Assessment of salicylic acid and potassium nitrate to mitigate frost stress in autumn-sown potato crop cv. Sutlej
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 14, 2025
Abstract
Potato
is
cultivated
all
the
year
round
in
Pakistan.
However,
major
crop
autumn
which
planted
mid-October
and
contributes
80–85%
of
total
production.
The
abrupt
climate
change
has
affected
weather
patterns
over
world,
resulting
reduction
mean
air
temperature
by
almost
1.6
°C
Pakistan,
turn,
adversely
performance
tuber
yield.
This
trial,
therefore,
was
conducted
to
optimize
evaluate
concentration
salicylic
acid
(SA)
potassium
nitrate
(KNO
3
)
for
inducing
frost
stress
tolerance
an
autumn-sown
potato
cv.
Sutlej.
findings
revealed
that
foliar
application
0.5
mM
SA
significantly
enhanced
growth,
yield,
fluorescent,
biochemical
indices
plants
outperforming
100
KNO₃
comparison
with
control.
included
increased
plant
height
14%
17.6%,
leaf
area
index
6.3%
26.3%,
shoot
biomass
15.4%
46.2%,
growth
rate
16.7%
43.3%,
average
weight
8.2%
23%,
diameter
6.8%
12.2%,
yield
26.1%
46.3%,
angle
16.2%
21.6%,
quantum
photosystem
II
20.6%
28.2%,
photosynthetically
active
radiations
20.5%
32.4%,
chlorophyll
content
14.6%,
thickness
29%,
linear
electron
flow
20%
32.7%,
O
–2
6%
14.4%,
H
2
11.7%
27.6%,
enzyme
activities
catalase
20.7%
28.5%,
superoxide
dismutase
28.6%
peroxidase
8.3%
13.5%,
ascorbate
17.2%
37.8%,
protein
21%
37%,
proline
36.2%
114%,
phenolic
33%
63.3%
a
non-photochemical
quenching
12.7%
29.6%,
non-regulatory
energy
dissipation
169.5%
268.5%,
electrolyte
leakage
57.5%
180%,
compared
KNO
control,
respectively.
Based
on
above
findings,
it
can
be
concluded
recommended
spray
utilized
Sutlej
frost-sensitive
regions.
needs
optimized
order
use
its
maximal
potential.
Язык: Английский
Exploring the mechanism of transformation in Acacia nilotica (Linn.) triggered by colchicine seed treatment
BMC Plant Biology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
24(1)
Опубликована: Май 21, 2024
Abstract
Background
Acacia
nilotica
Linn.
is
a
widely
distributed
tree
known
for
its
applications
in
post-harvest
and
medicinal
horticulture.
However,
seed-based
growth
relatively
slow.
Seed
vital
component
the
propagation
of
A.
due
to
cost-effectiveness,
genetic
diversity,
ease
handling.
Colchicine,
commonly
used
polyploidy
induction
plants,
may
act
as
pollutant
at
elevated
levels.
Its
optimal
concentration
's
improved
development
has
not
yet
been
determined,
precise
mechanism
underlying
this
phenomenon
established.
Therefore,
study
investigated
impact
optimized
colchicine
(0.07%)
seed
treatment
on
morphological,
anatomical,
physiological,
fluorescent,
biochemical
attributes
under
controlled
conditions,
comparing
it
with
control.
Results
Colchicine
significantly
various
plant
compared
This
included
increased
shoot
length
(84.6%),
root
(53.5%),
fresh
weight
(59.1%),
(42.8%),
dry
(51.5%),
(40%),
biomass
(23.6%),
stomatal
size
(35.9%),
density
(41.7%),
index
(51.2%),
leaf
thickness
(11
times),
angle
(2.4
photosynthetic
rate
water
use
efficiency
(2.2
substomatal
CO
2
(36.6%),
quantum
yield
photosystem
II
(13.1%),
proton
flux
(3.1
conductivity
(2.3
linear
electron
flow
(46.7%),
enzymatic
activities
catalase
(25%),
superoxide
dismutase
(33%),
peroxidase
(13.5%),
ascorbate
(28%),
2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl-radical
scavenging
activities(23%),
total
antioxidant
capacity
(59%),
phenolic
(23%),
flavonoid
content
(37%)
less
number
days
80%
germination
(57.1%),
transpiration
(53.9%),
conductance
(67.1%),
non-photochemical
quenching
(82.8%),
non-regulatory
energy
dissipation
(24.3%),
H
O
(25%)
−2
levels
(30%).
Conclusion
These
findings
elucidate
intricate
behind
transformative
effects
offer
valuable
insights
quick
production
’s
plants
modification
enhancement
from
seeds
through
an
eco-friendly
approach.
