Abstract BACKGROUND Sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum) is of considerable socio‐economic importance and is among the most widely cultivated vegetables worldwide, occupying more than 20 000 km2. Light‐emitting diodes (LEDs), applied in continuous or pulsed modes, can increase yield and improve the phytochemical composition in indoor production systems ...
Cinthia Nájera +6 more
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Fruit Bag Removal Timing Influences Fruit Coloration, Quality, and Physiological Disorders in 'Arisoo' Apples. [PDF]
Win NM +9 more
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Abstract Background Fertilization of plants with selenium (Se) can enhance their resistance to abiotic stresses and improve human health and nutrition. However, Se fertilization in olive trees remains underexplored. This study evaluated the effect of foliar sodium selenite fertilization on leaf Se content, oxidative stress, olive tree productivity ...
Kellyn Klein +6 more
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The NAC transcription factor ATAF2 enhances Arabidopsis biomass and chlorophyll a accumulations at the early growth stage. [PDF]
Peng H, Zhai Y, Neff MM.
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Salt‐induced nutritional and metabolic shifts in halophytes: implications for food security
Abstract Plant species vary in their response to salinity: some crops show a degree of salt tolerance, while halophytes – whether wild or cultivated – are characterized by a high capacity to thrive under saline conditions. Halophytes are considered a source of valuable secondary metabolites with potential economic value, yet they might also produce ...
Giulia Atzori +9 more
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Plant growth-promoting bacteria modulate metabolism and nitrogen accumulation to counteract drought damage in cactus pear plants. [PDF]
Dauala GA +17 more
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Abstract BACKGROUND Rising atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) is a key driver of climate change, making it essential to understand its effects on crop growth and metabolism. This study examines maize C01 (inbred) and B73 (mutant), under elevated CO2 (600, 1200 and 1800 ppm) at three growth stages [40, 70 and 90 days after sowing (DAS)].
Pirzada Khan +5 more
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Chlorophylls and β-carotene in Spirulina platensis Dietary Supplements: Nano Liquid Chromatography Versus Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy for Establishing Composition, Quality Control, and Comparison of Commercial Products. [PDF]
Soto C +2 more
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Active chitosan coating to inhibit decay and maintain mango postharvest quality
Abstract BACKGROUND Microbial decay limits the storage, quality and trade of mangoes (Mangifera indica). We developed an active chitosan coating containing zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO‐NPs) and Eucalyptus radiata essential oil (EEO) to inhibit decay and preserve postharvest quality of mango. Chitosan (cationic) can disrupt microbial membranes; ZnO‐NPs
Angelucia Gonçalves Parente +8 more
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