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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Afrah E. Mohammed, Sahar S. Alghamdi, Nada K. Alharbi, Fatma Alshehri, Rasha Saad Suliman, Fahad Al-Dhabaan, Maha Alharbi
Summary: The in silico approach combined with in vitro assays was used to investigate the antimicrobial ability of Limoniastrum monopetalum and its mediated silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). The study identified potential biomolecules and suggested their antibacterial activity. This research provides a starting point for potential antibacterial treatment using Limoniastrum monopetalum metabolites.
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Energy & Fuels
Hafedh Belmabrouk, Rahma Ayed Brahem, Abdullah Bajahzar, Mahjoub Jabli
Summary: This paper focuses on the chemical analysis and valorization of Limoniastrum monopetalum fruits as a low-cost adsorbent. The characterization and investigation of the adsorption capacity of this new bio-adsorbent are novel. Experimental parameters were varied to quantify the effect on the biosorption of methylene blue. Various kinetic and isotherm models were used to fit the data, with the monolayer model showing the best fit. The results indicate that Limoniastrum monopetalum fruit is a potential candidate for removing cationic dyes from polluted water.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Syrine Ltaief, Mahjoub Jabli, Saber Ben Abdessalem, Youssef O. Al-Ghamdi
Summary: The study focused on the development of natural dyes that are safe, non-allergic, nontoxic, and environmentally friendly. Limoniastrum monopetalum leaves were studied as a source of ecological dye for cotton fabric dyeing, with optimal extraction and dyeing conditions determined through Response Surface Methodology. The fastness properties of colored cotton samples were improved by using alum, chitosan, and pomegranate peel as mordants.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Faycal Boughalleb, Sameh Maaloul, Maher Mahmoudi, Mahmoud Mabrouk, Esmaeil Bakhshandeh, Raoudha Abdellaoui
Summary: The study demonstrates that L. guyonianum adjusts its water and nutrient balance during the dry period to cope with harmful conditions such as high salinity and temperature, thereby maintaining the stability of its phytochemicals.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xingyue Li, Lin Zhang, Haiyan Ren, Xiaoyu Wang, Fugui Mi
Summary: The study found that high levels of zinc supply can reduce plant biomass and chlorophyll content, and interfere with photosynthesis in steppe plants. Additionally, high zinc supply can lead to growth defects and changes in ion concentrations. However, low levels of zinc supply do not affect plant growth performance. A novel protein, CaMTP, was also identified through RNA transcriptome analysis, which may be a potential candidate for overcoming mineral stress in dicot crop plants.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Shang Gao, Meng Zhou, Qinyue Zhou, Feng Xu, Weiwei Zhang
Summary: This study explored the effects of zinc on rice yield, quality, and photosynthetic capacity. The results showed that an appropriate concentration of zinc could increase the net photosynthetic rate of rice leaves, but had no positive effect on yield. Zinc treatment increased chalkiness degree and chalky grain rate, decreased amylose content, and increased protein content. However, zinc treatment had a negative impact on the appearance quality of rice and did not increase yield.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Tongtong Yao, Changjun Ding, Yanhui Che, Zhe Zhang, Congcong Cui, Guangxin Ji, Jiaqi Song, Hongbo Zhang, Hong Ao, Huihui Zhang
Summary: The ZxZF transcription factor plays an important role in improving the drought resistance and photosynthetic efficiency of transgenic poplar trees. It regulates stomatal opening, increases the concentration of CO2, and alleviates the inhibition of carbon assimilation under drought stress. It also maintains the orderly transport of photosynthetic electron transport chain and the integrity of the photosystem.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
J. -P Liu, Q. -J. Deng, Y. -J. Shang, X. -W. Yao, H. -K. Wang, Y. -J. Tang, F. -R. Peng, P. -P. Tan
Summary: The study found that moderate soil Zn application can promote the growth and development of pecan by increasing photosynthesis; however, excess Zn concentrations can inhibit pecan growth. The concentration of 0.1 g center dot Zn center dot plant(-1) was found to be the most effective for long-term soil Zn applications, providing a theoretical foundation for microelement management of pecan.
