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Correction to: resistance of Pinus pinea to Bursaphelenchus xylophilus explaine...

The corresponding author name has been incorrectly swapped in the original publication. The complete correct name should read as follows. Marta Nunes da Silva In addition, the funding information has been revised. The complete correct funding information is given below. The study was performed within the ‘Characterization of the pinewood nematode/Pinus system: a phytochemical and histopatho-logical approach’ pr...

Comparative environmental and nutritional sustainability analysis of kabuli and...

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) was conducted to evaluate the environmental impact of cultivating black (Desi type) and white (Kabuli type) chickpeas in Europe under both organic and conventional farming systems. The LCA on a mass basis (1 kg of product) showed that Kabuli chickpea cultivation had a lower global warming potential, water use, and land occupation due to higher yields and more established farming prac...

Effects of short-term exposure to elevated atmospheric CO2 on yield, nutritiona...

Aim: Legumes are vital to agroecosystems and human nutrition, yet climate change is compromising their nutritional value. This study aims to assess how a one-month exposure to elevated CO2 (eCO2) impacts biomass yield, mineral profile, gene expression, and the soil microbiome of common bean plants (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Methods: Phaseolus vulgaris L. was grown in field conditions under ambient CO2 (control, a...

Resistance of Pinus pinea to Bursaphelenchus xylophilus explained by the dynami...

Knowledge on hormonal and genetic mechanisms of pine trees in response to the pinewood nematode (PWN; Bursaphelenchus xylophilus) is limited. To describe tree defence strategies against B. xylophilus, this study used the plant stress hormone methyl jasmonate (MJ) on four pine species with different susceptibility (Pinus pinaster < P. radiata ≈ P. sylvestris < P. pinea). Three-year-old trees were sprayed with MJ...

The impact of climate change-induced abiotic stresses on the nutritional qualit...

Legumes are integral to agricultural sustainability, offering multifaceted benefits ranging from enhanced yields to companion crops and improved soil health. Despite their recognized advantages, challenges such as technological lock-ins, limited breeding resources, and adverse environmental conditions pose threats to their cultivation. In this review, the complex interaction between climate change stressors, sp...

Low water supply differentially affects the growth, yield and mineral profile o...

The climatic events predicted to increase in intensity and frequency in the near future, including drought, may influence the quality and productivity of several important crops for human nutrition, such as legumes. Herein, two chickpea genotypes (Cicer arietinum) were analysed for their resilience to low water supply: a commercial white chickpea (kabuli), and a black chickpea (desi) with marginal production in...

Molecular variability of crop pathogens

Nutritional evaluation of flour obtained from Tacca leontopetaloides used as an...

Tubers from wild Tacca leontopetaloides plants are frequently used as a food commodity, but when consumed raw it has a bitter taste and can be toxic, thus threatening food security. This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional composition of flour from T. leontopetaloides subjected to distinct washing treatments, hoping to improve its suitability as a pivot food commodity in regions affected by poverty and food...

Scientific and technological advances in the development of sustainable disease...

Plant disease outbreaks are increasing in a world facing climate change and globalized markets, representing a serious threat to food security. Kiwifruit Bacterial Canker (KBC), caused by the bacterium Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (Psa), was selected as a case study for being an example of a pandemic disease that severely impacted crop production, leading to huge economic losses, and for the effort that ...

Revitalizar o milho painço como solução sustentável para a agricultura europeia

O milho painço é uma cultura tradicional, subutilizada, com diferentes tradições associadas em várias partes do mundo. Destacado, em 2023, pela ONU através do ‘Ano Internacional do Milho Painço’, a importância desta cultura tem sido evidenciada em diferentes contextos e com diversos fins. Em Portugal, a produção é muito baixa e maioritariamente dedicada à alimentação animal. No entanto, novas vias de valorizaçã...