Genetic Potential of Newly Developed Maize Hybrids under Different Water-Availability Conditions in an Arid Environment DOI Creative Commons

Youstina S. A. Sedhom,

H. Rabie,

Hassan Auda Awaad

et al.

Life, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(4), P. 453 - 453

Published: March 29, 2024

Drought is a crucial environmental stress that tremendously impacts maize production, particularly under abrupt climate changes. Consequently, breeding drought-tolerant and high-yielding hybrids has become decisive in sustaining its production ensuring global food security the fast-growing population. The present study aimed to explore drought tolerance agronomic performance of newly developed inbred lines their hybrids. Ten were crossed with two testers using line × tester mating design. twenty alongside commercial evaluated water-deficit (5411 m3/ha) well-watered (7990 conditions dry summer conditions. Highly significant variations detected among for all studied traits L10 L6 notable, demonstrating most negative general combining ability (GCA) effects earliness, which avoidance both settings. Inbred L11, L7, L6, L1 also showed highest positive GCA key yield traits, indicating potential as parents programs. crosses L-10×T-1 L-6×T-2 outstanding heterotic on earliness days tasseling silking. Similarly, L-4×T-2 L-1×T-1 excelled plant ear heights irrigation regimes. L-1×T-2 L-7×T-1 demonstrated superior heterosis chlorophyll content, number rows per ear, overall grain yield. Additionally, L-11×T-1 L-11×T-2 exhibited remarkable grains row, 100-kernel weight, yield, highlighting productivity. Based indices cluster analysis, cross combinations L-11×T-1, L-11×T-2, L-7×T-1, classified crosses. principal component analysis highlighted such tasseling, silking, height, weight can be taken selection criteria improving programs limited water summarized results, identified genetic materials could considered promising hold future

Language: Английский

The impact of biochar addition on morpho-physiological characteristics, yield and water use efficiency of tomato plants under drought and salinity stress DOI Creative Commons

Ghulam Murtaza,

Muhammad Usman, Javed Iqbal

et al.

BMC Plant Biology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: May 9, 2024

Abstract The use of saline water under drought conditions is critical for sustainable agricultural development in arid regions. Biochar used as a soil amendment to enhance properties such water-holding capacity and the source nutrition elements plants. Thus, research was carried out assess impact biochar treatment on morphological physiological characteristics production Solanum lycopersicum greenhouses exposed stresses. study structured three-factorial split-split-plot design. There were 16 treatments across three variables: (i) quality, with freshwater water, electrical conductivities 0.9 2.4 dS m − 1 , respectively; (ii) irrigation level, 40%, 60%, 80%, 100% total evapotranspiration (ETC); (iii) application, addition at 3% dosage by (w/w) (BC ), control 0% ). findings demonstrated that salt deficiency hurt physiological, morphological, yield characteristics. Conversely, enhanced all Growth-related parameters, plant height, stem diameter, leaf area, dry wet weight, gas exchange attributes, rate transpiration photosynthesis, conductivity, well relative content decreased stresses, especially when 60% ETc or 40% ETc. resulted substantial enhancement vegetative growth-related characteristics, efficiency use, yield, reduced proline levels. Tomato 4%, 16%, 8%, different levels deficit (100% ETc, 80% ETc) than Overall, (3%) combined shows potential morpho-physiological support tomato plants, improve higher WUE semi-arid areas.

Language: Английский

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Current Knowledge, Research Progress, and Future Prospects of Phyto-Synthesized Nanoparticles Interactions with Food Crops under Induced Drought Stress DOI Open Access
Abdul Wahab, Farwa Batool, Murad Muhammad

