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{"title":"Recent advances on hydrothermal carbonization of biomass for carbon-negative materials: From mechanistic insights to functional applications","authors":"Shuang Wu ,&nbsp;Qing Wang ,&nbsp;Hon Man Luk ,&nbsp;Dongyang Wu ,&nbsp;Qiuyun Lu ,&nbsp;Shuo Pan ,&nbsp;Jingru Bai ,&nbsp;Da Cui ,&nbsp;Xuehua Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.122142","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.122142","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Under the combined pressures of global carbon neutrality goals and climate change, the development of technologies with negative carbon potential is of critical importance. Biomass, as a renewable, carbon-neutral, and abundant resource, holds great potential for carbon sequestration. Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) is a mild thermochemical conversion process well-suited for wet biomass, enabling the efficient synthesis of structurally tunable carbon materials. However, the HTC process involves complex reaction mechanisms and spans multiple disciplines, posing ongoing challenges in precisely controlling reaction pathways. This review summarizes recent advances in the HTC of biomass for the synthesis of negative carbon materials. It systematically discusses the underlying reaction mechanisms and structural regulation strategies of HTC, and highlights its emerging applications in energy, environmental remediation, catalysis, and soil improvement. The review aims to offer insights and guidance for the efficient synthesis of high-performance negative carbon materials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"237 ","pages":"Article 122142"},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145314774","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Citric acid-sorbitol deep eutectic solvent for efficient deconstruction of lignocellulosic biomass and subsequent ethanol fermentation","authors":"Niuniu Deng,&nbsp;Qiang Li,&nbsp;Wenjie Wang,&nbsp;Gengsheng Ji,&nbsp;Kaiyuan Wang,&nbsp;Jingyi Wu,&nbsp;Yanliang Chu,&nbsp;Xitao Cao","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.122132","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.122132","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Native lignocellulosic biomass is notoriously recalcitrant because of its highly ordered cellulose crystallites and the encapsulating lignin–hemicellulose matrix, which greatly limits enzymatic hydrolysis and subsequent bioconversion. To overcome this barrier, we set out to design a fully biomass‑derived, recyclable pretreatment solvent capable of selectively disrupting cellulose crystallinity under mild conditions. Here, we report a family of deep eutectic solvents (DES) constituted from polycarboxylic acids (Citric and Tartaric acids) and polyols (Ethylene glycol, Glycerol, Sorbitol) and evaluate their pretreatment efficacy for corn stover. Multiscale characterization by NMR, FT‑IR, XRD, and rheology elucidated the hydrogen‑bond network architectures, viscosity profiles, and their mechanistic roles in the structural transformation of stover cellulose. Among the tested systems, the Citric acid–Sorbitol (CA–Sor) DES featured an optimised hydrogen‑bond network and moderate viscosity (72.2 mPa·s), reducing cellulose crystallinity from 62.3 % to 34.8 % and boosting reducing sugar conversion rate to 89.10 % within 72 h. The resulting hydrolysate could be directly fermented to ethanol without detoxification, achieving an 84 % glucose‑to‑ethanol conversion efficiency. This study therefore furnishes a novel, efficient, and recyclable green pretreatment strategy for the high‑value biorefining of agricultural residues and highlights its attractive potential for industrial deployment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"237 ","pages":"Article 122132"},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145314773","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Elevated light intensity and temperature enhance biomass, protein, and starch accumulation in duckweed","authors":"Md. Fakhrul Islam ,&nbsp;Jingjing Yang ,&nbsp;Xuyao Zhao ,&nbsp;Abeer Kazmi ,&nbsp;Xiaozhe Li ,&nbsp;Huangkai Hu ,&nbsp;Zuoliang Sun ,&nbsp;Yan Chen ,&nbsp;P.P.M. Heenatigala ,&nbsp;Hongwei Hou","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.122118","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.122118","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Duckweeds represent a promising nonfood feedstock for sustainable bioenergy production, owing to their rapid growth, high starch accumulation, and adaptability to diverse environmental conditions. Light and