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View article: Early Stress Resilience in Turfgrass: Comparative Germination and Seedling Responses of Lolium perenne L. and Poa pratensis L. Under Osmotic and Salt Stress
Early Stress Resilience in Turfgrass: Comparative Germination and Seedling Responses of Lolium perenne L. and Poa pratensis L. Under Osmotic and Salt Stress Open
Seed germination and early seedling development represent critical stages for turfgrass establishment under increasingly frequent drought and salinity constraints. This study evaluated the germination performance of three cultivars of Loli…
View article: Eco-Friendly Biotechnological Approaches to Enhance Germination Efficiency in Lavandula angustifolia Mill.
Eco-Friendly Biotechnological Approaches to Enhance Germination Efficiency in Lavandula angustifolia Mill. Open
The improvement of Lavandula angustifolia Mill. seed germination represents a crucial step towards the development of eco-biotechnological solutions for the sustainable propagation of aromatic plants. This study evaluated the effects of fo…
View article: Mini-review: Current Applications of In Vitro-Induced Somaclonal Variation for Plant Genetic Improvement, with Emphasis on Advances in Pineapple
Mini-review: Current Applications of In Vitro-Induced Somaclonal Variation for Plant Genetic Improvement, with Emphasis on Advances in Pineapple Open
Plant genetic improvement integrates conventional breeding with advanced biotechnological approaches to enhance traits such as yield, disease resistance, and stress tolerance. Among these, in vitro -induced somaclonal variation—genetic and…
View article: Stepwise studies in plant biotechnology
Stepwise studies in plant biotechnology Open
Plant biotechnology research is inherently complex due to the sensitivity of experimental outcomes to numerous factors, including biological, environmental, and procedural variables. This article addresses the challenge of evaluating all v…
View article: Coevolutionary Patterns in SOS1 and NHX1: Insights into Plant Ion Homeostasis Proteins
Coevolutionary Patterns in SOS1 and NHX1: Insights into Plant Ion Homeostasis Proteins Open
The SOS (salt overly sensitive) hypersensitivity pathway is a key mechanism for maintaining ion homeostasis at the cellular level and conferring plant resistance and tolerance to salt stress. Its components interact directly and indirectly…
View article: Water Stress Tolerance, Genomic Selection and Identification of Genomic Regions in a MAGIC Population of Eggplant
Water Stress Tolerance, Genomic Selection and Identification of Genomic Regions in a MAGIC Population of Eggplant Open
Horticultural crops are increasingly affected by water stress due to climate change, making the development of stress-tolerant varieties an urgent need. In this study, we evaluated a set of 184 Multi-parent Advanced Generation Inter-Cross …
View article: Cp4 epsps transgenesis enhanced soybean germination, yet no visual phenotypic differences from the control were detected
Cp4 epsps transgenesis enhanced soybean germination, yet no visual phenotypic differences from the control were detected Open
Soybean is renowned for its nutritional value and health benefits. Efficient control of undesirable plants is crucial for large-scale soybean production. Combining non-selective herbicides like glyphosate (Roundup®) with cp4 epsps transgen…
View article: Biometric and Biochemical Responses to Salt in Solanum dasyphyllum, a Potential Donor of Tolerance for Eggplant
Biometric and Biochemical Responses to Salt in Solanum dasyphyllum, a Potential Donor of Tolerance for Eggplant Open
Soil salinity is a major constraint on crop cultivation, affecting millions of hectares of land and increasing drastically worldwide. Identifying sources of tolerance within the crops and their wild relatives is imperative. Recently, Solan…
View article: Tolerance mechanisms and metabolomic profiling of Kosteletzkya pentacarpos in saline environments
Tolerance mechanisms and metabolomic profiling of Kosteletzkya pentacarpos in saline environments Open
View article: Effects of salinity on pollen germination in wild and cultivated leguminous species
Effects of salinity on pollen germination in wild and cultivated leguminous species Open
Plant sexual reproduction plays a crucial role in species persistence, land colonisation, and the enhancement of genetic diversity. Sexual reproduction in plants encompasses several key processes, including gametogenesis, fertilisation, zy…
