Article
Plant Sciences
Ana Carolina Mendes Bezerra, David da Cunha Valenca, Nicia Eloisa da Gama Junqueira, Cristina Moll Huther, Junior Borella, Camila Ferreira de Pinho, Marcio Alves Ferreira, Leonardo Oliveira Medici, Bianca Ortiz-Silva, Fernanda Reinert
Summary: This study demonstrates that greater availability of K+ helps alleviate the harmful effects of salinity in Setaria viridis under moderate stress, and the application of KCl as a means of mitigating saline stress has a concentration and salt level limit that must be experimentally determined.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ana Paula Ribeiro, Felipe Vinecky, Karoline Estefani Duarte, Thais Ribeiro Santiago, Raphael Augusto das Chagas Noqueli Casari, Aline Forgatti Hell, Barbara Andrade Dias Brito da Cunha, Polyana Kelly Martins, Danilo da Cruz Centeno, Patricia Abrao de Oliveira Molinari, Geraldo Magela de Almeida Cancado, Jurandir Vieira de Magalhaes, Adilson Kenji Kobayashi, Wagner Rodrigo de Souza, Hugo Bruno Correa Molinari
Summary: The overexpression of the Sorghum bicolor MATE gene in sugarcane plants improved their tolerance to aluminum toxicity, leading to the discovery of potential new aluminum tolerance genes. This finding opens up new possibilities for addressing aluminum toxicity issues in agriculture.
Article
Plant Sciences
Karoline Estefani Duarte, Marcos Fernando Basso, Nelson Geraldo de Oliveira, Jose Cleydson Ferreira da Silva, Bruno de Oliveira Garcia, Barbara Andrade Dias Brito Cunha, Thiago Bergamo Cardoso, Alexandre Lima Nepomuceno, Adilson Kenji Kobayashi, Thais Ribeiro Santiago, Wagner Rodrigo de Souza, Hugo Bruno Correa Molinari
Summary: Water deficit is a major constraint for economic crops, but plants have an active defense system involving miRNAs for adaptation. This study investigated the miRNA expression profile in response to different levels of water deficit in Setaria viridis. The results showed differential modulation of miRNAs and their target genes related to cell wall remodeling, antioxidant system, and drought-related transcription factors. These findings have implications for improving drought tolerance in economically important crops.
PHYSIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PLANTS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Zachary A. Myers, Clair M. Wootan, Zhikai Liang, Peng Zhou, Julia Engelhorn, Thomas Hartwig, Springer M. Nathan
Summary: The Heat Shock Factor (HSF) transcription factor family is a central and required component of plant heat stress responses and acquired thermotolerance. The HSF family has dramatically expanded in plant lineages, often including a repertoire of 20 or more genes. The composition, heat responsiveness, and chromatin profiles of the HSF families in maize and Setaria viridis were assessed and compared, revealing both conserved and variable expression responses between the two species.
Article
Plant Sciences
Hui Gao, Xiaoman Suo, Ling Zhao, Xinlei Ma, Ruhong Cheng, Genping Wang, Haoshan Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the evolution and expression patterns of MADS genes in Setaria and Panicum virgatum. SiMADS51 and SiMADS64 may play a role in the ABA-dependent drought response pathway. The MADS gene family, which regulates plant growth, reproduction, and responses to abiotic stress, was analyzed in foxtail millet, green millet, and switchgrass using bioinformatics. Phylogenetic analysis categorized the genes into M and MIKC types, with similar motif distribution and gene structure. The expansion of this gene family was mainly due to segmental duplication, while a shrinking trend was observed in the three species. Purifying selection and positive selection sites were identified in the MADS genes, and many promoters contained stress and hormonal response-related cis-elements. RNA-seq and qRT-PCR analysis supported changes in SiMADS gene expression under various treatments. This study provides new insights into the evolution and expansion of the MADS family and lays the foundation for further research on their functions.
