Optimizing germination in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) seeds through non-thermal plasma treatment DOI
Rajesh Prakash Guragain, Hom Bahadur Baniya, Deepesh Prakash Guragain

et al.

Physica Scripta, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 99(12), P. 125606 - 125606

Published: Nov. 7, 2024

Abstract This study explores the efficacy of non-thermal plasma (NTP) treatment in enhancing germination tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum ) seeds. The experimental setup utilized a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) system with specific parameters, including voltage, frequency, and duration. Optical emission spectroscopy (OES) was employed to characterize reactive oxygen nitrogen species (RONS) generated during treatment. Seeds subjected for durations ranging from 60 300 s were assessed various percentage, mean time, seedling vigor. Our findings demonstrate significant improvements efficiency, particularly evident at 120 180 exposure, where percentages increased by 113.0% 83.3%, respectively, compared control (untreated) Moreover, seeds NTP showed reduced times enhanced synchronization group. characterization revealed presence that likely contribute improved seed performance. These highlight promise as an eco-friendly method improving agriculture.

Language: Английский

Unveiling the Therapeutic Potential of Soft Plasma Jet and Nitric-Oxide Enriched Plasma-Activated Water (NO-PAW) on Oral Cancer YD-10B Cells: A Comprehensive Investigation of Direct and Indirect Treatments DOI
Juie Nahushkumar Rana, Sohail Mumtaz, Ihn Han

et al.

Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 19, 2025

Language: Английский

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Plasma-Activated Water Produced by a Moderately High Energy-Efficient 1-Liter Reactor: Effects on Germination and Growth of Tomato and Bell Pepper Plants DOI Creative Commons
Matías Ferreyra,

María M. Caffaro,

Brenda Santamaría

et al.

Plants, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(5), P. 722 - 722

Published: Feb. 27, 2025

Plasma-activated water (PAW) is a sustainable and innovative alternative for agriculture, especially in controlled environments like greenhouses. Tomato pepper are key horticultural crops worldwide, with considerable part of their production This study examined the effects PAW irrigation on seed germination, plant growth, oxidative stress tomato bell plants. was activated up to 15 min using 1 L capacity plasma reactor based glow-type discharge air water-cathode. The concentration nitrogen compounds energy efficiency synthesis obtained were moderately high (5.4 mM 60 nmol/J, respectively). most notable observed pepper. germination percentage increased by 26%, while no significant found seeds. significantly promoted dry weight increasing 61% 42% tomato. Lipid peroxidation results showed damage either crop. biochemical analysis antioxidant enzymes (catalase, superoxide dismutase, guaiacol peroxidase) confirmed that defense systems responded adequately irrigation. These highlight PAW’s potential as an eco-friendly agriculture.

Language: Английский

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Plasma Optimization as a Novel Tool to Explore Plant–Microbe Interactions in Climate Smart Agriculture DOI Creative Commons
Binoop Mohan, Chandrima Karthik,

Doni Thingujam

et al.

Microorganisms, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(1), P. 146 - 146

Published: Jan. 13, 2025

Plasma treatment has emerged as a promising tool for manipulating plant microbiomes and metabolites. This review explores the diverse applications effects of plasma on these biological systems. It is hypothesized that will not induce substantial changes in composition or concentration We delve into mechanisms by which can regulate microbial communities, enhance antimicrobial activity, recruit beneficial microbes to mitigate stress. Furthermore, we discuss optimization parameters effective microbiome interaction role plasmids plant-microbe interactions. By characterizing plasmidome responses exposure investigating transcriptional metabolomic shifts, provide insights potential engineering The presented herein demonstrates induces both community metabolite levels, thereby refuting our initial hypothesis. Finally, integrate plasmidome, transcriptome, metabolome data develop comprehensive understanding plasma's biology explore future perspectives agricultural applications.

