Browsing Artículos by Author "BECERRIL, JOSE"
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Activation of violaxanthin cycle in darkness is a common response to different abiotic stresses : a case study in Pelvetia canaliculata
Fernández Marín, Beatriz; Míguez Cano, Fátima; Becerril Soto, José María
; García Plazaola, José Ignacio
(BioMed Central, 2011-12-26)
Background: In the violaxanthin (V) cycle, V is de-epoxidized to zeaxanthin (Z) when strong light or light combined with other stressors lead to an overexcitation of photosystems. However, plants can also suffer stress in ... -
Can Parietin Transfer Energy Radiatively to Photosynthetic Pigments?
Fernández Marín, Beatriz; Artetxe Aspiunza, Unai; Becerril Soto, José María; Martínez-Abaigar, Javier; Núñez-Olivera, Encarnación; García Plazaola, José Ignacio
(MDPI, 2018-07)
The main role of lichen anthraquinones is in protection against biotic and abiotic stresses, such as UV radiation. These compounds are frequently deposited as crystals outside the fungal hyphae and most of them emit visible ... -
Carotenoids and their derivatives: A “Swiss Army knife-like” multifunctional tool for fine-tuning plant-environment interactions
Gómez Sagasti, María Teresa; López Pozo, Marina; Artetxe Aspiunza, Unai; Becerril Soto, José María
; Hernández Hernández, Antonio
; García Plazaola, José Ignacio
; Esteban Terradillos, Raquel
(Elsevier, 2023-03)
Plants have to cope with different biotic and abiotic stresses, such as the attacks of pathogens and herbivores, high irradiance, droughts, salt stress or nutrient deficiencies throughout their lifetime. These environmental ... -
Diversity of winter photoinhibitory responses: a case study in co-occurring lichens, mosses, herbs and woody plants from subalpine environments
Míguez Cano, Fátima; Fernández Marín, Beatriz; Becerril Soto, José María
; García Plazaola, José Ignacio
(Wiley, 2017-02-14)
Winter evergreens living in mountainous areas have to withstand a harsh combination of high light levels and low temperatures in wintertime. In response, evergreens can activate a photoprotective process that consists of ... -
Effectiveness And Ecotoxicity Of Zero-Valent Iron Nanoparticles During Rhizoremediation Of Soil Contaminated With Zn, Cu, Cd And Diesel
Lacalle, Rafael G.; Gómez Sagasti, María Teresa; Artetxe Aspiunza, Unai; Garbisu Crespo, Carlos; Becerril Soto, José María
(Elsevier, 2018-04)
The remediation of soils simultaneously contaminated with organic and inorganic compounds is still a challenging task. The application of metallic nanoparticles, such as zero-valent iron nanoparticles (nZVI), for soil ... -
Foliar heavy metals and stable isotope (delta C-13, delta N-15) profiles as reliable urban pollution biomonitoring tools
Soba, David; Gámez, Angie L.; Úriz, Naroa; Ruiz de Larrinaga, Lorena; González Murua, María del Carmen Begoña; Becerril Soto, José María; Esteban Terradillos, Raquel
; Serret, Dolors; Araus, José Luis; Aranjuelo Michelena, Iker (Elsevier, 2021-01)
Anthropogenic heavy metal pollution is an important health issue in urban areas, and therefore rapid and inexpensive monitoring in time and space is desirable. This study aimed (i) to assess the suitability of Tilia cordata ... -
Gentle remediation options for soil with mixed chromium (VI) and lindane pollution: biostimulation, bioaugmentation, phytoremediation and vermiremediation
Gómez Lacalle, Rafael; Aparicio, Juan D.; Artetxe Aspiunza, Unai; Urionabarrenetxea Gorroño, Erik; Polti, Marta A.; Soto López, Manuel; Garbisu Crespo, Carlos; Becerril Soto, José María
(Elsevier, 2020-08)
Gentle Remediation Options (GROs), such as biostimulation, bioaugmentation, phytoremediation and vermiremediation, are cost-effective and environmentally-friendly solutions for soils simultaneously polluted with organic ... -
Heavy metal tolerance strategies in metallicolous and non-metallicolous populations of mosses: Insights of γ+β-tocopherol regulatory role
De Agostini, Antonio; Cogoni, Annalena; Cortis, Pierluigi; Vacca, Andrea; Becerril Soto, José María; Hernández Hernández, Antonio
; Esteban Terradillos, Raquel
(Elsevier, 2022-02)
[EN] As bryophytes present the capacity to colonize a wide range of habitats, including extreme environments (e.g., mine areas), we first checked the global response of bryophytes to heavy metals (HM) by a systematic review. ... -
Life after Harvest: Circadian Regulation in Photosynthetic Pigments of Rocket Leaves during Supermarket Storage Affects the Nutritional Quality
Ruiz de Larrinaga, Lorena; Resco de Dios, Víctor; Fabrikov, Dmitri; Guil Guerrero, José Luis; Becerril Soto, José María; García Plazaola, José Ignacio
; Esteban Terradillos, Raquel
(MDPI, 2019-08)
Vegetables, once harvested and stored on supermarket shelves, continue to perform biochemical adjustments due to their modular nature and their ability to retain physiological autonomy. They can live after being harvested. ... -
Modified atmosphere packaging and dark/light refrigerated storage in green leafy vegetables have impact on nutritional value
Esteban Terradillos, Raquel; Buezo, Javier; Becerril Soto, José María
; García Plazaola, José Ignacio
(Springer, 2019-01-04)
