Inoculation of Azospirillum brasilense and exogenous application of trans-zeatin riboside alleviates arsenic induced physiological damages in wheat (Triticum aestivum) - Peeref (2024)

Article Agronomy

Nutrient availability affected by silicate and Azospirillum brasilense application in corn-wheat rotation

Fernando Shintate Galindo, Paulo Humberto Pagliari, Salatier Buzetti, Willian Lima Rodrigues, Guilherme Carlos Fernandes, Antonio Leonardo Campos Biagini, Renan Francisco Rimoldi Tavanti, Marcelo Carvalho Minhoto Teixeira Filho

Summary: Silicon (Si) application and Azospirillum brasilense inoculation have effects on the growth and grain yield of corn and wheat, with Si silicate application increasing soil pH and base saturation, but potentially decreasing the availability of certain nutrients. Inoculation with Azospirillum brasilense helps reduce aluminum toxicity and increase grain yield of corn and wheat.

Article Plant Sciences

Effect of Co-Application of Azospirillum brasilense and Rhizobium pisi on Wheat Performance and Soil Nutrient Status under Deficit and Partial Root Drying Stress

Bushra Ahmed Alhammad, Muhammad Saqlain Zaheer, Hafiz Haider Ali, Akhtar Hameed, Kholoud Z. Ghanem, Mahmoud F. Seleiman

Summary: Water management combined with rhizobacteria inoculation can significantly improve wheat crop productivity and soil properties in dry regions. Partial root drying irrigation combined with rhizobacteria inoculation showed the best results, leading to higher plant growth, grain yield, and crop growth rate.

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Azospirillum brasilense Az39 restricts cadmium entrance into wheat plants and mitigates cadmium stress

Analia Vazquez, Myriam Zawoznik, Maria Patricia Benavides, Maria Daniela Groppa

Summary: The study demonstrated that inoculation with the plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria Azospirillum brasilense strain Az39 can alleviate Cd2+ stress in wheat seedlings, promoting plant growth and inhibiting oxidative stress. Additionally, inoculation favored ion homeostasis in the roots of metal-exposed plants.

Article Plant Sciences

Targeting redox metabolism of the maize-Azospirillum brasilense interaction exposed to arsenic-affected groundwater

Juan Manuel Peralta, Eliana Bianucci, Maria C. Romero-Puertas, Ana Furlan, Stella Castro, Claudia Travaglia

Summary: The presence of arsenic in groundwater poses a potential agronomic problem by accumulating in the food chain. Using plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) is an important tool to reduce metal toxicity. When maize plants were exposed to arsenate, different strains of bacteria led to morphological changes in root exodermis, decreased photosynthetic pigments, and induced oxidative stress, with differential antioxidant responses observed.

Article Plant Sciences

Interactive effect of silicon application and Azospirillum brasilense inoculation on wheat nutrient uptake and accumulation combined with N application rates

Fernando Shintate Galindo, Paulo Humberto Pagliari, Salatier Buzetti, Willian Lima Rodrigues, Guilherme Carlos Fernandes, Antonio Leonardo Campos Biagini, Evelyn Maria Rocha Marega, Arshad Jalal, Marcelo Carvalho Minhoto Teixeira Filho

Summary: This study investigated the combined effect of Si application and the inoculation with PGPB Azospirillum brasilense on wheat nutrient uptake and accumulation when combined with different N application rates. Results showed that increasing N application rates positively affected wheat nutrition and Si uptake in shoots. Calcium and Mg silicate had a positive impact on wheat nutrition, resulting in increased Si uptake and grain nutrient uptake. Inoculation with A. brasilense increased nutrient uptake in shoots and grains, particularly for K, S, and N. The inoculation also enhanced N uptake, with a 5.8% and 8.9% increase in shoot and grain uptake, respectively.

Article Agronomy

Using Geospatial Information to Map Yield Gain from the Use of Azospirillum brasilense in Furrow

George Deroco Martins, Laura Cristina Moura Xavier, Guilherme Pereira de Oliveira, Maria de Lourdes Bueno Trindade Gallo, Carlos Alberto Matias de Abreu Junior, Bruno Sergio Vieira, Douglas Jose Marques, Filipe Vieira da Silva

Summary: The application of biological products, such as Azospirillum brasilense, has become increasingly prominent in increasing maize crop yield. In this study, the potential of Kriging techniques and spectral models to estimate the yield gain of maize crop after applying A. brasilense was evaluated. The results demonstrate the potential to map the spatial distribution of productivity gains in corn crops following the application of A. brasilense.

