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International Journal of Plant Biology, Volume 16, Issue 2

June 2025 - 33 articles

Cover Story: Poplars and aspens (Populus L. spp.) are undervalued options for use in managed landscapes. The genus comprises a multitude of taxa often negatively associated with disease susceptibility and short lifespans; however, it also hosts a diverse range of abiotic stress tolerances. The objective of this study was to generate a relative scale of the predicted drought tolerance of Populus spp. to inform site and taxon selection in managed settings. Utilizing vapor pressure osmometry, this study examined seasonal osmotic adjustment and predicted leaf water potential at the turgor loss point (Ψpo) among several Populus taxa. The results indicate that drought tolerance varies widely among Populus species and hybrids; bigtooth aspen and Chinese aspen are the best suited to tolerating drought in managed landscapes. View this paper
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Articles (33)

  • Article
  • Open Access
678 Views
11 Pages

Seed Germination and Responses of Five Native Veronica Species Under Salinity Stress in Korea

  • Jin Woo Kim,
  • Ji Hun Yi,
  • Song E Jeong,
  • Eun Ji Choi,
  • Chung Ho Ko,
  • Ji Young Jung,
  • Sang Heon Kim and
  • Wonwoo Cho

This study analyzed the seed germination characteristics and physiological responses of five Korean Veronica species (V. daurica, V. nakaiana, V. kiusiana var. glabrifolia, V. pusanensis, and V. pyrethrina) under salinity stress. Preliminary experime...

  • Article
  • Open Access
530 Views
18 Pages

Phenotypic Variability of Local Latvian Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and Its Position Within European Germplasm

  • Gunārs Lācis,
  • Shreya Jagtap,
  • Laila Dubova,
  • Tetiana Harbovska,
  • Daniels Udalovs,
  • Liene Ziediņa and
  • Ina Alsiņa

Common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) are considered a socially and economically important crop, with the biggest growers in India, Myanmar, and Brazil. Traditionally, common beans are also grown in most parts of Europe, including Latvia, where cultiv...

  • Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,461 Views
20 Pages

We investigated the genetic and environmental variables determining the glucosinolate (GSL) content of cruciferous vegetables and the implications for cancer prevention. The enzyme myrosinase hydrolyzes GSLs, which are sulfur-containing chemicals fou...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,261 Views
13 Pages

Optimization of Vegetative Propagation Techniques for Juniperus communis L. Under Greenhouse Conditions

  • Marina Sanz Gallego,
  • Miguel Tomás Gascón and
  • Luis Saúl Esteban Pascual

Juniperus communis L. can be used for essential oils and ornamental purposes, but currently the population is declining in its natural habitats as the seeds are very slow to germinate, with many seeds also empty. These findings could support both the...

  • Communication
  • Open Access
397 Views
8 Pages

Method of Evaluating Soybean Pod Recovery from Moisture Stress

  • Sarah Kezar,
  • Josie Rice,
  • Tori Booker and
  • Josh Lofton

Plant mapping was introduced in soybean, but its illustrative capabilities in stress response are yet to be implemented. Methods to track the soybean physiological response are explained in this note by mapping pods in a coordinate system. A growth c...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
796 Views
17 Pages

Exploring Microbial Diversity in Forest Litter-Based Fermented Bioproducts and Their Effects on Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Growth in Senegal

  • Alexandre Mahougnon Aurel Zoumman,
  • Paula Fernandes,
  • Mariama Gueye,
  • Clémence Chaintreuil,
  • Laurent Cournac,
  • Aboubacry Kane and
  • Komi Assigbetse

Reducing the use of chemical inputs (fertilizers, pesticides) in agriculture while maintaining crop productivity is the main challenge facing sub-Saharan African family farming systems. The use of effective microorganisms (EM) is among the various in...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,691 Views
14 Pages

The Effect of Root Zone Cooling on the Growth and Development of Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) in a Tropical Climate

  • Daruni Naphrom,
  • Choochad Santasup,
  • Werapat Panchai,
  • Suwit Boonraeng and
  • Anucha Promwungkwa

Strawberry production in tropical and subtropical climates has been adversely affected by rising temperatures and reduced cooling periods, leading to a decrease in flower induction and overall yield. This experiment aimed to investigate the effects o...

  • Article
  • Open Access
719 Views
17 Pages

Effect of Plastics (Geotextiles) on Heavy Metal Accumulation by Industrial Hemp Plants Cultivated in Polluted Mediterranean Soils

  • Dimitrios Alexiadis,
  • John Bethanis,
  • Sotiria G. Papadimou,
  • Edoardo Barbieri,
  • Rafaella Vogia,
  • Eftihia Tatsi,
  • Pavlos Tziourrou,
  • Eleni Tsaliki and
  • Evangelia E. Golia

An attempt was made to simulate the conditions prevailing in an agricultural crop to investigate whether and how geotextile microplastics alter the movement and accumulation of heavy metals in plants. For this purpose, a pot experiment, lasting 149 d...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,022 Views
19 Pages

Assessment of Rice Amylose Content and Grain Quality Through Marker-Assisted Selection

  • Iris Pérez-Almeida,
  • Oscar Navia-Pesantes and
  • Roberto Celi-Herán

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is essential for global food security and sustains billions worldwide, emphasizing the need to improve production and quality. One key challenge in rice breeding is the inheritance and environmental sensitivity of amylose conte...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,075 Views
16 Pages

Two New Species of Gomphrena (Amaranthaceae) from Bolivia

  • Teresa D. I. Ortuño Limarino,
  • Julia Gutiérrez-Romero,
  • Daniel B. Montesinos-Tubée and
  • Sissi Lozada-Gobilard

Two new endemic species from Bolivia, Gomphrena vallegrandensis T. Ortuño & S. Lozada-Gobilard and Gomphrena palmariensis T. Ortuño, J. Gutiérrez. & Montesinos, are described and illustrated. The former only occurs in the...

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