Gülay Zulkadir^*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.7, pp. 2117-2129, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.066762 - 31 July 2025

Abstract Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a globally important legume crop valued for its nutritional content and adaptability. Establishing a robust root system during early growth is critical for optimal nutrient uptake, shoot development, and increased resistance to biotic stress. This study evaluated the effects of exogenous indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) on root and shoot development in two bean cultivars, Onceler-98 and Topcu, during the seedling stage. IBA was applied at four concentrations: 0 (control), 50, 100, and 150 μM. Morphological parameters measured included root length (RL), root fresh weight (RFW), root dry weight (RDW), root nodule number (RNN), More >

Gülay Zulkadir^*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.6, pp. 1879-1896, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.064144 - 27 June 2025

Abstract Soil salinization is a prominent global environmental issue that considerably affects the sustainable development of agriculture worldwide. Maize, a key crop integral to the global agricultural economy, is especially susceptible to the detrimental impacts of salt stress, which can impede its growth and development from the germination phase through to the seedling stage. Soil salinity tends to escalate due to improper irrigation methods, particularly in arid and semi-arid environments. Consequently, it is essential to evaluate potential genotypes and select those with high salt tolerance. In this study, 39 popcorn kernel genotypes were examined under varying… More >

S. Y. Labonno, M. S. Raihan, M. Mohi-Ud-Din, A. K. M. Aminul Islam^*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.5, pp. 1545-1563, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.063916 - 29 May 2025

Abstract Morpho-physiological evaluation of a crop’s genetic resources is necessary to find possible genotypes to include in breeding initiatives. The objective of this study was to identify heat-tolerant wheat genotypes among36 mutant lines using morpho-physiological indices. Seedlings of mutant lines and check varieties were grown under both normal (control) and heat-stress conditions in growth chambers. Data were recorded on root-shoot parameters (length, fresh weight, dry weight, and ratio), relative water content (RWC), stability of cell membrane, pigment content, and chlorophyll fluorescence. Two-way analysis of variance showed significant (p < 0.01, p < 0.001) variation among15 morpho-physiological features… More >

Xiaobo Yu^1,2,3, Jiangang An^1,3, Mingrong Zhang^1,3, Haiying Wu^1,3, Taiwen Yong², Wenyu Yang^2,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.12, pp. 3387-3399, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.058494 - 31 December 2024

Abstract Relay strip intercropping (RSI) increases soybean nodule number and nitrogen fixation activity at the reproductive stage more than monocropping (M), but the effect of changes in the environment, especially light, on nodules during the coexistence duration and vegetative stage, is unclear. To determine the impact of shading on nodule development at the seedling stage, nodule traits, distribution, and physiological function were compared between M and RSI in a potting experiment in a field environment. Compared with M, nodule number and weight decreased significantly (an average of 81.77% and 93.16%, respectively); thus, the exponential relationship… More >

Ziao Wang^1,3,4,#, Likun An^1,3,4,#, Yongmei Cui^1,2,3,4, Yixiong Bai^1,3,4, Guangping Du¹, Kunlun Wu^1,2,3,4,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.11, pp. 2755-2766, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.055852 - 30 November 2024

Abstract In this study, we analyzed the agronomic and physiological indicators of the leaves and roots of 60 hulless barley varieties under low-temperature treatment, identified the crucial indicators that can reflect the ability of hulless barley to tolerate low-temperature, and evaluated the ability of different hulless barley varieties to tolerate low-temperature. The results indicated significant differences in the agronomic and physiological indicators of 60 hulless barley varieties subjected to low-temperature treatment. Most of the agronomic indicators significantly decreased, whereas most of the physiological indicators significantly increased. However, the magnitude of changes in each agronomic and physiological… More >

MD. REZWAN MOLLA^1,2,4, MD. MOTIAR ROHMAN^2,*, MD. ROBYUL ISLAM^1,2, MIRZA HASANUZZAMAN^3,*, LUTFUL HASSAN⁴

BIOCELL, Vol.46, No.7, pp. 1613-1627, 2022, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2022.019243 - 17 March 2022

Abstract Waterlogging is an illustrious abiotic stress and the constrictions it enforces on plant roots have negative effects on growth and development. This study was undertaken to investigate waterlogging stress tolerant potential in chilli (Capsicum annum L.) genotypes through evaluating morphological, physiological, biochemical and anatomical parameters. Thirty-five days old seedlings of 10 chilli genotypes were exposed to waterlogging stress maintaining water height 3–5 cm over the soil surface artificially for three days. This duration (36–38 DAE) was termed as waterlogging period, and subsequent withdrawal of waterlogging condition (39–45 DAE) was regarded as a recovery phase. Based on… More >

Ying Liu^1,3,*, Jingye Chen^1,3, Xiaohao Li^1,3, Shaoxia Yang¹, Hanqiao Hu^1,3, Yingbin Xue^2,3,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.91, No.5, pp. 975-987, 2022, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2022.019057 - 24 January 2022

Abstract In order to investigate the effects of Manganese (Mn) toxicity stress on the growth and gene expression at the seedling stage of soybean, soybean seedlings were treated with normal Mn concentration (5 μmol/L MnSO₄) and excess Mn concentration (100 μmol/L MnSO₄) by the method of hydroponic culture in this study. When soybean was subjected to Mn toxicity stress, excessive Mn could affect seedling growth, root development, the number of Mn oxide spots in leaves, and the Mn accumulation content in different parts of soybean. With the increase of exogenous Mn concentration and the prolongation of culture… More >

Md. Rezwan Molla^1,2,4, Md. Motiar Rohman^2,*, Mahmuda Binte Monsur², Mirza Hasanuzzaman^3,*, Lutful Hassan⁴

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.90, No.5, pp. 1425-1443, 2021, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2021.015591 - 27 May 2021

Abstract This study was undertaken to investigate oxidative stress tolerant mechanisms in chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) under drought genotypes through evaluating morphological, physiological, biochemical and stomatal parameters. Twenty genotypes were evaluated for their genetic potential to drought stress tolerant at seedling stage. Thirty days old seedlings were exposed to drought stress induced by stop watering for the following 10 days and rewatering for the following one week as recovery. Based on their survival performance, two tolerant genotypes viz. BD-10906 and BD-109012 and two susceptible genotypes viz. BD-10902 and RT-20 were selected for studying the oxidative stress tolerance… More >