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    Physical Fitness and Mental Health Three Months after COVID-19 Infection in Young and Elderly Women

    Meng Wang1, Onkei Lei1,2, Frankie U Kei Wong1, Water Soi Po Wong1, Walter Heung Chin Hui1, Gasper Chi Hong Leong1, Wenze Fang1,3, Zhaowei Kong1,*

    International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.3, pp. 363-378, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.060875 - 31 March 2025

    Abstract Background: This study evaluated physical fitness and mental health in young and elderly women 3 months after mild COVID-19 infection, and examined the impact of infection and age on long COVID occurrence and trajectory. Methods: There were 213 eligible female volunteers (107 young, 106 elderly) recruited approximately three months after the significant outbreak of COVID-19 in China. Participants completed a fitness test and mental health assessment using the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Self-Assessment Scale (PTSD) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Inventory (PSQI). Results: Despite no significant difference in physical fitness, infected young and elderly females experienced poorer… More >

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    The Relationship between Parenting Stress and Parenting Burnout in Parents of Children with Autism: The Chain Mediating Role of Social Support and Coping Strategies

    Jun Zhang1,#,*, Li Wang1,#, Shan Liu1, Yurong Yang2, Jingyi Fan3, Yijia Zhang1

    International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.3, pp. 287-302, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.060064 - 31 March 2025

    Abstract Background: Parents of children with autism are susceptible to parenting burnout due to tremendous parenting burden and parenting challenges. Parenting burnout has a detrimental effect on both children with autism and their parents. However, the underlying mechanisms that lead to parenting burnout remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between parenting stress and parenting burnout, along with the serial mediation effect of social support and coping strategies in the context of families with autistic children. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in 231 parents of autistic children in four autism facilities located in… More >

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    Association between Mental Distress and Weight-Related Self-Stigma via Problematic Social Media and Smartphone Use among Malaysian University Students: An Application of the Interaction of Person-Affect-Cognition- Execution (I-PACE) Model

    Wan Ying Gan1,#,*, Wei-Leng Chin2,3,#, Shih-Wei Huang4,5, Serene En Hui Tung6, Ling Jun Lee1, Wai Chuen Poon7, Yan Li Siaw8, Kerry S. O’Brien9, Iqbal Pramukti10, Kamolthip Ruckwongpatr11, Jung-Sheng Chen12, Mark D. Griffiths13, Chung-Ying Lin10,11,14,15,*

    International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.3, pp. 319-331, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.060049 - 31 March 2025

    Abstract Background: Weight-related self-stigma (WRSS) is prevalent among individuals with different types of weight status and is associated with a range of negative health outcomes. Social support and coping models explain how individuals may use different coping methods to deal with their mental health needs. Psychological distress (e.g., depression and stress) could lead to overuse of social media and smartphones. When using social media or smartphones, individuals are likely to be exposed to negative comments regarding weight/shape/size posted on the social media. Consequently, individuals who experience problematic social media use (PSMU) or problematic smartphone use (PSPU)… More >

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    The Role of Glutathione S-Transferase in the Regulation of Plant Growth, and Responses to Environmental Stresses

    Chen Lin1,*, Zidan Zhang1, Zhao Zhang1, Yuxiang Long1, Xuwen Shen1, Jinghao Zhang1, Youping Wang1,2,*

    Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.3, pp. 583-601, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.063086 - 31 March 2025

    Abstract Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) represent a large and diverse enzyme family ubiquitously distributed across the plant kingdom. These proteins catalyze the conjugation of glutathione (GSH) with electrophilic substrates in response to various stress conditions. Beyond their role in stress adaptation, certain GSTs are integral regulators of plant growth and development, contributing to a range of physiological processes. Most GST proteins exhibit dual enzymatic activities, functioning as both transferases and peroxidases, which enables their involvement in diverse cellular processes, including detoxification and stress responses. Recent advancements, particularly in X-ray crystallography, have enabled detailed structural analysis of GST More >

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    Reviving Contaminated Soils: Microbe-Aided Phytoremediation for Sustainable Metal Pollution Cleanup

    Chengyi Zou1, Sara Zafar2,*, Umbreen Bibi2, Manzar Abbas3, Zuhair Hasnain4,*

    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

    Reviving Contaminated Soils: Microbe-Aided Phytoremediation for Sustainable Metal Pollution Cleanup

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    Effect of Proline Pretreatment on the Water Stress Response in “Siete Caldos” Pepper Plants

    Blanca Olivia Trejo-Paniagua1, Nancy Ruiz-Lau2,*, María Goretty Caamal-Chan3, Rosa Isela Cruz-Rodríguez1, Anayancy Lam-Gutiérrez4, Víctor Manuel Ruíz-Valdiviezo1

    Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.3, pp. 861-873, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.062410 - 31 March 2025

    Abstract Exogenous proline is an effective agent for increasing plant tolerance to abiotic stress in plants. In this study, we evaluated its effect on seedlings of Siete Caldos chili pepper (Capsicum frutescens), a semi-domesticated variety. The Capsicum genus is known for its sensitivity to water stress. We pretreated the seedlings’ roots by immersing them in proline solutions (0, 2.5, 5, 7.5, and 10 mM) for 48 h. Then, we exposed them to water stress using a Hoagland nutrient solution supplemented with 10% polyethylene glycol (PEG-8000) for nine days. We analyzed key physiological and biochemical parameters, including relative… More >

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    Growth Dilatory Effects of PEG and Sucrose on Geranium wallichianum: An In Vitro Approach for Conservation

    Zubair Ashraf1, Yasar Sajjad1,*, Sabaz Ali Khan1, Gulzar Akhtar2, Ahmed Mahmoud Ismail3,4,*, Tarek A. Shalaby3, Bader Alsubaie5, Othman Al-Dossary5

    Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.3, pp. 987-1006, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.062351 - 31 March 2025

    Abstract The medicinal herb Geranium wallichianum belongs to the family Geraniaceae. The East Asian Himalayas are its primary habitat. Overexploitation and overharvesting pose a threat to this plant, given its extensive ethnomedical utilization in the community. In Pakistan, its population has already declined by over 75%. Given its critical medicinal importance, urgent conservation efforts are needed to prevent extinction. The aim of the current research was to determine the effectiveness of sucrose and polyethylene glycol (PEG) in decelerating the growth of this medicinally important species. Nodal segments were utilized as explant with varying levels of polyethylene glycol… More >

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    Nitrogen/Phosphorus Ratio Affected the Growth of an Invasive Plant Alternanthera philoxeroides under Cadmium Stress

    Rui Zhang1, Le Ren1, Zhihang Liu1, Xinyue Gu1, Shanshan Du1, Xiao Chen1, Bingran Xi1, Bingnan Zhao1,2, Chao Si1,*

    Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.3, pp. 709-721, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.062281 - 31 March 2025

    Abstract Plant invasion poses a serious environmental challenge to freshwater ecosystems. Heavy metal pollution and nutrient enrichment, particularly nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P), are two additional critical environmental issues known to influence the growth of invasive plants. Notably, the N/P ratio in the environments is often inconstant; however, whether these variations can cause differential responses in invasive plants remains underexplored, despite its crucial importance for understanding plant invasiveness. In this study, we examined the effects of different N/P ratios (4:1, 16:1, 32:1, 64:1) on the growth of a widespread invasive plant Alternanthera philoxeroides in cadmium (Cd) polluted… More >

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    From Cell Division to Stress Tolerance: The Versatile Roles of Cytokinins in Plants

    Antonio Rodrigues da Cunha Neto1, Alexandra dos Santos Ambrósio1, Arlinda de Jesus Rodrigues Resende1, Breno Régis Santos1, Michele Carla Nadal2,*

    Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.3, pp. 539-560, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.061776 - 31 March 2025

    Abstract Cytokinins are plant hormones that are essential for plant growth and development and are involved in a variety of processes. They are synthesized by the modification of adenine with an isoprenoid chain, resulting in cytokinins such as isopentenyladenine and zeatin. The levels of these hormones are regulated by conjugation, degradation and oxidation processes that modulate their activity. Cytokinins are perceived by cells through specific receptors that, when activated, trigger signaling cascades responsible for regulating the expression of genes critical for development. In addition, cytokinins interact with other hormones, such as auxins, to coordinate plant growth… More >

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    Development and Assessment of Reference Genes for qPCR of Malus transitoria under Drought Stress

    Ting Li1, Jun Xv1, Defang Zhang1,2,3,*

    Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.3, pp. 911-927, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.061770 - 31 March 2025

    Abstract The use of a stable reference gene is fundamental for achieving reliable quantitative qRT-PCR (qPCR) results. Developing and evaluating the stability of reference genes is necessary for studying the molecular mechanisms of M. transitoria in response to drought stress. In this study, 18 candidate reference genes were selected from transcriptome sequencing data of M. transitoria according to their FPKM values under different drought stress degrees. Cluster-23533.34641 was identified as the most stable reference gene for M. transitoria under drought stress based on qPCR results and combined analysis of Genorm, NormFinder, BestKeeper, and Delta Ct algorithms. The reference genes More >

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