Cinthia T. Lucero¹, María de los Á. Ruíz², Fabiola Pagliero¹, Carolina Castaño¹, Mariela L. Ambrosino¹, Graciela S. Lorda^1,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.6, pp. 1081-1099, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.050762

Abstract Beneficial microbes can improve soil health by promoting soil structure, nutrient cycling, and disease suppression. In addition, a wide array of rhizospheric microbes are responsible for producing metabolically active compounds including various types of plant growth regulators. So, microbial biodiversity studies could contribute to the improvement of agricultural practices in deprived areas, such as the Pampean semiarid region. The vast majority of studies conducted on endophytic microorganisms have focused on intensive crop legume species. In contrast, little attention has been paid to microorganisms of native legumes, whose ecology is not directly affected by human action.… More >

Chuang Liu^1,2, Jing Xie², Hao Liu², Can Zhong², Gen Pan², Shuihan Zhang², Jian Jin^2,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.6, pp. 1221-1236, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.050759

Abstract Medicinal plants have aroused considerable interest as an alternative to chemical drugs due to the beneficial effects of their active secondary metabolites. However, the extensive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in pursuit of yield has caused serious pollution to the environment, which is not conducive to sustainable development in the field of medicinal plants. Microbial fertilizers are a type of “green fertilizer” containing specific microorganisms that can improve the soil microbial structure, enhance plant resistance to biological and abiotic stresses, and increase the yield of medicinal plants. The root exudates of medicinal plants attract… More >

Muhammad Saleem¹, Jianhua Zhang¹, Muhammad Qasim², Rashid Iqbal³, Li Song^1,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.6, pp. 1325-1344, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.048493

Abstract Variations in the nutrients and water that plants require for metabolism, development, and the maintenance of cellular homeostasis are the main causes of abiotic stress in plants. It has, however, hardly ever been studied how these transporter proteins, such as aquaporin which is responsible for food and water intake in cell plasma membranes, interact with one another. This review aims to explore the interactions between nutrient transporters and aquaporins during water and nutrient uptake. It also investigates how symbiotic relationships influence the plant genome’s responses to regulatory processes such as photoperiodism, senescence, and nitrogen fixation. More >

Alexis Salazar-Navarro¹, Victor Ruiz-Valdiviezo², Jose Joya-Dávila³, Daniel Gonzalez-Mendoza^1,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.5, pp. 923-949, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.049612

Abstract Coffee Leaf Rust (CLR) is caused by Hemileia vastatrix in Coffea spp. It is one of the most dangerous phytopathogens for coffee plantations in terms of coffee productivity and coffee cup quality. In this review, we resume the problem of CLR in Mexico and the pathogenesis of H. vastatrix. The review abord plant-pathogen interactions which lead a compatible or incompatible interactions and result in CLR disease or resistance, respectively. The review abord Coffea spp. defense response pathways involved in H. vastatrix pathogenicity. Additionally, current measures to control H. vastatrix proliferation and germination were aborded focused on phytosanitary actions, and biological More >

Julio C. Anchondo-Páez, Esteban Sánchez^*, Carlos A. Ramírez-Estrada, Alondra Salcido-Martínez, Erick H. Ochoa-Chaparro

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.5, pp. 963-980, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.048742

Abstract Beans contain a wide range of vitamins, proteins, calcium, and zinc which make them an important food source for many countries. To meet the demand for bean production worldwide, large amounts of fertilizers and pesticides are used. However, the cost of production and environmental impact increases. To produce food sustainably, the use of beneficial nutrients such as silicon as a biostimulant has been proposed. However, information about the effect of different sources of silicon on the metabolism of bean plants is scarce. Bean plants cv. Strike were grown in pots for 60 days and the… More >

Haoyi Zhong, Yongjiang Zhao, Chang Gyoon Lim^*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.140, No.2, pp. 1757-1781, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.049208

Abstract This paper addresses the challenge of identifying abnormal states in Lithium-ion Battery (LiB) time series data. As the energy sector increasingly focuses on integrating distributed energy resources, Virtual Power Plants (VPP) have become a vital new framework for energy management. LiBs are key in this context, owing to their high-efficiency energy storage capabilities essential for VPP operations. However, LiBs are prone to various abnormal states like overcharging, over-discharging, and internal short circuits, which impede power transmission efficiency. Traditional methods for detecting such abnormalities in LiB are too broad and lack precision for the dynamic and… More >

Silvia C. Ramírez-Rodríguez¹, Pablo Preciado-Rangel¹, Marcelino Cabrera-De La Fuente², Susana González-Morales², Hortensia Ortega-Ortiz^3,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.4, pp. 777-787, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.048096

Abstract Biodegradable nanoparticles such as chitosan nanoparticles (CSNPs) are used in sustainable agriculture since they avoid damage to the environment; CSNPs have positive effects such as the accumulation of bioactive compounds and increased productivity in plants. This study aimed to investigate the impact of applying CSNPs on lettuce, specifically focusing on enzymatic activity, bioactive compounds, and yield. The trial was conducted using a completely randomized design, incorporating CSNPs: 0, 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.4, and 0.8 mg mL. The doses of 0.4 mg mL improve yields up to 24.6% increases and 0.1 mg mL of CSNPs increases More >

Nugroho Agung Pambudi^1,2,4,*, Andrew Chapman, Alfan Sarifudin^1,3, Desita Kamila Ulfa⁴, Iksan Riva Nanda⁵

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.5, pp. 1143-1159, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.047555

Abstract One of the impacts of the Fukushima disaster was the shutdown of all nuclear power plants in Japan, reaching zero production in 2015. In response, the country started importing more fossil energy including coal, oil, and natural gas to fill the energy gap. However, this led to a significant increase in carbon emissions, hindering the efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. In the current situation, Japan is actively working to balance its energy requirements with environmental considerations, including the utilization of hydrogen fuel. Therefore, this paper aims to explore the feasibility and implications of using… More >

Eduardo Burgos-Valencia^1,#, Federico García-Laynes^1,#, Ileana Echevarría-Machado¹, Fatima Medina-Lara¹, Miriam Monforte-González¹, José Narváez-Zapata^2,*, Manuel Martínez-Estévez^1,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.2, pp. 151-183, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2023.046943

Abstract Habanero pepper (Capsicum chinense Jacq.) is a crop of economic relevance in the Peninsula of Yucatan. Its fruits have a high level of capsaicinoids compared to peppers grown in other regions of the world, which gives them industrial importance. Soil is an important factor that affects pepper development, nutritional quality, and capsaicinoid content. However, the effect of soil type on fruit development and capsaicinoid metabolism has been little understood. This work aimed to compare the effect of soils with contrasting characteristics, black soil (BS) and red soil (RS), on the expression of genes related to the… More >

Zain Anwar Ali^1,2,*, Dingnan Deng¹, Muhammad Kashif Shaikh³, Raza Hasan⁴, Muhammad Aamir Khan²

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.48, No.1, pp. 1-34, 2024, DOI:10.32604/csse.2023.041866

Abstract Technological advances in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) pursued by artificial intelligence (AI) are improving remote sensing applications in smart agriculture. These are valuable tools for monitoring and disease identification of plants as they can collect data with no damage and effects on plants. However, their limited carrying and battery capacities restrict their performance in larger areas. Therefore, using multiple UAVs, especially in the form of a swarm is more significant for monitoring larger areas such as crop fields and forests. The diversity of research studies necessitates a literature review for more progress and contribution in… More >