2025 July-1 - 194 articles
Cyanobacteria-based bioinoculants represent a sustainable solution for enhancing soil fertility and crop productivity. This research assessed the biofertilizing potential of two indigenous nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria strains (Nostoc punctiforme Har...
Bombax ceiba is an important medicinal and ornamental tree widely distributed in tropical and subtropical areas. However, its seeds lose viability rapidly after harvest, which has created hurdles in large-scale propagation. Here, we describe the deve...
Urolithiasis (UL) is the presence of stones in the kidneys or urinary tract; its prevalence has increased worldwide. Thus, strategies have been sought to reduce it and one of them is the use of medicinal plants due to their accessibility, low cost, a...
Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the most important food crops. Salt stress can hinder crop growth and development, but the molecular mechanisms underlying maize’s response to salt tolerance remain unclear. In this study, we conducted comparative...
Duckweeds have emerged as frontier plants in research, food, and bioenergy applications. Consistency in genetic and morphological traits within species is therefore crucial for their effective use. Thailand hosts diverse duckweed populations with rep...
Traditional medicinal plants are valued for their therapeutic potential, yet the full spectrum of their bioactive compounds often remains underexplored. Recent advances in multiomics technologies, including metabolomics, proteomics, and transcriptomi...
The DNA mismatch repair (MMR) system plays a crucial role in repairing DNA damage and regulating cell cycle arrest induced by cadmium (Cd) stress. To elucidate the mechanism by which miRNAs target AtMSH2 in regulating Arabidopsis’ response to C...
According to current taxonomic consensus, the genus Fragaria L. (family Rosaceae) comprises nine recognized species: Fragaria × ananassa (Duchartre ex Weston) Duchesne ex Rozier, Fragaria bucharica Losinsk., Fragaria viridis subsp. campestris (...
Chilling injury can limit the productivity of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.), especially in over-wintering greenhouse. We here explored the effect of the pre-application of chlorogenic acid (CGA) in mitigating the impact of chilling on tomato. Flow...
Citrus is one of the most widely consumed fruits in the world, and its cultivation industry continues to develop rapidly. However, the roles of soil protistan communities during citrus growth are not yet fully understood, despite the potential signif...
Flavonoids play a crucial role in plant development, resistance, and the pigmentation of fruits and flowers. This study aimed to uncover the mechanism of flavonoid biosynthesis and fruit coloring in muscadine grapes. Two muscadine genotypes (Paulk an...
In alpine ecosystems, where low temperatures predominate, prostrate growth forms play a crucial role in thermal resistance by enabling thermal decoupling from ambient conditions, thereby creating a warmer microclimate. However, this strategy may be m...
Agricultural production in Northwest China is widely constrained by residual plastic film pollution, excessive greenhouse gas emissions, and low productivity. Integrating biodegradable film with controlled-release nitrogen fertilizer offers a promisi...
The ability of plants to protect themselves from stress-related damages is termed “adaptability” and the phenomenon of showing better performance in subsequent stress is termed “stress memory”. This phenomenon has been reporte...
Lentil (Lens culinaris Medikus) is a critical food crop offering high protein and essential micronutrients. However, its productivity and nutritional quality are increasingly threatened by climate change. In this study, 36 lentil genotypes were evalu...
There is still a lack of knowledge about the photosynthetic activity of semi-leafless peas and the most important factors determining pea productivity during the growing season. The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare the photosynthetic para...
A plant species in a community often grows with some other plant species. While many studies have assessed interspecific interactions between two target plant species, few have considered the impacts of the other plant species (e.g., the third, fourt...
Background: N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is the most prevalent chemical modification of eukaryotic RNA, playing a crucial role in regulating plant growth and development, stress responses, and other essential biological processes. The enzymes involved in...
Blue light is a significant environmental cue influencing plant photomorphogenesis and regulating plant growth and development. The COP9 signaling complex (CSN), a multi-subunit protein complex, plays a pivotal role in regulating photomorphogenesis,...
Rice is a staple food for over half of the world’s population, and it is grown in over 100 countries. Rice blast disease can cause 10% to 30% crop loss, enough to feed 60 million people. Breeding for resistance can help farmers avoid costly fun...
This study presents a biomonitoring study of surface waters in the Krynka River basin, encompassing three major regional reservoirs: Khanzhenkovskoe, Olkhovskoe, and Zuyevskoe. These water bodies face significant anthropogenic pressure from mining ef...
Previous studies indicated that light influences mycotoxin production and wheat’s defense responses to the cereal fungal pathogen Fusarium graminearum. Herein, the effect of different light wavelengths on F. graminearum colonization and seconda...
Miraruira is a medicinal plant-based product (MPBP) that is widely used in the state of Amazonas for the treatment of diabetes, though its botanical identity remains unclear, which raises concerns about authenticity and therapeutic consistency. One s...
The accurate assessment of plant disease severity is crucial for effective crop management. Deep learning, especially via CNNs, is widely used for image segmentation in plant lesion detection, but accurately assessing disease severity across varied e...
Celtis iguanaea, widely used in Brazilian folk medicine, is known for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. This study evaluated the in vitro antioxidant capacity and the in vivo antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory mechanisms of the stand...
