Oxalis tuberosa (oca) is a tuber crop native to the Andes, valued for its nutrition but understudied genetically. Its strict short-day (SD) tuberization suggests a photoperiodic control mechanism similar to that of potato, where an FT-like protein ac...
Anthracnose is one of the most destructive diseases of avocado worldwide; however, foliar infections remain poorly documented in Peru. We investigated the etiology of necrotic leaf lesions observed in avocado plantations in Amazonas and assessed the...
Cynipid gall wasps are known for their ability to manipulate host plant development, redirecting undifferentiated tissues into complex, highly specialised structures. In this study, we investigated how Andricus quercustozae larvae manipulate axillary...
Lavender has been cultivated in Bulgaria for over a century. The high essential oil content and quality of Bulgarian lavender varieties have established the country as a leading global producer. Studies into the crop’s genetic diversity are ess...
Micronutrients, particularly boron (B), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), and zinc (Zn), are pivotal for cotton (Gossypium spp.) growth, reproductive success, and fiber quality. However, their critical roles are often overlooked in fertility programs focuse...
Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) are essential for identifying genomic regions associated with agronomic traits, but Linear Mixed Model (LMM)-based GWAS face challenges in capturing complex gene interactions. This study explores the potential o...
Speed breeding technologies offer a promising avenue for accelerating crop improvement, yet their application to biennial crops like sugar beet remains constrained by extended generation cycles. This study examined the effects of supplemental phospho...
Systems favoring cross-pollination, such as male sterility and female flowering type, are of great importance in the development of new hybrid cultivars and their seed production. The advantages of male sterility are expressed in the production of ch...
Purple corn (Zea mays L.) is a nutraceutical crop of increasing economic importance in Peru, yet its productivity is highly influenced by genotype × environment (G × E) interactions across heterogeneous agro-ecological zones. Therefore, s...
The increasing environmental challenges facing modern agriculture necessitate development of sustainable, eco-friendly alternatives to chemical inputs. This study aimed to isolate and characterize rhizophilic bacterial strains from the rhizosphere of...
(1) Background: In the Sudano-Sahelian zone of Cameroon, which is affected by drought and forest decline, Vachellia nilotica leaves and seeds are fodder for livestock. (2) Methods: A provenance and progeny study on growth performance and heritability...
Preserving Peruvian cacao germplasm requires preventing the spread of pathogens such as viruses, yet cacao viral diseases in Peru remain poorly studied. In this study, we characterized the viral sequences associated with native cacao trees from the d...
The tea plant (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze) is a globally important crop, yet its cultivation is continually challenged by a range of viral pathogens that can compromise plant health and product quality. In this study, eighteen symptomatic leave...
Zingeria biebersteiniana, a grass species with the lowest known chromosome number among angiosperms (2n = 2x = 4), offers a distinctive platform for cytogenetic and grass research. Despite its unique karyotype and potential for molecular and educatio...
Commiphora leptophloeos, a native Caatinga species with economic and medicinal potential, faces propagation challenges due to seed dormancy and extractive use. The germination test, the official method for seed quality assessment, is time-consuming,...
The objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of botanical oils on the mortality of the phytophagous mite Tetranychus urticae, the predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii, and on gas exchange in papaya seedlings. Two vegetable oils (soybean and c...
Watercress is a nutrient-dense, aquatic leafy vegetable with significant public health and economic potential. Hydroponically cultivated watercress can offer greater nutritional benefits due to the controlled delivery of specific nutrients. From an a...
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is the third most important food crop worldwide and a cornerstone of food security across the Andean region. However, its production is increasingly threatened by the potato psyllid Bactericera cockerelli (Šulc),...
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a cornerstone of global food security, yet its production is persistently challenged by biotic and abiotic stresses. This study conducted a bibliometric analysis following PRISMA guidelines on 549 documents publ...
Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is a tropical fruit tree characterized by vigorous growth and high fruit production, making it one of Peru’s main export crops. However, its extensive vegetative development requires substantial space, limiting produ...
Maize is not only a staple across the sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region but also a substantially economically valuable cereal crop. As a seasonal crop, its successful cultivation depends on favorable rainfall patterns and climatic conditions. However,...
Understanding the genetic variability among Nigerian cassava accessions is a crucial prerequisite for its improvement. The objective of this study was to estimate the genetic variability among 477 cassava accessions and to classify them based on thei...
Salinity stress is a major constraint on the growth and productivity of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.). This study evaluated the potential of exogenously applied putrescine (Put) and salicylic acid (SA) to enhance salt stress tolerance. Thirty-day-old...
Following publication, concerns were raised to the Editorial Office relating to a potential conflict of interest between one of the authors and the Academic Editor that supervised the peer-review of this article [...]
Salinity is a long-standing global environmental stressor of terrestrial agroecosystems, with important implications for viticulture sustainability, especially in arid and semi-arid environments. Salt-induced physiological and biochemical disruptions...
