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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anita Mann, Naresh Kumar, Ashwani Kumar, Charu Lata, Arvind Kumar, Babu Lal Meena, Dwijesh Mishra, Monendra Grover, Sonam Gaba, C. Parameswaran, Nitin Mantri
Summary: This study investigated the gene expression of Urochondra setulosa leaves at different salt concentrations using transcriptomics. The findings suggest that the plant regulates ion homeostasis and signaling through transcription at high salt concentrations. Furthermore, genes related to salt stress response were identified, providing insights into the mechanisms of plants in coping with extreme saline conditions.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anuradha Gautam, Fatima Nazish Khan, Surabhi Priya, Krishan Kumar, Shivani Sharda, Tanushri Kaul, Ishwar Singh, Sapna Langyan, Pranjal Yadava
Summary: Maize, an important crop, exhibits high drought tolerance, which may be attributed to the stress-tolerant properties of its SOD2 protein. We cloned and analyzed the Sod2 gene from the drought-tolerant HKI 335 maize inbred line. Comparative modeling revealed the similarity between HKI 335 SOD2 and a thermostable SOD from Potentilla atrosanguinea.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wensheng Zhang, Kun Zhang
Summary: This study identified a 25-gene signature for BCR prediction in PCa patients with Gleason score >= 7, based on genes associated with TP53 mutation statuses. The signature showed promising predictive power in both the TCGA-PRAD dataset and five external datasets, indicating its potential for improving prognostic tools in PCa and other cancers.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Agronomy
Uchechukwu Paschal Chukwudi, Funso Raphael Kutu, Sydney Mavengahama
Summary: Heat stress has a significant negative impact on maize growth and yield attributes, reducing key factors such as leaf chlorophyll content, leaf area, plant height, stem diameter, dry biomass yield, and harvest index. Sandy clay loam soil is more conducive for maize growth compared to loamy sand soil. Organic manure soil amendment can improve maize growth attributes and mitigate the effects of heat stress, making it an important consideration for food security in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Plant Sciences
Tao Yan, Meng Sun, Rui Su, Xiaozhong Wang, Xuedan Lu, Yunhua Xiao, Huabing Deng, Xiong Liu, Wenbang Tang, Guilian Zhang
Summary: Cold stress has a significant impact on the growth and development of rice, particularly the susceptible indica cultivar. This study identified genes and transcription factors associated with cold responsiveness in indica rice and revealed the molecular mechanisms underlying cold responses, providing important insights for enhancing cold tolerance in susceptible varieties.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Molly Dore, Ngonidzashe Faya, Sara Filoche, Claire Henry
Summary: Endometrial cancer (EC) is a common gynecologic malignancy with increasing incidence. Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System (LNG-IUS) is an alternative treatment for EC, but LNG resistance occurs in some cases. This study identified potential resistance mechanisms and differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in LNG resistant EC cell lines. Fifteen DEGs and six hub genes were identified, and further validation is needed to confirm these findings.
MOLECULAR CARCINOGENESIS
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hong Lang, Yuting He, Faliang Zeng, Fan Xu, Minghui Zhao, Dianrong Ma
Summary: The study compared the sensitivity of weedy rice to abscisic acid (ABA) with cultivated rice, revealing that weedy rice showed higher ABA sensitivity and rapid promotion of antioxidant enzyme activity. Transcriptomic analysis showed that genes related to stress defense, hormone signal transduction, and metabolic pathways were highly expressed in weedy rice in response to ABA treatment. The findings provide new insight into the ABA response mechanisms between weedy and cultivated rice.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Genetics & Heredity
Salman M. Toor, Sachin Wani, Omar M. E. Albagha
Summary: Osteoclasts are the only bone resorbing cells and play an important role in skeletal mass and structure. Differentiation of osteoclasts involves a complex regulatory network of genes and LncRNAs, with potential implications for understanding bone-related diseases.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2021)
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Forestry
Kaikai Zhu, Lu Wei, Wenjuan Ma, Xiaoli Hu, Juan Zhao, Pengpeng Tan, Hui Liu, Gang Feng, Pinghua Fan, Fangren Peng
Summary: This study analyzed the transcriptome data of pecan trees under drought stress and identified thousands of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) involved in the response to drought. The study also provided insights into the functions of these drought-responsive genes and the molecular basis of pecan's drought stress response.
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Plant Sciences
Keith Roesler, Cheng Lu, Jill Thomas, Qingzhang Xu, Peter Vance, Zhenglin Hou, Robert W. Williams, Lu Liu, Michaela A. Owens, Jeffrey E. Habben
Summary: Ectopic expression of AtCXE20 in Arabidopsis and maize resulted in improved maize silk growth, enhanced drought tolerance, decreased anthesis-silking intervals, and provided a new approach for altering SL levels in plants.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Uchechukwu Paschal Chukwudi, Funso Raphael Kutu, Sydney Mavengahama
Summary: This study found that under heat stress conditions, varieties WE5323 and ZM1523 amended with poultry manure performed the best in terms of grain yield, while heat stress significantly reduced growth and yield attributes of maize. Grain number, grain weight, and cob weight were identified as important yield attributes in maize production and should be considered in maize breeding programs.
