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Hasret Güneş1,*, Ceren Ayşe Bayram2
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.089702
Abstract Soil salinity, intensified by climate change, is a major abiotic constraint limiting crop productivity, and the development of sustainable management strategies is therefore essential for resilient agroecosystems. Plant biostimulants, including arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMFs), Trichoderma spp., and organic amendments, are recognized as sustainable tools for enhancing plant tolerance to salinity through physiological and biochemical regulation. This study investigated the responses of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) cv. ‘Cospirina’ grown under a non-saline control condition and two salinity levels (50 and 150 mM NaCl) to applications of Rhizophagus intraradices, Trichoderma asperellum, vermicompost, and coconut waste, applied individually and in combination. Plant… More >
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Hisashi Kato-Noguchi*, Midori Kato
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.087465
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Integrative Plant Biology: From Metabolism and Gene Function to Environmental Stress, Ecology, and Medicinal Innovations)
Abstract This review investigates the allelopathic characteristics of seven highly invasive plant species: Lantana camara, Reynoutria japonica, Leucaena leucocephala, Bidens pilosa, Tithonia diversifolia, Arundo donax, and Pueraria montana var. lobata. A thorough literature search was conducted using five databases. These plants employ allelopathy, releasing specific chemicals called allelochemicals that suppress the germination and growth of neighboring vegetation. Each produces a distinct profile of allelochemicals, including cinnamic acid derivatives, benzoic acid derivatives, monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, sesquiterpene lactones, pentacyclic triterpenoids, flavonoids, a non-protein amino acid, indole alkaloids, and anthraquinones. These allelochemicals are released into the environment through their roots, leaves, and decaying matter, giving the plants a More >
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Rui Liu1, Fengjuan Lu1, Guimin Tong1, Han Wang2, Yingbi Xu1,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.087965
Abstract Plant morphology is a fundamental horticultural trait that plays a critical role in plant growth and development. As a core determinant of plant morphology, shoot branching significantly influences light capture efficiency, nutrient utilization capacity, and stress tolerance. The developmental process of shoot branching begins with the formation of axillary buds, a process tightly coordinated by the shoot apical meristem (SAM) and axillary meristems (AM). Axillary buds outgrowth is regulated by complex interactions among genetic factors, photoperiod, environmental cues, and phytohormones such as auxin, cytokinin (CK), and strigolactones (SLs). As a class of carotenoid-derived terpenoid lactone… More >
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Hazem S. Elshafie1, Kamal A. M. Abo-Elyousr2,3, Aniello Crescenzi1, Majid Sharifi-Rad4, Ippolito Camele1,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.088803
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Integrative Plant Responses to Bioactive Compounds and Emerging Technologies: From Molecular Mechanisms to Crop Performance)
Abstract Plant protection is essential for safeguarding global food security, as plant pathogens and diseases are among the major causes of annual crop losses worldwide. Conventional chemical pesticides have been extensively employed to manage these challenges; however, their intensive and indiscriminate use can pose serious risks to human health, animal welfare, and environmental quality. Therefore, the development of safer, eco-friendly, and sustainable alternatives has become increasingly imperative. In this regard, natural biopolymers have shown promise as candidates for sustainable plant protection strategies. Chitosan (CTS), a natural biopolymer derived primarily from the deacetylation of chitin (CTN) obtained… More >
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Doaa Mousa Khalifa1, Motrih Al-Mutiry2, Wael F. Shehata3, Amani O. Abuzaid4, Hidayah Alotaibi5, Makhdora Almuziny4, Gamal A. El-Shaboury6, Sally Negm7, Mohamed Abou-Zeid8,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.087638
