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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maoni Chao, Jie Dong, Genhai Hu, Rui Ren, Ling Huang, Yanyan Li, Jinbao Zhang, Qinglian Wang
Summary: This study analyzed the sequence features, evolutionary relationship, subcellular localization, and expression pattern of the GhCIPK23 gene in upland cotton, revealing its important role in plant growth and stress response.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Luyao Wang, Jin Han, Kening Lu, Menglin Li, Mengtao Gao, Zeyi Cao, Ting Zhao, Xue Chen, Xiaoyuan Tao, Quanjia Chen, Xueying Guan
Summary: An evolutionary model using diploid and allotetraploid cotton species found that 80% of non-coding transcripts in allotetraploid cotton are uniquely activated compared to its diploid ancestors. The function of activated lncRNAs in allotetraploid cotton is largely unknown. Transcriptome analysis revealed that lncRNA expression is preferentially associated with flanking PCGs, and a low-throughput functional screening identified lncRNAs related to plant height and stress tolerance. The study suggests that lncRNAs are more active under abiotic stresses, such as temperature stress, and may play a cis-regulatory role in response to environmental stimuli.
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Plant Sciences
Rong Wang, Le Liu, Zhaosheng Kong, Shengdong Li, Lili Lu, Nosheen kabir, Guoquan Chen, Jiaxin Zhang, Ghulam Qanmber, Zhao Liu
Summary: Cytokinin is an important plant hormone that promotes cell division and differentiation, and participates in salt response under osmotic stress. The LOG gene family, involved in cytokinin synthesis, is highly conserved in different plant species and primarily located inside the cell membrane. Additionally, LOG genes are constitutively expressed in various tissues and can be regulated by abiotic stresses and phytohormone treatments.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maoni Chao, Jie Dong, Genhai Hu, Yanyan Li, Ling Huang, Jinbao Zhang, Jihua Tang, Qinglian Wang
Summary: This study cloned and analyzed the sequence, protein composition, and localization of the GhARF2 gene in upland cotton, as well as its expression patterns in different tissues and under stress conditions. The results provide a foundation for further understanding the function of the GhARF2 gene and for breeding cotton varieties with high stress tolerance.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS
(2023)
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Agronomy
Jiangmin Xu, Chenyang Pan, Han Lin, Hanfei Ye, Sheng Wang, Tao Lu, Qianyu Chen, Kairu Yang, Mei Lu, Qian Qian, Deyong Ren, Yuchun Rao
Summary: Xanthine dehydrogenase, encoded by the ESL1 gene, plays a crucial role in purine metabolism and leaf senescence in rice. Mutation of ESL1 results in decreased chlorophyll content, impaired chloroplast development, and altered levels of allantoin, allantoate, and ABA. Additionally, ESL1 mutation leads to increased sensitivity to abscisic acid and abiotic stresses, along with changes in gene expression related to photosynthesis and reactive oxygen species metabolism.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maoni Chao, Genhai Hu, Jie Dong, Yu Chen, Yuanzhi Fu, Jinbao Zhang, Qinglian Wang
Summary: This study investigated the function and expression of the GhSBPase gene in upland cotton. The results showed that the gene plays an important role in photosynthesis, plant yield, and stress responses. The GhSBPase gene was specifically highly expressed in leaves and its expression varied under different stress conditions. The expression of GhSBPase was positively correlated with chlorophyll fluorescence parameters, indicating its potential role in enhancing cotton photosynthetic efficiency.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Fan Yang, Yongchao Han, Qian-Hao Zhu, Xinyu Zhang, Fei Xue, Yanjun Li, Honghai Luo, Jianghong Qin, Jie Sun, Feng Liu
Summary: The study conducted comparative phenotypic and transcriptomic analyses of two Gossypium hirsutum varieties tolerant (XL22) or sensitive (XL17) to drought stress. It was found that XL17 consumed more water than XL22 under water deficit conditions. Water deficit significantly induced accumulation of major wax components and cutin monomers in leaves of both varieties, but accumulation of major cutin monomers was repressed in both.
