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Dang K, Wang Y, Tian H, Bai J, Cheng X, Guo L, Zhang Q, Geng Y, Shao X. Impact of ZnO NPs on photosynthesis in rice leaves plants grown in saline-sodic soil. Sci Rep 2024; 14:16233. [PMID: 39004658 PMCID: PMC11247083 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-66935-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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Saline-sodic stress restricts the absorption of zinc by rice, consequently impacting the photosynthesis process of rice plants. In this experiment, Landrace 9 was selected as the test material and the potting method was employed to investigate the influence of ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) on zinc absorption and chlorophyll fluorescence in rice grown in saline-sodic land. The research findings demonstrate that the application of ZnO NPs proves to be more advantageous for the growth of rice in saline-sodic soil. Notably, the application of ZnO NPs significantly decreases the levels of Na+ and MDA in rice leaves in saline-sodic soil, while increasing the levels of K+ and Zn2+. Additionally, ZnO NPs enhances the content of chloroplast pigments, specific energy flux, quantum yield, and the performance of active PSII reaction center (PIABS) in rice leaves under saline-sodic stress. Furthermore, the relative variable fluorescence (WK and VJ) and quantum energy dissipation rate (φDo) of rice are also reduced. Therefore, the addition of ZnO NPs enhances the transfer of electrons and energy within the rice photosystem when subjected to saline-sodic stress. This promotes photosynthesis in rice plants growing in saline-sodic land, increasing their resistance to saline-sodic stress and ultimately facilitating their growth and development.
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- Kun Dang
- Agronomy College, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
- Jilin Provincial Laboratory of Crop Germplasm Resources, Changchun, 130118, China
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- Agronomy College, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- Agronomy College, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- Agronomy College, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- Agronomy College, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- Agronomy College, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
- Jilin Provincial Laboratory of Crop Germplasm Resources, Changchun, 130118, China
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- Agronomy College, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
- Key Laboratory of Germplasm Innovation and Physiological Ecology of Coldland Grain Crops, Ministry of Education, Harbin, 150000, China
- Jilin Provincial Laboratory of Crop Germplasm Resources, Changchun, 130118, China
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- Agronomy College, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China.
- Jilin Provincial Laboratory of Crop Germplasm Resources, Changchun, 130118, China.
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- Agronomy College, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China.
- Jilin Provincial Laboratory of Crop Germplasm Resources, Changchun, 130118, China.
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Jalal A, Júnior EF, Teixeira Filho MCM. Interaction of Zinc Mineral Nutrition and Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria in Tropical Agricultural Systems: A Review. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:571. [PMID: 38475420 DOI: 10.3390/plants13050571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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The relationship between zinc mineral nutrition and plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) is pivotal in enhancing agricultural productivity, especially in tropical regions characterized by diverse climatic conditions and soil variability. This review synthesizes and critically evaluates current knowledge regarding the synergistic interaction between zinc mineral nutrition and PGPB in tropical agricultural systems. Zinc is an essential and fundamental micronutrient for various physiological and biochemical processes in plants. Its deficiency affects plant growth and development, decreasing yields and nutritional quality. In tropical regions, where soil zinc availability is often limited or imbalanced, the PGPB, through different mechanisms such as Zn solubilization; siderophore production; and phytohormone synthesis, supports Zn uptake and assimilation, thereby facilitating the adverse effects of zinc deficiency in plants. This review outlines the impacts of Zn-PGPB interactions on plant growth, root architecture, and productivity in tropical agricultural systems. The positive relationship between PGPB and plants facilitates Zn uptake and improves nutrient use efficiency, overall crop performance, and agronomic biofortification. In addition, this review highlights the importance of considering indigenous PGPB strains for specific tropical agroecosystems, acknowledging their adaptability to local conditions and their potential in sustainable agricultural practices. It is concluded that Zn fertilizer and PGPBs have synergistic interactions and can offer promising avenues for sustainable agriculture, addressing nutritional deficiencies, improving crop resilience, and ensuring food security.
