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Russian Journal of Plant Physiology


Vol. 73, No. 2, 2026


RESEARCH PAPERS

Effects of Waterlogging at Different Growth Stages and Duration on the Evapotranspiration, Leaf Nutrients, and Yield of Capia Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)

S. A. Abdulrasaq and H. Arslan p. 51  abstract

Characterization and Confirmation of RNA Editing in the Plastome of Calotropis procera in Response to Drought and Light Stress

N. B. S. Al-Saud p. 52  abstract

Hypoxia and Salinity: Impacts on Growth and Metabolism of Ocimum basilicum L.

A. Arfaoui, J. Ben Salem, M. Mendili, C. Jaffali, and S. Aschi-Smiti p. 53  abstract

Effects of Differential Salt Stress on Seed Germination and Seedling Physiological-Biochemical Characteristics in Pedicularis kansuensis

F. H. Bai, X. Y. Nie, G. Lu, J. Y. Cheng, G. Q. Han, X. Y. Liu, and T. L. Xu p. 54  abstract


REVIEWS

Role of Biogenic Nanoparticles in Regulating Plant Growth and Physiological Stress Responses: a Review

L. Bhuvana, V. Manonmani, Pon. Sathyamoorthy, S. Sundareswaran, A. Senthil, and M. Prasanthrajan p. 55  abstract


RESEARCH PAPERS

Physiological Responses of Elite Black Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) Genotypes to Phytophthora Foot Rot Disease: Insights from Chlorophyll Fluorescence and Gas Exchange

D. Das, B. R. Nair, T. Davis, and M. A. Jabbar p. 56  abstract

Auras®, a Biostimulant Containing Bacillus aryabhattai Strain CMAA 1363, Enhances Drought Tolerance and Growth in Maize Plants

J. P. F. Barbosa, A. A. Vasconcelos, J. R. Santos, G. A. Graça, W. M. Massaranduba, E. K. S. Lopes, M. A. G. Carnelossi, R. Silva-Mann, P. R. Gagliardi, and L. F. G. Oliveira Júnior p. 57  abstract

A Study on the Optimal ABA Concentration for Enhancing Cold Resistance in Astragalus Based on a Comprehensive Evaluation of Multiple Physiological Indices

Y. L. Han, Z. Lv, Y. Liu, Y. Cui, Y. Jiao, J. C. Liu, K. Y. Zhang, H. Li, and M. Jiang p. 58  abstract

Exogenous GABA Application Enhances Fruit Yield and Quality of Cherry Tomato under Cadmium Stress

T. Hong, Y. Qin, L. Tang, Y. Lu, X. Zhou, and Z. He p. 59  abstract

Influence of Herbicides and NPK Fertilizers on Weeds and Physiological and Biochemical Traits of Maize (Zea mays L.)

A. H. Jabr Al-Bahadli, S. Hassannejad, S. Nasrollahzadeh, and S. Porheidar Ghafarbi p. 60  abstract

The Effects of Varying Root Zone Temperatures and Drought Intensities on the Photosynthetic and Physiological Mechanisms of Maize Seedlings

J. C. Lin, T. H. Zhang, X. Y. Lv, Z. Q. Xia, Y. X. Gong, and H. D. Lu p. 61  abstract

Tubulin Cytoskeleton in Symbiotic Nodules of Black Medic (Medicago lupulina L.)

A. B. Kitaeva, P. G. Kusakin, A. P. Gorshkov, A. V. Tsyganova, and V. E. Tsyganov p. 62  abstract

Impact of High Irradiance on Tomato Photoreceptor Mutants at Different Red/Far-Red Light Ratios

V. D. Kreslavski, A. N. Shmarev, A. Yu. Khudyakova, V. V. Strokina, G. N. Shirshikova, P. P. Pashkovskiy, and A. A. Kosobryukhov p. 63  abstract


REVIEWS

Physiological Modulation of Oilseed Crops by Plant Growth Regulators

V. Modhana, R. Sivakumar, M. K. Kalarani, R. Karthikeyan, R. Sasikala, and S. Kokilavani p. 64  abstract


RESEARCH PAPERS

Effect of Humic Acid on Morphological, Physiological and Biochemical Resilience of Dichondra repens under Different Irrigation Intervals

A. Mousavi Bazaz, S. Ansari, and Z. Ghorbani p. 65  abstract

Physiological and Nutritional Responses of Peach Hybrid Progenies to Lime-Induced Iron Chlorosis

U. R. Patial, A. Thakur, H. Singh, D. Bhatia, A. Mittal, S. Kaur Randhawa, and M. Kaur p. 66  abstract

The Effect of Foliar Application of Humic Acid and Selenium on the Agrophysiological Traits of Corn Plants under Water Deficit Conditions

Y. Pishbin, M. R. Dadnia, M. Alavi Fazel, SH. Lack, and T. Saki Nejad p. 67  abstract


REVIEWS

Plant Responses to Combined Abiotic and Biotic Stresses

V. Preethi, A. Senthil, M. Senthil-Kumar, M. Raveendran, K. Anitha, P. Boominathan, I. Johnson, and R. Karthikeyan p. 68  abstract


