Article
Genetics & Heredity
Feba Jacob Thoppurathu, Zahra Ghorbanzadeh, Ashish Kumar Vala, Rasmieh Hamid, Meera Joshi
Summary: Breeding drought-tolerant peanut varieties is crucial for peanut breeding programs worldwide. Transcriptome analysis revealed that drought-tolerant peanut genotypes had a higher number of genes related to DNA methylation or demethylation, phytohormone signal transduction, and other stress-related processes. Physio-biochemical analysis showed that drought-tolerant peanuts produced more protective substances, mitigating the effects of drought stress. Additionally, certain SNPs in key genes may be useful for selecting drought-tolerant genotypes.
FUNCTIONAL & INTEGRATIVE GENOMICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Guang Yang, Zhendong Qin, Zhijie Lu, Rishen Liang, Lijuan Zhao, Gan Pan, Li Lin, Kai Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the molecular basis of gonadal development in M. rosenbergii by transcriptome sequencing of male and female gonadal samples, providing valuable genomic resources for future research and practical aquaculture.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yong Shi, Heng Xia, Xiaoting Cheng, Libin Zhang
Summary: This study explored the miRNA expression profiles in leaf and flower tissues of Osmanthus fragrans, identifying 106 conserved miRNAs and 88 novel miRNAs, with 133 differentially expressed miRNAs. The potential target genes of miRNAs and related metabolic pathways were predicted, illustrating the regulatory role of miR858 in flavonoid synthesis in O. fragrans.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Gangzheng Wang, Min Li, Chenghua Zhang, Ning Zhan, Huijiao Cheng, Yu Gao, Chengyuan Sun, Wangqiu Deng, Taihui Li
Summary: The study identified various microRNA-like RNAs (milRNAs) in Cordyceps guangdongensis, which are involved in regulating the developmental processes and metabolite biosynthesis of the fungus.
FUNGAL GENETICS AND BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Michele Salemi, Rossella Cannarella, Giovanna Marchese, Maria Grazia Salluzzo, Maria Ravo, Concetta Barone, Angela Cordella, Salvatore Caniglia, Roberto Castiglione, Alda Ragalmuto, Aldo E. Calogero, Corrado Romano
Summary: The CCR3 gene is over-expressed in patients with Down syndrome compared to normal controls, suggesting an association between the over-expression of the CCR3 gene and the phenotype of patients with Down syndrome.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Yeeun Kang, Suk-Woo Jang, Hee Ju Lee, Derek W. Barchenger, Seonghoe Jang
Summary: The study identified lettuce heat shock protein genes that respond early to heat stress, providing potential candidates for breeding heat-tolerant lettuce cultivars.
Review
Agronomy
Alireza Pour-Aboughadareh, Farzad Kianersi, Peter Poczai, Hoda Moradkhani
Summary: Wild relatives of wheat possess rich genetic diversity and great potential for use in wheat breeding programs.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Pooja Gupta, Trisha Chattopadhyay, Bibekanand Mallick
Summary: Deregulated expression of miRNAs and genes involved in key processes and pathways, including apoptosis, epithelial-mesenchymal transition, endocytosis, and vascular endothelial growth factor signaling, may play a crucial role in the oncogenesis and progression of TSCC, with miR-128-3p targeting MAP2K7 identified as a potential tumor suppressor.
