Fei Li^1,2, Meili Ding¹, Hui Yuan¹, Siping Wang¹, Bin Liang^2,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.1, pp. 243-250, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.059499 - 24 January 2025

Abstract This study investigated the effects of chlorine-based fertilizers under varying nitrogen solution concentrations in a soilless culture system. The experiment included four nitrogen solution concentration levels, with nitrogen concentrations of 6 mmol/L (C1), 12 mmol/L (C2), 18 mmol/L (C3), and 24 mmol/L (C4). Each nutrient concentration level was further divided into four chloride ion treatments (R1, R2, R3, and R4), where 100%, 60%, 33%, and 0% of the NH₄⁺ and K⁺ ions were derived from NH₄Cl and KCl, respectively. The length, surface area and volume of root were significantly higher by 25.3%~136.9%, 40.1%~173.1%, 27.9%~178.0%, respectively, in the… More >

Ghaliah Alhamzi¹, Badr Saad T. Alkahtani^2,*, Ravi Shanker Dubey³, Vinutha Kalleshachar⁴, Neelima Nizampatnam⁵

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.142, No.1, pp. 665-690, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.055500 - 17 December 2024

Abstract Assessing the behaviour and concentration of waste pollutants deposited between two parallel plates is essential for effective environmental management. Determining the effectiveness of treatment methods in reducing pollution scales is made easier by analysing waste discharge concentrations. The waste discharge concentration analysis is useful for assessing how effectively wastewater treatment techniques reduce pollution levels. This study aims to explore the Casson micropolar fluid flow through two parallel plates with the influence of pollutant concentration and thermophoretic particle deposition. To explore the mass and heat transport features, thermophoretic particle deposition and thermal radiation are considered. The… More >

Jéssica da Silva Chagas^1,2, José Elson Soares Filho^1,2, Natália Fernanda Inocêncio Silva^1,2, Marcelo Massayoshi Ueki³, Eliton Souto de Medeiros^1,2, Renate Maria Ramos Wellen¹, Mauricio Pinheiro de Oliveira⁴, Gelsoneide da Silva Gois⁵, Yêda Medeiros Bastos de Almeida⁵, Amélia S. F. Santos^1,2,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.12, pp. 2079-2094, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.055361 - 20 December 2024

Abstract Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) is a biothechnological and biodegradable thermoplastic polymer from the polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) family, whose chain regularity, high molecular weight, and physical and mechanical properties comparable to polypropylene (PP) are characteristics that have made PHB a prominent commercial bioplastic. Nevertheless, its susceptibility to thermal degradation and hydrolysis has limited many applications. To address the challenges associated with processing, a random copolymer of 95.86 mol% 3-hydroxybutyrate and 4.14 mol% 3-hydroxyvalerate (referred as PHB) was compounded without (neat PHB) and with 0.25, 0.5, 1, and 1.5 wt% of chain extender (Joncryl^®ADR 4368), consisting of multifunctional epoxy groups, and… More >

Boris Borisov, Geniy Kuznetsov, Vyacheslav Maksimov^*, Tatiana Nagornova, Felix Salikhov

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.22, No.6, pp. 1597-1612, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2024.056758 - 19 December 2024

Abstract One of the effective options for energy saving in terms of heat costs for the formation of routine thermal conditions of working areas of large-sized industrial premises is the replacement of traditional convective (water) heating systems with systems, the main part of which are gas infrared emitters. But the mass introduction of such systems based on emitters was held back until recently by the lack of scientific and technical foundations for ensuring not only the routine thermal conditions of local working areas, but also ensuring acceptable concentrations of carbon dioxide, which is formed during the… More > Graphic Abstract

Martias¹, Dewi Fatria², Adha Fatmah Siregar², Raden Heru Praptana^3,*, Antonius Kasno³, Muhammad Prama Yufdy⁴, Riska⁴, Ni Luh Putu Indriyani⁴, Affandi⁴, Tri Budiyanti⁴, Sri Hadiati⁴, Ellina Mansyah⁴, Irwan Muas⁴, Jumjunidang⁴, Mizu Istianto⁴, Djoko Mulyono⁴, Intan Gilang Cempaka⁴, Triyani Dewi⁴, Agus Supriyo³, Bambang Nuryanto³

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.11, pp. 2767-2786, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.055686 - 30 November 2024

