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165 Citations
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Ulva lactuca, A Source of Troubles and Potential Riches

  • Herminia Dominguez and
  • Erwann P. Loret

14 June 2019

Ulva lactuca is a green macro alga involved in devastating green tides observed worldwide. These green tides or blooms are a consequence of human activities. Ulva blooms occur mainly in shallow waters and the decomposition of this alga can produce da...

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  • Open Access
11 Citations
4,316 Views
12 Pages

Use of Chlorella vulgaris and Ulva lactuca as Biostimulant on Lettuce

  • Chiara Ammaturo,
  • Diana Pacheco,
  • João Cotas,
  • Luigi Formisano,
  • Michele Ciriello,
  • Leonel Pereira and
  • Kiril Bahcevandziev

8 August 2023

The important purpose of this work is to evaluate the biostimulant activity of the algae Chlorella vulgaris and Ulva lactuca extracts on the crop plants Lactuca sativa, to compare the effect of these two green algae on plant growth and development as...

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  • Open Access
12 Citations
3,739 Views
12 Pages

Regulation of p53 Activity by (+)-Epiloliolide Isolated from Ulva lactuca

  • Yuheon Chung,
  • Seula Jeong,
  • In-Kyoung Lee,
  • Bong-Sik Yun,
  • Jung Sup Lee,
  • Seungil Ro and
  • Jong Kun Park

5 August 2021

Ulva lactuca (U. lactuca) is a green alga distributed worldwide and used as a food and cosmetic material. In our previous study, we determined the effects of U. lactuca methanol extracts on the UVB-induced DNA repair. In the present study, we fractio...

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66 Citations
17,015 Views
17 Pages

Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Ulva lactuca

  • Sofia Pappou,
  • Maria Myrto Dardavila,
  • Maria G. Savvidou,
  • Vasiliki Louli,
  • Kostis Magoulas and
  • Epaminondas Voutsas

17 February 2022

Macroalgae Ulva lactuca, has been employed as a natural source for the production of extracts with potent bioactivity. The biochemical characterization showed that the macroalgae biomass contains a remarkable amount of the polysaccharide Ulvan (49.9...

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  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,895 Views
9 Pages

Extracts of Ulva lactuca Induce Responses against Penicillium digitatum on Oranges

  • Douaa Salim,
  • Josephine Al-Alam,
  • Othmane Merah,
  • Asma Chbani and
  • Pascale de Caro

19 March 2023

Penicillium digitatum causes severe damage to postharvest and stored citrus fruits, making it necessary to seek acceptable solutions limiting environmental and sanitary impacts. The seaweed liquid extracts (SLEs) obtained from the green macroalgae Ul...

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  • Open Access
17 Citations
4,529 Views
18 Pages

Prospective Antiviral Effect of Ulva lactuca Aqueous Extract against COVID-19 Infection

  • Reem Binsuwaidan,
  • Thanaa A. El-Masry,
  • Mostafa El-Sheekh,
  • Mohamed G. Seadawy,
  • Mofida E. M. Makhlof,
  • Shaimaa M. Aboukhatwa,
  • Nagla A. El-Shitany,
  • Kadreya E. Elmorshedy,
  • Maysa M. F. El-Nagar and
  • Maisra M. El-Bouseary

30 December 2023

Marine algal extracts exhibit a potent inhibitory effect against several enveloped and non-enveloped viruses. The infection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has several adverse effects, including an increased mortality...

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  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,375 Views
14 Pages

Effects of Fertilization Mode on the Growth of Lactuca sativa L. and Soil Nutrients in Facilitated Cultivation

  • Wei Li,
  • Yanpeng Wei,
  • Jiale Zhao,
  • Weiye Han,
  • Ding Li,
  • Jianzhong Wang,
  • Mengfei Zhao,
  • Lin Chen,
  • Limei Chen and
  • Lina Zhou

This paper aims to find a fertilization method that better matches the growth characteristics of vegetables and reduces the soil and environmental problems caused by unreasonable fertilization methods, in view of the strong buffering of the clayey bl...

