183 Results Found

Nitrogen (N) stress seriously constrains barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) production globally by influencing its growth and development. In this study, we used a recombinant inbred line (RIL) population of 121 crosses between the variety Baudin and the wi...

Potassium (K) is one of the most important mineral nutrients for wheat. In this study, the effects of low K (LK) treatments and the quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for K, calcium (Ca), and magnesium (Mg) use efficiency traits, both at the seedling and...

Recently, root traits have been suggested to play an important role in developing greater nitrogen uptake and grain yield. However, relatively few breeding programs utilize these root traits. Over a series of experiments at different growth stages wi...

One hundred and five (105) bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes, including five commercial checks, were screened for stripe rust resistance at seedling and adult plant stages. Seedlings grown under controlled conditions were screened for dise...

Rice growth and development occur in several distinct stages: a seedling stage, a vegetative stage, a reproductive stage, and maturity [...]

The aim of the study was to determine the effect of seed production environment in Sri Lanka on seed development, maturation, and subsequent seed quality. The experiment was conducted at six production environments, three locations (Mahailluppalama (...

Fusarium basal rot (FBR) caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cepae (FOC) is a major threat to onion (Allium cepa L.) production and marketing worldwide. Finding new sources of FBR-resistance to develop synthetic cultivars is a priority for onion bree...

High fertilizer application and over-irrigation in sugarcane systems can cause considerable N2O emissions. Optimized water-fertilization management which reduces N2O emissions, while maintaining sugarcane biomass, is crucial, but may affect nitrogen...

To explore the feasibility of integrated deficit water-biogas slurry irrigation under indirect subsurface drip irrigation, three deficit irrigation levels (60%FC, 70%FC, and 80%FC; FC represents field capacity) were established during the three growt...

Fireweed (Senecio madagascariensis Poir), is a weed of National significance and one of the worst weeds of coastal pastures in South Eastern Australia. Chemical control has been found to be effective in killing plants but there is no information on t...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the concentration and distribution of a number of macro- and micronutrients in response to imbibition in habanero pepper seeds extracted from fruits with different stages of maturity and postharvest storage times...

It has been well documented that far-red radiation (FR; 700–799 nm) elicits a shade-avoidance/shade-tolerance response across a wide range of plant species. Most sole-source lighting is relatively low in FR compared to sunlight (i.e., 2% vs. 20% of p...

Exposure of vegetable seedlings to lowered temperature affects their growth and the content of certain chemical constituents. Chilling activates defensive mechanisms against stress and leads to acclimatization which increases plant ability to withsta...

Digestate is primarily a by-product of anaerobic digestion, where organic waste is converted into biogas. Also, digestate has become an excellent tool for enriching the eroding and disappearing fertile soil and restoring its fertility over the past t...

Haloxylon ammodendron (C.A.Mey.) Bge. is crucially important for stabilizing sand dunes in the desert area of the Junggar Basin and has thus been widely planted in the oasis–desert ecotone for windbreak and sand fixation purposes since the 1980s. The...

Pectin is one of the constituents of the cell wall, distributed in the primary cell wall and middle lamella, affecting the rheological properties and the cell wall stickiness. Pectin methylesterase (PME) and pectin methylesterase inhibitor (PMEI) are...

Previous studies identified that strigolactones (SLs) and gibberellins (GAs) interacted when controlling branching in plant shoots, but the underlying mechanism remains unknown. qRT-PCR analysis suggested that the SL receptor gene CsDAD2 was signific...

Carbohydrate reserves provide advantages for mature trees experiencing frequent disturbances; however, it is unclear if selective pressures operate on this characteristic at the seedling or mature life history stage. We hypothesized that natural sele...

The red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) is a crucial freshwater aquaculture species in China, and the reproductive capacity and farming efficiency are critically dependent on gonadal development. Consequently, the acceleration and synchronizatio...

This study investigates the impact of dynamically adjusting the potassium-to-calcium ratio (molar ratio) in nutrient solutions used on cherry tomatoes at different growth stages (seedling, flowering and fruit setting, and maturity) to enhance fruit a...

Transition from seed to seedling represents a critical stage in plants’ life cycles. This process includes three significant events in the seeds: (i) tissue hydration, (ii) the mobilization of reserve nutrients, and (iii) the activation of meta...

Melon damping off, which has a negative impact on melon quality and yield, can be safely and effectively managed with Trichoderma. Melon cultivar ‘Longtian No. 1’ was evaluated at both the adult and seedling stages in a pot experiment. Th...

This study investigates the impact of high temperature (HT) on the metabolic profile, oxidative-stress parameters, and antioxidant capacity of broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. cymosa) at different developmental stages—microgreens, seedlings, an...

Pinus elliottii, a key economic conifer in southern China, requires efficient propagation methods to meet demand for elite germplasm in resin and timber production. While somatic embryogenesis-based plant regeneration has been successfully achieved i...

Zinc (Zn) is an essential trace element for the growth and development of both humans and plants. Increasing the accumulation of Zn in rice grains is important for the world’s nutrition and health. In this study, we used a multiparent advanced...

