Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
M. Vidova Ugurbas, D. Ogurcakova, M. Haus, I Boronova, L. Cuchrac, J. Vaskova
Summary: This study assessed the antioxidant activity of Annona muricata leaf extract and found that it mainly acts through its activity against •OH and the consequences of increased ONO2- formation.
EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Pedro Ulises Bautista-Rosales, Veronica Alheli Ochoa-Jimenez, Paloma Patricia Casas-Junco, Rosendo Balois-Morales, Alejandro Rubio-Melgarejo, Angel Elpidio Diaz-Jasso, Guillermo Berumen-Varela
Summary: This study aims to investigate the effect of Bacillus mojavensis on the antioxidant defense enzyme activity and gene expression in soursop fruits during postharvest storage. The findings show that the fruits inoculated with B. mojavensis exhibit different responses at biochemical and molecular levels. The antagonist bacteria enhance the antioxidant capacity, enzymatic activity, and gene expression of soursop fruits depending on the ripening stage.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mirza Hasanuzzaman, Masashi Inafuku, Kamrun Nahar, Masayuki Fujita, Hirosuke Oku
Summary: The study demonstrates that under salt stress, treatment with SNP can increase endogenous NO levels, reduce ion toxicity, and improve nutrient balance and proline levels in plants, promoting stress recovery. Treatment with Hb and L-NAME, however, reverses these beneficial effects and exacerbates salt damage.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Andre Lopes Saraiva, Allisson Benatti Justino, Rodrigo Rodrigues Franco, Heitor Cappato Guerra Silva, Felipe dos Santos Arruda, Sandra Gabriela Klein, Mara Rubia Nunes Celes, Luiz Ricardo Goulart, Foued Salmen Espindola
Summary: In this study, the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of polyphenols-rich fractions from Annona muricata L. leaves were investigated. The fractions reduced the generation of reactive oxygen species and secretion of inflammatory markers in immune cells. Furthermore, these fractions attenuated oxidative damage and inflammation in experimental acute lung injury. These findings suggest that these fractions might be explored for the development of new therapies for inflammatory conditions.
Article
Plant Sciences
Nimcy Noemi Meza-Gutierrez, Paola Magallon-Servin, Rosendo Balois-Morales, Iza Fernanda Perez-Ramirez, Graciela Guadalupe Lopez-Guzman, Guillermo Berumen-Varela, Pedro Ulises Bautista-Rosales
Summary: The effect of soursop leaf extracts on the growth, motility, and biofilm formation of Lactobacillus casei were investigated. The extracts showed both growth-promoting and inhibitory effects, with different compounds being related to growth. The extracts also affected the motility of L. casei and inhibited biofilm formation.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ari S. Nugraha, Rachada Haritakun, Jacob M. Lambert, Carolyn T. Dillon, Paul A. Keller
Summary: Annona muricata L. has traditionally been used in Indonesia for treating diseases. Phytochemical studies on the alkaloid fractions from the root of Annona muricata L. from Malang-Indonesia led to the isolation of an unreported benzylisoquinoline alkaloid and four known alkaloids. These alkaloids showed insignificant activities against Plasmodium falciparum and bacteria, but exhibited strong toxicity against human leukemia and cancer cell lines.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Lilia Aurora Diaz-Rincon, Rosendo Balois-Morales, Pedro Ulises Bautista-Rosales, Veronica Alheli Ochoa-Jimenez, Juan Esteban Bello-Lara, Guillermo Berumen-Varela
