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{"title":"Ecological and Statistical Evaluation of Genetic Algorithm (GARP), Maximum Entropy Method, and Logistic Regression in Predicting Spatial Distribution of <i>Astragalus</i> sp.","authors":"Amir Ghahremanian, Abbas Ahmadi, Hamid Toranjzar, Javad Varvani, Nourollah Abdi","doi":"10.1155/sci5/4003408","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/sci5/4003408","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aims to evaluate the potential habitat of <i>Astragalus</i> sp. using three different species distribution modeling methods: the maximum entropy (MaxEnt) model, the Genetic Algorithm for Rule-Set Production (GARP), and logistic regression. The primary objective was to identify key environmental factors that influence the spatial distribution of <i>Astragalus</i> sp. in the Savar-Abad basin's rangelands. Vegetation sampling was carried out across diverse vegetation types within the study area, using 2-10 square meter plots to capture a representative sample of plant species distribution. Soil sampling was conducted at varying depths to capture essential soil properties, including physical (clay, gravel, silt, and sand) and chemical factors (organic matter, electrical conductivity, pH, and lime). Soil maps were generated using interpolation techniques to visualize soil variation across the area. The sampling strategy was designed to ensure comprehensive data collection, allowing for robust model training and validation. MaxEnt, which is a presence-only model, outperformed both the GARP and logistic regression models in predicting suitable habitats for <i>Astragalus</i> sp. Results revealed that soil salinity, elevation, and soil acidity significantly influenced species distribution. The findings also suggest that elevation and salinity have the most substantial effects on habitat suitability, while soil texture (clay, silt, and sand) plays a secondary role. These results are valuable for rangeland management, offering insights into areas where <i>Astragalus</i> sp. could thrive or where interventions might be necessary to improve habitat conditions. In terms of management, this study highlights the importance of considering both ecological and environmental factors when planning conservation and restoration activities for rangelands. The ability to predict species distribution can help optimize resource allocation for habitat restoration and enhance biodiversity conservation efforts.</p>","PeriodicalId":21726,"journal":{"name":"Scientifica","volume":"2025 ","pages":"4003408"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11976046/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143812188","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cardio Protection and Antiatherosclerotic Effects of <i>Solanum incanum</i> (Lin.) Extracts in Animal Models.","authors":"Stephen Ngigi Mburu, Mathew Piero Ngugi, John K Mwonjoria","doi":"10.1155/sci5/5594777","DOIUrl":"10.1155/sci5/5594777","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Solanum incanum</i> is a bushy perennial herb which is used for treatment of various ailments in East Africa including stomach pain, toothaches, ulcers, and cardiovascular diseases. However, there is scarcity of data on its safety, and its effect on the physiology of the cardiovascular system. Hence, this study envisaged evaluating the effect of methanol extract of the herb on myocardial action atherosclerotic tendency and safety. Myocardial activity assay involved determination of the heart rate and force of contraction using an isolated rabbit heart in an organ bath and kymograph, while antiatherosclerotic effects were assayed on blood obtained from white Wistar rats fed on high lipid diet where the levels of low-density lipoproteins, high-density lipoproteins and total cholesterol were determined. Assays of the toxic effects of the extract were carried out on Swiss albino mice while qualitative phytochemical analyses were carried out using one-way Anova and <i>Tukey</i> as the <i>post hoc</i> test, a value of (<i>p</i> < 0.05) was taken as the limit of significance. The plant extracts exhibited an increase in the force of contraction of the heart and decrease in heart rate. It also caused significant (<i>p</i> < 0.05) reduction in serum low-density lipoproteins and total cholesterol as well as elevation of HDL but no effect on hematological parameters. Phytochemical analyses showed the presence of alkaloids, glycosides, saponins flavonoids, terpenoids, steroids, and phenolics. Hence, the <i>S. incanum</i> root extract may contain compounds with antiatherosclerotic effects that are cardioprotective and therefore a potential source of novel remedies for the ailment.