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Genome-wide association study identifies QTL for girth and dry rubber yield in a progeny population of Whickham Hevea germplasms Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-16 Cuili Liang, Yuanyuan Zhang, Xing Liu, Yingchao Tan, Tiancheng Xu, Cheng Zheng, Shengmin Zhang, Jiyan Qi, Xiaodong Liu, Xia Zeng, Hongli Luo, Zhonghua Li, Hui Liu, Jie Cao, Kaiye Liu, Chaorong Tang
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Quantitative assessment of ash effects on densifying lignocellulosic biomass with chemicals followed by autoclave (DLCA) pretreatment Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-16 Yuanyuan Sha, Chengcheng Zhang, Zhaoxian Xu, Rui Zhai, Mingjie Jin
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A deep eutectic solvent pretreatment with self-cleaning lignin droplets function to efficiently improve the enzymatic saccharification and ethanol production of bamboo residues Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-16 Qinpei Hou, Zhaoming Liu, Zhengjun Shi, Haiyan Yang, Dawei Wang, Jing Yang
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Engineering self-healing cellulose-reinforced organohydrogel electrolytes for flexible foldable capacitors with low temperature adaptability Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-14 Xinxin Luan, Kefeng Zhang, Wei Shen, Baolong Zhu, Zhongliang Su, Lu Li, Xiangmin Meng, Jinhui Pang
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Improving cotton productivity and nutrient use efficiency by partially replacing chemical fertilizers with organic liquid fertilizer under mulched drip irrigation Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-15 Xiaojuan Shi, Xianzhe Hao, Feng Shi, Nannan Li, Yu Tian, Peng Han, Jun Wang, Ping Liu, Honghai Luo
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Rod-shaped cellulose nanocrystal/Cu9S5 antibacterial nanocomposites for microfiltration Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-16 Junhu Ye, Hao Wang, Lingyun Wang, Desheng Wang, Xiaoyun Li, Xiaoying Wang
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Adsorption-photocatalytic synergistic reduction of Cr(VI) and degradation of Congo red by aminated cellulose-Cu2O composites under visible light Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-16 Wen Li, Haohu Li, Yaohong Yang, Li Liu, Peng Wang, Linkun Xie, Xijuan Chai, Kaimeng Xu, Guanben Du, Lianpeng Zhang
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Musa acuminata free tepal (MAFT) crop- mediated synthesis of copper oxide nanocatalyst (MAFT-CuO nanocatalyst): Investigation of aerobic oxidation and dye decolourization via eco-friendly approach Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-16 Arunadevi Mani, Velmurugan Loganathan, Idhayadhulla Akbar, Anis Ahamed, Bassam Khalid Alnafisi, Raman Gurusamy
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The role of carotenes in preventing oxidation during palm oil processing: Adsorption studies Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-14 Erislene S. Almeida, Paula Osorio Carmona, Simone Mendonça, Ana Cristi Basile Dias, Enrique Rodríguez Castellón, Juan Antonio Cecilia, Ivanildo José da Silva Júnior, Simone Monteiro
This study aims to investigate the impact of carotenes on the oxidation of palm oil under conditions resembling those encountered in industrial settings. We conducted experiments to assess the oxidation of palm oil during the adsorption of carotene (bleaching) using two commercial bleaching earths (ABE and NBE), sepiolite, and two newly synthesized adsorbents (LDH and PHC). The presence of carotenoids
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Study on adsorption/resolution properties, enrichment and purification of phenolic substances of Inonotus hispidus by macroporous adsorption resin Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-15 Wenjuan Wang, Shuhan Dong, Wenyue Zhang, Zhengliang Qi, Xinli Liu
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Identification of varieties in Camellia oleifera leaf based on deep learning technology Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-14 Zhipeng Dong, Fan Yang, Jiayi Du, Kailiang Wang, Leyan Lv, Wei Long
Camellia oleifera, a woody oil tree, is widely recognized for its valuable oil. Different cultivars of C.oleifera exhibit distinct growth characteristics, oil content, and oil composition. Therefore, the classification of C.oleifera cultivars can aid in the better utilization of C.oleifera resources and improve yield and quality. However, the identification of cultivars remains challenging due to genetic
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Effect of degumming of two selected Indonesian Ramie (Boehmeria nivea) accessions on the anatomical, chemical, mechanical, and thermal properties Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-15 Mohammad Irfan Bakshi, Asma Sohail, Azizatul Karimah, Muhammad Rasyidur Ridho, Novitri Hastuti, Taufiq Hidayat Rahman Side, Atmawi Darwis, Bambang Subiyanto, Asri Peni Wulandari, Widya Fatriasari
