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1. Combined foliar-applied L-glutamic acid, nitrogen, and potassium improve plant growth, physio-chemical attributes, minerals, and longevity of gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii)

Author:
S. R. Farahmandi; S. Samavat; M. Mostafavi; A. Mohammadi Torkashvand; Sepideh Kalate Jari
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2022 v.45 no.7 pp. 951-962
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Gerbera jamesonii; catalase; flowers; foliar application; glutamic acid; heat; horticulture; hydroponics; leaves; lignification; longevity; nitrogen; phenylalanine ammonia-lyase; plant growth; plant nutrition; potassium; sugars; superoxide dismutase; water content
Abstract:
... Foliar application of amino acids and nutrients is an effective practice to improve plant yield in agriculture and horticulture. The hydroponic experiment was carried out to find the changes in physiological attributes, antioxidant enzymes activity, minerals, and flower number and longevity of gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii) plants under foliar application of L-glutamic acid (GA), potassium (K), and n ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2021.1998526

2. Improvement effects of conditioners on properties of acidified-salinized soils and lettuce growth

Author:
Chen Jie; Wang Wenxiao; Mohammad Shan Jahan; Shirong Guo; Jin Sun; Sheng Shu
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2022 v.45 no.6 pp. 937-950
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
ascorbic acid; biochar; catalase; cultivation area; lettuce; nitrates; pH; photosynthesis; plant height; plant nutrition; sucrose alpha-glucosidase; sugar content; urease; vinegars
Abstract:
... Continuous cropping soil in the facility cultivation area causes degradation of soil properties and activation of soil-borne pathogens. To investigate the effects of conditioners (biochar and vinegar residue) on the physico-chemical properties, enzyme activities, microorganisms of acidified and salinized soils, and their effects on the growth, photosynthesis, yield, and quality of lettuce, we perf ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2021.1998523

3. Beneficial effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) nutritional status and tolerance indices under soil salinity stress

Author:
Firoozeh Fayaz; Morteza Zahedi
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2021 v.45 no.2 pp. 185-201
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Glomus mosseae; Rhizophagus intraradices; Triticum aestivum; antioxidant enzymes; ascorbate peroxidase; biomass; catalase; cultivars; enzyme activity; lipid peroxidation; malondialdehyde; nutrient content; nutritional status; osmoregulation; peroxidase; plant growth; plant nutrition; proline; salinity; salt stress; salt tolerance; soil salinity; vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae; wheat
Abstract:
... This pot experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of the inoculation by the mycorrhizal species (Funneliformis mosseae and Rhizophagus intraradices) in salt-tolerant and -sensitive wheat cultivars (Roshan and Bahar) under three salinity levels (0, 75, and 150 mM NaCl). Salinity significantly decreased shoot and root biomass of both cultivars but to a smaller extent in Roshan. The reduction ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2021.1952228

4. Biochemical responses of water-stressed triticale (X Triticosecale wittmack) to humic acid and jasmonic acid

Author:
Ehsan Bijanzadeh; Yahya Emam; Mohammad Pessarakli
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2021 v.44 no.2 pp. 252-269
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Triticosecale; antioxidant enzymes; carotenoids; catalase; chlorophyll; enzyme activity; foliar application; genotype; grain yield; humic acids; jasmonic acid; malondialdehyde; peroxidase; plant nutrition; proline; triticale; water content; water stress
Abstract:
... The efficacy of humic acid (HA) and jasmonic acid (JA) application to modulate the adverse effects of water stress on pigment content, relative water content (RWC), antioxidant enzyme activity, and ion balance of two triticale genotypes (ET-83-3 and ET-84-8) was investigated in a pot experiment under controlled conditions. Application of both HA and JA in ET-84-8, increased chlorophyll a and b con ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2020.1806312

5. Physiological and molecular responses of black cumin (Nigella sativa L.) seedlings to silver nanoparticles

Author:
Sara Baniebrahim; Leila Pishkar; Alireza Iranbakhsh; Daryush Talei; Giti Barzin
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2021 v.44 no.19 pp. 2885-2896
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Nigella sativa; antioxidant activity; ascorbate peroxidase; biomass production; catalase; leaves; malondialdehyde; nanosilver; naringenin-chalcone synthase; oxidative stress; peroxidase; phenylalanine ammonia-lyase; plant nutrition; silver; superoxide dismutase
Abstract:
... Due to their anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, silver (Ag) nanoparticles (AgNPs) are increasingly being used in consumer products. In this study, the effects of applying different concentrations of AgNPs (0, 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 40 and 80 mg L⁻¹) on the growth, leaf concentrations of Ag, micro and macro-elements, leaf concentrations of malondialdehyde (MDA) and H₂O₂, total antioxidant activity ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2021.1927086

6. Potassium nitrate and silicon dioxide priming improve germination, seedling growth and protective enzymes of rice var. FARO44 under drought

Author:
Lawan Gana Ali; Rosimah Nulit; Mohd Hafiz Ibrahim; Christina Yong Seok Yien
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2021 v.44 no.16 pp. 2385-2398
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
ascorbate peroxidase; catalase; chlorophyll; drought; electrolyte leakage; germination; leaves; malondialdehyde; plant nutrition; polyethylene glycol; potassium nitrate; proline; rice; seedling growth; silica; stress tolerance; sugars; superoxide dismutase; water stress
Abstract:
... Priming of seed is an approach that imparts stress tolerance to germinating seeds and seedlings under stressful conditions. Drought stress is a key reason for crop failures. We evaluated the effects of seed priming with 2.5% & 5% & KNO₃ and 3% & 3.5% SiO₂ on germination, seedling growth, protective enzymes and biochemical attributes of 3-weeks old FARO44 rice seedlings under drought conditions ind ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2021.1921201

7. The application of selenium combined with gibberellin enhances the yield and quality of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat cv. Hangju

