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In vitro Leishmanicidal evaluation and molecular docking simulations of bioactive compounds from the bark of Taxus wallichiana Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Mughal Qayum, Waqar Ahmad Kaleem, Abdur Rauf, Muslim Raza, Najla AlMasoud, Taghrid S. Alomar, Zubair Ahmad, Rohit Sharma
Leishmaniasis is a life-threatening parasitic infection causing endemic disease in various parts of the world, wherein the parasite (Leishmania donovani) develops resistance against available drugs...
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Morphological characteristics, genetic diversity, and ethnobotanical uses of Citrus hongheensis (Rutaceae), an endangered species Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Feng-Juan Mou, Jian-Qin Li, Yu-Hong Gao, Yue-Yan Li, Ting-Yao Meng, Shun-Long Han
The species Citrus hongheensis is an endangered species and the most primitive Citrus species with the most developed winged leaves. It is endemic to south Yunnan Province, southwest China, and onl...
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A comparative proteomic analysis between common cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale L.) and early dwarf faga 11 (Anacardium occidentale var. nanum) seeds reveals exclusively expressed allergenic proteins Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Vitória Virginia Magalhães Soares, Carlos Franciney Moreira Vasconcelos, João Garcia Alves Filho, Frederico Bruno Mendes Batista Moreno, Ana Cristina de Oliveira Monteiro Moreira, Rodrigo Maranguape Silva da Cunha
The cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale L.) is a plant native to Brazil and has great commercial value. Among the products marketed from cashew trees, the cashew nut is the most valued, especially ...
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Assessment of the potential habitat suitability and ephedrine quality of two Ephedra species in China under climate change Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Xiaowei Li, Xian Gu, Fuying Mao, Huan Guo, Jinmiao Qiu, Yang Liu, Jingyi Bi, Tong Wei, Yuguang Zheng, Yunsheng Zhao
Ephedra sinica and Ephedra intermedia are important medicinal plants and critical raw materials for ephedrine extraction in the pharmaceutical industry. Climate change will affect their distributio...
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The flourishing of Laminaria ochroleuca in the strait of Messina (Sicily, Italy): resilience population between Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Thalassia Giaccone, Federica Ragazzola, Paolo Barone, Cristina Condemi, Anna Maria Mannino
The kelp forest and bed of Laminaria ochroleuca were found in October 2023 in Porticello (Scylla -Reggio Calabria, Italy) between 48 and 55 m depth. Samples were collected for future genetic and se...
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Ecophysiological traits of seedlings from different accessions of Stipa tenacissima along a climatic gradient Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Khouloud Krichen, Alberto Vilagrosa, Houcine Ben Mariem, Mohamed Chaieb
Predicting the future impact of climate change on Stipa tenacissima steppes is of paramount importance to prevent desertification. From this perspective, we selected seven populations, covering a r...
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Asterella africana (Mont.) Underw. ex A. Evans, rediscovered in Italy Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Marta Puglisi, Rosario Galesi, Giuseppe Siracusa, Maria Privitera
Asterella africana is a thalloid liverwort species, which is very rare in Europe and up to now reported in Italy only from Sardinia and based on an old specimen collected by De Notaris and kept in ...
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Stem anatomy and ontogeny of phloem wedges in some species of Gymnema (Apocynaceae) Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Kishore S. Rajput, Meera Rami, Savita S. Rahangdale, Sanjaykumar R. Rahangdale, Vinay M. Raole
The anatomy of climbing plants shows a fascinating arrangement of vascular tissues, which may vary from species to species. In the present study, stem anatomy of Gymnema cuspidatum, G. latifolium, ...
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Rediscovery of Actinodontum lomaense: a range extension from Sierra Leone to southern Africa Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 S. Janse van Vuuren, A. Levanets
The history of Actinodontum lomaense has been marked by taxonomic revisions since its initial discovery in samples from Sierra Leone during 1984. The reassignment from the genus Docidium to the gen...