Article Soil Science

Zinc use efficiency of maize-wheat cropping after inoculation with Azospirillum brasilense

Fernando Shintate Galindo, Joao Leonardo Miranda Bellotte, Jose Mateus Kondo Santini, Salatier Buzetti, Poliana Aparecida Leonel Rosa, Arshad Jalal, Marcelo Carvalho Minhoto Teixeira Filho

Summary: The study demonstrated that inoculation with Azospirillum brasilense can promote maize and wheat growth, improve agronomic zinc use efficiency, and increase grain yield, especially under tropical savannah conditions.

Article Plant Sciences

Azospirillum brasilense and Zinc Rates Effect on Fungal Root Colonization and Yield of Wheat-Maize in Tropical Savannah Conditions

Philippe Solano Toledo Silva, Ana Maria Rodrigues Cassiolato, Fernando Shintate Galindo, Arshad Jalal, Thiago Assis Rodrigues Nogueira, Carlos Eduardo da Silva Oliveira, Marcelo Carvalho Minhoto Teixeira Filho

Summary: This study evaluated the effect of Azospirillum brasilense inoculation and residual zinc rates on root colonization and grain yield of maize and wheat in tropical conditions. The results showed that inoculation with A. brasilense increased root colonization by AMF and DSE and improved the yield of the maize-wheat cropping system.

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Lipopolysaccharide and flagellin of Azospirillum brasilense Sp7 influence callus morphogenesis and plant regeneration in wheat

Yuliya V. Krasova, Oksana V. Tkachenko, Elena N. Sigida, Yuriy V. Lobachev, Gennady L. Burygin

Summary: In vitro somatic callus culturing depends on the genotype of the donor plant. Inoculating immature wheat embryos with living cells of Azospirillum brasilense Sp7 results in callus death, while using heat-killed whole cells of Sp7 does not. Using the lipopolysaccharide of Sp7 increases the yield of regenerated plants in both wheat lines. Bacterial flagellin helps balance the morphogenic ability of callus tissue, increasing the yield in weakly morphogenic lines and lowering it in highly morphogenic lines.

Article Soil Science

Meta-analysis reveals benefits of co-inoculation of soybean with Azospirillum brasilense and Bradyrhizobium spp. in Brazil

Julierme Zimmer Barbosa, Mariangela Hungria, Joao Victor da Silva Sena, Giovana Poggere, Andre Rodrigues dos Reis, Rodrigo Studart Correa

Summary: The co-inoculation of soybean with Azospirillum brasilense and Bradyrhizobium spp. has been shown to significantly improve root mass, nodule number, and yield, while also helping to mitigate the effects of water stress on plants. This technology contributes to the sustainability of soybean production by enhancing plant efficiency in various environmental and agronomic conditions.

Article Horticulture

Growth and Nitrogen Uptake by Potato and Cassava Crops Can Be Improved by Azospirillum brasilense Inoculation and Nitrogen Fertilization

Adalton Mazetti Fernandes, Jessica Aparecida da Silva, Juliana Aparecida Marques Eburneo, Magali Leonel, Francisca Gyslane de Sousa Garreto, Jason Geter da Silva Nunes

Summary: Nitrogen is the most important nutrient for potato and cassava crops, and Azospirillum brasilense can enhance their growth. Field experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of A. brasilense inoculation and mineral nitrogen application on plant growth, nitrogen uptake, and leaf nitrogen concentration in both natural and disinfected soil. The results showed that inoculating A. brasilense increased leaf nitrogen concentration in potato plants, but did not significantly improve plant growth or nitrogen uptake. However, in cassava, A. brasilense inoculation increased leaf nitrogen concentration and shoot biomass, especially when nitrogen was supplied. In disinfected soil, A. brasilense inoculation also increased cassava nitrogen uptake. Conversely, in natural soil, A. brasilense minimized the negative effects of excessive nitrogen on cassava tuber development. These findings suggest that A. brasilense may be a more effective option for improving nitrogen status and growth in cassava compared to potato.

