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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jianhua Lv, Lan Yao, Dan Li, Chuanwen Jia, Jinxiu Zhang, Li-an Wang, Changtian Li, Yu Li
Summary: Eight new compounds were isolated from wild mushrooms, with compounds 5-8 showing significant hypoglycemic activity by interacting with alpha-glucosidase.
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jian-Hua Lv, Lan Yao, Jin-Xiu Zhang, Li-An Wang, Jun Zhang, Ying-Ping Wang, Sheng-Yuan Xiao, Chang-Tian Li, Yu Li
Summary: Rare compounds with significant antioxidant activities were isolated from wild edible mushrooms, suggesting their potential as effective natural antioxidants with considerable pharmaceutical value.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Geochemistry & Geophysics
Flavia Pinzari, Javier Cuadros, Anne D. Jungblut, Jens Najorka, Emma Humphreys-Williams
Summary: The environmental availability of mineral nutrients plays a role in the adaptation and evolution of soil fungi and fungus plant symbiotic systems. Different minerals affect fungi differently, and fungi adapt to mineral nutrient stress through gene expression and metabolic activities.
GEOCHIMICA ET COSMOCHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
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Chemistry, Applied
Jian-Hua Lv, Lan Yao, Chao Duan, Zhuang Li, Jun Zhang, Chang-Tian Li, Yu Li
Summary: Chemical investigation of Paxillus involutus (Batsch) Fr. led to the isolation of a pair of new enantiomers and 14 known compounds. The new compounds exhibited radical scavenging activities and moderate anti-tyrosinase activity.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Christina Paparokidou, Jonathan R. Leake, David J. Beerling, Stephen A. Rolfe
Summary: The study reveals that ectomycorrhizal fungus Paxillus involutus exhibits independent transcriptional responses to Pi starvation and symbiosis, with low Pi availability inducing expression of high-affinity Pi transporter genes and impacting P and N metabolism. Additionally, GTP-related signaling is important for maintaining ectomycorrhizal symbiosis, while several cytochrome P450 genes are downregulated under low Pi conditions, distinguishing it from arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chen Deng, Zhimei Zhu, Jian Liu, Ying Zhang, Yinan Zhang, Dade Yu, Siyuan Hou, Yanli Zhang, Jun Yao, Huilong Zhang, Nan Zhao, Gang Sa, Yuhong Zhang, Xujun Ma, Rui Zhao, Andrea Polle, Shaoliang Chen
Summary: The study demonstrated that colonization of salt-sensitive Populus x canescens with ectomycorrhizal fungi could enhance the phytoremediation of Cd2+ in salt-affected areas, offering a potentially cost-effective solution. The colonization by EM fungus facilitated Cd2+ enrichment in the roots, partly reversing the salt suppression of Cd2+ uptake, and upregulated the transcription of genes related to Cd2+ conductance, ultimately improving the remediation efficiency under co-occurring stress of cadmium and salinity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Jamil Chowdhury, Minna Kemppainen, Nicolas Delhomme, Iryna Shutava, Jingjing Zhou, Junko Takahashi, Alejandro G. Pardo, Judith Lundberg-Felten
Summary: This study investigates the role of fungal pectin modifying enzymes in the formation of ectomycorrhizal (ECM) symbioses between soil fungi and tree roots. The researchers found that the fungal pectin methylesterase LbPME1 plays an important role in pectin modification during ECM formation, potentially initiating the loosening of adjacent root cells to facilitate the formation of the Hartig net.
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Lelde Krumina, Michiel op de Beeck, Viktoriia Meklesh, Anders Tunlid, Per Persson
Summary: Recent studies have shown that decomposition of dissolved organic matter by ectomycorrhizal fungi enhances the adsorptive properties of organic matter towards soil mineral surfaces. Additionally, the iron-reduction induced by ECM fungus Paxillus involutus during organic matter decomposition plays a significant role in non-enzymatic Fenton-based decomposition of DOM. The results suggest that organic matter associated with ferrihydrite may be more susceptible to radical oxidation compared to goethite.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Feng Zhang, Aurore Labourel, Mireille Haon, Minna Kemppainen, Emilie Da Silva Machado, Nicolas Brouilly, Claire Veneault-Fourrey, Annegret Kohler, Marie-Noelle Rosso, Alejandro Pardo, Bernard Henrissat, Jean-Guy Berrin, Francis Martin
Summary: This study characterizes the biochemical properties of the symbiosis-induced polygalacturonase LbGH28A in the ectomycorrhizal fungus Laccaria bicolor and confirms its key role in symbiosis. The enzyme is involved in the formation of the Hartig net and is an important determinant for successful symbiotic colonization.
