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Lahbouki S, Hashem A, Kumar A, Abd_Allah EF, Meddich A. Integration of Horse Manure Vermicompost Doses and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi to Improve Fruit Quality, and Soil Fertility in Tomato Field Facing Drought Stress. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:1449. [PMID: 38891258 PMCID: PMC11174961 DOI: 10.3390/plants13111449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Revised: 05/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Climate change poses major challenges for agriculture in arid and semi-arid regions, with drought conditions severely affecting water-intensive crops such as tomatoes. This study evaluates the efficacy of organic amendments, derived from horse manure, and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on enhancing tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) fruit quality and soil health under semi-arid field conditions. The experimental design included two irrigation regimes (well-watered and drought stress) and two levels of vermicompost application (C1 5 t ha-1 and C2 10 t ha-1), applied individually or in combination with AMF. The results indicate that drought stress reduced tomato fruit growth and yield, while osmoprotectant accumulation, antioxidant enzyme activity, and bioactive compound levels increased, and the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging activity of tomato fruit also increased. Notably, the biostimulants application, especially (C1+AMF), counteracted the adverse effects of drought, compared to the control, by significantly enhancing fruit yields (60%), as well as increasing ascorbic acid levels (59%) and free amino acids content (90%). These treatments also improved the activity of bioactive compounds and nutrient uptake in the fruit. Furthermore, biostimulant application positively affected the physicochemical properties of soil. The results obtained confirm that the application of biostimulants can be suitable for improving crop sustainability and adaptability under conditions of water stress in semi-arid field regions.
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- Soufiane Lahbouki
- “Physiology of Abiotic Stresses” Team, Research Unit Labeled CNRST (Centre AgroBiotech-URL-CNRST-05), Center of Agrobiotechnology and Bioengineering, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
- Laboratory of Agro-Food, Biotechnologies and Valorization of Plant Bioresources (AGROBIOVAL), Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Sector-125, Noida 201313, Uttar Pradesh, India;
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- Plant Production Department, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- “Physiology of Abiotic Stresses” Team, Research Unit Labeled CNRST (Centre AgroBiotech-URL-CNRST-05), Center of Agrobiotechnology and Bioengineering, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
- Laboratory of Agro-Food, Biotechnologies and Valorization of Plant Bioresources (AGROBIOVAL), Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
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Zhang J, Fang H, Zhao Y, Zheng Y, Jiang J, Gu X. Responses of soil nutrients and rhizosphere microbial communities of a medicinal plant Pinelliaternata to vermicompost. 3 Biotech 2023; 13:353. [PMID: 37810193 PMCID: PMC10555985 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03780-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Vermicomposting is an important strategy for restoring soil function and fertility. However, information on the effects of vermicompost application in intensive Pinellia ternata planting systems has rarely been reported. Here, we focus on the effects of different vermicompost levels and chemical fertilizer (CF) strategies on soil chemical properties, soil enzymes, and soil rhizosphere microbial communities (bacteria and fungi) in a field experiment. Compared to no added fertilizers (CK), vermicompost was more effective than the CF treatment in increasing P. ternata yield. We found that the 5 t ha-1 vermicompost treatment (VC2) significantly increased the tuber yield by 44.43% and 6.55% compared to the CK and CF treatment, respectively, and water-soluble exudates by 6.56% and 9.63% (P < 0.05). The vermicompost and CF treatments significantly increased the total phosphorus (TP), urease (Ure), and soil catalase (Cat) contents (P < 0.05). Compared to the vermicompost and CK treatments, the CF treatment significantly decreased soil organic carbon (SOC), C/N ratio, and soil acid phosphatase (Pac) (P < 0.05). Redundancy analysis (RDA) showed that Ure and total potassium (TK) were the major drivers in the bacterial community, whereas TP, total nitrogen (TN), Pac, and TK were the major drivers in the fungal community. We also found a positive correlation between soil enzyme activities, including between Ure and bacterial genera (Clostridium, Pseudoclavibacter, Stella, Hyphomicrobium, Mesorhizobium, and Adlercreutzia). In summary, vermicompost application promotes P. ternata soil microecosystems and improves soil fertility, soil enzyme activities, and rhizosphere microbial structure and function. Vermicomposting is a novel and promising approach to sustainable ecological cultivation of Chinese herbs via the promotion of soil properties and beneficial organisms.
