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View article: The Central Role of GSNOR: Decoding Nitric Oxide Signaling for Crop Stress Tolerance
The Central Role of GSNOR: Decoding Nitric Oxide Signaling for Crop Stress Tolerance Open
S-nitrosoglutathione (GSNO) reductase (GSNOR) is a major and conserved enzyme in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. It reduces a stable nitric oxide (NO) reservoir, GSNO, to balance the organisms’ redox status through S-nitrosylation. Over the la…
View article: S-Nitrosocysteine Modulates Nitrate-Mediated Redox Balance and Lipase Enzyme Activities in Food-Waste-Degrading Burkholderia vietnamiensis TVV75 to Deter Salt Stress
S-Nitrosocysteine Modulates Nitrate-Mediated Redox Balance and Lipase Enzyme Activities in Food-Waste-Degrading Burkholderia vietnamiensis TVV75 to Deter Salt Stress Open
Nitric oxide (NO), a reactive nitrogen species (RNS), plays a role in multiple biological functions and signal transduction. However, the mechanisms by which NO counteracts stress tolerance in microbes have been poorly explored. In additio…
View article: Special Issue “Nitric Oxide Signaling in Plants”
Special Issue “Nitric Oxide Signaling in Plants” Open
Nitric oxide (NO) has emerged over the past few decades as a critical signaling molecule in both animal and plant systems [...]
View article: Arabidopsis Antiporter Genes as Targets of NO Signalling: Phylogenetic, Structural, and Expression Analysis
Arabidopsis Antiporter Genes as Targets of NO Signalling: Phylogenetic, Structural, and Expression Analysis Open
Nitric oxide is a gaseous signalling molecule produced by plants. Slight changes in endogenous NO levels have significant biochemical and physiological consequences. We investigated the structural and functional properties of NO-responsive…
View article: Effect of combined treatment with Bacillus amyloliquefaciens H-2-5 and illite on mitigating salt stress in Panicum miliaceum
Effect of combined treatment with Bacillus amyloliquefaciens H-2-5 and illite on mitigating salt stress in Panicum miliaceum Open
Soil salinity is a significant environmental challenge that negatively affects crop yield. Growth-promoting bacteria (GPB), such as Bacillus amyloliquefaciens H-2-5, offer a promising biological approach to enhance plant tolerance under sa…
View article: Nitric Oxide and Melatonin Cross Talk on Photosynthetic Machinery
Nitric Oxide and Melatonin Cross Talk on Photosynthetic Machinery Open
Nitric oxide (NO) and melatonin (MT) significantly influence photosynthetic processes by modulating redox homeostasis, chlorophyll content, stomatal conductance, and gene expression, particularly under abiotic stress conditions. This revie…
View article: Fulvic acid‐releasing chitosan nanoparticles promote the growth and salt stress tolerance of soybean plants
Fulvic acid‐releasing chitosan nanoparticles promote the growth and salt stress tolerance of soybean plants Open
Nanotechnology offers several advantages over conventional inputs, with widespread application in agriculture. The current climate change crisis has accelerated the accumulation of salts in soils, which is a major challenge to global food …
View article: Low and high-density polyethylene and expanded polystyrene biodegradation by the greater wax moth Galleria mellonella L reveals a key role of the gut microbiome.