Author:
Jie Wang; Chunmei Ge; Lixiang Zhu; Meiting Sun; Fengjiao Wang
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2021 v.44 no.6 pp. 791-800
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Chrysanthemum morifolium; catalase; flavonoids; flowers; gibberellic acid; leaves; photosynthates; plant nutrition; selenium; sodium selenite; sugars; superoxide dismutase; tea; traditional medicine
Abstract:
... The flowers of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat cv. Hangju (Hangbaiju) are taken as a traditional medicine and health promoting tea due to their flavonoids. Selenium (Se) and gibberellic acid (GA) affect the flavonoid content of C. morifolium. However, few studies have evaluated the effects of Se combined with GA on Hangbaiju. Here, two-year field experiments were conducted with Se (sodium selenite ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2021.1871750

8. Biochemical traits associated with growing sorghum genotypes with saline water in the field

Author:
Ehsan Shakeri; Yahya Emam; Mohammad Pessarakli; Seyed Ali Tabatabaei
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2020 v.43 no.8 pp. 1136-1153
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Sorghum bicolor; carotenoids; catalase; enzyme activity; forage yield; genotype; growing season; irrigation; irrigation water; phytomass; potassium; saline water; salt tolerance; screening; sodium; Iran
Abstract:
... This study was aimed to determine biochemical traits related to higher phytomass production in sorghum genotypes irrigated with saline water. It was also attempted to consider whether or not forage yield production under non-saline conditions could be used as an index for for the selection of high yielding genotypes of sorghum under saline conditions. Forty-five sorghum genotypes were grown under ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2020.1724307

9. Chromium stress alleviation by salicylic acid in Malabar spinach (Basella alba)

Author:
Reda M. Y. Zewail; Heba S. El-Desoukey; Kanndakhar R. Islam
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2020 v.43 no.9 pp. 1268-1285
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Basella alba; antioxidants; catalase; chlorophyll; chromium; decontamination; enzyme activity; leaf area; leaves; peroxidase; photosynthesis; phytoremediation; plant stress; pot culture; salicylic acid; soil; stomatal conductance; stress tolerance; toxicity; vines
Abstract:
... Phytoremediation is a natural approach to use plants for decontaminating soil. A pot-culture factorial experiment in completely randomized design was conducted to evaluate the effects of four levels [0, 25, 50, and 100 mg/kg] of chromium (Cr) with three levels [0, 0.5, and 1-M solution) of plant defense inducer salicylic acid (SA) on growth, physiological processes, and biochemical responses of Ma ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2020.1727504

10. How mycorrhiza symbiosis help coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) plants grow better under contaminated soil?

Author:
Hamideh Fatemi; Behrooz Esmaielpour; Fatemeh Sefidkon; Ali-Ashraf Soltani; Ali Nematollahzadeh
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2020 v.43 no.13 pp. 2040-2053
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Coriandrum sativum; Glomus mosseae; biomass; carotenoids; catalase; chlorophyll; flavonoids; greenhouse experimentation; malondialdehyde; mycorrhizal fungi; peroxidase; phenol; photosynthesis; plant nutrition; polluted soils; soil pollution; superoxide dismutase; toxicity; vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae
Abstract:
... Heavy metals (HMs) are environmental pollutants of great concern to plants because of their high potential toxicity, and plants that are not able to tolerate high concentrations of HMs in the soil can become tolerant or increase their performance when associated with arbuscular mycorrhizal (AFM) fungi. A greenhouse pot experiment was conducted to study the impact of arbuscular mycorrhiza on traits ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2020.1766069

11. Nutritional composition, growth and enzymatic response of vetiver grass grown under crude oil contamination as influenced by gibberellic acid and surfactant

Author:
Samira Keshavarz; Reza Ghasemi-Fasaei; Abdolmajid Ronaghi; Mehdi Zarei
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2020 v.43 no.3 pp. 418-428
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Chrysopogon zizanioides; adverse effects; catalase; crop production; enzyme activity; gibberellic acid; greenhouse experimentation; hydrocarbons; iron; manganese; nutrient content; nutrients; petroleum; phosphorus; polluted soils; polysorbates; proline; superoxide dismutase; surfactants; zinc
Abstract:
... Although crude oil contamination is a constraint for crop production, some plants can develop under crude oil contaminated conditions by utilizing crude oil as nutrients after decomposition. A greenhouse trial was conducted to investigate growth, nutritional composition and enzymatic response of vetiver grass in confronting with crude-oil contamination as affected by gibberellic acid (GA) and Twee ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2019.1683191

12. Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria mitigate deleterious combined effects of salinity and lime in soil in strawberry plants

Author:
Şeyma Arıkan; Muzaffer İpek; Ahmet Eşitken; Lütfi Pırlak; Mesude Figen Dönmez; Metin Turan
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2020 v.43 no.13 pp. 2028-2039
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Alcaligenes; Kocuria; Pseudomonas; ascorbate peroxidase; calcium; catalase; fruit weight; fruits; hydrogen peroxide; leaf area; leaves; magnesium; malondialdehyde; membrane permeability; nitrogen; phosphorus; plant growth; plant nutrition; potassium; proline; rhizosphere bacteria; salinity; salt stress; sodium; soil; stomatal conductance; strawberries; superoxide dismutase
Abstract:
... The effects of Kocuria E43, Alcaligenes 637Ca and Pseudomonas 53/6 on combined lime and salinity stress in the soil were evaluated on strawberry cv. ‘Sweet Ann’. The results of the experiment showed that yield, average number and weight of fruit, leaf area, nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) and sodium (Na) content of leaves, SPAD, stomatal conductance, me ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2020.1766073

13. Salt tolerance induced by hydrogen peroxide priming on seed is related to improvement of ion homeostasis and antioxidative defense in sunflower plants

Author:
Petterson Costa Conceição Silva; André Dias de Azevedo Neto; Hans Raj Gheyi; Rogério Ferreira Ribas; Caroline Rastely dos Reis Silva; Alide Mitsue Watanabe Cova
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2020 v.44 no.8 pp. 1207-1221
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Helianthus annuus; absorption; catalase; homeostasis; hydrogen peroxide; oxidative stress; plant growth; plant nutrition; salt stress; salt tolerance; signal transduction
Abstract:
... Salt-induced redox and ion imbalance may lead to increased oxidative stress and impair the plant growth. However, among the many reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced under stress, hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) plays a central role in several signal transduction pathways triggering a series of physiological mechanisms and increase plant tolerance to salt stress. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2020.1862202

