Tripartite Symbiosis Between Legumes, Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Nitrogen Fixing Rhizobia: Interactions and Regulation

Plant Cell & Environment, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 2, 2025

ABSTRACT Legume plants can interact with nitrogen‐fixing rhizobia bacteria and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) simultaneously, forming a tripartite symbiotic association. Co‐inoculation studies performed on variety of legumes have shown that AMF influence each other when they co‐occur in association affect host plant nutrition performance. Although single plant‐microbe interactions been extensively studied, our understanding the field is insufficient current knowledge cannot predict outcome, which appears to depend many parameters. In this review we examine state research legume‐rhizobium‐AMF symbiosis. We investigate dynamic interaction between two microsymbionts effect one microbe other, both at physiological molecular levels, result dual inoculation growth, fitness response stresses. Rhizobia extraradically intraradically, effects gene expression levels are observed, positively regulates nodulation, while root colonisation either or negatively. Factors observed regulate establishment function symbiosis, such as rhizobia‐AMF combination, identity environmental conditions discussed.

Language: Английский

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Sustainability of Alternatives to Animal Protein Sources, a Comprehensive Review

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(17), P. 7701 - 7701

Published: Sept. 4, 2024

The manuscript was prepared to conduct a thorough analysis and deepen the understanding of sustainable food production diets within context challenges posed by intensive agricultural practices their environmental impacts, as well effects on human health. rapid growth population necessitates an increase in meet nutritional needs. However, increasing animal-derived products, which are significant protein sources, is likely worsen undesirable consequences, such global climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, larger carbon footprint. Traditional farming techniques also contribute contamination due use synthetic fertilizers pesticides. Transitioning model that addresses needs while protecting consumer health environment crucial. challenge for industry research centers find develop alternative sources protein. In addition technological problems must be solved, there education focused healthy eating overcoming psychological barriers related consumption new foods.

Language: Английский

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Effects of Wheat Biscuits Enriched with Plant Proteins Incorporated into an Energy-Restricted Dietary Plan on Postprandial Metabolic Responses of Women with Overweight/Obesity

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(8), P. 1229 - 1229

Published: April 20, 2024

This study investigates the effect of daily consumption wheat biscuits enriched with plant proteins in postprandial metabolic responses women overweight/obesity who follow an energy-restricted diet. Thirty apparently healthy participated a 12-week randomized controlled trial and were assigned either to control (CB) or intervention (PB) group. Participants consumed conventional isocaloric biscuit containing high amounts amino acids appetite-regulating properties, i.e., BCAAs L-arg. At baseline end intervention, mixed meal tolerance test was performed. The glucose, insulin, ghrelin, GLP-1, glicentin evaluated over 180 min. After 12 weeks, both groups experienced significant decreases body weight, fat mass, waist circumference. In PB group, trend towards higher weight loss observed, accompanied by lower carbohydrate, fat, energy intakes (p < 0.05 compared CB group), while fasting insulin HOMA-IR index also observed baseline). groups, similar GLP-1 detected, iAUC for 0.05). Interestingly, greater group Subjective appetite ratings beneficially affected Consumption contributed loss, intake, resistance had positive impact on response, peptide that can potentially predict long-term decreased food intake.

Language: Английский

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Çiğ, Filizlenmiş ve Pişmiş Yemeklik Tane Baklagillerde Kadmiyum ve Kurşun Miktarının Tayini

Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 9(1), P. 90 - 98

Published: Jan. 31, 2025

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, yemeklik tane baklagil türlerine (yeşil mercimek, nohut ve kuru fasulye) filizlendirme işlemi uygulanarak kadmiyum kurşun ağır metallerinin miktarını belirlemek aynı baklagillerin çiğ pişmiş formlarının metal içerikleri ile karşılaştırmaktır. Yöntem: Baklagil türleri üç farklı şekilde hazırlanmıştır. Çiğ numunelere herhangi bir işlem uygulanmayıp numuneler için ıslatılan baklagiller düdüklü tencerede 1:2 oranında su eklenerek pişirilmiştir. Filizlendirme hava almasını sağlayacak tek sıra halinde, aralarında boşluk bırakılarak raflarına dizilmiş 3 gün sulanarak 5. günde hasat edilmiştir. Elde edilen numunelerin analizleri NMKL No:186 metoduna göre kütle spektrometresi (ICP-MS) kullanılarak yapılmıştır. Bulgular: Çiğ, filizlenmiş numunelerinde saptanmamıştır. fasulye numunesinde 0.298 ± 0.086 mg/kg; ise 0.615 0.178 mg/kg tespit edilirken yeşil mercimekte pişirme işlemleri sonucunda bu numunelerde de edilmemiştir. Sonuç: baklagillere uygulanan işlemi, azaltmıştır. Filiz sürdürülebilirlik açısından güvenilir olduğu sağlıklı beslenme programlarında kullanılabileceği sonucuna varılmıştır. Ancak işlenmesinin metallerin uzaklaştırılması yetersiz kalabileceği göz önünde bulundurularak daha fazla çalışma yapılması önerilmektedir.