Language: Английский

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Transforming ASEAN’s future: how clean energy and innovation can shape environmental progress DOI Creative Commons
H. J. Yang,

Kwi-sik Min

Cogent Economics & Finance, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: Jan. 21, 2025

This study explores the links between environmental innovation, growth, quality, and renewable energy (RE) in ASEAN economies. It uses sophisticated econometric methods including Panel unit root tests, Westerlund cointegration, Augmented Mean Group Common Correlated Effects estimation, Dumitrescu-Hurlin causality tests to understand short run & long-term dynamics of these relationships. The attempts evaluate how economic growth financial development affect quality (EQ) as well innovation RE can help slow down deterioration. While significantly reduces emissions carbon dioxide (CO2) nitrous oxide (N2O), results show that innovations like patents have a delayed but beneficial influence on reducing emissions. Financial also helps reduce over long despite burning fossil fuels increasing test shows factors reinforce each other, requiring coordinated policy actions. report suggests nations prioritize for emission reductions. For sustainable development, markets must be expanded accommodate green financing programs such bonds. Decoupling from use is necessary ensure future.

Language: Английский

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Cold Plasma-Induced Modulation of Protein and Lipid Macromolecules: A Review DOI Open Access
Srutee Rout, Pradeep Kumar Panda, Pranjyan Dash

et al.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 26(4), P. 1564 - 1564

Published: Feb. 13, 2025

Nowadays, the food industry is prioritizing many innovative processing technologies that can produce minimally processed foods with superior and higher quality, lower costs, faster operations. Among these advancements, cold plasma (CP) stands out for its remarkable capabilities in preservation extending shelf life. Beyond established role microbial inactivation, CP has emerged as a transformative tool modifying biomolecules through reactive species, addressing versatile requirements of industries various applications. This review focuses on interactions between species essential macromolecules, including proteins, lipids, polysaccharides. The novelty lies detailed examination how technology triggers structural, functional, biochemical changes proteins lipids explains mechanisms involved. It connects fundamental molecular transformations to practical applications, such enhanced protein functionality, lipid stabilization, improved oxidative resistance. induces alterations structure, especially amino acid configurations, be applicable formulation advanced gel, 3D printing, thermostable emulsions, solubility, sensory materials. explores ability modify allergenicity, different effects mechanical interfacial properties production trans-fat-free oils. Despite potential, understanding mechanism CP's macromolecules also discussed. Furthermore, this addresses key challenges outlines future research opportunities, positioning sustainable adaptable approach innovating next-generation systems. Further crucial fully understand potential processing, followed by product development.

Language: Английский

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Quantifying Plasma Dose for Barley Seed Treatment by Volume Dielectric Barrier Discharges in Atmospheric-Pressure Synthetic Air DOI Creative Commons
Jiří Fujera, Petr Hoffer, V. Prukner

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Plasma, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 8(1), P. 11 - 11

Published: March 17, 2025

Plasma-assisted treatment is a potentially interesting technology for advanced seed processing. In this work, we address the issue of defining and quantifying plasma dose during exposure seeds to microdischarges formed in barrier discharge configuration fed with synthetic air at atmospheric pressure. Using imaging other optoelectrical diagnostics, identify suitable conditions formation developing exclusively between powered electrode coat, which allows relatively accurate quantification an individual barley seed. addition determining microdischarge energy/power consumed treat single controlled exposure, also provide estimate electric field gas temperature, are key parameters that can affect viability. way, each individually exposed be linked exact time, total number, energy, temperature came into contact it. This fundamentally different from conventional “averaging” approaches based on simultaneous many seeds, makes it virtually impossible correlate responses corresponding dose. Finally, propose minimal protocol could allow more direct interpretation results subsequent biological tests reveal specific plasma–chemical stimuli germination seedling growth.

Language: Английский

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Prunin: An Emerging Anticancer Flavonoid DOI Open Access
Juie Nahushkumar Rana, Sohail Mumtaz

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 26(6), P. 2678 - 2678

Published: March 16, 2025

Despite the substantial advances in cancer therapies, developing safe and effective treatment methodologies is critical. Natural (plant-derived compounds), such as flavonoids, might be crucial a methodology without toxicity toward healthy tissues. Prunin flavonoid with potential to used biomedical applications. has yet undergo thorough scientific research, its precise molecular mechanisms of action remain largely unexplored. This review summarizes therapeutic prunin for first time, focusing on underlying an anticancer compound. gained significant attention due antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, effects. aims unlock how functions at level exert effects, primarily modulating key cellular pathways. Furthermore, we have discussed prunin’s adjunctive therapy conventional treatments, highlighting ability strengthen responses while decreasing drug resistance. Moreover, discussion probes into innovative delivery methods, particularly nanoformulations, that address bioavailability, solubility, stability limitations optimize application. By providing comprehensive analysis properties, this stimulate further exploration using agent, thereby progressing development targeted, selective, safe, methods.

