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Comparative transcriptomic analysis of rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) clones differing in disease tolerance provides novel insights into the disease response associated with abnormal leaf fall disease caused by Phytophthora meadii S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 C.S. Aswathy, C. Bindu Roy, K Shahina, M.P. Vinod, C.L Biji
Rubber is an important industrial commodity and is the commercial source of natural rubber (NR). Abnormal Leaf Fall (ALF) disease caused by is one of the major diseases affecting yield of NR. Understanding interaction mechanism is essential to manage this devastating disease. Transcriptome analysis was employed to gain an understanding on the molecular mechanisms that confer resistance to that would
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Protective effects of flaxseed oil against dexamethasone induced skeletal muscle atrophy on rats S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Sneha Desai, Aayushi Balda, Divya D, Kamsagara Linganna Krishna
The production of omega-3 fatty acids in the lipids of muscle tissue was boosted by flaxseed oil (), which is well-described in the Ayurvedic system of medicine. In skeletal muscle disorders, atrophy is a major problem which arises due to cachexia, sarcopenia and immobilization. Nevertheless, despite significant efforts, few FDA-approved medications are available in the market to treat skeletal muscle
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The antimicrobial effectiveness of Rosmarinus officinalis, Lavandula angustifolia, and Salvia officinalis essential oils against Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in vitro and in silico S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Fatima Mourabiti, Reda Derdak, Abdelaziz El Amrani, Ghizlane Momen, Mohammed Timinouni, Abdelaziz Soukri, Bouchra El Khalfi, Yassine Zouheir
This study aimed to explore the phytochemical analyses and antibacterial potential of three essential oils (EOs) using both and experiments for drug discovery. The Eos of , and were extracted by hydrodistillation, and GC–MS determined the chemical composition. The antibacterial activities of each EO were studied by the disc diffusion method. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal
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Ultrasonication assisted percolation extraction, isolation, identification and in silico studies of secondary metabolites from Caesalpinia bonduc (L.) Roxb. seeds with special reference to the target proteins involved in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Shan Sasidharan, Reshma V R Nair, Nishanth Kumar S, Kaveri Nair A, Silambarasan Gomathi, Hareendran Nair J
Medicinal plant-derived phytochemicals provide a vast pool of diverse bioactive compounds for novel drug development. L. Roxb. is a traditional medicinal plant that is reported for diverse pharmacological properties. This study aims to compare conventional (maceration) and novel extraction techniques (ultrasonication assisted maceration extraction) to evaluate their efficiency, yield and bioactive
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Antiplasmodial activity and toxicity of the leaves, stem and roots of Parinari robusta Oliv [CHRYSOBALANACEAE] in animal model S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Bernard K. Turkson, Reinhard I. Nketia, Charles K. Frimpong, Kwadwo Safo, Jennifer Mensah, Samuel Adu Sarfo, Otoo Nana Safo, Benjamin Ofosu Bekoe, Isaac Ayensu, Merlin L.K. Mensah, Felix Zoiku
Malaria continues to wreak havoc on various populations as a result of the mortality and economic burden associated with the disease. Progress made in the therapeutics of the disease is threatened by the emerging parasite resistance to currently used first line treatment drugs. This has prompted the search for new, effective, and safe antimalarial agents. is one plant in use with inadequate evidence
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Exploring the potential of sustainable use of reclaimed water to improve crop production in response to contaminants in Vigna radiata S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Zahid Hameed Siddiqui
An efficient method of managing agricultural resources is to reuse wastewater for crop irrigation and fertilization. Irrigation using reclaimed water after treatment can have both beneficial and bad environmental effects. The national water strategy of Saudi Arabia considers reclaimed wastewater as an essential component of Saudi Arabia's water resource. It targets to decrease the load of desalination
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Insight into a traditional culinary practice: Late-stage addition of spiny coriander (Eryngium foetidum L.) in Indian cooking system S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Gitasree Borah, Sajjad Hussain, Avisek Mondal, Siddhartha Proteem Saikia, Saikat Haldar
Spiny coriander ( L.) is a food flavouring herb with strong coriander-like odour. The leaves are traditionally used for flavouring the curries, boiled items, soups in Indian subcontinent and added during the final stage of cooking. The current study aimed to validate this traditional culinary knowledge on the addition of spiny coriander leaves and provide a scientific insight into this practice. To
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Phoenix ×arehuquensis nov. hybr. (Arecaceae): The hybrid of P. canariensis × P. reclinata in garden and forest S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Concepción Obón, Pedro A. Sosa, Francisco Alcaraz, Isabel Saro, Manuel Martínez-Rico, Emilio Laguna, Pedro-Pablo Ferrer-Gallego, Dennis Johnson, Pedro Luis Pérez de Paz, Diego Rivera
Jacq. is a palm species native to tropical and southern Africa, extending to Madagascar, where its natural populations are exploited for sap and fibre. Widely embraced as an ornamental palm in gardens within warm zones abroad, it has established itself as an integral part of horticultural landscapes.
