Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Oct. 13, 2024
Abstract
Day-by-day
increasing
irrigation
water
scarcity
requires
the
application
of
water-saving
techniques
to
sustain
agriculture
production.
A
two-year
field
investigation
was
conducted
during
2018
2020
determine
effects
various
mulches
and
volumes
on
growth,
leaf
chemicals
soil
properties
one-year-old
sweet
oranges
(
Citrus
sinensis
)
cv.
Mosambi.
The
study
included
three
schedules,
viz.100%
ET
c
(I
1
),
80%
2
60%
3
five
different
were
used,
viz.
without
mulch,
white
polythene,
coriander
straw,
dry
grass
black
polythene
mulches,
replicated
thrice.
Results
demonstrated
that
drip
with
100%
mulching
mulch
significantly
increase
plant
growth
attributes
like
height
(28.64%)
(30.31%),
rootstock
girth
(36.61%)
(37.90%),
canopy
spread
(E-W
N-S)
(EW-
63.82%,
NS-
63.87%)
67.56%,
67.90%)
area
(2.4%)
(2.34%).
Furthermore,
chlorophyll
content
(2.41
mg
g
-1
mineral
such
as
N
(2.39%)
(2.40%),
P
(0.16%)
(0.165%),
K
(1.57%)
(1.59%),
Ca
(47.34
kg
(47.80
Mg
(4.54
(4.57
Fe
(120.51
(123.15
Zn
(39.00
(37.84
noted
be
p
≤
0.05)
higher
in
plants
received
(were
(M
treatment.
Taken
together,
results
suggested
treatments
I
M
have
potential
maximize
nutrients
orange
Mosambi
plants.
Journal of soil science and plant nutrition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(1), P. 54 - 73
Published: Dec. 26, 2023
Abstract
Melatonin
was
found
in
plants
the
late
1990s,
but
its
function,
signaling,
and
interaction
with
other
phytohormones
still
unclear.
research
has
increased
substantially
recent
years,
including
reports
on
impact
of
this
putative
plant
hormone
under
biotic
abiotic
stress
situations.
Temperature
extremes,
salt,
drought,
hypoxia
or
anoxia,
nutrient
deficiency,
herbicides,
UV
radiation
stress,
heavy
metal
toxicity
are
all
important
obstacles
to
horticulture
crop
production
worldwide.
To
deal
these
environmental
challenges,
have
evolved
complex
signaling
networks.
Phytohormones
essential
for
controlling
growth,
development,
responses.
Melatonin,
a
pleiotropic
chemical
present
variety
species,
recently
emerged
as
powerful
regulator
tolerance.
The
purpose
review
is
investigate
interplay
between
melatonin
control
responses
horticultural
crops.
We
explore
interactions
several
various
stresses.
Biochar,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: April 1, 2024
Abstract
Amidst
intensifying
global
agricultural
water
demand,
optimizing
management
practices
and
understanding
the
role
of
soil
amendments,
particularly
biochar
(BC),
in
modulating
dynamics
are
critical.
Here,
we
review
potential
impacts
BC
on
dynamics,
elucidate
mechanistic
underpinnings,
identify
critical
research
gaps
prospective
avenues.
In
general,
modifies
structure,
hydraulic
properties,
surface
albedo,
heat
fluxes,
which
influence
storage,
energy
balance,
irrigation
paradigms.
Depending
texture
demonstrates
a
greater
reduction
bulk
density
saturated
conductivity
coarse-textured
soils
compared
to
fine-textured
soils.
application
generally
increases
holding
capacity
(WHC)
while
exhibiting
no
consistent
impact
infiltration.
Increased
WHC
results
from
increased
porosity,
area,
aggregation.
porosity
arises
confluence
factors,
encompassing
new
pores
formation,
reorganization
pores,
aggregation,
dilution
effects
BC,
reduced
compaction,
biotic
interactions,
including
population
burrowing
invertebrates.
tends
increase
plant-available
coarser
soils,
attributed
its
hydrophilic
nature,
augmented
specific
enhanced
overall
porosity.
However,
may
induce
repellency,
contingent
upon
variables
such
as
feedstock
composition,
pyrolysis
temperature,
attributes.
While
exhibits
transformative
enhancing
scalability
concerns
economic
viability
pose
challenges
widespread
application.
