Biology & Life sciences - Table of Contents

June 25, 2024

Biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles via neem extract and their anticancer and antibacterial activities

Hossam S. El-Beltagi, Marwa Ragab, Ali Osman, Ragab A. El-Masry, Khairiah Mubarak Alwutayd, Hind Althagafi, Leena S. Alqahtani, Reem S. Alazragi, Ahlam Saleh Alhajri, Mahmoud M. El-Saber

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17588 PubMed 38948224

June 11, 2024

Stress adaptive plasticity from Aegilops tauschii introgression lines improves drought and heat stress tolerance in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

Santosh Gudi, Mohit Jain, Satinder Singh, Satinder Kaur, Puja Srivastava, Gurvinder Singh Mavi, Parveen Chhuneja, Virinder Singh Sohu, Fatmah A. Safhi, Diaa Abd El-Moneim, Achla Sharma

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17528 PubMed 38881860

June 11, 2024

Effects of wind speed and wind direction on crop yield forecasting using dynamic time warping and an ensembled learning model

Bright Bediako-Kyeremeh, TingHuai Ma, Huan Rong, Benjamin Kwapong Osibo, Lorenzo Mamelona, Isaac Kofi Nti, Lord Amoah

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.16538 PubMed 38881862

June 25, 2024

Maternal effects, reciprocal differences and combining ability study for yield and its component traits in maize (Zea mays L.) through modified diallel analysis

Bonipas Antony John, Rajashekhar Mahantaswami Kachapur, Gopalakrishna Naidu, Sidramappa Channappa Talekar, Zerka Rashid, Bindiganavile S. Vivek, Nagesh Patne, Shiddappa Ramappa Salakinkop, Prema GU

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17600 PubMed 38948201

June 28, 2024

Effects of wheat intercropping on growth and occurrence of Fusarium wilt in watermelon

HuiFang Lv, CongSheng Yan

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17587 PubMed 38952963

June 7, 2024

Adoption of CRISPR-Cas for crop production: present status and future prospects

Akinlolu Olalekan Akanmu, Michael Dare Asemoloye, Mario Andrea Marchisio, Olubukola Oluranti Babalola

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17402 PubMed 38860212

June 6, 2024

The antimicrobial activity of tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) and its metal nanoparticles in oral bacteria

Afrah E. Mohammed, Reham M. Aldahasi, Ishrat Rahman, Ashwag Shami, Modhi Alotaibi, Munerah S. BinShabaib, Shatha S. ALHarthi, Kawther Aabed

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17241 PubMed 38854801

June 28, 2024

A taxonomic revision of Rhizophora L. (Rhizophoraceae) in Thailand

Chatchai Ngernsaengsaruay, Pichet Chanton, Nisa Leksungnoen, Suwimon Uthairatsamee, Nittaya Mianmit

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17460 PubMed 38952991

June 25, 2024

Isolation and characterization of native antagonistic rhizobacteria against Fusarium wilt of chilli to promote plant growth

Bhanothu Shiva, Petikam Srinivas, Deepa Khulbe, Lellapalli Rithesh, Penumatsa Kishore Varma, Rahul Kumar Tiwari, Milan Kumar Lal, Ravinder Kumar

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17578 PubMed 38948222

June 28, 2024

Comprehensive identification and expression analysis of FAR1/FHY3 genes under drought stress in maize (Zea mays L.)

Dongbo Zhao, Peiyan Guan, Longxue Wei, Jiansheng Gao, Lianghai Guo, Dianbin Tian, Qingfang Li, Zhihui Guo, Huini Cui, Yongjun Li, Jianjun Guo

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17684 PubMed 38952979

June 4, 2024

Mitigating NaCl stress in Vigna radiata L. cultivars using Bacillus pseudomycoides

Bushra Bilal, Zafar Siddiq, Tehreema Iftikhar, Muhammad Umar Hayyat

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17465 PubMed 38854802

June 28, 2024

Response of soil arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal community to chemical fertilization in sugarcane