</p>","PeriodicalId":21726,"journal":{"name":"Scientifica","volume":"2025 ","pages":"5594777"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11972130/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143796271","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of <i>Spirulina</i> Supplementation on Obesity, Hypertension, Hyperglycemia, and Hyperlipidemia: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Muhamad Firdaus, Ahmad Faris Priambodo","doi":"10.1155/sci5/6637793","DOIUrl":"10.1155/sci5/6637793","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Aims:</b> This systematic review evaluates how <i>Spirulina</i> supplementation impacts human metabolic syndrome. This review encompasses a broad spectrum of <i>Spirulina</i> supplementation studies, including variations in dosage, trial duration, participants, and the subsequent effects on human metabolic syndrome. <b>Methods:</b> The method involves searching for articles from the Scopus and PubMed databases (up to 2023) to identify relevant studies on <i>Spirulina</i> supplementation. The journal database related to the study was examined using the systematic review approach. <b>Results:</b> Out of 527 articles related to <i>Spirulina</i> supplementation, 13 articles were determined to be suitable for human clinical studies. The treatment is performed at 20 mg to 6 g within 17-360 days. <i>Spirulina</i> contains macro- and micronutrients, vitamins, and minerals that are beneficial for health, as well as several bioactives that play a role in improving metabolic syndrome. This seaweed pigment can reduce obesity, body mass index (BMI), hypertension, hyperglycemia, and dyslipidemia. Its tripeptides lower blood pressure while gamma linoleic acid and glycolipids improve lipid profile. The findings show that <i>Spirulina</i> supplementation improves human metabolic syndrome. It included obesity, hypertension, hyperglycemia, and hyperlipidemia. <b>Conclusion:</b> <i>Spirulina</i> supplementation in humans has a positive effect on metabolic syndrome. It is due to phycocyanin, L-isoleucyl-L-glutaminyl-L-proline (Ile-Gln-Pro), gamma-linolenic acid, and the glycolipid H-b2. However, the form of use, dosage, and treatment should be further researched to determine the right amount for each metabolic syndrome problem.</p>","PeriodicalId":21726,"journal":{"name":"Scientifica","volume":"2025 ","pages":"6637793"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11968159/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143781126","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of the Antibacterial Activity of Acetic Acid in Comparison With Three Disinfectants Against Bacteria Isolated From Hospital High-Touch Surfaces.","authors":"Ayesha Muazzam, Sidrah Saleem, Hafiz Muhammad Faizan Nadem, Faiz Ul Haq, Ghaniya Ali, Nida Javed","doi":"10.1155/sci5/7598027","DOIUrl":"10.1155/sci5/7598027","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Acetic acid, a readily available and less toxic alternative to conventional disinfectants, is widely used for cleaning in household settings. This study evaluates the antibacterial efficacy of acetic acid against bacteria isolated from hospital high-touch surfaces, comparing its performance to commonly used disinfectants, including phenol, sodium hypochlorite, and didecyldimethylammonium chloride (DDAC). A total of 120 samples were collected from high-touch surfaces in specialized patient areas. The antibacterial activity of acetic acid, phenol, sodium hypochlorite, and DDAC was assessed using the standard broth microdilution method against the isolated bacterial strains. From the 120 samples, 140 bacterial isolates were obtained. Acetic acid demonstrated strong antibacterial activity, with mean minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) ranging from 0.05 ± 0.00 to 0.25 ± 0.06 μL/mL, effectively inhibiting coagulase-negative <i>Staphylococcus</i> (CONS), <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i>, <i>Proteus vulgaris</i>, <i>Enterococcus</i> species, and <i>Serratia marcescens</i>. Its performance surpassed phenol and DDAC against these strains. Phenol exhibited higher MICs (0.50 ± 0.00 to 0.83 ± 0.10 μL/mL), indicating lower efficacy, while DDAC (0.06 ± 0.00 to 0.17 ± 0.04 μL/mL) and sodium hypochlorite (0.06 ± 0.00 to 0.10 ± 0.00 μL/mL) demonstrated comparable antibacterial effects. Phenol and sodium hypochlorite were found nonsignificant, while DDAC is highly effective at a concentration of 8.5%. Hospital surfaces were found to be contaminated with diverse bacterial strains. Acetic acid demonstrated significant antibacterial efficacy against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, with MICs ranging from 0.05 ± 0.00 to 0.25 ± 0.06 μL/mL, suggesting its potential as an effective, economical, and less toxic alternative to conventional disinfectants.