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Environmental Sciences
Xiaoqing Li, Mingxia Zhang, Yong Li, Xiangyang Yu, Jinfang Nie
Summary: In this study, the impact of dinotefuran on root exudates of Chinese cabbage was investigated, revealing changes in metabolic profile and increased presence of osmotic adjustment substances and defense-related metabolites. Respiration metabolism was significantly affected with upregulation of intermediates in the TCA cycle and accumulation of anaerobic respiration products.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hailong Ren, Donglin Xu, Wanyu Xiao, Xianyu Zhou, Guangguang Li, Jiwen Zou, Hua Zhang, Zhibin Zhang, Jing Zhang, Yansong Zheng
Summary: This study presents the first chromosome-level genome assembly of Zicaitai, providing a critical resource for studying the genetic basis of important agronomic traits in this vegetable.
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Cell Biology
Xiong Li, Danni Yang, Yunqiang Yang, Guihua Jin, Xin Yin, Yan Zheng, Jianchu Xu, Yongping Yang
Summary: This study found that lysine succinylation modification plays a role in the response of turnips to cadmium stress. It affects various biological processes and the detoxification process through regulating enzyme activity.
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Agronomy
Maria Elena Cartea, Maria Concetta Di Bella, Pablo Velasco, Pilar Soengas, Stefania Toscano, Ferdinando Branca
Summary: A comparative study was conducted to evaluate Italian and Spanish accessions of Brassica rapa var. rapa L., showing variability in production and bioactive compound content among different genotypes and geographical origins. Some varieties stood out for turnip greens production, with high antioxidant activity, suggesting potential for further breeding programs.
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Microbiology
Xia Zhang, Jian Li, Le Shao, Feng Qin, Jie Yang, Hongru Gu, Pin Zhai, Xiaoqing Pan
Summary: The high use of chemical fertilizer for vegetables in China necessitates the use of organic fertilizers to sustain agriculture. This study compared the effects of pig manure, rabbit manure, and chemical fertilizer on the yield, quality, soil properties, and microbial communities of Brassica rapa var. Chinensis. Results showed that the effects varied between seasons and fertilizers, with organic fertilizers increasing nutrient concentration in soil and enhancing soil bacterial diversity and abundance, while chemical fertilizer increased yield and sugar concentration. Soil physico-chemical factors were found to be key in determining microbial community structure.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Ali Khadivi, Farhad Mirheidari, Younes Moradi
Summary: The study evaluated the morphological variations among 185 accessions of turnip collected from the Toodshak region in Iran. Significant variations were observed in tuber shape, skin color, weight, and total soluble solids (TSS). Principal component analysis (PCA) identified 18 components explaining 74.88% of total variance. The accessions were clustered into two major clusters and six subclusters. The findings suggest the potential use of these accessions for breeding programs and direct cultivation.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2022)
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Microbiology
Keyu Gu, Cheng-Yen Chen, Poonguzhali Selvaraj, Shruti Pavagadhi, Yoon Ting Yeap, Sanjay Swarup, Wenhui Zheng, Naweed I. I. Naqvi
Summary: In this study, two fungal strains, FLP7 and B9, were isolated from the rhizosphere microbiome of Choy Sum and barley, identified as Penicillium citrinum. The results showed that the B9 strain significantly promoted the growth of Choy Sum plants in normal soil and under phosphate-limiting conditions. The presence of gibberellins and cytokinins in the culture filtrates of P. citrinum could explain the growth induction in Choy Sum plants.
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Biochemical Research Methods
Yuanyuan Liu, Li Zhang, Cheng Li, Yunqiang Yang, Yuanwen Duan, Yongping Yang, Xudong Sun
Summary: In this study, a transformation procedure involving chemical-inducible activation of the BrrWUSa gene was established to improve the transformation frequency in turnip. CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technology was used to successfully edit the BrrTCP4b gene. The results demonstrate that BrrWUSa improves the regeneration efficiency in turnip, providing a promising strategy for improving genetic transformation and functional characterization of genes in turnip.
