Pamela Lippi, Giovan Battista Mattii, Eleonora Cataldo^*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.1, pp. 33-64, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.059997 - 24 January 2025

Abstract Biochar has emerged as a promising tool for enhancing vineyard sustainability by improving soil properties and mitigating climate change impacts. This review highlights key findings on biochar’s role in viticulture, focusing on its effects on soil fertility, water retention, and plant physiology. Field and pot studies demonstrate that biochar amendments enhance soil structure, increase cation exchange capacity (CEC), and promote water availability, leading to improved drought resistance in grapevines. However, the impacts on grape yield, physiology, and quality remain inconclusive, with some studies reporting benefits while others show neutral effects. Future research should focus on More >

Ethan Katznelson¹, Matthew J. Navarro², Su Yuan¹, Dhurv S. Kazi³, Harsimran S. Singh^1,*

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.6, pp. 627-634, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2025.062309 - 27 January 2025

Abstract Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect and a leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality worldwide. While genetic factors play a significant role in its development, up to 30% of CHD is associated with modifiable risk factors and external maternal exposures. Climate change, driven by increased atmospheric pollutants from fossil fuel combustion, leads to rising global temperatures and worsening air quality, which pose emerging threats to maternal and fetal health. This review explores the mechanisms by which environmental factors associated with climate change, specifically extreme heat and air pollution, may influence… More >

Zhaoan Wang¹, Kishlay Jha², Shaoping Xiao^1,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.1, pp. 1319-1336, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.055809 - 15 October 2024

Abstract Climate change poses significant challenges to agricultural management, particularly in adapting to extreme weather conditions that impact agricultural production. Existing works with traditional Reinforcement Learning (RL) methods often falter under such extreme conditions. To address this challenge, our study introduces a novel approach by integrating Continual Learning (CL) with RL to form Continual Reinforcement Learning (CRL), enhancing the adaptability of agricultural management strategies. Leveraging the Gym-DSSAT simulation environment, our research enables RL agents to learn optimal fertilization strategies based on variable weather conditions. By incorporating CL algorithms, such as Elastic Weight Consolidation (EWC), with established… More >

Marcelo Pedrosa Gomes^*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.9, pp. 2127-2147, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.056360 - 30 September 2024

Abstract Climate change, driven by anthropogenic activities, profoundly impacts ecosystems worldwide, particularly aquatic environments. This review explores the multifaceted effects of climate change on the phytoremediation capabilities of aquatic plants, focusing on the physiological responses to key environmental factors such as temperature, carbone dioxide (CO₂) and ozone (O₃) levels, pH, salinity, and light intensity. As global temperatures rise, moderate increases can enhance photosynthesis and biomass production, boosting the plants’ ability to absorb and detoxify contaminants, such as metals, pharmaceuticals, and nutrients. However, extreme temperatures and salinity levels impose stress, disrupting metabolic processes and reducing phytoremediation efficiency. Elevated CO₂… More >

Loghman Khodakarami^*

Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.33, pp. 221-246, 2024, DOI:10.32604/rig.2024.050908 - 15 July 2024

Abstract Urban areas globally are escalating contributors to carbon dioxide (CO) emissions, challenging sustainable development. This study proposes a novel micro-scale approach utilizing GIS to quantify CO emission spatial distribution, enhancing urban sustainability assessment. Employing a “bottom-up” methodology, emissions were calculated for various sources, revealing Isfahan’s urban area emits 13,855,525 tons of CO annually. Major contributors include stationary and mobile sources such as power plants (50.61%), road and rail transport (17.18%), and residential sectors (21.78%). Spatial distribution mapping showed that 81.68% of CO emissions originate from stationary sources, notably power plants. Furthermore, mobile sources, including road More >

Douwen Qin^1,2, Weiqiang Liu^1,2, Jiting Tian^1,2, Xiuting Ju^1,2,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.5, pp. 981-1005, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.049668 - 28 May 2024

Abstract Tulipa iliensis, as a wild plant resource, possesses high ornamental value and can provide abundant parental materials for tulip breeding. The objective of this research was to forecast the worldwide geographical spread of Tulipa iliensis by considering bioclimatic, soil, and topographic variables, the findings of this research can act as a benchmark for the conservation, management, and utilization of Tulipa iliensis as a wild plant resource. Research results indicate that all 12 models have an area under curve (AUC) of the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) values greater than 0.968 for the paleoclimatic, current, and future climate scenarios,… More >

Biying Qiu^1,2, Niwu Te², Lin Song², Yuan Shi², Chuan Qiu², Xiaoan Zuo³, Qiang Yu⁴, Jianqiang Qian⁵, Zhengwen Wang², Honghui Wu^6,7, Wentao Luo^2,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.4, pp. 831-841, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.047560 - 29 April 2024

Abstract The responses of ecosystem nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) to drought are an important component of global change studies. However, previous studies were more often based on site-specific experiments, introducing a significant uncertainty to synthesis and site comparisons. We investigated the responses of vegetation and soil nutrients to drought using a network experiment of temperate grasslands in Northern China. Drought treatment (66% reduction in growing season precipitation) was imposed by erecting rainout shelters, respectively, at the driest, intermediate, and wettest sites. We found that vegetation nutrient concentrations increased but soil nutrient concentrations decreased along the… More >

Yong Cui, Yongju Zhao, Shengnan Ouyang, Changchang Shao, Liangliang Li, Honglang Duan^*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.2, pp. 291-312, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.047281 - 27 February 2024

Abstract Plant temperature acclimation is closely related to maintaining a positive carbon gain under future climate change. However, no systematic summary of the field has been conducted. Based on this, we analyzed data on plant temperature acclimation from the Web of Science Core Collection database using bibliometric software R, RStudio and VOSviewer. Our study demonstrated that a stabilized upward trajectory was noted in publications (298 papers) from 1986 to 2011, followed by a swift growth (373 papers) from 2012 to 2022. The most impactful journals were Plant Cell and Environment, boasting the greatest count of worldwide citations… More >

Tauqeer Ahmad Yasir^1,2, Muhammad Ateeq^1,3, Allah Wasaya^1,2,*, Mubshar Hussain², Naeem Sarwar², Khuram Mubeen⁴, Mudassir Aziz⁴, Muhammad Aamir Iqbal⁵, Chukwuma C. Ogbaga⁶, Ibrahim Al-Ashkar⁷, Md Atikur Rahman⁸, Ayman El Sabagh^9,10,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.92, No.11, pp. 3113-3131, 2023, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2023.029502 - 24 October 2023

Abstract Drought is one of the critical limitations to agricultural soils and crop plants. Scarcity of water is increasing due to climate change that lead to increasing threats to global food security. Therefore, ecofriendly and cost effective strategies are highly desirable for mitigating drought stress along with sustainable and smart agricultural production. The aim of the study was to mitigate DS using seed priming and exogenous supplementation of β-aminobutyric acid (BABA) in linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.). Different doses (0, 50, 100 and 150 µM) of BABA were used for seed priming agent and foliar spraying under three… More >

Bing Wang^1,2,*, Lu Li¹, Xinru Jiang¹

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.8, pp. 1763-1773, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.027846 - 05 June 2023

Abstract Climate change and energy security issues are prominent challenges in current energy system management, which should be governed synergistically due to the feedback relationships between them. The “Energy Systems Management and Climate Change” Special Collection Issue in the journal of Energy Engineering provide insights into the field of energy systems management and climate change. From an extended perspective, this study discusses the key issues, research methods and models for energy system management and climate change research. Comprehensive and accurate prediction of energy supply and demand, the evaluation on the energy system resilience to climate change More > Graphic Abstract