Article
Agronomy
Liaqat Shah, Amir Sohail, Rafiq Ahmad, Shihua Cheng, Liyong Cao, Weixun Wu
Summary: MADS-box genes play crucial roles in different developmental stages of rice and Arabidopsis, with some genes involved in both vegetative development and floral transition. These genes also participate in root development and the shift from vegetative to reproductive growth, and regulate gene expression in response to environmental factors.
Article
Plant Sciences
Wei You, Xiangjian Chen, Lingtian Zeng, Zhiyuan Ma, Zhixiong Liu
Summary: In this study, a small-scale gene duplication of PI ortholog was observed in common buckwheat, resulting in FaesPI_1 and FaesPI_2. FaesPI_2 specifies filament development, while FaesPI_1 specifies stamen development. Additionally, FaesPI_1 and FaesPI_2 redundantly regulate filament development and work together to require a proper stamen identity.
Article
Agronomy
Wenxiang Li, Xiaopei Liu, Chongbin Zhao, Wendong Wu, Yuanyuan Jiang, Wenbing Su, Shunquan Lin, Xianghui Yang, Ze Peng
Summary: This study conducted a comprehensive analysis of the MADS-box gene family in loquat and identified potential candidate genes related to flower and fruit development. The findings demonstrated the important role of MADS-box genes in the development of flowers and fruits in loquat, and revealed an expansion of type II genes in the Maloideae after whole genome duplication. The gene expression analysis also identified several candidate genes potentially involved in flower bud differentiation and fruit expansion.
Article
Plant Sciences
Yun Hu, Li Wang, Ru Jia, Wanqi Liang, Xuelian Zhang, Jie Xu, Xiaofei Chen, Dan Lu, Mingjiao Chen, Zhijing Luo, Jiayang Xie, Liming Cao, Ben Xu, Yu Yu, Staffan Persson, Dabing Zhang, Zheng Yuan
Summary: In rice, OsMADS32 regulates floral patterning through interactions with proteins like OsMADS6, playing crucial roles in defining stamen, pistil, ovule development, and floral meristem identity. OsMADS32, an orphan gene absent in eudicots, integrates the action of other MADS-box homeotic proteins to sustain floral organ specification and development.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Huanhuan Liu, Lichun Yang, Zhonghua Tu, Shenghua Zhu, Chengge Zhang, Huogen Li
Summary: This study explored the differences in floral organogenesis and development between two Liriodendron species and identified the role of MADS-box genes in them, laying the foundation for further research on the interspecific differences in reproductive organ development and fitness in these species.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ralf Muller-Xing, Rhomi Ardiansyah, Qian Xing, Lea Faivre, Jingjing Tian, Guohua Wang, Yucai Zheng, Xue Wang, Tingting Jing, Erica de Leau, Song Chen, Su Chen, Daniel Schubert, Justin Goodrich
Summary: The study reveals that depletion of H3K27me3 levels in Arabidopsis leads to abnormal flower morphogenesis with enlarged and indeterminate floral meristems, which is partially attributed to misexpression of the FM identity gene AGL24.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Juan Hu, Qianqian Chen, Atif Idrees, Wanjun Bi, Zhongxiong Lai, Yun Sun
Summary: In this study, 136 MADS-box genes were identified in the tea plant (Camellia sinensis). The evolutionary relationship, functional characteristics, and expression profiles of these genes were systematically investigated. The expansion of MADS-box genes in the tea plant was mainly contributed by gene duplications, and these genes play important roles in the response to cold stress. Moreover, a floral 'ABCE' model was proposed and confirmed in the tea plant. This study provides valuable insights into the MADS-box genes in the tea plant and lays the foundation for further functional characterizations.
Article
Plant Sciences
X. Tian, X. Li, Q. Yu, H. Zhao, J. Liao
Summary: This study investigated the identity specification in Canna stamen, revealing that asymmetric stamen is crucial in contributing to floral asymmetry. Both B- and C-class genes showed higher expression levels in the anther primordium. The results contribute to a better understanding of organ identity-related floral symmetry.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chang Liu, Jing Leng, Yonglong Li, Tingting Ge, Jinglong Li, Yamao Chen, Chunce Guo, Ji Qi
Summary: The development of floral organs involves complex molecular mechanisms, which can be studied using spatial transcriptome technologies to understand the cell types and gene activity during different developmental stages.