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Identification of R2R3-MYB members in Lonicera japonica: Insights into the positive role of Lj5.MYB61 and Lj4.MYB16 in glandular trichome density Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-15 Yanchao Yuan, Qingjia Wang, Boqiang Tong, Zhiwei Wang, Dan Liu, Qingkang Yan, Hua Xin
The honeysuckle flowers and stems, recognized in traditional medicines, are covered by glandular trichomes (GTs) that play a crucial role in regulating medicinal compounds and stress resistance. In this study, the specialized metabolites accumulated in GTs were detected with histochemical and fluorescence microscopy techniques. A comprehensive identification of 109 Lonicera japonica R2R3-MYBs (LjMYBs)
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Effects of water immersion, natural ageing in sunlight and natural ageing under the shade on non-dry flax fibre reinforced composites Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-15 Maria Morissa Lu, Aart Willem van Vuure
This study assesses the moisture durability of non-dry flax fibre reinforced polyester and epoxy composites through water immersion (IMM), natural ageing under the shade (SHA) and natural ageing exposed to sunlight (NAT) tests. Properties of non-dry flax fibre (fibre conditioned at 50% RH with 7% MC and fibre conditioned at 80% RH with 10% MC prior to composite fabrication) reinforced composites were
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Lignin and Pluronic-based nanomicelles as promising amiodarone nanocarriers: Synthesis, physical characterization, biological, and in silico evaluations Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-15 Nafiseh Jirofti, Farkhonde Sarhaddi, Mahdiye Poorsargol, Afsaneh Jahani, Niloufar Rahiman, Erfan Rahmani, Abbas Rahdar, Fatemeh Kalalinia, Razieh Behzadmehr, Ana M. Díez-Pascual
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Linking weed control techniques to anti-inflammatory potential: Comparative analysis of Angelica archangelica L. root essential oil profiles Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-15 Jovan Lazarević, Milica Aćimović, Rada Đurović-Pejčev, Biljana Lončar, Vladimir Vukić, Lato Pezo, Svetlana Roljević-Nikolić, Sava Vrbničanin, Dragana Božić
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Lightweight, ultra-strength, multifunctional MXene/wood composite film designed by densification strategy for electrode, thermal management, and electromagnetic shielding application Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-15 Jie Zhang, Lei zhang, Chao Lv, Li Gao, Xueqi Chen, Shupin Luo, Yongping Chen, Yiping Ren, Liang Chang, Wenjing Guo, Qiheng Tang
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Nonwoven acoustic panels from Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia L.) fibre Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-15 Subhradeep Maitra, Shivali Sahni, Deepti Gupta
Sound absorption panels are being used extensively to mitigate the problem of noise pollution in buildings. Conventional materials used for sound absorption include glass wool, rock wool, mineral wool, asbestos, melamine, and polyurethane foam. However, recent studies show these materials can cause respiratory and skin problems. This has led to the search for natural and ecofriendly alternatives for
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Hydrolysis of levoglucosan to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural in a biphasic system Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-14 Guangchuan Tang, Xin Huang, Hui Qin, Chuan Ma, Yunlin Shao, Zhongqing Yang, Changlei Qin, Jingyu Ran
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Ce-Doped Co-ZIF as an efficient catalyst for hydrodeoxygenation of lignin-derived phenols: From guaiacol to cyclohexanol Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-15 Mengqing Zhou, Xialin Ji, Changzhou Chen, Liangliang Zhang, Jianchun Jiang
Through the utilization of diverse technological processes, lignin could be transformed into a multitude of valuable chemicals and fuels. This transformation not only reduces our dependence on fossil energy but also fosters the promotion of environmental sustainability. In this study, Ce metal was incorporated into the zeolite imidazolium framework-67 (ZIF-67) using the impregnation method to prepare
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Temporal behaviour of cacao clone production over 18 years Agron. Sustain. Dev. (IF 7.3) Pub Date : 2024-05-15 Dominique Dessauw, Wilbert Phillips-Mora, Allan Mata-Quirós, Philippe Bastide, Vincent Johnson, José Castillo-Fernández, Fabienne Ribeyre, Christian Cilas
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Varied responses of Amazon forests to the 2005, 2010, and 2015/2016 droughts inferred from multi-source satellite data Agric. For. Meteorol. (IF 6.2) Pub Date : 2024-05-15 Xiaojun She, Yao Li, Wenzhe Jiao, Yuanheng Sun, Xiangnan Ni, Zhenpeng Zuo, Yuri Knyazikhin, Ranga B. Myneni