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Cassia fistula L. bark fraction modulated GSK3β/ p53 expression for mitochondrial mediated apoptosis in HeLa cells S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Rasdeep Kour, Neha Sharma, Mangaljeet Singh, Subodh Kumar, Satwinderjeet kaur
In Ayurveda, L. commonly known as Aragvadha (disease killer) is highly valuable medicinal plant. In the present study, hexane fraction (CaMH), chloroform fraction (CaMC), ethyl acetate fraction (CaME) and methanol fraction (CaMM) isolated from bark were explored for their cytotoxic potential against cervical carcinoma (HeLa), breast carcinoma (MCF-7) and osteosarcoma (MG-63) cell lines using MTT assay
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Unraveling the potential of Acinetobacter calcoaceticus for arsenic resistance and plant growth promotion in contaminated lentil field S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Aritri Laha, Subhasis Sarkar, Sudip Sengupta, Amlan Das, Santanu Paul, Somnath Bhattacharyya
The legume crop, lentil is often found to be contaminated with arsenic (As) across the globe, and becomes a serious problem when consumed as dietary component. Bioremediation techniques are considered to be sustainable, and low cost measures to combat this problem. The current study has been aimed at identifying the As-resistant endophytic bacteria from the root nodule of lentil plants grown in As-contaminated
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Phytoremediation of heavy metal-contaminated soil of Lyari River using bioenergy crops S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Musarrat Ramzan, Saira Sarwar, Muhammad Zaheer Ahmad, Rifat Zubair Ahmed, Tanveer Hussain, Iqtidar Hussain
Industrial and domestic effluents are often disposed of untreated or undertreated in developing countries resulting in the deposition of heavy metals in soil and water bodies. Karachi is the largest commercial hub of the country with many industries and the densely developed urban area. Lyari is one of the two major rivers of Karachi which has become a dumping site of the city's effluent. In the present
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Bioinformatics-based detection of secondary metabolite biosynthetic gene clusters and enzymes involved in terpene synthesis in Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Ummahan ÖZ
Plants synthesize primary and secondary metabolites through their biochemical processes. Secondary metabolites are substances with diverse functions, ranging from stress response to pharmaceutical production. Terpenes belong to the category of secondary metabolites. The purpose of this article is to predict the biosynthetic gene clusters of secondary metabolites in the , to identify the terpene synthases
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Green-route synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles via Solanum surattense leaf extract: Characterization, biomedical applications and their ecotoxicity assessment of zebrafish embryo model S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Chinnasamy Ragavendran, Chinnaperumal Kamaraj, Abdulwahed Fahad Alrefaei, Arumugam Priyadharsan, Letícia Paiva de Matos, Guilherme Malafaia, Anguraj Moulishankar, Sundarrajan Thirugnanasambandam
Biogenic synthesis (green synthesis) of metal or metal oxide nanoparticles has recently become important to researchers due to its improved antibacterial properties and associated applications. The present investigation has been carried out to produce zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) using a leaf aqueous extract of as a reducing and stabilizing agent. The synthesized NPs have been studied using UV–visible
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Effect of bio-priming on morphological, physiological and essential oil of Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) under salinity stress S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-10 Farnaz Rahmani, Hamid Sodaeizadeh, Rostam Yazdani-Biouki, Mohammad-Ali Hakimzadeh-Ardakani, Kazem Kamali Aliabadi
This study aimed to investigate the effect of seeds bio-priming with Nitroxin and bio-superphosphate on some morphological, physiological and biochemical characteristics of plant irrigated with saline water (0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 dS NaCl). The findings suggest that the salinity had a notable effect on the growth and yield of by changing the morpho-physiological and biochemical properties of the plants subjected
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Heavy metal priming plant stress tolerance deciphering through physiological, biochemical, molecular and omics mechanism S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Linthoingambi Ningombam, B.N. Hazarika, Tabalique Yumkhaibam, Punabati Heisnam, Yengkhom Disco Singh