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Trace element translocation patterns in the epigeous parts of 15 common Canadian urban plant species grown in a contaminated soil Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Esther Lapierre, Cédric Frenette-Dussault, Frédéric E. Pitre, Michel Labrecque, Werther Guidi Nissim
Green initiatives and phytotechnologies, such as phytoremediation, hold great potential for the sustainable management of contaminated brownfields. One impediment to these initiatives is the lack o...
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Phytochemical analysis, antiproliferative, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral activities of bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) leaf essential oil Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Houda Mejri, Wissem Aidi Wannes, Sana Azeiz, Majdi Hammami, Ghaith Hamdaoui, Catherine Dussault, Jean Legault, Moufida Saidani-Tounsi
The young and old leaves of bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) were examined for their essential oil (EO) compositions, anticancer, antimicrobial, and antiviral activities. The EO yields were 0.77% i...
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Allelopathic potential of Oldenlandia corymbosa and identification of its allelopathic substances Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Ei Han Kyaw, Kawsar Hossen, Arihiro Iwasaki, Kiyotake Suenaga, Hisashi Kato-Noguchi
The use of allelopathy developed as an alternative practice for weed management in agriculture. Oldenlandia corymbosa is an annual herb and notable for being applied in folk medicine. Its diverse r...
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Using morpho-anatomical characters of leaves and stems for distinguishing Bolboschoenus taxa: a case study of Serbian species Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Danijela Nikolić, Irena Raca, Dragana Jenačković Gocić, Marina Jušković, Miodrag Đorđević, Vladimir Ranđelović
The genus Bolboschoenus has been intensively studied from the morphological, ecological and physiological aspects, however, anatomical features of stems, leaves and epidermal structures of leaves h...
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Editorial Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Luigi Sanità di Toppi, Carlo Blasi
Published in Plant Biosystems - An International Journal Dealing with all Aspects of Plant Biology: Official Journal of the Societa Botanica Italiana (Vol. 158, No. 1, 2024)
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Enhancing biological activities and phenolic content of wild grapevine roots by severe drought stress Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Samia Daldoul, Faouzia Hanzouli, Nadia Fares, Olfa Tabbene, Hassène Zemni, Simone Vincenzi, Ahmed Mliki, Mahmoud Gargouri
Wild grapevines are a rich source of polyphenolic compounds. Various environmental factors can influence these bioactive metabolites, contributing to stress mitigation and adaptation. The present s...
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Assessment of different procedures for in vitro propagation of Salix miyabeana Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-13 Werther Guidi Nissim, Gabrielle Corte Fadel, Michel Labrecque
Despite the large popularity of Salix miyabeana for various environmental applications in different parts of the world, most propagation techniques rely mainly on cuttings. However in vitro propaga...
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Didymodon schensianus (Pottiaceae, Bryophyta), a new combination for a widespread, but overlooked taxon in East Asia Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Juan A. Jiménez, María J. Cano, Yuya Inoue
Barbula schensiana, endemic to China is transferred to the genus Didymodon as D. schensianus. It is shown that B. schensiana and its variety longifolia has incorrectly been considered conspecific w...
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Redefining the phylogenetic relationships of European Angelica (Apiaceae) species Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Claudia González-Toral, Andrea Estandía, Marta Pérez, Thomas E. Holloway, Herminio S. Nava, José Antonio Fernández Prieto, Eduardo Cires
Angelica (Apiaceae) is a large complex genus with high morphological diversity. The many taxonomic treatments explain the controversy regarding the number of European species, which range from four...
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Two new taxa and a new record of a rare species for the genus Cyathus (Nidulariaceae, Basidiomycota) from Brazilian Amazon Forest Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Jefferson dos Santos Góis, Pedro Henrique Gomes do Nascimento, Rhudson Henrique Santos Ferreira da Cruz, Paulo Marinho, Iuri Goulart Baseia
Field investigation in different localities in the Brazilian Amazon Forest reveals two new species of Cyathus: C. pallidistipitatus and C. macauanensis. In addition, a second record for science and...
