Polish Journal of Environmental Studies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
33(5), P. 5367 - 5479
Published: May 23, 2024
Sunflower
(Helianthus
annuus
L.)
is
a
major
oilseed
crop
grown
for
edible
oil
throughout
the
world,
including
Pakistan.Drought
stress
most
significant
constraint
to
production
in
changing
climate
scenario,
and
its
severity
increasing
day
by
day.Less
rainfall
rising
temperatures,
particularly
during
seed-filling
phase,
reduce
achene
yield
sunflower
hybrids.Exogenous
application
of
β
aminobutyric
acid
(BABA)
effective
reducing
terminal
drought
many
plants.Therefore,
present
study
was
conducted
assess
effect
foliar
BABA
on
membrane
stability,
growth,
productivity
hybrids
under
induced
conditions.A
pot
experiment
carried
out
compare
growth
potential
two
hybrids,
Hysun-33
NK-Senji,
levels
water
application:
normal
irrigation
(NI)
(TD).To
combat
drought,
four
concentrations
(0,
20,
40,
60
mM)
were
used.When
compared
had
highest
SPAD-chlorophyll
value,
head
weight,
100-achene
yield.In
comparison
Journal of Advanced Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Acetic
acid
(HAC)
is
a
crucial
signal
molecule
in
plant
stress
responses;
however,
its
role
conferring
heat
tolerance
to
rice
remains
unclear.
This
study
aims
investigate
the
effect
of
HAC
protecting
pistil
function
under
and
potential
facilitating
pollen
germination
tube
growth
via
HAC-induced
synthesis
methyl
jasmonate
(MeJA)
quercetin
(QR).
Physiological
analysis,
including
germination,
into
ovule,
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
as
well
levels
HAC,
acetyl
coenzyme
A
(acetyl-CoA),
MeJA,
QR
pistils
stress-treated
early
indica
cultivars
Zhongzao39
(ZZ39)
Zhongjiazao17
(ZJZ17),
were
conducted.
RNA
sequencing
(RNA-seq)
was
performed
identify
differentially
expressed
genes
involved
this
process.
Effect
exogenous
acetate
(NaAC),
on
spikelet
fertility
also
investigated.
Compared
with
ZJZ17,
severe
inhibition
fertility,
observed
ZZ39,
due
ROS
burst
an
irregular
distribution
across
stigma,
style,
ovule.
RNA-seq
physiological
data
indicate
that
may
activate
acetyl-CoA
enhance
by
inducing
MeJA
QR.
Exogenous
NaAC
enhanced
stress,
accompanied
elevated
antioxidant
enzyme
activities,
improved
energy
status,
increased
acetyl-CoA,
pistils.
Additionally,
NaAC,
QR,
either
alone
or
combination,
effectively
augmented
while
combination
inhibitors
significantly
reduced
fertility.
Acetate
activates
induce
both
thereby
alleviating
heat-induced
dysfunction
maintaining
homeostasis
enhancing
Our
results
offer
promising
strategy
crops.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 676 - 676
Published: Feb. 22, 2025
This
study
investigated
the
effects
of
exogenous
melatonin
(MT)
on
physiological
responses
Camellia
hainanica
seedlings
under
drought
stress,
using
drought-tolerant
variety
“Hai
Da
1”
and
drought-sensitive
“Wan
Hai
as
test
materials.
Seedlings
were
treated
with
MT
at
concentrations
0,
50,
100,
150,
200,
250
μmol/L
through
irrigation,
followed
by
stress
induced
polyethylene
glycol
(PEG-6000).
The
results
revealed
that
alleviated
growth
damage
caused
PEG-simulated
leaf
relative
conductivity
malondialdehyde
(MDA)
content
showing
an
initial
decrease
increase
concentration
rose.
In
contrast,
water
content,
chlorophyll
antioxidant
enzyme
activity,
secondary
metabolite
levels,
carbohydrate
initially
increased
then
declined
increasing
concentration.
Treatment
200
notably
reduced
MDA
40–50%,
enhanced
activity
20–30%,
levels
11–42%
in
variety.
These
findings
identified
optimal
for
mitigating
C.
seedlings,
providing
a
foundation
its
practical
application
production
further
research
into
resistance
mechanisms
mediated
MT.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: May 2, 2025
Cold
stress
adversely
influences
the
growth,
development,
geographic
distribution,
and
yield
of
plants.
The
dehydration-responsive
element
binding
(DREB)
transcription
factors
are
central
to
improving
plant's
ability
endure
cold
stress.
In
this
work,
expression
pattern
StDREB30
(A-6)
gene
was
analyzed
in
response
transgenic
potato.
We
provide
evidence
emphasizing
significance
under
low-temperature
(4°C)
investigate
potential
physiological,
molecular
biochemical
processes
involved.
levels
were
quickly
elevated
upon
exposure.
Additionally,
potato
plants
exhibited
upregulation
randomly
selected
downstream
genes
(StNAC,
StDREB1,
StDREB2,
StSAP,
StGT3,
StDHN),
improved
photosynthetic
parameters
including
coefficient
photochemical
quenching
(qL),
maximum
PSII
(Fv'/Fm'),
better
stomatal
performance,
increased
proline
accumulation,
decreased
malondialdehyde
content,
electrolyte
leakage,
reduced
accumulation
hydrogen
peroxide,
superoxide
when
exposed
Moreover,
reactive
oxygen
scavenging
capabilities
by
stimulating
production
antioxidants
such
as
dismutase,
peroxidase,
catalase,
ascorbate
peroxidase.
