Publications by authors named "Zewang Ma"

Amending soil with biochar can reduce the toxic effects of heavy metals (HM) on plants and the soil. However, the effects of different concentrations of biochar on the properties and microbial activities in lead (Pb)-contaminated soils are unclear. In this study, two Pb concentrations were set (low, 1000 mg/kg; high, 5000 mg/kg), and five corn straw biochar (CSB) concentrations (0, 2.

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  • Low temperatures can harm how plants grow, so scientists studied cold-resistant genes in Caucasian clover to help them survive.
  • They found a gene that is important for fighting cold stress and helps the plant remove harmful substances and boost its defenses.
  • This research could help in breeding better plants that can handle harsh conditions like cold, salt, and drought.
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Lead (Pb) interferes with plant gene expression, alters metabolite contents and affects plant growth. However, the molecular mechanism underlying the plant response to Pb is not completely understood. In the present study, Trifolium pratense L.

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Caucasian clover (Trifolium ambiguum M. Bieb.) is a strongly rhizomatous, low-crowned perennial leguminous and ground-covering grass.

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Abiotic stress affects metabolic processes in plants and restricts plant growth and development. In this experiment, Caucasian clover ( M. Bieb.

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