Article
Plant Sciences
Yu Guo, Axel Himmelbach, Ehud Weiss, Nils Stein, Martin Mascher
Summary: Crop-wild gene flow is common when domesticated plants and their wild relatives grow close to each other. Wild-growing barleys in Central and Eastern Asia, named Hordeum agriocrithon, show characteristics of both wild and domesticated forms, and have been proposed as progenitors of domesticated barley.
Article
Agronomy
G. Charmet, P. A. Pin, M. Schmitt, N. Leroy, B. Claustres, C. Burt, A. Genty
Summary: This study evaluated the feasibility of genomic prediction for yield and malting related traits using 679 breeding lines from two French barley breeders. The results showed moderate to high predictive ability for malt friability and beta-glucan content, with a predictive ability of 0.8 obtained with training populations as small as 105 registered varieties and across breeding sets. These results are very encouraging for implementing genomic prediction in applied breeding programs.
Article
Agronomy
Roman A. Serrago, Guillermo A. Garcia, Roxana Savin, Daniel J. Miralles, Gustavo A. Slafer
Summary: The relative importance of genetic and environmental factors on yield components in two-and six-rowed barley types was analyzed. Spike number was found to be the most relevant numerical component for explaining grain number. Physiological components such as spike dry weight at flowering and fruiting efficiency were also important factors, with their relevance depending on the source of variation and the type of barley.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yun-Yu Chen, Miriam Schreiber, Micha M. Bayer, Ian K. Dawson, Peter E. Hedley, Li Lei, Alina Akhunova, Chaochih Liu, Kevin P. Smith, Justin C. Fay, Gary J. Muehlbauer, Brian J. Steffenson, Peter L. Morrell, Robbie Waugh, Joanne R. Russell
Summary: The pericentromeric regions of barley show reduced diversity compared to wild barley, and there are different types of variations and linkage disequilibrium between the domesticated and wild gene pools. The chromosome 7H clearly differentiates barley types associated with different geographical origins.
Article
Agronomy
Jin-Hui Wang, Zhen-Mei Xu, Xue-Bing Qiu, Li-Lan Li, Shui-Yang Yu, Tao Li, Yan-Yan Tang, Xi Pu, Juan-Yu Zhang, Hai-Li Zhang, Jun-Jun Liang, Ya-Wei Tang, Wei Li, Hai Long, Guang-Bing Deng
Summary: This study genetically proved the decisive role of reduced vrs1 transcript abundance in the six-rowed spike of barley carrying vrs1.a4. Through genetic analyses and physical mapping, Vrs1 was identified as the likely candidate gene causing the six-rowed spike in vrs1.a4 carriers.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Gesa Helmsorig, Agatha Walla, Thea Ruetjes, Gabriele Buchmann, Rebekka Schueller, Goetz Hensel, Maria von Korff
Summary: The eam7 locus in barley controls photoperiodic flowering by modifying the diurnal expression pattern of the major photoperiod response gene Ppd-H1.
Review
Agronomy
Giorgia Capasso, Giorgia Santini, Mariagioia Petraretti, Sergio Esposito, Simone Landi
Summary: Barley, a major crop globally, has been genetically improved for higher yields but weakened in resilience to adverse environments. Climate change demands crop varieties that can grow under stress conditions, where wild varieties and landraces may play a crucial role.
Review
Plant Sciences
Mohammad Pourkheirandish, Takao Komatsuda
Summary: Crop wild relatives are important sources of genetic variation and crop diversification, but a more detailed understanding of the differences between wild and cultivated species is needed. Instead of introgression, domesticating wild relatives to generate new crops has been proposed, but there are knowledge gaps on the molecular mechanisms and genomic consequences of grain retention/disarticulation in cereals.
PLANT AND CELL PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Angele Jeanty, Laurent Bouby, Vincent Bonhomme, Francois Balfourier, Clement Debiton, Camille Dham, Sarah Ivorra, Jerome Ros, Allowen Evin
Summary: Barley is a major cereal crop with thousands of varieties that can be classified into different categories based on their subspecies and type. This study explores the morphological diversity of barley grains and their relationship to sowing time and environmental conditions. The findings have implications for studying archaeological barley seeds and understanding the evolution of barley diversity.