Summary: In this study, pectin-degrading enzymes in soursop fruits were analyzed using bioinformatic tools. Genes encoding these enzymes were identified and categorized into different families. Analysis of differentially expressed genes revealed their involvement in cell wall modification and pectin degradation. Additionally, gene co-expression networks identified several genes with significant impact on the softening of soursop fruits.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Scott J. J. St Romain, Laura M. Basirico, Yong-Ha Kim, Emily Vebrosky Nolan, Wei Xu, Kevin L. Armbrust
Summary: This study investigated the influence of salinity on the photodegradation of anthracene and anthraquinone, and found that salinity enhances the persistence of anthraquinone and alters its product formation, including the generation of the suspected carcinogen 1-hydroxyanthraquinone. This is mainly due to the scavenging effect of chloride and bromide ions in seawater, which removes reactive oxygen species. These findings emphasize the importance of considering the effects of salinity on the degradation of organic contaminants, as it can significantly impact chemical exposure times and potential toxic effects on estuarine/marine organisms.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Lara Melo Campos, Thiago P. Silva, Ari Sergio de Oliveira Lemos, Irley Olivia Mendonca Diniz, Cinthia Palazzi, Vinicius Novaes da Rocha, Marcelo Gonzaga de Freitas Araujo, Rossana C. N. Melo, Rodrigo Luiz Fabri
Summary: This study demonstrates the inhibitory effects of Annona muricata leaf extract (AML) on biofilm formation by multiresistant Candida albicans both in vitro and in a murine model of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), suggesting its potential use in the treatment of this condition.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Neelma Munir, Maria Hanif, Daniel Anthony Dias, Zainul Abideen
Summary: Utilizing halophytic nanoparticles plays a crucial role in alleviating salt stress by enhancing ion flux, water efficiency, improving photosynthesis, and enhancing the antioxidant defense system to improve crop yield.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Patricia C. Mesquita, Luiz Gustavo G. Rodrigues, Simone Mazzutti, Mayara da Silva, Luciano Vitali, Marcelo Lanza
Summary: Soursop seeds were extracted using SFE and SWE, with a combination of high temperature and high pressure techniques resulting in extracts rich in phenolics and antioxidant compounds. SEM analysis showed modifications in the cell wall due to SFE, with the oil fraction being rich in fatty acids.
Article
Horticulture
Alejandra Veronica Gonzalez-Ruiz, Yolotzin Apatzingan Palomino-Hermosillo, Rosendo Balois-Morales, Veronica Alheli Ochoa-Jimenez, Paloma Patricia Casas-Junco, Graciela Guadalupe Lopez-Guzman, Guillermo Berumen-Varela, Pedro Ulises Bautista-Rosales
Summary: Nayarit is the top producer of soursop in Mexico, but faces challenges with postharvest losses due to fungal pathogens. This study isolated and identified several fungi responsible for postharvest diseases in soursop fruits, with Lasiodiplodia being the most damaging. The bioinformatics analysis revealed Lasiodiplodia theobromae, Lasiodiplodia pseudotheobromae, and Nectria haematococca as the main pathogenic species affecting soursop quality.
Article
Biology
Akhmad Endang Zainal Hasan, Heddy Julistiono, Nurliani Bermawie, Eny Ida Riyanti, Fahru Reza Arifni
Summary: This study aims to determine the use of endophytic fungi of soursop leaves extract as an ingredient that inhibits cervical cancer. The results showed that the extract of soursop leaves endophytic fungi exhibited cytotoxicity against cervical cancer cells.