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- Arshad Jalal
- School of Engineering, Department of Plant Health, Soils and Rural Engineering, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Ilha Solteira 15385-000, SP, Brazil
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- School of Engineering, Department of Plant Health, Soils and Rural Engineering, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Ilha Solteira 15385-000, SP, Brazil
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Rahman A, Ahmad MA, Mehmood S, Rauf A, Iqbal A, Ali B, Ullah M, Ali M, Mohamed HI, Uddin I. Isolation and Screening of Zn (Zn) Solubilizing Rhizosphere Bacteria from Different Vegetations for Their Ability to Improve Growth, Zn Uptake, and Expression of Zn Transporter Genes in Tomato. Curr Microbiol 2024; 81:83. [PMID: 38294556 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-023-03610-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Zinc-solubilizing bacteria (ZSB) can convert insoluble zinc to an accessible form and increase Zn bioavailability in soil, which helps mitigate Zn deficiency in crops. In this study, different bacterial strains were screened for different Zn solubilization and plant growth promotion traits. Two bacterial strains, Acinetobacter pittii DJ55 and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia DJ24, were tested for their Zn-solubilizing potential on plate media, and both showed variable levels of Zn solubilization. The results showed that the bacterial strains applied to the plants in the pot experiment caused improvements in growth parameters compared to control conditions. DJ55, when applied with an insoluble source, enhanced plant height, leaf number, and leaf area compared to DJ24 and control conditions, while the maximum fruit weight was noticed in plants treated with ZnSO4. An increase in chlorophyll contents was noted in plants treated with ZnSO4, while maximum carotenoid contents were observed in plants treated with DJ55 + ZnO when compared with their controls. Plants supplemented with ZnO and DJ55 showed higher zinc content and iron content as compared to their respective controls. The expression patterns of the SLZIP5 and SLZIP4 genes were changed in the root and shoot. Application of ZnO stimulates both gene expression and protein synthesis in tomato roots and shoots. Inoculation of tomato plants with ZSB and insoluble ZnO reduced the expression of the SLZIP5 and SLZIP4 genes in the root and shoot. In conclusion, both strains can be considered as potential zinc-solubilizing bioinoculants to promote the growth and production yield of tomato.
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- Attequr Rahman
- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan
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- Biological and Geological Sciences Department, Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University, Cairo, 11341, Egypt.
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan
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Wang S, Fang R, Yuan X, Chen J, Mi K, Wang R, Zhang H, Zhang H. Foliar Spraying of ZnO Nanoparticles Enhanced the Yield, Quality, and Zinc Enrichment of Rice Grains. Foods 2023; 12:3677. [PMID: 37835330 PMCID: PMC10572805 DOI: 10.3390/foods12193677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Zinc deficiency in rice can lead to reduced nutritional value and taste. This study investigates the potential of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) as a foliar fertilizer during the jointing stage to improve rice yield, quality, and grain zinc enrichment. Over a two-year field experiment (2019-2020), six doses of ZnO NPs (ranging from 0 to 12 kg hm-2) were applied during the jointing stage (46 days after transplanting). The results revealed that foliar spraying of ZnO NPs increased the number of spikelets per spike and the thousand-grain weight by 7.4% to 9.2% and 4.2% to 7.1%, respectively, resulting in a substantial increase in rice yield. Furthermore, it led to a reduction in chalky white and chalky whiteness by 6.23% to 23.6% and 2.2% to 27.9%. ZnO NPs effectively boosted zinc content in rice grains while decreasing the phytic acid to zinc ratio, indicating improved zinc enrichment. Remarkably, protein and amylose content remained unaffected. These findings underscore the potential of ZnO NPs as a foliar fertilizer to enhance rice production, quality, and zinc enrichment. Further research can explore optimal application strategies and long-term effects for sustainable rice production.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Physiology/Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crops/Innovation Center of Rice Cultivation Technology in Yangtze Valley, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Research Institute of Rice Industrial Engineering Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (S.W.); (R.F.); (X.Y.); (J.C.); (K.M.); (R.W.); (H.Z.)
