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2. 3′-8″- Biflavones: A Review of Their Structural Diversity, Natural Occurrence, Role in Plants, Extraction and Identification.
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Šamec, Dunja, Jurčević Šangut, Iva, Karalija, Erna, Šarkanj, Bojan, Zelić, Bruno, and Šalić, Anita
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BIOMOLECULES ,ANTI-infective agents ,NEURODEGENERATION ,METABOLIC disorders ,CANCER treatment - Abstract
Dimeric forms of flavonoids, known as biflavonoids, are much less studied compared to monomeric forms. It is estimated that nearly 600 different natural biflavonoids have been described to date, containing various subtypes that can be subdivided according to the position of their combinations and the nature of the subunits. The group in which two monomers are linked by a 3′-8″-C atom includes the first isolated biflavonoid ginkgetin, derivatives of amentoflavone, and several other compounds. 3′-8″-biflavones recently attracted much attention as potential molecules with biological activity such as antiviral and antimicrobial activity and as effective molecules for the treatment of neurodegenerative and metabolic diseases and in cancer therapies. With the growing interest in them as pharmacologically active molecules, there is also increasing interest in finding new natural sources of 3′-8″-biflavones and optimizing methods for their extraction and identification. Herein, we have summarized the available data on the structural diversity, natural occurrence, role in plants, extraction, and identification of 3′-8″-biflavones. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...
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- 2024
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3. Effects of Seed Priming on Mitigating the Negative Effects of Increased Salinity in Two Varieties of Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)
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Karalija, Erna, primary, Lošić, Ajna, additional, Demir, Arnela, additional, and Šamec, Dunja, additional
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- 2024
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4. Exploring the crop epigenome: a comparison of DNA methylation profiling techniques
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European Cooperation in Science and Technology, Agius, Dolores Rita [0000-0003-1819-2883], Kapazoglou, Aliki [0000-0002-7584-5994], Avramidou, Evangelia V. [0000-0002-5932-1189], Baránek, Miroslav [0000-0002-1583-3588], Carneros, Elena [0000-0003-2066-6320], Caro, Elena [0000-0002-1034-1621], Castiglione, Stefano [0000-0002-0632-4677], Cicatelli, Angela [0000-0001-6996-3495], Radanovic, Aleksandra [0000-0002-7467-9728], Ebejer, Jean Paul [0000-0003-0888-2637], Gackowski, Daniel [0000-0002-7259-1511], Guarino, Francesco [0000-0001-8536-4257], Gulyás, Andrea [0000-0001-6978-1341], Hidvégi, Norbert [0000-0003-3665-2724], Hoenicka, Hans [0000-0001-7226-3772], Inácio, Vera [0000-0002-5652-2540], Johannes, Frank [0000-0002-7962-2907], Karalija, Erna [0000-0001-7262-0645], Lieberman-Lazarovich, Michal [0000-0002-1776-8257], Martinelli, Federico [0000-0002-8502-767X], Maury, Stéphane [0000-0003-0481-0847], Mladenov, Velimir [0000-0002-2182-6579], Morais-Cecílio, Leonor [0000-0001-9313-2253], Pecinka, Ales [0000-0001-9277-1766], Tani, Eleni [0000-0001-6178-0459], Testillano, P. S. [0000-0003-4509-7646], Valledor, Luis [0000-0002-0636-365X], Vassileva, Valya [0000-0002-9055-8002], Agius, Dolores Rita, Kapazoglou, Aliki, Avramidou, Evangelia V., Baránek, Miroslav, Carneros, Elena, Caro, Elena, Castiglione, Stefano, Cicatelli, Angela, Radanovic, Aleksandra, Ebejer, Jean Paul, Gackowski, Daniel, Guarino, Francesco, Gulyás, Andrea, Hidvégi, Norbert, Hoenicka, Hans, Inácio, Vera, Johannes, Frank, Karalija, Erna, Lieberman-Lazarovich, Michal, Martinelli, Federico, Maury, Stéphane, Mladenov, Velimir, Morais-Cecílio, Leonor, Pecinka, Ales, Tani, Eleni, Testillano, Pilar S., Todorov, Dimitar, Valledor, Luis, Vassileva, Valya, European Cooperation in Science and Technology, Agius, Dolores Rita [0000-0003-1819-2883], Kapazoglou, Aliki [0000-0002-7584-5994], Avramidou, Evangelia V. [0000-0002-5932-1189], Baránek, Miroslav [0000-0002-1583-3588], Carneros, Elena [0000-0003-2066-6320], Caro, Elena [0000-0002-1034-1621], Castiglione, Stefano [0000-0002-0632-4677], Cicatelli, Angela [0000-0001-6996-3495], Radanovic, Aleksandra [0000-0002-7467-9728], Ebejer, Jean Paul [0000-0003-0888-2637], Gackowski, Daniel [0000-0002-7259-1511], Guarino, Francesco [0000-0001-8536-4257], Gulyás, Andrea [0000-0001-6978-1341], Hidvégi, Norbert [0000-0003-3665-2724], Hoenicka, Hans [0000-0001-7226-3772], Inácio, Vera [0000-0002-5652-2540], Johannes, Frank [0000-0002-7962-2907], Karalija, Erna [0000-0001-7262-0645], Lieberman-Lazarovich, Michal [0000-0002-1776-8257], Martinelli, Federico [0000-0002-8502-767X], Maury, Stéphane [0000-0003-0481-0847], Mladenov, Velimir [0000-0002-2182-6579], Morais-Cecílio, Leonor [0000-0001-9313-2253], Pecinka, Ales [0000-0001-9277-1766], Tani, Eleni [0000-0001-6178-0459], Testillano, P. S. [0000-0003-4509-7646], Valledor, Luis [0000-0002-0636-365X], Vassileva, Valya [0000-0002-9055-8002], Agius, Dolores Rita, Kapazoglou, Aliki, Avramidou, Evangelia V., Baránek, Miroslav, Carneros, Elena, Caro, Elena, Castiglione, Stefano, Cicatelli, Angela, Radanovic, Aleksandra, Ebejer, Jean Paul, Gackowski, Daniel, Guarino, Francesco, Gulyás, Andrea, Hidvégi, Norbert, Hoenicka, Hans, Inácio, Vera, Johannes, Frank, Karalija, Erna, Lieberman-Lazarovich, Michal, Martinelli, Federico, Maury, Stéphane, Mladenov, Velimir, Morais-Cecílio, Leonor, Pecinka, Ales, Tani, Eleni, Testillano, Pilar S., Todorov, Dimitar, Valledor, Luis, and Vassileva, Valya more...
