Article
Plant Sciences
Aynur Kurt-Celebi, Nesrin Colak, Hulya Torun, Vera Dosedelova, Petr Tarkowski, Faik Ahmet Ayaz
Summary: Melatonin, as a multifunctional signal molecule, plays an important role in regulating plant growth and development. This study found that exogenous melatonin treatment can ameliorate ionization stress in wheat seedlings by enhancing their tolerance and protecting the photosynthetic machinery.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Reda M. Gaafar, Mohamed El-Anwar H. Osman, Atef M. Abo-Shady, Ibrahim A. A. Almohisen, Ghada Ahmed Badawy, Maysa M. F. El-Nagar, Gehan A. Ismail
Summary: Excessive use of pesticides and herbicides leads to oxidative stress in plants, negatively affecting the growth and metabolism of crops like wheat. This study found that the use of cyanobacterial extracts and tryptophan improved wheat plant growth parameters and mitigated oxidative stress caused by herbicide application. Additionally, it was discovered that cyanobacterial extracts and tryptophan enhanced the antioxidant capacity of wheat plants.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria Adhikary, Kunal Mukhopadhyay, Biswatrish Sarkar
Summary: The study found that wheatgrass, especially from the 9th day of germination, has significant antioxidant potential in reducing oxidative stress induced during diabetes. In vivo studies showed that a wheatgrass diet improved hyperglycemia, body weight, lipid profile, and antioxidant markers in diabetic rats. These findings suggest that flavonoid-rich 9th-day wheatgrass could be utilized as a functional food to control diabetes.
JOURNAL OF FOOD BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Himanshu Sharma, Alok Sharma, Ruchika Rajput, Sukhjeet Sidhu, Harpal Dhillon, Praveen Chandra Verma, Ashutosh Pandey, Santosh Kumar Upadhyay
Summary: In this study, 29 BOR genes were identified and analyzed for their conserved nature. The role of duplication events and purifying selection in the expansion of the BOR family in wheat was revealed. The study also showed the expression and co-expression patterns of BOR genes under biotic and abiotic stress conditions, as well as their involvement in B stress management.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Busra Arikan, Fatma Nur Alp, Ceyda Ozfidan-Konakci, Melike Balci, Fevzi Elbasan, Evren Yildiztugay, Halit Cavusoglu
Summary: This study evaluates the potential of nanomaterial Fe2O3-modified graphene oxide (FGO) in eliminating the adverse effects of nanoplastics in plants. The results demonstrate that FGO can alleviate the impacts of nanoplastic pollution on wheat, including growth, water status, and photosynthesis, while providing high antioxidant capacity.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Gazaldeep Kaur, Vishnu Shukla, Varsha Meena, Anil Kumar, Deepshikha Tyagi, Jagtar Singh, Pramod Kaitheri Kandoth, Shrikant Mantri, Hatem Rouached, Ajay Kumar Pandey
Summary: Iron (Fe) and phosphorus (P) are essential mineral nutrients for plant growth, and their molecular interactions in crops remain unclear. This study analyzed the physiological and molecular responses of hexaploid wheat to individual and combined Fe and P deficiencies, revealing significant gene expression changes and metabolite accumulation, providing insights for developing strategies to enhance crop resilience in limited nutrient conditions.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Na Li, Ye Yang, Yuejin Wu, Binmei Liu, Liangzhi Tao, Yue Zhan, Xiaoyu Ni, Yang Yang
Summary: Compound fertilizers were found to be more effective in reducing NH3 emissions and increasing wheat productivity compared to bulk-blend fertilizers. They increased soil nitrification rates and N use efficiency, leading to improvements in grain yields. Adding functional materials and using proper application methods can help decrease NH3 emissions from bulk-blend fertilizers.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Manzer H. Siddiqui, M. Nasir Khan, Soumya Mukherjee, Saud Alamri, Riyadh A. Basahi, Abdullah A. Al-Amri, Qasi D. Alsubaie, Bander M. A. Al-Munqedhi, Hayssam M. Ali, Ibrahim A. A. Almohisen
Summary: The study demonstrates that exogenous potassium (K+) and endogenous hydrogen sulfide (H2S) work together to alleviate drought stress in tomato seedlings by regulating H+-ATPase activity, sugar metabolism, and redox balance. The crosstalk between K+ and H2S plays a crucial role in modulating drought stress tolerance in tomato seedlings, emphasizing the importance of maintaining K+ homeostasis through H+-ATPase activity.
