Article
Food Science & Technology
Pablo F. Roncallo, Carlos Guzman, Adelina O. Larsen, Ana L. Achilli, Susanne Dreisigacker, Elena Molfese, Valentina Astiz, Viviana Echenique
Summary: This study analyzed allelic variation at five glutenin loci in 196 durum wheat genotypes, identifying 32 glutenin subunits and 41 glutenin haplotypes, with four novel alleles detected. Methods such as SDS-PAGE and SDS-sedimentation test were used, and grain protein content was evaluated. Results showed a decreasing trend in grain protein content over the last 85 years, while gluten strength varied coinciding with allelic changes observed from 1970 to 2020.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Su-Bin Lee, Yu-Jeong Yang, Sun-Hyung Lim, Yong Q. Gu, Jong-Yeol Lee
Summary: The study established an optimized RP-UPLC method for the identification of wheat HMW-GS subunits, which was successfully applied to screen for favorable wheat lines with high processing quality of flour.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yan Wang, Peter R. Shewry, Malcolm J. Hawkesford, Pengfei Qi, Yongfang Wan
Summary: The study found that over-expression of HMW-GS leads to the formation of more small protein bodies in the cells of transgenic wheat, which may affect the processing quality of grains.
JOURNAL OF CEREAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Tao Yang, Pei Wang, Fan Wang, Qin Zhou, Xiao Wang, Jian Cai, Mei Huang, Dong Jiang
Summary: The intrinsic relationship between biscuit quality and starch physicochemical properties was investigated. Results showed that certain starch properties, such as amylose content, volume proportion of A-type starch granule, and gelatinization characteristics, were positively correlated with biscuit quality.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiao Yan Gu, Yang Liu, Yi Hong Liu, Jitendra Paliwal, Xiao Xia Wen
Summary: This study investigated the effects of foliar application of potassium fertilizer (KFA) on wheat quality. Results showed that KFA significantly increased the content of microelements and HMW-GS, while decreasing the phytic acid content. There were significant differences in these effects between two wheat varieties. KFA improved both the nutritional quality and processing quality of the flour.
JOURNAL OF CEREAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Liu Da-tong, Zhang Xiao, Jiang Wei, Li Man, Wu Xu-jiang, Gao De-rong, Bie Tong-de, Lu Cheng-bin
Summary: The deletion of high-molecular-weight glutenin subunits delays the development of protein bodies and decreases the growth rate of volume and area. It also affects protein traits and dough properties, such as decreasing dough strength and extensibility.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Yan Wang, Qing Chen, Yang Li, Zhenru Guo, Caihong Liu, Yongfang Wan, Malcolm Hawkesford, Jing Zhu, Wang Wu, Meiqiao Wei, Kan Zhao, Yunfeng Jiang, Yazhou Zhang, Qiang Xu, Li Kong, Zhien Pu, Mei Deng, Qiantao Jiang, Xiujin Lan, Jirui Wang, Guoyue Chen, Jian Ma, Youliang Zheng, Yuming Wei, Pengfei Qi
Summary: A new HMW-GS Dy10 allele was identified, which led to changes in glutenin polymer structure and improved wheat dough quality. This discovery sheds light on post-translational processing of HMW-GSs and provides a new genetic resource for wheat breeding.
MOLECULAR BREEDING
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jiajia Ren, Zhikai Jiang, Wenjie Li, Xusen Kang, Shenglong Bai, Lijuan Yang, Suoping Li, Dale Zhang
Summary: In this study, full-length transcripts of glutenin genes in bread wheat were obtained using RNA sequencing technology, and the influence of specific transcripts on dough quality was determined. A functional marker dCAPS5 was also developed to efficiently utilize a specific glutenin subunit.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Aleksandra Yu. Kroupina, Aleksey S. Yanovsky, Varvara A. Korobkova, Ludmila A. Bespalova, Andrey V. Arkhipov, Galina I. Bukreeva, Anastasiya D. Voropaeva, Pavel Yu. Kroupin, Dmitry Y. Litvinov, Aleksandra A. Mudrova, Daniil S. Ulyanov, Gennady I. Karlov, Mikhail G. Divashuk
Summary: This study analyzed the allelic state of high-molecular-weight glutenin genes Glu-A1 and Glu-B1 in 76 accessions of winter durum wheat and assessed grain and pasta quality traits in a two-year field experiment. The results showed that the Glu-A1a allele had a positive effect on the gluten index, while Glu-A1c had a negative effect. The Glu-B1al and Glu-B1f alleles had a positive effect on protein and gluten quality and quantity, and the Glu-A1c + Glu-B1al genotypes were closest to the high-quality category in protein-associated quality traits.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Gurcharn S. Brar, Curtis J. Pozniak, Connie Briggs, Pierre J. Hucl
Summary: The study revealed that the combined selection of Gpc-B1 and Bx7OE is effective in increasing GP content while maintaining dough strength in CWHWS wheat lines. No deleterious effects on agronomic or other quality traits were observed, indicating the potential for developing CWHWS lines with desirable end-use quality.
