Crassulacean acid metabolism

A review on phytochemical and pharmacological updates kalanchoe pinnatum Open

Divya B. Rathod, Garima S. Nasare, Rohini P. Bahakar, Dnyanesha N. Somnathe, Nitin B. Kohale , et al. · 2025

The succulent perennial kalanchoe plant reaches a height of three to five feet. Known as the "air plant," it features bell-shaped pendulous flowers, fleshy dark green leaves that are distinctly scalloped and edged with red, and long hollow…

Drought stress differentially suppresses growth and triggers antioxidant and anthocyanin pathways in Brassica oleracea (C3) and Echinochloa crusgallii (C4) Open

Galal Khamis, Emad A. Alsherif, Maha H. Khalaf, Shereen Magdy Korany, Danyah A. Aldailami , et al. · 2025

Although drought responses of C3 and C4 plants have been widely investigated, direct comparative analyses of their physiological and detailed metabolic biosynthetic adaptations remain limited. This study provided a detailed pathway-level a…

Agave spp.: Sap by-products and health benefits Open

Carolina Cerda-Alvarez Neftiti, Daniel Nery-Flores Sendar, Guadalupe Campos Muzquiz Lizeth, Palomo-Ligas Lissethe, Govea Salas Mayela , et al. · 2025

Agave spp. is a monocotyledonous plant distributed across the American continent. More than 273 species have been documented, of which 215 are found in Mexico and 151 are endemic to the country. Historically, Agave spp. has been used in a …

Yes, we CAM ! First evidence of CAM photosynthesis in a carnivorous plant Open

N.J. Fleck, T. F. E. Messerschmid, A. Fleischmann, R C Ferrari, G. Kadereit · 2025

Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) is a photosynthetic adaptation enabling higher CO 2 concentration close to Rubisco and increased water use efficiency. It evolved in at least 38 plant families, none reported to be carnivorous. Here, we i…

Enhancing Soilless Production of Portulaca oleracea, Mesembryanthemum crystallinum and Valerianella locusta Through Nitrogen Form Ratio Optimization and Biostimulant Application Open

Theodora Ntanasi, Ioannis Karavidas, Evangelos Giannothanasis, George P. Spyrou, Theoni Karaviti , et al. · 2025

Underutilized leafy greens are considered as functional plant species primarily due to their resilience to abiotic stress factors, low nutrient requirements, and high nutritional value. Over the past 30 years, many experiments have been co…

Diel cycle of crassulacean acid metabolism in response to daily light integral levels in Phalaenopsis Open

Su Yong Shim, Nam Hyun Im, Hyo Beom Lee · 2025

Chlorophyll fluorescence is a commonly used indicator of photosynthetic capacity. Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) plants absorb CO 2 during the night, but nighttime gas exchange alone does not readily represent CAM. This study was condu…

C4 plants respond to phosphate starvation differently than C3 plants Open

Raissa Krone, Silke C. Gerlich, Marc Mertens, Anna Kopřivová, Philipp Westhoff , et al. · 2025

C4 photosynthesis concentrates CO2 around Rubisco, thereby decreasing photorespiration and leading to greater productivity. C4 photosynthesis evolved several times independently in different plant families including monocots and dicots. Be…

Salinity-induced changes in the PSII/LHCII phosphorylation and organization of the photosynthetic protein complexes in the halophyte Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L Open

Maria Pilarska, Wioleta Wasilewska-Dębowska, Ewa Niewiadomska · 2025

Halophytes have been widely used to investigate plant salt tolerance, but the mechanisms regulating photosynthesis under salinity are still poorly understood. Here, the effect of 10-day NaCl irrigation on the phosphorylation status of phot…

A Double Edge‐Sword in Antarctica: In Situ Passive Warming Exacerbates Drought and Heat Stress Differentially in the Native Vascular Species Open

