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The papers published in Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, Issue 1, Volume 54, 2026, represent exciting new research in different topics of life science, specifically in plant science, horticulture, agronomy, crop science, and forestry. Among the interesting articles, we invite you to find news about: A comprehensive framework for introducing novel crops into new agroecological regions; Seaweed-derived biostimulants and plant salinity stress: chemical diversity, mechanisms, and biochemical constraints; Genetic diversity assessment of Lotus corniculatus L. using SCoT and DAMD molecular markers; Melatonin mediated modulation of physiological, biochemical and gene expression patterns governing salinity tolerance in Capsicum frutescens; Identification of submergence-tolerant rice genotypes: a comprehensive analysis of survival and growth parameters in germination stage; Unveiling the potential of silicon as seed priming agent to improve the tolerance in alfalfa against salinity stress; Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi diversity associated with Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum in tropical soils; Alternative medium for the isolation, identification, and cultivation of fungi; Nano-SiO2 seed priming improves salinity tolerance in chili (Capsicum frutescens L.) by maintaining ion homeostasis and antioxidant redox balance; Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of Pinus mugo needle extract in experimental acute inflammation; Environmental factors associated with variation in airborne pollen concentrations revealed by automated aerobiological measurements; Effects of glycine betaine application on growth and quality of four cool-season turfgrass species under salinity stress.

The papers published in Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, Issue 2, Volume 53, 2025, represent new exciting research in different topics of life science, respectively in plant science, horticulture, agronomy, crop science, and forestry. Among the interesting articles, we invite you to find news about: Amplicon sequencing reveals different microbial communities between growing and non-growing seasons in the soils of Pinus armandi forestland in Shennongjia, China; Enhancing phytochemical content and bioactive aspects in somatic embryogenesis developed from callus of Phoenix dactylifera L.; Assessment of genetic architecture of cotton germplasm for drought tolerance: A focus on morpho-physiological and biochemical attributes; Diversity and effectiveness of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi species in alleviating drought stress in tomato; Site-specific factors influencing Hymenoscyphus fraxineus spore dispersal: the role of understorey vegetation and slope steepness in ash dieback spread; Genetic characterization of Greek chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) germplasm collections in Parnon mountain; Syringa josikaea (Oleaceae) biotopes in the Ukrainian Carpathians: Climatic conditions and current dynamics; Propagation and community perspective of the climber species Smilax nageliana A.DC. endemic to Java Island; Improvement of quality, physiological parameters and antioxidant status of chrysanthemum by priming of seedlings with UV-A radiation; Silicon dioxide nanoparticles a strategy to improve the growth, physiology, yield, and nutraceutical quality of tomatoes.

The papers published in Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, Issue 3, Volume 53, 2025, represent new exciting research in different topics of life science, respectively in plant science, horticulture, agronomy, crop science, and forestry. Among the interesting articles, we invite you to find news about: Livestock-mediated food waste conversion: Advancing resource efficiency and sustainable agriculture; The genetic applications of plant cell and tissue culture techniques: Essential tools for genetic manipulation and crop improvement; Transcriptome analysis of wheat (Triticum aestivum) reveals regulatory mechanisms of adaptation to water deficit stress induced by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi; Potential role of nitrogen supplementation in alleviating flooding stress; Ameliorative role of salicylic acid on morpho-anatomy and physiology of rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) under lead stress; Enhanced accumulation of total phenolic content and rosmarinic acid in cell suspension cultures of Ehretia asperula using elicitors and precursors; Influence of cultivation conditions on growth and water use efficiency of zucchini seedlings; Synergistic effects of humic acid and boron on quantitative and qualitative traits of tomato; Determination of yield by plant leaf temperature and thermal imaging in banana (Musa spp. AAA) under different cover materials; Biomass, carbon sequestration, and physiological behaviours of Paulownia ‘Shan Tong’ plantation under a semi-arid bioclimate; Variation in survival and stem quality of Douglas-fir provenances: Insights from 47-year-old common garden experiments in Romania.