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Valorization of Pistacia lentiscus extracts from Morocco: phytochemistry and antibacterial activity Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Mouhcine Hayani, Said Byadi, Tariq Benabbouha, Mohamed Reda Kachmar, Mohammed Chafi, Aziz Aboulmouhajir, Zair Touriya
Pistacia lentiscus of the Anacardiaceae family is very abundant in the Ouazzane region (Morocco) and is widely used by the local population for its therapeutic power. Initially, inductively coupled...
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Tunisian Eucalyptus essential oils: exploring their potential for biological applications Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Sana Khedhri, Marwa Khammassi, Sonia Boukhris Bouhachem, Ylenia Pieracci, Guido Flamini, Samia Gargouri, Ismail Amri, Lamia Hamrouni
This study focuses on different chemo-types of Tunisian Eucalyptus essential oils (EOs) and their potential for controlling aphids, phytopathogenic fungi, weed germination and seedling growth. The ...
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Phytochemical characterization and biological activities of Stenomesson miniatum bulb extract, a medicinal plant of the Andes Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Mariacaterina Lianza, Carmela Fimognari, Jean-Marc Nuzillard, Ferruccio Poli, Jean-Hugues Renault, Francesca Bonvicini, Giulia Greco, Eleonora Turrini
Fresh bulbs of Stenomesson miniatum, a plant belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family with a poorly investigated phytochemical profile, were traditionally employed by Andean healers to treat tumors a...
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Histological and ultrastructural features of the peculiar seta and stem of Leucodon canariensis (Leucodontaceae) Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Carmen Alfayate, Belén Estébanez
The seta and stem in Leucodon canariensis are examined by means of light microscopy, transmission and scanning electron microscopy. Their anatomies reveal relevant differences although both show a ...
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Analysis of exudate compounds of Thymus species Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Milena Nikolova, Ina Aneva, Petar Zhelev, Stahil Berkov
Acetone exudates of 13 Thymus species were analyzed for their composition by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) and thin-layer chromatography (TLC). The studied species are members of the...
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Comparative anatomical and morphological studies on leaves of some Citrus species and their systematic implications Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Mehrshid Riahi, Elham Kahdouei, Zahra Tavakkoli, Farrokh Ghahremaninejad
In this study, leaf micromorphological features of 42 accessions of 12 species of the genus Citrus were assessed through light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy, to evaluate phylogenetica...
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Interaction of Clematis flammula extracts with membrane models: characterization of anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activities Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Sarra Belkhir, Nadjet Debbache-Benaida, Zineb Medjahed, Amina Atia, Karima Ayouni, Fares Boudjouan, Naima Saidene, Nabila Benamrouche, Françoise Dumas, Dina Atmani-Kilani
The present study aimed at elucidating the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial mechanisms of Clematis flammula (CF) leaf extracts. Methodologically, antioxidant activity was evaluated...
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Taxa proposed by Pourret based on the specimens conserved in Salvador herbarium (eighteenth century) Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Laura Gavioli, Neus Nualart, Jordi López-Pujol, Neus Ibáñez
The Salvador herbarium (seventeenth to eighteenth century) is one of the oldest pre-Linnaean herbaria in Spain. Currently preserved in the Botanical Institute of Barcelona, it was reviewed by Pourr...
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Ecological conditions affect plant species richness of beech forests along an altitudinal gradient Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Mariana Ujházyová, Ivana Svitková, Karol Ujházy, Richard Hrivnák, Ján Kliment, František Máliš, Michal Slezák, Milan Valachovič, Katarína Hegedüšová Vantarová
Spatial heterogeneity of biodiversity is linked to environmental gradients across landscapes. In forest vegetation, trees essentially affect the forest understorey flora, not only by forming the mi...
