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Entomology
Xiong Peng, Cheng Chen, Yixiao Huang, Suji Wang, Sha Su, Maohua Chen
Summary: The genes encoding short neuropeptide F (sNPF) and NPF receptor (NPFR) play crucial roles in the survival-related functions of the bird cherry-oat aphid (Rhopalosiphum padiL.) under different stress conditions, such as starvation, heat stress, and exposure to insecticides. Knockdown experiments revealed that sNPF significantly affects adult longevity, fecundity, and food intake, while NPFR influences food intake and starvation resistance in R. padi. These findings highlight the importance of sNPF in food intake, longevity, and reproduction in R. padi, as well as its impact on the pest's response to stress conditions.
Review
Ecology
Amanda Vicente-Santos, Beatriz Willink, Kacy Nowak, David J. Civitello, Thomas R. Gillespie
Summary: Human activities have influenced host-pathogen interactions and changed the risk of infectious diseases. Different types of stressors have varying impacts on host and pathogen, such as limited resources compromising host fecundity and decreasing pathogen intensity, environmental stressors like temperature decreasing host survivorship and increasing pathogen intensity, and pollution increasing host mortality but decreasing pathogen prevalence. Understanding these impacts is crucial for conservation and disease prevention.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jiangen Wu, Yuanyuan Zheng, Chenxi Xu, Qiqi Jiao, Chenglong Ye, Tongtong Chen, Xiaoping Yu, Kun Pang, Peiying Hao
Summary: This study reveals the importance of transferrin genes NlTsf1, NlTsf2, and NlTsf3 in the interaction between rice and brown planthopper (BPH). RNAi treatment of NlTsf3 significantly reduces the egg production of BPH, while treatments of NlTsf1 and NlTsf2 also affect the survival rate of BPH.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ryu Lippmann, Kate B. Helmstedt, Mark B. Gibbs, Paul B. Corry
Summary: To optimize the production of cultivated resources, a mathematical programming model is formulated to determine the optimal location and sizing of growth facilities, considering the impact of growth time on resource survival rate. The method provides strategic information on facility number, location, and sizing, as well as operational decisions for optimal growth time to minimize costs. The facility location and sizing problem is solved using a two-stage algorithm and a linear mixed-integer solver in the context of large-scale coral aquaculture for reef restoration. Computational analysis explores the sensitivity of facility number, location, and sizing to changes in demand distribution and cost parameters, highlighting the importance of the relationship between growth time and survival in optimizing operational decisions.
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Cell Biology
Yuan Wang, Yongbiao Huang, Chunya Li, Xi Wang, Mu Yang, Duo Xu, Bo Liu, Xianglin Yuan
Summary: This study investigated the alterations of necroptosis related genes (NRGs) in colon cancer using bioinformatics analysis, and classified colon cancer patients into two subtypes based on these genes. Furthermore, a prognostic model based on four necroptosis signature genes was constructed, which showed good predictive performance in the field of chemotherapy and immunotherapy in colon cancer.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Yong Zhao, Jijian Gao, Yong Fan, Hongyu Xu, Yun Wang, Pengjie Yao
Summary: This study aimed to establish an osteosarcoma prognosis prediction model based on a signature of endoplasmic reticulum stress-related genes. Six prognostic endoplasmic reticulum stress-related DEGs (ATP2A3, ERMP1, FBXO6, ITPR1, NFE2L2, and USP13) were identified and used to construct a risk score model and survival prognostic factors. The immune cell types and the pathways enriched in survival-related genes were also investigated. The results provide important insights for personalized treatment.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Andressa Cunha Quintana Martins, Ana Paula Zotta Mota, Paula Andrea Sampaio Vasconcelos Carvalho, Mario Alfredo Saraiva Passos, Marcos Aparecido Gimenes, Patricia Messenberg Guimaraes, Ana Cristina Miranda Brasileiro
Summary: The exposure of Arachis stenosperma leaves to UV-C light resulted in significant changes in the global transcriptome profile. These changes involve numerous differentially expressed genes associated with cell signaling, protein dynamics, hormonal and transcriptional regulation, and secondary metabolic pathways. A meta-analysis identified 18 commonly regulated genes in response to UV and other primary stresses, which are involved in secondary metabolism, basal immunity, and cell wall structure.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tongtong Chen, Qiqi Jiao, Chenglong Ye, Jiangen Wu, Yuanyuan Zheng, Chuanxin Sun, Peiying Hao, Xiaoping Yu
Summary: This study reveals the expression and function of cuticle protein 21-like (Cpr21L) in the brown planthopper (BPH). The RNA interference of Cpr21L significantly affects BPH nymph survival and male fertility.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Melody A. Keena, Paul M. Moore, Gregg Bradford
Summary: Anoplophora chinensis exhibits varying responses to temperature, with a wide range of adaptability but ceasing oviposition at temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius. This adaptability may support beetle survival and reproduction under different summer temperatures across latitudes.