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- Jianyun Zhang
- College of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, 050200 China
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing Technology Innovation Center of Hebei Province, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, 050200 China
- International Joint Research Center on Resource Utilization and Quality Evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, 050200 China
- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Medicine Resources in Southwest China, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137 China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, 050200 China
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing Technology Innovation Center of Hebei Province, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, 050200 China
- International Joint Research Center on Resource Utilization and Quality Evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, 050200 China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, 050200 China
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing Technology Innovation Center of Hebei Province, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, 050200 China
- International Joint Research Center on Resource Utilization and Quality Evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, 050200 China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing Technology Innovation Center of Hebei Province, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, 050200 China
- International Joint Research Center on Resource Utilization and Quality Evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, 050200 China
- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Hebei Chemical and Pharmaceutical College, Shijiazhuang, 050026 China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, 050200 China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, 050200 China
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing Technology Innovation Center of Hebei Province, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, 050200 China
- International Joint Research Center on Resource Utilization and Quality Evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, 050200 China
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Alsherif EA, Almaghrabi O, Elazzazy AM, Abdel-Mawgoud M, Beemster GTS, Sobrinho RL, AbdElgawad H. How Carbon Nanoparticles, Arbuscular Mycorrhiza, and Compost Mitigate Drought Stress in Maize Plant: A Growth and Biochemical Study. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:3324. [PMID: 36501367 PMCID: PMC9739014 DOI: 10.3390/plants11233324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Drought negatively affects crop growth and development, so it is crucial to develop practical ways to reduce these consequences of water scarcity. The effect of the interactive potential of compost (Comp), mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), and carbon nanoparticles (CNPS) on plant growth, photosynthesis rate, primary metabolism, and secondary metabolism was studied as a novel approach to mitigating drought stress in maize plants. Drought stress significantly reduced maize growth and photosynthesis and altered metabolism. Here, the combined treatments Com-AMF or Com-AMF-CNPs mitigated drought-induced reductions in fresh and dry weights. The treatments with AMF or CNPS significantly increased photosynthesis (by 10%) in comparison to the control plants. Results show that soluble sugars were accumulated to maintain the osmotic status of the maize plant under drought stress. The level and metabolism of sucrose, an osmo-protectant, were increased in plants treated with Com (by 30%), which was further increased under the triple effect of Com-AMF-CNPs (40%), compared to untreated plants. This was inconsistent with increased sucrose-phosphate synthase and sucrose-P-synthase activity. The combined treatment Com-AMF-CNPs increased the levels of oxalic and succinic acids (by 100%) and has been reflected in the enhanced levels of amino acids such as the antioxidant and omso-protectant proline. Higher increases in fatty acids by treatment with CNPS were also recorded. Com-AMF-CNPs enhanced many of the detected fatty acids such as myristic, palmitic, arachidic, docosanoic, and pentacosanoic (110%, 30%, 100%, and 130%, respectively), compared to untreated plants. At the secondary metabolism level, sugar and amino acids provide a route for polyamine biosynthesis, where Com-AMF-CNPs increased spermine and spermidine synthases, ornithine decarboxylase, and adenosyl methionine decarboxylase in treated maize. Overall, our research revealed for the first time how Cmo, AMF, and/or CNPS alleviated drought stress in maize plants.
