Frontiers in Physics,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: April 14, 2021
Plasma
treatments
are
currently
being
assessed
as
a
seed
processing
technology
for
agricultural
purposes
where
seeds
typically
subjected
to
pre-sowing
improve
the
likelihood
of
timely
and
uniform
germination.
The
aim
this
review
is
summarize
hypotheses
present
evidence
date
how
plasma
affect
seeds,
considering
that
there
difficulty
in
standardizing
methodology
interdisciplinary
field
given
plethora
variables
experimental
setup
device
handling
biological
samples.
ever
increasing
interest
agriculture
drives
need
dedicated
which
understandable
an
audience
biologists
physicists.
Seeds
first
step
cycle
at
stage,
plant
can
be
highest
probability
establishment,
despite
environmental
conditions,
exploit
genetic
potential
seed.
Furthermore,
seedlings
seem
too
sensitive
oxidation
therefore,
ideal
target.
This
intentionally
does
not
include
disinfection
sterilization
due
already
existing
reviews.
Instead,
summary
mechanisms
may
affecting
its
germination
developmental
properties
will
provided
discussed.
Plant Cell & Environment,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
40(11), P. 2530 - 2543
Published: Jan. 19, 2017
Plants
use
photoreceptor
proteins
to
detect
the
proximity
of
other
plants
and
activate
adaptive
responses.
Of
these
photoreceptors,
phytochrome
B
(phyB),
which
is
sensitive
changes
in
red
(R)
far-red
(FR)
ratio
sunlight,
one
that
has
been
studied
greatest
detail.
The
molecular
connections
between
signal
(low
R:FR)
a
model
physiological
response
(increased
elongation
growth)
have
now
mapped
considerable
detail
Arabidopsis
seedlings.
We
briefly
review
our
current
understanding
discuss
recent
progress
establishing
roles
photoreceptors
regulating
growth-related
pathways
competition
cues.
also
consider
processes
than
are
controlled
by
contribute
plant
fitness
under
variable
light
conditions,
including
photoresponses
optimize
utilization
soil
resources.
In
examining
advances
field,
we
highlight
emerging
phyB
as
major
modulator
hormones
related
immunity,
particular
salicylic
acid
jasmonic
(JA).
Recent
attempts
manipulate
signals
defence
suggest
it
might
be
possible
improve
crop
health
at
high
planting
densities
targeting
links
JA
signalling.
Journal of Plant Growth Regulation,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
41(2), P. 742 - 780
Published: March 23, 2021
Abstract
Light
quantity
(intensity
and
photoperiod)
quality
(spectral
composition)
affect
plant
growth
physiology
interact
with
other
environmental
parameters
cultivation
factors
in
determining
the
behaviour.
More
than
providing
energy
for
photosynthesis,
light
also
dictates
specific
signals
which
regulate
development,
shaping
metabolism,
complex
phenomenon
of
photomorphogenesis,
driven
by
colours.
These
are
perceived
even
at
very
low
intensity
five
classes
photoreceptors,
have
been
characterized
their
biochemical
features
physiological
roles.
Knowledge
about
photomorphogenesis
increased
dramatically
during
last
years,
thanks
diffusion
light-emitting
diodes
(LEDs),
offer
several
advantages
compared
to
conventional
sources,
such
as
possibility
tailor
spectrum
intensity,
depending
on
requirements
different
crops
development
stages.
This
knowledge
could
be
profitably
applied
greenhouse
horticulture
improve
production
schedules
crop
yield
quality.
article
presents
a
brief
overview
effects
artificial
lighting
vegetable
ornamental
crops,
state
art
research
LEDs
horticulture.
Particularly,
we
analysed
these
approaching,
when
possible,
each
single-light
waveband,
most
review
works
available
literature
considers
influence
combined
spectra.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
10(12), P. 1975 - 1975
Published: Dec. 15, 2020
Stomata,
the
microscopic
pores
surrounded
by
a
pair
of
guard
cells
on
surfaces
leaves
and
stems,
play
an
essential
role
in
regulating
gas
exchange
between
plant
surrounding
atmosphere.
Stomatal
development
opening
are
significantly
influenced
environmental
conditions,
both
short
long
term.
The
rapid
rate
current
climate
change
has
been
affecting
stomatal
responses,
as
new
balance
photosynthesis
water-use
efficiency
to
be
found.
Understanding
mechanisms
involved
regulation
adjustment
provides
us
with
insights
into
ability
stomata
process
information
evolve
over
time.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
recent
advances
research
underlying
interaction
factors
opening.
Specific
emphasis
is
placed
including
light,
CO2
concentration,
ambient
temperature,
relative
humidity,
these
significant
understanding
impact
global
development.
Frontiers in Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Nov. 16, 2020
The
present
review
draws
together
wide-ranging
studies
performed
over
the
last
decades
that
catalogue
effects
of
artificial-light-at-night
(ALAN)
upon
living
species
and
their
environment.
We
provide
an
overview
tremendous
variety
light-detection
strategies
which
have
evolved
in
organisms
-
unicellular,
plants
animals,
covering
chloroplasts
(plants),
plethora
ocular
extra-ocular
organs
(animals).
describe
visual
pigments
permit
photo-detection,
paying
attention
to
spectral
characteristics,
extend
from
ultraviolet
into
infrared.
discuss
how
use
light
information
a
way
crucial
for
development,
growth
survival:
phototropism,
phototaxis,
photoperiodism,
synchronization
circadian
clocks.
These
aspects
are
treated
depth,
as
perturbation
underlies
much
disruptive
ALAN.
goes
detail
on
networks
organisms,
since
these
fundamental
features
critical
importance
regulating
interface
between
environment
body.
Especially,
hormonal
synthesis
secretion
often
under
circannual
control,
hence
clock
will
lead
imbalance.
addresses
ubiquitous
introduction
light-emitting
diode
technology
may
exacerbate,
or
some
cases
reduce,
generalized
ever-increasing
pollution.
Numerous
examples
given
widespread
exposure
ALAN
is
perturbing
many
plant
animal
behaviour
foraging,
orientation,
migration,
seasonal
reproduction,
colonization
more.
examine
potential
problems
at
level
individual
populations
debate
consequences
ecosystems.
stress,
through
few
examples,
synergistic
harmful
resulting
impacts
combined
with
other
anthropogenic
pressures,
impact
neuroendocrine
loops
vertebrates.
article
concludes
by
debating
changes
could
be
mitigated
more
reasonable
available
example
restricting
illumination
essential
areas
hours,
directing
lighting
avoid
wasteful
radiation
selecting
emissions,
reduce
end
discussing
society
should
take
account
potentially
major
has
natural
world
repercussions
ongoing
human
health
welfare.