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{"title":"Novel sesquiterpenes and polyketides from the fungi Corynespora sp. YG-11 and Penicillium rubens YG-2 promote tobacco growth and enhance its stress resistance","authors":"Jing Sun ,&nbsp;Chuanmei Yi ,&nbsp;Xuechan Yang ,&nbsp;Fangyan Li ,&nbsp;Xu Zheng ,&nbsp;Zihao Xue ,&nbsp;Yabin Yang ,&nbsp;Zhongtao Ding ,&nbsp;Xueqiong Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.123318","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.123318","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The deterioration of tobacco (<em>Nicotiana tabacum</em> L.) quality and yield is caused by abiotic stress (temperature, salt, heavy metals, etc.) and biotic stress (plant pathogens). The growth-promoting and stress resistance-enhancing compounds were isolated from endophytic fungi <em>Corynespora</em> sp<em>.</em> YG-11 and <em>Penicillium rubens</em> YG-2, both derived from tobacco tissue culture seedlings. One unprecedented sesquiterpene-cyclohexenone hybrid skeleton, corynecaserpene A (<strong>1</strong>), seventeen undescribed sesquiterpenes， corynecaserpenes B-R (<strong>2</strong>-<strong>18</strong>), a novel alkaloid, corynecapenoid A (<strong>19</strong>), and three known compounds (<strong>24</strong>-<strong>25</strong>, and <strong>29</strong>) from <em>Corynespora</em> sp. Four unreported polyketides, peniciruketides A-D (<strong>20</strong>-<strong>23</strong>), and three known compounds (<strong>26</strong>-<strong>28</strong>) from <em>Penicillium rubens</em>. The chemical structures were conclusively elucidated by spectroscopic analysis, ECD calculation, DP4 + analysis, Mosher’s method, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction (SXRD). The growth-promoting and stress resistance-enhancing activities of the compounds on tobacco seedlings were evaluated, and the results indicated that cyclohexenoneterpene F (<strong>27</strong>) exerted a significant growth-promoting effect on the shoot and root lengths of tobacco seedlings in the absence of stress. Corynecaserpene F (<strong>6</strong>) and fumiparaphine B (<strong>29</strong>) showed prominent stress-mitigating activity in tobacco seedlings under abiotic stresses (salt, low temperature), and corynecaserpenes B (<strong>2</strong>), J (<strong>10</strong>) and peniciruketide A (<strong>20</strong>) exhibited a significant alleviating effect on both abiotic stresses and biotic stress (plant pathogen) in tobacco seedlings. Additionally, cyclohexenoneterpene F (<strong>27</strong>) exhibited significant antifungal activity against <em>Cladosporium</em> sp., showing a mycelial growth inhibition rate of 68% at 30 <em>μ</em>g/mL. The structure-activity relationship of the compounds regarding their growth-promoting activity on tobacco seedlings were discussed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"245 ","pages":"Article 123318"},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147751670","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":"Amazonian palms as underestimated crops: Elastic properties of leaflets revealed by digital image correlation combined with tensile testing","authors":"Paul Cathelineau ,&nbsp;Julie Bossu ,&nbsp;Damien André ,&nbsp;Stéphane Corn ,&nbsp;Romain Léger ,&nbsp;Nicolas Le Moigne ,&nbsp;Julien Engel ,&nbsp;Romain Lehnebach ,&nbsp;Louise Brousseau","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.123248","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.123248","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Understanding the mechanical behaviour of plant fibres is crucial not only for advancing knowledge of plant biomechanics but also for exploring their potential in bio-based material applications. Amazonian palms, in particular, represent highly valuable but underestimated crops. Tensile tests are widely used to characterize the mechanical properties of biological materials, such as different plant organs. However, assessing their elastic properties from coupons requires accurate strain measurements, which remain challenging for such heterogeneous materials, thereby driving the development of advanced measurement techniques. This study focuses on the analysis of strain measurements using Digital Image Correlation (DIC), a non-contact optical technique that evaluates displacement fields from images captured during mechanical tests. Digital image correlation offers several advantages, including high spatial resolution, two-dimensional mapping of local strains, and non-intrusive