There exists a gap between basic research led by the academic sector and commercialization of technology led by the industry sector. Biotechnology Industry, particularly plant biotechnology, is skilled in bringing new products to end-users. As a result, there are numerous agricul [....] » Read More
Organic seed-cotton (or kapas) is the seed-cotton (or kapas) grown without using synthetic chemicals either as pesticides or as growth promotors, there by supporting plant science, molecular biology, bio-diversity and bio-geo- chemical cycles. Genetically modified seed-cotton i [....] » Read More
Background: Tef (Eragrostis tef), is a nutritious, gluten-free cereal rich in protein, fibre, vitamins, and minerals. It represents a good alternative cereal for individuals with gluten intolerance, such as those with celiac disease. Despite originating in Ethiopia, tef yields ar [....] » Read More
Autochthonous ecotypes or local varieties are plant genetic resources characterized by high genetic variability, specific adaptation to environmental stress conditions, and the presence of specialized metabolites (terpenoids, flavonoids, alkaloids) with human health-promoting e [....] » Read More
Management tools can be defined as instruments, methods, software, or approaches used by organizations to optimize and enhance various processes, assisting in making informed decisions directly associated with improving their operational efficiency. The aim of this study was to a [....] » Read More
In Morocco, the medicinal plant sector is endowed with a great biodiversity of medicinal flora characterized by several therapeutic benefits, setting up an important resource of natural ingredients widely suitable for cosmetic formulations. In this work, we highlight a case study [....] » Read More
Plants architecture is continuously adjusted to environmental changes to optimize their growth and development. The regulation of plant branching, influenced by environmental conditions impacting hormone balance and gene expression, is crucial for agronomic purposes due to its di [....] » Read More
The collapse of the Fundão dam, the biggest environmental disaster in the mineral sector worldwide, released millions of cubic meters of iron ore waste into the environment, causing chronic environmental impacts on several ecosystems. In this study, herbaceous plants from [....] » Read More
Soil is of most importance for living organisms and for the sustainability of all forms of life on earth. Nevertheless, all over the world there is a considerable area of polluted soils, mainly due to anthropogenic activities. Heavy metals are, amid pollutants, contaminants of gr [....] » Read More
Diseases of rice reduce grain yield and quality significantly in the major producing areas of Ghana. The limited availability of information on their incidence and severity led to the execution of this study to monitor and document major diseases affecting rice at different growt [....] » Read More
Objective: Three support programs for agricultural irrigation in 8 municipalities in the State of Tabasco were evaluated for a total area of 972.4 ha with 7 crops per municipality. One production cycle was used for the evaluation of the irrigation units in the State of Tabasco. [....] » Read More
The Pine Processionary Moth (PPM) (Thaumetopoea wilkinsoni) has long been attacking Mediterranean Pine forests. In its management strategy, Lebanon has focused mainly on pesticides, leaving natural predators as an understudied control option. Moreover, there is an inherited lack [....] » Read More
Salinity is one of the limiting factors for rice cultivation all over the world. In the conditions of salinity stress, ion poisoning (due to the presence of ions such as sodium and chlorine), osmotic stress and malnutrition limit the growth of the plant and disrupt the metabolic [....] » Read More
Molecular biology research on endangered plant species holds critical ethical considerations that intertwine conservation efforts with scientific advancement. As biodiversity across the globe faces unprecedented threats from human activities and climate change, the application of [....] » Read More
The Restinga ecosystem consist of a mosaic of plant communities that cover the Brazilian sandy coastal plains, that can be strongly impacted by anthropic action, such as the Fundão Dam Failure, in 2015, which released nearly 50 million m3 of mining that were transported fo [....] » Read More
The pursuit of environmentally sustainable practices has driven research into green extraction methods for bioactive compounds from plants. This study presents the combined application of microwave and ultrasound techniques to enhance polyphenol content and antioxidant activity ( [....] » Read More
The purpose of this study is to obtain quality salinity tolerant interspecific clonal rootstocks (Jupafor-1) through in vitro micropropagation to be grafted on tomatoes. This study is aimed at finding the optimal combinations and concentrations of growth regulators for the micr [....] » Read More
After wheat and rice, maize is one of the most economically important cereal grains. It is exposed to various weather conditions, which can affect the occurrence and intensity of Ostrinia nubilalis Hübn infestation. O. nubilalis larvae feeding on maize can lead to mechanical [....] » Read More