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Campanula ramosissima subsp. megapetala, a new subspecies of Campanula sect. Decumbentes (Campanulaceae) revealed by morphological and genetic analyses Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Ivana Stevanoski, Nevena Kuzmanović, Zlatko Šatović, Zlatko Liber, Ivan Radosavljević, Dmitar Lakušić
Campanula hawkinsiana and C. ramosissima are among the poorly investigated Campanula species distributed in the Balkan Peninsula. According to recent phylogenetic studies these species are closely ...
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Efficient in vitro regeneration of Artemisia annua: effect of different combinations of plant growth regulators on various types of explants Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-13 Ranjana Soni, Arpita Singh, Vikrant Gupta
The global supply chain of artemisinin for treating malaria relies on the natural population of Artemisia annua. To enhance artemisinin levels in planta, genetic and molecular interventions, and cl...
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Phytosociological nomenclature of the class names Helianthemetea guttati, Poetea bulbosae and Stipo giganteae-Agrostietea castellanae Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-13 Massimo Terzi, Federico Fernández-González, Romeo Di Pietro, Jean-Paul Theurillat
The EuroVegChecklist (EVC) is currently considered to be the basis for the phytosociological classification of the European vegetation, and it is therefore important that it is continually updated,...
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Regulation of cadmium uptake in the hyperaccumulator Solanum nigrum is mediated by glutathione Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-13 Zhenjun Wang, Yan Yang, Haonan Chen, Haiyang Zheng, Hongyan Yu, Luyi Zou, Yue Teng
Solanum nigrum is a common hyperaccumulator of the heavy metal cadmium (Cd). Our study aims to investigate the impact of glutathione regulation, specifically glutathione overproduction or reduction...
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Chemical composition, antioxidant, antimicrobial and antiproliferative activities of the leaf essential oil of Roxburgh’s Cherry (Eugenia roxburghii), an underutilized species Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-13 Soumya Swarup Panda, Ambika Sahoo, Khirabdhi Tanaya Das, Sudipta Jena, Asit Ray, Prabhat Kumar Das, Sanghamitra Nayak, Pratap Chandra Panda
Eugenia roxburghii (Myrtaceae), known as Roxburgh’s Cherry, is a wild edible fruit-producing plant having multiple use in traditional and folk medicines in India and Sri Lanka. In spite of its nutr...
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The relationship between the chemical components and skin-related enzyme inhibition, antioxidant activities and toxicity profile of Helichrysum armenium subsp. armenium Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Gülsüm Yıldız, Gökçe Şeker Karatoprak, Selen İlgün, Mustafa Abdullah Yilmaz, Yavuz Bülent Köse, Gökhan Zengin
The aerial parts of Helichrysum armenium subsp. armenium were subjected to methanol, ethyl acetate and n-hexane extraction. The extracts were evaluated for their in vitro enzyme inhibitory activity...
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Disentangling the distribution of Adenostyles in the Northern Iberian Peninsula: new insights from nuclear and plastid markers Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Claudia González-Toral, Estrella Alfaro-Saiz, Herminio S. Nava, Eduardo Cires
The genus Adenostyles (Asteraceae) comprises three species with high morphological variability that inhabit south Europe mountainous regions. The Iberian Peninsula harbours A. alpina subsp. pyrenai...
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Ecosystems of Italy. Updated mapping and typology for the implementation of national and international biodiversity-related policies Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Giulia Capotorti, Eva Del Vico, Riccardo Copiz, Laura Facioni, Laura Zavattero, Sandro Bonacquisti, Massimo Paolanti, Carlo Blasi
A second version of the Ecosystems Map of Italy is presented that updates the first version realized for the Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their Services (MAES) process. The map represen...
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An updated Checklist of the Bryophytes of Italy, including the Republic of San Marino and Vatican City State Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Michele Aleffi, Annalena Cogoni, Silvia Poponessi
The present contribution offers an updated inventory of recorded bryophyte species for Italy, providing the regional distribution for each one. The checklist is based on literature data, revision o...