measurement, while presenting challenges such as proper coupon positioning, image processing, accurate error quantification, and the assessment of experimental biases (e.g., offsets caused by edge curvature). This study evaluates the potential of DIC in assessing the tensile behaviour of leaflets of two Amazonian palm species (<em>Euterpe oleracea</em> and <em>Oenocarpus bataua)</em>, in comparison to laser extensometry. Repeated tensile tests allowed the estimation of the accuracy of DIC and its reliability for measuring strains, elastic moduli and Poisson’s ratios. The analysis revealed significant differences in elastic moduli and Poisson’s ratio between the two palm species, and spatial heterogeneity of full-field deformation within the leaflet coupons. Careful identification and exclusion of local artefacts were applied to obtain reliable measurements and ensure meaningful comparisons between the leaflets of the two studied species. Overall, these results confirm the potential of 2D-DIC for the mechanical analysis of plant materials, while also opening perspectives in understanding the relationships between anatomical structure of leaflets and their mechanical properties.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"245 ","pages":"Article 123248"},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147803610","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":"Priming followed by eliciting boosts chicoric acid biosynthesis in Echinacea purpurea L. hairy roots","authors":"Siamak Farhadi ,&nbsp;Mina Salehi ,&nbsp;Ahmad Moieni ,&nbsp;Naser Safaie ,&nbsp;Samane Khalili ,&nbsp;Ghasem Karimzadeh","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.123072","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.123072","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Chicoric acid (ChA) is a valuable phenolic compound found in <em>Echinacea purpurea</em>, exhibiting notable pharmacological properties. In this study, the effects of preconditioning <em>E. purpurea</em> hairy root culture (HRC) with spermidine (Spd) and elicitation using salicylic acid (SA) and <em>Coniothyrium palmarum</em> cell wall (CW) were evaluated for chicoric acid production. Initial optimization identified 0.75 mM spermidine as the most effective concentration for priming <em>E. purpurea</em> HRC. In subsequent experiments, HRC were preconditioned with Spd (0 and 0.75 mM) and then exposed to different concentrations of SA (0, 50, 100 µM) and CW (0, 1.25, 2.5, 5% v/v) on 24th day of the HRC cycle. ChA accumulation was monitored on the the 26th and 28th days of the HRC cycle. The highest ChA content (33.93 mg g⁻¹ DW, representing a 6.18-fold increase compared with the non-elicited control hairy roots) was produced in the HRC preconditioned with 0.75 mM Spd, exposed to 50 µM SA and 2.5% (v/v) CW, and harvested on the 26th day of the HRC cycle. Expression levels of <em>PAL</em>, <em>C4H</em>, <em>C3H</em>, <em>4CL</em>, <em>HCT</em>, <em>HTT</em>, <em>HQT</em>, and <em>CAS</em> genes, encoding Phenylalanine ammonia lyase, Cinnamate 4-hydroxylase, Coumarate 3-hydroxylase, 4-coumarate-CoA ligase, Hydroxycinnamoyl-CoA transferase, Hydroxycinnamoyl-CoA: tartaric acid hydroxycinnamoyl transferase, Hydroxycinnamoyl-CoA: quinate hydroxycinnamoyl transferase, and Chicoric acid Synthase, respectively, significantly increased by the preconditioning and elicitation. <em>HCT</em>, <em>HTT</em>, <em>HQT</em>, and <em>CAS</em> induction was the most sustained in the high ChA-producing culture. These results demonstrated that combinatorial priming and elicitation strategies can effectively stimulate secondary metabolite biosynthesis in plant <em>in vitro</em> systems, ChA biosynthesis in <em>E. purpurea</em> HRC responding to Spd, SA, and fungal CW as a case study.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"245 ","pages":"Article 123072"},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147803533","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":"Foliar medium-modulus liquid potassium silicate enhances tobacco yield and chemical coordination through elemental homeostasis and energy-driven metabolic reprogramming","authors":"Wenkai Wang ,&nbsp;Erwei Zhao ,&nbsp;Delong Fu ,&nbsp;Dan Chen ,&nbsp;Xin Wang ,&nbsp;Song Yu ,&nbsp;Jiapan Lian ,&nbsp;Qiang Lin ,&nbsp;Tongjin Zhang ,&nbsp;Zhe Zhao ,&nbsp;Long Zhang ,&nbsp;Zhenli He ,&nbsp;Xiaoe Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.123308","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.123308","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Insufficient