Geographical variation in functional traits of leaves of Caryopteris mongholica and the role of climate by Xiao Yu, Ruoxuan Ji, Mingming Li, Xinli Xia, Weilun Yin, Chao Liu

“…Increasing minimum temperature, precipitation of month, and seasonal precipitation differences all limited the growth and development of C. mongholica. However, it was observed that an increase in mean annual precipitation positively influenced the morphological development of its leaf. …”
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Role of phytohormones in regulating cold stress tolerance: Physiological and molecular approaches for developing cold-smart crop plants by Ali Raza, Sidra Charagh, Shiva Najafi-Kakavand, Saghir Abbas, Yasira Shoaib, Sultana Anwar, Sara Sharifi, Guangyuan Lu, Kadambot H.M. Siddique

“…Temperature extremes (mainly cold stress (CS): chilling 0–15 °C and freezing <0 °C temperatures) limit plant growth and development and severely affect plant physiology and biochemical and molecular processes. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Stable Gold Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Sonochemical and Reduction Methods for Antibacterial Activity by Mohammed Ali Dheyab, Azlan Abdul Aziz, Nazila Oladzadabbasabadi, Alyaa Alsaedi, Farhank Saber Braim, Mahmood S. Jameel, Asmeit Ramizy, Mohammad Alrosan, Ali Madi Almajwal

“…The gold NPs with high stability also exhibited strong antibacterial activity against <i>S. aureus</i> present in water, indicating their potential use in water purification processes to limit bacterial growth. The outcomes of this research are expected to significantly contribute to the creation of new drugs by paving the way for the development of novel strategies to combat pathogens using highly stable gold nanoparticles. …”
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Great gerbil burrowing-induced microbial diversity shapes the rhizosphere soil microenvironments of Haloxylon ammodendron in temperate deserts by Hanli Dang, Wenqin Zhao, Wenqin Zhao, Tao Zhang, Yongxiang Cheng, Jianrui Dong, Li Zhuang

“…In the long-term coexistence, continuous gerbil activities (burrowing, defecating, and gnawing) limited the growth of H. ammodendron, affected the root microenvironment under the H. ammodendron forest, and weakened the desert ecosystem. …”
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Allelopathic Effects of <i>Bidens pilosa</i> L. var. <i>radiata</i> Sch. Bip. on the Tuber Sprouting and Seedling Growth of <i>Cyperus rotundus</i> L. by Ming-Tung Hsueh, Chihhao Fan, Wen-Lian Chang

“…Both allelopathy and competition of <i>BPr</i> were able to limit the growth of <i>CR</i>, but this has not been extensively investigated. …”
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Improving growth properties of Corynebacterium glutamicum by implementing an iron‐responsive protocatechuate biosynthesis by Felix Thoma, Christof Appel, Dominik Russ, Janine Huber, Felix Werner, Bastian Blombach

“…Abstract Corynebacterium glutamicum experiences a transient iron limitation during growth in minimal medium, which can be compensated by the external supplementation of protocatechuic acid (PCA). …”
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Transcriptomic and Physiological Analysis of the Effects of Exogenous Phloretin and Pterostilbene on Resistance Responses of <i>Stylosanthes</i> against Anthracnose by Shizi Zhang, Yunfeng Xu, Fang Wang, Liyun Yang, Lijuan Luo, Lingyan Jiang

“…We found that exogenous PP treatment could limit the growth of <i>C. gloeosporioides</i> and alleviate the damage of anthracnose in stylo. …”
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Investigation on Mechanism of Microstructure Evolution during Multi-Process Hot Forming of GH4169 Superalloy Forging by Ming-Song Chen, Hong-Wei Cai, Yong-Cheng Lin, Guan-Qiang Wang, Hong-Bin Li, An Liu, Ze-Hao Li, Shan Peng

“…Considering that δ phase can promote nucleation and limit the growth of grains, a process route was designed, including pre-deformation, aging treatment (AT) to precipitate sufficient δ phases, high temperature holding (HTH) to uniformly heat the forging, and final deformation. …”
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Effects of Paclobutrazol and Mepiquat Chloride on the Physiological, Nutritional, and Morphological Behavior of Potted Icterina Sage under Greenhouse Conditions by Daniel Bañón, María Fernanda Ortuño, María Jesús Sánchez-Blanco, Beatriz Lorente Pagán, Sebastián Bañón

“…The results showed that both PBZ and MC treatments reduced the plant’s water consumption, with PBZ being more effective in limiting leaf growth and promoting the accumulation of substances in the leaves. …”
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Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Medium-Carbon Si-Rich Steel Processed by Austempering after Intercritical Annealing by Xin Jia, Yuefeng Wang, Lin Wang, Xiaowen Sun, Ting Zhao, Tiansheng Wang

“…The results showed that, with the increase of intercritical annealing temperature, the austenite content increased, which limited the growth of ferrite grains, and the grain size decreased from ~1.6 μm to ~1.4 μm. …”
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Genome-Wide Analysis of Homologous E6-AP Carboxyl-Terminal E3 Ubiquitin Ligase Gene Family in <i>Populus trichocarpa</i> by Yanrui Fu, Hui Li, Yaqi Li, Haoqin Zhao, Da Yang, Aihua Chen, Jingli Yang