Abstract Water deficit severely constrains the productivity and essential oil yield of medicinal and aromatic crops grown in sandy soils. This study assessed whether a biochar-loaded Purpureocillium lilacinum formulation could improve soil properties, drought tolerance, growth, mineral nutrition, soil biological activity, and essential oil production of spearmint (Mentha spicata L.) under full and deficit irrigation. A two-season field experiment was conducted in 2024 and 2025 using a split-plot design arranged in a randomized complete block with three replicates. Irrigation regimes, including 100% and 75% of crop evapotranspiration (ETc), were assigned to main plots, whereas bioformulation treatments, including untreated… More >
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Mir Muskan Un Nisa1, Ishtiyak Ahmad Peerzada1,*, Rashid Mir2, Talib Bashir Bhat3,*, Naseh A. Algehainy2, Mohammed M. Jalal2, Malik A. Altayar2, Faris J. Tayeb2, Ruqaiah I. Bedaiwi2, Ibrahim Altedlawi Albalawi4
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.086958
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Aromatic and Medicinal Plants: Sustainable Cultivation and Ecology, Phytochemical Diversity, and Bioactive Applications)
Abstract The present study elucidated the integrated relationships among plant morphology, phytochemical composition, 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical-scavenging activity, soil properties, and climatic drivers of Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. ex Royle, a critically endangered medicinal plant endemic to the Kashmir Himalaya, India. Significant site-specific variations were observed in the aboveground morphological traits, with the Langate Forest Division (LFD) populations exhibiting superior vegetative growth and vigor. Soil parameters, particularly soil organic carbon and soil potassium, were strongly associated with improved plant morphology and antioxidant activity. Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) profiling of volatile and semi-volatile metabolites identified LFD as the most chemically… More >
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Naila Shah1,2, Muhammad Awais3, Haiyan Li1,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.087781
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Abiotic and Biotic Stress Tolerance in Crop)
Abstract The co-occurrence of essential and non-essential heavy metal(loid)s in agricultural soils intensifies land degradation by disrupting soil biochemical cycling, plant productivity, and ecosystem resilience. Essential metal(loid)s Zinc (Zn2+), Copper (Cu2+), Manganese (Mn2+) and Iron (Fe2+) are required as micronutrients but become phytotoxic above threshold concentrations, while non-essential metal(loid)s such as Cadmium (Cd2+), Lead (Pb2+), Mercury (Hg2+), and Arsenic (As3+/As5+) have no biological function and are toxic even at trace levels. Their coexistence amplifies stress through shared transporter-mediated uptake, ionic competition, nutrient imbalance, and excessive production of reactive oxygen species. This review synthesizes current knowledge on the comparative uptake, toxicity,… More >
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Liliia Tuzin1, Andriy Grytsyk1, Ain Raal2,*, Roman Hrytsyk3, Valdas Jakštas4,5, Vaidotas Žvikas4, Nataliia Dubel1, Oleh Koshovyi2,6,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.089037
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Medicinal Plants: Phytochemical and Pharmacological Research)
Abstract This study represents a preliminary phytochemical and pharmacological screening of Anemone nemorosa L. collected in Ukraine. The aim was to characterize the phytochemical composition of the herb, rhizomes, and extracts obtained using solvents of different polarity, and to perform an initial evaluation of their toxicity, anti-inflammatory, hemostatic, and hepatoprotective activities. UPLC–MS/MS analysis identified 12 phenolic compounds, including flavonoids and hydroxycinnamic acids, with the highest level observed in AN-40 extract (obtained using 40% ethanol). Their content varies depending on the plant organ, location, and year of collection. For the first time, amino acid profiling identified 14 amino… More >
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Huiyun Li*, Caimin Kuang, Zixin Liu, Yujian Song, Xue Guo, Jinbo Li, Yanzhao Zhang*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.087331
Abstract TALE transcription factors are essential for plant growth, development, and abiotic stress responses. In P. ostii, a species of high ornamental and economic value, heat and drought stress severely limit productivity, yet systematic identification of the TALE family has been lacking. Here, 30 TALE transcription factors were identified via bioinformatics, with protein lengths of 89–774 aa and molecular weights (Mws) of 10,182.91 Da–84,550.84 Da. Comprehensive analyses covered physicochemical properties, phylogenetics, chromosomal localization, promoter cis-elements, conserved motifs, synteny, and tissue-specific expression. Based on homeodomain features, genes were classified into KNOX and BELL subfamilies, with similar structural features within… More >
