Article
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Ashfaq Aslam, Shakil Ahmed, Muhammad Saleem, Anis Ali Shah, Adnan Noor Shah, Mohsin Tanveer, Hayssam M. M. Ali, Rehab Y. Y. Ghareeb, Mohammad E. E. Hasan, Jallat Khan
Summary: This study evaluated the role of quercetin in alleviating chromium stress in Fenugreek seedlings. The results showed that quercetin priming improved growth and physiochemical characteristics of the seedlings, increased antioxidative enzyme activity, and alleviated chromium stress.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dig Vijay Singh, Javeed Iqbal Ahmad Bhat, Rouf Ahmad Bhat, Javaid Ahmad Tali
Summary: Human interference, particularly vehicular exhaust emissions, is causing detrimental effects on forest vegetation through the accumulation of heavy metals. This study investigated the increase in vehicular traffic along the Pahalgam highway and its impact on the forest ecosystem. The results showed that high vehicular movements in summer correlated with the accumulation of heavy metals in pine needles, while different heavy metals exhibited varying concentrations in different seasons. The chlorophyll content in pine needles was negatively correlated with heavy metal accumulation. Therefore, measures such as reducing traffic and tourist influx are necessary to maintain the balance of the forest ecosystem.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Amany Aboelkassem, Nurah M. Alzamel, Mashail Nasser Alzain, Naglaa Loutfy
Summary: A laboratory experiment was conducted to investigate the lead bioaccumulation capacity of Ludwigia stolonifera exposed to different concentrations of lead. The results showed that lead accumulation increased with higher metal concentrations and longer exposure time. The plant was found to be a Pb hyperaccumulator, indicating its ability to remove lead from contaminated water. However, physiological analysis revealed that the plant was not tolerant to high lead concentrations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sukhchain Kaur, Neha Garg, Rubal Rubal, Monisha Dhiman
Summary: Heavy metal exposure is correlated with hypertension and is associated with altered lipid profiles, cardiac markers, oxidative stress markers, and heavy metal concentrations exceeding permissible limits.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Marcos Vinicius Miranda Aguilar, Victoria Martini Sasso, Luciane Almeri Tabaldi
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the potential use of Handroanthus heptaphyllus in chromium-contaminated areas. The results showed that chromium concentrations negatively affected plant growth and physiological variables, but moderate levels of chromium promoted increased SOD and POD activity. Therefore, H. heptaphyllus seedlings can be used as a bio-indicator of chromium-contaminated areas.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Magdi A. A. Mousa, Kamal A. M. Abo-Elyousr, Omer H. M. Ibrahim, Nouf Owdah Alshareef, Mamdouh A. Eissa
Summary: The study explores the effects of shrimp-waste-derived biochar on the uptake of toxic metals from wastewater by quinoa plants, as well as its promotion of antioxidant defenses in quinoa plants.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Beatrycze Nowicka
Summary: This review summarizes the knowledge of heavy metal toxicity, oxidative stress, and antioxidant response in eukaryotic algae. The types of ROS and their damage to cellular components are described, followed by detailed characterization of heavy metals, including their properties, sources of contamination, toxicity mechanisms, and stress symptoms. The review also covers low-molecular-weight antioxidants and ROS-detoxifying enzymes, their properties, cellular localization, and their occurrence in algae belonging to different clades. Additionally, other mechanisms providing tolerance to metal ions are briefly outlined at the end.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Sudarshna Kumari, A. K. Singh, A. Kumar, K. P. Singh, Gurdeep Bains
Summary: The study found that under different concentrations of chitosan and salicylic acid treatments, the Dashehari variety showed higher chlorophyll fluorescence and photosynthetic pigments, with a lower incidence of mango malformation. Chitosan (0.50%) treatment significantly increased chlorophyll fluorescence, leaf area, photosynthetic pigments, proline, and total phenol contents. Meanwhile, 0.40% salicylic acid treatment also showed good results in enhancing antioxidant enzyme activity.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Javed Ali, Fawad Ali, Iftikhar Ahmad, Mazhar Rafique, Muhammad Farooq Hussain Munis, Syed Waqas Hassan, Tariq Sultan, Muhammad Iftikhar, Hassan Javed Chaudhary
Summary: The study demonstrated that inoculation of Bacillus anthracis PM21 increased the tolerance of Sesbania sesban seedlings to heavy metal stress, resulting in enhanced plant growth and biomass. The bacteria improved plant growth by modulating antioxidant enzyme activities, promoting plant growth under metal stress conditions.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tajinder Kaur, Sneh Rajput, Renu Bhardwaj, Priyanka Bassan, Saroj Arora
Summary: This study found significant contamination of heavy metals in groundwater in the Malwa region, with concentrations exceeding acceptable limits for manganese, mercury, and lead. Copper and lead levels in Bathinda were above threshold values for both seasons. The phytotoxicity results indicated impacts on Brassica juncea, affecting antioxidant enzymes and biochemical parameters. The study suggests potential severe health risks for humans and bioaccumulation in food crops from untreated long-term use of contaminated groundwater.
