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Synergistic effect of hydrochloric-leaching pretreatments and hematite catalysis on chili straw pyrolysis to produce liquid oil and pyrolysis gas Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-24
A novel pathway to clean production of rich-phenol and ketone liquid oil and rich-methane and hydrogen gas by hematite catalytic pyrolysis of pretreated chili straw (CS) was investigated for the first time. The process integrated hydrochloric acid-leaching pretreatment and hematite catalysis. The results indicated that alkali and alkaline earth metals can be dissolved by hydrochloric acid-leaching
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The efficient and directional electrocatalytic depolymerization of α-O-4 bond in lignin by auxiliary electrolyte Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-25
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Integrative metabolome and transcriptome analysis reveals GbKC0053 and GbMYB involved in the biosynthesis of ginkgolic acids Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-24
Ginkgolic acids is a sort of phenolic lipid compound predominantly enriched in the episperm of Ginkgo biloba. Ginkgolic acids exhibits cytotoxicity and allergenic effects, providing a defense against a variety of biotic stresses from insects, fungus, and bacteria. Ginkgolic acids specifically accumulates in the episperm of Ginkgo biloba, providing the seeds with a unique defence mechanism against biotic
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Expression of the changes in essential oil components of Shirazi thyme (Zataria multiflora Boiss.) as affected by various drying methods Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-23
The purpose of this research was to investigate the impact of various drying techniques on the quality characteristics of Shirazi thyme (Zataria multiflora Boiss.) using a completely randomized design with three replications. The treatments included fresh samples, shade-drying (SHD), sun-drying (SD), oven and vacuum-drying (OD and VD) each at three different temperatures (45, 55, and 65 °C), and microwave-drying
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Unveiling the mucilage complexity in a multispecies exploration of the genus Alcea from Iran Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-23
Eight field-grown Alcea species (A. koelzii, A. kurdica, A. lavateriflora, A. rechingeri, A. remotiflora, A. rufescenc, A. schiraziana and A. tehranica) were analyzed for their mucilage content to identify the species with the highest yield. The mucilage was extracted with boiling water, precipitated by methanol, and subjected to acid hydrolysis by trifluoroacetic acid. Although mucilage content varied
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Xyloglucan endotransglucosylase-hydrolase 22 positively regulates response to cold stress in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-23
Xyloglucan endotransglucosylase/hydrolases (XTHs) are cell wall modifying enzymes that function in response to multiple abiotic stresses by promoting cell wall reinforcement in plants. However, it is elusive whether GhXTH22 plays a role in cold stress tolerance in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). In this study, we found that Arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana (L.) Heynh) transgenic lines overexpressing
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Efficient co-production of glucose and carboxylated cellulose nanocrystals from cellulose-rich biomass waste residues via low enzymatic pre-hydrolysis and persulfate oxidation Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-23
Carboxylated cellulose nanocrystals (cCNCs) can be prepared directly from biomass in a one-step ammonium persulfate (APS) oxidation. However, the cell…
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Efficient CO2 removal enabled by N, S co-doped hierarchical porous carbon derived from sustainable lignin Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-23
Biomass-derived heteroatoms-doped hierarchical porous carbon materials are highly regarded as promising CO2 adsorbents. However, these materials cannot simultaneously exhibit advanced porosity, high yield, and high heteroatom content. Herein, a series of N, S co-doped hierarchical porous carbons with advanced porosity (narrow micropore: 0.37–0.42 cm3/g), high heteroatom content (N content: 8.54 at%
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Integrated metabolomic and transcriptomic assisted identification of nodulated Sophora flavescens SfIF7GT for improvement of flavonoid content Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-23
The symbiotic nitrogen fixation (SNF) of legumes is essential for their growth and development. However, the effects of SNF on the production of specific compounds in medicinal legumes remains unclear. In this study, we identified 364 differentially accumulated metabolites (DAMs) in Sophora flavescens roots triggered by SNF compared to non-inoculated control, including compounds like 6,7-Dihydroxy-4’-methoxy
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An intensive exploration of plasticization, tensile, flexural and ecotoxicity of styrene-grafted thermoplastic starch (TPS) composite material Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-23
Thermoplastic starch (TPS) is a potential alternative to non-biodegradable plastics. Nevertheless, nice hydrophilicity, poor mechanical property and p…
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Integrating physiological and transcriptomics analysis revealed the molecular mechanisms of PdCLH regulating leaf color and growth in poplar Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-24
Colored-leaf trees play a crucial role in urban greening due to their aesthetic appeal. However, traditional breeding methods combined with long growth cycle, have resulted in a limited variety of colored-leaf species, failing to meet the needs of city park construction. Molecular breeding, known for its rapid and targeted trait improvement, has become a pivotal approach for creating new ornamental
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Mechanical properties of a novel laminated veneer bamboo using curved cross-sectional strips Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-23
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Enhancing mechanical performance of polypropylene bio-based composites using chemically treated date palm filler Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-24
Utilizing agro-residues as organic fillers instead of wood is considered a sustainable option for preserving forestry. Recently, we successfully developed a new chemical treatment method to extract rich cellulosic microfibers from agro-residues of date palm trees. The treated fibers exhibited an improved performance, thus demonstrating the prominent potency of the new method. For further confirmation
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Non-food natural sesquiterpene lactone α-santonin: Chemistry and biology Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-22
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Convolutional neural networks to assess bergamot essential oil content in the field from smartphone images Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-18
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GhWRKY1bD improves drought tolerance by co-regulation of ABA, ROS, and proline homeostasis in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-21
