Biological & Environmental Sciences: المرسلات الحديثة
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Holistic environmental approaches and aichi biodiversity targets: Accomplishments and perspectives for marine ecosystems
( PeerJ Inc. , 2020 , Article Review)In order to help safeguard biodiversity from global changes, the Conference of the Parties developed a Strategic Plan for Biodiversity for the period 2011–2020 that included a list of twenty specific objectives known as ... -
Bioprospecting autochthonous marine microalgae strain from the Arabian Gulf Seawater, Kuwait for biofuel feedstocks
( University of Kuwait , 2022 , Article)Bioprospection programs are the key to microalgal biotechnology for increasing the current portfolio of strains available for different biotechnological applications. In this work, nine fast-growing microalgae strains ... -
Isolation and fatty acid profile of selected microalgae strains from the red sea for biofuel production
( MDPI , 2013 , Article)The isolation of lipid-rich autochthonous strains of microalgae is a crucial stage for the development of a microalgae-based biofuel production plant, as these microalgae already have the necessary adaptations to withstand ... -
Identifying genomic regions determining shoot and root traits related to nitrogen uptake efficiency in a multiparent advanced generation intercross (MAGIC) winter wheat population in a high-throughput phenotyping facility
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)In the context of a continuously increasing human population that needs to be fed, with environmental protection in mind, nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) improvement is becoming very important. To understand the natural ... -
Wheat Grains as a Sustainable Source of Protein for Health
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Protein deficiency is recognized among the major global health issues with an underestimation of its importance. Genetic biofortification is a cost-effective and sustainable strategy to overcome global protein malnutrition. ... -
The Potential of Biochar Application to Enhance Soil Quality, Yield, and Growth of Wheat and Barley Under Rainfed Conditions
( Springer Link , 2023 , Article)Biochar (BC) is a carbon-rich product obtained by heating biomass in a closed system with a finite amount of oxygen. BC has gained significant attention in agriculture as a soil amendment. This study investigated the effect ... -
A Haplotype-Based GWAS Identified Trait-Improving QTL Alleles Controlling Agronomic Traits under Contrasting Nitrogen Fertilization Treatments in the MAGIC Wheat Population WM-800
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2022 , Article)The multi-parent-advanced-generation-intercross (MAGIC) population WM-800 was developed by intercrossing eight modern winter wheat cultivars to enhance the genetic diversity present in breeding populations. We cultivated ... -
Genetic Mapping Determining the Key Genomic Loci/QTNs for Stress Resilience via Controlling Antioxidant Defenses in Barley Under Salt Stress
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Salinity stress is a major environmental factor impeding barley productivity on a global scale. Enhancing salt tolerance in barley is crucial for maintaining crop yield and agricultural sustainability. This study aimed to ... -
Genetic Associations Underpinning the Metabolite-Mediated Salt Stress Tolerance in Barley
( Springer Link , 2023 , Article)Salinity stress is one of the abiotic factors that greatly affect agriculture by limiting plant growth and yield worldwide. A set of 138 barley accessions from different geographical regions was characterized with the aim ... -
Unraveling the role of nanoparticles in improving plant resilience under environmental stress condition
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Background: As the world grapples with increasing agricultural demands and unpredictable environmental stressors, there is a pressing need to improve plant resilience. Therefore, understanding the pioneering role of ... -
Black cumin meal (Nigella sativa) as an alternative feed resource during the suckling period of Awassi ewes: Assessments of performance and health
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)This study was designed to investigate the effectiveness of different Black cumin meal (BCM) dietary treatments during the suckling period on lactating performance and health of multiparous Awassi ewes. We randomly allocated ... -
Nutritional Genomic Approach for Improving Grain Protein Content in Wheat
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Grain protein content (GPC) is a key aspect of grain quality, a major determinant of the flour functional properties and grain nutritional value of bread wheat. Exploiting diverse germplasms to identify genes for improving ... -
New genetic insights into improving barley cope with salt stress via regulating mineral accumulation, cellular ion homeostasis, and membrane trafficking
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Plant biologists aim for the genetic improvement of barley adaptation to salinity stress. This study was designed to explore the natural variation of responsive physiological and agronomic traits in a diverse spring barley ... -
Association mapping unravels the genetics controlling seedling drought stress tolerance in winter wheat
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2023 , Article)Drought is a major constraint in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) grain yield. The present work aimed to identify quantitative trait nucleotides (QTNs)/ candidate genes influencing drought tolerance-related traits at the ... -
GWAS in a Collection of Bulgarian Old and Modern Bread Wheat Accessions Uncovers Novel Genomic Loci for Grain Protein Content and Thousand Kernel Weight
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)Genetic enhancement of grain production and quality is a priority in wheat breeding projects. In this study, we assessed two key agronomic traits—grain protein content (GPC) and thousand kernel weight (TKW)—across 179 ... -
Green Revolution dwarfing Rht genes negatively affected wheat floral traits related to cross-pollination efficiency
( John Wiley & Sons , 2024 , Article)Hybrid breeding is a promising strategy to quickly improve wheat yield and stability. Due to the usefulness of the Rht ‘Green Revolution’ dwarfing alleles, it is important to gain a better understanding of their impact on ... -
Genome-wide association study reveals the genetic basis controlling mineral accumulation in wheat grains under potassium deficiency
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Potassium deficit might affect the accumulation of macronutrients in wheat grains that are crucial to plant health, growth, yield, and quality. Understanding the genetic basis underlying the accumulation of macronutrients ... -
Identification of key genes regulating macronutrient accumulation and final yield in wheat under potassium deficiency
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Potassium deficiency in wheat can significantly influence the accumulation of other macronutrients and affect various yield traits. Understanding the genetic factors controlling wheat macronutrient accumulation and yield ... -
Genetic Diversity Among Seeded Date Palm Genotypes Using Start Codon Targeted (SCoT) Markers
( Society for the Advancement of Breeding Researches in Asia and Oceania (SABRAO) , 2024 , Article)Discovering its genetic diversity and background is crucial for the date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) genetic resources management and conservation. In the latest study, the start codon targeted (SCoT) molecular marker ... -
Unveiling into Genetic Architecture of Transgenerational Stress Memory via Promoting Drought Tolerance in Barley
( Springer Link , 2024 , Article)Understanding how transgenerational stress memory in a core collection of barley accessions influences seed germination and seedling parameters under drought stress conditions is essential to enhancing its adaptability and ...
