Optimization of Breeding Tools in Quinoa (<i>Chenopodium quinoa</i>) and Identification of Suitable Breeding Material for NW Europe by Tim Vleugels, Chris Van Waes, Ellen De Keyser, Gerda Cnops

“…A variety of seed colors and plant morphological traits was observed. Seed yield was not correlated with maturity, plant height or saponin content, but was negatively correlated with seed crude protein content. …”
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Intra- and interspecific variability of <i>Mentha arvensis</i> L. and <i>M. Canadensis</i> L. by M. V. Semenova, O. L. Enina, O. V. Shelepova

“…It was shown that a comprehensive study of plant morphological characters, the compositions of essential oil, and ISSR fragments allows one to clarify the species identity and to assess their polymorphism and the degree of kinship between populations. …”
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Shifts in the rhizosphere microbiome and exudation profile of avocado (Persea americana Mill.) during infection by Phytophthora cinnamomi and in presence of a biocontrol bacterial... by Frédérique Reverchon, Mariel García-Meléndez, Edgar Guevara-Avendaño, Oscar Mora-Chávez, Itzel A. Solís-García, Wesley Dáttilo, José A. Guererro-Analco, Alfonso Méndez-Bravo, Juan L. Monribot-Villanueva, Violeta Patiño-Conde, Fernando Pineda-García, Eria A. Rebollar

“…During the infection process, we measured plant morphological and physiological variables and collected rhizosphere soil samples for bacterial and fungal amplicon sequencing, bacterial RNA-seq and metabolomic analyses. …”
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Integrative application of licorice root extract and melatonin improves faba bean growth and production in Cd-contaminated saline soil by Shimaa A. Abd El Mageed, Ali A. S. Sayed, Ahmed Shaaban, Khaulood A. Hemida, Abdelsattar Abdelkhalik, Wael M. Semida, Ibrahim A. A. Mohamed, Mohammed A. H. Gyushi, Yasmine H. Abd Elmohsen, Taia A. Abd El Mageed

“…Conclusions Our findings showed that LRE + Mt increased V. faba plants’ morphological, physiological, and biochemical properties, reducing Cd stress toxicity, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. …”
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