In the wake of rapid industrialization and human-induced environmental changes, toxic heavy metal pollution has become a widespread concern, posing a significant threat to crop plants. This paper explores the mechanisms of plant stress tolerance in the face of heavy metal toxicity. Plants have evolved defense strategies, including reduced metal uptake, phytochelatin binding, and robust antioxidant
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Alteration of growth, phenology, and yield of lily flowers through the synergetic effect of light spectra and endophytic bacterial priming S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Antonina Reut, Aigul Biglova, Irina Allayarova, Sasan Aliniaeifard, Nazim S. Gruda, Oksana Lastochkina
The production of ornamental flowers in controlled environment agriculture (CEA) has gained significant attention due to its potential for efficient cultivation. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of light quality (red, blue, red+blue, and white) after priming bulbs with (Bs) on lily plant growth, phenology, yield, ornamental attributes, and pigmentation. Both light quality and Bs treatment
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Augmenting abiotic stress tolerance and root architecture: The function of phytohormone-producing PGPR and their interaction with nanoparticles S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Anuj Ranjan, Vishnu D. Rajput, Evgeniya V. Prazdnova, Manisha Gurnani, Shikha Sharma, Pallavi Bhardwaj, Sudhir S. Shende, Saglara S. Mandzhieva, Svetlana Sushkova, Tatiana Minkina, Abhishek Chauhan, Tanu Jindal, Ram Prasad, Ming Hung Wong
Root architecture has a key role in influencing plant growth and yield. In recent years, the agriculture sector has gained interest in harnessing the potential of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) that possess the competence to produce phytohormones, with the aim of enhancing these desirable traits. Phytohormone-producing PGPR exert their influence on root development through the modulation
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Development of Catharanthus callus cell lines for indole-derived alkaloids production S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Daniel Arturo Zavala-Ortiz, María Ines Infanzón-Rodríguez, Javier Gomez-Rodriguez, Diana Laura Palacios-Pérez, Carlos Augusto Ledesma-Escobar, María Guadalupe Aguilar-Uscanga
In this work, we evaluated the effect of 29 PGR combinations and photoperiods on callogenesis while analyzing the fate of calluses during a two-year period. Variation of PGR combinations in the culture medium strongly affected callogenesis in terms of growth and callus morphology. Although most PGR combinations resulted in callogenesis, only few ones supported cell survivor in long-term basis for the
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Comparative transcriptome profiling unveils the role of differentially charged gold nanoparticle in growth, metabolic regulation and defence response of micro-propagated Nardostachys jatamansi Wall. ex DC. S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Shubham Joshi, Rohit Joshi
is a Himalayan medicinal plant known for its excellent antioxidant and metabolic properties. Differentially charged gold nanoparticles were reported earlier to play immense role in improvement of organogenesis and cellular homeostasis in different plant species. In this study, efforts were made to unveil the molecular programming underpinning the elicitation response of charged gold nanoparticles in
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Identification of reference genes and analysis of heat shock protein gene expression (Hsp90) in arta (Calligonum comosum L.) leaf under heat stress S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Amel Gasmi, Tebra Triki, Leila Bennani, Faiza Boussora, Jihed Faghim, Abeer Hashem, Graciela Dolores Avila-Quezada, Elsayed Fathi Abd-Allah, Ferdaous Guasmi
In southern Tunisia, plants are subjected to high temperatures and disturbances, causing the degradation of soils and plants. Studying wild plants and their response to heat stress can facilitate their conservation and help ecosystem rehabilitation. Understanding heat stress responses has gradually become a hotspot in desert plant research. The adaptive responses of species to high temperature were
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Statistical methods for genetic evaluation and selection of parents and hybrids of grain sorghum S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Leonardo Volpato, Saulo Fabrício da Silva Chaves, Rodrigo Silva Alves, João Romero do Amaral Santos de Carvalho Rocha, Regimar Garcia dos Santos, Larissa Pereira Ribeiro Teodoro, Flávio Dessaune Tardin, Aisy Botega Baldoni, Cicero Beserra de Menezes, Marcos Deon Vilela de Resende, Paulo Eduardo Teodoro
Grain sorghum is one of the most important cereals and is grown in arid and semi-arid regions due its high photosynthetic efficiency and tolerance to water deficit. Genotype-by-environment interactions and multi-trait selection are the main challenges in grain sorghum breeding. The objective of this study was to compare statistical methods for genetic evaluation and selection of parents and hybrids
