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Environmental Sciences
James Olukayode Olopade, Oluwaseun Ahmed Mustapha, Olanrewaju Ifeoluwa Fatola, Ejiro Ighorodje, Oluwabusayo Racheal Folarin, Funmilayo Eniola Olopade, Irene Chizubelu Omile, Adedunsola Ajike Obasa, Ademola Adetokunbo Oyagbemi, Matthew Ayokunle Olude, Alana Maureen Thackray, Raymond Bujdoso
Summary: Pollution by heavy metals poses a threat to public health, especially the brain. This study used African giant rats as sentinel hosts to evaluate the impact of heavy metal accumulation on the brain. Zinc, copper, and iron were found to be the major heavy metals in the brain and serum of the rats, with iron levels being the highest in animals from oil-polluted areas. Brain pathology, including inflammation and oxidative stress, was most severe in rats from the most polluted region. The study suggests that local and contextual neuropathologies can result from environmental pollution, and highlights the African giant rat as a suitable sentinel for ecotoxicological studies.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Tingting Yao, Guangyao Wang, Chunlin Li
Summary: This study measured the contents of metal(loid)s and oxidative stress biomarkers in feathers and plasma of three bird species in a polymetallic contaminated mining area in China. The results showed positive correlations between the metal(loid) contents and oxidative stress levels. Feathers and plasma can be used as nondestructive bioindicators to monitor oxidative stress induced by metal(loid)s for bird conservation and environmental monitoring.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Adnan Mustafa, Usman Zulfiqar, Muhammad Zahid Mumtaz, Maja Radziemska, Fasih Ullah Haider, Jiri Holatko, Tereza Hammershmiedt, Muhammad Naveed, Hassan Ali, Antonin Kintl, Qudsia Saeed, Jiri Kucerik, Martin Brtnicky
Summary: Scientists are interested in nickel (Ni) due to its essentiality and toxicity on terrestrial biota. It has been found that plants cannot complete their life cycle without an adequate supply of Ni. The safe limit of Ni for plants is 1.5 μg/g, and it plays crucial roles in various physiological functions.
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Polymer Science
Cheolwoo Park, Jaeyoung Park, Won-Jin Kim, Woong Kim, Hyeonsook Cheong, Seok-Jun Kim
Summary: The study showed that malonic acid (MA) from Pinus densiflora protects against UVB-induced photoaging by reducing ROS levels and inhibiting skin inflammation.
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Plant Sciences
Neda Hesari, Anita Szego, Iman Mirmazloum, Zsolt Ponya, Erzsebet Kiss-Baba, Henriett Kolozs, Marta Gyongyik, Dominika Vasas, Istvan Papp
Summary: Nowadays, open field and protected vegetable cultivation practices require using genotypes tailored to their growing environments. This study found that a cucumber hybrid exhibited slower growth ('Joker') and faster growth ('Oitol'). 'Joker' had lower antioxidant capacity while 'Oitol' had higher antioxidant capacity, suggesting a potential role of redox regulation in growth.
Review
Plant Sciences
Mateusz Labudda, Kinga Dziurka, Justyna Fidler, Marta Gietler, Anna Rybarczyk-Plonska, Malgorzata Nykiel, Beata Prabucka, Iwona Morkunas, Ewa Muszynska
Summary: Environmental changes have intensified and diversified in recent decades, posing great concerns. This has led to various abiotic stressors affecting plants, resulting in physiological and molecular changes that impact plant growth, crop quality, and productivity. Novel strategies, including plant-based methods, are being developed to address the challenges of climate change and ecosystem degradation. Understanding plant adaptations and acclimation mechanisms is crucial for the implementation of these approaches.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jaime Gonzalez-Montero, Silvia Chichiarelli, Margherita Eufemi, Fabio Altieri, Luciano Saso, Ramon Rodrigo
Summary: Cancer is a highly fatal disease with increasing prevalence. While the development of modern chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapies, and immunotherapy has brought new hope in the treatment of cancer, these therapies are also associated with frequent and sometimes severe adverse events. Ascorbate, a potent antioxidant, has been historically reported to have anti-tumor properties, but its deleterious effects due to interactions with iron have raised questions. Recent evidence suggests that high-dose ascorbate, particularly in cell systems with a high mitotic index, can positively modulate oxidative stress-induced cell death through ferroptosis. Ascorbate may also serve as an adjuvant in various cancer therapies by promoting tumor cell death through reactive oxygen species generation and ferroptosis. Re-examining ascorbate in cancer treatment could lead to the development of novel and safe strategies for its application in human medicine.