PLANT CELL REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yi Cao, Yuning Lan, Hongjuan Huang, Shouhui Wei, Xiangju Li, Ying Sun, Ruolin Wang, Zhaofeng Huang
Summary: The green foxtail weed in China has developed a strong resistance to the herbicide nicosulfuron due to excessive use, with a 35.8-fold resistance observed in the R376 population. Resistance is caused by a mutation in the ALS gene and enhanced metabolism, involving ten candidate genes including ABC transporters, P450 enzymes, UGT, and GST.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Calil Gibran Iraiore Carvalho, Mariana de Lima Santos, Leticia Rios Vieira, Amanda Moreira Lopes, Paula Andrea Osorio Carmona, Carlos Antonio Ferreira de Sousa, Manoel Teixeira Souza Junior
Summary: The suitability of Setaria viridis as a model plant for validating cold tolerance candidate genes was determined by evaluating the response of two accessions to different durations of cold stress. The studied accessions were found to be tolerant to cold and not suitable for this purpose.
PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA BRASILEIRA
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Dili Lai, Xin Yao, Jun Yan, Anjing Gao, Hao Yang, Dabing Xiang, Jingjun Ruan, Yu Fan, Jianping Cheng
Summary: In this study, 28 GATA genes were identified and characterized in foxtail millet. Certain genes were found to be induced under stress conditions, providing important insights for future research and breeding of foxtail millet.
Article
Biology
Cheyenne M. Anderson, Erin M. Mattoon, Ningning Zhang, Eric Becker, William McHargue, Jiani Yang, Dhruv Patel, Oliver Dautermann, Scott A. M. McAdam, Tonantzin Tarin, Sunita Pathak, Tom J. Avenson, Jeffrey Berry, Maxwell Braud, Krishna K. Niyogi, Margaret Wilson, Dmitri A. Nusinow, Rodrigo Vargas, Kirk J. Czymmek, Andrea L. Eveland, Ru Zhang
Summary: The study exposed C-4 model plant Setaria viridis to high light or high temperature treatments and observed reduction in photosynthetic efficiency. Differences in key pathways and responses in different cells were identified. Unique acclimation and stress response strategies in C-4 plants were revealed.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wangdan Xiong, Yiran Zhao, Hanchi Gao, Yinghui Li, Wei Tang, Lichao Ma, Guofeng Yang, Juan Sun
Summary: This study provides detailed information on Setaria TCP genes and their expression patterns. The TCP genes play important roles in plant development and adaptation to abiotic stresses. Ten SiTCP genes were downregulated under drought or salinity stresses, suggesting their regulatory roles in abiotic stresses.
PLANT SIGNALING & BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Patricia Ferreira da Silva, Barbara Davis Brito dos Santos, Jose Dantas Neto, Alberto Soares de Melo, Rigoberto Moreira de Matos, Semako Ibrahim Bonou, Tonny Jose Araujo da Silva, Edna Maria Bonfim-Silva, Ana Paula Candido Gabriel Berilli, Thiago Franco Duarte
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of hydrogen peroxide on nutrient solution uptake and productivity of chives under salt stress. Results showed that increasing the electrical conductivity of the nutrient solution reduced bulb length, solution volume applied, water uptake, total fresh mass, and solution use efficiency. Acclimation with 0.60 mM hydrogen peroxide associated with 1 dSm(-1) of electrical conductivity favored bulb diameter in chives. Therefore, increasing electrical conductivity compromises the productive yield of chives.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Tao Lu, Yankang Deng, Jiaxin Cui, Wenxuan Cao, Qingli Qu, Yulin Wang, Ranhua Xiong, Wenjing Ma, Jiandu Lei, Chaobo Huang
Summary: This study developed a multifunctional zinc oxide/polyaniline/polyacrylonitrile nanofibrous membrane with excellent antibacterial and organic dye degradation properties, as well as outstanding oil-water separation performance.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Atara Gal, Ahan Dalal, Moran Anfang, Davinder Sharma, Jenia Binenbaum, Purity Muchaki, Rakesh Kumar, Aiman Egbaria, Karoline Estefani Duarte, Gilor Kelly, Wagner Rodrigo de Souza, Nir Sade
Summary: This study focused on understanding the physiological and molecular mechanisms controlling root hydraulic conductivity and root-to-shoot gas exchange signaling in Setaria viridis. The research found that there is a positive correlation between root hydraulic conductivity and gas exchange, which is regulated by plasma membrane aquaporins.