There are few studies about the influence of fruit maturation and post-harvest resting on seed composition, which can be necessary for seedling development and future establishment. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of matu...

Multiple species of Fusarium can contribute to the development of root rot in canola (Brassica napus), making disease management difficult. We conducted field and greenhouse experiments to investigate the impacts of Fusarium avenaceum and Fusarium pr...

The early life-history stages of plants, such as germination and seedling establishment, depend on favorable environmental conditions. Changes in the environment at high altitude and high latitude regions, as a consequence of climate change, will sig...

As the most effective irrigation method in arid and semi-arid regions, drip irrigation under mulch could general comprehension of the production efficiency of agricultural irrigation water, and reduce agriculture consumption of water resources. The p...

Having nursery rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) seedlings at a high density in a tray is an indispensable step to realizing mechanized transplanting for rapeseed. The reduction in seedling quality caused by high sowing density is one of the key factors a...

Our previous study described stage-specific responses of ‘Norin 61’ bread wheat to high temperatures from seedling to tillering (GS1), tillering to flowering (GS2), flowering to full maturity stage (GS3), and seedling to full maturity sta...

Seagrass meadows play a critical role in biogeochemical cycling, especially in nitrogen and sulphur processes, driven by their associated microbiome. This study provides a novel functional analysis of microbial communities in seagrass (Zostera marina...

The aims of this study were to boost growth attributes, yield, and nutrient uptake of rice in paddy fields using a combination of Bacillus pumilus strain TUAT-1 biofertilizer and different nitrogen (N) application rates in nursery boxes. Bacillus pum...

Rice–crayfish continuous production system offers high economic and ecology benefits, which developed rapidly in China. To investigate the effects of different mechanical transplanting methods and planting densities on rice yield and quality, Nanjing...

In early rice cultivation, the age of seedlings plays a crucial role in ensuring the annual safety production of double-cropping rice. When sowing staging and transplanting are performed simultaneously, it is still necessary to gather more data about...

Suboptimal temperatures at sowing and emergence affect the early development of maize, with potentially irreversible effects later in the growing season. We studied recovery from cold stress of an inbred line (B73) and 13 Doubled Haploid lines derive...

Herbicides with desiccant actions may be used to anticipate the harvesting of soybean seeds. This technique aims to minimize the negative influence of biotic and abiotic factors on seed physiological quality at the end of the plant cycle. However, fo...

To elucidate the comparative effect of chloride and sulfate salinities on photosynthesis and yield components in rice, plants of Oryza sativa (cv. I Kong Pao (salt-sensitive)) were exposed in nutrient solutions to 20 mM Na2SO4 or 40 mM NaCl (electric...

Seed germination and early seedling growth are the plant growth stages most sensitive to salt stress. Thus, the availability of poor-quality brackish water can be a big limiting factor for the nursery vegetable industry. The exogenous supplementation...

Background: Low-temperature stress significantly restricts maize germination, seedling growth and development, and yield formation. However, traditional methods of evaluating maize seedling quality are inefficient. This study established a method of...

Nitrogen is one of the essential nutrients for rape growth and development, of which the demand is large. In order to reveal the response of rhizosphere microbial diversity on oilseed rape to the nitrogen fertilizer, four nitrogen application rates o...

Macadamia (Macadamia spp.), as a high-value cash crop, relies on varietal adaptability screening and quality optimization for enhanced industrial benefits. However, existing research has predominantly focused on the mature tree stage. Systematic stud...

Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum) is less adaptable to high temperatures than other major cereals. Previous studies of the effects of high temperature on wheat focused on the reproductive stage. There are few reports on yield after high temperatures at...

The early detection of plant pathogens at the landscape scale holds great promise for better managing forest ecosystem threats. In Hawai‘i, two recently described fungal species are responsible for increasingly widespread mortality in ‘ōh...

Basal stem rot (BSR) disease caused by pathogenic fungus Ganoderma boninense is a significant concern in the oil palm industry. G. boninense infection in oil palm induces defense-related genes. To understand oil palm defense mechanisms in response to...

The prevalence of rough lemon rootstock in India is presently threatened by the spread of Phytophthora root rot. Developing an alternative Phytophthora-resistant rootstock that also withstands other abiotic constraints is a priority for a sustainable...

Peanut seeds are harvested at different development stages (early and late) due to their uneven maturation. At the time of harvest, approximately 30% of the seeds are still immature, meaning they are not completely filled with compounds (e.g., oil an...

Condensed molasses soluble (CMS) has been reported to be rich in mineral nutrients and organic matter. However, the potential of CMS as a new organic fertilizer for crops is poorly understood. In this study, we explored the effects of CMS on seed ger...

The increasing demand for precious timber resources promotes immediate efforts to develop high-valuable hardwood resources in afforestation. However, the lack of valuable tree species seedlings for afforestation and their ecological adaptability must...

Masson pine is a crucial species for afforestation and timber production in China; it plays an important role in mitigating global climate warming and increasing carbon sinks. Previous studies have primarily focused on the carbon sequestration potent...