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Thomas Muenzel, Omar Hahad, Mette Sorensen, Jos Lelieveld, Georg Daniel Duerr, Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, Andreas Daiber
Summary: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) contribute to 70% of global mortality, causing more than 38 million deaths annually, with cardiovascular disease (CVD) being the leading cause. Environmental stressors such as air pollution, noise, artificial light, and climate change, including heat extremes and natural disasters, are strongly associated with the risk of NCDs.
CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Johan Kjellberg Jensen, Ann-Kathrin Ziegler, Christina Isaxon, Lucia Jimenez-Gallardo, Susana Garcia Dominguez, Jan-Ake Nilsson, Jenny Rissler, Caroline Isaksson
Summary: This study quantified several environmental variables associated with urbanization and found that the antioxidant capacity of great tit nestlings decreased with higher numbers of oak trees and levels of PM2.5. The ratio of omega 6:omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, important for immune function, was positively correlated with PM2.5 concentration and negatively associated with ambient temperature and number of non-native trees. The body mass and wing length of the nestlings increased with the number of local oak trees. Furthermore, a principal component analysis showed that the observed physiological responses could not be fully explained by the urbanization gradient.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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Horticulture
Paz Carcamo-Fincheira, Marjorie Reyes-Diaz, Rebeca P. Omena-Garcia, Adriano Nunes-Nesi, Claudio Inostroza-Blancheteau
Summary: Aluminum toxicity is a major stress for plants in acid soils. Different mechanisms and strategies of Al resistance have been developed in plants. The study evaluated physiological and biochemical parameters in blueberry cultivars under Al toxicity. The results suggest that internal detoxification via carbohydrates and phenolic compounds may reduce the long term toxic effect of Al in certain blueberry cultivars.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Golam Jalal Ahammed, Rubya Shamsy, Airong Liu, Shuangchen Chen
Summary: Chromium (Cr) is a toxic element that harms all forms of life, including plants. Industrial discharges and mining contribute to Cr release into the soil environment, leading to reduced crop yield and quality. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) form mutualistic symbiotic relationships with land plants, enhancing plant resilience to Cr stress and aiding in nutrient acquisition. AMF symbiosis has promising prospects in agricultural production, bioremediation, and ecological restoration in Cr-polluted soils.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Renato C. Nogueira, Magdalena Minnion, Anna D. Clark, Alex Dyson, Jose E. Tanus-Santos, Martin Feelisch
Summary: Nitrite concentrations in blood play a crucial role in assessing intracellular nitric oxide (NO) activity and endothelial function. However, using nitrosylhemoglobin (HbNO) as an early marker of COVID-19 patient risk may be premature.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rory S. Carroll, Juan Du, Brianne R. O'Leary, Garett Steers, Prabhat C. Goswami, Garry R. Buettner, Joseph J. Cullen
Summary: Pharmacological ascorbate (high dose given intravenously) selectively kills cancer cells compared to normal cells by generating hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). H2O2 activates the RAS-RAF-ERK1/2 signaling pathway, which leads to mitochondrial fission through phosphorylation of dynamin-related protein (Drp1). However, sustained increases in H2O2 also activate the ERK-Drp1 pathway, resulting in an adaptive response. Inhibition of this pathway enhances the toxicity of pharmacological ascorbate to cancer cells.
FREE RADICAL BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Colin G. Miller, Jean A. Kundert, Justin R. Prigge, Julie A. Amato, Allison E. Perez, Lucia Coppo, Gabrielle N. Rizzo, Michael P. Kavanaugh, David J. Orlicky, Colin T. Shearn, Edward E. Schmidt
Summary: While ascorbate supplementation did not protect against liver failure in TrxR1/Gsr-null livers, it unexpectedly increased the death rate. However, it was found that ascorbate treatment reduced basal DNA damage and oxidative stress markers despite depleting GSH in the stressed livers.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Annette Peters, Tim S. Nawrot, Andrea A. Baccarelli
Summary: Environmental insults such as contaminated air, water, and food expose human beings to a plethora of chemicals and stressors, impacting health at all stages of life. The proposed eight hallmarks of environmental insults encompass oxidative stress, genomic alterations, epigenetic changes, and disruptions to various bodily functions, offering insight into the severe health effects induced by complex mixtures of environmental exposures.
