The Mechanism of Manganese Ferrite Nanomaterials Promoting Drought Resistance in Rice

Article Environmental Sciences

Carbon dots promoted soybean photosynthesis and amino acid biosynthesis under drought stress: Reactive oxygen species scavenging and nitrogen metabolism

Yahui Ji et al.

Summary: Foliar application of carbon dots improves drought tolerance and nitrogen metabolism in soybean plants, leading to increased yield and protein content, supporting sustainable nano-enabled agriculture.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2023)

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Review Plant Sciences

CLE peptides: critical regulators for stem cell maintenance in plants

Xiu-Fen Song et al.

Summary: Plant CLE peptides play important roles in regulating stem cell maintenance and vascular bundle development in plants. They have different functions and regulatory mechanisms in different tissues and organs. However, the study of CLE peptides and their receptor kinases and signal transduction is still challenging due to genome-wide redundancies and rapid evolution.

PLANTA (2022)

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Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Molecular Mechanisms of Early Flowering in Tomatoes Induced by Manganese Ferrite (MnFe2O4) Nanomaterials

Le Yue et al.

Summary: The study found that customized manganese ferrite nanomaterials can significantly improve the growth and yield of tomatoes. Foliar application of nanomaterials increased chlorophyll content, improved photosynthesis efficiency, and altered gene expression in leaves. The nanomaterials also promoted long-distance transport of sucrose and hormone biosynthesis, resulting in earlier flowering and increased fruit production in tomatoes. Additionally, the nutritional value of tomato fruits was enhanced.

ACS NANO (2022)

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Article Plant Sciences

Potassium in plant physiological adaptation to abiotic stresses

Mohammad Golam Mostofa et al.

Summary: Potassium is an essential element in plant nutrition, playing vital roles in plant growth and development. Plants have complex transport systems to maintain appropriate levels of potassium ions (K+) and respond to abiotic stresses. Understanding the mechanisms of potassium in plants is crucial for sustainable agriculture.

PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY (2022)

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Article Microbiology

Plant survival under drought stress: Implications, adaptive responses, and integrated rhizosphere management strategy for stress mitigation

Rabisa Zia et al.

Summary: Drought poses a serious threat to global agriculture, particularly impacting soil biota and plants. Plant drought resistance is a complex quantitative trait controlled by multiple genes, with research indicating various strategies to cope with drought stress, yet the role of the rhizosphere remains largely overlooked. Therefore, an integrated rhizosphere management strategy may be an effective approach for mitigating drought stress.

MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH (2021)

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Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Rice SUT and SWEET Transporters

Zhi Hu et al.

Summary: Research has shown that sugar transporter families in rice play crucial roles in plant growth and development, with SUT members typically being indispensable while SWEET members seem less critical. These genes are predominantly expressed in leaves, stems, and grains, serving important functions in carbohydrate production, allocation, and storage.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES (2021)

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Article Biochemical Research Methods

Meta-analysis of the role of zinc in coordinating absorption of mineral elements in wheat seedlings

Xiaolong Guo et al.

Summary: This study identified the key role of zinc in coordinating mineral elements absorption in modern wheat cultivars, providing a reference for zinc application in wheat. Additionally, it also offers a robust method for quantifying the absorption of mineral elements in plants.

PLANT METHODS (2021)

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Article Agronomy

Stable and Novel Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) Confer Narrow Root Cone Angle in an Aerobic Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Production System

Ricky Vinarao et al.

Summary: This study identified stable and novel genomic regions associated with root cone angle (RCA) in aerobic rice production (AP). Genotypes with combinations of these QTL resulted in a narrower RCA phenotype. Further research such as allele mining, gene cloning, and physiological dissection will help in understanding the molecular function and mechanisms underlying RCA and these QTL.

RICE (2021)

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Article Plant Sciences

Increased Drought Resistance 1 Mutation Increases Drought Tolerance of Upland Rice by Altering Physiological and Morphological Traits and Limiting ROS Levels

Xiaofeng Zu et al.

Summary: The idr1-1 mutant in upland rice exhibited significantly enhanced drought tolerance under field conditions, attributed to a mutation in the IDR1 gene which led to a variety of physiological and morphological changes, as well as improved ability to scavenge ROS. This mutation altered multiple layers of regulation impacting physiological and morphological traits, ultimately resulting in increased drought tolerance.

PLANT AND CELL PHYSIOLOGY (2021)

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Article Agronomy

Root Traits Related with Drought and Phosphorus Tolerance in Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)

Samuel Camilo et al.

Summary: Roots play a crucial role in water and nutrient acquisition and transport in plants. Different root phenes have varying effects on plant adaptation to low phosphorus and drought stress. Under conditions of low phosphorus and drought stress, bean genotypes with well-developed root systems that grow deep in the soil tend to exhibit better yield performance.

AGRONOMY-BASEL (2021)

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