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Ahmed R, Zia-Ur-Rehman M, Sabir M, Usman M, Rizwan M, Ahmad Z, Alharby HF, Al-Zahrani HS, Alsamadany H, Aldhebiani AY, Alzahrani YM, Bamagoos AA. Differential response of nano zinc sulphate with other conventional sources of Zn in mitigating salinity stress in rice grown on saline-sodic soil. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 327:138479. [PMID: 36965530 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Salinization causes the degradation of the soil and threatening the global food security but the application of essential micronutrients like zinc (Zn), improve the plant growth by stabilizing the plant cell and root development. Keeping in view the above-mentioned scenario, an experiment was conducted to compare the efficiency of conventional Zn fertilizers like zinc sulphate (ZnSO4), zinc ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid (Zn-EDTA) and advance nano Zn fertilizers such as zinc sulphate nanoparticles (ZnSO4NPs), and zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) (applied at the rate of 5 and 10 mg/kg) in saline-sodic soil. Results revealed that the maximum plant height (67%), spike length (72%), root length (162%), number of tillers (71%), paddy weight (100%), shoot dry weight (158%), and root dry weight (119%) was found in ZnSO4NPs applied at the rate of 10 mg/kg (ZnSO4NPs-10) as compared to salt-affected control (SAC). Similarly, the plants physiological attributes like chlorophyll contents (91%), photosynthesis rate (113%), transpiration rate (106%), stomatal conductance (56%) and internal CO2 (11%) were increased by the application of ZnSO4NPs-10, as compared to SAC. The maximum Zn concentration in root (153%), shoot (205%) and paddy (167%) found in ZnSO4NPs-10, as compared to control. In the body of rice plants, other nutrients like phosphorus and potassium were also increased by the application of ZnSO4NPs-10 and soil chemical attributes such as sodium and sodium adsorption ratio were decreased. The current experiment concluded that the application of ZnSO4NPs at the rate of 10 mg/kg in salt-affected paddy soil increased the growth, physiology, up take of essential nutrients and yield of rice by balancing the cationic ratio under salt stress.
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- Rubaz Ahmed
- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Punjab, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, 38000, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany, University of Central Punjab, Constituent College, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia; Plant Biology Research Group, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia; Plant Biology Research Group, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia; Plant Biology Research Group, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia; Plant Biology Research Group, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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Daccak D, Lidon FC, Coelho ARF, Luís IC, Marques AC, Pessoa CC, Brito MDG, Kullberg JC, Ramalho JC, Silva MJ, Rodrigues AP, Campos PS, Pais IP, Semedo JN, Silva MM, Legoinha P, Galhano C, Simões M, Pessoa MF, Reboredo FH. Assessment of Physicochemical Parameters in Two Winegrapes Varieties after Foliar Application of ZnSO 4 and ZnO. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:1426. [PMID: 37050051 PMCID: PMC10097101 DOI: 10.3390/plants12071426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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One-third of the world's population is suffering from "hidden hunger" due to micronutrient deficiency. Zinc is acquired through diet, leading its deficiency to the development of disorders such as retarded growth, anorexia, infections, and hypogeusia. Accordingly, this study aimed to develop an agronomic workflow for Zn biofortification on two red winegrapes varieties (cv. Castelão and Syrah) and determine the physicochemical implications for winemaking. Both varieties produced in Setúbal (Portugal) were submitted to four foliar applications of ZnSO4 or ZnO (900 and 1350 g ha-1, respectively), during the production cycle. At harvest, Zn biofortification reached a 4.3- and 2.3-fold increase with ZnO 1350 g ha-1 in Castelão and Syrah, respectively (although, with ZnSO4 1350 g ha-1 both varieties revealed an increase in Zn concentration). On a physiological basis, lower values of NDVI were found in the biofortified grapes, although not reflected in photosynthetic parameters with cv. Syrah shows even a potential benefit with the use of Zn fertilizers. Regarding physical and chemical parameters (density, total soluble solids, dry weight, and color), relative to the control no significant changes in both varieties were observed, being suitable for winemaking. It was concluded that ZnSO4 and ZnO foliar fertilization efficiently increased Zn concentration on both varieties without a negative impact on quality, but cv. Castelão showed a better index of Zn biofortification and pointed to a potentially higher quality for winemaking.
