; unveiling the cause, spread, and molecular basis of a novel coriander leaf blight disease in Egypt.

L. faced a new and previously undocumented leaf blight disease for the first time. This disease manifests initially as small, circular, or irregular brown spots on older leaves, which gradually expand and merge into dark brownish blotches over time.

Effect of Salt Stress on Botanical Characteristics of Some Table Beet ( L.) Cultivars.

Salinity inhibits the uptake of nitrogen, which slows down the growth and prevents plant reproduction. Certain ions, especially chloride, are poisonous to plants; when their concentration increases, the plant becomes poisoned and eventually perishes. The adaptability of several table beet cultivars ( L.

From Waste to Worth: Using Fermented Orange Pomace in Sustainable Feed Production.

Modern agriculture faces the dual challenge of producing environmentally friendly feed while minimizing chemical fertilizers and energy use. This study evaluates the use of orange pomace fermentation liquor (OPFL) as a bio-fertilizer to enhance the growth and nutritional content of sprouted barley for sustainable feed production. We conducted multiple assays to determine OPFL's growth-promotion potential, including in vitro phosphate solubilization, indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) production, biofilm formation, and antimicrobial effects.

Sustainable Wheat Cultivation in Sandy Soils: Impact of Organic and Biofertilizer Use on Soil Health and Crop Yield.

Sandy soils are widespread globally and are increasingly utilized to meet the demands of a growing population and urbanization for food, fiber, energy, and other essential services. However, their poor water and nutrient retention makes crop cultivation challenging. This study evaluated the effects of integrating compost and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR; SWERI 111 and OR512393) on wheat ( L.

Simplex-lattice design and decision tree optimization of endophytic -multi-walled carbon nanotube composite for enhanced methylene blue removal.

This study investigates a novel approach for enhancing methylene blue (MB) removal from water using a composite of endophytic mate and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). For the first time, a unique combination of simplex-lattice design and decision tree learning algorithm was employed to optimize MB removal. This innovative approach effectively identified the optimal composite ratio of hyphal mate (0.

Comparing the effect of applying different types of amendments on carbon emissions and kinetics of degrading total petroleum hydrocarbons in artificial petroleum-contaminated soil.

Contamination by spent engine oil represents a significant global environmental challenge as it poses a major hazard to human health, animals, plants, microorganisms, the soil ecosystem, and aquatic ecosystems. This study assumes that some amendments differ significantly in their ability to degrade petroleum hydrocarbons. Therefore, this incubation study was conducted to investigate the effect of different types of inorganic and organic amendments (zeolite, bone char, banana leaves biochar, and wood chips biochar) on carbon emissions (CO-C) and the kinetics of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHC) degradation in artificial petroleum-contaminated soil.

Species-specific ecotoxicity of platinum nanoparticles to two cyanobacteria.

Platinum nanoparticles (PtNPs) are one of the widely used NPs, which contribute to potential risks to the aquatic ecosystem. However, PtNPs toxicity in phytoplankton remains inadequately understood, with significant gaps in knowledge regarding their biochemical bases and species-specific responses. Herein, we investigated the impact of PtNPs on two cyanobacterial species (Anabaena laxa and Nostoc muscorum) to explore the harmful pathways triggered by PtNPs in cyanobacteria, which may help in selecting appropriate biomarkers for PtNPs pollution in aquatic environments.

Green synthesis, characterization, and multifunctional applications of Ag@CeO and Ag@CeO-pullulan nanocomposites for dye degradation, antioxidant, and antifungal activities.

The synthesis and characterization of novel nanocomposites with unique properties have garnered significant interest. Ag@CeO nanocomposite and its pullulan counterparts were prepared using a green approach involving rosemary extract. Characterization techniques, including Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, UV-visible spectroscopy, zeta potential, Dynamic Light Scattering, High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy, Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, and X-ray Diffraction, confirmed the formation of Ag@CeO nanoparticles (NPs).

Effect of Nano-Zinc Oxide, Rice Straw Compost, and Gypsum on Wheat ( L.) Yield and Soil Quality in Saline-Sodic Soil.

The salinity and alkalinity of soils are two fundamental factors that limit plant growth and productivity. For that reason, a field study conducted at Sakha Agric. Res.

Phytoremediation potential of seedlings: comparing heavy metal accumulation in Ailanthus, Acer, and Fraxinus species.

This study investigates the phytoremediation potential of non-productive seedlings of Ailanthus altissima, Acer pseudoplatanus, and Fraxinus excelsior for lead, cadmium, and zinc accumulation in contaminated soils of Zanjan Province, an industrial area with significant pollution. The evaluation employed a completely randomized design, with three treatment levels for each element, alongside a control treatment, replicated three times over a two-year period. A total of 810 one-year-old seedlings from the three species were involved in the study.

