Biologia futura最新文献

{"title":"The estimation of population size and density of Hungarian crocus, Colchicum hungaricum, on its locus classicus (South Hungary).","authors":"Zsuzsanna Fenyősi, Attila Lengyel, Jenő J Purger, Dragica Purger","doi":"10.1007/s42977-026-00310-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42977-026-00310-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8853,"journal":{"name":"Biologia futura","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146163934","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Vitamin C mitigates thermal stress-induced oxidative imbalance and cortisol elevation in Wistar rats.","authors":"Damilare Emmanuel Rotimi, Adeola Aminat Ajibola, Gibson Ifeanyi Okonkwo, Oluyomi Stephen Adeyemi","doi":"10.1007/s42977-026-00306-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42977-026-00306-5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8853,"journal":{"name":"Biologia futura","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145965176","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Aboveground insect herbivory shapes plant-soil feedback and ecosystem resilience.","authors":"Nishu, Kavita Verma, S Aneeqa Noor, Vartika Mathur","doi":"10.1007/s42977-025-00305-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42977-025-00305-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The interaction between plants and their surrounding soil ecosystems is complex, with plant-soil feedback acting as legacy effects from previous plants, influencing subsequent plant growth and insect interactions. Recent studies have shown that experiments focusing on individual factors in isolation do not accurately predict the outcomes of these complex interactions. Aboveground herbivores impact the development of root exudates and their surrounding microbiome, suggesting that herbivory indirectly shapes belowground biotic communities. Such impact of insect herbivory on plant-soil feedback is a crucial area of ecological research. Most studies focus on root-associated organisms and their influence on foliar herbivorous insects, and little attention has been given to the reverse interaction-how foliar herbivory affects the soil environment and PSF. This study explores the bidirectional influence of herbivory and PSF, revealing that aboveground insect herbivory can significantly alter plant-soil feedback mechanisms, influencing not only plant performance but also the broader community structure. A holistic approach that integrates soil microbial complexity with insect herbivory is needed to better predict community-level outcomes and enhance plant protection strategies. Our study thus highlighted the need for a community-based perspective when studying interactions among plants, insects and soil microorganisms.</p>","PeriodicalId":8853,"journal":{"name":"Biologia futura","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145951357","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhancing sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) production in Europe: a case study of home gardening in Hungary.","authors":"Gideon Adu Donyina, Apolka Ujj, Vincent Agyemang Opoku, Lydia Bamfi, Adrienn Szarvas, Tamas Monostori","doi":"10.1007/s42977-025-00304-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42977-025-00304-z","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8853,"journal":{"name":"Biologia futura","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145931926","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Beyond osmoprotection: the expanding roles of proline in plant signalling and development.","authors":"Anjali Bhardwaj, Upma Bhatt, Sunita Parihar, Vineet Soni","doi":"10.1007/s42977-025-00303-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42977-025-00303-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Proline, traditionally recognized as an osmoprotectant, has emerged as a multifunctional metabolite intricately involved in plant signaling and developmental regulation. Beyond its classical role in osmotic adjustment, proline modulates redox homeostasis, reactive oxygen species (ROS) detoxification, and metabolic reprogramming under stress conditions. Recent studies reveal its function as a signaling molecule that integrates stress perception with phytohormonal pathways such as abscisic acid (ABA), salicylic acid (SA), jasmonic acid (JA), and auxin. Proline also influences key developmental processes including root and shoot morphogenesis, floral induction, pollen fertility, embryogenesis, and seed maturation by coordinating redox cues and gene regulation. Furthermore, its participation in systemic acquired resistance (SAR) and legume-rhizobia symbiosis underscores its role in plant immunity and microbe interactions. Advances in understanding proline transport, mitochondrial catabolism, and gene regulation highlight its centrality in linking metabolic and signaling networks. This review consolidates current insights into the expanding roles of proline in plant signaling and development, emphasizing its potential as a metabolic hub for improving stress resilience and growth optimization in crops.