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Cadmium chloride as an alternative application to increase the production of tropane alkaloids and phenolics in root cultures of Hyoscyamus niger L. S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 İlknur ALBAYRAK, Tunahan DEMİRCİ, Serdar ÖZMEN, Nilgün GÖKTÜRK BAYDAR
. is a plant with high medicinal value in terms of its tropane alkaloids. In this study, the effects of cadmium chloride (CdCl) application on root growth and secondary metabolite production in adventitious root cultures of were investigated. For this purpose, CdCl was applied to the roots at different concentrations (1, 2, and 3 mM) for 24, 48, 72, and 96 h. After harvest, the roots were evaluated
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Mosquitocidal susceptibility and non-target effects of essential oil from Brassica nigra W.D.J.Koch seeds on immature stages of Aedes aegypti L., Anopheles stephensi Liston and Culex quinquefasciatus Say S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Jeyaraj Selvakumaran, Kamaraj Ragavendran, Savarimuthu Ignacimuthu, Subramaniyan Sivanandhan, Appadurai Daniel Reegan, Adeyemi Oladapo Aremu, Pathalam Ganesan, Naiyf S. Alharbi, Muthu Thiruvengadam
Mosquito is a well-known insect belonging to the Culicidae family and is renowned for its global impact on infecting both animals and humans. The objective of the current research was to assess the effectiveness of essential oil (EO) from black mustard seeds in controlling and mosquitoes. The results showed that the EO from black mustard seeds exhibited strong larvicidal, ovicidal and pupicidal effects
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Foliar smoke-water application improves growth and changes the leaf mineral composition of radish, spinach and turnip seedlings S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Shubhpriya Gupta, Manoj Kulkarni, Ivana Doležalova, Ondřej Novák, Johannes Van Staden, Karel Doležal
Smoke–water, a smoke-saturated solution derived from the smoke generated by burning plant materials, promotes seed germination and growth of various plant species. There are many reported studies where seeds are treated and soils are drenched with smoke–water to explore the beneficial effects of smoke. However, little information is available on the influence of foliar spraying of smoke–water on the
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Deciphering the potential role of nano-based biosensors in growth, development and stress management of crop plants S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Zahid Nabi Sheikh, Shilpa Raina, Urooj Hassan Bhat, Neha Sharma, Peer Saffeullah, Firoz Mohammad, Abeer Al-Andal, Shaistul Islam
With the confluence of various disciplines, advanced technologies have cropped up. Nanotechnology has developed various emerging devices such as nano-biosensors. A nano-biosensor is a small analytical system possessing multifaceted applications in the field of agriculture, health, environment and quality control. In agriculture, it has shown tremendous potential for simple and fast methods of plant
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1α, 25-dihydroxy vitamin D3 containing leaf aqueous extract of Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don inhibits pro-inflammatory signaling in adipocytes-macrophage co-culture and improves glucose homeostasis in adipocytes and muscle cells S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Anuj Kumar Borah, Archana Singh, Sougata Saha
Increase in the number of adipocytes and fat load in adipocytes cause stress in adipose tissue leading to pro-inflammatory signalling and insulin resistance. Previously, aqueous extract of (L.) G. Don leaf (CRACE) was shown to be effective in inhibiting adipocyte differentiation and reduction of lipid load in mature adipocytes. Further, bioactivity-guided fractionation of the phytoextract following
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Supplementation of nano-biochar improved growth and physiological attributes in wheat seedlings exposed to salt stress through enhanced activity of hydrolysing and nitrogen metabolic enzymes and regulation of crucial metabolites S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Waqas Yousaf, Anis Ali Shah, Muhammad Bilal Afzal, Zaib-un Nisa, Naila Ali, Muhammad Yasin Ashraf, Hosam O. Elansary, Aqeel Ahmad
Nano-biochar (NBC) amendment could be an effective solution for sustainable agricultural production in salt affected areas. Nano-biochar application have shown positive effects on plant germination. But the under veiling mechanism of germinating seeds under NBC application still needs to explore. In this regard, two wheat varieties were used to assess the effects of NBC application on growth, germination