Article
Plant Sciences
Maria Ermakova, Patricia E. Lopez-Calcagno, Robert T. Furbank, Christine A. Raines, Susanne von Caemmerer
Summary: Overexpression of SBPase does not improve photosynthesis in a model C-4 plant.
Article
Plant Sciences
Filipe Rodrigues Valeriano, Stefanie Menezes de Moura, Joao Travassos-Lins, Marcio Alves-Ferreira, Ricardo Cardoso Vieira, Bianca Ortiz-Silva, Fernanda Reinert
Summary: Saline stress impacts plants' performance at morphological and physiological levels, with potassium supply considered beneficial in reducing salt injury. This study on Setaria viridis accessions showed negative effects of NaCl on root morphology and growth, with potassium supply improving parameters under moderate saline stress but not under severe conditions. Accession Ast-1 was identified as more sensitive to salt stress than A10.1 and ME034V, highlighting the role of potassium supply in mitigating salinity effects.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Parasitology
Reneida Aparecida Godinho Mendes, Marcos Fernando Basso, Deisy Xavier Amora, Arinaldo Pereira Silva, Bruno Paes-de-Melo, Roberto Coiti Togawa, Erika Valeria Saliba Albuquerque, Maria Eugenia Lisei-de-Sa, Leonardo Lima Pepino Macedo, Isabela Tristan Lourenco-Tessutti, Maria Fatima Grossi-de-Sa
Summary: The secretion of three effector genes by M. incognita plays an important role in its parasitism of soybean and tobacco plants. Downregulation of these effector genes through RNAi technology can reduce the susceptibility of plants to M. incognita.
EXPERIMENTAL PARASITOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Marcos Fernando Basso, Isabela Tristan Lourenco-Tessutti, Clidia Eduarda Moreira-Pinto, Reneida Aparecida Godinho Mendes, Bruno Paes-de-Melo, Maysa Rosa das Neves, Amanda Ferreira Macedo, Viviane Figueiredo, Adriana Grandis, Leonardo Lima Pepino Macedo, Fabricio Barbosa Monteiro Arraes, Marcos Mota do Carmo Costa, Roberto Coiti Togawa, Alex Enrich-Prast, Francismar Correa Marcelino-Guimaraes, Ana Cristina Meneses Mendes Gomes, Maria Cristina Mattar Silva, Eny Iochevet Segal Floh, Marcos Silveira Buckeridge, Janice de Almeida Engler, Maria Fatima Grossi-de-Sa
Summary: The GmGlb1-1 gene in soybean was found to be upregulated in nematode-resistant genotypes and overexpression of this gene in Arabidopsis and tobacco plants resulted in reduced susceptibility to Meloidogyne incognita. The transgenic plants also showed alterations in morphology and development of the infecting nematodes, as well as improved resistance to oxidative stress and flooding. These findings suggest that ectopic or induced overexpression of the GmGlb1-1 gene could be a potential strategy to reduce susceptibility to M. incognita in commercial soybean cultivars.
Article
Virology
Leonardo Assis da Silva, Marcos Fernando Basso, Bergmann Morais Ribeiro
Summary: The cotton boll weevil is a major pest of cotton, causing significant losses in yield and fiber quality. In this study, a new virus, named Anthonomus grandis iflavirus 1 (AgIV-1), was discovered in apparently healthy native adult cotton boll weevils using a metagenomic approach. The complete genome sequence of AgIV-1 was obtained, and it could potentially be used for developing control tools for cotton boll weevils.