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Biochemical Research Methods
Fei-Fei Hu, Chun-Jie Liu, Lan-Lan Liu, Qiong Zhang, An-Yuan Guo
Summary: The study identified expression patterns of ICGs and their correlations with patient response to immune checkpoint blockade therapy, providing insights into the mechanisms of ICGs in anticancer treatments. A model using ICG expression features showed robust performance in predicting patient responses and outperformed other mRNA-based predictors.
BRIEFINGS IN BIOINFORMATICS
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Marcos Gustavo Araujo Schwarz, Paloma Rezende Correa, Leila Mendonca-Lima
Summary: This study found that the Brazilian strain of BCG vaccine, BCG Moreau, has a lower survival rate after UV exposure compared to the late strains. Furthermore, the transcription levels of core and regulatory HR genes in BCG Moreau are also lower, indicating a correlation between gene expression profile and HR efficiency.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jing Wang, Sheng-quan Que, Xinyu Liu, Mengru Jin, Tian-Rong Xin, Zhi-wen Zou, Bin Xia
Summary: The development and population dynamics of stored grain pest mite Tyrophagus putrescentiae are strongly influenced by temperature, with the expression of heat shock proteins HSP70 and HSP90 increasing at higher temperatures to defend against thermal stress. The cloned cDNA sequences of TpHSP70-1, TpHSP70-2, and TpHSP90 show high homology with similar genes in other species, encoding proteins of different amino acid residues.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Chenglong Ye, Yalin Feng, Feifei Yu, Qiqi Jiao, Jiangen Wu, Zihong Ye, Pengjun Zhang, Chuanxin Sun, Kun Pang, Peiying Hao, Xiaoping Yu
Summary: The expression of NlATG3 in brown planthoppers varies among different growth stages, and injecting dsNlATG3 has a strong lethal effect on nymphs. RNAi silencing of NlATG3 significantly reduces the number of eggs laid per female and the hatchability of eggs.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Entomology
Alan P. Alvarez-Lagazzi, Nuri Cabrera, Frederic Francis, Claudio C. Ramirez
Summary: The study showed that applying Bacillus subtilis spores had a negative impact on the survival and fecundity of Sitobion avenae, especially when applied on leaves, significantly reducing the number of aphids, with a stronger effect on aphids harboring the endosymbiont Regiella insecticola.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
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Agronomy
Lara A. Pinheiro, Jose Alberto Pereira, Pilar Medina, Sonia A. P. Santos
Summary: This study found that the consumption of single sugars and honeydew has a positive effect on the survival of the parasitoid. Male and female parasitoids benefit differently from different sugar sources, and honeydew plays an important role in the longevity of the parasitoid. Sucrose increases the percentage of non-emerged hosts and parasitism rate, while melezitose significantly decreases these percentages.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Weihua Ma, Le Xu, Hongxia Hua, Mengyao Chen, Mengjian Guo, Kang He, Jing Zhao, Fei Li
Summary: The genomes of three major rice insect pests, namely Nilaparvata lugens, Sogatella furcifera, and Laodelphax striatellus, were improved and scaffolded at the chromosome level in this study, providing valuable resources for future molecular ecology research and pest control strategies.
MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Wei Li, Lingnan Wang, Fei Zhou, Changyan Li, Weihua Ma, Hao Chen, Guirong Wang, John A. Pickett, Jing-Jiang Zhou, Yongjun Lin
Summary: This study discovered the biosynthetic pathway of homoterpenes in rice and successfully enhanced homoterpene biosynthesis in rice by increasing precursor pools in subcellular compartments and overexpressing homoterpene synthase through genetic transformation. As a result, the transgenic rice plants exhibited higher homoterpene emissions and strong attractiveness to parasitic wasps.
PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
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Cell Biology
Sijia Liang, Jing Luo, Muna Alariqi, Zhongping Xu, Aoli Wang, Muhammad Naeem Zafar, Jun Ren, Fuqiu Wang, Xuefei Liu, Yanfeng Xin, Haonan Xu, Weifeng Guo, Yanqin Wang, Weihua Ma, Lizhen Chen, Keith Lindsey, Xianlong Zhang, Shuangxia Jin
Summary: This study isolated and characterized a lethal gene of Apolygus lucorum, known as AlLIM, and found that downregulation of AlLIM gene expression through RNAi led to muscle structural disorganization in the bugs, resulting in metamorphosis deficiency and increased mortality rates. Transgenic cotton expressing dsAlLIM showed high efficiency in protecting against A. lucorum damage in field trials, with minimal yield loss. Therefore, this research provides a promising genetically modified strategy to combat attacks by A. lucorum.
JOURNAL OF CELLULAR PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Chuanxu Li, Jianguo Zhang, Zhiyong Ren, Rong Xie, Changxi Yin, Weihua Ma, Fei Zhou, Hao Chen, Yongjun Lin
Summary: A highly efficient transgene stacking system was used to develop a multiresistance rice variety with improved resistance to glyphosate, borers, brown planthopper, bacterial blight, and rice blast. The obtained rice variety showed desirable agronomic traits and higher yield compared to the recipient cultivar under natural occurrence of pests and diseases.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2021)
Letter
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xixi Zheng, Zijin Weng, Han Li, Zichun Kong, Zaihui Zhou, Fei Li, Weihua Ma, Yongjun Lin, Hao Chen
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Bin Hu, Yong Zhou, Zaihui Zhou, Bo Sun, Fei Zhou, Changxi Yin, Weihua Ma, Hao Chen, Yongjun Lin
Summary: Several disease resistance mutants were identified in rice, including osmesl, which enhances resistance to bacterial blight, sheath blight, and rice blast by modulating the balance of reactive oxygen species. Protein interaction experiments revealed OsMESL's role in affecting ROS accumulation and qRT-PCR results showed reduced mRNA levels of ROS scavenging-related genes in osmesl mutants, highlighting the mechanism of disease resistance.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Lixian Wen, Jue Zhong, Ying Cui, Zhenchun Duan, Fei Zhou, ChangYan Li, Weihua Ma, Changxi Yin, Hao Chen, Yongjun Lin
Summary: This study successfully transformed a glyphosate oxidase gene and a glyphosate-tolerant gene into a rice variety using genetic engineering to develop transgenic rice with high glyphosate resistance and low residue levels. This has significant implications for addressing herbicide residue issues in food crops.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Huihui Jin, Mostafa Abouzaid, Yongjun Lin, J. Joe Hull, Weihua Ma
Summary: The study reveals the differential expression patterns of ND, GPDH, and MSL3 genes in different growth stages of Chilo suppressalis, and demonstrates that targeted RNA interference of these genes can result in high larval mortality and growth inhibition, suggesting their potential as candidate gene targets for C. suppressalis pest management.
PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fan Jiang, Guofeng Chang, Zhenzhen Li, Mostafa Abouzaid, Xiaoyong Du, J. Joe Hull, Weihua Ma, Yongjun Lin
Summary: This study used bioinformatics approaches to evaluate the transcript levels of heat shock protein network in Chilo suppressalis under cold-induced stress. It identified highly cold-inducible proteins in C. suppressalis and found differences in transcriptional regulation between cold-acclimation and short-term cold-shock. The activation of HSP/co-chaperone network in overwintering larvae depends on their diapause state, and cold acclimation can enhance their cold tolerance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Yan Zhang, Chenchen Zhao, Weihua Ma, Shaowei Cui, Hongsong Chen, Chao Ma, Jianying Guo, Fanghao Wan, Zhongshi Zhou
Summary: Our study demonstrates that in Ophraella communa, females have a preference for mating with larger males, which may enhance the developmental and reproductive fitness of their offspring. Furthermore, we show that seminal fluid proteins and their related genes play a crucial role in regulating the reproductive benefits of larger males.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Musa Khan, Muhammad Hafeez, Karam Elgizawy, Hanyu Wang, Jing Zhao, Wanlun Cai, Weihua Ma, Hongxia Hua
Summary: Chlorantraniliprole has toxic effects on the general predator Paederus fuscipes in rice fields, particularly impacting development, oviposition, and predation efficiency in the larval stage. Additionally, antioxidant and detoxification enzymes are affected by sublethal doses. These findings suggest the need for further consideration of chlorantraniliprole in integrated pest management.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Cell Biology
Hanpeng Li, Xueliang Xu, Kehong Han, Zhengjie Wang, Weihua Ma, Yongjun Lin, Hongxia Hua
Summary: This study identified a brown planthopper (BPH)-inducible promoter and three positive regulatory regions within it in rice. Transgenic rice with a gene driven by this promoter and positive regions exhibited an expected lethal effect on BPH, providing a novel approach for selecting insect-resistant tools in the future.
JOURNAL OF CELLULAR PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Haoju Liu, Enlong Shen, Hao Wu, Weihua Ma, Hao Chen, Yongjun Lin
Summary: The study successfully developed SSB-resistant rice using an amiRNA-mediated strategy and demonstrated its inhibitory effect on larval growth. The novel amiRNA csu-novel-miR53 has potential application in developing SSB-resistant rice. Transcriptome analysis identified 28 differentially expressed unigenes in the midgut of SSB larvae fed on csu-53 rice.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Cui Mao, Xiaoping Zhu, Peipei Wang, Yajie Sun, Renliang Huang, Mingchao Zhao, J. Joe Hull, Yongjun Lin, Fei Zhou, Hao Chen, Weihua Ma
Summary: RNAi-based screening of 35 potential striped stem borer genes identified a small heat shock protein gene (CssHsp) as a potential plant-based RNAi target. In feeding bioassays, three transgenic lines were found to have significant negative impacts on SSB populations, and gene expression analyses confirmed the reduced levels of CssHsp transcript after feeding on transgenic dsCssHsp rice. These results demonstrate the potential for developing a plant-mediated RNAi strategy targeting CssHsp as a more biorational field-based approach for SSB control.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ma Wei-hua, Wu Tong, Zhang Zan, Li Hang, Situ Gong-ming, Yin Chuan-lin, Ye Xin-hai, Chen Meng-yao, Zhao Xian-xin, He Kang, Li Fei
Summary: A recent study investigated the off-target effects of RNAi-mediated pest control using insecticidal siRNAs in both target and non-target insects. The results showed that these siRNAs caused unintended changes in gene expression in both types of insects, but did not significantly affect the overall transcriptome profiles. The study proposed a metric based on Shannon entropy to estimate the off-target effects, which could be useful for assessing the safety of RNAi in pest control.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AGRICULTURE
(2022)