Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lois Veen, Essi Hantikainen, Rino Bellocco, Weimin Ye, Mauro Serafini, Marta Ponzano, Alessandra Grotta, Ylva Trolle Lagerros
Summary: After a 19-year study involving nearly 44,000 men and women, it was found that dietary intake of vitamin E may be positively associated with the risk of osteoarthritis, while no significant associations were observed between vitamin C, beta-carotene, and NEAC with osteoarthritis risk.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Samarth Sharma, Padmaja Rai, Ved Prakash, Sneha Tripathi, Kavita Tiwari, Neeraj Gahlawat, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Shivesh Sharma
Summary: The hyperaccumulation of heavy metals in agricultural land has become a global concern, affecting the yield of important crops and food security. This study explores the role of exogenous application of sodium nitroprusside (SNP) and silicon (Si) in mitigating the detrimental effects of chromium (Cr) toxicity in Brassica juncea. The combined application of Si and SNP shows significant alleviatory effects by regulating ROS accumulation and enhancing antioxidant metabolism.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Yueyao Fan, Xinwei Jiang, Yuhang Xiao, Haiwei Li, Jiali Chen, Weibin Bai
Summary: Heavy metals are harmful environmental pollutants that cause health hazards to humans and animals. They can induce reproductive damage through ROS-mediated oxidative stress, inflammation, and endocrine disruption. Natural antioxidants, such as polyphenols, carotenoids, and vitamins, have shown potential in mitigating heavy metal-induced reproductive toxicity. This review provides accumulated evidence on the effects of non-essential heavy metals (As, Cd, Pb, and Hg) on the reproductive system and explores the potential mechanisms and biomarkers of natural antioxidants interventions against heavy metal-induced reproductive toxicity. The regulation of HPG axis, Nrf2, MAPK, and NF-κB pathways are important mechanisms for the amelioration of heavy metal-induced reproductive toxicity by natural antioxidants, offering promising guidance for prevention and management.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Aslam, Mbarki Sonia, Ghulam Abbas, Muhammad Shahid, Behzad Murtaza, Muhmmad Shafique Khalid, Saeed Ahmad Qaisrani, Hesham F. Alharby, Sameera A. Alghamdi, Basmah M. Alharbi, Yinglong Chen
Summary: Nickel tolerance and accumulation potential of two quinoa genotypes (Puno and Vikinga) were investigated in this study. Results showed that Puno exhibited greater tolerance to Ni compared to Vikinga, which was attributed to improved physiological responses and amelioration of oxidative stress. The study provides insights into understanding plant nickel tolerance and its potential application in Ni-contaminated soil remediation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Zafar Iqbal, Ali Sarkhosh, Rashad Mukhtar Balal, Celina Gomez, Muhammad Zubair, Noshin Ilyas, Naeem Khan, Muhammad Adnan Shahid
Summary: Flooding-induced hypoxia stress causes damage to plants by reducing green pigments, gas exchange, and photosynthetic activity, but the application of silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs) can enhance antioxidant activities, osmoprotectant accumulation, and micronutrient regulation to help plants combat hypoxia stress more efficiently.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yuhua Zhu, Ziyan Wang, Shuxuan Yu, Chong Zhao, Baofeng Xu, Rui Liu, Li Xu, Yi Guo
Summary: This study investigated the neuroprotective effects of ginseng fibrous root against oxidative stress in Alzheimer's disease (AD). The results showed that ginseng fibrous root enzymatic hydrolysate exhibited antioxidant activities, protected cells from oxidative damage, and improved the survival rate of Caenorhabditis elegans under oxidative stress.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zaid Ulhassan, Imran Khan, Muzammil Hussain, Ali Raza Khan, Yasir Hamid, Sajad Hussain, Suleyman I. Allakhverdiev, Weijun Zhou
Summary: Nanoparticles have shown efficacy in reducing chromium-induced phytotoxicity and improving plant tolerance. They can achieve this by various mechanisms, including improving photosynthetic machinery, regulating cellular metabolites, and activating antioxidants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Mohammad Mukarram, Jamin Ali, Hamed Dadkhah-Aghdash, Daniel Kurjak, Frantisek Kacik, Jaroslav Durkovic
