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Bacteria-Based MnO Nanoparticles Alleviate Lead Toxicity in Tomato Seedling Through Improving Growth Attributes and Enhanced Gene Expression of Candidate Genes
Lead (Pb) is a well-recognized toxic trace element that is harmful for both plants and humans. In this study, the research work strived to fabricate...
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Impact of Combined Glutathione and Zn Application for Seed Priming in Ameliorating the Adverse Effects of Water Stress on Maize Seed Germination Attributes, Metabolite Levels, and Seedling Vigor
Different techniques, including exogenous application of different chemicals as seed priming, are in practice to improve seed germination or seedling...
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Heritability and Genotypic Association Among Seedling Attribute Against Salinity Stress Tolerance in Wheat Genotypes for Sustainable Food Security
Wheat is a major food for many people globally. It’s essential and widely grown worldwide. The effects of salinity were evaluated of 40 bread wheat...
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Sheep manure compost: a viable growing substrate for lettuce seedling production
Purpose: The substantial use of peat as a nursery substrate leads to the destruction of ecologically important peat bogs, necessitating the search...
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Rice Seed and Seedling Priming
Earlier emergence and vigorous seedling stand are key indicators of crop performance. Seed priming as cost-effective hydration technique is central...
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Influence of Thermotolerant Rhizobacteria Bacillus spp. on Biochemical Attributes and Antioxidant Status of Mustard Under High Temperature Stress
Due to global warming, increasing incidences of higher-than-normal temperatures have been observed, which adversely affect seed germination, crop...
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Variability in Seed Morphology, Germination, and Seedling Growth of Madhuca indica: Implications for Seed Source Selection
“We present here the results of an in-depth analysis of the morphometric traits and germination capacity of the seeds of 19 Mahua ( Madhuca indica )...
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Unlocking the genetic potential of Indian rice germplasm across different environments for early seedling vigour
Seedling vigour improvement in rice is a major breeding objective under the Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) system as it is closely associated with crop...
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Determination of Salinity Tolerance in Pigmented Rice Genotypes at Seedling Stage
Rice is the principal cash crop of Pakistan, however, its yield is severely affected by salinity. In arid and coastal areas of rice cultivation,...
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Comparison of the genetic basis of salt tolerance at germination, seedling, and reproductive stages in an introgression line population of rice
BackgroundSalinity is a major limitation for rice farming due to climate change. Since salt stress adversely impact rice plants at germination,...
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Nanopriming-mediated memory imprints reduce salt toxicity in wheat seedlings by modulating physiobiochemical attributes
BackgroundAround the globe, salinity is one of the serious environmental stresses which negatively affect rapid seed germination, uniform seedling...
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Effect of metallic stress on seed emergence and early seedling development of Cistus monspeliensis (L.): Involvement in restoration of the Mediterranean contaminated soils
Cistus monspeliensis is one of the common plants found on heavy metal (HM) contaminated lands of the Mediterranean region. However, information about...
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Using machine learning algorithms to cluster and classify stone pine (Pinus pinea L.) populations based on seed and seedling characteristics
The phenotype of a woody plant represents its unique morphological properties. Population discrimination and individual classification are crucial...
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Influence of priming treatments on germination, seedling growth and survival of China aster [Callistephus chinensis (L.)]
To ensure the survival and establishment of China aster seedlings, the quality of the seed is critical. As a result of unexpected events in the...
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Effect of salinity on seed germination and seedling growth of bullet cultivar of chilli (Capsicum annuum L.)
Salinity stress is one of the most severe factors, limiting seed germination and post-germination events. Salinity produces negative effects on seed...
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Grab to fill the gap: key factors influencing Reynoutria japonica germination and seedling establishment in the secondary distribution range
Reynoutria japonica (Japanese knotweed) is a highly invasive female plant that primarily reproduces through vegetative regeneration during secondary...
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Screening of Sweet Sorghum Genotypes for Salt Tolerance and Comparative Na+ Transporter Gene Expression in Salt Tolerance Differing Genotypes at Seedling Growth Stage
The present study was planned to screen the sweet sorghum genotypes at the sensitive seedling stage against salinity with specific...
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Effects of paclobutrazol seed priming on seedling quality, photosynthesis, and physiological characteristics of fragrant rice
BackgroundPaclobutrazol is widely used in the agricultural field. This study investigated the effects of seed priming with different concentrations...
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Evaluating and Modeling of the Seedling Growth Ability of Wheat Seeds as Affected by Shallow-Saline Groundwater Conditions
The adverse effects of shallow-saline groundwater may vary among crucial growth stages of crops by decreasing crop growth and productivity. The...
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The effects of nucleation and species functional traits on tree seedling performance in the early stage of ecological restoration
The initiation of a new plant community in a restoration area hinges on the performance of seedlings post-planting. This study aimed to evaluate the...
