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Agronomy
Barbara Drygas, Joanna Depciuch, Czeslaw Puchalski
Summary: This paper investigates the influence of Ascophyllum nodosum algae on oat, including seeds, microgreens, yield, and yield components. The experiments showed that different algae concentrations significantly impacted the chemical composition of oat. Both pot and field experiments demonstrated the beneficial effect of algae on oat yield, while pre-sowing magnetic field stimulation had no positive effect under field conditions.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Omar Ali, Adesh Ramsubhag, Stephen Daniram Benn Ramnarine, Jayaraj Jayaraman
Summary: This study investigated the effects of Ascophyllum nodosum extract on tomato plants at the transcriptomic level. The results showed that the extract induced significant changes in gene expression, particularly in processes related to carbon fixation, secondary metabolism, and plant signaling pathways. The treatment also resulted in increased activity of defense enzymes, higher chlorophyll and growth hormone content, and improved plant growth parameters and nutrient profiles. These findings provide transcriptomic evidence for the positive effects of the extract observed in tomato plants.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Anna Pora Hrolfsdottir, Sigurjon Arason, Hildur Inga Sveinsdottir, Maria Gudjonsdottir
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the chemical and bioactive characteristics of Ascophyllum nodosum affected by seasonal variation and evaluate the potential benefits of alternative processing and utilization of side streams. The results showed that the chemical composition of the seaweed is linked to its reproductive state and alternative processing can increase its value.
Review
Agronomy
Sangeeta Kumari, Krishan D. Sehrawat, Deepak Phogat, Anita R. Sehrawat, Ravish Chaudhary, Svetlana N. Sushkova, Marina S. Voloshina, Vishnu D. Rajput, Antonina N. Shmaraeva, Romina Alina Marc, Sudhir S. Shende
Summary: Algae are important macroscopic materials that play a significant role in regulating and providing nutrients for the growth of healthy crop plants. Biofertilizers obtained from algae are considered to be innovative production fertilizers without the use of harmful chemicals. Seaweeds contain water-soluble minerals and nutrients that are easily absorbed by plants and are valuable for crop growth.
Article
Plant Sciences
Mohammadali Nikoogoftar-Sedghi, Vali Rabiei, Farhang Razavi, Sanaz Molaei, Ali Khadivi
Summary: The present study investigated the effect of seaweed extract on the abiotic stress tolerance of pistachio plants. Results showed that foliar application of seaweed extract significantly affected the biochemical traits of pistachio plants, leading to increased tolerance to abiotic stresses and improved fruit quality.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
L. Bonifait, H. Marfaing, A. Leroux, H. Jaunet, R. Pierre, S. Quesne, Eric Pagot, L. Bauge, A. Keita, M. Chemaly, M. Guyard-Nicodeme
Summary: Poultry, especially broiler meat, is considered the main source of human campylobacteriosis. This study aimed to test a phlorotannin extract from brown seaweed as a potential control strategy against Campylobacter in broilers. In vitro tests showed bactericidal activity against various strains of Campylobacter. However, in vivo trials and experiments in commercial broiler flocks did not show significant effects on Campylobacter colonization or growth parameters when the extract was added to the feed. Further studies are needed to assess the presence of active polyphenols in the ceca.