K content and uncoordinated chemical compositions represent critical bottlenecks limiting the industrial value of flue-cured tobacco. This study investigated the effects of foliar-applied liquid potassium silicate (SikL) on the yield and quality of <em>Nicotiana tabacum</em> cv. Yunyan 87 and its metabolic mechanisms. Field experiments revealed 1500 mg/L as the optimal concentration, significantly increasing yield and output value by 16.53% and 27.79%, respectively, relative to the control, outperforming traditional KH₂PO₄. Physiologically, SikL significantly increased the K and Si content in the leaves and led to a non-significant downward trend in Na accumulation, thereby optimizing ionic homeostasis. Regarding quality, SikL effectively improved the carbon-nitrogen (C/N) balance, refining the reducing sugar/nicotine ratio from an uncoordinated 13.58 to an ideal range (8.79–9.58) and significantly increasing the chemical composition coordination score (P).Metabolomic analysis confirmed that SikL induced systemic metabolic reprogramming: it strengthened the energy metabolism infrastructure by up-regulating energy cofactors ( FAD and pantothenate); redirected metabolic flux toward nitrogen pathways (e.g., arginine and glutamate) to provide precursors for nicotine synthesis, thus optimizing the C/N ratio; and activated phenylpropanoid and flavonoid pathways to promote the accumulation of lignin monomers and antioxidants. These changes synergistically enhanced tobacco yield, chemical coordination, and physiological defense. Furthermore, a decline in performance at 2000 mg/L confirmed a concentration threshold effect. In conclusion, foliar application of 1000–1500 mg/L SikL is an efficient strategy for enhancing tobacco yield and quality through energy-driven metabolic reorganization centered on C/N balance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"245 ","pages":"Article 123308"},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147803624","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":"Integrated genetic and -omics analyses revealed Salvia officinalis genotypes high in carnosic acid content linked to distinct genetic backgrounds","authors":"Symela Ntoanidou ,&nbsp;Charikleia Paloukopoulou ,&nbsp;Christos Bazakos ,&nbsp;Efstathia Patelou ,&nbsp;Panagiota-Iro Chintiroglou ,&nbsp;Anthi Kanioura ,&nbsp;Evangelos Gklavakis ,&nbsp;Anastasia Karioti ,&nbsp;Stefanos Kostas ,&nbsp;Angelos K. Kanellis","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.123336","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.123336","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Salvia officinalis</em> is abundant in the bioactive carnosic acid (CA) and carnosol (CO), phenolic diterpenes highly regarded their potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer, properties. The increasing global demand for CA in the food and cosmetic industry demands the identification and characterization of high-producing genotypes. This study employed multi-<em>omics</em> approaches to assess 50 <em>S. officinalis</em> genotypes in terms of their genetic variability, CA/CO content, and antioxidant activity. Genetic analysis using ISSR and SCoT markers revealed high intra-population variation, with the Elafotopos population showing the highest genetic differentiation. HPLC-PDA-MS analysis displayed significant variations in CA/CO content among genotypes, with Kalyvia and Mesobouni producing the highest levels, whereas a significant association was observed between CA content and antioxidant activity. A comparative transcriptomic analysis of contrasting genotypes (M1 high-CA, I1 low-CA) revealed that all genes involved in CA biosynthesis were upregulated in M1, which was additionally confirmed by qPCR. Furthermore, analysis of promoter regions identified <em>cis</em>-acting elements linked to MeJA, SA, and abiotic responses, whereas variant analysis disclosed a high-impact insertion in <em>KSL2</em> (<em>Saoff1g02122</em>) in the M1 genotype, and several missense SNPs in CA pathway genes in I1. Lastly, correlation analyses between transcription factors-CA related genes and transcription factors-CA content linked the transcription factor WD40 (<em>Saoff1g01558</em>) with both CA content and <em>canrosic acid synthase</em> (<em>CAS; Saoff6g03569</em>) expression, suggesting its key role in regulating CA biosynthesis in <em>S. officinalis.