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Plant Sciences
Liuyong Xie, Daxing Wen, Chenglai Wu, Chunqing Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the mechanism of maize stalk rind development and compared different types of rinds. The synthesis of cell wall polysaccharides and the cytoskeleton were found to play important roles in rind development.
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Agronomy
Christopher J. Stubbs, Bharath Kunduru, Norbert Bokros, Virginia Verges, Jordan Porter, Douglas D. Cook, Seth DeBolt, Christopher McMahan, Rajandeep S. Sekhon, Daniel J. Robertson
Summary: This study quantifies the relationship between plant height and lodging resistance in maize. Both engineering analysis and field experiments indicate a nearly 1:1 relationship, suggesting that shorter plant height leads to higher lodging resistance.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Jing Luo, Sha Huang, Min Wang, Ruimao Zhang, Degang Zhao, Yuanyu Yang, Fang Wang, Zhuanzhuan Wang, Rong Tang, Lulu Wang, Huagui Xiao, Bin Yang, Chao Li
Summary: In this study, we identified genes and proteins associated with the dwarf phenotype of DW871 rapeseed using transcriptome and proteome sequencing. Our findings suggest that plant hormone signal transduction and metabolic pathways related to lignin synthesis play a role in the dwarfing mechanism of DW871.
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Agronomy
Bingqin Qi, Jing Hu, Libin Zhu, Yanyan Duan, Wangfeng Zhang, Ling Gou
Summary: Hybrids and plant density are the main factors affecting maize lodging resistance. High plant density decreases stalk cellulose content and strength, increasing the risk of lodging. Sucrose content and the activity of sucrose phosphate synthase (SPS) and sucrose synthase (SS) in the stalks decrease with increasing plant density during the period of rapid cellulose accumulation (10-26 DPV6).
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Han Wang, Wangfei Zhang, Guijun Yang, Lei Lei, Shaoyu Han, Weimeng Xu, Riqiang Chen, Chengjian Zhang, Hao Yang
Summary: In this study, a novel method for field monitoring of maize ear height (EH) and ear-plant height ratio (ER) was proposed based on the relationship between ear position and vertical leaf area profile. The method was validated using data collected from 128 field plots. The results of this study provide important insights for maize breeding and molecular breeding of maize cultivars.
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Plant Sciences
Chen Sheng, Shengnan Song, Wangyi Zhou, Senouwa Segla Koffi Dossou, Rong Zhou, Yanxin Zhang, Donghua Li, Jun You, Linhai Wang
Summary: This study conducted a comprehensive transcriptome analysis on two sesame varieties and identified key genes related to plant height development. The regulatory network controlling plant height was revealed, providing valuable genetic resources for optimizing plant architecture in sesame.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Xingfu Yin, Yaqi Bi, Fuyan Jiang, Ruijia Guo, Yudong Zhang, Jun Fan, Manjit S. Kang, Xingming Fan
Summary: In this study, SNPs and QTL associated with plant height and ear height in maize were identified through the analysis of phenotypic data. A major QTL for plant height, Qtl-chr1-EP, was confirmed on chromosome 1, and the candidate gene Zm00001d031938 located near this QTL was found to potentially influence plant height and ear height. Additionally, the triangle heterotic pattern adopted in maize breeding programs showed promising results in selecting high-yield crosses based on the ratio of ear height to plant height.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Pijie Sheng, Minyan Xu, Zhenzhen Zheng, Xiaojing Liu, Wanlu Ma, Ting Ding, Chenchen Zhang, Meng Chen, Mengting Zhang, Beijiu Cheng, Xin Zhang
Summary: In this study, a TMT-labeled comparative peptidomic analysis was conducted using liquid-chromatography-coupled tandem mass spectrometry to compare infected and uninfected maize leaf samples. The results were integrated with transcriptome data under the same experimental conditions. Plant peptidomic analysis identified differentially expressed peptides (DEPs) in infected maize leaves, and bioinformatic analysis showed that the precursor proteins of DEPs are associated with pathways generated by SCLB-induced pathological changes. The expression profiles of plant peptides and genes were significantly altered after B. maydis infection, providing new insights into the molecular mechanisms of SCLB pathogenesis and offering a basis for the development of maize genotypes with SCLB resistance.
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Plant Sciences
Yang Zhao, Yuanxiang Huang, Yajie Gao, Yixiao Wang, Hongying Wu, Hongjia Zhu, Xiaoduo Lu, Qing Ma
Summary: D129 is a dwarf mutant with potential breeding value for cultivating new maize varieties suitable for high-density planting. Identification of superior dwarf mutants can provide important genetic materials for breeding new varieties suitable for high-density planting.
