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Plant Sciences
Siwen Wang, Changyou Wang, Xianbo Feng, Jixin Zhao, Pingchuan Deng, Yajuan Wang, Hong Zhang, Xinlun Liu, Tingdong Li, Chunhuan Chen, Baotong Wang, Wanquan Ji
Summary: By using molecular marker selection and cytological analysis, this study successfully developed six wheat-Thinopyrum DSLs with stripe rust resistance and developed St chromosome-specific markers, providing important bridges for the transfer of resistance genes in wheat.
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Plant Sciences
Yizhuo Liu, Weiwei Song, Anning Song, Chunfei Wu, Jiarui Ding, Xiaoning Yu, Jia Song, Miaomiao Liu, Xinyuan Yang, Changtong Jiang, Haibin Zhao, Weifu Song, Dongjun Liu, Xuefeng Yang, Qingjie Song, Xinling Li, Lei Cui, Hongjie Li, Yanming Zhang
Summary: The perennial wheatgrass lines 19HSC-Q and 20HSC-Z, developed through hybridization, exhibited good cold resistance and agronomic traits, which is significant for breeding cold-resistant perennial wheatgrass.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Guangrong Li, Qiheng Chen, Wenxi Jiang, Ahui Zhang, Ennian Yang, Zujun Yang
Summary: Using multi-color non-denaturing fluorescence in situ hybridization (ND-FISH), a novel disease-resistant wheat-Th. intermedium double substitution line X479 was identified. Through sequential ND-FISH with multiple probes, 15 types of wheat-Thinopyrum translocation chromosomes were developed and characterized. The wheat-4J(S)L translocation lines showed high levels of resistance to stripe rust prevalent races.
Article
Plant Sciences
Zhihui Yu, Hongjin Wang, Ennian Yang, Guangrong Li, Zujun Yang
Summary: This study successfully identified each linkage group of the Th. intermedium chromosomes using non-denaturing fluorescent in situ hybridization and oligo-FISH painting techniques. The karyotype of Th. intermedium with individual chromosome recognition was established. Chromosome constitutions of wheat-Th. intermedium derived lines were characterized, revealing distinct intergenomic chromosome rearrangements. These precisely defined derived lines may contribute to the study of chromosome evolution, chromatin introgression, and wheat breeding programs.
Article
Plant Sciences
Linyi Qiao, Shujuan Liu, Jianbo Li, Shijiao Li, Zhihui Yu, Cheng Liu, Xin Li, Jing Liu, Yongkang Ren, Peng Zhang, Xiaojun Zhang, Zujun Yang, Zhijian Chang
Summary: In this study, a series of Thi-specific markers were developed using Th. intermedium genotyping-by-sequencing data, providing a method for quickly, conveniently, and reliably identifying Th. intermedium chromosomes in wheat. The effectiveness of these markers has been validated in different wheat-Th. intermedium hybrid systems.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jianbo Li, Yinguang Bao, Ran Han, Xiaolu Wang, Wenjing Xu, Guangrong Li, Zujun Yang, Xiaojun Zhang, Xin Li, Aifeng Liu, Haosheng Li, Jianjun Liu, Peng Zhang, Cheng Liu
Summary: This study characterized wheat-Thinopyrum intermedium introgression lines using various methods and identified Thinopyrum chromosomes carrying stem rust resistance genes.
Article
Plant Sciences
Yu Cui, Piyi Xing, Xiaolei Qi, Yinguang Bao, Honggang Wang, Richard R. -C. Wang, Xingfeng Li
Summary: The study identified three octoploid Trititrigia accessions with good resistances to diseases and pests, possessing 14 alien chromosomes with different structural variations in addition to 42 wheat chromosomes. These resources can be valuable in transferring disease and pest resistance genes from Thinopyrum intermedium to common wheat for breeding purposes.
Article
Plant Sciences
Xianrui Guo, Qinghua Shi, Yang Liu, Handong Su, Jing Zhang, Mian Wang, Chunhui Wang, Jing Wang, Kaibiao Zhang, Shulan Fu, Xiaojun Hu, Donglin Jing, Zhen Wang, Jinbang Li, Pingzhi Zhang, Cheng Liu, Fangpu Han
Summary: This study successfully transferred the FHB resistance gene from Thinopyrum elongatum to wheat varieties, and developed three wheat-Th. elongatum translocation lines that do not affect yield, which can be used for wheat breeding and provide new resistance resources.
