Hamada Imtara^1,2,*, Feras Abujaber¹, Faady Siouri¹, Aziz Tumeh¹, Bashar Saad²

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.3, pp. 723-737, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.063403 - 31 March 2025

Abstract Traditional Palestinian medicine uses Thymus capitatus (T. capitatus), a plant recognized for its therapeutic properties due to its high concentration of essential oils such as thymol and carvacrol, to treat skin diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, and respiratory infections. The present study was conducted to evaluate the antioxidant and anticancer activities of T. capitatus essential oil (EO). Moreover, this study employed computational methods including ADMET analysis and molecular docking. Using Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis, the phytochemical composition of T. capitatus essential oil was identified. The DPPH scavenging method was used to assess antioxidant activity. The Michigan Cancer Foundation-7 (MCF-7) and… More >

Bingbing Zhang¹, Minghao Li¹, Xiaoli Huang¹, Siqi Zheng¹, Guorong Lai¹, Quan Yang^1,2,3,4,*, Xiaomin Tang^1,2,3,4,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.3, pp. 843-860, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.063062 - 31 March 2025

Abstract Fertilization is essential for high yield and quality in Chinese herbs. Grona styracifolia (Osbeck) H. Ohashi, a distinctive medicinal plant in the Lingnan region, currently encounters cultivation issues stemming from the overuse of chemical fertilizers. Adopting organic and microbial fertilizers presents a sustainable solution for its cultivation management. This study compared a no-fertilization control group with eight treatment groups using various concentrations of compound, organic, compound microbial, and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens fertilizers to evaluate their effects on G. styracifolia and soil microbial communities. The results demonstrated that the different fertilization treatments significantly enhanced plant growth and quality of G. styracifolia,… More > Graphic Abstract

Ahmed Qasem^*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.3, pp. 809-824, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.062683 - 31 March 2025

Abstract Pimpinella anisum, commonly known as anise, is generally used in both folk medicine and the culinary world. In traditional medicine, it is valued for its digestive, respiratory, and antispasmodic properties. This study aims to examine the volatile compounds and antibacterial effect of P. anisum essential oil (PAEO) as well as for the first time its genotoxicity employing both in vitro and computational approaches. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis identified anethole as the principal compound, which comprises 92.47% of PAEO. PAEO was tested for its potential antibacterial properties against Bacillus subtilis ATCC 6633, Listeria innocua ATCC 33090, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 29213, Klebsiella aerogenes… More >

Chengyi Zou¹, Sara Zafar^2,*, Umbreen Bibi², Manzar Abbas³, Zuhair Hasnain^4,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.3, pp. 603-621, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.062560 - 31 March 2025

Abstract Soil metal pollution is a global issue due to its toxic nature affecting ecosystems and human health. This has become a concern since metals are non-biodegradable and toxic. Most of the reclamation methods currently used for soils rely on the use of physical and chemical means, which tend to be very expensive and result in secondary environmental damage. However, microbe-aided phytoremediation is gaining attention as it is an eco-friendly, affordable, and technically advanced method to restore the ecosystem. It is essential to understand the complex interaction between plants and microbes. The primary function of plant… More > Graphic Abstract

Chang Liu^1,3, Chengcheng Yin¹, Jinjin Zhang², Haijun Sun^1,3,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.3, pp. 695-707, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.061790 - 31 March 2025

Abstract To promote the growth of cutting seeding of poplar (Populus L.), nitrogen (N) fertilizer and surface weed managements were required. We here conducted a pot experiment to examine the effects of natural vegetation, barnyardgrass (Echinochloa Beauv.), and sesbania (Sesbania cannabina pers.) on the growth of poplar cutting seedlings, soil properties, and ammonia (NH₃) volatilization under three N inputs (0, 0.5, and 1.5 g/pot, i.e., N0, N0.5, and N1, respectively). Results showed that N application promoted the growth of poplar cutting seedlings, including plant height, ground diameter, and biomass, compared with N0 treatment. Moreover, under N0, sesbania significantly increased… More >

Hira Akhtar¹, Akhtar Hameed^1,*, Rana Binyamin¹, Kashif Riaz², Hafiz Muhammad Usman Aslam^1,3, Faizan Ali⁴, Subhan Ali¹, Zuniara Akash⁵, Muhammad Saqlain Zaheer^6,*, Kamran Ikram⁶, Yasir Niaz⁶, Hafiz Haider Ali^7,8

