Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi symbiosis enhances growth, nutrient uptake, and oil quality in sunflower–pumpkin under intercropping systems by Aisha A. M. Alayafi, Basmah M. Alharbi, Basmah M. Alharbi, Awatif M. Abdulmajeed, Taghreed S. Alnusaire, Ayshah Aysh ALrashidi, Siham M. AL-Balawi, Hanan Khalaf Anazi, Suliman M. S. Alghanem, Omar Mahmoud Al zoubi, Mona H. Soliman, Mona H. Soliman

“…Each system was assessed with and without AM inoculation to determine the interactive effects of mycorrhizal symbiosis and cropping pattern.ResultsAM inoculation significantly improved root colonization, especially in intercropped pumpkins, and enhanced key plant growth parameters, including chlorophyll content, plant height, leaf number, biomass, and reproductive traits. The highest performance was recorded in AM-treated intercropped systems for both crops. …”
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Comparison of stem lodging resistance characteristics and differences of indica hybrid rice cultivars with different yield levels in precision direct seeding by GUO Changchun, ZHANG Qiao, SUN Yongjian, WU Yunxia, XU Hui, HE Yan, YANG Zhiyuan, MA Peng, PENG Zhiyun, MA Jun

“…As a result of their improved spike composition and stalk physical characteristics, the comprehensive breaking resistance of the culm of high-yielding cultivars was improved evidently, and the lodging index reduced as well. …”
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Optimization of Mangiferin extraction from Mangifera Indica leaves Peruvian Criollo variation using ultrasound assisted surface response methodology by Elena Sofia Espinoza Rodríguez, Stephanie Elena Sosa Pulcha, Naysha Y. M․ Elguera, Abdel Alejandro Portocarrero Banda, Hugo Guillermo Jiménez Pacheco

“…The evaluated variables included extraction temperature, time, and solvent composition, aiming to maximize yield while ensuring the integrity of the bioactive compound. …”
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Multi-Indicator Comprehensive Quality Evaluation of <i>Turpinia arguta</i> (Lindl.) Seem Herbs at Different Harvesting Periods by Jiangmei Hu, Junhuo Cai, Qiangqiang Cheng, Lijun Wang, Xinrui Hu, Wenzhao Wang, Zhifeng Liao, Xiuhua Tao

“…This study aimed to investigate differences in the leaf biomasses, chemical compositions, and pharmacological activities of <i>Turpinia arguta</i> histocultured seedlings and live seedlings at different harvesting periods (S1, S2, S3, and S4) in order to determine the optimal harvesting period. …”
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Research Progress on Information Model of Urban Green Space by Wei ZHANG, Yahan YAN

“…Spatial geometric models are designed to express plants’ spatial geometric characteristics, including tree branching and leaf structures. Common representations of spatial geometric models include two-dimensional models, simple geometric models, triangular mesh models, voxel models, and generative models. …”
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Performance Evaluation of PLA Based Biocomposites Reinforced with Photografted PALF by A. N. M. Masudur Rahman, Shah Alimuzzaman, Ruhul A. Khan

“… In this study, biocomposites were fabricated through a compression moulding technique that used untreated and grafted pineapple leaf fibre separately with polylactic acid (PLA) as a matrix. …”
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Microarthropods communities as indicators of soil quality in a Mediterranean periurban forest using the QBS-ar index by Cristina Rodríguez-Pajares, E. Jordán Muñoz-Adalia, Mercedes Fernández-Fernández

“…Soil parameters were analysed in situ: surface stoniness (SuS), leaf litter weight (Lw), and in the laboratory with the following parameters: soil humidity (Hu), bulk density (Bd), real density (Rd), porosity (P), sample stoniness (SoS), percentage of litter (Lc), soil texture (T), and organic matter (OM). …”
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MAP kinase gene STK1 is required for hyphal, conidial, and appressorial development, toxin biosynthesis, pathogenicity, and hypertonic stress response in the plant pathogenic fungu... by Po LI, Xiao-dong GONG, Hui JIA, Yong-shan FAN, Yun-feng ZHANG, Zhi-yan CAO, Zhi-min HAO, Jian-min HAN, Shou-qin GU, Jin-gao DONG

“…In this research, we cloned the MAPK gene STK1 from the northern corn leaf blight pathogen Setosphaeria turcica and found that the gene shared high homology with the high osmolality glycerol (HOG) MAPK gene HOG1 of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. …”
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Preharvest Application of Exogenous 2,4-Epibrassinolide and Melatonin Enhances the Maturity and Flue-Cured Quality of Tobacco Leaves by Kesu Wei, Jiayi Tang, Lei Yang, Shaopeng Chen, Zhijun Cheng, Yijun Yang, Chen Xu, Shengjiang Wu, Yuhang Zhao, Hongmei Di, Ling Li, Dongyang Sun, Jianwei Li, Bo Sun

“…Tobacco (<i>Nicotiana tabacum</i>) is a globally cultivated crop, with its quality closely associated with the color and chemical composition of cured tobacco leaves. In this experiment, the effects of spraying exogenous 2, 4-epibrassinolide (EBR) and melatonin (MT) on the development of tobacco leaves at maturity stage and the quality after curing were investigated. …”
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Effect of Plant Spacing on Agronomic Performance and Fodder Quality of Four Tepary Bean (Phaseolus acutifolius A. Gray) Cultivars by Odireleng O. Molosiwa, Leonard B. Baleseng, Rowland Chirwa