</p>","PeriodicalId":8853,"journal":{"name":"Biologia futura","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-12-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145755190","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"High-quality de novo genome assembly and functional genomic insights into Thermobifida alba DSM43795^T, a mesophilic actinobacterium isolated from garden soil.","authors":"Szabina Luzics, Erzsébet Baka, Margot Otto, Judit Kosztik, Helga Szalontai, Ildikó Bata-Vidács, István Nagy, Ákos Tóth, András Táncsics, Márton Pápai, István Nagy, Massimiliano Orsini, József Kukolya","doi":"10.1007/s42977-025-00283-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42977-025-00283-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Thermobifida alba DSM43795^T, a mesophilic actinobacterium isolated from garden soil, plays a vital role in lignocellulose degradation and holds biotechnological and pharmaceutical potential. We present a high-quality, complete de novo genome assembly of T. alba DSM43795^T using combined PacBio long-read and Illumina short-read sequencing, resulting in a single circular chromosome of 4.9 Mbp with 72.1% GC content. Comparative genomics with the thermophilic relative T. fusca YX revealed 83.39% average nucleotide identity and extensive genome synteny alongside niche-specific differences. Functional annotation identified 4345 genes, including a rich complement of carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes) such as glycoside hydrolases (GHs), esterases, and polysaccharide lyases, supporting versatile plant biomass degradation. GH gene sets were largely conserved between the species in both gene number and distribution, but T. alba uniquely encodes a novel GH10 endo-xylanase near a characterised palindrome regulatory sequence, indicating species-specific regulation. We hypothesise that thermophilic adaptation in T. fusca requires more proteins for ribosome integrity and amino acid metabolism, with reduced emphasis on carbohydrate metabolism and defence compared to T. alba. Moreover, T. alba harbours a broader array of defence-related genes and mobile genetic elements, including integrases and transposases. Although lacking a complete CRISPR-Cas system, two CRISPR arrays were detected, suggesting alternative immune strategies. Virulence factor homologs shared by both species likely reflect environmental survival rather than pathogenicity. This genomic characterisation elucidates T. alba's metabolic versatility and ecological adaptations, laying the groundwork for its potential applications in biomass conversion, environmental biotechnology, and drug discovery.</p>","PeriodicalId":8853,"journal":{"name":"Biologia futura","volume":" ","pages":"541-558"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144940758","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Iron accumulation in leaf trichomes and stomata of tomato as an iron reservoir provided by iron-citric acid chelate under limey soil conditions.","authors":"Şerife Tozan Rüzgar, Fatmagül Gedik, Gökçe Aydöner Çoban, Servet Aras","doi":"10.1007/s42977-025-00289-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42977-025-00289-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Iron (Fe) is an important mineral needed for plant growth and development. Calcareous (limey) soils cause decline in Fe availability leading to chlorosis in leaves. The correction of Fe chlorosis can be succeeded by the application organic acids. In the present study, we chelated Fe-citrate complex solution, compared with Fe-EDDHA fertilizer, and evaluated the effects of the Fe-citrate chelates on tomato under limey soil condition. The study was conducted in a controlled greenhouse. \"Joker F1\" cultivar tomato seedlings were used as the material. The seedlings were planted in the 4-L pots filled with mild calcareous soil (pH = 8, CaCO₃ = 10%). All applications, including Fe-citric acid complex, were applied to the roots of the plants (rhizosphere region) as irrigation water, starting with the planting of seedlings and once a week for 2 months. End of the study, many morphological and histological responses were evaluated. Fe accumulation in leaf, trichomes, and stomata was assessed as a Fe pool. Both glandular and non-glandular trichomes were visualized by SEM and light microscopes. Fe was accumulated in trichomes and stomata in Fe-citrate chelates and Fe-EDDHA-applied plants. Leaf cortical cell expansion was significantly increased by iron-citric acid chelates. Fe-citric acid chelates and Fe-EDDHA treatments improved plant growth. The experiment demonstrates that Fe accumulation in trichomes and stomata plays an important role in Fe distribution to leaves as a reservoir under Fe deficiency conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":8853,"journal":{"name":"Biologia futura","volume":" ","pages":"597-611"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145273672","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A simultaneous hermaphrodite dwarf common carp (Cyprinus carpio carpio morpha hungaricus) from a natural thermal lake, Lake Hévíz, Hungary.","authors":"Katalin Kinga Lefler, Ádám Varga, András Specziár, József Horváth, András Tóth, Béla Urbányi, Edit Kaszab, Nguyễn Ngọc Quyến, Hajime