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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Yufang Liu, Guiling Cao, Yujing Xie, Mingxing Chu
Summary: The study aimed to identify genes related to precocious puberty in goats by SSH, using pituitary tissues from goats at different growth stages. DEGs were annotated and enriched in GO terms related to ribosome structure, translation, and GTP binding, as well as in KEGG pathways related to Jak-STAT signaling and oocyte meiosis. Candidate genes associated with precocious puberty were screened from the SSH libraries, providing valuable insights for further research into goat reproductive biology.
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xinlun Liu, Xudan Kou, Shichao Bai, Yufeng Luo, Zhenyu Wang, Lincai Xie, Pingchuan Deng, Hong Zhang, Changyou Wang, Yajuan Wang, Jixin Zhao, Wanquan Ji
Summary: This study investigated the high resistance of the tetraploid wheat variety Lanmai to the grain aphid at both the seedling and adult plant stages, and identified potential candidate defense genes using suppression subtractive hybridization. Molecular analysis revealed the differential expression of genes related to photosynthesis, salicylic acid, and jasmonic acid pathways in Lanmai during aphid infestation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Junye Jiang, Rudolph Fredua-Agyeman, Sheau-Fang Hwang, Stephen E. Strelkov
Summary: Gene expression profiling was used to investigate the impact of different pathotypes of P. brassicae on canola’s response to clubroot disease. Several genes with significant expression level differences were identified, which may provide important information to enhance the current understanding of canola-P. brassicae interactions.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Javier Canales, Jose Verdejo, Gabriela Carrasco-Puga, Francisca M. Castillo, Anita Arenas-M, Daniel F. Calderini
Summary: This study conducted a transcriptomic analysis of the relationship between seed weight and number in two rapeseed genotypes, revealing that a reduction in the source-sink ratio induced the expression of specific gene groups related to sucrose transport, seed weight, and stress responses. Additionally, the research identified co-expression modules correlated with seed weight and negatively correlated with seed number, with a significant enrichment of transcription factors in one module. Network analysis predicted NAC transcription factors as key regulators of seed weight and number compensation in rapeseed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Lu Zhai, Lingli Xie, JinSong Xu, Benbo Xu, Jing Dong, XueKun Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the effects and mechanisms of Thidiazuron (TDZ) treatment on seed size of Brassica napus, providing important insights for improving rapeseed yield.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Chuanji Zhao, Meili Xie, Longbing Liang, Li Yang, Hongshi Han, Xinrong Qin, Jixian Zhao, Yan Hou, Wendong Dai, Caifu Du, Yang Xiang, Shengyi Liu, Xianqun Huang
Summary: In this study, the genetic basis of seed oil content (SOC) in rapeseed was investigated using a natural population and recombinant inbred lines (RILs). A high-density linkage map was constructed and a major QTL for SOC was identified. RNA-seq analysis revealed the metabolic pathways and candidate genes that are associated with SOC.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Shan Tang, Ning Guo, Qingqing Tang, Fei Peng, Yunhao Liu, Hui Xia, Shaoping Lu, Liang Guo
Summary: The study highlights the important role of BnaBASS2 in seed lipid metabolism and accumulation in Brassica napus, showing that gene manipulation can alter metabolites in seeds and influence lipid synthesis.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Cunmin Qu, Meichen Zhu, Ran Hu, Yongchao Niu, Si Chen, Huiyan Zhao, Chengxiang Li, Zhen Wang, Nengwen Yin, Fujun Sun, Zhiyou Chen, Shulin Shen, Guoxia Shang, Yan Zhou, Xingying Yan, Lijuan Wei, Liezhao Liu, Bin Yi, Jinmin Lian, Jiang Li, Zhanglin Tang, Ying Liang, Xinfu Xu, Rui Wang, Jiaming Yin, Huafang Wan, Hai Du, Wei Qian, Yourong Chai, Qingyuan Zhou, Yajun He, Silin Zhong, Xiao Qiu, Hao Yu, Hon-Ming Lam, Kun Lu, Fuyou Fu, Jiana Li