Yi-Hao Kang, Shang-Tao Jiang, Qian Wang, Ying-Jie Nong, Juan Song, Dong-Ping Li, Yun-Ying Wen, Jie Xu, Ting-Su Chen, Jin-Lian Zhang, Yang-Rui Li

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17610

June 26, 2024

Exploring the plasmodesmata callose-binding protein gene family in upland cotton: unraveling insights for enhancing fiber length

Haibo Zhang, Xianghui Xiao, Ziyin Li, Yu Chen, Pengtao Li, Renhai Peng, Quanwei Lu, Youwu Wang

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17625 PubMed 38948221

June 25, 2024

Mechanism of Brevibacillus brevis strain TR-4 against leaf disease of Photinia×fraseri Dress

Chenxinyu Ji, Yun-Fei Li, Yao Yao, Zengrui Zhu, Shengfeng Mao

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17568 PubMed 38948232

June 5, 2024

Fast grassland recovery from viable propagules after reintroducing traditional mowing management on a steep slope

Susumu Yamada, Wakana Yoshida, Minori Iida, Yoshiko Kitagawa, Jonathan Mitchley

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17487 PubMed 38854795

June 14, 2024

Screening and verification of proteins that interact with the anthocyanin-related transcription factor PbrMYB114 in ‘Yuluxiang’ pear

Qingwei Liu, Ge Gao, Chen Shang, Tong Li, Yadong Wang, Liulin Li, Xinxin Feng

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17540 PubMed 38887620

June 25, 2024

Evaluation of genetic variation and host resistance to wheat stem rust pathogen (Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici) in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) varieties grown in Türkiye

Ahmet Cat

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17633 PubMed 38948208

June 24, 2024

Unraveling the complexities of drought stress in cotton: a multifaceted analysis of selection criteria and breeding approaches

Hatice Kübra Gören, Uğur Tan

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17584 PubMed 38938605

June 18, 2024

Genome-wide identification, characterization and expression analysis of the DUF668 gene family in tomato

Hui Li, Tingrui Zou, Shuisen Chen, Ming Zhong

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17537 PubMed 38912042

June 14, 2024

Pyrolyzed and unpyrolyzed residues enhance maize yield under varying rates of application and fertilization regimes

Owais Ali Wani, Farida Akhter, Shamal Shasang Kumar, Raihana Habib Kanth, Zahoor Ahmed Dar, Subhash Babu, Nazir Hussain, Syed Sheraz Mahdi, Abed Alataway, Ahmed Z. Dewidar, Mohamed A. Mattar

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17513 PubMed 38887617

June 24, 2024

Population structure and diversification of Gymnospermium kiangnanense, a plant species with extremely small populations endemic to eastern China

Xiangnan Liu, Meizhen Wang, Shiqiang Song, Qing Ma, Zhaoping Yang

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17554 PubMed 38938610

June 28, 2024

Resistance mechanisms of cereal plants and rhizosphere soil microbial communities to chromium stress

Pengyu Zhao, Yujing Li, Xue Bai, Xiuqing Jing, Dongao Huo, Xiaodong Zhao, Yuqin Ding, Yuxuan Shi

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17461 PubMed 38952992

June 28, 2024

Molecular characterization of Pectobacterium atrosepticum infecting potato and its management through chemicals

Akhtar Hameed, Muhammad Zeeshan, Rana Binyamin, Muhammad Waqar Alam, Subhan Ali, Muhammad Saqlain Zaheer, Habib Ali, Muhammad Waheed Riaz, Hafiz Haider Ali, Mohamed Soliman Elshikh, Khaloud Mohammed Alarjani

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17518 PubMed 38952990

June 28, 2024

Restoring South African subtropical succulent thicket using Portulacaria afra: root growth of cuttings differs depending on the harvest site during a drought

Alastair J. Potts, Robbert Duker, Kristen L. Hunt, Anize Tempel, Nicholas C. Galuszynski

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17471 PubMed 38952986

June 27, 2024

Development and application of multiplex PCR for the rapid identification of four Fusarium spp. associated with Fusarium crown rot in wheat

Siyi Deng, Wei Chang, Quanke Liu, Youfu Zhao, Jun Liu, Hua Wang

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17656 PubMed 38948216