomass and activity. Long-term chronic drought reduces microbial biomass and nutrient content, increasing the risk of nitrogen loss, while seasonal drought affects microbial biomass content of C, N, and P.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Elizabeth A. Ainsworth, Stephen P. Long
Summary: Research on the effects of elevated CO2 levels on crop yields shows that an increase of around 200 ppm resulted in an 18% increase in yield for C3 crops. However, nitrogen deficiency and warming had negative effects on this increase. Additionally, it was found that C4 crops were not more productive in elevated CO2 levels, except under drought conditions.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Lin Tan, Muhammad Waqas, Abdul Rehman, Muhammad Abdul Rehman Rashid, Sajid Fiaz, Hamid Manzoor, Farrukh Azeem
Summary: In this study, 37 potassium (K+) transport-related genes were identified and expressed in mango. MiTPK1.2, MiHAK1, MiHAK2.1, HAK6.1, and MiAKT1.1 were upregulated in roots, while MiKEA2, MiAKT2, and MiAKT1 were upregulated in leaves. Furthermore, MiAKT6, MiHAK1.1, MiKAT2, MiKAT2.1, MiHKT1, MiTPK1.1, MiHAK7, and MiHAK12 were highly expressed during the five growth stages of mango fruit. This study provides foundational knowledge for functional characterization of K+ genes in mango and related plants.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Jingyu Li, Xiangui Mei, Jin Zhang, Zhenqiao Song, Shiqi Wang, Wensheng Chen, Xin Wei, Xinsheng Fang, Jianhua Wang
Summary: Potassium application can mitigate the effects of drought stress on Salvia miltiorrhiza by promoting potassium absorption, increasing the accumulation of osmoregulatory compounds, and reducing membrane impairment. However, it can also have detrimental effects on the active ingredients of S. miltiorrhiza.
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Plant Sciences
Sheng Fang, Huiyi Yang, Guangwei Wei, Tinghai Shen, Zehua Wan, Min Wang, Xiaohui Wang, Ziming Wu
Summary: Potassium application alleviates the negative effects of drought stress on sesame plants by reducing oxidative damage and enhancing osmoregulation.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Silvia Silletti, Emilio Di Stasio, Michael James Van Oosten, Valeria Ventorino, Olimpia Pepe, Mauro Napolitano, Roberta Marra, Sheridan Lois Woo, Valerio Cirillo, Albino Maggio
Summary: Biostimulants have the potential to enhance plant growth and stress tolerance, but their effects are influenced by soil nutrient availability and environmental conditions. Understanding the interactions between biostimulants and their target cultural conditions is crucial for product design.
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Environmental Sciences
Sahar Nassaj-Bokharaei, Babak Motesharezedeh, Hassan Etesami, Elaheh Motamedi
Summary: The study found that the hydrogel-nano natural char composite can mitigate the negative effects of water-deficit stress on tomato growth and development, improving growth, nutrition levels, soil respiration rate, and microbial population size. The use of this composite can be a successful method to maintain soil moisture content, plant nutrients, and soil microbial activity in the tomato growing medium.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Yuanhang Yang, Jiabo Yin, Shengyu Kang, Louise J. Slater, Xihui Gu, Aliaksandr Volchak
Summary: This study investigates the impacts of water and heat stress on carbon uptake in China and explores the driving mechanisms of droughts using a machine learning model. The results show that droughts are mostly driven by atmospheric dryness, with precipitation, relative humidity, and temperature playing dominant roles. Water and heat stress have negative impacts on carbon assimilation, and drought occurrence is projected to increase significantly in the future. Improving ecosystem resilience to climate warming is crucial in mitigating the negative effects of droughts on carbon uptake.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Shabnam Safari, Farzad Nazari, Yavar Vafaee, Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva
Summary: The use of rice husk biochar (RHB) can improve soil properties and nutrient uptake, enhancing the growth and drought tolerance of perennial ryegrass.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ningning Chen, Jiajia Qin, Shaofei Tong, Weiwei Wang, Yuanzhong Jiang
Summary: This study reveals the role of a transcription factor gene, PalERF2, in drought stress and phosphate starvation tolerance in poplar. Overexpression of PalERF2 enhances drought and phosphate deficiency tolerance, while RNAi knockdown of PalERF2 reduces the tolerance. PalERF2 directly regulates the expression of drought-responsive genes and phosphate starvation-induced genes through promoter binding. These findings provide insights into the molecular mechanisms of drought and phosphate stress tolerance in perennial trees.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Bahareh Arabpoor, Shima Yousefi, Weria Weisany, Mehran Ghasemlou
Summary: This study aimed to fabricate Eryngium campestre essential oil encapsulated chitosan nanoparticles through an ion gelation method. Coating sweet cherries with the encapsulated ECEO helped extend shelf-life, reduce microbial growth, and maintain certain physicochemical characteristics of the fruits.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Negar Khalediyan, Weria Weisany, Peer M. Schenk