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Epigenetic modifications play a vital role in the preservation of genome integrity and in the regulation of gene expression. DNA methylation, one of the key mechanisms of epigenetic control, impacts growth, development, stress response and adaptability of all organisms, including plants. The detection of DNA methylation marks is crucial for understanding the mechanisms underlying these processes and for developing strategies to improve productivity and stress resistance of crop plants. There are different methods for detecting plant DNA methylation, such as bisulfite sequencing, methylation-sensitive amplified polymorphism, genome-wide DNA methylation analysis, methylated DNA immunoprecipitation sequencing, reduced representation bisulfite sequencing, MS and immuno-based techniques. These profiling approaches vary in many aspects, including DNA input, resolution, genomic region coverage, and bioinformatics analysis. Selecting an appropriate methylation screening approach requires an understanding of all these techniques. This review provides an overview of DNA methylation profiling methods in crop plants, along with comparisons of the efficacy of these techniques between model and crop plants. The strengths and limitations of each methodological approach are outlined, and the importance of considering both technical and biological factors are highlighted. Additionally, methods for modulating DNA methylation in model and crop species are presented. Overall, this review will assist scientists in making informed decisions when selecting an appropriate DNA methylation profiling method. more...
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- 2023
5. Genotype diversity as a source of tolerance to drought stress in legumes.
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Vergata, Chiara, Karalija, Erna, Caleri, Francesco, Calvani, Mattia, Piergiovanni, Angela Rosa, and Martinelli, Federico
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LENTILS ,LEGUMES ,DROUGHT tolerance ,CHICKPEA ,GENOTYPES ,BIOMASS production - Abstract
Chickpea and lentils are one of the most important legumes not only as sources of food and nutrients but also for enrichment of soil as a nitrogen fixating crop. An early onset of higher temperatures and drought are affecting chickpea and lentil growth and flowering leading to reduction of yield. In search for a tolerant varieties presented study performed a large-scale screening of two legume varieties (chickpea and lentils) investigating phenotypical response to early onset of drought under heat stress. Under heat stress and two different irrigation conditions, 19 chickpea and 18 lentil accessions were examined. The evaluation focused on their growth, biomass production, and flowering rate in comparison to commercially available varieties. Six chickpea accessions showed tolerance to water stress while only two lentil accessions differed from the rest of tested accessions. Generally, lentils genotypes were less stressed by decreased water availability compared to chickpea. Large scale screening of legume accessions could be a valuable tool to identify new varieties that could show phenotypical traits more adaptable to climate related environmental stresses. To improve the reproductive efficiency in chickpeas and lentils under adverse conditions associated to climate change an extensive breeding effort should be focused on investigation of more tolerant genotypes and cultivation in crop systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...
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- 2024
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6. A Comparative Analysis of Radical Scavenging, Antifungal and Enzyme Inhibition Activity of 3′-8″-Biflavones and Their Monomeric Subunits
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Jurčević Šangut, Iva Jurčević, primary, Šarkanj, Bojan, additional, Karalija, Erna, additional, and Šamec, Dunja, additional
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- 2023
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7. The Effect of Hydro-Priming and Proline Priming of Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) Seeds on Germination, Photosynthetic Pigments and Metal Metabolism under Cadmium Stress
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Selović, Alisa, primary, Karalija, Erna, additional, Demir, Arnela, additional, Parić, Adisa, additional, and Šamec, Dunja, additional
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- 2023
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8. Exploring the crop epigenome: a comparison of DNA methylation profiling techniques
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Agius, Dolores Rita, primary, Kapazoglou, Aliki, additional, Avramidou, Evangelia, additional, Baranek, Miroslav, additional, Carneros, Elena, additional, Caro, Elena, additional, Castiglione, Stefano, additional, Cicatelli, Angela, additional, Radanovic, Aleksandra, additional, Ebejer, Jean-Paul, additional, Gackowski, Daniel, additional, Guarino, Francesco, additional, Gulyás, Andrea, additional, Hidvégi, Norbert, additional, Hoenicka, Hans, additional, Inácio, Vera, additional, Johannes, Frank, additional, Karalija, Erna, additional, Lieberman-Lazarovich, Michal, additional, Martinelli, Federico, additional, Maury, Stéphane, additional, Mladenov, Velimir, additional, Morais-Cecílio, Leonor, additional, Pecinka, Ales, additional, Tani, Eleni, additional, Testillano, Pilar S., additional, Todorov, Dimitar, additional, Valledor, Luis, additional, and Vassileva, Valya, additional more...
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- 2023
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9. Biochemical responses of basil to aluminium and cadmium stresses
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Đogić Selma, Džubur Naida, Karalija Erna, and Parić Adisa
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aluminium ,cadmium ,basil ,DPPH ,secondary metabolites ,Agriculture - Abstract
The effect of aluminium and cadmium on growth and physiological parameters in 60 days old basil seedlings (Ocimum basilicum L.) grown in polluted soil were investigated. Control plants, grown in unpolluted soil, were used for evaluation of the heavy metal effect. Growth parameters were analysed immediately after sample collection, leaf area and plant height were recorded. Analysis of secondary metabolite, proline, total carbohydrates content and antioxidant capacity in 60 days old seedlings was performed. The antioxidant activity of basil extracts was determined by the DPPH method, and results showed an increase of antioxidative capacity in basil seedlings exposed to heavy metal stress due to the activation of antioxidative system in plant cells. Maximum production of secondary metabolites was recorded for seedlings exposed to 100 mg/kg soil Cd and Al. Results showed that cadmium stress increased concentration of proline, while aluminium did not had that effect. The content of total carbohydrates remained almost unchanged, with exception of basil seedlings grown on soil containing 50mg/kg AlCl3. more...
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- 2017
10. Exploring the crop epigenome: a comparison of DNA methylation profiling techniques
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Agius, Dolores Rita, Agius, Dolores Rita, Kapazoglou, Aliki, Avramidou, Evangelia, Baranek, Miroslav, Carneros, Elena, Caro, Elena, Castiglione, Stefano, Cicatelli, Angela, Radanović, Aleksandra, Ebejer, Jean-Paul, Gackowski, Daniel, Guarino, Francesco, Gulya, Andrea, Hidvegi, Norbert, Hoenicka, Hans, Inacio, Vera, Johannes, Frank, Karalija, Erna, Lieberman-Lazarovich, Michal, Martinelli, Federico, Maury, Stephane, Mladenov, Velimir, Morais-Cecılio, Leonor, Pecinka, Ales, Tani, Eleni, Testillano, Pilar S., Todorov, Dimitar, Valledor, Luis, Vassileva, Valya, Agius, Dolores Rita, Agius, Dolores Rita, Kapazoglou, Aliki, Avramidou, Evangelia, Baranek, Miroslav, Carneros, Elena, Caro, Elena, Castiglione, Stefano, Cicatelli, Angela, Radanović, Aleksandra, Ebejer, Jean-Paul, Gackowski, Daniel, Guarino, Francesco, Gulya, Andrea, Hidvegi, Norbert, Hoenicka, Hans, Inacio, Vera, Johannes, Frank, Karalija, Erna, Lieberman-Lazarovich, Michal, Martinelli, Federico, Maury, Stephane, Mladenov, Velimir, Morais-Cecılio, Leonor, Pecinka, Ales, Tani, Eleni, Testillano, Pilar S., Todorov, Dimitar, Valledor, Luis, and Vassileva, Valya more...
