A model experiment with treatment with an exogenous hormone ethylene inhibitor and then foliar treatment with a nitrogen-containing complex fertilizer Chelatonik on potatoes showed a visual drooping of the apex visually drooping top vertically and then a return of erection. Hom [....] » Read More
Plants have continuously to cope with changing environmental conditions. In this context, soil salinization is a major environmental challenge reducing the yield of crops, which are mostly salt sensitive species. Soil salinization primarily depends on geological processes, such a [....] » Read More
COVID-19 (coronavirus) plunges the world economy into the worst recession since World War II. As a result of severe distortions to domestic supply and demand, trade, and finance, economic activity in advanced economies is expected to contract by 7% in 2020. The world's agricu [....] » Read More
The biggest challenge of the present time is the global climate change which is clearly having a severe adverse effect on the entire environment including nature; from where it is not possible to get rid of immediately. This change did not happen overnight but gradually over many [....] » Read More
The simplest and scientific method to determine the bioelectric activity of a plant root is the measurement of the“trans-root electric potential” (TRP), i.e. the electric potential difference between the xylem apoplast and the earth surrounding the root. (Okamoto & [....] » Read More
Chlamydomonas reinhardtii is a model microalga for the study of fatt aacid biosynthesis and carbon allocation towards lipid accumulation in the form of triacylglycerol as lipid body after nitrogen starvation. Several studies have reveal the metabolic manipulation in the partition [....] » Read More
To develop a ALSV-based gRNA delivery system, the Cas9-based Csy4-processed ALSV Carry (CCAC) system was developed. In this system, we engineered the soybean-infecting ALSV to carry and deliver gRNA(s). The endoribonuclease Csy4 effectively releases gRNAs that function efficientl [....] » Read More
This study investigated the physiological, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms that triggered in post-germination and seedlings of four durum wheat (Triticum durum L.) cultivars (Umqais, Hurani75, Sham1, and Acsad65) in response to water deficit (80%, 50% and 20% water holding [....] » Read More
During Presentation author tried to explain Plant Taxonomy, The International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (ICN), DNA Barcodiing, The Angiosperm Phylogeny Group (APG), Advantage of DNA barcoding, Its Application, Barcode limitations and about Worldwide DNA Ba [....] » Read More
The lignocellulosic wastes viz., peanut shell, wheat straw, rice bran, coconut shell, orange peels, etc. are generated in huge amount. These wastes are disposed directly to the landfills. The management of these lignocellulosic wastes is necessary, which can be done by conversion [....] » Read More
Over the last decade, about 6.1 billion kilograms of the herbicide glyphosate [N-(phosphonomethyl) glycine] have been applied worldwide. Despite being the most heavily applied herbicide in the world, in 2015 glyphosate was classified as ‘probably carcinogenic to humans&rsqu [....] » Read More
Turcicum leaf blight (TLB) incited by Exserohilum turcicum is a most persistent and destructive foliar disease of maize in a range of countries, including India. In Indian scenario, the states of Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Orissa, and Andhra Pradesh [....] » Read More
To predict the yield, some current indicators of the vegetation process are used, which are associated with the productivity of the crop. The results of the methodology for predicting grain yields based on the maximum value of the NDVI index, when the heading phase has begun, are [....] » Read More
Tea (Camellia sinensis L.) is a major cash crop as well as export commodity of Bangladesh meeting almost the entire domestic demand. Tea plants are subjected to the attack of several insect, mites and nematodes. Globally 1034 species of arthropods and 82 species of nematodes are [....] » Read More
Cassava is a widely grown staple in Sub-Saharan Africa and consumed as a cheap source of calories, but the crop is deficient in micronutrients including pro-vitamin A carotenoids. This challenge is currently being addressed through biofortification breeding that relies on phenoty [....] » Read More
In modern agriculture, it is a high priority to seek eco-friendly ways to enhance plant growth and promote crop productivity. Biostimulants are a group of substances derived from natural origin contributing towards boosting plant yield and nutrient uptake, while reducing the depe [....] » Read More
Title : Managing the conditions of the processes of vegetation of grain crops using NDVI
Pavlovskaya Ninel Efimovna, Orlov State Agricultural University, Russian Federation
Yield forecasting is an important tool for managing the production process and one of the mandatory elements of the precision farming system. Modeling of the effect of the current conditions on the vegetation of plants is realized by factor analysis of temperature, soil, climatic [....] » Read More
Title : Monitoring and Mitigating pollutants at the Aggitis Basin
Valasia Iakovoglou, UNESCO Chair Con-E-Ect, Greece
Increased sedimentation, mainly due to erosion, plays a substantial role in contributing non-point source pollutants that have as ending point the sea water bodies. Factors such as increased agricultural activities, deforestation and wildfires result to excessive erosion rates.&n [....] » Read More
Title : New phenotyping algorithms for seven genetic-physiological systems that control the characteristics of the maximum yields of future plant varieties.
