Publications by authors named "Congfang Xi"
Induced resistance is considered an eco-friendly disease control strategy, which can enhance plant disease resistance by inducing the plant's immune system to activate the defense response. In recent years, studies have shown that lactic acid can play a role in plant defense against biological stress; however, whether lactic acid can improve tobacco resistance to Phytophthora nicotianae, and its molecular mechanism remains unclear. In our study, the mycelial growth and sporangium production of P.
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- Drought stress (DS) negatively impacts cash crops by hindering growth, photosynthesis, and overall yield.
- The study explores how arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) can protect the photosynthetic mechanisms of the plant Paris polyphylla var. yunnanensis (P.py) under drought conditions.
- Results showed that while DS decreased the plants' relative water content (RWC) and damaged their photosystems, AMF enhanced RWC and improved light absorption, thereby helping to mitigate the adverse effects of drought on plant photosynthesis.
Introduction: Polyphyllin from var. exhibits anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. However, the current production of polyphyllin can barely meet market demand.
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