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Ziyi Wang1, Yuting Wei1, Liming Zhu2, Zezhong Lin2, Liming Bian1, Long Zhang3, Ling Ye2, Xiaoli Jiang4, Linfeng Yu2, Biaoqiang Zhang5, Youcheng Xu6, Hui Xiao2, Yuhan Zhang2, Shunde Su2,*, Renhua Zheng2,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.089247
Abstract Cunninghamia lanceolata (Lamb.) Hook., a fast-growing timber species endemic to China, has been constrained in genetic improvement and marker-assisted breeding programs by the paucity of molecular-level genetic diversity information. In this study, 22 pairs of highly polymorphic SSR molecular markers were designed and developed based on transcriptome sequencing and public data, and subsequently employed for genetic diversity analysis of 258 germplasm accessions. These primers amplified 235 alleles across all accessions, averaging 10.682 alleles per marker. The mean observed heterozygosity (Ho) and expected heterozygosity (He) were 0.543 and 0.668, respectively, and the polymorphic information content (PIC) values… More >
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Ibrahima Mamadou Sall1, Claudiu-Nicusor Ionica2,*, Dragoș Hodor1, Alexia-Teodora Hota1, Iulia Pana1, Petronela Munteanu3, Leonardo Leonardi3, Alexandru-Flaviu Tabaran1, Romelia Pop1
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.088394
Abstract Inflammatory bowel disease represents a growing global health burden, resulting from a complex interaction among genetic susceptibility, environmental exposome, microbiota dysbiosis, and dysregulation of mucosal immunity. Despite major therapeutic advances achieved over the past decades, current treatments do not always maintain sustainable remission; they primarily target the suppression of the inflammatory cascade rather than the restoration of tissue homeostasis and barrier function. In this context, plant-derived extracellular vesicles (PDEVs) are drawing growing interest. These nanostructures, bound by a lipid bilayer, play an essential role in intercellular and cross-kingdom communication by transporting a multitude of bioactive… More >
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Mădălina A. Borcă, Alexandru D. Costin, Mihai C. Popa, Andreea D. Ona*, Ioana V. Berindean, Leon Muntean
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.088263
Abstract Long-term human–plant interactions have reshaped ecosystems and driven crop domestication, yet their reconstruction is often limited by poor preservation of organic remains in archaeological and sedimentary contexts. This review synthesizes current evidence on phytolith paleoecology to clarify evolutionary links among silica biomineralization, vegetation dynamics, human niche construction, and domestication processes. Beyond taxonomy, phytolith formation is presented as a biologically regulated, repeatedly evolved adaptive strategy in vascular plants, potentially conferring mechanical support, stress tolerance, and herbivory defense, implying that assemblages may reflect functional ecological responses as well as plant presence. In domestication research, diagnostic morphotypes and… More >
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Jawaher Alkahtani*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.086622
Abstract Rice, the most widely consumed grain by billions of people worldwide, has become the first crop to have a complete genome sequence and serves as a model crop for monocots. Advancements in multi-omics methodologies have provided a comprehensive understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying stress tolerance in rice and have accelerated the development of rice varieties with improved grain quality under both abiotic and biotic stresses. Recently, high-throughput multi-omics technologies have identified numerous key genes, proteins, and metabolites linked to stress-tolerance mechanisms. This review summarizes recent studies across multi-omics disciplines, including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics,… More >
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Yingbo Li1,2,#, Yingjie Zong1,2,#, Yulu Tao1,2, Wenqi Zhang1,2, Xiang Wang1,2, Runhong Gao1,2, Longhua Zhou1,2, Hongwei Xu1,2,*, Chenghong Liu1,2,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.087573
Abstract Quinoa is a nutrient-enriched pseudocereal with excellent edible value, and its leaves contain abundant β-carotene, which serves as an important criterion for assessing leaf nutritional quality. However, the molecular regulatory pathway of β-carotene biosynthesis in quinoa remains largely unclear. To explore the molecular mechanism of β-carotene accumulation in quinoa leaves, we screened 196 quinoa resources and selected two high β-carotene germplasms (Cq39, Cq138) and two low β-carotene germplasms (Cq35, Cq92) for comparative transcriptome sequencing. Transcriptome profiling revealed divergent transcript profiles among the four quinoa germplasms. KEGG (Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes) enrichment analysis showed… More >