NUCLEIC ACIDS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yiling Miao, Qian Xun, Teruaki Taji, Keisuke Tanaka, Naoko Yasuno, Chengqiang Ding, Junko Kyozuka
Summary: ABERRANT PANICLE ORGANIZATION2 is a master regulator of rice panicle development, directly regulating a set of genes in multiple steps of reproductive development.
Review
Plant Sciences
Diyang Zhang, Xue-Wei Zhao, Yuan-Yuan Li, Shi-Jie Ke, Wei-Lun Yin, Siren Lan, Zhong-Jian Liu
Summary: Orchidaceae is a diverse family of angiosperms with fascinating floral morphology and complex life histories. The sequencing and transgenic techniques have revolutionized orchid research, providing molecular approaches to study their biology. The release of 16 orchid genomes has greatly advanced our understanding of key innovations and evolutionary mechanisms in this group. Transcriptomics, comparative genomics, and gene engineering have also shown great potential for orchid genetic enhancement and improvement.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yingzhu Liu, Yike Gao, Lin Yuan, Qixiang Zhang
Summary: The SVP-like gene HkSVP from the Daylilies cultivar 'Kanai Sensei' is mainly expressed in the vegetative growth stage and plays an important role in maintaining vegetative growth by participating in the construction of inflorescence structure and the development of flower organs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Biology
Wei-Han Chen, Pei-Tzu Lin, Wei-Han Hsu, Hsing-Fun Hsu, Ya-Chun Li, Chin-Wei Tsao, Mao-Cheng Hsu, Wan-Ting Mao, Chang-Hsien Yang
Summary: Functional characterization of FYF-like genes in Arabidopsis reveals their roles in regulating flower senescence/abscission and their ability to form complexes with other functional proteins.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Robert Marquez Gutierrez, Thales Henrique Cherubino Ribeiro, Raphael Ricon de Oliveira, Vagner Augusto Benedito, Antonio Chalfun-Junior
Summary: This study identified and analyzed MADS-box genes in the hop genome, providing insights into their evolutionary history and functional roles in floral development. The absence of FLOWERING LOCUS C homologs explains the lack of vernalization requirement for hop flowering, which has implications for tropical cultivation. Additionally, the study discovered genes potentially involved in specialized metabolism and provided perspectives on functional genetic studies, biotechnology, and crop breeding.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Oksung Chung, Jungeun Kim, Dan Bolser, Hak-Min Kim, Je Hoon Jun, Jae-Pil Choi, Hyun-Do Jang, Yun Sung Cho, Jong Bhak, Myounghai Kwak
Summary: The de novo assembly of the Cymbidium goeringii genome, the largest among orchids published to date, was reported in this study. Pseudomolecular chromosomes were constructed using Hi-C, revealing changes in expanded and contracted gene families. The results indicate the significance of this study for investigating the genomic evolution of orchids, mining functional genes, and accelerating breeding efforts.
MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Shabnam Safari, Farzad Nazari, Yavar Vafaee, Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva
Summary: The use of rice husk biochar (RHB) can improve soil properties and nutrient uptake, enhancing the growth and drought tolerance of perennial ryegrass.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva
IRISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Chui Eng Wong, Songyao Zhang, Tao Xu, Yu Zhang, Zhi Wei Norman Teo, An Yan, Lisha Shen, Hao Yu
Summary: This study systematically surveyed the quantitative m(6)A methylomes and corresponding transcriptomes in Arabidopsis. The m(6)A modification primarily promotes the usage of distal poly(A) sites and has little effect on RNA splicing. Impaired m(6)A writers result in hypomethylation and downregulation of transcripts encoding ribosomal proteins, suggesting a correlation between m(6)A and protein translation.