Article
Agronomy
Xia Zhang, Caihong Cui, Yinguang Bao, Honggang Wang, Xingfeng Li
Summary: The study found that the wheat-Th. intermedium introgression line SN304 exhibited tolerance to phosphorus-deficiency stress, producing more biomass and higher stem and leaf dry weight while effectively absorbing phosphorus under comparable conditions.
Article
Plant Sciences
Xianrui Guo, Yuhong Huang, Jing Wang, Shulan Fu, Chunhui Wang, Mian Wang, Chen Zhou, Xiaojun Hu, Tao Wang, Wuyun Yang, Fangpu Han
Summary: Wheat-Thinopyrum intermedium translocation lines were created to transfer the stripe rust resistance gene (YrT14) from the wheat-Th. intermedium addition line TAI-14 to common wheat. Among the obtained translocation lines, Zhongke 78 and Zhongke 15 showed excellent agronomic traits and high resistance to stripe rust. By screening and constructing a physical map, 14 markers specific for the alien chromosome were identified. These translocation lines can be used as a novel source of stripe rust resistance for wheat breeding.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Fengkun Lu, Wenjing Duan, Yue Cui, Junwei Zhang, Dong Zhu, Ming Zhang, Yueming Yan
Summary: This study evaluated the drought tolerance of the wheat Zhongmai 8601-Thinopyrum intermedium 7XL/7DS translocation line YW642 under drought stress and conducted a proteome analysis to identify drought-resistant proteins in the developing grains. The results showed that YW642 had better drought tolerance compared to Zhongmai 8601. The analysis identified multiple proteins involved in stress/defense, energy metabolism, and protein metabolism/folding that were upregulated in YW642 under drought stress. The presence of stress-related elements in the promoter regions of these drought-responsive protein genes suggests their important roles in drought defense. These findings provide valuable resources for improving wheat drought tolerance.
Article
Plant Sciences
Lei Cui, Yongkang Ren, Yinguang Bao, Hai Nan, Zhaohui Tang, Qing Guo, Yuqi Niu, Wenze Yan, Yu Sun, Hongjie Li
Summary: Wide hybridization between wheat and wild relatives such as Thinopyrum intermedium is crucial for broadening genetic diversity and enhancing disease resistance. The newly developed wheat-Th. intermedium derivatives showed resistance to multiple pathogens, providing valuable materials for wheat resistance breeding programs. Genomic analyses revealed the chromosome compositions of the resistant lines, contributing to the development of disease-resistant wheat varieties.
Article
Agronomy
Guotang Yang, Na Zhang, Willem H. P. Boshoff, Hongwei Li, Bin Li, Zhensheng Li, Qi Zheng
Summary: The translocation line WTT26, developed using chromosome engineering, showed excellent resistance to various fungal diseases in wheat. The study successfully transferred a new leaf rust resistance locus in an alien chromosome and developed new translocation lines with improved marker density on the alien chromosome.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jianbo Li, Zhihui Yu, Ahui Zhang, Yan Yin, Lingrong Tang, Guangrong Li, Peng Zhang, Imtiaz Ahmed Khan, Ian Dundas, Zujun Yang
Summary: A physical map of Thinopyrum intermedium chromosome 7J was constructed using translocation mapping, and a new seedling purple coleoptile gene was mapped to the bin of FL 0.35-0.63 of 7JS. Through multicolor fluorescence in situ hybridization, PCR-based landmark unique gene (PLUG), and intron targeting (IT) markers analysis, a physical map of the 7J chromosome was constructed, consisting of eight chromosomal bins with 89 markers, locating the purple coleoptile gene. The development of a new chromosome 7J-specific EST-PCR marker from the chromosomal region corresponding to the purple coleoptile gene has facilitated fine mapping and studying the function of the purple coleoptile gene in anthocyanin biosynthesis.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yanlin Yang, Pan Fan, Jingxia Liu, Wenjun Xie, Na Liu, Zubiao Niu, Quanquan Li, Jing Song, Qiuju Tian, Yinguang Bao, Honggang Wang, Deshun Feng
Summary: The study identified the aspartic protease gene TiAP1 from wild wheat relative Thinopyrum intermedium, which plays a role in wheat's resistance against the biotrophic fungal pathogen Blumeria graminis f. sp. tritici (Bgt). TiAP1 interacts with Bgt's chitin deacetylase (BgtCDA1) to activate wheat immune response and inhibit Bgt growth and penetration, enhancing wheat resistance to pathogens.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Li-Ling Zhou, Pei-Pei Cheng, Xin-Liang He, Li-Mei Liang, Meng Wang, Yu-Zhi Lu, Lin-Jie Song, Liang Xiong, Fei Xiang, Fan Yu, Xiaorong Wang, Jian-Bao Xin, Peter A. Greer, Yunchao Su, Wan-Li Ma, Hong Ye
Summary: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is characterized by fibrosis in the peripheral or sub-pleural area, with migration of pleural mesothelial cells (PMC) contributing to the fibrotic process. Calpain plays a key role in PMC migration and activation of calpain leads to cell migration, proliferation, and collagen synthesis. Inhibition of calpain attenuates pulmonary fibrosis and prevents PMC migration, indicating its potential as a therapeutic target for IPF.
