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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yibo Dong, Ping Li, Chao Chen
Summary: Lysine succinylation is a common post-translational modification that plays important roles in regulating protein structure and function, as well as cellular metabolism. A recent study investigated the effects of lysine succinylation on the growth, development, and physiology of paper mulberry. The results suggested that lysine-succinylated proteins may play key regulatory roles in metabolism, particularly in photosynthesis and oxidative phosphorylation.
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Plant Sciences
Jiana Lin, Bingnan Zhang, Jintuo Zou, Zhen Luo, Hao Yang, Peng Zhou, Xiaoyang Chen, Wei Zhou
Summary: This study investigated the induction effect of colchicine on tetraploid Broussonetia papyrifera. Results showed that the best induction effect was achieved when the leaves of B. papyrifera were treated in liquid MS medium containing 450 mgL-1 colchicine for 3 days. The tetraploid B. papyrifera exhibited larger ground diameter, stomata, and leaf cell structures, as well as higher chlorophyll content and photosynthetic rates compared to its diploid counterpart.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yibo Dong, Chao Chen
Summary: Lysine crotonylation is a reversible posttranslational modification involved in various biological processes, especially metabolism regulation. Through comprehensive analysis of lysine crotonylation in paper mulberry, this study provides evidence that lysine crotonylation is involved in diverse biological processes and contributes to the understanding of the common mechanism of metabolic regulation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Tao Tang, Jinhai Bai, Zhipeng Ao, Zehong Wei, Yi Hu, Shaojun Liu
Summary: The study showed that adding 5% paper mulberry did not affect the growth of grass carp, but adding 10% paper mulberry could improve muscle quality through improving muscle hardness, reducing fat accumulation and muscle fiber diameter, at the cost of reducing growth performance.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mi Hyeon Park, Sunin Jung, Heung Joo Yuk, Hyun-Jae Jang, Won Jun Kim, Doo-Young Kim, GyuTae Lim, Jinhyuk Lee, Sei-Ryang Oh, Su Ui Lee, Hyung Won Ryu
Summary: This study used competitive and slow binding experiments with affinity-based ultrafiltration UPLC-QTof-MS analysis to identify potent bacterial neuraminidase inhibitors from Broussonetia papyrifera roots extract. Thirteen flavonoids were isolated and tested for inhibitory activities against bNA, showing slow and time-dependent reversible inhibition for some compounds, noncompetitive inhibition characteristics for chalcones, and mixed-type behavior for flavonols and flavans. Computational results supported experimental behaviors of certain flavonoids, indicating competitive binding despite mixed-type inhibition.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
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Microbiology
Mengxin Li, Qiang Yu, Jinyi Xu, Hong Sun, Qiming Cheng, Yixiao Xie, Chunmei Wang, Ping Li, Chao Chen, Yulong Zheng
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different organic acid additives and their concentrations on the fermentation quality and bacterial community of paper mulberry silage. The results showed that adding different organic acids can improve the quality of paper mulberry silage and alter its microbial community.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Wen-Tao Sun, Yuan Huang, Chang-Rong Wu, Chao Peng, Yu-Long Zheng, Chao Chen, Jun Hao
Summary: This study investigated the effects of two lactic acid bacteria strains from Southwest China on the fermentation characteristics and in vitro gas production of paper mulberry silage. The results showed that the addition of lactic acid bacteria significantly decreased the pH value of the silage and effectively preserved the crude protein content. The lactic acid content in the silage increased, and the in vitro gas production was improved. However, no significant changes were observed in the levels of fiber and ash content. Furthermore, the addition of lactic acid bacteria reduced the microbial diversity and increased the relative abundance of Lactobacillus in the silage.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2022)
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Forestry
Qifan Wang, Jun Shen, Bin Zeng, Huiyu Wang
Summary: This study focused on identifying odorant compounds in paper mulberry and exploring the influence of moisture content on VOCs and odor emissions. Aromatic compounds and aldehydes ketones were found to be the main odorant compounds in heartwood and sapwood. As moisture content decreased, TVOC and total odor intensity generally decreased, with a greater effect on VOC release when the moisture content decreased from 70 to 50% and from fiber saturation point to air saturation point.
WOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Hirofumi Kajino, Kaoru Kitajima
Summary: This study focused on Broussonetia papyrifera and found that leaf Si accumulation rate is influenced by both shoot growth and light availability, with significant variations among different shoots. Leaf age and microenvironment were identified as factors affecting the within-species variations in leaf Si concentration of this moderate Si accumulator.
JOURNAL OF PLANT RESEARCH
(2021)
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Horticulture
Haishan An, Shuang Jiang, Jiaying Zhang, Fangjie Xu, Xueying Zhang
Summary: By conducting a comparative transcriptome analysis of differentiating apical buds in loquat using RNA-Seq technology, candidate genes regulating flowering time and ABA signaling pathway-related transcripts were identified. The study revealed the significant role of ABA in regulating floral bud formation in loquat.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Zhaohai Wu, Chunyu Liang, Rongcai Huang, Jialiang Ouyang, Liansheng Zhao, Dengpan Bu
Summary: Replacing alfalfa hay with paper mulberry in the diet of low lactating dairy cows did not significantly affect dry matter intake and milk yield, but it did improve their antioxidative capacity. However, caution should be exercised in adding paper mulberry to the diet due to its potential adverse effects on digestibility and milk yield in dairy cows.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anita Mann, Naresh Kumar, Ashwani Kumar, Charu Lata, Arvind Kumar, Babu Lal Meena, Dwijesh Mishra, Monendra Grover, Sonam Gaba, C. Parameswaran, Nitin Mantri
Summary: This study investigated the gene expression of Urochondra setulosa leaves at different salt concentrations using transcriptomics. The findings suggest that the plant regulates ion homeostasis and signaling through transcription at high salt concentrations. Furthermore, genes related to salt stress response were identified, providing insights into the mechanisms of plants in coping with extreme saline conditions.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ping Sheng, Li He, Shaoshi Ji, Jiangli Huang, Zhihong Zhang, Dongsheng Wang, Jianping Liu, Huaqi Zhang
Summary: The study evaluated the impact of Broussonetia papyrifera as a roughage substitute in Hu ram lambs, finding that supplementing 60% of roughage feed with B. papyrifera resulted in higher weight gain and daily gain, as well as improved carcass weight. The inclusion of B. papyrifera also led to lower saturated fatty acids and higher monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids in the meat, as well as enhanced immune response in terms of immunoglobulins IgG, IgA, and IgM.
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Ming Sun, Zhixiao Dong, Jian Yang, Wendan Wu, Chenglin Zhang, Jianbo Zhang, Junming Zhao, Yi Xiong, Shangang Jia, Xiao Ma
Summary: Genomic data of prairie grass BCS1103 was generated using high-throughput transcriptome sequencing, identifying polymorphic SSR markers and evaluating genetic diversity and population structure of 24 accessions worldwide. Accessions from South America and Asia, as well as wild accessions, exhibited higher genetic diversity. Phylogenetic analysis clustered accessions into four clades, consistent with phenotypic clustering results.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Matin Miryeganeh, Hidetoshi Saze
Summary: This study presents the transcriptome of the widely distributed mangrove Rhizophora stylosa and examines its response to salt stress, providing insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying stress response in mangroves and other plants.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)