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Francisco Navarro, Eduardo Forjan, Maria Vazquez, Alberto Toimil, Zaida Montero, Maria del C. Ruiz-Dominguez, Ines Garbayo, Miguel A. Castano, Carlos Vilchez, Jose M. Vega
PHYCOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2017)
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Environmental Sciences
M. Diaz-de-Alba, A. Canalejo Raya, M. D. Granado-Castro, M. Oliva Ramirez, B. El Mai, F. Cordoba Garcia, M. Troyano-Montoro, E. Espada-Bellido, R. Torronteras Santiago, M. D. Galindo-Riano
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2017)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Zaida Montero-Lobato, Maria Vazquez, Francisco Navarro, Juan Luis Fuentes, Elisabeth Bermejo, Ines Garbayo, Carlos Vilchez, Maria Cuaresma
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Environmental Sciences
Maria Jose Rivera, Ana Teresa Luis, Jose Antonio Grande, Aguasanta Miguel Sarmiento, Jose Miguel Davila, Juan Carlos Fortes, Francisco Cordoba, Jesus Diaz-Curiel, Maria Santisteban
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2019)
Review
Water Resources
Juan Carlos Fortes, Jose Miguel Davila, Aguasanta Miguel Sarmiento, Ana Teresa Luis, Maria Santisteban, Jesus Diaz-Curie, Francisco Cordoba, Jose Antonio Grande
MINE WATER AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Francisco Navarro, Alberto Toimil, Sara Ramirez, Yina Montero, Juan Luis Fuentes, Javier S. Perona, Miguel Angel Castano, Rosario Pasaro, Jose M. Vega, Carlos Vilchez
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2020)
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Construction & Building Technology
Jose Miguel Davila, Aguasanta Miguel Sarmiento, Juan Carlos Fortes, Maria Santisteban, Mercedes Leiva, Francisco Cordoba, Jose Enrique Cabello, Jose Antonio Grande
Summary: The reduction in durability due to the drainage of acidic mine water is a serious issue that causes rapid deterioration of concrete mechanical properties, leading to a significant loss of strength and increase in porosity in a short period of time.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Juan Carlos Fortes, Aguasanta Miguel Sarmiento, Ana Teresa Luis, Maria Santisteban, Jose Miguel Davila, Francisco Cordoba, Jose Antonio Grande
Summary: This paper explores the potential of using lixiviates generated by sulphide mining in the Iberian Pyrite Belt as a source of economic interest elements. Results show significant annual contributions of various metals and estimate a potential value for the reserves contained in the lixiviates. This value is currently underestimated and could be increased significantly by considering the total area of abandoned solid waste in the area.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jose M. Davila, Aguasanta M. Sarmiento, Javier Aroba, Juan C. Fortes, Jose A. Grande, Maria Santisteban, Francisco Cordoba, Mercedes Leiva, Ana T. Luis
Summary: This study conducted hydrochemical characterization of the Odiel River Basin using Fuzzy Logic and data mining methodologies to determine the seasonal influence of AMD. Results showed significant seasonal variations in pH and metal concentrations, indicating that hydrochemistry is greatly affected by seasonal changes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ana Teresa Luis, Francisco Cordoba, Catarina Antunes, Raul Loayza-Muro, Jose Antonio Grande, Bruna Silva, Jesus Diaz-Curiel, Eduardo Ferreira da Silva
Summary: Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) has significant impacts on the water environment and biota, leading to the accumulation and magnification of pollutants in the aquatic food chain, as well as a decrease in species diversity and abundance. It may reflect early Earth conditions and has astrobiological and biotechnological potential.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Israel Sanjose, Francisco Navarro-Roldan, Maria Dolores Infante-Izquierdo, Gloria Martinez-Sagarra, Juan Antonio Devesa, Alejandro Polo, Sara Ramirez-Acosta, Enrique Sanchez-Gullon, Francisco Javier Jimenez-Nieva, Adolfo Francisco Munoz-Rodriguez
Summary: The study found that Salsola vermiculata had different responses to different concentrations of Cu, Mn, Ni, and Zn, showing sensitivity to Cu and Zn, but good accumulation and tolerance to Mn, Ni, and Cu. In seedlings, the accumulation of metal elements showed two different growth patterns: arithmetic increase with Mn and Ni, and linear increase with Cu and Ni.
Correction
Water Resources
Juan Carlos Fortes, Jose Miguel Davila, Aguasanta Miguel Sarmiento, Ana Teresa Luis, Maria Santisteban, Jesus Diaz-Curiel, Francisco Cordoba, Jose Antonio Grande
MINE WATER AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Israel Sanjose, Francisco Navarro-Roldan, Yina Montero, Sara Ramirez-Acosta, Francisco Javier Jimenez-Nieva, Maria Dolores Infante-Izquierdo, Alejandro Polo-Avila, Adolfo Francisco Munoz-Rodriguez
Summary: This present study aimed to determine the extent to which S. ramosissima can be cultivated as food in estuaries contaminated by heavy metals and used in phytoremediation. The study found that most S. ramosissima plants in the contaminated estuary are unfit for human consumption.
