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View article: Antibacterial mechanisms of <i>Mentha longifolia</i> L. essential oil from AlUla (Saudi Arabia) using in silico molecular docking tools as an innovative approach to developing sustainable antibiotics
Antibacterial mechanisms of <i>Mentha longifolia</i> L. essential oil from AlUla (Saudi Arabia) using in silico molecular docking tools as an innovative approach to developing sustainable antibiotics Open
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a significant global challenge. In Saudi Arabia, 7,592 antibiotic-resistant strains were documented from 2003 to 2023. We investigated the antibacterial efficacy and mechanisms of action of Mentha longifol…
View article: Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi symbiosis enhances growth, nutrient uptake, and oil quality in sunflower–pumpkin under intercropping systems
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi symbiosis enhances growth, nutrient uptake, and oil quality in sunflower–pumpkin under intercropping systems Open
Introduction This study evaluated the effects of Funneliformis mosseae , an arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungus, on nutrient uptake, biomass production, and oil quality in sunflower ( Helianthus annuus ) and pumpkin ( Cucurbita pepo ) under…
View article: DEFENCE RESPONSES WITH TAURINE AS A NON-ESSENTIAL AMINO ACID IN WHEAT (TRITICUM AESTIVUM L.) PLANTS UNDER SALINITY CONDITIONS
DEFENCE RESPONSES WITH TAURINE AS A NON-ESSENTIAL AMINO ACID IN WHEAT (TRITICUM AESTIVUM L.) PLANTS UNDER SALINITY CONDITIONS Open
View article: Spermidine (Spd) as a modulator of osmotic, redox and ion homeostasis in common bean seedlings under salinity stress: Physiological, biochemical and molecular aspects
Spermidine (Spd) as a modulator of osmotic, redox and ion homeostasis in common bean seedlings under salinity stress: Physiological, biochemical and molecular aspects Open
View article: Silver nanoparticles alleviate the impact of soil contamination and wastewater irrigation on rosemary plants: modulating of gene expression and secondary metabolites
Silver nanoparticles alleviate the impact of soil contamination and wastewater irrigation on rosemary plants: modulating of gene expression and secondary metabolites Open
A number of obstacles, including irrigated wastewater and soil contamination, arise in the growth of aromatic and medicinal plants. This study aimed to reduce the effects of contaminated soil and wastewater irrigation on rosemary ( Rosmari…
View article: Enhancing the Biological Control of Mite Species Infesting Olive Trees through Application of Predatory Mite <i>Agistemus exsertus</i> Gonzalez (Acari: Stigmaeidae) and <scp>Eco‐Friendly</scp> Natural Compounds
Enhancing the Biological Control of Mite Species Infesting Olive Trees through Application of Predatory Mite <i>Agistemus exsertus</i> Gonzalez (Acari: Stigmaeidae) and <span>Eco‐Friendly</span> Natural Compounds Open
Olive ( Olea europaea L.) is a subtropical tree cultivated in arid, dry and temperate regions. Olive orchards in Al‐Jouf of Saudi Arabia are the largest worldwide and currently face harmful pest infestation. The present study aimed at eval…
View article: New Functionalized Chitosan with Thio-Thiadiazole Derivative with Enhanced Inhibition of Pathogenic Bacteria, Plant Threatening Fungi, and Improvement of Seed Germination
New Functionalized Chitosan with Thio-Thiadiazole Derivative with Enhanced Inhibition of Pathogenic Bacteria, Plant Threatening Fungi, and Improvement of Seed Germination Open
In this study, a new modified chitosan conjugate (Chito-TZ) was developed via amide coupling between the acid chloride derivative of the methylthio-thidiazole compound and the free primary amino groups of chitosan. The product was characte…
View article: Evaluating the genotoxicity of salinity stress and secondary products gene manipulation in lime, Citrus aurantifolia, plants
Evaluating the genotoxicity of salinity stress and secondary products gene manipulation in lime, Citrus aurantifolia, plants Open
Salinity is a significant abiotic stress that has a profound effect on growth, the content of secondary products, and the genotoxicity of cells. Lime, Citrus aurantifolia , is a popular plant belonging to the family Rutaceae. The interest …
View article: Impact of Plantago ovata Forsk leaf extract on morpho-physio-biochemical attributes, ions uptake and drought resistance of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) seedlings
Impact of Plantago ovata Forsk leaf extract on morpho-physio-biochemical attributes, ions uptake and drought resistance of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) seedlings Open
The present study was conducted to examine the potential role of Plantago ovata Forsk leaf extract (POLE) which was applied at various concentration levels (control, hydropriming, 10, 20, 30, and 40% POLE) to the wheat ( Triticum aestivum …
View article: The Antibacterial Activity of Nanosilver Coupled Edible Plant Extracts Against Streptococcus mutans, the Cause of Dental Caries
The Antibacterial Activity of Nanosilver Coupled Edible Plant Extracts Against Streptococcus mutans, the Cause of Dental Caries Open
Streptococcus mutans strains were found to have a substantial role in the development of caries. The objective of this study is to evaluate the potential antibacterial activity of some edible plant extracts against Streptococcus mutans iso…
View article: Trichoderma-Induced Improvement in Growth, Photosynthetic Pigments,Proline, and Glutathione Levels in Cucurbita pepo Seedlings under Salt Stress
Trichoderma-Induced Improvement in Growth, Photosynthetic Pigments,Proline, and Glutathione Levels in Cucurbita pepo Seedlings under Salt Stress Open
Salt stress is one of the major abiotic stress in plants. However, traditional approaches are not always efficient in conferring salt tolerance. Experiments were conducted to understand the role of Trichoderma spp. (T. harzianum and T. vir…
View article: Molecular identification of some fungi associated with soft dates (Phoenix dactylifera L.) in Saudi Arabia
Molecular identification of some fungi associated with soft dates (Phoenix dactylifera L.) in Saudi Arabia Open
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is considered one of the major dates producing zones in the world, contributing 13% of the total world production.Most of the dates are delivered to local markets without any treatment thus, may be leading to mi…
View article: Overexpression of StDREB2 Transcription Factor Enhances Drought Stress Tolerance in Cotton (Gossypium barbadense L.)