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- Diana Daccak
- Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (F.C.L.); (A.R.F.C.); (I.C.L.); (A.C.M.); (C.C.P.); (M.d.G.B.); (J.C.K.); (M.M.S.); (P.L.); (C.G.); (M.S.); (M.F.P.); (F.H.R.)
- Centro de Investigação de Geobiociências, Geoengenharias e Geotecnologias (GeoBioTec), Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (J.C.R.); (M.J.S.); (P.S.C.); (I.P.P.); (J.N.S.)
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- Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (F.C.L.); (A.R.F.C.); (I.C.L.); (A.C.M.); (C.C.P.); (M.d.G.B.); (J.C.K.); (M.M.S.); (P.L.); (C.G.); (M.S.); (M.F.P.); (F.H.R.)
- Centro de Investigação de Geobiociências, Geoengenharias e Geotecnologias (GeoBioTec), Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (J.C.R.); (M.J.S.); (P.S.C.); (I.P.P.); (J.N.S.)
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- Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (F.C.L.); (A.R.F.C.); (I.C.L.); (A.C.M.); (C.C.P.); (M.d.G.B.); (J.C.K.); (M.M.S.); (P.L.); (C.G.); (M.S.); (M.F.P.); (F.H.R.)
- Centro de Investigação de Geobiociências, Geoengenharias e Geotecnologias (GeoBioTec), Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (J.C.R.); (M.J.S.); (P.S.C.); (I.P.P.); (J.N.S.)
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- Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (F.C.L.); (A.R.F.C.); (I.C.L.); (A.C.M.); (C.C.P.); (M.d.G.B.); (J.C.K.); (M.M.S.); (P.L.); (C.G.); (M.S.); (M.F.P.); (F.H.R.)
- Centro de Investigação de Geobiociências, Geoengenharias e Geotecnologias (GeoBioTec), Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (J.C.R.); (M.J.S.); (P.S.C.); (I.P.P.); (J.N.S.)
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- Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (F.C.L.); (A.R.F.C.); (I.C.L.); (A.C.M.); (C.C.P.); (M.d.G.B.); (J.C.K.); (M.M.S.); (P.L.); (C.G.); (M.S.); (M.F.P.); (F.H.R.)
- Centro de Investigação de Geobiociências, Geoengenharias e Geotecnologias (GeoBioTec), Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (J.C.R.); (M.J.S.); (P.S.C.); (I.P.P.); (J.N.S.)
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- Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (F.C.L.); (A.R.F.C.); (I.C.L.); (A.C.M.); (C.C.P.); (M.d.G.B.); (J.C.K.); (M.M.S.); (P.L.); (C.G.); (M.S.); (M.F.P.); (F.H.R.)
- Centro de Investigação de Geobiociências, Geoengenharias e Geotecnologias (GeoBioTec), Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (J.C.R.); (M.J.S.); (P.S.C.); (I.P.P.); (J.N.S.)
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- Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (F.C.L.); (A.R.F.C.); (I.C.L.); (A.C.M.); (C.C.P.); (M.d.G.B.); (J.C.K.); (M.M.S.); (P.L.); (C.G.); (M.S.); (M.F.P.); (F.H.R.)
- Centro de Investigação de Geobiociências, Geoengenharias e Geotecnologias (GeoBioTec), Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (J.C.R.); (M.J.S.); (P.S.C.); (I.P.P.); (J.N.S.)
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- Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (F.C.L.); (A.R.F.C.); (I.C.L.); (A.C.M.); (C.C.P.); (M.d.G.B.); (J.C.K.); (M.M.S.); (P.L.); (C.G.); (M.S.); (M.F.P.); (F.H.R.)