Язык: Английский
Flavonoids and volatile compounds of Cercis siliquastrum (Fabaceae, Cercideae)
Biochemical Systematics and Ecology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
120, С. 104954 - 104954
Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2025
Язык: Английский
Exploring alternative methods for producing extracts with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties from Cercis siliquastrum L. and safety assessment
Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
45, С. 102012 - 102012
Опубликована: Апрель 10, 2025
Язык: Английский
The leaf of Agapanthus africanus (L.) Hoffm.: A physical-chemical perspective of terrestrialization in the cuticle
Environmental and Experimental Botany,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
208, С. 105240 - 105240
Опубликована: Янв. 28, 2023
Although
Agapanthus
africanus
(L.)
Hoffm.
is
one
of
the
most
popular
ornamental
species
in
both
hemispheres,
it
has
an
extremely
restricted
wild
occurrence
(Cape
province,
South
Africa).
This
contradiction
between
generalized
application
and
natural
distribution
was
basis
for
analytical
approach
adopted
present
work.
We
hypothesized
that
characteristic
features
cuticular
waxes
were
by
this
to
help
cope
with
severe
dehydration
associated
marine
salinity
on
account
short
distance
populations
sea.
A
comprehensive
morpho-anatomical,
histological
physical-chemical
analysis
performed
epicuticular
intracuticular
layers
adaxial
abaxial
surfaces
leaves
specimens
A.
africanus.
The
surface
hydrophilic
exhibits
globally
hydrophobic
behavior.
main
chemical
compounds
detected
wax
leaf
are
short-chain
monocaprylin
monoglyceride
(C8),
very
long-chain
1-hexacosanol
(C26)
1-octacosanol
(C28)
alcohols.
While
particularly
abundant
layers,
revealed
highest
concentration
demonstrate
smart
combination
these
two
classes
molecules
opposite
water
affinity
endows
cuticle
a
unique
management
system
combining
efficient
entrapment
disordered
α-gel
phase
formed
high
resistance
transport
provided
ordered
domains
composed
tightly
packed,
all-trans
alkyl
chains
above
pair
remarkable
structural
similarity
existing
mucilage
algae
evidence
terrestrialization
process.
Язык: Английский
Structural and Physiological Traits of Compound Leaves of Ceratonia siliqua Trees Grown in Urban and Suburban Ambient Conditions
Plants,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
12(3), С. 514 - 514
Опубликована: Янв. 23, 2023
Ceratonia
siliqua
L.
(carob
tree)
is
an
endemic
plant
to
the
eastern
Mediterranean
region.
In
present
study,
anatomical
and
physiological
traits
of
successively
grown
compound
leaves
(i.e.,
first,
third,
fifth
seventh
leaves)
C.
were
investigated
in
attempt
evaluate
their
growth
under
urban
suburban
environmental
conditions.
Chlorophyll
phenolic
content,
as
well
specific
leaf
area
determined.
Structural
leaflets
thickness
palisade
spongy
parenchyma,
abaxial
adaxial
epidermis,
periclinal
wall)
also
expanding
fully
expanded
leaflets.
Fully
from
sites
exhibited
increased
lamina
while
parenchyma
was
thicker
specimens.
The
tissue
less
extended
than
leaflets,
opposite
held
true
for
Moreover,
epidermises,
wall
higher
chlorophyll
content
concomitantly
with
(SLA)
both
strong
positive
correlations
detected,
declined
SLA
It
noteworthy
that
site
comparable
experiencing
air
pollution
sites;
size
mass
blades
possess
adaptive
features
pollution.
These
results,
linked
functional
structure
successive
foliar
tissues,
provide
valuable
assessment
information
coordinated
process
yield
carob
trees
exposed
considered
ambient
conditions,
which
have
not
hitherto
been
published.
Язык: Английский
International Biological Flora: Ceratonia siliqua
Journal of Ecology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
112(8), С. 1885 - 1922
Опубликована: Май 20, 2024
Abstract
This
account
presents
information
on
all
aspects
of
the
biology
Ceratonia
siliqua
L.
(Carob)
that
are
relevant
to
understanding
its
ecological
characteristics
and
behaviour.
The
main
topics
presented
within
standard
framework
International
Biological
Flora
:
distribution,
habitat,
communities,
responses
biotic
factors,
environment,
structure
physiology,
phenology,
floral
seed
characters,
herbivores
disease,
history
conservation.
is
a
lowland
evergreen
shrub
or
tree,
native
around
Mediterranean
basin
widely
cultivated
in
areas
with
warm
temperate
subtropical
climate,
more
than
100
named
cultivars.
Carob
grows
wide
range
soils
including
nutrient‐poor
strongly
calcareous,
dry
soils.
dioecious
rarely
hermaphrodite
although
females
dominate
cultivation
due
their
fruit.
Pollination
primarily
by
insects
relatively
large
seeds
spread
mainly
ingestion
fruits
mammals.
Seed
dormancy
imposed
hard
coat
germinate
readily
after
natural
artificial
scarification.