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Epigenetic modifications play a vital role in the preservation of genome integrity and in the regulation of gene expression. DNA methylation, one of the key mechanisms of epigenetic control, impacts growth, development, stress response and adaptability of all organisms, including plants. The detection of DNA methylation marks is crucial for understanding the mechanisms underlying these processes and for developing strategies to improve productivity and stress resistance of crop plants. There are different methods for detecting plant DNA methylation, such as bisulfite sequencing, methylation-sensitive amplified polymorphism, genome-wide DNA methylation analysis, methylated DNA immunoprecipitation sequencing, reduced representation bisulfite sequencing, MS and immuno-based techniques. These profiling approaches vary in many aspects, including DNA input, resolution, genomic region coverage, and bioinformatics analysis. Selecting an appropriate methylation screening approach requires an understanding of all these techniques. This review provides an overview of DNA methylation profiling methods in crop plants, along with comparisons of the efficacy of these techniques between model and crop plants. The strengths and limitations of each methodological approach are outlined, and the importance of considering both technical and biological factors are highlighted. Additionally, methods for modulating DNA methylation in model and crop species are presented. Overall, this review will assist scientists in making informed decisions when selecting an appropriate DNA methylation profiling method. more...
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- 2023
11. Seed priming enhances tolerance and accumulation of heavy metals in cd hyperaccumulator silene sendtneri through changes in gene expression
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Demir, Arnela, Selović, Alisa, Dahija, Sabina, Parić, Adisa, Samardžić, Jelena, Karalija, Erna, Demir, Arnela, Selović, Alisa, Dahija, Sabina, Parić, Adisa, Samardžić, Jelena, and Karalija, Erna more...
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To improve our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying seed priming, RNA transcriptome analysis was performed using primed and non-primed seeds of Silene sendtneri. Seed priming was performed by submerging the seeds in different priming agents for 24h at 4°C, followed by rinsing with sterilized water and desiccation to the original moisture content. Silene sendtneri is a species with no sequenced genome and annotation of de novo assembly of the transcriptome was done using different species for the reference genome. Gene ontology (GO) analysis indicated that genes related to heavy metal transporters and heat shock proteins are differentially expressed after priming in relation to the used priming agent. Within these gene categories, genes such as heavy metal-associated isoprenylated plant protein 26-like (log2fold -8.79) were downregulated, while others such as heavy metal ATPase 5 (log2fold 6.46), heat shock factor protein HSF30-like isoform X1 (log2fold 5,98) were upregulated. Some gene categories are commonly highly expressed after seed priming regardless of the used agent, but some specific gene categories have been recorded to be expressed in relation to the used agent. more...
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- 2023
12. RNA Sequencing indicates gene expression changes in Silene sendtneri seeds after seed priming with silicic acid
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Karalija, Erna, primary, Demira, Arnela, additional, Samardžić, Jelena, additional, Parić, Adisa, additional, Dahija, Sabina, additional, Contaldi, Felice, additional, and Martinelli, Federico, additional more...
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- 2022
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13. Deciphering the epigenetic alphabet involved in transgenerational stress memory in crops
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European Cooperation in Science and Technology, Mladenov, Velimir [0000-0002-2182-6579], Fotopoulos, Vasileios [0000-0003-1205-2070], Kaiserli, Eirini [0000-0003-1517-4591], Karalija, Erna [0000-0001-7262-0645], Maury, Stéphane [0000-0003-0481-0847], Baránek, Miroslav [0000-0002-1583-3588], Segal, Na’ama [0000-0002-4133-6411, Testillano, P. S. [0000-0003-4509-7646], Vassileva, Valya [0000-0002-9055-8002], Pinto, Glória [0000-0001-7735-5131], Nagel, Manuela [0000-0003-0396-0333], Hoenicka, Hans [0000-0001-7226-3772], Miladinovic, Dragana [0000-0001-9555-9162], Gallusci, Philippe [0000-0003-1163-8299], Vergata, Chiara [0000-0003-2727-7977], Kapazoglou, Aliki [0000-0002-7584-5994], Abraham, Eleni [0000-0003-4032-5830], Tani, Eleni [0000-0001-6178-0459], Sarri, Efi [0000-0003-4816-2167], Avramidou, Evangelia V. [0000-0002-5932-1189], Gašparović, Mateo [0000-0003-2345-7882], Martinelli, Federico [0000-0002-8502-767X], Mladenov, Velimir, Fotopoulos, Vasileios, Kaiserli, Eirini, Karalija, Erna, Maury, Stéphane, Baránek, Miroslav, Segal, Na’ama, Testillano, Pilar S., Vassileva, Valya, Pinto, Glória, Nagel, Manuela, Hoenicka, Hans, Miladinovic, Dragana, Gallusci, Philippe, Vergata, Chiara, Kapazoglou, Aliki, Abraham, Eleni, Tani, Eleni, Gerakari, Maria, Sarri, Efi, Avramidou, Evangelia V., Gašparović, Mateo, Martinelli, Federico, European Cooperation in Science and Technology, Mladenov, Velimir [0000-0002-2182-6579], Fotopoulos, Vasileios [0000-0003-1205-2070], Kaiserli, Eirini [0000-0003-1517-4591], Karalija, Erna [0000-0001-7262-0645], Maury, Stéphane [0000-0003-0481-0847], Baránek, Miroslav [0000-0002-1583-3588], Segal, Na’ama [0000-0002-4133-6411, Testillano, P. S. [0000-0003-4509-7646], Vassileva, Valya [0000-0002-9055-8002], Pinto, Glória [0000-0001-7735-5131], Nagel, Manuela [0000-0003-0396-0333], Hoenicka, Hans [0000-0001-7226-3772], Miladinovic, Dragana [0000-0001-9555-9162], Gallusci, Philippe [0000-0003-1163-8299], Vergata, Chiara [0000-0003-2727-7977], Kapazoglou, Aliki [0000-0002-7584-5994], Abraham, Eleni [0000-0003-4032-5830], Tani, Eleni [0000-0001-6178-0459], Sarri, Efi [0000-0003-4816-2167], Avramidou, Evangelia V. [0000-0002-5932-1189], Gašparović, Mateo [0000-0003-2345-7882], Martinelli, Federico [0000-0002-8502-767X], Mladenov, Velimir, Fotopoulos, Vasileios, Kaiserli, Eirini, Karalija, Erna, Maury, Stéphane, Baránek, Miroslav, Segal, Na’ama, Testillano, Pilar S., Vassileva, Valya, Pinto, Glória, Nagel, Manuela, Hoenicka, Hans, Miladinovic, Dragana, Gallusci, Philippe, Vergata, Chiara, Kapazoglou, Aliki, Abraham, Eleni, Tani, Eleni, Gerakari, Maria, Sarri, Efi, Avramidou, Evangelia V., Gašparović, Mateo, and Martinelli, Federico more...