PLANT CELL REPORTS
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Qing Wang, Yali Sun, Fang Wang, Pei-Cheng Huang, Yinying Wang, Xinsen Ruan, Liang Ma, Xin Li, Michael Kolomiets, Xiquan Gao
Summary: The disruption of a 9-LOX gene, ZmLOX5, leads to increased susceptibility to Gibberella stalk rot (GSR) in maize, indicating its role in defense. Transcriptome and oxylipin profiling revealed that JA biosynthetic pathway genes were up-regulated while multiple 9-LOX pathway genes were down-regulated in the infected zmlox5-3 mutant, suggesting an antagonistic interaction between 9-oxylipins and JAs in maize resistance to F. graminearum.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Renata Belisario, Alison E. Robertson, Lisa J. Vaillancourt
Summary: Anthracnose stalk rot (ASR) of maize causes significant economic losses annually in the United States. Current management strategies focus on host resistance and reducing plant stressors. Future management may rely more heavily on host resistance, though effective sources are limited.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Weixuan Wang, Weijun Guo, Liang Le, Jia Yu, Yue Wu, Dongwei Li, Yifan Wang, Huan Wang, Xiaoduo Lu, Hong Qiao, Xiaofeng Gu, Jian Tian, Chunyi Zhang, Li Pu
Summary: In this study, a high-throughput phenotyping platform was developed to quantify image-based traits and field traits of 228 maize inbred lines. Through feature correlation analysis and genome-wide association study, genes and candidate genes related to maize height were identified. It was found that rapid growth of maize plants mainly occurs at two developmental stages, which are closely related to the final height indicators. Additionally, a candidate gene ZmVATE was functionally validated in regulating height-related traits in maize.
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Plant Sciences
Jianbo Fei, Jianyu Lu, Qingping Jiang, Zhibo Liu, Dan Yao, Jing Qu, Siyan Liu, Shuyan Guan, Yiyong Ma
Summary: In this study, QTLs for plant height, ear height, leaf angle, and internode length above the primary ear were identified using F2:3 pedigree population and RIL population in Changchun and Gongzhuling for 5 consecutive years. A total of 11, 13, 23, and 13 QTLs were identified for plant height, ear height, leaf angle, and internode length, respectively. Pleiotropic consistent QTLs were found for plant height and ear height, and major consistent QTLs were identified for leaf angle and internode length. Three candidate genes involved in signal pathways related to gibberellin, brassinolide, and auxin were discovered. The expression analysis showed that these genes were actively expressed during the jointing stage of maize growth.
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Agronomy
Xiaoxu Zhan, Fanlei Kong, Qinlin Liu, Tianqiong Lan, Yaqi Liu, Juzhen Xu, Qian Ou, Liang Chen, Geert Kessel, Corne Kempenaar, Jichao Yuan
Summary: Maize stalk lodging causes global yield and quality losses, which could potentially be prevented through breeding and improved crop management. This study investigated plant traits related to stalk lodging resistance in five cultivars, finding that rapid lignin accumulation, internode plumpness, and cellulose were crucial for mechanical strength. Rind penetration strength showed a higher correlation with lodging rate than bending strength, with dry matter constituents accumulation, particularly lignin accumulation, being key to basal internode strength. Breeding strategies aimed at prolonging rapid lignin and dry matter accumulation may improve lodging resistance in maize cultivars.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Xiaomeng Shen, Bing Xiao, Tangnur Kaderbek, Zhen Lin, Kaiwen Tan, Qingyu Wu, Lixing Yuan, Jinsheng Lai, Haiming Zhao, Weibin Song
Summary: The seed number and harvesting ability in maize are primarily determined by the structure of the female inflorescence, specifically the ear. This study investigated the molecular networks involved in ear morphogenesis in maize through transcriptomic analysis. Different stages of ear development were identified, and genes and transcription factors associated with these stages were identified. This study provides important insights into the gene activity and regulatory modules associated with ear development in maize.
