Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Hao Wen, Peipei Dan, Ting Liu, Ziqian Li, Xiaoyong Chen, Yini Cao, Yong Li, Wende Yan
Summary: Allelopathic effects were observed in the intercropping between Camellia oleifera and Arachis hypogaea L., with inhibitory effects on peanut germination and growth. Three main allelopathic substances were identified, and their effects on specific gene expression and glutathione metabolism pathways were revealed.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ruiqi Sun, Zhenying Peng, Shuangshuang Li, Hongyao Mei, Yiteng Xu, Wenying Yang, Zhichao Lu, Hongfeng Wang, Jing Zhang, Chuanen Zhou
Summary: This study investigates the development of compound leaves and the formation of different compound leaf patterns in peanut (Arachis hypogaea). Transcriptomic analysis reveals genes associated with compound leaf development, and a mutant line with leaf developmental defects sheds light on the involvement of cytokinin and class I KNOTTED-LIKE HOMEOBOX genes in the control of compound leaf pattern in peanut.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Rui Yang, Julie A. Howe, Glendon H. Harris, Kris B. Balkcom
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of different calcium sources on peanut production by conducting field experiments in the southeastern United States. Results indicated that mined gypsum may be the most effective calcium source, and liquid calcium sources were less effective compared to solid ones. The study provides valuable information for calcium nutrient management in peanut cultivation.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Mathiyazhagan Narayanan, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi, Selvaraj David, Nguyen Thuy Lan Chi, Omaima Nasif, Sulaiman Ali Alharbi, Ying Ma
Summary: The current study identified Kosakonia sp. MGR1 as a nitrogen-fixing and plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium from the rhizosphere of Arachis hypogaea L. This isolate showed excellent production of indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) and phosphate solubilization efficiency. Under optimal growth conditions, it exhibited high levels of IAA, nitrogen, and soluble phosphate, resulting in enhanced growth and biomolecule contents of A. hypogaea L.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Boubacar Sinare, Amos Miningou, Baloua Nebie, John Eleblu, Ofori Kwadwo, Appolinaire Traore, Bertin Zagre, Haile Desmae
Summary: The study revealed variations in groundnut cropping systems across regions in Burkina Faso, with gender playing a significant role in production. Women face challenges in accessing land and resources, and there is a yield gap between men and women. Improved varieties and technical assistance show a strong correlation, and production constraints are perceived differently between regions despite being similar.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOBIOLOGY AND ETHNOMEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Ruier Zeng, Tingting Chen, Hui Zhang, Jing Cao, Xi Li, Xinyue Wang, Ying Wang, Suzhe Yao, Yu Gao, Yong Chen, Lei Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of waterlogging stress on grain nutritional quality and pod yield in peanuts. The results showed that waterlogging led to a decrease in crude protein and soluble sugar content, and an increase in oil and starch content. Additionally, waterlogging reduced both yield and grain quality.
JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY AND CROP SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sai Rekha Kadirimangalam, Yashoda Jadhav, K. V. Nagamadhuri, Latha Putta, Tharanya Murugesan, Murali T. Variath, Anil Kumar Vemula, Surendra Singh Manohar, Sunil Chaudhari, Sunita Choudhary, Jana Kholova, Janila Pasupuleti
Summary: Production of phosphorus efficient genotypes in groundnut can have positive impacts on the environment and reduce pollution. Identifying efficient P-responding genotypes is crucial for sustaining in P-deficient soils. Pot and lysimeter experiments revealed genotypes that performed best under both P-sufficient and deficient conditions for various traits. Based on P-efficiency indices and surrogate traits of P-uptake, genotypes efficient in response to P were determined.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Huizhen Duanyuan, Ting Zhou, Zhe He, Yuanying Peng, Junjie Lei, Jieyu Dong, Xiaohong Wu, Jun Wang, Wende Yan
Summary: This study investigated the influences of rice straw mulching on soil fertility in a C. oleifera-cassia intercropping ecosystem in Central Southern China. The results showed that straw mulching significantly increased soil organic carbon (SOC) content and enzyme activities in the treated soils. The soil enzyme activities were influenced by SOC and microbial carbon (MBC) levels.