temperature are significant environmental factors influencing the duckweed growth and biomass accumulation. This study investigates the effects of varying light intensities (3000, 6000, 9000, 12,000, 15,000, and 20,000 lux) and temperatures (18 °C, 22 °C, 25 °C, 28 °C, and 31°C) on <em>Lemna trisulca</em>, focusing on biomass, starch, and protein yield. The results showed that increasing light intensity and temperature enhanced the growth and biomass production of duckweed, peaking at 20,000 lux (796.7 g m⁻²) and 28°C (792.5 g m⁻²). Under an optimal light regime (12,000 lux), starch yield reached 348.8 g m⁻², with starch content reaching 51.8 % of dry biomass and total biomass output of 724.7 g m⁻². Protein accumulation was maximized at 15,000 lux and 25°C (88.5 g m⁻²). Our findings uniquely demonstrate that optimizing light intensity and temperature enhances starch and protein accumulation in submerged duckweed, providing a scalable framework for industrial cultivation. This study offers practical insights for the development of energy-efficient systems to produce starch-rich biomass of <em>L. trisulca</em> without compromising overall growth performance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"237 ","pages":"Article 122118"},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145314770","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A functional food ingredient featuring immune-enhancing and antioxidant properties: Buddleja officinalis Maxim polysaccharide (BOM0.05S2)","authors":"Qiping Zhan ,&nbsp;Zilong Zhao ,&nbsp;Xiaofan Wang ,&nbsp;Yujia Wang ,&nbsp;Fengying Wei ,&nbsp;Heqi Ji ,&nbsp;He Li ,&nbsp;Fuyan Li ,&nbsp;Yong Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.122143","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.122143","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Natural plant polysaccharides with high biological activity are highly anticipated in the food manufacturing industry; however, their extraction remains challenging due to low efficiency. BOM0.05S2 is a pectin-like polysaccharide (13.6 kDa) isolated from <em>Buddleja officinalis</em> Maxim, enriched with galacturonic acid, mannose, and glucose. Herein, the extraction of crude polysaccharides from <em>B. officinalis</em> (BOMs) was optimized using a Box-Behnken design coupled with response surface methodology. This approach considered four factors (extraction time, liquid-to-material ratio, extraction temperature, and number of extractions) at three levels, resulting in optimal conditions of 1:25 g·mL⁻¹, 90.2°C, 3.96 h, and 4 extractions. The actual yield of crude polysaccharides was 7.28 ± 0.11 %. Subsequently, BOM0.05S2 was further purified from BOMs, achieving a final yield of approximately 1.82 %, which surpasses the previously reported yield of 0.99 %. The chemical characteristics, antioxidant activity, and immune-enhancing effects of BOM0.05S2 were thoroughly evaluated. BOM0.05S2 demonstrated anti-hemolytic properties on red blood cells, exhibited significant scavenging activities against DPPH and hydroxyl radicals <em>in vitro</em>, and markedly enhanced the production of NO and TNF-α in macrophages in a dose-responsive manner. These findings suggest that BOM0.05S2, with their potent antioxidant activity and immune-enhancing properties, hold great promise for application as functional food ingredients in the food and pharmaceutical industries.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"237 ","pages":"Article 122143"},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145314771","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Improvement of photosynthetic efficiency and yield of upland cotton by SiFBA4 gene of Saussurea involucrata","authors":"Zexing Zhang ,&nbsp;Ping He ,&nbsp;Tianqi Jiao ,&nbsp;Hongliang Xin,&nbsp;Meiqi Liu,&nbsp;Haoyu Jiang,&nbsp;Zitang Bian,&nbsp;Yongqiang Liu,&nbsp;Jianbo Zhu,&nbsp;Ruina Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.122140","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.122140","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Cotton (<em>Gossypium hirsutum</em>), a key fiber crop, plays a vital role in the development of the agricultural and textile industries. Recognizing that photosynthesis contributes to approximately 95 % of crop yield, enhancing its efficiency is crucial for improving crop yield. One approach targets key regulatory enzymes, such as Fructose-1,6-bisphosphate aldolase (FBA), which is known for its role in the Calvin cycle. After introducing the <em>SiFBA4</em> gene from <em>Saussurea involucrata</em> into cotton, we investigated how this gene influences photosynthetic characteristics, agronomic