Article Agronomy

QTL Mapping for Root Traits and Their Effects on Nutrient Uptake and Yield Performance in Common Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

Yanhua Xu, Yuzhen Yang, Si Wu, Dongcheng Liu, Yongzhe Ren

Summary: Wheat is a crucial crop, and studying its root traits through QTL analysis can help identify desirable roots for efficient nutrient acquisition. In this study, 142 recombinant inbred lines derived from two wheat varieties were used to analyze QTLs for root traits. The genetic map consisted of 470 SSR markers and covered a significant portion of the wheat genome. Multiple QTLs for root and shoot traits were identified, with varying degrees of phenotypic variation explained. QTLs on specific chromosomes were found to be important for root growth in both topsoil and subsoil conditions.

Article Engineering, Environmental

Microplastics in soil can increase nutrient uptake by wheat

Yuhuai Liu, Mouliang Xiao, Muhammad Shahbaz, Zhenke Zhu, Shunbao Lu, Yongxiang Yu, Huaiying Yao, Jianping Chen, Tida Ge

Summary: The effect of microplastics on the resource acquisition strategies of crops and microbes in agricultural systems is still unknown. This study found that the addition of polyethylene (PE) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) microplastics disturbed the nutrient turnover in the rhizosphere, with different impacts on different enzymes involved in nutrient acquisition.

Article Plant Sciences

Soybean Yield and Nutrition Grown on the Straw of Grain Sorghum Inoculated with Azospirillum brasilense and Intercropped with BRS Paiaguas Grass

Deyvison de Asevedo Soares, Viviane Cristina Modesto, Allan Hisashi Nakao, Wellington Rosa Soares, Leandro Alves Freitas, Lourdes Dickmann, Isabo Melina Pascoaloto, Marcelo Andreotti

Summary: The adoption of diversified agricultural systems that employ integrated cultural practices appears to be the way to sustainably intensify tropical agriculture. In this study, the dry matter accumulation of sorghum inoculated with Azospirillum brasilense, with or without a nitrogen fertilization split, intercropped with palisade grass, and how these practices influenced the nutrition and development of soybean in succession were evaluated. The results showed that the inoculation of A. brasilense in sorghum intercropped with palisade grass contributed to higher soybean yield in succession.

Article Agronomy

Residual Effect of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Growth, Yield and Nutrient Uptake in Wheat under a Basmati Rice-Wheat Cropping System in North-Western India

Salwinder Singh Dhaliwal, Vivek Sharma, Arvind Kumar Shukla, Rajeev Kumar Gupta, Vibha Verma, Manmeet Kaur, Sanjib Kumar Behera, Prabhjot Singh

Summary: The residual effects of organic manures significantly improved the growth parameters and yield attributes of wheat. The use of farmyard manure + 75% RDN showed the best results, with a plant height of 125.2 cm, number of tillers of 68.0 m(-1), chlorophyll content of 45.0, and yield of 50.84 q/ha for grain and 80.43 q/ha for straw, respectively. Additionally, the incorporation of farmyard manure + 75% RDN demonstrated the highest uptake of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and micronutrients in wheat.

Article Agronomy

Assessing the genetic diversity in hawthorn (Crataegus spp.) genotypes using morphological, phytochemical and molecular markers

Ercan Yildiz, Ahmet Sumbul, Mehmet Yaman, Muhammad Azhar Nadeem, Ahmet Say, Faheem Shehzad Baloch, Gheorghe Cristian Popescu

Summary: This study investigated the morphological, biochemical, and molecular genetic variations of hawthorn genotypes from Kayseri province in Turkey. The results showed differences in fruit and leaf characteristics among the genotypes, as well as variations in biochemical properties and molecular markers. The findings provide valuable information for researchers in the breeding and conservation of hawthorn genetic resources.

Article Plant Sciences

ANALYSIS OF GENETIC ARCHITECTURE OF HEAD YIELD AND BIOCHEMICAL TRAITS IN CABBAGE (BRASSICA OLERACEA VAR. CAPITATA L.) USING CYTOPLASMIC MALE STERILE LINES

Asma Jabeen, Sanjay Chadha, Shabir Hussain Wani, Muhammad Saqlain Zaheer, Hesham F. Alharby, Sameera A. Alghamdi, Hafiz Haider Ali, Yasir Niaz, Abdulrahman Alasmari, Mohamed Sakran

Summary: The lack of research on the development of high quality cabbage hybrids in the public sector using combining ability estimates, gene action and heterosis motivated the study. In 2019, 30 F1 hybrids were created between 15 cytoplasmic male-sterile lines and 2 testers following a line x tester design. The performance and characteristics of the parent lines and F1 hybrids were evaluated in a randomized block design during the 2019-2020 season. The study revealed that certain parental lines and specific cross combinations showed promising results in terms of combining ability and heterosis.