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2 Citations
2,326 Views
14 Pages

Plasma Metabolites and Liver Composition of Broilers in Response to Dietary Ulva lactuca with Ulvan Lyase or a Commercial Enzyme Mixture

  • Cristina M. Alfaia,
  • Mónica M. Costa,
  • Rui M. A. Pinto,
  • José M. Pestana,
  • Miguel Mourato,
  • Patrícia Carvalho,
  • Cátia F. Martins,
  • Paula A. Lopes,
  • Madalena M. Lordelo and
  • José A. M. Prates

1 November 2022

The effect of a high incorporation level of Ulva lactuca, individually and supplemented with a Carbohydrate-Active enZyme (CAZyme) on broilers’ plasma parameters and liver composition is assessed here. Twenty one-day-old Ross 308 male broilers...

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  • Open Access
24 Citations
5,894 Views
15 Pages

Ulva lactuca Extract and Fractions as Seed Priming Agents Mitigate Salinity Stress in Tomato Seedlings

  • Mohammed El Mehdi El Boukhari,
  • Mustapha Barakate,
  • Nadia Choumani,
  • Youness Bouhia and
  • Karim Lyamlouli

30 May 2021

The present study investigates the effect of Ulva lactuca extract as seed-priming agent for tomato plants under optimal and salinity stress conditions. The aims of this experiment were to assess the effect of seed priming using Ulva lactuca extract i...

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  • Open Access
14 Citations
8,499 Views
10 Pages

Sedative Effects of Latexes Obtained from Some Lactuca L. Species Growing in Turkey

  • Selen Ilgün,
  • Esra Küpeli Akkol,
  • Mert Ilhan,
  • Derya Çiçek Polat,
  • Ayse Baldemir Kılıç,
  • Maksut Coşkun and
  • Eduardo Sobarzo-Sánchez

30 March 2020

Lactuca L. species belong to the Asteraceae family and these plants are traditionally used for therapeutic purposes around the world. The dried milky latex of L. serriola is known as “lettuce oil” and is used as a sedative in Turkey. This...

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  • Open Access
19 Citations
3,747 Views
29 Pages

22 April 2021

Ulva lactuca has been used to remove many toxic substances from industrial wastewater. In the present study we tried to optimize the efficiency of U. lactuca as an adsorbent of methylene blue (MB) in aqueous solution. U. lactuca was chemically treate...

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  • Open Access
16 Citations
4,156 Views
19 Pages

Effect on Broiler Production Performance and Meat Quality of Feeding Ulva lactuca Supplemented with Carbohydrases

  • Mónica M. Costa,
  • José M. Pestana,
  • Patrícia Carvalho,
  • Cristina M. Alfaia,
  • Cátia F. Martins,
  • Daniela Carvalho,
  • Miguel Mourato,
  • Sandra Gueifão,
  • Inês Delgado and
  • José A. M. Prates
  • + 3 authors

2 July 2022

The aim of the study was to test if feeding 15% U. lactuca to broilers, alone or combined with carbohydrases, enhanced meat nutritional quality, without compromising growth performance. One hundred and twenty 22-day-old broilers were allocated to the...

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6 Citations
3,345 Views
25 Pages

Fatty Acid Content and Profile in Ulva lactuca in Response to Exposure to Variable Growth Conditions in Indoor Photobioreactors

  • Nabeel Gnayem,
  • Razan Unis,
  • Rima Gnaim,
  • Alexander Chemodanov,
  • Álvaro Israel,
  • Jallal Gnaim and
  • Alexander Golberg

6 January 2025

Seaweed presents a sustainable alternative source of valuable fatty acids (FAs) involving omega-3 (n-3) and omega-6 (n-6). As such, there is great potential to reduce pressure on wild fish populations, helping to combat overfishing and its associated...