Summary: Several polysaccharides enhance plant growth and protect against pathogens. Chitosan, derived from chitin, has gained attention among plant scientists for its ability to support plant growth and development, as well as its antimicrobial properties.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Haowen Luo, Weishen Huang, Pipeng Xing, Yulin Chen, Rifang Lai, Xiangru Tang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different soil Ni contents on the performances of fragrant rice seedlings through a pot experiment. The results showed that high concentrations of Ni significantly reduced the growth and chlorophyll content of seedlings, while increasing oxidative stress and accumulation of antioxidant substances. These findings provide important guidance for the remediation of Ni-contaminated soils and reducing the effects of Ni on rice production.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jing Ma, Muhammad Hamzah Saleem, Baber Ali, Rizwan Rasheed, Muhammad Arslan Ashraf, Humera Aziz, Sezai Ercisli, Sana Riaz, Mohsen Mohamed Elsharkawy, Iqbal Hussain, Sadeq K. K. Alhag, Ahmed Ezzat Ahmed, Dan C. C. Vodnar, Sahar Mumtaz, Romina Alina Marc
Summary: Soil contamination with toxic heavy metals, such as lead, has a negative impact on plant growth and productivity. In this study, the effects of different concentrations of lead on tomato plants were investigated. The results showed that lead accumulation decreased plant growth, photosynthetic pigments, and antioxidant capacity. However, the application of synergic acid alleviated the toxicity of lead and improved plant growth.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Naima Huma Naveed, Naveed Abbas Nasir, Anis Ali Shah, Tahir Shahzad, Nasim Ahmad Yasin, Zain Ali, Muhammad Jamil, Talha Javed, Aamir Ali
Summary: Due to industrialization, soil contamination has decreased crop productivity. This study investigated the negative effects of lead (Pb) contaminated soil on the growth, physiology, antioxidative enzymes, and yield of carrots. It was found that bio-inoculants could alleviate the Pb toxicity and improve the yield.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Gianluca Pandolfo, Giovanni Genovese, Antonio Bruno, Domenica Campolo, Valeria Tigano, Mariateresa Cristani, Marco Casciaro, Giovanni Pioggia, Sebastiano Gangemi
Summary: The pathophysiology of schizophrenia is still not well understood. Genetic factors and oxidative stress play key roles in its development and progression. Oxidative stress leads to the continuous production of oxidation products, such as AGEs and AOPPs, which interact with their receptors, amplifying the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and pro-inflammatory cytokines. In this study, plasma levels of AGEs and AOPPs were found to be significantly higher in schizophrenia patients compared to controls, confirming their involvement in mental disorders. Antioxidant nutraceuticals and a healthy lifestyle could reduce oxidative stress and alleviate schizophrenia symptoms.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jedrzej Baszynski, Piotr Kaminski, Maria Bogdzinska, Slawomir Mroczkowski, Marek Szymanski, Karolina Wasilow, Emilia Stanek, Karolina Holderna-Bona, Sylwia Brodzka, Rafal Bilski, Halyna Tkachenko, Natalia Kurhaluk, Tomasz Stuczynski, Malgorzata Lorek, Alina Wozniak
Summary: The intensification of oxidative stress affects male reproductive potential and enzymatic antioxidative mechanisms. Chemical elements, antioxidants, and genetic polymorphism are interconnected and shape male fertility.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Samuel Vitor Assis Machado de Lima, Daniele Maria Marques, Matheus Felipe Soares Silva, Leticia Aparecida Bressanin, Paulo Cesar Magalhaes, Thiago Correa de Souza
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of two forms of chitosan application on plants exposed to Cd and found that chitosan foliar spraying can improve Cd rhizofiltration. However, root application may increase the accumulation of Cd.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Muhammad Shabaan, Hafiz Naeem Asghar, Zahir Ahmad Zahir, Xiu Zhang, Muhammad Fahad Sardar, Hongna Li
Summary: Inoculation of salt-tolerant plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) can improve soil enzyme activities, soil biological health, nutrient acquisition, and salt tolerance in plants.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qurat Ul Ain Rahat, Mansoor Hameed, Sana Fatima, Muhammad Sajid Aqeel Ahmad, Muhammad Ashraf, Farooq Ahmad, Sangam Khalil, Mehwish Munir, Syed Mohsan Raza Shah, Iftikhar Ahmad, Adnan Younis