V A Dragavtsev, Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution, Russian Federation
Global warming and the growing rise in the price of bakery and feed grains make the problem of hereditary increase in the drought resistance of grain crops one of the most important tasks of ensuring the food security of mankind. Based on the [....] » Read More
Title : "Soybean response to herbivory: an alternative to insecticide application?"
Jorge A Zavala, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Title : Soil microbiome engineering to alleviate high salinity stress in wheat
Maria Batool, The University of Queensland, Australia
1-Aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (ACC) is an ethylene precursor, whose concentration elevates in plants when they face biotic or abiotic stress. In crop production, the microbiome plays a very significant role in plant growth promotion (PGP) where some microbes in the natura [....] » Read More
Title : In search for Ecofriendly roses
Ping Lim, Altman Specialty Plants, United States
With increasing concerns over global climate change and the impact of synthetic chemicals in our environment, natural beauties on this planet may seem like a fading dream. But modern rose breeders are making strong progress in developing roses that can withstand these stresses an [....] » Read More
Title : Isolation and identification of salt-tolerant plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria from technosoils affected by saline effluents from the lime repository
Sweta Binod Kumar, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Poland
Technosoils are anthropogenically disturbed soils. Microorganisms retrieved from such habitats, due to their natural adaptations to harsh environmental conditions, can be useful and find applications in agriculture, bioremediation, industry, and medicine. Nitrogen fixing bacteria [....] » Read More
Title : DNA Methylation as an Early Indicator of Aging in Stored Seeds
Marcin Michalak, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland
Ex-situ preservation of genetic resources is an essential strategy for the conservation of plant biodiversity. In this regard, seed storage is the most convenient and efficient way of preserving germplasm for future plant breeding efforts. A better understanding of the molecular [....] » Read More
Title : In search of new adjuvants: Assessing the physiological response of white quinoa (Chenopodium album L.) to dioxolane-assisted herbicide via efficiency of the photosynthetic apparatus
Ewa Szwajczak, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Silesia, Poland
Global pesticide use has increased to unprecedented levels since the middle of the last century. Many papers reported that over-reliance on herbicides, especially glyphosate, is detrimental to the environment. It is also recognized that inert ingredients in pesticides can can pos [....] » Read More
Title : Polyploidy and adaptations to environmental stress: physiological, biochemical and genomic determinants of tolerance in citrus polyploid rootstocks
Marie Bonnin, University of Corsica, France
The Mediterranean basin is one of the main citrus production areas in the world. It ranks third behind China and Brazil. In the heart of the Mediterranean, Corsica is located at the northern limit of the citrus production area (40° North). It benefits from pedoclimatic condit [....] » Read More
Title : Microbial-based pesticides, an alternative approach in agricultural pest management
Mathias Twizeyimana, AgBiome, United States
Every year an estimated 10-16% of global food production is lost to agricultural pests despite tremendous improvement in management practices over the years. The intensive use of synthetic pesticides and its dependency in controlling crop pests pose a risk of pesticide resistance [....] » Read More
Title : Plant responses to water deficit
Carlos Pimentel, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Light and oxygen are essential to life but can also damage plant photosynthesis and yield, especially the excess of light above 600 to 800 µmol m-2 s-1 in the presence of O2 (a strong oxidant). This metabolic phenomenon, i.e., photoinhibition, is the light-induced decrease [....] » Read More
Title : The effect of high carbon dioxide on plants drought tolerance
Lucian Copolovici, Aurel Vlaicu University, Arad, Romania
