Comparative Evaluation of Boron Sorption Dynamics on Zeolites in Irrigation Waters: An Isothermal Modeling Approach.

Efficient boron removal from irrigation waters is crucial for sustainable agriculture, as elevated levels of boron can be toxic to many plants, limiting growth and crop productivity. In this context, the present study investigated the sorption equilibrium of boron using zeolites in two types of aqueous matrices: a synthetic solution containing only boron and natural irrigation waters. Through the application of various isothermal sorption models (Langmuir, Freundlich, Sips, Toth, Jovanovic, Temkin, Dubinin-Radushkevich, and Redlich-Peterson), the efficacy of zeolite for boron removal under controlled and real conditions was evaluated.

Monilinia fructicola genes involved in the cell wall-degrading process in early nectarine infection.

Brown rot symptoms may be linked to alterations in the gene expression pattern of genes associated with cell wall degradation. In this study, we identify key carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes) involved in cell wall degradation by Monilinia fructicola, including pme2 and pme3 (pectin methylesterases), cut1 (cutinase) and nep2 (necrosis-inducing factor). The expression of these genes is significantly modulated by red and blue light during early nectarine infection.

Accurate Botanical Nomenclature: Pomegranate and the 'Aril' Misconception.

The pomegranate ( L.) attracts attention in studies for its nutritional and medicinal properties. However, a recurring issue in the literature arises due to the multidisciplinary nature of these studies, leading to a mistaken repetition of basic botanical terms.

Response to White Light.

Light represents a powerful signal for the regulation of virulence in many microbial pathogens. is the most virulent species causing brown rot in stone fruit crops. To understand the influence of light on , we measured the effect of white light and photoperiods on the colonial growth and sporulation of the model strain 38C on solid cultures.

Effects of marine sediment as agricultural substrate on soil microbial diversity: an amplicon sequencing study.

Background: The soil microbiota has a direct impact on plant development and other metabolic systems, such as the degradation of organic matter and the availability of microelements and metabolites. In the context of agricultural soils, microbial activity is crucial for maintaining soil health and productivity. Thus, the present study aimed to identify, characterize, and quantify the microbial communities of four types of substrates with varying proportions of marine port sediment used for cultivating lemons.