Article
Plant Sciences
Sebastian Zahn, Thomas Schmutzer, Klaus Pillen, Andreas Maurer
Summary: This study investigated the genetic control of barley peduncle morphology and identified three major QTL regions on chromosomes 2H and 3H impacting peduncle traits. The exotic allele at the QTL on chromosome 3H improved all three investigated traits, showing potential for enhancing plant stability and straw biomass production.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Magdalena Kusiak, Malgorzata Sierocka, Michal Swieca, Sylwia Pasieczna-Patkowska, Mohamed Sheteiwy, Izabela Josko
Summary: The objective of this study was to evaluate the interaction between plants and nano-Cu under Cu deficiency. Nano-Cu and CuSO4 were applied to Hordeum vulgare L. to examine their effects on plant leaves. The analysis of Cu compounds-plant leaves interactions was conducted using spectroscopic and microscopic methods. The effects of Cu compounds on plant traits were determined after 1 and 7 days of exposure. The results showed that nano-Cu had a lower Cu content compared to CuSO4, and the changes in biochemical traits were mostly observed after 1 day. CuSO4 exposure induced oxidative stress, while nano-Cu at 100 mg L-1 demonstrated enhanced stress tolerance. Overall, nano-Cu showed promising effects on plant health.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Imen Ayachi, Rim Ghabriche, Ameni ben Zineb, Mohsen Hanana, Chedly Abdelly, Tahar Ghnaya
Summary: The effect of sodium chloride (NaCl) on cadmium (Cd) tolerance, uptake, translocation, and compartmentation in barley was studied. NaCl did not significantly affect plant development and biomass production, but Cd alone reduced plant development rate and biomass production. NaCl addition accentuated the Cd effect on plant growth. NaCl limited Cd accumulation in the roots and shoots by reducing Cd-absorption efficiency and translocation. However, NaCl increased Cd toxicity and limited plant yield.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Le Xu, Haoran Gao, Jun Wu, Siyu Wang, Rui Pan, Wenying Zhang
Summary: The purpose of this study is to explain the reasons for the difference in seed dormancy between wild and cultivated barley. Results showed that wild barley exhibited deep dormancy when germinated at 28°C, which may be due to low water content, slow water absorption, lower soluble protein, MDA content and ion leakage. The deep dormancy of wild barley could be broken by 1°C through increasing antioxidative enzyme activity, elevating seed germination-promoting phytohormones (JA, TZ, TZR) and decreasing seed germination-inhibiting phytohormones (ABA, IAA, SA) in cultivated barley. The genetic variance in genes related to phytohormone metabolism and antioxidative enzymes between wild and cultivated barley may be responsible for the germination difference.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Dimitrios Beslemes, Evangelia Tigka, Ioannis Roussis, Ioanna Kakabouki, Antonios Mavroeidis, Dimitrios Vlachostergios
Summary: This study investigated the contribution of AMF inoculation to the growth and productivity of barley crops in both conventional and organic cropping systems. The results showed that AMF+ plants exhibited higher plant height and leaf area index (LAI), leading to increased biomass and seed yield. The AMF inoculated plants also showed higher values in nitrogen and phosphorus uptake and utilization indices. However, the level of fertilization, particularly inorganic fertilization, had a negative impact on AMF root colonization. It was concluded that substituting inorganic inputs with organic inputs and reducing inputs, combined with AMF inoculation, can make barley crop cultivation sustainable in Mediterranean climates.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zongshuai Wang, Shuxin Li, Shulian Jian, Fan Ye, Tianya Wang, Lei Gong, Xiangnan Li
Summary: Increasing plastic consumption results in the accumulation of polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs) in agricultural soil, negatively affecting plant growth and the stress tolerance of crops.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Liang Zhang, Zhiyu Zhu, Fangfang Chen, Yueqing Zhu, Xiaocan Guo, Minjie Fu, Jiahong Chen, Jianguo Wu, Zhujun Zhu
Summary: In this study, distant hybridization between radish and kohlrabi was successfully achieved using tissue culture and chromosome doubling technology, resulting in the production of xBrassicoraphanus allotetraploids. The allotetraploid hybrids exhibited normal morphology and fertility, providing a basis for the production of new radish germplasm and serving as a bridge for gene transfer between Brassica and Raphanus vegetable species.
NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF CROP AND HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Akang Dan, Shasha Zhang, Zhongliang Chen, Jinghan Dong, Wenjun Zheng, Yuxin Tu, Zian Lin, Zongwei Cai
Summary: A simple and highly selective analytical method for phthalate monoesters (mPAEs) was developed using Cu2+-immobilized magnetic covalent organic frameworks. The method showed wide linear ranges, low limits of detection, and good correlation coefficients for the detection of mPAEs. The method was successfully applied to the sensitive detection of mPAEs in mouse plasma samples.
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Jianguo Wu
Summary: This study used fuzzy set-based classification, Monte Carlo scheme, and climate shift data to determine the risk of reduction in distributional ranges of alpine graminoid species. The results showed that the main factor leading to range shifts was changes in the temperature index. Adaptation measures are needed to cope with future climatic conditions.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED CLIMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Yue Shen, Sheng-Di Wu, Yao Chen, Xin-Yue Li, Qin Zhu, Kiyoko Nakayama, Wan-Qin Zhang, Cheng-Zhao Weng, Jun Zhang, Hai-Kun Wang, Jian Wu, Wei Jiang
Summary: This study aimed to characterize the gut microbiota in patients with chronic hepatitis B virus infection-associated liver diseases (HBV-CLD) and evaluate their effects on peripheral immunity. The results revealed that disease progression and antiviral treatment were the two main factors contributing to the shift in microbiome and metabolome composition in HBV-CLD patients.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Guolin Yang, Xingliang Jiang, Jianlin Hu, Xiaodong Ren, Tao Li, Jianguo Wu, Zhijin Zhang, Qin Hu, Hualong Zheng
Summary: This study investigates the effects of particle concentration, particle size, and particle dielectric constant on the DC breakdown characteristics of unclean air gap. It is found that the presence of solid particles increases the breakdown voltage of the gap, with the increase being related to the particle concentration, size, and dielectric constant. Additionally, the presence of particles enhances both the ionization process and particle adsorption, leading to an increase in the gap breakdown voltage.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan Ding, Dongqi Wang, Guanghui Zhao, Shu Chen, Taihu Sun, Hechen Sun, Chenyang Wu, Yizhe Li, Zhongjie Yu, Yu Li, Zhenlou Chen
Summary: Plant litter input is a crucial factor in the turnover of soil/sediment organic carbon (SOC). This study investigated the effects of leaf litter and stem litter input on SOC dynamics using the 13C isotope technique. It was found that both leaf and stem litter input facilitated SOC accumulation, with leaf litter having a higher contribution. However, leaf litter input also promoted SOC mineralization more than stem litter input. Overall, litter input led to a net increase in SOC accumulation but accelerated the loss of native SOC.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Yu Song, Jiayi Wei, Rong Li, Ruifeng Fu, Pei Han, Heming Wang, Guangcong Zhang, Shuyu Li, Sinuo Chen, Zhiyong Liu, Yicheng Zhao, Changfeng Zhu, Jimin Zhu, Shuncai Zhang, Hao Pei, Jiefei Cheng, Jian Wu, Ling Dong, Guangqi Song, Xizhong Shen, Qunyan Yao
Summary: TrkB is decreased in liver fibrosis and its overexpression can inhibit the activation of TGF-beta/SMAD signaling and alleviate hepatic fibrosis, making it a potential therapeutic target.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Imali Kaushalya Herath, Guitao Shi, Qian Zhao, Yilan Li, Danhe Wang, Su Jiang, Yangjie Li, Zhenlou Chen, Roberto Bargagli
Summary: This study analyzed the sources and cycling of nitrate (NO3-) in Antarctic soils. The research found that NO3- concentrations and isotopic values were consistent across the latitudinal gradient, with the majority of NO3- derived from nitrification process. Atmospheric deposition contributed minimally to the NO3- budget, and there was evidence of denitrification and cycling between NO3- and nitrite (NO2-). These findings provide new insights into the nitrogen cycle in Antarctic terrestrial ecosystems.
