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ISSN:0031-9457 (print)
ISSN:1851-5657 (online)
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Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany is an international journal that publishes research on all aspects of plant science. This journal welcomes original and exciting submissions that provide new and key insights into the origins, growth and development of plants from the molecular to the whole organism and its interactions with the biotic and abiotic environments.
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Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.7, pp. 1941-1971, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.064056 - 31 July 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advances in Molecular Insights of Plant Secondary Metabolites: Biosynthesis, Regulation, and Applications)
Abstract Plants have long served as a cornerstone for drug discovery, offering a vast repertoire of bioactive compounds with proven efficacy in combating oxidative stress, a pivotal driver of chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and neurodegenerative conditions. This review synthesizes current knowledge on plant-derived antioxidants, emphasizing their mechanisms, therapeutic potential, and quantitative efficacy validated through standardized assays. Key phytochemicals, including polyphenols, carotenoids, flavonoids, and terpenoids, neutralize reactive oxygen species (ROS) through radical scavenging, enzyme modulation, and gene regulation. For instance, lutein, a carotenoid found in leafy greens, demonstrates potent antioxidant activity with IC50 values… More >
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Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.7, pp. 1973-1996, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.067885 - 31 July 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Multi-Level Mechanisms in Plant-Pathogen Interactions)
Abstract Plant-pathogen interactions involve complex biological processes that operate across molecular, cellular, microbiome, and ecological levels, significantly influencing plant health and agricultural productivity. In response to pathogenic threats, plants have developed sophisticated defense mechanisms, such as pattern-triggered immunity (PTI) and effector-triggered immunity (ETI), which rely on specialized recognition systems such as pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) and nucleotide-binding leucine-rich repeat (NLR) proteins. These immune responses activate intricate signaling pathways involving mitogen-activated protein kinase cascades, calcium fluxes, reactive oxygen species production, and hormonal cross-talk among salicylic acid, jasmonic acid, and ethylene. Furthermore, structural barriers such as callose deposition… More >
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Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.7, pp. 1997-2013, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.065535 - 31 July 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Optimizing Crops Production: Agronomic, Chemical and AI-assisted Approaches)
Abstract Onion (Allium cepa L.) is a widely cultivated vegetable valued for its taste, aroma, and nutritional content. Biostimulants (BTs) are substances that stimulate plant growth and development. This study explores the impact of BTs and nitrogen (N) fertilization on the yield and nutrient use efficiency of directly seeded onions, addressing the challenges of excessive N application and promoting sustainable practices. A two-year field experiment was conducted using a split-plot design with three replications. Treatments included a control (C), a seaweed extract-based BT (T1), humic and fulvic acids (T2), and Trichoderma spp. (T3). N rates applied were 64… More >
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Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.7, pp. 2015-2031, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.066232 - 31 July 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Plant Organelles Comparative Genomics and DNA Systematics)
Abstract Rorippa indica is a wild oilseed crop of Brassicaceae with good environmental adaptability and strong stress resistance. This plant has become an important wild relative species for rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) and is used to improve its agronomic traits, with important development and utilization value. However, the research of R. indica genetics is still lacking. And no mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) in the genus Rorippa has been expounded. To analyze the structural characteristics of the R. indica mitogenome, second-generation and third-generation sequencing techniques were made to assemble its mitogenome. The results showed that its mitogenome is composed of a single master… More >
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Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.7, pp. 2033-2054, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.066286 - 31 July 2025
Abstract Plant diseases are a major threat that can severely impact the production of agriculture and forestry. This can lead to the disruption of ecosystem functions and health. With its ability to capture continuous narrow-band spectra, hyperspectral technology has become a crucial tool to monitor crop diseases using remote sensing. However, existing continuous wavelet analysis (CWA) methods suffer from feature redundancy issues, while the continuous wavelet projection algorithm (CWPA), an optimization approach for feature selection, has not been fully validated to monitor plant diseases. This study utilized rice bacterial leaf blight (BLB) as an example by… More >
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Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.7, pp. 2055-2073, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.065227 - 31 July 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Crop Managements and Crop Adversity: Strategies, Mechanisms, and Implements)
Abstract Rice, as a primary commodity, needs to be increased in production while facing the sustainability challenges of limited land, water resources, and climate change. The demand for rice productivity was not enough to rely only on the fertile fields’ ability; it is necessary to consider the rainfed land potential. Cultivation in rainfed land involves biophysical pressure, low production, and limited access to superior varieties. Participatory rice breeding aimed to identify farmers’ trait preferences and develop acceptable lines. A bottom-up approach involved 203 farmers from four rainfed fields in Indonesia, i.e., Semarang-Central Java, Kulon Progo-Yogyakarta, Tabanan-Bali,… More >
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Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.7, pp. 2075-2095, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.065961 - 31 July 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Influence of Biotic and Abiotic Stresses Signals on Plants and their Performance at Different Environments)
Abstract Sunflower leaf photosynthesis strongly depends on the leaf position in the plant stem conditioning, which directly affects other physiological processes. Therefore, a study of the leaf’s physiological status regarding the leaf position in the stem was performed on sunflowers in the flowering stage. Eight differently positioned leaves were investigated, starting with the youngest leaf on the top of the stem to the leaves of the stem bottom, assigned as the oldest senescent leaves. According to chlorophyll fluorescence (ChlF) parameters connected to photosystem II (PSII) processes, significant changes in PSII functioning occurred only in the senescent… More >
