Plants,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(24), С. 3458 - 3458
Опубликована: Дек. 10, 2024
Myrtus
communis
L.
(Myrtaceae),
widely
valued
for
its
aromatic
leaves
and
essential
oil,
plays
a
significant
role
in
traditional
medicine
modern
phytotherapy.
The
variability
oil
composition
bioactive
compounds
across
different
populations
underscores
potential
novel
therapeutic
discoveries
agricultural
utilization.
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
phytochemical
diversity
of
12
selected
Iranian
M.
their
natural
habitats.
Leaf
samples
were
collected
2023
from
these
native
habitats
assess
various
parameters,
including
phenolic
(total
phenols
total
flavonoids),
antioxidant
capacity,
content,
composition.
results
indicated
variations
content
capacity
populations.
Khoraman
population,
used
as
control,
exhibited
highest
levels
flavonoids,
followed
by
Sar-sarab
Yazd
populations,
while
Poldokhtar
Kermanshah
showed
lowest
levels.
Additionally,
Hormozgan
demonstrated
capacities.
Essential
ranged
0.480
1.478%,
with
Padeghan
having
percentages
1.631
respectively.
GC/MS
analysis
identified
29
distinct
oils,
major
components
1,8-cineole
(22.34
45.66%),
α-pinene
(19.25
35.96%),
linalool
(7.79
18.76%),
α-terpineol
(5.26
9.17%).
myrtle
categorized
into
four
groups:
(1)
Khoraman;
(2)
Shiraz
Yazd;
(3)
Ilam,
Sar-sarab,
Poldokhtar,
Padeghan;
(4)
Khuzestan,
Kerman,
Kermanshah,
Kohgiluyeh–Boyer–Ahmad,
Hormozgan.
Principal
Component
Analysis
(PCA)
corroborated
cluster
results,
within
each
group
displayed
similar
distributions
biplot.
Agriculture,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(7), С. 1067 - 1067
Опубликована: Июль 2, 2024
Climate
change
is
affecting
all
regions
of
the
world,
and
Mediterranean
region
one
most
affected.
Plants
accumulate
secondary
metabolites
as
an
adaptive
response
to
stress
circumstances.
The
present
study
investigated
effect
different
abiotic
factor
conditions
(drought,
moderate
heat,
severe
salinity,
UV-B
radiation)
on
essential
oil
(EO)
yield,
composition
(volatile
profile),
biological
activity
(enzyme
inhibition
antioxidant
activity)
Lavandula
viridis
L’Hér.
In
general,
environmental
increased
extraction
yield
EO.
Eighty-two
compounds
were
identified
in
EO
factors
induced
some
quantitative
changes
composition.
Severe
heat
salinity
concentration
two
abundant
compounds,
1,8-cineole
camphor.
also
potential
inhibit
enzymes
butyrylcholinesterase
tyrosinase.
Drought,
radiation
promoted
ability
acetylcholinesterase.
addition,
drought
enhanced
These
results
are
relevant
for
exploring
this
industrial
applications,
although
future
studies
combining
studied
important
understand
influence
synergistic
effects
bioactivity
plant
products
obtained.
IntechOpen eBooks,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 3, 2025
In
this
chapter,
we
explore
the
vast
potential
of
Portuguese
agroforestry
biomass
as
a
sustainable
source
valuable
biomolecules.
Focusing
on
extraction,
characterization,
and
valorization
compounds,
such
polysaccharides,
phenolics,
essential
oils
from
native
species
like
carob,
cork
oak,
aromatic
plants
or
maritime
pine,
highlight
their
applications
in
food,
pharmaceutical,
innovative
bio-based
materials.
Emphasis
is
placed
eco-friendly
extraction
techniques
functionalization
methods
to
enhance
physicochemical
properties
different
biomolecules,
thus
expanding
applicability
commercial
relevance.
By
highlighting
unexploited
diversity
biomass,
can
pave
way
for
an
and,
platform
that
not
only
drive
economic
growth
but
also
preserve
biodiversity,
reduce
waste,
ensure
greener
more
prosperous
future.
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 14, 2025
Among
the
abiotic
factors
that
causes
threat
to
crop
production,
drought
is
one
of
foremost
constraints
in
changing
climatic
era.
Hence,
a
study
was
conducted
mitigate
effect
stress
blackgram
with
peanut
shell
carbon
dots
(PNS-CDs)
as
seed
priming
and
foliar
spray
agent.
Blackgram
seeds
were
primed
PNS-CDs
at
200
ppm
for
3
h
plants
sprayed
50
on
30th
45th
DAS
under
conditions
(30%,
50%
75%
WHC).
The
imposed
treatments
included
dry
(control),
water
plants,
PNS-CDs,
combination
both.
results
demarcate
exemplary
performance
when
given
combined
application
(200
ppm)
(50
terms
its
growth
yield.
Further,
an
increased
activity
catalase
(12%),
peroxidase
superoxide
dismutase
(22%),
glutathione
reductase
(60%),
ascorbate
(55%),
H2O2
scavenging
(32%)
proline
(35%)
noticed
over
seeds,
which
confirmed
antioxidant
defense
mechanism
offered
by
PNS-CDs.