Article
Plant Sciences
Emilia Dell'Aversana, Valerio Cirillo, Michael James Van Oosten, Emilio Di Stasio, Katya Saiano, Pasqualina Woodrow, Loredana Filomena Ciarmiello, Albino Maggio, Petronia Carillo
Summary: Biostimulants have been widely used in agriculture as growth enhancers and stress protectants. This study investigates how the modulation of nitrogen metabolites and potassium levels by biostimulants can mediate physiological mechanisms in response to salt or osmotic stress. Reshaping of amino acid metabolism is found to play a key role in coordinating ion homeostasis, osmotic adjustment, and scavenging of reactive oxygen species under increased osmotic stress. The Superfifty biostimulant shows potential for untangling nitrogen metabolism dynamics in response to salinity and osmotic stress.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Ravi Katiyar, Anil Kumar Patel, Thanh-Binh Nguyen, Reeta Rani Singhania, Chiu-Wen Chen, Cheng-Di Dong
Summary: This study found that seaweed-derived biochar showed high removal efficiency for Cu(II) in water, with Langmuir adsorption isotherm explaining the adsorption mechanisms. This indicates that waste biomass (seaweed) could be a valuable biological resource for removing heavy metals from various water bodies.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mohamed Faize, Lydia Faize, Lorenzo Burgos, Alan T. Critchley, Nuria Alburquerque
Summary: The commercial extract of the seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum had a significant enhancing effect on bud regeneration in Nicotiana benthamiana and promoted rhizogenesis in Prunus domestica. While it couldn't replace the need for a micropropagation medium alone, its combination with a half-strength MS medium improved plant growth parameters. This study suggests potential use of A. nodosum extracts in mass propagation of higher plants in vitro.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Timothy Lamont, Matthew McSweeney
Summary: Consumption of seaweeds has been limited in Western diets due to sensory characteristics and lack of familiarity, but adding brown and red seaweed to whole-wheat bread can increase ash and dietary fiber content, and be acceptable to consumers at certain levels.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Mauro Gisbert, Jorge Sineiro, Ramon Moreira
Summary: Saltwater was used as a solvent for extracting polyphenols from seaweeds. The extracts had lower total polyphenols when compared to those extracted with distilled water. Ultrasound-assisted extraction increased phytochemical content, while saltwater could be used as an eco-friendly solvent.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Lucas Moraes Jacomassi, Josiane de Oliveira Viveiros, Marcela Pacola Oliveira, Letusa Momesso, Gabriela Ferraz de Siqueira, Carlos Alexandre Costa Crusciol
Summary: Foliar application of seaweed extract-based biostimulant can alleviate the negative effects of drought stress on sugarcane, leading to increased stalk and sugar yields, as well as improved industrial quality of the raw material.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Tony Arioli, Oscar N. N. Villalta, Graham Hepworth, Bill Farnsworth, Scott W. W. Mattner
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of seaweed extracts from Durvillaea potatorum and Ascophyllum nodosum in improving avocado yield, revenue, and post-harvest fruit quality in Australia. The results showed that the application of seaweed extract significantly increased avocado yield, fruit firmness, fruit skin color, and ripeness score. Additionally, regular application of seaweed extract increased root weight in young avocado trees. Overall, this study demonstrates the practical and economic viability of seaweed extract for improving avocado production and quality in Australian orchards.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Rodrigo Alberto Repke, Dayane Mercia Ribeiro Silva, Jania Claudia Camilo dos Santos, Marcelo de Almeida Silva
Summary: The use of biostimulants based on seaweed extract can improve the tolerance of soybean plants to heat stress and enhance biometric and production characteristics.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sarah Hines, Timo van der Zwan, Kevin Shiell, Katy Shotton, Balakrishnan Prithiviraj
Summary: Ascophyllum nodosum extracts enhance growth of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus and accelerate plant-fungus association, thereby improving plant growth rate and stress tolerance.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Georgios Thalassinos, Spyridon A. Petropoulos, Vasileios Antoniadis
Summary: Soils with high lead levels can be decontaminated using tolerant plants, and the effectiveness can be enhanced by adding nitrogen to the soil. This study investigated the potential of purslane as a phytoremediation species by testing its growth in soil spiked with different doses of lead and with or without added nitrogen. The results showed that lead did not adversely affect plant growth and physiological parameters, and adding nitrogen improved the plant's biomass and growth. Lead concentration and uptake also increased significantly with added nitrogen, supporting our hypothesis. However, further research under field conditions is needed to confirm the potential of purslane as a phytoremediation species.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Rim Ben Mansour, Hanen Falleh, Majdi Hammami, Lillian Barros, Spyridon A. A. Petropoulos, Neji Tarchoun, Riadh Ksouri
Summary: This study optimized the extraction conditions of bioactive compounds from three squash by-products using the response surface methodology. The results showed significant effects of extraction time, ethanol concentration, and extraction temperature on total phenolic compound content and antioxidant activity. The optimal extraction conditions were determined for each by-product.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Milena Polumackanycz, Spyridon A. A. Petropoulos, Tomasz Sledzinski, Elzbieta Goyke, Agnieszka Konopacka, Alina Plenis, Agnieszka Viapiana
Summary: In this study, the chemical composition and bioactive properties of commercially available Withania somnifera samples were evaluated. The aqueous extracts showed higher polyphenols, ascorbic acid content, and antioxidant activity compared to the hydromethanolic extracts. On the other hand, the hydromethanolic extracts contained higher amounts of phenolic acids and flavonoids. Samples 4, 6, and 10 exhibited the best antibacterial activity against all tested strains, while the aqueous and hydromethanolic extracts showed the highest inhibitory activities against AChE and BChE, respectively.