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Nano-selenium regulates the sugar metabolism in pea (Pisum sativum L.) sprouts S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Wentong Xue, Yufan Kang, Canping Pan, Tingting Hu, Miao Yu, Yayun Chen, Shujie Zhang
Selenium, a beneficial trace element, plays a vital role in plant growth. In this study, the effects of nano-selenium on pea ( L.) germination were characterized. Nano-selenium application led to decreases in starch, crude fiber, and soluble polysaccharide contents, but a significant increase in total soluble sugar content. The most prominent changes in sugars occurred 96 h after germination commenced
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Standardized extract and its compounds from fruits of Piper longum suppress MDA-MB-231 cancer stem cells via down-regulation of intracellular signals S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Hai Trieu Ly, Phuong Thao Tran, Ba Vinh Le, Tra My Nguyen, Thi Ha Ly Nguyen, Thi Thu Nguyen, Anh Hoang Dao, Van Minh Le, Keon Wook Kang, Thi Ha Do
We investigated the activities of fruit () standardized extract () and its purified components piperine (), pipernonaline (), and guineesine () against human breast cancer stem cells (CSCs). HPLC-DAD analysis showed that the concentrations of compounds in were 25.04 %, 2.91 %, and 0.61 %, respectively. The breast CSC population, identified by flow cytometry using cell-surface markers, was markedly
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Vitis vinifera L. seed standardized extract; a promising therapeutic against metabolic syndrome induced by high-fat/high-carbohydrate diet and streptozotocin in rats S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Salma Mostafa Mohamed, Mostafa Abbas Shalaby, Riham A. El-Shiekh, Alaa F. Bakr, Maha M. Rashad, Shimaa R. Emam, Hossny A. El-Banna
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a group of abnormal disorders; hypertension, glucose intolerance, dyslipidemia, proinflammatory, and prothrombotic states, affecting approximately 14 % of the world's population. The potential of grape seeds extract (GSE) supplementation to improve the metabolic disturbances and their related conditions like obesity, type 2 diabetes, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
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Antibiofilm potential of 6-methoxymellein from geranium-associated Aspergillus caespitosus endophyte against clinical isolates of dermatophytes: Phytochemical, in silico and in vitro investigation S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Ahmed Hagag, Adel M. Abd El-Kader, Miada F. Abdelwahab, Eman Farouk Ahmed, Ramadan Yahia, Naglaa Ghanem, Islam M. Abdel-Rahman, Mostafa A. Fouad, Eman Maher Zahran
Dermatophytes are saprophytic fungi which invade the skin and contribute to the pathogenesis of Tinea corporis. Dermatophytes are resistant to conventional antifungal agents due to biofilm formation, that's why effective therapy is still urgently needed. The edible aromatic plant, is known for antimicrobial efficacies, and is extensively colonized by endophytic fungi with potent bio-efficacies. AUMC
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From stress to success: Silicon and nano-silicon strategies for enhancing fruit yield and quality in cadmium-exposed trees S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Riaz Ahmad, Hafiza Muniba Din Muhammad, Safina Naz, Rahul Kumar Tiwari, Milan Kumar Lal, Parvaiz Ahmad, Muhammad Ahsan Altaf
For quality fruit production, balance fertilization and irrigation with good quality water had significant effects. The commercial production of fruits is badly affected due to heavy metals accumulation in soil. Among heavy metals, cadmium (Cd) is found in higher amount which greatly accumulate in fruits. Hence, consumption of such fruits causing different diseases in humans. Cd induced conditions
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Integration of apocarotenoid and transcriptome profiles of developing stigmas of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) reveals a multifaceted control involving PSY2, OR-a, PIF1 and HY5 genes in regulation of apocarotenoid biosynthesis S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Mona H. Thakuri, Upasna Chettry, Jyoti Pathak, Nikhil K. Chrungoo
Integration of the apocarotenoid and transcriptome profiles in developing stigmas of saffron revealed a biphasic pattern of carotenoid biosynthetic pathway. While the synthesis of lycopene peaks at S stage that of β- carotene and LCY-β, peaks at S stage of stigma development. ZCD, GTF, BGSD, ADH and VDE, responsible for the oxidative cleavage of carotenoids to produce apocarotenoids, showed highest
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Optimization of an efficient hydroponic cultivation method for high yield of strawberry plant S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Suchitrarani Sahoo, Dayanidhi Sahoo, Khirod Kumar Sahoo