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Gastón Gutiérrez-Gamboa1,2, Nicolás Verdugo-Vásquez2,3, Marisol Reyes Muñoz3, Marcos Carrasco-Benavides4, Sebastián Romero-Bravo4, Manuel Chacón-Fuentes5, Miguel Araya-Alman6,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.088464
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Molecular and Physiological Mechanisms of Berry Fruit Development and Quality Formation)
Abstract (1) Background: Increasing heat and radiation exposure in Mediterranean vineyards are intensifying the risk of berry sunburn and altering grape composition, particularly in white cultivars such as Chardonnay. Canopy management and shading nets are potential adaptation strategies, but their effects on microclimate, vine physiology, and nitrogen-related berry composition remain insufficiently understood. (2) Methods: This study evaluated the effects of photoselective and conventional shade nets, leaf removal, and an untreated control on Chardonnay grapevines grown in east–west-oriented rows during one growing season. (3) Results: The incident photosynthetically active radiation (PARi) was strongly increased by leaf removal,… More >
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Esra Alther1,2, Hind Abdelmonim Elsanosi1,2, Ghazi Badawi2, Guisheng Zhou1,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.087409
Abstract The domain of unknown function 506 (DUF506) family belongs to the PD-(D/E) XK nuclease superfamily and is related to the regulation of plant growth and development and responses to abiotic stress. To date, no comprehensive analysis of the DUF506 gene family has been conducted in Sorghum bicolor. This study revealed nine SbDUF506 genes, which have been distributed unevenly across five chromosomes. Gene structure analysis indicated that SbDUF506 genes composed of one to three exons and introns. Cis-regulatory element analysis indicated that most SbDUF506 genes are associated with responses to abiotic stress. Collectively, the results suggest that gene duplication… More >
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Mohammed Radi1,2, Mohammed Taoussi1,2, Ikram Legrifi1, Mohammed Khadiri1, Hakima Achetoui1,3, Sohaib Khatib4, Essaid Ait Barka5, Jamal Ibijbijen2, Laila Nassiri2, Rachid Lahlali1,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.087963
Abstract Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) production is severely constrained by gray mold caused by Botrytis cinerea, a major pathogen responsible for significant pre- and postharvest losses worldwide. The increasing occurrence of fungicide-resistant populations and growing environmental concerns have intensified the search for sustainable disease management strategies. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the biology, epidemiology, and fungicide resistance of B. cinerea, with a particular focus on eco-friendly approaches for gray mold control in strawberry. It critically examines the effectiveness of cultural practices, biological control agents, including antagonistic bacteria, fungi and yeasts, as well as natural antifungal compounds such More >
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Yumeng Zhao, Jun Tao*, Yuhan Tang*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.087467
Abstract This review focuses on the synergistic roles of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and plant growth-promoting fungi (PGPF) in horticultural systems, highlighting their mechanisms from physiological functions to molecular regulation and community-level synergy. PGPR and PGPF enhance nutrient acquisition, modulate phytohormones, induce systemic resistance, and alleviate abiotic stresses through complementary pathways. At the molecular level, microbial signals trigger downstream signaling cascades, leading to transcriptional reprogramming and epigenetic priming for long-lasting stress memory. The coexistence of PGPR and PGPF can generate synergistic benefits that may outperform single strains under suitable host, microbial, and environmental conditions; however, challenges More >
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Jiaji Zhang, Yunyao Yang, Minmin Chen, Xin Han, Gongping Nie, Xiyan Chen, Lin Zhou, Liuyan Yang*, Yongchun Zhang*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.086524
