Article
Plant Sciences
M. L. Ahire, P. S. Mundada, T. D. Nikam, V. A. Bapat, Suprasanna Penna
Summary: Food security relies on plant productivity and resilience to climate change, which can be enhanced by silicon's regulation of various mechanisms in plants. Silicon aids in improving plant growth productivity, alleviating biotic and abiotic stress conditions, and plays a role in osmotic adjustment, metabolic processes, and phytohormones. Further research on silicon transporters and regulatory genes is needed for better understanding and application in different stress conditions.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Marko Ivic, Sonja Grljusic, Brigita Popovic, Luka Andric, Ivana Plavsin, Kresimir Dvojkovic, Dario Novoselovic
Summary: The study highlights the importance of using appropriate stress screening indices in evaluating and selecting nitrogen deficiency-tolerant wheat cultivars for improved yield and quality. Promising stress screening indices such as MP, GMP, HM, STI, and YI were identified for identifying tolerant cultivars to LN conditions. Cultivars like Sofru, BC Opsesija, and MV-Nemere were found to be the most tolerant to LN conditions for grain yield.
Review
Plant Sciences
Salika Ramazan, Ifra Nazir, Waseem Yousuf, Riffat John
Summary: Maize is a major crop that is highly susceptible to environmental disturbances and limiting factors for yield. Polyamines play a crucial role in regulating the response to various stresses and determining stress tolerance in plants. This review critically examines the role of polyamines in improving stress tolerance in maize.
FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Weiyi Song, Hongbo Shao, Aizhen Zheng, Longfei Zhao, Yajun Xu
Summary: This paper mainly discusses the role of salicylic acid (SA) in both biotic and abiotic stresses of plants. SA enhances plant immunity by regulating gene expression and participating in signaling pathways, mitigates the negative effects of abiotic stresses, and improves yield-related photosynthetic indexes, thereby increasing crop yield under stress.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sunny Sharma, Vishal Singh Rana, Ravina Pawar, Johnson Lakra, VinayKumar Racchapannavar
Summary: The demand for quality food is expected to increase with the rising population, while traditional fertilizers have brought environmental issues despite increasing food production. Nanofertilizers show promise in fruit crops by increasing productivity, quality, and shelf life, as well as mitigating abiotic stresses.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mil Thi Tran, Geon Hui Son, Young Jong Song, Ngan Thi Nguyen, Seonyeong Park, Thanh Vu Thach, Jihae Kim, Yeon Woo Sung, Swati Das, Dibyajyoti Pramanik, Jinsu Lee, Ki-Ho Son, Sang Hee Kim, Tien Van Vu, Jae-Yean Kim
Summary: CRISPR-Cas9-based genome editing was used to edit a tomato gene, resulting in the elimination of the PRD and 8CM domains. The edited tomato plants showed increased tolerance to various stresses, including high temperature, osmotic stress, and Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato infection.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Aigerim Soltabayeva, Nurbanu Dauletova, Symbat Serik, Margulan Sandybek, John Okoth Omondi, Assylay Kurmanbayeva, Sudhakar Srivastava
Summary: This article reviews the recent research progress on the role of LRR-RLK receptors in biotic and abiotic stresses in plants, focusing on the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana. It also discusses the homologous LRR-RLKs in other plants and their involvement in stress response processes, as well as the interactions and combinations among LRR-RLK receptors. Furthermore, potential LRR-RLK genes involved in specific stresses are predicted based on GENEINVESTIGATOR microarray database analysis.