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Agricultural Engineering
Mengyu Li, Pengbo Hao, Jingjing Zhang, Xu Yang, Aimin Wu, Meng Zhang, Hengling Wei, Xiaokang Fu, Hantao Wang, Shuxun Yu
Summary: This study identified and analyzed the AIFs gene family in cotton and other species, showing conservation in the protein sequences and a possible amplification mechanism through fragment and tandem replication in cotton. The expression analysis of GhAIFs revealed high expression at the fiber initiation stage. Additionally, GhAIFs may be involved in regulating abiotic stress according to the results of selected gene expression under various stress conditions.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
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Agricultural Engineering
Lijiao Gu, Fei Wei, Pengyun Chen, Minsheng Yang, Zhi Liu
Summary: This study conducted a comprehensive analysis of KIN genes in cotton, identifying 172 putative GhKIN genes and classifying them into eight subfamilies. These GhKIN genes showed uneven distribution on chromosomes and their expansion was driven by segmental duplication. Different subfamily genes exhibited differences in gene structure and motif composition, but similarities were observed within the same subfamily. The promoter regions of GhKIN genes contained stress- and hormone-related cis-elements.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Xiaoge Wang, Xiugui Chen, Xuke Lu, Waqar Afzal Malik, Zujun Yin, Delong Wang, Maohua Dai, Cun Rui, Yapeng Fan, Yuexin Zhang, Junjuan Wang, Xinlei Wang, Ruifeng Cui, Shuai Wang, Lixue Guo, Chao Chen, Lanjie Zhao, Wuwei Ye
Summary: IRE1 negatively regulates salt tolerance in plants and plays a crucial role by regulating ROS levels under salt stress.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Naimatullah Mangi, Mian Faisal Nazir, Xiaoyan Wang, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Zareen Sarfraz, Ghulam Hussain Jatoi, Tahir Mahmood, Qifeng Ma, Fan Shuli
Summary: Photosynthesis plays a crucial role in the reproductive sink of cotton, especially from carbon assimilation in the subtending leaves. This study investigated the source-sink relationship of boll subtending leaves in upland cotton, identifying different genotypes with varied treatment effects and potential for further breeding programs focused on improving cotton yield and fiber quality. The analysis revealed significant correlations between different traits and categorized germplasm accessions into distinct groups based on the subtending leaf removal treatment effects.
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Agronomy
An-hui Guo, Ying Su, Yi Huang, Yu-mei Wang, Hu-shuai Nie, Nan Zhao, Jin-ping Hua
Summary: This study utilized a recombinant inbred line population of upland cotton to compare fiber quality under salt stress and normal conditions, identifying multiple QTL influencing fiber length and strength, with some QTL involved in fatty acid synthesis and elongation.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS
(2021)
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Agricultural Engineering
Wei Hu, Min Gao, Bingjie Xu, Shanshan Wang, Youhua Wang, Zhiguo Zhou
Summary: This study investigated the combined effect of elevated temperature and drought on cotton fiber development. The results showed that the combined stress had a more negative impact on fiber biomass and cellulose synthesis. The effects of temperature and drought on sucrose synthesis and degradation in fibers were different, and they had an antagonistic effect when combined. The combined stress also led to increased callose accumulation.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Jonas Pereira de Souza Jr, Renato de Mello Prado, Cid Naudi Silva Campos, Gilmar da Silveira Sousa Jr, Milton Garcia Costa, Simone de Padua Teixeira, Priscila Lupino Grata
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of silicon (Si) and boron (B) on oxidative stress, biomass production, and antioxidant content of cotton flowers under moderate B deficiency. The application of B, Si, and B + Si significantly reduced the levels of malondialdehyde and increased dry matter production in cotton petals and anthers. B deficiency induced oxidative stress in cotton flowers, while Si activated defense mechanisms and mitigated the effects of oxidative stress.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zailong Tian, Kun Li, Yaru Sun, Baojun Chen, Zhaoe Pan, Zhenzhen Wang, Baoyin Pang, Shoupu He, Yuchen Miao, Xiongming Du
Summary: Plants have evolved a mechanism called 'stress memory' to survive in various environmental stresses. This study reveals the physiological, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms underlying drought stress memory formation in cotton, highlighting the role of histone modification H3K4me3 in regulating transcriptional memory. It also investigates the intergenerational inheritance of drought stress memory in cotton, providing theoretical guidance for cotton breeding.
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Microbiology
Syeda Leeda Gul, Yong-Sun Moon, Muhammad Hamayun, Sumera Afzal Khan, Amjad Iqbal, Muhammad Aaqil Khan, Anwar Hussain, Maryam Shafique, Yoon-Ha Kim, Sajid Ali
Summary: The role of fungal endophytes in promoting plant growth and metabolite production under stress conditions is still unknown. In this study, researchers investigated the salt stress alleviation capability of a specific fungal endophyte (Porostereum spadiceum-AGH786) and found that its culture filtrate contained various beneficial substances and exhibited antioxidant activity. Wheat plants colonized by P. spadiceum-AGH786 showed enhanced polyphenol oxidase activity and improved biomass under salt stress. These findings suggest that P. spadiceum-AGH786 could be used to help host plants in saline soil.