PLANT CELL REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Rayees Ahmad Mir, Surendra Argal, Mohammad Abass Ahanger, Nisha Singh Tomar, R. M. Agarwal
Summary: Marigold at different developmental stages exhibits varying levels of antioxidant components, helping the plant adapt to different environments. Higher concentration of marigold leachates inhibit germination and growth of wheat seedlings, while lower concentration stimulates growth.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Magdalena Matic, Rosemary Vukovic, Karolina Vrandecic, Ivna Stolfa Camagajevac, Jasenka Cosic, Ana Vukovic, Kristina Sabljic, Nikolina Sabo, Kresimir Dvojkovic, Dario Novoselovic
Summary: The study indicated that wheat variety, nitrogen level, and Fusarium treatment significantly affected oxidative status and antioxidative response. Fusarium treatment increased activities of some antioxidative enzymes at low nitrogen levels, while activities of antioxidative enzymes were mostly decreased at high nitrogen levels due to Fusarium treatment.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Paritosh Mondal, Pallab Shaw, Arpan Dey Bhowmik, Arindam Bandyopadhyay, Muthammal Sudarshan, Anindita Chakraborty, Ansuman Chattopadhyay
Summary: This study found that the combined exposure of arsenic and fluoride had minimal impact on the female zebrafish brain, with lower oxidative stress response and tissue damage, indicating an antagonistic effect between the two toxicants.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ji-Hyun Lee, Ji-Ye Lim, Yong-Deok Jeon, Dae-Ho Yun, Young-Mi Lee, Dae-Ki Kim
Summary: Atopic dermatitis is regulated by the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines via specific signaling pathways, as well as the release of oxidative stress-related factors. This study investigated the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of a mixture extract of wheatgrass and aronia (TAAR) in vitro and in vivo. The results showed that TAAR extract inhibited inflammatory mediators and increased the expression of oxidative stress defense enzymes. Furthermore, treatment with TAAR extract alleviated atopic dermatitis-like symptoms in a mouse model. Therefore, TAAR extract may be a potential natural therapeutic agent for atopic dermatitis.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ghalia S. H. Alnusairi, Yasser S. A. Mazrou, Sameer H. Qari, Amr A. Elkelish, Mona H. Soliman, Mohamed Eweis, Khaled Abdelaal, Gomaa Abd El-Samad, Mohamed F. M. Ibrahim, Nihal ElNahhas
Summary: The study found that exogenously applied nitric oxide can effectively protect wheat plants from salt stress-induced oxidative damage by modulating protective mechanisms and enhancing the uptake of key mineral elements. This improvement in plant growth and salt tolerance was associated with a down-regulation of certain genes related to salt stress response and an up-regulation of D2 protein expression.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ying-peng Hua, Yue Wang, Ting Zhou, Jin-yong Huang, Cai-peng Yue
Summary: Iron deficiency severely affects the morpho-physiological and molecular responses of wheat plants. This study, using various techniques, revealed the effects of iron deficiency on wheat plants and identified key genes that may play a role in adaptive responses.
Article
Plant Sciences
Jun-fan Chen, Ying Liu, Tian-yu Zhang, Zheng-fu Zhou, Jin-yong Huang, Ting Zhou, Ying-peng Hua
Summary: This study analyzed the morpho-physiological and transcriptomic responses of wheat seedlings to salt stress, revealing the impact of salt stress on wheat and changes in gene expression. The results provide important insights into the salt tolerance mechanism of wheat and valuable genetic resources for genetic modification.
Article
Agronomy
Hani S. Saudy, Mohamed E. El-Bially, Fadl A. Hashem, Mostafa G. Shahin, Yasser A. El-Gabry
Summary: Under arid and semi-arid climates, adopting appropriate tools to alleviate water deficit impacts is crucial for sunflower cultivation. The study found that application of higher concentrations of ascorbic acid can increase chlorophyll content and decrease proline content. Additionally, ascorbic acid can improve yield and irrigation water use efficiency.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Salem Hamad Almarri, Alshimaa A. Khalil, Abdallah Tageldein Mansour, Walaa El-Houseiny
Summary: The study found that the addition of custard apple leaf extract in the diet of Nile tilapia improved their growth performance, physiological status, and stress resistance. The extract was able to improve hematological parameters, vital organ functions, and redox status in the fish, as well as enhance their resistance against bacterial infection. Therefore, custard apple leaf extract has the potential to be used as a feed additive in Nile tilapia diets.