14. Sesame (Sesame indicum L.) biochemical and physiological responses as affected by applying chemical, biological, and nano-fertilizers in field water stress conditions

Author:
Akram Mahdavi Khorami; Jafar Masoud Sinaki; Majid Amini Dehaghi; Shahram Rezvan; Ali Damavandi
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2020 v.43 no.3 pp. 456-475
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Sesamum indicum; carbohydrates; catalase; chlorophyll; enzyme activity; fatty acid composition; fertilizer application; field experimentation; flowering; foliar application; grain yield; irrigation; lipid content; nitrogen; nitrogen fertilizers; peroxidase; physiological response; potassium; potassium fertilizers; production technology; ripening; saturated fatty acids; seed oils; soil; unsaturated fatty acids; urea; water stress
Abstract:
... Co-application of nano, chemical, and biological fertilizers has been recommended to increase quality and quantity of plants in sustainable production systems. Field experiments (factorial split plot experiment based on completely randomized block design) were conducted during two consecutive years to investigate the effect of nitrogen (nitroxin, urea, and nitroxin + 50% urea) and potassium (witho ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2019.1683189

15. Silicon application affects cadmium translocation and physiological traits of Lallemantia royleana under cadmium stress

Author:
Majid Rostami; Hoda Mohammadi; Torsten Müller; Reza Mirzaeitalarposhti
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2020 v.43 no.5 pp. 753-761
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Lallemantia royleana; cadmium; catalase; chlorophyll; culture media; enzyme activity; leaf area; peroxidase; plant growth; silicon; superoxide dismutase; translocation (plant physiology); water content
Abstract:
... To study the interaction of different concentrations of cadmium and silicon on physiological traits of Lallemantia royleana a factorial experiment was conducted based on a completely randomized design. Experimental treatments were different concentrations of cadmium (0, 2.5, 5 and 10 mg L⁻¹) in the absence (-Si) or presence (+Si) of silicon with a concentration of 1 mmol L⁻¹. Based on results the ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2019.1701022

16. Synthesis and application of controlled size copper oxide nanoparticles for improving biochemical and growth parameters of maize seedling

Author:
I. Toqeer; A. Raza; M. Y. Naz; A. Ghaffar; Z. Hussain; A. Ghuffar
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2020 v.43 no.17 pp. 2622-2632
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
catalase; chemical composition; chlorophyll; coprecipitation; corn; cupric oxide; peroxidase; plant growth; plant nutrition; plantlets; seedlings; sugars; superoxide dismutase
Abstract:
... Nanoparticles can enhance growth and yield of different plants due to their favorable physicochemical properties. This study investigated the effect of copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles on biochemical and growth parameters of maize seedling. CuO nanoparticles were synthesized by co-precipitation method and characterized for their chemical composition, structure, surface morphology and size distribu ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2020.1793182

17. Characterization of nutrients uptake and enzymes activity in Khatouni melon (Cucumis melo var. inodorus) seedlings under different concentrations of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus of nutrient solution

Author:
Sakineh Pourranjbari Saghaiesh; Mohammad Kazem Souri; Mohammad Moghaddam
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2019 v.42 no.2 pp. 178-185
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Cucumis melo subsp. melo var. inodorus; calcium; catalase; enzyme activity; iron; leaf protein; leaves; magnesium; melons; mineral content; nitrate reductase; nitrogen; nitrogen content; nutrient solutions; nutrients; peroxidase; phosphorus; potassium; protein content; seedlings
Abstract:
... A nutrient solution experiment was done to evaluate effects of different concentrations of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) on leaf mineral concentrations and some enzymes activity of melon seedlings (Cucumismelo var. inodorus subvar. Khatouni). Different levels of these nutrients including 0, 53, 105, 158 and 210 mg L⁻¹ N; 0, 8, 16, 23 and 31 mg L⁻¹ P; 0, 59, 118, 176 and 235 mg L⁻¹ ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2018.1551491

18. Effects of different magnesium levels on some morphophysiological characteristics and nutrient elements uptake in Khatouni melons (cucumis melo var. inodorus)

Author:
Sakineh Pourranjbari Saghaiesh; Mohammad Kazem Souri; Mohammad Moghaddam
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2019 v.42 no.1 pp. 27-39
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Cucumis melo subsp. melo var. inodorus; calcium; carotenoids; catalase; chlorophyll; enzyme activity; iron; leaf area; magnesium; melons; nitrogen content; nutrient solutions; peroxidase; petioles; phosphorus; potassium; sand
Abstract:
... A nutrient solution experiment was carried out to evaluate effects of different magnesium (Mg) concentrations (0, 25, 50, 75 and 100 percent of magnesium concentration of Hoagland solution) on growth and physiological characteristics of Iranian melons (Cucumis melo var. inodorus subvar. Khatouni). The experiment was done based on completely randomized design using plastic pots and sand culture. Th ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2018.1544256

19. Effects of exogenous SA supplied with different approaches on growth, chlorophyll content and antioxidant enzymes of peanut growing on calcareous soil

Author:
Yuanjie Dong; Yongshan Wan; Fengzhen Liu; Yuping Zhuge
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2019 v.42 no.16 pp. 1869-1883
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
H-transporting ATP synthase; antioxidant enzymes; calcareous soils; catalase; chlorophyll; chlorosis; enzyme activity; foliar application; iron; irrigation; nutrient deficiencies; oxidative stress; peanuts; peroxidase; roots; salicylic acid; soil pH; superoxide dismutase
Abstract:
... To assess the role of salicylic acid (SA) supplied with 5 approaches in alleviating chlorosis induced by iron (Fe) deficiency in peanut plants growing on calcareous soil, SA was supplied as soil incorporation, making slow-release particles, seed soaking, irrigation and foliar application. SA application, particularly, SA supplied by slow release particles, dramatically increased growth parameters, ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2019.1648679