Letter Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Robotic low anterior resection for locally advanced rectal cancer - A video vignette

Oscar Guest, Ayaz Ahmed Memon, Aliozo Chukweubuka, Muhammad Zaheer, Najaf Siddiqi

Article Environmental Sciences

Deciphering biochar compost co-application impact on microbial communities mediating carbon and nitrogen transformation across different stages of corn development

Ayodeji Bello, Wanying Liu, Nuo Chang, Kehinde Olajide Erinle, Liting Deng, Ugochi Uzoamaka Egbeagu, Busayo Joshua Babalola, Han Yue, Yu Sun, Zimin Wei, Xiuhong Xu

Summary: Developing eco-friendly and climate-smart fertilizers is increasingly important under current climatic conditions. The co-application of biochar and compost on agricultural soils has received considerable attention recently. However, little is known about the effects of this treatment on specific microbial taxa involved in carbon and nitrogen transformation in the soil. This study investigated the efficacy of biochar-based amendments on soil physicochemical indices, enzymatic activity, functional genes, bacterial community, and their network patterns in corn rhizosphere at different stages of growth.

Article Environmental Sciences

Mixing tannery effluent had fertilizing effect on growth, nutrient accumulation, and photosynthetic capacity of some cucurbitaceous vegetables: A little help from foe

Muhammad Zaheer, Zafar Ullah Zafar, Habib-Ur-Rehman Athar, Hussan Bano, Misbah Amir, Ayesha Khalid, Hamid Manzoor, Muhammad Javed, Muhammad Iqbal, Chukwuma C. Ogbaga, Muhammad Kamran

Summary: Tannery effluent affects the growth of five cucrbitaceous vegetables to varying degrees. Diluted effluent can improve the growth of certain vegetables, but high accumulation of heavy metals in the effluent can disrupt nutrient accumulation and photosynthesis in plants.

Article Agronomy

Genetic characterization of coarse and basmati rice (Oryza sativa L.) through microsatellite markers and morpho-agronomic traits

Tahira Luqman, Zia-ul Qamar, Aqsa Tabasum, Wael. H. El-Kallawy, Talha Nazir, Safira Attacha, Sajid Fiaz, Muhammad Azhar Nadeem, Amjad Hameed, Zahra Maryum, Itoh Kimiko, Kotb Attia

Summary: This study examined the genetic diversity of 37 coarse and basmati rice genotypes using agro-morphological traits and SSR markers. Cluster analysis identified five distinct clusters, indicating the presence of genetic diversity between the genotypes. The clustering based on agronomic and molecular analysis provided valuable information for future breeding programs.

Article Agronomy

Genome-wide association studies revealed DArTseq loci associated with agronomic traits in Turkish faba bean germplasm

Tolga Karakoy, Faruk Toklu, Eylem Tugay Karagol, Damla Uncuer, Yeter Cilesiz, Amjad Ali, Muhammad Azhar Nadeem, Hakan Ozkan

Summary: The present study aimed to investigate agronomic trait diversity in Turkish faba bean germplasm. A total of 14 agronomic traits were observed and showed a high degree of variation. Marker-trait association analysis resulted in 34 markers that will be helpful for future marker-assisted breeding of faba bean.

Article Geosciences, Multidisciplinary

Architectural complexities and morphological variations of the indus fan and its elements: Understanding of the turbidite system through seismic characterization

Ehsan ul Haq, Ji Youliang, Hadayat Ullah, Khurram Shahzad, Nisar Ahmed, Saad Ahmed Mashwani, Muhammad Zaheer

Summary: The investigations of the processes occurring in submarine fans help improve the understanding of deepwater turbidity system and their architectural elements. A study on the Indus fan revealed its complex seismic patterns and depositional geometries. The fan consists of two units with different stratigraphic architecture and depositional characteristics. The development and growth of channel levee complexes were influenced by sea level fluctuations and regional confinements. The sediment supply and turbidity current size had a significant impact on the channel architecture of the Indus fan.

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Exploring the genetic diversity and population structure of upland cotton germplasm by iPBS-retrotransposons markers

Nurettin Baran, Flavien Shimira, Muhammad Azhar Nadeem, Muhammad Tanveer Altaf, Mehtap Andirman, Faheem Shehzad Baloch, Mefhar Gultekin Temiz

Summary: This study investigates the genetic diversity and population structure of upland cotton germplasm using iPBS-retrotransposon markers. The results show that upland cotton germplasm has rich genetic diversity, which can be utilized for breeding programs and contribute to cotton breeding worldwide.

