Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi colonize roots improving plant water status and tolerance to drought. However, it is not clear whether the presence of AM would affect the photosynthesis and antioxidant gene-enzymes response, which help to alleviate drought stress of the host plant. Here, pot experiments were performed to investigate the effects of Rhizophagus irregularis, an AM fungus, on the...

Abstract How can we regulate an invasive alien species of high commercial value? Black locust ( Robinia pseudoacacia L.) has a unique capacity for seed dispersal and germination. Field surveys indicate that black increases its growing area with sprouting roots the elongation horizontal at soil depth 10 cm. Therefore, method to development could be effective in slowing invasiveness locust. In th...

A lectin has been identified in black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) bark that shares approximately 50% sequence identity with plant class V chitinases but is essentially devoid of chitinase activity. Specificity studies indicated that the black locust chitinase-related agglutinin (RobpsCRA) preferentially binds to high-mannose N-glycans comprising the proximal pentasaccharide core structure. Cl...

This article deals with the breaking down of seed dormancy in black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) seeds. These seeds have a hard testa that is impermeable to water and air. In this investigation, were treated non-thermal plasma (NTP) for 0, 5, 10, 20 min. The had an eroded surface (SEM analysis) showed increased oxygen content (EDS) hydrophilicity (contact-angle measurement). exposed also hi...

Abstract. Lands mined for coal and reclaimed under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) can be used to produce woody biomass. This study evaluates woody biomass production on SMCRA-reclaimed lands after ripping to reduce soil compaction. Four species treatments were established at two planting densities on three Wise County, Virginia, mine sites. Here, we review experimental t...

Heat waves that trigger severe droughts are predicted to increase globally; however, we lack an understanding of how trees respond to the combined change of extreme temperatures and water availability. Here, we studied the impacts of two consecutive heat waves as well as post-stress recovery in young Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco (Douglas-fir) and Robinia pseudoacacia L. (black locust) g...

Aim of study: The chemical and morphological properties sapwood heartwood stone pine black locust were determined.
 Material methods: Preparation samples was carried out by adhering to the TAPPI Standard Methods. holocellulose, cellulose, lignin, alpha ash, ether, cold hot water 1% NaOH solubility percentages analysed. In order determine woods, fiber size maserated wood measured under a sc...