The Amazon forests play an integral role in the global carbon cycle and have a substantial impact on Earth's climate. However, it is increasingly susceptible to the effects of prolonged droughts, exacerbated by climate change and human activities. This vulnerability underscores the importance of understanding the forests’ reaction to such environmental stressors. Despite their significance, comprehensive
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Toward spectrally truthful models for gap-filling soil respiration and methane fluxes. A case study in coastal forested wetlands in North Carolina Agric. For. Meteorol. (IF 6.2) Pub Date : 2024-05-15 Bhaskar Mitra, Kevan Minick, Michael Gavazzi, Prajaya Prajapati, Maricar Aguilos, Guofang Miao, Jean-Christophe Domec, Steve G. McNulty, Ge Sun, John S. King, Asko Noormets
Soil respiration (s) and methane () fluxes are two important metrics of ecosystem metabolism. An accurate estimate of the budget of these two greenhouse gases is critical to understanding their response to climate and land-use changes. Reconstructing continuous time series of gappy chamber s and eddy-covariance derived measurements is usually done based on correlative relationships of these fluxes
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Anti-inflammatory oleanane triterpenoids with mono-, di-, and tri-palmitoyl chains from the stamen of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-14 Rirong Chen, Yue Li, Na Zhang, Lingling Zhang, Peiliang Zhang, Tao Wu
Ten undescribed compounds were isolated from the stamen of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn., including seven oleanane triterpenoid glycosides with 1–3 palmitoyl chains (1–7), an oleanane triterpenoid aglycon (8), and two degraded cycloartane triterpenoids (9 and 10). In addition, seven known oleanane triterpenoids (11–17) were isolated. Among these compounds, 9 was an artificial and 14 was novel and natural
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Transcriptomic and functional analyses identify genes associated with embryogenic callus formation in Neolamarckia cadamba Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-14 Yunying Ma, Bo Zhao, Deng Zhang, Kunxi Ouyang, Jingjian Li
Neolamarckia cadamba is an economically significant tree used for timber and pulp production, and as traditional medicine for various ailments. However, the absence of an effective in vitro plant regeneration system hampers its further development and promotion of superior varieties. Previous researches have highlighted the efficacy of embryogenic callus for both plant regeneration and genetic modification
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Multi-omics analyses reveal microRNAs’ role in terpene biosynthesis regulation in slash pine Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-14 Zhonghua Tu, Ziyuan Hao, Qian Liu, Zhenjun Gu, Wenjuan Zhang, Chunxia Yang
Slash pine (Pinus elliottii) is a crucial resin-tapping tree species in China, and its resin, an important product, is predominantly composed of monoterpenes and diterpenes. Although the influence of transcription factors (TFs) and microRNAs (miRNAs) on terpene biosynthesis is well known, the specific effect of miRNAs on terpene synthesis in slash pine remains insufficiently explored. This study employed
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H3K4 demethylase SsJMJ11 promotes flowering in sugarcane Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-14 Daoqian Chen, Guangrun Yu, Xiaoge Wu, Meiling Ye, Qiongli Wang
Flowering in sugarcane (Saccharum spp.), a vital industrial crop for the production of sugar and energy, have always imposed a challenge for its agricultural productivity and breeding. Despite this, the molecular mechanisms controlling sugarcane flowering, particularly the roles of epigenetic regulators, remain largely unknown. Here, we demonstrate that SsJMJ11, a S. spontaneum KDM5/JHDM1 subfamily
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Preparation and characterization of cellulose phosphite ester with high flame retardancy via transesterification in BmimCl/DMSO system Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-14 Xinhua Dong, Xiangjian Yang, Yuhui Ci, Feiyun Li, Tianying Chen, Ya Li, Yanjun Tang
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DNA methylation profile revealed the dynamically epigenetic regulation of the distinct heteromorphic leaf development in Populus euphratica Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-14 Chen Qiu, Shuo Liu, Jianhao Sun, Zhongshuai Gai, Xiaoli Han, Peipei Jiao, Juntuan Zhai, Yuqi Yang, Zhenbo Jiang, Hong Liu, Rui Qin, Jun Tie, Zhihua Wu, Zhijun Li
The heteromorphic leaves of Populus euphratica are typically an adaptive trait in reaction to the dry desert surroundings. The involvement of DNA methylation in plant organ development and response to the environment is well-established. Nevertheless, there is still limited understanding regarding the specific regulatory processes governing DNA methylation during the formation and adjustment of heteromorphic