Jorge Gago, Marc Carriquí, Manuel Ayuso, Adriano Nunes‐Nesi, Carlos M. Figueroa , et al. · 2025

We investigated the impact of open‐top chamber (OTC) passive warming systems at molecular and ecophysiological levels on Deschampsia antarctica (DA) and Colobanthus quitensis (CQ) in Antarctica. In this field campaign, OTC led to more beni…

Photosynthetic acclimation of crassulacean acid metabolism orchid Phalaenopsis in response to light level Open

Ji Yeon Kim, Nam Hyun Im, Su Yong Shim, Hyo Beom Lee · 2025

Phalaenopsis orchids exhibit remarkable photosynthetic plasticity, enabling them to effectively acclimate crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) to a wide range of light levels. Herein, the photosynthetic acclimation of Phalaenopsis Queen Beer…

Impact of Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe daigremontiana) Supplementation in Goat Maternal Diet on Hepatic and Renal Function and Reproductive Performance Open

Juan M. Vázquez-García, Gilberto Ballesteros-Rodea, Venancio Cuevas Reyes, Luisa E. S. Hernández-Arteaga, Luz Yosahandy Peña-Avelino , et al. · 2025

Kalanchoe daigremontiana, a medicinal plant rich in bioactive compounds, has the potential to serve as a feed supplement, reducing reliance on conventional livestock medications while potentially enhancing productivity. This study evaluate…

Regulation of Crassulacean acid metabolism at the protein level in Kalanchoë laxiflora Open

Katharina Schiller, Saskia Janshoff, Sanja Zenker, Prisca Viehoever, James Hartwell , et al. · 2025

Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) is an adaptation to environments where water availability is seasonal or extremely low. It serves to ensure plant survival and/or maintain productivity in these adverse environments. CAM has repeatedly ev…

Inorganic Carbon Acquisition and Photosynthetic Metabolism in Marine Photoautotrophs: A Summary Open

Sven Beer, John Beardall · 2025

The diffusive availability of CO2 for photosynthesis is orders of magnitude lower in water than in air. This, and the low affinity of ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (Rubisco) for CO2, implies that most marine photoautotrop…

NGHIÊN CỨU NHÂN GIỐNG IN VITRO CÂY HỒNG MÔN crystallinum (Anthurium crystallinum) Open

Lu Son, Nguyen Thị Thanh Van · 2025

Hồng môn crystallinum (Anthurium crystallinum) là một loài thực vật có hoa thuộc họ Ráy (Araceae), đây là loài cây cảnh có giá trị kinh tế cao. Hiện nay, nhu cầu sử dụng loài cây này ngày càng tăng cao, trong khi khả năng nhân chồi ngoài t…

Effects of Mesembryanthemum crystallinum extract on palmitic acid-induced glucose uptake and related signaling pathways in C2C12 cells Open

Hyo‐Jeong Lee, Ki‐Man Kim, Soyoung Jang, Se‐Eun Park, Seung Wook Kim · 2025

Water-saving guard cell-mesophyll cell model captures temporally differential enzymatic and transporter activities during C3–crassulacean acid metabolism transition Open

Devlina Sarkar, Sudip Kundu · 2025

Gradual reduction of transpirational water loss captures differential metabolic enzyme and transporter activities in guard and mesophyll cells during the C3-to-crassulacean acid metabolism transition.

The Harnessing of Controlled Environment Agriculture Technologies for Phytochemical and Mineral Element Enrichment in Mesembryanthemum crystallinum Open

G. Samuolienė, Audrius Pukalskas, Ieva Gudžinskaitė, Akvilė Viršilė · 2025

Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) facilitates the management of plant growth and development through innovative horticultural technologies. Specific features of obligatory halophytes require diverse cultivation conditions compared t…

Pre-harvest low-dose UV-B irradiation improves the accumulation of bioactive component and post-harvest shelf-life of Mesembryanthemum crystallinum Open

