Exogenous zinc application mitigates negative effects of salinity on barley () growth by improving root ionic homeostasis.

Detrimental effects of salinity could be mitigated by exogenous zinc (Zn) application; however, the mechanisms underlying this amelioration are poorly understood. This study demonstrated the interaction between Zn and salinity by measuring plant biomass, photosynthetic performance, ion concentrations, ROS accumulation, antioxidant activity and electrophysiological parameters in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.).

Mechanistic basis for mitigating drought tolerance by selenium application in tobacco ( L.): a multi-omics approach.

The lack of irrigation water in agricultural soils poses a significant constraint on global crop production. In-depth investigation into microRNAs (miRNAs) has been widely used to achieve a comprehensive understanding of plant defense mechanisms. However, there is limited knowledge on the association of miRNAs with drought tolerance in cigar tobacco.

Mapping QTL for Mineral Accumulation and Shoot Dry Biomass in Barley under Different Levels of Zinc Supply.

Zinc (Zn) deficiency is a common limiting factor in agricultural soils, which leads to significant reduction in both the yield and nutritional quality of agricultural produce. Exploring the quantitative trait loci (QTL) for shoot and grain Zn accumulation would help to develop new barley cultivars with greater Zn accumulation efficiency. In this study, two glasshouse experiments were conducted by growing plants under adequate and low Zn supply.

Untargeted metabolomics and comparative flavonoid analysis reveal the nutritional aspects of pak choi.

Pak choi is a leafy vegetable with high economic value. Despite its importance, the information related to its metabolomics profile has still not been well-understood. This study aimed to determine the leaf metabolite composition of seven pak choi.

Genome-Wide Identification, Evolution, and Transcriptional Profiling of Gene Family in .

The type 2C protein which belongs to the major group of protein phosphatases (PP2C) plays a vital role in abscisic acid (ABA) signaling and signal transductions processes. In the present study, 131 genes were identified in total in and categorized into thirteen subgroups based on their phylogenetic relationships. These PP2C are structurally conserved based on amino acid sequence alignment, phylogenetic analysis, and conserved domains.

Genome-wide Identification, Classification, and Expression Pattern of Homeobox Gene Family in Brassica rapa under Various Stresses.

Homeobox (HB) genes are crucial for plant growth and development processes. They encode transcription factors and responses to various stresses, as reported by recent emerging evidence. In this study, a total of 113 BraHB genes were identified in Brassica rapa.

Evolution and Expression Divergence of E2 Gene Family under Multiple Abiotic and Phytohormones Stresses in .

To understand ubiquitination mechanism, E2s (ubiquitin conjugating enzymes) have crucial part as they play a major role in regulating many biological processes in plants. Meanwhile, is an important leafy vegetable crop and therefore its characterization along with the expression pattern of E2s under various stresses is imperative. In this study, a total of 83 genes were identified in and were classified into four different classes based on domain information.

Genome-Wide Identification, Classification, and Expression Divergence of Glutathione-Transferase Family in under Multiple Hormone Treatments.

The GSTs is one of the most important multifunctional protein families which has been playing a crucial role in the different aspects of plant growth. This extensive study about GSTs may establish a solid foundation for the brief functional analysis of BraGSTs in future. In this study, a total of 75 genes were identified in .

Lipidomic study reveals the effect of morphological variation and other metabolite interactions on the lipid composition in various cultivars of Bok choy.

Bok choy is an important Brassica vegetable which is also known for its wide range of cultivars that differ in their appearance, leaf color, size and shape. For the purpose to investigate the effect of these phenotypic differences on their lipid composition, seven morphotypes of NHCC (Suzhouqing, Aijaohuang, Wutacai, Yellowrose, Ziluolan, Xiangqingcai and Zicaitai) were selected for this study. For this reason, extensive metabolic approach was adopted which was mainly focused on lipidomics.

Bioengineered Plants Can Be a Useful Source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids.

Omega-3 fatty acids have proven to be very essential for human health due to their multiple health benefits. These essential fatty acids (EFAs) need to be uptaken through diet because they are unable to be produced by the human body. These are important for skin and hair growth as well as for proper visual, neural, and reproductive functions of the body.