Overall,
offers
promising
avenues
for
sustainable
management.
it
is
imperative
explore
large-scale
applications
conduct
long-term
field
studies
across
different
management,
climate,
types
fully
understand
how
dynamics.
Graphical
Journal of soil science and plant nutrition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 6, 2024
Abstract
Salinity
stress
has
become
a
major
threat
to
worldwide
crop
production.
Exogenous
melatonin
(MT)
appeared
as
promising
treatment
against
salt
in
several
plant
species.
However,
MT
effect
on
the
tolerance
of
sorghum
plants
under
different
saline
conditions
(moderate
and
severe)
remains
ambiguous.
This
study
was
carried
out
explore
impact
(0,
50,
100
200
µM)
foliar
application
seedlings
grown
moderate
severe
using
sodium
chloride,
NaCl
(75
150
µM
NaCl).
treatments
were
applied
solution
sand
medium
pots.
The
results
demonstrated
that
rising
salinity
level
negatively
affected
growth,
photosynthetic
pigments
(chlorophylls
carotenoids),
leaf
water
status
ionic
homeostasis
(sodium,
potassium,
calcium
ions).
Applied-MT
specifically
at
or
enhanced
osmotic
balance,
cell
membrane
stabilizing
relative
content.
These
effects
associated
with
an
obvious
restriction
hydrogen
peroxide,
lipid
peroxidation
(malondialdehyde
content)
methylglyoxal.
Moreover,
antioxidant
activities
peroxidase,
catalase,
superoxide
dismutase,
ascorbate
peroxidase
enzymes
modulated
by
treatments.
Molecular
docking
modeling
assessment
illustrated
top-ranked
confirmations
between
target
enzymes.
forms
multiple
bonds
key
amino
acid
residues
for
glycine
(A:
162),
tryptophan
41),
leucine
165),
tyrosine
235)
active
site
peroxidase.
alkyl
interactions
37),
arginine
38)
cysteine
168)
also
contribute
its
high
affinity.
Despite
is
commonly
moderately
tolerant
stress,
this
confirmed
sensitivity
wide
range
early
growth
stages.
Melatonin
spraying
led
improvements
various
morphological,
physiological
biochemical
mechanisms
harmonized
together
confer
resistance
salt-stressed
seedlings.
Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
Abstract
Background
Abiotic
stresses,
like
drought,
are
the
major
cause
of
shrinking
plant,
growth
crop
yields
and
quality.
Nanotechnology
has
provided
a
significant
improvement
in
increasing
plant
yield
crops
under
stress
conditions.
This
work
assessed
potential
silicon
for
mitigating
negative
effects
drought
against
wheat.
In
completely
randomized
design
with
three
replicates,
wheat
seedlings
grown
watering
levels
(100,
60
40%
water
holding
capacity)
were
treated
by
dioxide
(SiO
2
)
as
normal
or
bulk
form
(Si)
SiO
nanoparticles
(SiNPs)
concentrations
100
200
mg
L
−1
.
SiNPs
was
extracted
from
rice
husk.
Results
Si
treatments
shown
to
improve
plants
increase
shoots
root
weight,
relative
content,
photosynthetic
pigments,
proline
either
at
decreased
lipid
peroxidation
malondialdehyde
reduced.
Also,
nano-silicon
increased
free
amino
acids,
antioxidant
enzymes
while
soluble
sugars.
Cytotoxicity
assay
proved
safety
usage.
Conclusions
conclusion,
present
study
documented
significance
husk-extracted
rate
improving
tolerance
deficit.
Journal of soil science and plant nutrition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(2), P. 3909 - 3922
Published: May 9, 2024
Abstract
Purpose
Medicinal
plants
show
a
relevant
importance
in
human
life
and
health.
The
use
of
natural
substances
crop
management
is
not
only
significant
for
the
plant
healthy
growth
yield,
but
also
obtaining
safe
products.
study
aimed
to
examine
effect
seaweed
extract
(SW)
as
source
nutrition
salicylic
acid
(SA)
on
health,
physiology
essential
oil
profile
French
marigold
(
Tagetes
patula
L.).
