Article
Plant Sciences
Arosha Maqbool, Muhammad Rizwan, Tahira Yasmeen, Muhammad Saleem Arif, Afzal Hussain, Asim Mansha, Shafaqat Ali, Huda Alshaya, Mohammad K. Okla
Summary: Cadmium toxicity strongly affects plant growth and seed germination. It has been found that the addition of phosphorus fertilizer in an optimal manner can significantly increase the biomass of Solanum nigrum L., enhance antioxidant enzyme activity, and inhibit oxidative stress.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhao Jiang, Qi Shao, Yu Li, Bo Cao, Jin Li, Zheyi Ren, Jianhua Qu, Ying Zhang
Summary: The application of organic and bio-organic fertilizer DNBF10 can reduce the residue of herbicide atrazine in soil, decrease the absorption of atrazine by crops, and alleviate root oxidative stress and damage in soybean seedlings. By enhancing the expression of genes involved in nitrogen metabolism in soybean leaves, DNBF10 improves nitrogen utilization in plants. Moreover, DNBF10 down-regulates the expression of cytochrome P450 and ABC transporters involved in atrazine detoxification and transport in soybean leaves, reducing the phytotoxicity of atrazine to soybean seedlings.
Article
Plant Sciences
Hamid Manzoor, Mehwish, Sherien Bukhat, Sumaira Rasul, Muhammad Ishaq Asif Rehmani, Sibgha Noreen, Habib-ur-Rehman Athar, Zafar Ullah Zafar, Milan Skalicky, Walid Soufan, Marian Brestic, Muhammad Habib-ur-Rahman, Chukwuma C. Ogbaga, Ayman El Sabagh
Summary: The study reveals that MeJA can alleviate the toxic effects of Cd on the growth of pea plants by modulating antioxidant defense system and photosynthetic machinery.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dig Vijay Singh, Rana Pratap Singh
Summary: This study assessed the competence of artificially engineered microalgal consortia for municipal wastewater treatment and lipid production. The results showed that consortia 2 exhibited greater adaptability and tolerance towards different concentrations of wastewater, and showed improved photosynthetic performance and antioxidant activity. The study concluded that consortia 2 can effectively be used for sustainable wastewater treatment and lipid production.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
M. Gil-Diaz, P. Garcia-Gonzalo, C. Mancho, L. E. Hernandez, J. Alonso, M. C. Lobo
Summary: The use of nanofertilizers shows potential in addressing current agricultural challenges. This study characterized two commercial nanofertilizers and evaluated their effects on spinach plants when applied at different doses. NF-B had significant negative effects on leaf quality at high doses, while NF-A showed minimal adverse effects. The application of nanofertilizers altered the surface composition and nutrient content of the leaves.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mudalige Don Hiranya Jayasanka Senavirathna, Guligena Muhetaer, Hongyu Yan, Bahaguri Aihemaiti, Takeshi Fujino
Summary: Cyanobacterial growth is a significant problem worldwide, and this study investigates the stress and recovery responses of cyanobacteria to extreme light exposure. The findings indicate that cyanobacteria can overcome stress through adjustment and recovery under optimal conditions.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Andre Lucas Januario Silva, Vilma Marques Ferreira, Claudiana Moura dos Santos, Jonatas Vieira dos Santos, Juliany Mayra Teixeira de Moura Barros, Wemerson Saulo da Silva Barbosa, Marcos Antonio da Silva Barrozo, Lauricio Endres, Gilberto Costa Justino
Summary: This study found that the application of 24-epibrassinolide (EBR) bioregulator has the ability to reduce physiological mechanisms, growth, and yield damage in soybean plants under drought stress. EBR can improve transpiration, photosynthesis, and water use efficiency, as well as reduce reductions in relative water content and leaf water potential. Additionally, EBR can increase the effective photochemical efficiency of PSII and decrease oxidative damage to cell membranes. Moreover, EBR treatment promotes recovery in soybean plants post-drought stress, leading to increased plant height, leaf area, number of aborted grains, as well as dry matter and 1000 seed weight.
JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY AND CROP SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
J. Scott McElroy, James R. Harris, Andrew Price, Alex Harkess, Xiao Li
Summary: The study identified a suspected paraquat-resistant goosegrass population in Alabama, which showed exponentially increasing visual injury and biomass reduction at different paraquat concentrations compared to populations without resistance.