JOURNAL OF CEREAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Cunyao Bo, Zhongqing Fan, Xin Ma, Anfei Li, Hongwei Wang, Lingrang Kong, Xiaoqian Wang
Summary: In this study, a novel high molecular weight glutenin subunit (HMW-GS) from Aegilops tauschii was identified and designated as Glu-D(t)1. The function of the gene Glu-D(t)1 was verified through site-directed mutagenesis, which revealed a mutation from cysteine to arginine in the y-type subunit. Three introgression lines (ILs) with Glu-D1 locus substituted by Glu-D(t)1 were obtained through direct hybridization, providing valuable resources for wheat genetic studies and breeding for distinctive end-use quality.
Article
Agronomy
Mesut Ersin Sonmez, Tugba Gulec, Bedrettin Demir, Ceren Bayrac, Mustafa Cakmak, Nevzat Aydin
Summary: Landraces are important genetic resources for wheat breeding, but molecular screening is necessary to identify functional genes. This study found that the screened functional genes were not present in the landraces, suggesting that modern cultivars with target genes should be used as parents in breeding programs involving these landraces.
GENETIC RESOURCES AND CROP EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yi Dai, Jinfeng Li, Juntao Shi, Yujiao Gao, Haigang Ma, Yonggang Wang, Hongxiang Ma
Summary: The quality of wheat is influenced by its storage protein, especially gluten content and high-molecular-weight glutenin subunits (HMW-GS). Wheat relatives, such as Thinopyrum elongatum, carry abundant HMW-GS alleles and can be used to improve wheat quality. In this study, the HMW-GS gene from Th. elongatum was cloned and sequenced, and a molecular marker was developed to detect wheat-Th. elongatum introgression lines. The analysis showed that lines with Th. elongatum alleles significantly improved grain protein and wet-gluten content, flour 8-MW, and bread volume, suggesting a novel approach for wheat quality breeding.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Hayati Akman, Zeynep Sirel Yesildag, Gokhan Zengin
Summary: This study compared different wheat species and cultivars in terms of high molecular weight glutenin subunits (HMW-GS), yield, total phenolic content (TPC), and antioxidant capacity. The study found that ancient wheat species have higher antioxidant capacity and yield, suggesting that these ancient wheat species may be beneficial for healthy nutrition and can be used to improve high-yield, high-quality wheat cultivars.
Article
Plant Sciences
Guangxiao Liu, Yujiao Gao, Huadun Wang, Yonggang Wang, Jianmin Chen, Pingping Zhang, Hongxiang Ma
Summary: This study obtained mutants with improved wheat quality by inducing the knockout of the HMW-GS gene. The mutants decreased gluten strength and increased sugar snap cookie diameter without affecting yield.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ya-Kun Wang, Kamalpreet Singh, Jiao-Yang Li, Yitong Dong, Xue-Qi Wang, Joao M. Pina, You-Jun Yu, Randy Sabatini, Yang Liu, Dongxin Ma, Jun Liu, Zeke Liu, Yiyuan Gao, Oleksandr Voznyy, Wanli Ma, Man-Keung Fung, Liang-Sheng Liao, Edward H. Sargent
Summary: The issue of instability in mixed-halide perovskites (MHPs) has been addressed by introducing inorganic ligands, resulting in improved colloidal and photo-stability. The new materials exhibit high efficiency and narrow emission spectrum in light-emitting diodes (LEDs), with enhanced operating stability.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Junjun Guo, Jianguo Sun, Long Hu, Shiwen Fang, Xufeng Ling, Xuliang Zhang, Yao Wang, Hehe Huang, Chenxu Han, Claudio Cazorla, Yingguo Yang, Dewei Chu, Tom Wu, Jianyu Yuan, Wanli Ma
Summary: In this study, the natural organic dye Indigo is found to be an efficient molecular passivator for improving the stability and crystallization of hybrid perovskite films. The Indigo molecule with bifunctional chemical passivation can enhance the morphology and reduce defects of the perovskite film, resulting in higher device efficiency and stability.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(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)