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  • Open Access
19 Citations
5,795 Views
14 Pages

Effect of Acetaminophen (APAP) on Physiological Indicators in Lactuca sativa

  • Jiri Kudrna,
  • Frantisek Hnilicka,
  • Jan Kubes,
  • Pavla Vachova,
  • Helena Hnilickova and
  • Margita Kuklova

23 November 2020

This study analyzes the effects of acetaminophen (APAP) as a contaminant on physiological characteristics of lettuce plants (Lactuca sativa L.). Experiments were provided in an experimental greenhouse with semi-controlled conditions. The effect of di...

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  • Open Access
64 Citations
6,572 Views
17 Pages

15 October 2021

Caulerpa racemosa (sea grapes) and Ulva lactuca (sea lettuces) are edible green seaweeds and good sources of bioactive compounds for future foods, nutraceuticals and cosmeceutical industries. In the present study, we determined nutritional values and...

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  • Open Access
7 Citations
4,782 Views
11 Pages

Chemical Features and Bioactivities of Lactuca canadensis L., an Unconventional Food Plant from Brazilian Cerrado

  • Ângela Liberal,
  • Carla T. P. Coelho,
  • Ângela Fernandes,
  • Rossana V. C. Cardoso,
  • Maria Inês Dias,
  • José Pinela,
  • Maria José Alves,
  • Vanessa G. P. Severino,
  • Isabel C. F. R. Ferreira and
  • Lillian Barros

Throughout the world, people’s diet is generally quite restricted regarding the variety of plants used in their daily regime. The Unconventional Food Plant (UFP) Lactuca canadensis L. is an edible species of wild lettuce sparsely described in literat...

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25 Citations
5,596 Views
22 Pages

Investigation into the Phytochemical Composition, Antioxidant Properties, and In-Vitro Anti-Diabetic Efficacy of Ulva lactuca Extracts

  • Safae Ouahabi,
  • Nour Elhouda Daoudi,
  • El Hassania Loukili,
  • Hbika Asmae,
  • Mohammed Merzouki,
  • Mohamed Bnouham,
  • Allal Challioui,
  • Belkheir Hammouti,
  • Marie-Laure Fauconnier and
  • Mohammed Ramdani
  • + 3 authors

25 May 2024

In this research, the chemical compositions of various extracts obtained from Ulva lactuca, a type of green seaweed collected from the Nador lagoon in the northern region of Morocco, were compared. Their antioxidant and anti-diabetic properties were...

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3 Citations
2,435 Views
24 Pages

Comprehensive Extraction and Biological Activities of Mycosporine-like Amino Acids and Glyceroglycolipids Extracts from Two Macroalgae Ecklonia kurome and Ulva lactuca

  • Xin Wei,
  • Xiaoqi Hu,
  • Tianhuan Li,
  • Yuxiang Li,
  • You Yu,
  • Xiujing Jiang,
  • Haonan Wang,
  • Jie Yang,
  • Xue Jiao and
  • Yingying Sun
  • + 1 author

29 January 2025

Mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs) and glyceroglycolipids have promising applications in various fields, but limited research exists on their simultaneous extraction from macroalgae. This study optimized the key parameters (liquid–solid ratio,...

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11 Citations
4,450 Views
16 Pages

Inoculation with Biofilm of Bacillus subtilis Promotes the Growth of Lactuca sativa

  • Gabriela Cristina Sarti,
  • Mirta Esther Galelli,
  • Silvana Arreghini,
  • Josefina Ana Eva Cristóbal-Miguez,
  • José Alfredo Curá and
  • Antonio Paz-González

29 October 2023

In Argentina, the excessive use of fertilizers is common in intensively cultivated zones around highly populated areas. Bioinoculants based on plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) could be effective for crop production improvement without nega...