Low and high-density polyethylene and expanded polystyrene biodegradation by the greater wax moth Galleria mellonella L reveals a key role of the gut microbiome. Open
Polyethylene (PE) is a ubiquitous pollutant that takes long time to degrade naturally. PE breaks down into persistent micro- or nano-plastics that are even more dangerous for the environment and human health. Here we investigated the abili…
View article: Enhancing Soybean Salt Tolerance with GSNO and Silicon: A Comprehensive Physiological, Biochemical, and Genetic Study
Enhancing Soybean Salt Tolerance with GSNO and Silicon: A Comprehensive Physiological, Biochemical, and Genetic Study Open
Soil salinity is a major global challenge affecting agricultural productivity and food security. This study explores innovative strategies to improve salt tolerance in soybean (Glycine max), a crucial crop in the global food supply. This s…
View article: Antioxidant mechanisms in salt-stressed Maize (Zea mays L.) seedlings: comparative analysis of tolerant and susceptible genotypes
Antioxidant mechanisms in salt-stressed Maize (Zea mays L.) seedlings: comparative analysis of tolerant and susceptible genotypes Open
Recent anthropogenic activities have spurred unparalleled environmental changes, among which elevated salinity levels emerge as a substantial threat to plant growth and development. This threat is characterized by oxidative stress, marked …
View article: Deciphering Whether Illite, a Natural Clay Mineral, Alleviates Cadmium Stress in Glycine max Plants via Modulation of Phytohormones and Endogenous Antioxidant Defense System
Deciphering Whether Illite, a Natural Clay Mineral, Alleviates Cadmium Stress in Glycine max Plants via Modulation of Phytohormones and Endogenous Antioxidant Defense System Open
Globally, cadmium (Cd) stress dramatically reduces agricultural yield. Illite, a natural clay mineral, is a low-cost, environmentally acceptable, new promising method of reducing the heavy metal (HM) stress of cereal crops. In research sta…
View article: Exploring Plant–Bacterial Symbiosis for Eco-Friendly Agriculture and Enhanced Resilience
Exploring Plant–Bacterial Symbiosis for Eco-Friendly Agriculture and Enhanced Resilience Open
This review explores the intricate relationship between plants and bacterial endophytes, revealing their multifaceted roles in promoting plant growth, resilience, and defense mechanisms. By selectively shaping their microbiome, plants harn…
View article: Brown garlic: A nutritionally improved garlic with therapeutic value in asthma treatment via modulation of S-nitrosothiols
Brown garlic: A nutritionally improved garlic with therapeutic value in asthma treatment via modulation of S-nitrosothiols Open
View article: Melatonin–Nitric Oxide Crosstalk in Plants and the Prospects of NOMela as a Nitric Oxide Donor
Melatonin–Nitric Oxide Crosstalk in Plants and the Prospects of NOMela as a Nitric Oxide Donor Open
Melatonin regulates vital physiological processes in animals, such as the circadian cycle, sleep, locomotion, body temperature, food intake, and sexual and immune responses. In plants, melatonin modulates seed germination, longevity, circa…
View article: Chitosan‐fulvic acid nanoparticles enhance drought tolerance in maize via antioxidant defense and transcriptional reprogramming
Chitosan‐fulvic acid nanoparticles enhance drought tolerance in maize via antioxidant defense and transcriptional reprogramming Open
Nanoparticles are promising alternatives to synthetic fertilizers in the context of climate change and sustainable agriculture. Maize plants were grown under gradient concentrations (50 μM, 100 μM, 200 μM, 500 μM, and 1 mM) of chitosan (Ch…
View article: Melatonin: The Multifaceted Molecule in Plant Growth and Defense
Melatonin: The Multifaceted Molecule in Plant Growth and Defense Open
Melatonin (MEL), a hormone primarily known for its role in regulating sleep and circadian rhythms in animals, has emerged as a multifaceted molecule in plants. Recent research has shed light on its diverse functions in plant growth and def…
View article: Halotolerant <i>Pseudomonas koreensis</i><scp>S4T10</scp> mitigate salt and drought stress in <i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i>
Halotolerant <i>Pseudomonas koreensis</i><span>S4T10</span> mitigate salt and drought stress in <i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i> Open
Salt and drought are documented among the most detrimental and persistent abiotic stresses for crop production. Here, we investigated the impact of Pseudomonas koreensis strain S4T10 on plant performance under salt and drought stress. Arab…
View article: The PGPR Bacillus aryabhattai promotes soybean growth via nutrient and chlorophyll maintenance and the production of butanoic acid
The PGPR Bacillus aryabhattai promotes soybean growth via nutrient and chlorophyll maintenance and the production of butanoic acid Open
Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) colonize plant roots, establish a mutualistic relationship with the plants and help them grow better. This study reports novel findings on the plant growth-promoting effects of the PGPR Bacillus …
View article: Chitosan-GSNO nanoparticles: a positive modulator of drought stress tolerance in soybean
Chitosan-GSNO nanoparticles: a positive modulator of drought stress tolerance in soybean Open
View article: S-Nitrosoglutathione (GSNO)-Mediated Lead Detoxification in Soybean through the Regulation of ROS and Metal-Related Transcripts
S-Nitrosoglutathione (GSNO)-Mediated Lead Detoxification in Soybean through the Regulation of ROS and Metal-Related Transcripts Open
