Introduction pages, NBHA-CN 51(3), 2023

Abstract

The papers published in Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, Issue 3, Volume 51, 2023 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: Comparison of the potential of extracts from the flower, fruit pulp, and seed of Cassia fistula L. on MCF-7 breast cancer cell growth and cell migration; Evaluation of anticancer activity of Plumbago indica root extract on cervical HeLa cancer cells; Metabolome and transcriptome analyses reveal the colouring mechanism of red honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica Thunb.); Ethylene modulates root growth and mineral nutrients levels in trifoliate orange through the auxin-signaling pathway; Green nanotechnology for plant bacterial diseases management in cereal crops: a review on metal-based nanoparticles; Physiological responses of coffee (Coffea arabica L.) plants to biochar application under water deficit conditions; Gene mining and functional analysis related to maize (Zea mays L.) seed size; Phytochemical properties, antioxidant potential and fatty acids profiling of three dragon fruit species grown under sub-tropical climate; Chemical composition and anti-inflammatory effect of Phellodendron amurense Rupr. stem bark extract; Ecotype effects on photosynthesis performance using A/PFFD among Pinus nigra Arn.; Assessment of herbaceous vegetation classification using orthophotos produced from the image acquired with unmanned aerial systems.