43.1 billion tons of CO2 were released into the atmosphere by human activities in 2019. Thus, in April 2022, the global CO2 concentration was 421 ppm. Increasing the rate of photosynthetic carbon fixation, which leads to increased biomass production, is beneficial for plants beca [....] » Read More
Title : Phenology of two Carica Papaya L. genotypes with response to tropical climate
E U U Rathnathunga, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
Carica papaya L. is a gynodioecious plant that has three sex forms: female (F), male (M), and hermaphrodite (H). The nutraceutical and antimicrobial properties of papaya varieties are highly beneficial during pharmaceutical production. The study's objectives were to evaluate [....] » Read More
Title : Root electrical capacitance: a novel approach to monitor crop response to climate change
Imre Cseresnyes, Institute for Soil Sciences, Centre for Agricultural Research, Hungary
Avigorous, adaptive root system is critical for improved water and nutrient uptake, which in turn increases crop grain yield,especially under stress conditions. High-throughput, in situ root phenotyping techniques are increasingly important in breeding plants for sustainable agri [....] » Read More
Title : Rice blast resistance of Korean rice cultivars associated with the allele type of R-gene linked DNA marker
Hyun Sook Lee, National Institute of Crop Science, Rural Development Administration, Korea, Republic of
Rice blast is one of the most serious diseases in the world that cause considerable yield losses. In South Korea, the breakdown of blast resistance frequently occurs due to increase rice cultivars with similar genetic backgrounds or rapid changes in the blast pathogenic races. Th [....] » Read More
Title : Identification of genetic model related to spikelet sterility using QTLs combination
Chang Min Lee, NICS, RDA, Korea, Republic of
Interspecific crosses are steadily used in breeding projects because it can improve the genetic diversity of rice and develop a new variety with useful genes. However, it is difficult to develop varieties due to the linkage drag such as spikelet sterility during interspecific cro [....] » Read More
Title : Genetic diversity and population structure of cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] from Europe and Africa using DArT and SNP markers
Joana Guimaraes, INIAV, Portugal
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is an important grain legume well adapted to the dry regions with the added benefit of enhancing soil fertility. Cowpea makes an important contribution to the nutritional security of small farmers in tropic and sub-tropic regions mainly in Africa. Inter [....] » Read More
Title : Structure of cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] populations from Europe and Africa using SSRs markers
Catia Nunes, INIAV, Portugal
Cowpea (V. unguiculata L. Walp. ssp. unguiculata) is a self pollinating diploid (2n=2x=22) species with an estimated genome size of 620 Mb. It is an important crop for people in sub-Saharan Africa where it was domesticated. Many landraces are still cultivated and its grain is the [....] » Read More
Title : Cichorium intybus local populations biodiversity screening and their importance in ruminant diet
Mihali Ciprian Valentin, Research and Development Station for Bovine – Arad, Romania
This is a preliminary characterization screening study of a several spontaneous flora populations belonging to the species Cichorium intybus / common chicory and cultivated varieties Spadona and Puna (varieties, already used in the diet of dairy cows due to the high percentage of [....] » Read More
Title : Inventory, Assessment, and Habitat Association of Ferns and Lycophytes in Forest Fragments of Cavite, Philippines
Fatima A Fulgencio , De La Salle University-Dasmarinas, Philippines
The rampant land conversions which directly impact a habitat adds up to the anthropogenic pressure that makes the ferns and lycophytes species vulnerable. This study aims to document, assess both ecological and conservation status, and determine the habitat association of ferns a [....] » Read More
Title : Identification of SL-responsive transcription factors in barley
Magdalena Korek, University of Silesia, Poland
Strigolactones (SLs) are the youngest class of phytohormones primarily involved in shaping the architecture of plants. Barley plants harbouring the mutation in the HvD14 gene, which encodes the SL-specific receptor, produce almost twice as many tillers as wild-type (WT) plants Se [....] » Read More