Abstract The basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factors constitute one of the largest and most functionally diverse gene families in plants, playing central roles in growth, development, and stress adaptation. However, systematic information on this family remains limited in Lilium davidii var. unicolor, an economically important ornamental and edible bulb crop with a remarkably large and complex genome. In this study, we conducted a genome-wide survey and identified 64 LdbZIP genes. Phylogenetic analysis with Arabidopsis and rice assigned the LdbZIPs to 11 of the 13 recognized subfamilies, with no member of subfamily IV or VIII detected. The encoded proteins… More >
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Hafiz Ghulam Muhu Din Ahmed1,2,#,*, Wei He2,3,#, Fenglan Yang2,4,#, Xiaomeng Yang2,#, Li-E Yang2, Yawen Zeng2, Jiazhen Yang2,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.088204
Abstract Comprehensive volatile profiling of three banana varieties, Zhongjiao 8, Baodaojiao, and Jinyu 2203, was performed across multiple tissues and ripening stages, namely leaf vein (LV), leaf (L), unripe peel (UP), unripe fruit (UF), ripe peel (RP), and ripe fruit (RF), using (Headspace Solid-Phase Microextraction/Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry) HS-SPME-GC–MS to characterize volatile organic compounds (VOCs) associated with aroma development, fruit quality, and post-harvest characteristics. Approximately 450 VOCs were retained after analytical filtering, with alcohols, esters, aldehydes, ketones, and terpenes representing the dominant chemical classes. Key tentatively identified volatile compounds, including 1-pentanol-3-methyl, (S)-(+)-3-methyl-1-pentanol, 1-hexanol, hexanal, propanoic acid pentyl ester, and butanoic acid… More >
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Mehmet Sezgin1,2,*, Mustafa Kahya2
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.087624
Abstract Plants utilize a complex network of phytohormones to adapt to environmental stressors and coordinate their growth and development. Along with the classic five hormones (auxin, cytokinin, gibberellin, abscisic acid, and ethylene), newly discovered classes of hormones such as brassinosteroids, salicylic acid, jasmonic acid, strigolactones, karrikins, and peptide hormones regulate almost all aspects of plant physiology. This review article has been prepared with the needs of researchers and practitioners involved in plant production in mind. Phytohormones are systematically discussed in terms of their discovery history, chemical structures, fundamental roles in plant physiology, and interhormone interactions. Each More >
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Yunduan Qin1,2,#, Kekang Su1,2,#, Meng Zhao3, Yu Xu1,2, Yuanyuan Zhang1,2, Chunyang Feng1,2, Xinlei Guo1,2, Chunhui Wu1,2, Changwei Shen3,*, Jingping Yuan1,2,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.085158
Abstract Tip-burn in Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa L. ssp. pekinensis) is a calcium-deficiency-induced physiological disorder, and BrWRKY25 functions as a negative regulator of tip-burn resistance. To elucidate the regulatory mechanisms underlying BrWRKY25-mediated tip-burn resistance, we constructed a yeast cDNA library from Chinese cabbage subjected to calcium-deficient treatment to identify its key upstream transcription factors. The constructed yeast cDNA library exhibited a titer of 9.5 × 106 colony forming unit (CFU)·mL−1 and an average insert size exceeding 1000 bp, meeting the quality criteria for downstream applications. Using the 1044-bp promoter of BrWRKY25 as bait, we screened several transcription factors, including zinc… More >
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Hualin Hu1,2,*, Caiwei Wang1,2, Jian Fan1,2, Chengmei Wang3, Chunguang Ren4
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.084714
Abstract Clove (Syzygium aromaticum), a member of the Myrtaceae family, is widely distributed throughout tropical regions from Indonesia to China. This research aimed to investigate the antifungal effects and mechanisms of clove essential oil (CEO) against Fusarium oxysporum, the causal agent of root rot disease in Pseudostellaria heterophylla and other crops. The inhibitory effects of CEO on mycelial growth, spore germination and ergosterol biosynthesis of F. oxysporum were assessed through in vitro assays. The mechanism was initially investigated by analyzing the primary components of CEO using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and performing molecular docking studies with the target enzyme. Results showed… More >
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Md. Abdul Quddus1,*, Khokan Kumer Sarker2, Zoheb Hasan Fahad1, Shafkat Tashzi3, Shimul Mondal4, Nazneen Ara Sultana5, Rabeka Sultana Smriti6, Md. Anarul Islam1, Md. Ruhul Amin7, Hela Znazen8, Ahmed Gaber9, Akbar Hossain10,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.086296
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Application of Nanomaterials in Plants)
