Plants, Volume 14, Issue 9

Forests face increasing threats due to climate change and anthropogenic pressures, exacerbating plant stress and disease susceptibility. Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) H. Karst.), a key conifer species in European forestry, is particularly vulnerabl...

Phlegmariurus, a diverse genus within the Lycopodiaceae family, has wide diversity in tropical regions, including Thailand. Accurate species delimitation in the tropical clubmoss genus Phlegmariurus is challenged by high morphological plasticity and...

Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.), cultivated worldwide for its nutrient-rich underground tubers, represents a crucial staple crop whose yield is primarily determined by both tuber number and tuber size. TCP transcription factors, especially TCP containi...

Salt stress is one of the most prominent abiotic stresses. Behind the intricate adaptive responses of plants to salt stress, the regulation of gene expression assumes a pivotal role. Complementing transcriptional mechanisms, post-transcriptional regu...

Acmella oleracea (L.) R.K. Jansen, also called jambù, is a medicinal and aromatic plant native to the Brazilian Amazon rainforest and phytochemically characterized by N-alkylamides with spilanthol as the main active compound. Jambù rece...

Copy number variations (CNVs), as an important structural variant in genomes, are widely present in plants, affecting their phenotype and adaptability. In recent years, CNV research has not only focused on changes in gene copy numbers but has also be...

Melatonin (MT) has been found to mitigate cadmium (Cd) toxicity with negligible environmental risks. It remains poorly understood as to how MT mitigates Cd-induced growth repression and regulates RNA m⁶A methylation. We aimed to elucidate the effect...

A male sterile mutant, S201, was identified in Brassica napus. Genetic analysis revealed that the male sterility trait was controlled by a recessive nuclear gene, male sterility (MS), which was stably inherited. The results of microscopy showed that...

Cymbidium are endangered and ornamental orchids, and the taxonomy and species identification of this genus have been debated due to some overlapping morphological features between taxa and limited data being available. The leaf morpho-anatomy of 12 C...

Reactive oxygen species (ROS), as redox messengers, play an important role in regulating plant growth, sensing biotic and abiotic stresses, and integrating different environmental signals. As the microenvironment of the interaction between root, soil...

Traditionally, medicinal plants have served as the main resource for treating various human health conditions. Prionosciadium dissectum is a plant used in traditional medicine in the southern region of Jalisco, Mexico, to treat inflammatory respirato...

Idesia polycarpa is an important woody oilseed tree crucial for ensuring China’s grain and oil security. The expansion of I. polycarpa plantations has been accompanied by an increase in pests and diseases, with canker disease recently observed...

Understory vegetation is an important component of forest ecosystems, and the supply of nutrients in the soil is related to the growth and development of soil microorganisms and understory plants. The effects of different tree species composition rat...

Soybean, a globally significant and versatile crop, serves as a vital source of both oil and protein. However, environmental factors such as soil salinization pose substantial challenges to its cultivation, adversely affecting both yield and quality....

Dental caries remains one of the most widespread global health concerns, significantly affecting both oral and overall health. Conventional treatments typically rely on chemical-based products which, although effective, are often associated with unde...

Excessive use of fertilizers will not only cause the enrichment of soil N nutrients, soil secondary salinization, soil acidification, and an imbalance of the soil microbial community structure, but will also lead to the nitrate content of vegetables...

In perennial trees, wood development is a carbon-demanding process, pivotal for secondary cell wall (SCW) formation and xylem development. Sugars, functioning both as carbon substrates and signaling molecules, orchestrate cambial proliferation and xy...

Iris dichotoma Pall., renowned for its high ornamental value, is frequently cultivated in flowerbeds and courtyards, endowing garden landscapes with unique allure. Dark-hued flowers are widely regarded as more aesthetically appealing. This study util...

Abeliophyllum distichum is a monotypic species in the family Oleaceae that contains a range of phenolic compounds and components such as coumaric acid, catechin, and verbascoside, the latter of which is a major candidate of commercial interest. In th...

A total of 31 compounds were isolated from the ethyl acetate and n-butanol fractions of Anchusa italica Retz., which contained one ursane triterpenoid, 2α,3β,19α-trihydroxy-23-formyl-urs-12-en-28,21β-olide (1), and five norisopr...

Waxy sorghum–soybean intercropping is a sustainable and intensive farming system in southwest China. However, there is limited knowledge about the effects of intercropped soybean combined with nitrogen application on nitrogen uptake and utiliza...

The establishment of forest stands after harvest requires an understanding of biomass and nutrient dynamics to support management decisions and ensure system productivity and sustainability. This study evaluated biomass and nutrient accumulation in E...

This study aimed to assess the production of Smilax brasiliensis seedlings in an in vitro environment and their adaptation to natural conditions, as well as the callus induction, the chemical profile of calli extracts, and their antioxidant potential...

Peonies are globally renowned ornamental plants, and distant hybridization is a key method for breeding new varieties, though it often faces cross-incompatibility challenges. The metabolic mechanisms underlying the crossing barrier between tree peony...