RESEARCH PAPERS

Physiological and Biochemical Responses in Novel Eggplant Lines under Heat Stress Condition

S. Santhiya, P. Saha, B. S. Tomar, V. Chinnusamy, and N. D. Saha p. 69  abstract

Exogenous Application of Cyclo (Leu-Pro) Enhances Drought Tolerance in Maize (Zea mays L.) by Regulating Physiological Responses, Osmotic Homeostasis, and Oxidative Defense System

A. Tariq, M. Salman, S. Ram Ashraf, S. Al-Majmaie, S. Bashir, and I. Avazmetova p. 70  abstract

A Y2SK2-Type Dehydrin PlRab18 Enhances Drought Tolerance in Herbaceous Peony (Paeonia lactiflora Pall.)

Y. Wang, H. L. An, M. T. Zu, Z. A. Hu, and D. Q. Zhao p. 71  abstract

RESEARCH PAPERS

Comparative Analysis of the Complete Chloroplast Genome of Senna alexandrina: Molecular Features and Phylogenetic Relationships with Closely Related Species

L. Z. Aljumaiah p. 72  abstract

Altitude-Associated Variation in Phenolic Composition and Oxidative Stress–Related Antioxidant Activity in Rhododendron arboreum Leaves

D. Gulati and Shalini p. 73  abstract

Brassinolide Enhances Manganese Tolerance in Malus robusta Rehd. through Physiological and Biochemical Adjustments

Y. Niu, W. Xie, J. Shen, Y. Tian, M. Liang, and X. Qiao p. 74  abstract

Valorization of the Invasive Weed Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl: Growth-Promoting Effects on Soybean (Glycine max L.)

G. Punithavathi, K. Saravanan, S. Dhanapal, G. Chelladurai, C. Appunu, N. Senthilkumar, N. Kiruthiga, and K. Anbarasu p. 75  abstract

Physiological and Biochemical Characterization of a Core Germplasm Set Reveals Superior Genotypes for Enhanced Stress Tolerance in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)

U. S. Sreevathsa Sagar, R. Pushpam, M. Raveendran, R. Suresh, N. Srithran, and D. Uma p. 76  abstract


REVIEWS

Methods for Studying Plant MicroRNAs

N. V. Smirnova and E. A. Dolgikh p. 77  abstract


RESEARCH PAPERS

Naringin Exposure Enhanced Antioxidant Potential of Radish to Regulate Salt Stress

I. Verma, V. Kumar, R. Khosla, and P. Guleria p. 78  abstract

Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Characteristic Analysis of the GRF Gene Family in Broussonetia papyrifera

X.-R. Wang, X.-L. Liang, and H.-Y. Li p. 79  abstract

Controlled-Environment Blue LED Lighting Enhances Rosmarinic Acid Accumulation and Physiological Performance in Hydroponic Basil

J. Xie, R. Chen, Y. Wang, Z. Jiang, and L. Yang p. 80  abstract

Seed Bacterial Microbiome in Spring Bread Wheat Varieties of the Ural-Siberian Forest-Steppe Ecogeographical Group

R. Yuldashev, D. Maslennikova, I. Koryakov, N. Gerasimov, K. Kuznetsov, A. Suleymanov, Ch. Allagulova, A. Avalbaev, E. Ponomareva, and U. Yunusbaev p. 81  abstract

RESEARCH PAPER

How Leaf Trait Trade-Offs Mediated Proteomic Reconfiguration in Drought-Primed Olive Plants in Response to Terminal Drought?

M. Ben Abdallah, D. Trupiano, C. D’Ambrosio, A. Scaloni, G. S. Scippa, and N. Ben Youssef p. 82  abstract


RESEARCH PAPERS

Determination of Phytohormones during Cucumber Fruit Development by Solid-Phase Extraction Based on Carbon Fibers Modified with Ionic Liquid

C.-S. Jon, J.-G. Song, R.-H. Pak, S.-C. Ko, C. Hong, and H.-J. Kim p. 83  abstract

Effects of Colloidal TiO2, Fe3O4, NiO Nano-Particles in Low Concentrations on Morphological and Physiological Features of Barley Seedlings

S. A. Gudkov, A. V. Kartashov, D. A. Ashikhmina, and G. A. Frolov p. 84  abstract


REVIEWS

Harnessing Root System Architecture Plasticity to Improve Crop Performance under Abiotic Stress Conditions

R. Jha, V. Manonmani, K. Sundaralingam, S. Vanitha, M. Gnanachitra, and T. Kalaiselvi p. 85  abstract


RESEARCH PAPERS

Estimation of Growth Parameters in Magnolia sieboldii Saplings through Image Analysis

K. H. Kim, T. C. Ri, R. H. Pak, and J. H. An p. 86  abstract

Genome-Wide Characteristics and Responsive Expression of HSP Family Genes in Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium L.)