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Sonal Srivastava, Rashi Tyagi, Shilpi Sharma
Summary: Chemicals used in agriculture can harm soil and human health, but biopriming is a promising technique for improving plant health, productivity, and soil fertility. However, its commercialization and farmer utilization face challenges.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Hai Ngoc Nguyen, Nhan Lai, Anna B. Kisiala, R. J. Neil Emery
Summary: Isopentenyltransferase (IPT) in plants plays a crucial role in regulating cytokinin biosynthesis, affecting plant growth and adaptation, especially under environmental stress. Research shows that IPT can improve physiological characteristics, delay senescence, enhance crop yields, and serve as master regulators of core cellular metabolic pathways.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Gyanendra Kumar Rai, Danish Mushtaq Khanday, Pradeep Kumar, Isha Magotra, Sadiya M. Choudhary, Rafia Kosser, Raviraj Kalunke, Maria Giordano, Giandomenico Corrado, Youssef Rouphael, Sudhakar Pandey
Summary: Drought has detrimental effects on agricultural productivity and crop growth by limiting water and nutrient availability. CRISPR technology offers opportunities for studying and improving drought tolerance in crops.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Muhammad Khuram Razzaq, Muqadas Aleem, Shahid Mansoor, Mueen Alam Khan, Saeed Rauf, Shahid Iqbal, Kadambot H. M. Siddique
Summary: Through omics and CRISPR-Cas9 technology, plants can better respond to various stress conditions, thereby improving crop yield and quality.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Vanesa E. Tossi, Leandro J. Martinez Tosar, Leandro E. Laino, Jesica Iannicelli, Jose Javier Regalado, Alejandro Salvio Escandon, Irene Baroli, Humberto Fabio Causin, Sandra Irene Pitta-Alvarez
Summary: Polyploidy is considered a key driving force in evolutionary history and plays a significant role in crop domestication. Research shows that polyploidy can enhance plant tolerance to abiotic and biotic stresses, positively impacting plant growth and yield.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
M. S. Parvathi, P. Deepthy Antony, M. Sangeeta Kutty
Summary: This article discusses the adaptive responses of cucurbits to biotic and abiotic stress and analyzes their associated traits. Vegetable production is crucial for the agricultural sector in countries like India, and understanding the threats and strategies for vegetable farming is important for increasing yield and protecting crop health.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Horticulture
Xiao Wu, Jie Ren, Xiaoqing Huang, Xianzhe Zheng, Yuchuan Tian, Lei Shi, Pan Dong, Zhengguo Li
Summary: Melatonin, derived from tryptophan, plays vital roles in various aspects of both animal and plant life, such as circadian rhythm, growth and development, and response to external stresses. Recent research has focused on melatonin levels and functions in horticultural plants, as well as its potential applications in nutrition and agriculture.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sangeeta Banerjee, Ananya Mukherjee, Atreyee Kundu
Summary: The primary goal of plant biotechnologists is to produce a designer crop with added attributes. Genetic engineering allows the displacement of genes among species, and the introduction of foreign genes can create new traits in the host genome. Oilseed mustard varieties have been successfully transformed with genes from a wide range of species, resulting in improved yield and value. However, the genetic transformation of oilseed mustard still faces challenges, and further research is needed to improve the transformation system.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Jaspreet Singh, Seema Bedi, Santosh Gudi, Pradeep Kumar, Achla Sharma
Summary: Lodging is a major factor affecting wheat production worldwide. This study investigated the traits associated with lodging tolerance in wheat genotypes. The results showed that lodging-tolerant genotypes were characterized by shorter height, fewer tillers, and higher values for coronal root traits, culm lignin content, peroxidase activity, and yield attributes.
CEREAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Narpinderjeet Kaur Dhillon, Sukhjeet Kaur, Anupam, Harwinder Singh Buttar, Kuldip S. Singh, Pratapsingh Khapte, Pardeep Kumar
Summary: The adoption of successive cropping patterns in soil-based closed structures in India is leading to the buildup of soil-borne pathogens and pests, which is hindering sustainable production of vegetables. Root-knot nematodes (RKNs) pose a significant threat to protected cultivation, requiring significant time and money for management. A study explored the potential of plant-based by-products as amendments for RKN management in cucumbers grown under a plastic greenhouse.
Article
Agronomy
Goraksha C. Wakchaure, Pratapsingh S. Khapte, Satish Kumar, Paramsivam Suresh Kumar, Leo Sabatino, Pradeep Kumar
Summary: Exogenous growth regulators (GRs) are important for alleviating water stress and sustaining crop yields. However, their effects on post-harvest quality of onions, particularly post-monsoon onions for long-term storage, have not been studied. Thus, we investigated the interaction between water stress and GRs on the physiochemical and functional quality attributes of onions during long-term storage.
Review
Plant Sciences
Gyanendra Kumar Rai, Pradeep Kumar, Sadiya Maryam Choudhary, Rafia Kosser, Danish Mushtaq Khanday, Shallu Choudhary, Bupesh Kumar, Isha Magotra, Ranjit Ranjan Kumar, Chet Ram, Youssef Rouphael, Giandomenico Corrado, Tusar Kanti Behera
Summary: Tomatoes are highly demanded in almost every country due to their gastronomic versatility and nutritional value. Factors such as drought, salinity, and inadequate temperature can decrease tomato yield and affect various metabolic pathways. Biotechnological tools can be used to alter tomato genes and improve its adaptability to abiotic stress. Biomimetic biotechnological approaches (BBA), which imitate nature's solutions, have gained attention for developing sustainable strategies to enhance tolerance in plants. In this review, genetic sequences and molecules that were targets of biotechnological intervention in tomatoes are discussed, along with the implications and perspectives within the GMO debate.
Article
Agronomy
Shravan Manbhar Haldhar, Mukesh Kumar Berwal, Rakesh Bhargava, Pyare Lal Saroj, Ramesh Kumar, Jagan Singh Gora, Dilip Kumar Samadia, Dhurendra Singh, Christophe El-Nakhel, Youssef Rouphael, Pradeep Kumar
Summary: Citrullus colocynthis L. is a wild watermelon that naturally grows in arid regions and has non-edible fruits with therapeutic and nutraceutical value. A botanical pesticide formulation called Thar Jaivik 41 EC has been developed from C. colocynthis and has shown effective insecticidal properties. It is safe for plants and can benefit farmers and consumers.
