Recurring in-season drought, exacerbated by climate change, threatens food security for the majority rural small farm holder households of the Sahel, West Africa. Furthermore, the region is plagued with degraded soils due to population growth and concurrent intensification of cro [....] » Read More
The tribe Andropogoneae Dumort. (Poaceae) is a globally significant and taxonomically rich group within the grass family, comprising ecologically dominant and economically valuable species distributed primarily across tropical and subtropical regions. However, its diversity in th [....] » Read More
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum), a medicinally and nutritionally important leguminous plant, is widely recognized for its health-promoting bioactive compounds, including alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, and polyphenols. These secondary metabolites contribute to its pharmaco [....] » Read More
The glucosinolate-myrosinase system is an important defence mechanism in the Brassicaceae family, producing hydrolysis products such as isothiocyanates and nitriles, which play a significant role in insect-plant interactions. However, the biological function of epithionitriles re [....] » Read More
Assam, a biodiversity-rich state in Northeast India, faces substantial environmental challenges exacerbated by climate change, anthropogenic pressures, and land-use changes. This study evaluates the vulnerability of Assam's forest ecosystems and biodiversity using an indicato [....] » Read More
Gandaki Province is renowned for its rich biodiversity, particularly for the abundance of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs). The province’s varied topography, ranging from tropical lowlands to alpine highlands provides ideal habitats for a flourishing these plants. The p [....] » Read More
Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) disease presents a considerable challenge to maize production limiting food and nutrition security goals in Kenya. The effective management of MLN is contingent upon farmers’ ability to identify the disease, their knowledge, and perceptions regar [....] » Read More
The excessive use of antibiotics in several fields, such as agriculture, food and pharmaceutical industries and medicine leads to the emergence of multi-resistant bacteria and the evolution of antimicrobial resistance genes with serious consequences on environment and human healt [....] » Read More
Cucumis metuliferus E. Mey. ex Naudin (African horned cucumber, 2n = 2x = 24) belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. It is one of the underexploited and under-researched crop species with the potential to contribute to food security in the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) regi [....] » Read More
The Hunza Valley in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, is a treasure trove of natural biodiversity, home to numerous medicinal plants that have sustained local healthcare practices for generations. However, the region's traditional ethnobotanical knowledge is at risk of being lost d [....] » Read More
This study aimed at characterizing and quantifying index anticancer, anti-HIV and antioxidant metabolites in T. portulacastrum using the Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy (UHP-LCMS) while minerals and proximate nutrients of the plant were assessed fol [....] » Read More
Papaya ringspot virus from Pakistan (PRSV-PK) is an atypical strain significantly impacting papaya production. To understand its pathogenic mechanisms, we conducted a function- based structural analysis of key viral proteins—coat protein (CP), silencing suppressor helper co [....] » Read More
Fungi, including mushrooms, are vital components of global ecosystems, contributing significantly to decomposition, nutrient cycling, and symbiotic relationships with plants and other organisms. Despite their ecological importance, up to 90% of fungal species remain undescribed. [....] » Read More
The aim of this research was to identify the role of agricultural employees in the departments of Nineveh Agriculture Directorate (Directorate center) and between the agricultural divisions belonging to the Directorate of Agriculture Nineveh in the transfer of agricultural techno [....] » Read More
Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is a highly adaptable plant with a long history of cultivation, dating back to ancient civilizations such as those in China, Mesopotamia, and Egypt as early as 8000 BCE. Unlike marijuana, hemp contains only trace amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), th [....] » Read More
Smallholder and emerging farmers of South Africa depend on leafy vegetables such as Swiss chard, Brassica species (mustard spinach and rape), beet greens and Amaranth for household consumption and income generation. Viruses belonging to the Luteoviridae, Potyviridae, etc. were re [....] » Read More
Organic production has its principles in agroecology, which is a science that integrates knowledge of other natural sciences, based on the search for new balance points. For viticulture the agroecological production system consists of the application of a set of techniques, among [....] » Read More
Medicago ruthenica is a forage legume crop that is widely used as fodder and for ecological restoration in arid and semi-arid areas in Northcentral Asia. During the seedling stage, weeds challenge the growth and development of M. ruthenica, especially in fields sown for seed prod [....] » Read More
