Salinity-induced changes in plastoquinone pool redox state in halophytic Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L. [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2023 We have analyzed the effect of salinity on photosystem II (PSII) photochemistry and plastoquinone (PQ) pool in halophytic Mesembryanthemum crystallinum plants.
Maria Pilarska +2 more
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Salinity and Salt-Priming Impact on Growth, Photosynthetic Performance, and Nutritional Quality of Edible Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L. [PDF]
Plants, 2022 Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L. is a nutritious edible facultative halophyte. This study aimed to investigate the physiology and quality of M. crystallinum L. grown under different salinities and salt-priming conditions.
Jie He, Olivia Wei Jin Ng, Lin Qin
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The first released available genome of the common ice plant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L.) extended the research region on salt tolerance, C3-CAM photosynthetic conversion, and halophilism [version 4; peer review: 2 approved] [PDF]
F1000Research, 2023 Background The common ice plant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L.) is an annual herb belonging to the genus Mesembryanthemum of the family Aizoaceae, native to Southern Africa.
Yuri Kondo, Sakae Agarie, Ryoma Sato
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Cadmium-Tolerant Rhizospheric Bacteria of the C3/CAM Intermediate Semi-Halophytic Common Ice Plant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L.) Grown in Contaminated Soils [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2022 The common ice plant, Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L., has recently been found as a good candidate for phytoremediation of heavy-metal polluted soils.
Paulina Supel +4 more
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The Common Ice Plant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L.)–Phytoremediation Potential for Cadmium and Chromate-Contaminated Soils [PDF]
Plants, 2020 The common ice plant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L.) is a widely studied model due to its tolerance to numerous biotic and abiotic stresses. In this study, carried out in model pots, the plants were treated with variant doses of Cd(II) and Cr(VI) and ...
Marta Śliwa-Cebula +5 more
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Sensory Evaluation of Common Ice Plant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L.) in Response to Sodium Chloride Concentration in Hydroponic Nutrient Solution [PDF]
Foods, 2022 Common ice plant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L.) is a novel edible plant with a succulent and savory flavor. The plants display prominent epidermal bladder cells (EBCs) on the surface of the leaves that store water and sodium chloride (NaCl).
Jiaqi Xia +3 more
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Transcriptomic and enzymatic analysis of peroxidase families at the early growth stage of halophyte ice plant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L.) under salt stress [PDF]
Botanical StudiesIce plant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L.) is a halophyte and an inducible CAM plant. Ice plant seedlings display moderate salt tolerance, with root growth unaffected by 200 mM NaCl treatments, though hypocotyl elongation is hindered in salt-stressed ...
Li-Ching Hsieh +6 more
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Plant Production Science, 2020 A halophyte, the common ice plant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L.), shows the maximal growth under salinity, in which almost all crops die. The NaCl-stimulated growth, which is referred to as halophilism, is an important trait for adaptation to ...
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Antidiabetic Effect of Fermented Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L. in db/db Mice Involves Regulation of PI3K-Akt Pathway [PDF]
Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2023 Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a serious health issue with increasing incidences worldwide. However, current medications have limitations due to side effects such as decreased appetite, stomach pain, diarrhea, and extreme tiredness.
Hye-Lin Kim +12 more
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Physicochemical Characterization, Prebiotic Potential, and Lipid-Lowering Effect of Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L. Polysaccharide [PDF]
FoodsExcessive lipid accumulation, a hallmark characteristic of high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity, has become a worldwide challenge, necessitating the exploration of secure and efficacious natural products for its intervention.
Hui Cao +9 more
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