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Swati Sachdev, Shamim Akhtar Ansari, Mohammad Israil Ansari, Masayuki Fujita, Mirza Hasanuzzaman
Summary: Climate change has devastating effects on plants, leading to the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) as byproducts of oxygen consumption. While excessive ROS can disrupt cellular homeostasis, moderate levels can activate growth and stress responses in plants, though the exact mechanisms are not fully understood. Advancements in modern techniques like molecular priming and crop modeling offer potential solutions for managing ROS levels in plants under stress.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Houefa Egidia Fallon Adido, Cristian Kallahan Silva Chagas, Gleison Goncalves Ferreira, Mirian Leticia Carmo Bastos, Maria Fani Dolabela
Summary: As life expectancy increases, the number of people affected by cancer is increasing. This study evaluated the antitumor potential of acetogenins isolated from Annona muricata. The results showed that muricatacin and cis-uvariamicin IV have promising antitumor activity.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Elka C. S. do Nascimento, Allesson R. de Souza, Ronaldo do Nascimento, Andre A. R. da Silva, Carlos V. de C. Bezerra, Robson F. de Lima, Rafaela F. B. Guimaraes, Mateus C. Batista
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of bacterial inoculation with Bradyrhizobium spp. and Azospirillum brasilense on the growth and production of cowpea under salt stress. The results showed that co-inoculation with Bradyrhizobium spp. and Azospirillum brasilense promoted the growth and production of cowpea. However, increasing electrical conductivity of irrigation water had a negative impact on cowpea growth and production.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ENGENHARIA AGRICOLA E AMBIENTAL
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Antonio Gustavo de Luna Souto, Lourival Ferreira Cavalcante, Edinete Nunes de Melo, Italo Herbert Lucena Cavalcante, Roberto Italo Lima da Silva, Geovani Soares de Lima, Hans Raj Gheyi, Walter Esfrain Pereira, Vespasiano Borges de Paiva Neto, Carlos Jardel Andrade de Oliveira, Francisco de Oliveira Mesquita
Summary: The Brazilian semiarid region is known for sour passion fruit production, but salinity effects on plants due to high air temperature, low rainfall, and soil properties are a concern. This study evaluated the effect of mulching on grafted sour passion fruit under irrigation with moderately saline water. The results showed that plastic mulching contributed to increased production by reducing the absorption of toxic salts and promoting greater nutrient absorption.
Article
Agronomy
Josinaldo Lopes Araujo, Jackson de Mesquita Alves, Railene Herica Carlos Rocha, Jose Zilton Lopes Santos, Rodolfo dos Santos Barbosa, Francisco Marcelo Nascimento da Costa, Geovani Soares de Lima, Leandro Nunes de Freitas, Adriana Silva Lima, Antonio Elizeneudo Peixoto Nogueira, Andre Alisson Rodrigues da Silva, Leonidas Canuto dos Santos, Francisco Bezerra Neto, Francisco Vanies da Silva Sa
Summary: Water scarcity negatively affects the growth and productivity of corn, but the use of beneficial microorganisms can attenuate water stress. This study evaluated the effect of beneficial microorganisms and water deficit on corn growth, gas exchange, grain yield, and soil microbial activity. The results showed that a 50% reduction in irrigation severely restricted corn growth and decreased grain yield. However, inoculation with beneficial microorganisms increased corn productivity and soil microbial activity under water stress. The inoculation of plants with beneficial microorganisms can alleviate the adverse effects of water deficit in maize.
Article
Horticulture
Antonio Manoel da Silva Filho, Hans Raj Gheyi, Alberto Soares de Melo, Andre Alisson Rodrigues da Silva, Semako Ibrahim Bonou, Lumara Tatiely Santos Amadeu, Rener Luciano de Souza Ferraz, Patricia Silva Costa, Lucia Helena Garofalo Chaves, Rossana Maria Feitosa de Figueiredo
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of fertilization combinations of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) on the production and quality of West Indian cherry grown under salt stress. The results indicate that irrigation with water having a salinity of 4.0 dS m(-1) negatively affected all production variables, while the interaction between the ECw of 0.6 dS m(-1) and the 100-80-120 NPK fertilization combination increased the total number of fruits and the total fruit weight of West Indian cherry.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Geovani S. de Lima, Weslley B. B. de Souza, Francisco J. da S. Paiva, Lauriane A. dos A. Soares, Rafaela A. F. Torres, Smyth T. de A. Silva, Hans R. Gheyi, Kilson P. Lopes
Summary: Given the scarcity of low-salinity water resources in the Brazilian semi-arid region, using water with a high concentration of salts is necessary. This study aimed to evaluate the tolerance of passion fruit cultivars to irrigation water electrical conductivity. The results showed that a water electrical conductivity of 0.3 dS m-1 negatively affected several physiological and agronomical traits of passion fruit plants. The cultivars BRS GA1, BRS SC1, and SCS437 were classified as sensitive to water electrical conductivity, with threshold values of 0.3, 1.0, and 0.3 dS m-1, respectively.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ENGENHARIA AGRICOLA E AMBIENTAL
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Tarcisio F. de Oliveira, Jose A. Santos, Mairton G. da Silva, Hans R. Gheyi, Julio C. de Almeida, Cristiane Guiselini
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effects of temperature and salinity stresses on the growth, water status, production, and leaf characteristics of chicory. Cooling nutrient solution mitigated the negative effects of salinity, improving stem height, diameter, number of leaves, leaf area, production, water consumption, and maintaining membrane integrity within the studied salinity range (1.7 to 6.2 dS m-1).