Overexpression of StDREB2 Transcription Factor Enhances Drought Stress Tolerance in Cotton (Gossypium barbadense L.) Open
Drought stress significantly restricts plant growth and crop productivity. Cotton is the most important textile fiber and oilseed crop worldwide, and its cultivation is affected by drought stress, particularly in dry regions. Improving cot…
View article: Overexpression of Rice Rab7 Gene Improves Drought and Heat Tolerance and Increases Grain Yield in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Overexpression of Rice Rab7 Gene Improves Drought and Heat Tolerance and Increases Grain Yield in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Open
Rab family proteins play a crucial role in plant developmental processes and tolerance to environmental stresses. The current study investigated whether rice Rab7 (OsRab7) overexpression could improve rice tolerance to drought and heat str…
View article: Biosynthesis, Characterization and Antifungal Activity of Silver Nanoparticles by Aspergillus Niger Isolate
Biosynthesis, Characterization and Antifungal Activity of Silver Nanoparticles by Aspergillus Niger Isolate Open
A survey of fresh-market vegetables and fruits including orange (Citrus sinensis) lemon (Citrus lemon), tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum), grapes (Vitis vinifera), strawberries (Fragaria ananassa), cucurbita (Cucurbita pepo), cucumbers (C…
View article: Serratia liquefaciens KM4 Improves Salt Stress Tolerance in Maize by Regulating Redox Potential, Ion Homeostasis, Leaf Gas Exchange and Stress-Related Gene Expression
Serratia liquefaciens KM4 Improves Salt Stress Tolerance in Maize by Regulating Redox Potential, Ion Homeostasis, Leaf Gas Exchange and Stress-Related Gene Expression Open
High salinity mitigates crop productivity and quality. Plant growth-promoting soil rhizobacteria (PGPR) improve plant growth and abiotic stress tolerance via mediating various physiological and molecular mechanisms. This study investigated…
View article: Genetic Variation and Alleviation of Salinity Stress in Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.)
Genetic Variation and Alleviation of Salinity Stress in Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) Open
Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) represents one of the most important cereals cultivated worldwide. Investigating genetic variability and structure of barley is important for enhancing the crop productivity. This study aimed to investigate the …
View article: Analysis of Genetic Variation and Enhancement of Salt Tolerance in French Pea (Pisum Sativum L.)
Analysis of Genetic Variation and Enhancement of Salt Tolerance in French Pea (Pisum Sativum L.) Open
Pisum sativum L. (field pea) is a crop of a high nutritional value and seed oil content. The characterization of pea germplasm is important to improve yield and quality. This study aimed at using fatty acid profiling and amplified fragment…
View article: Sequencing and Polymorphism detection in growth hormone gene in Najdi Sheep and their association with milk production
Sequencing and Polymorphism detection in growth hormone gene in Najdi Sheep and their association with milk production Open
This study was aimed to evaluate the relationship between growth hormone (GH) gene polymorphism and milk production in Najdi sheep. Two hundred Najdi ewes were used to determine the daily milk yield (DMY). The complete CDS of the Najdi she…
View article: Acetylsalicylic acid enhance tolerance of Phaseolus vulgaris L. to chilling stress, improving photosynthesis, antioxidants and expression of cold stress responsive genes
Acetylsalicylic acid enhance tolerance of Phaseolus vulgaris L. to chilling stress, improving photosynthesis, antioxidants and expression of cold stress responsive genes Open
As a result, we speculate that, the application of exogenous ASA alleviated the adverse effects of chilling stress on all measured parameters, and 1 and 2 mM ASA exhibited the greatest effects.
View article: In virto Propagation Response of Rosmarinus officinalis L. to Biotic and Abiotic Elicitors on Phenolic Content and Photosynthetic Pigments
In virto Propagation Response of Rosmarinus officinalis L. to Biotic and Abiotic Elicitors on Phenolic Content and Photosynthetic Pigments Open
Micropropagation protocol was modified to evaluate the best procedure to induce multiple shoots from Rosmarinus officinalis L. sterilized seedlings obtained from seeds which vitality is always very low. Aseptic shoots (1-1.5 cm) were cultu…