- Centro de Investigação de Geobiociências, Geoengenharias e Geotecnologias (GeoBioTec), Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (J.C.R.); (M.J.S.); (P.S.C.); (I.P.P.); (J.N.S.)
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- Centro de Investigação de Geobiociências, Geoengenharias e Geotecnologias (GeoBioTec), Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (J.C.R.); (M.J.S.); (P.S.C.); (I.P.P.); (J.N.S.)
- Plant Stress & Biodiversity Lab, Centro de Estudos Florestais (CEF), Laboratório Associado TERRA, Instituto Superior Agronomia (ISA), Universidade de Lisboa (ULisboa), Quinta do Marquês, Avenida da República, 2784-505 Oeiras, Portugal;
- Plant Stress & Biodiversity Lab, Centro de Estudos Florestais (CEF), Laboratório Associado TERRA, Instituto Superior Agronomia (ISA), Universidade de Lisboa (ULisboa), Tapada da Ajuda, 1349-017 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Centro de Investigação de Geobiociências, Geoengenharias e Geotecnologias (GeoBioTec), Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (J.C.R.); (M.J.S.); (P.S.C.); (I.P.P.); (J.N.S.)
- Plant Stress & Biodiversity Lab, Centro de Estudos Florestais (CEF), Laboratório Associado TERRA, Instituto Superior Agronomia (ISA), Universidade de Lisboa (ULisboa), Quinta do Marquês, Avenida da República, 2784-505 Oeiras, Portugal;
- Plant Stress & Biodiversity Lab, Centro de Estudos Florestais (CEF), Laboratório Associado TERRA, Instituto Superior Agronomia (ISA), Universidade de Lisboa (ULisboa), Tapada da Ajuda, 1349-017 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Plant Stress & Biodiversity Lab, Centro de Estudos Florestais (CEF), Laboratório Associado TERRA, Instituto Superior Agronomia (ISA), Universidade de Lisboa (ULisboa), Quinta do Marquês, Avenida da República, 2784-505 Oeiras, Portugal;
- Plant Stress & Biodiversity Lab, Centro de Estudos Florestais (CEF), Laboratório Associado TERRA, Instituto Superior Agronomia (ISA), Universidade de Lisboa (ULisboa), Tapada da Ajuda, 1349-017 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Centro de Investigação de Geobiociências, Geoengenharias e Geotecnologias (GeoBioTec), Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (J.C.R.); (M.J.S.); (P.S.C.); (I.P.P.); (J.N.S.)
- Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária, I.P. (INIAV), Quinta do Marquês, Avenida da República, 2780-157 Oeiras, Portugal
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- Centro de Investigação de Geobiociências, Geoengenharias e Geotecnologias (GeoBioTec), Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (J.C.R.); (M.J.S.); (P.S.C.); (I.P.P.); (J.N.S.)
- Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária, I.P. (INIAV), Quinta do Marquês, Avenida da República, 2780-157 Oeiras, Portugal
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- Centro de Investigação de Geobiociências, Geoengenharias e Geotecnologias (GeoBioTec), Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (J.C.R.); (M.J.S.); (P.S.C.); (I.P.P.); (J.N.S.)
- Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária, I.P. (INIAV), Quinta do Marquês, Avenida da República, 2780-157 Oeiras, Portugal
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- Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (F.C.L.); (A.R.F.C.); (I.C.L.); (A.C.M.); (C.C.P.); (M.d.G.B.); (J.C.K.); (M.M.S.); (P.L.); (C.G.); (M.S.); (M.F.P.); (F.H.R.)
- Centro de Investigação de Geobiociências, Geoengenharias e Geotecnologias (GeoBioTec), Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (J.C.R.); (M.J.S.); (P.S.C.); (I.P.P.); (J.N.S.)
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- Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (F.C.L.); (A.R.F.C.); (I.C.L.); (A.C.M.); (C.C.P.); (M.d.G.B.); (J.C.K.); (M.M.S.); (P.L.); (C.G.); (M.S.); (M.F.P.); (F.H.R.)