Article Plant Sciences

Soil Liming Ameliorates Crude Oil Stress and Promotes Biochemical Indices and Photosynthetic and Antioxidant Enzyme Activities in Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)

Naila Ali, Kehinde Olajide Erinle, Aniqa Amber Sher, Zaib-un-Nisa, Syed Samiullah Hakimi, Beenish M. Afzal, Yasin Ashraf

Summary: Crude oil contamination is a serious threat to agricultural soils. This study examined the effects of adding agricultural lime on the growth and physiological properties of lemongrass grown in crude oil-contaminated soil. The results showed that lime application improved plant parameters and reduced the detrimental effects of crude oil contamination. This suggests that soil liming could be an environmentally friendly approach to mitigate the negative impacts of crude oil contamination on plants.

Article Chemistry, Applied

Plasma-assisted hydrodeoxygenation of bio-oils

Muhammad Ahmad Mudassir, Maria Batool, Shazia Kousar, Mohammad Amin Makarem, Eesha Tu Razia, Maryam Meshksar, Mamoona Murtaza, Kashaf Tariq, Muhammad Aizaz Ud Din, Muhammad Adnan Bodlah, Mohammad Reza Rahimpour

Summary: Amidst increasing energy demand, dwindling resources, and climate challenges, biofuels and plasma-assisted hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) have gained attention as greener and sustainable solutions for clean and renewable energy supply. This review addresses the gap in literature by highlighting the benefits of plasma-assisted HDO, recent progress in upgrading bio-oils, and comparing non-catalytic and catalytic plasma-assisted HDO. While this integrated approach provides valuable insights, further advancements are needed.

Review Environmental Sciences

Recent insights into pesticide resistance mechanisms in Plutella xylostella and possible management strategies

Muhammad Shehzad, Imran Bodlah, Junaid Ali Siddiqui, Muhammad Adnan Bodlah, Ammara Gull E. Fareen, Waqar Islam

Summary: Insects pose a significant threat to agricultural crops, resulting in potential losses of up to US$470 billion. Among these pests, Plutella xylostella is a devastating insect that attacks cruciferous vegetables, causing approximately US$4-5 billion in monetary losses worldwide. Understanding the mechanisms of insecticide resistance is crucial for developing effective management strategies.

Review Multidisciplinary Sciences

A critical review on phytoremediation of environmental contaminants in aquatic ecosystem

Sumaira Rashid, Abbu Zaid, Tasir Sharief Per, Bisma Nisar, Lone Rafiya Majeed, Shah Rafiq, Nasir Aziz Wagay, Naseer Ud-Din Shah, Mohd Aslam Rather, Faisal Zulfiqar, Shabir Hussain Wani

Summary: The rapid urbanization and economic development have caused unprecedented pollution in the biosphere, especially in aquatic ecosystems. Phytoremediation, a sustainable and eco-friendly process, has emerged as a potential solution to detoxify and treat polluted water bodies. Constructed wetlands have gained popularity due to their sustainability, aesthetic balance, and cost-effectiveness in treating diverse wastewaters. Despite some barriers, such as biomass disposal and seasonal growth, phytoremediation technology holds promise for mitigating pollution and advancing environmental science.

Article Agriculture, Multidisciplinary

NAUSINOE GEOMETRALIS (GUENEE, 1854) (LEPIDOPTERA: CRAMBIDAE) A NEW PEST ASSOCIATED WITH JASMINE IN PUNJAB, PAKISTAN

M. A. Bodlah, I. Bodlah, Y. Niaz, M. T. Rasheed, M. Nawaz, H. Ali, S. Ali, K. Ikram, M. A. Mudassir, A. Gull e Fareen

Summary: Jasmine, a member of the Oleaceae family, is the national flower of Pakistan. Various insect pests, including the Jasmine budworm, Blossom midge, Gallery worm, Leaf roller, Two spotted mite, and Leaf webworm, have been found infesting Jasmine plantations worldwide. This study reports, for the first time in Pakistan, the presence of the Leaf webworm, which is considered a major pest of this important plant. A brief description and microphotographs are provided, and larval incidence during the year 2018-19 is also observed.