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Typification of the names in Santolina (Asteraceae) from the Iberian Peninsula and northern Africa Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Antonio Giacò, Miguel Serrano, Llorenç Sáez, Lorenzo Peruzzi
A nomenclatural revision of the names published under the genus Santolina (Anthemideae) from Iberian Peninsula and northern Africa is presented. The nomenclature of 34 names is discussed. Previous ...
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What can historical floristic data tell us? A case study from Sardinia (Italy) Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-14 S. Bagella, S. Bagella
The interest in historical floristic data has been increasing during recent years because of their potential to give insight covering historical periods for which few other data are available. The ...
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Bioactive compounds of Citrullus colocynthis aerial parts: characterization and biological properties Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-30 Ammar B. Altemimi, Muthanna J. Mohammed, Zina T. Alkanan, Shaymaa H. Abdulrahman, Shatha A. Allaitha, Tarek Gamal Abedelmaksoud, Qausar Hamed ALKaisy, Mazin A. A. Najm, Francesco Cacciola, P. Vasantha Srinivasan
In this study, the bioactive components of Citrullus colocynthis extracts were analyzed in view of their potential use as antioxidant/antibacterial agent. The bioactive compounds were extracted in ...
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Intersectional polyphyly of the puzzling Scapania obcordata (Marchantiidae) suggests convergent evolution: Resurrection and European occurrence of S. jensenii Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-27 Thomas Kiebacher, Edwin Urmi
We present an example of morphological convergence among two species of Scapania that were considered to be conspecific. We resurrect S. jensenii from synonymy with the morphologically and molecula...
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Profile of bioactive compounds, in vitro anticancerous and antioxidant activity of stem extracts of Sida cordata Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-19 Mahantesh Banni, M. Jayaraj
Sida cordata is a perennial, spreading herb that is well-known for its ethnomedicinal uses in India, Pakistan, and other Asian countries. It is one of the most important plants in the Ayurveda and ...
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Geographical isolation as reproductive barrier in phylogenetically related Aquilegia species (Ranunculaceae) Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-15 Lorenzo Pinzani, Gabriele Casazza, Gianni Bedini, Angelino Carta
Knowing the determinants of biodiversity is crucial to understanding the differentiation of living organisms. Several gene-flow limiting processes can drive divergence, including adaptive ecologica...
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Effect of 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate on photosynthesis in Arabidopsis thaliana Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-15 Lu Gao, Charles Obinwanne Okoye, Yanfang Wu, Guizhu Wu, Jianxiong Jiang, Daolin Du, Yonglai Xue
ABSTRACT Ionic liquids (ILs) are a promising alternative to the traditional organic solvents, but their toxic effects cause significant adverse environmental effects and their toxicity assessment have been suggested. The effect of the ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([Bmim][BF4]) on photosynthesis was studied in Arabidopsis thaliana. Apparent effects on chlorosis and inhibition
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Evaluation of Antitumoral and Apoptotic Potentials of Masticadienonic Acid and Tirucallol from Pistacia vera L. Stems Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-14 Hatice Emlik, Isik Didem Karagoz, Lawali Yabo Dambagi, Basak Simitcioglu, Ahmet Cakir
Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in women, therefore it has become necessary to find more effective and less toxic drugs in order to minimize the disadvantages of existing chemotherapeutic agents. The potential anticancer properties of masticadienonic acid, tirucallol and pistachionic acid, which are secondary metabolites isolated from Pistacia vera, has not been reported to
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Phytochemical screening and biological activities of Syzygium cumini seed extracts Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-14 Apsara Kavital, M. B. Hiremath
Abstract The research aimed to identify the bioactive compounds present in Syzygium cumini seeds by GC-MS and to determine the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activities of seed extract. Phytochemical analysis revealed that phenols and flavonoids were more abundant in comparison to other compounds. The results of antioxidant activity as measured by DPPH assay and anti-inflammatory