BRIEFINGS IN FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
M. R. Vishnuraj, Suresh Devatkal, S. Vaithiyanathan, R. Uday Kumar, S. K. Mendiratta
Summary: This study utilizes tissue specific miRNA biomarkers to detect offal in chicken skeletal meat, validating the accuracy through qRT-PCR standardization. Specific miRNAs are identified as markers for liver, heart, and gizzard detection in chicken meat. The developed assay offers potential for accurate detection of species and tissue origin in real world samples.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ha Thi Thuy Nguyen, Sudipta Das Bhowmik, Hao Long, Yen Cheng, Sagadevan Mundree, Linh Thi My Hoang
Summary: The study found that wild rice O. australiensis could rapidly accumulate free proline and lower osmotic potential at the early stage of salt stress compared to cultivated rice. Furthermore, the wild rice could regulate proline synthesis genes and maintain relative water content and cell membrane integrity under salinity stress, while the salt-sensitive cultivated rice could not.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Jiaxin Cao, Huimin Zhang, Zhien He, Zhongwan Piao, Xianchun Zong, Baolin Sun
Summary: This study aimed to explore the genes of highly virulent strains and identify genes closely associated with high virulence, providing ideas for the treatment of infection by highly virulent clinical strains. Through hemolytic ability tests and gene sequencing, three highly virulent strains were found, and several genes closely related to high virulence were identified. The study revealed significant differences in the expression of virulence genes in highly virulent strains, particularly the psm alpha and psm beta genes, suggesting that inhibiting the expression of these genes may reduce the pathogenicity of Staphylococcus aureus.
INFECTION AND DRUG RESISTANCE
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Gaber Abo-Zaid, Ahmed Abdelkhalek, Saleh Matar, Mai Darwish, Muhammad Abdel-Gayed
Summary: The Actino 48 strain of Streptomyces cellulosae exhibited strong suppression of Sclerotium rolfsii mycelium growth and high chitinase enzyme production. By using a talc-based culture broth formulation, it effectively reduced the occurrence of peanut diseases and increased the yield, showing potential as a biocontrol agent for soil-borne diseases caused by S. rolfsii.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Ana Paula Muterle Varela, Marcia Regina Loiko, Juliana da Silva Andrade, Caroline Tochetto, Samuel Paulo Cibulski, Diane Alves Lima, Matheus Nunes Weber, Paulo Michel Roehe, Fabiana Quoos Mayer
Summary: The study described the complete nucleotide sequence of PCV3 recovered from wild boars lymph nodes, identifying the PCV3-wb/Br/RS genome as PCV3b subtype closely related to genomes recovered in Spain, China, Germany, and Denmark. The investigation in Southern Brazil found a high prevalence of PCV3 infection in wild boars, indicating that PCV3 is circulating in the wild boar population in that region.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Naresh Babu Prathi, Chagamreddy Venkata Durga Rani, Sena Munuswamy Balachandran, Vellaisamy Prakasam, Yeshala Chandra Mohan, Sanivarapu Nagalakshmi, Sunil K. Srivastava, Raman Meenakshi Sundaram, Satendra K. Mangrauthia
Summary: This study identified miRNA-like RNAs of R. solani and revealed their target genes in the fungal and host (rice) genomes. Further investigation of these fungal miRNAs is necessary to understand the crosstalk of RNAi pathways between R. solani and rice.
Article
Microbiology
Fatemah A. Alherz, Walaa A. Negm, Engy Elekhnawy, Thanaa A. El-Masry, Eman M. Haggag, Moneerah J. Alqahtani, Ismail A. Hussein
Summary: Green synthesized silver nanoparticles showed potential as antifungal and anti-biofilm agents, and exhibited beneficial effects in wound healing.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Allice R. Ferreira Nochi, Luna N. Vargas, Roberto Sartori, Roberto G. Junior, Davi B. Araujo, Ricardo A. Figueiredo, Roberto C. Togawa, Marcos M. C. Costa, Priscila Grynberg, Anelise S. Mendonca, Nayara R. Kussano, Ivo Pivato, Bianca D. M. Silva, Jose Felipe W. Spricigo, Ligiane O. Leme, Joseane P. da Silva, Alexandre R. Caetano, Margot A. N. Dode, Mauricio M. Franco
Summary: Maternal nutrition plays a critical role in the epigenetic reprogramming of animals. A study on Bos indicus cattle found that the levels of sulfur and cobalt in the maternal diet influenced the biochemical and reproductive parameters of the donors, as well as the DNA methylation of the progeny. The study also identified differentially methylated regions linked to DNMT1 and DNMT3B genes in the adult progeny's blood and sperm cells. This research helps us understand the impact of maternal nutrition on epigenetic reprogramming in livestock and opens up new avenues for studying the effects of disrupted epigenetic patterns on health and fertility in adulthood.
JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL ORIGINS OF HEALTH AND DISEASE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Lucas D. Vieira, Orzenil B. Silva-Junior, Evandro Novaes, Rosane G. Collevatti
Summary: Natural selection plays a crucial role in shaping genetic diversity and adaptation in two Neotropical Bignoniaceae tree species, as indicated by the genome scan results. Despite the absence of shared SNPs with selection signals, these three species exhibit some common genetic variations.
Article
Plant Sciences
Andressa Cunha Quintana Martins, Ana Paula Zotta Mota, Paula Andrea Sampaio Vasconcelos Carvalho, Mario Alfredo Saraiva Passos, Marcos Aparecido Gimenes, Patricia Messenberg Guimaraes, Ana Cristina Miranda Brasileiro
Summary: The exposure of Arachis stenosperma leaves to UV-C light resulted in significant changes in the global transcriptome profile. These changes involve numerous differentially expressed genes associated with cell signaling, protein dynamics, hormonal and transcriptional regulation, and secondary metabolic pathways. A meta-analysis identified 18 commonly regulated genes in response to UV and other primary stresses, which are involved in secondary metabolism, basal immunity, and cell wall structure.
Article
Plant Sciences
Maricel Gonzales, Robert Kemerait, David Bertioli, Soraya Leal-Bertioli
Summary: Early and late leaf spots are destructive diseases in peanut. Using resistant cultivars is an economical way to manage these diseases, but there are limited sources of leaf spot resistance in cultivated peanuts. Induced allotetraploids, particularly those derived from A. stenosperma, showed superior resistance against both diseases. This study provides new genetic resources for improving peanut's resistance to early and late leaf spots.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Carlos Antonio Fernandes Santos, Soniane Rodrigues da Costa, Leonardo Silva Boiteux, Dario Grattapaglia, Orzenil Bonfim Silva-Junior
Summary: This study successfully assembled the genome of Psidium guajava and transferred genes to detect genomic loci linked to resistance. The findings suggest that the resistance may be regulated by mineral nutrients and phytohormone homeostasis or signaling. These findings contribute to the development of improved guava cultivars and hybrid rootstocks.
Article
Plant Sciences
Patricia Messenberg Guimaraes, Andressa Cunha Quintana, Ana Paula Zotta Mota, Pedro Souza Berbert, Deziany da Silva Ferreira, Matheus Nascimento de Aguiar, Bruna Medeiros Pereira, Ana Claudia Guerra de Araujo, Ana Cristina Miranda Brasileiro
Summary: The combination of cell-surface PRRs and intracellular NLRs can activate strong defenses against a wide range of pathogens in engineered plants. In this study, a truncated NLR gene (AsTIR19) from the wild species Arachis stenosperma was characterized and found to reduce infection caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in tobacco plants. The overexpression of AsTIR19 also led to a further reduction in infection when combined with the expansin-like B gene (AdEXLB8) in pyramid lines. Transcription analysis revealed the induction of hormone defense pathways and production of PRs in the tobacco transgenic lines. This study demonstrates the synergistic effect of potential priming elicitors and truncated NLRs on fungal resistance, providing a promising strategy for non-specific resistance to plant pathogens.
Article
Entomology
Fernando Campos de Assis Fonseca, Jose Dijair Antonino, Stefanie Menezes de Moura, Paolo Lucas Rodrigues-Silva, Leonardo Lima Pepino Macedo, Jose Edilson Gomes Junior, Isabela Tristan Lourenco-Tessuti, Wagner Alexandre Lucena, Carolina Viana Morgante, Thuanne Pires Ribeiro, Rose Gomes Monnerat, Magali Aparecida Rodrigues, Iolanda Midea Cuccovia, Maria Cristina Mattar Silva, Maria Fatima Grossi-de-Sa
Summary: In this study, Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) Cry toxins were screened for their activity against the sugarcane giant borer, Telchin licus licus. Cry1A (a, b, and c) and Cry2Aa showed high toxicity against the larvae of this insect, with Cry1Ac being the most potent. Molecular dynamics and docking analyses provided insights into the potential interactions between Cry1Ac and aminopeptidase N (APN) receptors. These findings contribute to the development of transgenic sugarcane plants resistant to this important agricultural pest.