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Plant Sciences
Syed Faheem Anjum Gillani, Zelong Zhuang, Adnan Rasheed, Inzamam Ul Haq, Asim Abbasi, Shakil Ahmed, Yinxia Wang, Muhammad Tajammal Khan, Rehana Sardar, Yunling Peng
Summary: This study investigated the effects of brassinosteroids on drought resistance in different maize genotypes at physiological and transcriptomic levels. The results showed that plant hormonal signal transduction and starch and sucrose metabolism were enhanced in all genotypes, while phenylpropanoid biosynthesis was enhanced in the more drought-tolerant genotypes. This study provides valuable information on drought-responsive mechanisms and candidate gene resources for maize improvement.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Immunology
Hung N. Mai, Luis Fernando Aranguren Caro, Roberto Cruz-Flores, Brenda Noble White, Arun K. Dhar
Summary: A selected genetic line of Penaeus vannamei was found to be tolerant to Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease (AHPND), and differential gene expression analysis between susceptible and tolerant shrimp populations revealed potential candidate markers for AHPND tolerance.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
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Forestry
Xin-Yu Wang, Xiao-Qin Wu, Tong-Yue Wen, Ya-Qi Feng, Yan Zhang
Summary: Pine wilt disease caused by the nematode Bursaphelenchus xylophilus is highly damaging to East Asian pine forests. In this study, the response of PWN-resistant and -susceptible P. thunbergii to PWN inoculation was analyzed at the transcriptional level. Differential gene expression analysis revealed distinct strategies employed by the resistant and susceptible P. thunbergii in dealing with PWN infections. The results shed light on the mechanisms underlying resistance and susceptibility to PWN in P. thunbergii.
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Plant Sciences
Humaira Yasmin, Asghari Bano, Neil L. Wilson, Asia Nosheen, Rabia Naz, Muhammad Nadeem Hassan, Noshin Ilyas, Muhammad Hamzah Saleem, Ahmed Noureldeen, Parvaiz Ahmad, Ivan Kennedy
Summary: Research showed that the growth and persistence of rhizobacteria in soils are highly affected by moisture stress. Specifically, four Pseudomonas strains isolated from the root-soil interface of rice and maize exhibited differential gene expression in response to different moisture levels during water deprivation. This study also demonstrated that inoculating Arabidopsis plants with these Pseudomonas strains can protect against drought stress, with PS2 strain showing higher resistance compared to the others.
PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM
(2022)
Review
Agronomy
Liangjie Niu, Ruiqi Hao, Xiaolin Wu, Wei Wang
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Plant Sciences
Yibo Wang, Xiuyun Wang, Ruixue Yang, Liangjie Niu, Wei Wang
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Plant Sciences
Tingting Wang, Zhenfeng Zang, Shuai Wang, Yuke Liu, Hezhong Wang, Wei Wang, Xiuli Hu, Jinhua Sun, Fuju Tai, Rui He
Summary: The study demonstrated that IFQA can promote plant seedlings' root growth, positively influence root active absorption and protein expression, and enhance plants' tolerance to osmotic stress.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Yanhua Li, Liangjie Niu, Xiaolin Wu, Claudia Faleri, Fuju Tai, Man Zhang, Hui Liu, Wei Wang, Giampiero Cai
Summary: The study identified 38 homologous genes of ZmCP03 in maize and analyzed the protein motifs, conserved domains, gene structures, and duplication patterns of 39 CPs, revealing their evolutionary relationship and potential functions. The results suggested that ZmCP03 was relatively conservative and stable during evolution. This study provides valuable insights into the role of ZmCP03 in pollen development and germination in maize.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Liangjie Niu, Cui Du, Wenrui Wang, Man Zhang, Wei Wang, Hui Liu, Jinghua Zhang, Xiaolin Wu
Summary: This study compared the development of ABA synthesis-deficient mutant (vp5) and normal maize (Vp5) embryos through ABA content and transcriptome analysis. The results showed that differential ABA synthesis affected seed maturation, and identified gene modules that were negatively correlated with ABA content and involved in metabolic and cellular processes. These findings are important for understanding the molecular mechanism of ABA signaling and developing high dehydration tolerance maize suitable for mechanical harvesting.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jinghua Zhang, Qiaofeng Pai, Ling Yue, Xiaolin Wu, Hui Liu, Wei Wang
Summary: Cytokinins affect cell division in the female gametophyte by regulating the expression of cell cycle genes, thus impacting the alternating generations in angiosperms.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hanwei Du, Jiajia Chen, Haiying Zhan, Shen Li, Yusheng Wang, Wei Wang, Xiuli Hu