The widely grown octoploid strawberry (2n = 8x = 56) ( Duch.), cherished for its delectable flavour, rich nutritional content, and pleasing aroma has consistently held a significant position in global fruit market. Despite of rising demand, strawberry plants are not grown universally, likely due to variations in weather conditions across regions, available of infectious soil pathogen and insufficient
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Evaluation of the tolerance and accumulation potential of selected sunflower hybrids grown in soil contaminated with cadmium S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Beáta Piršelová, Libuša Lengyelová, Ľudmila Galuščáková, Patrik Mészáros, Peter Boleček, Veronika Kubová, Ľubomír Rybanský, Roman Kuna
Common sunflower ( L.) belongs to the group of crops with high biomass and high capacity for the accumulation of various metals. Previous studies have suggested that remedial potential is strongly determined by genotype. In our study, we evaluated the tolerance of six sunflower hybrids (P64HE118, P64LE136, P62LE122, P64HE133, P64HE144 and P63LP25) to cadmium ions (Cd 100 mg kg soil), and we also evaluated
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Production of quality planting material in commercial banana cvs. Rasthali (Silk, AAB) and Neypoovan (Neypoovan, AB) through farmer-friendly macropropagation technique and their field evaluation S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Saraswathi MS, Bathrinath M, Kannan G, Karthi C, Mahendran J, Sankar C, Durai P, Uma S
Macropropagation is a low cost farmer friendly alternative to tissue culture propagation to cater to the farmers’ need for quality planting material at an affordable cost. Attempts were made to study the effect of age and hot water treatment on macropropagation of cvs. Rasthali (AAB, Silk) and Neypoovan (AB, Neypoovan) in pot and bed methods. Age of the sucker, hot water treatment and propagation method
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Development of seed germination and in vitro propagation protocols for Vitex doniana S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Mustapha Haruna, Muhammad Nakhooda, Shakira Shaik
Propagation of by seeds has been limited by low yield and a prolonged germination period which, along with over-harvesting, has led to a decline in its natural population. The present study aimed to improve seed germination and to establish organogenesis protocols to conserve superior genotypes. The effects of seed pre-treatments and environmental conditions on seed germination were investigated through
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Exogenous silicon alleviates aluminum phytotoxicity in Fagopyrum esculentum Moench by modulating physiological and antioxidant responses S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Inayatullah Tahir, Reiaz Ul Rehman, Hesham F. Alharby, Yahya Alzahrani, Hameed Alsamadany, Khalid Rehman Hakeem
Silicon (Si) as silicic acid, Si(OH) offers several benefits to the growth of plants, especially under adverse environmental conditions. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the role of exogenous Si treatments (0.5 and 1.0 mM) in the tolerance of Moench to Al stress applied at two different concentrations (0.2 and 0.4 mM). A set of agrophysiological, biochemical and antioxidant parameters were
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Cryptovivipary: A rare phenomenon in monoecious species of Ficus L. (Moraceae) S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Smita Debbarma, Biplab Banik, Marami Mili, Dixit Bora, Sani Das, Badal Kumar Datta, Himansu Baijnath
Vivipary in Angiosperms refers to the precocious germination of offspring while they persist on the mother plant. True vivipary and pseudovivipary represent distinctive and adaptive strategies in plants. This phenomenon has never been documented in the genus (Moraceae family) before. The family Moraceae showcases a remarkable variety of floral structures, methods of pollination, and reproductive mechanisms
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Molecular characterizations and taxonomic contributions in some taxa from Lathyrus sect. Platystylis (Fabaceae) S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Bekir Yildirim, Pelin Acar, Hasan Genc, Dudu Ozlem Mavi-Idman
The purpose of this study is to determine the phylogenetic relationship using molecular characterization among eight taxa of the genus L. from the section that are distributed in diverse regions of Türkiye. The DNA sequence data of cpDNA , and nrDNA ITS gene regions were used for this purpose. The collected plant samples were subjected to a molecular evaluation using the MEGA and BEAST programs’ Maximum
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Illumina Miseq NGS sequencing of bacterial communities V3/V4 gene amplicons in Casuarina root nodules S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Narayanasamy M, Lavania R, Kavinkumar K, Dhanasekaran D, Thajuddin N