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Although epigenetic modifications have been intensely investigated over the last decade due to their role in crop adaptation to rapid climate change, it is unclear which epigenetic changes are heritable and therefore transmitted to their progeny. The identification of epigenetic marks that are transmitted to the next generations is of primary importance for their use in breeding and for the development of new cultivars with a broad-spectrum of tolerance/resistance to abiotic and biotic stresses. In this review, we discuss general aspects of plant responses to environmental stresses and provide an overview of recent findings on the role of transgenerational epigenetic modifications in crops. In addition, we take the opportunity to describe the aims of EPI-CATCH, an international COST action consortium composed by researchers from 28 countries. The aim of this COST action launched in 2020 is: (1) to define standardized pipelines and methods used in the study of epigenetic mechanisms in plants, (2) update, share, and exchange findings in epigenetic responses to environmental stresses in plants, (3) develop new concepts and frontiers in plant epigenetics and epigenomics, (4) enhance dissemination, communication, and transfer of knowledge in plant epigenetics and epigenomics more...
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- 2021
14. Chickpeas’ Tolerance of Drought and Heat: Current Knowledge and Next Steps
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Karalija, Erna, primary, Vergata, Chiara, additional, Basso, Marcos Fernando, additional, Negussu, Miriam, additional, Zaccai, Michele, additional, Grossi-de-Sa, Maria Fatima, additional, and Martinelli, Federico, additional more...
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- 2022
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15. Biochemical status of in vitro regenerated Lilium bosniacum and Lilium cattaniae plantlets
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Karalija Erna, Parić Adisa, and Muratović Edina
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regeneration ,rooting ,photosynthetic status ,peroxidase activity ,endangered species ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 - Published
- 2013
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16. Biflavonoids: Important Contributions to the Health Benefits of Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba L.)
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Šamec, Dunja, primary, Karalija, Erna, additional, Dahija, Sabina, additional, and Hassan, Sherif T. S., additional
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- 2022
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17. Influence of Climate-Related Environmental Stresses on Economically Important Essential Oils of Mediterranean Salvia sp.
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Karalija, Erna, primary, Dahija, Sabina, additional, Tarkowski, Petr, additional, and Zeljković, Sanja Ćavar, additional
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- 2022
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18. Exploring New Sources of Bioactive Phenolic Compounds from Western Balkan Mountains
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Karalija, Erna, primary, Dahija, Sabina, additional, Demir, Arnela, additional, Bešta-Gajević, Renata, additional, Zeljković, Sanja Ćavar, additional, and Tarkowski, Petr, additional
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- 2022
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19. Beneficial Microbes and Molecules for Mitigation of Soil Salinity in Brassica Species: A Review
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Petrić, Ines, primary, Šamec, Dunja, additional, Karalija, Erna, additional, and Salopek-Sondi, Branka, additional
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- 2022
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20. Ginkgo biloba L.: a model plant for studing biflavonoids bioactivity and biosynthesis
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Šamec, Dunja, Šarkanj, Bojan, Karalija, Erna, Gian Maria, Greco, Gledson, Emidio, Pablo, E. Tomatis, and Avasthi, Avasthi
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ginkgo ,biflavonoids - Abstract
The plant kingdom produces an overwhelming number of structurally diverse specialised metabolites. One of the less studied groups of specialised metabolites are flavonoid dimers known as biflavonoids, which consist of two identical or non-identical flavonoid units. They exhibit higher bioactivity than their monomeric subunits and are considered potential drugs in the pharmaceutical industry and potential antioxidants and antimicrobials in the food industry. However, it remains unclear why some plant species produce dimeric structures of flavonoids, under what conditions, and what role biflavonoids play in plant growth and development. In our project, we address such limitations by studying biflavonoids in Ginkgo biloba L., a so-called "living fossil" and a plant widely used in traditional medicine. It is one of the most characteristic plants. It possesses a number of fascinating characteristics, including a large genome, outstanding resistance/tolerance to abiotic and biotic stresses, and dioecious reproduction, making it an ideal model species for biological studies. Its great tolerance to adverse environmental conditions is demonstrated by the fact that Ginko trees growing within 1-2 kilometres of Hiroshima since the atomic bomb explosion in 1945 were among the few living things in the area that survived the blast and were soon healthy again. This poster will provide an overview of the structure and biological activity of biflavonoids and explain why G. biloba is an ideal model for studying biflavonoids. We will also present the preliminary results of the recently launched project "Biflavonoids role in plants: Ginkgo biloba L. as a model system", funded by the Croatian Science Foundation (HRZZ- UIP-2019-04-1018). more...
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- 2022
21. Structural diversity and bioactivity of biflavonoids from ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba L.), a 'living fossil' plant with exceptional adaptability to environmental changes
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Šamec, Dunja, Karalija, Erna, Dahija, Sabina, Baebler, Špela, Dermastia, Marina, Grebenc, Tine, Praprotnik, Eva, Razinger, Jaka, and Urbanek Krajnc, Andreja
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ginko ,živi fosil - Abstract
The ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba L.) is the only living dioecious species in the Ginkgoaceae family. It is characterized by a large genome and high stress tolerance, including abiotic and biotic stresses and dioecious reproduction. Ginkgo trees, often more than 200 years old, are found as ornamental plants in many European cities. The leaves and fruits have been used in medicine for several centuries and the best known beneficial effect is on cognitive ailments. Its good stress tolerance and medicinal use may be related to the presence of various phytochemicals, as biosynthesis and diversity of specific metabolites are crucial for survival in a stressful environment. The biologically active compounds in ginkgo are from the group of flavonoids, terpenoids, alkylphenols and alkylphenolic acids, carboxylic acids, lignans, proanthocyanidins, polyprenols, and polysaccharides. To date, more than one hundred flavonoids with unique structures have been identified. In a GinkoBiFlav project (HRZZ-UIP -2019-04-1018), we focus on biflavonoids in ginkgo. Biflavonoids are flavonoid dimers consisting of two identical or non-identical flavonoid units linked in a symmetrical or asymmetrical manner. Although they have biological activity, their role in plants is unknown. Recently, we have summarized literature data on the diversity, presence, and biological activity of biflavonoids in ginkgo, which we will present. We will also discuss other research directions that could elucidate the role of biflavonoids in ginkgo, possibly related to adaptation to a changing environment. more...
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- 2022
22. Phytoremediation of Cadmium Polluted Soils: Current Status and Approaches for Enhancing
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Subašić, Mirel, primary, Šamec, Dunja, additional, Selović, Alisa, additional, and Karalija, Erna, additional
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- 2022
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23. EFFECT OF PRIMING WITH SILVER FIR AND OREGANO ESSENTIAL OILS ON SEED GERMINATION AND VIGOUR OF SILENE SENDTNERI
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Karalija, Erna, primary, Pustahija, Fatima, additional, and Parić, Adisa, additional
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- 2021
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24. Efficiency assessment of rhizofiltration by Mentha aquatica L. of polluted water from urban rivers.