JOURNAL OF CELLULAR PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fan Yang, Jingjuan Zhang, Qier Liu, Hang Liu, Yonghong Zhou, Wuyun Yang, Wujun Ma
Summary: This review discusses the reasons behind the grain yield bottleneck of durum wheat and explores various re-evolution processes used by global researchers to improve yield and grain quality. These processes include enhancing chromosome recombination, introducing alien introgressive genes, and modifying target genes using molecular methods. Exploring and improving germplasm resources for the modern improvement and re-evolution of durum wheat is crucial to meet the challenges of increasing global population and changing climate.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Yuan Cheng, Xu-bing Cao, Qin-qin Yu, Jiu-meng Liu, Wan-li Ma, Hong Qi, Qiang Zhang, Ke-bin He
Summary: The major drivers for severe winter haze events in Harbin were explored. Enhanced formation of secondary organic and inorganic aerosols, unfavorable dispersion conditions, and strengthened biomass burning emissions were identified as the key factors. Strengthened biomass burning emissions were found to be less responsible for haze events compared to other factors.
ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Lin Xu, Wendi Chen, Jing Chen, Yuan Jin, Wanli Ma, Guangshuai Qi, Xueying Sun, Jiao Luo, Chuanhai Li, Kunming Zhao, Yuxin Zheng, Dianke Yu
Summary: Acetaminophen (APAP) overdose is a leading cause of acute liver failure in developed countries. A study found that piR-23210, a type of small non-coding RNA, acts as a protective molecule by suppressing the expression of certain transcripts, thus protecting against APAP-induced liver injury.
BIOCHEMICAL PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kaixuan Chen, Xuliang Zhang, Ping-An Chen, Jing Guo, Mai He, Yanqin Chen, Xincan Qiu, Yu Liu, Huajie Chen, Zebing Zeng, Xiao Wang, Jianyu Yuan, Wanli Ma, Lei Liao, Thuc-Quyen Nguyen, Yuanyuan Hu
Summary: This article reports the fabrication of planar heterojunctions (PHJs) using solution-processable semiconductors. By optimizing charge dissociation and transport, as well as utilizing the photogating effect, the phototransistors show high responsivity and detectivity. Additionally, a self-powered photodiode with broad-range photoresponse is demonstrated.
Article
Oncology
Shuaijun Chen, Jun Zhang, Qian Li, Lingyan Xiao, Xiao Feng, Qian Niu, Liqin Zhao, Wanli Ma, Hong Ye
Summary: This study identified 9 prognostic genes related to secreted proteins in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) and developed a risk score model to accurately predict the prognosis of LUAD patients. The study also found that patients in the high-risk group had lower immune and stromal scores, higher tumor purity, and lower expression levels of certain immune-related genes.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yang Liu, Hao Wu, Guozheng Shi, Yusheng Li, Yiyuan Gao, Shiwen Fang, Haodong Tang, Wei Chen, Tianshu Ma, Irfan Khan, Kai Wang, Changlei Wang, Xiaofeng Li, Qing Shen, Zeke Liu, Wanli Ma
Summary: By introducing multifunctional ligands to coordinate the complicated CQDs surface with the thermodynamically optimal configuration, a synergistic passivation is performed in the direct synthesis of conductive PbS CQD inks. This leads to an order lower surface trap density and beneficial doping behavior, resulting in high V-oc and power conversion efficiency (PCE) for the reported PbS CQD solar cells.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xuliang Zhang, Hehe Huang, Lujie Jin, Chao Wen, Qian Zhao, Chenyu Zhao, Junjun Guo, Chen Cheng, Hongshuai Wang, Liang Zhang, Youyong Li, Yin Maung Maung, Jianyu Yuan, Wanli Ma
Summary: In this study, a facile surface reconfiguration methodology was introduced to modulate the surface features and manipulate electronic coupling of FAPbI(3) QDs, using an ionic liquid formamidine thiocyanate as an assist. By employing this method, high-quality QD arrays and photovoltaic devices were fabricated, resulting in a record-high efficiency approaching 15% for FAPbI(3) QD solar cells, which retained over 80% of the initial efficiency after aging for over 600 hours in an ambient environment.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Legal
Melissa Airlie, James Robertson, Wanli Ma, David Airlie, Elizabeth Brooks