“…Abiotic stress is the main environmental factor limiting plant growth and development. The qRT-PCR results showed that <i>PtrHECT1</i>, <i>4</i>, <i>7</i>, <i>8</i>, and <i>9</i> were significantly up-regulated in leaves at each time point under drought stress, and most <i>PtrHECT</i> genes responded to both drought and high salt stress, consistent with their promoter sequence analysis, revealing the presence of an important number of phytohormone-responsive and stress-related <i>cis</i>-regulatory elements. …”
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The Use of Human Platelet Lysate as a Coating Substance for Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Expansion by Patcharapa Tragoonlugkana, Narong Chitchongyingcharoen, Chatchai Pruksapong, Shirmeela Hassan, Kamolchanok Ngamkham, Witchayapon Kamprom, Aungkura Supokawej

“…However, long-term cultivation encounters limited cell growth and cellular aging. Therefore, an alternative cell culture approach that promotes proliferation and attenuates cell senescence is required. …”
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Impact of the Invasive Alien Macrophyte <i>Ludwigia hexapetala</i> on Freshwater Ecosystems: Evidence from Field Data by Emanuele Pelella, Beatrice Questino, Beatrice Luzi, Flaminia Mariani, Simona Ceschin

“…The results show that in aquatic habitats, dense floating <i>L. hexapetala</i> populations reduce the light levels and oxygen available in the water, consequently limiting the growth of other aquatic plants. Indeed, <i>L. hexapetala</i> populations negatively affect aquatic plant diversity, as an increase in <i>L. hexapetala</i> cover corresponded to a decrease in Simpson’s diversity index. …”
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Divergent response of Pinus pumila growth to climate warming at different latitudes and in different simulation predictions by Jingwen Yang, Jingwen Yang, Jingwen Yang, Qiuliang Zhang, Wenqi Song, Yang An, Xiaochun Wang, Xiaochun Wang

“…The temperatures of the previous winter and current spring are the main factors limiting the growth of P. pumila in the north and south. …”
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ERβ in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Emerging Concepts and Therapeutic Possibilities by Alessandra Monaco, Fabrizio Licitra, Martina Di Gisi, Giovanni Galasso, Marzia Di Donato, Pia Giovannelli, Antimo Migliaccio, Gabriella Castoria

“…Thus, ERβ1 activation might be used to limit the growth and spreading as well as to increase the drug sensitivity of TNBC. …”
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Effects of the Fertilizer Added with DMPP on Soil Nitrous Oxide Emissions and Microbial Functional Diversity by Anna Tedeschi, Anna De Marco, Franca Polimeno, Paul Di Tommasi, Giuseppe Maglione, Lucia Ottaiano, Carmen Arena, Vincenzo Magliulo, Luca Vitale

“…Conversely, DMPP deeply affected the microbial biomass and the catabolism of soil microorganisms, exerting a negative effect when it accumulated in excessive doses in the soil, limiting the growth and the capacity of soil microorganism communities to use different substrates.…”
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Overcoming the Nursery Industry Labor Shortage: A Survey of Strategies to Adapt to a Reduced Workforce and Automation and Mechanization Technology Adoption Levels by Amy Fulcher, Alicia L. Rihn, Laura A. Warner, Anthony V. LeBude, Susan Schexnayder, James E. Altland, Natalie Bumgarner, S. Chris Marble, Lloyd Nackley, Marco Palma, Margarita Velandia, Heping Zhu, Hao Gan, James S. Owen

“…Strategies in use by ≥23% of respondents may limit future growth or jeopardize long-term nursery survival. …”
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Improving phosphorus acquisition efficiency through modification of root growth responses to phosphate starvation in legumes by Zhijian Chen, Linjie Wang, Juan Andres Cardoso, Shengnan Zhu, Guodao Liu, Idupulapati M. Rao, Idupulapati M. Rao, Yan Lin, Yan Lin

“…Hence, Pi starvation is a major constraint limiting plant growth and productivity. Enhancing plant P efficiency can be achieved by improving P acquisition efficiency (PAE) through modification of morpho-physiological and biochemical alteration in root traits that enable greater acquisition of external Pi from soils. …”
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Optimal Nitrogen Supply Ameliorates the Performance of Wheat Seedlings under Osmotic Stress in Genotype-Specific Manner by Tania Kartseva, Anelia Dobrikova, Konstantina Kocheva, Vladimir Alexandrov, Georgi Georgiev, Marián Brestič, Svetlana Misheva

“…Nitrogen (N) is one of the major nutrients limiting the growth and yield of crop plants, among which wheat is probably the most substantial to human diet worldwide. …”
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Silencing a Chitinase Gene, <i>PstChia1</i>, Reduces Virulence of <i>Puccinia striiformis</i> f. sp. <i>tritici</i> by Jia Guo, Ying Mou, Yuanxing Li, Qing Yang, Xue Wang, Haocheng Lin, Zhensheng Kang, Jun Guo

“…The silencing of <i>PstChia1</i> revealed that <i>PstChia1</i> limited the growth and reduced the virulence of <i>Pst</i>. …”
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