Ecology Environment and Conservation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
29(02), P. 964 - 971
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Cauliflower
is
a
cross-pollinated
crop
and
honey
bees
play
an
important
role
in
its
pollination.
In
the
current
study,
we
studied
diversity
foraging
behavior
of
floral
visitors
to
along
with
their
visitation
rate,
frequency
during
2019
2020.
The
data
were
collected
at
0800–1000
hours
(early
morning
activity),
1000-1200
(late
1200-1400
(Noon
activity)
1400-1600
(afternoon
activity).
results
revealed
that
seven
species
bees,
five
flies
three
wasp
on
flowers
cauliflower.
Apis
mellifera,
dorsata
florea
dominant
pollinator
162-214,
126-164,
82-136
individuals,
respectively
both
years.
maximum
activity
pollinators
was
observed
14:00
hrs
followed
by
12:00
whereas
minimum
recorded
early
08:00.
Floral
differed
significantly
term
A.
mellifera
as
most
frequent
visitor
(14.00–15.37
visits/flower/5
min)
(7.50–8.90
(9.80–10.63
visits/
flower/5
Similarly,
had
statistically
highest
rate
(26.93–27.40
visited/min)
(12.62–15.13
(15.93-16.00
visited/min).
suggested
could
be
effective
Therefore,
these
can
effectively
used
commercial
scale
increase
yield.
Discover Food,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(1)
Published: Feb. 15, 2024
Abstract
Protein
digestibility
is
a
key
indicator
of
dietary
protein
quality
because
the
amino
acids
present
in
food
may
not
be
available
to
an
organism
for
nutrition
and
health
unless
they
are
digested.
In
spite
being
good
source
protein,
Soybean
seed
has
limited
mainly
their
whole
form.
this
paper,
we
highlight
factors
that
affect
soybean
proteins
like
quantity,
structure,
distribution
kinetically
stable
plus
anti-nutritional
compounds
seeds.
Furthermore,
such
as
coat
thickness
composition,
cellular
integrity,
hydration
can
also
impact
soybeans.
It
was
found
wet
thermal
treatments
cooking
along
with
operations
fermentation,
grinding
germination
have
more
favourable
effect
on
hydrolysis
than
dry-heat
roasting.
Also,
all
processing
ability
reduce
anti-nutritive
varying
degrees,
ensuring
safety
increased
soybean.
The
current
review
exhibits
potential
methods
facilitating
mechanical
disintegration
Hence,
insights
gained
from
used
understand
mechanism
by
which
various
enhance
findings
indicate
necessity
carefully
adjust
conditions
preserve
nutritional
quality,
components
safe
levels,
optimize
both
palatability
Acta Scientific Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7(2), P. 75 - 81
Published: Jan. 30, 2023
Insect
pest
management
is
a
global
economic
and
ecological
concern,
due
to
the
risks
people
environment
posed
by
injudicious
application
of
synthetic
pesticide
chemicals.To
address
issue
insect
resistance,
it
crucial
identify
new
powerful
insecticides.Since
botanicals
are
said
be
less
harmful
human
health
than
chemical
pesticides,
they
have
long
been
promoted
as
appealing
substitutes
for
agrochemicals.Commercial
usage
pyrethrum
neem
well
established,
pesticides
based
on
plant
essential
oils
entered
market
rotenone
seems
declining.A
plethora
compounds
investigated
use
antifeedants,
repellents
toxicants,
however
apart
from
some
naturally
occurring
repellents,
that
alter
arthropod
behaviour
only
had
limited
commercial
success.Several
studies
shown
compatibility
synergism
with
entomopathogens.The
success
appears
hindered
range
variables,
chief
among
them
being
regulatory
obstacles
availability
substitute
products
(newer
synthetics
fermentation
products)
more
affordable
generally
risk-free
their
forerunners.Botanicals
offer
residue-free
food
safe
while
also
considerably
safer
natural
enemies
insects.Thus,
multiple
mode
actions
useful
protect
crops
under
organic
agriculture.In
order
reduce
detrimental
effects
conventional
botanical
can
employed
alternative
or
complementary
tools
in
integrated
achieve
better
results
sustainable
way.
BMC Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Feb. 20, 2025
Huanglongbing
(HLB)
is
a
devastating
bacterial
disease
caused
by
the
bacterium
Candidatus
Liberibacter
asiaticus
(CaLas)
that
affects
citrus
industry
worldwide.
This
study
investigated
response
of
two
pummelo
x
finger
lime
hybrid
siblings
to
natural
infection
with
CaLas.
The
hybrids
were
identified
primarily
using
leaf
morphology
and
molecular
marker
assessments
selected
for
further
studies
on
basis
CaLas
titers
in
petioles.
