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Plant nutrition challenges for a sustainable agriculture of the future.

Physiol Plant

December 2024

Aquaporins Group. Plant Nutrition Department, Centro de Edafología y Biología Aplicada del Segura (CEBAS, CSIC), Campus Universitario de Espinardo, Murcia, Spain.

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  • - This article reviews innovative sustainable plant nutrition concepts, highlighting the impact of biostimulants on enhancing plant nutrition and their potential role in biofertilization.
  • - It discusses the importance of micronutrients for plant health, strategies to improve plants' resilience to nutrient contaminants, and the benefits of biofortification for human health.
  • - The article also covers emerging nanotechnology in fertilization, the relevance of circular economy principles for resource management, and concludes with a look at future challenges and opportunities in sustainable plant systems.
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Influence of ZnSO and Methyl Jasmonate on the Metabolites and Bioactivity Present in Lemon-Fruit Membrane Vesicles.

Int J Mol Sci

November 2024

Group of Aquaporins, Department of Plant Nutrition, Centro de Edafología y Biología Aplicada del Segura (CEBAS-CSIC), Campus Universitario de Espinardo, Apdo. de Correos 4195, 30080 Murcia, Spain.

Membrane vesicles isolated from vegetable tissues have shown promise in encapsulation technologies used in industries like food and cosmetics, offering innovative approaches to product development. However, their associated linked metabolites have not been studied. Lemon vesicle research not only adds value to the lemon crop ( L.

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Background: Deadwood decomposition is an essential ecological process in forest ecosystems, playing a key role in nutrient cycling and carbon sequestration by enriching soils with organic matter. This process is driven by diverse microbial communities encompassing specialized functions in breaking down organic matter, but the specific roles of individual microorganisms in this process are still not fully understood.

Results: Here, we characterized the deadwood microbiome in a natural mixed temperate forest in Central Europe using PacBio HiFi long-read sequencing and a genome-resolved transcriptomics approach in order to uncover key microbial contributors to wood decomposition.

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Sulfur-enhanced microbiologically activated biochar and processed grass fibers were tested for suitability as bulk material for horticultural substrates. The potential for use as bulk material was improved when grass fibers with lower biological stability were acidified with elemental sulfur (S). Acidification of the fibers with S was obtained within 2 weeks and resulted in a higher biological stability due to improved decomposition during incubation with S, a change in the microbiome, or inhibition due to high sulfate concentrations, which reduced the decomposition activity.

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Urban trees are crucial in delivering essential ecosystem services, including air pollution mitigation. This service is influenced by plant associated microbiomes, which can degrade hydrocarbons, support tree health, and influence ecological processes. Yet, our understanding of tree microbiomes remains limited, thus affecting our ability to assess and quantify the ecosystem services provided by trees as complex systems.

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Coupled bio-solar photocatalytic treatment for reclamation of water polluted with pharmaceutical and pesticide residues: Impact on tomato irrigation.

Ecotoxicol Environ Saf

November 2024

Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Geology and Pedology, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Murcia, Campus Universitario de Espinardo, Murcia 30100, Spain. Electronic address:

Reusing reclaimed water for crop irrigation can mitigate water scarcity in agriculture; however, contaminants such as pharmaceuticals and pesticides in wastewater pose risks. This study investigated the impact of a coupled bio-solar photocatalytic treatment on the reclamation of water polluted with seven pharmaceuticals and seven pesticides for irrigation of two tomato crop cycles. Pollutant residues were removed using natural sunlight and TiO/NaSO in a pilot plant located in Murcia, Spain.

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Auxins play a critical role in several plant developmental processes and their endogenous levels are regulated at multiple levels. The enzymes of the GRETCHEN HAGEN 3 (GH3) protein family catalyze the conjugation of amino acids to indoleacetic acid (IAA), the major endogenous auxin. The GH3 proteins are encoded by multiple redundant genes in plant genomes, making it difficult to perform functional genetic studies to understand their role in auxin homeostasis.

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How Pharmaceutical Residues Occur, Behave, and Affect the Soil Environment.

J Xenobiot

October 2024

Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Geology and Pedology, School of Chemistry, University of Murcia, Campus Universitario de Espinardo, E-30100 Murcia, Spain.