GEOCHIMICA ET COSMOCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Alejandro Gallegos, Jianzhong Wu
Summary: The study aims to develop a predictive model for describing the electrostatic behavior of amino acids in aqueous solutions. A three-bead coarse-grained model is proposed, and a thermodynamic model accounting for nonideality effects is developed to capture how the interaction varies with solution conditions.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING DATA
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Guanghui Zhao, Dongqi Wang, Taihu Sun, Yan Ding, Shu Chen, Yizhe Li, Hechen Sun, Chenyang Wu, Zhongjie Yu, Zhenlou Chen
Summary: Urban rivers are significant hotspots for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This study investigated the impact of different rainfall events on GHG emissions from Suzhou Creek in Shanghai. It was found that typhoon events significantly increased GHG emissions, with factors such as rainfall dilution, pump station drainage, sediment disturbance, and high gas transfer coefficient playing important roles. The study highlights the importance of understanding the dynamic response of urban river GHG emissions to rainfall and typhoons.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Debadutta Prusty, Alejandro Gallegos, Jianzhong Wu
Summary: The interfacial behavior of associating species is crucial for both fundamental physics and industrial applications. This study investigates the adsorption behavior of a mixture of nanoparticles and polymer chains, representing asphaltene and resin molecules, onto an attractive surface. The results provide insights into the effects of various characteristics of these molecules on the adsorption amount and reveal the interplay between different driving forces.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Yinchun Fang, Jianguo Wu, Shuo Chang, Lingshuang Wu
Summary: This study used bio-based phytic acid (PA) and gelatine (G) to improve the flame retardancy and anti-dripping properties of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fabric. The coated PET fabric showed a limiting oxygen index (LOI) value greater than 29.5% and no dripping phenomenon, indicating significant improvement in flame retardancy and anti-dripping properties. The PA/G coating altered the decomposition stability and degradation process of PET fabric, promoting the formation of a stable char. The coating formed an intumescent flame retardant (IFR) system on PET fabric, functioning through the IFR mechanism.
SURFACE ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Virology
Weijie Chen, Yukun Li, Xiuling Yu, Zhenwei Wang, Wenbiao Wang, Menglan Rao, Yongkui Li, Zhen Luo, Qiwei Zhang, Jinbiao Liu, Jianguo Wu
Summary: In this study, it was found that Zika virus infection upregulated 7-dehydrocholesterol reductase (DHCR7) expression, which in turn facilitated viral infection. The nonstructural protein NS4B of Zika virus interacted with DHCR7 to induce its expression, thereby inhibiting the immune response and facilitating viral evasion. This study expands our understanding of the mechanisms by which viral nonstructural proteins antagonize innate immunity during viral infection via cholesterol metabolic enzymes and intermediates.
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Zhiyong Hu, Chao Wang, Jianguo Wu, Dongping Du
Summary: The development of sensor technologies has allowed the acquisition of high dimensional sensing data, which has led to the development of multi-output modeling techniques for decision making. However, missing values in the data often result in information loss and affect the modeling performance. This study proposes a new multi-output modeling method based on GPLVM to exploit useful information in the data and improve modeling accuracy. The method demonstrates superior performance in both simulation and case studies, making it a powerful tool for process automation.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON AUTOMATION SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hui Chen, Cheng Jin, Li Xie, Jian Wu
Summary: Succinate, an intermediate of the TCA cycle, is crucial in mitochondrial metabolism, energy production, and is also considered a signaling molecule in metabolism and hepatic diseases. Its downstream signaling pathway through GPR91 leads to various intracellular responses, including succinylation, ROS production, HIF-1 alpha stabilization, and significant impact in cellular metabolism due to its role in the TCA cycle. Understanding the signaling mechanisms of succinate in hepatic fibrosis, metabolic reprogramming, inflammatory or immune responses, and carcinogenesis is of great interest. This review aims to provide the current understanding of succinate in mediating metabolism, inflammatory and immune responses in liver diseases, with the aim of establishing a molecular basis for therapeutic strategies.
BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-MOLECULAR BASIS OF DISEASE
(2024)