</p>","PeriodicalId":21726,"journal":{"name":"Scientifica","volume":"2025 ","pages":"7598027"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11964715/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143773319","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Determination of Antibiotic Resistance Genes in the Interior Bay of Puno-Peru, Lake Titicaca.","authors":"Pompeyo Ferro, Jhordan Rossel, Ana Lucia Ferro-Gonzales, Eli Morales-Rojas, Euclides Ticona, Romel Guevara, Lizbeth Córdova","doi":"10.1155/sci5/5571355","DOIUrl":"10.1155/sci5/5571355","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Water can serve as a source of genetic resistance and act as an amplifier and/or reservoir for genes acquired by human pathogens, which can be released into the environment as pollutants. The interior bay of Puno, part of Lake Titicaca, is a popular tourist attraction, being an active component of the dynamics of the city of Puno. Therefore, the determination of the presence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in water samples from the interior bay of Puno of six collection points was the main objective of this research work. DNA extraction was conducted, followed by the identification and quantification of 16S rRNA and <i>Escherichia coli uidA</i> gene, two ARGs (<i>bla</i> _TEM and qacEΔ1), and class 1 integron-integrase gene (<i>intI1</i>) by means of quantitative PCR. The <i>intI1</i> and qacEΔ1 genes were detected throughout the interior bay of Puno; however, the abundance of the <i>bla</i> _TEM gene was comparatively lower. The uidA gene was reported only in some sampled points with < LOQ. These findings should raise concerns regarding the potential risk of their dissemination in Lake Titicaca and their impact on public health.</p>","PeriodicalId":21726,"journal":{"name":"Scientifica","volume":"2025 ","pages":"5571355"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11952920/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143753919","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of <i>Podophyllum hexandrum</i> Root Extract: Chemical Composition, Antimicrobial Efficacy, and Antioxidant and Anticancer Activities.","authors":"Mohmmad Ashaq Sofi, Mohd Abass Sofi, Anima Nanda, B K Nayak, Zulhabri Othman, Muhammad Zulfiqah Sadikan","doi":"10.1155/sci5/5100547","DOIUrl":"10.1155/sci5/5100547","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Medicinal plants have been used for centuries as therapeutic compounds to address various health issues. Their rich phytochemical composition offers diverse bioactive substances with potential health benefits. This study aimed to explore the therapeutic potential of <i>Podophyllum hexandrum</i> root extract by investigating its chemical composition and antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. The phytochemical profiling of <i>P. hexandrum</i> root was conducted using GC-MS analysis, which identified 26 compounds in the extract. The ethanolic root extract displayed strong inhibitory effects in the well diffusion assay against all tested microbes, with minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values ranging from 64 to 256 μg/mL. <i>Candida albicans</i> exhibited the lowest MIC value of 64 μg/mL. The antioxidant activity of the extracts was compared to standard antioxidant, revealing a dose-dependent response with a notable radical scavenging activity of 59.23% at 100 μg/mL. Furthermore, the extract demonstrated strong cytotoxic effects against the human cancer cell line HT-29, with IC₅₀ values of 38.20 and 32.5 μg/mL for 24 and 48 h. Overall, this study emphasizes the remarkable antibacterial, antioxidant, and anticancer properties of <i>P. hexandrum</i> root extract.</p>","PeriodicalId":21726,"journal":{"name":"Scientifica","volume":"2025 ","pages":"5100547"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11936539/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143711151","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Drought Tolerant Index and Heterosis Level of Soybean {<i>Glycine max</i> (L.) Merrill} Genotypes.","authors":"Made J Mejaya, Suhartina Suhartina, Purwantoro Purwantoro, Rudy Soehendi, Trustinah Trustinah, Febria C Indriani, Gatut W A Susanto, Yuliantoro Baliadi, Apri Sulistyo, Sholihin Sholihin, I Gkd Arsana, Ratna W Arief, Robet Asnawi, Arief Harsono","doi":"10.1155/sci5/1213004","DOIUrl":"10.1155/sci5/1213004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Drought stress on soybean crops in some areas becomes more severe due to climate change. The objective of this study was to estimate the drought stress tolerant index (STI) and heterosis level of soybean genotypes derived from crosses of Grobogan (G) and Dering 1 (D) varieties. Field research was conducted in Probolinggo, East Java, Indonesia, during late dry season of 2016. A total of 17 soybean