Many pharmaceuticals (PhMs), compounds for the treatment or prevention of diseases in humans and animals, have been identified as pollutants of emerging concern (PECs) due to their wide environmental distribution and potential adverse impact on nontarget organisms and populations. They are often found at significant levels in soils due to the continuous release of effluent and sludge from wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), the release of which occurs much faster than the removal of PhMs. Although they are generally present at low environmental concentrations, conventional wastewater treatment cannot successfully remove PhMs from influent streams or biosolids.

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Chronic inflammatory diseases pose a substantial health challenge globally, significantly contributing to morbidity and mortality. Addressing this issue requires the use of effective anti-inflammatory strategies with fewer side effects than those provoked by currently used drugs. In this study, a range of phytochemicals (phenolic di-caffeoylquinic acid (Di-CQA), flavonoid cyanidin-3,5-diglucoside (Cy3,5DiG), aromatic isothiocyanate sinalbin (SNB) and aliphatic isothiocyanate sulforaphane (SFN)) sourced from vegetables and fruits underwent assessment for their potential anti-inflammatory activity.

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Spent coffee grounds as an alternative fertilizer: impact on bioaccessibility of antioxidants and commercial quality of lettuce.

J Sci Food Agric

October 2024

Departamento de Nutrición y Bromatología, Instituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de Alimentos, Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain.

Background: During the processing of spent coffee grounds (SCGs) several residues are obtained, which are mostly disposed of in landfills. There is an urgent need for a comprehensive waste management strategy for these residues. This study evaluates the potential of SCGs as a biofertilizer by assessing their effects on lettuce leaves and the release of antioxidants following in vitro digestion and fermentation.

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Background: Red-flesh apples (Malus sieversii f. niedzwetzkyana) have attracted attention from consumers and researchers due to their pleasant appearance and taste. These exotic apples are rich sources of nutrients and health-promoting polyphenols and phenolics.

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The crosstalk interaction of ethylene, gibberellins, and arbuscular mycorrhiza improves growth in salinized tomato plants by modulating the hormonal balance.

J Plant Physiol

December 2024

Department of Plant Nutrition, CEBAS-CSIC, Campus Universitario de Espinardo, 30100, Murcia, Spain; Instituto Murciano de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario y Medioambiental, 30150 La Alberca, Murcia, Spain. Electronic address:

Ethylene (ET) and gibberellins (GAs) play key roles in controlling the biotic and abiotic interactions between plants and environment. To gain insights about the role of ET and GAs interactions in the mycorrization and response to salinity of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) plants, the ET-insensitive (Never-ripe, Nr), and the ET-overproducer (Epinastic, Epi) mutants and their wild type cv.

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Optimal Brassicaceae family microgreens from a phytochemical and sensory perspective.

Food Res Int

October 2024

Laboratorio de Cromatografía para Agroalimentos, Instituto de Biología Agrícola de Mendoza, CONICET y Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Alte. Brown 500, Chacras de Coria, Mendoza, Argentina; Cátedra de Química Analítica, Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, UNCuyo, Mendoza, Argentina Institución, Alte. Brown 500, Chacras de Coria, Mendoza, Argentina. Electronic address:

Microgreens, also called superfoods, emerge because of their high levels of nutrients, diverse flavour profiles, and sustainable cultivation methods, which make them culinary delights and valuable to a healthy and flavorful diet. The present study investigated Brassicaceae family microgreens, proposing a novel system (quality indices) that allows scoring among them. Fourteen Brassica microgreen species were morphological, phytochemical, and sensorial investigated.

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Lipophenols, phenolic compounds esterified with fatty alcohols or fatty acids, provide greater health benefits upon dietary ingestion of plant-based foods than unesterified (poly)phenols. Based on this premise, the present study aimed to demonstrate the role of gastrointestinal enzymes (pepsin, pancreatin, and pancreatic lipase) in releasing alkyl gallates and -caffeates from wine lees, providing bioactive compounds with enhanced capacities against oxidative stress (OS) and para-inflammation. The UHPLC-ESI-QqQ-MS/MS-based analysis revealed ethyl gallate and ethyl -caffeate as the most prominent compounds (1.

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Arazá: Mc Vaught as a Potential Functional Food.

Foods

July 2024

Grupo de Investigación en Productos Naturales Amazónicos-GIPRONAZ, Universidad de la Amazonia, Florencia 180001, Colombia.