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Muhammad Atif Irshad, Muhammad Zia Ur Rehman, Muhammad Anwar-ul-Haq, Muhammad Rizwan, Rab Nawaz, Muhammad Bilal Shakoor, Leonard Wijaya, Mohammed Nasser Alyemeni, Parvaiz Ahmad, Shafaqat Ali
Summary: The study found that foliar application of TiO2 NPs improved various growth indicators during plant growth and reduced cadmium content in wheat grains. TiO2 NPs also reduced oxidative burst in plant leaves and increased enzyme activity.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fabrizio Pietrini, Laura Passatore, Serena Carloni, Lorenzo Massimi, Maria Luisa Astolfi, Chiara Giusto, Massimo Zacchini
Summary: Environmental pollution caused by heavy metals is a significant threat to the environment and human health. Using safer substitutes for toxic heavy metals, like Bi instead of Pb, is a potential solution. However, there is limited research on the effects of Bi on living organisms, especially plants. This study found that Bi has a toxic effect on plant growth, reduces chlorophyll and carotenoid content, impairs nitrogen balance, and affects the photosynthetic machinery.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Muhammad Ahsan Altaf, Rabia Shahid, Ming-Xun Ren, Muhammad Mohsin Altaf, Latif Ullah Khan, Sidra Shahid, Mohammad Shah Jahan
Summary: The study demonstrates that melatonin pretreatment significantly enhances the salt tolerance of tomato seedlings by improving root architecture, photosynthetic pigments, and overall growth status under salt stress. It also effectively reduces oxidative stress, inhibiting the accumulation of harmful substances and promoting enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants activities to mitigate salinity-induced damage.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Asfa Rizvi, Bilal Ahmed, Mohammad Saghir Khan
Summary: Plants suffer from oxidative stress when exposed to heavy metals, but they can counteract the toxicity through the production of phytochemicals. These compounds help plants survive and grow under stressful conditions.
PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Naseem Ahmad, Nigar Fatima, Mohammad Faisal, Abdulrahman A. Alatar, Ranjith Pathirana
Summary: An improved and stable micropropagation system was established using meta-Topolin in Lagerstroemia speciosa L., resulting in increased shoot and root growth. Shoot proliferation rates were closely related to chlorophyll content and antioxidant enzyme activity, while genetic analysis demonstrated the genetic stability of the acclimated plants and suitability of the propagation method.
Article
Plant Sciences
Alvaro Luis Pasquetti Berghetti, Maisa Didone Wohlenberg, Juliete Araujo da Silva, Lucas Antonio Telles Rodrigues, Qamar Sarfaraz, Lessandro de Conti, Tadeu Luis Tiecher, Luciane Almeri Tabaldi, Lincon Oliveira Stefanello, Gustavo Brunetto
Summary: The study investigated the impact of phosphorus supplementation on reducing copper toxicity in wheat plants. Addition of phosphorus was found to decrease the toxic effects of excess copper on plant growth and physiological parameters, with higher growth observed in plants treated with phosphorus and copper.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Edicarla Trentin, Stefano Cesco, Youry Pii, Fabio Valentinuzzi, Silvia Celletti, Sebastian Benedikt Feil, Monica Yorlady Alzate Zuluaga, Paulo Ademar Avelar Ferreira, Felipe Klein Ricachenevsky, Lincon Oliveira Stefanello, Lessandro De Conti, Gustavo Brunetto, Tanja Mimmo
Summary: The study examined the effects of high copper levels in soil on physiological and morphological responses of cucumber and oat plants, finding that the two species displayed different reactions to copper concentrations and pH levels. Cucumbers were more sensitive to copper at low pH, while oats showed better growth potential in high copper concentrations.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Raissa Schwalbert, Gabriela Descovi Milanesi, Lincon Stefanello, Jean Michel Moura-Bueno, Gerson Laerson Drescher, Anderson Cesar Ramos Marques, Matheus Severo de Souza Kulmann, Alvaro Pasquetti Berghetti, Camila Peligrinotti Tarouco, Liliane Correa Machado, Stefano Cesco, Gustavo Brunetto, Fernando Teixeira Nicoloso
Summary: This study evaluated the physiological and biochemical responses of native grasses of South America to high zinc concentrations in the soil. The results showed that Axonopus affinis has the characteristics to withstand zinc toxicity and can be an effective choice for controlling the zinc toxicity problem in agronomical strategies.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Daniela Basso Facco, Edicarla Trentin, Gerson Laerson Drescher, Rodrigo Knevitz Hammerschmitt, Carlos Alberto Ceretta, Leandro Souza da Silva, Gustavo Brunetto, Paulo Ademar Avelar Ferreira