  • Article
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15 Citations
4,414 Views
21 Pages

Chemical Composition of the Red Sea Green Algae Ulva lactuca: Isolation and In Silico Studies of New Anti-COVID-19 Ceramides

  • Enas E. Eltamany,
  • Sameh S. Elhady,
  • Marwa S. Goda,
  • Omar M. Aly,
  • Eman S. Habib,
  • Amany K. Ibrahim,
  • Hashim A. Hassanean,
  • Usama Ramadan Abdelmohsen,
  • Martin K. Safo and
  • Safwat A. Ahmed

29 November 2021

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is the disease caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2 responsible for the ongoing pandemic which has claimed the lives of millions of people. This has prompted the scientific research community to act to find treatments ag...

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10 Citations
5,826 Views
20 Pages

Factors Affecting Efficiency of Biosorption of Fe (III) and Zn (II) by Ulva lactuca and Corallina officinalis and Their Activated Carbons

  • Mahy M. Ameen,
  • Abdelraouf A. Moustafa,
  • Jelan Mofeed,
  • Mustapha Hasnaoui,
  • Oladokun Sulaiman Olanrewaju,
  • Umberto Lazzaro and
  • Giulia Guerriero

3 December 2021

The removal of heavy metals from industrial waste has become crucial in order to maintain water quality levels that are suitable for environmental and species reproductive health. The biosorption of Zn+2 and Fe+3 ions from aqueous solution was invest...

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217 Views
19 Pages

Impact of Zeolites on Growth Dynamics of Medicago sativa and Lactuca sativa in Hydroponics

  • Yerlan Doszhanov,
  • Dana Akhmetzhanova,
  • Leticia Fernandez Velasco,
  • Korlan Khamitova,
  • Arman Zhumazhanov,
  • Elnur Arifzade,
  • Karina Saurykova,
  • Aitugan Sabitov,
  • Zulkhair Mansurov and
  • Ospan Doszhanov
  • + 2 authors

28 February 2026

This study evaluates the effectiveness of natural zeolite (Shankhanai deposit, Kazakhstan) as a functional hydroponic substrate compared to a commercial foamed-glass control (GrowPlant). Using the Nutrient Film Technique (NFT), we assessed the growth...

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14 Citations
4,652 Views
16 Pages

15 March 2023

A biofloc system is rich in nutrients, which favors the cultivation of macroalgae, but the influence of the system on the performance of macroalgae is unknown. The objective of this study was to analyze the feasibility of introducing the macroalgae U...

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8 Citations
4,172 Views
20 Pages

Regulation of Carotenoid Biosynthesis and Degradation in Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) from Seedlings to Harvest

  • Galina Brychkova,
  • Cleiton Lourenço de Oliveira,
  • Luiz Antonio Augusto Gomes,
  • Matheus de Souza Gomes,
  • Antoine Fort,
  • Alberto Abrantes Esteves-Ferreira,
  • Ronan Sulpice,
  • Peter C. McKeown and
  • Charles Spillane

Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) is one of the commercially important leafy vegetables worldwide. However, lettuce cultivars vary widely in their carotenoid concentrations at the time of harvest. While the carotenoid content of lettuce can depend on trans...

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28 Citations
7,629 Views
12 Pages

The Bioremediation Potential of Ulva lactuca (Chlorophyta) Causing Green Tide in Marchica Lagoon (NE Morocco, Mediterranean Sea): Biomass, Heavy Metals, and Health Risk Assessment

  • Abderrahmane Rahhou,
  • Mostafa Layachi,
  • Mustapha Akodad,
  • Najib El Ouamari,
  • Nor Eddine Rezzoum,
  • Ali Skalli,
  • Brahim Oudra,
  • Maryam El Bakali,
  • Mitja Kolar and
  • Mourad Baghour
  • + 3 authors

27 March 2023

Pollution by heavy metals is one of the most serious issues in the world, and the principal sources are manufacturing, fertilizers, mining, pesticides, transport, and wastewater discharge. In this study, the presence of macroelements (Nitrogen (N) an...

