Camelina [Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz] has gained extensive attention in Europe and North America as a potential dietary oil and biofuel feedstock. It is a relatively new crop in Asia (e.g., China, Korea). There is great potential for the cropping of camelina in eastern China on marginal lands where the climatic conditions (e.g., cooler temperature) may be suitable for cultivating this crop. However

Ca2+-dependent lipid-binding (CaLB) family proteins, containing C2 domain, play an important role in plant growth, development, and abiotic stress response. There has been no systematic identification of CaLB family genes in cotton (Gossypium). In this study, 196 GhCaLBs were identified and divided into five groups by phylogenetic tree analysis in Gossypium hirsutum. Gene structure and conserved protein

Cistus creticus subsp. creticus is a shrubby Mediterranean plant used since ancient times in folk medicine for the treatment of different diseases. C. creticus extracts and resin contain different types of secondary metabolites, such as terpenoids (predominantly labdane type diterpenoids), and phenylpropanoids. Growth conditions seem to influence the content of labdane-type diterpenes and flavan-3-ols

Currently, the effects of global warming are one of the most important topics on the agendas of all governments and international economic and scientific organisations on the planet. Temperatures and rainfall will be especially subjected to increasing deregulation, and thus crop yields will be affected according to geographic location. Cellulosic materials, such as bast fibres, are considered one solution

Bamboo has attracted much attention and gained economic and environmental values for its excellent properties such as fast growth, short rotation, sustainability, and high strength. One of the bamboo engineering products most widely used in construction, furniture, etc. is the laminated bamboo board which is made of bamboo strips. However, the arc-shape makes bamboo strips must be planed on four sides

Polygonatum kingianum (Asparagaceae) is a traditional Chinese medicinal plant commercially valued by the pharmaceutical industry and rural development. The taxonomic delimitation of the species remains ambiguous. Due to previous poorly delineated species boundary, P. hunanense (syn. P. kingianum var. grandifolium) has been mistaken for P. kingianum in herbal cultivation, products sale, and drug production

Sawtoothed grain beetles, Oryzaephilus surinamensis (Coleoptera: Silvanidae), cause severe damage to various stored products, reducing their quality and nutritional value. Several chemical pesticides have been introduced to control this pest and mitigate damage, but these pesticides also affect human health and the environment, enticing researchers to seek safer products and technology, such as plant-based

Pogostemon cablin, commonly known as Patchouli (family-Lamiaceae) is a perennial aromatic herb with many medicinal properties and has immense use in different pharmaceutical industries. In this study genetic variability and association studies were performed for 200 M4 population derived from chemical and physical mutagenic agents. The trial was planted in Randomized Block Design and eleven morphological

As an important agricultural residue, corn stalks have been continuously used in various industries. In this work, lignin, the by-product of xylan extraction from corn stalks, was used as a useful adsorbent for the removal of methylene blue from aqueous solutions. Lignins were precipitated from the hydrolysates of pH 3 (LG3) and 5 (LG5), hoping to explore the difference in adsorption performance between

This paper presents the results of the experimental studies on lightning impulse breakdown tests of two categories of vegetable oil – saturated versus unsaturated. The saturated vegetable oils comprise refined, bleached, and deodorized coconut oil and virgin coconut oil (i.e., RBDCO and VCO), while the unsaturated vegetable oil is the most commonly used soybean oil called ‘MIDEL eN1215′. The differences

Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) is a warm-season annual plant grown in the past for the bast fiber. In the last decades, this crop has been re-evaluated for many alternative industrial uses of its biomass (i.e., production of biofuel, biocomposite materials, bioproducts). In this paper, the interaction effects of sowing time (May and June) and plant population (P20 and P40, 20 and 40 plants m-2, respectively)

The creation and ultrastructure of kink-bands in flax fibres are key issues for developing more and more performing biobased composite materials. Nevertheless, despite many hypotheses and structural characterisation, the exact origin of kink-bands and the moment they appear remain unexplained. Here, by using cutting-edge techniques such as microtomography, a range of flax stems and fibres, from the

In this study, six alternative biorefinery scenarios for the production of levulinic acid (LA), glutamic acid (GA) and/or xylitol- or a combination of these chemicals- annexed to an existing sugar mill in 1G-only (molasses feedstock) or integrated 1G2G (molasses and sugar cane lignocellulose feedstock) configurations were simulated in AspenPlus®. Then, mass and energy balances obtained from the simulations

Mediterranean farmers have a really limited choice for winter crops to put in rotation with cereals, thus creating big challenges for weed and disease management. Crop diversification has undisputable environmental benefits and plays a central role in the agroecological transition toward sustainable and resilient farming systems. Among other crop candidates, safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) is recently

Plastic film mulching under drip irrigation is a key cotton cultivation technology that can save water and increase yield in arid regions. However, the long-term promotion of film mulching has resulted in increasingly serious problems related to residual film pollution. We hypothesized that deep drip irrigation and optimized irrigation can ensure the sustainability of yield of non-film cotton; thus