Summary: Copper (Cu)-based fungicide application can increase soil Cu availability, but this can be problematic in soils with high natural Cu and manganese (Mn) concentrations, such as Brazilian soils. Applying amendment substances, like limestone, can reduce the toxic species of Cu and Mn in soil solution, leading to improved grapevine growth. In this study, vermicompost application did not alleviate Cu and Mn phytotoxicity, while limestone application significantly increased grapevine shoot and root dry matter production.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anderson Cesar Ramos Marques, Jacson Hindersmann, Edicarla Trentin, Lessandro De Conti, Gerson Laerson Drescher, Andre Somavilla, Luciane Almeri Tabaldi, Raissa Schawalbert, Thalia Preussler Birck, Fernando Teixeira Nicoloso, Gustavo Brunetto
Summary: The study identified grass species that have adaptive copper toxicity tolerance mechanisms, including high copper accumulation in the root and shoot, greater activity of stress-fighting enzymes, larger root diameter, and higher exudation of soluble organic carbon in the rhizosphere.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Betania Vahl de Paula, Paula Beatriz Sete, alvaro Luis Pasquetti Berghetti, Lincon Oliveira Stefanello da Silva, Joao Pedro Jung, Fernando Teixeira Nicoloso, Newton Alex Mayer, Matheus Severo Kulmann, Gustavo Brunetto
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of grafting 'Okinawa' rootstock with the scion cultivar 'Chimarrita' on nitrogen (N) kinetic parameters and found that the grafted rootstock was more efficient in NO3- and NH4+ uptake.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Leonardo Antonio Thiesen, Gustavo Brunetto, Edicarla Trentin, Allan Augusto Kokkonen da Silva, Luciane Almeri Tabaldi, Raissa Schwalbert, Thalia Preussler Birck, Liliane Correa Machado, Fernando Teixeira Nicoloso
Summary: This study evaluated the subcellular distribution and physiological and biochemical responses of exotic and native grasses from the Pampa biome under excessive manganese (Mn) conditions. The results showed that grasses accumulated high concentrations of Mn in their tissues and compartmentalized the excess Mn into cell walls and vacuoles to minimize its impact on cell activity. Physiological and biochemical responses of the grasses were stimulated in the presence of 300 µM Mn, while 900 µM Mn negatively affected their physiological and biochemical responses.
Article
Plant Sciences
Matheus Severo de Souza Kulmann, Lincon Oliveira Stefanello, Raissa Schwalbert, Wagner Squizani Arruda, Gabriel Alberto Sans, Carolina Fogliarini Parcianello, Gustavo Scopel, Joao Pedro Jung dos Santos, Rodrigo Otavio Schneider Souza, Toselli Moreno, Elena Baldi, Tadeu Luis Tiecher, Gustavo Brunetto
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different nitrogen fertilizer application doses and modes on root growth, grape must yield and composition in a sandy soil under subtropical climate conditions. The results showed that both rates and modes of nitrogen application increased root surface area, number of living roots, and root production, enhancing soil nitrogen uptake, leaf nitrogen concentration, and grape yield. However, nitrogen supply decreased must quality, leading to decreased total soluble solids and total anthocyanins, and increased total titratable acidity.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Guilherme Wilbert Ferreira, Cledimar Rogerio Lourenzi, Jucinei Jose Comin, Arcangelo Loss, Eduardo Girotto, Marcos Paulo Ludwig, Joice Aline Freiberg, Diego de Oliveira Camera, Carina Marchezan, Natalia Moreira Palermo, Gustavo Scopel, Ana Laura Santos Thoma, Amanda Bordoli Charopem, Jean Michel Moura-Bueno, Gerson Laerson Drescher, Gustavo Brunetto
Summary: The use of organic wastes and fertilizers can increase crop productivity, but it can also lead to the accumulation of copper and zinc, posing risks to plants and the environment. This study found that the application of pig manure increased the availability of copper and zinc in the soil, but did not negatively impact crop productivity, instead leading to increased dry mass production and crop yield.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Wagner Squizani, Betania Vahl de Paula, Lincon Stefanello, Danilo Eduardo Rozane, Elias Frank de Araujo, William Natale, Gustavo Brunetto