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50 Citations
7,889 Views
13 Pages

Allelopathic Potential of Aqueous Extract from Acacia melanoxylon R. Br. on Lactuca sativa

  • M. Iftikhar Hussain,
  • Mohamed A. El-Sheikh and
  • Manuel J. Reigosa

18 September 2020

We studied the polyphenol (phenolic compounds and flavonoids) composition and allelopathic effects of Acacia melanoxylon R. Br. aerial foliage aqueous extract (0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%) on the seedling growth and plant biomass of the general biotes...

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34 Citations
6,415 Views
15 Pages

9 June 2021

Endophytic entomopathogens have growth promoting, nutrient fortifying, and anti-insect properties that could improve the yield and quality of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.). Lactuca sativa is a vegetable crop with high demand; however, it is susceptible...

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4 Citations
5,779 Views
25 Pages

Microbial Biocontrol Agents and Natural Products Act as Salt Stress Mitigators in Lactuca sativa L.

  • Claudio Caprari,
  • Antonio Bucci,
  • Anastasia C. Ciotola,
  • Carmine Del Grosso,
  • Ida Dell’Edera,
  • Sabrina Di Bartolomeo,
  • Danilo Di Pilla,
  • Fabio Divino,
  • Paola Fortini and
  • Giancarlo Ranalli
  • + 5 authors

6 September 2024

One of the major problems related to climate change is the increase in land area affected by higher salt concentrations and desertification. Finding economically and environmentally friendly sustainable solutions that effectively mitigate salt stress...

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56 Citations
9,197 Views
12 Pages

An Analysis of Electrical Impedance Measurements Applied for Plant N Status Estimation in Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)

  • Rafael F. Muñoz-Huerta,
  • Antonio De J. Ortiz-Melendez,
  • Ramon G. Guevara-Gonzalez,
  • Irineo Torres-Pacheco,
  • Gilberto Herrera-Ruiz,
  • Luis M. Contreras-Medina,
  • Juan Prado-Olivarez and
  • Rosalia V. Ocampo-Velazquez

27 June 2014

Nitrogen plays a key role in crop yields. Hence, farmers may apply excessive N fertilizers to crop fields, inducing environmental pollution. Crop N monitoring methods have been developed to improve N fertilizer management, most of them based on leaf...

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14 Citations
3,189 Views
10 Pages

29 June 2022

The use of contaminated water to irrigate crop plants poses a risk to human health from the bioaccumulation potential of microcystins (MCs) in the edible tissues of vegetable plants. The main objective of this study is to determine the concentration...

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2 Citations
2,410 Views
21 Pages

Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) Cultures and the Bioactivity of Their Root Microflora Are Affected by Amended Soil

  • Konstantina Mitsigiorgi,
  • Georgia C. Ntroumpogianni,
  • Efstathios A. Katsifas,
  • Dimitris G. Hatzinikolaou,
  • Konstantinos Chassapis,
  • Elisavet Skampa,
  • Aikaterina L. Stefi and
  • Nikolaos S. Christodoulakis

6 July 2024

This study aimed to highlight the positive effects of various recycled organic substrates on lettuce plants (Lactuca sativa L.) and to promote sustainable waste management practices, contributing to the concept of a circular economy. Over a two-month...

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Growth and Photosynthetic Responses of Lactuca sativa L. to Different Zinc Fertilizer Sources and Applications

  • Marina de-Francisco,
  • Esther Hernández-Montes,
  • Sarah DeSanto,
  • Monica Montoya,
  • Ana Obrador and
  • Patricia Almendros

Zinc (Zn) is an essential micronutrient for plant growth, serving as a co-factor in enzymatic processes and pigment biosynthesis. In horticultural crops such as lettuce, Zn fertilization is increasingly relevant for optimizing yield and nutritional q...

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1 Citations
1,297 Views
15 Pages

7 January 2025

This study explores the effects of a subcritical seawater treatment (SST) on buckwheat waste (BW), and the use of the hydrolysate as a liquid fertilizer to improve the growth of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.). Three temperature treatments (110 °C, 1...