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Dahija, Sabina, Karalija, Erna, Bešta-Gajević, Renata, Pilić, Selma, Čaušević, Amir, Đug, Samir, and Muratović, Edina
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MUNICIPAL water supply ,MINTS (Plants) ,CHEMICAL oxygen demand ,HEAVY metals ,POLLUTION management - Abstract
Urban rivers in Bosnia and Herzegovina are under the influence of industrial as well as communal loads resulting in high concentrations of heavy metals as well as faecal bacteria, and investigating how this could be managed is essential. Mentha aquatica is a widely growing plant with the potential to be used in pollution management. In this study, a setup of artificial ponds using water from urban rivers was used to evaluate the efficacy of M. aquatica in rhizofiltration systems. During the 15-d trial various physico-chemical and microbiological parameters of water, as well as the removal rate of heavy metals and faecal bacteria, were evaluated. The chemical oxygen demand, dissolved oxygen, and pH values were reduced after the introduction of M. aquatica plants. Nitrite, nitrate, orthophosphate, and total phosphorus were also decreased after 15 d post M. aquatica introduction for highly polluted water. Absorption of lead and cadmium by M. aquatica and 45% and 100% pathogen removal ratio were recorded. The results obtained from this study suggest that M. aquatica has the potential to remove heavy metals and pathogens from polluted river ecosystems and could be considered for phytoremediation purposes through the process of rhizofiltration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...
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25. Effects of Short-Term Exposure to Low Temperatures on Proline, Pigments, and Phytochemicals Level in Kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)
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Ljubej, Valentina, primary, Karalija, Erna, additional, Salopek-Sondi, Branka, additional, and Šamec, Dunja, additional
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- 2021
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26. Elicitation of plants secondary metabolite production in vitro
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Karalija, Erna, Šamec, Dunja, Šarkanj, Bojan, and Sviličić Petrić, Ines
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bioactive compounds ,elicitors ,in vitro ,medicinal plants ,food and beverages - Abstract
Medicinal plants are highly valued for their bioactive compounds and acquisition of these compounds often includes an unregulated exploitation of natural populations. In vitro culture offers conditions to grow plants that are independent of season, geography, climate and can contribute to establishment of uniform or even novel medicinal compounds. Additionally, in vitro culture offers methods for enhancement of secondary metabolite production (elicitation). Elicitation is considered as one of the most cost- effective technique for improvement of metabolite production through application of elicitors. Elicitors include abiotic and biotic compounds that include inorganic salts, phytohormones such methyl jasmonate, Salicylic acid, brassinosteroids, bacterial extracts, yeast extracts and fungal elicitors. The continuous improvement of transcriptomics enables use of in vitro culture for engineering and production of target compounds. more...
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- 2021
27. Aconitum lycoctonum L.: Phenolic Compounds and Their Bioactivities
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Karalija, Erna, Paric, Adisa, Dahija, Sabina, Besta Gajevic, Renata, and Cavar Zeljkovic, Sanja
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phenolic compounds ,LC-MS/MS ,antioxidant activity ,antimicrobial activity ,Aconitum lycoctonum L ,Pharmacology, Toxicology and Environmental Health ,Plant Sciences ,fungi ,food and beverages ,Biodiversity - Abstract
The very first report on the phenolic composition of aerial parts of Aconitum lycoctonum L., a species belonging to the toxic Aconitum genus, is presented here. Aerial parts were subjected to the extraction with four different solvents and analyzed via LC-MS/MS for the content of phenolic acids and flavonoids. Furthermore, isolated extracts were tested for antimicrobial and antioxidant activities. Ethanolic extracts of both flowers and vegetative parts (leaves and stems) were found to be the richest in the phenolic compounds, following the water extracts. Ethanolic extract of flowers was very rich in flavonoid apigenin, while high levels of salicylic and 4-hydroxybenzoic acids were found in the same extract of leaves and stems. On contrary, water extract contained significant amounts of kaempferol and rosmarinic acid. All extracts showed potent antioxidant activity, which is correlated with the content of phenolics. The antimicrobial assay showed that all extracts, except aqueous, were quite potent against all microbial organisms tested. more...
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- 2021
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28. Phenolics of Aerial Parts of Gentiana lutea L. and Their Biological Activity
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Karalija, Erna, primary, Ćavar Zeljković, Sanja, additional, Dahija, Sabina, additional, Bešta-Gajević, Renata, additional, and Parić, Adisa, additional
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- 2021
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29. Deciphering the Epigenetic Alphabet Involved in Transgenerational Stress Memory in Crops
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Mladenov, Velimir, primary, Fotopoulos, Vasileios, additional, Kaiserli, Eirini, additional, Karalija, Erna, additional, Maury, Stephane, additional, Baranek, Miroslav, additional, Segal, Na'ama, additional, Testillano, Pilar, additional, Vassileva, Valya, additional, Pinto, Glória, additional, Nagel, Manuela, additional, Hoenicka, Hans, additional, Miladinović, Dragana, additional, Gallusci, Philippe, additional, Vergata, Chiara, additional, Kapazoglou, Aliki, additional, Abraham, Eleni, additional, Tani, Eleni, additional, Gerakari, Maria, additional, Sarri, Efi, additional, Avramidou, Evangelia, additional, Gašparović, Mateo, additional, and Martinelli, Federico, additional more...
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- 2021
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30. Deciphering the Epigenetic Alphabet Involved in Transgenerational Stress Memory in Crops
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Mladenov, Velimir, Mladenov, Velimir, Fotopoulos, Vasileios, Kaiserli, Eirini, Karalija, Erna, Maury, Stephane, Baranek, Miroslav, Segal, Na’ama, Testillano, Pilar S., Vassileva, Valya, Pinto, Glória, Nagel, Manuela, Hoenicka, Hans, Miladinović, Dragana, Gallusci, Philippe, Vergata, Chiara, Kapazoglou, Aliki, Abraham, Eleni, Tani, Eleni, Gerakari, Maria, Sarri, Efi, Avramidou, Evangelia, Gašparović, Mateo, Martinelli, Federico, Mladenov, Velimir, Mladenov, Velimir, Fotopoulos, Vasileios, Kaiserli, Eirini, Karalija, Erna, Maury, Stephane, Baranek, Miroslav, Segal, Na’ama, Testillano, Pilar S., Vassileva, Valya, Pinto, Glória, Nagel, Manuela, Hoenicka, Hans, Miladinović, Dragana, Gallusci, Philippe, Vergata, Chiara, Kapazoglou, Aliki, Abraham, Eleni, Tani, Eleni, Gerakari, Maria, Sarri, Efi, Avramidou, Evangelia, Gašparović, Mateo, and Martinelli, Federico more...
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Although epigenetic modifications have been intensely investigated over the last decade due to their role in crop adaptation to rapid climate change, it is unclear which epigenetic changes are heritable and therefore transmitted to their progeny. The identification of epigenetic marks that are transmitted to the next generations is of primary importance for their use in breeding and for the development of new cultivars with a broad-spectrum of tolerance/resistance to abiotic and biotic stresses. In this review, we discuss general aspects of plant responses to environmental stresses and provide an overview of recent findings on the role of transgenerational epigenetic modifications in crops. In addition, we take the opportunity to describe the aims of EPI-CATCH, an international COST action consortium composed by researchers from 28 countries. The aim of this COST action launched in 2020 is: (1) to define standardized pipelines and methods used in the study of epigenetic mechanisms in plants, (2) update, share, and exchange findings in epigenetic responses to environmental stresses in plants, (3) develop new concepts and frontiers in plant epigenetics and epigenomics, (4) enhance dissemination, communication, and transfer of knowledge in plant epigenetics and epigenomics. more...