Article
Plant Sciences
Alexios A. A. Alexopoulos, Epaminondas Kartsonas, Stavros Karras, Eleni Mavrommati, Spyridon A. A. Petropoulos, Maria Papafotiou
Summary: The study aimed to develop an efficient micropropagation protocol of Origanum scabrum for commercial exploitation. The researchers investigated the effect of different factors on the establishment of in vitro cultures and the production of microplants and plantlets. The results showed that the best season for explant collection was during the vegetative growth of the plants, and the shoot apex and the 1st node were the most suitable explants.
Review
Plant Sciences
Angel Carrascosa, Jose Antonio Pascual, Margarita Ros, Spyridon A. Petropoulos, Maria del Mar Alguacil
Summary: This review summarizes the latest literature on the management and cultivation practices of Portulaca oleracea, aiming to provide useful information for farmers and stakeholders to introduce it as a complementary/alternative crop and for the phytoremediation of degraded agricultural land.
Article
Horticulture
Christophe El-Nakhel, Spyridon A. Petropoulos, Ida Di Mola, Lucia Ottaiano, Eugenio Cozzolino, Youssef Rouphael, Mauro Mori
Summary: Nowadays, biostimulant application is a sustainable practice with which to reduce inputs while maintaining crop yield and quality. Furthermore, the successive harvesting technique is also adopted to increase overall yield and reduce production costs in leafy vegetables.
Article
Horticulture
Antonios Chrysargyris, Stavros Louka, Spyridon A. A. Petropoulos, Nikolaos Tzortzakis
Summary: The potential of using Origanum dubium wastes (ODW) and Sideritis cypria waste (SCW) obtained after essential oil distillation for partial peat substitution in Portulaca oleracea production was evaluated. The results showed that both ODW and SCW increased pH, electrical conductivity, organic matter, and mineral content, but negatively affected the total porosity and aeration of the growing media. Plant growth was inhibited, especially at high residue ratios, indicating stress conditions. Despite being rich in minerals, plants could not accumulate them. Low ratios (up to 10%) of ODW and SCW have the potential to be used, with increased antioxidant content in the final product. However, improvements in growing media properties are still needed for sufficient yields.
Review
Horticulture
Mohamad Hesam Shahrajabian, Spyridon A. Petropoulos, Wenli Sun
Summary: Sustainable farming of horticultural plants has focused on addressing weather extremities, climate change, and biotic stressors. Microbial biostimulants, including PGPB and AMF, have been shown to promote plant growth, increase nutrient availability, improve soil quality, and enhance tolerance to abiotic stress. However, further research is needed to understand the mechanisms of action and crop responses to different microbial products. This review highlights the practical applications and successful case studies of microbial biostimulants in horticulture, while also discussing future research needs for successful implementation in sustainable crop production.
