The SbPIP1 gene is a new member of the plasma membrane major intrinsic gene family cloned from the euhalophyte Salicornia bigelovii Torr. In order to understand the physiological responses in plants that are mediated by the SbPIP1 gene, SbPIP1-overexpressing wheat lines and WT plants of the wheat cv. Ningmai 13 were treated with salt stress. Several physiological parameters, such as the proline...

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of rootstocks on fruit sugars, organic acids, and carotenoids. The contents of sugars and organic acids in fruits were determined by HPLC. Total acidity (TA), total soluble solids (TSS), and pH value of the juice were also evaluated. Total carotenoids and chlorophylls contents were measured using a spectrophotometer. The content of ethylene in fruits was ...

Plant biostimulants such as arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi and humic substances (HS) can be used as an appropriate alternative to chemical fertilizers, as regards to environmental problems of chemicals. The effects of Funneliformis mosseae as an AM fungus, HS (foliar spray and topdressing application), and chemical fertilizer (NK), separately or interacting, on biochemical responses in Menth...

primary bud necrosis (pbn) in grapevine is a physiological disorder that leads to death of fruitful buds and yield loss. the aim of this study was to determine the changes in soluble sugars and starch and their relationship to the incidence of the primary bud necrosis in askari grapevine. experiment was conducted in a vineyard that the vines were 15 years old, with a head system, vines spaced 2...

Soil salinity threatens agricultural production worldwide by constraining plant growth and final crop yield. The early stages are most sensitive to salinity, in response which salicylic acid (SA) has demonstrated beneficial effects various species. Based on this, a maize (Zea mays L.) pot experiment was set up combining three levels of soil (0, 6 12 dS m–1), obtained through NaCl addition, wi...

Several nitrogen compounds were identified and quantified in the apoplastic and symplastic sap of sugarcane stems. The sap of stems was composed mainly of soluble sugars, which constituted 95% of the total organic compounds detected. Sap also contained nitrogen compounds, with amino acids (50-70% of N) and proteins (20-30% of N), being the main nitrogenous substances, as well as inorganic forms...

the effects of sodium chloride and zn rates and sources on the growth and chemical composition of lowland rice (oryza sativa l.) were studied using calcareous soil in a greenhouse experiment. the treatments comprised 5 levels of nacl (0, 12.5, 25, 37.5 and 50 mmol kg-1 soil), three zn rates (0, 5 and 10 mg kg-1 soil) and two zn sources (znso4, 2h2o and znedta). applied salinity decreased shoot ...

Salinity tolerance of four grape genotypes [GharaUzum, Hosseini, AghUzum and Keshmeshi] was studied under various salinity levels (25, 50 and 100 mM NaCl). As a result, growth indices were significantly (P<0.05) reduced by salinity, whereas Cl- and Na+ contents in the plant parts were increased. Cl- accumulation exceeded than that of Na+ in all treatments. Among the genotypes studied, GharaUzum...