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Horticulture
Nur Santi, Ratih Kemala Dewi, Yutaka Suganuma, Tsutomu Iikubo, Hiroichi Seki, Masakazu Komatsuzaki
Summary: The study found that mixing food waste compost with cow and horse manure can significantly improve the growth and yield of Komatsuna. Additionally, combining FWM with CWM and HM can increase the utility value of methane fermentation residues obtained from food waste as compost while reducing the use of chemical fertilizer.
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Food Science & Technology
Daria Gmizic, Marija Pinteric, Maja Lazarus, Ivana Sola
Summary: High temperature affects the nutritional value of broccoli seedlings by inducing certain phytochemicals and reducing others. It also alters the levels of macro- and microelements and antioxidant capacity in extracts from the seedlings. The cytotoxicity of these extracts varies across different cell types. These findings emphasize the importance of growing seedlings at the right temperature for optimal nutritional value and biological effects.
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Plant Sciences
Feiyi Huang, Churan Shi, Yuhang Zhang, Xilin Hou
Summary: The study identified 26 TCP genes in Pak-choi through genome-wide analysis, with most BcTCPs responding to abiotic stresses and BcTCP3 and BcTCP12 showing significant changes under ABA and cold treatment. Subcellular localization revealed that BcTCP3 and BcTCP21 were located in the nucleus, providing insights into the functions and regulatory mechanisms of BcTCPs.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jim Junhui Huang, Craig D'Souza, Magdalene Qiaohui Tan, Weibiao Zhou
Summary: The study reveals the significant impact of increasing white light intensity on the metabolic responses of choy sum, resulting in improved nutritional quality under high light intensity but increased pest-prevention compounds under low light intensity. Pearson's correlation analysis and principal component analysis further confirmed the relationship between light intensity and metabolites, providing crucial insights for improving vegetable nutritional values in indoor farming practices.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Guangguang Li, Ding Jiang, Juntao Wang, Yi Liao, Ting Zhang, Hua Zhang, Xiuchun Dai, Hailong Ren, Changming Chen, Yansong Zheng
Summary: In this study, a high-quality genome assembly of Chinese flowering cabbage was obtained using PacBio, Illumina, and Hi-C technologies. The analysis revealed a close evolutionary relationship between Chinese flowering cabbage and the AA diploid progenitor of Brassica juncea. Comparative genomic analysis also showed significant expansion of pericentromeric regions in the AA genome compared to the BB and CC genomes. Additionally, a large number of structural variations were identified that could impact coding genes, highlighting the functional significance of these variations in Brassica genome evolution. Overall, this high-quality genome assembly provides a valuable genetic resource for studying the genome evolution of Brassica species and guiding molecular breeding practices.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Nurul Sakinah Saapilin, Wilson Thau Lym Yong, Bo Eng Cheong, Khairul Azfar Kamaruzaman, Kenneth Francis Rodrigues
Summary: This study compared the physiological and biochemical responses of Chinese cabbage grown under artificial light with varying light intensities, photoperiods, and wavelengths to plants grown under natural light. The results showed that cultivation under artificial light produced consistent biomass, high chlorophyll content, and phytochemical content comparable to natural light conditions. These findings shed light on how artificial light could improve the production efficiency and organoleptic qualities of Chinese cabbage.
CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yudan Wang, Shiwei Song, Yanwei Hao, Changming Chen, Xi Ou, Bin He, Jiewen Zhang, Zhehao Jiang, Chengming Li, Shuaiwei Zhang, Wei Su, Riyuan Chen
Summary: In this study, the researchers found that the DELLA protein acts as a negative regulator of GA signal transduction in controlling the stalk development of Brassica rapa. The loss-of-function mutation of DELLA protein leads to early flower bud differentiation and bolting, and upregulation of multiple genes related to GA signal transduction. The protein also interacts with SOC1 and inhibits its transcription-activation ability, but this ability is enhanced in the presence of GA(3).
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2023)