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Plant Sciences
Xiliu Cheng, Shaoxuan Zhang, Weichun Tao, Xiangxiang Zhang, Jie Liu, Jiaqiang Sun, Haiwen Zhang, Li Pu, Rongfeng Huang, Tao Chen
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Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Hui Fu, Xue Bai, Liang Le, Dong Tian, Hai Gao, Li-xin Qi, Ke-ping Hu
EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
(2019)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Qiuyue Lv, Liang Le, Jiamei Xiang, Baoping Jiang, Sibao Chen, Peigen Xiao
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2020)
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Plant Sciences
Yifan Wang, Pingxian Zhang, Weijun Guo, Hanqing Liu, Xiulan Li, Qian Zhang, Zhuoying Du, Guihua Hu, Xiao Han, Li Pu, Jian Tian, Xiaofeng Gu
Summary: Researchers developed a Smart Model for Epigenetics in Plants (SMEP) using deep-learning approaches to predict six types of epigenomic modifications in plants. SMEP achieved high prediction accuracy for different epigenomic modifications in various plants, providing a reliable tool for future functional research and genome engineering efforts.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Danli Zhang, Le Xu, Shujing Wang, Jingyu Liang, Min Li, Haiguang Zhang
Summary: This study describes the first complete mitogenome of Dufouriellini and reveals its phylogenetic relationship with Anthocorini and Oriini. The findings enhance our understanding of mitochondrial genomic evolution and phylogenetic relationships in the tribe level of Anthocoridae and the superfamily level of Cimicomorpha.
ARCHIVES OF INSECT BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Weixuan Wang, Weijun Guo, Liang Le, Jia Yu, Yue Wu, Dongwei Li, Yifan Wang, Huan Wang, Xiaoduo Lu, Hong Qiao, Xiaofeng Gu, Jian Tian, Chunyi Zhang, Li Pu
Summary: In this study, a high-throughput phenotyping platform was developed to quantify image-based traits and field traits of 228 maize inbred lines. Through feature correlation analysis and genome-wide association study, genes and candidate genes related to maize height were identified. It was found that rapid growth of maize plants mainly occurs at two developmental stages, which are closely related to the final height indicators. Additionally, a candidate gene ZmVATE was functionally validated in regulating height-related traits in maize.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Daolei Zhang, Weijun Guo, Ting Wang, Yifan Wang, Liang Le, Fan Xu, Yue Wu, Hada Wuriyanghan, Zinmay Renee Sung, Li Pu
Summary: Methylating RNA post-transcriptionally is a significant gene regulatory mechanism in eukaryotes. The correlation between RNA 5-cytosine methylation (m(5)C) and histone 3 lysine27 trimethylation (H3K27me3) is reported in Arabidopsis. The Polycomb group (PcG) protein EMBRYONIC FLOWER1 (EMF1) plays dual roles in gene activation or repression. EMF1 regulates the expression of m(5)C methyltransferase tRNA specific methyltransferase 4B (TRM4B) through H3K4me3, independent of PcG-mediated H3K27me3 mechanism. The study reveals a novel epigenetic mechanism of RNA m(5)C and histone modifications in gene expression regulation in eukaryotes.
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Jiang Xu, Shuai Guo, Xianmei Yin, Mingqian Li, He Su, Xuejiao Liao, Qiushi Li, Liang Le, Shiyu Chen, Baosheng Liao, Haoyu Hu, Juan Lei, Yingjie Zhu, Xiaohui Qiu, Lu Luo, Jun Chen, Ruiyang Cheng, Zhenzhan Chang, Han Zhang, Nicholas Chieh Wu, Yiming Guo, Dianyun Hou, Jin Pei, Jihai Gao, Yan Hua, Zhihai Huang, Shilin Chen
Summary: The genome of Bungarus multicinctus, an important animal resource for Chinese medicine, has been sequenced, revealing insights into the evolution and biosynthesis of its neurotoxins. Major bungarotoxin-coding genes were found to be associated with ancient local duplications, and the diversification of toxins was driven by expansion and mutations. The regulation of venom production was found to be sophisticated and involved gene expression, chromatin organization, and histone modification. These findings have implications for snake neurotoxin research, antivenom development, and drug discovery.