Article
Forestry
Evgenios Agathokleous, Mitsutoshi Kitao, Masabumi Komatsu, Yutaka Tamai, Hisanori Harayama, Takayoshi Koike
Summary: This study examined the impact of climate change on the growth and health of Japanese larch seedlings by modifying fertilization and promoting mycorrhization. The results showed that adequate fertilization stimulated plant growth and biomass production, while mycorrhizal treatment counteracted the effects of fertilization. Drought significantly reduced photosynthesis and induced senescence, and also altered nutrient content in the leaves. This study provides a basis for further research on producing high-quality seedlings under climate change.
JOURNAL OF FORESTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Zhi Quan, Xin Zhang, Yunting Fang, Eric A. Davidson
Summary: Different methods are currently used to quantify nitrogen use efficiency. The comparison of three such methods based on real-world experiments shows the impact of indicator choice on results, while highlighting the importance of long-term observations.
Article
Agronomy
Irfana Lalarukh, Sami A. Al-Dhumri, Laith Khalil Tawfeeq Al-Ani, Muhammad Shahbaz, Syeda Fasiha Amjad, Nida Mansoora, Wasimah B. Al-Shammari, Fatimah S. Alhusayni, Mohammad M. Almutari
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the potential of poultry litter biochar and inorganic fertilizers in ameliorating Chromium (Cr) toxicity in wheat. The results showed that the combined application of biochar and NPK significantly reduced oxidative stress indicators and improved wheat growth parameters under Cr stress. Furthermore, the Biochar + NPK treatment was the most effective in enhancing plant fresh weight and length, as well as reducing Cr concentrations in roots and shoots.
Article
Plant Sciences
Juliany. M. T. Moura Barros, Vilma Marques Ferreira, Claudiana Moura dos Santos, Joao Correia de Araujo Neto, Andre L. Januario Silva, Jonatas Vieira dos Santos, Nathally Silva de Oliveira, Gilberto Costa Justino, Lauricio Endres
Summary: Foliar application of 24-epibrassinolide (EBL) can alleviate the adverse effects of water stress on soybean plants. EBL improves gas exchange,photosynthetic efficiency, chlorophyll synthesis, and biomass production of soybean plants. Additionally, EBL mitigates the damage caused by water stress, promotes post-stress recovery, and increases growth and yield.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lisa M. Utschig
Summary: In this study, a photosynthetic biohybrid complex is created to utilize energy from light for challenging catalytic reactions. This research is important for understanding the mechanism of photosynthesis and developing more efficient energy conversion technologies.
Article
Plant Sciences
Pornpan Napaumpaiporn, Takako Ogawa, Kintake Sonoike, Yoshitaka Nishiyama
Summary: This study demonstrates that overexpression of superoxide dismutase and catalase in cyanobacteria can reduce ROS accumulation and enhance the repair of photosystem II (PSII), enabling photosynthesis and cell proliferation to adapt to strong light conditions.
Article
Cell Biology
Qiujing Yan, Liang Zhao, Wenda Wang, Xiong Pi, Guangye Han, Jie Wang, Lingpeng Cheng, Yi-Kun He, Tingyun Kuang, Xiaochun Qin, Sen-Fang Sui, Jian-Ren Shen
Summary: The structure of the PSI-LHCI supercomplex from the moss Physcomitrella patens has been solved by cryo-electron microscopy, revealing differences in chlorophyll arrangement compared to green algal and land plant PSI-LHCI. The moss PSI-LHCI has a similar structure to land plants but with some variations, such as having Lhca5 in the second position of Lhca. This may result in more efficient excitation energy transfer from LHCI to the core in moss.
Article
Agronomy
Adino Andaregie, Tessema Astatkie
Summary: This study aimed to develop the best performing trend models for wheat, teff, and maize in Ethiopia and provide forecasts for the period from 2019 to 2023. The results showed that the production of these three crops would increase, while the cultivated area would decrease. These findings are important for ensuring food and nutrition security in Ethiopia.