Actinorhizal plant spp. root nodules were gathered from a variety of environments, including hypersaline, saline, estuarine, and terrestrial soil. The bacteriome DNA was extracted from surface sterile root nodules using an adapted high salt method. Using specific primers, the obtained DNA was amplified for the V3-V4 regions' bacteriome marker gene.The amplified PCR genes were sequenced using the Illumina
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Uraria picta: A review on its ethnobotany, bioactive compounds, pharmacology and commercial relevance S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Sharad Vats, Chhavi Kaushal, Michael P. Timko, Showkat Ahmad Ganie
is a woody herb found throughout Asia, Africa and Australia. It has been long known to possess significant ethnomedicinal value. It is a key ingredient of more than a hundred Ayurvedic formulations and an important component of many patents in countries like India, China, Japan and USA. is commercially important and in high demand in India and Western African countries. As a consequence, has now been
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Potassium and jasmonic acid —Induced nitrogen and sulfur metabolisms improve resilience against arsenate toxicity in tomato seedlings S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Manzer H. Siddiqui, Soumya Mukherjee, R.K. Gupta, Rajan Bhatt, Mahipal Singh Kesawat
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Health benefits of Allium spp. in metabolic syndrome: A review S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Akram Taleghani, Zahra Ayati, Samira Eghbali, Seyed Ahmad Emami, Zahra Tayarani-Najaran
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Conspectus on endangered carnivorous pitcher plant Hook.f. emphasizing in-vitro regeneration, pitcher development, and stability in genetic makeup S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Suparna Bhattacharjee, Nooreen Washmin, Twinkle Borah, Aditya Sarkar, Kalpataru Dutta Mudoi, Siddhartha Proteem Saikia, Jitendra Singh Verma, Dipanwita Banik
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Mechanism of topping-induced potassium redistribution in tobacco regulated by phytohormone signaling S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Yu Lu, Shaofei Wang, Xiaodan Xie, Mingjie Li, Zhuangyi Zhang, Yingjie Zheng, Gong Chen, Feiyue Yuan, Zhongyi Zhang, Tiedong Liu, Li Gu
Topping is typically used in tobacco production to reduce reproductive consumption. However, following topping, declines in potassium content in tobacco leaves often have adverse effects on leaf growth, development, and quality. In this study, the mechanism of the topping-induced redistribution of potassium in the tobacco was studied based on physiological and ecological theories and molecular biology
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The relationship between harvesting methods and dextran formation in sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum cv. Co 6806), and quality indices S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Afamia I. Kouzi, Merja H. Kontro
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The antithrombotic potential of selected South African plants for venous thromboembolism S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Lilitha Lwando Denga, Bianca Diedericks, Anna-Mari Kok, Namrita Lall
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Development and validation of RP-HPLC method for estimation of quercetin present in hydro alcoholic extract of Erigeron bonariensis Linn. S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Vishal B. Mahanur, Rahul R. Rajge, Sukriti Vishwas, M.V.N.L. Chaitanya, Rashmi Mishra, Narendra Kumar Pandey, Saurabh Singh, Dileep Singh Baghel, Gaurav Gupta, Trudi Collet, Oluwafemi Omoniyi Oguntibeju, Jon Adams, Kamal Dua, Sachin Kumar Singh
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Influence of selected plant extracts on bacterial motility, aggregation, hydrophobicity, exopolysaccharide production and quorum sensing during biofilm formation of enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli O157:H7 S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 M.M. Lebeloane, I.M. Famuyide, J.P. Dzoyem, R.O. Adeyemo, F.N. Makhubu, E.E. Elgorashi, K.G. Kgosana, L.J. McGaw
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The genus Quercus (Fagaceae) in South Africa: Introduction history, current status, and invasion ecology S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Christiaan P. Gildenhuys, Luke J. Potgieter, David M. Richardson
Hundreds of species of alien trees have been introduced and widely cultivated in South Africa, and many species have become invasive. Despite their long residence time and widespread cultivation, little is known about the introduction history, current status, and invasion ecology of oaks (genus ) in South Africa.