Summary: In this study, high-quality genomes of yellow-seeded (GH06) and black-seeded (ZY821) rapeseed were assembled, and a quantitative trait locus (QTL) controlling seed color was finely mapped. The BnA09MYB47a gene encoding a transcription factor was identified as the causal gene for the yellow-seed trait. Functional studies revealed that sequence variation of BnA09MYB47a leads to the functional divergence between yellow- and black-seeded rapeseed.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Mariana Mamede, Joao Cotas, Kiril Bahcevandziev, Leonel Pereira
Summary: Seaweed polysaccharides have been proven to be more effective than synthetic commercial fertilizers in promoting plant growth. This study extracted polysaccharides from different seaweeds and examined their impact on Brassica napus L. seed germination. Carrageenan showed the best results in seedling growth and germination percentage, which may be attributed to its sulphation level, pH and conductivity.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jifeng Zhu, Lei Lei, Weirong Wang, Jianxia Jiang, Xirong Zhou
Summary: Seed density per silique (SDPS) and valid silique length (VSL) are important yield-influencing traits in rapeseed. A quantitative trait locus (QTL) for SDPS was detected on chromosome A09 using the QTL-seq approach and confirmed via linkage analysis. In the same genomic region, a QTL linked to VSL was also detected. The expression of genes controlling SDPS and VSL in this population was derived from different parents.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Yufang Liu, Guiling Cao, Yujing Xie, Mingxing Chu
Summary: In order to explore the molecular mechanism of puberty effects on goat reproduction, goats at different growth stages from two breeds were divided into three groups and differentially expressed genes related to puberty were screened. A total of 184 differentially expressed genes were identified, and pathway analysis revealed the involvement of various signaling pathways in puberty development. The CYP11A1 gene was predicted to regulate the expression of prolificacy-associated markers in goat ovaries, thus affecting puberty development and improving goat reproduction.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Rong-Shi Chen, Ji-Yi Wang, Rehman Sarwar, Xiao-Li Tan
Summary: This article discusses the interaction between Brassica napus and Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, analyzes the infection process of S. sclerotiorum and the defense mechanisms of rapeseed, and summarizes the recent research progress in this field, providing a theoretical basis for rapeseed defense strategies.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Soo-In Sohn, Senthil Kumar Thamilarasan, Subramani Pandian, Young-Ju Oh, Tae-Hun Ryu, Gang-Seob Lee, Eun-Kyoung Shin
Summary: Interspecific hybridization is common in nature and has great potential in agricultural systems. However, it can also lead to the escape of transgenes in genetically modified crops, posing risks to unintended plants. This review focuses on the interspecific hybridization and transgene escape of Brassica napus and B. rapa, aiming to better understand the environmental impact of interspecific hybrids and effectively manage transgene escape.
Review
Plant Sciences
Elizabeth Ihien Katche, Annaliese S. Mason
Summary: Resynthesized rapeseed lines have recreated the historical hybridization between Brassica rapa and B. oleracea, providing valuable genetic resources for rapeseed breeding and insights into polyploid plant meiosis evolution. This review discusses the production of these lines through interspecific crosses, their resulting fertility and agronomically important traits, meiotic instability issues, and the potential role of meiosis genes and gene regulatory networks in stabilizing meiosis. The direct use of resynthesized and semi-resynthesized Brassica napus for hybrid breeding and the study of other agronomic traits is also explored.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN PLANT SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zaid Ulhassan, Su Yang, Di He, Ali Raza Khan, Abdul Salam, Wardah Azhar, Sajid Muhammad, Skhawat Ali, Yasir Hamid, Imran Khan, Mohamed Salah Sheteiwy, Weijun Zhou
Summary: This study found that seed priming with silicon dioxide nanoparticles (SiO2 NPs) can alleviate the phytotoxicity of chromium (Cr) in Brassica napus seedlings. SiO2 NPs reduce the accumulation of Cr, enhance nutrient acquisition, improve photosynthetic performance, and boost plant immunity. SiO2 NPs have the potential to be used as stress-reducing agents for crops grown in Cr-contaminated areas.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)