Article
Agronomy
Shaimaa Hassan Abd-Elrahman, Yasser Abd El-Gawad El-Gabry, Fadl Abdelhamid Hashem, Mohamed F. M. Ibrahim, Ehab I. El-Hallous, Zahid Khorshid Abbas, Doaa Bahaa Eldin Darwish, Nadi Awad Al-Harbi, Salem Mesfir Al-Qahtani, Noura Mohamed Taha
Summary: Under sandy soil conditions, utilizing nanotechnology to increase the efficiency of potassium fertilizers has shown positive effects on the growth, yield, and quality of strawberry plants. The application of 75% of the recommended dose of mineral K in combination with 1000 or 750 mg L-1 of nano-chitosan-K significantly improved the soil K status without compromising strawberry yield or quality.
Article
Microbiology
Eman F. E. Mohamed, Abd El-Salam E. Hafez, Hanan G. Seadawy, Mohamed F. M. Elrefai, Karima Abdallah, Rasha M. El Bayomi, Abdallah Tageldein Mansour, Mahmoud M. Bendary, Abdullah M. Izmirly, Bandar K. Baothman, Khairiah Mubarak Alwutayd, Abdallah F. A. Mahmoud
Summary: Fish is a good source of protein and essential minerals and vitamins, but several food-borne disease outbreaks have been linked to fish consumption. This study evaluated gamma radiation as a method to preserve fish and reduce microbial contamination. The results showed that gamma irradiation effectively reduced aerobic plate count and pathogenic bacteria in fish samples, while having no significant effect on fish quality. Gamma irradiation is proposed as a cheap and safe method for reducing microbial contamination in fish.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Hossam S. El-Beltagi, Seham M. S. Abdel Aziz, A. I. Aboshady, Mervat A. R. Ibrahim, Mohamed F. M. Ibrahim, Muneefah Abdullah Alenezi, Doaa Bahaa Eldin Darwish, Salem Mesfir Al-Qahtani, Nadi Awad Al-Harbi, Hadeer Darwish, Hany A. M. Srour
Summary: The study identified seven major compounds in black cumin seeds, and four of them were able to bind to the active site of the Fusarium oxysporum trypsin-like serine protease. The results suggest that flavonoids from black cumin seeds could be effective inhibitors for this pathogen's protease.
Article
Horticulture
Hossam S. El-Beltagi, Ahmed Abou El-Yazied, Hany G. Abd El-Gawad, Mahmoud Kandeel, Tarek A. Shalaby, Abdallah Tageldein Mansour, Nadi Awad Al-Harbi, Salem Mesfir Al-Qahtani, Abdulmalik A. Alkhateeb, Mohamed F. M. Ibrahim
Summary: The combination of melatonin and putrescine showed the highest increase in growth and antioxidant capacity of snap bean seedlings under salt stress. This combination treatment reduced polyamine degradation and enhanced tolerance to salinity stress.
Article
Fisheries
Walaa El-Houseiny, Reham G. A. Anter, Ahmed H. Arisha, Abdallah Tageldein Mansour, Fatmah Ahmed Safhi, Khairiah Mubarak Alwutayd, Gehad E. Elshopakey, Yasmina M. Abd El-Hakim, Engy M. M. Mohamed
Summary: The study investigated the effects of chronic herbicide exposure on catfish in terms of growth, hematobiochemical parameters, immune response, gene expression, and resistance to parasites. The study also examined the protective role of Wormwood against herbicide exposure. The results showed that herbicide exposure had negative consequences on catfish, but the inclusion of Wormwood in the diet helped mitigate these effects.