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- 2021
31. Influence of Extraction Solvent on the Phenolic Profile and Bioactivity of Two Achillea Species
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Kaczorová, Dominika, primary, Karalija, Erna, additional, Dahija, Sabina, additional, Bešta-Gajević, Renata, additional, Parić, Adisa, additional, and Ćavar Zeljković, Sanja, additional
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- 2021
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32. FOOD AT RISK: NICKEL EXPOSURE AFFECTS GROWTH AND FRUIT DEVELOPMENT IN TOMATO.
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Minela, Delić, Ajla, Hadžiabdić, Alisa, Selović, and Karalija, Erna
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FRUIT development ,CULTIVATED plants ,RISK exposure ,HEAVY metals ,TOMATOES ,SOLANUM - Abstract
Heavy metals, also known as micronutrients, can be found in the environment, and although some of these heavy metals are essential for plant growth, their excessive accumulation often leads to heavy metal stress, especially in cultivated plants used in human diet. Tomato plant (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is one of the most cultivated plants in the World susceptible to heavy metal stress. Presented study evaluated response tomato exposed to nickel (Ni) stress in the form of chronic exposure to lower concentrations of nickel (10 mM Ni) and acute short-term exposure to high concentrations of nickel (50 mM Ni). Plants were grown in hydroponic system, and Ni exposure was applied when plants were 4 weeks old. Chronic exposure was administered till the end of experiment (4 months) while acute exposure lasted 3 weeks after which plants were moved to Hoagland solution. Growth and biochemical response to Ni stress in tomato plants were analysed after 4 months evaluating fresh and dry mass, chlorophyll content, root development, antioxidant enzymes and proline content. The results showed that the uptake of nickel (Ni) in tomato plants caused significant changes in the physiological and biochemical parameters. Different response of plants under chronic and acute exposure was noted with differences in antioxidant enzymatic activity and proline content. High enzymatic activity has been noted in roots under chronic exposure, while proline accumulation was noted for leaves. Such results indicate that antioxidant enzymes were mostly activated where plant was in direct contact with Ni while proline was mostly accumulated in areas of compartmentalisation and detoxification in the cells of above ground organs. Effects on flower and fruit development were also noted, with abortive flowers and senescing fruits suggesting long lasting whole plant effects (from genomic to metabolomic level) effects on the plant. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...
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- 2024
33. The Role of Polyphenols in Abiotic Stress Response: The Influence of Molecular Structure
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Šamec, Dunja, primary, Karalija, Erna, additional, Šola, Ivana, additional, Vujčić Bok, Valerija, additional, and Salopek-Sondi, Branka, additional
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- 2021
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34. Communication Effects of Short-Term Exposure to Low Temperatures on Proline, Pigments, and Phytochemicals Level in Kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala).
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Ljubej, Valentina, Karalija, Erna, Salopek-Sondi, Branka, and Šamec, Dunja
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PROLINE ,PHYTOCHEMICALS ,KALE ,PIGMENTS ,EFFECT of environment on plants - Abstract
Kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) is known as a vegetable with good tolerance of environmental stress and numerous beneficial properties for human health, which are attributed to different phytochemicals. In the present study, investigation of how low temperatures affect proline, pigments and specialized metabolites content was performed using 8-weeks old kale plants subjected to chilling (at 8 °C, for 24 h) followed by short freezing (at −8 °C, for 1 h after previous acclimation at 8 °C, for 23 h). Plants growing at 21 °C served as a control. In both groups of plants (exposed to low temperatures and exposed to short freezing) a significant increase in proline content (14% and 49%, respectively) was recorded. Low temperatures (8 °C) induced an increase of pigments (total chlorophylls 7%) and phytochemicals (phenolic acids 3%; flavonoids 5%; carotenoids 15%; glucosinolates 21%) content, while exposure to freezing showed a different trend dependent upon observed parameter. After freezing, the content of chlorophylls, carotenoids, and total phenolic acids retained similar levels as in control plants and amounted to 14.65 ± 0.36 mg dw g
−1 , 2.58 ± 0.05 mg dw g−1 and 13.75 ± 0.07 mg dw CEA g−1 , respectively. At the freezing temperature, total polyphenol content increased 13% and total flavonoids and glucosinolates content decreased 21% and 54%, respectively. Our results suggest that acclimatization (23 h at 8 °C) of kale plants can be beneficial for the accumulation of pigments and phytochemicals, while freezing temperatures affect differently specialized metabolite synthesis. The study suggests that growing temperature during kale cultivation must be considered as an important parameter for producers that are orientated towards production of crops with an increasing content of health-related compounds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...- Published
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35. Effects of salicylic acid foliar application on germination, growth and antioxidant potential of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)
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Karalija, Erna and Parić, Adisa
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food and beverages ,chlorophylls ,salicylic acid ,secondary metabolites ,proline ,peroxidases ,total carbohydrates - Abstract
Salicylic acid is one of endogenous plant growth regulators that plays a key role in many physiological processes. The present study analysed the effect of different concentrations (0, 0.01, 0.1, ad 1.0 mM) of salicylic acid on morphological parameters, photosynthetic pigments, protein, proline, total carbohydrates, and secondary metabolites content as well as peroxidase activity. One month after sowing seedlings were replanted in new pots, and salicylic acid was applied in form of a foliar spray. Plants were harvested 60 days after salicylic acid application. Results showed that foliar application of salicylic acid induces long-term changes in plant growth and metabolism. We recorded increase in leaf area, secondary metabolites and peroxidase activity. Reduction in total sugar and proline content is also recorded. Decrease in proline content is probably result of degradation of proline in stress induced conditions. more...
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36. ANTIMICROBIAL AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF THE EXTRACTS FROM WILD GROWING Origanum vulgare L.
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Bešta-Gajević, Renata, primary, Karalija, Erna, additional, Jerković-Mujkić, Anesa, additional, Karadža, Dženana, additional, Smajlović-Skenderagić, Lejla, additional, and Dahija, Sabina, additional
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37. EFFECT OF SALICYLIC ACID SEED PRIMING ON LETTUCE RESISTANCE TO HIGH LEVELS OF CADMIUM (Lactuca sativa L.)
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Šabanović, Melisa, primary, Parić, Adisa, additional, Briga, Mirela, additional, and Karalija, Erna, additional
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- 2018
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38. The Effect of Salicylic Acid on Response to Water Deficit in Basil
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Paric, Adisa, primary and Karalija, Erna, additional
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- 2018
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39. TOTAL PHENOLICS, ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF DALMATIAN LABURNUM (PETTERIA RAMENTACEA (SIEBER) C. PRESL) METHANOL EXTRACTS
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Pustahija, Fatima, primary, Bašić, Neđad, additional, Subašić, Mirel, additional, Hukić, Emira, additional, Starčević, Mirsada, additional, Duraković, Rasim, additional, Sinanović, Nađa, additional, Knežević, Jelena, additional, Karalija, Erna, additional, and Parić, Adisa, additional more...
