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Plant Sciences
Jian-Fang Zuo, Ying Chen, Chao Ge, Jin-Yang Liu, Yuan-Ming Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of environment on seed oil content and fatty acid compositions in soybean through genome-wide association studies. Several oil metabolism genes and gene-by-environment interactions were identified. Co-expression network analysis revealed that these genes, along with drought response genes, may play a significant role in regulating seed oil-related traits. This study provides important insights into the genetic basis and molecular mechanisms underlying seed oil-related traits in soybean, which can aid in soybean breeding.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Wentao Lian, Qiujie WangFeng, Haojia Zhang, Ying Zhu, Min Qu, Bingyu Sun, Yuyang Huang, Xiuqing Zhu
Summary: This study investigated the use of soybean oil to modulate the gel properties of soybean protein-wheat gluten composite. The results showed that an appropriate amount of soybean oil improved the texture properties and network structure of the gel. However, excessive soybean oil hindered protein-protein interaction and negatively affected the gel. Additionally, the presence or absence of CaCl2 significantly affected the gelling properties of the composite protein gel.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
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Engineering, Mechanical
Tongyang Li, Weimin Li, Huaguo Tang, Lizhi Zhang, Yuan Yu, Zhuhui Qiao
Summary: This study presents the introduction of Ti3C2Tx nanosheets with N, N-dimethylformamide as a dispersion aid in 5750 oil to obtain stable dispersions. Ball-on-disk wear testers demonstrate that MXenes have better wear reduction and antiwear performance. Relative to contrapositive 5750, the oil added Ti3C2Tx has a lower friction coefficient and wear rate. Particularly, the addition of Ti3C2Tx reduced the wear rate by 92% under 100 N, 25 celcius. Therefore, MXenes have great advantages and potential as a lubricating additive.
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
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Chemistry, Applied
Xiulin Liu, Shengnan Wang, Yangyang Li, Lina Yang, He Liu, Hong Song, Guangchen Zhang
Summary: The conformation and characteristics of soybean hull polysaccharide (SHP)/soy bean protein isolate (SPI) complex at oil-water interface in simulated gastric environment in vitro were discussed. Isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) thermodynamic results showed the formation of complex between SPI and SHP. The flocculation phenomenon observed in zeta-potential and microstructure analysis after SPI/SHP emulsion droplet treatment indicated reduced steric hindrance and repulsion between droplets. Additionally, FT-IR spectrum fitting results suggested interaction of polar group residues in the SPI/SHP complex at the interface with Na+ or H+.
Article
Agronomy
Nikolaos Katsenios, Panagiotis Sparangis, Sofia Chanioti, Marianna Giannoglou, Dimitris Leonidakis, Miltiadis V. Christopoulos, George Katsaros, Aspasia Efthimiadou
Summary: The study found that specific environments have a significant impact on maize yield, protein, and fiber content, and using appropriate genotypes under certain conditions can improve both yield and quality characteristics.
