Review
Agronomy
Ahmed S. M. Elnahal, Mohamed T. El-Saadony, Ahmed M. Saad, El-Sayed M. Desoky, Amira M. El-Tahan, Mostafa M. Rady, Synan F. AbuQamar, Khaled A. El-Tarabily
Summary: This review highlights the potential role and importance of microbial control agents in agriculture, including their use as biofertilizers and biopesticides, and their contribution to increasing crop productivity and sustainable development through improving plant resistance, growth, and development.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Zhipeng Wang, Luoyi Jin, Shuai Wang, Huirong Xu
Summary: The YOLO-v5 algorithm based on deep learning was utilized for real-time recognition of fruit stem/calyx, achieving superior usability and detection performance in automating fruit loading and packaging systems. The optimized algorithm reduced complexity while maintaining high accuracy, demonstrating potential for real-time detection and adjustment of fruit posture.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Giulia Franzoni, Giacomo Cocetta, Bhakti Prinsi, Antonio Ferrante, Luca Espen
Summary: Biostimulants are agronomic tools that can reduce fertilizer applications and improve crop yield. Molecular studies help understand the mechanisms of biostimulants, and omics studies provide overall evaluation of crop response and performance.
Article
Agronomy
Parya Ezati, Jong-Whan Rhim, Rahim Molaei, Ruchir Priyadarshi, Sanghee Han
Summary: Carbon dots were synthesized and used to prepare cellulose nanofiber-based composite films. The films exhibited high UV blocking properties, excellent antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, and minimal impact on mechanical properties. The composite films also showed improved water vapor permeability and water contact angle.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Ruchir Priyadarshi, Zohreh Riahi, Jong-Whan Rhim
Summary: The bioactive pectin/pullulan binary blend film combined with grape seed extract demonstrated antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, as well as UV blocking and gas barrier capabilities. When applied to peanuts, this edible coating was able to prolong shelf life effectively.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Dinesh Kumar Saini, Puja Srivast, Neeraj Pal, P. K. Gupta
Summary: In this study, meta-analysis was conducted using 2852 major QTLs out of 8998 known QTLs in wheat for yield and related traits. A total of 141 meta-QTLs were identified, including breeder's MQTLs and ortho-MQTLs. Additionally, 1202 candidate genes and 50 homologues of genes from other cereals for yield were identified. The findings of this study have important implications for wheat breeding and future research in cereals.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS
(2022)
Review
Horticulture
Chenxu Zhao, Ghazala Nawaz, Qinghe Cao, Tao Xu
Summary: Melatonin plays an important role in regulating plant growth and productivity by scavenging oxidative stress and regulating hormone levels. Despite its known functions in plants, its role in inducing tolerance to abiotic stress in crop species remains largely unknown. Research on the physiological and molecular effects of melatonin in horticultural crops is crucial for enhancing tolerance and productivity under abiotic stress conditions.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Review
Horticulture
Davide Palmieri, Giuseppe Ianiri, Carmine Del Grosso, Giuseppe Barone, Filippo De Curtis, Raffaello Castoria, Giuseppe Lima
Summary: The use of synthetic fungicides is limited due to eco-toxicological risks, thus there is a need for safer biocontrol agents. Research on selection, evaluation, characterization, and formulation of BCAs is crucial for sustainable agricultural management. Optimizing BCA activity, sharing formulation knowledge, and simplifying registration procedures are important for the development and utilization of effective bioformulates.
Review
Agronomy
Dinesh K. Saini, Yuvraj Chopra, Jagmohan Singh, Karansher S. Sandhu, Anand Kumar, Sumandeep Bazzer, Puja Srivastava
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive overview of the importance of GWAS in wheat, including population design, high-throughput genotyping and phenotyping platforms, statistical models, and the utilization of MTAs in breeding programs. Future breakthroughs in genomic selection, multi-omics-based approaches, and machine and deep learning models in wheat breeding are also discussed.
MOLECULAR BREEDING
(2022)
Review
Agronomy
Sunny Arya, Karansher Singh Sandhu, Jagmohan Singh, Sudhir Kumar
Summary: This comprehensive review focuses on the recent developments in deep learning application for non-invasive high-throughput plant phenotyping. It describes the principles of deep learning and contextualizes them in comparison to traditional algorithms. The review identifies novel and emerging deep learning applications, provides recommendations for choosing suitable models and training strategies for capturing and predicting sensor-based phenotyping traits, and includes steps and suggestions for the development and deployment of multi-task phenotyping models. The review also reports public datasets that can be used for model training and benchmarking.