View article: Abiotic Stress Tolerance and Invasive Potential of Ornamental Plants in the Mediterranean Area: Implications for Sustainable Landscaping
Abiotic Stress Tolerance and Invasive Potential of Ornamental Plants in the Mediterranean Area: Implications for Sustainable Landscaping Open
Several ornamental species have demonstrated adaptive features that could increase their resilience to the current climate emergency but could also be linked to invasiveness in non-native environments. The present review examines the respo…
View article: Cakile maritima: A Halophyte Model to Study Salt Tolerance Mechanisms and Potential Useful Crop for Sustainable Saline Agriculture in the Context of Climate Change
Cakile maritima: A Halophyte Model to Study Salt Tolerance Mechanisms and Potential Useful Crop for Sustainable Saline Agriculture in the Context of Climate Change Open
Salinity is an increasing problem for agriculture. Most plant species tolerate low or, at best, moderate soil salinities. However, a small (<1%) proportion of species, termed halophytes, can survive and complete their life cycle in natural…
View article: The impact and future of artificial intelligence in medical genetics and molecular medicine: an ongoing revolution
The impact and future of artificial intelligence in medical genetics and molecular medicine: an ongoing revolution Open
Artificial intelligence (AI) platforms have emerged as pivotal tools in genetics and molecular medicine, as in many other fields. The growth in patient data, identification of new diseases and phenotypes, discovery of new intracellular pat…
View article: Does the soil microbial community facilitate Mimosa pudica's biological performance under abiotic stress? Growth, tolerance mechanisms, and seismonastic behaviour
Does the soil microbial community facilitate Mimosa pudica's biological performance under abiotic stress? Growth, tolerance mechanisms, and seismonastic behaviour Open
Climate change effects such as soil salinisation or drought dramatically affect native and potentially invasive plant species. Mimosa pudica, originally native to South America but spread to Africa and Asia, exhibits great adaptability to …
View article: Effects of High Salinity and Water Stress on Wetland Grasses from the Spanish Mediterranean Coast
Effects of High Salinity and Water Stress on Wetland Grasses from the Spanish Mediterranean Coast Open
The impacts of climate change are reaching unprecedented levels, heightening the risk of species loss and ecosystem service degradation. Wetlands, highly threatened ecosystems, serve vital ecological functions by capturing carbon, filterin…
View article: Growth and antioxidant responses to water stress in eggplant MAGIC population parents, F1 hybrids and a subset of recombinant inbred lines
Growth and antioxidant responses to water stress in eggplant MAGIC population parents, F1 hybrids and a subset of recombinant inbred lines Open
Background The generation of new eggplant ( Solanum melongena L.) cultivars with drought tolerance is a main challenge in the current context of climate change. In this study, the eight parents (seven of S. melongena and one of the wild re…
View article: Temporal Changes in Biochemical Responses to Salt Stress in Three Salicornia Species
Temporal Changes in Biochemical Responses to Salt Stress in Three Salicornia Species Open
Halophytes adapt to salinity using different biochemical response mechanisms. Temporal measurements of biochemical parameters over a period of exposure to salinity may clarify the patterns and kinetics of stress responses in halophytes. Th…
View article: Agroindustrial By-Products as a Source of Biostimulants Enhancing Responses to Abiotic Stress of Horticultural Crops
Agroindustrial By-Products as a Source of Biostimulants Enhancing Responses to Abiotic Stress of Horticultural Crops Open
Together with other abiotic stresses such as drought and high temperatures, salt stress is one of the most deleterious environmental factors affecting plant development and productivity, causing significant crop yield reductions. The progr…
View article: Introgressed eggplant lines with the wild Solanum incanum evaluated under drought stress conditions
Introgressed eggplant lines with the wild Solanum incanum evaluated under drought stress conditions Open
View article: Mitigation of salt stress in lettuce by a biostimulant that protects the root absorption zone and improves biochemical responses
