Water phase distribution and its dependence on internal structure in soaking maize kernels: a study using low-field nuclear magnetic resonance and X-ray micro-computed tomography
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Янв. 24, 2025
Introduction
The
formation
of
yield
and
quality
in
maize
involves
the
accumulation
substances
such
as
starch,
proteins,
fats,
which
interact
with
water
within
kernel.
Although
temporal
dynamics
grain
moisture
its
functional
environmental
determinants
have
been
broadly
demonstrated,
we
still
do
not
a
comprehensive
understanding
distribution
phase
Methods
We
investigated
relationship
between
tissue
structural
traits,
including
embryo
volume
(EMBV),
endosperm
(ENDV),
vitreous
(VEV),
floury
(FEV),
content
different
phases,
bound
water,
semi-bound
free
kernels
under
cultivars,
nitrogen
application
rates,
soaking
durations
by
combining
low-field
nuclear
magnetic
resonance
(LF-NMR)
X-ray
microcomputed
tomography
(μ-CT)
for
kernels.
Results
results
demonstrate
that
is
major
(57-82%)
kernels,
this
proportion
decreases
prolonged
duration.
positively
correlate
to
ENDV,
VEV,
EMBV,
whereas
correlates
VEV
descending
order
correlation
coefficient.
This
indicates
might
penetrate
through
pedicel
pericarp
during
soaking.
Discussion
Finally,
suggested
could
be
robust
indicator
predict
study
provides
preliminary
basis
thereby
opening
up
potential
designing
efficient
production
systems
breeding
cultivars
well-suited
mechanical
harvesting.
Язык: Английский
Optimizing Nitrogen Application Enhances Sugar Beet (Beta vulgaris L.) Productivity by Modulating Carbon and Nitrogen Metabolism
X. K. Xing,
Shifeng Dong,
Ming Guo
и другие.
Agronomy,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(5), С. 1142 - 1142
Опубликована: Май 7, 2025
Optimizing
fertilization
practices
can
reduce
the
application
of
chemical
nitrogen
fertilizers,
thereby
enhancing
crop
yield
while
mitigating
environmental
impacts.
In
2021–2022,
we
conducted
field
experiments
in
Inner
Mongolia
region,
evaluating
effects
different
methods
on
sugar
beet
growth
and
productivity.
A
two-factor
randomized
complete
block
design
was
applied
for
with
rates
(0,
75,
150,
225,
300
kg
ha−1,
denoted
as
N0,
N75,
N150,
N225,
N300,
respectively)
primary
factor
(single
basal
application,
S1;
split
S2)
second
factor.
The
results
indicate
that
increasing
significantly
enhances
leaf
growth,
chlorophyll
content,
dry
matter
accumulation,
metabolism,
yield.
comparison
a
nitrogen-free
treatment,
N225S1
treatment
improved
development
resulting
an
average
increase
29.36%
over
two
years.
Notably,
by
optimizing
root–shoot
balance
carbon–nitrogen
N150S2
achieved
root
yields
comparable
to
N225S1.
Therefore,
our
study
demonstrates
maintain
reducing
fertilizer
inputs,
providing
valuable
insights
sustainable
cultivation
Mongolia,
main
growing
area
China.
Язык: Английский
Leveraging cover crop functional traits and nitrogen synchronization for yield-optimized waxy corn production systems
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16
Опубликована: Июнь 3, 2025
Context
Prolonged
monoculture
of
waxy
corn
(
Zea
mays
L.
var.
ceratina
Kulesh
)
exacerbates
soil
nutrient
depletion
and
compromises
structural
integrity,
concomitant
with
underutilization
photosynthetically
active
radiation
(PAR)
resources.
Objective
Implementing
cover
cropping
post-harvest
can
utilize
residual
environmental
resources
for
quality
improvement.
Nevertheless,
the
agronomic
consequences
this
practice
on
canopy
architecture
optimization
resource
allocation
dynamics
in
subsequent
growing
seasons
require
systematic
elucidation.
Methods
The
regionally
adapted
cultivar
Wannuo
2000
(W67×W68),
predominantly
cultivated
northeastern
China,
was
employed
characterization.