traits, yield, and fiber quality, and elucidated the mechanisms using transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses. The analysis showed significant improvements in transgenic lines compared to the wild type. There was a 17.47 % increase in the net photosynthetic rate and a 19.22 % increase in seed cotton yield. We observed an increase in the number of fruit branches and bolls, although the fiber length and strength decreased. Metabolomic analysis revealed reduced sugar content in transgenic leaves and increased sugar content in roots. Transcriptomic analysis showed the upregulation of genes encoding Calvin cycle enzymes, the chloroplast electron transport chain (PSⅠ, Cytb6/f, and PSⅡ), chlorophyll synthesis, and sugar transporters. <em>SiFBA4</em> enhanced photosynthetic efficiency by increasing Calvin cycle enzyme activity and light reaction-related gene expression. It improves photosynthetic product distribution by promoting sugar transporter gene expression and increasing yield. These findings demonstrate <em>SiFBA4</em>'s role in regulating photosynthesis and yield formation, provide genetic resources for cotton breeding, and offer a basis for designing crop carbon assimilation and distribution networks.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"237 ","pages":"Article 122140"},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145314769","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Universal function of WRI1 involved in integrated regulation of multiple latex metabolism pathways in Hevea brasiliensis and Taraxacum kok-saghyz","authors":"Ruisheng Fan ,&nbsp;Jiong Wan ,&nbsp;Wenfeng Yang ,&nbsp;Fang Wei ,&nbsp;Honghua Gao ,&nbsp;Peng Qu ,&nbsp;Du Huabo ,&nbsp;Yunming Jia ,&nbsp;Jian Qiu","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.122139","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.122139","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Hevea brasiliensis</em> and <em>Taraxacum kok-saghyz</em> are sources of natural rubber (NR) and recent research has focused on finding a method to increase NR production and quality. NR consists mainly of <em>cis</em>-1,4-polyisoprene, which is synthesized from sucrose by a series of reactions during carbon metabolism. WRINKLED1 (WRI1) is a transcription factor (TF) that coordinates many genes involved in carbon metabolism and lipid biosynthesis. Here, we isolated and characterized two orthologues of <em>WRI</em> in rubber-producing plants <em>H. brasiliensis</em> and <em>T. kok-saghyz</em>, which are highly expressed in their latex. Subcellular localization and ectopic expression in <em>Arabidopsis thaliana</em> indicated that the TFs, <em>HbWRI1</em> and <em>TkWRI1</em>, are involved in lipid accumulation. Overexpression of <em>HbWRI1</em> and <em>TkWRI1</em> in <em>T. kok-saghyz</em> substantially enhanced NR production and quality, including dry rubber content, molecular weight, and the diameter of rubber particles. Conversely, they were substantially decreased in <em>TkWRI1</em> repression. Furthermore, based on the activated expression in transgenic <em>T. kok-saghyz</em> latex and the existence of AW-box element in the promoter regions, 16 direct downstream genes of HbWRI1 and TkWRI1 were identified by a dual-luciferase reporter assay and yeast one-hybrid assay, and their products were responsible for rubber biosynthesis or lipid metabolism. These results reveal a regulatory module that HbWRI1 and TkWRI1 TFs can positively regulate NR production and quality in <em>T. kok-saghyz</em> latex by coordinately regulating the entire rubber biosynthesis. This module is expected to be utilized to develop superior varieties to enhance NR production and quality.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"237 ","pages":"Article 122139"},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145314768","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Miscanthus-derived hemicellulose hydrolysate–induced maillard reaction for the functionalization of soy protein films","authors":"Seojin Kim ,&nbsp;Hyoseung Lim ,&nbsp;Seon-Gyeong Kim ,&nbsp;Sangwoo Park ,&nbsp;Sungwook Won ,&nbsp;Dawoon Seo ,&nbsp;Chaeeun Kim ,&nbsp;Young-Min Cho ,&nbsp;Do-soon Kim ,&nbsp;In-Gyu Choi ,&nbsp;Kitae Ryu ,&nbsp;Yoonsung Oh ,&nbsp;Jinhyuk Park ,&nbsp;Hyo Won Kwak","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.122124","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.122124","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Herein, the Maillard reaction for functionalizing soy protein isolate (SPI) based films using hemicellulose hydrolysate derived from <em>Miscanthus</em> is reported. Heat treatment at 120 °C for 9 h