Euterpe oleracea Martius, also popularly known as açaí palm, is a palm tree of the Aracaceae family widely found in the Amazon region. Traditional plant use reports indicate the beneficial effects of açaí juice on fever, p...
Plant-growth-promoting fungi (PGPF) play a central role in promoting sustainable agriculture by improving plant growth and resilience. The aim of this literature review is to survey the impacts of Trichoderma spp. and Penicillium spp. on various agri...
The interactive effects between nano-silicon dioxide (n-SiO2) and elevated CO2 (eCO2; 645 ppm) on soybean physiology, nitrogen fixation, and nutrient dynamics under climate stress remain underexplored. This study elucidates their combined effects und...
Citral, an organic compound found in lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) oil and Litsea cubeba essential oil, has been reported to exhibit notable antifungal activity against Magnaporthe oryzae (M. oryzae), the pathogen of rice blast, which causes signi...
Mediterranean countries represent a dynamic hub of cultural exchange, where wild plants play a significant role in culinary traditions. A substantial number of these plants belong to the Asteraceae family. The climate similarities across the region c...
Obesity and its associated complications, including oxidative stress, pose significant global health challenges. Natural products offer a promising avenue for developing novel therapeutic strategies. In this study, we investigated the potential of Pa...
Local apple (Malus x domestica Borkh.) cultivars with tolerance to environmental stress factors must be re-evaluated. While the cultivation of apple trees has a long-standing tradition in Hungary, only a handful of cultivars are produced on a large s...
Drought stress is a predominant abiotic constraint adversely affecting global rice (Oryza sativa) production and threatening food security. While the transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation of drought-responsive pathways has been widely i...
The plant-specific PLATZ transcription factors play crucial roles in plant growth, development, and responses to abiotic stresses. However, despite their functional significance, PLATZ genes remain poorly characterized in soybeans. In this study, we...
Seed development plays a critical role in determining both crop yield and grain quality in rice. As a key nutrient storage organ, the rice endosperm development not only contributes to grain filling but also plays an essential role during the early s...
Widespread drought conditions have increasingly affected agricultural productivity, requiring the exploration of alternative approaches for improving crop tolerance, yield and quality, since plants adopt many physiological strategies to cope with cha...
This study investigates the taxonomic status, phylogenetic relationships, and genetic diversity of Japanese chestnut (Castanea crenata Siebold & Zucc.) in Liaodong, China, and across East Asia. Additionally, it evaluates core germplasm resources...
Understanding the relationships between diversity and functional traits in plant communities is essential for elucidating ecosystem functions, forecasting community succession, and informing ecological restoration efforts in arid regions. Although th...
Hemerocallis spp. exhibit distinct flower opening times, categorized into nocturnal and diurnal types. Previous studies have demonstrated that the circadian clock and CONSTANS (CO) genes play crucial roles in regulating flowering in Hemerocallis. How...
This research examines a detailed metabolomic and comparative analysis of bioactive substances of soybean varieties: “Primorskaya-4”, “Primorskaya-86”, “Primorskaya-96”, “Locus”, “Sphere”, &...
Chaperonin 60 proteins plays an important role in plant growth and development as well as the response to abiotic stress. As part of the protein homeostasis system, molecular chaperones have attracted increasing attention in recent years due to their...
Abutilon theophrasti Medikus, a pervasive weed infesting transgenic corn fields, exhibits increasing tolerance to glufosinate ammonium—a widely used herbicide in genetically modified cropping systems. This study employed a widely targeted metab...
Asparagus decline syndrome (ADS) poses a significant threat to asparagus cultivation worldwide. To address this challenge, a two-year investigation was carried out in Spain to assess the impacts of three soil disinfection strategies on asparagus crop...
The demand for sustainable agriculture has prompted the exploration of alternative methods to boost crop growth and yield. Microbial biostimulants offer effective solutions to enhance plant performance and reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers. Thi...
Citrus diseases can lead to surface defects on citrus fruits, adversely affecting their quality. This study aims to accurately identify citrus defects against varying backgrounds by focusing on four types of diseases: citrus black spot, citrus canker...
This study presents the first comprehensive characterization of Brazilian propolis residue, revealing its rich content of bioactive compounds, essential nutrients, and volatile substances, showcasing its potential for sustainable utilization. The ter...
Soybean frogeye leaf spot (FLS) disease has been reported globally and is caused by the fungus Cercospora sojina, which affects the growth, seed yield, and quality of soybean. Among the 15 physiological microspecies of C. sojina soybean in China, Rac...
Longshan Lilium lancifolium is a well-known medicinal and edible lily and has been registered as a geographical indicator in China. Polyploidization confers many advantages in lily production; however, characteristics of Longshan L. lancifolium impro...
The rapid and accurate prediction of crop yield and the construction of optimal yield prediction models are important for guiding field-scale agronomic management practices in precision agriculture. This study selected the leaf area index (LAI) of wi...
Pinus elliottii, a key economic conifer in southern China, requires efficient propagation methods to meet demand for elite germplasm in resin and timber production. While somatic embryogenesis-based plant regeneration has been successfully achieved i...
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