The effects of different electrode materials on seed germination of Solanum nigrum L. and its Cd accumulation in soil

Xu, Lei; Dai, Huiping; Skuza, Lidia; Wei, Shuhe

doi:10.1016/j.jes.2021.06.022

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“…Techniques involving electric current, magnetism, monochromatic light, and sound can influence the germination and growth of plants. Notably, electrical stimulation stands out as a technology utilized for various applications, including seed treatment and seedling growth (Acosta-Santoyo et al, 2018;Sánchez et al, 2018;Xu et al, 2022;Yuan et al, 2021).…”

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Analysis of seed dormancy breakage and seedling growth in sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) through the electrical stimulation method: a scientific perspective aimed at promoting bioethanol production

Sousa,

Lima

2024

J. Biotechnol. Biodivers.

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This pioneering study meticulously focused on the underexplored realm of sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.), utilizing commercial seeds to mitigate potential biases. The research intricately interwove the intricate facets of electrical stimulation, delineating its profound implications on the estimative bioethanol production of sweet sorghum, with potential extrapolation to future investigations involving sugarcane. Executed within the controlled confines of a greenhouse, after seed treatment procured from a local market, the commercial seeds underwent an electrifying metamorphosis. In the pursuit of enhancing the fresh biomass output of sweet sorghum, a nuanced interplay with electrical currents transpired. Noteworthy findings surfaced, elucidating that the attainment of optimal outcomes necessitated meticulous control over the applied electrical current. The identified optimal parameter advocated maintaining a conservative threshold of 50 mA during a seed treatment duration spanning approximately 15 min. However, as the experimental cadence intensified, the narrative evolved with a bold revelation, indicating that exploration of higher electrical currents, peaking at 150 mA, could yield favorable results under the condition of a truncated seed treatment time, notably as brief as 5 min. The delicate equilibrium achieved in this electrical choreography presented a compelling prospect for redefining the production paradigm of sweet sorghum. After analyzing the germination results, the estimative production projections derived from treatment #3 paint a vivid picture of the sorghum biomass production potential. A visionary forecast materialized, envisioning an impressive 25 t/ha of sweet sorghum, coupled with a remarkable total conversion rate into bioethanol reaching 1.5 million cubic meters. This transcendence transcends the boundaries of a conventional study; it signifies a leap into the future, pushing the envelope of conventional wisdom in the relentless pursuit of innovation in sustainable energy.

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Analysis of seed dormancy breakage and seedling growth in sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) through the electrical stimulation method: a scientific perspective aimed at promoting bioethanol production

Sousa,

Lima

2024

J. Biotechnol. Biodivers.

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“…Soil heavy metal contamination, in particular, is a global issue 2 – 4 . Among these heavy metal pollutants, cadmium (Cd) is one of the most common and toxic pollutants in soil 5 , 6 , which has been identified as a severe threat to human, animal, and plant health 7 , 8 . Cd enters the environment mainly through industrial processes and phosphate fertilizers, and can accumulate in crops before eventually transferring to the food chain 9 .…”

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A novel biochar-based composite hydrogel for removing heavy metals in water and alleviating cadmium stress in tobacco seedlings

Du,

Liu,

Pan

et al. 2023

Sci Rep

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A novel composite hydrogel (AM/CMC/B) synthesized from peanut shell biochar effectively adsorbs heavy metal Cd in water and reduces its toxicity to tobacco seedlings. The hydrogel, prepared via hydrothermal polymerization using acrylamide (AM), carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), and peanut shell biochar (B), exhibited a maximum adsorption capacity of 164.83 mg g−1 for Cd2+ and followed a pseudo-second-order kinetic model. In pot experiments, the application of exogenous AM/CMC/B mitigated the inhibitory effects of Cd-contaminated soil on tobacco seedling growth. Addition of 10 mg kg−1 Cd resulted in improved phenotype, root system development, enhanced photosynthetic capacity, stomatal conductance (Gs), stomatal number, and increased antioxidant activity while reducing MDA content and leaf cell death. These findings highlight the potential of AM/CMC/B as an environmentally friendly adsorbent for Cd removal from water and for reducing Cd stress toxicity in tobacco and other plants.

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Solasonine ameliorates cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury via suppressing TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB pathway and activating AMPK/Nrf2/HO-1 pathway

Huo,

Xu,

Wei

et al. 2023

International Immunopharmacology

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The effects of different electrode materials on seed germination of Solanum nigrum L. and its Cd accumulation in soil

Cited by 4 publications

References 33 publications

Analysis of seed dormancy breakage and seedling growth in sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) through the electrical stimulation method: a scientific perspective aimed at promoting bioethanol production

Analysis of seed dormancy breakage and seedling growth in sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) through the electrical stimulation method: a scientific perspective aimed at promoting bioethanol production

A novel biochar-based composite hydrogel for removing heavy metals in water and alleviating cadmium stress in tobacco seedlings

Solasonine ameliorates cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury via suppressing TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB pathway and activating AMPK/Nrf2/HO-1 pathway

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