induces covalent crosslinking between protein amino groups and hydrolysate carbonyl groups, resulting in structural densification and pronounced browning associated with the formation of Maillard reaction products. The results of ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy confirmed the accumulation of early- and advanced-stage products of the Maillard reaction, while field-emission scanning electron microscope analysis results exhibited reduced film thickness and a highly compact microstructure. These structural changes significantly improved the tensile strength, Young’s modulus, and toughness without compromising flexibility. Water contact angle measurements, water vapor permeability tests, and swelling ratio analysis demonstrated enhanced hydrophobicity and barrier properties. Analysis of total soluble matter under acidic, neutral, and alkaline conditions confirmed increased pH stability. Furthermore, antioxidant activity tests showed that activity increased as the hydrolysate content increased. Despite the structural reinforcement, the films maintained rapid biodegradation under composting conditions and exhibited no phytotoxicity in seed germination tests. This study highlights <em>Miscanthus</em>-derived hemicellulose hydrolysate as an effective, sustainable modifier for producing multifunctional, biodegradable protein-based films.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"237 ","pages":"Article 122124"},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145314772","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Diversifying crop rotation improves productivity of oilseed flax by increasing soil carbon sequestration and soil biological health","authors":"Haidi Wang ,&nbsp;Zhengjun Cui ,&nbsp;Bin Yan ,&nbsp;Xingkang Ma ,&nbsp;Yuhong Gao ,&nbsp;Bing Wu ,&nbsp;Yifan Wang ,&nbsp;Peina Lu ,&nbsp;Yue Li ,&nbsp;Jing Han ,&nbsp;Yali Li","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.122129","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.122129","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Diversified crop rotations are proposed to enhance agricultural system productivity, stability, and climate resilience. Oilseed flax, a crucial oilseed crop in rain-fed agricultural systems of China, faces increasing challenges under climate change due to conventional monoculture practices. Therefore, our eight-year field experiment in northwest China's rain-fed region assessed how integrating potato and wheat into flax monoculture affects oilseed flax productivity and soil health. The research results revealed that: In initial years, diversified rotation increased oilseed flax productivity and soil carbon sequestration, with minor positive effects on soil bacterial communities. As rotations progressed, these benefits amplified due to accumulated system functionality and increased precipitation. The wheat → potato → wheat → oilseed flax (WPWF) treatment achieved the maximum average grain yield of oilseed flax (70.2 % increase) and sustainable yield index (SYI, 63.9 % increase) over two crop rotation cycles, alongside a lower coefficient of variation (CV), compared with continuous oilseed flax monoculture (Cont F). Notably, soil carbon sequestration and bacterial diversity correlated positively with the oilseed flax productivity. Overall, soil organic carbon (SOC) storage under the crop rotation systems increased by 8.4 %−19.9 % and 10.7 %−30.7 %, respectively, compared with the Cont F in 2016 and 2020. Through integrated comprehensive evaluation and economic benefits analysis, the WFPF and WPWF systems are validated as regionally optimal rotations. It provides farmers with flexible implementation options to select context-adapted sequences based on local conditions. This study highlights diversified crop rotations as essential for long-term food security, soil health and farmers' income growth.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"237 ","pages":"Article 122129"},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145306246","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Brassinolide mitigates cadmium accumulation in Panax notoginseng via H₂O₂-PnBZR1-mediated pectin modification","authors":"Chunyan Dai ,&nbsp;Tao Meng ,&nbsp;Zhengqiang Jin ,&nbsp;Liao Gaoyu ,&nbsp;Guili Xie ,&nbsp;Xiuming Cui ,&nbsp;Yuan Liu ,&nbsp;Yaqi An ,&nbsp;Wenping Zhang ,&nbsp;Ye Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.122104","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.122104","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Panax notoginseng</em> is a valuable traditional Chinese medicinal herb; however, excessive cadmium (Cd) accumulation has long