genotypes consisted of 15 lines derived from crosses of G × D varieties, and two check varieties (Grobogan and Dering 1) were tested using a randomized block design and repeated three times. Each genotype was grown in two environments, namely, optimal irrigation condition (irrigation applied in planting until ripening pods) and drought condition in the reproductive phase (irrigation applied in planting until flowering). Results of the study showed that in drought condition, line (G/D) -99-32-14 had the highest seed weight/plant, highest STI, and highest both heterosis and heterobeltiosis value base on seed weight/plant. In drought condition, most of the soybean lines showed positive heterosis values on 100 seed weight. The cross of Dering 1 and Grobogan varieties produced one soybean line (G/D) -99-32-14 which was more tolerant to drought and had seed size (100 seed weight) higher than Dering 1 (the current drought tolerance variety). It is concluded that it is possible to obtain soybean genotype tolerant to drought having higher seed yield and medium seed size than the better parent.</p>","PeriodicalId":21726,"journal":{"name":"Scientifica","volume":"2025 ","pages":"1213004"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11925607/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143670996","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"<i>Acanthamoeba castellanii</i>-Mediated Reduction of Interleukin-1β Secretion and Its Association With Macrophage Autophagy.","authors":"Rachasak Boonhok, Wilaiwan Senghoi, Suthinee Sangkanu, Chooi Ling Lim, Matsayapan Pudla, Maria de Lourdes Pereira, Polrat Wilairatana, Tooba Mahboob, Md Atiar Rahman, Pongsak Utaisincharoen, Poonsit Hiransai, Veeranoot Nissapatorn","doi":"10.1155/sci5/3430892","DOIUrl":"10.1155/sci5/3430892","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Noncanonical autophagy including unconventional protein secretion has been extensively studied. Our work focused on a leaderless IL-1β protein secretion from human macrophage in response to <i>Acanthamoeba castellanii</i> components, <i>Acanthamoeba</i> culture supernatant (CS) and cell lysate (CL), as well as its association with macrophage autophagy. Phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA)-induced THP-1 macrophages were treated with <i>Acanthamoeba</i> components of pathogenic (ATCC50739) and nonpathogenic (ATCC30010) strains in vitro. The data showed that <i>Acanthamoeba</i> treatment resulted in low IL-1β secretion from macrophages. In addition, <i>Acanthamoeba</i> CL of both strains was able to upregulate autophagy-related (Atg) protein 8, an autophagy marker, whereas <i>Acanthamoeba</i> CS downregulated Atg8 expression. We further manipulated autophagy and found that autophagy induction by starvation diminished IL-1β secretion while autophagy inhibition by 3-methyladenine (3MA) increased IL-1β secretion. Interestingly, in the presence of <i>Acanthamoeba</i> components either under starvation or 3MA treatment, IL-1β secretion was significantly reduced. Transcriptional expression of other ATG genes, i.e., ATG6, ATG7, and ATG5, were investigated and showed that their mRNA expression was maintained at the basal level under <i>A. castellanii</i> CS or CL treatment. Inflammasome-related genes, NLRP3 and CASPASE1, were upregulated following <i>A. castellanii</i> 50739 CS treatment but not in <i>A. castellanii</i> 50739 CL-treated condition. However, both conditions were able to increase IL-1β mRNA expression. TEM micrographs revealed that 3MA treatment induced the formation of large vacuoles and accumulation of autophagosome at the edge of THP-1 macrophages. However, the number and size of their structures were declined in the presence of <i>A. castellanii</i> 50739 CS with 3MA. Furthermore, immunofluorescence staining demonstrated the association between Atg8/LC3 and IL-1β expression, where downregulation of Atg8 by <i>A. castellanii</i> 50739 CS led to the upregulation of IL-1β. Altogether, the data indicate that <i>Acanthamoeba</i> can manipulate macrophage autophagy, thereby controlling low IL-1β secretion. The expression of autophagy- and inflammasome-related genes also indicates multiple mechanisms in IL-1β secretion in response to <i>Acanthamoeba</i> components. However, further characterization of Atg proteins and investigations into other intracellular pathways or defense mechanisms are needed to fully understand the unconventional secretion of IL-1β in macrophages. This knowledge could eventually lead to the development of innovative therapeutic strategies against <i>Acanthamoeba</i> infection by modulating autophagy or macrophage responses.