The development and application of new materials for the extreme fluoride pollution problem has drawn increasingly wide attention. Here, Chinese medicine residue, FeSO4.7 H2O, FeCl3.6 H2O and Al(NO3)3 were used as raw materials to create an novel Al-loaded magnetic Chinese medicine residue-derived biochar (Al/Fe3O4/CMRB) adsorbent for effective fluoride adsorption. Al/Fe3O4/CMRB was characterized and

Oregano essential oil (OEO) has great antioxidant and antifungal potential as a natural bioinhibitor, which is limited by its volatility and instability. In this study, OEO was loaded onto mesoporous nanosilica (MNS) to prolong the efficacy of biological inhibitors and then oxidized esterified tapioca starch (OETS) was used as a film-forming matrix to develop bio-nanocomposites for packaging by the

Floral scent profiles play crucial role in the ornamental values of cut flowers, and efficient floral scent profiling acquisition is a critical premise for quality assessment and genetic improvement of fragrant cut flowers. Despite the fact that cross breeding is an effective method for improving the fragrance of cut flowers, less focus has been paid on floral scent evaluation in cross populations

The guayulin content of guayule (Parthenium argentatum Gray) is subject to seasonal variation and follows specific patterns that are dependent on the accession and the organ (stems or leaves). However, little is known about guayulin in response to agronomic management such as irrigation or fertilization. A 24-month experiment was performed to investigate the accumulation of guayulin in one guayule

The characteristics of biomass as renewable energy or bioindustry feedstock are very important from their final utilization point of view. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of fertilization on biomass characteristics and chemical composition during three-year field and laboratory trials. Two perennial herbaceous crops (Silphium perfoliatum L. and Helianthus salicifolius A. Dietr.) cultivated

Traditional method for Grifola frondosa polysaccharide (CGFP) separation is water extraction or other method assistance, ethanol precipitation and further purification via column chromatography. Due to the strict control conditions, inefficient and not environmental-friendly, the method is hard to scale up and implement, and even limited the biological activity study and application of Grifola frondosa

Cotton (Gossypium) is an important natural fiber crop worldwide. Plant height, which is an important commercial cotton breeding trait, is also useful for plant architecture research. Crinkled Dwarf (cr), a natural mutant of Sea Island cotton (Gossypium barbadense L.), simultaneously displays crinkled leaves and dwarfing. However, the genes controlling cr have not been characterized, and the molecular

Aimed at improving the efficiency of bio-based flame retardants, a starch-based, chemical-physical synergistic intumescent and halogen-free flame retardant system has been prepared in polypropylene (PP). Besides, the starch-based flame retardants have been modified via surface hydrophobicity to enhance the interfacial compatibility with PP. Surprisingly, limiting oxygen index (LOI) value of PP composites

As global temperatures continue to rise, heat stress and its severity are projected to advance as a major abiotic stress, seriously limiting the growth and production of herbaceous peony (Paeonia lactiflora Pall.), especially in low-latitude areas. Therefore, determining the ravaging effects of heat stress on the growth and development of herbaceous peony has become a prerequisite for expanding the

The pith ring is an important component of bamboo, which is located on the inner side of the culm wall. However, the effect of pith ring on bamboo properties is unclear. The study aimed to analyze the influence of pith ring on the hygroscopicity and dimensional stability of bamboo. The study used X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) to measure the crystallinity and chemical

Diabetes is a life-threatening metabolic disease marked by hyperglycaemia, endocrine system abnormalities, and aberrant lipid metabolic profiles. The study targeted to identify the phytochemical constituents of Schinus polygamus leaf extract (SPLE) and evaluate its ameliorative effects on the oxidative stress and metabolic abnormalities caused by high-fat diet (HFD) with low dose of streptozotocin

Biochar is a stable, carbon-rich byproduct of organic matter thermal degradation. The application of biochar demonstrates improved soil properties, water holding capacity, crop plant growth, and nutrient retention. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of biochar and super absorbent on several phytochemical parameters of S. rechingeri Jamzad when grown in a water-stressed conditions

A simple and environmentally friendly route for the transformation of cellulose to porous carbon monoliths was developed. The procedure is based on freezing the cellulose solution in aqueous NaOH (−10 °C), followed by a direct regeneration of the frozen material in an ethanol bath and washing the alkaline with water. After atmospheric drying, the obtained cellulose monoliths composed mainly of cellulose

The development of bio-based adhesives comprised of low-cost, renewable, and accessible biomass resources with high adhesion and toughness is needed in wood-based panel industry. Herein, a novel cationic waterborne polyurethane (CWPU) emulsion was prepared with a hydrophobic long alkyl chain and catechol structure via thiol-ene click reaction and direct emulsification. Then, the obtained emulsions

As an important source of edible vegetable oil, cottonseed oil and its fatty acid composition that determines its nutritional value have attracted growing attention in recent years. For the identification of the quantitative trait loci (QTLs) underpinning cottonseed oil content and fatty acid components, 83 representative upland cotton accessions grown in multiple environments were used in a genome-wide

Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) female inflorescences have long been considered as waste material in the hemp production chain. However, past studies focused on the valorization of female inflorescences as high-quality byproducts with promising health-promoting applications. In line with this evidence, the present research investigated the phytochemical and pharmacological properties with a comparative