Plants, Volume 14, Issue 6

How drought impacts the allocation of nonstructural carbohydrates (NSCs) in Pinus yunnanensis remains unclear. In this study, Pinus yunnanensis seedlings were subjected to four levels of drought stresses treatment during a 60-day experiment period, i...

Despite the many current cholesterol-lowering drugs on the market, the persistent surge of hypercholesterolemic-related complications ignites a fascinating search for the discovery of novel therapeutics. This study aimed at investigating the anti-hyp...

Chloroplasts are important in plant growth, development, and defense mechanisms, making them central to addressing global agricultural challenges. This review explores the multi-faceted contributions of chloroplasts, including photosynthesis, hormone...

RNA interference (RNAi) has emerged as a potent mechanism for combating pathogenic fungi and oomycetes over the past decades. It offers a promising gene-silencing approach by targeting crucial genes involved in diseases caused by economically and sci...

This study explores the floristic diversity of wild edible plants (WEPs) in the area surrounding Tirli, a small village in the Tuscan Maremma, Italy. Field surveys identified 128 vascular plant taxa across 46 families and 106 genera, with Asteraceae...

The B-box (BBX) protein has an impact on flowering physiology, photomorphogenesis, shade effects, and responses to both biotic and abiotic stresses. Although recent research described the BBX gene family in numerous plants, knowledge of the BBX gene...

The importance of fruit shape studies extends beyond fundamental plant biology, as it holds significant implications for breeding. Understanding the genetic and hormonal regulation of fruit morphology can facilitate targeted breeding strategies to en...

Leaf water content (LWC) is a key physiological parameter for assessing maize moisture status, with direct implications for crop growth and yield. Accurate LWC estimation is essential for water resource management and precision agriculture. This stud...

Mechanical injury to lettuce often leads to enzymatic browning caused by polyphenol oxidase (PPO), significantly impairing its sensory quality and processing suitability. In this study, the LsPPOs gene family was comprehensively identified and charac...

In Europe, Paeonia officinalis and P. peregrina, along with Chinese P. lactiflora, are commonly used for medicinal purposes. This comprehensive review summarizes the secondary metabolites and biological activities of P. peregrina, P. officinalis, P. ...

The secondary lateral meristem—the vascular cambium (hereafter cambium)—is the largest meristem of the plant kingdom. It is almost always composed of two types of stem cells: (1) the axial (fusiform) initials, the most common and better k...

Abscisic acid (ABA)-stress-ripening, or ABA-, stress-, and ripening-induced (ASR) proteins play an important role in responses to environmental stimuli. A total of ten barley HvASRs were identified in this study, which were unevenly distributed on th...

Heavy metals (HMs) from industrial pollution are bioaccumulated in plant tissues, but we lack information on their spatial variability in forest ecosystems. Picea abies L. needles, bark, and litter were collected at 17 sites along a 1000-m-wide altit...

Arnica montana L. is an important herbal medicinal plant that belongs to the family Asteraceae. This plant has been known for its medicinal uses for centuries. A. montana exhibits several pharmacological properties, including immunomodulatory, anti-i...

Bacterial leaf spot in lettuce is a sporadic but devastating disease that threatens lettuce production worldwide. Severe outbreaks have resulted in up to 100% crop loss, and even smaller outbreaks can cause a significant yield loss, as the affected t...

Blue and supplemental far-red light were observed to affect in vitro shoot growth with Cannabis sativa (‘BaOx’ and ‘Cherry 1’) in RV750 vessels. A modified “hedging” and fed-batch system for multiple harvests using...

In metabolically engineered plants, the target products are usually uniformly distributed in the whole plant or specific tissues. When engineering tobacco to produce astaxanthin, a ketocarotenoid with strong antioxidant activity and multiple bioactiv...

Pigmented rice, particularly the black and red varieties, is popular due to its better nutritional value. Anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins are two major flavonoid subcategories with broad physiological functions and therapeutic significance. Howeve...

Climate-change-induced temperature fluctuations pose significant threats to global rice production, particularly through their impact on photosynthetic efficiency. The differential mechanisms by which low and high temperatures affect leaf photosynthe...

Environmental sustainability is a crucial issue in modern agriculture and special attention needs to be paid to soil health preservation. Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) cultivation implies the supply of relevant quantities of chemical fertilizers, s...

Phenotypic plasticity is an important adaptive strategy that enables plants to respond to environmental changes, particularly temperature fluctuations associated with global warming. In this study, the phenotypic plasticity of Iris pumila leaf traits...

Aluminum (Al) toxicity is a serious environmental constraint facing crop production in acidic soils, primarily due to the oxidative damage it causes to plant tissues. Alfalfa (Medicago sativa), a globally important forage crop, is highly susceptible...

Maize kernel traits represent crucial agronomic characteristics that significantly determine yield potential. Analyzing the genetic basis of these traits is essential for yield improvement. In this study, we utilized 1283 maize inbred lines to invest...

Citrus canker, caused by Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri, and bacterial blight, caused by Xanthomonas citri subsp. malvacearum, results in substantial economic losses worldwide, and searching for new antibacterial agents is a critical challenge. In th...

