First record of a nematode-induced floral gall in Bongardia chrysogonum (L.) Spach (Berberidaceae): its effects on flower structure.

Plant galls are newly formed structures that develop due to the influence of gall-inducing organisms, providing them with shelter, protection, and nourishment. The most commonly studied galls are caused by insects. Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) induce gall formation in various parts of plants, primarily targeting the roots.

Introduction of Aphid Crescent-Shaped (Marginal) and Pea-Shaped Galls in Pistacia vera: Their Morpho-Anatomical and Histochemical Characteristics.

Galling organisms induce redifferentiation of plant tissues to provide shelter, nutrition, and protection for gallicolous organisms. For the first time, the present work describes morphological, anatomical, and histochemical characteristics of two aphid galls of Pistacia vera during development. Intact (control) mesophyll was homogenous, composed of palisade cells; epidermal layers were uniseriate, and vascular bundles, surrounded by bundle sheath, were apposite collateral in the midvein and single in lateral sides.

Microstructural and histochemical analysis of shoots and cones of Juniperus seravschanica (Cupressaceae).

Juniper species contain abundant compounds that are used in the medicine, cosmetic, and wood industry. Furthermore, these components protect the genus against herbivores, pathogens and detrimental abiotic conditions. Stains and specific reagents can be used individually or simultaneously to mark cell shape, arrangement and the material they are made from.

Sequence and functional analysis of a TERMINAL FLOWER 1 homolog from : a putative biotechnological tool for flowering time adjustment.

Flowering time is an important agricultural trait of the oil crop (), as accelerated flowering enables avoidance of terminal drought leading to increased yields. One gene known to control flowering time is (), which belongs to a family of phosphatidylethanolamine binding proteins, which can either repress or promote flowering time. Here, a homolog, named , has been isolated from , which shared 95% amino acid identity with TFL1 from .

Evaluating the Toxic Impacts of Cadmium Selenide Nanoparticles on the Aquatic Plant Lemna minor.

Cadmium selenide nanoparticles (CdSe NPs) were synthesized by an easy and simple method and their properties were assessed by XRD, TEM and SEM techniques. The effects of CdSe NPs as well as Cd ions on plants were investigated. The absorption of CdSe NPs by the plants had some adverse consequences that were assessed by a range of biological analyses.

Toxicity of ZnSe nanoparticles to Lemna minor: Evaluation of biological responses.

A clear consequence of the increasing application of nanotechnology is its adverse effect on the environment. Semiconductor nanoparticles are among engineered nanomaterials that have been considered recently for their specific characteristics. In the present work, zinc selenide nanoparticles (ZnSe NPs) were synthesized and characterized by XRD, TEM, DLS and SEM.

Toxicological implications of selenium nanoparticles with different coatings along with Se on Lemna minor.

Nanoparticles have potential high risks for living organisms in the environment due to their specific qualities and their easy access. In the present study, selenium nanoparticles (Se NPs) with two different coatings (l-cysteine and tannic acid) were synthesized. The characteristics of particles were analyzed using XRD, FT-IR and SEM.