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(20), P. 14792 - 14792

Published: Oct. 12, 2023

Drought stress threatens global food security and requires creative agricultural solutions. Recently, phyto-synthesized nanoparticles NPs have garnered attention as a way to reduce crop drought. This extensive research examines how improve growth biochemistry in drought-stressed situations. The review begins with an introduction highlighting the urgency of addressing challenges posed by It also highlights significance synthesized from photosynthesis this context. Its purpose is underscore importance sustainable farming practices. approach contrasted conventional methods, elucidating ecological economic advantages NPs. discusses nanoparticles, including titanium dioxide, iron oxide, gold, silver, copper. In addition, we their ability enhance resistance. primary focus elucidate effects on plant development under drought stress. Noteworthy outcomes encompass improvements seed germination, seedling growth, water absorption, photosynthesis, chlorophyll content, activation antioxidant defense mechanisms, modulation hormonal responses. These results potential agents for enhancing mitigating assesses risks using agriculture. Considerations include non-target organisms, soil, environmental impacts. Further needed determine long-term effects, dangers, benefits Nanoparticles offer targeted improving tolerance, outpacing traditional methods ethics balance. Their mechanisms range nutrient delivery molecular regulation. However, impact remains understudied. critical identifying gaps advancing practices amid scarcity.

Language: Английский

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Comprehensive impacts of different integrated rice-animal co-culture systems on rice yield, nitrogen fertilizer partial factor productivity and nitrogen losses: A global meta-analysis DOI

Beibei Chen,

Lijin Guo,

Jichao Tang

et al.

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 915, P. 169994 - 169994

Published: Jan. 19, 2024

Language: Английский

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Impact of nitrogen fertilizer sustainability on corn crop yield: the role of beneficial microbial inoculation interactions DOI Creative Commons
Fernando Shintate Galindo, Paulo H. Pagliari, Edson Cabral da Silva

et al.

BMC Plant Biology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: April 11, 2024

Abstract Background Considering the challenges posed by nitrogen (N) pollution and its impact on food security sustainability, it is crucial to develop management techniques that optimize N fertilization in croplands. Our research intended explore potential benefits of co-inoculation with Azospirillum brasilense Bacillus subtilis combined application rates corn plants. The study focused evaluating photosynthesis-related parameters, oxidative stress assay, physiological nutrient use parameters. Focus was placed eventual improved capacity plants recover from applied fertilizers (AFR) enhance efficiency (NUE) during photosynthesis. two-year field trial involved four seed inoculation treatments (control, A. , B. + ) five (0 240 kg ha −1, as side-dress). Results results suggested effects microbial consortia adequate N-application played a role N-recovery; enhanced NUE; increased accumulation, leaf chlorophyll index (LCI), shoot root growth; consequently improving grain yield. integration upregulated CO 2 uptake assimilation, transpiration, water efficiency, while downregulated stress. Conclusions indicated optimum rate could be reduced 175 −1 increasing yield 5.2%. Furthermore, our findings suggest replacing fertilizer (-65 would reduce emission 682.5 −e . Excessive application, mainly presence beneficial bacteria, can disrupt N-balance plant, alter soil bacteria levels, ultimately affect plant growth Hence, highlighting importance maximize agriculture counteract loss agricultural systems intensification.

Language: Английский

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Subtractive genome mining in Xanthomonas citri pv. citri strain 306 for identifying novel drug target proteins coupled with in-depth protein-protein interaction and coevolution analysis - A leap towards prospective drug design DOI

Tumpa Mahato,

Jayanta Mandal,

Eilita Chatterjee

et al.

Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 747, P. 151289 - 151289

Published: Jan. 4, 2025

Language: Английский

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Effects of ibuprofen and microplastics on movement, growth and reproduction in the freshwater snail Physella acuta DOI Creative Commons
Daniel Elías,

Jazmin Ramirez Vieytez,

Morena Funoy Sayar

et al.

Frontiers in Environmental Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Jan. 6, 2025

Emerging contaminants such as microplastics and pharmaceuticals in freshwater ecosystems are a growing concern, seriously affecting aquatic organisms. Ibuprofen, widely used anti-inflammatory drug, is commonly found rivers, streams, water systems where it discharged. As result, organisms that inhabit these environments, snails, affected their natural habitats. This study examines the effects of (10 μg/L), ibuprofen (500 combination μg/L) on growth, movement, reproduction Physella acuta , snail species. While no significant were observed movement or number egg clusters, there was decrease growth when snails exposed to (p = 0.021). Additionally, production decreased 0.001) but increased 0.002). Microplastic exposure produced more eggs than < combined 0.001). Our results suggest affects total eggs, likely due oxidative stress, neurotoxicity, disrupted hormonal pathways. In contrast, may have caused digestive system blockage, thus energy allocation for reproduction. Changes fitness can directly indirectly affect food webs nutrient cycles, highlighting need research pollutants understand chronic long-term ecosystems.