Article
Agronomy
Patricia Angeloni, Luis Aguirrezabal, Maria Mercedes Echarte
Summary: Temperature and solar radiation are key drivers of grain weight and composition in crops like sunflower. Temperature affects these traits through both indirect effects mediated by solar radiation interception and direct effects. Studies on sunflower hybrids showed that grain weight responds to temperature due to reductions in solar radiation, while oil content is affected by temperature regardless of solar radiation effects.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Mehdi Ghaffari, Amir Gholizadeh, Seyed Abbasali Andarkhor, Asadollah Zareei Siahbidi, Seyed Ahmad Kalantar Ahmadi, Farnaz Shariati, Abbas Rezaeizad
Summary: Multi-environment trials are essential for selecting the best genotypes of sunflower hybrids, and this study used the GGE biplot method to identify high-yielding and stable hybrids. The results demonstrated significant effects of genotype, environment, and genotype x environment interaction on oil yield, with G, E, and G x E effects accounting for a substantial portion of total variation. The biplot analysis revealed two major mega-environments for sunflower testing locations in Iran, and ranked hybrids based on their oil yield and stability, with H3 and H5 identified as the top performers.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Sridhar Niverty, Nikhilesh Chawla
Summary: In this study, x-ray computed tomography was utilized to investigate the corrosion behavior of dissimilar alloy couples, followed by corrosion fatigue testing and post fracture failure analysis. The precise locations of corrosion pitting damage in the specimen were studied with respect to corrosion time. Microstructural factors that contribute to crack initiation were identified using a correlative microscopy-based approach and discussed.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2021)
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Agronomy
Juan Ignacio Di Salvo, Chad Lee, Montse Salmeron
Summary: The selection of hybrid maturity in corn cultivation has varying effects on yield and yield stability in different regions, with recommendations for later maturities in Arkansas and Nebraska, while a different response curve was observed in Kentucky.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mozhdeh Mehrabi, Ali Hassanpour, Andrew Bayly
Summary: The study utilized X-ray microtomography to visualize the packing behavior of two grades of Ti6Al4V powders used in AM, revealing that the packing fraction slightly decreases under the indenter for spherical powder while remaining unchanged for irregularly shaped powder, with both powders showing an increase in packing fraction from the central zone towards the wall.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Juwu Gong, Depei Kong, Changwen Liu, Pengtao Li, Ping Liu, Xianghui Xiao, Ruixian Liu, Quanwei Lu, Haihong Shang, Yuzhen Shi, Junwen Li, Qun Ge, Aiying Liu, Xiaoying Deng, Senmiao Fan, Jingtao Pan, Quanjia Chen, Youlu Yuan, Wankui Gong
Summary: This study dissects the phenotype of kernel oil content (KOC) and the genotype-by-environment interaction factors using 250 recombinant inbred lines, parental cultivars, and CCRI70. The analysis reveals the significant contributions of genotype and environment to KOC accumulation and provides insight into the effects of genotype, environment, and genotype-environment interaction on KOC performance and stability. Additionally, the study identifies meteorological and geographical factors that explain a large portion of KOC variance.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Robert W. Haley, Gerald Kramer, Junhui Xiao, Jill A. Dever, John F. Teiber
Summary: This research investigates the association between the PON1 gene and low-level nerve agent exposure in individuals with Gulf War illness (GWI). The results show a strong interaction between the Q192R genotype and alarms heard, indicating an etiologic role of low-level nerve agent in GWI.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yufang Guan, Guohua Zhao, Siwatt. Thaiudom
Summary: The physico-chemical properties of potato starch-based foods (PSBF) interacting with milk protein (MP) and soybean oil (SBO) were investigated. The study revealed the microstructures, rheological properties, and chemical bonding among these ingredients. It was found that protein-protein interaction played a dominant role, while amylose-lipid complex (ALC) and starch-protein interaction were subordinate forces.
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Chemistry, Physical
Karthikeyan Baskaran, Muhammad Ali, Brian J. Riley, Jeffrey S. Bates, Ilya Zharov, Krista Carlson
Summary: The miscibility between soybean oil and organic silica precursors during sol-gel synthesis was used to tailor the microstructure of gels by creating membranes with hierarchical pore structures. Soybean oil was found to be an environmentally friendly and cheaper alternative to common porogens. Xerogel membranes made with TEOS+MTMS exhibited higher specific surface areas (SSAs) than those made with TEOS, showing finer and more interconnected pores.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Damiano Puglisi, Stefano Delbono, Andrea Visioni, Hakan Ozkan, Ibrahim Kara, Ana M. Casas, Ernesto Igartua, Giampiero Vale, Angela Roberta Lo Piero, Luigi Cattivelli, Alessandro Tondelli, Agostino Fricano
Summary: MAGIC lines have mosaic genomes generated by shuffling genetic material of founder parents, used for investigating genetic bases of traits in cereal crops. Genomic prediction models are usually fitted using unrelated accessions or individuals of biparental families. Empirical analyses showed that limited number of MAGIC lines can predict grain yield with values varying from 0.25 to 0.60, suggesting that the population can be used for training genomic prediction models.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