ARCHIVES OF VIROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Marcos Fernando Basso, Isabela Tristan Lourenco-Tessutti, Clidia Eduarda Moreira-Pinto, Reneida Aparecida Godinho Mendes, Debora Goncalves Pereira, Adriana Grandis, Leonardo Lima Pepino Macedo, Amanda Ferreira Macedo, Ana Cristina Meneses Mendes Gomes, Fabricio Barbosa Monteiro Arraes, Roberto Coiti Togawa, Marcos Mota do Carmo Costa, Francismar Correa Marcelino-Guimaraes, Maria Cristina Mattar Silva, Eny Iochevet Segal Floh, Marcos Silveira Buckeridge, Janice de Almeida Engler, Maria Fatima Grossi-de-Sa
Summary: The overexpression of the GmEXPA1 gene in soybean reduces susceptibility to root-knot nematodes by increasing root lignification. Transgenic lines of Arabidopsis thaliana and Nicotiana tabacum overexpressing GmEXPA1 showed reduced susceptibility to the nematode, without affecting plant growth or yield. The transgenic lines of tobacco also exhibited upregulation of genes involved in ethylene and lignin biosynthesis, along with higher lignin content.
PLANT CELL REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jessica A. de Oliveira, Barbara F. Negri, Patricia Hernandez-Martinez, Marcos F. Basso, Baltasar Escriche
Summary: The main cotton pest, Anthonomus grandis, causes significant damage to cotton crops. Developing genetically modified plants with resistance to A. grandis is seen as an important control strategy. However, finding molecules with high toxicity to this insect remains challenging.
Review
Plant Sciences
Niharika Nonavinakere Chandrakanth, Chengcheng Zhang, Jackie Freeman, Wagner Rodrigo de Souza, Laura E. E. Bartley, Rowan A. C. Mitchell
Summary: In the past ten years, enzymes in the BAHD family of acyl-CoA transferases have been found to play important roles in the addition of phenolic acids to cell wall polymers. This review focuses on the addition of two phenolics, ferulate and p-coumarate, to glucuronoarabinoxylan and lignin, discussing the functions of related genes, biotechnological applications, underlying mechanisms, and future research questions.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Alexandre Penna Torini, Carlos Eduardo Barsotti, Rodrigo Mantelatto Andrade, Luiz Henrique da Silva Nali, Ana Paula Ribeiro
Summary: This retrospective cohort study evaluated the outcomes of 65 older individuals who underwent total hip arthroplasty (THA) with a ceramic acetabular component device for hip osteoarthritis. The results showed that two years after surgery, the positioning angles of the acetabular and femoral components remained stable, and there was increased functionality and joint mobility with reduced pain. The rate of complications was low.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Chiara Vergata, Felice Contaldi, Ivan Baccelli, Alberto Santini, Francesco Pecori, Matteo Buti, Alessio Mengoni, Francesca Vaccaro, Barbara Basso Moura, Francesco Ferrini, Federico Martinelli
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the gene regulatory networks and leaf microbiome changes in response to air particulate matter (PM) pollution in plants, with the goal of exploring the potential of Phylloremediation in improving air quality. The results showed that plants under high PM levels had 28 differentially expressed genes, primarily involved in restructuring of the cell wall and membrane and repression of lipid desaturases. In addition, high PM levels suppressed genes related to primary metabolism and carbon assimilation pathways. Microbiome analysis revealed different effects on fungi belonging to the genera Epicoccum and Dioszegia. A transcriptional regulation model for plants in response to air PMs was proposed.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Valdeir Junio Vaz Moreira, Daniele Heloisa Pinheiro, Isabela Tristan Lourenco-Tessutti, Marcos Fernando Basso, Maria E. Lisei-de-Sa, Maria C. M. Silva, Etienne G. J. Danchin, Patricia M. Guimaraes, Priscila Grynberg, Ana C. M. Brasileiro, Leonardo L. P. Macedo, Carolina V. V. Morgante, Janice de Almeida Engler, Maria Fatima Grossi-de-Sa