Plant diseases are the major threats to sustainable agriculture, leading to yearly yield losses. Several phytopathogens such as fungi, bacteria and viruses are known to cause plant diseases that affect agricultural production. To overcome this, the use of toxic chemicals has incr [....] » Read More
Agri-food research needs a systemic approach to facilitate the stability of the functional interactions of biodiversity with cultivated plants and to ensure that fresh agricultural products, when ingested by people, maintain a stable nutritional composition and microbiome, thus c [....] » Read More
Endophytes play a significant role in promoting plant growth and enhance plants’ resistance to diseases, pests, and environmental stresses. Host plants provide an environment with sufficient water and nutrients for endophyte establishment. Endophytes have received much atte [....] » Read More
Genetic degradation is a problem for the ecosystem, both ecologically and economically. The Swedish Forest is the outcome of a combination of natural regeneration and mainly human-driven planting with unenhanced and enhanced (breed) seeds from both Swedish and foreign origin. Lit [....] » Read More
Recurrent droughts pose a significant threat to spring barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) production, reducing grain yield and quality. This study evaluated six barley genotypes to assess their drought resilience and examined the potential of potassium fertilization and Serendipita indi [....] » Read More
Rhizoctonia-like fungi have been recognized as key symbionts in orchid mycorrhizal (OM) associations for over a century. More than three decades ago, researchers discovered that these fungi also colonize the roots of various non-orchid plants. Today, the ability of Rhizoctonia-li [....] » Read More
Interactions between endophytic fungi and plants are crucial in plant biology and ecology. These relationships can significantly influence stress tolerance and resistance to pathogens. Identifying suitable model systems that enable detailed experimental analyses is essential for [....] » Read More
The efficacy of various essential oils (EOs) is being tested against biotrophic pathogens affecting vegetable crops, including powdery mildew (Podosphaera xanthii) and downy mildew (Pseudoperonospora cubensis). Additionally, the study includes necrotrophic pathogens from the gene [....] » Read More
Hybridization and polyploidization play a key role in plant evolution, yet their impact in perennial species of the genus Mercurialis remains underexplored. In North Bohemia, we investigate natural hybridization between Mercurialis perennis and the rare, legally protected M. ovat [....] » Read More
Caucasian wingnut (Pterocarya fraxinifloia (Lam.) Spach) is a relict species, of the family Juglandaceae. In eastern Georgia, it grows in the Alazani River basin, and also forms small groups in wet areas on the banks of valleys. Since the natural populations of the species have n [....] » Read More
Yew - Taxus bacata L. is a widespread species in Europe, although its natural stands are only found in Georgia, covering an area of 300 ha. Here, beech, hornbeam, maple and other species grow alongside yew. There are areas where stand is mainly represented by thousand-year-old ye [....] » Read More
This study aimed to investigate the short-term effects of T. harzianum and T. brevicompactum on the expression of several defense- and metabolism-related genes in tomato leaves during a 48-hour drought cycle. Plants were grown in pots under controlled conditions in a growth chamb [....] » Read More
The results presented here are a part of the breeding program conducted at the Maize Research Institute Zemun Polje with the aim to convert the standard maize (SM) to beta carotene rich (BCR) genotypes using the marker assisted backcross breeding. This breeding strategy gained im [....] » Read More
Research on elicitation in rosemary has mainly focused on increasing the yield of essential oil (EO). However, there is little information addressing the impact of elicitation on the levels of carnosic acid (CA) and its derivative, carnosol (COL) in rosemary leaves. In this study [....] » Read More
Algae are ubiquitous and omnipresent organisms growing profusely in varied environments. Airborne algae remain viable in the atmosphere. Allergenic algae are dispersed effectively by air in dried condition. Dispersed algal allergens cause either contact skin or respiratory allerg [....] » Read More
Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation has been widely used for the identification of functional genes and regulatory and developmental mechanisms in plants. However, there are still some problems of low genetic transformation efficiency and high genotype dependence in cru [....] » Read More
The intricate DNA repair mechanisms organisms employ to rectify damage induced by environmental factors, such as UV rays, play a pivotal role in maintaining genomic stability. UV-induced damage leads to bulky lesions, like CPD and 6-4PP, followed by the subsequent enrichment of s [....] » Read More
Phenolic compounds are essential for human health and exhibit a wide range of pharmacological activities, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antitumor properties, whereby they can be used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industry with the development o [....] » Read More