“…Four agronomic variables and eight chemical compositions, including in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD) of husk, stem, and leaf, were measured. …”
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STUDY ON THE INFLUENCE OF PROPHYLACTIC TREATMENT WITH PRODUCTS FROM THE T+ TOXICITY GROUP UPON WHEAT QUALITY, DURING POST-HARVEST STORAGE by Cristina-Anca DANCIU, Anca TULBURE

“…In this paper natural fibre composite panels were analysed, regarding their thermal performance. …”
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Evaluation of seasonal variation, effect of extraction solvent on phytochemicals and antioxidant activity on Rosmarinus officinalis grown in different agro-ecological zones of Kiam... by Zelipha N. Kabubii, James M. Mbaria, Mbaabu P. Mathiu, John M. Wanjohi, Evans N. Nyaboga

“…The 80% ethanolic solvent was used to compare the phytochemical content and corresponding antioxidant activities of R. officinalis leaf samples collected from two consecutive seasons in different agro-ecological zones. …”
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Study on the function of TTG1 gene in Camellia oleifera by Chengcheng Xiang, Chengcheng Xiang, Lizhi Xiao, Lizhi Xiao, Hongmei Tao, Hongmei Tao, Jie Cao, Jie Cao, Jun Yuan, Jun Yuan, Weihao Wang, Yao Jiang, Yao Jiang

“…Heterologous expression resulted in: (1) significantly increased leaf trichome density (up to 114 trichomes/50 mm²); (2) enhanced seed anthocyanin accumulation (199–318% increase); and (3) substantial alterations in fatty acid composition, including 79% elevation in oleic acid (C18:1), 113% increase in gondoic acid (C20:1), 35% reduction in both linolenic (C18:3) and palmitic acids (C16:0), and 87% decrease in erucic acid (C22:1). …”
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Obtención de un mejorador de suelos como subproducto de la digestión anaerobia de desechos orgánicos en el TEC Obtention of a soil improver as subproduct from the anaerobic digesti... by Margie Faith Vargas, Olga Rivas Solano

“…</p> <p>We analyzed the chemical composition and found an increase in the nutrient content of the effluents<span> </span>after<span> </span>biodigestion. …”
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Determination of the Phytochemical Profile and Antioxidant Activity of Some Alcoholic Extracts of <i>Levisticum officinale</i> with Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Applications by Alaa Sahlabgi, Dumitru Lupuliasa, Iuliana Stoicescu, Lavinia Lia Vlaia, Monica Licu, Antoanela Popescu, Alexandru Scafa-Udriște, Răzvan Ene, Lucian Hîncu, Carmen Elena Lupu, Magdalena Mititelu

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity of hydroalcoholic extracts obtained from leaves, roots and the whole plant, as well as to develop hydrogels with pharmaceutical potential. …”
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Effects of nitrogen forms on adaptive strategies of Moso bamboo seedlings under low-phosphorus conditions by Wenhui Shi, Kecheng Wang, Jianfei Zhou, Rui Xiong, Yeqing Ying

“…This enhanced leaf electron transfer efficiency and redistributed nutrient resources. …”
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Kaji Eksperimental Sifat Mekanik Pipa Material Komposit Polyester Berpenguat Serat Daun Nanas by Hendery Dahlan, Islahuddin Islahuddin, Meifal Rusli

“…<span>Bending stress of a pipe made of natural fiber composite is investigated in this paper. Pineapple leaf which is very potential to be developed as an alternative reinforcement in composite materials is used for this investigation. …”
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Storage Time in Bottle: Influence on Physicochemical and Phytochemical Characteristics of Wine Spirits Aged Using Traditional and Alternative Technologies by Sheila C. Oliveira-Alves, Tiago A. Fernandes, Sílvia Lourenço, Joana Granja-Soares, Andreia B. Silva, Maria Rosário Bronze, Sofia Catarino, Sara Canas

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Green biosynthesis of titanium dioxide nanoparticles incorporated gellan gum hydrogel for biomedical application as wound dressing by Yongtao Su, Yongtao Su, Xianwei Zhu, Guangqi Xu, Guangqi Xu, Zhongzheng Guan, Zhongzheng Guan, Wei Jiao, Wei Jiao, Zhixin Zhang, Yifei Sun, Chunlei Wang, Rong Zhang, Qianqian Luo, Ying Sui, Mahani Yusoff, Mohd Hasmizam Razali

“…In this study, we report the biosynthesis of TiO2NPs using Morus alba leaf extract and their subsequent incorporation into a gellan gum (GG) biopolymer to create a hydrogel. …”
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The anticancer properties, cell-cycle cytotoxicity and apoptosis of cissus rotundifolia, trema orientalis, and buddleja polystachya with ocular applications by Ali Hendi Alghamdi, Aimun A.E. Ahmed, Mahadi bashir, Haidar abdalgadir, Asaad khalid, Ashraf N. Abdalla, Mohamed E. elzubier, Riyad almaimani, Bassem refaat, Khalid alzahrani, Saleh MS. alghamdi, Sheraz gul

“…The GC–MS chromatogram of the leaf of C. rotundifolia extract (BEP-03B) revealed the presence of 17 compounds, as the main phytoconstituents representing 57.5 % of the total compounds present in BEP-03B Three steroidal components (12, 14 and 15) were the main components, while compound stigmast-5-en-3-ol (compound 15) was the main component. …”
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