RSS Parrot

Differential Effects of Melatonin on Nitrogen Metabolism and Growth in Capsicum chinense Jacq

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42280749/?utm_source=RSS-Parrot-Bot&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=None&utm_content=1b1xtujbjiHXeTIsPere7qp48tI0QtytX-BcbHSfj0V7OKEEnP&fc=None&ff=20260612094855&v=2.20.0

Published: June 12, 2026 10:00

Melatonin has been recognized as a regulator of plant growth and stress responses; however, its role in nitrogen metabolism, particularly in Capsicum chinense Jacq., remains poorly understood. In this study, we evaluated the effect of melatonin priming…

Modulation of Selective Extraction of Phenolic Compounds from Capsicum chinense By-Products via UAE/NADES: Effects of Hydrogen Bond Acceptor, Extraction Time and Drying Method

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42280235/?utm_source=RSS-Parrot-Bot&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=None&utm_content=1b1xtujbjiHXeTIsPere7qp48tI0QtytX-BcbHSfj0V7OKEEnP&fc=None&ff=20260612094855&v=2.20.0

Published: June 12, 2026 10:00

Habanero pepper (Capsicum chinense Jacq. var. Jaguar) leaves are an underutilized by-product with potential as a source of polyphenols. This study evaluated UAE/NADES extraction as a tunable strategy to modulate selective polyphenol recovery rather than…

Characterization and expression analysis of UBC gene family provide insights into the potential roles in pigment biosynthesis in pepper fruit

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42265581/?utm_source=RSS-Parrot-Bot&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=None&utm_content=1b1xtujbjiHXeTIsPere7qp48tI0QtytX-BcbHSfj0V7OKEEnP&fc=None&ff=20260610100529&v=2.20.0

Published: June 10, 2026 10:00

CONCLUSIONS: The genome-wide analysis of UBC E2 ligases provides essential genomic resources for functional studies on UBC genes and is significant for the molecular breeding of pepper.

Intelligent perception technology combined with multivariate statistical methods to evaluate the effect of cutting-drying on the quality of Erjingtiao chili pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42255270/?utm_source=RSS-Parrot-Bot&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=None&utm_content=1b1xtujbjiHXeTIsPere7qp48tI0QtytX-BcbHSfj0V7OKEEnP&fc=None&ff=20260608145442&v=2.20.0

Published: June 8, 2026 10:00

The impact of cutting prior to drying on quality of chili pepper remains understudied. Effects of cutting-drying (precut into 1.5 cm segments) and traditional whole-drying (intact drying post-harvest) at 50, 60 and 70 °C, respectively on the quality of…

Allelopathic effects of four spontaneous plants from arid regions on the germination and growth of selected weeds and crops

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42244879/?utm_source=RSS-Parrot-Bot&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=None&utm_content=1b1xtujbjiHXeTIsPere7qp48tI0QtytX-BcbHSfj0V7OKEEnP&fc=None&ff=20260605092158&v=2.20.0

Published: June 5, 2026 10:00

The study investigates the allelopathic potential of the aqueous extracts of four plants species; Cleome arabica L., Diplotaxis harra (Forssk.) Boiss., Nerium oleander L., and Retama raetam (Forssk.) Webb. Collected from Tunisian arid regions. The effects…

Nutritional, antinutritional, and heavy metal profiles of ethnopoultry botanicals in Central Uganda

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42243928/?utm_source=RSS-Parrot-Bot&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=None&utm_content=1b1xtujbjiHXeTIsPere7qp48tI0QtytX-BcbHSfj0V7OKEEnP&fc=None&ff=20260605092158&v=2.20.0

Published: June 5, 2026 10:00

In Central Uganda, smallholder farmers rely on indigenous ethnoveterinary botanicals as phytogenic feed additives (PFAs) for indigenous chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus). However, the balance between their nutritional benefits and toxicological risks…

Optimisation of seaweed-based biostimulant application to improve bell pepper yield and quality using Topsis-Shannon entropy

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42243306/?utm_source=RSS-Parrot-Bot&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=None&utm_content=1b1xtujbjiHXeTIsPere7qp48tI0QtytX-BcbHSfj0V7OKEEnP&fc=None&ff=20260605044306&v=2.20.0

Published: June 4, 2026 10:00

The effectiveness of seaweed-based biostimulants is strongly influenced by application concentration and phenology-based timing. This study aimed to optimise these factors to improve the yield and fruit quality of bell pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) using the…

Poly-γ-glutamic acid with moderate nitrogen mitigates cadmium accumulation in pepper fruits

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42231168/?utm_source=RSS-Parrot-Bot&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=None&utm_content=1b1xtujbjiHXeTIsPere7qp48tI0QtytX-BcbHSfj0V7OKEEnP&fc=None&ff=20260603070802&v=2.20.0

Published: June 3, 2026 10:00

CONCLUSIONS: The effect of PGA on reducing fruit Cd concentration and root-to-fruit Cd translocation depended on the N input level. Within the tested range, foliar PGA combined with a moderate urea rate was more effective for limiting root-to-fruit Cd…

Exogenous pipecolic acid ameliorates lead-induced phytotoxicity in chili (Capsicum annuum L.) by enhancing antioxidant capacity and physiological homeostasis

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42226624/?utm_source=RSS-Parrot-Bot&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=None&utm_content=1b1xtujbjiHXeTIsPere7qp48tI0QtytX-BcbHSfj0V7OKEEnP&fc=None&ff=20260602065115&v=2.20.0

Published: June 2, 2026 10:00

Heavy metal toxicity disrupts plant cellular homeostasis by inducing oxidative stress and impairing the key signaling networks that regulate plant growth and defense. Small signaling metabolites, such as pipecolic acid (PipA), a known regulator of systemic…