Summary: The morpho-anatomical characteristics of differently adapted populations of Diplachne fusca have never been studied before. This study investigated for the first time the structural variations in their adaptation mechanism for salinity tolerance. The micro and macro-morphological features contribute to the plants' tolerance to environmental pollutants. The study explored the structural modifications in Diplachne fusca populations from saline habitats and their contribution to phytoremediation potential when treated with different levels of NaCl.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Arslan Ashraf, Arslan Hafeez, Rizwan Rasheed, Iqbal Hussain, Umer Farooq, Muhammad Rizwan, Shafaqat Ali
Summary: Salt toxicity is a major limitation for crop growth and yield. Screening for salt-tolerant wheat cultivars is important for sustainable wheat production. In this experiment, ten wheat cultivars were evaluated for salt tolerance. Salt stress reduced growth, physiological, and biochemical traits in all cultivars. Salt-sensitive cultivars showed higher oxidative stress and higher accumulation of Na, while salt-tolerant cultivars exhibited better growth and antioxidant systems, as well as higher accumulation of osmolytes. These physiological and biochemical markers could be useful for screening salt-tolerant wheat cultivars.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Nudrat Aisha Akram, Rohina Bashir, Gulshan Ashraf, Shehnaz Bashir, Muhammad Ashraf, Mohammed Nasser Alyemeni, Andrzej Bajguz, Parvaiz Ahmad
Summary: The present study aimed to improve drought stress tolerance in eggplant by applying alpha-tocopherol (TOC) externally. Two methods, foliar spray (FS) and pre-sowing seed treatment (PS), were used for this purpose. Water deficiency treatment was applied to 32-day-old seedlings of two eggplant cultivars, Janak and Black Beauty. Different concentrations of TOC were applied as PS and FS. The results showed that drought stress significantly reduced plant growth and chlorophyll contents, but increased proline, glycine betaine, malondialdehyde (MDA), hydrogen peroxide, relative membrane permeability, peroxidase, and superoxide dismutase activities in both cultivars. The application of TOC had a positive effect on overcoming the adverse effects of water stress on eggplants, improving plant growth and various physiological parameters. Overall, FS treatment was more effective in improving proline, glycine betaine, ascorbic acid, and enzyme activities, while PS treatment was more effective in reducing membrane permeability and improving total soluble proteins. The study concluded that TOC application was useful in mitigating the harmful effects of drought stress on eggplants of both cultivars.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Arslan Ashraf, Rizwan Rasheed, Muhammad Rizwan, Iqbal Hussain, Ramish Aslam, Freeha Fatima Qureshi, Barira Shoukat Hafiza, Rohina Bashir, Shafaqat Ali
Summary: Soil salinity and Fe deficiency negatively impact plant growth and survival by altering nutrient availability and water balance. Taurine, a growth regulator, shows potential in mediating plant defense responses, but its effects under different stress conditions remain unclear. This study investigates the effects of taurine on pea plants under salt stress and Fe deficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Rizwan Alam, Rizwan Rasheed, Muhammad Arslan Ashraf, Iqbal Hussain, Shafaqat Ali
Summary: Allantoin mitigates oxidative damage and improves nutrient acquisition in wheat plants under Cr stress by enhancing antioxidant enzyme activities and levels of antioxidant compounds. It also regulates the uptake and distribution of chromium in plants, reducing the phytotoxic effects of the metal.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Muhammad Waqas Mazhar, Muhammad Ishtiaq, Mehwish Maqbool, Muhammad Ajaib, Iqbal Hussain, Tanveer Hussain, Abida Parveen, Sumaira Thind, Tauqeer Sardar, Raheel Akram, Muhammad Azeem, Alia Gul
Summary: The study investigated the effect of calcium oxide nanoparticles (CaONPs) and farmyard manure (FM) on the tolerance of mung bean plants to cadmium stress. Results showed that treatment with 20 mg/L CaONPs and 2% FM reduced cadmium acquisition, improved plant growth and physiological attributes. This treatment also enhanced soil nutrient content and friendly biota, leading to improved yields.