</em></div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"245 ","pages":"Article 123336"},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147803626","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":"Four PpMYB genes govern alternative transcription of the coumarin biosynthesis branch in a synergistic manner","authors":"Jinzhuo Yao ,&nbsp;Ranran Liao ,&nbsp;Yuxian Liu ,&nbsp;Bangxing Han ,&nbsp;Cheng Song","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.123301","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.123301","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>R2R3-type MYB transcription factors (TFs) play a crucial role in regulating plant secondary metabolism. However, the transcriptional regulatory mechanisms underlying coumarin biosynthesis in the medicinal industrial crop <em>Peucedanum praeruptorum</em> Dunn remain elusive. Here, we investigated the interaction of four <em>MYB</em> genes from <em>P. praeruptorum</em> and their interactions with eleven coumarin biosynthetic genes <em>in vivo</em> and <em>in vitro</em>. AlphaFold3 and molecular docking initially predicted the potential interactions between coumarin biosynthetic genes and main MYB TFs. Subcellular localization revealed that all <em>PpMYB</em> genes were localized in the nucleus, while key biosynthetic enzymes showed distinct distributions in the endoplasmic reticulum, plasma membrane, chloroplast and cytoplasm. Yeast one-hybrid assays revealed the physical interactions between four MYB TFs and the target genes. Electrophoretic mobility shift assays further confirmed the strong in <em>vitro</em> binding of <em>PpMYB3</em> to <em>S8H</em> and <em>PT-6</em>, <em>PpMYB69</em> to <em>F6H</em>, <em>PpMYB82</em> to <em>PT-6</em> and <em>F6H</em>, and <em>PpMYB103</em> to <em>S8H</em>. Dual luciferase reporter assay revealed that <em>PpMYB103</em> significantly inhibited the transcription of <em>S8H</em>, while <em>PpMYB3</em> and <em>PpMYB82</em> activated the expression of <em>PT-6</em> by binding to its promoter. HPLC-MS analysis revealed significant variations in coumarin content among the <em>Arabidopsis</em> transgenic lines with distinct accumulation patterns observed, where the total content of coumarins was consistently higher in all transgenic lines. The qRT-PCR results revealed that <em>PpMYB3</em> overexpression upregulated <em>F6H</em>, <em>COSY-1</em> and <em>BMT</em> but downregulated <em>COSY-2</em>, <em>PT-6</em>, <em>PS</em> and <em>UGT-1</em>. <em>PpMYB69</em> overexpression decreased transcript levels of <em>COSY-2</em>, <em>PT-6</em>, <em>PS</em> and <em>UGT-1</em>. Overexpression of <em>PpMYB82</em> enhanced most tested genes except <em>UGT-1</em>, and <em>PpMYB103</em> broadly activated the majority of biosynthetic genes with only <em>UGT-1</em> being inhibited. This study establishes a comprehensive regulatory network of <em>PpMYBs</em> governing coumarin biosynthesis, providing valuable gene targets for quality improvement and molecular breeding of <em>P. praeruptorum</em> and related industrial medicinal crops.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"245 ","pages":"Article 123301"},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147803625","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":"Cationic lignin derivatives with enhanced antibacterial and functional properties for sustainable PU-based packaging","authors":"Siriream Teapaibool, Weijue Gao, Chutima Kongvarhodom, Pedram Fatehi","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.123277","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.123277","url":null,"abstract":"Antibacterial materials play a critical role in mitigating infection risks, particularly in the context of escalating bacterial resistance and the growing need for sustainable alternatives. Lignin, a naturally occurring biopolymer with low toxicity, offers considerable promise in this area; however, its practical use is limited by its inherently low antibacterial performance. In this study, kraft lignin (KL) was functionalized through free radical polymerization using three cationic monomers: [2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl] trimethyl ammonium chloride (METAC), [2-(acryloyloxy)ethyl] trimethyl ammonium chloride (ATAC), and [3-(methacryloylamino)propyl] trimethyl ammonium chloride (MAPTAC). Among the resulting derivatives, KL-METAC demonstrated the highest charge density (3.76 mmol/g), along with superior solubility (96.4%), hydrophilicity, thermal stability, and UV-shielding capability. All cationic KL variants exhibited improved antibacterial performance