Satureja montana and Mentha pulegium essential oils' antimicrobial properties against Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae and elicitor potential through the modulation of kiwifruit hormonal defenses.

Essential oils from Mentha pulegium and Satureja montana were tested for their ability to combat kiwifruit bacterial canker. S. montana oil was found to be the most effective, boosting defense hormone levels and reducing infection levels. However, more research is needed to understand how it works and if it can be a long-term solution.

Oliveira-Fernandes J et al (2023).

Microbiol Res.

DOI:

10.1016/j.micres.2023.127490

PubMed:

37722185

Manual correction of genome annotation improved alternative splicing identification of Artemisia annua.

Researchers manually corrected the genome annotation of Artemisia annua using transcriptome data. Incorrect gene information can affect structural, functional, and expression levels, as well as alternative splicing and gene function. Accurate annotation is crucial for future research on A. annua.

Liu Z et al (2023).

Planta.

DOI:

10.1007/s00425-023-04237-6

PubMed:

37721598

Virulence Characterization of Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici in China Using the Chinese and Yr single-gene Differentials.

Researchers in China tested 608 wheat rust isolates collected in 2021 and identified new races of stripe rust. Certain varieties and genes were found to be effective against these races, providing important information for resistance breeding and disease management in China.

Zhou A et al (2023).

Plant Dis.

DOI:

10.1094/PDIS-08-23-1524-RE

PubMed:

37721522

Evaluation of the Antioxidant Potential of Citrus medica from Different Geographical Regions and Characterization of Phenolic Constituents by LC-MS.

Xia C et al (2023).

ACS Omega.

DOI:

10.1021/acsomega.3c02861

PubMed:

37720798

Pharmacological Potential of Hippophae rhamnoides L. Nano-Emulsion for Management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Animals' Model: In Vitro and In Vivo Studies.

L. was evaluated for treating polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in rats. It improved hormonal imbalance, insulin sensitivity, ovarian health, and lipid profile. Nano-emulsion had better effects, possibly due to improved bioavailability.

Hussain L et al (2023).

ACS Omega.

DOI:

10.1021/acsomega.3c04720

PubMed:

37720770

Pharmacological Activity of Matrine in Inhibiting Colon Cancer Cells VM Formation, Proliferation, and Invasion by Downregulating Claudin-9 Mediated EMT Process and MAPK Signaling Pathway.

Matrine, a compound in Chinese herbal plant, has shown promising anticancer effects on colon cancer. This study investigates how Matrine works and its potential as a therapy for colon cancer.

Du Q et al (2023).

Drug Des Devel Ther.

DOI:

10.2147/DDDT.S417077

PubMed:

37719361

Vitis labrusca genome assembly reveals diversification between wild and cultivated grapevine genomes.

Scientists analyzed the genomes of cultivated and wild grapevines to understand their genetic diversity. They found differences in gene zygosity, segmental duplications, and transposable element polymorphisms, which contribute to grapevine genome diversification. This information can aid breeding programs for improved grapevine traits.

Li B and Gschwend AR (2023).

Front Plant Sci.

DOI:

10.3389/fpls.2023.1234130

PubMed:

37719220

Drying temperature affects the hypolipidemic, antioxidant, and antihypertensive potential of Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx in rats induced with L-NAME.

Different drying temperatures were applied to calyx, and the resulting extract showed potential as a treatment for hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.

Efosa JO, Omage K and Azeke MA (2023).

Toxicol Rep.

DOI:

10.1016/j.toxrep.2023.09.005

PubMed:

37719201