Article
Plant Sciences
Xiwang Li, Jin Zhang, Songbo Lin, Yuxian Xing, Xin Zhang, Meng Ye, Yali Chang, Huawei Guo, Xiaoling Sun
Summary: The three catechins found in tea plants play a crucial role in defending against the larvae of Ectropis grisescens. By triggering three signaling pathways, tea plants can enhance their resistance to the herbivores, ultimately reducing larval growth rates and improving plant defense mechanisms.
PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hani Widhianata, Panjisakti Basunanda, Supriyadi Supriyadi, Taryono Taryono
Summary: This study investigated the differences between hybrid tea progenies and their parents through transcriptomics analysis, and found that pathways related to catechin content were activated. Key genes related to the accumulation of secondary metabolites were also identified.
Article
Microbiology
Leonardo Sorrentino, Valentina Silvestri, Giuseppe Oliveto, Mirko Scordio, Federica Frasca, Matteo Fracella, Camilla Bitossi, Alessandra D'Auria, Letizia Santinelli, Lucia Gabriele, Alessandra Pierangeli, Claudio Maria Mastroianni, Gabriella d'Ettorre, Guido Antonelli, Antonio Caruz, Laura Ottini, Carolina Scagnolari
Summary: Type III interferons (IFN-III), also known as IFN-Lambda, play a pivotal role in SARS-CoV-2 infection. The distribution of IFNL4 SNP in COVID-19 patients is comparable to healthy controls. However, different genotypes of IFNL4 are associated with variations in white blood cells and neutrophils counts among COVID-19 patients.
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Plant Sciences
Shan Jin, Naixing Ye, Xuejin Chen, Pengjie Wang, Mengya Gu, Binghao Hou, Churan Zhang, Yucheng Zheng, Yun Sun
Summary: This study characterized the PAL gene family in tea plants and investigated the role of CsPALs in anthocyanins accumulation. The analysis identified seven CsPAL genes and revealed that CsPAL4 plays a key role in the accumulation of different anthocyanins.
HORTICULTURAL PLANT JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Chunwang Dong, Chongshan Yang, Zhongyuan Liu, Rentian Zhang, Peng Yan, Ting An, Yan Zhao, Yang Li
Summary: By applying hyperspectral technology and chemometrics methods, an accurate prediction model for catechin content in black tea fermentation was successfully constructed. Nonlinear models outperformed linear ones, and specific algorithms were effective in improving model accuracy and calculation speed.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sang-Hyuck Park, Seth Alan Steichen, Judith K. Brown
Summary: This study designed specific primers based on the 18S ribosomal RNA sequences of microalgae, enabling rapid detection of 12 microalgae without the need for cloning and sequencing. The use of SNP-mismatch primer pairs successfully identified C. sorokiniana DOE1412 and Scenedesmus among others, offering a cost-effective and easy alternative for routine monitoring of microalgal cultures.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Qiang Wang, Yi Wu, Anqi Peng, Jilai Cui, Mingyue Zhao, Yuting Pan, Mengting Zhang, Kai Tian, Wilfried Schwab, Chuankui Song
Summary: The tea plant is an economically important woody beverage crop. This study established a fast protoplast isolation method and investigated the transcriptional profiles of 16,977 single cells from 1st and 3rd leaves. By identifying marker genes, constructing a transcriptome atlas, and mapping developmental trajectories, the study revealed the distribution of different cell types during leaf differentiation and genes associated with cell fate transformation. A novel metabolism pathway of catechin esters in plants was also discovered through gene co-expression network analysis.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yun Zhang, Bo Chen, Duo Chen, Yiming Wang, Qingqing Lu, Jie Tan, Long Chen, Liping Zhou, Weihong Tan, Yanbing Yang, Quan Yuan
Summary: The development of an efficient and sensitive on-site nucleic acid testing method with SNP identification capability is urgently needed due to the large-scale pandemic and fast evolution of SARS-CoV-2 variants. In this study, a multiplexed electrical detection assay based on a PNprobe functionalized FET biosensor was developed for highly sensitive and specific detection and discrimination of SARS-CoV-2 variants. The assay achieved simultaneous detection and identification of key mutations of seven SARS-CoV-2 variants within 15 minutes, with an identification accuracy of 97.1% for 70 simulated throat swab samples.