Article
Plant Sciences
Iqbal Hussain, Atif Ayub, Airish Nayab, Muhammad Arslan Ashraf, Muhammad Arslan Ashraf, Sadam Hussain, Manzer H. Siddiqui, Muhammad Azeem Sabir, Usman Zulfiqar, Tanveer Hussain Khan
Summary: The combined application of silicon and zinc can enhance drought tolerance in Eruca sativa by improving growth and physiological and biochemical attributes.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Fahad Shafiq, Aqsa Ahmad, Sumera Anwar, Mehr-un Nisa, Muhammad Iqbal, Syed Hammad Raza, Arslan Mahmood, Muhammad Ashraf
Summary: In this study, we synthesized a spinel nanocomposite and investigated its effectiveness in improving the micronutrient status and yield traits of rice. The results showed that foliar application of this nanocomposite can enhance rice grain yield and improve its nutritional quality, with significant changes in biochemical traits. These findings suggest that micronutrient supply in the form of a nanocomposite can positively regulate nutritional quality and rice grain yield.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Z. Afzaal, I. Hussain, M. A. Ashraf, S. Riaz
Summary: This study demonstrated that application of ascorbic acid and vanillic acid can improve the growth and productivity of tomato plants under lead stress by enhancing antioxidant defense, reducing lead accumulation, and improving nutrient absorption.
RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Arslan Ashraf, Arslan Hafeez, Rizwan Rasheed, Iqbal Hussain, Umer Farooq, Muhammad Rizwan, Shafaqat Ali
Summary: The study investigated the potential remedial effects of taurine on nickel-induced stress in canola plants. The results showed that taurine seed priming protected canola plants from oxidative damage caused by nickel toxicity, enhanced antioxidant capacity, and improved plant growth.
PHYSIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PLANTS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Beenish Afzal, Zaib un Nisa, Rohina Bashir, Naila Ali, Saqib Mahmood, Muhammad Azeem, Fatima Batool, Abdul Wahid, Muhammad Iqbal, Abdulaziz Abdullah Alsahli, Prashant Kaushik
Summary: Environmental and anthropogenic activities are causing global warming and water scarcity, leading to a reduction in agricultural land. Researchers are prioritizing the search for efficient and eco-friendly priming tools to enhance plant growth and productivity. This study found that magnetic treatment of seeds improved the primary metabolic capacity and antioxidation potential of oil-producing crops (sunflower), activating their secondary metabolism.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nargis Naz, Sana Fatima, Mansoor Hameed, Muhammad Sajid Aqeel Ahmad, Syed Mohsan Raza Shah, Farooq Ahmad, Majid Anwar, Sana Basharat, Ansa Asghar, Muhammad Ashraf
Summary: Using halophytes like Fagonia indica for phytoremediation is an important environmentally friendly technique. F. indica populations from highly saline habitats exhibited structural and functional adaptations for salinity tolerance and phytoremediation. These populations showed deeper roots, taller plants, higher density of salt glands on leaf surface, and higher excretion of Na+, which are key attributes for phytoremediation. The Pati Sir population of F. indica, with the highest salinity, showed the most efficient accumulation and excretion of Na+ and Cl- ions. Anatomical modifications in this population indicated better salt tolerance and potential for green reclamation of hypersaline uncultivated lands.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nargis Naz, Ansa Asghar, Sana Basharat, Sana Fatima, Mansoor Hameed, Muhammad Sajid Aqeel Ahmad, Farooq Ahmad, Syed Mohsan Raza Shah, Muhammad Ashraf
Summary: Salt excretory halophytes, such as Cressa cretica, play a crucial role in phytoremediation of salt-affected soils. This study focused on identifying key physio-anatomical traits related to phytoremediation in different populations of C. cretica. The results showed that the ecotype collected from hypersaline environments exhibited better adaptation in terms of growth traits, ion uptake and excretion, succulence, and phytoremediation traits.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION
(2023)