Language: Английский

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An Unravelled Potential of Foliar Application of Micro and Beneficial Nutrients in Cereals for Ensuring Food and Nutritional Security DOI Creative Commons
Sumit Ray, Sagar Maitra, Masina Sairam

et al.

International Journal of experimental research and review, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 41(Spl Vol), P. 19 - 42

Published: July 30, 2024

Micronutrient deficiency in soil and crops is a critical issue that contributes to what known as hidden hunger. Hidden hunger refers the lack of essential vitamins minerals people diets, often due poor nutrient content staple crops, which can lead significant health problems despite adequate caloric intake. Micronutrients are required small amounts but crucial for various physiological functions plants, including cereals enzyme activation, photosynthesis, nitrogen fixation, synthesis vital compounds. Corrective measures address micronutrient deficiencies include application, seed treatment, foliar sprays, genetic biofortification. Foliar sprays particularly effective they allow direct application nutrients plant leaves, ensuring quick absorption utilization. This method rapidly correct deficiencies, improve crop yields, enhance nutritional quality produce. Previous research has shown efficacy addressing deficiencies. Additionally, advancements nanotechnology have led development more efficient spray formulations uptake minimize environmental impact. Overall, through other agronomic practices improving health, yield, quality, thereby contributing food security alleviation However, specific dose each micro- beneficial highly related cropping systems, season, agroclimatic conditions, materials used, growth stage. The review article focuses on all issues concerns with possible options correcting ensure agricultural sustainability.

Language: Английский

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An insight into heat stress response and adaptive mechanism in cotton DOI
Washu Dev, Fahmida Sultana, Shoupu He

et al.

Journal of Plant Physiology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 302, P. 154324 - 154324

Published: Aug. 6, 2024

Language: Английский

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A Review on Seed Storage Technology: Recent Trends and Advances in Sustainable Techniques for Global Food Security DOI Creative Commons
Piyush Kumar,

Meena Meena,

Nelofar Tanveer

et al.

AgroEnvironmental Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2(1), P. 34 - 50

Published: March 25, 2024

Seed storage innovation assumes an essential part in guaranteeing worldwide food security by safeguarding genetic variety and preserving seed feasibility over time. This review article gives a complete outline of ongoing patterns advances supportable stockpiling strategies. Starting with investigation the significance about challenges, audit digs into conventional storing strategies their obstacles. Additionally also provides comprehensive analysis maintainable methodologies like controlled air capacity, cryopreservation, preparing, featuring adequacy dragging out suitability while diminishing energy utilization natural effect. Moreover, discusses incorporation digital technologies, for example, artificial intelligence blockchain, management to enhance traceability convenience collections. Additionally, role community-based banks participatory plant breeding promoting resilience against climate change is explored. By discussing current research findings practical applications, this aims inform policymakers, researchers, practitioners diverse range sustainable solutions available safeguard global agricultural biodiversity ensure face evolving ecological challenges.

Language: Английский

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Agricultural socialized services and Chinese food security: examining the threshold effect of land tenure change DOI Creative Commons

Baozhong Cai,

Liao Wangda,

Fang Shi

et al.

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8

Published: May 21, 2024

Revolutionary agricultural structural reforms in the supply chain and cutting-edge institutional mechanisms are pivotal catalyzing a quantum leap food production. China’s focus on achieving self-sufficiency grain production for domestic security necessitates innovative mechanisms. The emergence of socialized institutions plays role providing essential services to smallholder farmers. However, dearth studies evaluating efficacy these enhancing exists. This study aims fill this gap by analyzing provincial panel data from China spanning 2011 2020 evaluate impact Agricultural Socialized Services (ASS) development levels Employing threshold models empirical analysis, research investigates how varies between major grain-producing regions non-major regions. Findings indicate significant positive effect ASS production, with correlation coefficient 1.3555. While its is less pronounced regions, it proves beneficial non-grain Moreover, transfer farmland use rights amplifies ASS’s influence value 33.18%. concludes outlining policy implications various perspectives, practical recommendations policymakers stakeholders sector.

Language: Английский

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