Contents

Russian Journal of Plant Physiology


Vol. 73, No. 3, 2026


RESEARCH PAPERS

Understanding the Role of Elevated Root Temperatures in Boosting Hydroponic Tomato Growth

J. Ben Salem, A. Khadhri, and S. Aschi-Smiti p. 105  abstract

Impact of Continuous WIFI Electromagnetic Radiation Exposure on Nutritional Quality and Metabolic Responses in Parsley (Petroselinum crispum L.) and Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) Seedlings

N. I. Djamai, A. I. Belabed, Z. Bouslama, L. Belarouci, M. M. Bouhenna, M. Djamai, and S. Touati p. 106  abstract


RESEARH PAPERS

Genome-Wide Identification and Gene Expression Analysis of the LBD Transcription Factor Family in Eelgrass (Zostera marina L.)

Y. Dou, P. Hao, D. Jia, S. Zhou, Y. Yang, Y. Zhu, and Q. Zhou p. 107  abstract


RESEARCH PAPERS

The Nano-Enriched Biochar Enhanced Photosynthetic Pigments, Growth and Essential Oil Production of Chamomile under Drought Stress

K. Ghassemi-Golezani, S. V. Jalali Dinabad, and S. Abdoli p. 108  abstract

Optimizing Density and Nitrogen Management Enhances Photosynthetic Performance and Compensates for Yield Loss under Water-Limited Maize Production

L. Heying, R. Qianqian, D. Xiaomin, C. Runtong, M. Hanif, M. Alotaibi, A. M. Al-Saif, N. Ali, H. Noor, and M. F. Seleiman p. 109  abstract


REVIEWS

Research Progress on the Mechanism of Fruit Ripening and Softening

H. Liu, J. He, L. Lyu, W. Wu, J. Tian, Y. Wu, and W. Li p. 110  abstract


RESEARCH PAPERS

Effects of Combined UV-A/B and Green Light Exposure on Growth Performance, Photosynthesis, and Antioxidant Defense in Grafted Watermelon Seedlings

T. Xiao, M. Wang, Z. Wu, X. Shen, X. Chen, Z. Zhu, Z. Zhu, Y. Zang, and J. Wu p. 111  abstract

Photosynthetic Traits and Ion Homeostasis under Salt Stress in Seedlings of Different Artemisia selengensis Cultivars

J. Xie, L. Yang, D. Qin, H. Qian, R. Chen, and H. Liu p. 112  abstract

Physiological and Oxidative Effects of Coumarin Derivatives in Copper-Stressed Maize

F. Yetişsin and M. Yaşar p. 113  abstract


RESEARCH PAPERS

Polyamine-Mediated Regulation of Biochemical and Physiological Processes during Leaf Senescence in Saxifraga stolonifera L.

F. Altaf, S. Parveen, M. L. Lone, A. ul Haq, S. Farooq, and I. Tahir p. 114  abstract

Photosynthetic Activity as a Tool for Assessing the Physiological Resilience of Bryobiotina under Abiotic Stress

A. V. Chasov, A. O. Onele, I. Yu. Leksin, N. R. Shafigullina, and A. G. Renkova p. 115  abstract


REVIEWS

Physiological and Molecular Mechanisms of Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Orchids: A Comprehensive Review

D. Nivedha, V.A. Sathiyamurthy, S. Padmapriya, N. Saranya, D. Amirtham, and M. Karthikeyan p. 116  abstract


RESEARCH PAPERS

Transcriptome Analysis provides new Insights into the Molecular Mechanisms of Enhancing Alkali-Tolerance of Cinnamomum bodinieri by Exogenous Proline

L. Y. Gu, Z. X. Liu, Y. Q. He, Y. X. Cao, R. Dai, H. Z. Han, and L.H. Zhang p. 117  abstract

Molecular Regulation of Flavonoid Biosynthesis in Onion (Allium cepa L.) During Developmental Progression and Its Cytotoxic Implications

I. Kaur, N. Chawla, A. S. Dhatt, N. K. Sarao, and D. Deka p. 118  abstract

The Soybean Sugar Transporter GmSWEET17 Interacts with a Nod Factor Receptor to Regulate Nodule Development

D. Ke, Z. Zhou, S. Hou, J. Lin, X. Song, and K. Zhang p. 119  abstract

Features of Photosynthetic Apparatus Functioning under Progressive Drought in Seedlings of Quercus pubescens and Quercus ilex

S. P. Korsakova, M. S. Kovalev, T. M. Sakhno, and M. L. Novitsky p. 120  abstract


REVIEWS

Research Progress on Endophytic Fungi Promoting Seed Germination: A Potential Breeding Approach

W. Li, X.-Y. Sun, and J.-L. Cui p. 121  abstract


RESEARCH PAPERS

Cryptochrome 1a Fine-Tunes Blue Light Responses during Tomato Seed Germination by Coordinating Redox Homeostasis and Carbon Metabolism