Summary: By studying the effects of AMF, nitrogen fertilizer, and PGPR on medicinal plants such as basil and satureja, it was found that these fertilizers significantly improved plant growth characteristics, essential oil content, and nutrient uptake. The application of AMF and PGPR enhanced bioactive compound concentrations in the essential oils of the plants, leading to increased yields in medicinal plants.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Weria Weisany, Nawroz Abdul-razzak Tahir, Peer M. Schenk
Summary: The study shows that applying arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi can increase the nutrient content and essential oil yield of coriander plants, while improving land use efficiency. Intercropping and applying AM inoculation have an impact on the essential oil composition of coriander.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Shermin Aram, Weria Weisany, Morteza Sam Daliri, Seyed Amir Abbas Mousavi Mirkalaie
Summary: The study found that under semi-arid conditions, the 4-leaf transplanting method resulted in higher plant height, number of silique per plant, and seed yield compared to 2-leaf transplanting and direct seeding. The foliar application of Zn only had a significant effect in 4-leaf transplanting, increasing plant height, number of silique per plant, yield, and reducing photosynthetically active radiation.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Seyyed Ali Sadegh Sadat Darakeh, Weria Weisany, Marjan Diyanat, Raheleh Ebrahimi
Summary: Appropriate soil conditions as a cultural practice are crucial for medicinal plant production. Adding vermicompost or inoculating with AMF can significantly improve the plant weight and antioxidant capacity of black cumin, while the main fatty acid components in the seed oil are linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. However, NPK application leads to higher saturated fatty acid content compared to other treatments.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Danial Pashang, Weria Weisany, Faridon Ghasem-Khan Ghajar
Summary: The study demonstrated that foliar application of auxin can alleviate the negative effects of water-deficit stress on safflower cultivars by increasing SPAD index, proline content, and the activities of antioxidant enzymes. This method is recommended for mitigating the impact of water stress.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Weria Weisany, Maryam Mohammadi, Nawroz Abdul-razzak Tahir, Natasha Aslanian, Dlshad Ali Omer
Summary: Drought stress reduces nutrient uptake in forage maize, affecting plant growth and yield. Foliar application of zinc can significantly mitigate the adverse effects of drought stress, enhancing nitrogen, copper, and zinc contents in maize plants.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Esmail Khosropour, Weria Weisany, Nawroz Abdul-razzak Tahir, Leila Hakimi
Summary: Organic substrates, such as biochar and vermicompost, can reduce the accumulation of cadmium in plant tissues under Cd-contaminated soil conditions. They can enhance the growth and physiological attributes of Berberis integerrima, especially when used in combination, leading to increased chlorophyll content and relative water content.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Zahra Ezzati Lotfabadi, Weria Weisany, Nawroz Abdul-razzak Tahir, Ali Mohammadi Torkashvand
Summary: The study investigated the effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) species on mineral nutrient absorption and distribution in soybean cultivars under drought stress. It found that AMF colonization can improve nutrient uptake, fatty acid composition, resource utilization efficiency, and yield stability in plants grown under drought conditions. The study suggests the use of AMF colonization as a strategy to alleviate the adverse effects of drought stress on crop production.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Peyman Yousefvand, Yousef Sohrabi, Gholamreza Heidari, Weria Weisany, Andrea Mastinu
Summary: The use of salicylic acid can improve the growth and yield of Allium hirtifolium (shallots) under drought conditions by enhancing physiological traits such as leaf water content, membrane stability, and chlorophyll content.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Shima Yousefi, Mohammad Kavyanirad, Mehrnaz Aminifar, Weria Weisany, Amin Mousavi Khaneghah
Summary: In this study, the optimal ratio of three different coating materials was determined using response surface modeling to produce high-quality beetroot extract powder. The total phenolic content and antioxidant activity were affected by the content of maltodextrin and gum arabic. Additionally, increasing the content of maltodextrin and gum arabic reduced the moisture adsorption of the extract powder.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Seyyed Ali Sadegh Sadat Darakeh, Weria Weisany, Nawroz Abdul-Razzak Tahir, Peer M. Schenk
Summary: The aim of this study was to find a natural method to enhance the growth of black cumin and reduce dependence on mineral fertilizers. The results showed that vermicompost and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi treatments significantly increased the fresh and dry weights of black cumin plants. These treatments also had positive effects on chlorophyll content, relative water content, and micronutrient uptake.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Weria Weisany, Saadi Samadi, Nawroz Abdul-razzak Tahir, Jahanshir Amini, Somaieh Hossaini
Summary: The encapsulation of peppermint essential oils with SBA-15 has been shown to effectively control the growth of plant pathogenic fungi, making it a promising eco-friendly and safe antifungal agent for disease management.
PHYSIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Safar Nasrollahzadeh, Sohrab Mamnabi, Kazem Ghassemi-Golezani, Yaghoub Raei, Weria Weisany
Summary: In this study, the impact of different irrigation regimes and fertilizer treatments on rapeseed yield, oil composition, and biodiesel production was investigated. Results showed that water limitation decreased nutrient content, grain weight, oil content, and yield of rapeseed, but increased oleic acid content, oleic/(linoleic+linolenic) ratio, and biodiesel yield. The use of chemical fertilizers negatively affected rapeseed oil quality, while PGPR inoculation, especially in combination with other fertilizers, improved grain yield, oil content and quality, as well as biodiesel production. An integrated fertilizer management approach can enhance rapeseed oil yield and quality while reducing the use of chemical fertilizers, promoting sustainable production in arid and semi-arid regions. The study also highlighted the importance of using PGPR and vermicompost in combination to improve nutritional uptake and oil composition of rapeseed. Overall, the research provided valuable insights into optimizing irrigation and fertilizer management for rapeseed cultivation, with implications for sustainable agriculture practices in similar environments.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Elmira Jalilzadeh Khoie, Zohreh Jabbarzadeh, Parviz Norouzi, Mohsen Barin, Maryam Razavi
Summary: This study investigated the impact of silicon on plant traits of rose plants and found that silicon treatment can improve flowering stem length and diameter, petal thickness, flower weight, and delay flower senescence. Foliar application of silicon also increased leaf content of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and silicon.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Daocheng Ma, Weichao Teng, Yi-Ting Mo, Biao Yi, Wen-Lang Chen, Yan-Ping Pang, Linghui Wang
Summary: This study investigated the nutrient requirements and effects of fertilization on the soil properties and growth status of Erythropalum scandens seedlings through a series of pot experiments. The results revealed that E. scandens seedlings have a stronger sensitivity to nitrogen levels, and excessive fertilization can lead to soil acidification. Proper fertilization treatments can promote better growth status of the seedlings.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Javid Norouzi, Saeed Sayfzadeh, Davood Eradatmand Asli, Hamidreza Zakerin, Esmaeil Hadidi Masouleh
Summary: The effect of nitrogen splitting and different irrigation conditions on agronomic and physiological traits of corn was examined. Drought stress resulted in decreased yield, increased proline and abscisic acid contents. The Maxima cultivar exhibited higher resistance to drought stress. Single cross 704 cultivar showed better adaptability to drought stress and nitrogen deficiency.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ibrahim Erdal, Hakan Aktas, Cennet Yaylaci, Sevkiye Armagan Turkan, Gulnur Aydin, Yunus Hor
Summary: The study examined the effects of growth media made of peat and different domestic materials on tomato nutrition, growth, and yield as an alternative to cocopeat in Turkiye. It was found that using vermicompost and its mixtures with peat as growth media resulted in the highest leaf and fruit nutrient concentrations. The highest fruit yields and biomass weights were obtained with solely peat and 1:1 peat + vermicompost medium. Peat-containing growth media, especially peat + vermicompost mixtures, can be used as alternatives to cocopeat in soilless tomato cultivation.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kiron Bhakat, Ekramul Islam, Samir Kumar Mukherjee
Summary: This study investigated the effectiveness of bacterially solubilized zinc (BSZn) on the early growth of rice plants and the concentration of zinc in the plant parts. The results showed that BSZn can promote seed germination and seedling growth, increase chlorophyll and carotenoid content, and enhance zinc accumulation in the roots of rice seedlings.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2024)