Article
Agronomy
Christina Chaski, Kyriakos D. Giannoulis, Alexios A. Alexopoulos, Spyridon A. Petropoulos
Summary: Water scarcity limits crop production and affects crop yield and product quality. Medicinal and aromatic plants are resilient to water stress and suitable for arid and semiarid conditions. The study examined deficit irrigation combined with biostimulant application on mint plants and found that moderate deficit irrigation and biostimulants containing seaweed extracts and nitrogenous compounds significantly improved yield parameters and water-use efficiency. These findings suggest that proper biostimulant selection can allow for deficit irrigation without compromising crop performance, contributing to sustainable water management in arid regions.
Article
Agronomy
Angel Carrascosa, Jose Antonio Pascual, Alvaro Lopez-Garcia, Maria Romo-Vaquero, Margarita Ros, Spyridon A. Petropoulos, Maria del Mar Alguacil
Summary: Soil microbial communities play a crucial role in plant establishment and health, especially in agriculture. Studying the microbial communities associated with purslane can offer insights into utilizing microbiota for sustainable agricultural practices.
Review
Plant Sciences
Wenli Sun, Mohamad Hesam Shahrajabian, Spyridon A. Petropoulos, Nazanin Shahrajabian
Summary: Chitosan is a stimulant of plant tolerance and resistance, promoting natural defense mechanisms and reducing agrochemical use. Recent studies have shown its efficacy in promoting plant growth and secondary metabolites biosynthesis in various species. This has important implications for the production and quality of aromatic and medicinal plants, as chitosan has low concentration requirements, low cost, and environmental safety.
Review
Agronomy
Georgios Thalassinos, Spyridon A. Petropoulos, Aspasia Grammenou, Vasileios Antoniadis
Summary: The presence of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) can cause toxicity and growth inhibition in plants. These elements can accumulate and increase in concentration in the food chain due to their stability and resistance to degradation. The availability and movement of PTEs in soil depend on specific physicochemical processes. This study discusses the important soil processes that affect the uptake of PTEs by plants and the physiological mechanisms that plants use to mitigate PTE toxicity.
Article
Agronomy
Charikleia Papaioannou, Georgia Fassou, Spyridon A. Petropoulos, Fotini N. Lamari, Penelope J. Bebeli, Vasileios Papasotiropoulos
Summary: The genetic diversity of 27 garlic accessions was studied using SSR and ISSR markers. The SSR genotyping identified 26 alleles, while the ISSR markers produced 84 polymorphic bands. The majority of molecular diversity was within accessions rather than among them. The results provide insights into the genetic diversity of Greek garlic landraces and potential markers for breeding.
Article
Horticulture
Beatriz H. Paschoalinotto, Nikolaos Polyzos, Maria Compocholi, Youssef Rouphael, Alexios Alexopoulos, Maria Ines Dias, Lillian Barros, Spyridon A. Petropoulos
Summary: This study evaluated the response of S. hispanicus plants to different fertilization regimes and found that high phosphorus and potassium fertilization increased plant yield, while low phosphorus and potassium fertilization improved the chemical composition of the plants.
Article
Horticulture
Alexios A. Alexopoulos, Anna Assimakopoulou, Panagiotis Panagopoulos, Maria Bakea, Nikolina Vidalis, Ioannis C. Karapanos, Youssef Rouphael, Spyridon A. Petropoulos
Summary: This study tested the effect of salinity on plant growth, nutritional composition, and quality features of Hedypnois cretica and Urospermum picroides. The results showed that high salinity severely decreased the fresh yield and mineral profile of leaves and roots of both species. However, leaf pigments and total phenolic compounds content were not significantly affected by salinity. Total soluble solids and titratable acidity increased with increasing salinity in most cases, while free proline content increased and nitrates' content decreased. It was concluded that tailor-made nutrient solutions could allow the cultivation of tolerant species with low-quality irrigation water.