Language: Английский

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Large-Scale Plasma-Activated Water Reactor: The Differential Impact on the Growth of Tomato and Bell Pepper Plants in Nutrient-Rich and Nitrogen-Free Substrates DOI Creative Commons
Matías Ferreyra, Brenda Santamaría,

María M. Caffaro

et al.

Agronomy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(4), P. 829 - 829

Published: March 27, 2025

In this study, plasma-activated water (PAW) was generated using a large-volume (5 L) plasma reactor with quasi-stationary, water-cathode glow-type discharge in atmospheric pressure air. Tap activated up to 75 min. PAW exhibited high concentrations of long-lived reactive nitrogen species (RNSs), reaching 8 mM, which is between 4 and 26 times higher than those reported previous studies. The reached an RNS synthesis efficiency 61 nmol/J production rate 526 μmol/min, both among the highest reported. evaluated on tomato bell pepper. Seedling emergence determined nutrient-free substrate. To assess plant growth, seedlings were transplanted into pots filled either nitrogen-free or nutrient-rich PAW-irrigation significantly promoted seedling leaf expansion, especially plants. growth-stimulating effects more pronounced substrate: fresh weight pepper increased 13.1-fold 2.6-fold, respectively. contrast, effect substrate negligible. Tomato plants grown irrigated 75-min dry comparable irrigation did not induce oxidative stress, as confirmed by malondialdehyde (MDA) levels antioxidant enzyme activity.

Language: Английский

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Imaging and Optical Emission Spectroscopy of Surface Dielectric Barrier Discharge (SDBD) Plasma Generated Using Reactors with Planar and Cylindrical Electrodes DOI Creative Commons
Mateusz Tański, J. Podliński,

A. Berendt

et al.

Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(24), P. 11596 - 11596

Published: Dec. 12, 2024

We characterized non-thermal plasma generated in two types of Surface Dielectric Barrier Discharge (SDBD) reactors, one with a planar and the other cylindrical electrode. Plasma was examined using time-resolved imaging Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES) methods. observed that electrode suppresses formation during both discharge modes: positive streamers pseudo-Trichel microdischarges. The propagation velocity front estimated to be range 12–15 m/s, regardless mode type. Spectral analysis showed emission spectrum consisted mainly first second nitrogen bands. Using Specair software, we calculated thermodynamic parameters found that, despite morphological differences, reactors had similar properties. Finally, discussed temporal evolution attributed suppression caused by characteristic uniformity electric field around along this

Language: Английский

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Optimizing germination in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) seeds through non-thermal plasma treatment DOI
Rajesh Prakash Guragain, Hom Bahadur Baniya, Deepesh Prakash Guragain

et al.

Physica Scripta, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 99(12), P. 125606 - 125606

Published: Nov. 7, 2024

Abstract This study explores the efficacy of non-thermal plasma (NTP) treatment in enhancing germination tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum ) seeds. The experimental setup utilized a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) system with specific parameters, including voltage, frequency, and duration. Optical emission spectroscopy (OES) was employed to characterize reactive oxygen nitrogen species (RONS) generated during treatment. Seeds subjected for durations ranging from 60 300 s were assessed various percentage, mean time, seedling vigor. Our findings demonstrate significant improvements efficiency, particularly evident at 120 180 exposure, where percentages increased by 113.0% 83.3%, respectively, compared control (untreated) Moreover, seeds NTP showed reduced times enhanced synchronization group. characterization revealed presence that likely contribute improved seed performance. These highlight promise as an eco-friendly method improving agriculture.

Language: Английский

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