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  1. Effect of salt-alkali stress on seed germination of the halophyte Halostachys caspica

    The increasing global phenomenon of soil salinization has prompted heightened interest in the physiological ecology of plant salt and alkali...

    Rui Zhang, Huizhen Zhang, ... Youling Zeng in Scientific Reports
    Article Open access 08 June 2024
  2. Stimulating effect of biogenic nanoparticles on the germination of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) seeds

    Metal nanoparticles synthesized using various biosources are the subject of focus in many research areas thanks to their improved biological effects...

    Aziz Sencan, Semra Kilic, Havva Kaya in Scientific Reports
    Article Open access 19 January 2024
  3. Nordic microalgae produce biostimulant for the germination of tomato and barley seeds

    Microalgal biomass may have biostimulating effects on plants and seeds due to its phytohormonal content, and harnessing this biostimulating effect...

    Teodor Alling, Christiane Funk, Francesco G. Gentili in Scientific Reports
    Article Open access 02 March 2023
  4. Comprehensive analysis and implications of Veronica persica germination and growth traits in their invasion ecology

    Invasive alien species implications in ecological threats are attributed to their unique characteristics that are linked to their invasion. Veronica...

    Rahmah Al-Qthanin, Asmaa M. Radwan, ... Mohamed A. Balah in Scientific Reports
    Article Open access 15 July 2024
  5. The germination response of Zea mays L. to osmotic potentials across optimal temperatures via halo-thermal time model

    The maize ( Zea mays L.) is a monocot that is a member of the Poaceae family and a valuable feed for livestock, human food, and raw material for...

    Fazal Amin, Fakhra Shah, ... Abd El-Zaher M. A. Mustafa in Scientific Reports
    Article Open access 08 February 2024
  6. Optimizing germination conditions of Ghaf seed using ZnO nanoparticle priming through Taguchi method analysis

    Ghaf, a resilient tree in arid environments, plays a critical role in ecological restoration, desertification mitigation, and cultural heritage...

    Dali V. Francis, Abdul Subhan, ... Zienab F. R. Ahmed in Scientific Reports
    Article Open access 10 July 2024
  7. Impacts of kaolinite enrichment on biochar and hydrochar characterization, stability, toxicity, and maize germination and growth

    In this study, biochar (BC) and hydrochar (HC) composites were synthesized with natural kaolinite clay and their properties, stability, carbon (C)...

    Hamed A. Al-Swadi, Abdullah S. Al-Farraj, ... Muhammad Imran Rafique in Scientific Reports
    Article Open access 13 January 2024
  8. Effect of different salinity on seed germination, growth parameters and biochemical contents of pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.) seeds cultivars

    Soil and water salinity is an important limiting factor affecting yield and production levels in arid and semi-arid areas. Salt tolerance during...

    Hasan Ali Irik, Gülsah Bikmaz in Scientific Reports
    Article Open access 22 March 2024
  9. Impact of seed priming with Selenium nanoparticles on germination and seedlings growth of tomato

    Poor germination and seedlings growth can lead to significant economic losses for farmers, therefore, sustainable agricultural strategies to improve...

    Ezequiel García-Locascio, Edgardo I. Valenzuela, Pabel Cervantes-Avilés in Scientific Reports
    Article Open access 20 March 2024
  10. Enhancing germination and growth of canola (Brassica napus L.) through hydropriming and NaCl priming

    The excessive accumulation of sodium chloride (NaCl) in soil can result in soil salinity, which poses a significant challenge to plant growth and...

    Rahila BiBi, Nosheen Noor Elahi, ... Mohammad Javed Ansari in Scientific Reports
    Article Open access 18 June 2024
  11. Dormancy-break and germination requirements for seeds of the threatened Austral papaya (Carica chilensis)

    Seed dormancy is one of the most important adaptive mechanisms in plants, optimizing germination, seedling emergence, and establishment to ensure...

    Andrea P. Loayza, Patricio García-Guzmán, ... Danny E. Carvajal in Scientific Reports
    Article Open access 13 October 2023
  12. Priming of Citrullus lanatus var. Colocynthoides seeds in seaweed extract improved seed germination, plant growth and performance under salinity conditions

    Citrullus lanatus var. Colocynthoide “Gurum” is an unconventional crop that can be utilized as a new source of edible oil and has the ability to grow...

    Asmaa M. Radwan, Entesar A. Ahmed, ... Mohamed A. Balah in Scientific Reports
    Article Open access 23 July 2023
  13. Screening of sugarcane germplasm against Sporisorium scitamineum and its effects on setts germination and tillering

    Sugarcane smut is the most damaging disease that is present almost across the globe, causing mild to severe yield losses depending upon the cultivar...

    Muhammad Aslam Rajput, Owais Iqbal, ... Abdul Mubeen Lodhi in Scientific Reports
    Article Open access 25 June 2024
  14. Osmosensor-mediated control of Ca2+ spiking in pollen germination

    Higher plants survive terrestrial water deficiency and fluctuation by arresting cellular activities (dehydration) and resuscitating processes...

    Songyu Pei, Qi Tao, ... Fang Yuan in Nature
    Article Open access 22 May 2024
  15. Effect of bioagents on cucumber seed mycoflora, seed germination, and seedling vigour

    The effect of different bioagents such as Trichoderma harzianum, T. viride, T. virens, Pseudomonas fluorescens , and Bacillus subtilis was studied on...

    Aman Sharma, Arti Shukla, Meenu Gupta in Scientific Reports
    Article Open access 13 April 2023
  16. Responses of different invasive and non-invasive ornamental plants to water stress during seed germination and vegetative growth

    Biological invasions represent a major threat to natural ecosystems. A primary source of invasive plants is ornamental horticulture, which selects...

    Diana M. Mircea, Roberta Calone, ... Oscar Vicente in Scientific Reports
    Article Open access 16 August 2023
  17. Computing the effects of temperature and osmotic stress on the seed germination of Helianthus annuus L. by using a mathematical model

    An extremely important oil crop in the world, Helianthus annuus L. is one of the world's most significant members of the Asteraceae family. The rate...

    Maryam Javid, Sami Ullah, ... Baber Ali in Scientific Reports
    Article Open access 01 May 2024
  18. Detection of closely linked QTLs and candidate genes controlling germination indices in response to drought and salinity stresses in barley

    The aim of current study was to identify closely linked QTLs and candidate genes related to germination indices under control, salinity and drought...

    Hossein Sabouri, Zahra Pezeshkian, ... Borzo Kazerani in Scientific Reports
    Article Open access 08 July 2024
  19. Harnessing selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) for enhancing growth and germination, and mitigating oxidative stress in Pisum sativum L.

    Selenium, an essential micronutrient for plants and animals, can cause selenium toxicity as an oxyanion or at elevated doses. However, the toxic...

    Job T. Tendenedzai, Evans M. N. Chirwa, Hendrik G. Brink in Scientific Reports
    Article Open access 21 November 2023
  20. Effects of histone methylation modification on low temperature seed germination and growth of maize

    Low temperature is a limiting factor of seed germination and plant growth. Although there is a lot information on the response of maize to low...

    **n Qi, Chang Wan, ... Fenglou Ling in Scientific Reports
    Article Open access 30 March 2023
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