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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Fatima Zohra Es-sbihi, Zakaria Hazzoumi, Abderrahim Aasfar, Khalid Amrani Joutei
Summary: Higher Na and Cl ions absorption and translocation in plants can cause physiological and biochemical changes. Salicylic acid (SA) can improve plant growth and essential oils synthesis under salt stress. SA application can lead to a decrease in Na content and an increase in essential nutrients like Ca, K, and P in plant tissues.
CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ali Ostadi, Abdollah Javanmard, Mostafa Amani Machiani, Amir Sadeghpour, Filippo Maggi, Mojtaba Nouraein, Mohammad Reza Morshedloo, Christophe Hano, Jose M. Lorenzo
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) on the yield and quality of sage plants. The results showed that the co-addition of AMF and TiO2 alleviated the effects of drought stress, increased the yield and water use efficiency of sage plants, and improved the net income index. Therefore, this integrated approach is recommended for enhancing sage production and improving its quality in drought conditions.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Beatriz Nunes Silva, Vasco Cadavez, Cristina Caleja, Eliana Pereira, Ricardo C. Calhelha, Mikel Anibarro-Ortega, Tiane Finimundy, Marina Kostic, Marina Sokovic, Jose Antonio Teixeira, Lillian Barros, Ursula Gonzales-Barron
Summary: This study aimed to characterize the polyphenolic profile and bioactive properties of lemon balm, sage, and spearmint extracts. The results showed that some of these extracts may have the ability to prevent food spoilage and promote health benefits while not displaying toxicity against healthy cells. Although sage extracts did not exhibit anti-inflammatory capacity, they often showed the best outcomes in terms of other bioactivities. Overall, the research provides insight into the potential of plant extracts as a source of active phytochemicals and as natural food additives.
Article
Plant Sciences
Paula Diaz-Valencia, Luz Marina Melgarejo, Ivon Arcila, Teresa Mosquera-Vasquez
Summary: Water deficits are a major constraint in some potato-growing areas, especially at the tuberization stage, resulting in lower yield. A study in Colombia showed that genetic and phenotypic variations in response to water deficits can accelerate breeding efforts. The research also revealed that physiological, biochemical, and yield-component variables have broad variation, with tuber yield being more strongly correlated with drought tolerance in potato genotypes.
Article
Plant Sciences
Zvonimir Jazo, Mateo Glumac, Vlatka Pastar, Sanida Bektic, Mila Radan, Ivana Carev
Summary: In this study, the chemical composition and cytotoxic activity of essential oils from Dalmatian sage collected in Croatia were investigated. The essential oils were found to contain terpene compounds, including thujone, camphor, and 1,8-cineol. Cytotoxic activity was tested on multiple cell lines, with the lung line being the least resistant and the fibroblasts being the most resistant. The study provides valuable information on the pharmacotherapeutic potential of S. officinalis EO.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marlon-Schylor L. le Roux, Nicolas Francois V. Burger, Mare Vlok, Karl J. Kunert, Christopher A. Cullis, Anna-Maria Botha
Summary: This study characterizes a new mutant BIG8-1 with superior drought response characteristics, showcasing unique phenotypic traits and exceptional metabolic activity under severe water deficit stress.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Khaled Bashabsheh, Jalal Al-Tabbal, Nabeel Bani-hani, Issam Qrunfleh, Moawiya Haddad, Suha Abu Al-Einein
Summary: The study found that irrigating sage plants with rejected water from desalination plants negatively affected plant morphology and yield, but can be used as an economic option to reduce environmental impacts.
IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Reza Zeynali, Sharareh Najafian, Mehdi Hosseinifarahi
Summary: This study investigates the effects of putrescine on the yield, compounds, and antioxidant activity of Salvia officinalis. The results show that putrescine significantly affects the content of total phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and antioxidant activity. The optimal concentration for improving sage essential oil yield is 1000 mg L-1 of putrescine. The key essential oil compounds of sage treated with different concentrations of putrescine are cis-thujone, camphor, trans-thujone, and 1,8-cineole. The results also indicate that using 1000 mg/liter of putrescine significantly increases the amount of total phenol, the phenolic composition of catechin, and the antioxidant activity of sage plant extract.
CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Matteo Politi, Claudio Ferrante, Luigi Menghini, Paola Angelini, Giancarlo Angeles Flores, Beatrice Muscatello, Alessandra Braca, Marinella De Leo
Summary: This study evaluated the aromatic waters of rosemary, sage, and cypress and found that they have antimycotic and cytotoxic effects. The exhaustive analysis techniques used in this study provided valuable insights into the metabolite fingerprint differences of these commercial products. The results suggest that these hydrosols could be a significant source of phytochemicals with pharmacological potential.
Article
Horticulture
Christos Nanos, Parthena Tsoulpha, Stefanos Kostas, Stefanos Hatzilazarou, Ioanna Michail, Vasiliki Anastasiadi, Elias Pipinis, Evangelos Gklavakis, Angelos K. Kanellis, Irini Nianiou-Obeidat
Summary: In this study, 12 native sage populations in north-west Greece were evaluated for their ornamental traits, and populations from Aristi, Kefalovryso, and Igoumenitsa were selected for their best performance and investigated for their asexual propagation through shoot cutting and in vitro techniques. The results showed that Aristi had the highest rooting performance in spring by applying 0.5 g/L IBA and had the highest number of newly formed shoots and shoot length in the in vitro propagation. Aristi also showed potential as a competitive ornamental variety.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Isik Sezen, Sevda Yaganoglu, Elif Akpinar Kuelekci, Ayse Karahan
Summary: This study investigates the developmental changes in Salvia splendens L., a commonly used flower, through deficit irrigation practices. The findings show that reducing water supply by 25% leads to significant improvements in most growth parameters, except for flower diameter. It is recommended to reduce water application by 25% when cultivating Salvia splendens L. in urban areas.
Article
Biology
Maryam Mohammadi-Cheraghabadi, Seyed Ali Mohammad Modarres-Sanavy, Fatemeh Sefidkon, Ali Mokhtassi-Bidgoli, Saeid Hazrati
Summary: This study investigated the effect of putrescine on Salvia officinalis under different irrigation regimes, revealing significant differences in plant response to various treatments and correlations between different parameters.
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Maryam Mohammadi-Cheraghabadi, Seyed Ali Mohammad Modarres-Sanavy, Fatemeh Sefidkon, Ali Mokhtassi-Bidgoli, Saeid Hazrati
Summary: The study investigates the effects of putrescine application under optimum and deficit stress conditions on the yield, content, and profile of sage essential oil. Results show that irrigation regimes and putrescine concentration significantly influence dry weight, essential oil yield and content, as well as myrcene and borneol concentrations. A nearly 30% soil water depletion irrigation regime resulted in the highest essential oil yield with better quantity and quality in summer.
PHYSIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PLANTS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Iriny M. Ayoub, Mina Y. George, Esther T. Menze, Maryhan Mahmoud, Mariam Botros, Mariam Essam, Israa Ashmawy, Pussey Shendi, Andrew Hany, Mohammed Galal, Mohamed Ayman, Rola M. Labib
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the potential therapeutic benefits of Salvia species from Egypt and Jordan against scopolamine-induced Alzheimer's disease (AD)-like disorder. The results showed that Salvia extracts can improve memory impairment, reduce beta-amyloid deposition, and have antioxidant and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory effects.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
G. Spadaccino, L. Frabboni, F. Petruzzi, G. Disciglio, A. Mentana, D. Nardiello, M. Quinto
Summary: This study proposed a volatolomic approach for characterizing the VOC composition of essential oils extracted from common aromatic plants, showing that EO aroma profiles were statistically different for each of the selected five plants. The volatolomic approach proved to be an easy and efficient tool for studying aroma profiles, offering new opportunities for the detection and identification of VOCs in agricultural and ecological applications.
JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOMEDICAL ANALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Yusuf Farrokhzad, Alireza Babaei, Abbas Yadollahi, Arman Beyraghdar Kashkooli, Ali Mokhtassi-Bidgoli, Shahriar Hessami
Summary: The experiment demonstrated that suitable light intensity and silver nanoparticles concentration can enhance shoot proliferation in Phalaenopsis orchids. Low light intensity and 5 μM AgNPs showed the most favorable effects on shoot growth, while higher light intensities improved chlorophyll, carbohydrate, and protein content in the regenerants.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Maryam Mohammadi-Cheraghabadi, Seyed Ali Mohammad Modarres-Sanavy, Fatemeh Sefidkon, Ali Mokhtassi-Bidgoli, Saeid Hazrati
Summary: The foliar application of putrescine has a positive effect on the growth and essential oil production of Salvia officinatis under optimum and water-deficit stress conditions. Water-deficit stress and the concentration of putrescine have significant effects on the physiological and yield parameters of Salvia officinatis.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Sajad Bayat, Neda Dalir, Ali Mokhtassi-Bidgoli, Mohammad Jafar Malakouti, Karim Shahbazi
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of exogenously applied selenium on durum wheat under different cadmium concentrations. The results showed that an optimal supply of selenium could mitigate the toxicity of cadmium and reduce its accumulation in wheat plants.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Zahra Heydari, Ali Mokhtassi-Bidgoli, Saeed Reza Yaghoobi
Summary: Some herbicides, including 2,4-D, effectively suppress broadleaf weeds in wheat. The impact of L. holosteoides on wheat yield losses is unknown. This study investigated the effects of integrated nitrogen rates and postemergence herbicides on weed control, wheat growth, and yield. The results showed that 2,4-D+MCPA tank mixed with bentazon was the most effective in controlling L. holosteoides, followed by bromoxynil+2,4-D, bentazon+dichlorprop-p, and bromoxynil+MCPA. Herbicides improved wheat output by 12-25%. Nitrogen rates had little influence on L. holosteoides growth and control, but moderate nitrogen treatment increased wheat yield.
Article
Plant Sciences
Yusuf Farrokhzad, Alireza Babaei, Abbas Yadollahi, Arman Beyraghdar Kashkooli, Ali Mokhtassi-Bidgoli
Summary: Light quality has different effects on the rooting and survival rate of Phalaenopsis tissue cultured plantlets. Fluorescent and green light promote rooting and leaf growth, while white LED leads to the longest root length. Rooting is not suitable under red+green light. Fluorescent and green light result in better leaf length, while blue light decreases leaf length. RB and FL light show the highest content of monosaccharides, while RG and BG have the lowest content. Fluorescent and green light promote cell expansion in the roots and lead to the highest ex vitro survival rate of the plantlets.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dariush Ramezan, Yusuf Farrokhzad, Ali Mokhtassi-Bidgoli, Mojtaba Rasouli-Alamuti
Summary: This study evaluated the interaction between nanoparticles and light intensity on the induction of stevia shoots. It was found that the interaction of MWCNTs at a concentration of 50 mg L-1 with a light intensity of 200 p.molmiddotm(-2)middots(-1) improved morphological traits, nutrient absorption, total carbohydrates, and SVglys accumulation in stevia. However, high light intensity increased DNA damage.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Shiva Mojarrad Nanas, Ahmad Moieni, Ali Mokhtassi-Bidgoli
Summary: The study investigated the cryopreservation of Corylus avellana L. callus using a simple desiccation method. The concentration and duration of ABA treatment significantly affected callus survival rate, while storage duration in liquid nitrogen had no impact on survival rate.
PLANT CELL TISSUE AND ORGAN CULTURE
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Zeinab Maleki Asayesh, Kazem Arzani, Ali Mokhtassi-Bidgoli, Hamid Abdollahi
Summary: Drought stress had negative effects on the growth and antioxidant defense system of rootstocks, with P rootstock being more sensitive to drought stress. However, grafted combinations showed better tolerance with the enzymatic antioxidant defense system, possibly due to induced resistance by rootstocks and the cultivar's ability to mitigate the negative effects of drought stress.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Maryam Mohammadi-Cheraghabadi, Seyed Ali Mohammad Modarres-Sanavy, Fatemeh Sefidkon, Ali Mokhtassi-Bidgoli, Saeid Hazrati
Summary: The study investigates the effects of putrescine application under optimum and deficit stress conditions on the yield, content, and profile of sage essential oil. Results show that irrigation regimes and putrescine concentration significantly influence dry weight, essential oil yield and content, as well as myrcene and borneol concentrations. A nearly 30% soil water depletion irrigation regime resulted in the highest essential oil yield with better quantity and quality in summer.
PHYSIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PLANTS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Seyyed Jaber Hosseini, Zeinolabedin Tahmasebi-Sarvestani, Ali Mokhtassi-Bidgoli, Hamed Keshavarz, Shahryar Kazemi, Masoumeh Khalvandi, Hematollah Pirdashti, Seyyed Hamidreza Hashemi-Petroudi, Silvana Nicola
Summary: Saline stress significantly affects plant growth, especially in drought-affected areas. This study examined the biochemical and enzymatic properties of 18 mint ecotypes, and found that M. piperita and M. rotundifolia exhibited better stress tolerance, while M. longifolia was salt sensitive. The results provide valuable information for selecting and breeding salt-tolerant mint varieties.
CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ali Mokhtassi-Bidgoli, Mohsen Sharafi, James D. Benson
Summary: The study focuses on the impact of different compounds in protective extenders on the post-thaw viability of bull semen. Through multivariate statistical analysis, key classes of compounds and their components were identified, shedding light on the complex interactions among extender components. This research provides insights into optimizing cryopreservation protocols and understanding the role of extender ingredients.
Article
Plant Sciences
Mohammad M. Arab, Hossein Askari, Sasan Aliniaeifard, Ali Mokhtassi-Bidgoli, Ahmad Estaji, Mohammad Sadat-Hosseini, Seyed Sajad Sohrabi, Mohsen B. Mesgaran, Charles A. Leslie, Patrick J. Brown, Kourosh Vahdati
Summary: By subjecting a diverse panel of 60 walnut families to progressive drought and re-watering, changes in the efficiency of photosynthesis and water content were investigated. Severe water withholding reduced various photosynthetic parameters but improved water use efficiency. Cluster analysis grouped the families into tolerant, moderately tolerant, and sensitive groups based on their response to drought stress. Phenotypic data analysis revealed that certain chlorophyll fluorescence parameters serve as reliable and non-destructive biomarkers for assessing walnut performance under drought stress. Additionally, there was a significant correlation between photosynthetic traits and geoclimatic factors, suggesting the influence of climate and geography on walnut adaptation.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Zahra Mohammadzadeh, Abdolali Shojaeiyan, Mahdi Ayyari, Masoud Tohidfar, Ali Mokhtassi-Bidgoli, Mohammad Reza Atighi
Summary: Interest in okra's bioactive compounds has increased due to its nutraceuticals, therapeutic properties, and health benefits. This study measured β-sitosterol (BSS) in different organs of 20 okra accessions commonly cultivated in Iran for the first time, as well as assessed various other compounds and properties. The findings suggest the potential for enhancing the exploitation of different okra organs and provide valuable information for breeding programs and the pharmaceutical industry.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Rahime Sarkari, Alireza Babaei, Arman Beyraghdar-Kashkooli, Ali Mokhtassi-Bidgoli
Summary: The morphological and biochemical characteristics of rose stentlings were investigated in different rooting substrates. The results showed that the stentlings grown in the 70% perlite + 30% cocopeat substrate had the highest root number, fresh and dry root weights, flavonoid contents, and carbohydrates of shoots. The substrate of 50% perlite + 50% cocopeat resulted in the greatest root length and volume.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mohammad M. Arab, Patrick J. Brown, Rostam Abdollahi-Arpanahi, Seyed Sajad Sohrabi, Hossein Askari, Sasan Aliniaeifard, Ali Mokhtassi-Bidgoli, Mohsen B. Mesgaran, Charles A. Leslie, Annarita Marrano, David B. Neale, Kourosh Vahdati
Summary: This study identified genetic regions and genes associated with photosynthetic trait variation under drought stress in walnut cultivars. The findings highlight the possible strategies for improving walnut productivity under drought stress.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2022)