Our
results
propose
that
serves
a
positive
regulator
promoting
tolerance.
To
our
knowledge,
no
report
has
been
published
previously
on
study
potatoes.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 619 - 619
Published: March 19, 2024
Drought
stress
is
one
of
the
key
factors
impeding
agricultural
productivity
worldwide.
This
experiment
aimed
at
investigating
polyethylene
glycol
(PEG)-induced
drought
effects
on
seed
germination,
physiology,
and
biochemical
mechanisms
in
Tartary
buckwheat
genotypes.
Four
PEG-induced
conditions
(0%,
10%,
20%,
30%)
were
applied
to
14
selected
genotypes
germination
stage
evaluate
their
tolerance
capacity.
Significant
differences
obtained
percentage,
relative
water
content
(RWC),
all
growth
parameters
among
studied
Based
index
(STI),
XiNong
9943,
9940,
QianKu-5
found
be
tolerant,
QuanKu-4
was
susceptible.
These
cultivars
for
further
physiological
characterization.
The
results
demonstrated
that
activity
enzymes
significantly
increased
with
increase
PEG
dose.
SOD
(superoxide
dismutase),
POD
(peroxidase),
CAT
(catalase),
APX
(ascorbate
peroxidase)
levels
30%
9943
genotype
2.01,
2.19,
4.92,
4.46
times
higher,
respectively,
than
normal
condition
(T0).
Moreover,
secondary
metabolite
also
At
PEG,
yielded
phenols,
flavonoids,
polyphenol
oxidase
(PPO),
phenylalanine
ammonia
lyase
(PAL)
higher
by
131%,
95%,
154%,
164%,
T0
condition.
From
both
findings
content,
genotypic
response
ranked
following
order:
>
9940
QianKu-4,
which
supported
STI
selection
system.
Assessing
overall
performance,
shows
tolerance,
can
useful
material
future
breeding
programs.
Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
51(4), P. 13395 - 13395
Published: Dec. 18, 2023
Olive
is
an
essential
industrial
crop
in
the
Mediterranean
region
with
valuable
economic
and
agricultural
concerns.
Despite
its
drought
resistance,
productivity
restricted
by
extreme
stress.
cultivars
display
considerable
variation
response
mechanisms
to
Accordingly,
impact
of
mild
water
deprivation
over
two
seasons
compared
full
irrigation
requirements
on
growth
physiological
characteristics
three
diverse
olive
cultivars.
Three
cultivars,
‘Manzanillo’,
‘Eggizi-Shami’,
‘Tofaahi’,
were
evaluated
under
regimes
100%
ETc,
75%
50%
ETc.
Characteristics
shoot
root,
as
well
physio-chemical
constituents,
determined.
Besides,
gene
expression
dehydration-responsive
element
binding
(DREB),
dehydrin
(DHN),
catalase
(CAT)
genes
explored
different
regimes.
The
results
indicated
a
substantial
level
all
studied
parameters.
stress
treatments
caused
gradual
reduction
nitrogen,
phosphorus,
potassium
content,
relative
root
length,
leaf
numbers,
branch
count,
area
across
both
seasons.
Conversely,
proline
content
was
considerably
increased
well-watered
conditions.
Similarly,
assessed
exhibited
significant
parameters,
‘Eggizi-Shami’
demonstrating
superiority.
Under
conditions,
cultivar
displayed
highest
most
characteristics.
real-time
quantitative
PCR
(RT-qPCR)
analysis
alterations
tested
related
(DHN,
DREB,
CAT).
RT-qPCR
revealed
that
conditions
(75%
ETc),
higher
other
(‘Tofaahi’
‘Manzanillo’).
Combining
morphological
parameters
drought-related
can
offer
highly
validated
information
about
drought-tolerant
This
integrated
approach
serves
innovative
methodology
identify
confirm
involved
abiotic
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
106(4), P. 445 - 458
Published: April 8, 2024
Olive
(Olea
europaea
L.)
is
one
of
the
most
important
horticultural
crops
in
Saudi
Arabia.
High
temperatures
are
typical
regions
during
summer
season.
This
study
explored
effect
high
on
diverse
olive
cultivars
(Manzanillo,
Chemlali,
and
Picual)
grown
three
different
geographical
locations
Arabia
(Sakaka,
Basita,
Al-Qurayyat).
Sakaka
region
was
classified
as
a
hot
region,
while
Basita
Al-Qurayyat
were
characterized
by
relatively
mild
or
low
temperatures.
Genotypic
components
assessed
studying
Amplified
Fragment
Length
Polymorphism
(AFLP)
molecular
markers
physiological,
anatomical,
productive,
oil
quality
parameters.
The
evaluated
genotypes
displayed
considerable
variation
across
studied
locations.
Picual
exhibited
more
heat
tolerance,
followed
Chemlali
Manzanillo.
temperature
negatively
impacted
critical
characteristics
related
to
growth,
production,
quality.
Results
revealed
that
linoleic
acid,
acidity,
total
phenols,
upper
epidermis,
palisade
tissue,
vascular
bundle
area,
mesophyll
appropriate
parameters
for
predicting
impact
These
traits
highly
correlated
with
significantly
associated
all
markers.
Also,
significant
interactions
between
showed
means
highest
region.