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Dimensional stability of puffed wood-based metal composites and their mechanical failure modes after hygrothermal ageing treatment Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-14 Xin Tao, Dongxue Tian, Shanming Li, Limin Peng, Feng Fu, Shanqing Liang
Puffed wood-based metal composite (PWMC) is an innovative metallic wood material that has attracted attention for its decorative grain and good thermal conductivity, making it ideally suited for both construction projects and interior decoration. Nevertheless, its inherent wood shrinkage and swelling poses a challenge to its dimensional stability. Until now, the impact of the weak wood-metal interface
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Multi-omics analysis uncovers novel gene regulatory networks of flower coloration in Lagerstroemia indica Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-14 Fenni Lv, Rutong Yang, Qing Wang, Lulu Gao, Sumei Li, Linfang Li, Manli Chen, Shengji Jiang, Donglai Liu, Ya Li, Shu'an Wang, Peng Wang
Rich flower colors are valuable attributes for Lagerstroemia indica ornamental industry. To gain insights into the regulatory network controlling flower color formation and identify the key regulatory genes, in this study, we comprehensively analyzed the metabolome and transcriptome of three L. indica cultivars at the full bloom stage: red Dynamite, purple Lanmaizi, and white Yuzhuafendie. A total
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Extension of guava shelf life through the application of edible coating formulated with mango and lemon leaves extracts Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-14 Hammad Majeed, Tehreema Iftikhar, Muhammad Zohaib
Innovative green encapsulation techniques using natural plant bioactives provide a sustainable method for extending the shelf life of fruits. Given the inherent perishability of climacteric fruits like guava, characterized by accelerated respiration and ethylene production during ripening, our study is planned to explore the efficacy of incorporating leaf extracts of Mangifera indica L. and Citrus
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Natural fiber-based multifunctional aerogel with advanced oil absorption property and high thermal insulation performance Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-14 Huimin Zhang, Yitong Chen, Jilong Wang, Hua Shen, Xinghua Hong, Guangbiao Xu, Runcang Sun
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Effects of intercropping and regulated deficit irrigation on the yield, water and land resource utilization, and economic benefits of forage maize in arid region of Northwest China Agric. Water Manag. (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-14 Maojian Wang, Wei Shi, Muhammad Kamran, Shenghua Chang, Qianmin Jia, Fujiang Hou
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A comprehensive analytical and computational assessment of soil water characteristics curves in Atlantic Canada: Application of a novel SelectKbestbased GEP model Agric. Water Manag. (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-14 Saad Javed Cheema, Syed Hamid Hussain Shah, Aitazaz A. Farooque, Mehdi Jamei, Farhat Abbas, Travis J. Esau, Kuljeet Singh Grewal
For sustainable agriculture, irrigation is one of the most important management practices in a semi-arid climate. Determining the site-specific soil type-based irrigation water requirements requires the development of a soil water characteristics curve (SWCC). This study focuses on exploring the suitability of analytical SWCC models based on the observed data of SWCC developed using the pressure membrane
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Estimation and validation of high-resolution evapotranspiration products for an arid river basin using multi-source remote sensing data Agric. Water Manag. (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-14 Jing Xiao, Fubao Sun, Tingting Wang, Hong Wang
Accurate estimation of evapotranspiration (ET) at high spatial resolution is crucial for drought monitoring and water resources management, but currently available remote sensing ET products generally have coarse spatial resolution (≥1000 m). To estimate ET at a high spatial resolution, Landsat images, Global Land Surface Satellite (GLASS), Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS), and
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Integrated assessment of water-nitrogen management for winter oilseed rape production in Northwest China Agric. Water Manag. (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-14 Han Wang, Youzhen Xiang, Zhenqi Liao, Xin Wang, Xueyan Zhang, Xiangyang Huang, Fucang Zhang, Li Feng