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ENGENHARIA AGRICOLA E AMBIENTAL
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Allysson J. T. Mendonca, Geovani S. de Lima, Lauriane A. dos A. Soares, Valeska K. N. Oliveira, Hans R. Gheyi, Luderlandio de A. Silva, Fernandes A. de Almeida, Pedro D. Fernandes
Summary: The high concentrations of salts in the water sources of the Brazilian Northeastern semi-arid region limit agricultural production by causing soil salinization and/or sodification. This study evaluated the potential of foliar application of salicylic acid as a mitigation strategy for salt stress on okra plants grown hydroponically. The results showed that salicylic acid at a concentration of 1.8 mM stimulated chlorophyll synthesis in okra under specific electrical conductivity conditions.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ENGENHARIA AGRICOLA E AMBIENTAL
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Luciano R. Guedes, Lourival F. Cavalcante, Antonio G. de L Souto, Lucas H. M. Carvalho, Italo H. L. Cavalcante, Manoel A. Diniz Neto, Geovani S. de Lima, Thiago de S. Melo, Jamiles C. G. de S Henrique
Summary: The primary producer of yellow passion fruit in Brazil's Northeast region faces the challenge of water scarcity. To mitigate the negative effects of salt stress on plants, this study assessed the effectiveness of organomineral fertilizers. The results showed that CodasalTM, alone or in combination with Aminoagro RaizTM, significantly improved the performance of yellow passion fruit seedlings.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ENGENHARIA AGRICOLA E AMBIENTAL
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jessica Aragao, Geovani Soares de Lima, Vera Lucia Antunes de Lima, Andre Alisson Rodrigues da Silva, Jessica Dayanne Capitulino, Edmilson Junio Medeiros Caetano, Francisco de Assis da Silva, Lauriane Almeida dos Anjos Soares, Pedro Dantas Fernandes, Maria Sallydelandia Sobral de Farias, Hans Raj Gheyi, Lucyelly Damela Araujo Borborema, Thiago Filipe de Lima Arruda, Larissa Fernanda Souza Santos
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of foliar application of hydrogen peroxide on salt stress in bell pepper plants. It was found that a concentration of 15 μM attenuated the negative effects of salt stress on plant growth and production components, while a concentration of 60 μM intensified the stress. The threshold for irrigation water salinity in 'All Big' bell pepper plants was determined to be 1.43 dS m(-1), above which there was a decrease in yield.
Article
Agronomy
Maria Amanda Guedes, Andre Alisson Rodrigues da Silva, Geovani Soares de Lima, Hans Raj Gheyi, Lauriane Almeida dos Anjos Soares, Luderlandio de Andrade Silva, Valeska Karolini Nunes Oliveira, Reynaldo Teodoro de Fatima, Reginaldo Gomes Nobre, Jackson Silva Nobrega, Carlos Alberto Vieira de Azevedo, Saulo Soares da Silva, Josivanda Palmeira Gomes
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of foliar application of hydrogen peroxide on hydroponically grown cherry tomatoes under salt stress. The results showed that proper foliar application of hydrogen peroxide could mitigate the negative effects of salt stress and improve the yield and ascorbic acid content of cherry tomatoes.