against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria relative to unmodified KL, with KL-METAC and KL-MAPTAC showing the most pronounced activity, underscoring the influence of charge density on antibacterial efficacy. The potential applicability of KL-METAC—identified as the most promising derivative—was further validated through its incorporation into polyurethane (PU) films, which resulted in enhanced tensile strength (2.5–5.6 MPa), modulus (128–135%), water contact angle (52° to 62°), and UV resistance compared with pristine PU films. Remarkably, PU-KL-METAC films also exhibited elevated oxygen and water vapor permeability, indicating their suitability for breathable packaging applications, such as packaging for fresh produce. However, due to the presence of kraft lignin and its potential sulfur content, these materials are not intended for direct food contact. They are better suited for use in multilayer packaging systems, where a food-grade inner layer prevents direct contact. Further refinement of lignin derivatives is necessary to enable the development of lignin-based PU films for more demanding food packaging applications, such as dried products.","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"19 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147736219","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":"Stimuli-responsive wood-based products: A systematic literature review on typologies, research drivers and gaps","authors":"Silvana Calvano ,&nbsp;Francesco Negro","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.123193","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.123193","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Wood-based stimuli-responsive products, also referred to as “smart wood”, are innovative systems capable of dynamic interaction with their surroundings. Wood may act either as an active component or as a structural support. The responsive behaviour can be intrinsic to wood, enhanced through specific modifications, or conferred via combination with other materials. Interest in these products has grown remarkably in recent years, resulting in a rapidly expanding research field. In this review, a systematic approach was adopted to examine the current state of the art of smart wood products in literature (Q1), identify research drivers (Q2), and highlight gaps and perspectives (Q3). A total of 25379 scientific contributions published in English in the last decade was collected from the Scopus and Web of Science databases. The analysis of the 413 selected studies revealed a wide range of smart wood products with diverse responsiveness. Reported response mechanisms include hygro-, photo-, and pH-responsiveness, with applications across architecture, food sector, healthcare, and soft robotics (Q1). Research is primarily driven by wood’s sustainability and its porous microstructure, which facilitates functionalisation and integration with active compounds (Q2). Investigated prototypes mostly remain at low Technological Readiness Level due to limitations in upscaling, performance competitiveness, and long-term use (Q3). Overall, this review provides a comprehensive and cross-sectoral overview of smart wood-based products, intended as a reference framework to support their development and use in various application sectors.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"244 ","pages":"Article 123193"},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147680879","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":"Long-term nutrient trade-offs in mixed Pinus massoniana plantations with N-fixers: Implication for stage-specific productivity","authors":"Xianyu Yao ,&nbsp;Hongwei Bai ,&nbsp;Mei Yang ,&nbsp;Qi Deng ,&nbsp;Qing Liu ,&nbsp;Junfei Xiong ,&nbsp;Yuanliu Hu","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.123136","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.123136","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Introducing nitrogen-fixing tree species (N-fixers) into <em>Pinus massoniana</em> plantations, a key industrial tree species for timber and resin production, is a common practice to enhance nitrogen (N) availability and boost biomass yield. However, the prolonged effects of this practice on ecosystem phosphorus (P) limitation and plantation sustainability remain uncertain. In this study, we identified a stage-dependent shift in P limitation in pure and N-fixers mixed <em>P. massoniana</em> plantations, based on comparisons between early (10-year) and