Article
Microbiology
Haiyan Lin, Changwei Liu, Zhong Peng, Bin Tan, Kunbo Wang, Zhonghua Liu
Summary: In this study, the distribution pattern and potential functions of endophytic communities in tea trees were analyzed using high-throughput sequencing technologies. The results showed that there were differences in the types and abundance of endophytic bacteria and fungi in different tissues, and tissue type played a more important role in shaping community structure.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Esra Esin Yucel, Cemal Kaya
Summary: This study aimed to obtain a clear product and enhance product quality by applying tannase enzyme to Turkish black tea extracts to reduce or prevent the formation of tea cream. The results showed a significant decrease in the amount of tea cream in the enzyme-treated samples compared to the untreated control sample.
JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Limao Fan, Yufeng He, Yujie Xu, Penghui Li, Jinsong Zhang, Jian Zhao
Summary: Tea saponins, with potential health benefits, are abundant in tea plants and stable during tea processing, suggesting promising genetic improvement opportunities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCES AND NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Wencheng Lu, Meinan Sui, Xunchao Zhao, Hongchang Jia, Dezhi Han, Xiaofei Yan, Yingpeng Han
Summary: This study identified 13 QTNs associated with total soluble sugar content in soybean seeds through a genome-wide association study (GWAS) using 278 diverse soybean accessions. These QTNs were distributed on ten chromosomes. Furthermore, gene-based association analysis and haplotype analysis identified 84 significant SNPs from seventeen genes across four chromosomes that were associated with the total soluble sugar content. Additionally, the analysis of differential expression genes based on soybean germplasms confirmed six GWAS-identified genes that were associated with soluble sugar content. These findings provide valuable candidate genes and beneficial alleles for improving the soluble sugar content of soybean.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jianjian Chen, Jinming Cao, Yunlong Bian, Hui Zhang, Xiangnan Li, Zhenxing Wu, Guojin Guo, Guihua Lv
Summary: By performing a genome-wide scan and genome-wide association analysis (GWAS), researchers identified genetic variations and candidate genes related to the stalk sugar content and other agronomic traits in fresh corn. Seven single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with the stalk sugar content were found across multiple environments, explaining a significant proportion of phenotypic variation. Different genotypes of certain significant SNPs in various accessions showed significant variation in the stalk sugar content and other agronomic traits, and the expression levels of six candidate genes were significantly different between materials with different stalk sugar content. These genetic variations and candidate genes provide valuable resources for further studies on the molecular mechanism of the stalk sugar content and lay the foundation for molecular marker-assisted breeding of fresh corn.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Manaswini Mandal, Chinmoy Mishra, Susant Kumar Dash, Lipi Lekha Swain, Sukanta Kumar Pradhan, Gangadhar Nayak
Summary: The PrP gene polymorphism in three different native Indian goat populations in Southern Odisha was studied. Nucleotide sequence differences were found in the goats of Raighar compared to goats from other localities, resulting in non-synonymous amino acid changes. Phylogenetic analysis showed that the goats from Ganjam and Raighar belonged to different clades. These amino acid changes may be related to resistance to Scrapie infection.
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jamuna Valsalan, Tina Sadan, Thirupathy Venkatachalapathy, Kulangara Anilkumar, Thazhathu Veettil Aravindakshan
Summary: This study identified novel genetic variants in the B4GALT1 gene and found significant associations between these variants and milk performance traits in crossbred cattle of Kerala. The findings suggest that considering genetic variants of B4GALT1 in selection strategies is important.