Article
Agronomy
Sonam Rawat, Lalit Bhatt, Pramod Kumar Singh, Poonam Gautam, Suresh Kumar Maurya, Leo Sabatino, Pradeep Kumar
Summary: Protected cultivation is resource-efficient, but also resource-intensive. This study assessed the effect of different NPK fertilization rates and scheduling approaches on tomato cultivation in Indian sub-tropics. The recommended dose of fertilizer (100% RDF) with specific scheduling was found to be optimum for tomato yield, water use efficiency, and economics under protected conditions.
Review
Plant Sciences
Hira Singh, Bhallan Singh Sekhon, Pradeep Kumar, Rajinder Kumar Dhall, Ruma Devi, Tarsem Singh Dhillon, Suman Sharma, Anil Khar, Ramesh Kumar Yadav, Bhoopal Singh Tomar, Theodora Ntanasi, Leo Sabatino, Georgia Ntatsi
Summary: To address challenges such as climate change, food insecurity, and population growth, the development of hybrid vegetable crops is crucial. Genetic mechanisms like self-incompatibility, male sterility, and gynoecism play a vital role in reducing costs and streamlining hybrid seed production. This review focuses on elucidating processes related to floral characteristics, genetic regulation, pollen biology, and development, with specific attention to masculine and feminine traits in cucurbits and hybridization approaches for biofortification. It also provides insights into biotechnological advancements and their future use in major vegetable crops' genetic systems.
Review
Plant Sciences
Gyanendra Kumar Rai, Danish Mushtaq Khanday, Pradeep Kumar, Isha Magotra, Sadiya M. Choudhary, Rafia Kosser, Raviraj Kalunke, Maria Giordano, Giandomenico Corrado, Youssef Rouphael, Sudhakar Pandey
Summary: Drought has detrimental effects on agricultural productivity and crop growth by limiting water and nutrient availability. CRISPR technology offers opportunities for studying and improving drought tolerance in crops.
Review
Plant Sciences
Gyanendra Kumar Rai, Pradeep Kumar, Sadiya M. M. Choudhary, Hira Singh, Komal Adab, Rafia Kosser, Isha Magotra, Ranjeet Ranjan Kumar, Monika Singh, Rajni Sharma, Giandomenico Corrado, Youssef Rouphael
Summary: Glutathione (GSH) is a tripeptide that enhances plant tolerance to stress. It counteracts free radicals and detoxifies reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated under unfavorable conditions. GSH also acts as a cellular signal and interacts with phytohormones to modulate acclimatation and tolerance to abiotic stress in crops.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Hira Singh, Mauro Lombardo, Abhishek Goyal, Amrender Kumar, Anil Khar
Summary: The intake of diets with higher sodium and lower potassium has been considered a leading factor for the development of hypertension. Among fruits and vegetables, onion could be the ideal option as it contains high potassium content. Therefore, the evaluation of Indian onion cultivars for potassium and sodium content is important for preventing hypertension in the Indian population.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Vijay Singh Meena, Kartar Singh, Neelam Shekhawat, Rakesh Bhardwaj, Hanuman Lal, Kirti Rani, Veena Gupta, Ashok Kumar, Akath Singh, Jagan Singh Gora, Pradeep Kumar
Summary: Jujube or ber (Ziziphus spp.) is an important fruit crop in India's arid and semi-arid regions due to its adaptability and nutritional value. This study assessed the genetic variability of fruit nutritional and functional quality traits in 18 jujube accessions. Results showed significant variability among genotypes, with some accessions identified as superior for fruit antioxidant potential.
Review
Plant Sciences
Rajinder Kumar Dhall, Pablo F. Cavagnaro, Hira Singh, Subhankar Mandal
Summary: The center of origin of garlic is Central Asia, with its closest wild relative being Allium longicuspis. Religious writings, historical records, and ancient medical texts have all mentioned and/or prescribed the use of garlic. Recent studies have shown that garlic compounds have broad-spectrum antibacterial and antimycotic effects. Classification of garlic is based on various factors, including growth traits, morphology, genetic markers, and ecological characteristics. Although garlic is mostly propagated asexually, fertile wild garlic has been found in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Genetic and environmental factors affecting fertility and seed production have been studied, and Bt-resistant transgenic lines have been developed. This review discusses the historical and current use of garlic, its classification, the molecular mechanisms of garlic sterility, and progress made in unlocking sexual reproduction for garlic breeding and production.
PLANT SYSTEMATICS AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Vijay Singh Meena, Jagan Singh Gora, Akath Singh, Chet Ram, Nirmal Kumar Meena, Pratibha, Youssef Rouphael, Boris Basile, Pradeep Kumar
Summary: There is a high demand for nutrient-dense fruits, including underutilized fruit crops. These crops have advantages in terms of easy cultivation, drought resistance, richness in important phytochemicals, and medicinal value. Therefore, it is important to protect and study the nutritional characteristics of these crops in order to expand the variety of future food and enhance their functional and nutritional values.
