Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Majid Mohammady, Hamid Reza Pourghasemi, Saleh Yousefi, Emran Dastres, Mohsen Edalat, Soheila Pouyan, Saeedeh Eskandari
Summary: In this study, seven state-of-the-art machine learning models were used to model habitat suitability for Ferula gummosa medicinal plant in Firozkuh County, Tehran. The random forest model was found to be the best for assessing the habitat suitability of Ferula gummosa.
NATURAL RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Karan Veer Singh, Ramendra Das, Monika Sodhi, R. S. Kataria
Summary: Characterization of the newly identified swamp buffalo population "Bhangor" from North East Indian using microsatellite markers revealed high genetic diversity and the absence of recent bottleneck.
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Fahimeh Koohdar, Masoud Sheidai
Summary: This study analyzed 10 geographical populations of Melissa officinalis and found significant genetic difference among them. The study also revealed a significant correlation between genetic distance and geographical distance. Additionally, some potential adaptive loci were identified.
GENETIC RESOURCES AND CROP EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Piero Cossu, Laura Mura, Gian Luca Dedola, Tiziana Lai, Daria Sanna, Fabio Scarpa, Ilenia Azzena, Nicola Fois, Marco Casu
Summary: Knowledge of genetic diversity and its spatial distribution is crucial for improving conservation plans for endangered species. This study assesses the impact of sample size on genetic diversity metrics within and between populations of the marine endangered species Patella ferruginea using microsatellite genotypes. Within-population metrics are moderately affected by small sample size, but the bias is proportional to the effective population size and gene flow. Increasing sample size enhances the detection of genetic differentiation among populations, but the gain tends to be negligible between 30 and 50 individuals. The study highlights the importance of genetic monitoring in seemingly well-preserved but potentially isolated populations and suggests caution in interpreting genetic patterns based on small sample sizes when genetic differentiation is weak.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yilmaz Kocak, Gokhan Oto, Ismet Meydan, Hamdullah Seckin, Tugba Gur, Aysenur Aygun, Fatih Sen
Summary: Plant-mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Ferula pseudodalliacea root extract as a reducing agent has shown better antibacterial, antioxidant, and antifungal activities compared to the aqueous extract. Further studies are needed to confirm the bioactive components and pharmacological effects of the Ferula pseudodalliacea plant.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rasoul Narimani, Ameneh Tarakemeh, Mohammad Moghaddam, Mohammad Mahmoodi Sourestani
Summary: The study investigated the phytochemical diversity and antioxidant activity of the aerial parts of the Iranian endemic medicinal plant Ferula cupularis in different wild populations, revealing significant differences. The population from Eqlid-Kaftar showed the highest levels of essential oil content and antioxidant activity, providing insights for breeding plans and mass production in food and pharmaceutical industries.
CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
(2021)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Jiru Han, Jacob Munro, Anthony Kocoski, Alyssa Barry, Melanie Bahlo
Summary: In this study, STRs were genotyped using HipSTR method in Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax samples collected globally. A new method for quality control of STR genotyping calls was developed. The study revealed the genetic diversity, population structures, and genomic signatures of selection in malaria parasites.
Editorial Material
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Christian Siadjeu, Boas Pucker
Summary: Recent advancements in plant genomics have allowed for a thorough exploration of the medicinal capabilities of plants by analyzing their gene repertoire. Comparative genomics and integration of transcriptomic data can reveal genes involved in biosynthesis pathways. Data-driven discovery of specialized metabolites has the potential to expedite research in this field.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Yang-Ki Hong, Kang-Rae Kim, Keun-Sik Kim, In-Chul Bang
Summary: This study investigated the genetic diversity of the endemic fish species Microphysogobio rapidus in Korea using microsatellite markers. The results showed higher genetic diversity in individuals from the upper and lower reaches of the Nam River compared to the Deokcheon River. Significant genetic differentiation was also observed between the Nam River and Deokcheon River. Additionally, gene flow analysis revealed asymmetrical gene exchange patterns in the Nam River and Deokcheon River.