The papers published in Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, Issue 4, Volume 53, 2025, represent exciting new research in different topics of life science, specifically in plant science, horticulture, agronomy, crop science, and forestry. Among the interesting articles, we invite you to find news about: Ethnomedicinal, ecological, phytochemical, nutritional and pharmacological aspects of Sanguisorba officinalis L. (Rosaceae): A comprehensive review; Impact of varying water stress periods (water shortage vs. waterlogging) on Cannabis sativa growth, leaf physiology, and CBD content; Abiotic stress in quinoa: A comprehensive review on the impact of salinity and mitigation strategies; Artificial intelligence for climate-smart agriculture: Enhancing food security and plant adaptation; Selenium nanoparticles mitigate lead-induced genotoxicity and phytotoxicity in Pisum sativum by modulating LOX1 and JAR1 gene expression; Characterization and functional insights of photosynthetic genes MnPsbA, MnRbcL, and MnRCA in mulberry; Pan-genome wide identification and expression analysis of the OFP family genes in response to abiotic and biotic stresses in cucumber; Phytochemical profiling and SCOT marker analysis reveal genetic diversity in Ziziphus mauritiana genotypes; Mitigating cadmium (Cd) toxicity and enhancing growth, yield, and antioxidant defence of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) through silicon fertilizers; Preharvest application of biostimulants to improve growth, quality, and yield of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.); Impact of altitude on the performance and anthocyanin concentration in five varieties of purple corn in the Peruvian Amazon.

The papers published in Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, Issue 1, Volume 53, 2025, represent new exciting research in different topics of life science, respectively in plant science, horticulture, agronomy, crop science, and forestry. Among the interesting articles, we invite you to find news about: Resilience of forests in a changing climate: Responses, mechanisms, and adaptations; A panoramic review on phytochemistry, pharmacological potential, health benefits, and versatility of Solanum tuberosum L.; Role of molecular breeding in understanding salinity tolerance in cotton: limitations and perspectives; Evaluation of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis and yield attributing traits of caffeine treated Trigonella corniculata L.; Induction and expression of systemic resistance to downy mildew disease in grapevine by chitosan; Molecular insights of pigeonpea sterility mosaic virus mixed infections and its variability in pigeonpea; Assessing the impact of different water stresses on physio-chemical properties and yield-related traits in tomato genotypes: Insights into stability and response; Biochemical and Raman spectroscopic insights into plant-mold interactions; Assessing genetic diversity and population structure in Tulipa species from Türkiye and Kazakhstan; Elicitation effect of hydrogen peroxide to enhance tolerance of Taxodium distichum (L.) Rich. seedlings irrigated with saline water; Effects of different rootstocks on the growth physiology and enzyme activity of Artemisia selengensis; Comparative analysis of bioactive compounds identified in the fruits of three chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) cultivars in different cultivation systems; The impact of cultivar and production conditions on apple quality; Biochemical attributes Portulaca oleracea as affected by manganese oxide and magnesium oxide nanoparticles; Identification of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in queñua (Polylepis rugulosa) in the forest of southern Peru.

Apple breeding is a laborious and long-lasting process that requires qualified resources, land, time, and funds. In this study, more than 5000 F1 apple hybrids from direct and testcrosses were analyzed. The results revealed how the phenotypic expression of the main quantitative traits of interest assessed in five half-sib families was controlled by the additive genetic effects and by non-additive effects of dominance and epistasis. The statistical number of hybrids required to ensure efficient selection increased exponentially with the number of desirable traits. The minimum number of progenies required to obtain a hybrid with associated quantitative traits of agronomic interest was highly variable. For two independent traits essential in selection (fruit size and quality), but incorporated together in the same hybrid, the statistical number was between about 30 and 300. If three more cumulative traits were added (a large number of fruits per tree, resistance/tolerance to apple scab, and powdery mildew attack), the limits increased to between 1500 and 18,000. The study highlighted the need for new apple varieties due to the narrowing of the genetic diversity of the cultivated species and how the choice of parents used in hybridizations (as well as the objectives pursued in the selection) can increase the efficiency of apple breeding.

The papers published in Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, Issue 2, Volume 52, 2024 represent new exciting research in different topics of life science, respectively in plant science, horticulture, agronomy, crop science, and forestry. Among the interesting articles, we invite you to find news about: Enhancing plant resistance to biotic stresses through rhizobacteria for sustainable agriculture; Efficacy of different bioagents in suppressing Meloidogyne incognita, and evaluation of some physio-biochemical changes in Phaseolus vulgaris L.; Diagnostic study of nitrogen nutrition in cotton based on unmanned aerial vehicle RGB images; Changes in growth, antioxidant, anti-Alzheimer, and antidiabetic potential of lamb’s lettuce Valerianella locusta grown hydroponically and on soil in response to salinity; Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2-NPs) effect on germination and morphological parameters in alfalfa, tomato, and pepper; Synthesize of bio-based encapsulated nano urea modified hydroxyapatite for controlling release of nitrogen and enhancing green bean yield; Comparison of pepper accessions acting as rootstocks: A case with low P inputs;  Marine actinomycetes for biocontrol of Fusarium solani in tomato plants: In vitro and in vivo studies; How the application of supporting substances affects the formation of fertile embryos of crossbred cherries and its germination.