Summary: The calcium ion (Ca2+) acts as an important second messenger in plants, playing a crucial role in growth, development, and stress adaptation. Calcium-dependent protein kinases (CDPKs), acting as central Ca2+ sensor proteins, are widely present in plants. In maize, the response processes of ZmCDPKs to abiotic stresses have been well studied, and it has been found that they are regulated by various abiotic stresses and transmit signals to downstream molecules through protein interaction or phosphorylation, leading to cascade reactions and involvement in hormone and reactive oxygen signaling regulation. ZmCDPKs play an indispensable role in regulating maize growth, development, and stress responses. This review summarizes the roles of ZmCDPKs in integrating different signaling pathways to regulate maize's response to abiotic stress, providing insights into the molecular mechanisms of ZmCDPKs in maize's tolerance to abiotic stress and creating new opportunities for agricultural applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hui Liu, Songbo Song, Hui Zhang, Yanhua Li, Liangjie Niu, Jinghua Zhang, Wei Wang
Summary: Drought is a global threat that affects agricultural production. Plants have evolved several adaptive strategies to cope with drought, among which stomatal closure is a critical mechanism. Abscisic acid, reactive oxygen species, and calcium ion play pivotal roles in controlling stomatal closure.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Liangjie Niu, Chunyang Li, Wei Wang, Jinghua Zhang, Monica Scali, Weiqiang Li, Hui Liu, Fuju Tai, Xiuli Hu, Xiaolin Wu
Summary: In this review, proteomic studies on Cd-tolerance mechanisms in Cd-tolerant crops and Cdhyperaccumulating plants were summarized, especially focusing on the similarities and differences across plant species. Enhanced differentially abundant proteins identified through proteomic studies can be potential targets for developing Cd-hyperaccumulators and Cd-tolerant crops, which is crucial for ensuring food security for the growing global population. The article also discusses the methodological drawbacks in current proteomic studies and suggests the utilization of better protocols and advanced techniques to enhance the reliability and applicability of future Cd-stress-related studies in plants. This review provides insights into improving phytoremediation efficiency and studying the molecular mechanisms of Cd enrichment in plants.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yanhua Li, Liangjie Niu, Xiaoli Zhou, Hui Liu, Fuju Tai, Wei Wang
Summary: A pollen-specific cysteine protease (PCP) plays an important role in pollen germination and drought response in maize. Overexpression of PCP inhibits pollen germination, while mutation of PCP promotes it to some extent. Additionally, overexpression of PCP enhances drought tolerance in maize plants with increased antioxidant enzyme activities and decreased root cortical cell numbers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Liangjie Niu, Liangwei Liu, Jinghua Zhang, Monica Scali, Wei Wang, Xiuli Hu, Xiaolin Wu
Summary: Maize is a significant source of starch, which is crucial for bioethanol production. However, the current production process involves high temperatures and additional equipment, leading to increased costs. This review discusses the features of starch granules suitable for efficient enzymatic digestion and explores the role of key proteins in starch metabolism. The authors propose modifying key enzymes through genetic engineering to synthesize easily digested starch granules in maize seeds, offering valuable insights for developing specialized maize cultivars for the bioethanol industry.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hui Liu, Songbo Song, Mengyao Liu, Yangwei Mu, Ying Li, Yuxin Xuan, Liangjie Niu, Hui Zhang, Wei Wang
Summary: In this study, an NAC transcription factor ZmNAC20 was identified and found to regulate drought stress response in maize. Overexpression of ZmNAC20 improved drought resistance in maize by promoting stomatal closure and activating the expression of stress-responsible genes. These findings provide valuable insights and new clues for improving crop drought resistance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Benshuai Liang, Jiahui Cao, Ruilin Wang, Chenjie Fan, Wei Wang, Xiuli Hu, Rui He, Fuju Tai
Summary: In this study, the CIPK32 gene from Zea mays was isolated and characterized. It was found that CIPK32 plays a role in promoting seed germination under stress conditions by modulating GA signals and reducing ABA levels.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hao Yang, Yulong Zhao, Ning Chen, Yanpei Liu, Shaoyu Yang, Hanwei Du, Wei Wang, Jianyu Wu, Fuju Tai, Feng Chen, Xiuli Hu
Summary: This study identified a novel AC protein, ZmRPP13-LK3, which catalyzes ATP to produce cAMP and plays a role in ABA-regulated heat resistance. The results demonstrate that ZmRPP13-LK3 interacts with ZmABC2 and is associated with the ABA signaling pathway.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2021)