- Centro de Investigação de Geobiociências, Geoengenharias e Geotecnologias (GeoBioTec), Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (J.C.R.); (M.J.S.); (P.S.C.); (I.P.P.); (J.N.S.)
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- Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (F.C.L.); (A.R.F.C.); (I.C.L.); (A.C.M.); (C.C.P.); (M.d.G.B.); (J.C.K.); (M.M.S.); (P.L.); (C.G.); (M.S.); (M.F.P.); (F.H.R.)
- Centro de Investigação de Geobiociências, Geoengenharias e Geotecnologias (GeoBioTec), Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (J.C.R.); (M.J.S.); (P.S.C.); (I.P.P.); (J.N.S.)
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- Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (F.C.L.); (A.R.F.C.); (I.C.L.); (A.C.M.); (C.C.P.); (M.d.G.B.); (J.C.K.); (M.M.S.); (P.L.); (C.G.); (M.S.); (M.F.P.); (F.H.R.)
- Centro de Investigação de Geobiociências, Geoengenharias e Geotecnologias (GeoBioTec), Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (J.C.R.); (M.J.S.); (P.S.C.); (I.P.P.); (J.N.S.)
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- Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (F.C.L.); (A.R.F.C.); (I.C.L.); (A.C.M.); (C.C.P.); (M.d.G.B.); (J.C.K.); (M.M.S.); (P.L.); (C.G.); (M.S.); (M.F.P.); (F.H.R.)
- Centro de Investigação de Geobiociências, Geoengenharias e Geotecnologias (GeoBioTec), Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (J.C.R.); (M.J.S.); (P.S.C.); (I.P.P.); (J.N.S.)
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- Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (F.C.L.); (A.R.F.C.); (I.C.L.); (A.C.M.); (C.C.P.); (M.d.G.B.); (J.C.K.); (M.M.S.); (P.L.); (C.G.); (M.S.); (M.F.P.); (F.H.R.)
- Centro de Investigação de Geobiociências, Geoengenharias e Geotecnologias (GeoBioTec), Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus da Caparica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (J.C.R.); (M.J.S.); (P.S.C.); (I.P.P.); (J.N.S.)
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Jalal A, Oliveira CEDS, Bastos ADC, Fernandes GC, de Lima BH, Furlani Junior E, de Carvalho PHG, Galindo FS, Gato IMB, Teixeira Filho MCM. Nanozinc and plant growth-promoting bacteria improve biochemical and metabolic attributes of maize in tropical Cerrado. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 13:1046642. [PMID: 36714773 PMCID: PMC9878843 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1046642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Introduction Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPBs) could be developed as a sustainable strategy to promote plant growth and yield to feed the ever-growing global population with nutritious food. Foliar application of nano-zinc oxide (ZnO) is an environmentally safe strategy that alleviates zinc (Zn) malnutrition by improving biochemical attributes and storage proteins of grain. Methods In this context, the current study aimed to investigate the combined effect of seed inoculation with PGPBs and foliar nano-ZnO application on the growth, biochemical attributes, nutrient metabolism, and yield of maize in the tropical savannah of Brazil. The treatments consisted of four PGPB inoculations [i.e., without inoculation, Azospirillum brasilense (A. brasilense), Bacillus subtilis (B. subtilis), Pseudomonas fluorescens (P. fluorescens), which was applied on the seeds] and two doses of Zn (i.e., 0 and 3 kg ha-1, applied from nano-ZnO in two splits on the leaf). Results Inoculation of B. subtilis with foliar ZnO application increased shoot dry matter (7.3 and 9.8%) and grain yield (17.1 and 16.7%) in 2019-20 and 2020-2021 crop seasons respectively. Inoculation with A. brasilense increased 100-grains weight by 9.5% in both crop seasons. Shoot Zn accumulation was improved by 30 and 51% with inoculation of P. fluorescens in 2019-20 and 2020-2021 crop seasons. Whereas grain Zn accumulation was improved by 49 and 50.7% with inoculation of B. subtilis and P. fluorescens respectively. In addition, biochemical attributes (chlorophyll a, b and total, carotenoids, total soluble sugar and amino acids) were improved with inoculation of B. subtilis along with foliar nano ZnO application as compared to other treatments. Co-application of P. fluorescens with foliar ZnO improved concentration of grains albumin (20 and 13%) and globulin (39 and 30%). Also, co-application of B. subtilis and foliar ZnO improved concentration of grains glutelin (8.8 and 8.7%) and prolamin (15 and 21%) in first and second seasons. Discussion Therefore, inoculation of B. subtilis and P. fluorescens with foliar nano-ZnO application is considered a sustainable and environmentally safe strategy for improving the biochemical, metabolic, nutritional, and productivity attributes of maize in tropical Savannah regions.