20. Effects of light and temperature treatments on germination and physiological traits of stevia seedling (Stevia rebuadiana Bertoni)

Author:
M. Aghighi Shahverdi; H. Omidi; H. Mosanaiey; M. Pessarakli; S. E. Mousavi; M. Ghasemzadeh
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2019 v.42 no.10 pp. 1125-1132
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Stevia; catalase; environmental factors; enzyme activity; peroxidase; proline; protein content; seed germination; seedling growth; seedlings; superoxide dismutase; temperature; vigor
Abstract:
... Light and temperature are among the environmental factors affecting germination of seeds and seedling growth. Therefore, this experiment was carried out to evaluate the effect of light (light, dark, and combined light and dark) and temperature (15, 20, 25, and 30 °C) treatments on seed germination indices and physiological traits of stevia. With increasing temperature to 25 °C, percentage and rate ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2019.1567781

21. Effects of seed priming on growth and antioxidant components of hairy vetch (Vicia villosa) seedlings under chilling stress

Author:
Elham Yusefi-Tanha; Sina Fallah; Mohammad Pessarakli
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2019 v.42 no.5 pp. 428-443
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Vicia villosa; antioxidants; arid lands; autumn; catalase; cold stress; cover crops; cropping systems; enzyme activity; green manures; osmotic treatment; peroxidase; planting date; proline; protein content; rain; seed germination; seed priming; seedlings; temperature; vigor
Abstract:
... Hairy vetch (Vicia villosa) is an important cover crop and green manure in dryland cropping system of Mediterranean regions. A delay in the onset of rainfall during autumn can inhibit hairy vetch seed germination, which exposes its early growth stages to low-temperature stress. The present study was carried out in a completely randomized design with four replications to evaluate the effects of see ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2018.1554077

22. Effects of silicon on the germination, growth and physiology activity of Zea mays L. seedlings under PH stress

Author:
Siliang Shao; Yuchen Wang; Shuming Ju
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2019 v.42 no.2 pp. 153-163
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Zea mays; abiotic stress; ascorbate peroxidase; carotenoids; catalase; chlorophyll; corn; enzyme activity; germination; malondialdehyde; pH; peroxidase; plant growth; seedlings; silicon; soil
Abstract:
... Silicon(Si) has a significant function in reducing abiotic stresses on plants. pH stress is one of abiotic stresses. We investigated the effects of silicon on maize seedlings under pH stress. The results showed that incorporation of Si (2.0 mM (mmol)) into pH 3.0 increased the growth, chlorophyll and carotenoid contents, decreased catalase, peroxidase and ascorbate peroxidase enzyme activity and m ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2018.1551489

23. Evaluation of chitosan nanoparticles effects with two application methods on wheat under drought stress

Author:
Faride Behboudi; Zeinolabedin Tahmasebi-Sarvestani; Mohammad Zaman Kassaee; Seyed Ali Mohammad Modarres-Sanavy; Ali Sorooshzadeh; Ali Mokhtassi-Bidgoli
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2019 v.42 no.13 pp. 1439-1451
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Triticum; adverse effects; biomass; catalase; chitosan; chlorophyll; drought; field experimentation; foliar application; heading; irrigation; leaf area; nanoparticles; photosynthesis; seeds; soil; stem elongation; superoxide dismutase; tillering; water content; water stress; wheat
Abstract:
... Chitosan and its components have beneficial effects on a wide variety of plant species. Yet, their effects on wheat plants under drought stress are not well known. So, a field experiment was laid out in order to evaluate the effect of chitosan nanoparticles (NPs) on wheat. The wheat seeds were sown in plots. Then, the chitosan NPs were added to them through soil and foliar application at tillering ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2019.1617308

24. Nitrogen and carbon contents, nitrogen use efficiency, and antioxidant responses of perennial ryegrass accessions to nitrogen deficiency

Author:
Yanyu Yao; Cankui Zhang; James J. Camberato; Yiwei Jiang
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2019 v.42 no.17 pp. 2092-2101
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Lolium perenne; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; carbon; catalase; chlorophyll; enzyme activity; growth chambers; leaves; nitrogen; nitrogen content; nutrient use efficiency; peroxidase; plant height; protein content; roots; shoots; superoxide dismutase
Abstract:
... The study was designed to investigate nitrogen and carbon contents, nitrogen use efficiency, and antioxidants of a tolerant accession PI231578 (TOL) and a susceptible PI306292 (SUS) of perennial ryegrass subjected to 7.5 mM N (control) and 0.75 mM N (low) for 6, 12, and 20 d in a growth chamber. The SUS had decreased plant height, dry matter, shoot carbon content and showed more reductions in leaf ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2019.1655047

25. Silicon application positively alters pollen grain area, osmoregulation and antioxidant enzyme activities in wheat plants under water deficit conditions

Author:
Kobra Maghsoudi; Yahya Emam; Muhammad Ashraf; Mohammad Pessarakli; Mohammad Javad Arvin
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2019 v.42 no.17 pp. 2121-2132
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Triticum; antioxidant enzymes; ascorbate peroxidase; calcium; catalase; cultivars; drought; enzyme activity; leaves; magnesium; osmoregulation; peroxidase; pollen; potassium; proline; protein content; silicon; sugars; superoxide dismutase; water shortages; water stress; wheat
Abstract:
... Role of exogenously-applied silicon (Si) on antioxidant enzyme activities was investigated in wheat under drought stress using a completely randomized factorial design with four replications. Drought stress significantly enhanced activities of ascorbate peroxidase, peroxidase, superoxide dismutase and catalase, and elevated accumulation of osmotically active molecules, soluble sugars and proline. ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2019.1648677