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15 Citations
3,820 Views
15 Pages

Phenolic Compound, Antioxidant, Antibacterial, and In Silico Studies of Extracts from the Aerial Parts of Lactuca saligna L.

  • Aziz Bouymajane,
  • Fouzia Rhazi Filali,
  • Soumia Moujane,
  • Yassine Oulad El Majdoub,
  • Philipp Otzen,
  • Souhail Channaoui,
  • Abdelaziz Ed-Dra,
  • Toufik Bouddine,
  • Khalid Sellam and
  • Francesco Cacciola
  • + 3 authors

25 January 2024

Medicinal plants are considered a major source for discovering novel effective drugs. To our knowledge, no studies have reported the chemical composition and biological activities of Moroccan Lactuca saligna extracts. In this context, this study aims...

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40 Citations
4,147 Views
12 Pages

Protective Effects of Ulva lactuca Polysaccharide Extract on Oxidative Stress and Kidney Injury Induced by D-Galactose in Mice

  • Qian Yang,
  • Yanhui Jiang,
  • Shan Fu,
  • Zhaopeng Shen,
  • Wenwen Zong,
  • Zhongning Xia,
  • Zhaoya Zhan and
  • Xiaolu Jiang

25 September 2021

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are the key factors that cause many diseases in the human body. Polysaccharides from seaweed have been shown to have significant antioxidant activity both in vivo and in vitro. The ameliorative effect of Ulva lactuca pol...

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9 Citations
2,675 Views
15 Pages

Optimization of Extraction Process and Dynamic Changes in Triterpenoids of Lactuca indica from Different Medicinal Parts and Growth Periods

  • Junfeng Hao,
  • Qiang Si,
  • Zhijun Wang,
  • Yushan Jia,
  • Zhihui Fu,
  • Muqier Zhao,
  • Andreas Wilkes and
  • Gentu Ge

10 April 2023

In this study, the triterpenoids in the leaves of Lactuca indica L.cv. Mengzao (LIM) were extracted via microwave-assisted ethanol extraction, and the optimum extraction conditions for triterpenoids were determined through single-factor experiments a...

  • Article
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80 Citations
6,518 Views
24 Pages

Enhancement of Salinity Stress Tolerance in Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) via Foliar Application of Nitric Oxide

  • Hasan Sardar,
  • Zubair Khalid,
  • Muhammad Ahsan,
  • Safina Naz,
  • Aamir Nawaz,
  • Riaz Ahmad,
  • Kashif Razzaq,
  • Saikh M. Wabaidur,
  • Cédric Jacquard and
  • Sami Abou Fayssal
  • + 2 authors

1 March 2023

Salt stress negatively affects the growth, development, and yield of horticultural crops. Nitric oxide (NO) is considered a signaling molecule that plays a key role in the plant defense system under salt stress. This study investigated the impact of...

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12 Citations
3,944 Views
17 Pages

With the increase in world population, the continued advances in modern greenhouse agriculture and plant growth practices are expected to help overcome the global problem of future food shortages. The next generation greenhouse design practices will...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,812 Views
18 Pages

Growth and Primary Metabolism of Lettuce Seedlings (Lactuca sativa L.) Are Promoted by an Innovative Iron-Based Fenton-Composted Amendment

  • Amalia Piro,
  • Daniela Oliva,
  • Dante Matteo Nisticò,
  • Ilaria Lania,
  • Maria Rita Basile,
  • Giuseppe Chidichimo and
  • Silvia Mazzuca

7 June 2023

Information regarding the physiological and molecular plant responses to the treatment with new biofertilizers is limited. In this study, a fast-composting soil amendment obtained from solid waste by means of a Fenton reaction was assessed to evaluat...