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- Arshad Jalal
- Department of Plant Protection, Rural Engineering and Soils (DEFERS), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Ilha Solteira, Brazil
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- Department of Plant Protection, Rural Engineering and Soils (DEFERS), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Ilha Solteira, Brazil
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- Department of Plant Protection, Rural Engineering and Soils (DEFERS), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Ilha Solteira, Brazil
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- Department of Plant Protection, Rural Engineering and Soils (DEFERS), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Ilha Solteira, Brazil
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- Department of Plant Science, Food Technology and Socio-Economics, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Ilha Solteira, Brazil
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- Department of Plant Protection, Rural Engineering and Soils (DEFERS), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Ilha Solteira, Brazil
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Pantoja-Benavides AD, Garces-Varon G, Restrepo-Díaz H. Foliar cytokinins or brassinosteroids applications influence the rice plant acclimatization to combined heat stress. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:983276. [PMID: 36618669 PMCID: PMC9815704 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.983276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The effect of different foliar sprays numbers of cytokinins - (CK) and brassinosteroids - (BR) on the physiological, biochemical, and panicle parameters of rice plants subjected to combined heat stress (high day/night temperatures) were studied in three different experiments. The treatments established for the first (E1) and second (E2) experiments were the following: i) absolute control, ii) stress control, iii) heat stress + one foliar spray of CK, iv) heat stress + two foliar sprays of CK, v) heat stress + three foliar sprays of CK, vi) heat stress + one foliar spray of BR, vii) heat stress + two foliar sprays of BR, or viii) heat stress + three foliar sprays of BR. For the third experiment (E3), the treatments were the following: i) absolute control, ii) stress control, iii) heat stress + three foliar applications of CK, iv) heat stress + three foliar applications of BR. Rice-stressed plants and sprayed with three foliar sprays of CK or BR had a better stomatal conductance in E1 and E2 compared to their heat-stressed control. The relative tolerance index suggests that three CK or BR applications helped to mitigate the combined heat stress in both experiments. The foliar CK or BR applications at the flowering and grain-filling stages in rice-stressed plants increased Fv/Fm ratio and panicle characteristics (number of filled spikelets and the percentage of panicle blanking in E3). In conclusion, foliar applications of BR or CK can be considered an agronomic strategy to help improve the negative effect of combined heat stress conditions on the physiological behavior of rice plants during different phenological stages.