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the nutritional status of Eucalyptus plantations in Brazil using the CND method. Nutrient concentration in leaves and the diameter at breast height (DBH) were measured, and the nutritional status of E. saligna was calculated. The CND method provided more accurate recommendations compared to univariate and bivariate methods, leading to a reduced use of fertilizers.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FOREST RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Lincon Stefanello, Raissa Schwalbert, Rai Schwalbert, Adriele Tassinari, Luana Garlet, Lessandro De Conti, Marlise Ciotta, Carlos Ceretta, Ignacio Ciampitti, Gustavo Brunetto
Summary: This study aims to establish critical levels (CL) for phosphorus (P) in soil and grape leaves at different growth stages and propose P maximum technical efficiency (MTE) rates for white and red grapevines grown in sandy soils in South Brazil, using a Bayesian approach. The results provide the first CL for grapevine leaves at flowering and veraison in Brazil and propose MTE rates for specific grapevine cultivars. This new information can help optimize P management and reduce fertilizer usage in vineyards.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Isley. C. B. Silva, Jao Pedro Jung dos Santos, Leticia Morscha, Camila Peligrinotti Tarouco, Anderson Cesar Ramos Marques, Lincon Oliveira Stefanello da Silva, Andre Somavilla, Fernando Luiz Ferreira Quadros, Fernando Teixeira Nicoloso, Paulo Ademar Avelar Ferreira, Gustavo Brunetto
Summary: Soil contamination by copper (Cu) in Pampa vineyards can affect the growth and development of native and invasive plants. The invasive species Cynodon dactylon has higher tolerance to increased Cu levels compared to native species such as Axonopus affinis, Paspalum notatum, and Paspalum plicatulum.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Kimberly B. Oliver, Michael P. Popp, Di Fang, John D. Anderson, Nathan A. Slaton, Gerson L. Drescher, Trenton L. Roberts, Jada Thompson
Summary: This study compares three different potassium (K) fertilizer rate recommendation ideologies in terms of profitability, yield, and fertilizer use. The results show that K use equilibrates over a 3-year period regardless of the starting soil-test K (STK) level, and considering long-run STK implications has minimal effect on yield. Therefore, the study encourages producers to use annual profit-maximizing K rates, which are 3-11% lower than the existing recommendations (KE), as they generate more profit with minimal yield loss.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND APPLIED ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Jacson Hindersmann, Adriele Tassinari, Edicarla Trentin, Fabio Joel Kochem Mallmann, Talita Trapp, Lincon Oliveira Stefanello, Luciane Almeri Tabaldi, Marcos Vinicius Miranda Aguilar, Arcangelo Loss, Betania Vahl de Paula, Eduardo Maciel Haitzmann dos Santos, Renato Trevisan, Vagner Brasil Costa, Gustavo Brunetto
Summary: Nitrogen applications in orchards can meet the nitrogen demand of olive trees, but some nitrogen in the fertilizer may be taken up by ground cover plants such as Paspalum notatum. This study evaluated the recovery and distribution of nitrogen fertilizer by different olive cultivars and their intercropping with P. notatum. Results showed that the highest nitrogen recovery was observed in olive trees grown without P. notatum, and applied nitrogen mainly accumulated in the leaves and roots. P. notatum exhibited a strong ability to compete with olive trees for soil nitrogen, leading to decreased growth and nitrogen content in olive cultivars.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Gustavo Brunetto, Anderson C. R. Marques, Edicarla Trentin, Paula B. Sete, Claudio R. F. S. Soares, Paulo A. A. Ferreira, George W. B. de Melo, Jovani Zalamena, Lincon O. S. da Silva, Carina Marchezan, Isley C. B. da Silva, Joao P. J. dos Santos, Leticia Morsch
Summary: Frequent applications of foliar fungicides on grapevines increase copper levels in soils, potentially causing toxicity to young grapevines transplanted to old vineyards. A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of pre-inoculation with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on growth and mineral absorption of grapevine seedlings in Cu-contaminated sandy soil. The results showed that pre-inoculation did not promote the growth of young vines, but reduced copper levels in the leaves of seedlings in soils with high copper concentrations. Therefore, pre-inoculation with selected AMF may be a strategy to reduce copper toxicity and promote plant establishment in contaminated soils.
CIENCIA E TECNICA VITIVINICOLA
(2023)
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)
