Zirui Chen^1,2, Jiale Liu^1,2, Haijun Sun^1,2,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.10, pp. 2557-2569, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.056868 - 30 October 2024

Abstract Clarifying the soil nutrient dynamics caused by forest type variations in the coastal region helps scientifically to apply fertilizer to forest plantations and enhance the carbon (C) sink capacity. Pure forests of Ligustrum and Metasequoia, as well as their mixed forests, in a coastal region of China were investigated by collecting 0–20 and 20–40 cm soil samples and analyzing their differences in bulk density, water content, pH, soil organic matter (SOM), ammonium (NH₄⁺–N), nitrate (NO₃^––N) and total nitrogen (TN), available phosphorus (AP) and potassium (AK), microbial biomass C (MBC) and N (MBN), and enzyme activity. The results… More >

Kai Yang^1,2, Qinwen Yao^1,2, Yingshan Li^1,2, Wanchang Chen^1,2, Saleh Khorasani³, Hua Wang^1,2, Qingtai Xiao^1,2,4,*

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.11, pp. 2585-2602, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.050704 - 28 October 2024

Abstract Particle suspension and deposition dynamics are significant factors affecting the level of mixing quality in solid-liquid two-phase stirring processes. In general, the ability to increase the suspension rate and minimize deposition effects is instrumental in improving the uniformity of particle mixing, accelerating the reaction of involved solid-liquid two-phase, and improving the efficiency of production operations. In this work, suspension and deposition indicator based on the Betti number and a uniformity indicator are introduced and obtained by means of image analysis. The influence of the blade type, rotation speed, blade diameter and blade bottom height on… More > Graphic Abstract

Mario Eugenio Sello^1,*, Rafael Adrian Maddio¹, Santiago Ignacio Hurtado¹, Daniel Alejandro Castillo¹, Daiana Vanesa Perri¹, Octavio Agusto Bruzzone², Marcos Horacio Easdale¹

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.9, pp. 2479-2498, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.053168 - 30 September 2024

Abstract Adaptive management in arid and semi-arid regions of Patagonia, Argentina, requires a thorough understanding of vegetative dynamics, which can be obtained via rangeland assessment and monitoring. These practices are essential for decision-making to prevent environmental degradation, especially in the light of drought aggravated by climate change. In turn, most methods used to evaluate rangelands focus on data obtained from field measurements and vegetation classifications based on remote sensing data. One of the most frequent problems is that field-based rangeland assessments, based on field measurements, turn out to be expensive because they require high efforts in… More >

Ganesh There^*, Rohit Sharma^*

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.10, pp. 2851-2892, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.049506 - 11 September 2024

Abstract This analysis investigates the widespread use of solar drying methods and designs in developing countries, particularly for agricultural products like fruits, vegetables, and bee pollen. Traditional techniques like hot air oven drying and open sun drying have drawbacks, including nutrient loss and exposure to harmful particles. Solar and thermal drying are viewed as sustainable solutions because they rely on renewable resources. The article highlights the advantages of solar drying, including waste reduction, increased productivity, and improved pricing. It is also cost-effective and energy-efficient. The review study provides an overview of different solar drying systems and… More > Graphic Abstract

Ain Raal^1,*, Anne Orav², Tetiana Ilina³, Alla Kovalyova⁴, Taras Koliadzhyn³, Yuliia Avidzba⁵, Oleh Koshovyi^1,4,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.8, pp. 2051-2062, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.052790 - 30 August 2024

Abstract Salvia officinalis L. (Lamiaceae) leaves and its essential oil is used for mouth and throat disorders, skin disorders, minor wounds, and gastrointestinal disorders, and is widely used worldwide. The research aimed to conduct a comparative study of the composition of S. officinalis essential oils from commercial samples, and their main chemotypes. The volatile constituents from S. officinalis leaves were investigated using gas chromatography (GC). The commercial samples of sage leaves were obtained from retail pharmacies in nine mainly European countries. The yield of essential oil in S. officinalis commercial leaves was between 10.0 and 24.8 mL/kg. The principal components More > Graphic Abstract

