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Microencapsulation of Origanum heracleoticum L. and Thymus vulgaris L. essential oils – Novel strategy to combat multi-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-20 Snežana Kuzmanović Nedeljković, Nada Ćujić Nikolić, Milica Radan, Dušan Milivojević, Tatjana Stević, Dejan Pljevljakušić, Jasmina Nikodinović-Runić, Dubravka Bigović, Katarina Šavikin, Brankica Filipić
Within the global rise of antimicrobial resistance enhanced by the COVID-19 pandemic, where Acinetobacter baumannii has been distinguished as an emerging multi-resistant pathogen, essential oils, become the focus of novel therapeutic approaches. Hypothesizing that encapsulated Origanum heracleoticum L. and Thymus vulgaris L. essential oils could express multi-target approach against A. baumannii, this
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The Vietnamese medicinal and food plant Abelmoschus sagittifolius (Kurz.) Merr., an underestimated resource Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-20 Phu Loc Nguyen, Yu-Ling Ho, Van Minh Le, Michael Heinrich, Yuan-Shiun Chang
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Enhancing enzymatic hydrolysis of masson pine by sulfuric acid catalyzed γ-valerolactone synergistic pretreatment under a lignin-first strategy Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-19 Xiaoxue Zhao, Xin Xu, Zhe Ling, Caoxing Huang, Chenhuan Lai, Qiang Yong
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Integrative transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis revealed the molecular mechanisms of fiber length difference between the micropylar end and chalazal end of ovule in interspecific hybrid cotton (Gossypium hirsutum × Gossypium barbadense) Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-19 Kun Luo, Tengyu Li, Chenlei Wang, Xuan Zhao, Jingwen Pan, Shouhong Zhu, Yan Li, Wei Chen, Jinbo Yao, Yurong Jiang, Mingquan Ding, Junkang Rong, Yongshan Zhang
Cotton fiber is an indispensable raw material in the textile industry. Fiber length is an important fiber quality index, and the research on fiber length is also quite abundant. However, on the same ovule, there are only a few studies on the difference in fiber length development between the micropylar end and the chalazal end of the ovule. We elucidate the mechanism of fiber length differences at
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Response of partial substitution of MgO for NaOH as the alkali source in hydrogen peroxide bleaching to properties of triploid poplar chemi-thermomechanical pulp Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-19 Shuhui Zhang, Xinyue Zhang, Jing Li, Jianan Tian, Zhaojun Liu, Wei Liu, Qiulin Yang, Han-Min Wang, Qingxi Hou
Given the current scarcity of wood fiber resources, it is imperative to investigate the potential of employing weak alkaline hydrogen peroxide for bleaching high-yield pulp (HYP) to meet the increasing demands for paper and paperboard. This work presents an investigation into the characteristics of triploid poplar chemi-thermomechanical pulp (CTMP) hydrogen peroxide bleaching, including the brightness
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Development of 51 K liquid-phased probe array for Loblolly and Slash pines and its application to GWAS of Slash pine breeding population Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-19 Shu Diao, Xianyin Ding, Qifu Luan, Zhi-Qiang Chen, Harry X. Wu, Xinchun Li, Yini Zhang, Jiaming Sun, Yadi Wu, Long-Hai Zou, Jingmin Jiang
Loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) and Slash pine (Pinus elliottii) are important economically and ecologically tree species worldwide. To implement genomic based breeding strategy, genotyping large number of samples is needed. However, huge and complex pines genome make it difficult to obtain abundant and cost-effectively markers. In this study, we designed a SNP array containing 51 K liquid-phased probes
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A biodegradable alginate/chitosan hydrogel based nonwoven from pre-consumer cotton waste and virgin wool for food packaging Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-19 Faheem Ahmad, Ali Hassan, Bushra Mushtaq, Farooq Azam, Sheraz Ahmad, Abher Rasheed, Yasir Nawab
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Sustainable lignocellulose bio-based foam with good cushioning performance and thermal insulation for transportation packaging Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-19 Xingyu Lu, Xiaojuan Wang, Wanlong Song, Xiaojun Ma, Fen Yin, Zhongjian Zhao, Dongna Li, Yingying Zheng, Bin Sun