Drought
tolerance
very
high,
acting
as
drought
avoiding
water
spender.
also
tolerant
saline
conditions
fire
can
act
restrict
wildfire
generating
fuel
discontinuity.
It
shows
high
post‐fire
regrowth.
Old
individuals
house
diversity
associated
fauna
comparatively
unaffected
serious
pests
diseases.
has
long
cultural
food
source
for
humans
domesticated
animals,
herbal
modern
medicine
and,
recently,
carob
bean
gum
used
variety
domestic
products
foods.
Commercial
production
declined
over
past
decades
but
low
care
needed
growing
orchards,
potential
new
markets
fruit
seeds,
use
tree
prevent
soil
erosion
sequester
carbon
gives
brighter
future.
Язык: Английский
Ecological adaptation of Australian Myrtaceae through the leaf waxes analysis: Corymbia citriodora, Eucalyptus gunnii, and Eucalyptus globulus
Flora,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
310, С. 152435 - 152435
Опубликована: Дек. 7, 2023
Seeking
to
get
insight
into
the
close
relationship
between
plant
waxes
and
climatic
conditions
of
plants'
original
biomes,
leaves
three
Myrtaceae
from
eastern
Australian-Tasmanian
region
(Corymbia
citriodora
(Hook.)
K.D.Hill
&
L.A.S.Johnson
(lemon-scented
gum),
Eucalyptus
gunnii
Hook.
(cider
globulus
Labill.
(blue
gum)
were
selected.
The
present
study
relied
on
analysis
juvenile
leaf
samples
species
collected
at
Botanical
Garden
University
Trás-os-Montes
e
Alto
Douro
(Portugal)
during
driest
warmest
period
year
(July),
ensure
same
environmental
as
Australian
December
February,
for
cider
gum
blue
gum,
June
September,
lemon-scented
gum.
Both
surfaces
exhibit
superhydrophobic
behavior.
They
are
covered
with
wax
tubules,
but
these
thicker
surface
is
smoother
in
case
From
chemical
standpoint,
revealed
a
prevalence
β-diketones
sterols
over
alcohols,
alkanes,
esters.
relative
ketone/sterol
concentration
ratio
demonstrated
an
dynamic
variation
climate,
i.e.,
ombrothermic
regimes.
highest
β-diketone
lowest
was
observed
dryer
whereas
reverse
trend
found
wetter
gum).
work
strongly
suggests
that
composition
waxes,
rather
than
wettability,
seems
be
directly
correlated
variability
species'
natural
site.
methodology
proposed
here
opens
exciting
new
prospects
investigation
dynamics
terrestrial
plants.
Язык: Английский
Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora : leaf cuticle and bioclimatic variability
Plant Biosystems - An International Journal Dealing with all Aspects of Plant Biology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 14
Опубликована: Ноя. 22, 2024
A Look into the Ecological Adaptation of Australian Myrtaceae Through the Cuticle Analysis: Corymbia Citriodora, Eucalyptus Gunnii and Eucalyptus Globulus
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
To
get
insight
into
the
close
relationship
between
plant
cuticles
and
climatic
conditions
of
their
original
biomes,
leaves
three
Myrtaceae
from
eastern
Australian-Tasmanian
region
(Corymbia
citriodora
(Hook.)
K.D.Hill
&
L.A.S.Johnson,
Eucalyptus
gunnii
Hook.f,
globulus
Labill.)
were
selected.
evaluate
how
variation
chemical
composition
governs
structural
organization
cuticular
waxes,
we
adopted
methodology
applied
in
previous
works
for
other
species
biomes.
The
studied,
which
are
exposed
to
arid
warm
thermopluviometric
conditions,
revealed
a
prevalence
β-diketones
sterols
over
alcohols
esters.
relative
ketone/sterol
content
demonstrated
dynamic
dependent
on
climate,
i.e.,
ombrothermic
regimes
(the
highest
concentration
β-diketone
lowest
observed
dryer
(C.
citriodora),
lower
concentrations
higher
contents
found
wetter
(E.
E.
globulus))
season
year
(higher
precipitation
temperatures
decreased
hydrophobicity
leaves).
These
changes
accompanied
by
subtle
variations
at
morphological
level.
String-like
needle-like
wax
crystalloids
cover
C.
citriodora,
globulus,
respectively,
whereas
thicker
tubules
seen
all
leaf
surface
gunnii.
Clusters
cases.
Some
helically
wound
also
detected
abaxial
leaf.
exhibit
superhydrophobic
behaviour
both
surfaces,
with
water
contact
angle
values
ranging
166.00±0.65º
179.00±4.53
º
gunnii,
tilting
angles
4
8°
7
14°
8
19°
citriodora.
proposed
opens
exciting
new
prospects
investigation
development
evolution
plants.
Язык: Английский