The Rubiaceae family is rich in medicinal plants that have been used since ancient times in the traditional medicine of many countries, including the Republic of Moldova. Species of the genus Galium (G. verum and G. aparine) have been traditionally used for their anti-inflammator [....] » Read More
The Mediterranean basin is one of the regions in the world most vulnerable to climate changes, as well as one of the most impacted by human water demand. In particular, water scarcity affects hydrologic resources, biodiversity, water quality with a direct impact on economic secto [....] » Read More
Application of rhizobacteria (Rhizobium leguminosarum 1, Sinorhizobium meliloti, Pseudomonas fluorescens PF.64 and Pseudomonas fluorescens BB.10) induced a change in phenotype and root architecture of Arabidopsis thaliana (Col-0) under abiotic stress (Salinity stress, 120 mM). Pl [....] » Read More
The genus Artemisia (Asteraceae)is one of the plants that is widely used as a flavoring and traditional medicine in Asian, European and American countries. Numerous compounds, including essential oils and secondary metabolites such as flavonoids, phenylpropanoids, coumarins, are [....] » Read More
We present here in summary a study that was done in Cameroon at the University of Yaoundé 1, Faculty of Sciences more precisely at the Department of Biology and Plant Physiology. This study was carried out within the framework of agricultural biology via the use of extract [....] » Read More
SF_RE was derived from its basic Darcian-Richard's. It was Darcian -Richard's, modified Richard's, stress from of Richad's, then silicon-like-soil water hydraulic capacitance of Richard's. HASPs were derived, nominated, and discussed. Each boundary condition w [....] » Read More
Powdery mildew, caused by the ascomycete Erysiphe necator, and downy mildew, caused by the oomycete Plasmopara viticola, are the main diseases affecting grapevines, leading to significant economic losses in the viticulture sector worldwide. Their control accounts for a high perce [....] » Read More
Today, the use of biological fertilizers is a very desirable solution in order to prevent the destruction of water resources, soil and environment, and at the same time to achieve optimal performance in agriculture,One of these biological factors is the biological fungus Trichode [....] » Read More
Prediction and Assessment of Environmental Health Impacts on the Plant Science and Molecular Biology (PSMB) environment are discussed . The EHIA process is to protect the environmental health. Three of the significant terms while complying with the requirements of PSMB process ar [....] » Read More
Sustainable improvement of agricultural productivity is crucial for addressing food security challenges. Beneficial plant-associated microbes, particularly beneficial microbial consortia play crucial role in enhancing crop resilience and yield. In the present study, rhizoplane-as [....] » Read More
The subfamily Caesalpinioideae R.Br. (Leguminosae) is a significant component of the flora of Uttar Pradesh, India, contributing to both biodiversity and local livelihoods. This study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the taxonomic diversity, conservation status, microm [....] » Read More
The groundnut leaf miner (Bilobata subsecivella, Zeller) is a major pest of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) that affects crop yield and quality. A key aspect of plant-insect interactions is the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by plants in response to herbivorous ins [....] » Read More
Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley is a food and medicinal source with anti-proliferative, anti- fertility, anti- HIV and anti-cancerous properties. The current study investigated the phytochemical constituents of L. siceraria fruits using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry [....] » Read More
Sweet melon (Cucumis melo L.) is a commercially important fruit crop with diverse genetic resources. This study aimed to assess the genetic diversity and phenotypic variation of sweet melon germplasm in Nigeria, using a combination of molecular and morphological characterisation [....] » Read More
Submergence stress in plants refers to the physiological and biochemical challenges that occur when plants are partially or fully submerged in water. This type of stress primarily affects plants in flood-prone areas or regions with heavy rainfall, where oxygen availability and ot [....] » Read More
The circumscription of the subtribe Terminaliinae (Combretaceae) has been a subject of controversy. Its generic phylogeny has also not been clearly elucidated. In this study, the taxonomic position of the Nigerian Terminaliinae taxa was revised based on the morphology and combine [....] » Read More
The consumption of vegetables is important to most Nigerians and the entire world due to their nutritional and medicinal benefits. However, there are some vegetables such as Crassocephalum which people have consumed for decades or centuries but are neglected due to low research a [....] » Read More
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), a staple cereal in temperate and subtropical regions, serves as both human food and livestock feed. In Dera Ismail Khan, KPK., Pakistan, the cultivation of sugarcane and cotton delays wheat sowing. In response, seed priming and the application of syn [....] » Read More