26. Assessment of different wheat genotypes with altered genetic background in response to different salinity levels

Author:
Mehrnaz Riasat; Mohammad Pessarakli; Asra Ahmadi Niaz; Armin Saed-Moucheshi
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2018 v.41 no.14 pp. 1821-1833
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
analysis of variance; antioxidant activity; breeding; breeding programs; catalase; chlorophyll; enzyme activity; genetic background; grain yield; greenhouses; ions; leaf area; oxidative stress; peroxidase; potassium; reactive oxygen species; salinity; salt stress; screening; sodium; sodium chloride; stress tolerance; toxicity; wheat; Iran
Abstract:
... This experiment was conducted in a glasshouse at the Agricultural and Natural Resources Research Center of Zarghan, Iran, in 2016. Sixteen wheat genotypes were compared under four salinity levels [control, 50, 100, and 150 mM sodium chloride (NaCl)] in terms of grain yield, chlorophyll (SPAD), flag leaf area, Na⁺/K⁺ ratio, catalase, and peroxidase activities in a randomized complete block design w ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2018.1462383

27. Comparison of some physiological aspects of drought stress resistance in two ground cover genus

Author:
Maryam Tatari; Reza Fotouhi Ghazvini; Asghar Mousavi; Ghobad Babaei
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2018 v.41 no.10 pp. 1215-1226
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Agropyron desertorum; Poa pratensis; catalase; drainage; drought; electrolytes; enzyme activity; glutathione peroxidase; irrigation; lawns and turf; leaves; malondialdehyde; peroxidase; physiological response; poly(vinyl chloride); seeds; semiarid zones; stress tolerance; superoxide dismutase; triazoles; turf grasses; water content; water requirement; water stress; wilting
Abstract:
... Owing to high water requirements of turfgrass, it is essential to find suitable turfgrasses for cultivation in arid and semi-arid conditions. For this purpose, physiological responses of Agropyron desertorum and Poa pratensis cv. “Barimpala” that were subjected to outdoor with holding irrigation were evaluated. Seeds of these two genuses were cultured in polyvinyl chloride tubes and were irrigated ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2017.1346117

28. Influence of cadmium and phosphorus enhance absorption and membrane damage in wheat seedlings grown in nutrient medium

Author:
Ram Kumar; Rajeev Gopal; Y. K. Sharma
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2018 v.41 no.6 pp. 793-805
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Triticum aestivum; biomass; cadmium; chlorophyll; cysteine; iron; lipid peroxidation; phosphorus; plant growth; proline; roots; seedlings; shoots; superoxide dismutase; wheat; zinc
Abstract:
... The effects of cadmium (Cd) and their amelioration with phosphorus (P) on plant growth, antioxidative components, and accumulation of Cd, iron (Fe), and zinc (Zn) were studied in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) seedlings. Reduced biomass and chlorophyll contents under the influence of Cd were observed to be increased on P application. As compared to control, the content of NP-SH, proline, and cystein ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2018.1426015

29. Medicago sativa-rhizobia symbiosis under water deficit: Physiological, antioxidant and nutritional responses in nodules and leaves

Author:
Mohammed Mouradi; Mohamed Farissi; Abdelaziz Bouizgaren; Ahmed Qaddoury; Cherki Ghoulam
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2018 v.41 no.3 pp. 384-395
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Medicago sativa; acid phosphatase; alfalfa; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; catalase; drought; drought tolerance; enzyme activity; field capacity; leaves; nitrogen fixation; nodulation; nutrition; peroxidase; stress response; superoxide dismutase; symbiosis
Abstract:
... Biological nitrogen fixation has positive effects in the enhancement of soil nutrition and plants growth, especially under difficult conditions. The study assesses the effect of drought (40% field capacity) on growth, physiological and biochemical parameters of six symbioses involving two Moroccan alfalfa populations Adis-Tata (Ad) and Riche (Rc) and Moapa (Mo) variety and ArfRh2 (Rh2) and AufRh8 ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2017.1385805

30. The potential contribution of siderophore producing bacteria on growth and Fe ion concentration of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) under water stress

Author:
Ahmad Ali Pourbabaee; Farzaneh shoaibi; Somayeh Emami; Hossein Ali Alikhani
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2018 v.41 no.5 pp. 619-626
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Enterobacter; Helianthus annuus; Pseudomonas; arginine; bacteria; catalase; chlorophyll; field capacity; gelatin; greenhouse experimentation; hydrogen cyanide; hydrolysis; indole acetic acid; iron; nucleotide sequences; phosphates; ribosomal RNA; roots; siderophores; solubilization; staining; water content; water stress
Abstract:
... In the present study, 100 bacterial strains were isolated from the soil and tested for siderophore producing ability. Among siderophore producing bacteria, three superior isolates with the highest level of siderophore (F13, F58 and F66) selected for further study. Production of lecithinase, arginine dehydrolase, catalase, oxidase, hydrogen cyanide, indole acetic acid, solubilization of phosphate, ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2017.1406112

31. Bioremediation of heavy metals from municipal sewage by cyanobacteria and its effects on growth and some metabolites of Beta vulgaris

Author:
Mustafa A. Fawzy; Abdel Kareem S. H. Mohamed
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2017 v.40 no.18 pp. 2550-2561
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Anabaena; Beta vulgaris; ascorbic acid; bioremediation; cadmium; catalase; copper; enzyme activity; heavy metals; hydrogen peroxide; iron; irrigation; lead; lipid peroxidation; manganese; metabolites; peroxidase; proline; sewage; sewage treatment; soil; zinc
Abstract:
... The present research was done to study the ability of cyanobacterial species for removing heavy metals from sewage. As well, to estimate the growth and some metabolites of Beta vulgaris irrigated with sewage treated by cyanobacterial species. The best removal results were obtained by Anabaena oryzae compared to the other studied cyanobacteria. Whereas A. oryzae showed high removal efficiency for c ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2017.1380822

32. Effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on the growth and zinc uptake of trifoliate orange (Poncirus trifoliata) seedlings grown in low-zinc soil

