Plants, Volume 14, Issue 13

Strain 53B2 was isolated from a commercial maize (Zea mays L.) field located in the Yaqui Valley, Mexico. Its draft genome comprises 5,844,085 bp, with a G + C content of 37.5%, an N50 of 602,122 bp, an L50 of 4, and a total of 129 contigs. Genome-ba...

Mulberry (Morus spp.), as an economically significant crop in sericulture and medicinal applications, faces severe threats to leaf yield and quality from pest and disease infestations. Traditional detection methods relying on chemical pesticides and...

Species characterized by undetermined clade affiliations, limited research coverage, and deficient systematic investigation serve as enigmatic entities in plant and animal taxonomy, yet hold critical significance for exploring phylogenetic relationsh...

Cotton is the most widely cultivated natural fiber crop worldwide, yet it is highly susceptible to various diseases and pests that significantly compromise both yield and quality. To enable rapid and accurate diagnosis of cotton diseases and pests&md...

Caffeic acid-O-methyltransferase (COMT) is a key enzyme in lignin synthesis and secondary metabolism in plants, and it participates in the regulation of plant growth and development as well as plants’ stress response. To further investigate the...

Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) functions as a signaling molecule that triggers physiological and biochemical adjustments that help plants cope with environmental stress. This study evaluated the effects of foliar application of 1.5 mM H₂O₂ on the physiolog...

As a globally important cash crop, the optimization of tomato yield and quality is strategically significant for food security and sustainable agricultural development. In order to address the problem of missing point cloud data on fruits in a facili...

Developing early-heading wheat cultivars is an important breeding strategy to utilize light and heat resources, facilitate multiple-cropping systems, and enhance annual grain yield. Psathyrostachys huashanica Keng (2n = 2x = 14, NsNs) possesses numer...

Brassinosteroids (BRs) play an essential role in regulating plant metabolic pathways that influence growth, development, and stress responses. However, their role in alleviating cobalt (Co) stress has not been extensively studied. This research aimed...

Pancreatic cancer cells exhibit a remarkable ability to tolerate nutrient deprivation, a phenomenon termed “austerity,” which enables their survival within the hypovascular tumor microenvironment. Conventional anticancer therapies frequen...

Monumental trees, defined by their exceptional size, form, and age, are critical components of both cultural heritage and ecological systems. However, their conservation faces increasing threats from habitat fragmentation, climate change, and inadequ...

Global warming is leading to an increase in extreme-temperature events, posing a significant threat to crop productivity and global food security. Plants have evolved sophisticated mechanisms to perceive and respond to both heat and cold stress. Whil...

[Background] Brasenia schreberi is a perennial floating leaf aquatic plant with high ecological protection value and potential for economic development, and thus, its endangered mechanisms are of great concern. The rapid endangerment of this species...

The emergence of antimicrobial resistance and the increasing demand for a healthier lifestyle have set new goals for science and industry. In the search for new, more effective, and environmentally friendly antimicrobial agents, special attention is...

Maize (Zea mays L.), a vital global food crop, relies on its stomatal structure for regulating photosynthesis and responding to drought. Conventional manual stomatal detection methods are inefficient, subjective, and inadequate for high-throughput pl...

Proteins play pivotal roles in safeguarding plants against numerous biotic and abiotic stresses. Understanding their biological functions and mechanisms of action is essential for advancing plant biology, agriculture, and biotechnology. This review c...

Soybean (Glycine max L.) is vulnerable to environmental stresses, such as heavy rainfall and high winds, which promote lodging and reduce plant performance during the monsoon season. To mitigate these issues, we evaluated the effects of plant topping...

Afforestation with Pinus sylvestris var. mongolica in northern China is hindered by soil degradation. This study evaluated a ternary amendment combining sewage sludge (SS), cattle manure (CM), and maize straw (MS) to rehabilitate degraded sandy soils...

Silicon (Si) protects plants against insect herbivores; however, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Polyamines (PAs) play a crucial role in plant–insect interactions. Here, the involvement of Si in putrescine (Put) metabolism and its rol...

Salinization severely impairs crop growth by inducing oxidative stress and disrupting cellular homeostasis. This study systematically investigates the synergistic effects of salt-tolerant plant-growth-promoting rhizobacteria (ST-PGPR) and foliar sili...

Crataegus monogyna Jacq. and Prunus spinosa L. are common spring-flowering species in Slovenia. They occur in large stands and sometimes overgrow in unmanaged meadows. They are known as an excellent source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. Ph...

The quest to establish permanent outposts in space, the Moon, and Mars requires growing plants for nutrition, water purification, and carbon/nutrient recycling, as well as the psychological well-being of crews and personnel on extra-terrestrial platf...

The undertaking of distant hybridization holds paramount significance for the innovation of tea germplasm resources and the cultivation of superior, specialized tea varieties. However, challenges manifest during the process of tea plant distant hybri...

Plant protein phosphatase 2C (PP2C) represents the largest and most functionally diverse group of protein phosphatases in plants, playing pivotal roles in regulating metabolic processes, hormone signaling, stress responses, and growth regulation. Des...

Vertical farming systems offer an efficient solution for sustainable food production in urban areas. However, managing nitrate (NO₃⁻) levels remains a significant challenge for improving crop yield, quality, and safety. This study evaluated the...

