Comparative assessment of morphological, cytological, and photosynthetic characteristics of the induced octoploid and its tetraploid counterpart of Celosia argentea L.

Background: Celosia argentea is a widely recognized plant for its ornamental qualities and therapeutic uses in traditional medicine. As demand for such multipurpose plants grows, enhancing its phenotypic and physiological traits could further expand its commercial potential. Polyploidization, particularly through chemical treatments like oryzalin, offers a method to induce genetic variation and potentially improve desirable traits in plants.

Zinc oxide nanoparticles application alleviates salinity stress by modulating plant growth, biochemical attributes and nutrient homeostasis in L.

Salt stress poses a significant challenge to global agriculture, adversely affecting crop yield and food production. The current study investigates the potential of Zinc Oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) in mitigating salt stress in common beans. Salt-stressed bean plants were treated with varying concentrations of NPs (25 mg/L, 50 mg/L, 100 mg/L, 200 mg/L) using three different application methods: foliar application, nano priming, and soil application.

Computational Screening of T-Muurolol for an Alternative Antibacterial Solution against Infections: An In Silico Approach for Phytochemical-Based Drug Discovery.

infections present a significant threat to the global healthcare system. The increasing resistance to existing antibiotics and their limited efficacy underscores the urgent need to identify new antibacterial agents with low toxicity to effectively combat various infections. Hence, in this study, we have screened T-muurolol for possible interactions with several -specific bacterial proteins to establish its potential as an alternative antibacterial agent.

Synthetic polyploid induction influences morphological, physiological, and photosynthetic characteristics in L.

L., a well-known herb with diverse industrial and ethnopharmacological properties. Although, there has been a significant lack in the breeding attempts of this invaluable herb.

Polyploidization and genomic selection integration for grapevine breeding: a perspective.

Grapevines are economically important woody perennial crops widely cultivated for their fruits that are used for making wine, grape juice, raisins, and table grapes. However, grapevine production is constantly facing challenges due to climate change and the prevalence of pests and diseases, causing yield reduction, lower fruit quality, and financial losses. To ease the burden, continuous crop improvement to develop superior grape genotypes with desirable traits is imperative.