M. S. T. Luna, L. A. Gaion, R. de Oliveira, E. R. B. de Souza, and R. F. Carvalho p. 122  abstract

Genetic and Environmental Determinants of Carob Plants (Ceratonia siliqua L.) Resilience to Salt Stress: Integrative Multivariate, PLS-SEM and Bayesian Modelling

Y. Mouniane, M. El Bakkali, Amol D. Vibhute, I. El-Khadir, A. Chriqui, and D. Hmouni p. 123  abstract


METHODS

Quantifying Anthocyanins: Solving Red Solutes

A. V. Nosov and A. A. Fomenkov p. 124  abstract


RESEARCH PAPERS

Transcriptomic Responses to Elevated Temperatures in Papaver somniferum L. Reveal Temperature-Dependent Regulation of Photosynthesis and Secondary Metabolism Pathways

H. Sipahi, T. Gürkök Tan, and A. Gümüşcü p. 125  abstract

Optimizing Volatile Oil Extraction from ‘Ruhe’ Chrysanthemum via Response Surface Methodology towards Comparative Profiling of Nine Varieties

H. Wang, M. Jiang, H. Li, H. Zhang, and J. Lv p. 126  abstract

Influence of Distribution, Migration and Enrichment of Trace Elements in the Soil-Medicinal Plant System on Components of Herbs: A Case Study of Paeoniae Radix Alba

X. Zhang, Y. Ru, Z. Jiang, Y. Zhang, J. Wang, C. Jin, and X. Xue p. 127  abstract

Salt Tolerance Evaluation of 15 Grape Germplasm and Screening of Salt-Tolerant Resources

J. Zhang, G. Nai, Z. Li, X. Qin, S. Li, and S. Ma p. 128  abstract


RESEARCH PAPERS

Green Synthesis of Hypericum perforatum-Mediated Silver Nanoparticles and Their Dose-Dependent Effects on Growth and Oxidative Stress in Mentha piperita

S. Afkar and A. Hassanvand p. 129  abstract

Physiological Regulation of Photosynthesis and Productivity in Spring Maize under Drip and Flood Irrigation: Insights from Multivariate and CART Analysis

A. S. Brar, S. Kaur, S. Pathania, P. Sahoo, N. Johal, and S. Singh p. 130  abstract

Variations of Stomatal Aperture/Conductance and Leaf Intracellular Water Dynamics in Echeveria desmetiana and Solanum lycopersicum L. between Day and Night

H. Chen, D. Xing, Y. Wu, J. Li, and M. R. Quispe Puma p. 131  abstract

Mitigating Effects of Nitroprusside and Auxin on Pea Seedling Growth under Cinnamic Acid Stress

Z. Cheng, L. Ma, S. Ma, and S. Li p. 132  abstract

Modulating Growth Physiology and Metabolite Accumulation in Dendrobium nobile Lindl with Fenaminosulf

X. Huang, Y. Fan, Y. Huang, Y. Zhang, C. Lin, J. Xiao, and A. Luo p. 133  abstract

The Effect of the Quercetin on Сadmium Tolerance of Broad Beans Plants Inoculated with Rhizobium leguminosarum

V. V. Krylova, D. S. Bogdanova, and A. G. Shugaev p. 134  abstract

Dose-Dependent Effects of Brassinosteroids on Plant Stress Responses

N. A. Laman, K. R. Kem, V. A. Khripach, and V. N. Zhabinskii p. 135  abstract

Physiological and Biochemical Insights into Biostimulant-Mediated High Temperature Tolerance in Tomato

S. M. Simhi Samyukta, M. M. Viji, K. Anusree, and R. Nalishma p. 136  abstract

The WRKY Transcription Factor ZmWRKY114 Enhances Plant Resilience to Drought and Salt Stress in Maize

J. Wang, Y. Gao, S. Zhang, D. Zheng, J. Zhao, Y. Wu, Z. Wu, Y. Lu, and C. Zhang p. 137  abstract


REVIEWS

Understanding the Impacts of Major Abiotic Stresses on Wheat Growth and Development

P. Chakraborty, S. Gorai, and Bandana Bose p. 138  abstract


RESEARCH PAPERS

Boric Acid as a Pioneering Ethylene Antagonist in Mitigating Postharvest Senescence of Antirrhinum majus L.: A Sustainable Strategy to Enhance Longevity

S. Farooq, M. L. Lone, A. ul Haq, F. Altaf, S. Parveen, W. W. Tantray, and I. Tahir p. 139  abstract

Heat Shock Stress-Induced Physiological and Molecular Changes in Japonica Rice Seedlings

I. Hussain and E. Hanzawa p. 140  abstract


REVIEW

A Conceptual Framework of Nutrients, Plant Growth Regulators and Microbial Consortia (Triple Alliance) for Enhancing Stress Tolerance in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)

K. Tamizharasan, R. Sivakumar, P. Boominathan, P. S. Kavitha, and V. Sendhilvel p. 141  abstract


RESEARCH PAPERS

The Influence of the Ratio of Red and Far Red Light During Lettuce Irradiation on the Photosynthesis Rate, the Activity of the Benson-Calvin Cycle Reactions and the 3-GAP Dehydrogenase Complex