The consumption of zeaxanthin (Z) through a vegetable-rich diet is recommended to reduce the progression of age-related macular degeneration. Due to Z’s intrinsic dynamic character that results from its participation in ... -
Mycorrhizal-assisted phytoremediation and intercropping strategies improved the health of contaminated soil in a peri-urban area
Gómez Sagasti, María Teresa; Garbisu Crespo, Carlos; Urra Ibañez de Sendadiano, Julen
; Míguez Cano, Fátima
; Artetxe Aspiunza, Unai; Hernández Hernández, Antonio
; Vilela Lozano, Juan; Alcorta Calvo, Miren Itziar; Becerril Soto, José María
(Frontiers Media, 2021-07-02)
[EN] Soils of abandoned and vacant lands in the periphery of cities are frequently subjected to illegal dumping and can undergo degradation processes such as depletion of organic matter and nutrients, reduced biodiversity, ... -
Non-destructive optical indices to estimate isoprenoids with nutritional value in packed rocket and spinach
Gómez Lacalle, Rafael; Iratzoki, Idoia; Heres, Ana María; Becerril Soto, José María; García Plazaola, José Ignacio
; Esteban Terradillos, Raquel
(Elsevier, 2024-06)
The quantification of phytochemicals with nutritional benefits relies on accuracy yet time-consuming, expensive and destructive methodologies. In contrast, optical indices widely employed in disciplines such as ecology can ... -
Recent Trends in Sustainable Remediation of Pb-Contaminated Shooting Range Soils: Rethinking Waste Management within a Circular Economy
Gómez Sagasti, María Teresa; Anza, Mikel; Hidalgo, June; Artetxe Aspiunza, Unai; Garbisu Crespo, Carlos; Becerril Soto, José María
(MDPI, 2021-03-25)
Soil metal contamination in recreational shooting ranges represents a widespread environmental problem. Lead (Pb) is the primary component of traditional ammunition, followed by metalloids such as antimony (Sb) and arsenic ... -
Remediation of Organically Contaminated Soil Through the Combination of Assisted Phytoremediation and Bioaugmentation
Anza, Mikel; Salazar, Oihane; Epelde Sierra, Lur; Becerril Soto, José María; Alcorta Calvo, Miren Itziar; Garbisu Crespo, Carlos (MDPI, 2019-11)
Here, we aimed to bioremediate organically contaminated soil with Brassica napus and a bacterial consortium. The bioaugmentation consortium consisted of four endophyte strains that showed plant growth-promoting traits ... -
Seed Carotenoid and Tocochromanol Composition of Wild Fabaceae Species Is Shaped by Phylogeny and Ecological Factors
Fernández Marín, Beatriz; Míguez Cano, Fátima; Méndez Fernández, Leire
; Agut, Agustí; Becerril Soto, José María
; García Plazaola, José Ignacio
; Kranner, Ilse; Colville, Louise (Frontiers Media, 2017-08-24)
Carotenoids distribution and function in seeds have been very scarcely studied, notwithstanding their pivotal roles in plants that include photosynthesis and phytohormone synthesis, pigmentation, membrane stabilization and ... -
Side-Effects of Domestication: Cultivated Legume Seeds Contain Similar Tocopherols and Fatty Acids but Less Carotenoids than Their Wild Counterparts
Fernández Marín, Beatriz; Milla, Rubén; Martín Robles, Nieves; Arc, Erwann; Kranner, Ilse; Becerril Soto, José María; García Plazaola, José Ignacio
(Biomed Central, 2014-12-20)
BACKGROUND: Lipophilic antioxidants play dual key roles in edible seeds (i) as preservatives of cell integrity and seed viability by preventing the oxidation of fats, and (ii) as essential nutrients for human and animal ... -
Stress Response to Climate Change and Postharvest Handling in Two Differently Pigmented Lettuce Genotypes: Impact on Alternaria alternata Invasion and Mycotoxin Production
Miranda González de Apodaca, Jon; Artetxe Aspiunza, Unai; Aguado Moralejo, Itziar; Martín Souto, Leire
; Ramírez García, Andoni; Lacuesta Calvo, Maria Teresa
; Becerril Soto, José María
; Estomba Recalde, Miren Andone
; Ortiz Barredo, María Amaia; Hernández Hernández, Antonio
; Zarraonaindia Martínez, Iratxe
; Pérez López, Usue
(MDPI, 2023-03-14)
Many species of Alternaria are important pathogens that cause plant diseases and postharvest rots. They lead to significant economic losses in agriculture and affect human and animal health due to their capacity to produce ... -
Traffic restrictions during COVID-19 lockdown improve air quality and reduce metal biodeposition in tree leaves
Soba, David; Gámez, Angie L.; Becerril Soto, José María; Esteban Terradillos, Raquel
; Aranjuelo Michelena, Iker (Elsevier, 2022-04)
[EN] The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has had a great global impact on human health, the life of people, and economies all over the world. However, in general, COVID-19s effect on air quality has been positive due to the ... -
Zero-valent iron nanoparticles and organic amendment assisted rhizoremediation of mixed contaminated soil using Brassica napus
Hidalgo, June; Anza, Mikel; Epelde Sierra, Lur; Becerril Soto, José María; Garbisu Crespo, Carlos (Elsevier, 2022-11)
Soil is one of our most important natural resources. Regrettably, the expansion of human activities has resulted in the degradation of the soil resource due to contamination with a myriad of organic and inorganic compounds. ...