Article
Plant Sciences
Honglian Ye, Yue Wen, Zhigang Chen, Taikui Zhang, Shengxing Li, Menglong Guan, Yunqi Zhang, Shuchai Su
Summary: Organic mulching significantly increased crop yields, oil content, and improved soil properties. It is an effective measure to alleviate seasonal drought.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Liqing Zhang, Dongsheng Zou, Ningbo Zeng, Lin Li, Zhihua Xiao
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of different rates of slaked lime treatments on soil pH, peanut growth, and cadmium accumulation. The results showed that slaked lime application significantly increased soil pH, reduced cadmium content in peanut tissues, and increased peanut yield.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Minh Hong Nguyen, Mai Thi Ngoc Dinh, Keun Chul Lee, Ji-Sun Kim, Thao Kim Nu Nguyen, Jung- Sook Lee
Summary: A novel bacterial strain N4T, belonging to the genus Paenibacillus, was isolated from soil in Nghean province, Vietnam and proposed as a new species named Paenibacillus vietnamensis sp. nov.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Anxiang Huang, Zhongwei Wang, Dingyun Yang, Shoulu Yang, Wennian Bai, Nengying Wu, Xiang Lu, Zhu Liu
Summary: Soil microorganisms are essential in restoring soil ecosystems, however, current research has primarily focused on changes in microbial community structure, neglecting soil physiochemical properties. In this study, four organic fertilizers prepared from tea oil camellia shell were used. Results showed that the application of these fertilizers significantly increased total pore volume, surface area, organic matter, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium contents in the rhizosphere soils. The use of these fertilizers also improved plant yield, fruiting rate, and nutrient content in tea oil camellia leaves. Additionally, the application of tea oil camellia shell-based fertilizers enhanced microbial diversity, with Proteobacteria and Ascomycota being the dominant bacterial and fungal phyla, respectively. Redundancy analysis revealed that the physicochemical characteristics of these fertilizers influenced the composition and distribution of microbial communities. This study will contribute to the promotion and application of tea oil camellia shell-based organic fertilizers, facilitating the reuse of tea oil camellia waste resources.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yu Chen, Jinjia Zheng, Zhijian Yang, Chenhao Xu, Penghui Liao, Shaosheng Pu, Yousry A. El-Kassaby, Jinling Feng
Summary: The fertility of Camellia oleifera forests is closely related to soil physical and chemical properties, which in turn affect fruit yield and oil quality. The study found that water content, pH value, and total N, P, and Fe contents were key factors regulating the nutrient uptake in C. oleifera forests. The transport characteristics of nutrients from root, leaves, and kernel had synergistic and antagonistic effects, ultimately determining the yield and oil composition of C. oleifera.
Article
Microbiology
Hang Qiao, Longsheng Chen, Yajun Hu, Chenghua Deng, Qi Sun, Shaohong Deng, Xiangbi Chen, Li Mei, Jinshui Wu, Yirong Su
Summary: The age of planted forests determines soil microbial metabolism limitation and community assembly, with P limitation decreasing significantly and C limitation slightly increasing with stand age. The soil microbiota alpha diversity remains steady, while microbial communities shift from scattered to clustered, and soil bacterial community assembly transitions from stochastic to deterministic processes along stand age. This study provides new insights into the regulation of C and P management in subtropical planted forests.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Yanming Xu, Senwen Deng, Li Ma, Meiqun Li, Biyu Xie, Jing Gao, Minghao Shao, Yongzhong Chen
Summary: The Camellia oleifera industry is hindered by the low quality of fruits and oil yield. The relationship between C. oleifera characteristics and soil properties and nutrients remains unclear. This study found that the plant thrives in acidic soils with medium cation exchange capacity. The cultivated soils were poor and had an uneven distribution of nutrients. Fruit shape characteristics were mainly influenced by soil properties, while fatty acid content exhibited higher variability.
