Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 28, 2023
Abstract
Background
Hairy
roots
constitute
a
valuable
tissue
culture
system
for
species
that
are
difficult
to
propagate
through
conventional
seed-based
methods.
Moreover,
the
generation
of
transgenic
plants
can
be
facilitated
by
employing
carefully
designed
hormone-containing
media.
Results
We
initiated
hairy
root
formation
in
rare
crucifer
Asperuginoides
axillaris
via
an
injection-based
protocol
and
successfully
regenerated
from
established
lines.
Our
study
confirms
genetic
stability
both
their
derived
regenerants
highlights
utility
as
permanent
source
mitotic
chromosomes
cytogenetic
investigations.
Additionally,
we
have
developed
effective
embryo
rescue
circumvent
seed
dormancy
issues
A.
seeds.
By
using
inflorescence
primary
stems
Arabidopsis
thaliana
Cardamine
hirsuta
starting
material,
also
lines,
were
subsequently
used
regeneration
studies.
Conclusion
efficient
transformation
protocols
various
crucifers,
namely
,
C.
.
serve
continuous
plant
material
molecular
analyses.
Seed Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 39 - 66
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Abstract
Seed
germination
and
dormancy
are
vital
components
of
seed
quality;
hence,
understanding
these
processes
is
essential
for
a
sound
production
system.
The
two
closely
interrelated
regulated,
both
by
genetic
as
well
environmental
factors.
While
provides
an
inherent
mechanism
aimed
at
the
survival
plant
species
to
withstand
adverse
external
conditions
restricting
mature
from
germinating,
ability
dehydrated
remain
viable
produce
vigorous
seedling
upon
hydration
under
favourable
key
perpetuation
species.
In
addition,
quality
expected
result
in
timely
uniform
field
after
sowing
establish
healthy
crop
stand.
Therefore,
technology,
not
considered
desirable
trait
lots
used
sowing.
Thus,
achieve
highest
percentage,
factors
controlling
interlinked
contrasting
vital.
testing
trade,
knowledge
needed
reliable
assessment
its
planting
value,
make
right
decisions.
Though
much
yet
be
understood,
present
status
on
aspects
has
made
significant
advances,
especially
control,
molecular
mechanism,
physiological
influencing
dormancy.
information
compiled
this
chapter
may
help
technologists
developing
new
methods
breaking
germination,
Current Issues in Molecular Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
47(3), P. 177 - 177
Published: March 7, 2025
Food
security
is
one
of
the
world’s
top
challenges,
specifically
considering
global
issues
like
climate
change.
Seed
priming
strategy
to
improve
crop
production,
typically
via
increased
germination,
yields,
and/or
stress
tolerance.
Hydropriming,
or
soaking
seeds
in
water
only,
simplest
form
seed
priming.
However,
addition
certain
agents
has
resulted
a
variety
modified
strategies,
including
osmopriming,
halopriming,
hormonal
priming,
PGR
nutripriming,
and
others.
Most
current
research
focused
on
nutripriming.
This
review
will
focus
specific
compounds
that
have
been
used
most
often
over
past
3
years
physiological
effects
they
had
crops.
Over
half
recent
four
compounds:
(1)
salicylic
acid,
(2)
zinc,
(3)
gibberellic
(4)
potassium
nitrate.
One
interesting
characteristics
all
chemical
are
exposed
only
yet
confer
benefits
throughout
plant
development.
In
some
cases,
such
passed
subsequent
generations,
suggesting
an
epigenetic
effect,
which
supported
by
observed
changes
DNA
methylation
histone
modification.
summarize
state
knowledge
molecular
mechanisms
associated
with
discuss
avenues
for
future
research.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 390 - 390
Published: Jan. 28, 2023
Low
emergence
and
vigor
of
canola
seeds
are
common
problems
encountered
by
growers.
Seed
coating
is
a
good
way
to
solve
this
problem.
The
objective
study
was
find
the
best
combination
nano-organic
be
used
as
for
strengthening
absorption
water
seed
low
canola.
treatments
in
first
experiment
included
six
levels
organic
coatings:
20%
vermicompost
with
80%
bentonite,
30%
70%
40%
60%
residues
resides
bentonite.
results
indicated
that
had
highest
moisture
under
saturation
conditions
kept
longer
time.
Subsequently,
factors
second
three
stress
(100,
75,
50%
field
capacity
(FC)),
(control,
vermicompost,
residues),
titanium
dioxide
nanoparticles
(0,
0.5,
1
mM).
showed
improved
percentage
seedling
traits
while
increasing
superoxide
dismutase,
peroxidase,
catalase
activities
decreasing
electrolyte
leakage.
ratios
(74.67),
index
(264.58),
leaf
area
(418)
were
obtained
at
level
nano-titanium
(1
rates
dismutase
(53.44),
peroxidase
(30.68),
(5.35),
chlorophyll
content
(51.05),
lowest
leakage
(42.39)
observed
Based
on
results,
we
suggest
use
rapeseed
nano
oxide
coating.
current
coatings
useful
reducing
stresses
germination
stages.