In
addition,
percentage
increase
photosynthetic
parameters
like
total
chlorophyll
(44%),
soluble
protein
(54%),
rate
(89%),
stomatal
conductance
(40%),
internal
CO2
concentration
(74%)
stability
index
(51%)
role
photosynthesis
enhancer
stress,
resulted
enhanced
tolerance,
plant
Thus,
it
found
followed
30
could
serve
sustainable
alternative
chemical
inputs,
ensuring
better
productivity
tolerance
water-limited
environments.
future
research
explore
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
different
crops,
biotic
will
also
pave
way
broader
agricultural
sustainability
eco-friendly
approach.
Plants,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14(6), С. 976 - 976
Опубликована: Март 20, 2025
This
study
explores
the
floristic
diversity
of
wild
edible
plants
(WEPs)
in
area
surrounding
Tirli,
a
small
village
Tuscan
Maremma,
Italy.
Field
surveys
identified
128
vascular
plant
taxa
across
46
families
and
106
genera,
with
Asteraceae
(26
taxa),
Rosaceae
(10
Lamiaceae
(8
taxa)
being
most
represented.
The
dominant
life-forms
are
scapose
Hemicryptophytes,
Therophytes,
rosulate
Euro-Mediterranean,
Subcosmopolitan,
Steno-Mediterranean
distributions
prevailing.
Statistical
analyses
revealed
significant
associations
between
parts:
Hemicryptophytes
were
linked
to
leaf
use,
Therophytes
root
Phanerophytes
fruit
use.
family
exhibited
exceptional
versatility,
associated
various
parts.
Notably,
endemic
species
Centaurea
nigrescens
Willd.
subsp.
pinnatifida
(Fiori)
Dostál
was
recorded
for
first
time
underscoring
area’s
naturalistic
value.
Traditional
culinary
practices
some
plants,
which
analyzed
bioactive
compounds,
including
photosynthetic
pigments,
primary
metabolites,
secondary
antioxidant
activity.
results
confirmed
their
biochemical
richness
functional
properties.
emphasizes
ecological,
nutritional,
cultural
significance
Tirli’s
flora,
promoting
biodiversity
conservation,
heritage
preservation,
sustainable
food
practices.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16
Опубликована: Март 24, 2025
This
study
investigates
the
effects
of
irrigated
and
non-irrigated
conditions
on
bioactive
compound
content
in
fenugreek
(
Trigonella
foenum-graecum
)
across
31
diverse
genotypes
from
various
geographical
regions.
The
was
conducted
at
Atatürk
University
Research
Extension
Center,
Türkiye
(N
39°55’59.9”,
E
41°14’10.6”,
altitude
1789
m)
during
2021
2022
growing
seasons.
levels
diosgenin,
trigonelline,
4-hydroxyisoleucine
analyzed
under
were
found
to
be
significantly
influenced
by
genotype,
environment,
their
interaction
(Genotype
×
Environment),
with
a
highly
significant
effect
observed
p
<
0.001
level.
compounds
included
diosgenin
(0.50-0.93%),
trigonelline
(5.22-13.65
mg
g
-
¹),
(0.41-1.90%).
Notably,
such
as
Sivas/TR,
Amasya/TR,
Konya/TR
Samsun/TR
exhibited
higher
all
conditions,
while
Spain,
Malaysia,
France,
India
showed
irrigation.
Variability
observed,
some
showing
stability
different
environmental
conditions.
A
negative
correlation
between
fenugreek.
Furthermore,
Principal
Component
Analysis
(PCA)
cluster
analysis
effective
revealing
genetic
diversity,
morphological
differences,
genotype
adaptability.
findings
highlight
potential
for
selecting
superior
breeding
programs
focused
enhancing
yields,
especially
varying
irrigation
research
emphasizes
critical
role
factors
optimizing
production
health-benefiting
Applied Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(7), С. 3465 - 3465
Опубликована: Март 21, 2025
Wild-simulated
ginseng
(WSG,
Panax
C.A.
Meyer)
is
the
most
important
medicinal
plant
naturally
cultivated
in
forestry
environment.
The
growth
and
active
component
content
of
WSG
can
be
influenced
by
various
environmental
factors,
such
as
climate
conditions,
physiognomy,
soil
properties,
bacterial
structure.
aim
this
study
was
to
investigate
relationship
between
characteristics
community
living
a
rhizosphere
Experimental
subjects
were
7-
13-year-old
central
region
(Yeongju)
Korea.
WSG,
divided
into
aerial
parts,
root
weight
measured.
Rhizome
length
significantly
higher
for
while
number
rootlets
7-year-old
WSG.
As
result
analyzing
communities
cultivation
sites
using
next-generation
sequencing
(NGS),
Proteobacteria
Holophagae
found
dominant
species
phylum
level
class
level,
respectively.
positively
correlated
with
Bacteroidetes
at
but
it
negatively
Thermoleophilia
Gemmatimonadetes
level.
Pedospharae
showed
negative
correlation
leaflets
petiole
length,
Clostridia
positive
rootlets.
might
vary
depending
on
environment
which
cultivated.
It
especially
affected
properties
communities.
Therefore,
future
studies,
will
necessary
isolate
identify
microorganisms
then
confirm
their
growth-promoting
effects
