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Source: (ACS omega) Study on plant metabolic responses to climate stress (drought, salinity, acidified water) using mass spectrometry. Drought caused most significant changes (36 metabolites in leaves, 45 in stems), salinity affected 16 in leaves, 30 in stems, and acidified water had minimal effect (6 in leaves, 2 in stems). Findings aid understanding of plant adaptation to climate change, impacting botany, agriculture, and health.

🌱 Innovative Plant Tissue Culture: Advancing Greenhouse Ornamental Production 🌱 🧫 Plant tissue culture represents one of the most dynamic innovations in agricultural biotechnology, providing reliable methods for the clonal propagation, genetic improvement, and conservation of valuable ornamental species. By employing in vitro regeneration systems such as micropropagation, somatic embryogenesis, and organogenesis, it is possible to achieve pathogen-free, genetically uniform, and physiologically vigorous plants—a crucial requirement for modern greenhouse industries. 🧑🔬 Recent advances have expanded the scope of tissue culture from traditional multiplication to biotechnological platforms that integrate molecular tools, growth regulators, and stress adaptation strategies. In ornamentals, these approaches enable: 🔬Rapid scaling of elite genotypes with superior traits (flowering quality, color stability, shelf life). 🌞 Enhanced tolerance to abiotic and biotic stresses, critical under climate change. 🧪 Year-round availability of planting material, independent of seasonal or geographical limitations. 💵 Resource efficiency, reducing land, water, and chemical inputs compared with conventional propagation. 🔍 In my recent work with greenhouse ornamentals, I have focused on demonstrating how novel tissue culture methods can bridge science and practice—supporting commercial growers while contributing to sustainable and competitive horticultural systems at a global level. 📑 This transformative technology continues to shape the future of ornamental production, aligning innovation with the urgent need for resilient, eco-efficient, and high-value agricultural systems. 🌍 #PlantTissueCulture #GreenhouseOrnamentals #Biotechnology #SustainableAgriculture #Agronomy #HorticultureInnovation #mazraedanesh #AshkanDaneshtalab #agriculturalconsultant

👨🎓🔬🧩🎯🌾🌻🍒🌽💚🧑🌾 - AGROBIODIVERSITY for AGRICULTURE - RT: The European Cooperative Programme for Plant Genetic Resources (#ECPGR) - is a collaborative programme among most European countries aimed at ensuring the long-term conservation and facilitating the increased utilization of #plantgeneticresources in #Europe 🧬🧩💻👨🎓📲👨🌾📈💚👍🍞📈 "The European Cooperative Programme for Plant Genetic Resources (ECPGR) (formerly "European Cooperative Programme for Crop Genetic Resources Networks - ECP/GR) was founded in 1980 based on the recommendations of the United Nations Development Programme (#UNDP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (#FAO) and the Genebank Committee of the European Association for Research on Plant Breeding (#EUCARPIA). RT: https://lnkd.in/g_WXBwz 🧬🧩💻👨🎓📲👨🌾📈💚👍🍞📈 Long-term goal " Stakeholders in Europe collaboratively, rationally and effectively conserve ex situ and in situ plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (#PGRFA), provide access and increase sustainable use. Objectives for Phase XI (2024–2028) In 2021, ECPGR published the Plant Genetic Resources Strategy for Europe, developed over three years in consultation with a wide range of experts and stakeholders in the context of the GenResBridge project. During its 16th meeting in Sweden in June 2022, the ECPGR Steering Committee decided to match the objectives of Phase XI with the objectives of the Plant Genetic Resources Strategy for Europe, i.e.: Expanding in situ conservation of crop wild relatives and wild food plants Promoting the on-farm conservation and management of plant genetic resources Consolidating and sustaining ex situ conservation Strengthening a comprehensive information system for plant genetic resources Promoting sustainable use of plant genetic resources Developing a system to monitor European conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources Priority actions to achieve these objectives are available in Annex 1 of the 17th Steering Committee Meeting Report (707,3 KB) " #PlantGeneticResources #Europe #agrobiodiversity #genebank #seeds #seedbank #PGR #plantbreeding #FoodSecurity #information #bioinformatics #economy #value #bioeconomy #greeneconomy #climatechange #nature #ecology #ecosystem #agriculture #farmers #cropprotectiontional #onehealth 🧑🎓 #science #knowledge #nature #society #prosperity

I'm happy to share our recent publication in APS-Plant Disease that showcases a significant advancement in sustainable agriculture. This research, conducted under controlled conditions, serves as a proof of concept for harnessing the power of plant-derived small molecules to combat disease. This project was a true team effort, and I'm proud to have contributed alongside Kurt Ristroph and Lucas Johnson from Purdue University's Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Jane Marian Luis from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and Prof. Lori Hoagland from Purdue's Department of Botany and Plant Pathology. Our team's research highlights the importance and relevance of biological products in modern agriculture. We've shown how a cinnamon Essential Oil NanoEmulsion (EONE) can overcome the limitations of natural compounds to provide effective, eco-friendly disease control, enhancing overall crop health. Here are our key findings: Hormesis in Action: The EONE effectively reduced gray mold on tomato plants by up to 44.50%. Our findings demonstrate the principle of hormesis, where a low dose provides powerful plant protection by activating a plant's natural defenses, while higher doses can be detrimental. Active Ingredient Confirmed: The research confirmed that only the active cinnamon essential oil was responsible for the protective effects; the other inert components of the nanoemulsion provided no significant benefits on their own. Lasting Protection: The nanoemulsion provided longer-lasting protection than unformulated essential oil, likely due to its enhanced stability and improved penetration into plant tissues. This collaborative effort paves the way for a new generation of sustainable and highly effective plant disease management tools. It was a privilege to be a part of this impactful research with such a talented group of scientists. https://lnkd.in/gyw-6Kja #PlantDisease #SustainableAgriculture #Nanotechnology #Purdue #FormulationScience #AgriculturalEngineering #Biologicals #Hormesis