Plant Methods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: Feb. 17, 2024
Abstract
Background
Hairy
roots
constitute
a
valuable
tissue
culture
system
for
species
that
are
difficult
to
propagate
through
conventional
seed-based
methods.
Moreover,
the
generation
of
transgenic
plants
derived
from
hairy
can
be
facilitated
by
employing
carefully
designed
hormone-containing
media.
Results
We
initiated
root
formation
in
rare
crucifer
Asperuginoides
axillaris
via
an
injection-based
protocol
using
Agrobacterium
strain
C58C1
harboring
root-inducing
(
Ri
)
plasmid
and
successfully
regenerated
established
lines.
Our
study
confirms
genetic
stability
both
their
regenerants
highlights
utility
as
permanent
source
mitotic
chromosomes
cytogenetic
investigations.
Additionally,
we
have
developed
effective
embryo
rescue
circumvent
seed
dormancy
issues
A.
seeds.
By
inflorescence
primary
stems
Arabidopsis
thaliana
Cardamine
hirsuta
starting
material,
also
lines
were
subsequently
used
regeneration
studies.
Conclusion
efficient
transformation
protocols
various
crucifers,
namely
,
C.
.
serve
continuous
plant
material
molecular
analyses.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Nov. 13, 2024
Understanding
the
influence
of
light
spectra
on
plant
growth
and
antioxidant
activities
is
crucial
for
optimizing
cultivation
practices
enhancing
crop
quality.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
effects
different
treatments
parameters
in
five
species:
peppermint,
Thai
basil,
cumin,
lemon
green
holy
basil.
Our
results
revealed
distinct
responses
to
varying
spectra,
with
consistently
promoting
taller
heights
across
all
species.
Additionally,
blue
induced
notable
increases
width
certain
Analysis
demonstrated
dynamic
fluctuations
Total
Phenolic
Content
(TPC)
Flavonoid
(TFC)
among
While
white
red
generally
promoted
higher
TPC
levels,
unexpectedly
exhibited
highest
levels
at
specific
time
points.
Moreover,
investigation
into
DPPH
Radical
Scavenging
activity
diverse
temporal
demonstrating
exceptional
early
stages
showing
heightened
later
These
findings
underscore
importance
tailored
regimes
cultivated
plants,
thereby
offering
promising
avenues
sustainable
agriculture
food
production
practices.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Oct. 21, 2022
Holy
basil
(
Ocimum
Tenuiflorum
L.)
is
a
widely
used
herb
containing
several
bioactive
compounds
of
interest
for
the
food
and
pharmaceutical
industries.
Plant
factories
using
artificial
lighting
(PFAL)
modern
agricultural
system
that
offers
opportunity
to
improve
crop
production
stabilizes
productivity
in
many
herbal
plants.
However,
little
known
about
variation
among
holy
varieties
can
be
cultivated
provide
reasonable
biomass
PFAL.
We
therefore
evaluated
10
Thai
accessions
two
commercial
cultivars
PFAL
(with
hydroponic
cultivation)
categorize
cultivar
characteristics
by
investigating
physiological
responses
secondary
metabolite
at
plant
flowering
stage.
Among
varieties,
net
photosynthetic
rate
Pn
)
was
significantly
highest
OC059
OC081.
The
greatest
growth
measures
were
observed
OC064.
Antioxidant
capacity
also
varied,
with
accumulation
total
phenolic
(TPC),
flavonoids,
antioxidant
activity
DPPH
assay
OC064,
terpenoid
content
OC194.
major
confirmed
showing
levels
eugenol
OC057,
OC063,
OC194,
OC195
methyl
OC072
α-humulene
found
OC059.
PCA
based
on
metabolites
indicate
OC064
clearly
distinguished
from
other
cultivars/accessions.
These
findings
demonstrate
across
physiologic
responses,
capacity,
insights
lead
identification
suitable
which
most
important
step
developing
an
efficient
method
producing
high
quality
raw
materials
supplying
foods
Abstract
Seed
dormancy
is
the
major
challenge
in
cultivation
of
Amaranth
and
Cleome
gynandra
.
C.
are
affected
by
chemical,
physical,
physiological
dormancy.
The
current
study
was
conducted
at
Marondera
University
Agricultural
Sciences
Technology
(MUAST)
farm
2021
2022.
effects
gibberellic
acid
potassium
nitrate
seed
treatments
on
emergence
seedling
vigour
were
evaluated.
Seeds
pre‐soaked
(control
0,
100,
200,
300,400,
500
ppm)
0%,
0.1%,
0.2%,
0.3%,
0.4%,
0.5%)
solutions
for
24
h
to
have
a
factorial
layout
within
randomized
complete
block
design
replicated
three
times.
treated
with
showed
significant
difference
while
no
difference.
highest
percentage
vigor
index
recorded
seeds
ppm
acid.
maximum
percentages
(62.1%)
(60.7%)
obtained
2022
2021.
least
(46.4%)
(45.3%)
control
(603)
2022,
(562)
lowest
indices
341
270,
which
results
that
has
potential
reduce