Article
Cell Biology
Yuancheng Peng, Shan Jiang, Jiayu Wang, Xuewei Xu, Ximing Gong, Weihuan Jin, Chunxia Song, Zhiqiang Dong, Siyu Sun, Yunhai Li, Hao Yu
Summary: DA3 regulates lateral root initiation by modulating auxin signaling in the pericycle and endodermis. It negatively affects the levels of ARF7 and ARF19, but positively regulates the stability of SHY2/IAA3. DA3 inhibits the binding of ARF7 and ARF19 to LBD16, repressing its expression in the pericycle. Overall, DA3 acts with SHY2, ARF7, and ARF19 to coordinate auxin signaling and control lateral root initiation in Arabidopsis.
Article
Medical Ethics
Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva, Maryna Nazarovets
Summary: After a paper is published, serious concerns about the study, authors or background processes may arise, leading to the rapid retraction of the paper by editors-in-chief if there is sufficient evidence of ethical offenses or methodological errors. However, there may be a significant time gap between receiving a report and finding a resolution, during which readers need to be alerted to the potential unreliability of the paper. In such cases, editors can issue an editorial expression of concern (EoC) as an alternative document.
ACCOUNTABILITY IN RESEARCH-ETHICS INTEGRITY AND POLICY
(2023)
Review
Virology
Francesco Chirico, Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva
Summary: Open and transparent communication between a government and its citizens, including scientists and healthcare professionals, is crucial for effective health-related policymaking during the COVID-19 vaccination campaign. Sharing open data and adopting an evidence-based approach can help address vaccine hesitancy caused by misinformation and make health strategies more effective.
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Jaime A. Teixeira A. da Silva
NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jaime A. Teixeira A. da Silva
Summary: A recent editorial in Plant Cell Reports confirms adherence to ICMJE authorship clauses but highlights the lack of clarity and equality in author contributions. The paper argues that the veracity of authorship claims cannot be verified solely based on eloquent contribution statements. The responsibility for verification lies with editors and publishers to avoid blind trust in academic publishing.
PLANT CELL REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Information Science & Library Science
Jaime A. Teixeira A. da Silva, Panagiotis Tsigaris
Summary: The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) recommendations are the dominant guidelines for authorship in academic papers. Large language models (LLMs) and AI, such as ChatGPT, challenge the human-based authorship model due to their ability and versatility. Some journals and publishers have prohibited authorship assignment to AI and LLMs, including ChatGPT, as they are not recognized as valid authors.
LEARNED PUBLISHING
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Chen Yuan, Yikai Hu, Qinggang Liu, Jingya Xu, Wei Zhou, Hao Yu, Lisha Shen, Cheng Qin
Summary: Success in plant reproduction depends on the correct timing of the floral transition, regulated by the flowering pathways. In Arabidopsis, MED8 promotes floral transition by recruiting FPA to repress FLC expression. Loss of MED8 function leads to late-flowering phenotype due to increased FLC expression. MED8 interacts with FPA and recruits it to the FLC locus, playing a crucial role in controlling flowering time and regulating FLC expression.
Article
Information Science & Library Science
Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva, Maryna Nazarovets
Summary: Web-based references are crucial in academic literature and communication, and it is important to preserve them to maintain knowledge integrity. Reference rot, which refers to the disappearance or dysfunction of web-based resources and references, remains unresolved. In this article, we propose the Internet Archive as a potential solution, while acknowledging its limitations.
LEARNED PUBLISHING
(2023)
Review
Information Science & Library Science
Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva, Serhii Nazarovets
Summary: In this paper, the authors reflect on the applicability of the 'right to be forgotten' principle in academic publishing and its compatibility with open science principles. They also discuss the resistance to the trans-Atlantic export of the right due to its perceived incompatibility with First Amendment rights in the United States. Moreover, the authors ponder the relevance of the debate regarding the local versus global applicability of the right in the context of collaborative research.
LEARNED PUBLISHING
(2023)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Jaime A. Teixeira A. da Silva, Chun-Kai (Karl) Huang, Jose Luis Ortega
Summary: Citations in scientific papers are important for verifying information and supporting statements. Open citation databases allow researchers to independently verify the validity and accuracy of citations, and can also be used to evaluate research performance. Open citations have the potential to benefit careers, funding, and detect abusive citation strategies. However, challenges such as funding and data security need to be addressed.