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Mycorrhizal parameters of Larix sibirica fine roots across gradients of main environmental factors and altitude Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-13 Tatyana Sizonenko, Yuriy Dubrovskiy
Abstract Siberian larch (Larix sibirica) forests cover the largest areas in the Eurasian boreal zone, but the knowledge on its root system and ectomycorrhizas (EMs) are insufficient. The aim of this research is to find out whether the morphological parameters of L. sibirica EMs respond to the changes in altitude and main environmental factors. We measured the EM diameter, root diameter, mantle width
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Biotransformation of Isocostic acid from Dittrichia viscosa Essential oil by Saccharomyces cerevisiae: In vitro Anti-tyrosinase Effect, Insights from Molecular Docking and Drug-Likeness Prediction Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-11 Faisal K. Algethami, Mayssa Ben Mustapha, Mohamed R. Elamin, Babiker Y. Abdulkhair, Hichem Ben Jannet
Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the biotransformation of the essential oil of Dittrichia viscosa leaves (LEO) by Saccharomyces cerevisiae (baker’s yeast) and to evaluate its anti-tyrosinase property. The chemical analysis of the biotransformed essential oil (BEO) was determined by GC-FID and GC/MS. The results showed that isocostic acid, the predominant constituent of LEO (70
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Seed germination characteristics of Polygonum longisetum (Polygonaceae) with reference to wildfire Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-08 (ID) Shiro Tsuyuzaki
The seed germination of Polygonum longisetum (Polygonaceae) was examined in relation to wildfire, i.e., smoke, soil surface substrates (charcoal and wood ash), litter (fresh and crushed), and water...
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Characterization of seed micro-morphometry and optimization of germination assay conditions of Bergenia ciliata - a highly valued medicinal plant Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-08 Kajal Mog Chaudhuri, Kuntal Bera, Puspendu Dutta
Abstract Bergenia ciliata, a valuable medicinal perennial herb, belongs to the family Saxifragaceae. It bears very minute seeds which exhibit poor viability, germination potential and storability. Thus, the present study aimed to analyze the seed characters and germination biology of this medicinal herb. The study revealed that seeds were irregular shaped and dark brown coloured with average length
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Current status of threatened coastal flora in Peninsular Spain and the Balearic Islands Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-31 Pereña-Ortiz Jaime F., Diez-Garretas Blanca
Abstract A total of 165 taxa belonging to the protected threatened flora of coastal habitats of mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands, were studied, covering a total coastline length of about 6,350 km. The regulations found in regional and national catalogues have been used, which consider the endangered (EN) and vulnerable (VU) threatened species distributed in three environments: (1) beaches and
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An ethnobotanical study of the indigenous medicinal knowledge by the rural people in different villages of Agaya Narah Gram Panchayat, West Bengal, India Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-31 Sourav Saha, Arin Bhattacharjee, Basant Kumar Singh, Ankush Biswas, Saikat Sen
Abstract This study aims to document the ethnobotanical knowledge of rural people from different villages of Agaya Narah Gram Panchayat, West Bengal, India. A total of 67 informants from nine ethnic communities were interviewed, and the collected information was examined qualitatively and quantitatively using various ethnobotanical indices such as use value (UV), informative consensus factor (Fic)
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Geobotanical analysis of the hillside shrublands in the potosino high plateau (south-east Chihuahuan desert, Mexico) Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-18 Joaquín Giménez de Azcárate, Onésimo González Costilla, Antonio García Fuentes
Abstract The mountain ranges that cross the highlands of San Luis Potosí (Chihuahuan Desert, Mexico) constitute an important refuge for different types of flora and vegetation whose distribution limits occur within these orographic and climatic ‘islands’. Shrub communities are generally included within the concepts of microphyllous, rosetophyllous and submontane scrub types. In addition, small woods