Author:
Ying Y. Chen; Cheng Y. Hu; Jia X. Xiao
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2017 v.40 no.3 pp. 324-331
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
glomalin; vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae; mycorrhizal fungi; seedlings; nutrients; phosphorus; roots; shoots; rhizosphere; sugars; Rhizophagus intraradices; soil pH; phytomass; urease; leaves; beta-fructofuranosidase; potassium; enzyme activity; viability; acid phosphatase; catalase; zinc; magnesium; Poncirus trifoliata; chlorophyll
Abstract:
... The effects of the arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi, Glomus intraradices and G. versiforme , on growth and zinc (Zn) uptake were investigated in trifoliate orange (Poncirus trifoliata) seedlings exposed to low-Zn soil. Low-Zn decreased growth, levels of leaf chlorophyll, soluble protein and sugar, and soil enzymatic activities, and pH in 0–2 cm rhizosphere soil. Low-Zn soil also decreased mineral ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2016.1240192

33. Effects of root addition and foliar application of nitric oxide and salicylic acid in alleviating iron deficiency induced chlorosis of peanut seedlings

Author:
Yiling Song; Yuanjie Dong; Jing Kong; Xianyi Tian; Xiaoying Bai; Linlin Xu
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2017 v.40 no.1 pp. 63-81
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
calcium; catalase; chlorophyll; chlorosis; enzyme activity; foliar application; homeostasis; hydroponics; iron; leaves; lipid peroxidation; magnesium; malondialdehyde; nitric oxide; nitroprusside; nutrient deficiencies; nutrient solutions; organelles; peanuts; peroxidase; plant growth; roots; salicylic acid; seedlings; shoots; spraying; superoxide dismutase; zinc
Abstract:
... Nitric oxide (NO) and salicylic acid (SA) are two important signaling molecules, which could alleviate chlorosis of peanut under iron (Fe) deficiency. Here, we further investigated the mechanism of different combinations of sodium nitroprusside (SNP, a nitric oxide donor) and SA supplying in alleviation Fe deficiency symptoms and selected which is the best combination. Thus, peanut was cultivated ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2016.1201491

34. Effects of selenium on some morphological and physiological traits of tomato plants grown under hydroponic condition

Author:
Maryam Mozafariyan; Mohammad Pessarakli; Kobra Saghafi
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2017 v.40 no.2 pp. 139-144
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Solanum lycopersicum var. lycopersicum; carotenoids; catalase; chlorophyll; enzyme activity; hydroponics; leaves; peroxidase; photosynthesis; pigments; selenium; sodium; sodium selenite; tomatoes; water content
Abstract:
... A hydroponic experiment was conducted based on completely randomized design (CRD) to study the effects of Selenium (Se) on tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum L), cv. Foria with three replications. Treatments included 3, 5, 7, and 10 µM sodium selenite (Na ₂SeO ₃) and 0 as control. The results showed that selenium (Se) at 7 µM was beneficial to photosynthesis pigments. The highest relative water conte ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2016.1201500

35. Foliar-applied trehalose modulates growth, mineral nutrition, photosynthetic ability, and oxidative defense system of rice (Oryza sativa L.) under saline stress

Author:
Muhammad Shahbaz; Abida Abid; Atifa Masood; Ejaz Ahmed Waraich
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2017 v.40 no.4 pp. 584-599
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Oryza sativa; adverse effects; calcium; catalase; chlorophyll; cultivars; gas exchange; hydrogen peroxide; ions; malondialdehyde; nutrition; peroxidase; photosynthesis; potassium; proline; proteins; rice; roots; salinity; salt stress; shoots; sodium; superoxide dismutase; trehalose
Abstract:
... A tub experiment was conducted to assess the effect of exogenously applied trehalose (0, 10, and 20 mM) on various attributes of two rice cultivars (Bas-385 and Bas-2000) under salt stress (0, 50, 100, and 150 mM). Salinity decreased growth, gas exchange characteristics, shoot and root potassium (K ⁺) ions, hydrogen peroxide (H ₂O ₂), total soluble proteins, activity of catalase (CAT), and yield a ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2016.1263319

36. Investigative approaches associated with plausible chemical and biochemical markers for screening wheat genotypes under salinity stress

Author:
Armin Saed-Moucheshi; Mohammad Pessarakli; Azadeh Mikhak; Pouya Ostovar; Asra Ahamadi-Niaz
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2017 v.40 no.19 pp. 2768-2784
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
biomarkers; carbohydrates; catalase; enzyme activity; genotype; hydrogen peroxide; leaves; malondialdehyde; peroxidase; pigments; plant breeders; potassium; proline; protein content; roots; salinity; salt stress; screening; shoots; sodium; water content; wheat
Abstract:
... Twenty genotypes of wheat resulting from different crossings between some wheat parental lines were compared for salt stress (control and gradually increasing salinity). Ion content in root, shoot, and flag leaves and also the root and shoot dry weights were measured. Based on these results, eight genotypes among the twenty were selected as susceptible, semi-tolerant, and tolerant genotypes for ev ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2017.1382529

37. Oxidative stress response in spinach plants induced by cadmium

Author:
Filipa R. Pinto; Miguel P. Mourato; Joana R. Sales; Inês Neto Moreira; Luisa Louro Martins
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2017 v.40 no.2 pp. 268-276
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Spinacia oleracea; biomass; cadmium; catalase; chlorophyll; defense mechanisms; food security; glutathione; glutathione-disulfide reductase; iron; leaves; lipid peroxidation; malondialdehyde; nutrient solutions; oxidative stress; peroxidase; photosynthesis; potassium; spinach; stress response; toxicity; zinc
Abstract:
... In this work we studied the effect of cadmium (Cd) (25 μM), in spinach plants (Spinacea oleracea) growing in nutrient solution, for 1, 2 and 7 days. Spinach growing in the contaminated solution showed a decrease in biomass, chlorophyll content and an increase in malondialdehyde (MDA) content, showing that photosynthetic apparatus was affected and lipid peroxidation occurred. The main defence mecha ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2016.1240186