JOURNAL OF SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING
(2023)
Letter
Health Policy & Services
Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva
HEALTH POLICY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Information Science & Library Science
Maryna Nazarovets, Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva
Summary: This article discusses the importance of using the Internet Archive to archive journal editorial boards. The authors argue that there are three reasons for doing so: journals may lack formal mechanisms to register changes in the editorial constitution; appreciating changes in the editorial board composition holds historical importance, including changes in gender representation; and changes may be made opaquely to hide information linked to the journal's history. By archiving editorial board pages, a better understanding of the journal's quality assurance can be gained from a historical and bibliometric perspective.
PUBLISHING RESEARCH QUARTERLY
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Peng Jia, Rui Yan, Yuan Wang, Feng-huan Gao, Yang Liu, Qing-long Dong, Hao-an Luan, Xue-mei Zhang, Han Li, Su-ping Guo, Guo-hui Qi
Summary: The KNOX gene plays crucial roles in plant development, and this study identified 19 KNOX gene members in kiwifruit. One of the genes, AcKNOX11, is selectively expressed in flower buds and shoots, and its expression can be induced by ABA and melatonin. Functional analysis revealed that AcKNOX11 delays flowering, reduces plant height, alters leaf shape, and inhibits seed germination through ABA-melatonin interaction.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Dan Hua, Wen-Shu Chen, Rong-Yu Rao, Xu-Feng Chen, Huan-Huan Chen, Ning-Wei Lai, Lin-Tong Yang, Xin Ye, Li -Song Chen
Summary: This study revealed that nitrogen deficiency can lead to increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and methylglyoxal (MG), but also enhances the ability of leaves and roots to detoxify these molecules. The effects of nitrogen deficiency on ROS and MG generation and their detoxification systems were found to be different in leaves and roots, with roots being more affected.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Shenghan Yang, Chonlong Chio, Wensheng Qin, Yanxi Pei, Guangpeng Pei, Yuen Zhu, Hua Li
Summary: This study evaluates the immobilization and deactivation of pathogen-produced enzymes and toxic metabolites by biochar in tomato Fusarium wilt and finds that biochar can effectively prevent disease occurrence.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Deborah Pagliaccia, Michelle Ortiz, Michael Rodriguez, Sophia Abbott, Agustina De Francesco, Madison Amador, Valeria Lavagi, Benjamin Maki, Francesca Hopkins, Jonathan Kaplan, Samantha Ying, Georgios Vidalakis
Summary: This study investigates the effectiveness of organic soil amendments (bokashi, biochar, and their combination) in promoting soil health, nutrient availability, and plant growth. The results show that these amendments can significantly alter soil parameters and have positive effects on soil and plant health.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Yu-Jeong Kwon, Min Jeong Hong, Minkyu Park, Dawon Jeon, Gah-Hyun Lim, Sungyul Chang, Dong-Hwan Kim, Jin-Baek Kim, Jundae Lee, Yeong Deuk Jo
Summary: Flowing LOCUS T (FT)-like genes play crucial roles in flowering induction in plants. Pepper FT-like genes are mostly expressed in leaves and interact with FLOWERING LOCUS D, promoting or delaying flowering. The unique evolutionary process of pepper FT-like genes provides insights for improving productivity.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Ziwen Su, Juan Yan, Binbin Zhang, Meng Sun, Zhixiang Cai, Zhijun Shen, Ruijuan Ma, Mingliang Yu
Summary: Bagging is a crucial cultivation measure that affects the quality of peach fruit by regulating exposure to light. This study investigated the effects of bagging on the content of phenolic compounds in peach fruit and identified the most sensitive compounds to bagging treatment. The study also explored the regulatory role of bagging on phenolic synthetic-related genes. The results showed that bagging affected the accumulation of different phenolics in different peach cultivars and light intensity played a significant role in the accumulation of anthocyanins and other phenolic substances in peach fruit. Additionally, the expression of structural genes and transcription factors related to phenolic synthesis was regulated by bagging and light conditions. These findings provide a foundation for understanding the regulation mechanism of light on the synthesis of phenolic compounds in peach fruit.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Yanfang Zhang, Xinzhi Cui, Zhilei Du, Xiulian Li, Bangdi Liu, Meng Liu, Xiangquan Zeng, Fengjun Guo, Xinguang Fan, Shuyang Sun
