Impact of planting density and shoot thinning on alstroemeria flowering, soil attributes and cost economics.

A field experiment was conducted to assess the impact of various planting densities and levels of shoot thinning on cut flower yield, quality, soil chemical properties and cost economics in the commercially cultivated alstroemeria cultivar 'Capri'. The experiment involved three planting densities (4, 6 and 8 plants/m) along with three shoot thinning levels (10 %, 20 % and 30 %). It was observed that higher planting density (4 plants/m) promoted the length of cut stem, early bud formation, and flowering, optimal quality parameters, including maximum stem thickness, cut stem weight, floret quantity/stem, floret size, number of flowering stems/plant (yield) and vase life.

Unraveling the enigma of root-knot nematodes: from origins to advanced management strategies in agriculture.

Integrated management strategies, including novel nematicides and resilient cultivars, offer sustainable solutions to combat root-knot nematodes, crucial for safeguarding global agriculture against persistent threats. Root-knot nematodes (RKN) pose a significant threat to a diverse range of host plants, with their obligatory endoparasitic nature leading to substantial agricultural losses. RKN spend much of their lives inside or in contact by secreting plant cell wall-modifying enzymes resulting in the giant cell development for establishing host-parasite relationships.

Taxonomic Identification and Nutritional Profiling of Wild Isolates of the Pink Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus djamor (Agaricomycetes) from Northwestern Himalayas (India).

For generations, individuals have been incorporating wild edible fungi into their diets. Precisely identifying mushrooms is essential for harnessing their potential benefits for human use. Specifically, the taxonomical identification of Pleurotus species is known for its complexity.

Green ripe fruit in tomato: unraveling the genetic tapestry from cultivated to wild varieties.

This article comments on: Cui L, Zheng F, Li C, Li G, Ye J, Zhang Y, Wang T, Hong Z, Ye Z, Zhang J. 2024. Defective mutations in , , and genes lead to formation of green ripe fruit in tomato.

Evaluation of improved functional characteristics of Lactobacillus enriched fruit bar prepared from stone fruits of Mid Himalayan belt.

Probiotic enriched functional fruit bar was prepared by using stone fruits (i.e. apricot and plum) of Mid Himalayan belt.

Impact of Substrate Disinfection on Yield and Efficiency of Drying Methods for Quality Preservation of Elm Oyster Mushroom Hypsizygus ulmarius (Agaricomycetes) and Its Medicinal Value.

This paper evaluated the effect of different substrate disinfection methods viz. hot water treatment, autoclaving and steam pasteurization at 100°C, 121°C, and 65°C, respectively, on yield of Hypsizygus ulmarius and effects of sun drying, oven drying and cabinet drying techniques at 25 ± 2°C, 40 ± 2°C, and 50 ± 2°C, respectively, on nutritional qualities of H. ulmarius.

Insights on Strain-Substrate Interactions and Antioxidant and Anti-Bacterial Properties of the Velvet Foot Medicinal Mushroom Flammulina velutipes (Agaricomycetes).

To study the best substrate for the Indian subcontinent, four different substrates (sawdust + wheat bran, wheat straw + wheat bran + corn cobs, sawdust + corn cobs and wheat straw + wheat bran) were screened for six different Flammulina velutipes strains. The antioxidant and antibacterial properties were studied for these strains. In study it was found that the strain DMRX-767 and DMRX-768 were the most promising for yield and biological efficiency in all substrates and wheat straw + wheat bran being the best with respect to BE.

Hepatoprotective and cardioprotective effect of leaf extract on challenged broiler chicken.

is an important medicinal plant found to exhibit several medicinal properties but the use of its leaves for combating infection has not been scientifically validated in poultry. The present study was conducted to evaluate the protective effects of methanol leaf extract of (ANE) on challenged broiler chickens. Three hundred and thirty, day-old broiler chickens, were divided into 6 groups of 55 each, with group EX infected intraperitoneally (I/P) with LD dose of 1 × 10 cfu/ml of ; group(s) EA1, EA2 and EA3 infected I/P with 1 × 10 cfu/ml of and supplemented with ANE @ 0.

Heterologous expression of Arabidopsis laccase2, laccase4 and peroxidase52 driven under developing xylem specific promoter DX15 improves saccharification in populus.

Background: Secondary cell wall holds considerable potential as it has gained immense momentum to replace the lignocellulosic feedstock into fuels. Lignin one of the components of secondary cell wall tightly holds the polysaccharides thereby enhancing the recalcitrance and complexity in the biomass. Laccases (LAC) and peroxidases (PRX) are the major phenyl-oxidases playing key functions during the polymerization of monolignols into lignin.

α-tending emulsifiers, microencapsulated improver powder and bakery applications.

To date majority of bakery products are manufactured using emulsifiers in paste or gel form that restricts and causes many problems of storage, processing, and handling at the commercial level. Therefore, new developments are required to resolve the issues of the bakery industry. This review discusses the importance of α-tending emulsifiers in the bakery industry and the action of the α-form to produce superior quality products.

Disease suppression, growth promotion and colonization attributes of resident endophytic bacteria against white root rot (Dematophora necatrix Hartig) of apple.

