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Plant Sciences
Yongjie Liu, Shuang Zhang, Hans J. De Boeck, Fujiang Hou
Summary: Temperature and salinity have significant effects on seed germination, but the sensitivity to these factors varies among plant species. Festuca arundinacea is less sensitive to temperature and salinity, while Bromus inermis and Elymus breviaristatus are sensitive to high salinity levels. These findings can enhance our understanding of seed germination in saline soils under changing climate conditions.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Naeimeh Sousaraei, Benjamin Torabi, Kambiz Mashaiekhi, Elias Soltani, Seyyed Javad Mousavizadeh
Summary: Landraces have evolved through adaptation to their natural environment, with differences in heat and cold tolerance based on the mean annual temperatures of their growing regions. The study found significant relationships between long-term annual air temperature and cumulative temperature response indices, demonstrating adaptation to environmental conditions.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yves Emendack, Jacobo Sanchez, Chad Hayes, Matthew Nesbitt, Haydee Laza, John Burke
Summary: This study investigated the cold tolerance of sorghum in high altitudes and temperate regions under early, mid, and standard planting dates, finding that delayed panicle initiation and reduced panicle size were the main reasons for decreased grain yields under early and mid-planting dates. The study revealed that panicle width and area were significant predictors of yield under early and mid-planting dates.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Horticulture
Aqsa Ahmad, Kanlaya Sripong, Apiradee Uthairatanakij, Songsin Photchanachai, Tanachai Pankasemsuk, Pongphen Jitareerat
Summary: The study demonstrated that EPAS-5% H2O2 treatment effectively inhibited the growth of mycelium and spore germination of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides fungi. Spores were found to be more sensitive to EPAW and EPAS-H2O2 than mycelium. Scanning electron microscope analysis showed that the EPAW and EPASH(2)O(2) condition destroyed the cell structure of fungal pathogens, resulting in the loss of cell membrane integrity and morphological changes. This innovative plasma technology emulation proved to be extremely effective in decontaminating seeds and enhancing pepper seed quality.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yongjian Luo, Yixin Zhang, Jingyu Le, Qing Li, Jiaolin Mou, Shiming Deng, Jitao Li, Ru Wang, Zhijun Deng, Jun Liu
Summary: Metasequoia glyptostroboides, a critically endangered and protected species in China, is at risk of extinction due to seed aging. This study analyzed the antioxidant system and transcriptome of M. glyptostroboides seeds during artificial accelerated aging and revealed the physiological and molecular mechanisms. The results showed a significant decline in germination percentage and changes in antioxidant levels during the aging process. Differential gene expression analysis identified key pathways and hub genes involved in seed aging. These findings contribute to a better understanding of seed aging regulation and provide potential target genes for breeding endangered gymnosperms.
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Plant Sciences
Younmi Lee, Young Yoon Lee, Young Soo Kim, Kotnala Balaraju, Young Sun Mok, Suk Jae Yoo, Yongho Jeon
Summary: This study investigated the effects of cold plasma treatment on ginseng seed germination and surface sterilization. The treatment led to higher germination rates and effective surface sterilization. Cold plasma treatment showed stronger antifungal effects and reduced severity of root rot disease.
JOURNAL OF GINSENG RESEARCH
(2021)
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Agronomy
Shiferaw Alem, Hana Habrova, Katerina Houskova
Summary: This research investigates the effect of longer seed storage periods on seed viability and seedling growth of P. stellatum, and finds that provenance has a significant influence on seed germination and seedling growth. The results show that scarified seeds have higher germination rate and seed vigour. Seeds from the Merti and Dabena provenances, stored for longer periods, exhibit higher germination index, seed vigour, and seedling growth.
GENETIC RESOURCES AND CROP EVOLUTION
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Pengyou Chen, Hongxiang Zhang, Yuhui Zhang, Weikang Yang, Lei Wang, Zhibin Wen
Summary: Many structural features of seeds as well as abiotic factors can influence seed germination characteristics. While the inhibitory effect of fruiting perianth on germination is significant, temperature and light do not have a strong impact. However, the interaction between fruiting perianth, temperature, and light can further reduce germination in certain conditions. The presence of fruiting perianth also aggravates the inhibitory effect of NaCl and PEG on seed germination.
