Review
Plant Sciences
Fiona R. Hay, Shabnam Rezaei, Julia Buitink
Summary: Seed moisture sorption isotherms play a crucial role in predicting seed stability and understanding development conditions, making them essential for optimizing drying and storage.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Elise Bizouerne, Joseph Ly Vu, Benoit Ly Vu, Isidore Diouf, Frederique Bitton, Mathilde Causse, Jerome Verdier, Julia Buitink, Olivier Leprince
Summary: This study investigated the impact of heat stress during fruit ripening on tomato seed lifespan during storage. The results showed that heat stress reduced the longevity and germination homogeneity of seeds, but there was genetic variability in the seed response to heat stress. Several QTLs associated with seed quality traits were identified, and candidate genes were proposed based on previous transcriptome and gene network data.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Kazi Khayrul Bashar, Md. Zablul Tareq, Shah Md Tamim Kabir, Md Sabbir Hossain, Rasel Ahmed, Borhan Ahmed, Md. Shahidul Islam
Summary: Farmers prefer dark jute over white jute due to its higher fiber production and strength. However, crossing incompatibility between the two species poses a genetic barrier in transferring waterlogging-tolerant characteristics. This study investigates the gene expressions and physiological behavior of the two jute varieties to develop waterlogging-tolerant dark jute varieties.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Rosemary Peter Mramba
Summary: The study showed differences in browsing behavior of impala between seasons and savannas, with impala taking more bites in the dry season and biting faster when browsing spineless trees. Additionally, browsing small leaves and large leaves decreased biting rate while medium size leaves promoted biting rate. Variations in browsing behavior between savannas were observed during the wet season.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Dadong Li, El-Hadji Malick Cisse, Luyao Guo, Juan Zhang, Lingfeng Miao, Fan Yang
Summary: This study compared the waterlogging adaptation strategies of Cleistocalyx operculatus and Syzygium cumini. It was found that C. operculatus had stronger waterlogging tolerance than S. cumini, mainly due to its higher root biomass, root porosity, root length, and activity of adventitious roots (ARs), as well as shorter emergence time of ARs. Exogenous abscisic acid (ABA) application was more effective in alleviating waterlogging damages than exogenous auxin (IAA) application.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Ana Ligia Primo, Ana Catarina Vaz, Daniel Crespo, Filipe Costa, Miguel Pardal, Filipe Martinho
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between larval traits and year class strength of two flatfish species in a nursery estuary. It found that early fast growth is strongly related to subsequent growth and larval survival, highlighting the importance of early growth for fish survival and providing key information for fish stock management.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ayesha Tahir, Irfan Afzal, Ehsan Khalid, Maryam Razzaq, Mian Abdur Rehman Arif
Summary: The oxidation of cellular macromolecules during storage reduces the longevity of rice seeds. This study investigated the effects of seed moisture content (SMC) and oxygen availability on seed quality during storage. Seeds stored at low SMC (10% and 12%) exhibited better performance, while deterioration accelerated in seeds stored at higher SMC (14%). Additionally, seeds stored with oxygen at high SMC (14%) showed more antioxidant activity compared to seeds stored in modified oxygen conditions. Therefore, it is recommended to store rice seeds at low moisture levels (12% or below) to preserve seed quality.
SEED SCIENCE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Artemis D. Treindl, Jessica Stapley, Daniel Croll, Adrian Leuchtmann
Summary: Antagonistic selection between pathogens and hosts drives evolutionary change and leaves molecular footprints in genomes. This study provides insights into complex adaptive processes in natural plant pathogen systems.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Godwin Fonyuy Banyuy, Antonio Pizzi, Jean Gaston Tamba, Achille Bernard Biwole, Benoit Ndiwe, Jean Jalin Eyinga Biwole, Fopah-Lele Armand, Evariste Fongnzossie Fedoung, Joseph Zobo Mfomo
Summary: This study aimed to determine the quantity, nature, and role of extracts during the sorption behavior of two Central African hardwood species. The results showed that acetone extracts had a significant effect on the hygroscopic nature of wood.
WOOD MATERIAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Agronomy
Richard H. Ellis
Summary: This paper explains the improved seed viability equation and quantifies the impact of storage environment on seed ageing and quality. It has significant implications for the field of seed science and anhydrous biology.
SEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Alistair G. Auffret, Pieter Vangansbeke, Pieter De Frenne, Inger Auestad, Sofia Basto, Ulf Grandin, Hans Jacquemyn, Anna Jakobsson, Rein Kalamees, Marcus A. Koch, Rob Marrs, Bryndis Marteinsdottir, Markus Wagner, Renee M. Bekker, Hans Henrik Bruun, Guillaume Decocq, Martin Hermy, Malgorzata Jankowska-Blaszczuk, Per Milberg, Inger E. Maren, Robin J. Pakeman, Gareth K. Phoenix, Ken Thompson, Hans Van Calster, Vigdis Vandvik, Jan Plue
Summary: Responses to climate change often lag behind warming rates. Soil seed banks can buffer unsuitable conditions, containing species with warm and wide climatic ranges. Seed banks may play a role in climate-driven community shifts and the spread of generalist species.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Sara Cloux, Daniel Garaboa-Paz, Damian Insua-Costa, Gonzalo Miguez-Macho, Vicente Perez-Munuzuri
Summary: Concern about heavy precipitation events has increased in southern Europe, particularly the Mediterranean region. This study compared two methodologies to quantify moisture sources in flooding episodes, finding that while the Lagrangian FLEXPART-WRF model showed acceptable skill in identifying local and medium-distance sources, it underestimated remote sources like tropical areas. The study noted that these over- and underestimates should be considered when drawing conclusions from this widely used Lagrangian offline analysis.
HYDROLOGY AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Khadijeh Bahalkeh, Mehdi Abedi, Ghasem Ali Dianati Tilaki, Richard Michalet
Summary: The study revealed that a dominant foundation shrub may have contrasting short- and long-term effects on different groups of understorey species, contributing to explain community composition, although balancing at the community level.
JOURNAL OF VEGETATION SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Kayo Santana Barros, Alexandre Giacobbo, Gustavo Dall Agnol, Svetlozar Velizarov, Valentin Perez-Herranz, Andrea Moura Bernardes
Summary: In recent years, electrodialysis has been considered as an effective method for treating wastewater containing pharmaceutical compounds. However, the lack of information on ion transport mechanisms through membranes, especially regarding potential sorption phenomena, has hindered its practical implementation. This study evaluates the transport of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) through cation- and anion-exchange membranes using synthetic solutions at different concentrations and pH conditions. The results provide insight into mass transfer mechanisms and potential challenges in electrodialysis treatment of SMX-containing solutions.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Anna Katharina Sambale, Michael Stanko, Jessica Emde, Markus Stommel
Summary: The study investigates the sorption and swelling behavior of polyamide 6 in different conditions and develops a finite element method based on measured data for predicting material characteristics and simulating the sorption and swelling processes.