Sugarcane stem borers, Sesamia spp., are the most important pests of sugarcane, causing death of the central bud during tillering, damage to internodes during stem formation, and reduction of sugar storage and sugar quality during ripening. If not controlled, they can cause signi [....] » Read More
Agricultural extension in Africa is undergoing a transformative phase, driven by innovative approaches and emerging technologies aimed at addressing the region's unique challenges. Traditional extension methods often failed to reach marginalized smallholder farmers due to res [....] » Read More
Tre6P (trehalose-6-phosphate) senses carbon availability to maintain sugar homeostasis in plants, which underpins crop yield and resilience. However, how Tre6P responds to fluctuations in sugar levels and utilizes sugars for growth remains to be addressed. Here, we report that th [....] » Read More
The Godavari River, known as the “Dakshin Ganga,”is India’s second-largest river and a vital freshwater source for millions of people across multiple states. In the Nanded district of Maharashtra, the river supports a range of essential functions including agric [....] » Read More
Cichorium intybus L., commonly known as chicory, is a plant species of considerable interest in both agricultural and industrial contexts. Its roots serve as a substantial reservoir of inulin, a fructan recognized for its prebiotic properties, which confer benefits to human gut m [....] » Read More
Erysiphe necator and Plasmopara viticola are the causal agents of two of the main fungal diseases responsible for important economic losses in grapevine. To control these diseases, numerous chemical treatments are applied, favouring environmental deterioration and endangering the [....] » Read More
This experiment was carried out at Baqubah nursery, Directorate of Diyala agriculture during 2017- 2018 to evaluate the response of wheat (Tritium aestivum L.) to inoculation of bio fertilizers (Azotobacter chrocooccum & Pseudomonas fluorescens) and chemical fertilizers and t [....] » Read More
Glycyrrhiza glabra L. is a valuable perennial medicinal plant belonging to the Fabaceae family, which has natural habitats in most regions of Europe, Southeast Asia, and Central Asia. Its importance is due to its diverse medicinal and nutritional applications. The extract of this [....] » Read More
Mango (Mangifera indica), a cornerstone of agro-industrial development and a vital source of nutrition in Zambia, faces escalating threats from fungal pathogens that jeopardize food security and rural livelihoods. Despite its economic and nutritional importance, the epidemiology [....] » Read More
Title : Eternal ganga riverine ecosystem: A marvel of self-purification of water
Ashok Chandra Shukla, Independent Scholar, India
Ganga is the life line of Indo-Gangetic Plains. It's water is known for purity and spirituality and can be stored for long periods without getting stale or polluted. Ganga water is used in various religious rituals from birth of a child to demise, besides serving as a source [....] » Read More
Title : The efficacy of nano bubble technology to improve plant production across all crop types
Michael Davidson, ChucaoTech Asia Africa, United States
Nano bubbles are oxygen-filled particles of water with a diameter less than 200 nanometers, are electrically charged with a hard shell and provide an exponentially larger surface area than 0.1 mm bubbles. Oxygen-nanobubble significantly increase the dissolved oxygen concentration [....] » Read More
Title : Rhomboid-mediated cleavage of the immune receptor xa21 protects grain set and male fertility in rice
Wen Yuan Song, University of Florida, United States
To maintain growth and to successfully reproduce, organisms must protect key functions in specific tissues, particularly when countering pathogen invasion using internal defensive proteins that may disrupt their own developmental processes. The rice immune receptor XA21 confers r [....] » Read More
Title : Advancing heat-resilient wheat: Screening, QTL mapping, and quality assessment for climate-smart breeding
Asad Abbas, Western Sydney University, Australia
Heat stress is a major constraint on global wheat production, necessitating the development of heat-resilient varieties through advanced screening and breeding strategies. This study evaluates heat tolerance in commercially used cultivars, selected heat tolerant cultivars Scout a [....] » Read More
Title : Effect of exogenous treatment with Nitric Oxide (NO) on redox homeostasis in barley seedlings (Hordeum vulgare L.) under copper stress
Marouane Ben Massoud, University College Cork, Ireland
The present research investigates the protective mechanism of nitric oxide (NO) in regulating tolerance to Cu-induced toxicity in shoots of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.). After 10 days, treatment with 200 µM CuCl2 caused a significant reduction in growth and photosynthetic ef [....] » Read More
Title : Novochizol as a promising biological plant protection product
Andrey B Shcherban, Institute of Cytology and Genetics SB RAS, Russian Federation
The use of biopesticides to protect agricultural crops from pathogens and increase their productivity is a promising area. Chitosan and its derivatives, in particular, Novochizol, occupy a special place among the above-mentioned protective agents. It was obtained by converting li [....] » Read More
Title : Insects present in the floral environments of Parthenium hysterophorus L., alfalfa and alfalfa in competition with Parthenium hystophorus L.