Article
Ecology
Billie Maguire, Jewel Tomasula, Tyler Rippel, Gina M. Wimp, Matthew B. Hamilton
Summary: As anthropogenic change alters and fragments habitats, the flood tolerant low elevation marsh grass (Spartina alterniflora) is displacing the flood intolerant high elevation marsh grass (Spartina patens) in coastal salt marshes of eastern North America. The genetic analysis of Tumidagena minuta, a specialist herbivore of Spartina patens, showed that although habitat loss and isolation have increased, the genetic diversity and structure of the T. minuta population have remained relatively stable.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Naohiro I. Ishii, Masaya Takahashi, Yu Yoshihara, Nyambayar Dashzeveg, Tserendejid Ayush, Yoshihisa Suyama, Takehiro Sasaki
Summary: The study found that genetic indices of multiple common plant species were not significantly correlated with the number of individuals or their stability in a local community. This lack of correlation may be attributed to species-specific identity and stabilization mechanisms related to the number of individuals.
JOURNAL OF ARID ENVIRONMENTS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Habibeh Khosravi, Abbas Rashidi, Meysam Akbarian Shourkaei
Summary: The purpose of this study was to compare the environmental impacts of two conventional operations for drying medicinal plant extracts and identify effective variables for reducing their impacts on a commercial scale. The study focused on the production processes, including maltodextrin carrier production, extraction, and drying. The results showed that extract production, particularly electricity consumption, had the highest environmental impacts in both drying processes.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Mirabela Augustina Pruteanu, Nicoleta Ungureanu, Valentin Vladut, Mihai-Gabriel Matache, Mihaela Nitu
Summary: This study aims to optimize and assess the quality of sorting dried and chopped medicinal plants into homogeneous size classes. The results showed that optimal sorting of dry nettle herb could be achieved at specific parameters. The research has important implications for advanced processing technologies of medicinal plants.
Article
Forestry
Shuang Chen, Risheng Chen, Xiaorong Zeng, Xing Chen, Xinsheng Qin, Zhuoxin Zhang, Ye Sun
Summary: This study investigated the genetic diversity and population structure of Castanopsis sclerophylla in subtropical China. The results revealed the presence of phylogeographic structure and identified the Xuefeng, Luoxiao, and Wuyi mountain ranges as factors shaping the genetic diversity. The study also highlighted the importance of the Luoxiao mountain range as a key conservation unit for this species.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lais Caroline Werdemberg dos Santos, Daniela Granja Arakaki, Elaine Silva de Padua Melo, Valter Aragao Nascimento
Summary: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), traditional medicine is widely used by about 80% of the population for primary health needs, with a growing trend in using medicinal herbs for weight loss. However, the presence of heavy metals and metalloids in some medicinal plants raises concerns about their safety for consumption.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Linhang Zhu, Zhongyang Zhao, Chang Liu, Wenjun Li, You Zhang, Yongxin Zhang, Chenghang Zheng, Kun Luo, Xiang Gao
Summary: This study investigates the hydrodynamics and cohesive-like characteristics of solid particles in a pseudo-2D droplet gas-solid fluidized bed using two-way coupled CFD-DEM numerical simulations. The results show that the presence of droplets leads to poorer fluidization characteristics, with increased surface tension resulting in inadequate mixing and higher liquid viscosity causing slower particle motion. The choice of contact angle is crucial for optimizing the fluidization quality, and injecting more droplets results in worse mixing, although the number of injected droplets has no significant effect on the flow pattern and particle motion.
ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Cong-Jian Li, Zhen Zhang, Peng-Chao Zhan, Ai-Ping Lv, Pan-Pan Li, Lan Liu, Wen-Jun Li, Ling-Ling Yang, Xiao-Yang Zhi
Summary: In this study, nine endophytic strains belonging to the genus Clostridium sensu stricto, including three new species, were isolated from the roots of Paris polyphylla Smith var. yunnanensis. These endophytic strains exhibited diversity in fermentation products, and their genomes showed subtle changes associated with environmental adaptations compared to non-endophytic strains. Therefore, the new species Clostridium yunnanense sp. nov., Clostridium rhizosphaerae sp. nov., and Clostridium paridis sp. nov. are proposed based on strains YIM B02505T, YIM B02515T, and YIM B02565T, respectively.
