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Forestry
Li Pan, Xiuwei Wang
Summary: Most existing forest biomass models focus on aboveground biomass, while belowground biomass prediction is insufficient. In this study, extensive destructive sampling was used to measure the root biomass of birch plantation forests. The disaggregated model performed slightly better than the additive model in estimating birch root biomass.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jiajie Yu, Xiang Zhang, Jiayu Cao, Heming Bai, Ruiqi Wang, Chao Wang, Zhiru Xu, Chunming Li, Guanjun Liu
Summary: This study identified 68 WRKY transcription factors in white birch and classified them into four main groups. The physiochemical properties of these factors were analyzed, and most were found to be located in the nucleus. Synteny analysis revealed relationships between white birch WRKYs and those from other plant species. Additionally, the study found that the promoters of BpWRKYs were enriched with cis-acting elements related to various plant biological processes. Expression analysis and interaction assays further supported the importance of BpWRKYs in stress response.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Aihua Chen, Peng Huang, Shanshan Guo, Sige Liu, Xiaoqing Hu, Xuemei Liu
Summary: Phytochrome-interacting factors (PIFs) are transcription factors that regulate plant growth and development. In the Betula platyphylla species, PIF genes (BpPIFs) are involved in light, stress, and hormone responses, and may be regulated by the BpSPL2 gene. This study provides a comprehensive understanding of the BpPIF family and proposes a hypothetical gene network model for adventitious root formation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Qinhui Zhang, Xiaona Pei, Lianfeng Xu, Xianbo Lu, Baoyang Wen, Yanlong Li, Liankui Wang, Guangzhi Dong, Wanling Shi, Xiaoqing Hu, Xiyang Zhao
Summary: This paper reviews the genetic improvement of Betula platyphylla and discusses the previous research results from conventional breeding and molecular breeding. It provides ideas for future breeding of B. platyphylla by addressing some issues and proposing corresponding solutions.
PHYTON-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
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Forestry
Yangao Jiang, Yuting Cao, Shijie Han, Junhui Zhang, Lin Hao
Summary: Tree growth in mountain ecosystems, specifically Betula platyphylla, shows varying growth/climate relationships along an altitudinal gradient in Changbai Mountain of northeast China. The study found that at different altitudes, the growth of BP trees is influenced by different climatic factors, and with continued warming, these trees are expected to move to higher altitudes in the future.
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Plant Sciences
Wenfang Dong, Qingjun Xie, Zhongyuan Liu, Yating Han, Xinyu Wang, Ruiting Xu, Caiqiu Gao
Summary: In this study, 56 bZIP genes were identified and classified in birch. It was found that duplication may be the major reason for the amplification of the BpbZIP gene family. Tissue-specific expression analysis showed that the highest expression of 18 genes was in roots, 15 in flowers, 11 in xylem, and 9 in leaves.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hao Zhang, Yuting Ding, Kaiye Yang, Xinyu Wang, Wenshuo Gao, Qingjun Xie, Zhongyuan Liu, Caiqiu Gao
Summary: Thirteen BpSWEET genes were identified from the birch genome. They play important roles in plant growth and development, sugar loading in phloem, and resistance to abiotic stress. Among them, BpSWEET1c was highly expressed and showed positive response to cold stress by promoting the metabolism and transport of sucrose.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Forestry
Yiming Zhang, Li Li, Chao Wang, Yanmin Wang, Tengqian Zhang, Yucheng Wang
Summary: In this study, drought-responsive lncRNAs were identified from birch and their functions in drought tolerance were characterized. The results showed that many birch drought-responsive lncRNAs were involved in drought tolerance, with some lncRNAs conferring drought tolerance to transgenic plants and others showing sensitivity to drought stress.
TREES-STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Guanbin Lv, Rui Han, Jingjing Shi, Kun Chen, Guifeng Liu, Qibin Yu, Chuanping Yang, Jing Jiang
Summary: This study characterized the TIFY family and identified 12 TIFY genes in birch. Analysis revealed that JAZ subfamily genes played essential roles in response to MeJA and were correlated with COI1. Furthermore, JAZ subfamily genes were found to be involved in the ABA and SA pathways. These findings provide valuable insights into the biological functions of the TIFY family and JAZ subfamily in birch and can guide molecular breeding for resistance.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shilin Sun, Bo Wang, Qi Jiang, Zhuoran Li, Site Jia, Yucheng Wang, Huiyan Guo
Summary: This study identified 26 BpDof genes in birch through whole-genome analysis, revealing diversity in structure, expression, and function in response to drought stress. Overexpressing BpDof4, BpDof11, and BpDof17 genes enhanced plant tolerance to drought, showing improved ROS scavenging capabilities and reduced cell damage in birch.
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Plant Sciences
Zihang He, Zengzhi Tian, Qun Zhang, Zhibo Wang, Ruikun Huang, Xin Xu, Yucheng Wang, Xiaoyu Ji
Summary: The study conducted a systematic analysis of the GRAS gene family in birch plants, revealing insights into the molecular mechanism of the GRAS gene family's response to abiotic stress in birch plants.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Madinat Hassan, Sunday Zeal Bala, Musa Bashir, Peter Maitalata Waziri, Ramlatu Musa Adam, Muhammad Abdullahi Umar, Priscilla Kini
Summary: Exploration of medicinal plants in traditional medicine is globally practiced for the treatment of diseases due to their cultural acceptability, availability, and affordability. This study investigated the presence of phytochemicals in Ficus platyphylla stem bark and evaluated the reducing power and antioxidant property of different fractions. The findings suggest the presence of potential pharmacological compounds in these fractions for the management of pathological conditions.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL METHODS IN CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Microbiology
Xue-Lian Luo, Xiu-Dan Zhang, Bei-Jie Li, Tian Qin, Zhi-Jie Cao, Qian-Jin Fan, Jing Yang, Dong Jin, Shan Lu, Ya-Yun Zheng, Xue-Fang Xu, Ji Pu, Jianguo Xu
Summary: Lassa virus is an important human pathogen causing hemorrhagic fever in West Africa, with an increasing risk of imported cases to other countries due to increased traveling. The high nucleotide diversity of the virus strains complicates the development of diagnostic assays. The GPC RT-PCR/2007 assay and the Mabsky kit showed good sensitivity and specificity for detecting most LASV strains.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Emna Ghouili, Ghassen Abid, Moez Jebara, Rim Nefissi Ouertani, Ana Caroline de Oliveira, Mohamed El Ayed, Yordan Muhovski
Summary: This study investigated the changes in protein abundance in barley leaves associated with growth promotion induced by application of date palm waste compost. The results showed that compost application had a positive impact on growth and stress adaptation in barley.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Mahmoud El-Maghrabey, Galal Magdy, Heba M. Hashem, Mohamed N. Amin, Abdelaziz Elgaml, Aya Saad Radwan, Magda Ahmed El-Sherbeny, Rania El-Shaheny
Summary: The environmental impact of diagnostic techniques for COVID-19 has been studied using the AGREE software. The study found that immunoassay techniques have the best eco-performance.
TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
