Juan Li

Nanjing Agricultural University | NAU

The integration of zinc nanoparticles (Zn NPs) with biochar offers a transformative approach to sustainable agriculture by enhancing plant productivity and human nutrition. This combination improves soil health, optimizes nutrient uptake, and increases resilience to environmental stressors, leading to superior crop performance. Our literature revie...

The role of modified biochar in enhancing phosphorus (P) availability is gaining attention as an environmentally friendly approach to address soil P deficiency, a global agricultural challenge. Traditional phosphatic fertilizers, while essential for crop yield, are costly and environmentally detrimental owing to P fixation and leaching. Modified bi...

Vegetable cultivation stands as a pivotal element in the agricultural transformation illustrating a complex interplay between technological advancements, evolving environmental perspectives, and the growing global demand for food. This comprehensive review delves into the broad spectrum of developments in modern vegetable cultivation practices. Roo...

Phosphorus is an important element for plant growth. The efficient use and recovery of phosphorus is crucial due to limited phosphate resource reserves. This study explored the potential application of an in situ Ca and Mg co‐doped biochar derived from tobacco stem to reclaim and reuse phosphate from aqueous solutions. We performed various batch ad...

Horticultural crop quality is an important aspect of agricultural production because it directly influences customer preference, market value, and overall sustainability. Micronutrients are important for plant nutrition because they affect the growth, development, and quality of horticultural crops. This review provides an in-depth understanding of...

Horticultural plants face significant challenges in maintaining productivity and quality owing to environmental stresses, including salinity, drought, heavy metal toxicity, and extreme temperatures. As a consequence , effective strategies are needed to enhance plant resilience to mitigate the effects of these stresses. Melatonin, a naturally occurr...

Biochar is currently used as a phosphate adsorbent in water and subsequently as a soil amendment. In this study, modified biochar was prepared directly by co‐pyrolysis of MgO and rice straw, and a preliminary ecotoxicological assessment was performed before the application of modified biochar to soil. The effects of single factors, such as pyrolysi...

Magnesium (Mg²⁺) is pivotal for the vitality, yield, and quality of horticultural crops. Central to plant physiology, Mg²⁺ powers photosynthesis as an integral component of chlorophyll, bolstering growth and biomass accumulation. Beyond basic growth, it critically affects crop quality factors, from chlorophyll synthesis to taste, texture, and shelf...

Genetic diversity analysis of 20 Abiu germplasm based on SCoT molecular markers-4295-APPLIED ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 21(5):4295-4311. Abstract. Abiu is a new, excellent, and rare fruit. The genetic diversity of 20 Abiu germplasm resources was determined using SCoT molecular marker technology. A total of 361 bands were amplified using 24...

Abiotic stresses such as salinity, drought, heavy metals, and extreme temperatures are a major constraint that negatively affect growth and productivity of horticultural plants. In order to mitigate the negative consequences of abiotic stresses, various approaches have been utilized to enhance plant resistance through genetic improvements, demandin...

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a non-protein amino acid known for its role in the nervous system of animals. However, research has also revealed its presence and function in plants recently. In plants, GABA is a signal molecule involved in multiple physiological processes, including stress response, growth, and development. This review aims to p...

Since ancient times, grafting has been utilized to develop horticultural crops to increase plant vigor, yield potential, and tolerance to various environmental stresses. Grafting employs selected rootstocks of the same species or near relatives. Moreover, dwarfing is desirable for intensive cultivation and efficient orchard management. However, inf...

This work aimed to investigate the effect of pyrolysis temperature on the yield and properties of biochars synthesized from herbaceous and woody plants. Four typical materials, including two herbaceous plants (rice straw, corn straw) and two woody plants ( camellia oleifera shells, garden waste), were used in the experiments under five operating te...

Fruit peel creasing is a serious pre-harvest physiological disorder in citrus, influencing fruit quality, storage, and yield. Four- and eight-year-old ‘Hongjiang’ oranges grafted onto Canton lemon rootstocks were treated with calcium and calcium inhibitors, respectively, to study the effects of different treatments on fruit creasing rate, mechanica...

Dwarfing is an important agricultural trait for intensive cultivation and effective orchard management in modern fruit orchards. Commercial citrus production relies on grafting with rootstocks that reduce tree vigor to control plant height. Citrus growers all over the world have been attracted to dwarfing trees because of their potential for higher...

Dwarfing rootstocks are a valuable genetic resource for managing high-density plantations. The selection of the appropriate scion/rootstock combination is key to improving crop performance and sustainable production in a particular environment and specific training systems. ‘Shatangju’ mandarin scion cultivar grafted onto ‘Flying Dragon’ rootstock...

To understand metabolic modifications in plants under salt stress, the physiological and biochemical responses of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L. cv. Jinchun No. 2) seedlings to salt stress was investigated. The dry weight and fresh weight of cucumber seedling roots were significantly reduced by treatment with NaCl; Na(+) and Cl(-) were increased, whi...

The effects of 24-epibrassinolide (EBR) added to nutrient solution on growth of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) under root-zone hypoxia were investigated. Cucumber seedlings were hydroponically grown for 8days in normoxic and hypoxic nutrient solutions with and without addition of EBR at 1μgl−1. EBR exerted little influence on plant performance in th...