</p>","PeriodicalId":21726,"journal":{"name":"Scientifica","volume":"2025 ","pages":"3430892"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11922611/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143664398","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Spatial and Temporal Dynamics of Bentho-Demersal Communities From Bottom Trawl Across the Moroccan Mediterranean Coast in Relation to Environmental Conditions: Implications for Fisheries Management.","authors":"Douaa Slimani, Souad Abdellaoui, Najib El Ouamari, Khaoula Kasmi, Rajae Mouedden, Imade Ouebdil, Nassir Kaddouri, Jamal Settih, Mostafa Layachi, Mohamed Fadili, Khalid Chaabane","doi":"10.1155/sci5/5574051","DOIUrl":"10.1155/sci5/5574051","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Understanding the temporal and spatial patterns, as well as habitat preferences, of marine communities is crucial for interpreting ecosystem functioning and effectively protecting marine organisms' resources. In this paper, we investigated the changes in marine communities in the Moroccan Mediterranean (20-620 m depth) over both space and time. Using data from trawl scientific surveys conducted by the National Fisheries Research Institute from 2018 to 2021, we conducted a quantitative analysis to (1) assess the seasonal spatial patterns of bentho-demersal communities, including both economically important species and those not directly targeted by fisheries, and (2) explore the interactions between these communities and environmental factors to gain deeper insights into the dynamics of communities structure. We selected several environmental characterizations including depth, sea surface temperature, bottom temperature, salinity, chlorophyll-a, dissolved oxygen, pH, and bottom seabed nature. Depth was the predominant factor responsible for most of the variation observed in both ecological parameters and the composition of bentho-demersal species. The study largely confirms that bentho-demersal communities along the Moroccan Mediterranean coast respond to their environment, displaying a structural pattern shaped by an offshore to inshore environmental gradient, and exhibiting low seasonal variations. These results have significant implications for fisheries management, offering crucial insights into the parameters influencing the distribution of bentho-demersal communities. This is particularly relevant for mixed-species fisheries, just like those operating in the Moroccan Mediterranean trawl fishery.</p>","PeriodicalId":21726,"journal":{"name":"Scientifica","volume":"2025 ","pages":"5574051"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11876531/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143557713","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Characterization of Genetic and Agromorphological Variation in 30 Soybean (<i>Glycine max</i>) Accessions in Northern and Southern Benin.","authors":"Vincent Ezin, Fatimata Bachabi, Florida Corolle Mintodè Dubogan, Wassiou Ahanchede, Gazali B T A Sanni, Mohamed Salim Moussa, Adam Ahanchede","doi":"10.1155/sci5/3449081","DOIUrl":"10.1155/sci5/3449081","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Soybean is a highly nutritious and versatile food that is of great importance in world trade. It is a cash crop for farmers in Benin, grown almost everywhere. However, soybean production faces several challenges, including low yields and disruptions due to weather conditions. Improving soybean production could enhance food security for the population and increase farmers' incomes. A study was conducted to assess the genetic and agromorphological variability of 30 soybean accessions. The study was carried out in a three-repeat alpha lattice design at two different sites in the South of Benin (E1) and North (E2). Qualitative and quantitative traits were collected during the experiments. The qualitative characteristics showed great variability, except for cotyledon color and the presence of pubescence and petiole. The results also showed that Accessions TGm-1199, TGX 1910-14, and TGm-1588 had the best yields in E1, whereas TGX 1951-3F, TGX 1910-14F, and TGm-1253 were found with the highest yields in E2. The phenotypic coefficient of variation was higher than the genotypic coefficient of variation for all traits, and heritability in the broad sense ranged from 20% to 100%. The genetic parameters showed that selection programs can be effective for days to flowering, plant height, hundred-seed weight, seed thickness, seed length and width, days to harvest, pod length and width, and grain yield. The high genetic variability observed within soybean accessions indicates that genotypes could be selected and used as a crop improvement tool.</p>","PeriodicalId":21726,"journal":{"name":"Scientifica","volume":"2025 ","pages":"3449081"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11876527/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143557650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}