Letter
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Awais Shakoor
Article
Energy & Fuels
Muhammad Umair Hassan, Maria Batool, Taimoor Hassan Farooq, Muhammad Saleem Arif, Muhammad Aamer, Muhammad Ahmed Waqas, Gadah Albasher, Maryium Sajjad, Awais Shakoor
Summary: The global climatic energy balance has been altered by the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs), such as CO2, CH4, and N2O, which has led to disturbances in terrestrial ecosystems. The production of biofuels from plant biomass is seen as a promising source of renewable energy. Soil acidification is a major obstacle to crop production and a significant source of GHG emissions. Dolomite (DM) is commonly used to neutralize soil acidity and control GHG fluxes. However, the effects of DM on GHG emissions under different environmental conditions are still unclear. This meta-analysis examines the impact of DM, climate zones, and soil properties on GHG emissions, filling in the gaps in knowledge.
Article
Plant Sciences
Taimoor Hassan Farooq, Sumaira Yasmeen, Awais Shakoor, Muhammad Farrakh Nawaz, Muhammad Haroon U. Rashid, Sarir Ahmad, Majeeda Rasheed, He Li, Qian Li
Summary: This study used dendro-anatomical approach to assess the anatomical characteristics and their relation to climate variability in two coniferous tree species, Larix gmelinii and Pinus sylvestris var. mongolica. Results showed strong correlations between summer temperature and all chronologies, with species in the Meddagha region exhibiting inverse correlations in different growing seasons. The correlation coefficients with temperature varied significantly in the months of May to September at Mangui, Wuerqihan, and Alihe sites. These results suggest that changes in climatic conditions positively affect hydraulic efficiency and latewood width in P. sylvestris, while L. gmelinii shows a contrasting response to warm temperatures.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Zhe He, Chenglin Yuan, Peirou Chen, Ziqiang Rong, Ting Peng, Taimoor Hassan Farooq, Guangjun Wang, Wende Yan, Jun Wang
Summary: This study analyzed the composition and diversity of soil bacterial and fungal communities under different land use patterns (vegetable land, wasteland, woodland, cultivated land) in the Taojia River Basin using 16S rRNA, 18S rRNA, and high-throughput sequencing methods. The results showed that different land use patterns significantly influenced soil microbial community composition and diversity. Soil physicochemical properties, especially clay, pH, and moisture, were key environmental factors affecting microbial community diversity. Fungal diversity was more affected by land use patterns than bacteria. These findings provide a theoretical basis for understanding changes in soil microbial community composition and diversity in river basins.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Aamir Manzoor, Iftikhar Hussain Shah, Irfan Ali Sabir, Ajaz Ahmad, Gadah Albasher, Afzal Ahmed Dar, Muhammad Ahsan Altaf, Awais Shakoor
Summary: This study investigated the pathogenic activities of green synthesized copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) against phytopathogens. The CuONPs showed significant antimicrobial and antioxidant activities, which can have a crucial impact on plant pathology against various phytopathogens.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Zihan Wang, Taimoor Hassan Farooq, Hanjie He, Aitzaz A. A. Shahani, Rashida Hameed, Amna Fayyaz, Muhammad Sohail Yousaf, Jun Wang, Lili Chen
Summary: RACE-PCR and Hi-TAIL-PCR techniques were used to clone the OfDXR gene and its promoter sequence from petal tissue of Osmanthus fragrans var. semperflorens, and their function and activity were analyzed through genetic transformation and histochemical staining methods. The results showed that the OfDXR gene was most active in the petals during the early full blooming stage, and overexpression of the OfDXR gene in Arabidopsis plants increased the total terpenoid content. The promoter sequence of the OfDXR gene exhibited functional activity.