Matsubara, Tamás Müller","doi":"10.1007/s42977-025-00282-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42977-025-00282-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The fauna of Lake Hévíz is unique due to its status as the world's only natural warm-water medicinal lake with a peat bed. A population of dwarf common carp (Cyprinus carpio carpio morpha hungaricus) forms an isolated, self-sustaining community in the lake, adapted to extreme thermal and chemical conditions. During continuous research conducted since 2007, we identified a hermaphroditic individual for the first-time following sampling during the winter period in 2024. Macroscopic examination revealed testicular tissue distinguishable from ovarian tissue. Histological analysis indicated that the small-bodied fish were in a pre-spawning phase, with gonads displaying traits of simultaneous hermaphroditism. In addition was capable of producing mature eggs and sperm concurrently. According to both literature and our experimental findings, this individual may have been capable of self-fertilization. Further investigation is required to ascertain whether specific or combined suboptimal environmental factors and/or endocrine-disrupting chemicals contributed to the emergence of hermaphroditism in this individual.</p>","PeriodicalId":8853,"journal":{"name":"Biologia futura","volume":" ","pages":"535-540"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144820378","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"COVID-19 and dysregulated cholesterol levels in Type I and Type II diabetes: focus on the difference.","authors":"Ganna Stepanova, Sayam Ghosal","doi":"10.1007/s42977-025-00285-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42977-025-00285-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has had a profound global impact on individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM). This review examines the interplay between COVID-19, cholesterol metabolism, and diabetes, focusing on the differences in lipid regulation between Type I (T1DM) and Type II diabetes (T2DM). Diabetes, characterized by impaired glucose regulation and lipid homeostasis, has been identified as a significant risk factor for severe COVID-19 outcomes, including increased rates of hospitalization, ICU admission, and mortality. Dysregulated cholesterol metabolism is often present in diabetic patients and exacerbates the severity of COVID-19. We explore the mechanisms by which SARS-CoV-2 infection affects cholesterol pathways, highlighting the role of cholesterol-rich lipid rafts in viral entry and replication. The review also discusses the potential therapeutic implications of targeting cholesterol metabolism in managing COVID-19 in diabetic populations. Understanding these complex interactions may provide insights into better clinical management strategies and improve outcomes for COVID-19 patients with diabetes.</p>","PeriodicalId":8853,"journal":{"name":"Biologia futura","volume":" ","pages":"497-505"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144820379","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"RNA interference (RNAi) for insect pest management: understanding mechanisms, strategies, challenges and future prospects.","authors":"Deepak Kumar Mahanta, J Komal, Tanmaya Kumar Bhoi, Ipsita Samal, Sangeeta Dash, Sumit Jangra","doi":"10.1007/s42977-025-00281-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42977-025-00281-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>RNA interference (RNAi) has emerged as a promising strategy for controlling insect pests, offering precise and environmentally sustainable alternatives to traditional pest control methods. By introducing double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) that specifically targets essential genes involved in pest survival, RNAi disrupts gene expression in target organisms. Various delivery methods, including topical application, transgenic plants, and nanoparticles, have been developed to enhance the effective administration of dsRNA. However, RNAi faces several challenges, including off-target effects, species-specific variations in efficacy, and the potential for resistance development. Despite these obstacles, ongoing research is focused on addressing these issues and improving the efficiency of RNAi-based pest control approaches. Future prospects for RNAi in insect pest management include advancements in delivery technologies, the identification of novel target genes, and the integration of RNAi with complementary pest control strategies. In conclusion, RNAi represents a potential long-term and targeted solution for insect pest control. Continued research and technological advancements are driving its adoption and expanding its application in agriculture and forestry globally. This review provides an in-depth analysis of RNAi mechanisms, evaluates current strategies, highlights the challenges faced, and explores the future directions for its use in insect pest management.</p>","PeriodicalId":8853,"journal":{"name":"Biologia futura","volume":" ","pages":"465-477"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144881974","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}