Article
Plant Sciences
Arshad Jalal, Carlos Eduardo da Silva Oliveira, Andrea de Castro Bastos, Guilherme Carlos Fernandes, Bruno Horschut de Lima, Enes Furlani Junior, Pedro Henrique Gomes de Carvalho, Fernando Shintate Galindo, Isabela Martins Bueno Gato, Marcelo Carvalho Minhoto Teixeira Filho
Summary: Seed inoculation with plant growth-promoting bacteria and foliar application of nano-zinc oxide can enhance the growth, yield, and nutritional value of maize. This strategy is sustainable and environmentally friendly.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Milica Pavlicevic, Luca Pagano, Marco Villani, Andrea Zappettini, Laura Paesano, Urbana Bonas, Nelson Marmiroli, Marta Marmiroli
Summary: When applied to tomato plants, CdSO4 and ZnSO4 were more easily transported from soil to roots and shoots compared to their nano counterparts CdS QD and ZnS QD. CdSO4 had a greater negative impact on growth and antioxidant properties, while ZnSO4 had an overall positive effect. The mechanisms underlying the responses of CdS QD and ZnS QD were different, suggesting that their nano forms could be a better alternative for crop application.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sindhunath Chakraborty, Arun Kumar Mishra
Summary: The study elucidates the mechanisms of zinc toxicity in Anabaena sphaerica, highlighting its effects on cell accumulation, growth, pigment content, and oxygen evolution rate, as well as hindrance to heterocyst development and nitrogen fixation. Additionally, zinc stress led to inhibition of glutamine synthetase activity, reduced lipid content, and damaged proteins, lipids, and DNA through oxidative stress.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
N. M. Kaznina, Yu Batova, E. S. Kholoptseva, A. F. Titov
Summary: The study examined the impact of zinc deficiency on barley growth and photosynthetic apparatus, revealing different responses at different stages of plant development. While zinc deficiency inhibited growth during the heading phase, it did not adversely affect photosynthesis. However, during the booting phase, zinc deficiency negatively influenced growth parameters and inhibited PSA activity. The decline in assimilate supply to inflorescences during this period was a key factor in the decrease in seed yield. Despite zinc deficiency during the heading phase, plants maintained a high photosynthesis rate, ensuring the formation of viable caryopses on the main shoot, although in smaller numbers compared to optimal mineral nutrition conditions.
RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Touhidur Rahman Anik, Mohammad Golam Mostofa, Mezanur Rahman, Arifur Rahman Khan, Protik Kumar Ghosh, Sharmin Sultana, Ashim Kumar Das, Saddam Hossain, Sanjida Sultana Keya, Abiar Rahman, Nusrat Jahan, Aarti Gupta, Lam-Son Phan Tran
Summary: Drought is a major threat to sustainable agricultural productivity, and finding a long-term solution to increase plants' tolerance to drought stress has been a key research focus. The present study provides persuasive evidence on the potential roles of zinc supplements in promoting tolerance of cotton plants exposed to drought. The results suggest that soil supplementation of zinc sulfate or zinc oxide improves various physiological, morphological, and biochemical features of cotton plants under drought stress, indicating their potential as effective techniques for boosting plant resilience to drought.
Article
Plant Sciences
Yue Chen, Deyi Zhong, Xiu Yang, Yonghui Zhao, Liping Dai, Dali Zeng, Quan Wang, Lei Gao, Shengben Li
Summary: ZmFdC2 gene is crucial for the development of maize, localized in chloroplast, specifically expressed in photosynthetic tissues, affecting photosynthetic electron transport, with mutation leading to seedling-lethality.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Zahra Izadi, Abbas Biabani, Hossein Sabouri, Babak Bahreininejad
Summary: This study investigated the effects of urea fertilizer levels and planting density on alkaloid content, chlorophylls, carotenoids, anthocyanins, grain yield, and biological yield of Datura stramonium. The results showed that different levels of urea and planting density significantly influenced the phytochemical characteristics and yield of the plant.
