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Main conclusion Enhanced levels of indole-3-acetic and raised auxin to cytokinin ratios in the stem base contribute to the positive acropetal gradient in rooting capacity of leafy single-node stem cuttings of rose. Abstract Cuttings excised from different nodal positions in stock plants can differ in subsequent adventitious root formation. We inves...
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Main conclusion 22 nt siRNAs applied to leaves induce production of transitive sRNAs for targeted genes and can enhance local silencing. Systemic silencing was only observed for a GFP transgene. Abstract RNA interference (RNAi) is a gene silencing mechanism important in regulating gene expression during plant development, response to the environmen...
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The compatible solute sucrose reduces the efficiency of the enzymatic de-epoxidation of violaxanthin, probably by a direct effect on the protein parts of violaxanthin de-epoxidase which protrude from the lipid phase of the thylakoid membrane. The present study investigates the influence of the compatible solute sucrose on the violaxanthin cycle of ...
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Main conclusionWe have developed long term stable high yielding rice lines, Hybrid Mimics, from commercial hybrids. The vigour of the Mimic and the hybrid are developmental changes. These Mimics could substitute for hybrid seed for planting.AbstractWe have used two pre-existing high-yielding hybrid systems (FLY1 and DY527) to develop Hybrid Mimics....
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Main conclusionThe spore-forming Bacillus and Paenibacillus species represent the phyla of beneficial bacteria for application as agricultural inputs in form of effective phytostimulators, biofertilizers, and biocontrol agents.AbstractThe members of the genera Bacillus and Paenibacillus isolated from several ecological habitats are been thoroughly ...
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Main conclusionOverexpression of the leaf color (Lc) gene in Ma bamboo substantially increased the accumulation level of anthocyanin, and improved plant tolerance to cold and drought stresses, probably due to the increased antioxidant capacity.AbstractMost bamboos, including Ma bamboo (Dendrocalamus latiflorus Munro), are naturally evergreen and se...
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Main conclusionDuring antipodal cells PCD, polytene chromosomes rearrangement, segregation of nucleoli components and extrusion of nuclear components occur, cytochrome c is released from the mitochondria and DNA breaks appear.AbstractWe studied in detail the nuclei of cells of the antipodal complex of wheat embryo sac (Triticum aestivum L.) during ...
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Main conclusionVarious phenolic compounds of sorghum are effective in the management of abiotic stress (salt, nutrients) and biotic stress (caused by birds, fungi and aphids). The health and industrial application of phenolics is mainly contributed by inherent antioxidant and nutraceutical potential.AbstractIn a natural environment, plant growth is...
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Main conclusionThe epigenetic could be an important, but seldom assessed, mechanisms in plants inhabiting cold ecosystems. Thus, this review could help to fill a gap in the current literature.AbstractLow temperatures are one of the most critical environmental conditions that negatively affect the growth, development, and geographic distribution of ...
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Main conclusionRiboside type cytokinins are key components in cytokinin metabolism, transport, and sensitivity, making them important functional signals in plant growth and development and environmental stress responses.AbstractCytokinin (CKs) are phytohormones that regulate multiple processes in plants and are critical for agronomy, as they are in...