Review
Plant Sciences
Yun Wu, Jing Wen, Yiping Xia, Liangsheng Zhang, Hai Du
Summary: R2R3-MYB genes are a large and diverse transcription factor gene family in plants. They have undergone expansion through genome duplications and small-scale duplications, resulting in the emergence of subfamilies/groups with specific roles in plant-specific biological processes. Recently derived R2R3-MYBs with highly homologous intron patterns are particularly associated with specialized metabolism and have become predominant in land plant genomes. The evolution and functional diversification of plant R2R3-MYBs are of great interest and further studies will enhance our understanding of this gene family.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Mahmoud S. Abu-Shahba, Mahmoud M. Mansour, Heba Mohamed, Mahmoud R. Sofy
Summary: The study demonstrated that the use of garlic peel can alleviate the toxicity of cadmium on lettuce plants, promoting plant growth and reducing Cd accumulation. Furthermore, mercerized garlic peel exhibited higher adsorption capacity compared to indigenous garlic peel.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Review
Horticulture
Yusuff Oladosu, Mohd Y. Rafii, Fatai Arolu, Samuel Chibuike Chukwu, Monsuru Adekunle Salisu, Ifeoluwa Kayode Fagbohun, Taoheed Kolawole Muftaudeen, Senesie Swaray, Bello Sani Haliru
Summary: Water management is becoming a pressing issue in semi-arid and arid regions globally, with agriculture consuming a significant amount of freshwater. Hydrogels can help plants retain moisture and nutrients in drying soil, improving water efficiency, reducing irrigation costs, and providing necessary nutrients. Research on hydrogels as a safe delivery mechanism in agriculture is increasing, emphasizing their critical role in balanced protection for seeds, plants, and soil to conserve ecosystems.
Article
Horticulture
Xiaohua Zhang, Lu Zhang, Cheng Ma, Min Su, Juan Wang, Shen Zheng, Tengguo Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the role of exogenous strigolactone analog GR24 in alleviating salt damage in cucumber seedlings. It was found that GR24 pretreatment improved chlorophyll content, photosynthetic efficiency, and antioxidant capacity under salt stress. RNA-seq analysis revealed differentially expressed genes related to photosynthesis and oxidative stress. Additionally, H2O2 and MAPK cascade pathways were identified as potential contributors to the GR24-induced alleviation of salt stress.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Zhuping Zha, Rui Tang, Chuang Wang, Ya-li Li, Shuang Liu, Li Wang, Ke Wang
Summary: This study demonstrates that LED-based riboflavin treatment is an effective strategy for preserving the quality of fresh-cut apples. It effectively controls browning, microbial growth, weight loss, and softening, while improving whiteness and soluble solid content. The application of riboflavin represses the enzymatic activities of polyphenol oxidase and peroxidase, but enhances the phenolic content, thereby strengthening the antioxidant system and reducing membrane peroxidation.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Xiaoyu Yang, Yingyan Han, Jinghong Hao, Xiaoxiao Qin, Chaojie Liu, Shuangxi Fan
Summary: Exogenous spermidine application can increase chlorophyll content in lettuce, reduce chlorophyll synthesis inhibition, and protect chloroplasts from oxidative damage. It also improves net photosynthetic rate, reduces mitochondrial damage, and promotes lettuce growth in high-temperature environments.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Wuchen Yin, Xianhang Wang, Hui Liu, Ya Wang, Steve van Nocker, Mingxing Tu, Jinghao Fang, Junqiang Guo, Zhi Li, Xiping Wang
Summary: Transgenic expression of the WRKY transcription factor gene VqWRKY31 from the PM-resistant species Vitis quinquangularis enhanced resistance to powdery mildew in V. vinifera by activating salicylic acid defense signaling and promoting the synthesis of specific disease resistance-related metabolites. These findings have important implications for molecular breeding strategies to produce PM-resistant grapevine germplasm.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Rahat Sharif, Li Su, Xuehao Chen, Xiaohua Qi
Summary: Parthenocarpy is an important agricultural trait that can mitigate fruit yield losses caused by environmental stresses and induce the development of seedless fruit. This review focuses on the induction of parthenocarpic fruit by the application of hormones and the molecular mechanisms related to plant hormones. The synergistic and antagonistic crosstalk between hormones plays a crucial role in determining fruit set.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Vahideh Biareh, Farid Shekari, Saeed Sayfzadeh, Hamidreza Zakerin, Esmaeil Hadidi, Jose Gil Teixeira Beltrao, Andrea Mastinu
Summary: Limited water stress is a significant environmental stress that affects the growth of agronomic crops. This study investigated the effects of foliar application of salicylic acid (SA) on physiological responses, antioxidant enzymes, and quality traits of Cucurbita pepo L. plants under water-stressed conditions. The results showed that SA application reduced the levels of oxidative stress markers and increased the activity of antioxidant enzymes. Additionally, SA modulated the content of carbohydrates and fatty acids in response to water stress. Overall, the application of SA was found to be an effective approach to improve pumpkin growth under water stress conditions.
Review
Horticulture
Anna Kolton, Olga Dlugosz-Grochowska, Renata Wojciechowska, Monika Czaja
Summary: The latest knowledge on the biosynthesis of folates and polyphenols is summarized, highlighting the factors influencing their accumulation in plants, particularly focusing on the quality and quantity of light. Both folates and phenolic compounds play essential roles in various biological processes, including gene regulation, protein expression, and stress responses. Light not only serves as an energy source for plants but also regulates the synthesis and accumulation of important metabolites, such as folates and polyphenolic compounds, necessary for normal plant function.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