Md. Mosiur Rahman^1,2, Md. Ruhul Quddus³, Quanle Xu⁴, Muhammad Malek Hossain², Rong Liu¹, Mengwei Li¹, Xin Yan¹, Guan Li¹, Yishan Ji¹, Chenyu Wang¹, Ashutosh Sarker⁵, Tao Yang¹, Xuxiao Zong¹, Md. Monoar Hossain⁶, Saleh Alfarraj⁷, Mohammad Javed Ansari⁸, Sagar Maitra^9,*, Akbar Hossain^10,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.8, pp. 1781-1804, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.048992 - 30 August 2024

Abstract Grass pea (Lathyrus sativus L.) is an imperative food crop cultured in dryland agricultural ecology. It is a vital source of dietary protein to millions of populaces living in low-income countries in South-East Asia and Africa. This study highlights the improvement of genomic properties and their application in marker-trait relationships for 17 yield-related characters in 400 grass pea genotypes from China and Bangladesh. These characters were assessed via 56 polymorphic markers using general linear model (GLM) (P+G+Q) and mixed linear model (MLM) (P+G+Q+K) in the tassel software based on the linkage disequilibrium and population structure analysis.… More >

Adel A. Rezk^1,2,*, Mohamed M. El-Malky³, Heba I. Mohamed^4,*, Hossam S. El-Beltagi^1,5

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1733-1748, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.052739 - 30 July 2024

Abstract Twenty-four rice genotypes were examined to assess genetic variability, heritability, and correlations for seven-grain quality traits, eight nutritional elements, and protein. ANOVA revealed significant differences for the quality traits studied. For every trait under study, the phenotypic coefficient of variation was higher than the correspondence genotypic coefficient of variation. Heritability in a broad sense varied from 29.75% for grain length to 98.31% for the elongation trait. Hulling percentage recovery had a highly significant positive correlation with milling and head rice percentage. Consequently, milling percentage had a highly positive correlation with head rice percentage. In amylose… More >

Quiroga Mendiola Mariana^1,2,*, Tálamo Andrés^3,4

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.5, pp. 1067-1080, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.050556 - 28 May 2024

Abstract The Puna grasslands support grazing systems that produce meat and wool in multi-species herds, especially from llama (Lama glama) and sheep. However, it is yet unknown whether grazing pressure can modify grassland structure and Plant Functional Types diversity and cover in Puna grasslands. We analyzed the relationship between grazing pressure and Plant Functional Types by comparing transects located near stockyards (high grazing pressure) and far from them (low pressure) and by evaluating the relationship between the Plant Functional Types cover to a Grazing Pressure Index (GPI). This index incorporates the heterogeneity of traditional pastoral management. At… More >

Fenglan Zhao¹, Jizhi Jin¹, Meng Yang¹, Franklin Eduardo Melo Santiago², Jianping Xue¹, Li Xu^3,*, Yongbo Duan^1,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.3, pp. 611-625, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.048295 - 28 March 2024

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Seed germination with selenium (Se) is promising for producing Se-biofortified foods. Mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) sprout is freshly eaten as a salad dressed with sauce, making it superior for Se biofortification. Since the Se safety range for the human body is extremely narrow, it is imperative to evaluate the genotypic responses of mungbean sprouts to Se. This study evaluated the Se enrichment capacity and interaction with flavonoids and antioxidant systems in sprouts of 20 mungbean germplasms. Selenium treatment was done by immersing mungbean seeds in 20 μM sodium selenite solution for 8 h. Afterward, the

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LU ZHANG^*, JINGUO CHU^*, YUSHAN YU

Oncology Research, Vol.32, No.4, pp. 703-716, 2024, DOI:10.32604/or.2023.030988 - 20 March 2024

Abstract Background: Limited research has been conducted on the influence of autophagy-associated long non-coding RNAs (ARLncRNAs) on the prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Methods: We analyzed 371 HCC samples from TCGA, identifying expression networks of ARLncRNAs using autophagy-related genes. Screening for prognostically relevant ARLncRNAs involved univariate Cox regression, Lasso regression, and multivariate Cox regression. A Nomogram was further employed to assess the reliability of Riskscore, calculated from the signatures of screened ARLncRNAs, in predicting outcomes. Additionally, we compared drug sensitivities in patient groups with differing risk levels and investigated potential biological pathways through enrichment analysis, using… More >