Article
Agronomy
Rilbson Henrique Silva dos Santos, Mirandy dos Santos Dias, Ligia Sampaio Reis, Reinaldo de Alencar Paes, Francisco de Assis da Silva, Saniel Carlos dos Santos
Summary: This study analyzed the performance of cherry tomatoes under different levels of irrigation water salinity and partial root-zone irrigation. The experiment showed that irrigation water salinity of 3.5 dS m-1 significantly reduced plant growth, fruit yield, and dry mass accumulation. However, root system division in cherry tomato plants mitigated the negative effects of irrigation water salinity up to an electrical conductivity of 1.5 dS m-1, especially on fruit mass per plant.
REVISTA DE AGRICULTURA NEOTROPICAL
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Andre Alisson Rodrigues da Silva, Geovani Soares de Lima, Carlos Alberto Vieira de Azevedo, Thiago Filipe de Lima Arruda, Hans Raj Gheyi, Lauriane Almeida dos Anjos Soares
Summary: Brazil is a major cashew producer, but salt stress caused by irrigation with brackish water affects cashew growth. The exogenous application of salicylic acid has been found to alleviate the negative effects of salt stress on cashew plants. This study evaluated the effect of foliar application of salicylic acid on the morphophysiology of early dwarf cashew under salt stress.
CIENCIA E AGROTECNOLOGIA
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Francisco Jean da Silva Paiva, Geovani Soares de Lima, Vera Lucia Antunes de Lima, Weslley Bruno Belo de Souza, Lauriane Almeida dos Anjos Soares, Rafaela Aparecida Frazao Torres, Hans Raj Gheyi, Luderlandio de Andrade Silva, Francisco Vanies da Silva Sa, Valeska Karolini Nunes Oliveira de Sa, Smyth Trotsk de Araujo Silva, Reynaldo Teodoro de Fatima, Pedro Dantas Fernandes, Alan Keis Chaves de Almeida
Summary: The study evaluated the synthesis of photosynthetic pigments, gas exchange, and photochemical efficiency of sour passion fruit genotypes irrigated with saline water in the semi-arid region. The results showed that the increase in electrical conductivity of irrigation water negatively affected the physiological characteristics of sour passion fruit. There were significant differences in salt tolerance between different genotypes.
Article
Agronomy
Ricardo A. Rodrigues Filho, Reginaldo G. Nobre, Geovani S. de Lima, Francimar M. da S. Moraes, Lauriane A. dos A. Soares, Antonio D. da S. Teixeira, Tayd D. C. Peixoto, Emanoel dos S. Vasconcelos
Summary: Salt stress can impact crop development, but nitrogen and potassium fertilization can be an alternative for improving agricultural production in semiarid regions. This study evaluated the viability of using water with different salinities, combined with varying levels of nitrogen and potassium fertilization, for guava seedling production. The results showed that irrigation with electrical conductivity levels up to 2.1 dS m-1 favored seedling growth. Fertilization combinations C1 and C2 promoted the greatest increases in growth and biomass. However, fertilizer combinations did not mitigate the harmful effects of salt stress on guava seedling production.
Article
Agronomy
Luderlandio de A. Silva, Lauriane A. dos A. Soares, Geovani S. de Lima, Iara A. Roque, Reynaldo T. de Fatima, Adriana S. Lima
Summary: The semi-arid region in northeastern Brazil faces water scarcity, impacting the yield of Spondias species. The study evaluates the morphophysiology, quantum efficiency, and water relations of S. tuberosa and S. mombin rootstocks under different irrigation intervals. The results suggest that watering every 3 days minimizes gas exchange and growth losses for Spondias rootstocks.