Rice (Oryza sativa L.), a staple food for over half of the global population, plays a pivotal role in food security. Among its two primary groups, japonica and indica, temperate japonica varieties are particularly valued for their high-quality grain...

Plant species harbor diverse rhizospheric bacteria within their resilient root zones, serving as a valuable reservoir of bioactive microorganisms with strong potential for natural antifungal and plant growth-promoting applications. This study aimed t...

Starting from the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century to date, urban areas have faced increasing environmental challenges due to the diffusion of harmful substances, resulting from vehicular traffic, the activities of different industries, wast...

The study of flora is crucial for conserving natural resources and assessing human impact on the environment. This paper explores floristic diversity, the role of plants, and the integration of technology in botanical research. In the studied area, 4...

The critical nitrogen (N) dilution curve is widely used to diagnose crop N status, but no such model has been developed for sugar beet. This study evaluated the effects of irrigation amount and N rate on sugar yield, N use efficiency, and soil nitrat...

MYB transcription factors constitute a diverse and functionally versatile family, playing central roles in regulating plant responses to a range of abiotic stressors. Based on previous research, we identified and characterized a maize MYB transcripti...

Understanding the influence of environmental factors on cotton performance is crucial for enhancing yield and fiber quality in the context of climate change. This study investigates genotype-by-environment (G×E) interactions in cotton, using da...

In this work, we evaluated the silvicultural and ecological parameters of Populus bolleana Lauche trees growing in conditions of anthropogenic pollution, using the example of one of the largest megacities of the Donetsk ridge, the city of Donetsk. Th...

Arceuthobium—the dwarf mistletoes—is a clearly defined genus of hemi-parasitic plants in the family Viscaceae. The genus occurs throughout much of the Northern Hemisphere; however, the greatest concentration of species and subspecies occu...

The planting area of the maize–soybean strip intercropping system has been increasing annually in the Hexi Corridor oasis irrigation area of China. However, long-term irrational water resource utilization and the excessive mono-application of f...

Phytoplasmas are wall-less, phloem-restricted bacteria responsible for numerous significant plant diseases worldwide. An increasing body of evidence indicates that phytoplasmas can coexist with other pathogens in mixed infections, including various 1...

Intercropping legumes offers a sustainable approach to enhance resource efficiency and yields, yet the effects of different legume densities and nitrogen addition levels on soil quality within such systems remain unclear. We conducted a comparative a...

The production of food with a naturally enriched protein content is a strategic response to the growing global demand for sustainable protein sources. Wood distillate (WD), a by-product of the pyrolysis of woody biomass, has previously been shown to...

Peucedanum ostruthium (L.) W.D.J. Koch (Apiaceae) is a perennial herb native to alpine regions that is renowned in traditional medicine. This study provided a pharmacognostic evaluation, comparing the EOs obtained from its rhizomes and leaves (REO an...

Replacing partial chemical fertilizers with organic fertilizer can increase organic carbon input, change soil nutrient stoichiometry and microbial metabolism, and then affect soil organic carbon (SOC) storage. A 6-year field experiment was used to ex...

The immune response triggered when plant cell surface receptors recognize pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) is known as PAMP-triggered immunity (PTI). Several studies have demonstrated that extracellular plant ferredoxin-like protein (PF...

Membrane transporters are vital for solute movement and localisation across cellular compartments, particularly in extremophilic organisms such as Galdieriales. These red algae thrive in geothermal and metal-rich environments, where adaptive transpor...

Phenolic compounds, which are a large group of plant pigments, are recognized as important antioxidants. The potato (Solanum tuberosum L.), particularly the pigmented varieties, could be a source of natural anthocyanins for producing dietary foods. I...

This study employed cellulase-assisted hydrodistillation (cellulase-HD) to extract volatile oils from Wurfbainia villosa (Lour.) Škorničk. & A.D.Poulsen (W. villosa) leaves, with process optimization conducted via the response surface...

This study investigates the influence of environmental variables on the elemental composition of Hypnum cupressiforme Hedw. mosses in Georgia and the Republic of Moldova, within moss biomonitoring studies aimed at analyzing atmospheric deposition pat...

Background: Pinus massoniana is a significant lipid-producing tree species in China and a susceptible host for both the pine wood nematode and its insect vector, Monochamus alternatus. The basic helix–loop–helix (bHLH) family of transcrip...

The study of plant demography is important for identifying ongoing population processes and trends. While single-census studies have limited ability to capture long-term dynamics, they are crucial for establishing baseline data on the status of plant...

Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moech) is a “gluten-free” pseudocereal with high-quality proteins and human health properties, increasing its cultivation worldwide. However, the role of nitrogen (N) in plant growth and yield components ha...

Aquaporins in rice (Oryza sativa L.) represent a pivotal class of transmembrane channel proteins that mediate the bidirectional transport of water and small solutes, which have critical functions in cellular osmoregulation and ion homeostasis mainten...

The investigation of phosphorus metabolism and regulatory mechanisms is conducive to maintaining stable production of crops within a low-phosphorus environment. In phosphorus signal transduction, a few phosphorus starvation response (PHR) transcripti...