Article
Energy & Fuels
M. J. Fernandez-Rodriguez, J. M. Mancilla-Leyton, D. de la Lama-Calvente, R. Borja
Summary: This research evaluated the anaerobic digestion of llama and dromedary dungs in batch mode at mesophilic temperature. The study found that trampled llama dung had a higher methane yield compared to raw llama and dromedary dungs. Trampled llama dung was determined to be the best substrate for methane production due to its high volatile solids content, nitrogen content, and appropriate C/N ratio. The experimental data aligns with both first-order kinetic and transference function mathematical models.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Blanca Gallego-Tevar, Maria Dolores Hidalgo-Galvez, Jesus Cambrolle, Marcelino Martinez-Munoz, Alejandro Villar-Godoy, Ignacio Manuel Perez-Ramos
Summary: Increasing temperature and aridity predicted by climate change models in the Mediterranean region will pose challenges for the survival of plant species. Different species with contrasting resource-use strategies have varied transgenerational responses to warming and drought. The study emphasizes the importance of evaluating plant responses to stress across generations.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Raquel Martins-Noguerol, Luis Matias, Ignacio Manuel Perez-Ramos, Xoaquin Moreira, Sara Munoz-Valles, Juan Manuel Mancilla-Leyton, Marta Francisco, Alberto Garcia-Gonzalez, Cristina DeAndres-Gil, Enrique Martinez-Force, Maria del Carmen Millan-Linares, Justo Pedroche, Manuel Enrique Figueroa, Antonio Javier Moreno-Perez, Jesus Cambrolle
Summary: This study compared the nutritional profile of Crithmum maritimum in different habitats in southern Spain and under optimal growing conditions. The results showed that plants in field conditions had a nutritionally balanced composition with high phenolic content, regardless of the habitat variability. In contrast, plants under optimal conditions had higher protein and lipid content, lower sodium accumulation, but significantly decreased phenolic content.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Raquel Martins-Noguerol, Ignacio M. Perez-Ramos, Luis Matias, Xoaquin Moreira, Marta Francisco, Alberto Garcia-Gonzalez, Adrian M. Troncoso-Ponce, Brigitte Thomasset, Enrique Martinez-Force, Antonio J. Moreno-Perez, Jesus Cambrolle
Summary: This study analyzed the fruit yield, lipid, and phenolic composition of seeds from the edible halophyte Crithmum maritimum grown in different types of soil. The results showed that the seed oil content was high and had high nutritional value, while the phenolic composition contained a high amount of quercetin-type compounds with pharmaceutical interest. The study suggests that C. maritimum can be cultivated in soils with no agronomical relevance to produce seeds as a sustainable source of high-quality oil and phenolics for industrial purposes.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
M. J. Fernandez-Rodriguez, M. Palenzuela, M. Ballesteros, J. M. Mancilla-Leyton, R. Borja
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the fertilizing effect of three anaerobic co-digestates on the growth of Lolium rigidum. The results showed that the use of OMSW-microalgae co-digestates as organic nutritional solutions promoted the growth, development, and nutritional quality of the plant. It was found that two fertilizations resulted in the highest total biomass of L. rigidum, and there was no inhibition due to excess nutrients.
Article
Plant Sciences
Jesus Rodriguez-Calcerrada, Victor Chano, Luis Matias, Maria Dolores Hidalgo-Galvez, Jesus Cambrolle, Ignacio Manuel Perez-Ramos
Summary: Increasing air temperatures and decreasing rainfall can alter Mediterranean ecosystems, especially the growth and yield of winter-annual Geranium dissectum. However, the short life cycle and adaptability of G. dissectum can mitigate the impact of climate change on community composition over short periods.
JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Dolores Hidalgo-Galvez, Karim Barkaoui, Florence Volaire, Luis Matias, Jesus Cambrolle, Pilar Fernandez-Rebollo, Maria Dolores Carbonero, Ignacio Manuel Perez-Ramos
Summary: Sustainability and functioning of silvopastoral ecosystems in the Mediterranean region are threatened by climate change, but scattered trees can mitigate the negative effects by improving digestibility and reducing the impact on net primary productivity.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Jesus M. Castillo, Juan Manuel Mancilla-Leyton, Raquel Martins-Noguerol, Xoaquin Moreira, Antonio Javier Moreno-Perez, Sara Munoz-Valles, Justo J. Pedroche, Manuel Enrique Figueroa, Alberto Garcia-Gonzalez, Joaquin J. Salas, Maria C. Millan-Linares, Marta Francisco, Jesus Cambrolle
Summary: Plant bioactive metabolites play an important role in protecting plants against environmental stresses. Halophytes, such as Crithmum maritimum, have the ability to accumulate bioactive metabolites under stressful conditions, making them a valuable resource for saline agriculture. This study found that C. maritimum shows high physiological phenotypic plasticity in response to salt stress and nutrient deficiency.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Eduardo Morales-Jerrett, Yolanda Mena, Jose Antonio Camunez-Ruiz, Javier Fernandez, Juan Manuel Mancilla-Leyton
Summary: The heterogeneity of caprine production in southern Spain has hindered proper classification and led to a lack of knowledge and decision-making difficulties. This study aimed to characterize and classify different dairy goat systems based on feed management practices and productivity. It identified four distinct dairy goat systems and found significant differences in technical-economic aspects but not in technical efficiency, which was determined by management practices.
SMALL RUMINANT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Juan Manuel Mancilla-Leyton, Djamila Gribis, Claudio Pozo-Campos, Eduardo Morales-Jerrett, Yolanda Mena, Jesus Cambrolle, Angel Martin Vicente
Summary: The ecosystem services provided by husbandry are declining or endangered, especially regulation services and certain cultural services. A bibliometric analysis of documents published between 1961 and 2021, focusing on grazing and service, reveals the certainties and gaps in the ecosystem generated by pastoral husbandry, confirming the challenges faced by the livestock industry in the context of global change. The analysis shows a greater abundance of scientific literature on provisioning and regulation services than on cultural and support services. The United States has the highest scientific production, and environmental sciences are the most prominent field in studying ecosystem services. There has been a recent academic effort to promote ecosystem services and include them in environmental policies, which is considered the greatest challenge for the future of this discipline.
Article
Agronomy
Maria Dolores Hidalgo-Galvez, Luis Matias, Jesus Cambrolle, Eduardo Gutierrez, Ignacio Manuel Perez-Ramos
Summary: This study explores the impacts of climate change and overgrazing on the sustainability of dehesas, highlighting the role of scattered trees in maintaining pasture quality. The findings highlight the importance of moderate grazing and the potential mitigation effects of tree canopy in agroforestry ecosystems.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Raquel Martins-Noguerol, Luis Matias, Ignacio M. Perez-Ramos, Xoaquin Moreira, Marta Francisco, Justo Pedroche, Cristina DeAndres-Gil, Eduardo Gutierrez, Joaquin J. Salas, Antonio J. Moreno-Perez, Anthony J. Davy, Sara Munoz-Valles, Manuel Enrique Figueroa, Jesus Cambrolle
Summary: There is increasing interest in consumption of halophytes due to their nutritional value and antioxidant properties. However, the effects of growing conditions on the properties of these plants are not well understood. This study investigated the influence of soil properties on the growth, reproductive performance, and nutritional traits of C. maritimum.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Juan Manuel Mancilla-Leyton, Eduardo Morales-Jerrett, Sara Munoz-Valles, Yolanda Mena
Summary: The aim of this study was to calculate the carbon footprint (CF) of different production systems of autochthonous dairy goat breeds in Andalusia, Spain, and identify practices to minimize their environmental impact. The study found similar CF values for the analyzed systems and highlighted the need for specific actions in each system, such as genetic improvement, reproductive and feeding management, pasture management, and integration of livestock activity into the circular economy.
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)