With global warming, the winter oilseed rape planting area in Northwest China is gradually increasing. It is vital to address the problems faced by winter oilseed rape cultivation in this region, such as low winter temperature, water shortage and low resources utilization efficiency. To explore the coupling effects of supplementary irrigation level and nitrogen (N) application rate on winter oilseed
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Improving mangoes' productivity and crop water productivity by 24-epibrassinosteroids and hydrogen peroxide under deficit irrigation Agric. Water Manag. (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-14 Mahmoud Abdel-Sattar, Rashid S. Al-Obeed, Essa Makhasha, Laila Y. Mostafa, Rania A.E. Abdelzaher, Hail Z. Rihan
In nature, plants are frequently subjected to a wide range of abiotic stresses that drastically reduce crop productivity. Deficit in irrigation is one of the main factors of abiotic stresses that affect agricultural productivity. Nevertheless, not much research has been done on how to use water with brassinosteroids (Br) and hydrogen peroxide (HO)in deficit water conditions in order to reach comparatively
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Lowering pesticide use in vineyards over a 10-year period did not reduce yield or work intensity Eur. J. Agron. (IF 5.2) Pub Date : 2024-05-14 Esther Fouillet, Marie Gosme, Aurélie Metay, Bruno Rapidel, Clément Rigal, Nathalie Smits, Anne Merot
Pesticides remain the most efficient way to control pest and disease pressure in vineyards and obtain satisfactory yields in terms of quality and quantity. However, because of the harmful effects of pesticides on human health and the environment, winegrowers have had to change their practices. To reduce pesticide use, winegrowers have a range of levers at their disposal that are implemented at different
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Predicting wheat yield gap and its determinants combining remote sensing, machine learning, and survey approaches in rainfed Mediterranean regions of Morocco Eur. J. Agron. (IF 5.2) Pub Date : 2024-05-14 Krishna Prasad Devkota, Abdelkrim Bouasria, Mina Devkota, Vinay Nangia
Wheat plays a crucial role in Morocco’s food security, economic stability, and livelihoods of farming communities. Assessing key vegetation indices (as yield predictors), along with understanding potential yield, yield gap, and major determinants for this gap at regional and national scales, is vital for improving food security with resilience in variable climatic conditions. Analysing the yield gap
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Assessment of the modified two-source energy balance (TSEB) model for estimating evapotranspiration and its components over an irrigated olive orchard in Morocco Agric. Water Manag. (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-13 Ourrai Sara, Aithssaine Bouchra, Amazirh Abdelhakim, Er-RAKI Salah, Bouchaou Lhoussaine, Jacob Frederic, Chehbouni Abdelghani
Olives constitute a frequently grown crop in semi-arid areas. Therefore, accurate quantification of evapotranspiration (ET) within olive groves is crucial to enhance agricultural water productivity and promote their resilience to water scarcity and future climate scenarios. In the present work, we assessed the accuracy of 3 versions of the Two-Source-Energy-Balance (TSEB) model, the first one “TSEB-SPT”
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Variation in water use patterns of three typical plants in a dune-meadow cascade ecosystem of the Horqin Sandy Land: Implications from stable isotope compositions Agric. Water Manag. (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-13 Xueer Kang, Tingxi Liu, Lina Hao, Chao He, Limin Duan, Rong Wu, Guanli Wang, Vijay P. Singh
In the Horqin Sandy Land, the dynamics of the soil-plant-atmosphere-water system and changes in plant water availability significantly impact water resources management and vegetation restoration. This study determined the hydrogen and oxygen isotopic compositions ( and ) of precipitation, plant water, soil water, and groundwater as well as carbon isotopes of plant leaves during the growing season
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Negative impacts of the withered grass stems on winter snow cover over the Tibetan Plateau Agric. For. Meteorol. (IF 6.2) Pub Date : 2024-05-13 Qi Qi, Kai Yang, Haohui Li, Lingyun Ai, Chenghai Wang, Tonghua Wu
Along with climate change, the coverage of short vegetation, such as alpine grass over the Tibetan Plateau (TP), has significantly increased in the past decades. However, the changes in non-growing season alpine grass—withered grass stems (WGS), as well as their impact on snow cover and surface energy budget, still remain unclear. In this study, we derived vegetation stem area index () data by using
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Evapotranspiration in the Amazon Basin: Couplings, hydrological memory and water feedback Agric. For. Meteorol. (IF 6.2) Pub Date : 2024-05-13 Paulo Rodrigo Zanin, David Pareja-Quispe, Jhan-Carlo Espinoza