later (18-year) plantation stages. In particular, when compared to pure plantations, N-fixers introduction led to a significant 42.2% increase of soil available P content in the early stage. However, this was followed by a 15.6% decrease in the later stage, which coincided with elevated ratios of soil available N:P, microbial biomass N:P and leaf N:P in <em>P. massoniana</em>, indicating a progressively intensifying P limitation. In the early stage, N-fixers introduction facilitated P mobilization by enhancing acid phosphatase activity and organic acid content, primarily due to stimulated microbial activity. Conversely, in the later stage, <em>P. massoniana</em> appears to adopt carbon-intensive strategies to cope with the heightened ecosystem P limitation, such as promoting the proliferation of ectomycorrhizal fungi and exuding organic acids. Overall, our findings reveal that while N-fixers introduction initially enhances soil P availability, its prolonged effects may exacerbate P limitation. These results highlight the necessity for stage-specific P management strategies to sustain nutrient balance and secure the long-term productivity of <em>P. massoniana</em> plantations, providing a critical scientific basis for the sustainable management of industrial forest resources.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"244 ","pages":"Article 123136"},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147680880","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":"Organic fertilizer substitution improves soil quality and medicinal plant performance to realize sustainable production of Epimedium pubescens Maxim.","authors":"Kunyang Lai, Jiancai Xiao, Xiufu Wan, Kai Sun, Binbin Yan, Chaogeng Lyu, Hongyang Wang, Chengcai Zhang, Peiran Liao, Yunlong Li, Shangxuan Shi, Yan Zhang, Chuanzhi Kang, Lanping Guo","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.123112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.123112","url":null,"abstract":"<ce:italic>Epimedium pubescens</ce:italic> Maxim., a valuable medicinal plant rich in bioactive flavonoid glycosides, faces constrained sustainability in production due to soil degradation and rhizosphere microecological imbalance induced by excessive chemical fertilization, which limits the enhancement of its medicinal plant performance and hinders sustainable production. Organic fertilizer substitution, proposed as a sustainable solution, was conducted in a two-year field experiment assessing its effects on plant productivity, soil properties, and rhizosphere microbiome in intensive <ce:italic>E. pubescens</ce:italic> systems. A multidimensional assessment was performed using the SQI-MDS and SI. Results demonstrated that organic substitution treatments significantly outperformed conventional chemical fertilization (OF0): the yield of <ce:italic>E. pubescens</ce:italic> increased by 32.56%-59.70%, and the total flavonoid glycosides content increased by 8.12%-18.79%, with the OF75 treatment achieving optimal comprehensive benefits. The SQI-MDS index showed progressive improvement in the order: CK &lt; OF0 &lt; OF25 &lt; OF50 &lt; OF75 &lt; OF100. For instance, the SQI-MDS values under organic treatments (e.g., OF75 and OF100) increased by 32.1% and 41.2% compared with OF0, respectively, indicating a substantial upgrade in soil quality. The rhizosphere microbiome was shifted favorably, with beneficial phyla (e.g., Firmicutes, Mortierellomycota) and functional genera (e.g., <ce:italic>Trichoderma</ce:italic>, <ce:italic>Paraglomus</ce:italic>) enriched, while pathogenic fungi (e.g., <ce:italic>Fusarium</ce:italic>, <ce:italic>Dactylonectria</ce:italic>) were decreased, and bacterial diversity was restored. Sustainability evaluation confirmed high-substitution treatments (OF50, OF75, OF100) met the sustainability standard (SI ≥ 1.30), outperforming chemical treatment and low-substitution treatment. PLS-PM and SEM analysis confirmed that soil quality improvement mediated by organic fertilization was the core driver of enhanced plant benefits and system sustainability. These findings demonstrate that organic fertilization enhances system sustainability in <ce:italic>E. pubescens</ce:italic> production by improving soil quality and reshaping the rhizosphere microbiome, offering a concrete strategy for sustainable cultivation of medicinal plants.","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"109 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147587699","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}