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Geochemistry & Geophysics
Francisco Cordoba, Aguasanta M. Sarmiento
Summary: In the Iberian Pyritic Belt, Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) is caused by the interaction of physical-chemical and biological factors, involving aerobic Fe and/or S oxidizing chemolithotrophic and anaerobic sulfate reducing bacteria. The polluted waters have a highly acidic pH and contain dissolved or suspended metals, causing significant corrosion on mining-related constructions. Experiments using carbon steel bars and acidic water containing bacteria from an AMD river confirmed that the presence of bacteria resulted in noticeable oxidation of iron. Corrosion of the steel bars was enhanced when elemental sulfur was added to the culture media.
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Oncology
J. Bayo, M. A. Castano, F. Rivera, F. Navarro
CLINICAL & TRANSLATIONAL ONCOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jingqiu Xia, Jiawen Liang, Mengmeng Yu, Rui Wang, Chen Sun, Huishan Song, Qinghua Xu, Jing Cang, Yuying Wang, Da Zhang
Summary: The MED complex acts as a bridge to regulate transcription by connecting transcription factors and specific gene promoters. This study demonstrates the important role of MED25 in freezing tolerance in wheat, possibly through its interaction with the jasmonate signaling pathway and cold-responsive genes.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Asier R. Larrinaga, Luis Sampedro, Rafael Zas
Summary: This study investigated the allocation to growth, reproduction, and defence in maritime pine under different resource availability and simulated herbivory treatments. The results showed that fertilization increased tree growth and seed quantity but not seed quality. Needle clipping and methyl-jasmonate treatment increased needle resin and phenol concentrations. Overall, there were complex interactions among the life-history dimensions, suggesting that pairwise approaches are insufficient to unravel these complexities.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Shuang Han, Shuxian Li, Ya Li, Qingchen Zhang, Yuanyuan Xu, Wenjing Wang, Xiao Qin Zhu, Dongli Pei
Summary: The xanthophyll cycle plays a significant role in protecting plants from membrane peroxidation induced by intense light exposure. This study identified 240 differentially expressed genes associated with respiratory chain, lipid metabolism, antioxidant activity, and flavonoid metabolism. The overexpression of the CmBCH1 gene resulted in the upregulation of genes involved in scavenging reactive oxygen species and encoding antioxidants, leading to the accumulation of xanthophyll, zeaxanthin, chlorophylls, and anthocyanins. The study highlighted the potential of BCH1 in regulating the xanthophyll cycle and enhancing tolerance to intense light stress in transgenic plants.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yuzhu Ding, Hejun Ren, Xinyu Hao, Ruonan Zhang, Jianjun Hao, Jinliang Liu, Hongyu Pan, Yan Wang
Summary: This study demonstrated that co-expressing two exogenous genes, tfdB and bphC, in Arabidopsis thaliana improved the tolerance and removal efficiency of PCB28. Transgenic plants also exhibited increased enzymatic activities under PCB28 stress. The co-expression of tfdB and bphC in A. thaliana resulted in nearly twofold increase in PCB28 removal rates from soil. This research suggests that co-expressing two genes holds great potential for enhancing phytoremediation efficiency and mitigating PCB-induced toxicity stress on plants.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Nosheen Kabir, Sumbal Wahid, Shoaib Ur Rehman, Ghulam Qanmber
Summary: Trichomes are specialized plant structures that protect plants and are regulated by complex gene networks and signaling pathways. Gene expression, cell cycle regulation, and differentiation determine whether cells become trichomes. Transcription factors, epigenetic modifications, and phytohormones play important roles in trichome development. The integration of phytohormonal and transcriptional networks contributes to the diversity and adaptability of trichomes in plants.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Enrique Mateos-Naranjo, Jesus Alberto Perez-Romero, Giacomo Puglielli, Javier Lopez-Jurado, Jennifer Mesa-Marin, Eloisa Pajuelo, Ignacio David Rodriguez-Llorente, Susana Redondo-Gomez
Summary: The impact of multifactorial abiotic stress combinations on plant functional responses remains controversial. The halophyte Salicornia ramosissima showed unique functional responses depending on the specific stress factors involved. Under extreme conditions, there was a more negative impact on plant functional traits, but the presence of beneficial microorganisms, especially in combination with elevated atmospheric CO2 concentration, mitigated these negative effects.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mengjiao Ruan, Wenliang He, Rui He, Xiangxiang Wang, Jinxin Wei, Yujie Zhu, Ruiling Li, Zhijun Jiang, Xiaofan Na, Xiaomin Wang, Yurong Bi