Heavy metal toxicity, including lead (Pb) toxicity, is increasing in soils, and heavy metals are considered to be toxic in small amounts. Pb contamination is mainly caused by industrialization (e.g., smelting and mining), agricultural prac…
View article: Nitric Oxide, a Key Modulator in the Alleviation of Environmental Stress-Mediated Damage in Crop Plants: A Meta-Analysis
Nitric Oxide, a Key Modulator in the Alleviation of Environmental Stress-Mediated Damage in Crop Plants: A Meta-Analysis Open
Nitric oxide (NO) is a small, diatomic, gaseous, free radicle, lipophilic, diffusible, and highly reactive molecule with unique properties that make it a crucial signaling molecule with important physiological, biochemical, and molecular i…
View article: Enhanced Resistance of atnigr1 against Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato Suggests Negative Regulation of Plant Basal Defense and Systemic Acquired Resistance by AtNIGR1 Encoding NAD(P)-Binding Rossmann-Fold in Arabidopsis thaliana
Enhanced Resistance of atnigr1 against Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato Suggests Negative Regulation of Plant Basal Defense and Systemic Acquired Resistance by AtNIGR1 Encoding NAD(P)-Binding Rossmann-Fold in Arabidopsis thaliana Open
Nitric oxide (NO) regulates several biological and physiological processes in plants. This study investigated the role of Arabidopsis thaliana Negative Immune and Growth Regulator 1 (AtNIGR1), encoding an NAD(P)-binding Rossmann-fold super…
View article: Alleviation of Hg-, Cr-, Cu-, and Zn-Induced Heavy Metals Stress by Exogenous Sodium Nitroprusside in Rice Plants
Alleviation of Hg-, Cr-, Cu-, and Zn-Induced Heavy Metals Stress by Exogenous Sodium Nitroprusside in Rice Plants Open
The cultivation of rice is widespread worldwide, but its growth and productivity are hampered by heavy metals stress. However, sodium nitroprusside (SNP), a nitric oxide donor, has been found to be effective for imparting heavy metals stre…
View article: Nitric oxide: A core signaling molecule under elevated GHGs (CO2, CH4, N2O, O3)-mediated abiotic stress in plants
Nitric oxide: A core signaling molecule under elevated GHGs (CO2, CH4, N2O, O3)-mediated abiotic stress in plants Open
Nitric oxide (NO), an ancient molecule with multiple roles in plants, has gained momentum and continues to govern plant biosciences-related research. NO, known to be involved in diverse physiological and biological processes, is a central …
View article: A Novel RHS1 Locus in Rice Attributes Seed-Pod Shattering by the Regulation of Endogenous S-Nitrosothiols
A Novel RHS1 Locus in Rice Attributes Seed-Pod Shattering by the Regulation of Endogenous S-Nitrosothiols Open
Seed or pod shattering in rice (Oryza sativa) is considered to be one of the major factors involved in the domestication of rice as a crop. High seed shattering results in significant yield losses. In this study, we characterize the RICEHI…
View article: Heavy metal toxicity in plants and the potential NO-releasing novel techniques as the impending mitigation alternatives
Heavy metal toxicity in plants and the potential NO-releasing novel techniques as the impending mitigation alternatives Open
Environmental pollutants like heavy metals are toxic, persistent, and bioaccumulative in nature. Contamination of agricultural fields with heavy metals not only hampers the quality and yield of crops but also poses a serious threat to huma…
View article: Exogenously Applied Sodium Nitroprusside Mitigates Lead Toxicity in Rice by Regulating Antioxidants and Metal Stress-Related Transcripts
Exogenously Applied Sodium Nitroprusside Mitigates Lead Toxicity in Rice by Regulating Antioxidants and Metal Stress-Related Transcripts Open
Sustainable agriculture is increasingly being put in danger by environmental contamination with dangerous heavy metals (HMs), especially lead (Pb). Plants have developed a sophisticated mechanism for nitric oxide (NO) production and signal…
View article: Comparative Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Coordinated Transcriptional Regulation of Central and Secondary Metabolism in the Trichomes of Cannabis Cultivars
Comparative Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Coordinated Transcriptional Regulation of Central and Secondary Metabolism in the Trichomes of Cannabis Cultivars Open
Cannabis is one of the few plant genera capable of producing cannabinoids, the effects of which are synergized by terpene interactions. As the biosynthesis of both metabolite classes requires the same intracellular feedstocks, this work de…
View article: Correction: Pande et al. Nitric Oxide Signaling and Its Association with Ubiquitin-Mediated Proteasomal Degradation in Plants. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2022, 23, 1657
Correction: Pande et al. Nitric Oxide Signaling and Its Association with Ubiquitin-Mediated Proteasomal Degradation in Plants. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2022, 23, 1657 Open
The authors wish to make the following corrections to the original publication [...]
View article: Silicon Application Differentially Modulates Root Morphology and Expression of PIN and YUCCA Family Genes in Soybean (Glycine max L.)
Silicon Application Differentially Modulates Root Morphology and Expression of PIN and YUCCA Family Genes in Soybean (Glycine max L.) Open
Silicon (Si) is absorbed and accumulated by some plant species; it has been shown to improve plant growth and performance. The beneficial role of Si in plants is based on the fundamental assumptions, and the biological function of Si is st…