GC-MS Analysis of Insecticidal Essential Oil of Aerial Parts of Echinops latifolius Tausch by Xin Chao Liu, Xianghong Hao, Ligang Zhou, Zhi Long Liu

“…Essential oil of E. latifolius aerial parts at flowering stage was obtained by hydrodistillation and analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). …”
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Optimal (Control of) Intervention Strategies for Malaria Epidemic in Karonga District, Malawi by Peter M. Mwamtobe, Shirley Abelman, J. Michel Tchuenche, Ansley Kasambara

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A Growing Middle Class and Real Estate Development: Spatial change and social conflicts in the densification of Kileleshwa, Nairobi by Jackson Kago, Catherine Gateri, Owiti A K’Akumu

“…The dwellings were principally set on spacious plots with compounds of beautiful lawns, ostentatious trees and flowers. Kileleshwa has gained the reputation of a smart, upper-middle-class Kenyan suburb, and expatriates find it a safe, tranquil and stress-free area. …”
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Community Perception on Beekeeping Practices, Management, and Constraints in Termaber and Basona Werena Districts, Central Ethiopia by Abadi Berhe, Abebe Asale, Delenasaw Yewhalaw

“…Adequate forage availability coupled with favorable and diversified agroclimatic conditions of Ethiopia creates environmental conditions conducive to the growth of over 7000 species of flowering plants which have supported the existence of large number of bee colonies in the country. …”
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Genome-wide identification and analysis of the NF-Y transcription factor family reveal its potential roles in tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) by Zhen Tian, Luyao Xue, Jincun Fu, Wenting Song, Baojian Wang, Jinhao Sun, Xiujiang Yue, Fanrui Cheng, Jingjing Mao, Jiangtao Chao, Dawei Wang, Shaopeng Li

“…They play crucial roles in the embryonic development, photosynthesis, flowering, abiotic stress responses, and other essential processes in plants. …”
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Network pharmacology and in silico investigation into the therapeutic potential of phytoconstituents of Peucedanum ostruthium as anti-tubercular agents by Neeru Bhanwala, Raunak Katiyar, Sumit Kumar, Ashok K. Datusalia, Gopal L. Khatik

“…Peucedanum ostruthium, often called masterwort, is a flowering plant from the Apiaceae family used to treat various ailments. …”
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An in situ hyperspectral dataset for typical aquatic vegetation by Yaqin Fang, Liqiao Tian, Jing Xia, Fang Chen, Cong Shen, Liqiong Liu, Zixiao Liu, Yuan Zhang

“…The dataset includes 134 effective original spectral curves of 124 aquatic vegetation species, including 122 healthy canopy spectra, 7 spectra of withered leaves of aquatic plants, and 5 spectra of flowers. The first-order differential and continuum removal curves are obtained by calculating the original data. …”
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Nutritional value and chemical composition of quinoa leaves (Chenopodium quinoa Wild.) at different phenological stages by Edwin O. Baldeón, Augusto Sánchez-Pizarro, Ritva Repo-Carrasco-Valencia, José M. Barat, Raúl Grau, Attilio Israel Cadenillas-Martínez, Raúl Comettant-Rabanal

“…Two varieties, Blanca Junín and Blanca Criolla, displayed similar phenological profiles, while Pasankalla and Salcedo had earlier flowering stages. The study found that the early stages of quinoa leaves contained higher levels of protein, moisture, ash, magnesium, TPC, and AC. …”
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Investigation of antioxidant, antidiabetic, and antiglycation properties of Sonchus oleraceus and Lobularia maritima (L.) Desv. extracts from Taza, Morocco by Abdelmounaim Laabar, Imad Kabach, Sara El Asri, Amr Kchikich, Soufiane Drioua, Ayoub El Hamri, Moulay El Abbes Faouzi

“…Desv-leaves, and Lobularia maritima (L.) Desv-flowers. Antioxidant activity was evaluated through DPPH, FRAP, ABTS, and metal-chelating assays, while flavonoid and polyphenol content was quantified spectrophotometrically.Antidiabetic potential was assessed via inhibition of α-glucosidase and α-amylase, and antiglycation activity was analyzed by measuring protein thiol preservation and fructosamine levels. …”
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Diet Supplementation Influences Ghrelin System Expression in the Skin Appendages of the Sheep by Margherita Maranesi, Cecilia Dall’Aglio, Sara Moscatelli, Elisa Palmioli, Paola Coliolo, Daniele Marini, Gabriella Guelfi, Paola Scocco, Francesca Mercati