Article
Fisheries
Chong Han, Wenwei Huang, Suhan Peng, Jiangwei Zhou, Huawei Zhan, Lin Gui, Wenjun Li, Qiang Li
Summary: By whole genome sequencing of Spinibarbus hollandi, three male-specific markers were identified and validated, showing 100% accuracy in another 24 female and 24 male individuals. Additionally, several male-specific genes involved in sex determination were identified through NR annotation. The male-specific markers suggest an XY sex determination system in S. hollandi and contribute to understanding sex determination mechanisms and development of unisexual breeding.
Article
Microbiology
Hua-Peng Xue, Zi-Yue Fu, Wei He, Lei Wang, Wen-Jun Li, Ai Hua Zhang, Jian-Ke Huang, Dao-Feng Zhang, Zhe Zhao
Summary: A new species of genus Paracoccus, named Paracoccus marinaquae sp. nov., was isolated from the coastal water of the Yellow Sea, China. This bacterium is Gram-stain-negative, non-motile and coccoid. It grows at a temperature range of 20-37 degrees C, pH range of 5.0-9.0, and NaCl concentration range of 0-7.0%. Based on phylogenetic analysis and phenotypic characteristics, it was determined to be a novel species within the genus Paracoccus.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Yuanming Zhang, Akash Tariq, Alice C. Hughes, Deyuan Hong, Fuwen Wei, Hang Sun, Jordi Sardans, Josep Penuelas, Gad Perry, Jianfang Qiao, Alishir Kurban, Xiaoxia Jia, Domitilla Raimondo, Borong Pan, Weikang Yang, Daoyuan Zhang, Wenjun Li, Zeeshan Ahmed, Carl Beierkuhnlein, Georgy Lazkov, Kristina Toderich, Shirin Karryeva, Davron Dehkonov, Hikmat Hisoriev, Liliya Dimeyeva, Dmitry Milko, Ahmedou Soule, Malgozhata Suska-Malawska, Jumamurat Saparmuradov, Alilov Bekzod, Paul Allin, Sidy Dieye, Birane Cissse, Wondmagegne Whibesilassie, Keping Ma
Summary: The strategic goals of the United Nations and the Aichi Targets for biodiversity conservation have not been met. Instead, biodiversity has continued to rapidly decrease, especially in developing countries.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Jin Zheng, Jie-Liang Liang, Pu Jia, Shi-wei Feng, Jing-li Lu, Zhen-hao Luo, Hong-xia Ai, Bin Liao, Jin-tian Li, Wen-sheng Shu
Summary: This study used genome-resolved metagenomics to reveal the vast phylogenetic and metabolic diversities of putative MeHg producers and degraders in AMD sediments. The diversity of MeHg-metabolizing microorganisms (particularly MeHg degraders) in AMD sediments is much higher than previously recognized. Microbial and abiotic factors affecting MeHg accumulation in AMD sediments were identified using multiple linear regression analysis. This work emphasizes the importance of using genome-resolved metagenomics to survey MeHg-metabolizing microorganisms and provides a framework for understanding the microbial basis of MeHg accumulation.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Chong Han, Wenwei Huang, Suhan Peng, Jiangwei Zhou, Huawei Zhan, Yuying Zhang, Wenjun Li, Jian Gong, Qiang Li
Summary: This study obtained the gonad transcriptomes of S. hollandi using Illumina Novaseq technology and compared the transcriptome differences between the ovaries and testes. A large number of differentially expressed genes participated in reproduction, gonad formation and differentiation, and gametogenesis. These findings can provide valuable insights into the regulatory functions of sex-related genes in S. hollandi.
Article
Fisheries
Chong Han, Wenwei Huang, Suhan Peng, Jiangwei Zhou, Huawei Zhan, Wenjun Li, Jian Gong, Qiang Li
Summary: In this study, 11 members of IRFs were identified and their expression patterns in different tissues were analyzed in the zig-zag eel. The results provide valuable information for understanding the antibacterial mechanism of IRFs in teleosts.
DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Thomas J. Stopka, Marc R. Larochelle, Xiaona Li, Dana Bernson, Wenjun Li, Leland K. Ackerson, Ric Bayly, Olaf Dammann, Cici Bauer
Summary: The study identified significant variations in fatal overdose rates of opioid-related drugs among different populations and geographical locations. These variations and clusters changed over time, providing valuable information to develop targeted public health strategies for high-risk subpopulations.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Wenjun Li, Hui Zhang, Pei Chen, Jiale Yao, Xiangzhi Dong
Summary: In this study, Ag-doped g-C3N4-TiO2 nanocomposite photocatalysts were deposited on cotton fabric surface, significantly improving the photodegradation rate of MO dye under visible light irradiation. The introduction of highly dispersed Ag nanoparticles into g-C3N4-TiO2 composites was found to exhibit excellent photocatalytic properties due to narrowed band gap and faster separation and transfer of charge carriers. The Ag nanoparticle doping site had a significant influence on the photocatalytic activity. Moreover, the modified cotton fabric showed good reusability and stability for MO dye degradation after multiple cycles.
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Dan-Dan Zhang, Xiao-Juan Zhang, Danni Wu, Bin-Bin Li, Hong-Can Liu, Yu-Guang Zhou, Bao-Zhu Fang, Wen-Jun Li, Man Cai
Summary: Two novel strains of bacteria, named XJ19-10T and XJ19-11, were isolated from river water in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. Through phenotypic, genotypic, and chemotaxonomic analysis, it was determined that these strains represent a new species, Aquiflexum gelatinilyticum sp. nov.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Cale O. Seymour, Marike Palmer, Eric D. Becraft, Ramunas Stepanauskas, Ariel D. Friel, Frederik Schulz, Tanja Woyke, Emiley Eloe-Fadrosh, Dengxun Lai, Jian-Yu Jiao, Zheng-Shuang Hua, Lan Liu, Zheng-Han Lian, Wen-Jun Li, Maria Chuvochina, Brianna K. Finley, Benjamin J. Koch, Egbert Schwartz, Paul Dijkstra, Duane P. Moser, Bruce A. Hungate, Brian P. Hedlund
Summary: The candidate bacterial phylum Omnitrophota is poorly studied. By analyzing genomes and data from the Earth Microbiome Project, researchers found that Omnitrophota are ultra-small cells mainly found in water, sediments, and soils. These bacteria have reduced genomes but retain key metabolic pathways and symbiotic gene clusters, indicating a host-associated lifestyle. Additionally, stable-isotope probing identified certain Omnitrophota families as potential obligate bacterial predators. Overall, most Omnitrophota inhabit various ecosystems as predators or parasites.
NATURE MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Yang-Zhi Rao, Yu-Xian Li, Ze-Wei Li, Yan-Ni Qu, Yan-Ling Qi, Jian-Yu Jiao, Wen-Sheng Shu, Zheng-Shuang Hua, Wen-Jun Li
Summary: By using genome-resolved metagenomics, researchers discovered 28 Parvarchaeales-associated metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs) and identified metabolic differences between Jingweiarchaeales and Parvarchaeales, as well as the adaptation of Parvarchaeales to acidic environments. The study also revealed unique genomic features of Jingweiarchaeum and Haiyanarchaeum that may contribute to their adaptation to high-temperature environments. Overall, this research is important for understanding the strategies and processes of how Candidatus Parvarchaeales microbes adapt to extreme environments.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Lei Wang, Yan Qu, Wenjun Li, Kai Wang, Song Qin
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the repair effect of tilapia collagen on acute wounds and its effect on the expression level of related genes and their metabolic direction in the repair process. The wound healing effect was observed and evaluated using characterization, histology, and immunohistochemistry. Techniques such as RT-PCR, fluorescence tracer, and frozen section were used to observe the effect of fish collagen on gene expression and metabolic direction in wound repair.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Wenchao Li, Liju Huang, Lei Yang, Yanyan Liu, Huimei Chen, Wenjun Li
Summary: To study the phenotypic plasticity of the invasive weed Pedicularis kansuensis, we examined and compared its phenotypes at different levels of invasion. As the invasion level increased, the weed showed increased plasticity in certain traits such as inflorescence length, single-leaf thickness, and specific leaf area, while other traits like single-leaf area and crown width became less plastic. We also observed density-dependent effects during the invasion process, including changes in morphology, increased aboveground biomass, and decreased allocation of resources to certain parts of the plant (p < 0.05).