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Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.7, pp. 2097-2116, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.067092 - 31 July 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Plant Metabolism Changes to Abiotic and Biotic Stresses: Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Responses and Possible Adaptations Strategies)
Abstract Tomato is an economically important crop that is susceptible to biotic and abiotic stresses, situations that negatively affect the crop cycle. Biotic stress is caused by phytopathogens such as Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici (FOL), responsible for vascular wilt, a disease that causes economic losses of up to 100% in crops of interest. Nanomaterials represent an area of opportunity for pathogen control through stimulations that modify the plant development program, achieving greater adaptation and tolerance to stress. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial capacity of the nanoparticles and the concentrations used in tomato… More >
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Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.7, pp. 2117-2129, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.066762 - 31 July 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Integrated Nutrient Management in Cereal Crops)
Abstract Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a globally important legume crop valued for its nutritional content and adaptability. Establishing a robust root system during early growth is critical for optimal nutrient uptake, shoot development, and increased resistance to biotic stress. This study evaluated the effects of exogenous indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) on root and shoot development in two bean cultivars, Onceler-98 and Topcu, during the seedling stage. IBA was applied at four concentrations: 0 (control), 50, 100, and 150 μM. Morphological parameters measured included root length (RL), root fresh weight (RFW), root dry weight (RDW), root nodule number (RNN), More >
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Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.7, pp. 2131-2153, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.067577 - 31 July 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Application of Nanomaterials in Plants)
Abstract Selenium (Se) is a nutrient that is considered beneficial for plants, because its improvement in growth, yield and quality helps plants to mitigate stress. The objective of this research was to evaluate the application of sodium selenite (Na2SeO3), nanoparticles (SeNPs) and microparticles (SeMPs) of Se in cucumber seedlings, via two experiments: one with seed priming and the other with foliar application of Se materials. The doses used were: 0, 0.1, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 3.0 mg · L−1, for each form of Se and for each form of application. Treatment 0 consisted of the application of… More >
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Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.7, pp. 2155-2165, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.066940 - 31 July 2025
Abstract Grain filling is a critical determinant of yield and quality in rice. This study aims to clarify the association between grain photosynthesis and the filling rate of rice varieties with different grain weights, providing a theoretical foundation for optimizing grain-filling processes. Two rice varieties with similar growth duration but different grain weights were selected: a large-grain variety, Lingliangyou 268 (L268), and a small-grain variety, Ruiliangyou 1053 (R1053). Differences in grain filling, grain photosynthetic rate, and grain chlorophyll content were systematically examined during the filling stage. Results showed significant differences in grain-filling, grain photosynthetic rate, and… More >
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Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.7, pp. 2167-2181, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.065068 - 31 July 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Innovations in Post-Harvest Disease Control and Quality Preservation of Horticultural Crops)
Abstract Mango (Mangifera indica L. cv. ‘Keitt’) is one of the core fruit delicacies produced by China. During the post-harvest storage span, the fungal pathogen colletotrichum gloeosporioides readily invades the fruits and leads to a significant overall yield loss. In recent years of development, the exploitation of naturally occurring fungitoxic compounds such as Sandalwood Essential Oil (SEO) has been useful in tackling various fungal species. This study demonstrates the potential of SEO as part of a storage protection strategy against C. gloeosporioides-induced post-harvest anthracnose. SEO displayed a relatively higher mycelial growth inhibition rate when compared to various other essential More >
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Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.7, pp. 2183-2194, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.067807 - 31 July 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Plant and Environments)
Abstract The Leymus chinensis grassland is one of the most widely distributed associations in the warm temperate grassland and due to overgrazing in recent years, it has experienced varying degrees of degradation. Vegetative regeneration via bud banks serves as the primary way of vegetation reproduction in the L. chinensis grassland ecosystem. However, the role of the bud bank in the vegetation regeneration of grazing grassland remains unclear. Based on the relationship between the under-ground bud bank and above-ground vegetation of L. chinensis grassland under different grazing stages, this study aimed to explore whether the grazing grassland could self-recover through… More >
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Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.7, pp. 2195-2214, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.067772 - 31 July 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Stress Metabolites of Plants: Protective and Regulatory Functions)
Abstract Prolonged lack of rain and high-temperature lead to soil water deficits, inhibiting cereal crop growth in early ontogenesis and reducing grain quality and yield. Rye (Secale cereale L.) is a key grain crop, particularly in regions where wheat cultivation is challenging or unfeasible. To clarify its drought adaptation mechanisms, we analyzed the effects of moderate soil drought on growth, hormonal homeostasis, and the dynamics and distribution of free amino acids and phenolic compounds in rye at early vegetative stages and post-recovery. Drought triggered both general and organ-specific changes in endogenous phytohormones. A nonspecific response involved the… More >
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Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.7, pp. 2215-2228, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.067439 - 31 July 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Application of Digital Agriculture and Machine Learning Technologies in Crop Production)
Abstract Accurate and timely estimation of above-ground biomass is crucial for understanding crop growth dynamics, optimizing agricultural input management, and assessing productivity in sustainable farming practices. However, conventional biomass assessments are destructive and resource-intensive. In contrast, remote sensing techniques, particularly those utilizing low-altitude unmanned aerial vehicles, provide a non-destructive approach to collect imagery data on plant canopy features, including spectral reflectance and structural details at any stage of the crop life cycle. This study explores the potential visible-light-derived vegetative indices to improve biomass prediction during the flowering period of buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum). Red, green, and blue (RGB)… More >
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