“…Three-year-old female sheep were free to graze from June to the pasture maximum flowering (MxF group) and from this period to maximum dryness addicted (Exp group) or not (MxD group) with 600 gr/die/head of barley and corn. …”
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Environmental Influences on Growth and Reproduction of Invasive Commelina benghalensis by Mandeep K. Riar, Danesha S. Carley, Chenxi Zhang, Michelle S. Schroeder-Moreno, David L. Jordan, Theodore M. Webster, Thomas W. Rufty

“…A short-day photoperiod decreased time to flowering by several days and led to a 40 to 60% reduction in vegetative growth, but reproduction above and below ground was unchanged. …”
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Effect of planting distances and Humic Acid application on some vegetative growth and yield of Broad bean (Vicia faba L. var. Somar) in outdoor condition by Chnar Hama noori Meerza, Arsalan Azeez Marif, Ardalan Jalal Majeed

“…Somar) was studied in outdoor to determine the effect of three planting distances (20, 25 and 30 cm), four different Humic Acid (HA) concentration doses (zero, 1.5, 3.0 and 4.5) ml / liter H2O, with three replicates on some of the plant’s vegetative and yield traits; Plant Height (cm), Plant Diffusion (cm), Number of Branches /Plant, Number of Flowers / Plant, Number of Pods / Plant, % percentage of Pods Set, Total Pods Yield /plant (gm), Pod Weight (gm). …”
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Overexpression of SlGRAS7 Affects Multiple Behaviors Leading to Confer Abiotic Stresses Tolerance and Impacts Gibberellin and Auxin Signaling in Tomato by Sidra Habib, Muhammad Waseem, Ning Li, Lu Yang, Zhengguo Li

“…Plants overexpressing SlGARS7 (SlGRAS7-OE) showed multiple phenotypes related to many behaviors, including plant height, root and shoot length, and flowering time. We observed that many genes in the SlGRAS7-OE seedlings that are associated with auxin and gibberellin (GA) are downregulated and have altered sensitivity to GA3/IAA. …”
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Exploring the Impact of Drought Stress on the Yield and Yield Components of Cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.) Ecotypes by Vahid Bazr Afshan, Farzad Paknejad, Hamid Reza Fanay, davood Habibi, Morteza Siavoshi

“…IntroductionDrought stress poses a significant challenge to cumin production in Iran, particularly during the flowering and seed-setting stages. Cumin is a valuable crop with numerous medicinal properties and applications in various industries. …”
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DISTRIBUTION AND POTENTIAL OF CAMELLIA SPP. IN THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, VIETNAM, FOR DEVELOPING HIGH-VALUE PRODUCTS IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY by Thi Thang Long Nguyen, Vu Mai Quynh Luong

“…These 10 species account for 55.55% of the 18 species growing naturally in the Central Highlands and demonstrate the diversity of Camellia in the region. The flowers range from light yellow to orange to deep yellow in color. …”
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Niedzwetzky’s apple (Malus niedzwetzkyana Dieck): evaluation and breeding prospects by O. N. Barsukova

“…Of special interest are the accessions with red and dark red fruit flesh color (k-14948, k-2389 and k-13279): they are most impressive in their flowering and fruiting phases. Niedzwetzky’s apple accessions with red pigmentation are promising for the development of cultivars with higher anthocyanin content in fruit. …”
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Screening of Soybean Genotypes for Waterlogging Stress Tolerance and Understanding the Physiological Mechanisms by Khadeja Sultana Sathi, Abdul Awal Chowdhury Masud, Maliha Rahman Falguni, Naznin Ahmed, Khussboo Rahman, Mirza Hasanuzzaman

“…The waterlogged plants showed delayed flowering and maturity compared with the control plants. …”
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Spatial Distribution and Temporal Variability of Ammonium-Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium in a Rice Field in Corrientes, Argentina by Luis Alberto Morales, Eva Vidal Vázquez, Jorge Paz-Ferreiro

“…Ninety-three soil samples per treatment were first collected in aerobic conditions and then two more times after flooding, at bunch formation and flowering. Soil NH4+-N increased along time, whereas P was highest at bunch formation and K steadily decreased along the rice growth period. …”
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Characteristics of Spring Phenological Changes in China over the Past 50 Years by Junhu Dai, Huanjiong Wang, Quansheng Ge

“…The phenological data on first leaf date (FLD) and first flowering date (FFD) for five broad-leaved woody plants from 1963 to 2009 were analyzed. …”
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The Importance of Plants in Ancient Cultures Against the Background of New Research Concerning Intelligence of Plants by Agnieszka Tańczuk

“… Juicy fruit, healthy vegetables, herbs for all the ailments, delightful flowers, a shelter under the spreading branches of an old tree - can plants be something more for man, and can they be even equal to him? …”
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