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.3, pp. 561-581, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.061262 - 31 March 2025

Abstract Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa) is well known among consumers because of its attractive color, delicious taste, and nutritional benefits. It is widely grown worldwide, but its production has become a significant challenge due to changing climatic conditions that lead to abiotic stresses in plants, which results in poor root development, nutrient deficiency, and poor plant health. In this context, the major abiotic stresses are temperature fluctuations, water shortages, and high levels of soil salinity. The accumulation of salts in excessive amounts disrupts the osmotic balance and impairs physiological processes. However, drought reduces fruit size, yield, and quality.… More >

Ramesh Kumar^1,2, Abdullah Bin Queyam³, Manish Kumar Singla^1,4,*, Mohamed Louzazni⁵, Mishra Dipak Kumar⁶

Energy Engineering, Vol.122, No.4, pp. 1373-1386, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.058058 - 31 March 2025

Abstract Enhancing the efficiency of Rankine cycles is crucial for improving the performance of thermal power plants, as it directly impacts operational costs and emissions in light of energy transition goals. This study sets itself apart from existing research by applying a novel optimization technique to a basic ideal Rankine cycle, focusing on a specific power plant that has not been previously analyzed. Currently, this cycle operates at 41% efficiency and a steam quality of 76%, constrained by fixed operational parameters. The primary objectives are to increase thermal efficiency beyond 46% and raise steam quality above… More >

Zhengyang Zhang^1,2, Jing Sun^1,2,*, Xin Shi³, Dehua Liu^1,2

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.21, No.3, pp. 509-527, 2025, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2025.060393 - 01 April 2025

Abstract High saturation pressure reservoirs experience rapid pressure decline during exploitation, leading to significant changes in crude oil phase behavior and a continuous increase in viscosity after degassing, which adversely affects oil recovery. This challenge is particularly acute in tight sandstone reservoirs. To optimize the development strategy for such reservoirs, a series of experiments were conducted using core samples from a high saturation tight sandstone reservoir in the JS oilfield. Gas-dissolved crude oil was prepared by mixing wellhead oil and gas samples, enabling the identification of the critical point where viscosity changes as pressure decreases. Oil-water… More >

Tatiana Volova^1,2, Natalia Zhila^1,2,*, Kristina Sapozhnikova^1,2, Olga Menshikova^1,2, Evgeniy Kiselev^1,2, Alexey Sukovatyi^1,2, Vladimir Volkov³, Ivan Peterson⁴, Natalia Ipatova^1,2, Ekaterina Shishatskaya^1,2

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.13, No.3, pp. 413-432, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.058775 - 20 March 2025

Abstract The article presents the results of a study on the possibility of synthesizing biodegradable poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate) [P(3HB-co-4HB)] from renewable waste fish oil (WFO) by the Cupriavidus necator B-10646 bacterium. For the first time, waste oil generated during the processing of Sprattus balticus in the production of sprats was used as the main carbon substrate for the synthesis of P(3HB-co-4HB), and ε-caprolactone was used as a precursor instead of the more expensive γ-butyrolactone. Samples of P(3HB-co-4HB) with a 4HB monomer content from 7.4 to 11.6 mol.% were synthesized, and values of the bacterial biomass yield and the total yield of the… More > Graphic Abstract

Heni Radiani Arifin^1,*, Yoan Christina Angelica¹, Bambang Nurhadi¹, Herlina Marta¹, Rossy Choerun Nissa²

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.13, No.3, pp. 617-635, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2025.057812 - 20 March 2025

Abstract Bionanocomposite film is produced from renewable and biodegradable natural resources. Although elephant foot yam (EFY) starch (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius) is a promising polymer for bionanocomposite film, the native hydrophilic properties influence the overall performance characteristics. Incorporating virgin coconut oil (VCO) and monoglyceride as hydrophobic components can improve mechanical properties and reduce permeability while increasing the hydrophobicity of the composite. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the effect of adding VCO and monoglyceride on EFY starch-nanocrystalline film at 3 and 5 wt% concentrations. Experimental tests were conducted to evaluate the physical and mechanical properties, water vapor transmission rate… More > Graphic Abstract