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Quantifying the precipitation supply of China's drylands through moisture recycling Agric. For. Meteorol. (IF 6.2) Pub Date : 2024-05-13 Fangli Wei, Shuai Wang, Bojie Fu, Yan Li, Yuanyuan Huang, Wenmin Zhang, Rasmus Fensholt
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The genotypic variation in the positive response of sorghum to higher sowing density is linked to an increase in water use efficiency Eur. J. Agron. (IF 5.2) Pub Date : 2024-05-13 Pilloni Raphaël, Aparna Kakkera, Kholova Jana, Tardieu François, Vadez Vincent
In semi-arid tropical areas, sorghum is sown at very low planting densities. Hence, increasing plant density represents an opportunity to improve productivity. However, assessing the expected increase in water needs is critical prior to testing higher densities under rainfed conditions. This was tested with a panel of elite cultivars in field and lysimiter experiments, and testing the effects of two
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Optimized leaf anatomy improves photosynthetic producing capacity of mid-season indica rice in the Yangtze River Basin during the genetic improvement Eur. J. Agron. (IF 5.2) Pub Date : 2024-05-13 Miao Ye, Zeyu Wang, Meng Wu, Huangyuan Li, Junfei Gu, Jianchang Yang, Hao Zhang, Zujian Zhang
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Optimized ridge-furrow technology with biochar amendment for alfalfa yield enhancement and soil erosion reduction based on a structural equation model on sloping land Agric. Water Manag. (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-12 Xiaole Zhao, Erastus Mak-Mensah, Wucheng Zhao, Qi Wang, Xujiao Zhou, Dengkui Zhang, Jinhui Zhu, Wenjia Qi, Qinglin Liu, Xiaoling Li, Xuchun Li, Bing Liu
Water scarcity and water-related soil erosion are severely exacerbated by inappropriate human activities and global climate change. Hence, to find a suitable technology to mitigate drought and soil erosion, three consecutive field experiments were conducted to explore the impact of ridge-furrow cropping with biochar amendment on soil water storage, runoff, sediment yield, soil nutrient losses, alfalfa
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Application of resource-environmental-economic perspective for optimal water and nitrogen rate under high-low seedbed cultivation in winter wheat Agric. Water Manag. (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-12 Junming Liu, Zhuanyun Si, Lifeng Wu, Yuanyuan Fu, Yingying Zhang, Djifa Fidele Kpalari, Xiaolei Wu, Hui Cao, Yang Gao, Aiwang Duan
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Boosting transformation of glucose and fructose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural by a strategy of dual catalyst in biphasic solvent system with salt Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-10 Weitao Wang, Chenlin Wei, Huan Wang, Zhen-Hong He, Lu Li, Yangmin Ma, Nianwen Guo, Zhao-Tie Liu
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Detection of quantitative trait nucleotides (QTNs) and QTN-by-environment and QTN-by-QTN interactions for cotton early-maturity traits using the 3VmrMLM method Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-11 Cheng-qi Li, Yan-ni Pu, Xin Gao, Yu Cao, Ying-ying Bao, Qing-li Xu, Lei Du, Jiong-rui Tan, Yong-hong Zhu, Huan-yang Zhang, Peng-bo Li, Ye-jun Yang, Yun-fang Qu, Cheng-guang Dong, Juan Wang
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Improved determination of nitrate isotopes in irrigated agricultural areas and Bayesian mixing model quantification of nitrate sources and fate Agric. Water Manag. (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-11 Weilong Jiang, Fang Yang, Xihuan Wang, Qingfeng Miao, Meicheng Ji, Ting Pan, Qianqian Wang, Zhiming Han, Weiying Feng, Haiqing Liao
Technological advancements in isotope techniques have been widely utilized in environmental pollution research, particularly for the monitoring of nitrate pollution in water. The utilization of pretreatment with an aqueous nitric acid solution offers numerous advantages in analyzing isotopic composition; however, there is still room for improvement regarding conversion efficiency, reduced reaction
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Modeling polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) concentrations from wildfires in California Agric. For. Meteorol. (IF 6.2) Pub Date : 2024-05-11 Shupeng Zhu, Kai Wu, Michael Mac Kinnon, Jun Wu, Scott Samuelsen
In recent years, wildfires in California have increased in frequency and intensity due to climate change and prolonged drought. The air pollutants released by wildfires cause significant health consequences, among which polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are particularly toxic. Estimating PAH emissions from wildfires is challenging due to variability in vegetation types. In this study, we estimate