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jie-Dan Chen, Chao Zheng, Jian-Qiang Ma, Chen-Kai Jiang, Sezai Ercisli, Ming-Zhe Yao, Liang Chen
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jun-Ya Wang, Jie-Dan Chen, Song-Lin Wang, Liang Chen, Chun-Lei Ma, Ming-Zhe Yao
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Chao Zheng, Jian-Qiang Ma, Chun-Lei Ma, Ming-Zhe Yao, Jie-Dan Chen, Liang Chen
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Honglian Gu, Yu Wang, Hui Xie, Chen Qiu, Shuning Zhang, Jun Xiao, Hongyan Li, Liang Chen, Xinghui Li, Zhaotang Ding
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Qingxue Guo, Jianhui Ye, Jianming Zeng, Liang Chen, Helena Korpelainen, Chunyang Li
Summary: Selenium acquisition from daily diet can reduce disease risk. The main source of dietary Se is the edible parts of crop plants, which is determined by Se bioavailability in soil. Recent research has focused on the biogeochemical cycle of Se driven by specific microorganisms, emphasizing the oxidizing process. Plant root exudates and rhizosphere microorganisms affect soil Se availability. Beneficial microorganisms, including endophytes, promote crop quality and improve crop tolerance to stresses. Understanding Se transformation along the plant-soil continuum is crucial for agriculture and human health.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yi Wang, Yu-Fei Liu, Meng-Yuan Wei, Chen-Yu Zhang, Jie-Dan Chen, Ming-Zhe Yao, Liang Chen, Ji-Qiang Jin
Summary: Caffeine is a functional component in tea that can cause excitement and nerve stimulation, but excessive intake can lead to insomnia and dysphoria. Developing tea with low-caffeine content can meet the needs of certain individuals.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Dingding Liu, Kang Wei, Chenyu Zhang, Haoran Liu, Yang Gong, Yuanyuan Ye, Jiedan Chen, Mingzhe Yao, Liang Chen, Chunlei Ma
Summary: Research has found that albino tea, with its high amino acid content, has attracted attention in the tea market due to its attractive appearance and fresh taste. The study showed that the main amino acid content gradually decreased as the tea plant aged. Principal component analysis revealed that the amino acid content of individual plants became stable with plant growth. Correlation analysis indicated a significant negative correlation between several main amino acids and the contents of chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and carotenoids. The results of the study suggest that the accumulation of amino acids in tea plants is closely related to leaf color variation and tree age during the growing period.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yuanyuan Li, Chenyu Zhang, Chunlei Ma, Liang Chen, Mingzhe Yao
Summary: In this study, tea leaf-color mutants were studied using transcriptome and biochemical analysis, and it was found that the reduced chlorophyll content might be caused by the activation of genes related to chlorophyll degradation, along with a reduction in flavonoid biosynthesis and an accumulation of glutamate. These findings provide new insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying leaf-color bud mutation in tea plants.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Chenyu Zhang, Haoran Liu, Junya Wang, Yuanyuan Li, Dingding Liu, Yuanyuan Ye, Rong Huang, Sujuan Li, Liang Chen, Jiedan Chen, Mingzhe Yao, Chunlei Ma
Summary: This study identifies a major-effect quantitative trait locus (QTL) responsible for chlorosis in tea leaves and reveals the relationship between genetic mutations, chlorophyll biosynthesis, and amino acid metabolism.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhenzhen Xu, Jiedan Chen, Shan Meng, Peng Xu, Caijiao Zhai, Fang Huang, Qi Guo, Liang Zhao, Yonggang Quan, Yixin Shangguan, Zhuang Meng, Tian Wen, Ya Zhang, Xianggui Zhang, Jun Zhao, Jianwen Xu, Jianguang Liu, Jin Gao, Wanchao Ni, Xianglong Chen, Wei Ji, Nanyi Wang, Xiaoxi Lu, Shihong Wang, Kai Wang, Tianzhen Zhang, Xinlian Shen
Summary: Crop wild relatives are an important source of biodiversity, but their genetic diversity is often difficult to incorporate into breeding programs. This study used a high-quality reference genome of Gossypium anomalum to identify agronomically valuable genes and successfully discovered two genes involved in drought tolerance and fiber strength.
PLANT COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Mathematical & Computational Biology
Fan Dai, Jiedan Chen, Ziqian Zhang, Fengjun Liu, Jun Li, Ting Zhao, Yan Hu, Tianzhen Zhang, Lei Fang
Summary: COTTONOMICS is a cotton omics data platform that integrates a large amount of omics data and provides various functional modules through a user-friendly interface, allowing users to easily store, retrieve, analyze, and visualize relevant data for the study of cotton genomic structure, evolution, population genetic diversity, and potential novel genes.
DATABASE-THE JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL DATABASES AND CURATION
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Chen-Kai Jiang, De-Jiang Ni, Ming-Zhe Yao, Jian-Qiang Ma, Liang Chen
Summary: Metabolites, especially flavonoids, amino acids, organic acids, and alkaloids, showed distinct seasonal variations in fresh tea shoots of different tea accessions. Key genes and downstream compounds in the flavonoid pathway were lowest in spring, but catechin quality index was highest in this season. Regulatory pathways were explored through metabolite correlation network and weighted gene co-expression network.
FRONTIERS OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)