A. Liu, P. Guo, S. Wang, X. Xu, Y. Hua, A. Li, S. Tang, B. Li, C. Yu, Y. Zhang, X. Guo, and C. Tian p. 87  abstract

Preharvest Sound Waves Enhance Yield and Nutritional Quality of Greenhouse Vegetables in a Frequency-Dependent Manner

T. T. Minh and D. N. Bui p. 88  abstract


REVIEWS

Insights into Morpho-Physiological and Biochemical Responses of Plants to Heat Stress: an Overview

S. Murtić p. 89  abstract

RNA-Centric Stress Adaptation in Plants: Non-Coding RNAs and AI/ML-Driven Insights

S. N. Quadri, B. Siddiqui, S. Tiwari, and M. Z. Abdin p. 90  abstract


RESEARCH PAPERS

Combined Foliar Application of GA3 and Boron Enriches Seed Boron, Biostimulates α-Amylase and Enhances Seedling Vigour in Novel Indian TGMS Based Pusa Jawahar Rice Hybrid 56

V. Ramvilas Pashwan, M. B. Arun Kumar, Chandu Singh, S. G. Krishnan, K. K. Vinod, M. Nagarajan, Vijay Dunna, K. Gaikwad, C. H. Sushmitha, and A. Gouthami p. 91  abstract

Change in Physio-Biochemical Responses Induced by Cold Stress in Common Bean

M. J. Sharobandi, R. Maali-Amiri, and S. Naderi p. 92  abstract

Shortened Light/Dark Cycles Provide Conceptual Basis for Designing Cost-Effective Lighting Regimes for Controlled Environment Horticulture

T. G. Shibaeva, A. A. Rubaeva, E. G. Sherudilo, I. A. Levkin, I. A. Nilova, and A. F. Titov p. 93  abstract


REVIEWS

Nanoparticles in Plant Stress and Toxicity Management: Current Insight and Future Directions

Z. Younas, I. Ahmad, U. Rahman, and Z. U. R. Mashwani p. 94  abstract


RESEARCH PAPERS

Morphological, Physiological, and Biochemical Characteristics in Leaves of A 4000-Year-Old Ginkgo biloba Tree Compared to Its Progeny and Grafted Plants

H. L. Zou, S. X. Ren, X. W. Zhang, T. F. Wang, H. Y. Bao, X. Y. Lin, J. W. Cui, B. Jin, and Z. G. Lu p. 95  abstract

RESEARCH PAPERS

Osmopriming, Halopriming and Hormopriming for Improving Seedling Establishment and Vigour in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) under Aerobic Conditions

C. Batra, N. Kaur, B. S. Dhillon, and V. Kumar p. 96  abstract

Mitigation of Salinity Stress in Rice Seedlings by Paclobutrazol: A Physiological-Biochemical Approach

H. S. El-Beltagi, M. F. El-Nady, A. A. Rezk, A. M. Tahoon, H. H. Kesba, E. A. Abomarzoka, M. M. El-Mogy, A. M. El-Sayed, W. Elmenofy, and M. M. S. Metwaly p. 97  abstract

Controlled-Release Salicylic Acid-Loaded Microspheres Enhances Physiological Performance and Organic Acid Metabolism of Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) under Salt Stress

Ü. H. Erol, S. Özdemir, G. Geyik, F. Kurşun Baysak, and B. B. Arpacı p. 98  abstract

Respiration and Energy Dissipation in Leaves of Hylotelephium triphyllum (Crassulaceae) during Crassulacean Acid Metabolism Expression in Taiga Zone of the European Northeast

T. K. Golovko, M. A. Shelyakin, I. G. Zakhozhiy, and R. V. Malyshev p. 99  abstract

Comparative Assessment of Growth Efficiency of the Microalga Scenedesmus rubescens in Open and Closed Photobioreactors

S. Yu. Gorbunova and A. B. Borovkov p. 100  abstract

Biochemical Characteristics, Antioxidant Activity and Production of Tropane Alkaloids in Hyoscyamus reticulatus L. Hairy Roots Affected by L-Ornithine Feeding and Aspergillus niger Elicitor

A. Karami, B. Hosseini, S. Shameh, and M. Hasani p. 101  abstract

Experimental Study of Tolerance of Rhodomonas sp. (Cryptophyta, Pyrenomonadaceae) from the White Sea Lagoon to Hydrogen Sulfide

D. N. Matorin, E. A. Labunskaya, D. A. Todorenko, N. D. Sidochenko, D. A. Voronov, O. V. Yakovleva, D. A. Ivanova, and E. D. Krasnova p. 102  abstract

Drying Response of Pea (Pisum sativum) at Post-Germination Stage

G. N. Smolikova, A. A. Lankina, P. V. Vilis, T. E. Bilova, E. A. Krylova, V. V. Demidchik, and S. S. Medvedev p. 103  abstract

Carboxychromanate-2-ethyl-6-methyl-3-hydroxypyridine Maintains the Functional State of Pea Seedlings Mitochondria under Conditions of Water Deficiency

I. V. Zhigacheva, I. F. Rusina, N. I Krikunova, Yu. V. Kuznetsov, and I. P. Generozova p. 104  abstract