HLB-infected
budwood
from
(PFL
2-61
PFL
1-11),
as
well
parental
plants,
propagated
grafting
onto
Swingle
citrumelo
rootstocks
evaluation.
Plant
samples
collected
years
after
analysis.
Leaves
PFL2-61
exhibited
decreased
compared
those
1-11.
Additionally,
we
recorded
increased
chlorophyll
content,
total
phenolic
content
(TPC),
flavonoid
(TFC),
antioxidant
activity
1-11
parents.
We
subsequently
conducted
detailed
investigation
these
transcriptome
Among
20,675
differentially
expressed
genes
(DEGs)
identified,
1,416
downregulated
1-11,
whereas
326
upregulated.
Transcriptome
analysis
revealed
many
DEGs
associated
cell
wall
structure,
redox
homeostasis,
biotic
stress
responses.
Moreover,
key
related
biosynthesis
secondary
metabolites
phytohormones,
including
PAL1,
jasmonate-related
genes,
WRKY
transcription
factors,
upregulated
tolerant
2-61).
In
contrast,
three
transcripts
Sieve
Element
Occlusion
N-Terminus
(SEO_N)
domain
Our
findings
provide
valuable
insights
into
mechanisms
tolerance
susceptibility
HLB
derived
hybrids,
highlighting
potential
this
species
towards
developing
disease-tolerant
varieties.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(4), P. 503 - 503
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
Moniliophthora
perniciosa
is
one
of
the
main
pathogens
affecting
cocoa,
and
controlling
it
generally
involves
planting
resistant
genotypes
followed
by
phytosanitary
pruning.
The
identification
plant
genes
related
to
defense
mechanisms
crucial
unravel
molecular
basis
plant-pathogen
interactions.
Among
candidate
genes,
BiP
stands
out
as
a
chaperone
located
in
endoplasmic
reticulum
that
facilitates
protein
folding
induced
under
stress
conditions,
such
pathogen
attacks.
In
this
study,
SoyBiPD
gene
was
expressed
Solanum
lycopersicum
plants
were
challenged
with
M.
perniciosa.
control
exhibited
severe
symptoms
witches'
broom
disease,
whereas
transgenic
lines
showed
no
or
mild
symptoms.
Gel-free
proteomics
revealed
significant
changes
profile
associated
overexpression.
Inoculated
had
higher
abundance
resistance-related
proteins,
PR2,
PR3,
PR10,
along
increased
activity
antioxidant
enzymes,
including
superoxide
dismutase
(SOD),
catalase
(CAT),
guaiacol
peroxidase,
fungal
cell
wall-degrading
enzymes
(glucanases).
Additionally,
accumulated
less
H2O2,
indicating
more
efficient
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS).
interaction
network
analysis
highlighted
activation
defense-associated
signaling
metabolic
pathways,
conferring
state
defensive
readiness
even
absence
pathogens.
These
results
demonstrate
overexpression
increases
enhances
capacity,
confers
greater
tolerance
biotic
stress.
This
study
demonstrates
biotechnological
potential
for
genetic
engineering
crops
resistance
economically
important
diseases,
cocoa.
Insects,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(4), P. 392 - 392
Published: April 7, 2025
This
review
provides
an
in-depth
examination
of
the
intricate
interactions
between
plant
metabolites
and
digestive
antioxidative
enzymes
in
insects,
highlighting
their
essential
roles
shaping
insect
herbivory
adaptation
strategies.
Plants
have
evolved
a
diverse
arsenal
secondary
to
defend
against
herbivorous
which,
response,
developed
sophisticated
adaptations
overcome
these
defenses
efficiently
exploit
resources.
We
outline
importance
enzymes,
such
as
proteases
amylases,
which
allow
insects
break
down
complex
compounds
access
vital
nutrients.
Additionally,
focuses
on
midgut,
including
superoxide
dismutase
catalase,
play
crucial
role
mitigating
oxidative
stress
generated
during
digestion
other
metabolic
processes.
Synthesizing
findings
from
various
studies,
this
also
considers
how
environmental
factors,
heavy
metal
exposure
temperature
changes,
influence
enzymes'
activity
levels.
It
highlights
dual
function
detoxifying
harmful
plant-derived
while
preserving
cellular
stability.
The
implications
biochemical
for
pest
management
are
discussed,
with
emphasis
potential
developing
biopesticides
that
target
specific
enzymatic
pathways
disrupt
feeding
growth.
By
elucidating
mechanisms
underlie
plant-insect
interactions,
enhances
our
understanding
co-evolutionary
dynamics
offers
insights
into
sustainable
agricultural
practices
could
leverage
effective
control.
Finally,
proposes
future
research
directions
aimed
at
identifying
novel
enzyme-modulating
properties
exploring
ecological
impacts
enzyme-targeted
approaches.