JOURNAL OF CROP IMPROVEMENT
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Elaheh Kavusi, Behnaz Shahi Khalaf Ansar, Samira Ebrahimi, Ritika Sharma, Seyede Shideh Ghoreishi, Khatereh Nobaharan, Sima Abdoli, Zahra Dehghanian, Behnam Asgari Lajayer, Venkatramanan Senapathi, G. W. Price, Tess Astatkie
Summary: PFAS, as a class of emerging organic contaminants, pose serious environmental issues and are difficult to remove from the environment. Phytoremediation, with its potential for bioaccumulation and dispersion of PFAS in plants, offers a promising and cost-effective solution for wide-scale in situ remediation.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Mohammed Worku, Tessema Astatkie, Pascal Boeckx
Summary: This study evaluates the effects of shade, postharvest processing (PHP), and their interaction on the quality and biochemical composition of arabica coffee beans grown in lowland and midland elevation ranges. The results show that beans grown in midland have higher physical and preliminary qualities, while beans grown in lowland have higher levels of chlorogenic acids. The processing method also affects the qualities and composition of the beans, with dry-processed midland coffee having higher physical qualities but lower levels of certain compounds compared to wet-processed lowland coffee.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Saloome Sepehri, Elahe Kanani, Sima Abdoli, Vishnu D. Rajput, Tatiana Minkina, Behnam Asgari Lajayer
Summary: This study developed a green method to synthesize stabilized nano zero-valent iron particles (nZVFe), using biomass as a porous support material. The nZVFe-RSAC nanocomposite showed high efficiency in removing lead ions from aqueous solution. It has the potential to be used as a promising material for permeable reactive barriers in the field of lead removal from contaminated water.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shiva Aliyari Rad, Khatereh Nobaharan, Neda Pashapoor, Janhvi Pandey, Zahra Dehghanian, Venkatramanan Senapathi, Tatiana Minkina, Wenjie Ren, Vishnu D. Rajput, Behnam Asgari Lajayer
Summary: In recent decades, the pollution of soil by heavy metals and organic pollutants has become a significant issue. Nanobiotechnology has been utilized to remediate or reclaim contaminated soil. The use of nanomaterials, with their enhanced qualities, has shown promising results in the reclamation of polluted soils and could reduce industrial expenditure on pollution control. Green biotechnology, with the utilization of microorganisms in nanoparticle synthesis, is an emerging domain for eco-friendly production and cost reduction.
Article
Environmental Sciences
B. Kazemi Oskuei, A. Bandehagh, D. Farajzadeh, B. Asgari Lajayer, V. D. Rajput, T. Astatkie
Summary: Drought stress is a significant factor that affects the growth and productivity of canola plants in arid and semi-arid regions. This study investigated the responses of six canola cultivars to three levels of drought stress. The results showed that root length decreased under drought stress irrespective of the cultivar. Cultivar and drought stress interacted to affect dry weight, height, and leaf area. The cultivars Hyola308 and Sarigol were identified as the most drought tolerant and sensitive, respectively. Drought stress increased proline content and antioxidant enzyme activities, while total soluble sugar content decreased. Hyola308 exhibited higher chlorophyll contents and lower reduction in total soluble sugar compared to Sarigol. These findings suggest that some canola cultivars can alleviate drought stress through proline and antioxidant system enhancement, and Hyola308 possesses a stress management strategy involving higher soluble sugar levels and greenness stability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Temesgen Laelago Ersedo, Tilahun A. Teka, Sirawdink Fikreyesus Forsido, Engida Dessalegn, Janet Adeyinka Adebo, Metekia Tamiru, Tess Astatkie
Summary: This review highlights the various uses of ginger for food quality maintenance and its role in promoting human health. Ginger is rich in bioactive compounds such as shogaols, zingerones, and gingerols, which contribute to its nutritional value and bio-functional properties. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticancer, neuroprotective, cardiovascular, respiratory protection, anti-obesity, antidiabetic, antinausea, and antiemetic activities. Future research should focus on investigating the effectiveness of ginger in promoting human health through interdisciplinary collaboration.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Soheyla Mohammadi Alagoz, Hashem Hadi, Mahmoud Toorchi, Tomasz Andrzej Pawlowski, Behnam Asgari Lajayer, G. W. Price, Muhammad Farooq, Tess Astatkie
Summary: Salinity and drought stresses significantly reduced chlorophyll contents, total dry matter, leaf area index, relative water content, and grain yield of triticale. However, these stresses led to an increase in soluble sugars, leaf free proline, carotenoid contents, and electrolyte leakage. The flowering stage was found to be more sensitive to water deficit, and soluble sugars and leaf free proline can be used as physiological indicators for drought and salinity tolerance in triticale.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ivanka Semerdjieva, Valtcho D. Zheljazkov, Ivayla Dincheva, Neshka Piperkova, Vasilina Maneva, Charles L. Cantrell, Tess Astatkie, Albena Stoyanova, Tanya Ivanova
Summary: This study assessed the essential oil composition, antifungal and aphid suppression activity of seven Bulgarian Hypericum species. The results showed that the essential oil constituents of these species belonged to four classes: alkanes, monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, and fatty acids. The essential oil of Hypericum perforatum exhibited significant repellent and insecticidal activity against aphids, suggesting its potential use as a biopesticide.