Abstract West Sumatera is one of the largest mangosteen production centers in Indonesia. After the 2019 harvest season, there were variations in fruit production and quality which indicated symptoms of zinc (Zn) deficiency. This study evaluates the status of Zn for increasing the production and quality of mangosteen fruit Ratu Kamang cv. The study was conducting using the observation method in Lima Puluh Kota, West Sumatera from January to December 2020. This study used ten mangosteen trees aged 23 years in three locations selected purposively. Parameters observed included soil properties, leaf nutrients, number of fruits; fruit,… More >

Mingkun Cheng^1,2, Ju Min^2,*, Yanying Zhang², Yuhe Wang³, Xia Wang⁴, Weiming Shi^1,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.9, pp. 2439-2453, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.054182 - 30 September 2024

Abstract Vegetable runoff nitrogen (N) loss is a serious environmental issue. However, whether the volume or N content of runoff determines the final N losses has not been clarified, which limited the optimal N managements in vegetable production. Here, we conducted a simulated rainfall experiment to study the runoff N loss flux pattern and the accumulation rate as well as the main influencing factors. The results showed that at 20 to 30 min, the volume of runoff water with a high N content reaches a critical inflection point of increase. Under 55 mm/h rainfall intensity, the… More >

Xinhe Wei, Wei Zhao, Yanbin Sun, Shoukun Dong^*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.8, pp. 1851-1873, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.051671 - 30 August 2024

Abstract Soybean is a crucial crop utilized for both food and oil production, with balanced crop nutrition being a key determinant of soybean yield throughout its growth cycle. Sulfur, an essential nutrient for crop growth, substantially impacts soybean yield. In this study, two soybean cultivars, Laidou 2 and Hefeng 55, were used to study the changes in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and sulfur contents in soybean plants at different growth stages. Additionally, the effects of dry matter accumulation under five different sulfur levels were examined. The results showed that the sulfur levels had varying effects on the… More >

Nannan Liu^*, Hengchen Qi, Hui Xu, Yanfeng He

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.8, pp. 1731-1741, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.048354 - 06 August 2024

Abstract Low salinity water containing sulfate ions can significantly alter the surface wettability of carbonate rocks. Nevertheless, the impact of sulfate concentration on the desorption of oil film on the surface of carbonate rock is still unknown. This study examines the variations in the wettability of the surface of carbonate rocks in solutions containing varying amounts of sodium sulfate and pure water. The problem is addressed in the framework of molecular dynamics simulation (Material Studio software) and experiments. The experiment’s findings demonstrate that sodium sulfate can increase the rate at which oil moisture is turned into More > Graphic Abstract

MARYNA TKACHENKO¹, ANATOLII ONISHCHENKO², LILIYA TRYFONYUK³, DMYTRO BUTOV⁴, KATERYNA KOT⁵, VIKTORIIA NOVIKOVA⁶, LIWEI FAN^5,7, VOLODYMYR PROKOPIUK^2,8, YURII KOT^5,*, ANTON TKACHENKO^2,*

BIOCELL, Vol.48, No.8, pp. 1197-1208, 2024, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2024.050206 - 02 August 2024

Abstract Introduction: Human chemerin is an adipokine that regulates chemotaxis, inflammation, and glucose metabolism. In addition, accumulating evidence suggests that chemerin promotes apoptosis, autophagy, and pyroptosis. However, there are no data on its impact on eryptosis. The current study aimed to analyze the effects of human active Glu-Ser chemerin on eryptosis in vitro. Materials and Methods: Human chemerin 0-2-10-50 µg/mL was incubated for 24 h with human erythrocytes (hematocrit 0.4%) obtained from eight healthy individuals. Flow cytometry-based determination of phospholipid scrambling, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, and intracellular Ca levels was performed. To supplement data on ROS and Ca… More >

Adel A. Rezk^1,2,*, Mohamed M. El-Malky³, Heba I. Mohamed^4,*, Hossam S. El-Beltagi^1,5

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1733-1748, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.052739 - 30 July 2024

Abstract Twenty-four rice genotypes were examined to assess genetic variability, heritability, and correlations for seven-grain quality traits, eight nutritional elements, and protein. ANOVA revealed significant differences for the quality traits studied. For every trait under study, the phenotypic coefficient of variation was higher than the correspondence genotypic coefficient of variation. Heritability in a broad sense varied from 29.75% for grain length to 98.31% for the elongation trait. Hulling percentage recovery had a highly significant positive correlation with milling and head rice percentage. Consequently, milling percentage had a highly positive correlation with head rice percentage. In amylose… More >