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Forestry
Yu Duan, Tengyun Ye, Daiquan Ye, Jian Zhou
Summary: This study analyzed the seed quantity characteristics, phenotypic differentiation, and variation patterns in three seed-bearing clones from different crown layers of the Chinese fir orchard. The study found significant differences in most phenotypic traits among clones and layers, indicating high heritability. Seed weight, circumference, width, and area showed correlations with other seed traits. When establishing a Chinese fir orchard, consideration should be given to the distribution and variation of seeds in different crown layers, and clones with more cones in the lower canopy layer should be selected as parents.
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Plant Sciences
Nezar H. Samarah, Nisreen A. AL-Quraan, Batool S. Al-Wraikat
Summary: Treatments of wheat seeds with sonication or hydropriming can enhance seed germination and vigour by promoting gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) metabolism. In this study, the effect of these treatments on wheat seed germination was examined through the evaluation of germination performance, GABA shunt metabolite level, and GAD mRNA transcription. The results showed that sonication or hydropriming treatments improved germination rate, seedling emergence, and shoot length. These treatments also enhanced GABA shunt and metabolites, as well as GAD mRNA transcription. Overall, sonication or hydropriming treatments significantly improved wheat germination and enhanced GABA metabolism under cold stress.
FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Sara Farsaraei, Leila Mehdizadeh, Mohammad Moghaddam
Summary: With increasing salinity levels, the germination percentage, seedling vigor index, fresh and dry weights of radicle and plumule, tissue water content, dry matter, photosynthetic pigments, and alpha-amylase activity of medicinal pumpkin seeds were decreased. However, these traits were higher in seeds pre-treated with putrescine. Additionally, under salinity stress, mean germination time, proline, and malondialdehyde contents increased, while seed priming with putrescine reduced them, indicating the potential of putrescine in improving seedling growth under salinity stress.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Xiuqing Fu, Bing Han, Shouyang Liu, Jiayi Zhou, Hongwen Zhang, Hongbiao Wang, Hui Zhang, Zhiqian Ouyang
Summary: Salt stress is a major environmental factor affecting wheat production worldwide. The Wheat Seed Vigour Assessment System (WSVAS) enables rapid and accurate evaluation of wheat seed germination under salt stress. The system utilizes the YOLOv4 convolutional neural network for image data analysis and provides a powerful tool for salt-tolerant wheat breeding.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Maria Laura Foschi, Mariano Juan, Bernardo Pascual, Nuria Pascual-Seva
Summary: The caper, a shrub that thrives in harsh environments, faces challenges in propagation due to low germination percentages and slow germination process. However, the addition of gibberellic acid (GA(3)) enhances germination without scarification. Storage decreases germination, but the use of GA(3) significantly improves germination rates.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mengzhou Liu, Ning Qiao, Bing Zhang, Fengying Liu, Yuan Miao, Ji Chen, Yanfeng Sun, Peng Wang, Dong Wang
Summary: Seed germination is a crucial stage in plant life cycle and can be affected by temperature and light. This study found that low temperature had a negative impact on seed germination of all functional groups, while darkness reduced germinative force and duration. The interaction of light and temperature strengthened the inhibitory effect of low temperature on seed germination of grass functional group.
Article
Plant Sciences
Cassio Hamilton Abreu-Junior, Gabriel Asa Correa Gruberger, Paulo Henrique Silveira Cardoso, Paula Wellen Barbosa Goncalves, Thiago Assis Rodrigues Nogueira, Gian Franco Capra, Arun Dilipkumar Jani
Summary: Biological nitrogen fixation in soybean can be enhanced by treating the seeds with cobalt (Co) and molybdenum (Mo) before planting. This study aimed to determine if Co and Mo application during the reproductive phase of soybean increases seed Co and Mo concentration without negatively affecting seed quality. Two experiments were conducted, one investigating foliar and soil application of Co and Mo, and the other validating the results. The results showed that foliar application was more effective in enriching the seed with Co and Mo, and higher Co doses resulted in higher concentrations of Co and Mo in the seed. Applying these micronutrients did not have adverse effects on the nutrition, development, quality, and yield of parent plants and seed, and the treated seed showed improved germination, vigor, and uniformity for soybean seedling development. Based on these findings, it was concluded that foliar application of 20 g ha(-1) Co and 800 g ha(-1) Mo during the reproductive stage of soybean can increase germination rate and promote optimal growth and vigor of enriched seed.