I am excited to announce that my undergraduate research has been published as part of proceedings of the 2nd Biennial Conference of the College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT) at FUNAAB. The study, titled: “Genetic Diversity and Character Association in Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan L.) Based on Seed Morphometric and Quality Traits,” examined genetic diversity and trait associations among pigeon pea accessions to provide insights useful for breeding and crop improvement. You can access the full paper on ResearchGate: 🔗: https://lnkd.in/d3nMeRTj I look forward to engaging in discussions and exploring collaboration opportunities in the areas of plant breeding, seed technology, and sustainable agriculture. #PlantBreeding #GeneticDiversity #SeedTechnology #CropImprovement #FoodSecurity #SustainableAgriculture #PlantResearch #Legumes #AgriculturalResearch #geneticist

🌱 Unlocking environmental adaptability in poplar roots 📖 "Transcriptome and Metabolome Analysis of the Mechanism of Environmental Adaptability in Populus Roots" ✍️ Panrui Chen et al. Using transcriptomics + metabolomics, researchers explored how poplar roots adapt to different environments. Key findings: 🧬 Thousands of differentially expressed genes across sites 🌿 Pathways linked to antioxidant activity, hormone signaling & α-linolenic acid metabolism 🌳 Identification of a core regulatory module (57 genes + 4 metabolites) tied to adaptability These results pave the way for breeding more resilient poplar varieties and ensuring sustainable forestry. 👉 Read the full article: https://brnw.ch/21wVtam #Poplar #PlantOmics #Genomics #Metabolomics #EnvironmentalAdaptation #Forestry

𝗜𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀. Valoya’s LED fixtures are built to meet the industry’s most rigorous spectrum quality standards, making them the trusted choice of crop science companies worldwide. 💡 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 – identical spectra across different fixture types, whether in tissue culture labs or growth chambers. 💡 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 – spectral quality remains unchanged over time, enabling reliable, long-term studies. From insect rearing and pathology tests to GAP studies and environmental risk assessments, Valoya provides the lighting reliability that high-stakes crop protection research demands. Reliable light = Reliable data. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/d2_NK6_i #CropScience #PlantResearch #AgChem #CropProtection #Valoya

🧬🌾🔬👨🎓💻💚📈💰🌻🧬📲💚👨🌾🍞📈 Breeding toward improved ecological plant–#microbiome interactions Luca Nerva, Marco Sandrini, Loredana Moffa, Riccardo Velasco, Raffaella Balestrini, Walter Chitarra Trends in Plant Science, Volume 27, Issue 11, 1134 - 1143 https://lnkd.in/dFSeUG-e Highlights - Domestication process and breeding programs, focused exclusively on the selection and improvement of specific plant traits, have negatively affected the recruitment and functionality of beneficial associations in #agriculturalsystems. - Rhizosphere and root-associated #microorganisms play important roles in #plantgrowth and resilience. - Breeding programs aiming to rationally manipulate #root traits in order to recruit #beneficialmicroorganisms or to deter pathogens need to be developed. - The development and application of synthetic communities (‘SynComs’) represent a sustainable way to improve plant growth and resilience. Abstract #Domestication processes, amplified by #breeding programs, have allowed the #selection of more productive #genotypes and more suitable #crop lines capable of coping with the #changingclimate. Notwithstanding these advancements, the impact of #plantbreeding on the #ecology of plant–microbiome interactions has not been adequately considered yet. This includes the possible exploitation of beneficial plant–microbe interactions to develop crops with improved performance and better adaptability to any environmental scenario. Here we discuss the exploitation of customized synthetic microbial communities in agricultural systems to develop more sustainable #breedingstrategies based on the implementation of multiple interactions between plants and their beneficial associated microorganisms. Keywords domestication syndrome holo-omics approaches #holisticbreeding mycorrhizal symbiosis plant microbiome #microbiology #plantpathology #plantphysiology #microbes #fungi #soil #resistance #ClimateCrisis #FoodSecurity #acology #agrobiodiversity #agroecosystems #agriculture #sustainableagriculture #farmers

Microbiome-assisted breeding is emerging as a powerful pathway toward more sustainable agriculture. Could this be the next big step for crop improvement?

🌱 Can a methylation inhibitor rescue declining embryogenic competence? 🧬 This study tested 5-azacytidine (5-AzaC) in Larix olgensis embryogenic lines, revealing its ability to restore somatic embryogenesis and improve germination. ✨ At optimal concentrations, 5-AzaC boosted embryo yield and reduced deformity rates, though effects were genotype-specific and dose-dependent. 📖 5-AzaC Facilitates Somatic Embryogenesis and Germination Across Two Embryogenic Lines in Larix olgensis ✍️ Wenna Zhao, Yu Liu, Chen Wang, Yajing Ning, Chengpeng Cui, Hanguo Zhang, Meng Li & Shujuan Li 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wVENa #PlantBiotech #Forestry #Epigenetics #SomaticEmbryogenesis #PlantScience