Methods
Three
levels
acid,
SA50,
SA100
SA200,
(50,
100,
200
mg
L
−
1
)
three
extract,
SW2,
SW4
SW6
(2.0,
4.0,
6.0
ml
),
comparison
with
control
treatment
(tap
water)
were
applied
foliar
sprayings.
seven
treatments
arranged
randomized
complete
block
design
replicated
thrice
two
growing
seasons
(2020
2021).
Results
Findings
pointed
out
that
SA200
increased
height,
branches
number
,
stem
diameter,
leaf
area,
leaves
fresh
weight,
dry
weight
by
32.9,
112.2,
59.2,
34.4,
44.3,
33.0
56.9%
(averages
seasons),
respectively,
compared
water).
carotenoids
content
34.8
46.4%
2020
2021
seasons,
respectively.
Salicylic
at
rate
along
6
gave
highest
values
total
sugars
free
amino
acids.
alone
recorded
maximal
value
peroxidase
activity
surpassing
other
treatments.
possessed
greatest
both
statistically
equaling
first
season.
Huge
variations
under
tested
trial
Conclusion
It
could
be
concluded
application
unveiled
their
involvement
diverse
physiological
developmental
responses;
pigment
formation,
enzyme
activities,
flower
induction,
nutrient
uptake,
metabolism,
overall
development.
recommended
concentrations
(SA
or
SW
achieving
distinctive
improvements
responses
plant.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
In
South
Asia,
declining
water
tables
due
to
increased
irrigation
and
labor
shortages
for
manual
weeding
pose
significant
challenges
wheat
production.
Additionally,
herbicide
resistance,
often
resulting
from
poor
management
practices,
further
complicates
weed
problems.
The
objective
of
this
study
was
assess
the
impacts
traditional
regimens
(IRs)
application
on
crops.
findings
showed
that
when
applied
at
100
mm
CPE
(IR4),
40
(IR1),
different
combinations
managment
were
tested.
comparison
other
treatments,
cumulative
pan
evaporation
(IR1)
along
with
Pendimethalin1000
g
ha−1
(pre-em)
in
combination
clodinafop-propargyl
10%
+
metribuzin
22%
sulfosulfuron
4.2%
a
rate
1125
30
DAS
(WM1)
produced
best
results
terms
crop
yields,
economic
returns,
relative
content,
consumptive
use,
use
efficiency,
productivity,
energy
input–output,
intensity,
specific
energy,
maximum
field
capacity,
available
soil
water,
profile
moisture
extraction
pattern.
only
exceptions
Pendimethalin1000g
combined
carfentrazone
ethyl
20%
25%WG),
(WM2)
weed-free
treatment
(WM5),
where
differences
not
statistically
significant.
yield
grain
(14.26
kg
ha−1)
straw
(14.41
decreased
as
unit
dry
matter
production
weeds
increased.
recommends
exploring
additional
control
strategies
options
future
improve
yields
conventionally-tilled
systems.
Plant Growth Regulation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
104(1), P. 151 - 167
Published: May 15, 2024
Abstract
Salinity
stress
constitutes
one
of
the
main
abiotic
stresses
that
considerably
reduces
crop
yield.
An
approach
to
enhance
plant
growth
under
salt
involves
addition
humic
substances
(HS)
roots
or
leaves.
Here,
we
evaluated
potential
use
BLACKJAK®,
an
HS-based
product,
tolerance
in
lettuce
(
Lactuca
sativa
L.).
For
this
aim,
plants
were
exposed
salinity
(100
mM
NaCl),
+
HS:
radicular
(R)-HS
(0.40
mL/L
and
0.60
mL/L)
foliar
(F)-HS
(7.50
10.00
mL/L),
along
with
a
control
(without
NaCl).
Parameters
related
growth,
Na
K
accumulation,
photosynthetic
activity,
oxidative
stress,
enzymatic
non-enzymatic
antioxidants,
as
well
proline
levels
evaluated.
Results
showed
R
F-HS
enhanced
tolerance.
In
addition,
offered
greater
improvement
relation
shoot
fresh
weight,
relative
rate,
area,
being
best
dose.
This
could
be
associated
reduced
translocation
decreasing
/K
ratio.
Furthermore,
HS
improved
net
Rubisco
carboxylation
efficiency,
photosystem
II
performance,
ROS
lipid
peroxidation.
Hence,
our
data
show
BLACKJAK®
improve
salinity,
application
slightly
better
than
achieve
especially
at