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Agronomy
N. H. Samarah, H. Wang, G. E. Welbaum
SEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2016)
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Agronomy
N. H. Samarah, R. E. Mullen, S. R. Cianzio, R. Gladon, S. Goggi
SEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2016)
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Plant Sciences
Nisreen AL-Quraan, Zakaria Al-Ajlouni, Dana Obedat
SEED SCIENCE RESEARCH
(2019)
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Agronomy
Nezar H. Samarah, Khaled Y. Bashabsheh, Naem T. Mazahrih
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY
(2020)
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Plant Sciences
N. M. Salem, A. Sulaiman, N. Samarah, M. Turina, M. Vallino
Summary: Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) is a highly virulent emerging virus that can be transmitted through seeds, causing significant crop losses. The virus is mainly located on the external coat of tomato seeds, and the seed transmission rate is very low.
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Plant Sciences
Nida' M. Salem, Motasem Abumuslem, Massimo Turina, Nezar Samarah, Abdullah Sulaiman, Barakat Abu-Irmaileh, Yousra Ata
Summary: This study investigated the natural occurrence and transmission of Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in Jordan. New weed host species were identified, and it was suggested that management practices focusing on these weed plants could effectively prevent the transmission of ToBRFV.
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Plant Sciences
Nezar H. Samarah, Nisreen A. AL-Quraan, Batool S. Al-Wraikat
Summary: Treatments of wheat seeds with sonication or hydropriming can enhance seed germination and vigour by promoting gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) metabolism. In this study, the effect of these treatments on wheat seed germination was examined through the evaluation of germination performance, GABA shunt metabolite level, and GAD mRNA transcription. The results showed that sonication or hydropriming treatments improved germination rate, seedling emergence, and shoot length. These treatments also enhanced GABA shunt and metabolites, as well as GAD mRNA transcription. Overall, sonication or hydropriming treatments significantly improved wheat germination and enhanced GABA metabolism under cold stress.
FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Nisreen A. AL-Quraan, Nezar H. Samarah, Ayah A. Tanash
Summary: Activation of the GABA shunt pathway and upregulation of dehydrins are important for metabolic homeostasis and protection against drought stress. This study examined the effects of different water holding capacity levels on durum wheat cultivars and found that seed germination and seedling growth were significantly reduced as water availability decreased. Levels of GABA, alanine, glutamate, and MDA increased, and the expression of GAD and dehydrin genes increased, in response to drought stress. This suggests that the activation of the GABA shunt pathway and the upregulation of dehydrins play a role in maintaining metabolic balance and protecting against drought stress in durum wheat.
FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY
(2022)
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Horticulture
Nezar Husein Samarah, Mu'awia Muhsen Ibrahim Bany Hani, Ibrahim Mahmoud Makhadmeh
Summary: Magnetic treatment improves seed germination and growth of tomatoes under salinity stress, especially at 5 and 10 dS/m. As salinity level increases, germination performance and plant growth significantly decrease.
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Plant Sciences
Nisreen A. AL-Quraan, Salsabeel M. Saabi, Mousa L. Al-Smadi
Summary: The application of synthetic 1,2,3-Thiadiazole compound inhibits seed germination, limits plant growth, increases oxidative damage, and results in accumulation of GABA and MDA, reduction in total protein and carbohydrate contents, and lower chlorophyll levels in durum wheat seedlings.
CURRENT PLANT BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Agronomy
N. Samarah, A. Sulaiman, N. M. Salem, M. Turina
Summary: Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) is a highly virulent emerging virus species causing disease outbreaks and significant crop losses worldwide. Treatment with 2% hydrochloric acid or hydropriming can effectively eliminate ToBRFV from tomato seeds, leading to improved seed germination and seedling growth.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Nezar H. Samarah, Ahmad M. Alqudah, Maha M. Al-Mahasneh, Tawfiq M. Al-Antary
FRESENIUS ENVIRONMENTAL BULLETIN
(2020)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)