Summary: The Minc16803 gene is a potential effector gene that can be targeted for genetic improvement of plant resistance to Meloidogyne incognita. Transgenic Arabidopsis thaliana lines overexpressing Minc16803-dsRNA efficiently downregulated Minc16803 transcripts in infecting nematodes, resulting in significantly reduced susceptibility to M. incognita compared to control plants. The galls and feeding sites in the roots of transgenic lines were smaller than those in control plants.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2023)
Correction
Plant Sciences
Niharika Nonavinakere Chandrakanth, Chengcheng Zhang, Jackie Freeman, Wagner Rodrigo de Souza, Laura E. E. Bartley, Rowan A. C. Mitchell
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biology
Juliana Raimondo e Silva Malzone, Ana Paula Ribeiro, Tatiane Silva de Souza, Debora Driemeyer Wilbert, Neil Ferreira Novo, Yara Juliano
Summary: The clinical and epidemiological characteristics of COVID-19 patients were influenced by age group, with higher mortality rates in the ICU supported by mechanical ventilation for those above 81 years and above 70 years. There were also differences in the years 2020 and 2021, with higher hospitalization rates between March and May 2021, particularly for 7 days in the ICU, and between March and May 2020 for the 21-day period.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Leandro Santos da Silva, Danielle Borges Germano, Francisco Antonio Helfenstein Fonseca, Marina Tiemi Shio, Luiz Henrique da Silva Nali, Izabela Dorota Tuleta, Yara Juliano, Maria Cristina de Oliveira Izar, Ana Paula Ribeiro, Juliana Tieko Kato, Jonatas Bussador do Amaral, Carolina Nunes Franca
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of combined lipid-lowering and antiplatelet strategies on the expression of CCR2, CCR5, and CX3CR1 receptors and the percentage of CCR2, CCR5, and CX3CR1 cells in monocyte subtypes after acute myocardial infarction. The results showed an increase in CCR2 expression and an increase in CCR2+ intermediate monocytes, as well as a reduction in CCR2+ non-classical monocytes after treatment. There was also a decrease in CCR5 expression and an increase in CCR5+ classical and non-classical monocytes. Finally, there were no significant changes in CX3CR1 expression, but a decrease in CX3CR1+ intermediate and non-classical monocytes was observed after treatment.
GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Atara Gal, Ahan Dalal, Moran Anfang, Davinder Sharma, Jenia Binenbaum, Purity Muchaki, Rakesh Kumar, Aiman Egbaria, Karoline Estefani Duarte, Gilor Kelly, Wagner Rodrigo de Souza, Nir Sade
Summary: This study focused on understanding the physiological and molecular mechanisms controlling root hydraulic conductivity and root-to-shoot gas exchange signaling in Setaria viridis. The research found that there is a positive correlation between root hydraulic conductivity and gas exchange, which is regulated by plasma membrane aquaporins.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marcos Fernando Basso, Felice Contaldi, Fabrizio Lo Celso, Erna Karalija, Lenin Celiano Paz-Carrasco, Giampaolo Barone, Antonio Ferrante, Federico Martinelli
Summary: In this study, the NCED/CCD gene family in chickpea and lentil was characterized and analyzed. The findings showed that these genes are dynamically regulated under different stress conditions and have a positive correlation with plant tolerance. The genes were found to be conserved and have similar protein structures and interaction networks. This research provides new insights into improving abiotic stress tolerance in chickpea and lentil.
Article
Rehabilitation
Lucas Guilherme Oliveira da Silva, Tatiane Silva de Souza, Camila Requia Silva, Flavia Figueiredo Freua, Lucas Barqueiro Medeiro da Silva, Yara Juliano, Luiz Henrique Silva Nali, Luiz Carlos Hespanhol Jr, Ana Paula Ribeiro
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the physical exercise behavior, symptoms of respiratory tract infection, and training practice, as well as aspects of pain and injuries in the lower limbs of adults during periods of lockdown oscillations in Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that most participants resumed physical exercise after social isolation and reported low rates of injuries and pain symptoms. However, the restrictions negatively affected exercise behavior, leading to an increase in respiratory tract symptoms and a reduction in training intensity without professional supervision.
BMC SPORTS SCIENCE MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2023)