Han Zhang, Weitang Song, Liang Zheng · 2025

At low doses, UV abiotic stressors benefit plants by stimulating the synthesis of secondary metabolites. This study initially validated the capacity of pre-harvest UV-B treatment to enhance the accumulation of bioactive compounds (mainly p…

Inorganic Carbon Acquisition and Photosynthetic Metabolism in Marine Photoautotrophs: A Summary Open

Sven Beer, John Beardall · 2025

The diffusive availability of CO2 for photosynthesis is orders of magnitude lower in water than in air. This, and the low affinity of ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (Rubisco) for CO2, implies that most marine photoautotrop…

A Synthetic Facultative CAM‐Like Shuttle in C3 Rice Plants Open

Suting Wu, Kaining Jin, Haoshu Li, Guoxin Chen, Liying Zhang , et al. · 2025

Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) is one of the three major forms of photosynthesis, known for its efficient carbon sequestration mechanism. CAM plants store malate at night, which undergoes decarboxylation and promotes Rubisco carboxylat…

Sinocrassula holotricha (Crassulaceae), a new species from Sichuan, China Open

Zheng‐Fu Xu, Jing Zhao, Rongjuan Li, Hong Jiang, Jia-Guan Wang , et al. · 2025

A new species of crassulacean acid metabolism, Sinocrassula holotricha , is described based on specimen collected from Sichuan Province, Southwest China. The new species can be distinguished from its morphologically and phylogenetically re…

Interplay Between Phytohormones and Sugar Metabolism in Dendrocalamus latiflorus Open

Azra Seerat, Muhammad Ahtesham Aslam, Mohsin Rafique, Lingyan Chen, Yushan Zheng · 2025

Dendrocalamus latiflorus, a species of giant bamboo, holds significant ecological and economic value. This review delves into the intricate interplay between phytohormones and sugar metabolism in Dendrocalamus latiflorus, emphasizing speci…

γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) treatment improves disease resistance and preserves fresh-cut Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L Open

Hui Wang, Xiaodong Yin, Jing Li, Yanan Sun, Fansheng Cheng , et al. · 2025

Effects of shading and water availability on Kalanchoe pinnata (Lam.) Pers. (Crassulaceae) metabolite profile via a LC-MS-based untargeted metabolomics approach Open

Guilherme Perez Pinheiro, Alex Silva, Andréia M. Porcari, Alexandra Christine Helena Frankland Sawaya · 2025

Kalanchoe pinnata (Lam.) Pers. is a medicinal plant frequently used in folk medicine for treatment of inflammatory diseases and others. Several classes of bioactive compounds have been reported in extracts of this species, including flavon…

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GBIF.Org User · 2025

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GBIF.Org User · 2025

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GBIF.Org User · 2025

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Biο-based surfactants derived frοm Mesembryanthemum crystallinum and Salsοla vermiculata: Pοtential applicatiοns in textile prοductiοn Open

Mustapha El Ouali, Mehdi El Bοuchti, Aïcha Boukhriss, Mοhammed Elοifi, Omar Cherkaοui , et al. · 2025

The widespread use οf detergents in the textile industry has raised cοncerns regarding their adverse effects οn the envirοnment and human health. This study prοpοses an innοvative apprοach tο address this issue by develοping a naturally sο…

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GBIF.Org User · 2025

A dataset containing 798794 species occurrences available in GBIF matching the query: { "and" : [ { "and" : [ "HasGeospatialIssue is false", "HasCoordinate is true", "OccurrenceStatus is Present", { "not" : { "BasisOfRecord" : [ "is one of…

An Unusual Succulent In The Appalachian Understory: Light Capture And Drought Tolerance In Sedum ternatum Open

Catherine Jean Cole · 2025

Sedum ternatum is a succulent plant native to the Appalachian forest understory. This study first examines its use of understory sunlight throughout the year by measuring field photosynthesis, growth, and pigment production. Leaf thickness…