A. A. Kosobryukhov, A. N. Shmarev, V. Yu. Lyubimov, and V. D. Kreslavski p. 142  abstract

Cloning and Functional Analysis of Transcription Factor RuNAC43 Gene from Blackberry

H. Liu, F. Zhao, L. Lyu, W. Wu, J. Tian, Y. Wu, and W. Li p. 143  abstract

Effects of Drought and Dust Stress on Photosynthesis in Turfgrass under Different Planting Configurations

B. Liu, J. Wang, Y. Li, H. Li, Y. Zhang, and X. Guo p. 144  abstract

A Dose-Response Study of Dopamine-Mediated Growth Regulation in Rice across Different Growth Stages Gives Insights for Dose Optimisation

J. P. Merlin, S. Sreepriya, K. Aishwarya, K. Bhrundha, G. K. Krishna, R. Augustine, J. Joseph, and M. S. Parvathi p. 145  abstract

Effects of Excess Copper on Ion-Exchange Properties of Sunflower Cell Walls

N. R. Meychik, O. V. Nikushin, Yu. I. Nikolaeva, and M. A. Kushunina p. 146  abstract

Assessing the Influence of Tunisian Cork Oak Geographical Origin via Photosynthetic Parameters

Z. Mhalhli, W. Zorrig, I. Touhami, H. Achour, O. S. Paulo, and T. Rzigui p. 147  abstract

Effects of Exogenous Nitric Oxide on Growth, Antioxidant Defense, and Pigment Stability in Spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) under Heat Stress

M. Akçay and M. Şimşek Geyik p. 148  abstract

Effect of Methyl Jasmonate Seed Treatment on the Response of Wheat Plants to Excess Zinc Ions in Root-Inhabited Substrate

I. A. Nilova, A. A. Ignatenko, E. S. Kholoptseva, N. M. Kaznina, and A. F. Titov p. 149  abstract


REVIEWS

Exploiting Herbicidal Potential of Sorgoleone for Efficient Weed Management—A Review

G. Pavithra, P. M. Arthanari, R. Krishnan, R. Renuka, D. Amirtham, and D. J. S. Sharmila p. 150  abstract


RESEARCH PAPERS

Variations in Seed Germination, Competency for Dormancy Induction and Seedling Death under High Temperature Stress in Domesticated and Wild Safflowers

A. Rezaei, F. Ghaderi-Far, and H. R. Sadeghipour p. 151  abstract

Jasmonic Acid Balances Redox-Growth Continuum in Soybean Seedlings Exposed to Drought and Sodicity Stress through Orchestration of Ascorbate-Glutathione Cycle

A. Sidhu, G. Kaur, P. Singh, S. Kaushik, and G. Sirhindi p. 152  abstract

Comparative Assessment of Water Stress Responses in Sesame Reveals Contrasting Genotypes Differing in Xyloglucan Endotransglucosylase/Hydrolase

S. Sreepriya, T. Girija, and M. S. Parvathi p. 153  abstract

Cloning and Functional Characterization of the AaNAC102 Transcription Factor from Aeonium arboreum ‘Blushing Beauty’ in Response to Drought Stress

S. H. Li, R. Zhao, H. Z. Han, L. H. Zhang, N. Zhang, F. Wang, S. Y. Wei, and T. T. Lu p. 154  abstract

Enhancing Green-Phase Biomass via Cold Plasma to Improve Astaxanthin Production in Haematococcus pluvialis

H. A. Q. Than, D. P. N. Vu, M. A. N. Tran, P. N. Ly, T. B. Ho, N. H. Tran, and T. H. Pham p. 155  abstract

Some Structural and Molecular Markers of Gold Nanoparticles Effect

Yu. V. Venzhik and K. V. Zhukova p. 156  abstract


REVIEWS

Lipid Fatty Acid Composition Features in Alternations of Embryophyta Gametophyte and Sporophyte Generation

A. Voronkov and T. Ivanova p. 157  abstract


RESEARCH PAPERS

Chloroplast-Centered Acclimation to Sequential Stress Superior Drought Tolerance in Licorice via ROS Attenuation and Enhanced Recovery Sink

Y.-H. Xie, J. Gao, N. Wang, G. Zhang, Y. Chen, F. Yan, Y.-G. Yan, and G.-C. Cui p. 158  abstract

Partial Root Drying Irrigation Mitigates Negative Impacts of Temperature Elevation on Photosynthesis, Phytohormones, and Redox Reactions in Maize

H. Yan, X. Q. Zhang, X. L. Liu, M. B. Xia, Z. G. Dai, H. R. Zhang, and C. Ru p. 159  abstract

Nanopriming Modulates Metabolism and Enhances Phytonutrient Content in Rapini (Brassica rapa L. subsp. sylvestris L. Janch.) Microgreens

K. V. Zhukova, I. M. Kochetkov, N. V. Naraikina, I. A. Voroshilov, and Yu. V. Venzhik p. 160  abstract