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Agronomy
Priyanka Dwivedi, Naleeni Ramawat, Gaurav Dhawan, Subbaiyan Gopala Krishnan, Kunnummal Kurungara Vinod, Madan Pal Singh, Mariappan Nagarajan, Prolay Kumar Bhowmick, Nimai Prasad Mandal, Puvvada Perraju, Haritha Bollinedi, Ranjith Kumar Ellur, Ashok Kumar Singh
Summary: Reproductive stage drought stress (RSDS) negatively impacts rice productivity and grain quality. Through marker-assisted backcross breeding, two major quantitative trait loci (QTLs) were introgressed into Pusa 44 rice cultivar to enhance RSDS tolerance. The resulting NILs showed superior performance under RSDS compared to Pusa 44, with two promising NILs outperforming Pusa 44 in multilocational trials.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Sarita Kumar, Balwant Singh, Sumeet Kumar Singh, Dhriti Satya, Sangeeta Singh, Kabita Tripathy, Kishor Gaikwad, Vandna Rai, Nagendra Kumar Singh
Summary: Wild progenitor species of rice are a rich source of genes for stress tolerance, with one particular accession identified as highly salt tolerant at both seedling and reproductive stages. By screening and backcrossing, four highly salt tolerant lines were generated for further development, showing promise for achieving high productivity in salt affected rice areas.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Chaopu Zhang, Min Li, Jessica Domingo Rey, Ting Feng, Renee Lafitte, Tianqing Zheng, Yamei Lv, Fengcai Wu, Binying Fu, Jianlong Xu, Fan Zhang, Wei Zeng, Erbao Liu, Jauhar Ali, Wensheng Wang, Zhikang Li
Summary: This study aims to develop rice varieties with good tolerances to drought and submergence. By screening and genetic characterization, 124 introgression lines with improved submergence tolerance (ST) were identified out of 260 lines selected for drought tolerance (DT). The results provide valuable insights into the complex cross-talks between different phytohormone-mediated signaling pathways and the strategy of selective introgression for multiple complex traits.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Licheng Liu, Xiaoxiang Li, Sanxiong Liu, Jun Min, Wenqiang Liu, Xiaowu Pan, Baohua Fang, Min Hu, Zhongqi Liu, Yongchao Li, Haiqing Zhang
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the genetic basis of anaerobic germination potential in rice using Oryza nivara introgression lines. Two QTLs, qAGP1 and qAGP3, associated with anaerobic tolerance were identified on chromosomes 1 and 3, respectively, each explaining 15% of the phenotype variance. The O. nivara-derived chromosome segments at these QTLs increased coleoptile length and tolerance to anaerobic conditions.
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Plant Sciences
Chenggang Ou, Tingting Sun, Xing Liu, Chengjiang Li, Min Li, Xuewei Wang, Huaifu Ren, Zhiwei Zhao, Feiyun Zhuang
Summary: This study investigates the genomic contribution of wild carrot species to the morphological traits of cultivated carrot storage roots through genomic resequencing and genetic mapping. Five stable QTLs related to root length, root shoulder width, and other traits were identified and explained a significant portion of the phenotypic variation.
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Agronomy
Hafid Aberkane, Bouchra Belkadi, Zakaria Kehel, Abdelkarim Filali-Maltouf, Izzat S. A. Tahir, Sara Meheesi, Ahmed Amri
Summary: The study investigated the effects of drought and chronic heat stress on physiological parameters of durum wheat lines derived from interspecific crosses and their association with yield. Physiological parameters like canopy temperature (CT) and maximum quantum yield of PSII (Fv/Fm) showed significant correlations with grain yield and biomass under heat and drought stress, providing potential indicators for selecting wheat varieties with tolerance to these abiotic stresses.
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Agronomy
Nguyen Sao Mai, Dao Duy Hanh, Mai Nakashima, Kotaro Kumamoto, Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy, Tohru Kobata, Kuniyuki Saitoh, Yoshihiko Hirai
Summary: Unraveling the complex genetic bases and mechanisms underlying salt tolerance is crucial for developing salt-tolerant varieties. In this study, two chromosome segment substitution lines (CSSLs), SL2007 and SL2038, were found to have higher plant dry weight and grain yield under salt stress compared to Koshihikari. QTL analysis and near-isogenic lines (NILs) were used to identify six QTLs for grain yield and yield-related traits on chromosome 2, with the discovery of novel QTLs qSTGY2.2 and qSTPN2. Additionally, a novel QTL, qSTGF2, for grain filling was detected as an important contributor to grain yield under salt stress in this CSSL. These results provide insights into mechanisms conferring grain yield under salinity stress and new genetic resources for cloning and breeding.
