Decoding the enhanced antioxidant activities of the combined small berry pomaces by widely targeted metabolomics analysis.

Small berry pomaces (SBPs) are poorly utilized as an inexpensive source of bioactive compounds. This study investigated the impact of compounding treatment on nutritional and antioxidant characteristics of combined SBPs, in comparison with single SBP. The results showed that the amounts of protein, minerals, dietary fiber (DF) and anthocyanidins were significantly () higher in combined SBPs than in combined fruits.

Melatonin Participates in Selenium-Enhanced Cold Tolerance of Cucumber Seedlings.

Melatonin is an important and widespread plant hormone. However, the underlying physiological and molecular mechanisms of melatonin as a secondary messenger in improving cold tolerance by selenium are limited. This study investigated the effects of selenite on the cold stress of cucumber seedlings.

Effects of continuous cucumber cropping on crop quality and soil fungal community.

Long-term continuous cropping is a common practice in facility vegetable production, which has an adverse effect on cucumber yield and quality. Soil fungi are of great significance for creating a normal soil ecological environment. However, the impact of continuous cropping on cucumber quality and soil fungal community has yet to be understood.

[Effects of different forms of microbial agents on the growth and quality of L. ssp. Makino (non-heading Chinese cabbage)].

Reasonable application of microbial agents can significantly improve soil environment and increase the yield and quality of vegetables. In this study, we examined the effects of different forms of microbial agents on the growth and quality of L. ssp.

Effects of exogenous sulfur on maize (Zea mays L.) growth and Cd accumulation in Cd-contaminated plastic shed soil.

Cadmium (Cd) pollution in plastic shed soils has become increasingly severe, posing a great threat to human health and social stability. Phytoremediation of cadmium pollution is an environmentally friendly and inexpensive remediation method. In this study, maize (Zea mays L.

Heavy metal and soil nutrient accumulation and ecological risk assessment of vegetable fields in representative facilities in Shandong Province, China.

Shandong is one of the main areas for protected vegetable cultivation in China. A total of 88.5% of the facility soil samples had a pH between 7.