Abstract The productivity of summer tomato in subtropical regions is hampered by boron (B) deficiency, an element essential for reproductive development. Conventional soil or foliar applications often suffer from nutrient leaching and inadequate uptake. Nanoboron fertilizers offer a highly efficient and innovative alternative; their small particle size and high surface-to-volume ratio enhance cellular penetration. This study evaluated the efficacy of foliar-applied boron nanoparticles in improving summer tomato productivity, fruit quality, nutrient use efficiency and profitability, while determining the optimal dosage for maximizing yield. A field study was conducted using a randomized complete block design with three… More >
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Taras Koliadzhyn1, Andriy Grytsyk1, Nadiia Lehin1, Lubov Grytsyk2, Ain Raal3, Oleh Koshovyi3,4,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.085064
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Medicinal Plants: Phytochemical and Pharmacological Research)
Abstract Astrantia major L. (Apiaceae) is a non-official medicinal plant with a long history of use in the traditional medicine of many European countries; however, its phytochemical composition and pharmacological properties remain insufficiently studied. This study aimed to investigate the phenolic profile of A. major herb extracts and evaluate their biological activities. A total of 17 phenolic compounds were identified, including hydroxycinnamic acids, flavonoids, catechins and tannin-related metabolites. Chlorogenic acid was the predominant hydroxycinnamic acid, while rutin was the major flavonoid. Among the tannin-related metabolites, gallocathechin predominated in the aqueous extract (AM0), whereas epigallocatechin was the major constituent… More >
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Xi Feng1, Meng Zhang1, Jinling Han1, Yanbing Wang2,*, Jian Wang1,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.086921
Abstract To clarify the effectiveness of nicosulfuron (NIF) in controlling weeds in cornfields and the physiological response mechanisms of corn, this study synthesized 29 relevant articles for a meta-analysis. A pair of sweet corn sister lines with different resistance to NIF (resistant HK301 and sensitive HK320) was selected as materials, and the responses of non-target metabolic pathways under NIF stress were analyzed using structural equation modeling. The results indicate that NIF is highly effective against weeds such as Eleusine indica and Amaranthus retroflexus, but less effective against weeds such as Cyperus difformis (13.20%) and Abutilon theophrasti (−4.10%). High… More >
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Georgios P. Stylianidis1, Chrysoula K. Pantazopoulou1, Styliani N. Chorianopoulou1,2, Dimitris L. Bouranis1,2,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.085051
Abstract Cellular carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) metabolisms are tightly coordinated towards sustaining optimal growth and development for plants. C:N ratio is well-studied. Research results highlight strong interest in C:N dynamics in crops, especially in relation to soil health, crop production, as well as nutrient cycling. However, the C:N:S (sulfur) stoichiometry within plant tissues is under-reviewed. This lack of research persists despite the critical importance of the C:N:S elemental nexus for nutrient use efficiency, stress physiology, yield quality, and sustainable fertilization. Thus, the biochemical integration of C, N, and S and the corresponding homeostases are discussed. More >
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Muhammad Nazim1,2,*, Abdul Ghafoor3,*, Abida Hussain4, Mehwish Tabassum5, Aamir Nawaz6, Muhammad Ahmad7, Murad Muhammad1,2, Muqarrab Ali4
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.058970
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Soil Microbe-Plant Interactions: Unveiling Mechanisms of Biostimulants in Stress Tolerance)
Abstract In recent years, the world has faced rising global temperatures, accumulative pollution, and energy crises, stimulating scientists worldwide to strive for eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions. Biochar has materialized as a
favorable tool for environmental remediation, indicating efficacy as an efficient sorbent substance for both
inorganic and organic pollutants in environmental field. These unique properties exclude improved surface
functionality, porous morphology, large specific surface area (SSA), cation exchange capacity (CEC), robust
adsorption capabilities, environmental stability, and embedded micronutrients. Biochar exhibited potential
characteristics for environmental oversight, greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction, and soil fertility improvement. This review… More >
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