Claude Y. Hamany Djande, Paul A. Steenkamp, Ian A. Dubery^*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.4, pp. 1269-1286, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.062392 - 30 April 2025

Abstract Centella asiatica L., a medicinal herb, has attracted substantial interest in research as well as commercial domains due to its bioactive compounds which include the pentacyclic triterpenoid centellosides, and in addition, hydroxy. In addition, hydroxycinnamic acid conjugates as well as flavonoids. The latter is the major class of secondary plant metabolites and comprises various subclasses, including anthocyanidins. Anthocyanins are rarely reported in extracts from C. asiatica and differ structurally due to a flavylium (2-phenylchromenylium) ion that carries a positive charge at the oxygen atom of the C-ring of the basic flavonoid structure. Callus of C. asiatica was initiated… More >

Kesu Wei¹, Guangju Liu², Bin Wei³, Qifang Zhang⁴, Shengjiang Wu¹, Zhaowei Li^2,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.4, pp. 1287-1298, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.062385 - 30 April 2025

Abstract To systematically examine the tolerance of flue-cured tobacco K326 to soil drought stress, this study set up different water content trials for K326 at 60%, 40%, and 20% levels during the vigorous growing period by greenhouse pot planting. Pigment content, chlorophyll fluorescence parameters, antioxidant enzyme activity, and SPS and GS activities associated with carbon and nitrogen metabolism were investigated in the K326 tobacco leaves. The results showed that chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b contents decreased, non-photochemical quenching coefficient Y(NPQ) decreased in the later stage of vigorous growth, and energy dissipation quantum yield Y(NO) levels increased… More >

Muhammad Imran Khan¹, Fahad Masoud Wattoo¹, Kamran Shehzad Bajwa^2,*, Zahid Akram¹, Sabahat Noor², Zaheer Abbas², Rashid Mehmood Rana¹, Muhammad Tahir Akram³, Shaukat Ali², Rai Muhammad Amir⁴, Ghulam Muhammad Ali⁵

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.4, pp. 1299-1318, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.062323 - 30 April 2025

Abstract The agricultural sector is notably affected by climate change, especially soybeans, which may face diminished yields because of severe water shortages. The evaluation of germplasm at morphological and molecular levels is an important pre-breeding step for crop improvement. This study employed 10 simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers to examine 60 soybean genotypes in the quest for drought-resistant lines during 2022–23. The results of the screening experiment (PEG-6000) revealed that the soybean genotypes SPS13, SPS195, PGRB83, and 39982 exhibited significant correlations in growth parameters. The results of molecular characterization indicated that five out of ten molecular… More >

Zahra Alhawsa^*, Rewaa Jalal, Nouf Asiri

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.4, pp. 1319-1337, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.061918 - 30 April 2025

Abstract Salinity stress is a major constraint on agricultural productivity, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. This study evaluated the potential of Ascophyllum nodosum extract (ANE) in mitigating salinity-induced stress and enhancing the growth and physiological performance of Portulaca oleracea L. under NaCl concentrations of 0, 50, 70, and 100 mM for 50 days. A two-way ANOVA assessed the effects of NaCl concentration, ANE treatment, and their interaction. The results showed that ANE significantly increased plant height at 50 mM NaCl (p = 0.0011) but had no effect at higher salinity levels (p > 0.05). Shoot dry weight was… More >

Mudasser Mehmood^1,*, Zoahaib Aslam Khan¹, Adil Mehmood², Madiha Zaynab³, Muhammad Atiq ur Rahman⁴, Mohammad Khalid Al-Sadoon⁵, M. Harshini⁶, Ling Shing Wong⁷

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.4, pp. 1111-1135, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.059812 - 30 April 2025

Abstract Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a staple crop critical for global food security, yet its productivity is significantly affected by abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, and waterlogging, which are exacerbated by climate change. This study evaluated the effects of these stresses on vegetative growth, physiological responses, and yield. Field experiments were conducted using a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) at the Mona Reclamation Experimental Project (MREP), WAPDA, Bhalwal, Sargodha, Punjab Pakistan. Stress treatments included three levels of drought (25%, 50%, and 75% field capacity), salinity (4, 8, and 12 dS/m), and waterlogging (24, 48, and… More >

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.32, No.2, pp. 71-72, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cju.2025.066690 - 30 April 2025

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Nicholas Sellke^1,2,*, Erin Jesse^1,2, Justin M. Dubin³, Tomislav D. Medved^1,2, Neha S. Basti⁴, Janvi Ramchandra², Robert E. Brannigan⁴, Joshua A. Halpern⁴, Nannan Thirumavalavan^1,2

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.32, No.2, pp. 89-94, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cju.2025.065004 - 30 April 2025

Abstract Introduction: Direct-to-consumer (DTC) telemedicine has emerged as an option for transgender patients seeking gender affirming hormone therapy (GAHT). We aimed to characterize the healthcare services provided by DTC telemedicine companies offering GAHT and to compare their costs to a tertiary care center. Methods: We identified DTC telemedicine platforms offering GAHT via internet searches and extracted information from their websites related to evaluation, treatment, monitoring, and cost. Cost of the DTC GAHT was compared to cost for comparable services at a tertiary care center. Results: Six DTC companies were identified. All platforms utilized an informed consent model… More >

Tatiana Henriksson^1,*, Katharina Mitchell², Reima El Naili³, Ali Hajiran²

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.32, No.2, pp. 95-99, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cju.2025.065002 - 30 April 2025

Abstract Renal cell carcinoma is a heterogeneous group of renal tumors characterized by several histological subtypes. Herein, we discuss an unusual case of a 55-year-old male who presented as a consultation to our urology clinic with an incidentally found renal mass. After shared decision making patient proceeded with a Robotic Assisted Laparoscopy (RAL) left sided partial nephrectomy. Final pathology confirmed the presence of high nuclear grade mixed clear cell and papillary renal cell carcinoma (RCC) of the left kidney (pT3aN0M0). This case elucidates a very rare incidence of a patient seen to have a collision tumor, More >

Peter T. Scardino

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.32, No.2, pp. 73-80, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cju.2025.064714 - 30 April 2025

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Demirhan Örsan Demir^1,*, Yusuf Gökkurt¹, Salih Bürlükkara², Turgay Kaçan¹, Ali Kaan Yıldız¹, Ufuk Bozkurt², Tolga Karakan¹

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.32, No.2, pp. 111-118, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cju.2025.063970 - 30 April 2025

Abstract Introduction: Surgeons typically prefer 270 µm and 272 µm laser probes in retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) due to the reduced deflection capacity of flexible ureterorenoscopes when using larger probe diameters. This study aims to investigate the effects of 272 and 365 µm holmium laser probes on operative time, clinical efficacy, and complication rates in RIRS. Materials and Methods: A total of 285 patients with proximal ureteral or kidney stones who met the inclusion criteria were enrolled in the study. Patients were divided into two groups based on laser probe thickness: 272 µm and 365 µm. Stone-free… More >