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- Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Bogotá, Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, Departamento de Agronomía, Bogotá, Colombia
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Dhaliwal SS, Sharma V, Shukla AK, Kaur M, Verma V, Sandhu PS, Alsuhaibani AM, Gaber A, Hossain A. Biofortification of oil quality, yield, and nutrient uptake in Indian mustard ( Brassica juncea L.) by foliar application of boron and nitrogen. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:976391. [PMID: 36092426 PMCID: PMC9460627 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.976391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Indian mustard (Brassica juncea L.) is an essential oilseed crop that offers important nutrients to human beings. However, the concurrent micronutrient deficiencies including boron (B), sulfur (S), and nitrogen (N) could pose a significant threat to public health. Therefore, this study was conducted at the Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, with nine treatments, i.e., T1-Control (recommended NPK only), T2- borax (0.5%) at flowering, T3-borax (1.0%) at flowering,T4- borax (0.5%) + urea (1.0%) at flowering,T5-borax (1.0%) + urea (1.0%) at flowering, T6-borax (0.5%) at flowering + capsule formation, T7-borax (1.0%) at flowering + capsule formation, T8-borax (0.5%) + urea (1.0%) at flowering + capsule formation, T9-borax (1.0%) + urea (1.0%) at flowering + Capsule formation, replicated three times in a randomized block design for 2 years (2020-2021 and 2021-2022). The foliar application of borax (1.0%) + urea (1.0%) at the flowering and capsule formation stage (treatment T9) was highly efficient in increasing food quality parameters such as crude fiber, total soluble solids (TSS), and protein content with maximum values of 3.77, 24.9, and 27.53%, respectively. Also, maximum yields of seed as well as stover for treatment T9 were 1.376 and 6.625 kg ha-1, respectively. Similarly, the results for B, S, and N concentrations in seed (27.71 mg kg-1, 17.69 mg kg-1, and 2.35%), as well as stover (25.92 mg kg-1, 17.31 mg kg-1, and 0.33%), were maximum in treatment T9. Also, B, S, and N uptake by seed (38.18 g ha-1, 24.40 g ha-1, and 32.05 Kg ha-1) and stover (172.55 g ha-1, 115.44 g ha-1, and 21.99 Kg ha-1) were maximum for the treatment T9 involving borax (1.0%) + urea (1.0%) at the flowering and capsule formation stage. Whereas, the concentration and uptake decreased in the treatments involving the sole application of borax and urea. Therefore, the application of borax (1.0%) and urea (1.0%) at the flowering and capsule formation stage significantly improved the quality parameters, seed and stover yield, nutrient concentration, and uptake over control and could be used to alleviate the B, S, and N deficiency in Indian mustard.
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- Department of Soil Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India
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- Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal, India
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- Department of Soil Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India
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- Department of Soil Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India
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- Department of Physical Sport Science, College of Education, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Agronomy, Bangladesh Wheat and Maize Research Institute, Dinajpur, Bangladesh
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Gheith EMS, El-Badry OZ, Lamlom SF, Ali HM, Siddiqui MH, Ghareeb RY, El-Sheikh MH, Jebril J, Abdelsalam NR, Kandil EE. Maize ( Zea mays L.) Productivity and Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Response to Nitrogen Application Levels and Time. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:941343. [PMID: 35845674 PMCID: PMC9284315 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.941343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Productivity of maize (Zea mays L.) and nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) as affected by nitrogen application levels and timing were studied. The experimental design was a three-replication randomized complete block design (RCBD). The first factor was nitrogen levels (122, 240, 288 and 336 kg N/ha) and the second factor was nitrogen timing (50% of N at sowing and 50% of N before the first irrigation; T1, 50% of N at sowing and 50% of N before the second irrigation; T2 and 50% of N before the first irrigation and 50% of N before the second irrigation; T3). Results indicated that plant height, ear length, kernel weight, number of grains/rows, number of grains/ear and grain yields all increased significantly as nitrogen levels increased and the level of 336 kg N/ha significantly exhibiting the highest values in both seasons. In terms of nitrogen application time, maize yield parameters such as plant height, ear length, kernel weight/ear, number of grains/rows, number of grains/ear and grain yield were significantly affected by nitrogen timing, with the highest values obtained at T3 while the lowest values obtained at T1 in both seasons. The interaction had a significant impact on plant height and grain yield/ha, with the tallest plants, the highest yields and its components observed at 336 kg N/ha, with 50% of N applied during the first irrigation and 50% of N applied during the second. Furthermore, under the study conditions, NUE decreased dramatically as nitrogen levels increased and increased significantly as nitrogen application time changed.
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- E. M. S. Gheith
- Agronomy Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Agronomy Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Plant Production, Faculty of Agriculture Saba Basha, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Plant Protection and Biomolecular Diagnosis Department, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute, The City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Plant Production Department, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Agronomy, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, United States
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- Agricultural Botany Department, Faculty of Agriculture Saba Basha, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Plant Production, Faculty of Agriculture Saba Basha, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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