Erratum to "The synergistic effects of organic composts and microelements co-application in enhancing potato productivity in saline soils" [Heliyon 10(12), 30 June 2024, Article e32694].

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.

Melanin Synthesized by the Endophytic AKW: A Multifaceted Biomolecule with Antioxidant, Wound Healing, and Selective Anti-Cancer Activity.

Introduction: This study explores the potential of the endophytic fungus Aureobasidium pullulans AKW for melanin production and its anticancer activity.

Method: We report a significant achievement: AKW synthesized 4.89 g/l of melanin in a simple fermentation medium devoid of tyrosine, a precursor typically required for melanin biosynthesis.

Plant-associated halotolerant bacteria improving growth of Vicia faba L. Mariout-2 under salinity conditions.

In this comprehensive investigation, we successfully isolated and characterized 40 distinct plant-associated halotolerant bacteria strains obtained from three halophytic plant species: Tamarix nilotica, Suaeda pruinosa, and Arthrocnemum macrostachyum. From this diverse pool of isolates, we meticulously selected five exceptional plant-associated halotolerant bacteria strains through a judiciously designed seed biopriming experiment and then identified molecularly. Bacillus amyloliquefaciens DW6 was isolated from A.

The synergistic effects of organic composts and microelements co-application in enhancing potato productivity in saline soils.

Soil salinity is a major threat hindering the optimum growth, yield, and nutritional value of potato. The application of organic composts and micronutrients can effectively ameliorate the salinity-deleterious effects on potato growth and productivity. Herein, the combined effect of banana and soybean composts (BCo and SCo) application alongside foliar supplementation of boron (B), selenium (Se), cobalt (Co), and titanium (Ti) were investigated for improving growth, physiology, and agronomical attributes of potato plants grown in saline alluvial soil.

The land degradation and desertification-socioeconomic nexus in Egypt's delta region: A case study on Alexandria and Beheira.

The Nile Delta is Egypt's primary source of agricultural production. However, the Delta's capacity to remain Egypt's vital source of food security, rural development and economic stability is diminishing amidst persistent climate change risks. In this regard, this research gauges the impacts of climatic and anthropogenic factors on agricultural revenues and household wealth in Alexandria and Beheira, two of the Delta's most climate-vulnerable governorates.

Green iron oxide nanoparticles and magnetic nanobiochar: enhancing tomato performance, phytochemicals, and root-knot nematode resistance.

Background: Green nanoparticles are considered to be an effective strategy for improving phytochemicals and raising productivity in soil infected by root-knot nematodes. This work aims to understand the characteristics of certain nanomaterials, including non-iron (nFe), green non-iron (GnFe), and green magnetic nanobiochar (GMnB), and the effect of adding them at 3 and 6 mg kg on phytochemicals and tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) plant growth in soils infected by root-knot nematodes.

Results: Spectroscopic characterization of nanomaterials showed that nFe, GnFe, and GMnB contained functional groups (e.

Molecular Diversity and Combining Ability in Newly Developed Maize Inbred Lines under Low-Nitrogen Conditions.

Nitrogen is an essential element for maize growth, but excessive application can lead to various environmental and ecological issues, including water pollution, air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and biodiversity loss. Hence, developing maize hybrids resilient to low-N conditions is vital for sustainable agriculture, particularly in nitrogen-deficient soils. Combining ability and genetic relationships among parental lines is crucial for breeding superior hybrids under diverse nitrogen levels.

Optimization of pullulan production by Aureobasidium pullulans using semi-solid-state fermentation and artificial neural networks: Characterization and antibacterial activity of pullulan impregnated with Ag-TiO nanocomposite.

This study presents a novel and efficient approach for pullulan production using artificial neural networks (ANNs) to optimize semi-solid-state fermentation (S-SSF) on faba bean biomass (FBB). This method achieved a record-breaking pullulan yield of 36.81 mg/g within 10.

Co-impacts of cation type and humic acid on migration of polystyrene microplastics in saturated porous media.

The aging process of microplastics (MPs) could significantly change their physical and chemical characteristics and impact their migration behavior in soil. However, the complex effects of different cations and humic acids (HA) on the migration of aged MPs through saturated media are not clear. In this research, the migration and retention of pristine/aged PSMPs (polystyrene microplastics) under combined effects of cations (Na, Ca) (ionic strength = 10 mM) and HA (0, 5, 15 mg/L) were investigated and analyzed in conjunction with the two-site kinetic retention model and DLVO theory.