CURRENT MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Muhammad Junaid Yousaf, Anwar Hussain, Muhammad Humayun, Amjad Iqbal, Fawad Ali, In-Jung Lee, Ahmed M. El-Sabrout, Hosam O. Elansary
Summary: This study investigated the impact of host apoplastic nutrients on the virulence strategy of the biotroph model, E. orontii. The results showed that exogenous application of growth-promoting nutrients reduced the virulence, while stress-inducing analogs increased it.
PHYSIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Muhammad Ikram Khan, Niaz Ali, Gul Jan, Muhammad Hamayun, Farzana Gul Jan, Amjad Iqbal, Anwar Hussain, In-Jung Lee
Summary: The growth promoting potential of the endophytic fungus Aspergillus terreus BTK-1 in wheat under saline conditions was reported. BTK-1, isolated from the root of Chenopodium album, was identified as Aspergillus terreus through 18S rDNA sequence analysis. BTK-1 secreted indole acetic acid (IAA), exhibited aminocyclopropane-carboxylate deaminase (ACC) and siderophores activity, and solubilized phosphate. Wheat seedlings inoculated with BTK-1 showed higher concentrations of IAA and gibberellins, longer shoots and roots, higher biomass and chlorophyll contents, and lower concentrations of abscisic acid compared to non-inoculated plants. Additionally, BTK-1 inoculated wheat plants exhibited high activity of reduced glutathione and low activity of ascorbate, catalase, and peroxidase under salt stress. These findings suggest the potential use of BTK-1 as a bio-stimulator in salt affected soils.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Syed Asim, Anwar Hussain, Waheed Murad, Muhammad Hamayun, Amjad Iqbal, Hazir Rehman, Abdul Tawab, Muhammad Irshad, Abed Alataway, Ahmed Z. Dewidar, Hosam O. Elansary, In-Jung Lee
Summary: The study focused on isolating endophytic fungi from wheat plants that can promote wheat growth and inhibit the growth of Avena fatua, a common weed. A strain of Fusarium oxisporum, identified as GW, was found to release compounds that hindered the growth of A. fatua while not affecting wheat seedlings. Additionally, the presence of this fungi in the soil reduced weed growth and enhanced wheat growth. The differential response of the two plants could be attributed to their contrasting physiological and biochemical status.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Qadir, Anwar Hussain, Mohib Shah, Muhammad Hamayun, Amjad Iqbal, Nadia
Summary: In recent years, chromium contamination in agricultural land has become a growing concern, and various strategies have been used to remediate the damage caused. This study aimed to enhance the phytoremediation potential of Brassica campestris L. by applying a chromate tolerant endophytic fungus, Aspergillus niger CSR3. The results showed that the presence of the endophytic fungus stimulated the growth of B. campestris and increased its ability to accumulate chromate. Additionally, the plants associated with the endophyte had a stronger antioxidant system to cope with the chromate stress. These findings suggest that using hyperaccumulator plants and heavy metal tolerant endophytic fungi can be an efficient way to reclaim contaminated sites.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Microbiology
Husna Husna, Anwar Hussain, Mohib Shah, Muhammad Hamayun, Amjad Iqbal, Muhammad Qadir, Syed Asim, In-Jung Lee
Summary: This study found that two endophytic fungal strains isolated from Chlorophytum comosum plants can promote the growth of soybean seedlings, enhance the activity of the antioxidant system, and transform toxic chromium elements in the soil, providing a cheap and effective method for the remediation of metal pollution in agronomic soil.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Agronomy
Farzana Gul Jan, Muhammad Hamayun, Anwar Hussain, Gul Jan, Sajid Ali, Sumera Afzal Khan, In-Jung Lee
Summary: This study found that the fungal endophyte Candida membranifaciens isolated from Euphorbia milii L. has the ability to alleviate salt stress and significantly enhance the growth attributes of maize.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Naila Shah, Muhammad Qadir, Muhammad Irshad, Anwar Hussain, Muhammad Hamayun, Waheed Murad, Ajmal Khan, Ahmed Al-Harrasi
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the phytoremediation potential of Helianthus annuus L. exposed to different concentrations and durations of cadmium. The results showed that the concentration and duration of cadmium exposure affected the accumulation of cadmium in the plants. The application of EDTA in the soil and IAA as a foliar spray enhanced the accumulation of cadmium. Interestingly, efficient phytoremediation was observed at 15 days of exposure, while maximum phytoremediation was achieved at 60 days of exposure. The plants also produced stress-related metabolites and antioxidants to minimize the stress caused by cadmium exposure.
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Microbiology
Husna, Anwar Hussain, Mohib Shah, Muhammad Hamayun, Amjad Iqbal, Muhammad Qadir, Abed Alataway, Ahmed Z. Dewidar, Hosam O. Elansary, In -Jung Lee
Summary: The aim of this research was to utilize plant growth promoting rhizobacteria for the sequestration and biotransformation of toxic forms of chromium and arsenic into non-toxic forms. The study found that the isolated rhizobacteria strains were able to tolerate high levels of chromate and arsenate, and convert them into least toxic forms. Additionally, they released stress-related metabolites and plant hormones, benefiting the soybean seedlings.
MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Falak Naz, Muhammad Hamayun, Mamoona Rauf, Muhammad Arif, Sumera Afzal Khan, Jalal Ud-Din, Humaira Gul, Anwar Hussain, Amjad Iqbal, Ho-Youn Kim, In-Jung Lee
Summary: This study aims to enhance the drought tolerance and phytoremediation potential of tomato by inoculating the endophytic fungus AGH786 to help the plant resist multiple stresses such as copper and drought. Results show that AGH786 contributes to improving the multistress tolerance of tomato and reduces the severity of copper and drought stress.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Agronomy
Shumaila Siraj, Muhammad Aaqil Khan, Muhammad Hamayun, Sajid Ali, Sumera Afzal Khan, Anwar Hussain, Amjad Iqbal, Hamayoon Khan, Sang-Mo Kang, In-Jung Lee
Summary: Drought is a serious growth limiting factor for crops, and the use of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) has been found to alleviate its adverse effects. In this study, 55 strains of bacteria were isolated from the rhizosphere of two plant species, and AGH3 was identified as a potential promoter of plant growth. Further experiments showed that AGH3 could significantly reduce the production of abscisic acid and jasmonic acid in plants under drought stress, and enhance the expression of related genes. This study provides new insights for improving drought tolerance in crops using PGPR.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Mahmoud A. A. Shawky, Syed Tariq Shah, Qammer H. H. Abbasi, Mohamed Hussein, Muhammad A. A. Imran, Syed Faraz Hasan, Shuja Ansari, Ahmad Taha
Summary: Wireless communication is an integral part of modern vehicles, but securing the exchanged information between terminals is challenging. Physical layer secret key generation using wireless-channel responses shows promise for secure vehicular communication. This study introduces a key-generation approach using a reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) to improve performance in low signal-to-noise ratios and non-line-of-sight conditions.
Article
Agronomy
Nighat Seema, Muhammad Hamayun, Anwar Hussain, Mohib Shah, Muhammad Irshad, Muhammad Qadir, Amjad Iqbal, Abdulwahed Fahad Alrefaei, Sajid Ali
Summary: The aim of this study was to isolate endophytes from the roots of Rhazya stricta and evaluate their potential in improving the growth of drought-stressed sunflower seedlings. The isolated endophytic fungus was found to enhance the growth attributes of rice varieties and contribute to the improvement of sunflower growth under drought stress. The fungal strain was identified as Fusarium proliferatum and its beneficial effects were attributed to the regulation of phytohormones and stress-related metabolites.
Article
Biology
Naila Shah, Muhammad Irshad, Anwar Hussain, Muhammad Qadir, Waheed Murad, Asif Khan, Muhammad Awais, Abdulwahed Fahad Alrefaei, Sajid Ali
Summary: Copper is a vital micronutrient for plant growth and development, but its accumulation in soil negatively affects crop agronomic characteristics and yield. The combination of EDTA and IAA improved sunflower's ability to hyperaccumulate copper. Sunflowers treated with different levels of copper (0 (control), 25, 50, and 75 mg/kg of soil) and EDTA alone or with IAA showed significantly enhanced copper absorption and accumulation. Copper reduced root and shoot growth, impaired chlorophyll content, hormones, flavonoids, phenolics, and antioxidant response. EDTA alone reduced the harmful effects of copper, and the addition of IAA restored shoot and root growth. Higher levels of chlorophyll content, GA(3), endogenous IAA, and flavonoids were also observed, indicating improved plant health. The catalase and ascorbate peroxidase activities were restored in plants treated with EDTA and IAA. These findings suggest that EDTA and IAA can enhance sunflower's copper absorption potential and tolerance, making it a potential phytoextraction technique for copper-contaminated soil.
Article
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Qadir, Anwar Hussain, Mohib Shah, Muhammad Hamayun, Amjad Iqbal, Muhammad Irshad, Zafar Hayat Khan, Badshah Islam, Hosam O. Elansary, Eman A. Mahmoud, In -Jung Lee
Summary: The rhizobacterium Pantoea conspicua was found to promote the growth of sunflower seedlings under arsenate stress. Arsenate exposure compromised sunflower growth due to the accumulation of higher concentrations of arsenate and reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the seedlings' tissues. However, inoculation of the seedlings with P. conspicua alleviated arsenate stress by implementing a multilayered defence mechanism. P. conspicua removed 75.1% of the arsenate from the growth medium and helped the seedlings produce higher levels of antioxidants, resulting in improved growth and reduced oxidative damage.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