ACTA PHARMACEUTICA SINICA B
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Jia Yu, Guangshu Song, Weijun Guo, Liang Le, Fan Xu, Ting Wang, Fanhua Wang, Yue Wu, Xiaofeng Gu, Li Pu
Summary: ZmBELL10, a BELL transcription factor in maize, regulates plant height and yield by activating cell division- and cell elongation-related gene expression. This study provides potential targets for improving plant architecture and yield in maize.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Baoping Jiang, Qiuyue Lv, Wenting Wan, Liang Le, Lijia Xu, Keping Hu, Peigen Xiao
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xue-Mei Yang, Jing-Hao Zhao, Xiao-Yu Xiong, Zhang-Wei Hu, Ji-Fen Sun, Hao Su, Yan-Jing Liu, Ling Xiang, Yong Zhu, Jin-Lu Li, Sadam Hussain Bhutto, Guo-Bang Li, Shi-Xin Zhou, Chi Li, Mei Pu, He Wang, Zhi-Xue Zhao, Ji-Wei Zhang, Yan-Yan Huang, Jing Fan, Wen-Ming Wang, Yan Li
Summary: The Arabidopsis RPW8.1 gene enhances disease resistance but compromises plant growth. It has been found that RPW8.1 constitutively enhances the expression of WRKY51 transcription factor and activates salicylic acid and ethylene signaling pathways. WRKY51, in turn, suppresses RPW8.1 expression, forming a feedback regulation loop.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2024)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Hannes Claeys, Eveline Neyrinck, Lies Dumoulin, Anne Pharazyn, Arne Verstichele, Laurens Pauwels, Michael L. Nuccio, Frederic Van Ex
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2024)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Melanie Ormancey, Bruno Guillotin, Camille Ribeyre, Clemence Medina, Nathanael Jariais, Helene San Clemente, Patrice Thuleau, Serge Plaza, Martina Beck, Jean-Philippe Combier
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2024)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Edgar Perez-Matas, Diego Hidalgo-Martinez, Elisabeth Moyano, Javier Palazon, Mercedes Bonfill
Summary: In this study, the production of paclitaxel was enhanced by overexpressing the bottleneck genes BAPT and DBTNBT in Taxus baccata cells. The transgenic cells showed significantly higher expression of these genes and improved taxane production compared to the wild type. Transcriptional profiling revealed that the GGPPS, TXS, and DBAT genes were most responsive to DBTNBT overexpression and the dual elicitation treatment.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2024)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Biying Dong, Dong Meng, Zhihua Song, Hongyan Cao, Tingting Du, Meng Qi, Shengjie Wang, Jingyi Xue, Qing Yang, Yujie Fu
Summary: This study identified the involvement of the citrate transporter CcMATE35 and the long noncoding RNA CcLTCS in aluminum stress response in pigeon pea. These findings suggest that the modules CcNFYB3-CcMATE35 and CcLTCS-CcCS jointly regulate the efflux and synthesis of citrate to enhance the resistance of pigeon pea under aluminum stress.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2024)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Tien V. Vu, Ngan Thi Nguyen, Jihae Kim, Jong Chan Hong, Jae-Yean Kim
Summary: Prime editing technology uses an extended guide RNA to direct a fusion peptide to a specific location in the genome, enabling precise gene editing. This groundbreaking tool has potential in improving crop varieties, but efficiency limitations exist in certain plants.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yan Xu, Jinyi Tan, Junxing Lu, Yuelin Zhang, Xin Li
Summary: Sclerotinia sclerotiorum causes white mold in economically important plants, and the discovery of SsGAP1 and SsRAS1/SsRAS2 genes as essential regulators of fungal development and virulence provides potential targets for controlling the disease.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2024)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xiaoyang Chen, Chen Liu, Hailin Wang, Qi Liu, Yaping Yue, Yuhang Duan, Zhaoyun Wang, Lu Zheng, Xiaolin Chen, Yaohui Wang, Junbin Huang, Qiutao Xu, Yuemin Pan
Summary: This study identified a secreted protein, Uv1809, as a key virulence factor in Ustilaginoidea virens-rice interactions. Uv1809 inhibits rice immunity and promotes infection by targeting and enhancing rice histone deacetylase OsSRT2-mediated histone deacetylation. CRISPR-Cas9 edited ossrt2 mutants showed broad-spectrum resistance to rice pathogens, indicating its potential as a genetic resource for breeding disease resistance.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Weishuai Bi, Jing Liu, Yuanyuan Li, Ziwei He, Yongming Chen, Tingting Zhao, Xiangxiu Liang, Xiaodan Wang, Xiangzong Meng, Daolong Dou, Guangyuan Xu
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2024)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Shengjie You, Yu Wu, Wen Li, Xiaofeng Liu, Qinlan Tang, Fengkun Huang, Yan Li, Hsihua Wang, Mingchun Liu, Yang Zhang
Summary: In this study, a transcription factor called SlERF.G3-Like in tomato was found to play a role in regulating ethylene synthesis, cell wall degradation, and the flavonoid pathway. The researchers also discovered the interaction between SlERF.G3-Like and the master ripening regulator SlRIN, and increased the production of resveratrol derivatives through genetic manipulation. These findings provide insights into the coordination of fruit maturation and metabolic changes in tomatoes, and have implications for metabolic engineering.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Thomas R. Aalders, Mara de Sain, Fleur Gawehns, Nina Oudejans, Yoran D. Jak, Henk L. Dekker, Martijn Rep, Harrold A. van den Burg, Frank L. W. Takken
Summary: The TPL1 and TPL2 genes in tomato are closely associated with susceptibility to Fusarium wilt disease, and mutating these genes can enhance plant resistance to the disease.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2024)