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Direct fractionation of low molecular weight lignin from Eucalyptus kraft black liquor by green solvents Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-19 Shuo Zhang, Jiangli Wang, Zhenrui Lu, Weiying Li, Honglei Chen, Fengxia Yue
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Functionalization of chlorogenic acid extracted from honeysuckle and preparation of highly efficient anti-aging NR composites: Experimental and molecular simulation study Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Xueting Wang, Shihao Chen, Suting Liu, Anbang Sheng, Zongya Wu, Wei Zheng, Xiujuan Wang
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Seed growth and oil accumulation in two different varieties of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Claudio Ferfuia, Nicolò Fantin, Barbara Piani, Fabio Zuliani, Mario Baldini
Nowadays, the main hemp foods products derive from hemp seed (seed, dehulled seed, meal and oil) and an uncertain economic sustainability of the hemp food supply chain remains to be resolved. The cause is often to be found in unsatisfactory quantitative-qualitative seed yield. Following the above, an experiment was conducted utilizing Futura and Zenit varieties with different crop cycle duration, cultivated
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A comparative study of surfactant-treated natural latex foam morphology, thermodynamic relationships and energy absorption: Talalay vs. dunlop processing Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Noppawan Tundiew, Peerayut Kunklang, Supitta Suethao, Jirasak Wong‑Ekkabut, Jukkrit Mahujchariyawong, Kheng Lim Goh, Wirasak Smitthipong
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Functionalized cellulose nanocrystals construct self-healing nanocomposite hydrogel-based sweat sensors for glucose detection Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Jiarui Liu, Pan Li, Wenxiang Wang, Liangjiu Bai, Hou Chen, Lixia Yang, Kun Yin, Huawei Yang, Donglei Wei
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Physicochemical properties, antioxidant and cardioprotective activities of polysaccharides from fermented Polygonatum kingianum with Lactobacillus species Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-18 Peng Zhang, Hui Zhang, Mengqi Wu, Yunyu Li, Wei Xia, Xuedong Zhu, Wenqing Zhang
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Multibetwork-structured PAM-AG/CNF-MXene triboelectric hydrogels Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-17
Self-powered flexible electronic devices are being rapidly developed rapidly for the field of sensing and motion monitoring, posing greater challenges…
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Coating treatments on jute fabrics for improving their functionality and minimizing the storage losses of grains: A review Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-18 Sourav Misra, Sanchita Biswas Murmu, Sanjoy Debnath
Grains are prone to deterioration during storage due to the interaction of physical, biological, and socioeconomic factors contributing to a significant post-harvest loss. It is adversely affecting global food security. Jute (Corchorus capsularis) is the most common natural fibre used for the packaging of grains as it is cheaper, non-toxic, lignocellulosic bast fibre and is an alternative biodegradable
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Characteristic properties of thermally compressed oil palm wood and its potential for glued laminated timber products Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-18 Jaipet Tomad, Suthon Srivaro, Hyungsuk Lim, Minghao Li, Jung-Kwon Oh
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The hygroscopic behavior of surface compressed wood in response to superheated steam treatment at varying steam pressures Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Elin Xiang, Xiaobei Jin, Jing Li, Rongfeng Huang
Superheated steam treatment has been shown to be an efficient strategy for enhancing the dimensional stability of compressed wood. This study evaluated the hygroscopic behavior of surface compressed (SC) wood subjected to superheated steam treatment (SHTSC wood) at varying steam pressures (0.1 MPa, 0.3 MPa, 0.5 MPa, and 0.7 MPa). As the steam pressure increased, the equilibrium moisture content (EMC)
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Synergistic modification of bamboo fibers by laccase-catechol/tetraethylenepentamine and preparation of poly(β-hydroxybutyrate) composites Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Xiaoyong An, Yida Wang, Zhenghao Chen, Jiafei Zhang, Shuangbao Zhang
