Article
Plant Sciences
Md Tohidul Islam, Tony Arioli, David M. Cahill
Summary: Seaweed extracts may promote plant priming by up-regulating genes associated with plant defense responses and increasing production of ROS related to signaling responses. The priming effect was found to be temporal, lasting 3-5 days.
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
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Cleberton Correia Santos, Antonio Augusto Souza Silva, Caio Henrique Carvalho de Oliveira, Juliana Milene Silverio, Anderson dos Santos Dias, Jessica Aline Linne, Silvana de Paula Quintao Scalon, Alessandra Mayumi Tokura Alovisi
Summary: This study evaluated the role of Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed extract (ANE) in Inga edulis Mart. seedlings under drought and post-stress. The results showed that the application of ANE can increase the nutrient content of seedlings, promoting growth and recovery.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Thi Linh Chi Tran, Damien L. L. Callahan, Md Tohidul Islam, Yichao Wang, Tony Arioli, David Cahill
Summary: Seaweed extracts are biostimulants that enhance plant health and tolerance to stresses. Mechanisms of action of biostimulants are still unknown. In this study, a metabolic approach was used to uncover the mechanisms induced following application of a seaweed extract to Arabidopsis. The extract altered metabolomic profiles and revealed systemic responses in roots and leaves. Results suggest that the extract promotes plant growth and activates defense systems by altering physiological processes at the metabolite level.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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
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
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
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nikola S. Staykov, Mihail Angelov, Veselin Petrov, Pavel Minkov, Aakansha Kanojia, Kieran J. Guinan, Saleh Alseekh, Alisdair R. Fernie, Neerakkal Sujeeth, Tsanko S. Gechev
Summary: This study demonstrates that the biostimulant SuperFifty (SF) effectively protects plants from oxidative stress, suppressing leaf lesions and photosynthesis inhibition induced by PQ pre-treatment. Metabolomic analysis revealed specific metabolic changes induced by PQ, which were fully prevented by SF pre-treatment.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Rodrigo da S. Bernardes, Silvia C. Santos, Cleberton C. Santos, Diego M. Heid, Maria do C. Vieira, Elissandra P. Torales
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of seaweed extract on A. edulis seedlings and found that foliar application of 15 and 20 mL L-1 of seaweed extract can promote growth and improve seedling quality, regardless of the addition of mineral nitrogen. Seedlings treated with mineral nitrogen and 13.98 mL L-1 of seaweed extract showed the largest leaf area, and the highest nitrogen use efficiency, nitrogen uptake, and nutrient use occurred in seedlings that received A. nodosum extract.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ENGENHARIA AGRICOLA E AMBIENTAL
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Cristina Campobenedetto, Chiara Agliassa, Giuseppe Mannino, Ivano Vigliante, Valeria Contartese, Francesca Secchi, Cinzia M. Bertea
Summary: The use of the biostimulant ERANTHIS, based on seaweed and yeast extracts, was tested on tomato plants grown under mild water-stress conditions, showing lower stress-related substances and ROS scavenger enzyme activity, as well as higher stem water potential and photosynthetic pigment levels compared to untreated plants. These results suggest that ERANTHIS may mitigate water stress effects on tomato plants.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mostak Ahmed, Hayat Ullah, Ahmed Attia, Rujira Tisarum, Suriyan Cha-um, Avishek Datta
Summary: The combined application of seaweed extract (SA) and silicon (Si) shows promising results in improving tomato yield and water productivity, especially under moderate to sufficient soil moisture conditions.
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)
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
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.
Article
Toxicology
John P. Dunbar, Aiste Vitkauskaite, Derek T. O'Keeffe, Antoine Fort, Ronan Sulpice, Michel M. Dugon
Summary: The Noble false widow spider Steatoda nobilis has expanded its range globally, posing a potential threat to native ecosystems and public health. Envenomations by S. nobilis can lead to symptoms ranging from mild to severe, including pain, tremors, fatigue, nausea, hypotension, and bacterial infections, with some cases requiring hospitalisation.
CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Letter
Toxicology
John P. Dunbar, Aiste Vitkauskaite, Derek T. O'Keeffe, Antoine Fort, Ronan Sulpice, Michel M. Dugon
CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Antoine Fort, Marcus McHale, Kevin Cascella, Philippe Potin, Marie-Mathilde Perrineau, Philip D. Kerrison, Elisabete da Costa, Ricardo Calado, Maria do Rosario Domingues, Isabel Costa Azevedo, Isabel Sousa-Pinto, Claire Gachon, Adrie van der Werf, Willem de Visser, Johanna E. Beniers, Henrice Jansen, Michael D. Guiry, Ronan Sulpice
Summary: Accurate species identification is crucial for understanding biodiversity. In this study, DNA barcoding was used to identify seven distinct species of Ulva from the North-East Atlantic, highlighting a high degree of misidentification in public repositories. Additionally, possible geographical isolation for some species was suggested. The study also extended its analysis to other genera, revealing mislabelled accessions and potential new synonymies.
MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Joao P. Monteiro, Elisabete Costa, Tania Melo, Pedro Domingues, Antoine Fort, M. Rosario Domingues, Ronan Sulpice
Summary: This study analyzed the lipid profile of three species of foliose Ulva grown in the same conditions and found important differences in fatty acid composition and sulfolipids. The study suggests that U. australis and U. rigida have higher nutritional value, while U. lacinulata has a lower n-6/n-3 ratio. Additionally, Ulva rigida contains sulfolipid species with potential bioactivity.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Rosa Castillo-Bravo, Antoine Fort, Ronan Cashell, Galina Brychkova, Peter C. McKeown, Charles Spillane
Summary: Parent-of-origin effects can have a strong influence on F1 seed size in flowering plants. This study investigates the natural variation in the contributions of maternal and paternal genomes to F1 seed size and reveals that the paternally derived genome has a more significant influence than previously thought. The study also shows that hybridity enhances genome dosage effects on F1 seed size. This finding has implications for heterosis breeding in crop plants.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Leanne Casey, Ben Freeman, Kurt Francis, Galina Brychkova, Peter McKeown, Charles Spillane, Andrey Bezrukov, Michael Zaworotko, David Styles
Summary: Attributional life cycle assessment was used to analyze the environmental footprints of lettuce produced in different supply chain configurations. The results showed that hydroponic closed-environment agriculture (CEA) systems have larger environmental footprints due to significant electricity consumption, but they can achieve higher yields. By using renewable energy sources and optimizing land use, the carbon footprint of CEA systems can be reduced. Additionally, CEA systems use less water compared to field-based supply chains and can help mitigate water stress and soil degradation in arid regions. While CEA has potential environmental hotspots, it can play a role in sustainable food system transformation when implemented carefully and in suitable contexts.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Trevor T. Bringloe, Antoine Fort, Masami Inaba, Ronan Sulpice, Cliodhna Ni Ghriofa, Agnes Mols-Mortensen, Karen Filbee-Dexter, Christophe Vieira, Hiroshi Kawai, Takeaki Hanyuda, Dorte Krause-Jensen, Birgit Olesen, Samuel Starko, Heroen Verbruggen
Summary: This study used genome sequencing to investigate the survival of kelp populations during the Last Glacial Maximum. The results provide strong evidence that these populations were resilient to past climatic fluctuations and potentially adapted to local conditions.
Article
Agronomy
Noel Ndlovu, Charles Spillane, Peter C. McKeown, Jill E. Cairns, Biswanath Das, Manje Gowda
Summary: Soils in sub-Saharan Africa are nitrogen deficient, leading to significant yield gap for maize and undermining nutritional security and livelihood sustainability. Studying the genetic basis of grain quality traits can enhance understanding of genetic systems and improve breeding schemes.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jona Huber, Ignacio Madurga-Lopez, Una Murray, Peter C. McKeown, Grazia Pacillo, Peter Laderach, Charles Spillane
Summary: This paper reviews climate-related migration in the Central American Dry Corridor (CADC) region and identifies the specific ways in which climate change acts as a threat multiplier to migration. Different forms of human mobility are used as adaptation strategies by affected households. Climate change is closely intertwined with socioeconomic and political migration drivers. The depoliticized and simplistic narrative of migration serving as adaptation needs to be questioned in the CADC region, and policy coherence and state capacity for addressing climate-security-migration challenges are crucial needs.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Emily Rehberger, Paul C. West, Charles Spillane, Peter C. McKeown
Summary: Regenerative agriculture aims to increase soil organic carbon levels and biodiversity, contrasting with conventional agriculture which leads to land degradation, biodiversity loss, and greenhouse gas emissions. Common practices of regenerative agriculture include reduced tillage, cover cropping, crop rotation, reduced use of external inputs, and increased use of perennials and agroforestry. Studies show that these practices can effectively increase soil organic carbon, but the impact may vary. Further research is needed to maximize the carbon sequestration benefits and ensure the permanence of stable carbon storage.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Galina Brychkova, Cleiton Lourenco de Oliveira, Luiz Antonio Augusto Gomes, Matheus de Souza Gomes, Antoine Fort, Alberto Abrantes Esteves-Ferreira, Ronan Sulpice, Peter C. McKeown, Charles Spillane
Summary: Lettuce is an important leafy vegetable with varying carotenoid concentrations among different cultivars. Transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis revealed that the biosynthesis of carotenoids, such as β-carotene and lutein, in lettuce is regulated by key enzymes and metabolite transitions. The study suggests that less mature lettuce plants have higher nutritional value compared to those at commercial stage.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Gilles Dupouy, Ronan Cashell, Galina Brychkova, Reetu Tuteja, Peter C. McKeown, Charles Spillane
Summary: The evolution and diversification of proteins play a critical role in cell fate determination. This study demonstrates that duplication of genes encoding CHD3 proteins led to distinct evolutionary trajectories and antagonistic impacts on seed development. The results provide insights into the selective pressures on transcriptomes during plant reproduction and the diversification of the CHD3 family.
GENOME BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)