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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yuan-Cheng Meng, Hua-Feng Zhang, Xiao-Xiao Pan, Nan Chen, Hui-Fang Hu, Saeed ul Haq, Abid Khan, Ru-Gang Chen
Summary: CaDHN3 plays an important role in salt and drought stress tolerance by enhancing antioxidant enzyme activities, reducing oxidative contents, and relative electrolyte leakage in plants.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Xin Pang, Jun Chen, Yang Xu, Jia Liu, Yangmin Zhong, Linlin Wang, Jiaqiu Zheng, Hongjian Wan
Summary: This study identified the members of the APX gene family in the pepper genome and revealed their important role in antioxidant defense. The study also analyzed the structure, distribution, and expression patterns of APX genes, and predicted their functions, providing resources for further functional characterization of CaAPX genes.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Genetics & Heredity
Yin Luo, Shimei Yang, Xirong Luo, Jing Li, Tangyan Li, Xiangqun Tang, Feng Liu, Xuexiao Zou, Cheng Qin
Summary: This study identified the pepper OFP gene family and provided a fundamental profile of the gene family using genome-wide analysis and bioinformatics methods. The results showed that these genes play important roles in the growth and fruit development of pepper, and may be involved in the formation of fruit type.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2022)
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Agronomy
Can Wang, Jing Han, Ting Wang, Chunhua Chen, Junyi Liu, Zhixuan Xu, Qingxia Zhang, Lina Wang, Zhonghai Ren
Summary: In this study, 55 CsDREBs were identified from the cucumber pan-genomes of 13 accessions, with most of them showing variations in sequence length and/or amino acids. Expression pattern analysis revealed specific high expression of different CsDREBs in various cucumber tissues, suggesting their importance in morphogenesis and development. Additionally, different CsDREBs showed differential expression in response to different stresses, with one CsDREB gene responding to all tested stresses. These results provide a basis for further research on the function and mechanism of DREB genes in cucumber resistance breeding.
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Plant Sciences
Anja Roediger, Birgit Agne, Dirk Dobritzsch, Stefan Helm, Fraenze Mueller, Nina Poetzsch, Sacha Baginsky
Summary: In the process of bell pepper (Capsicum annuum) fruit ripening, the conversion from chloroplasts to chromoplasts involves significant changes in the levels of various enzymes, including maintenance of high levels of specific complexes and enzymes, an increase in enzymes related to heterotrophic plastid metabolism, and a shift in abundance of enzymes related to chlorophyll catabolism and carotenoid biosynthesis. Despite these changes, certain proteins remain constant, suggesting a unique metabolic pathway in non-climacteric fruits like bell pepper.
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Plant Sciences
Zhinan Huang, Xueying Bai, Weike Duan, Boqing Chen, Guodong Chen, Binghua Xu, Rui Cheng, Jizhong Wang
Summary: This study explored the evolutionary relationship and expression patterns of CONSTANS-like (COL) genes in Capsicum annuum. The study identified 10 COL genes in the pepper genome and found that they can be divided into three groups based on gene structure characteristics. The study also showed significant differences in expression patterns of the COL genes in different tissues. Furthermore, the study found that some COL orthologous genes had different expression patterns and were involved in fruit development in pepper compared to tomato. The findings provide a theoretical basis for understanding the functions of COL genes in pepper and their involvement in growth, development, and responses to abiotic stresses.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yeonhwa Jo, Hoseong Choi, Jeong Hun Lee, Sang Hyun Moh, Won Kyong Cho
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive overview of viromes in 15 major pepper cultivars through RNA sequencing. Bean broad wilt virus 2 (BBWV2) and cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) were identified as the major viruses infecting pepper plants, with different cultivars showing variations in virus infection and symptoms.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Horticulture
Fei Wang, Yanxu Yin, Chuying Yu, Ning Li, Sheng Shen, Yabo Liu, Shenghua Gao, Chunhai Jiao, Minghua Yao
Summary: This study identified heat-tolerant and heat-sensitive pepper varieties and investigated the molecular mechanisms underlying gene expression changes in response to heat stress and recovery. Metabolic processes, photosynthesis, and light harvesting were found to be important pathways affected during heat stress and recovery.
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Plant Sciences
Xiaodi Wang, Ning Li, Tianxiang Zan, Kai Xu, Shenghua Gao, Yanxu Yin, Minghua Yao, Fei Wang
Summary: This study systematically analyzed the structure, conserved motifs, and expression patterns of the CaTIFY gene family in pepper. The results showed that CaTIFY genes are involved in plant stress responses, with CaTIFY7 and CaTIFY10b being significantly induced by cold stress. Overexpression of CaTIFY7 and CaTIFY10b enhanced cold tolerance in plants.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chae Woo Lim, Sung Chul Lee
Summary: As highly conserved signaling pathway modules, mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) cascades play important roles in stress and hormonal responses in plants. In this study, 47 putative Raf-like kinase genes were isolated from the pepper genome and classified into two major categories, B and C. The transcriptional analysis revealed that subgroup B3, C2, C3, and C5 members were significantly induced by osmotic stress, indicating their functional association with osmotic stress response mediated via both ABA-dependent and ABA-independent pathways. These findings contribute to our understanding of the biological functions of CaRaf kinases in plant responses to abiotic stresses.