Agricultural production faces critical challenges in arid regions due to global climate change and water scarcity. Exploring optimal water and nitrogen irrigation combinations is essential to enhancing water use efficiency and crop yields. This study...

microRNAs (miRNAs) are key regulators of gene expression in plants, significantly contributing to various biological processes and stress responses. While their roles have been extensively studied in Arabidopsis thaliana and other model plants, the r...

This publication reports the controlled cultivation of Zanthoxylum chiloperone var. angustifolium Engl. (Rutaceae) in several growth substrates under controlled greenhouse conditions. This plant is well-known for its anti-Chagas (trypanocidal) activi...

We investigated the effects of light quality and photoperiod on the phenotypic characteristics, dry matter production, and yield of ginger under three light quality ratios (A1: blue light: white light = 1:4; A2: blue light: white light = 1:1; A3: pur...

Tomato seedlings were treated with nutrient solutions containing varying nitrogen concentrations (50, 150, and 250 mg·L⁻¹) after germination until the completion of flower bud differentiation. The changes in nutrient content, enzyme acti...

Melanoma, a type of skin cancer originating from melanocytes, represents a significant public health concern according to the World Health Organization. It is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers worldwide, particularly affecting populations in...

The ‘BRS Vitoria’ grape has sensory characteristics that favor its consumption. However, different rootstocks and harvest periods can directly influence its phenolic composition, physicochemical and morphological characteristics, and mine...

The Squamosa promoter-binding protein-like (SPL) family proteins plays pivotal roles in plant development and stress adaptation. In this study, we functionally characterized MaSPL8 in mulberry (Morus alba) and investigated its regulatory roles in bio...

This study investigated the effects of agronomic amendments, such as compost and bioinoculants (mycorrhizal fungi and plant growth-promoting bacteria), and eco-friendly agronomic practices, on the crop yield and stability of extracted Tanacetum balsa...

Microorganisms associated with soil and plants, also known as the phytomicrobiome, include beneficial members that provide critical ecosystem services and pathogens that threaten food safety and security [...]

The objective of this study was to examine the impact of various foliar fertilization treatments on the growth of new shoots, photosynthetic characteristics of leaves, and mineral nutrient content in the leaves of ‘Marselan’ grapevines. F...

Flower color is one of the most ornamental values of Meconopsis wilsonii, but very limited studies have been reported on its flower color formation. The UDP-glycosyltransferase (UGT) gene family plays a crucial role in plant flower color formation. I...

Fig seeds (Ficus carica L.), a previously overlooked component of the fig fruit, have recently garnered attention as a valuable source of atypical vegetable oil and food-based ingredient. This study evaluated the oil content, fatty acid composition,...

Aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) are cosmopolitan generalist pests of many agricultural crops. Their ability to reproduce rapidly through parthenogenesis allows them to quickly reach population sizes that are difficult to control. Their damage potential...

Understanding the complexity of flower scent—a crucial attractant for pollinators and a key factor in ensuring plant reproduction—is an essential ecological task for highly endangered orchids. To address this issue, we studied the flower...

The normal development of maize (Zea mays) seedling is a prerequisite for achieving high crop yields. Although numerous molecular pathways regulate seedling development, the role of RNA polymerases (RNAPs) in this process remains largely unclear, and...

Nanjing series japonica rice varieties developed by the Institute of Food Crops, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences in China have the characteristics of an excellent taste quality, high yield, and good resistance. They are widely promoted and a...

Worldwide, the yellow-fleshed kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis) is an important crop that possesses great economic significance due to its nutritional, medicinal and ornamental values. The call for the expansion of the kiwifruit industry in South Afric...

The Conca d’Oro of Palermo, a plain in NW Sicily of significant historical and agricultural importance, has undergone significant landscape alterations due to agricultural strengthening and urbanization. This paper analyses the evolution of the...

Land use change driven by vegetation succession significantly enhances soil carbon storage, yet the microbial mechanisms underlying this process remain poorly understood. This study aims to elucidate the mechanistic linkages between bacterial communi...

The tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is widely cultivated in yellow sand substrate-based systems in Northwest China, contributing significantly to regional agriculture. However, suboptimal water and fertilizer management hinders the balanced optimiza...

Increasing global temperatures, in tandem with predicted increases in future frequencies of drought and flooding episodes, represent a threat to agricultural productivity [...]

In this study, the antifungal potential of chemical constituents of Piper ceanothifolium Kunth was determined against three phytopathogenic fungi associated with the cocoa crop. The methodology included the phytochemical study of the inflorescences o...

The rose (Rosa chinensis), with its rich color variations and elegant form, holds a significant position in the global floriculture industry, where the color of its petals and the content of anthocyanins are crucial for enhancing the plant’s or...

Reed beds, often referred to as dense, nearly monotonous extensive stands of common reed (Phragmites australis), are the most productive vegetation form of inland waters in Central Asia and exhibit great potential for biomass production in such a dry...

The rapid expansion of the cannabis industry in Canada post-legalization has heightened the prevalence of pests, particularly the cannabis aphid Phorodon cannabis (P. cannabis), which poses significant threats to crop health. This study investigates...