The stem rot need attention due to the losses that may occur in the industry due it be the diseases that limit the quality of sugarcane production. Commonly, management is done through fungicide applications, however, the use of antagonistic microrganisms is an alternative contro [....] » Read More
Micropropagation has the advantage of being able to obtain a large number of pathogen-free seedlings in a short period of time and of being able to reproduce all year round regardless of the season. The apple (Malus × Domestica Borkh, Rosaceae) is one of the fruit crops pro [....] » Read More
Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) a popular fruit known for its rich nutritional value and diverse bioactive compounds.Discarded as waste derived from the processing of Punica granatum L., peel potential as a rich source of bioactive compounds with diverse pharmacological effect [....] » Read More
Pollen grains have evolved over time, shaped by environmental and ecological factors. These grains come in a variety of sizes and have nano-scale structures. Their morphology, which can take forms such as trilobal, spherical, or hexagonal, and have a variety of surface features l [....] » Read More
Non-conventional edible plants (PANCs, from Portuguese Plantas Alimentícias Não-Convencionais) are species that can serve as functional foods, easy to cultivate, with low technological costs, resistant to pests and diseases, and suitable for family farming. However, [....] » Read More
The study examined the impact of plant hormones polyamines and Abscisic acid (PAs and ABA) on germination and enzymatic activity of three Sorghum bicolor L. lines under saline conditions. Seeds were treated with different concentrations of NaCl solutions (EC0, EC4, EC6, EC8 and E [....] » Read More
Secondary metabolites are a source of active ingredients in medications and valuable chemical products, whose pharmaceutical applications are due to their function as analgesics, antibacterials, antihepatotoxics, antioxidants, antivirals, antitumors, fungicides and/or immunostimu [....] » Read More
Barley (Hordeum vulgare) is an important cereal crop for its dietary value with rich source of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, dietary fibres, flavonoids and unsaturated fatty acids. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are two non-coding RNAs which play impor [....] » Read More
The growing concern over soil contamination has led to increased interest in phytoremediation, a sustainable and cost-effective approach. Among other techniques, phytostabilization and hyperaccumulation have gained a lot of attention for their efficiency. Hyperaccumulation refe [....] » Read More
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
A method has been devised to use polymer hydrogels to retain moisture in soil and support plant growth under challenging environmental circumstances. Polymer hydrogels are used to moisturize soil. The polymer chains in these hydrogels are hydrophilic, meaning they have an affinit [....] » Read More
Abiotic stress poses a significant challenge to the productivity and sustainability of perennial crops like Miscanthus x giganteus (MxG). Our study investigates the effects of abiotic stress priming, focusing on nitrogen and copper treatments, as well as physical priming (hot and [....] » Read More
Somatic embryogenesis (SE) exemplifies the unique developmental plasticity of plants. In SE, the already differentiated somatic cells can enter a new embryogenic developmental pathway to form a functional somatic embryo. For years, SE has been widely explored in plant biotechnolo [....] » Read More
Soybean (Glycine max) is a major source of oil and proteins worldwide and the demand for soybean has increased in Africa, driven by the growing feed industry for poultry, aquaculture and home consumption in the form of processed milk, baked beans and for blending with maize and w [....] » Read More
The cell wall is one of the features that distinguish the structure of plant cells. It contains layers of polysaccharides that affect the development of the cell. (1,3;1,4)-b-Glucan, otherwise known as mixed linkage β-glucan, is a non-cellulosic β-linked polysaccharid [....] » Read More
Ghana is striving to be self-sufficient in rice and acreages cultivated to rice are rapidly expanding. Rice intensification, like most monocultures, has increased pest outbreaks as being experienced in some rice growing areas. Insect pest populations over rice growth cycle were m [....] » Read More
Sporopollenin (SP) is the main polymeric component of the outer walls of embryophyte spores and pollen. Resistance to acetolysis had been the sole criterion for the identification of SP. This imprecise definition resulted in claims for the existence of SP in algae and misguided r [....] » Read More
This comprehensive project delves into the multifaceted exploration of Vitex negundo L., a medicinal plant native to India. The seventh-largest country globally, India boasts a diverse landscape with an abundance of plant life. Vitex negundo L. stands out as a medicinal powerhous [....] » Read More