Biological invasions represent a major threat to natural ecosystems. A primary source of invasive plants is ornamental horticulture, which selects traits related to invasiveness. This study evaluated the responses to water stress during germination and vegetative growth of six species used as ornamental or medicinal plants. Three of them are recognised as invasive weeds in many world areas. Seeds were exposed to increasing concentrations of polyethylene glycol (PEG) mimicking drought stress, and young plants in the vegetative growth stage were subjected to two levels of water stress. Results indicated that in the absence of stress in control conditions, the most competitive species were those reported as weeds, namely Bidens pilosa L . , Oenothera biennis L . , and Centaurea cyanus L . , the last regarding germination velocity. Under stress, only two species, Limonium sinuatum (L.) Mill. and C. cyanus , maintained germination at –1 MPa osmotic potential, but in the recovery experiment, an osmopriming effect of PEG was observed. The most tolerant species during growth were two natives in the Mediterranean region, L. sinuatum and Lobularia maritima (L.) Desv., both accumulating the highest proline concentrations. The sixth species studied, Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench., proved to be more susceptible to stress in the two developmental stages. This study reveals that the most significant traits associated with invasiveness were related to germination, especially in the absence of stress.

Notulae Scientia Biologicae (http://www.notulaebiologicae.ro), Issue 2, Volume 17, 2025: The papers published in this issue represent interesting novelties in different topics of life science. Among the exciting research or reviews, we invite readers to find news about: Protective effect of nano emulsions containing rosemary on hippocampal CA1 pyramidal neurons in a rat model of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion; A comprehensive assessment of indoxacarb on Allium test with viability parameters; HPLC-MS analysis, antioxidant and hepatoprotective potential of okra fruit (Abelmoschus esculentus) against carbon tetrachloride induced hepatic damage; Molecular quantification of gbpA1 gene expression in Vibrio cholerae exposed to Hunteria umbellata methanol leaf extract; Therapeutic effects of aqueous extract of aerial parts of Teucrium polium L. against acrylamide-induced thyro-reprotoxicity in male rats; Haematological and biochemical alterations induced by sodium metavanadate toxicity in male Wistar rats; Presence and distribution of apple proliferation disease in the Kyustendil region of Bulgaria; Cutting-edge extraction technologies for anticancer compounds from ethnomedicinal mulberry: A molecular review in cancer management; In silico assessment on the binding interactions of phytochemicals from Medicago sativa leaves with myocardial infarction targets; In-vitro evaluation of cell free supernatant from Aerococcus viridans isolated from Oreochromis niloticus: Probiotic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer activities.

The papers published in Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, Issue 4, Volume 52, 2024 represent new exciting research in different topics of life science, respectively in plant science, horticulture, agronomy, crop science, and forestry. Among the interesting articles, we invite you to find news about: Investigating rhizosphere dynamics and plant-microbe interactions to alleviate environmental stress; Viticulture in Santorini Island: current trends and challenges; Evaluation of mango fruit quality in relation to harvest time in the subtropical region of India; Accumulation of capsaicin in two chili pepper varieties (Capsicum annuum L.) at different stages of fruit maturity; Unveiling the nutritional value: Phytochemical profiling of Greek Rosa canina L. germplasm across ripening stages and fertilization treatment; Complete chloroplast genome sequence and characteristic analysis of Paeonia suffruticosa from the lower reaches of the Yangtze River basin; Antioxidant properties and chemical composition of white truffle Tirmania nivea and its host plant Helianthemum lippii; Phytopharmacological profile, nutritional value and amaranthine content of Amaranthus and their significance in medicine; Fatty acids composition of Tambourissa comorensis fruits from the Comoros: Insights into nutritional and therapeutic potentials; Deciphering the drought tolerance mechanisms in citrus rootstocks.