Most of the global cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) production areas are located in regions with limited access to water, and drought represents a significant factor that hinders cotton production. The essential endeavor of uncovering mechanisms for drought resistance is crucial for enhancing cotton yields. However, our understanding of the regulatory networks responding to drought in cotton is currently
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A systematic analysis of GASA family members in the Salix matsudana genome: Characterization, expression profile, and putative function in antioxidation Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-19
The gibberellic acid stimulated Arabidopsis (GASA) gene family, specific to plants, plays a pivotal role in growth, development, and response to diverse environmental stresses. Despite their importance, GASA genes in willow trees have been little studied. Here, 35 SmGASAs were identified from the Salix matsudana genome, which exhibited similar physical and chemical proprieties to GASAs in other species
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Integrated multiple environmental tests and QTL mapping uncover novel candidate genes for seed oil content in upland cotton Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-18
Upland cotton is a prime agricultural product that is regarded as the backbone of the world’s economy and people’s livelihood. Recently, cottonseed oil has gradually become a promising edible oil target because of its rich unsaturated fatty acids (FAs). However, genetic resources available for improving cottonseed oil content (OC) are currently very scarce. Here, a recombinant inbred line (RIL) population
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In-situ synthesis of double chelated transition metal macromolecules for flame retardant and smoke suppression properties Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-18
Poplar wood underwent a two-step pressure impregnation with phytic acid-iron and epichlorohydrin-chitosan to boost its flame retardancy while mitigating the loss and mechanical performance issues of conventional treatments. Through chelation and grafting reactions, the stable existence of double chelated transition metal network macromolecules (DCMC) inside the wood was promoted under external heating
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Reusable biochars derived from Camellia oleifera shell via K2CO3 activated for phenol-enhanced adsorption Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-18
Porous biochar materials (BC) have shown excellent performance in energy storage and water treatment adsorption. Carbonization of agricultural and forestry solid waste and fixation in the form of stable biochar to form biochar materials can achieve green "waste utilization for treatment wastewater". In this study, BC samples were generated by using Camellia oleifera shell (COS) as raw material and
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A lignocellulose nanofibril-poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogel with controlled drug delivery for wound healing Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-18
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Analysis of the starch synthase gene family reveals that NtGBSS2 positively regulates resistant starch synthesis and enhances drought resistance in tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-18
Starch synthase is the key enzyme directly involved in starch synthesis, and starch plays crucial roles in plant response to stresses. However, a comprehensive characterization of tobacco starch synthase is still lacking so far, and the exact functions of starch synthase genes in plant drought stress responses has been scarcely studied. In this study, a genome-wide screening was performed and totally
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Multiscale assessment of the heterogeneity of scutched flax fibers Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-18
The industrial process of extracting flax fibers from a plant (Linum usitatissimum L.), which involves a combination of retting and scutching, could lead to matter heterogeneity within individual roll bales. Although many studies have investigated the variability of flax fiber compositions and properties as functions of various factors throughout the value chain, no researchers have focused on long-fiber
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Efficient dye removal by biocarbon obtained by chemical recycling of waste from the herbal industry Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-18
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Exploring genetic variation in saffron (Crocus sativus L.) accessions through two-locus DNA barcoding Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-18
Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) remains among the most costly spices worldwide due to its invaluable properties. Traditional breeding methods are restricted by saffron's male sterility and clonal multiplication, which may result in genetic deterioration and make genetic diversity within saffron populations cryptic. To overcome this cryptic diversity, we conducted a comprehensive genetic analysis of sixteen
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Molecular origin of the plasticizing effect difference of glycerol with other polyols on plasticizing polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as elucidated by solid-state NMR Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-18
Glycerol has been proved to be an effective plasticizer for polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), which can significantly increase PVA’s processability and ductility, whose molecular origin remains unclear. In current study, the physical structure and chain dynamics of polyol plasticized PVA were studied in detail, including ethylene glycol, glycerol, erythritol, xylitol, and sorbitol under the same addition level
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Progress on the research and development of the biomass-based polyimide Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-19
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Leaf phenotypic difference analysis and variety recognition of tea cultivars based on multispectral imaging technology Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-19
Recognition of tea plant variety and grade is essential for tea germplasm resources protection. The rapid and accurate acquisition of phenotype of tea leaves is a crucial step in exploring the variety type, nutrition status, and yield prediction. Monitoring the phenotypic characteristics of tea leaves is necessary for intelligent tea germplasm management. This study analyzed phenotypic features of
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Optimizing the extraction process of total saponins from Panax vietnamensis based on response surface analysis and backpropagation neural network-genetic algorithm Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-18
Panax vietnamensis (PV), a member of the Araliaceae family, is noted for its saponin-rich roots and rhizomes. Recent pharmacological studies have shown its anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-myocardial ischemia, and hypoglycemic effects, establishing PV as a highly valuable variety of ginseng worldwide. Herein, we used an ultrasound-assisted method to optimize the extraction of total saponins from
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