FUNCTIONAL & INTEGRATIVE GENOMICS
(2023)
Letter
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Awais Shakoor, Taimoor Hassan Farooq, Muhammad Saleem Arif, Sher Muhammad Shahzad
Article
Forestry
Narayan Prasad Gautam, Prabin Bhusal, Nirmal Kumar Raut, Bir Bahadur Khanal Chhetri, Nirjala Raut, Muhammad Haroon U. Rashid, Pengfei Wu
Summary: In recent years, the role of community forestry (CF) has expanded beyond forest protection to address the livelihoods of local people. However, concerns regarding the distribution of benefits persist. This study found greater equity in CF governance, but also highlighted the preference given to elites and influential groups. The results suggest the need for improving equity and introducing incentives to support forest-dependent communities.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF FOREST RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Aitezaz A. A. Shahani, Adeel Abbas, Junaid Ali Siddiqui, Sana Ullah, Rashida Hameed, Tianzhuo Cheng, Muhammad Ahsan Asghar, Amna Fayyaz, Khalid Ali Khan, Taimoor Hassan Farooq
Summary: Nutrient stress poses a significant threat to agricultural productivity, but melatonin-mediated signaling pathways show promise in mitigating nutrient stress and enhancing plant resilience. Melatonin plays various roles in plant physiology, including regulating photosynthesis, root development, and stress responses. Exogenous application of melatonin has been found to improve nutrient uptake efficiency, promote root growth, and enhance overall nutrient status in plants.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Zhe He, Ting Zhou, Jiaqi Chen, Yajing Fu, Yuanying Peng, Li Zhang, Tongyu Yao, Taimoor Hassan Farooq, Xiaohong Wu, Wende Yan, Jun Wang
Summary: Vegetation is highly vulnerable to climate change, and this study aims to analyze the impact of temperature and precipitation changes on the Tibetan Plateau's ecosystem. The results indicate a general increase in temperature and precipitation levels, with warmer and wetter conditions in the southeast region and drier and colder conditions in the northwest region. The vegetation indices show a gradual increase from the southeast to the northwest, with temperature having a greater influence than precipitation. This study serves as a scientific foundation for monitoring vegetation changes and planning ecological development in the Tibetan Plateau.
Article
Forestry
Juan Cao, Wende Yan, Taimoor Hassan Farooq, Xiaoyong Chen, Jun Wang, Chenglin Yuan, Yaqin Qi, Khalid Ali Khan
Summary: Ecological stoichiometry is key in understanding nutrient dynamics and its impact on plant growth and development. Nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) are recognized as crucial elements in regulating substance transport and energy utilization. The N:P ratio in plants serves as an indicator of ecological processes, reflecting nutrient availability and balance. Therefore, studying the ecological stoichiometry of N and P is important for accurately assessing soil fertility and site productivity, especially in low-fertility forest ecosystems.
Article
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Asif, Muhammad Farrakh Nawaz, Irfan Ahmad, Muhammad Haroon U. Rashid, Taimoor Hassan Farooq, Muhammad Kashif, Sadaf Gul, Qian Li
Summary: Soil compaction is a global problem that affects soil worldwide. The use of heavy machinery in intensive cultivation and mechanization of farmlands and plantations leads to soil compaction, which has significant effects on the growth and development of agro-forest trees. This study analyzed the impact of compacted soil on four major tree species in central Punjab, Pakistan, and found that the root and shoot length, biomass, germination, and physiological traits of the trees were significantly affected by soil compaction. The findings highlight the importance of judicious machinery use for sustainable wood production.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anurag Malik, Virender Singh Mor, Himani Punia, D. S. Duhan, Jayanti Tokas, Axay Bhuker, Mohammed Nasser Alyemeni, Awais Shakoor
Summary: This study investigated the time-resolved analysis of protein electrophoretic patterning during seed development in bottle gourd at different crossing periods using label-free quantitative proteomics. The hybrid HBGH-35 showed the highest protein levels at the 4th week of the crossing period. The findings provide important insights into the seed development and grain filling process of bottle gourds.
CURRENT ISSUES IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Awais Piracha, Muhammad Ashraf, Sher Muhammad Shahzad, Sajid Masood, Naeem Akhtar, Rizwana Kausar, Awais Shakoor
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of farmyard manure (FYM) on soil arsenic behavior and subsequent crop yield. The results showed that FYM supplementation decreased the water soluble and labile forms of arsenic in soil, while increasing the fixed forms. Additionally, FYM reduced the bioaccumulation of arsenic in plants and improved crop yield.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)