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- 2018
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40. Media composition affects seed dormancy, apical dominance and phenolic profile of Knautia sarajevensis (Dipsacaceae), Bosnian endemic
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Karalija, Erna, primary, Zeljković, Sanja Ćavar, additional, Tarkowski, Petr, additional, Muratović, Edina, additional, and Parić, Adisa, additional
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- 2018
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41. Evaluation of phenolic profile, enzyme inhibitory and antimicrobial activities of Nigella sativa L. seed extracts
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Topcagic, Anela, primary, Cavar Zeljkovic, Sanja, additional, Karalija, Erna, additional, Galijasevic, Semira, additional, and Sofic, Emin, additional
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- 2017
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42. AIR POLLUTION TOLERANCE INDEX OF Plantago major IN STEELWORKS AREA OF ZENICA, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
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Klisura, Tajna, primary, Parić, Adisa, additional, Subašić, Mirel, additional, and Karalija, Erna, additional
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- 2017
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43. Effect of priming with silver fir and oregano essential oils on seed germination and vigour of Silene sendtneri.
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Karalija, Erna, Pustahija, Fatima, and Parić, Adisa
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ESSENTIAL oils ,SILVER fir ,OILSEEDS ,OREGANO ,GERMINATION ,PHOTOSYNTHETIC pigments ,SEEDS - Abstract
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- 2020
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44. Total phenol content and antioxidant potential of different Brassica oleracea varieties.
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Lošić, Ajna, Parić, Adisa, Demir, Arnela, and Karalija, Erna
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COLE crops ,PHENOL ,CABBAGE ,DIETARY supplements ,BROCCOLI - Abstract
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45. Effect of salicylic acid seed priming on resistance to high levels of cadmium in lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.).
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Šabanović, Melisa, Parić, Adisa, Briga, Mirela, and Karalija, Erna
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SALICYLIC acid ,LETTUCE ,CHLOROPHYLL in water ,PLANTS - Abstract
Cadmium (Cd) is an abundant heavy metal with highly toxic effects on living organisms. The aim of the presented study was to investigate the effect of seed priming using salicylic acid on cadmium tolerance in lettuce. The tolerance level was evaluated through germination speed and percentage, fresh and dry seedling weight, water and photosynthetic pigments content. Control seeds were primed with distilled water. In control plants cadmium induced reduction in germination rate, fresh and dry weight, water and chlorophyll content. Seed priming using salicylic acid, on the other hand, induced increased resistance of lettuce to cadmium toxicity. Increase in germination rate, fresh mass and water content were recorded for plants subjected to 5 mM Cd, grown from seeds primed with salicylic acid. Alleviation of Cd stress was evident through chlorophyll content as well, where smaller decrease in primed plants was recorded comparing to the control. The results obtained in this study suggest that salicylic acid can be used as priming agent in order to alleviate Cd toxicity in lettuce. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...
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- 2018
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46. Antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of the extracts from Origanum vulgare L. wild growing in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Bešta-Gajević, Renata, Karalija, Erna, Jerković-Mujkić, Anesa, Karadža, Dženana, Smajlović-Skenderagić, Lejla, and Dahija, Sabina
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OREGANO ,FOSFOMYCIN ,ENTEROCOCCUS ,CANDIDA ,RHAMNOLIPIDS ,GRAM-negative bacteria ,PLANTS ,ENTEROCOCCUS faecalis - Abstract
Antifungal, antimicrobial, insecticidal and antioxidant activities of Origanum vulgare L. provide the basis for suggesting that oregano plant extracts may be useful for prevention and treatment of infections. The main goal of this study was to determine antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of methanolic and aqueous extracts of the leaves and flowers of O. vulgare. Antimicrobial testing of plant extracts was done using well diffusion method. Activity of extracts was tested against Gram positive bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923, methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) ATCC 33591, Bacillus subtilis ATCC 6633, Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212 and five Gram-negative bacteria: Salmonella abony ATCC 6017, Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis ATCC 31194, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 9027, Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, extended-spectrum ß-lactamase (ESBL) producing Escherichia coli ATCC 35218 and fungus Candida albicans ATCC 1023. Antibiotic ampicillin and antimycotic nystatin were used as positive control. The antioxidant activity was determined using the DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) method. The highest values for inhibition zone for methanolic and aqueous extracts were recorded for Gram positive B. subtilis, S. aureus and MRSA. Methanolic extracts exhibited antibacterial activity against tested Gram negative bacteria in variable degree while the growth of these bacteria was not inhibited by aqueous extracts. Tested fungus C. albicans was not sensitive to investigated oregano extracts. All the extracts showed moderate to potent antioxidant activity with methanolic flower extract demonstrating the strongest antioxidative activity with the IC
50 value of 0.205 mg/mL. Therefore it can be concluded that flower and leaf oregano extracts have significant antibacterial and antioxidant potential. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...- Published
- 2018
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47. Effects of salicylic acid foliar application on growth and antioxidant potential of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.).
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Karalija, Erna and Parić, Adisa
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FOLIAR application of plant regulators ,SALICYLIC acid ,BASIL ,PLANT growth ,PHOTOSYNTHESIS ,ANTIOXIDANTS - Abstract
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- 2017
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48. Growth, secondary metabolites production, antioxidative and antimicrobial activity of mint under the influence of plant growth regulators.
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Parić, Adisa, Karalija, Erna, and Čakar, Jasmina
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PLANT growth ,PLANT metabolites ,MINTS (Plants) ,PLANT regulators ,ANTI-infective agents - Abstract
The effects of plant growth regulators on Mentha piperita explants cultured in vitro were studied for the purpose of analyse growth, secondary metabolite production, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities in micropropagated plants. The basal medium was experimentally supplemented with the auxin, indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) and the cytokinin, N6- benzyladenine (BAP) individually and in combination. Treatment with BAP and IBA resulted in an increased shoot and root number. The production of phenolic compounds was affected by the addition of the highest concentration of BAP, while antioxidant and antimicrobial activities were affected by several BAP and IBA treatments. Our results demonstrate that the application of growth regulators increases growth and secondary metabolite productions in the medicinal herb M. piperita. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...
