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Environmental Sciences
Qiyun Zhang, Kristof Demeestere, Karel A. C. De Schamphelaere
Summary: The impacts of water chemistry properties, such as pH and dissolved organic carbon (DOC), on the ecotoxicity of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) are evident. pH affects the bioavailability of ionizable APIs through chemical speciation, while DOC interacts with APIs to inhibit their traversal through organisms' membrane system. This study examined the influences of pH and DOC on the bioavailability of ampicillin and clarithromycin using a bioavailability model. The results showed that pH significantly affected the bioavailability of ampicillin, while DOC had no significant effect on the bioavailability of both antibiotics.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Weixian Zhou, Libin Zhang, Jianjie He, Wang Chen, Feifan Zhao, Chunhua Fu, Maoteng Li
Summary: Interspecific crosses between Brassica rapa and B. napus result in transcriptome shock in the developing seeds, leading to overall changes in gene expression patterns. The hybrids show expression bias towards B. rapa and significant changes in key transcription factors, which may be responsible for phenotype change.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Agronomy
Tingting Liu, Baolong Tao, Hanfei Wu, Jing Wen, Bin Yi, Chaozhi Ma, Jinxing Tu, Tingdong Fu, Lixia Zhu, Jinxiong Shen
Summary: Loss of function of the chloroplast development-related gene Bn.YCO affected plastid gene transcription in rapeseed seedlings, influencing chloroplast biogenesis.
Review
Agronomy
Nadia Raboanatahiry, Huaixin Li, Longjiang Yu, Maoteng Li
Summary: Brassica napus L. is a versatile vegetable oil crop that can be used for oil extraction, protein production, medicinal purposes, energy source, and industrial applications. Every part of rapeseed is useful, contributing to reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
Review
Plant Sciences
Rong-Shi Chen, Ji-Yi Wang, Rehman Sarwar, Xiao-Li Tan
Summary: This article discusses the interaction between Brassica napus and Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, analyzes the infection process of S. sclerotiorum and the defense mechanisms of rapeseed, and summarizes the recent research progress in this field, providing a theoretical basis for rapeseed defense strategies.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Bei Han, Chuang Wang, Tao Wu, Junjun Yan, Aosheng Jiang, Yu Liu, Yu Luo, Hongmei Cai, Guangda Ding, Xu Dong, Philip J. White, Fangsen Xu, Sheliang Wang, Lei Shi
Summary: This study identified two vacuolar Pi influx transporters in Brassica napus and revealed their importance and distinct roles in cellular Pi homeostasis. These transporters also affected seed yield and traits in this plant species.
PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Soo-In Sohn, Senthil Kumar Thamilarasan, Subramani Pandian, Young-Ju Oh, Tae-Hun Ryu, Gang-Seob Lee, Eun-Kyoung Shin
Summary: Interspecific hybridization is common in nature and has great potential in agricultural systems. However, it can also lead to the escape of transgenes in genetically modified crops, posing risks to unintended plants. This review focuses on the interspecific hybridization and transgene escape of Brassica napus and B. rapa, aiming to better understand the environmental impact of interspecific hybrids and effectively manage transgene escape.
Article
Soil Science
Steven D. Mamet, Bobbi L. Helgason, Eric G. Lamb, Annaliza McGillivray, Kevin G. Stanley, Stephen J. Robinson, Syed Umair Aziz, Sally Vail, Steven D. Siciliano
Summary: The study found that Brassica napus is associated with multiple root bacterial communities that influence crop yield through different mechanisms. Therefore, the relationship between B. napus phenology and holobiont community assembly and function should be considered when selecting microbiome-associated traits for use in breeding programs.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Jennifer K. Bell, Bobbi Helgason, Steven D. Siciliano
Summary: Our study revealed that the plant growth stage primarily influences the dominant bacterial community, while differences in plant line appeared to have more impact on rare bacteria. The role of these rare bacteria in plant health remains unresolved.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Javier Canales, Jose Verdejo, Gabriela Carrasco-Puga, Francisca M. Castillo, Anita Arenas-M, Daniel F. Calderini
Summary: This study conducted a transcriptomic analysis of the relationship between seed weight and number in two rapeseed genotypes, revealing that a reduction in the source-sink ratio induced the expression of specific gene groups related to sucrose transport, seed weight, and stress responses. Additionally, the research identified co-expression modules correlated with seed weight and negatively correlated with seed number, with a significant enrichment of transcription factors in one module. Network analysis predicted NAC transcription factors as key regulators of seed weight and number compensation in rapeseed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Xiaoxuan Zheng, Ruanhong Cai, Hongwei Yao, Xiaocun Zhuo, Chen He, Qiang Zheng, Quan Shi, Nianzhi Jiao
Summary: More than 90% of marine dissolved organic matter (DOM) is biologically recalcitrant. The recalcitrance can be attributed to either intrinsically refractory molecules or low molecule concentrations, but their relative contributions are debated. Characterizing the molecular composition and bioavailability of marine DOM is critical for understanding this uncertainty.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yifan Li, Dan Li, Qing Xiao, Huadong Wang, Jing Wen, Jinxing Tu, Jinxiong Shen, Tingdong Fu, Bin Yi
Summary: Doubled haploid technology is commonly used in plant breeding, but its application in Brassica napus L., an important oilseed crop, has been limited due to difficulties in obtaining haploids. However, recent research has shown that knocking out DMP genes can induce haploids in B. napus. The study found that B. napus plants with DMP mutations exhibited a high haploid induction rate across multiple generations.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE PLANT BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Angela P. Van de Wouw, Yueqi Zhang, Nur Shuhadah Mohd Saad, Hua Yang, Elizabeth Sheedy, Candace E. Elliott, Jacqueline Batley
Summary: This study developed and validated KASP markers that can differentiate between resistant and susceptible alleles of blackleg disease resistance genes. These markers will provide valuable tools for researchers and industry without the need for phenotyping.
Article
Plant Sciences
Lijuan Wei, Hai Du, Xiaodong Li, Yonghai Fan, Mingchao Qian, Yali Li, Huiyi Wang, Cunmin Qu, Wei Qian, Xinfu Xu, Zhanglin Tang, Kai Zhang, Jiana Li, Kun Lu
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive analysis of gene function and homoeologous gene expression in different tissues at various developmental stages in Brassica napus. The findings suggest that certain gene functions are similar across different tissues, while transcription factor genes are more specific. Tissue-preferred genes have been identified and shown to play important roles in gene regulatory networks and hormone pathways. The study also reveals that biased expression of homoeologous genes is associated with structural divergence, the presence of transposable elements, and regulatory elements.
Article
Plant Sciences
Liangqian Yu, Sidra Iqbal, Yuting Zhang, Guofang Zhang, Usman Ali, Shaoping Lu, Xuan Yao, Liang Guo
Summary: The study found that a large number of proteins in Brassica napus undergo sulphenylation during salt stress, with many proteins localizing to chloroplasts and cytoplasm and enzyme activity affected. Differential sulphenylated proteins indicate that metabolic processes such as photosynthesis and glycolysis play important roles in the response.
PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