Article
Plant Sciences
V. P. Sunilkumar, Hari Krishna, Narayana Bhat Devate, Karthik Kumar Manjunath, Divya Chauhan, Shweta Singh, Nivedita Sinha, Jang Bahadur Singh, T. L. Prakasha, Dharam Pal, M. Sivasamy, Neelu Jain, Gyanendra Pratap Singh, Pradeep Kumar Singh
Summary: This study aimed to transfer drought-tolerant traits into the HD3086 variety using marker-assisted backcross breeding. Through breeding and background analysis, 7 improved lines with good drought tolerance traits were obtained.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Baran Najafipour, Aghafakhr Mirlohi, Mohammad Mahdi Majidi, Ghodratollah Saeidi, Mozhgan Abtahi
Summary: Wild barley is an important gene source for improving drought tolerance and grain quality. The screening of 443 nested backcross populations resulted in the selection of 95 drought-tolerant and susceptible lines for further evaluation. The study demonstrates the feasibility and success of strict selection in improving barley cultivars.
JOURNAL OF CEREAL SCIENCE
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yong-Pei Wu, Shu-Mei Wang, Yu-Chi Chang, Chi Ho, Yu-Chia Hsu
Summary: This study utilizes marker-assisted backcross breeding method to develop rice varieties with enhanced submergence stress tolerance by selecting progenies carrying Sub1A gene. The resulting genotypes show good agronomic traits and eating quality, providing a promising strategy for developing climate-resilient rice varieties suitable for flood-prone regions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Grethel P. Gaytan-Pinzon, Eduardo Sandoval-Castro, Luis A. Peinado-Fuentes, Juan P. Valenzuela-Apodaca, Abraham Cruz-Mendivil, Carlos L. Calderon-Vazquez
Summary: The inclusion of high-oil maize germplasm into breeding programs is a promising way to improve grain nutritional quality. This study analyzed the genetic diversity and population structure of four high-oil maize populations. The results showed wide genetic variability among the populations, highlighting their potential for maize breeding programs. The analysis also revealed the presence of distinct genetic groups related to geographic origin and grain color.
Article
Agronomy
Gaurav Dhawan, Aruna Kumar, Priyanka Dwivedi, Subbaiyan Gopala Krishnan, Madan Pal, Kunnummal Kurungara Vinod, Mariappan Nagarajan, Prolay Kumar Bhowmick, Haritha Bollinedi, Ranjith Kumar Ellur, Kuram Tirumala Ravikiran, Pankaj Kumar, Ashok Kumar Singh
Summary: This study successfully improved a Basmati rice variety for tolerance to reproductive stage drought stress by introgressing the QTL qDTY1.1 from the aus variety Nagina 22. After three backcrosses and five generations of selfing, 18 near isogenic lines (NILs) were developed, showing promising agronomic and grain quality traits.
Article
Agronomy
Yonghui Lao, Yuan Dong, Yaqin Shi, Yahui Wang, Shutu Xu, Jiquan Xue, Xinghua Zhang
Summary: Drought is a common abiotic stress that affects the growth and productivity of maize. In this study, 27 elite maize inbred lines were evaluated for their drought tolerance. The results showed that a large proportion of inbred lines selected from specific breeding populations demonstrated higher drought resistance and could be categorized as high-yield drought-resistant types. This study provides valuable insights for improving drought resistance and breeding new varieties of maize.
Article
Agronomy
Nie Yuanyuan, Xia Hui, Ma Xiaosong, Lou Qiaojun, Liu Yi, Zhang Anling, Cheng Liang, Yan Longan, Luo Lijun
Summary: Deep rooting is an important trait in rice drought resistance. This study identified two QTLs on chromosome 5 and one QTL on chromosome 2 associated with root traits. These findings enhance our understanding of the genetic control of root traits in rice and provide a foundation for the isolation of candidate genes for deep-rooting traits and the utilization of wild rice in improving rice drought resistance.