BULLETIN OF ENTOMOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Daniel D. N. Vasquez, Daniele H. Pinheiro, Lays A. Teixeira, Clidia E. Moreira-Pinto, Leonardo L. P. Macedo, Alvaro L. O. Salles-Filho, Maria C. M. Silva, Isabela T. Lourenco-Tessutti, Carolina V. Morgante, Luciano P. Silva, Maria F. Grossi-de-Sa
Summary: This study investigated the potential of nanoparticles as a dsRNA carrier system to improve RNAi efficiency in cotton boll weevil (CBW). It was found that polyethylenimine (PEI) nanoparticles significantly increased gene silencing, while chitosan-tripolyphosphate (CS-TPP) nanoparticles did not effectively enhance RNAi efficiency.
FRONTIERS IN MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Yi-Ju Chen, Sudeep Pandey, Michael Catto, Soraya Leal-Bertioli, Mark R. Abney, Sudeep Bag, Mark Hopkins, Albert Culbreath, Rajagopalbabu Srinivasan
Summary: This study demonstrates the resistance of wild diploid Arachis species and peanut-compatible-induced allotetraploids against TSWV and thrips through thrips-mediated transmission assays and feeding assays. Among the evaluated genotypes, certain diploids and tetraploid hybrids exhibited reduced TSWV infection, virus accumulation, and thrips feeding damage.
Article
Plant Sciences
Yi-Ju Chen, Michael A. Catto, Sudeep Pandey, Soraya Leal-Bertioli, Mark Abney, Brendan G. Hunt, Sudeep Bag, Albert Culbreath, Rajagopalbabu Srinivasan
Summary: Crossbreeding wild diploid species could introgress alleles that confer resistance to tomato spotted wilt orthotospovirus (TSWV) into cultivated peanut. Two diploids and their allotetraploids were identified with reduced TSWV infection. The number of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in response to TSWV infection varied among the genotypes. A higher proportion of genes decreased in expression following infection in A. stenosperma and ValSten1, whereas a higher proportion of genes increased in expression following infection in A. valida. The number of defense-related DEGs was highest in A. valida.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Plant Sciences
E. Thompson, C. Adams, S. S. Gangurde, B. Tonnis, H. Wang, W. Korani, S. Bertioli, M. Wang, A. K. Culbreath, D. Bertioli, J. Clevenger, B. Guo
Meeting Abstract
Plant Sciences
A. K. Dong, M. S. Hopkins, S. Bertioli, D. Bertioli
Meeting Abstract
Plant Sciences
M. Gonzales, R. Kemerait, A. K. Culbreath, D. Bertioli, S. Leal-Bertioli
Article
Agronomy
Ignacio Jose Godoy, Joao Francisco Santos, Marcio de Carvalho Moretzsohn, Andrea Rocha Almeida Moraes, Marcos Doniseti Michelotto, Denizart Bolonhezi, Fernando Nakayama, Rogerio Soares de Freitas, David John Bertioli, Soraya Cristina de Leal-Bertioli
Summary: 《IAC Sempre Verde》is a medium-seeded runner-type peanut variety highly resistant to the main diseases in peanut cultivation in Brazil, namely late leaf spot and rust. It has shown significant yield advantage over other varieties when diseases were not controlled and represents the first viable option for organic peanut cultivation.
CROP BREEDING AND APPLIED BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Plant Sciences
M. Gonzales, R. Kemerait, A. K. Culbreath, D. Bertioli, S. Leal-Bertioli