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Geochemistry & Geophysics
C. D. Standish, T. B. Chalk, M. Saeed, F. Lei, M. C. Buckingham, C. D'Angelo, J. Wiedenmann, G. L. Foster
Summary: This study examined the geochemical responses of tropical corals Acropora polystoma and Porites lichen to nutrient enrichment and depletion. Results showed that nutrient imbalances and depletions have an impact on the elemental and isotopic composition of coral skeletons, as well as the internal carbonate chemistry. Variations in nutrient concentration or imbalance can greatly affect reconstructed sea surface temperatures and ocean or calcification pH.
GEOCHIMICA ET COSMOCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jinxiu Zhang, Xiaoxi Shui, Lifang Jia, Xueqi Wang, Jianhua Lv, Li -An Wang
Summary: Box Behnken design (BBD) was used to optimize the ethanol extraction of Paxillus involutus (EPI). The optimal extraction conditions were found to be 45°C temperature, 1:35 solid:liquid ratio, and 5-hour extraction time, resulting in a yield of 13.57% EPI. In vitro evaluation of EPI's antioxidant activity showed comparable or close effects to the positive control vitamin C (VC) in scavenging DPPH, ABTS, and hydroxyl free radicals. In vivo evaluation on aging mice demonstrated that EPI had significant scavenging effects on malonic dialdehyde (MDA) and increased the activity of glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and total superoxide dismutase (T-SOD). Overall, EPI exhibited antioxidant effects in aging mice, indicating its potential as a natural antioxidant and in medical applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS
(2023)
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Geochemistry & Geophysics
Benjamin Chetelat, Jerome Gaillardet, JiuBin Chen
Summary: Understanding the factors controlling nutrient cycling in terrestrial ecosystems, this paper developed a model to assess boron dynamics in forest ecosystems, showing boron isotopes as a potential tracer for nutrient cycling and ecosystem functioning. The model demonstrated time-dependent variations in boron isotopic compositions and sensitivity to B supply and plant demand, highlighting the importance of boron isotopes in reflecting changes in nutrient cycling dynamics.
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Horticulture
Jin Cheng, Lei Yan, Muhammad Riaz, Yaru Zhang, Cuncang Jiang
Summary: Boron (B) deficiency and H+ toxicity severely hamper the growth of trifoliate seedlings in acid soil. Exogenous B can mitigate the harm of H+ toxicity, but limited research has been conducted on citrus to understand the protective mechanism and impact on physiological processes. This study investigated the effects of B on trifoliate rootstock under different pH levels and B treatments. The results showed that H+ toxicity inhibited plant growth, specifically root elongation. However, B application improved plant growth, activated antioxidant enzymes, reduced reactive oxygen species, and promoted root development. Additionally, B supplementation improved nutrient content, particularly elements constituting superoxide dismutase. These findings shed light on the regulation of H+ toxicity tolerance in citrus through B fertilizer application in acid soils.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Steve Kwatcho Kengdo, Derek Persoh, Andreas Schindlbacher, Jakob Heinzle, Ye Tian, Wolfgang Wanek, Werner Borken
Summary: This study investigated the response of fine roots and their ectomycorrhizal fungal and root-associated bacterial communities to soil warming. The results showed that soil warming significantly influenced the fine root biomass and production, as well as the morphology and composition of ectomycorrhizal fungal communities. However, soil warming did not affect the nutrient concentrations of fine roots.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Xiao-Ning Bai, Han Hao, Zeng-Hui Hu, Ping-Sheng Leng
Summary: The study demonstrated that inoculating Quercus mongolica with ectomycorrhizal fungi can enhance the salt tolerance of the seedlings, with Gomphidius viscidus showing a more significant effect.