  • Article
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517 Views
18 Pages

1 February 2026

Amid global freshwater scarcity and soil salinization, brackish irrigation is a potential alternative, yet its effects under low-leaching soilless systems remain unclear. We tested brackish irrigation (30 mmol L−1 NaCl; EC ≈ 4.8 dS m&minu...

  • Article
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234 Citations
28,418 Views
15 Pages

7 May 2013

The effect of rice-husk char (potentially biochar) application on the growth of transplanted lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and Chinese cabbage (Brassica chinensis) was assessed in a pot experiment over a three crop (lettuce-cabbage-lettuce) cycle in Cambo...

  • Article
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6 Citations
2,460 Views
12 Pages

17 October 2023

Smart farming is a promising strategy for future agriculture, and the global market for smart agriculture is growing rapidly. The aim of this study was to compare the quality of agricultural products based on their cultivation method. The components...

  • Article
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18 Citations
3,219 Views
18 Pages

14 November 2022

The current study sought to assess the antitumor, anticancer, and antioxidant efficacy of Ulva lactuca-mediated selenium nanoparticles by using an in vitro model of human hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG-2 cells) and HAV HM175 strain of hepatitis A vir...

  • Article
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44 Citations
15,649 Views
17 Pages

16 July 2020

According to the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO), due to the increased risk of cardiovascular disease, the daily consumption of table salt should be reduced. To avoid the health consequences of iodine deficiency, it is necessar...

  • Article
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15 Citations
2,721 Views
22 Pages

8 October 2023

This pioneering study utilizes Flame Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (FAAS) and Picosecond Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (Ps-LIBS) to quantify heavy metal contents in samples of Lactuca sativa L. and Trifolium alexandrinum L. collected from Ban...

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17 Citations
5,934 Views
16 Pages

15 February 2023

The CRISPR/Cas9 system has been widely applied as a precise gene-editing tool for studying gene functions as well as improving agricultural traits in various crop plants. Here, we optimized a gene-editing system in lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) using t...

  • Communication
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10 Citations
3,044 Views
9 Pages

Cadmium (Cd) is considered one of the most toxic heavy metals to living organisms, being very persistent in soil and non-biodegradable, thus posing a long-term hazard to plants and humans. In recent years, the application of different molecules at th...

  • Article
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49 Citations
8,109 Views
16 Pages

Effects of Light Spectral Quality on Photosynthetic Activity, Biomass Production, and Carbon Isotope Fractionation in Lettuce, Lactuca sativa L., Plants

  • Ivan G. Tarakanov,
  • Daria A. Tovstyko,
  • Maxim P. Lomakin,
  • Alexander S. Shmakov,
  • Nikolay N. Sleptsov,
  • Alexander N. Shmarev,
  • Vladimir A. Litvinskiy and
  • Alexander A. Ivlev

5 February 2022

The optimization of plant-specific LED lighting protocols for indoor plant growing systems needs both basic and applied research. Experiments with lettuce, Lactuca sativa L., plants using artificial lighting based on narrow-band LEDs were carried out...

  • Article
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2 Citations
713 Views
18 Pages

A Methodology for Contrast Enhancement in Laser Speckle Imaging: Applications in Phaseolus vulgaris and Lactuca sativa Seed Bioactivity

  • Edher Zacarias Herrera,
  • Julio César Mello-Román,
  • Joel Florentin,
  • José Palacios,
  • Gustavo Eduardo Mereles Menesse,
  • Jorge Antonio Jara Avalos,
  • Marcos Franco,
  • Fernando Méndez,
  • Miguel García-Torres and
  • Horacio Legal-Ayala
  • + 3 authors

27 November 2025

Laser Speckle Imaging (LSI) is a non-invasive optical technique used to assess biological activity by detecting dynamic variations in speckle patterns. These patterns exhibit statistical symmetry in static regions, while biological activity induces s...

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This study investigates how different types of microplastics (MPs)—fibers, glitter, plastic bags, and plastic bottles—influence heavy metal uptake in lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.), a commonly consumed leafy vegetable. A controlled eight-wee...

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