Article
Horticulture
Simona M. Popescu, Valtcho D. Zheljazkov, Tess Astatkie, Marian Burducea, Walter C. Termeer
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the immobilization potential of lead (Pb) in soil by applying organic and inorganic amendments, in combination with diammonium phosphate (DAP). The results showed that the combination of organic amendments and a low rate of DAP resulted in the highest dry yield of carrot. Inorganic bonemeal combined with DAP was the most effective in immobilizing Pb in soil.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Belsti Atnkut Tadesse, Bekele Gebreamanule, Atalaye Nigussie Temesgen, Tadesse Tilahun, Tessema Astatkie
Summary: Higher educational institutions in Ethiopia shifted to online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A study conducted at a teachers training college found that socio-demographic characteristics of students did not affect the effectiveness of online learning, but factors directly related to the online learning system, such as infrastructure, internet access, parent support, and technological resources, had a significant impact. The study revealed that online learning in the area was only 77% effective, highlighting the need for interventions such as establishing ICT centers and providing online learning trainings.
INTERACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shahnoush Nayeri, Zahra Dehghanian, Behnam Asgari Lajayer, Allan Thomson, Tess Astatkie, G. W. Price
Summary: Phytoremediation is a green and cost-effective technology for removing heavy metals from soil and water resources. Factors such as heavy metal type and concentration, phytoremediation method, climatic conditions, plant species, biomass production, plant sensitivity, and signaling pathways efficiency are crucial for the effectiveness of phytoremediation. Ornamental, medicinal, and aromatic plants are promising for phytoremediation due to their fast growth and high biomass production. Genetic technologies like CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing can enhance phytoremediation properties. This review summarizes the current knowledge on plant tolerance mechanisms to heavy metals and the use of genetically engineered plants for phytoremediation. Risk assessments and regulatory approaches for transgenic plants are also discussed.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ejigayehu Teshome, Tilahun A. A. Teka, Ruchira Nandasiri, Jyoti Ranjan Rout, Difo Voukang Harouna, Tessema Astatkie, Markos Makiso Urugo
Summary: Fresh and processed fruits are widely used for industrial products with superior nutritional and health properties. The demand for processed-fruit products has led to the production of a large number of fruit by-products, caused by people's dietary habits and lack of awareness. This article reviews the industrial applications, nutritional benefits, and novel uses of fruit by-products, emphasizing their role as a source of nutrients and bioactive components, as well as their use in various industries.
Article
Agronomy
Bita Kazemi Oskuei, Ali Bandehagh, Davoud Farajzadeh, Behnam Asgari Lajayer, Weixi Shu, Tess Astatkie
Summary: This study investigates the effects of inoculation with Pseudomonas fluorescens FY32 on the growth and antioxidant status of canola cultivars under drought stress. The results show that inoculation improves plant growth and antioxidant enzyme activities, with the cultivar Hyola308 exhibiting better drought tolerance.
Article
Agronomy
Aisan Samadi, Mehdi Derafshi, Akbar Hassani, Majid Gholamhoseini, Behnam Asgari Lajayer, Tess Astatkie, G. W. Price
Summary: This study investigated the effects of biofertilizer containing potassium-solubilizing bacteria, phosphorus-solubilizing bacteria, and nitrogen-fixing bacteria on maize growth and drought tolerance. The findings suggest that biofertilizers have the potential to improve maize yield and physiological characteristics, particularly under drought stress.