Article
Horticulture
Tusar Kanti Behera, G. Boopalakrishnan, Gograj Singh Jat, Anilabha Das Munshi, Harshwardhan Choudhary, Amarnath Ravindran, Shilpi Kumari, Rajni Kumari
Summary: This study successfully developed inbred backcross lines (IBLs) in Indian slicing cucumber with the gynoecious trait, utilizing closely linked markers SSR13251 and SSR15516 to the F locus. The dominance of F alleles was confirmed using a SCAR marker, leading to the development of IBLs suitable for breeding hybrids with higher yield, earliness, and quality.
HORTICULTURE ENVIRONMENT AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Construction & Building Technology
Ying Xing, Ya-ning Xu, Qi Guo, Jin-feng Jiao, Qing-wei Chen
Summary: Experimental study on the friction performance of damaged steel-concrete interface in recoverable composite beam connected by high-strength frictional bolts showed that the performance of the demountable high-strength frictional bolt is similar to bare steel structures. Shot blasted steel and concrete with higher strength are more suitable for the demountable composite beam.
ADVANCES IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
He Zhang, Qiuhong Chen, Pengbo Ni, Haibo Liang, Min Mao, Jialing Zou
Summary: This paper proposes a method for identifying the lithology of a drilled formation using element and gamma spectrum measurement, as well as establish an intelligent identification model. The field application shows that the accuracy of the proposed method can reach 90.9%, verifying the feasibility of using this approach for intelligent identification of formation lithology during drilling.
NEURAL COMPUTING & APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
Qingqing Chen, Shijie Zheng, Zongjun Li, Chunying Zeng
Summary: This study investigates the impact of flexoelectricity on the vibration responses of functionally graded porous piezoelectric sandwich nanobeam reinforced by graphene platelets (GPLs). The results show that porosity, GPLs, and flexoelectricity can effectively influence the vibration behavior of the nanobeam. The research provides insights into the effects of these factors on the fundamental frequency of composite nanobeam.
SMART MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES
(2021)
Article
Cell Biology
Huanjia Gao, Jeremy Bigalke, Enshe Jiang, Yuanyuan Fan, Bojun Chen, Qing-Hui Chen, Zhiying Shan
Summary: The study revealed that TNF alpha can induce inflammatory response in brain neurons and PVN of rats, with Dahl-S rats showing a more significant response to TNF alpha compared to SD rats. This increased inflammatory response in Dahl-S rats may indicate an underlying mechanism for enhanced pressor reactivity to salt intake in the Dahl-S rat model.
CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR NEUROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Abdelmoneim Bakur, Hongyun Lu, Tarig Elshaarani, Dafaallah Albashir, Anas Mohammed, Qihe Chen
Summary: This study introduces a green method for fabricating biocomposites using microbial glycolipids, showing strong antioxidant properties and effectiveness in inhibiting the growth of liver cancer cells.
JOURNAL OF CLUSTER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Qingyun Chen, Xi Jiang, Jingchao Zhen
Summary: The study showed that temperature sensitive iron oxide nanoparticles (TSIO) can alter the wettability of rocks and reduce the interfacial tension between oil and water, thereby improving oil recovery efficiency.
JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Yun Liu, Han-qi Chu, Yan-bo Sun, Dan Bing, Liang-qiang Zhou, Jin Chen, Qing-guo Chen, Zhi-hui Du
Summary: The study confirmed the expression pattern of alpha 2-Na/K-ATPase in the inner ear of aging mice, showing a gradual reduction with age. The down-regulation of alpha 2-Na/K-ATPase expression may be associated with structural degeneration and decreased hearing function in the cochlea of aging mice. Thus, the reduction of alpha 2-Na/K-ATPase may play an important role in the pathogenesis of age-related hearing loss.