Summary: In this study, melatonin treatment effectively improved the aroma quality of apricots during low temperature storage by maintaining firmness and soluble solids content, inhibiting ethylene production, and regulating enzyme activities related to aroma synthesis.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Sang-Mo Kang, Shifa Shaffique, Md. Injamum-Ul-Hoque, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Yong-Sung Park, In-Jung Lee
Summary: Salinity is a global environmental problem that affects the physiology and morphology of plants. Melatonin has been found to improve photosynthesis, antioxidant activities, and seedling characteristics in milk thistle plants exposed to salinity stress, thereby enhancing their salt tolerance.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Nadia Borgini, Haifa Benmoussa, Mohamed Ghrab, Mehdi Ben Mimoun
Summary: This study investigates the agroclimatic requirements of Prunus species cultivars growing in warm areas using Partial Least Squares regression. The findings reveal that the chilling and heat requirements of the cultivars appear discontinuous, with overlaps or transition periods between the two phases. The warm mean temperatures occurring during the chilling period are the main determinant of the flowering of the studied cultivars.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Review
Horticulture
Kayise Hypercia Maseko, Thierry Regnier, Belinda Meiring, Obiro Cuthbert Wokadala, Tonna Ashim Anyasi
Summary: Bananas are a significant tropical fruit with diverse cultivars, providing essential minerals, vitamins, and phytochemicals. The Cavendish group is preferred, but identifying suitable cultivars and maturity stages is crucial for various applications.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Godfrey Ouma, Joshua Wanyama, Isa Kabenge, Joseph Jjagwe, Mukulu Diana, John Muyonga
Summary: Irrigation plays a crucial role in increasing eggplant yields amidst climate change, but the deficit irrigation level for optimal growth remains uncertain. This study examined the effect of deficit drip irrigation on eggplant performance and found that irrigating at 75% field capacity maximizes yield and water saving in sandy clay loam soil.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Andrea Marcone, Giorgio Impollonia, Michele Croci, Henri Blandinieres, Stefano Amaducci
Summary: This study used Sentinel-2 satellite images to estimate biophysical and biochemical parameters of spinach crops and found that canopy-level parameters were estimated more accurately. The estimation of the canopy-scale parameter AGB using MCARI showed the highest accuracy, while the estimation of the leaf-scale parameter LCC using NDWI showed the lowest accuracy. At the field scale, the validation results for AGB estimation using SR were the best.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Chengsheng Gong, Guangjun Guo, Baogui Pan, Changzhou Gao, Xianwei Zhu, Shubin Wang, Jinbing Liu, Weiping Diao
Summary: This study investigated the role of key cytokines and metabolic factors in the formation of plant-type traits in pepper. Through integrated analysis of RNA-seq and metabolite determination, the study identified the low content of gibberellin and high content of auxin as important factors causing plant dwarfing, and jasmonic acid as a metabolic factor affecting branch traits. A total of 131 candidate genes involved in metabolite synthesis and the formation of plant-type traits were identified.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Yue Ma, Jia-Chen Hu, Yang Yu, Xin Cheng, Yan-Li Du, Qiang Zhao, Ji-Dao Du
Summary: Cadmium and drought stress significantly inhibited the growth of adzuki bean seedling plants, with the combined stress showing the highest degree of inhibition. Cd+D treatment reduced Cd accumulation in adzuki bean seedling roots. The treatment altered antioxidant enzyme activities and cell cycle phases in the roots, leading to changes in reactive oxygen species content.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Lucette Adet, Danae M. A. Rozendaal, Arthur Tapi, Pieter A. Zuidema, Philippe Vaast, Niels P. R. Anten
Summary: This study investigated the effects of water stress on cocoa trees and found that they are highly sensitive to water stress, with different genotypes exhibiting varied responses. Potassium application did not mitigate the negative effects of water stress. There was significant variation among genotypes in terms of leaf and crown traits, and positive interactions between genotype and irrigation were observed. These findings provide insights into the acclimation strategies of cocoa trees and can be useful for selecting drought-tolerant genotypes.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
