International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(1), P. 104 - 104
Published: Dec. 26, 2024
Plants
are
increasingly
exposed
to
stress-induced
factors,
including
heavy
metals.
Zinc,
although
it
is
a
microelement,
at
high
concentrations
can
be
phytotoxic
plants
by
limiting
their
growth
and
development.
The
presented
research
confirmed
the
inhibition
effect
of
Zn
on
morphological
physiological
parameters
in
barley
plants.
However,
was
dose
dependent
(50
µM,
100
200
µM),
as
well
part
(above
ground
or
roots).
To
mitigate
negative
effects
Zn,
were
sprayed
with
0.1%
silicon.
Silicon
proven
have
positive
mitigating
inhibitory
Zn-induced
stress.
In
most
cases,
an
increase
both
(length,
elongation,
fresh
dry
weights,
weather
content)
(relative
chlorophyll
content
fluorescence)
observed.
This
occurrence
dose.
Epigenetic
analyses
differences
DNA
methylation
level,
between
subjected
stress
different
strengths
µM
Zn)
Si
not.
indicate
that
silicon
affects
epigenome
plants,
thereby
modifying
response
factors.
modification
may
basis
for
acquire
resistance
“epigenetic
memory”.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(10), P. 5437 - 5437
Published: May 16, 2024
Amaranth
species
are
C4
plants
that
rich
in
betalains,
and
they
tolerant
to
salinity
stress.
A
small
family
of
plant-specific
TCP
transcription
factors
involved
the
response
salt
However,
it
has
not
been
investigated
whether
amaranth
TCP1
is
We
elucidated
growth
physiology
were
affected
by
concentrations
50-200
mmol·L-1
NaCl.
The
data
showed
shoot
root
was
inhibited
at
200
mmol·L-1,
while
promoted
50
mmol·L-1.
Meanwhile,
also
physiological
responses,
which
indicated
salt-induced
injuries
adaptation
Moreover,
AtrTCP1
Arabidopsis
seed
germination.
germination
rate
wild-type
(WT)
35S::AtrTCP1-GUS
seeds
reached
around
92%
seventh
day
94.5%
second
under
normal
conditions,
respectively.
With
150
NaCl
treatment,
WT
plant
27.0%
93.0%
fourth
day,
Under
stress,
transformed
35S::AtrTCP1
bloomed
when
grew
21.8
leaves
after
16.2
days
earlier
than
plants.
flowered
early
resist
These
results
reveal
amaranth's
responses
provide
valuable
information
on
gene.
Nitrogen,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(3), P. 624 - 654
Published: July 18, 2024
Hemp
(Cannabis
sativa
L.),
renowned
for
its
applications
in
environmental,
industrial,
and
medicinal
fields,
is
critically
evaluated
this
comprehensive
review
focusing
on
the
impacts
of
chemical
organic
fertilizers
cultivation.
As
hemp
re-emerges
as
a
crop
economic
significance,
choice
between
fertilization
methods
plays
crucial
role
determining
not
only
yield
but
also
quality
sustainability
production.
This
article
examines
botanical
characteristics
hemp,
optimal
growth
conditions,
essential
biochemical
processes
A
detailed
comparative
analysis
provided,
revealing
that
fertilizers,
while
increasing
by
up
to
20%
compared
options,
may
compromise
concentration
key
phytochemicals
such
cannabidiol
approximately
10%,
highlighting
trade-off
product
quality.
The
presents
quantitative
assessments
nitrogen
(N),
phosphorus
(P),
potassium
(K)
from
both
fertilizer
types,
noting
K
significantly
influences
synthesis
terpenes
cannabinoids,
making
it
most
impactful
element
context
aromatic
varieties.
Optimal
rates
timing
application
these
nutrients
are
discussed,
with
focus
maximizing
efficiency
during
flowering
stage,
where
nutrient
uptake
directly
correlates
cannabinoid
Furthermore,
challenges
associated
U.S.
industrial
market
addressed,
reducing
production
costs
improving
processing
infrastructure
sustaining
industry
growth,
especially
given
slow
expansion
fiber
markets
due
bottlenecks.
concludes
offer
immediate
agronomic
benefits,
transitioning
towards
practices
long-term
environmental
viability.
future
industry,
promising,
will
depend
heavily
advancements
genetic
engineering,
management
strategies,
regulatory
frameworks
better
support
sustainable
cultivation
practices.
nuanced
approach
vital
navigate
complex
trade-offs
productivity,
health,
viability
global
market.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(6), P. 2379 - 2379
Published: March 8, 2025
In
this
study,
the
capacity
of
ubiquitous
filamentous
fungus
Penicillium
sp.