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Reviewing taxonomy, expanding geography, and supplying supporting evidence for the morphology of Euastrum compereanum from Mozambique and Namibia S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Sanet Janse van Vuuren, Anatoliy Levanets
In this study, the authors report the discovery of a rare desmid species () in Mozambique and Namibia. The species was previously documented from only three African countries, namely Chad, Zambia, and Botswana. In a prior publication about desmids from Namibia a line drawing of this species was included, but the species was identified as var. forma. This paper aims to address this taxonomic discrepancy
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A plant-ant interaction in the Brazilian Savanna: The interesting case of Alibertia edulis (Rich.) A.Rich (Rubiaceae) and Camponotus rufipes (Fabr.) (Formicinae) S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Natashi A.L. Pilon, Luana Grenge Rasteiro, Tainah Eduarda Boian Carneiro, Aline Redondo Martins
Synthesis of the (Rubiaceae) interaction with the ant . The nectary in the flowers and later in the apex of the fruit (pericalpial nectary) offers resources for the ants during the reproductive season of . These ants are recognized for holding an aggressive behavior that might protect the plant from herbivores and fruit predators. When the fruit is ripe, the interaction ends until the next reproduction
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A scientific overview of the genus Etlingera Giseke (Aromatic Ginger): Botanical, traditional, phytochemical and pharmacological aspects S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Devpratim Koch, Aditya Sarkar, Bipankar Hajong, Sarangthem Dinamani Singh, Gayatri Gogoi, Mrinmoy Kshattry, Nazir Ahmad Bhat, Pankaj Barman, Kallol Roy, Pankaj Bharali
Giseke, a genus of approximately 150 aromatic ginger species, is predominantly distributed in the Indomalayan realms. The pharmacological properties and ethnomedicinal uses of the genus are well proven as many of its species are used for the treatment of dermatosis, conjunctivitis, malignancy, myalgia, pharyngitis, hyperbilirubinemia, gastrointestinal disorders, and cardiotonic conditions. Ethnomedicinal
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Advancements of Raman spectroscopy in cosmetics and dermatology S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Wilson Pearl Evangeline, Elangovan Saranya, Elumalai Rajalakshmi, Manikandan Murugan, Singaravel Mahalakshmi, Vasudevan Ramya, Archana Vishwakarma, Mohandass Ramya
Raman spectroscopy, a powerful analytical technique, has found extensive application in cosmetics and dermatology due to its non-invasive, molecular-focused, and high-resolution capabilities. This article explores the fundamental principles and types of Raman spectroscopy, its various applications, and its evolution. In dermatology, Raman spectroscopy plays a vital role in diagnosing microbial skin
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Omics data-based identification of HSP70 gene family in C. sativa under drought stress S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 İlker Büyük, Aybüke Okay, Emre İlhan, Selim Aytaç, Sanem Akdeniz Şafak, E.Sümer Aras
Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are crucial components in omics with an importance on many aspects of biology. () is an agriculturally important plant which serves a source of food, biofuel and medicine. But the lack of bioinformatics studies in is an obstacle to the development of more qualified hemp varieties. For this reason, it is important to identify HSP proteins in , to understand their role in the
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Genetic diversity in halophyte Apocyni Veneti Folium (Apocynum venetum L.) provides insights into candidate gene mining S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Cuihua Chen, Feiyan Chen, Linglian Meng, Ling Gu, Yucui Jiang, Xunhong Liu
Apocyni Veneti Folium (AVF), the dried leaf of L., is a commonly used salt-tolerant Chinese medicinal herb. However, comprehensive research on the breeding of AVL varieties under salt stress has not been conducted. The purpose of this study was to identify AVF genetic variability and candidate genes conferring tolerance to salinity. L. was treated with four levels of salt stress (control, 100, 200
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Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of autophagy-related genes (ATG) in Gossypium spp. reveals their crucial role in stress tolerance S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Mamta Yadav, Garima Saxena, Rishi Kumar Verma, Mehar H. Asif, Vijay Pratap Singh, Samir V. Sawant, Surendra Pratap Singh
Autophagy is an evolutionarily conserved process mediated by AuTophaGy (ATG) genes, in which cellular components are degraded and recycled within vacuoles or lysosome. Yeast ATG was extensively studied; their homologs are reported in plants including . However, they have not been reported in cotton. In the present study, the ATG cascade genes were studied in four species, namely . A total of 40 , 33
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Exploring the impact of cadmium stress on morphophysiological traits and GhPCS gene expression in upland cotton seedlings S. Afr. J. Bot. (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Xuyu Yan, Xiang Wu, Juan Li, Ling Li
Cadmium (Cd)-contaminated soil has seriously endangered the agricultural ecological environment, food security and human health. The large biomass, strong capacity of Cd accumulation, and non-edible properties of fiber are the characteristics of cotton, which make it unique in both agricultural production and the remediation of Cd pollution in soil. Phytochelatin synthase (PCS) is a key enzyme that