Letter
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Huali Tang, Yuliang Qiu, Wanxin Wang, Mei Yu Yanan Chang, Zhiyang Han, Lipu Du, Zhishan Lin, Ke Wang, Xingguo Ye
JOURNAL OF GENETICS AND GENOMICS
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jingye Cheng, Camilla Hill, Yong Han, Tianhua He, Xingguo Ye, Sergey Shabala, Ganggang Guo, Meixue Zhou, Ke Wang, Chengdao Li
Summary: The green revolution employed genetic modification of the gibberellin hormone system to introduce dwarfing gene mutations, enabling plants to adapt to modern farming conditions. However, strong GA-related mutants had an unsatisfactory seedling emergence under drought conditions. This study introduces a semi-dwarfing gene, GA3ox1, in barley, which reduces plant height without restricting coleoptile and seedling growth. Using CRISPR/Cas9 technology, novel GA3ox1 mutants were generated and their function was validated, showing increased coleoptile length and improved seed dormancy.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2023)
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.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wanxin Wang, Peipei Huang, Wenshuang Dai, Huali Tang, Yuliang Qiu, Yanan Chang, Zhiyang Han, Xi Li, Lipu Du, Xingguo Ye, Cheng Zou, Ke Wang
Summary: Nicotinamide was used to enhance the efficiency of gene editing in wheat. The treatment resulted in a significant increase in mutation rate, reaching up to 36% for the GUS gene and 30.3% for the TaWaxy gene. Nicotinamide treatment also improved the efficiency of base editing experiment approximately threefold.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Hongxia Liu, Xuemei Si, Zhenyu Wang, Liangjing Cao, Lifeng Gao, Xiaolong Zhou, Wenxi Wang, Ke Wang, Chengzhi Jiao, Lei Zhuang, Yunchuan Liu, Jian Hou, Tian Li, Chenyang Hao, Weilong Guo, Jun Liu, Xueyong Zhang
Summary: Grain size and filling are crucial factors determining grain thousand-kernel weight (TKW) and crop yield, and understanding the genetic basis of these traits can help improve yield potential in crops.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2023)
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.
Correction
Plant Sciences
Yuange Wang, Fei Du, Jian Wang, Ke Wang, Caihuan Tian, Xiaoquan Qi, Fei Lu, Xigang Liu, Xingguo Ye, Yuling Jiao
Article
Plant Sciences
Zhennan Xu, Zhiqiang Zhou, Zixiang Cheng, Yu Zhou, Feifei Wang, Mingshun Li, Gongjian Li, Wenxue Li, Qingguo Du, Ke Wang, Xin Lu, Yuxin Tai, Runyi Chen, Zhuanfang Hao, Jienan Han, Yanping Chen, Qingchang Meng, Xiaomin Kong, Shuanggui Tie, Chunhua Mu, Weibin Song, Zhenhua Wang, Hongjun Yong, Degui Zhang, Haiyang Wang, Jianfeng Weng, Xinhai Li
Summary: In this study, we fine mapped and cloned a major quantitative trait locus (qMrdd2) for RBSDV resistance in maize, and found that qMrdd2 encodes a G2-like transcription factor named ZmGLK36 which enhances jasmonic acid (JA) biosynthesis and JA-mediated defence response to promote RBSDV resistance. We identified a 26-bp indel in the 5' UTR of ZmGLK36 that contributes to differential expression and resistance to RBSDV, and showed that ZmDBF2 represses ZmGLK36 expression by directly binding to the 26-bp indel. We also demonstrated that ZmGLK36 plays a conserved role in conferring RBSDV resistance in rice and wheat.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qinxi Qiu, Jingbo Li, Tuntan Wu, Lin Jiang, Yongzhen Li, Wanli Ma, Niangjuan Yao, Zhiming Huang
Summary: The study demonstrates a 3D MSM structure silicon detector based on multiple detection mechanisms, capable of highly sensitive detection of near infrared and terahertz light at room temperature, with excellent performance.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2022)