Article
Plant Sciences
Mostafa G. Shahin, Hani S. Saudy, Mohamed E. El-Bially, Wasfi R. Abd R. El-Momen, Yasser A. El-Gabry, Gomaa A. Abd El-Samad, Amany N. Sayed
Summary: Late or early sowing can simulate the effects of climate change, which is a critical issue in agriculture. The rise in temperature exposes crops to heat stress, resulting in reduced productivity. Scientists evaluated the performance of soybean genotypes under different sowing dates and found that certain genotypes showed higher catalase activity and leaf area, as well as improved seed yield and oil content under specific sowing conditions.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Marwa I. Abd El-Hamid, Reham M. El-Tarabili, Mosa M. Bahnass, Mohammed Abdulrahman Alshahrani, Ahmed Saif, Khairiah Mubarak Alwutayd, Fatmah Ahmed Safhi, Abdallah Tageldein Mansour, Noaf Abdullah N. Alblwi, Mohammed M. Ghoneim, Ayman Abo Elmaaty, Helal F. Al-harthi, Mahmoud M. Bendary
Summary: This study evaluated the multidrug resistance and multivirulence profiles of Staphylococcus aureus strains isolated from cows with mastitis. All isolates were found to be biofilm-producing methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) strains. The tested essential oils (EOs) demonstrated antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities that matched with the phenotypic evaluation and molecular docking studies. Synergistic interactions between the investigated EOs and methicillin or vancomycin were detected. Additionally, 13 isolates showed a change in antimicrobial resistance patterns to sensitive phenotypes after treatment with any of the investigated EOs. Combining the EOs with available antimicrobial drugs can prevent treatment failure of bovine mastitis caused by resistant S. aureus.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Abdul Sattar, Ahmad Sher, Muhammad Ijaz, Sami Ul-Allah, Tahira Abbas, Sajjad Hussain, Jamshad Hussain, Hala Badr Khalil, Basmah M. Alharbi, Ahmed Abou El-Yazied, Samy F. Mahmoud, Mohamed F. M. Ibrahim
Summary: The combined application of Si and SL can improve Cd tolerance in maize seedlings by modulating morpho-physiological attributes, photosynthetic pigments, osmolytes accumulation, and supporting the antioxidant defense system.
Article
Plant Sciences
Asmaa A. Sharf-Eldin, Khairiah Mubarak Alwutayd, Ahmed Abou El-Yazied, Hossam S. El-Beltagi, Basmah M. Alharbi, Mohammad A. M. Eisa, Mohammed Alqurashi, Mohamed Sharaf, Nadi Awad Al-Harbi, Salem Mesfir Al-Qahtani, Mohamed F. M. Ibrahim
Summary: Recently, the use of nanofertilizers in managing plants under stresses has gained attention. However, the role of silicon dioxide nanoparticles (SiO(2)NPs) in regulating maize tolerance to drought stress is still at an early stage. In this study, plants treated with SiO(2)NPs showed improved growth indices and increased levels of chlorophylls, proline, cell membrane integrity, leaf water content, and antioxidant enzymes. Molecular investigation revealed upregulation of PsbD and downregulation of OSM-34 and AQPs in SiO(2)NPs-treated plants under drought stress. This research could contribute to further understanding of how SiO(2)NPs enhance plant resistance to drought stress.
Article
Plant Sciences
Mohamed E. El-temsah, Yasser M. Abd-Elkrem, Yasser A. El-Gabry, Mohamed A. Abdelkader, Nahid A. A. Morsi, Noura M. Taha, Shaimaa H. Abd-Elrahman, Fadl A. E. Hashem, Mostafa G. Shahin, Gomaa A. Abd El-Samad, Ridha Boudiar, Cristina Silvar, Salah El-Hendawy, Elsayed Mansour, Mohamed A. Abd El-Hady
Summary: This study assessed the effects of different calcium fertilizers on the growth, yield, and quality traits of peanuts. The results showed that foliar-applied nano-calcium combined with calcium nitrate or calcium sulfate had superior effects on peanut growth and yield. Additionally, the peanut cultivar Giza-6 exhibited better performance compared to the other cultivars. The research highlights the importance of calcium application for peanut cultivation, particularly in sandy soil with high pH.
Article
Horticulture
Muhammad Zeeshan Mansha, Hafiz Muhammad Aatif, Kamran Ikram, Ch. Muhammad Shahid Hanif, Abdul Sattar, Rubab Iqbal, Qamar uz Zaman, Salem Mesfir Al-Qahtani, Nadi Awad Al-Harbi, Wael A. Omar, Mohamed F. M. Ibrahim
Summary: Onion, a crucial vegetable crop, is affected by salinity stress and the fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Cepa (FOC) causing basal rot. This study investigated the impact of salinity levels and FOC on the morphology, physiology, and yield of onions. It was found that high salinity and fungal pathogens negatively affected disease severity, growth, and bulb yield of onions. Osmotic potential, chlorophyll content, membrane stability index, and total protein in onion leaves decreased, while total phenolics increased. Sugar content decreased with pathogen application but increased with salinity stress alone or in combination with FOC. Furthermore, onion cultivation in saline soil conditions increases the severity of FOC disease, highlighting the importance of considering these factors in field trials.