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Forestry
Bao Di, Jaana Luoranen, Tarja Lehto, Katri Himanen, Martti Silvennoinen, Raimo Silvennoinen, Tapani Repo
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(2019)
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Forestry
Anna Korhonen, Tarja Lehto, Jaakko Heinonen, Tapani Repo
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Agronomy
Jouni Kilpelainen, Aitor Barbero-Lopez, Bartosz Adamczyk, Pedro J. Aphalo, Tarja Lehto
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Plant Sciences
Neha Rai, Susanne Neugart, Yan Yan, Fang Wang, Sari M. Siipola, Anders V. Lindfors, Jana Barbro Winkler, Andreas Albert, Mikael Brosche, Tarja Lehto, Luis O. Morales, Pedro J. Aphalo
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2019)
Review
Soil Science
Jurga Motiejunaite, Isabella Borja, Ivika Ostonen, Mark Ronald Bakker, Brynhildur Bjarnadottir, Ivano Brunner, Reda Irsenaite, Tanja Mrak, Edda Sigurdis Oddsdottir, Tarja Lehto
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Plant Sciences
Monika A. Wimmer, Isidro Abreu, Richard W. Bell, Manuela D. Bienert, Patrick H. Brown, Bernard Dell, Toru Fujiwara, Heiner E. Goldbach, Tarja Lehto, Hans-Peter Mock, Nicolaus von Wiren, Elias Bassil, Gerd P. Bienert
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Forestry
Tapani Repo, Timo Domisch, Jouni Kilpelainen, Sirpa Piirainen, Raimo Silvennoinen, Tarja Lehto
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FOREST RESEARCH
(2020)
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Plant Sciences
Neha Rai, Andrew O'Hara, Daniel Farkas, Omid Safronov, Khuanpiroon Ratanasopa, Fang Wang, Anders V. Lindfors, Gareth I. Jenkins, Tarja Lehto, Jarkko Salojarvi, Mikael Brosche, Ake Strid, Pedro J. Aphalo, Luis O. Morales
PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
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Soil Science
Jouni Kilpelainen, Pedro J. Aphalo, Tarja Lehto
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2020)
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Forestry
Olli-Pekka Tikkanen, Jouni Kilpelainen, Ana Mellado, Aino Hamalainen, Jose A. Hodar, Bogdan Jaroszewicz, Minna Luoto, Tapani Repo, Andreas Rigling, Ao Wang, Mai-He Li, Tarja Lehto
Summary: The ability of plants to tolerate freezing affects their geographical distribution, and winter warming may shift certain species towards northern regions or higher altitudes. Studying the freezing tolerance of mistletoe subspecies' seeds can help determine their potential expansion range with climate change.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
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Forestry
Jouni Kilpelainen, Timo Domisch, Tarja Lehto, Sirpa Piirainen, Raimo Silvennoinen, Tapani Repo
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of soil temperature and resource competition between plant parts on the growth of silver birch seedlings. The results showed that soil temperature influenced the growth and root mortality of the seedlings, while resource competition played a significant role in their growth.
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Forestry
Tapani Repo, Timo Domisch, Marja Roitto, Jouni Kilpelainen, Ai-Fang Wang, Sirpa Piirainen, Juha Heiskanen, Naoki Makita, Tarja Lehto, Sirkka Sutinen
Summary: Winter soil freeze has more consistent effects on tree roots, leading to decreased root production and longevity, and increased mortality. The starch content of leaves temporarily rises during frozen periods. Soil freeze has a more stable impact on soil greenhouse gas concentrations compared to waterlogging.
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Forestry
Timo Domisch, Ji Qian, Izabela Sondej, Francoise Martz, Tarja Lehto, Sirpa Piirainen, Leena Finer, Raimo Silvennoinen, Tapani Repo
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Forestry
Jouni Kilpelainen, Pedro J. Aphalo, Aitor Barbero-Lopez, Bartosz Adamczyk, Sammi Alam Nipu, Tarja Lehto
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Forestry
Marja Roitto, Sirkka Sutinen, Ai-Fang Wang, Timo Domisch, Tarja Lehto, Tapani Repo