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Polyploidy in Muscari neglectum (Asparagaceae) by analysis of karyotype and Giemsa C-banding patterns Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-14 A. Turco, A. Albano, P. Medagli, R. P. Wagensommer, S. D’Emerico
Abstract This study provides new karyological information on polyploid cytotypes of Muscari neglectum. Classical cytogenetic with the Feulgen technique and banding with Giemsa was used. Pentaploid, hexaploid and heptaploid levels of ploidy are here reported. The complement of the rare heptaploid cytotype consisted of 2n = 7x = 63: 49 m + 14sm chromosomes. Two heptaploid specimens with chromosome numbers
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Impact of geographical habitat and soil characteristics on morphological features, phytochemical composition and enzymatic activities of Erodium glaucophyllum Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-12 Imen Lahmar, Asma Boukhris, Nawfel Mosbahi, Lyubov Yotova, Karima Belghith
Abstract The impact of geographical habitat and soil types on morphological aspect, phytochemical composition and enzymes activity of Erodium glaucophyllum was assessed. Different soil textures were identified including sandy loam, clay and sandy clay loam. The plants exhibiting the highest degree of morphological development were identified in the Gabes region. The best nutrient composition value
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Simultaneous exposure of contrasting Vigna radiata cultivars to Macrophomina phaseolina infection and drought stress: morpho-physiological and biochemical implications Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-12 Sahib Kaur, Nilima Kumari, Pooja Parmar, Vinay Sharma
Abstract Drought is a major abiotic stress which affects the growth and yield of crops globally. The infection caused by Macrophomina phaseolina is a significant limiting factor in the Vigna radiata (mungbean) production inflicting up to 100% yield losses under dry and hot conditions. In the present study, two cultivars of mungbean viz. RMG-492 and IPM 02-14 were exposed to combined M. phaseolina infection
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Comparative cytogenetic study of Plantago species Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-12 Egizia Falistocco
Abstract Plantago is a large genus with a worldwide distribution characterized by three basic sets, x = 6 is the most common and is considered the ancestral set from which x = 5 and x = 4 derived following mechanisms of descending dysploidy. Advanced molecular cytogenetic methods are important for understanding evolutionary relationships but in Plantago their use has been rather limited. In this study
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Floristic and ecological diversity of stands dominated by Carpinus orientalis in gorges and canyons of eastern Serbia (SE Europe) Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-04 Dimitrije Sekulić, Nevena Kuzmanović, Snežana Jarić, Branko Karadžić, Miroslava Mitrović, Pavle Pavlović
Abstract We investigated stands dominated by Carpinus orientalis Mill. in five gorges and canyons across eastern Serbia. Floristic and ecological analyses were conducted on a dataset of 102 phytosociological relevés collected in the field and 33 relevés from the existing literature. Hierarchical classification distinguished four groups of phytosociological relevés within the dataset. Floristic composition
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Volatile secondary metabolites of six Turkish Hypericum species: chemical composition and chemotaxonomic significance Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-03 Cuneyt Cirak, Fatih Seyis
Volatile secondary metabolite profiles of 20 wild populations of six taxa from four sections of Turkish Hypericum (Hypericaceae; H. orientale, H. bupleuroides, H. venustum, H. hirsutum, H. linarioi...
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Characterization of culturable truffle-inhabiting fungi isolated from Tuber melanosporum, T. aestivum and T. borchii ascomata Plant Biosyst. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-03 Alessia Marino, Francesca Ori, Giovanni Pacioni, Marco Leonardi, Mirco Iotti
Abstract Truffles in the genus Tuber host and feed a wide community of organisms including insects, bacteria, and fungi. Among microorganisms, truffle-inhabiting fungi (TIF) have been poorly investigated and only a limited number of yeast and filamentous species have been identified. In this work we isolated and barcoded culturable TIF from 16 ascomata of T. melanosporum, T. aestivum and T. borchii