An Evidence Theory and Fuzzy Logic Combined Approach for the Prediction of Potential ARF-Regulated Genes in Quinoa.

Quinoa constitutes among the tolerant plants to the challenging and harmful abiotic environmental factors. Quinoa was selected as among the model crops destined for bio-saline agriculture that could contribute to the staple food security for an ever-growing worldwide population under various climate change scenarios. The auxin response factors (ARFs) constitute the main contributors in the plant adaptation to severe environmental conditions.

Phytosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using L. and Evidence of Antimicrobial Activity.

Carob ( L.) is a tree crop cultivated extensively in the eastern Mediterranean regions but that has become naturalized in other regions as well. The present study focused on the green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) from Carob and their evaluation for antimicrobial activity in bacteria and fungi.

Profile comparison and valorization of Tunisian Salvia aegyptiaca and S. verbenaca aerial part extracts via hyphenated high-performance thin-layer chromatography.

Aerial parts of the rare species Salvia aegyptiaca L. and S. verbenaca L.

Prediction of auxin response elements based on data fusion in Arabidopsis thaliana.

The plant hormone "auxin" is a key regulator of plant development and environmental responses. Many genes in Arabidopsis thaliana are known to be up-regulated in response to auxin. Auxin response factors activate or repress the expression of genes by binding at their promoter regions within auxin response elements (AuxRE) that are key regulatory cis-acting motives.

Vessel-associated cells in angiosperm xylem: Highly specialized living cells at the symplast-apoplast boundary.

Background: Vessel-associated cells (VACs) are highly specialized, living parenchyma cells that are in direct contact with water-conducting, dead vessels. The contact may be sparse or in large tight groups of parenchyma that completely surrounds vessels. VACs differ from vessel distant parenchyma in physiology, anatomy, and function and have half-bordered pits at the vessel-parenchyma juncture.

Growth, root colonization and nutrient status of Helianthemum sessiliflorum Desf. inoculated with a desert truffle Terfezia boudieri Chatin.

This study aims to investigate the effects of inoculation using Terfezia boudieri Chatin ascospores (ectomycorrhizal fungus) on growth, root colonization and nutrient status of Helianthemum sessiliflorum Desf. seedlings grown in pots on two-soil types (gypseous and sandy loam). Mycorrhizal seedlings had significantly increased their height and leaf number compared to non-mycorrhizal ones.

Factors influencing seed germination of medicinal plant Salvia aegyptiaca L. (Lamiaceae).

Salvia aegyptiaca is a xerophytic perennial herb belongs to the Lamiaceae family commonly used for medicinal purposes. Laboratory experiments were carried out to assess the effects of temperature and salinity on seed germination and recovery responses after transferring to distilled water. Temperatures between 10 and 40 °C seem to be favourable for the germination of this species.

The effect of sodium chloride salinity on the growth, water status and ion content of Phragmites communis trin.

The present study deal with the physiological behavior of Phragmites communis under salt stress. The effects of salinity on growth, dry weight partitioning, water status and ion content were studied on seedlings of P. communis fed with nutrient solutions containing 0 to 600 mM NaCl.