Arazá is a fruit native to the Amazonian region with characteristic properties such as aroma, texture, color, and marked acidity. Additionally, the fruit is rich in bioactive compounds in its three fractions (seed, pulp, and peel), such as ascorbic acid, phenolic compounds (and their derivatives), and carotenoids, which have been extensively investigated in the literature for their beneficial properties for human health. However, it is a little-known fruit, and the role it can play in health-promoting activities related to the treatment and prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) when incorporated into the diet is also unknown.

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Secondary metabolites play an essential role in plant defense. However, the role of glucosinolates and phenols in brassica crop yield in the context of environmentally friendly agricultural practices has not been established. Our study investigated the effects of a Brassica extract, rich in these metabolites, on the physiology and metabolism of broccoli (Brassica oleracea L.

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In the dynamic landscape of agriculture and food science, incorporating emergent crops appears as a pioneering solution for diversifying agriculture, unlocking possibilities for sustainable cultivation and nutritional bolstering food security, and creating economic prospects amid evolving environmental and market conditions with positive impacts on human health. This review explores the potential of utilizing emergent crops in Mediterranean environments under current climate scenarios, emphasizing the manifold benefits of agricultural and food system diversification and assessing the impact of environmental factors on their quality and consumer health. Through a deep exploration of the resilience, nutritional value, and health impacts of neglected and underutilized species (NUS) such as quinoa, amaranth, chia, moringa, buckwheat, millet, teff, hemp, or desert truffles, their capacity to thrive in the changing Mediterranean climate is highlighted, offering novel opportunities for agriculture and functional food development.

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Thermal sensitivity of soil microbial carbon use efficiency across forest biomes.

Nat Commun

July 2024

State key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China.

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Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a chronic liver condition that often progresses to more advanced stages, such as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). MASH is characterized by inflammation and hepatocellular ballooning, in addition to hepatic steatosis. Despite the relatively high incidence of MASH in the population and its potential detrimental effects on human health, this liver disease is still not fully understood from a pathophysiological perspective.

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Phenolic compounds represent a group of secondary metabolites that serve essential functions in plants. Beyond their positive impact on plants, these phenolic metabolites, often referred to as polyphenols, possess a range of biological properties that can promote skin health. Scientific research indicates that topically using phenolics derived from plants can be advantageous, but their activity and stability highly depend on storage of the source material and the extraction method.

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Ultrasounds are considered an emerging technology in the wine industry. Concretely, in 2019, the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV) officially approved their use for the treatment of crushed grapes to increase the level of phenolic compound extraction. The main objective of this study was to validate an untargeted metabolomics approach as an analytical tool for identifying novel markers associated with sonication.

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Understanding How Chemical Pollutants Arise and Evolve in the Brewing Supply Chain: A Scoping Review.

Foods

May 2024

Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Geology and Pedology, School of Chemistry, University of Murcia, Campus Universitario de Espinardo, E-30100 Murcia, Spain.

In this study, a critical review was carried out using the Web of Science Core Collection database to analyse the scientific literature published to date to identify lines of research and future perspectives on the presence of chemical pollutants in beer brewing. Beer is one of the world's most popular drinks and the most consumed alcoholic beverage. However, a widespread challenge with potential implications for human and animal health is the presence of physical, chemical, and/or microbiological contaminants in beer.

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Fungi are an integral part of the nitrogen and phosphorus cycling in trophic networks, as they participate in biomass decomposition and facilitate plant nutrition through root symbioses. Nutrient content varies considerably between the main fungal habitats, such as soil, plant litter or decomposing dead wood, but there are also large differences within habitats. While some soils are heavily loaded with N, others are limited by N or P.

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Unearthing the soil-borne microbiome of land plants.

Glob Chang Biol

May 2024

Laboratorio de Biodiversidad y Funcionamiento Ecosistémico, Instituto de Recursos Naturales y Agrobiología de Sevilla (IRNAS), CSIC, Sevilla, Spain.

Article Synopsis
  • Plant-soil biodiversity interactions are crucial for terrestrial ecosystems, yet it's unclear which specific topsoil microbial and small invertebrate organisms consistently associate with land plants.
  • A field survey of 150 land plant species across 124 locations revealed that these plants only shared less than 1% of the soil organisms, mostly generalist decomposers and phagotrophs, with their presence linked to important functional genes.
  • Environmental factors like aridity, soil pH, and carbon content can significantly disrupt the relationships between land plants and soil organisms, potentially impacting soil ecosystem processes in the face of climate change.
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