The inherent potential of apple plants was investigated to explore bacterial endophytes and their role in suppressing Dematophora necatrix, the causative pathogen of white root rot disease. Resultantly 34 endophytic bacteria isolated from healthy apple plants, and subsequently 6 most efficient isolates viz., Bacillus megaterium strain EA3, Enterobacter sp.

Applications of some advanced sequencing, analytical, and computational approaches in medicinal plant research: a review.

The potential active chemicals found in medicinal plants, which have long been employed as natural medicines, are abundant. Exploring the genes responsible for producing these compounds has given new insights into medicinal plant research. Previously, the authentication of medicinal plants was done via DNA marker sequencing.

Postbiotics: an exposition on next generation functional food compounds- opportunities and challenges.

Consumer's interest for health promoting foods has reshaped the food industry to come up with novel biological compounds with diverse health benefits. Postbiotic are the cell fractions, or cell lysates which have emerged as potential functional food compounds during the last decade. The health benefits of postbiotic are well established while attempts are underway to understand their interaction, production, processing and safety.

Utilization of crop wild relatives for biotic and abiotic stress management in Indian mustard [ (L.) Czern. & Coss.].

(L.) Czern. & Coss.

Nanoemulsion based edible coatings for quality retention of fruits and vegetables-decoding the basics and advancements in last decade.

Fruits and vegetables (F&V) are highly perishable and have important contributions to nutritional and economic sustainability. Although the developing nations have shown an immense increase in the production of horticultural commodities, the post-harvest losses are significant and have an adverse impact on the resources, economy, and environment as well. Nanoemulsion-based carriers are recognized for their diversity, natural origin, and immense potential to restrict losses while boosting the functional attributes of produce.

A Comprehensive Review of Phytonutrients as a Dietary Therapy for Obesity.

Obesity is a complex medical condition mainly caused by eating habits, genetics, lifestyle, and medicine. The present study deals with traditional diets like the Mediterranean diet, Nordic diet, African Heritage diet, Asian diet, and DASH, as these are considered to be sustainable diets for curing obesity. However, the bioavailability of phytonutrients consumed in the diet may vary, depending on several factors such as digestion and absorption of phytonutrients, interaction with other substances, cooking processes, and individual differences.

Fruit ripening under heat stress: The intriguing role of ethylene-mediated signaling.

Crop production is significantly influenced by climate, and even minor climate changes can have a substantial impact on crop yields. Rising temperature due to climate change can lead to heat stress (HS) in plants, which not only hinders plant growth and development but also result in significant losses in crop yields. To cope with the different stresses including HS, plants have evolved a variety of adaptive mechanisms.

Tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze) as an emerging source of protein and bioactive peptides: A narrative review.

Tea residues represent one of the major agricultural wastes that are generated after the processing of tea. They account for 21-28% of crude protein and are often discarded without the extraction of valuable proteins. Due to various bioactivity and functional properties, tea proteins are an excellent alternative to other plant-based proteins for usage as food supplements at a higher dosage.

Photosystems under high light stress: throwing light on mechanism and adaptation.

High light stress decreases the photosynthetic rate in plants due to photooxidative damage to photosynthetic apparatus, photoinhibition of PSII, and/or damage to PSI. The dissipation of excess energy by nonphotochemical quenching and degradation of the D1 protein of PSII and its repair cycle help against photooxidative damage. Light stress also activates stress-responsive nuclear genes through the accumulation of phosphonucleotide-3'-phosphoadenosine-5'-phosphate, methylerythritol cyclodiphosphate, and reactive oxygen species which comprise the chloroplast retrograde signaling pathway.

Ginnalin A and hamamelitannin: the unique gallotannins with promising anti-carcinogenic potential.

Tannins are secondary metabolites that belong to the family of polyphenolic compounds and have gained a huge interest among researchers due to their versatile therapeutic potential. After lignin, these are the second most abundant polyphenols found in almost every plant part like stem, bark, fruit, seed, leaves, etc. Depending upon their structural composition, these polyphenols can be divided into two distinct groups, namely condensed tannins and hydrolysable tannins.

Molecular insights into rare earth element (REE)-mediated phytotoxicity and its impact on human health.

Rare earth elements (REEs) that include 15 lanthanides, scandium, and yttrium are a special class of elements due to their remarkable qualities such as magnetism, corrosion resistance, luminescence, and electroconductivity. Over the last few decades, the implication of REEs in agriculture has increased substantially, which was driven by rare earth element (REE)-based fertilizers to increase crop growth and yield. REEs regulate different physiological processes by modulating the cellular Ca level, chlorophyll activities, and photosynthetic rate, promote the protective role of cell membranes, and increase the plant's ability to withstand various stresses and other environmental factors.

Effect of bioagents on cucumber seed mycoflora, seed germination, and seedling vigour.

The effect of different bioagents such as Trichoderma harzianum, T. viride, T. virens, Pseudomonas fluorescens, and Bacillus subtilis was studied on seed mycoflora, seed germination, root/shoot length, and seedling vigour of cucumber var.