The Sahel is facing severe soil degradation and chronic food insecurity. An overlooked solution are the shrubs, Guiera senegalensis or Piliostigma reticulatum. Although these are found in farmers’ fields throughout the Sahel; shrub density is low and the current management [....] » Read More
The European Union is strongly committed to achieving greater environmental, economic, and social sustainability in the agro-industrial sector. Therefore, it is essential to reduce waste generation, and if necessary, recycle waste from agri-food production by adopting circular [....] » Read More
Global concern regarding climate change is prompting the development of strategies to enhance the resistance of plants to abiotic stresses. Drought is one of the main threats to the productivity of rainfed crops, among them, the important aromatic and medicinal plant Thymus zyg [....] » Read More
To display the comparative proteomic profile of two rice leaf sheaths under salt stress, seeds of Thai moderately salt tolerant rice (Leaung Anan, La) and high salt tolerant rice (Pokkali, Px) were grown in hydroponic culture for 21 days before Nacl was introduced initially at th [....] » Read More
To display the comparative proteomic profile of two rice leaf sheaths under salt stress, seeds of Thai moderately salt tolerant rice (Leaung Anan, LA) and high salt tolerant rice (Pokkali, PX) were grown in hydroponic culture for 21 days before NaCl was introduced initially at th [....] » Read More
Cannabis sativa L., commonly known as hemp, originates from Central Asia and is renowned for producing cannabinoids—compounds that hold significant promises for therapeutic applications. As interest in hemp continues to rise both globally and within Thailand, the Thai gover [....] » Read More
Title : Monochromatic LEDs lighting affects redox homeostasis and morphological traits in lentil seedlings
Costantino Paciolla, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy
It is known that the light is an environmental factor with a key role in plant growth and development processes. In the last years, in addition to the different and conventional lighting modes in greenhouses, very attention towards the use of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) has been [....] » Read More
Title : Modern taxonomic assessments should be based on poly-trait diagnostic approach, rather than only on molecular investigations
Hit Kishore Goswami, Barkatullah University, India
Since the time of Carolus Linnaeus, the concepts of identification of a species appear to have changed drastically on account of enormous progress in modern DNA based technological advancements. Most modern research workers are mainly dependent on comparative phylogenetics, chief [....] » Read More
Title : Unveiling the physiological role of betanin breakdown products on stress response mechanisms in germinating Arabidopsis
Giuseppe Mannino, University of Turin, Italy
Seed germination is a pivotal stage in plant development, subject to numerous internal and external factors. While mitochondrial activity, Ros balance, and phytohormonal regulation are well-known, recent studies suggest additional involvement of bioactive compounds, such as tho [....] » Read More
Title : Pectins: Transcriptomic analysis of genes involved in their synthesis and modifications during barley seedling development
Merve Seven, Bahcesehir University, Turkey
Plant cell walls are the strengthening constituent of plant cells and are composed of cellulose microfibrils cross-linked by hemicelluloses and embedded in a pectin matrix. Pectins, one of the groups of polysaccharides in the cell walls, are galactronic-acid rich heterogeneous [....] » Read More
Title : A transcriptome meta-analysis to depict functionalities and biomarkers of the root under pathogen infection
Gabriella Sferra, University of Molise, Italy
Pathogens affect plant health and stability. However, there is a lack of methodologies to understand the infection progression and its possible outcome, especially in urban environments where plants are needed to provide beneficial ecosystem services and can threaten the environm [....] » Read More
Title : The ability of glycoside hesperidin to inhibit in vitro the process of epithelial-mesenchymal ttransition: A molecular aspect
Tetiana Moskalets, Institute of Molecular Biology SAS, Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
This study was conducted with the aim of studying the ability of citrus flavanone glycoside hesperidin (Hsd) to inhibit the process of epithelial-mesenchymal transition and to clarify the possible mechanisms of its action in vitro. Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is the t [....] » Read More
Title : Role of the N-region in targeting multi-transmembrane domain proteins to the chloroplast
Sandhya Mehrotra, Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, India
In C3 plants, the oxygenase activity of RubisCO leading to photorespiration and productivity loss can be curbed by introducing cyanobacterial carbon concentrating mechanisms (CCMs). The strategy's first phase envisages the introduction of the bicarbonate transporters (SbtA an [....] » Read More
Title : Characterization of NtWoolly and NtRAX2-like two transcription factors involved in the development of glandular trichomes of nicotiana tabacum.