CURRENT MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Chao Yan, Rujing Yin, Yiqun Lu, Lubna Dada, Dongsen Yang, Yueyun Fu, Jenni Kontkanen, Chenjuan Deng, Olga Garmash, Jiaxin Ruan, Rima Baalbaki, Meredith Schervish, Runlong Cai, Matthew Bloss, Tommy Chan, Tianzeng Chen, Qi Chen, Xuemeng Chen, Yan Chen, Biwu Chu, Kaspar Dallenbach, Benjamin Foreback, Xucheng He, Liine Heikkinen, Tuija Jokinen, Heikki Junninen, Juha Kangasluoma, Tom Kokkonen, Mona Kurppa, Katrianne Lehtipalo, Haiyan Li, Hui Li, Xiaoxiao Li, Yiliang Liu, Qingxin Ma, Pauli Paasonen, Pekka Rantala, Rosaria E. Pileci, Anton Rusanen, Nina Sarnela, Pauli Simonen, Shixian Wang, Weigang Wang, Yonghong Wang, Mo Xue, Gan Yang, Lei Yao, Ying Zhou, Joni Kujansuu, Tuukka Petaja, Wei Nie, Yan Ma, Maofa Ge, Hong He, Neil M. Donahue, Douglas R. Worsnop, Veli-Matti Kerminen, Lin Wang, Yongchun Liu, Jun Zheng, Markku Kulma, Jingkun Jiang, Federico Bianchi
Summary: Intense new particle formation events in polluted urban environments are driven by the fast clustering of sulfuric acid and base molecules, with oxidized organic molecules further aiding in the growth of newly formed particles. This synergistic role of H2SO4, base species, and OOMs in NPF likely represents typical conditions in polluted urban environments with abundant H2SO4 and base species.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Architecture
Biao Zhou, Jiazhi Sun, Xukun Sun, Kai Wang, Chen Qingqing, Xuan Wang, Yajun Han
Summary: Chinese historic buildings with wooden structures are prone to fire disasters. The effects of hydrogen fluoride (HF) released during fire suppression on these buildings are unclear. Experimental results show that flame enhancement occurs at the early stage of fire suppression with various types of fire agents.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE
(2023)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Ping Yu, Xinxin Wang, Jian Ma, Qili Zhang, Qingwei Chen
Summary: This study investigated the chaperone-assisted soluble expression of high molecular weight chitinase chiZJ408 in Escherichia coli BL21 and its optimal conditions for activity. Results showed that introduction of the chaperone GroELS improved the correct folding and solubility of chitinase chiZJ408. Additionally, Mg(2+) and Ca2+ were found to significantly impact the activity of chitinase chiZJ408.
PREPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY & BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Min He, Jian Ma, Qingwei Chen, Qili Zhang, Ping Yu
Summary: The study successfully enhanced the production of PLP in E. coli by constructing a recombinant strain, and determined the optimal conditions for production, laying a good foundation for the efficient production of PLP.
PREPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY & BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Yixin Wu, Yu Li, Yang Wang, Qian Liu, Qingguo Chen, Minghua Chen
Summary: Developing highly foldable batteries with no safety hazard is crucial for portable, wearable, and implantable electric devices. Solid-state batteries, particularly those based on PVDF electrolytes, show great potential, but also face challenges such as lower ionic conductivity and lack of reactive groups. Recent research has focused on gel polymer electrolytes and all solid polymer electrolytes based on PVDF to address these issues.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Education & Educational Research
Guangtian Zhu, Xiaoling Su, Juan Du, Qingwei Chen, Bolong Xiong, Feng-Kuang Chiang
Summary: The study explored the effects of different scaffolds on students' physics problem solving, with MAPS scaffold showing more effective results. Future research will focus on the application of dynamic figures in physics problem-solving.
INTERACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
(2023)
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Computer Science, Information Systems
Xuan Hua, Jungang Han, Chen Zhao, Haipeng Tang, Zhuo He, Qinghui Chen, Shaojie Tang, Jinshan Tang, Weihua Zhou
Summary: This paper presents a novel end-to-end ECG signal classification algorithm using a segmentation strategy and 1D Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN). The proposed method achieves high accuracy in classifying different types of heartbeats, reducing the workload of physicians. Experimental results demonstrate better performance compared to state-of-the-art methods.
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Zhou Yang, Qing-Guo Chen, Xin-Rui Wang, Xiao-Man Zhang, Ming-He Chi
Summary: The solvent-free fast-curing repair coating prepared using polyurea matrix and graphite nanoplatelets as fillers shows excellent performance in salt spray resistance and corrosion protection. Through functionalizing GNPs with APTES, the coating provides both physical barrier and coulomb block, contributing to its anti-corrosion properties. The study offers valuable insights into the effects of f-GNPs on the coatings, providing a new perspective for the preparation of anticorrosive coatings for repair purposes.
JOURNAL OF NANOELECTRONICS AND OPTOELECTRONICS
(2021)