Summary: The study reveals the important role of AOX2 in Arabidopsis seed germination by regulating ABA signal and ROS homeostasis under salt stress. Additionally, ABI3/ABI4 are essential for salt-induced AOX2 expression.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ning Li, Peiyao Yu, Yanling Zeng, Jiali Chen, Wenhai Yang, Guannan Qin, Shenxiu Du, Xiao Han, Li-Jun Huang
Summary: In eukaryotic cells, epigenetic modifications of DNA and histones play a crucial role in gene expression regulation. ROXY19, a plant-specific CC-type glutaredoxin, was found to strongly repress a subset of genes regulated by class II TGA factors through its association with the TPL/TPR family. The ectopic expression of ROXY19 in Arabidopsis plants led to hypersensitivity to xenobiotic chemicals due to the silencing of detoxification pathway genes.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yang Li, Chenyang Feng, Yijing Xing, Meng Li, Xiaoning Wang, Qingjie Du, Huaijuan Xiao, Juanqi Li, Jiqing Wang
Summary: In this study, researchers found that CsNLP1 gene in cucumber plays an important role in nitrogen utilization. The study also revealed the regulation mechanism of CsNLP1 in cucumber growth and nitrogen assimilation.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Lei Chen, Cheng Jiang, Li Ye, Yue Gao, Xilin Hou
Summary: This study identified and characterized 163 C2H2-type zinc finger proteins in non-heading Chinese cabbage. Two of these proteins, BcZAT12 and BcZAT10, were found to be closely related to cold tolerance and acted as transcriptional repressors in regulating cold resistance. Furthermore, BcZAT12 was shown to directly bind to the promoter of BcCBF1 and inhibit its activity. Additionally, interactions between BcZAT12 and other proteins such as BcABF2/4 were observed. These findings provide insights into the functional roles and regulatory mechanisms of C2H2-ZFPs in non-heading Chinese cabbage under cold stress.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ommolbanin Tourajzadeh, Halimeh Piri, Amir Naserin, Mohammad mahdi Cahri
Summary: The combination of NB and reduced irrigation water depth can mitigate the negative effects of salinity and drought stresses on quinoa and improve its water productivity. The use of NB up to 2% alleviated salinity and drought stress and increased yield, while decreasing salinity and irrigation water depth increased water productivity. The appropriate use of NB can reduce the negative effects of stress and promote the sustainable production of quinoa.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jing Li, Yujie Wu, Xiaohui Feng, Tabassum Hussain, Kai Guo, Xiaojing Liu
Summary: This study investigated the growth and physiological responses of cherry tomatoes under different salt conditions and found that nonuniform salinity conditions improved photosynthetic characteristics, water use efficiency, and fruit yield. These findings are important for improving tomato productivity on salt-affected lands.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ruonan Li, Ruying Wang, Meng Li, Yunpu Zheng, Xiaxiang Zhang, Zhimin Yang, Jingjin Yu
Summary: The study found that elevated CO2 can increase stolon growth and carbohydrate accumulation in stolon nodes and internodes. Foliar application of auxin enhances this effect, while auxin transport inhibitor has no effect.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jian-Jun Tao, Cui-Cui Yin, Yang Zhou, Yi-Hua Huang, Shou-Yi Chen, Jin-Song Zhang
Summary: Soil salinization is a major obstacle for agriculture sustainability, as it severely affects plant growth and crop yield. Ethylene, a stress hormone, plays a crucial role as a signal molecule in coordinating plant growth and stress response in the model plant Arabidopsis. However, the roles and mechanisms of ethylene in most crop plants under salinity remain undefined. This review summarizes the universal roles of ethylene and focuses on its divergent roles in rice and other crop species under salinity, particularly in terms of ethylene biosynthesis and signal transduction. The contradictions between ethylene production and signaling in salt response are also discussed.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Chang Guo, Xiaona Wang, Qi Wang, Zipeng Zhao, Bing Xie, Lang Xu, Ruijie Zhang
Summary: This review provides an overview of the effects of ozone pollution on plant secondary metabolism. It explores the role of plant secondary metabolism in defense against ozone stress and adaptation to ozone-polluted environments, while summarizing the severity of ozone pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)