Three
experimental
treatments
were
established,
including
continuous
control
(CK),
shamrock
Trifolium
pratense
L.)
rotation
after
harvest
(ZT)
rapeseed
Brassica
napus
(ZB).
Each
treatment
incorporated
five
nitrogen
(N)
application
gradients
(0,
60,
120,
180,
240
kg
N
ha
−
¹)
arranged
randomized
complete
block
design
(RCBD)
triplicate
plots.
Results
Cover
crops
integration
significantly
enhanced
productivity.
Mean
yields
ZT
ZB
systems
during
2022–2023
demonstrated
20.74%
(8.88
±
2.50
Mg
−1
22.26%
(8.99
3.12
increases
respectively
compared
to
CK.
Remarkably,
under
25%
reduction
scenarios,
achieved
15.25%
(44.58
6.28%)
20.67%
(46.68
7.15%)
improvements
use
efficiency
(NUE)
relative
conventional
practice.
path
analysis
revealed
synergistic
interactions
between
crop
incorporation
management
mediated
through
optimization.
Specifically,
leaf
area
index
(4.56
0.69
m²
m
²)
elevated
pre-silking
content
(132.61
26.33
g
plant
collectively
drove
post-silking
biomass
accumulation
(134.88
26.85
remobilization
efficiency.
Conclusion
integrated
crop-nitrogen
system
both
yield
NUE
benchmarks,
demonstrating
dual
benefits
conservation
agricultural
productivity
enhancement.
Implication
This
study
establishes
a
theoretical
framework
provides
empirical
evidence
sustainable
intensification
production
systems.
Язык: Английский
Nitrogen Level Impacts the Dynamic Changes in Nitrogen Metabolism, and Carbohydrate and Anthocyanin Biosynthesis Improves the Kernel Nutritional Quality of Purple Waxy Maize
Plants,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(20), С. 2882 - 2882
Опубликована: Окт. 15, 2024
Waxy
corn
is
a
special
type
of
maize
primarily
consumed
as
fresh
vegetable
by
humans.
Nitrogen
(N)
plays
an
essential
role
in
regulating
the
growth
progression,
maturation,
yield,
and
quality
waxy
maize.
A
reasonable
N
application
rate
vital
for
boosting
accumulation
both
carbon
(C)
grains,
thereby
synergistically
enhancing
grain
quality.
However,
impact
varying
levels
on
dynamic
changes
metabolism,
carbohydrate
formation,
anthocyanin
synthesis
purple
kernels,
well
regulatory
relationships
among
these
processes,
remains
unclear.
To
explore
effects
rates
kernels
during
filling,
two-year
field
experiment
was
carried
out
using
variety
Jinnuo20
(JN20).
This
study
examined
different
levels,
specifically
0
(N0),
120
(N1),
240
(N2),
360
(N3)
kg
ha
Язык: Английский
Synergy Between Microbial Inoculants and Mineral Fertilization to Enhance the Yield and Nutritional Quality of Maize on the Peruvian Coast
Applied Microbiology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
4(4), С. 1757 - 1775
Опубликована: Дек. 21, 2024
Hard
yellow
maize
is
a
crucial
crop
in
Peruvian
agriculture
that
plays
significant
role
food
security
and
livestock
production.
However,
intensive
fertilization
practices
agronomic
management
have
negatively
impacted
soil
health.
To
explore
more
sustainable
agricultural
technologies,
researchers
investigated
solutions
using
microorganisms
to
enhance
plant
growth.
This
study
assessed
the
synergistic
effects
of
microbial
inoculants
mineral
on
INIA
619
Dekal
B-7088
varieties’
yield
nutritional
quality.
A
split-plot
design
was
employed,
incorporating
four
inoculation
treatments—no
inoculant,
Bacillus
subtilis,
Trichoderma
viride,
Pseudomonas
putida—combined
with
levels
0%,
50%,
75%,
100%.
The
findings
revealed
subtilis
boosted
yields
by
13.1%
55.5%
B-7088.
Additionally,
combined
100%
fertilization,
increased
protein
content
47%
carbohydrates
6%
while
maintaining
quality
75%
fertilization.
Similarly,
B-7088,
total
enhanced
54%
fiber
27%.
These
results
demonstrated
could
reduce
up
25%
sustaining
high
improving
maize.
Язык: Английский