8L2
to
remove
Zn(II)
ions
present
in
synthetic
solutions
was
studied
and
optimal
operating
conditions
were
obtained
based
on
a
response
surface
methodology
(RSM).
The
contact
time
optimized
through
kinetic
tests.
Equilibrium
tests
then
carried
out,
which
allowed
biosorption
isotherms
be
for
several
mathematical
models.
At
same
time,
fungal
cell
extract
transform
metal
into
ZnO
nanoparticles
with
biocidal
evaluated.
Its
inhibitory
five
microbial
strains
determined.
mechanisms
nanoparticle
synthesis
characterized
by
different
crystallographic,
spectrophotometric
microscopic
analytical
techniques.
It
confirmed
that
bound
superficially
but
also
periplasmic
space
strong
bond
phosphate
groups,
both
stage
during
consolidation
nanoparticles.
addition,
presence
hydroxyl,
amino,
carbonyl
methylene
groups
identified,
could
promote
nanoparticles,
since
some
them
have
reducing
nature.
kinetics
showed
occurred
two
stages,
first
very
fast
second
slower.
identified
maximum
52.14
mg/g
Langmuir
model
under
conditions:
5
days,
pH
5.6
0.2
g/L
biomass
dose.
success
biological
route
an
average
size
18
nm
obtained.
data
good
inhibition
ability
against
tested
microorganisms,
values
ranging
from
62.5
1000
µg/mL.
is
promising
microorganism
field
heavy
applied
biotechnology.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(19), P. 10318 - 10318
Published: Sept. 25, 2024
Soil
acidity
is
a
divesting
factor
that
restricts
crop
growth
and
productivity.
Conversely,
silicon
nanomaterials
(Si-NMs)
have
been
praised
as
blessing
of
modern
agricultural
intensification
by
overcoming
the
ecological
barrier.
Here,
we
performed
sequential
study
from
seed
germination
to
yield
performance
mustard
(Brassica
campestris)
crops
under
acid-stressed
conditions.
The
results
showed
Si-NMs
significantly
improved
seedling
acid
stress
situations.
These
might
be
associated
with
increased
antioxidant
activity
preserve
ratio
GSH/GSSG
AsA/DHA,
which
restricted
soil
acidity.
Moreover,
in
field
regimes
diminished
acid-stress-induced
inhibitions,
evidenced
net
photosynthesis
biomass
accumulations.
Again,
triggered
all
critical
metrics
productivity,
including
oil
content.
Additionally,
Si-NMs,
upon
dolomite
supplementation,
further
yields
related
farming
resilience.
Therefore,
present
highlighted
crucial
roles
sustainable
expansion
cropping
intensification,
especially
areas
affected
Horticulturae,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. 287 - 287
Published: March 17, 2024
Heat
shock
proteins
(HSPs)
play
important
roles
in
plant
stress
resistance,
but
it
is
not
clear
whether
small
molecular
HSPs
(sHSPs)
are
involved
the
cold
resistance
of
lily
flowers.
In
this
study,
we
cloned
LbHSP17.9
and
found
that
its
expression
was
up-regulated
under
stress.
When
silenced
(TRV2::LbHSP17.9)
using
virus-induced
gene
silencing
cut
flowers,
content
malondialdehyde
increased
4
°C
treatment.
The
catalase
(CAT)
activity
TRV2::LbHSP17.9
significantly
lower
than
TRV2
first
7
days,
peroxidase
(POD)
after
days
Further
analysis
showed
transcription
levels
LbCu/ZnSOD,
LbMnSOD
LbCAT
were
those
overexpressed
petal
disks,
OE-LbHSP17.9
disks
faded
later
controls
at
relative
conductivity
decreased
significantly.
Overexpression
Arabidopsis
thaliana
resulted
fewer
injury
symptoms
MDA
wild
type
Therefore,
speculate
can
improve
flowers
to