38. Perusing biochemical antioxidant enzymes as selection criteria under drought stress in wheat varieties

Author:
Amir Tabarzad; Boshra Ayoubi; Mehrnaz Riasat; Armin Saed-Moucheshi; Mohammad Pessarakli
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2017 v.40 no.17 pp. 2413-2420
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
antioxidants; breeding programs; catalase; cultivars; enzyme activity; field capacity; genotype; grain yield; greenhouses; irrigation; peroxidase; screening; selection criteria; superoxide dismutase; water stress; wheat; Iran
Abstract:
... In regard to important roles of enzymatic antioxidant in abiotic stresses, and their practical use as stress indices, the current research was implemented to peruse antioxidant enzymatic activities of different wheat varieties and to find the susceptible and the tolerant varieties based on these indices. The experiment was carried out in the greenhouse of Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran in ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2017.1346679

39. Role of selenium in mitigation of cadmium toxicity in pepper grown in hydroponic condition

Author:
Leila Shekari; Mohammad Mojtaba Kamelmanesh; Maryam Mozafariyan; Mirza Hasanuzzaman; Farshad Sadeghi
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2017 v.40 no.6 pp. 761-772
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Capsicum frutescens; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; cadmium; cadmium chloride; carotenoids; catalase; chlorophyll; greenhouses; humans; hydroponics; leaf area; leaves; pepper; photosynthesis; plant growth; proline; selenium; sodium; sodium selenite; toxicity
Abstract:
... Selenium (Se) is an essential element for humans but is not considered as essential for plants. However, its beneficial role in improving plant growth and stress tolerances is well established. In order to study the role of Se in cadmium (Cd) toxicity in pepper (Capsicum frutescens cv. Suryankhi Cluster), this experiment was carried out in greenhouse conditions. Treatments comprised Cd [0, 0.25, a ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2016.1161773

40. Salicylic acid improves the antioxidant ability against arsenic-induced oxidative stress in sunflower (Helianthus annuus) seedling

Author:
Issam Saidi; Nasreddine Yousfi; Mohamed Ali Borgi
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2017 v.40 no.16 pp. 2326-2335
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Helianthus annuus; antioxidant activity; arsenic; ascorbate peroxidase; biomass production; catalase; electrolytes; enzyme activity; glutathione; glutathione peroxidase; hydrogen peroxide; leaves; lipid peroxidation; oxidative stress; peroxidase; roots; salicylic acid; seedlings; superoxide dismutase; toxicity
Abstract:
... The present study investigated the potential role of external salicylic acid (SA) in alleviating Arsenic (As) toxicity in sunflower leaves. The exposure of plants to 10 µM As inhibited biomass production and intensively increased the accumulation of As in both roots and leaves. The levels of some important parameters associated with oxidative stress, namely lipid peroxidation, electrolyte leakage, ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2017.1310888

41. Status of photosynthetic pigments, lipid peroxidation and anti-oxidative enzymes in Vigna mungo in presence of arsenic

Author:
Saumya Srivastava; Pratima Sinha; Yogesh Kumar Sharma
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2017 v.40 no.3 pp. 298-306
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Vigna mungo; arsenic; ascorbate peroxidase; black gram; carotenoids; catalase; chlorophyll; copper; enzyme activity; isozymes; leaves; lipid peroxidation; manganese; peroxidase; photosynthesis; pigments; polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis; protective effect; superoxide dismutase; toxicity; zinc
Abstract:
... The response to arsenic was evaluated for photosynthetic pigments, lipid peroxidation and anti-oxidative enzymes in black gram. Black gram (Vigna mungo) subjected to arsenic doses of 100 µM and 200 µM, showed increased amount of lipid peroxidation. Activity of peroxidase (POD) increased tremendously in arsenic treated Vigna leaves over control. Similarly, activities of enzymes like superoxide dism ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2016.1240189

42. Barley growth, yield, antioxidant enzymes, and ion accumulation affected by PGRs under salinity stress conditions

Author:
Narges Pakar; Hadi Pirasteh-Anosheh; Yahya Emam; Mohammad Pessarakli
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2016 v.39 no.10 pp. 1372-1379
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Hordeum vulgare; adverse effects; antioxidants; barley; catalase; enzyme activity; foliar application; grain yield; harvest index; ions; jasmonic acid; leaf area; peduncle; peroxidase; plant growth substances; potassium; salicylic acid; salinity; salt stress; salt tolerance; sodium; superoxide dismutase
Abstract:
... Application of plant growth regulator (PGR) may alleviate some negative effects of environmental stresses such as salinity. A controlled environment experiment was conducted to study barley (Hordeum vulgare L. cv. Reyhane) growth, yield, antioxidant enzymes and ions accumulation affected by PGRs under salinity stress conditions at Shiraz University during 2012. The treatments were PGRs at four lev ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2016.1143498

43. Differential cadmium stress tolerance in wheat genotypes under mycorrhizal association

Author:
Vinay Sharma; Pooja Parmar; Nilima Kumari
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2016 v.39 no.14 pp. 2025-2036
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
abiotic stress; antioxidant activity; ascorbate peroxidase; cadmium; calcium; catalase; embryophytes; fungi; genotype; glutathione-disulfide reductase; heavy metals; iron; lipid peroxidation; nutrient content; plant growth; soil; stress tolerance; superoxide dismutase; synergism; vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae; wheat; zinc
Abstract:
... Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi display efficient association with the land plants and is known to protect plants against various abiotic stresses including heavy metal stress. This work reports the synergistic effects of natural genotypic variation and AM association in cadmium (Cd) stress alleviation. Two genotypes of wheat viz. RAJ 4161 (resistant) and PBW 343 (sensitive) were subjected to di ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2016.1170851

44. Effectiveness of potassium in mitigating the salt-induced oxidative stress in contrasting tomato genotypes

Author:
Muhammad Amjad; Javaid Akhtar; Muhammad Anwar-ul-Haq; Muhmmad Atif Riaz; Zulfiqar Ahmad Saqib; Behzad Murtaza; Muhammad Asif Naeem
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2016 v.39 no.13 pp. 1926-1935
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Solanum lycopersicum var. lycopersicum; antioxidant activity; catalase; enzyme activity; foliar spraying; genotype; glutathione-disulfide reductase; lipid peroxidation; malondialdehyde; oxidative stress; potassium; salt stress; salt tolerance; sodium chloride; superoxide dismutase; tomatoes
Abstract:
... To check the efficacy of potassium in alleviating oxidative stress under salt stress, salt-tolerant (Indent-1) and salt-sensitive (Red Ball) tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) genotypes were exposed to three levels of sodium chloride (NaCl) (0, 75, 150 mM) and two levels of potassium (4.5 and 9 mM) in solution and foliar form. Thirty days of treatments revealed that increasing NaCl stress incr ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2016.1201107