Mitigation of salt stress in lettuce by a biostimulant that protects the root absorption zone and improves biochemical responses Open
Horticultural crops constantly face abiotic stress factors such as salinity, which have intensified in recent years due to accelerated climate change, significantly affecting their yields and profitability. Under these conditions, it has b…
View article: Salt Tolerance of Sea Flax (Linum maritimum L.), a Rare Species with Conservation Interest in Eastern Spain
Salt Tolerance of Sea Flax (Linum maritimum L.), a Rare Species with Conservation Interest in Eastern Spain Open
Seldom found in saltmarshes, Linum maritimum is a halophyte of great conservation interest in the eastern Iberian Peninsula. Although the species has been reported in different plant communities, there is no information on its range of sal…
View article: Germination and early seedling growth in four <i>Plantago</i> species in response to Zn, Cu and Fe
Germination and early seedling growth in four <i>Plantago</i> species in response to Zn, Cu and Fe Open
Heavy metal contamination is an increasingly pressing global ecological concern adversely affecting plant growth. Phytoremediation is an eco-friendly and low-cost approach to help solve this problem by using plants to remove metals. This s…
View article: Unravelling Salt Stress Solerance in Solanum Dasyphyllum: Eggplant Breeding Programmes Future Perspectives
Unravelling Salt Stress Solerance in Solanum Dasyphyllum: Eggplant Breeding Programmes Future Perspectives Open
View article: Invited Speaker Abstracts
Invited Speaker Abstracts Open
Nature abounds in self-assembling systems that include cell membranes, actin fibres and the flagellum rotor.Nature inspired design attempts to learn from the organizing principles of these structures while introducing novel molecular desig…
View article: Effect of Two Biostimulants, Based on Ascophyllum nodosum Extracts, on Strawberry Performance under Mild Drought Stress
Effect of Two Biostimulants, Based on Ascophyllum nodosum Extracts, on Strawberry Performance under Mild Drought Stress Open
The world’s population continues to grow while available natural resources, such as arable land, water, and quality soil, are decreasing. Therefore, it is essential to implement environmentally friendly crop management strategies, which in…
View article: Biochemical Responses to Salt Stress and Biostimulant Action in Tomato Plants Grown in Two Different Soil Types
Biochemical Responses to Salt Stress and Biostimulant Action in Tomato Plants Grown in Two Different Soil Types Open
Soil salinity is one of the major causes of losses in agricultural production, which is accentuated by global warming. A sustainable strategy to mitigate the effects of the increasing soil salinisation is the use of biostimulants. In this …
View article: Antioxidant Responses of Water-Stressed Cherry Tomato Plants to Natural Biostimulants
Antioxidant Responses of Water-Stressed Cherry Tomato Plants to Natural Biostimulants Open
Biostimulants’ application to plants can reduce the damage caused by abiotic factors such as drought or salinity and improve crop yield under these stressful conditions. In this work, several biostimulants, namely Terrabion Aminovit® (a co…
View article: Salt and Water Stress Tolerance in Ipomoea purpurea and Ipomoea tricolor, Two Ornamentals with Invasive Potential
Salt and Water Stress Tolerance in Ipomoea purpurea and Ipomoea tricolor, Two Ornamentals with Invasive Potential Open
Invasive plants pose a significant threat to biodiversity, especially under the current unstable climatic conditions. This study aimed to test the salt and drought tolerance of two ornamental species of the genus Ipomoea during germination…
View article: Responses of different invasive and non-invasive ornamental plants to water stress during seed germination and vegetative growth
Responses of different invasive and non-invasive ornamental plants to water stress during seed germination and vegetative growth Open
View article: Micronutrient Fertiliser Reinforcement by Fulvate–Lignosulfonate Coating Improves Physiological Responses in Tomato
Micronutrient Fertiliser Reinforcement by Fulvate–Lignosulfonate Coating Improves Physiological Responses in Tomato Open
Micronutrients are essential to plants, and enhancing their availability is one of the agronomic challenges to improving crop quality and yield. This study, under controlled greenhouse conditions, compares tomato plants’ responses to two d…