Summary: The HairNet deep learning model was developed for forensic hair analysis, achieving accurate classification of hair as human or non-human and suitability for nDNA analysis. The model obtained high accuracies in identifying human hair suitable for analysis based on hair root types. This research highlights the successful application of deep learning in forensic methodology and its potential in other forensic disciplines.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF FORENSIC SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zeyidan Jiapaer, Lingying Zhang, Wanli Ma, Haoqiang Liu, Chengyu Li, Weidong Huang, Shuxuan Shao
Summary: This study presents a novel therapeutic nanoplatform, DSF@CuS, which encapsulates DSF in hollow CuS NPs to achieve in situ chemoselective activation of DSF and hyperthermal amplified chemotherapy. The combination of DSF@CuS and photothermal therapy significantly promotes apoptosis of CT26 colorectal cancer cells both in vitro and in vivo.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Yanchun Peng, Yun Zhao, Xiaojie Jin, Yin Xiong, Jing Dong, Wujun Ma
Summary: Chinese steamed bread (CSB) is a popular staple food in China and its quality is influenced by gluten proteins. This review summarizes the effects of gluten proteins on CSB quality and discusses rheological parameters and dynamics of gluten proteins in frozen dough. It also highlights factors influencing the deterioration of CSB dough quality during frozen storage and effective measures to mitigate these negative effects.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yun Zhao, Jie Zhao, Mengyun Hu, Lijing Sun, Qian Liu, Yelun Zhang, Qianying Li, Peinan Wang, Wujun Ma, Hui Li, Huimin Gao, Yingjun Zhang
Summary: The absence of high-molecular-weight glutenin subunits (HMW-GSs) affects the expression of other storage substances and the regulation mechanism of HMW-GSs in wheat. Comparative transcriptomics and proteomics analysis were conducted on transgenic and non-transgenic wheat lines to explore changes in genes and proteins and the underlying regulatory mechanism. The results identified differential expression patterns in seed storage proteins and genes related to carbohydrate metabolism.
Review
Plant Sciences
Yun Zhao, Shahidul Islam, Zaid Alhabbar, Jingjuan Zhang, Graham O'Hara, Masood Anwar, Wujun Ma
Summary: Improving the yield and quality of wheat is crucial for global food security. Enhancing nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in wheat is a significant approach to achieve this. This review provides a comprehensive understanding of the factors involved in wheat nitrogen uptake, assimilation, and remobilization. The complex trait of NUE is influenced by transporter proteins, kinases, transcription factors, micro RNAs, as well as enzymes and interactions with carbon metabolism. Mapping QTLs and molecular markers can help identify genetic resources for breeding programs. Exploring morphological, physiological, and biochemical traits in the selection process, along with utilizing new technologies, can accelerate NUE improvement.
Article
Agronomy
Shanjida Rahman, Shahidul Islam, Eviatar Nevo, Md Atik Us Saieed, Qier Liu, Rajeev Kumar Varshney, Wujun Ma
Summary: This study characterized the agronomic and shoot morphological traits of 263 wild emmer accessions and found a large variation in these traits. Correlation analysis and principal component analysis revealed the associations between traits and overall variability. Cluster analysis and comparative analysis further demonstrated the variations between different wild emmer accessions, and some wild emmer accessions showed superior performance based on multiple traits.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuan Cheng, Qinqin Yu, Jiumeng Liu, Youwen Sun, Linlin Liang, Zhenyu Du, Guannan Geng, Wanli Ma, Hong Qi, Qiang Zhang, Kebin He
Summary: During a six-month long heating season in Harbin, China, formation of secondary inorganic aerosol was investigated, showing that sulfate formation was enhanced at high relative humidity, but considered inefficient overall. With increasing temperature, sulfur oxidation ratio and nitrogen oxidation ratio increased, leading to a higher nitrate to sulfate ratio. The influence of biomass burning emissions on SIA formation was evident, with a noticeable impact on nitrogen oxidation ratio.
FRONTIERS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2022)