45. Growth and enzymatic activity of maize (Zea mays L.) plant: Solution culture test for copper dioxide nano particles

Author:
Tapan Adhikari; Dipayan Sarkar; Hamid Mashayekhi; Baoshan Xing
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2016 v.39 no.1 pp. 99-115
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
microscopy; Zea mays; pentose phosphate cycle; NADP-glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase; bioaccumulation; catalase; superoxide dismutase; corn; succinate dehydrogenase (quinone); cupric oxide; nanoparticles; enzyme activity; peroxidase; roots; leaves
Abstract:
... Copper (Cu) is an essential micronutrient for plants, which acts either as the metal component of enzymes or as a functional structural or a regulatory co-factor of a large number of enzymes. To understand the possible benefits of applying nanotechnology to agriculture, the first step should be to analyze penetration and transport of nano-particles in plants. The present study was conducted to tes ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2015.1044012

46. Improved growth and Cu tolerance of Cu excess-stressed white clover after inoculation with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi

Author:
Jia X. Xiao; Jing An; Ying Y. Chen; Cheng Y. Hu
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2016 v.39 no.2 pp. 227-234
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae; mycorrhizal fungi; Trifolium repens; phosphorus; roots; shoots; rhizosphere; sugars; proline; phytoremediation; Rhizophagus intraradices; urease; peroxidase; copper; calcium; soil; potassium; biomass; acid phosphatase; catalase; nitrogen; zinc; greenhouse experimentation; magnesium
Abstract:
... The effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungus, Glomus intraradices , on growth and copper (Cu) tolerance of white clover (Trifolium repens) were investigated in soils with different Cu amounts. The AM inoculation increased plant biomass and the total or bound Cu concentrations in shoots and roots but decreased the total Cu in soils and the exchangeable Cu in shoots, roots and soils at all Cu l ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2015.1108441

47. Physiological and biochemical effects of boron toxicity in mustard during the seedling stage

Author:
Archana; N. Pandey
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2016 v.39 no.6 pp. 820-827
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
seed germination; sugars; vigor; catalase; phenols; hydrogen peroxide; phytotoxicity; seedlings; superoxide dismutase; boron; cotyledons; Brassica juncea; starch; antioxidant activity; peroxidase; enzyme activity; thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances
Abstract:
... A study was conducted to determine the physiological and biochemical effects of boron in seedlings of mustard (Brassica juncea L. var Varuna). For this seeds were sown in petridishes with varying concentrations of boron (0, 0.33, 3.3, 33, 330 mM) in seed germinator. Seed germination and vigor index was found to be decreased and percentage phytotoxicity was increased in seeds with increase in the c ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2015.1047523

48. Root-zone temperature affects the phytoextraction of iron in contaminated soil

Author:
Mourad Baghour; Kaoutar Ben Chekroun; Juan Manuel Ruiz Sáez; Luis Romero
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2016 v.39 no.1 pp. 51-58
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
bioaccumulation; carotenes; catalase; iron; leaves; peroxidase; phytoremediation; polluted soils; polyethylene; potatoes; root zone temperature; roots; stems; tubers
Abstract:
... The effect of root temperatures on the uptake and content of iron (Fe) in different organs of potato plants was studied. Four different plastic covers were used (T1: transparent polyethylene; T2: white polyethylene; T3: white and black coextruded polyethylene), using plants without plastic covers as control (T0). The results of this study indicate that in treatments with the highest root temperatu ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2015.1009105

49. Disturbances in Growth, Yield, Sucrose Concentration and Antioxidative Defense System by Excess Cobalt in Sugarcane

Author:
Pratima Sinha; C. Chatterjee
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2015 v.38 no.4 pp. 541-550
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
Saccharum; ascorbate peroxidase; catalase; chlorophyll; chlorosis; cobalt; iron; juices; leaves; lipid content; lipid peroxidation; oxidative stress; peroxidase; phenols; proline; sand; starch; sucrose; sugarcane; toxicity; water content
Abstract:
... The aim of the study was to implicate induction of oxidative stress and antioxidative responses with the effects of cobalt excess on sugarcane plants. Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarium L.) cv. ‘CoS 99225’ grown in refined sand at excess cobalt i.e. 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 μM. The effect of excess cobalt (>300 μM) was observed on sugarcane as interveinal chlorosis and necrotic spots in middle l ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2014.939284

50. Effects of Exogenous Salicylic Acid on Physiological Characteristics of Peanut Seedlings under Iron-Deficiency Stress

Author:
Jing Kong; Yuanjie Dong; Xiuwei Zhang; Quanhui Wang; Linlin Xu; Shuang Liu; Jun Hou; Zhenyi Fan
Source:
Journal of plant nutrition 2015 v.38 no.1 pp. 127-144
ISSN:
1532-4087
Subject:
manganese; peanuts; seedlings; salicylic acid; roots; shoots; malondialdehyde; iron; transpiration; hydroponics; homeostasis; chlorosis; photosynthesis; Arachis hypogaea; superoxide anion; peroxidase; plant growth; copper; nutrient deficiencies; catalase; zinc; absorption; chlorophyll
Abstract:
... The effects of salicylic acid (SA) on iron (Fe) deficiency in peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) were studied by adopting the hydroponic experiment. Iron deficiency caused serious chlorosis, inhibited plant growth and dramatically decreased the concentration of Fe in the roots. Furthermore, it decreased the active Fe content and chlorophyll content, and disturbed ionic homeostasis. In addition, Fe defic ...
DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2014.920391