Alejandro Alviter Aguilar, Estudiante, Mexico
Coevolution makes it easier for the insect to obtain food sources from plants such as: nectar, pollen, sap and vegetative structures. As well as catching their prey and finding mates. The plant benefits from the insect with the pollination process. The type of insect visitation i [....] » Read More
Title : Recent progress in understanding the multifaceted roles of rack1 in plant growth and stress responses
Jiansheng Liang, Southern University of Science and Technology, China
RACK1 (Receptor for Activated C Kinase 1) is a highly conserved and multifunctional scaffold protein found in eukaryotes, including plants. In plants, RACK1 has evolved to play crucial roles in regulating various aspects of plant growth and development, as well as responses to en [....] » Read More
Title : Secondary metabolites from Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and Lacticaseibacillus paracasei inhibited growth of Ralstonia syzygii subsp. Celebesensis (rsc), causal pathogen of banana blood disease
Khim Phin Chong, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia
Banana blood disease is a banana wilt disease caused by Ralstonia syzygii subsp. celebesensis (RSC) and has significantly impacted the banana plantations particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia. In order to mitigate the damage caused by bacterial wilt in the banana industry, vario [....] » Read More
Title : Analyzing the shift from initial to productive tillers in wheat (Triticum aestivum l.) under terminal heat stress
Anukriti Srivastava, Banasthali Vidyapith, India
Vegetative growth in the form of tillers is crucial to final yield wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Terminal heat stress, occurring during flowering and grain-filling stages, significantly impacts tiller development, a crucial determinant of grain yield. Understanding tillering mecha [....] » Read More
Title : Variability of foliar nutrition and soil fertilizer levels on mulberry leaf quality, yield and cocoon crop production in temperate regions of Jammu and Kashmir
Sajad Ul Haq, Indira Gandhi National Open University, India
Healthy growth and development of silkworm largely depending on the quality of mulberry leaves. The activity of sericulture is declining due the reduction of mulberry production area. in sericulture practicing countries, which lead to adverse effects on silkworm rearing and cocoo [....] » Read More
Title : Microelement profile of soybean forage managed by intercropping and bio-fertilizer use
Milena Senk, Maize Research Institute Zemun Polje, Serbia
One of the foremost advantages of soybean forage production is flexibility of harvest date due to retention of high nutritional quality of plant over longer period. This characteristic is particularly desirable in intercropping systems, where harvesting time must take in account [....] » Read More
Title : Functional transcriptomic analysis and phytochemical profiling of artemisia ludoviciana nutt: A valuable medicinal plant
Jose Miguel Fernandez Cortes, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico
Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt., also known as Estafiate, is an aromatic herb native to North America with significant ethnomedicinal value. Used in Mexican folk medicine since pre-Hispanic times, it is popularly consumed for the traditional treatment of parasites, gastrointestinal p [....] » Read More
Title : Trichoderma mediated iron oxide nanoparticles improved morphological, physiological, ultrastructural and carbon sequestration potential of Quercus glauca under drought stress
Fiza Liaquat, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Climate change serves as the primary determinant of various abiotic stressors affecting plants, exacerbating drought stress, a prominent environmental constraint that hampers plant growth and development, thereby resulting in diminished agricultural yields and economic losses. Am [....] » Read More
Title : Species proportion modulates biomass allocation, nitrogen dynamics and soil biogeochemistry in rye–vetch intercropping systems
Paola Ganugi, University of Turin, Italy
Intercropping cereal–legume species is a well-established strategy to enhance agroecosystem sustainability, yet the influence of species proportion on plant performance and below-ground processes remains incompletely understood. In this study, we investigated how varying th [....] » Read More
Title : A step forwards in making Italian biodiversity globally accessible: The NBFC molecular biodiversity platform
Jessica Frigerio, University of Milano, Italy
Italian biodiversity is remarkably rich and varied due to the geographical and eco-climatic peculiarities of the country. Protecting, conserving, and enhancing this wealth must be a priority, starting with the morphological and molecular categorization of species. Genetic analysi [....] » Read More
Title : Application of bioengineering in construction
Sassan Mohasseb, Smteam GmbH, Switzerland
Bio-cement and bio-concrete are innovative solutions for sustainable construction, aiming to reduce environmental impact while maintaining the durability and versatility of building materials. Bio-cement is an eco-friendly alternative to traditional cement, produced through Micro [....] » Read More
Title : From lab to field: Bioethical dimensions of plant genomics and biotechnology
Ioannis Ladas, Antiochian House of Studies, Greece
The rapidly advancing field of plant genomics and biotechnology holds the promise of revolutionizing agriculture by offering solutions to food insecurity, enhancing crop resilience, and increasing yield. However, the transition of these technologies from lab to field introduces c [....] » Read More