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Evaluation of soil temperature in CMIP6 multimodel simulations Agric. For. Meteorol. (IF 6.2) Pub Date : 2024-05-11 Junzhi Zhou, Jiang Zhang, Yuanyuan Huang
Soil temperature plays a crucial role in understanding land-atmosphere interactions. The Sixth Phase of Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP6) provides valuable information on soil temperature, however, the performance of these models in capturing soil temperature variations remains unclear. To comprehensively assess the performance of CMIP6 in simulating soil temperature, we employed a set
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Incorporating canopy radiation enhances the explanation of maize yield change and increases model accuracy under film mulching Eur. J. Agron. (IF 5.2) Pub Date : 2024-05-11 Hao Quan, Lihong Wu, Bin Wang, Hao Feng, Qin’ge Dong, Kadambot H.M. Siddique
Plastic film mulching (PM) has been extensively used to increase crop yields in dryland regions in China. However, the impact of differently colored PM on crop radiation utilization due to the optical properties of the underlying PM surfaces remains unclear. We conducted a two-year field experiment in northwest China to evaluate the dynamics of photosynthetically active radiation interception and absorption
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Exploring miRNA-target modules in Paeonia lactiflora stamen petalization through integrated miRNAome, transcriptome, and degradome analysis Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-09 Yanyi Zheng, Yongming Fan, Qihang Chen, Miao Sun, Xi Chen, Wei Zhu, Yuxuan Wang, Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva, Xiaonan Yu
Variation in floral organ number in plants is triggered by extremely complex transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulatory processes. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play a pivotal role in the post-transcriptional regulation of floral organs. Paeonia lactiflora Pall., originating from China, is a precious herbaceous plant with ornamental, medicinal, and oil properties. Building on previous transcriptional
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Genome-wide identification and transcription factor regulation of monolignol biosynthetic genes in Ginkgo biloba L. Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-09 Jiaqi Li, Wei Xu, Yinxiao Zhong, Jing Guo, Tongli Wang, Fangfang Fu, Guibin Wang
Background Ginkgo biloba L. is a widely cultivated Mesozoic relict gymnosperm, and the wood is resource-rich. As a main component of plant cell walls, lignin serves for plant water transport and mechanical support, as well as directly defining the properties of wood-based products. The lignin biosynthesis pathway in gymnosperms is simpler than that in angiosperms, but has been poorly studied due to
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Unraveling the genetic basis of superior traits in Gossypium barbadense: From phenotype to genotype Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-09 Yongsheng Cai, Yanying Qu, Long Yang, Jun Liu, Peng Huo, Yajie Duan, Dongcai Guo, Qiang Zhou, Ying Li, Quanjia Chen, Kai Zheng
G. barbadense is renowned for its high-quality fiber and is highly regarded as a natural material in the textile industry. However, research on cotton has mainly focused on G. hirsutum, and progress in sea island cotton has been relatively slow. There was limited understanding of the genetic loci and transcriptional regulatory mechanisms of important traits, and the genetic basis for the development
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Genome-wide analysis of the poplar homeobox gene family and the identification of PtHB180 as an important regulator of plant developmental processes and drought stress response Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-09 Haodong Xin, Lingli Li, Zhuanxiang Chen, Xinyue Hong, Shan Wang, Junqi Wang
Homeobox (HB) transcription factors have been reported to regulate various developmental processes and hormone signaling and mediate plant adaption to abiotic stresses, including drought. As a major subfamily of HB family, KNOX genes have been widely studied in herbaceous plants. However, the behaviors of KNOX genes in regulating plant developmental processes and stress resistance in woody plants remain
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Molecular genetic analysis of natural introgression to enhance chestnut blight resistance of Castanea henryi var. omeiensis Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-10 Xinghua Nie, Boqian Yan, Song Liu, Shihui Chu, Kefeng Fang, Yang Liu, Ling Qin, Yu Xing
Castanea species have enormous potential for broad applications in the biomedical sciences and chemical wood industries. Due to the occurrence of fungal diseases, especially chestnut blight, the survival status of Castanea plants is seriously threatened. Castanea plants in China have natural tolerance to chestnut blight. This study investigated the genetic diversity and chestnut blight resistance of