This study explores a cost-effective and environmentally friendly surface modification of bamboo fibers to improve their interfacial compatibility with poly (β-hydroxybutyric acid). Laccase catalyzed the oxidation of bamboo fibers, increasing their active reaction sites and surface roughness so that the deposition of catechol and tetraethylenepentamine (TEPA) reactions on the bamboo fiber surface was
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The role of Zinc Molybdate in the anticorrosion and antibacterial characteristics of sustainable polyurethane coating derived from epoxidized soybean oil Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Parto Sadat Naeini, Mir Saeed Seyed Dorraj, Mortaza Rastgar, Maryam Azizi, Fatemeh Daei
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Self-foaming calcium modified carbon foam derived from a liquefied product resin of tobacco stalks for the removal of Pb2+ in water Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-18 Hangkai Wu, Xiaosong Pu, Xuemei Li, Taohong Li, Shuyang Jiang, Shouqing Liu
This study demonstrated a self-foaming plus in-situ modification strategy that led to an efficient and environmentally friendly carbon foam adsorbent for removal of Pb2+ from aqueous solution. Specifically, the resin derived from liquefied tobacco stalk (TSLPR resin) was used as the precursor of carbon foams. Various characterization techniques were employed to investigate the morphology, structure
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Ethylene glycol inhibited oxalic acid non-derivatization pretreatment for enhanced wheat straw rapid saccharification and with high efficiency Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Jungang Jiang, Ni An, Jiale Fu, Chenzhong Wan, Kesheng Zhang, Yifan Zhang, Xue Chen, Lei Wang
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Assessment of deep eutectic solvents (DES) to fractionate Paulownia wood within a biorefinery scheme: Cellulosic bioethanol production and lignin isolation Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Fernando Rodríguez-Rebelo, Beatriz Rodríguez-Martínez, Pablo G. Del-Río, Maurice N. Collins, Gil Garrote, Beatriz Gullón
Five deep eutectic solvents (DES) were evaluated to disrupt Paulownia wood structure to produce bioethanol and lignin. The DES formulated with choline chloride:lactic acid provided the most promising result. Temperature (110–130 °C), residence time (30–120 min), molar ratio (1:2–1:9), and liquid-to-solid ratio (8–15 mL/g) were optimized for cellulose recuperation (93% retained in the solid phase) and
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Innovative coating of cotton textile fabrics for integrating outstanding flame hazard safety, UV protection, tensile strength strengthening and antibacterial properties Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Rania H.A. Emam, Ibrahim E. El-Sayed, Jiayu Xin, Xingmei Lu, Nour F. Attia
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A response surface-based approach to optimize precursor feeding in Ophiorrhiza mungos shoot cultures for the enhancement of camptothecin Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Merinashwari Konjengbam, Babita Pandey, Devendra Kumar Pandey
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Nitrogen assimilation genes in poplar: Potential targets for improving tree nitrogen use efficiency Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-16 Zihui Li, Lianke Guan, Chunting Zhang, Shuqing Zhang, Yan Liu, Yan Lu, Jie Luo
Nitrogen (N) metabolism in plants is facilitated by a series of enzymes participating in converting inorganic N into amino acids, however, poplar N Assimilation Genes (PtNAGs) have not been systematically identified in poplar so far. Here, twenty-six PtNAGs were identified in poplar as they encode major N assimilation enzymes. Variations in protein chemical characteristics, gene and protein structures
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Leguminous industrial crop guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba): The chromosome-level reference genome de novo assembly Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Ji-Han Li, Meng-Jiao Li, Wen-Lin Li, Xin-Yu Li, Yu-Bo Ma, Xin Tan, Yan Wang, Cai-Xia Li, Xin-Rong Ma
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A green light-weight material for packaging and impact resistant structures Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Deepak Kumar Maurya, Chandra Shekhar Upadhyay, Priyanka Kumari
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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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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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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