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- 2017
49. Biochemical status of in vitro regenerated Lilium bosniacum and Lilium cattaniae plantlets.
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Karalija, Erna, Parić, Adisa, and Muratović, Edina
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Lilium cattaniae (Vis.) Vis. and Lilium bosniacum (G. Beck) Beck ex Fritsch, endemic species of Balkan Dinaric Alps, were micropropagated from seeds collected from their natural habitats. The relationship between peroxidase activity, photosynthetic status and differentiation of Lilium cattaniae and L. bosniacum in vitro was investigated. Peroxidase activity recorded for somatic embryos of Lilium cattaniae obtained on Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium containing 9.05 mM 2.4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2.4-D) and 4.44 mM N6-bezyladenin (BA), was about two times higher than for any other treatment. Photosynthetic status of plantlets obtained through regeneration was explant-specific and generally higher for plantlets regenerated from basal leaf explants than from bulb explants. The accumulation of anthocyanin was detected in some regenerated shoots and more often in plantlets obtained through regeneration from bulb explants. High frequency of somatic embryo formation was recorded for L. cattaniae on MS medium containing 9.05 mM 2.4-D and 4.44 mM BA. The peroxidase activity for L. bosniacum plantlets obtained through regeneration showed treatment-specific elevations. We consider that basal leaf parts are suitable for successful regeneration of these two lilies and that elevation in peroxidase activity is a good indicator of somatic embryogenesis in both lilies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...
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50. Deciphering the Epigenetic Alphabet Involved in Transgenerational Stress Memory in Crops
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Evangelia V. Avramidou, Stéphane Maury, Philippe Gallusci, Efi Sarri, Federico Martinelli, Eleni M. Abraham, Maria Gerakari, Eleni Tani, Na'ama Segal, Chiara Vergata, Mateo Gašparović, Valya Vassileva, Pilar S. Testillano, Glória Pinto, Eirini Kaiserli, Vasileios Fotopoulos, Miroslav Baránek, Hans Hoenicka, Erna Karalija, Dragana Miladinović, Aliki Kapazoglou, Velimir Mladenov, Manuela Nagel, European Cooperation in Science and Technology, Mladenov, Velimir, Fotopoulos, Vasileios, Kaiserli, Eirini, Karalija, Erna, Maury, Stéphane, Baránek, Miroslav, Segal, Na’ama, Testillano, P. S., Vassileva, Valya, Pinto, Glória, Nagel, Manuela, Hoenicka, Hans, Miladinovic, Dragana, Gallusci, Philippe, Vergata, Chiara, Kapazoglou, Aliki, Abraham, Eleni, Tani, Eleni, Sarri, Efi, Avramidou, Evangelia V., Gašparović, Mateo, Martinelli, Federico, Mladenov, Velimir [0000-0002-2182-6579], Fotopoulos, Vasileios [0000-0003-1205-2070], Kaiserli, Eirini [0000-0003-1517-4591], Karalija, Erna [0000-0001-7262-0645], Maury, Stéphane [0000-0003-0481-0847], Baránek, Miroslav [0000-0002-1583-3588], Segal, Na’ama [0000-0002-4133-6411, Testillano, P. S. [0000-0003-4509-7646], Vassileva, Valya [0000-0002-9055-8002], Pinto, Glória [0000-0001-7735-5131], Nagel, Manuela [0000-0003-0396-0333], Hoenicka, Hans [0000-0001-7226-3772], Miladinovic, Dragana [0000-0001-9555-9162], Gallusci, Philippe [0000-0003-1163-8299], Vergata, Chiara [0000-0003-2727-7977], Kapazoglou, Aliki [0000-0002-7584-5994], Abraham, Eleni [0000-0003-4032-5830], Tani, Eleni [0000-0001-6178-0459], Sarri, Efi [0000-0003-4816-2167], Avramidou, Evangelia V. [0000-0002-5932-1189], Gašparović, Mateo [0000-0003-2345-7882], Martinelli, Federico [0000-0002-8502-767X], University of Novi Sad, Cyprus University of Technology, University of Glasgow, University of Sarajevo, UNIVERZITET U SARAJEVU, Laboratoire de Biologie des Ligneux et des Grandes Cultures (LBLGC), Université d'Orléans (UO)-Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement (INRAE), Mendel University in Brno (MENDELU), National Center for Mariculture, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas [Madrid] (CSIC), Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS), Universidade de Aveiro, Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research [Gatersleben] (IPK-Gatersleben), Thünen Institute of Forest Genetics, Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops [Novi Sad], Ecophysiologie et Génomique Fonctionnelle de la Vigne (UMR EGFV), Université de Bordeaux (UB)-Institut des Sciences de la Vigne et du Vin (ISVV)-Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Sciences Agronomiques de Bordeaux-Aquitaine (Bordeaux Sciences Agro)-Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement (INRAE), Università degli Studi di Firenze = University of Florence [Firenze] (UNIFI), Institute for Olive Tree, Subtropical Crops and Viticulture, Hellenic Agricultural Organisation 'DEMETER', Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Agricultural University of Athens, and University of Zagreb more...
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Epigenomics ,0106 biological sciences ,0301 basic medicine ,Acclimatization ,Inheritance Patterns ,Review ,01 natural sciences ,Epigenesis, Genetic ,Biotic stress ,Gene Expression Regulation, Plant ,Biology (General) ,Stress memory ,Spectroscopy ,2. Zero hunger ,Agricultural Sciences ,Epigenetic ,food and beverages ,General Medicine ,[SDV.BV.BOT]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Vegetal Biology/Botanics ,Adaptation, Physiological ,Computer Science Applications ,Chemistry ,Identification (biology) ,abiotic stress ,biotic stress ,epigenetic ,methodology ,stress memory ,transgenerational memory ,Crops, Agricultural ,QH301-705.5 ,Biology ,Catalysis ,Inorganic Chemistry ,03 medical and health sciences ,Transgenerational epigenetics ,Stress, Physiological ,[SDV.BBM.GTP]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Biochemistry, Molecular Biology/Genomics [q-bio.GN] ,Epigenetics ,Physical and Theoretical Chemistry ,QD1-999 ,Molecular Biology ,Abiotic stress ,fungi ,Organic Chemistry ,Methodology ,Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries ,Transgenerational memory ,DNA Methylation ,Plant Breeding ,030104 developmental biology ,13. Climate action ,Evolutionary biology ,Alphabet ,Adaptation ,010606 plant biology & botany - Abstract
20 p.-3 fig., Although epigenetic modifications have been intensely investigated over the last decade due to their role in crop adaptation to rapid climate change, it is unclear which epigenetic changes are heritable and therefore transmitted to their progeny. The identification of epigenetic marks that are transmitted to the next generations is of primary importance for their use in breeding and for the development of new cultivars with a broad-spectrum of tolerance/resistance to abiotic and biotic stresses. In this review, we discuss general aspects of plant responses to environmental stresses and provide an overview of recent findings on the role of transgenerational epigenetic modifications in crops. In addition, we take the opportunity to describe the aims of EPI-CATCH, an international COST action consortium composed by researchers from 28 countries. The aim of this COST action launched in 2020 is: (1) to define standardized pipelines and methods used in the study of epigenetic mechanisms in plants, (2) update, share, and exchange findings in epigenetic responses to environmental stresses in plants, (3) develop new concepts and frontiers in plant epigenetics and epigenomics, (4) enhance dissemination, communication, and transfer of knowledge in plant epigenetics and epigenomics, This finalization of the review was funded by COST Action CA19125—EPIgenetic mechanisms of Crop Adaptation to Climate cHange. more...
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- 2021
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