hindered the high-quality development of its industry. Brassinosteroid (BR) is known to enhance the <em>P. notoginseng</em> yield. However, whether it also confers resistance to Cd stress and its underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Here, we conducted field, pot, and hydroponic experiments to investigate the role of BR in regulating Cd distribution in <em>P. notoginseng</em>, and validated the function of <em>PnBZR1</em>, a key transcription factor in BR signaling, by characterizing its activity in transgenic tobacco. Compared to untreated controls (CK), BR treatment for 30 days reduced Cd content in roots by 20.48 %, while increasing biomass and total saponin content by up to 11.43 %. Cd stress induced endogenous BR accumulation (17.08 % in roots, 35.71 % in leaves). Under Cd+BR treatment, Cd partitioning to the cell walls of rhizomes, main roots, and rootlets increased by 1.51-, 1.94-, and 1.37-fold compared to Cd treatment alone, whereas Cd distribution in the cytoplasmic supernatant and organelles significantly decreased. Mechanistically, BR upregulated the expression of <em>PnRBOHA/B/C</em>, leading to a 14.85 % increase in H₂O₂ content. BR and H₂O₂ synergistically promoted pectin biosynthesis and demethylesterification. Compared to the Cd+BRz+DPI+BR group, the Cd+BRz+DPI+BR+H₂O₂ group showed 19.23 % higher pectin uronic acid content and 36.24 % higher pectin methylesterase (PME) activity. Furthermore, H₂O₂ treatment increased the transcriptional activation of <em>PnBZR1</em> by 10.78 %, which synergized with BR to upregulate <em>PME</em> expression, promoting Cd²⁺ binding to COO⁻ and -OH groups in the cell wall. In summary, BR enhances pectin synthesis and demethylesterification via the H₂O₂-<em>PnBZR1</em> signaling cascade, facilitating Cd sequestration in the cell wall, limiting its entry into organelles, and thereby improving <em>P. notoginseng</em> tolerance to Cd stress.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"237 ","pages":"Article 122104"},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145306225","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The proportion of narrow fibers during early development predicts the diameter, fineness, and other quality traits of mature cotton fiber (Gossypium spp.)","authors":"Benjamin P. Graham ,&nbsp;Grant T. Billings ,&nbsp;Ethan T. Pierce ,&nbsp;Jonathan W. Zirkel ,&nbsp;Jeremy Park ,&nbsp;Fred Bourland ,&nbsp;B. Todd Campbell ,&nbsp;Lori L. Hinze ,&nbsp;Don C. Jones ,&nbsp;Edgar Lobaton ,&nbsp;Jack C. McCarty ,&nbsp;Jodi Scheffler ,&nbsp;Amanda M. Hulse-Kemp ,&nbsp;Candace H. Haigler","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.122071","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.122071","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Cotton fiber is an exceptionally long and strong outgrowth of the seed epidermis and the world’s most important textile material. To maintain the competitiveness of this renewable resource with synthetic fiber, the quality of the fiber typically produced by <em>Gossypium hirsutum</em> L. needs to be improved. For instance, fiber with lower fineness (or linear density) is preferred for the highest quality textiles. Based on prior research, we hypothesized that the proportion of narrow fibers early in development predicts the fineness of mature fiber. The hypothesis was supported by the currently reported analysis of 161 historical <em>G. hirsutum</em> accessions grown in the field along with two accessions of <em>G. barbadense</em> L., the species producing the highest quality fiber. Computer vision was used to estimate the proportion of narrow fibers three days after flowering, and mature fiber from the same field plots was analyzed by the High Volume Instrument (HVI) and the Automated Fiber Information System (AFIS). Linear regression analysis showed that a higher average proportion of young, narrow fibers was correlated with several improved qualities of mature fibers, including lower average fineness and diameter. Other analyses, including cooperative breeding trial data from multiple locations, demonstrated that there is genetic control on the narrow fiber proportion. The extent that environmental and other factors influence fiber shape proportions will need further exploration. We propose that consistently breeding for a higher proportion of narrow fibers in modern <em>G. hirsutum</em> cultivars would improve the quality of the <em>G. hirsutum</em> fiber crop.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"237 ","pages":"Article 122071"},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145306226","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}