Review on: Response of Cereal Crops to Climate Change
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 4, December 2020
Pages:
63-72
Received:
13 October 2020
Accepted:
2 November 2020
Published:
16 November 2020
Abstract: Climate change has verified moveable effect in different part of the world, its effect is severe in the developing countries. The adaptation and production of the crops highly affected due to climate change i.e. the ambient weather factors are becoming beyond the suitability ranges. Here, it focuses on the effects of rising atmospheric CO2 concentrations, rising temperature, and changes in precipitation and their interaction on plant growth, development and yield. Therefore, this paper is aimed at reviewing the response of cereal crops to the changing of climate. The existing knowledge sources demonstrated climate change has negative impacts on cereal crops production and productivity. While in some cases these responses are variable within and between species and are dependent on developmental stage. Variability also exists between C3 and C4 species in response to elevated CO2, especially in terms of growth and seed yield stimulation. C3 plants will benefit more than C4 plants at elevated CO2. However, if global warming will take place, an increase in temperature may offset the benefits of increasing CO2 on crop yield. The difference in responses of different crops to elevated CO2 might be due to difference in water, soil, nutrient availability and temperature variation. It concludes that there is a need for further research regarding the weather and climate variability and change together within a specific region.
Abstract: Climate change has verified moveable effect in different part of the world, its effect is severe in the developing countries. The adaptation and production of the crops highly affected due to climate change i.e. the ambient weather factors are becoming beyond the suitability ranges. Here, it focuses on the effects of rising atmospheric CO2 concentr...
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Shea (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F. Gaertn.) Growth Improvement by Mycorrhizal Inoculation in Controlled Conditions
Haro Hadou,
Ganaba Souleymane,
Sanon Bibata Kadidia
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 4, December 2020
Pages:
73-77
Received:
10 October 2020
Accepted:
14 November 2020
Published:
16 November 2020
Abstract: This study is Shea Park restoration contribution. In this study, Shea butter was cultivated for 12 months on non-sterile culture substrate and then inoculated with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF). The mycorrhizal parameters were evaluated at 12 months after sowing and the growth parameters of the plants at 4 and 12 months after sowing. The results showed mycorrhizal infection of all treatments and stimulation of Shea’s growth according to inocula. Yac 2 mix allowed a better improvement Shea growth. This inoculum improved Shea height growth by 10.34% at 4 months and 29.02% at 12 months after sowing compared to the treatment inoculated with Glomus aggregatum, by 46.02% at 4 months and 80.71% at 12 months after sowing compared to controls. Glomus aggregatum improved Shea height by 32.33% at 4 months and 40.06% at 12 months after sowing compared to controls. This inoculum also improved the Shea collar diameter by 12% at 4 months and 28.53% at 12 months after sowing compared to the treatment inoculated with Glomus aggregatum, by 53.86% at 4 months and 75.85% at 12 months after sowing compared to controls. Glomus aggregatum improves the Shea height by 37.38% at 4 months and 36.81% at 12 months after sowing compared to controls. Yac 2 mix also improves the height relative growth rate by 33.33% and the collar diameter relative growth rate by 54.54% compared to the controls. This study has shown promising results for the restoration of the Shea Park and deserves to be deepened by extending it to other mycorrhizal strains.
Abstract: This study is Shea Park restoration contribution. In this study, Shea butter was cultivated for 12 months on non-sterile culture substrate and then inoculated with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF). The mycorrhizal parameters were evaluated at 12 months after sowing and the growth parameters of the plants at 4 and 12 months after sowing. The resul...
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Research Progress of Metformin in the Treatment of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Chengsheng Liu,
Jiehua Xie
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 4, December 2020
Pages:
78-81
Received:
6 December 2020
Accepted:
16 December 2020
Published:
22 December 2020
Abstract: Backgroud: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease has become the second largest source of chronic liver disease in the urban population. Metformin, a traditional drug, has good prospects for treating the disease in primary health care facilities. Objective: To summarize and grasp the status of metformin in adults, children with diabetes and non-diabetic NAFLD patients. Methods: We reviewed 31 relevant research literatures in PubMed database, and sorted out some preclinical and clinical research results. Results: Metformin was found to have a good effect in improving liver function indicators in both adult diabetic and non-diabetic NAFLD patients, and could benefit liver histology in NAFLD patients with adult diabetes. Metformin treatment did not show a significant advantage over lifestyle interventions in children with NAFLD. Conclusion: Metformin can improve the liver function and histological structure of adult NAFLD patients to a certain extent, and children patients should still be treated mainly with improved lifestyle.
Abstract: Backgroud: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease has become the second largest source of chronic liver disease in the urban population. Metformin, a traditional drug, has good prospects for treating the disease in primary health care facilities. Objective: To summarize and grasp the status of metformin in adults, children with diabetes and non-diabetic ...
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