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An Assessment of the Dietary Habits of Individuals with Migraine Living in Spain: An Exploratory Observational Cross-Sectional Pilot Study

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(4), P. 686 - 686

Published: Feb. 14, 2025

Eating habits have been proposed as a potential therapeutic approach for migraines; nevertheless, scientific evidence to support firm recommendations is lacking. Specifically, dietary in migraineurs living Spain not investigated. Therefore, this study aimed evaluate their patterns and examine how these vary based on the frequency of migraine attacks or degree migraine-related disability. An exploratory, observational, cross-sectional pilot was conducted 260 individuals (18-64 years old) diagnosed with Spain. Data diet, lifestyle, characteristics were collected an online questionnaire consisting food enquires about perceptions different aspects related migraines. Statistical differences analyzed Kruskal-Wallis test, followed by Dunn's post-hoc using JASP. The consumption plant-based foods below AESAN recommendations. No observed terms servings across attack frequencies levels Both chronic group severe disability showed some considered triggers (such chocolate, cured cheese, meats, alcoholic beverages). Moreover, people who suffered from infrequent consumed significantly more caffeine than those had migraine. It remains unclear whether avoiding driven biological effects certain compounds influenced unfounded beliefs. Thus, further research role diet management necessary.

Language: Английский

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Developing sustainable food-based dietary guidelines for Lebanon: integrating health, economic resilience, and sustainability

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 9

Published: March 19, 2025

Background Developing Sustainable Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (SFBDGs) aligned with sustainable healthy diets (SHDs) is critical for addressing food and nutrition insecurity, mitigating diet-related diseases, improving public health, promoting environmental sustainability. Lebanon, a low-middle-income Eastern Mediterranean country, faces significant challenges including high prevalence of wide-spread noncommunicable limited natural resources ongoing economic, social crises. Objective To develop culture-specific SFBDGs Lebanon recommendations SHDs, integrating nutrition, factors. Methods The were formulated using diet optimization mathematical tool, Optimeal ® , which generates patterns resembling current while satisfying nutritional, cost, footprint (EFP) constraints. Data from the latest national consumption survey Lebanese adults served as reference pattern. Nutritional health constraints based on EAT-Lancet World Health Organization (WHO) Reference Intakes (DRIs). Cost maximized to match cost groups within pattern, EFP impact these groups. optimized was later translated into SFBDGs. Results Compared consumption, recommended increases in whole grains (+287%), dairy products (+61%), legumes (+50%), fish (+26%) reductions refined (−66%), red meat (−65%), poultry (−32%), added sugars fresh fruit juices (−12%). Diet led reduction calorie intake (−6%) EFPs, greenhouse gas emissions (−24%), energy use (−7%), water (−6%), maintaining cost. Conclusion developed resulting addressed sustainability providing scientific foundation policies SHDs that are affordable culture-specific, can mitigate insecurity malnutrition alleviate some country’s challenges.

Language: Английский

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Diet, Eating Habits, and Lifestyle Factors Associated with Adequate Sleep Duration in Children and Adolescents Living in 5 Mediterranean Countries: The DELICIOUS Project

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(7), P. 1242 - 1242

Published: April 2, 2025

Background/Objectives: Sleep is a fundamental physiological function that plays crucial role in maintaining health and well-being. The aim of this study was to assess dietary lifestyle factors associated with adequate sleep duration children adolescents living five Mediterranean countries. Methods: Parents taking part an initial survey for the DELICIOUS project were examined their children's eating habits (i.e., meal routines), as well other behaviors physical activity levels, screen time, etc.) potentially (defined 8-10 h according National Foundation). youth healthy index (Y-HEI) used diet quality adolescents. Multivariate logistic regression analyses performed calculate odds ratios (ORs) 95% confidence intervals (CIs), indicating level association between variables. Results: A total 2011 individuals participated survey. younger parents reported being more likely have inadequate duration. Among behaviors, having breakfast (OR = 2.23, CI: 1.62, 3.08) at school 1.33, 1.01, 1.74) In contrast, alone, outside home less duration, although these findings only significant unadjusted model. After adjusting covariates, better 1.63, 1.24, 2.16), including higher intake fruits, meat, fish, whole grains, Conclusions: Adequate seems be highly influenced by related individual lifestyles, family quality.

Language: Английский

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Metagenomics and plant-microbe symbioses: Microbial community dynamics, functional roles in carbon sequestration, nitrogen transformation, sulfur and phosphorus mobilization for sustainable soil health

Biotechnology Advances, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 82, P. 108580 - 108580

Published: April 15, 2025

Language: Английский

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Legume Production and Problems in the Mediterranean Region

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Evaluation of Environmental Impacts in Legume Crops: A Case Study of PGI White Bean Production in Southern Europe

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(18), P. 8024 - 8024

Published: Sept. 13, 2024

A small-scale organic crop producing the protected geographical indication (PGI) cultivar “Faba Asturiana”, located in northern Spain, was considered to be a case study for analyzing environmental impacts associated with production of this legume (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). The life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology employed analysis “cradle-to-gate” perspective, 1 kg dry beans as functional unit. results demonstrated that main contributor electricity consumption (with percentages above 75% ionizing radiation, freshwater eutrophication, terrestrial ecotoxicity, and non-carcinogenic toxicity). carbon footprint (CF) 1.20 CO2eq per obtained (around 1000 CO2/ha·y). Electricity major CF, followed by atmospheric emissions from waste incineration diesel use. Furthermore, some improvements were suggested, three alternative scenarios investigated. In conclusion, it can established CF studied PGI bean is within range reported other researchers leguminous crops. easiest way reduce particular would compost instead burning it. Additionally, most effective strategy energy or use renewable sources. For example, if supply through situ solar production, could reduced more than 40%.

Language: Английский

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