Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: June 14, 2022
In
recent
years,
technological
innovations
have
allowed
significant
advances
in
the
diagnosis
of
seed
quality.
Seeds
with
superior
physiological
quality
are
those
highest
level
maturity
and
integration
rapid
precise
methods
to
separate
them
contributes
better
performance
field.
Autofluorescence-spectral
imaging
is
an
innovative
technique
based
on
fluorescence
signals
from
fluorophores
present
tissues,
which
biological
implications
for
Thus,
through
this
technique,
it
would
be
possible
classify
seeds
different
maturation
stages.
To
test
this,
we
produced
plants
a
commercial
cultivar
(MG/BR
46
“Conquista”)
collected
at
five
reproductive
(R)
stages:
R7.1
(beginning
maturity),
R7.2
(mass
R7.3
(seed
disconnected
mother
plant),
R8
(harvest
point),
R9
(final
maturity).
Autofluorescence
were
extracted
images
captured
excitation/emission
combinations.
parallel,
investigated
physical
parameters,
germination,
vigor
dynamics
pigments
verify
accuracy
predicting
stages
autofluorescence-spectral
imaging,
created
machine
learning
models
three
algorithms:
(i)
random
forest,
(ii)
neural
network,
(iii)
support
vector
machine.
Here,
reported
unprecedented
use
soybean
seeds,
especially
using
combination
chlorophyll
(660/700
nm)
b
(405/600
nm).
Taken
together,
algorithms
showed
high
segmenting
maturation.
summary,
our
results
demonstrated
that
their
identity
wavelengths
chlorophylls,
allows
as
marker
Drought
stress
poorly
impacts
many
morphological
and
physio-biochemical
processes
in
plants.
Pea
(Pisum
sativum
L.)
plants
are
highly
nutritious
crops
destined
for
human
consumption;
however,
their
productivity
is
threatened
under
drought
stress.
Thiamine
(vitamin
B1)
well-known
essential
micronutrient,
acting
as
a
cofactor
key
metabolic
processes.
Therefore,
this
study
was
designed
to
examine
the
protective
effect
of
foliar
application
thiamine
(0,
250,
500
ppm)
on
two
varieties
pea
Here,
we
conducted
pot
experiment
at
Government
College
Women
University,
Faisalabad,
investigate
traits
(sarsabz
metior)
grown
treatment.
applied
after
germination
period
1
month.
Results
showed
that
root
fresh
dry
weight,
shoot
number
pods,
leaf
area,
total
soluble
sugars,
phenolics,
protein
contents,
catalase,
peroxidase,
mineral
ions
were
reduced
against
However,
(both
250
overcome
also
enhances
these
parameters,
significantly
increases
antioxidant
activities
(catalase
peroxidase).
Moreover,
performance
sarsabz
better
control
conditions
than
metior
variety.
In
conclusion,
exogenous
enabled
withstand
by
regulating
several
physiological
biochemical
mechanisms.
agriculture,
it
great
latent
alleviate
antagonistic
impact
through
thiamine.
New Phytologist,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 4, 2025
Summary
Plant
photosynthesis
is
highly
responsive
to
fluctuations
in
environmental
cues.
To
achieve
optimal
photosynthetic
performance,
plants
must
accurately
regulate
light
absorption,
maintaining
a
dynamic
balance
between
energy
supply
and
consumption
the
field.
Understanding
potential
damage
imbalances
caused
by
excessive
during
necessitates
comprehensive
insight
into
protective
role
of
non‐photochemical
quenching
(NPQ).
This
rapid
photoprotective
mechanism
dissipates
excess
excitation
as
heat
ubiquitous
throughout
plant
kingdom.
Previous
reviews
have
primarily
focused
on
regulation
NPQ
amplitude,
often
overlooking
its
efficiency
photoprotection.
review
outlines
significance,
components,
mechanisms
NPQ,
presenting
fundamental
equations
that
quantitatively
describe
both
amplitude
functions.
I
highlight
methodological
approaches
quantify
levels
necessary
prevent
photoinactivation
photoinhibition,
respectively.
conclude
identifying
key
open
questions
regarding
suggesting
directions
for
future
research.
Plant Physiology and Biochemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
208, P. 108441 - 108441
Published: Feb. 15, 2024
The
economically
adaptable
mulberry
(Morus
alba
L.)
has
a
long
history
of
grafting
in
China,
yet
the
physiological
mechanisms
and
advantages
drought
tolerance
remain
unexplored.
In
our
study,
we
investigated
responses
self-rooted
2X
(diploid),
3X
(triploid),
4X
(tetraploid)
plants,
as
well
polyploid
plants
grafted
onto
diploid
seedling
rootstocks
(2X/2X,
3X/2X,
4X/2X)
under
stress.
We
found
that
exhibited
most
severe
phenotypic
damage,
lowest
water
retention,
photosynthetic
capacity,
least
effective
osmotic
stress
adjustment
compared
to
tetraploid
triploid
plants.
However,
showed
mitigation
drought-induced
with
higher
relative
content
improved
soil
retention.
Grafted
also
photosystem
response
through
elevated
potential,
closed
stomatal
aperture,
faster
recovery
chlorophyll
biosynthesis
leaves.
Additionally,
altered
protective
compound
levels,
including
starch,
soluble
sugar,
proline
content,
thereby
enhancing
resistance.
Absolute
quantification
PCR
indicated
expression
levels
synthesis-related
genes
were
not
influenced
after
stress,
whereas
they
significantly
increased
Consequently,
findings
support
mulberries
superior
resistance
Moreover,
enhanced
against
mulberry,
but
tetraploid.
Our
study
provides
valuable
insights
for
comprehensive
analysis
effects
between
stem-roots
rootstocks.
ACS Agricultural Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(9), P. 760 - 770
Published: Sept. 6, 2023
Numerous
works
have
demonstrated
that
cold
plasma
treatments
constitute
an
effective
procedure
to
accelerate
seed
germination
under
nonstress
conditions.
Evidence
also
exists
about
a
positive
effect
of
plasmas
for
environmental
stress
For
barley
seeds,
this
work
studies
the
influence
on
rate
and
initial
stages
plant
growth
in
common
environments,
such
as
drought,
salinity,
low-temperature
As
general
result,
it
has
been
found
was
higher
plasma-treated
than
untreated
seeds.
Plasma
induced
favorable
changes
radicle
dimensions,
which
depended
environment.
The
obtained
results
demonstrate
affects
biochemical
metabolic
chains
seeds
plants,
resulting
concentration
growing
factors,
faster
germination,
initially
more
robust
growth,
even
These
phenotype
are
accompanied
by
differences
biomarkers
photosynthetic
pigments
(chlorophylls
b
carotenoids),
reactive
oxygen
species,
and,
particularly,
amino
acid
proline
leaves
young
with
depend
conditions
application
treatment.
This
supports
idea
that,
rather
increase
water
imbibition
capacity,
there
clear
beneficial
effects
seedling
treatments.