Hylocereus species are promising for enhancing fruit productivity in arid regions, but high solar radiation often leads to yield loss. This study aimed to evaluate the short-term impact of different shading levels on the physiological performance, pr...
Durum wheat (Triticum durum Desf.) underpins semolina value chains in water-limited regions, yet Peru remains import-dependent due to constrained local adaptation. We evaluated eleven elite lines plus the commercial variety ‘INIA 412 Atahualpa&...
In recent years, CRISPR-Cas9 technology has become a powerful and indispensable tool for targeted mutagenesis in plants, including applications such as gene knockout, prime-editing, multiplex gene editing, and regulation of gene transcription. As the...
Following publication, concerns were raised to the editorial office relating to a potential conflict of interest between the authors and the Academic Editors that supervised the peer-review of this article [...]
Eucalyptus plantation forests play an important role in the global trade balance, and have been challenged with the Eucalypt Physiological Disorder (EPD) exhibiting symptoms on barks. Despite of that, there is little information on the anatomical fea...
This study aims to identify the most effective irrigation rates for Manfalouty pomegranate trees to enhance their growth, yield, bioactive compound content, and fruit quality. Additionally, the research evaluates the effects of foliar spray applicati...
The escalating challenges of climate change, soil degradation, and the need to ensure global food security are driving the transition towards more sustainable agricultural practices. Biostimulants, a diverse category of substances and microorganisms,...
Cocona (Solanum sessiliflorum Dunal) is an underutilized Amazonian fruit species with significant food, nutritional, and economic potential, but its genetic improvement remains limited. This study aimed to estimate the heritability of 13 morpho-agron...
This study evaluated the suitability of three floodplain environments near Iquitos for cowpea cultivar recommendations and estimated the adaptability and phenotypic stability of 12 cowpea lines evaluated in 2004. Climatic conditions between 2004 and...
Wheat production and grain quality are adversely affected by drought stress. The deployment of wheat genotypes with improved grain yield and grain quality assists in achieving food security and maintaining a balanced diet. Therefore, this study is ai...
Soil mineral nutrient heterogeneity is a distinctive characteristic of coastal habitats, yet its impact on plant growth and development remains uncertain. The objective of the present study was to establish an experimental system for evaluating the i...
Following publication, concerns were raised to the editorial office relating to a potential conflict of interest between the authors and the Academic Editor that supervised the peer review of this article [...]
Blue fescue (Festuca glauca) is a widely used ornamental grass worldwide. Drought is an important limiting factor for the growth and development of blue fescue; therefore, cultivating new strains of blue fescue with a strong drought tolerance is of g...
Excess sodium in soil disrupts ionic balance and limits water uptake, negatively affecting growth and stolon production in strawberry plants. This study assessed the effects of chitosan (CTS), brassinosteroids (BRs), and thidiazuron (TDZ) on stolon p...
The common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a vital food crop worldwide, particularly in Latin America, Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa, due to its high levels of protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. However, it is susceptible to viral infections, es...
Using the biometric differences (i.e., plant physical characteristics) between the C. pallida populations previously treated with herbicide and those of the untreated populations, we tested the prediction that herbicidal treatment suppresses C. palli...
Drought stress is a major constraint to cassava productivity, especially in drought-prone regions. Although cassava is considered drought-tolerant, prolonged or severe water scarcity significantly reduces tuber yield, carbon assimilation capacity and...
Dioecious hemp cultivation faces significant productivity challenges, as approximately 50% of plants (males) produce no seeds whatsoever, functioning exclusively as pollen donors, creating substantial resource inefficiency in commercial production. T...
The intensification of rice–livestock systems has encouraged the integration of forage species into rice cultivation. However, the use of imidazolinone-tolerant rice cultivars (imazapyr + imazapic, IMIs), essential for weedy rice control, may h...
The conservation of native blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) from Andean and Amazonian ecosystems faces challenges from climate change, habitat fragmentation, and land use. In this context, this review article provides a comprehensive analysis of the most...
Platonia insignis Mart. is a native Amazonian fruit tree with considerable agro-industrial potential, yet it remains underutilized due to limited domestication efforts and the absence of breeding programs or improved genetic lines. This study aimed t...
Following publication, concerns were raised to the Editorial Office relating to a potential conflict of interest between the authors and the Academic Editors that supervised the peer-review of this article [...]
Glyphosate (N-phosphonomethylglycine) is a broad-spectrum, foliar-applied herbicide that inhibits 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase (EPSPS) in plants. EPSPS catalyzes a crucial step in the shikimate pathway for the biosynthesis of folates a...
Chloroplast genomes are valuable tools for exploring plant evolution, photosynthesis, and molecular systematics due to their relatively conserved structure and gene content. Here, I present a comprehensive comparative analysis of complete chloroplast...
The application of plasma technology in agriculture has emerged as a promising approach to enhance plant health and manage microbial interactions, offering potential solutions for sustainable crop production and disease control. This study contribute...
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