PLANT SIGNALING & BEHAVIOR
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Victoria Florencio-Ortiz, Susana Selles-Marchart, Jose L. Casas
Summary: Aphid attacks trigger plant defense responses and lead to changes in the proteome of pepper leaves, with low density infestation resulting in a smaller number of differentially expressed proteins compared to high density infestation. The altered proteins are involved in various aspects of plant primary metabolism, with photosynthesis being the most affected process.
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Plant Sciences
Pooja Moni Baruah, Debasish B. Krishnatreya, Kuntala Sarma Bordoloi, Sarvajeet Singh Gill, Niraj Agarwala
Summary: Long non-coding RNAs in Capsicum annuum tissues interact with miRNAs to regulate stress responsive transcription factors and participate in modulating biological processes under different abiotic stress conditions.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Juanjuan Li, Xin Li, Peng Han, Hui Liu, Jianchuan Gong, Weijun Zhou, Bixian Shi, Ake Liu, Ling Xu
Summary: A total of 183 HabHLH genes were identified and classified into 21 subfamilies in sunflower. Through DNA binding patterns, sequence analysis and duplication analysis, it was found that the duplicated gene pairs, specifically eight pairs, underwent positive selection. The HabHLH024 gene showed significant upregulated expression under both abiotic and biotic stresses, indicating its potential role as a candidate gene for sunflower tolerance breeding.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Dionis Borras, Mariola Plazas, Andrea Moglia, Sergio Lanteri
Summary: This study assessed the effect of acute water stress on the production and biochemical composition of sweet pepper fruits at different stages of plant development, finding that water stress at different stages can delay fruit ripening or reduce production, and impact the accumulation of bioactive compounds in fruits.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Xinru Wu, Junjie Zhu, Xinying Chen, Jiaji Zhang, Lu Lu, Zhaodong Hao, Jisen Shi, Jinhui Chen
Summary: This study identifies five members of the PYL gene family in the endangered tree species Liriodendron chinense. These genes are found to play important roles in response to various abiotic and biotic stresses, as demonstrated by transcriptome data and qPCR analysis. The subcellular localization of these stress-responsive genes is also determined. These findings provide insights into the function of PYL genes in this elite tree species and the molecular mechanism of Liriodendron hybrid in coping with stresses.
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Plant Sciences
Changyun Liu, Shaorui Tian, Xing Lv, Yundan Pu, Haoran Peng, Guangjin Fan, Xiaozhou Ma, Lisong Ma, Xianchao Sun
Summary: The study identified the important role of asparagine synthetase in plant immunity, demonstrating that it can enhance tobacco resistance to tobacco mosaic virus by improving the synthesis of asparagine. It was also found that external application of asparagine can inhibit virus infection by activating the salicylic acid signaling pathway.
MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2022)
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Agronomy
Xiaozhou Ma, Xin Zhu, Saijiao Qu, Lin Cai, Guanhua Ma, Guangjin Fan, Xianchao Sun
Summary: This study successfully achieved the control of bacterial diseases through the fabrication of a composite CuNP nanogel with low copper content. The nanogel exhibited high antibacterial activity, promoted plant growth, and was safer compared to commercial bactericide.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Li Wang, Qian Tian, Pei Zhou, Wenjun Zhao, Xianchao Sun
Summary: A droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) method was developed to detect Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganensis, the pathogen causing bacterial canker disease in tomatoes. The ddPCR method was highly specific and 100-fold more sensitive than traditional qPCR. This new detection method has significant implications for pathogen quarantine and disease control in tomato plants.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jing Wang, Aihong Zou, Shunyu Xiang, Changyun Liu, Haoran Peng, Yuxia Wen, Xiaozhou Ma, Haitao Chen, Mao Ran, Xianchao Sun
Summary: This study found that zinc ions (Zn2+) effectively delay the replication and movement of tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) and induce significant enrichment of phosphatidylinositol signaling system and inositol phosphate metabolism. Ethylene-responsive transcription factors (ERFs) play a positive role in inositol phosphate metabolism and plant immunity.
PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
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Horticulture
Jian Zhang, Aihong Zou, Yuxia Wen, Xuefeng Wei, Changyun Liu, Xing Lv, Xiaozhou Ma, Guangjin Fan, Xianchao Sun
Summary: This study identified SlCML55 as a novel CML gene in tomato, which negatively regulates plant immunity. SlCML55 is highly expressed in roots and downregulated during early stage of Phytophthora capsici infection. Its expression is regulated by Ca2+ and resistance-related hormones. Silencing SlCML55 promotes PR1 expression and viral defense.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xin Zhu, Xiaozhou Ma, Changdan Gao, Yanling Mu, Yuehong Pei, Changyun Liu, Aihong Zou, Xianchao Sun
Summary: A new composite alginate nanogel (ALGNP) was developed, which contained CuONP and e-PL, and showed high anti-fungal activity at low concentrations. The nanogel could significantly destroy fungal cell membrane and inhibit the growth of various fungal pathogens.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Zhe Cao, Xiaozhou Ma, Aihong Zou, Zhenxu Shi, Shunyu Xiang, Jingyun Xu, Lin Cai, Jin Huang, Xianchao Sun
Summary: The study developed a new Cu composite rod-like nanoparticle (ChNC@Cu) based on bio-derived chitin nanocrystals (ChNC). The ChNC@Cu showed a good protective effect against tobacco bacterial infection and exhibited strong antibacterial activity at low Cu2+ concentration. This novel green nanofungicide has high potential application value in the control of agricultural bacterial diseases.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Xiaozhou Ma, Xin Zhu, Yanling Mu, Changdan Gao, Wenjie He, Mao Ran, Lin Cai, Guangjin Fan, Guanhua Ma, Xianchao Sun
Summary: In this study, a new nanogel with high disease control and anti-erosion ability was fabricated, and the effects of the reductant on the performance of the copper oxide nanoparticle (CuONP) composite nanogel were investigated. The addition of polycations increased the Cu2+ releasing rate and improved disease management and water resistance.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Meimei Long, Qiuyue Wang, Shanshan Li, Changyun Liu, Shan Chen, Yanhui Yang, Haoyue Ma, Lulu Guo, Guangjin Fan, Xianchao Sun, Guanhua Ma
Summary: The biocontrol bacteria Streptomyces albus XJC2-1 showed strong inhibitory effects on Phytophthora capsici, the pathogen causing pepper blight. It enhanced the plant host resistance and displayed a better control effect when combined with the fungicide dimethomorph. This study provides valuable insights for biological control of pepper blight.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Long Jiang, Qin Wang, Shuai Zhang, Changyun Liu, Ke Wang, Fengwei Li, Xiaoyan Wang, Weina Liu, Xiaozhou Ma, Guangjin Fan, Tiancai Chen, Yabo Jin, Xianchao Sun
Summary: Tobacco mosaic disease is a global viral disease that causes significant economic losses. Plant immune inducers, such as ZhiNengCong (ZNC), have been effective in managing viral diseases due to their high efficiency. A sustained release ZNC-based alginate (Alg) called ZNC@Alg was developed, which demonstrated enhanced control effect and growth promotion effect against tobacco mosaic disease. Field experiments showed that ZNC@Alg had a control effect of up to 88%, significantly better than ZNC alone. This study provides a foundation for effective field management of tobacco mosaic disease.
PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Shunyu Xiang, Xiaoyan Wang, Shiqi Peng, Xinke Kang, Jing Wang, Liyuan Peng, Xiaozhou Ma, Jin Huang, Xianchao Sun
Summary: By grafting amino-oligosaccharides (AMOs) onto the surface of aldehyde-based CNC, we synthesized a pH-responsive nanoimmune inducer (CNC-AMO) with strong leaf adhesion. The CNC-AMO showed potential for targeted and controlled delivery through pH-responsive AMO release. When applied to plants, it exhibited impressive anti-TMV efficacy and remarkable adhesion and scouring resistance on the surfaces of the plant leaves.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Lin Cai, Xunliang Huang, Hui Feng, Guangjin Fan, Xianchao Sun
Summary: The use of non-metallic inorganic nanomaterials in antimicrobial photocatalytic technology is important in combating drug-resistant bacteria. In this study, g-C3N4 nanosheets were functionalized onto ZnO nanoparticles using an electrostatic self-assembly approach, resulting in the formation of efficient g-C3N4@ZnO nanoparticle composites. These composites showed enhanced photocatalytic performance and the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) compared to g-C3N4 nanosheets. The antibacterial mechanism of g-C3N4@ZnO involves disrupting bacterial membrane synthesis, inhibiting motility and energy metabolism.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Shunyu Xiang, Xiaofeng Zhang, Zhe Cao, Shiqi Peng, Jingyun Xu, Qianqiao Huang, Jin Huang, Chen Xu, Xianchao Sun
Summary: This study prepared chitin nanocrystals and found that they exhibited higher antibacterial activity compared to chitin, making them a promising nanocarrier for nano-pesticide research.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Shunyu Xiang, Jing Wang, Xiaoyan Wang, Xiaozhou Ma, Haoran Peng, Xin Zhu, Jin Huang, Mao Ran, Lisong Ma, Xianchao Sun
Summary: Control of plant virus diseases often relies on synthetic chemical inducers, but the underlying molecular mechanisms are not well understood. In this study, a chitosan-coated lentinan-loaded hydrogel (CSL-gel) was developed and shown to protect plants from various virus infections. The CSL-gel exhibited the ability to sustain release lentinan and promote Ca2+ release. Application of CSL-gels on plant roots induced broad-spectrum resistance against plant viruses. Further analysis revealed that sustained release of Ca2+ from CSL-gel upregulated Nicotiana benthamiana calmodulin-like protein gene 3 (NbCML3), and modulating NbCML3 expression altered tobacco's susceptibility and resistance to TMV.
PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