Since its first detection in 2013, Xylella fastidiosa subsp. pauca (Xfp) has caused a devastating Olive Quick Decline Syndrome (OQDS) outbreak in Southern Italy. Effective disease surveillance and treatment strategies are urgently needed to mitigate...

Melanoma is one of the deathliest cancers worldwide and its incidence is reaching epidemic proportions. It is characterized by intrinsic chemo-resistance, low response rates to treatment and high metastatic potential. Because of this, new therapeutic...

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of different levels of photosynthetic photon flux density on the growth of paprika seedlings cultivated in rockwool blocks. The seedling height and internode length were significantly shorter in LED...

This study aimed to examine wild-growing Hypericum perforatum L. tea (Hyperici herba) collected from Rtanj Mountain (Serbia). This research includes the following approaches: phytochemical and antioxidant characterization of H. perforatum infusion te...

Gibberella root rot (GRR), caused by Fusarium graminearum, is one of the major threats to maize production. However, the mechanism underlying maize’s response to GRR is not fully understood. Multi-omics study incorporating metabolomics reveals...

This paper analyzes phytoplankton communities in the Eastern Tropical Pacific Ocean off Mexico (ETPOM) and the Southern Gulf of California (SGC) during the strong El Niño event of 2023/24. A multidisciplinary research cruise was conducted in t...

Agroforestry systems can improve land use efficiency and increase the output of agricultural and forestry products. In this study, a camphor forest–winter rapeseed composite system was used as the research object from 2023 to 2024. A randomized...

This study investigates the transformation of Acmella oleracea with the Agrobacterium rhizogenes rolC gene and evaluates its impact on phytochemical composition and biological activity. A total of 480 plant nodes were subjected to Agrobacterium&minus...

Plant species of the genus Cannabis L. are predominantly recognized for their cannabinoids, which have garnered significant attention due to their bioactive properties. However, Cannabis also produces a diverse array of bioactive compounds with promi...

Large-scale agricultural and animal husbandry production in Shaanxi Province of China has led to significant environmental pollution, due to the incineration of vast amounts of agricultural waste annually. As the land area used for vegetable cultivat...

Accurately detecting rice panicles in complex field environments remains challenging due to their small size, dense distribution, diverse growth directions, and easy confusion with the background. To accurately detect rice panicles, this study propos...

Sub-optimal light environments in controlled agricultural settings often limit the productivity of plants. While LED supplementary lighting has been widely adopted to mitigate light deficiencies, the spatial arrangement of LED light sources remains a...

The post-flowering stage is critical for plant yield and seed quality. This can be influenced by the photoperiod; however, the underlying mechanisms are not clear. Arabidopsis thaliana was selected as the experimental material to test this phenomenon...

Palynology is an invaluable tool for reconstructing past biodiversity in agrarian and cultural landscapes and for understanding present-day environmental assets. By analysing past evidence, rooted in botanical knowledge, we can foresee future environ...

Deep-sowing tolerance (DST) is a key trait for the field germination of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) seeds, especially in arid and semi-arid regions. However, the mechanisms of DST are poorly understood in sorghum. In this study, we compared two sorg...

Plant-phyllosphere feedback (PPF) is an ecological process in which phyllosphere microbiota, originating from plant litter, are transmitted via aerosols and subsequently influence the growth of conspecific or heterospecific plants. However, the cross...

The study was conducted to identify and describe 34 morphological traits from 30 collected tropical water lily germplasms, including both viviparous and non-viviparous water lilies, along with a genetic diversity analysis utilizing 16 selected polymo...

The import of ornamental plants has become a major source of alien invasive plants in China, posing threats to local ecosystems. However, research on their invasive potential and management strategies remains limited. This study evaluated the invasio...

Globe artichoke [Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus (L.)] is a perennial composite cultivated for its immature inflorescences. Over time, the market for growers has steadily shifted away from vegetatively propagated varieties and towards seed-propagate...

(1) Woody plant species selection for urban forests is one of the key factors in reducing traffic noise in urban areas, and the ability of sound wave attenuation by leaves is one of the foundations for species selection. However, less references rega...

The extent of single- and multi-cropping systems in any region, as well as potential changes to them, has consequences on food security and land- and water-resource use, raising important management questions. However, addressing these questions is l...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of different nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) fertilization ratios on the carbon (C), N, and P contents and their ecological stoichiometric characteristics in the leaf–soil&nd...

Agricultural soil microbiomes play a crucial role in the modification and maintenance of soil properties such as soil fertility, nutrient availability, and organic matter decomposition. This study assessed the influence of organic and conventional fa...

The present study investigates the anti-skin-aging properties and bioactive compounds of the aerial parts of Astragalus membranaceus, which are typically discarded as agricultural waste. Liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry analysis identifi...

Genomic analysis is crucial for understanding the evolutionary history, phylogenetic relationships, and effective conservation of plant species. Casearia kurzii is an important medicinal plant of the genus Casearia, but its complete chloroplast genom...

Platycladus orientalis, an evergreen tree belonging to the Cupressaceae family, has been traditionally used to treat various ailments, including fever, cough, diarrhea, diuresis, cold symptoms, and gastrointestinal disorders in folk medicine. As part...