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- Emad A. Alsherif
- Department of Biology, College of Science and Arts at Khulis, University of Jeddah, Jeddah 23218, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef 2722165, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah 23218, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah 23218, Saudi Arabia
- Chemistry of Natural and Microbial Products Department, Pharmaceutical and Drug Industries Research Division National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- National Natural Products Research Center, College of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38655, USA
- Department of Medicinal Plants and Natural Products, Desert Research Center, Cairo 11753, Egypt
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- Integrated Molecular Plant Physiology Research, Department of Biology, University of Antwerp, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Agronomy, Federal University of Technology—Paraná (UTFPR), Pato Branco 85503-390, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef 2722165, Egypt
- Integrated Molecular Plant Physiology Research, Department of Biology, University of Antwerp, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
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Kamar Zaman AM, Yaacob JS. Exploring the potential of vermicompost as a sustainable strategy in circular economy: improving plants' bioactive properties and boosting agricultural yield and quality. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:12948-12964. [PMID: 35034296 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-18006-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Consumption of natural resources and waste generation continues to rise as the human population increases. Ever since the industrial revolution, consumers have been adopting a linear economy model based on the 'take-make-dispose' approach. Raw materials are extracted to be converted into products and finally discarded as wastes. Consequently, this practice is unsustainable because it causes a massive increase in waste production. The root problems of the linear system can be addressed by transitioning to a circular economy. Circular economy is an economic model in which wastes from one product are recycled and used as resources for other processes. This literature review discovers the potential of vermicompost as a sustainable strategy in circular economy and highlights the benefits of vermicompost in ensuring food security, particularly in improving agricultural yield and quality, as well as boosting crop's nutritional quality. Vermicompost has the potential to be used in a variety of ways in the circular economy, including for agricultural sustainability, managing waste, pollutant remediation, biogas production and animal feed production. The recycling of organic wastes to produce vermicompost can benefit both the consumers and environment, thus paving the way towards a more sustainable agriculture for the future.
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- Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Centre for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture (CEBAR), Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Al-Jaouni S, Abdul-Hady S, El-Bassossy H, Salah N, Hagras M. Ajwa Nanopreparation Prevents Doxorubicin-Associated Cardiac Dysfunction: Effect on Cardiac Ischemia and Antioxidant Capacity. Integr Cancer Ther 2020; 18:1534735419862351. [PMID: 31282195 PMCID: PMC6614943 DOI: 10.1177/1534735419862351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
Abstract
Background: This study evaluated the cardioprotective effect of Ajwa
nano-preparation against doxorubicin-associated cardiotoxicity.
Methods: Twenty-four male Wistar rats (200-250 g) were divided
into 3 groups. One group was given the nanopreparation containing both Ajwa
fruit and pit in a dose of 1.4 g/kg orally 1 hour before doxorubicin infusion
(Dates-DOX group). Another group was given the vehicle for 1 hour before
doxorubicin infusion (DOX group). The third group received the vehicle but no
DOX infusion (time control). Cardiac hemodynamics, blood pressure, cardiac
contractility, and conductivity were recorded before and after 45 minutes of
infusion of doxorubicin (15 mg/kg, slow intravenous over 45 minutes). Blood
samples were collected before and after doxorubicin infusion. Heart tissue
samples were collected and snap frozen until assay of reduced glutathione.
Results: Rats pre-administered Ajwa nanopreparation were
protected from doxorubicin-associated systolic and diastolic dysfunction based
on the significant elevation in the rate of rise in left ventricular pressure
(dp/dtmax) and
(dp/dtmin) compared with the
DOX group. In addition, it prevented the doxorubicin-associated ischemia based
on the significant shortening in QT interval, JT interval, and
Tpeak-Tend interval
versus the DOX group. There was no effect on atrial conductivity (PR interval
and P duration). Ajwa pretreatment increased the antioxidant capacity of cardiac
tissue, as evidenced by increasing the cardiac content of reduced glutathione
compared with the untreated doxorubicin group. Conclusion: Ajwa
nanopreparation protects from doxorubicin-associated cardiotoxicity through
alleviating cardiac ischemia and increasing cardiac antioxidant capacity.
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- Soad Al-Jaouni
- 1 King Abduaziz University, Chair of Yousef Abdulatif Jameel of Prophetic Medicine Application, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.,2 Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- 1 King Abduaziz University, Chair of Yousef Abdulatif Jameel of Prophetic Medicine Application, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.,3 Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- 1 King Abduaziz University, Chair of Yousef Abdulatif Jameel of Prophetic Medicine Application, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.,5 Center of Nanotechnology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- 6 Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
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