Louis Gueuning, Louvain Institute of Biomolecular Science and Technology, Belgium
Trichomes, the epidermal outgrowths found on most aerial plant tissues, are prevalent in a vast number of plant species and can be glandular or non-glandular. As multicellular structures that develop post- embryonically, glandular trichomes serve as an excellent model for investi [....] » Read More
Title : Harnessing native bioagents for sustainable management of fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda
Kofi Frimpong Anin, CSIR-Crops Research Institute, Ghana
Exploitation of biological agents in the management of the invasive fall armyworm is considered the most sustainable strategy. This is particularly important for sub-Saharan Africa, where smallholder farmers form majority of staple food producers. A field study was thus conducted [....] » Read More
Title : Photosynthetic bicarbonate photolysis masked by the rapid oxygen isotopic exchange between water and bicarbonate
Yanyou Wu, State Key Laboratory of Environmental Geochemistry, Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Plant photosynthesis is the most important biochemical reaction on earth. It drives the biogeochemical cycle of all elements on earth and is the only chemical process in nature that can convert light energy into chemical energy. The photosynthetic oxygen evolution is a key step i [....] » Read More
Title : RLB (Rice Lateral Branch) recruits PRC2-mediated H3K27 tri-methylation on OsCKX4 to regulate cytokinin homeostasis and lateral branching in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Xiaohong Tong, China National Rice Research Institute, China
Lateral branches such as shoot and panicle are determining factors and target traits for rice (Oryza sativa L.) yield improvement. Cytokinin promotes rice lateral branching;, however, the mechanism underlying the fine-tuning of cytokinin homeostasis in rice branching remains larg [....] » Read More
Title : Adaptability of Lepidium latifolium L. to temperature variations in the Ladakh Himalayas: A Comprehensive Study
Manu Khajuria, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, India
The plants growing in high altitude Ladakh Himalayas experience significant temperature variations during their vegetative growth. In this study, the photosynthetic response of Lepidium latifolium L., a sleeper weed, was investigated to short term temperature fluctuations. This p [....] » Read More
Title : OsphyB mediates dim-light reduced insect resistance by promoting ethylene biosynthesis and signaling in rice
Jie Huang, China National Rice Research Institute, China
Increasing planting density is one of the most effective ways to improve crop yield. However, one major factor that limits crop planting density is the weakened immunity of plants to pathogens and insects caused by dim light (DL) under shade conditions. The molecular mechanism un [....] » Read More
Title : Improvement of the relative quantitative PCR method and its role in transcriptome data validation
Zhiwei Chen, Biotechnology Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China
Real-time quantitative PCR is a technique that can measure the content of the target nucleic acid sequence of interest in a given sample. It is mainly divided into absolute and relative quantitative methods. The relative quantification is mainly used in gene expressions for funct [....] » Read More
Title : Proximal and remote detection of the health of restinga vegetation from the Brazilian coastal region under the influence of mining tailings
Sabrina Garcia Broetto, Federal University of Espirito Santo, Brazil
Vegetation monitoring through orbital images has been increasingly efficient in environmental studies, such as the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), which has proven to be a simple indicator of vegetation health. Capturing this remote information recovers chlorophyll [....] » Read More
Title : Lipid phytonutrients of Salvia lavandulifolia Vahl. seeds from across the Iberian Peninsula
Maria Quilez Simon, Murcia Institute of Agri-Food and Environmental Research (IMIDA), Spain
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (Pufas) are an essential component of a healthy diet and a growing number of studies show their positive effects as human health promoters, indicating the importance of their inclusion in modern Western diets. Among other attributes, omega-6 Pufas fa [....] » Read More
Title : Microwave assisted extraction of phytocompounds from Melissa officinalis L with neuroprotective effect
Adina Ionuta Gavrila, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Romania
Cognitive dysfunction is a major health problem in the 21st century, and many neuropsychiatric disorders and neurodegenerative disorders, such as schizophrenia, depression, Alzheimer’s Disease dementia, cerebrovascular impairment, seizure disorders, head injury and Parkinso [....] » Read More
Title : Seasonal variation and watering level effect on Lavandula latifolia Medik. essential oil yield and quality
Maria Jose Jordan Bueso, Murcia Institute of Agri-Food and Environmental Research (IMIDA), Spain
Lavandula latifolia is one of the main aromatic and medicinal plant crops in Spain. Traditionally, the flowering tops of these plants are used for the extraction of essential oils, but to date, the optimal phenological stage for obtaining the maximum yield and quality has yet t [....] » Read More
Title : Targeted modification of the CENH3 gene in sunflower using a tomato yellow leaf curl (il-60-bs) viral vector system for the delivery of CRISPR/cas9 components
Londiwe Mabuza, South African Environmental Observation Network, South Africa
Doubled haploid (DH) technology could fast-track the production of elite inbred lines as DH lines contain completely homozygous genomes. However, the reliance of DH production methods on in vitro culture has resulted in the lack of a dependable DH production technique for sunflow [....] » Read More