Article
Plant Sciences
Dan Li, Xueling Li, Yudou Cheng, Junfeng Guan
Summary: This study found that applying 1.0 mu L L-1 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) to 'Yuluxiang' pear can delay the appearance of greasy coating and yellowing on the peel. 1-MCP treatment maintains higher fruit firmness and chlorophyll content, decreases respiration rate, postpones the peak of ethylene production rate, and reduces the greasiness index of the peel. Furthermore, 1-MCP also decreases the expression of genes related to ethylene synthesis and signal transduction, chlorophyll breakdown, and wax accumulation.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Agronomy
Yingtong Zhang, Jun Ling, Hongsheng Zhou, Mengyao Tian, Wen Huang, Shufen Luo, Huali Hu, Pengxia Li
Summary: Ethylene inhibits anthocyanin biosynthesis by regulating the expression of upstream transcription factors, thus preventing the red coloration of peach skin, while 1-MCP has the opposite effect. The activity of ANS and UFGT is positively correlated with total anthocyanin and cyanidin-3-glucoside content.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Jingi Yoo, Nay Myo Win, Hyunggon Mang, Young-Je Cho, Hee-Young Jung, In-Kyu Kang
Summary: The treatment of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) improved the storability of four apple cultivars by affecting their physiological and biochemical factors. The impact of 1-MCP on the cultivars varied, with higher firmness and lower ethylene production observed in certain cultivars. Overall, 1-MCP enhanced the storability of all apple cultivars, with a greater effect on 'Hwangok'.
Article
Agronomy
Yuhan Xu, Yang Yi, Youwei Ai, Wenfu Hou, Limei Wang, Hongxun Wang, Ting Min
Summary: The effect of the phytohormone ethylene on the quality deterioration of fresh-cut Chinese water chestnuts caused by mechanical damage has been investigated. The treatment with ethephon (ET) was found to be the most effective in maintaining the visual quality of the fresh-cut Chinese water chestnuts. Additionally, the combined treatment of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) preceding ET treatment was able to inhibit the senescence of the fresh-cut Chinese water chestnuts and showed potential for quality control.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Stacey L. Edwards, Purevsuren Erdenebat, Allison C. Morphis, Lalit Kumar, Lai Wang, Tomasz Chamera, Constantin Georgescu, Jonathan D. Wren, Jian Li
Summary: The study in Caenorhabditis elegans reveals the role and regulation of heat shock transcription factor HSF-1 in germline development, showing that heat stress only induces the canonical heat shock response in a subset of germ cells, while insulin/IGF-1 signaling activates HSF-1 in germ cells through signaling pathways in somatic cells. This non-cell-autonomous mechanism links nutrient-sensing insulin/IGF-1 signaling to HSF-1 activation to support homeostasis in rapid germline growth.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Amanda G. Charlesworth, Uri Seroussi, Nicolas J. Lehrbach, Mathias S. Renaud, Adam E. Sundby, Ruxandra Molnar, Robert X. Lao, Alexandra R. Willis, Jenna R. Woock, Matthew J. Aber, Annette J. Diao, Aaron W. Reinke, Gary Ruvkun, Julie M. Claycomb
Summary: The Caenorhabditis elegans genome encodes nineteen functional Argonaute proteins, among which CSR-1 is essential under normal laboratory conditions. However, the gene locus encodes two isoforms, CSR-1a and CSR-1b, with different tissue-specific functions. The isoforms interact with partly overlapping sets of 22G-RNAs, emphasizing the importance of studying each AGO isoform independently.
NUCLEIC ACIDS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xing Xiao, Gagik Yeghiazaryan, Simon Hess, Paul Klemm, Anna Sieben, Andre Kleinridders, Donald A. Morgan, F. Thomas Wunderlich, Kamal Rahmouni, Dong Kong, Thomas E. Scammell, Bradford B. Lowell, Peter Kloppenburg, Jens C. Bruning, A. Christine Hausen
Summary: The study highlights the crucial role of the wake-active orexin system in dynamically regulating glucose homeostasis. Inactivating orexin receptor type 1 or type 2 in serotonergic neurons can have differential effects on systemic glucose homeostasis in diet-induced obesity, shedding light on potential pathways for further obesity research.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
C. B. Greer, J. Wright, J. D. Weiss, R. M. Lazarenko, S. P. Moran, J. Zhu, K. S. Chronister, A. Y. Jin, A. J. Kennedy, J. D. Sweatt, G. A. Kaas
Summary: Research has found that there are two different isoforms of the Tet1 gene in the adult mouse brain, with Tet1(S) being highly enriched in neurons and Tet1(FL) more abundant in glia, suggesting their roles are at least partially cell type-specific. Using neuron-specific molecular tools, it has been demonstrated that each Tet1 isoform serves a distinct role in the mammalian brain.
JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Fujun Li, Xinyue Zhang, Jihan Wang, Yaping Jiang, Xinhua Zhang, Xiaoan Li
Summary: The study showed that application of sprayable 1-MCP can inhibit ethylene biosynthesis and signaling in apple fruit, resulting in changes in fruit cuticular wax synthesis, which in turn affects the fruit quality and wax structure. Additionally, 1-MCP can reduce fruit dropping rate and maintain fruit firmness, soluble solids, and titratable acidity during cold storage.
HORTICULTURAL PLANT JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Dasom Choi, Jeong Hee Choi, Kee-Jai Park, Changhyun Kim, Jeong-Ho Lim, Dong-Hwan Kim
Summary: This study aimed to determine the effect of ethylene (ET) and 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) application on kiwifruit during storage, and to elucidate the molecular details of ET-mediated ripening process. Transcriptomic analysis revealed that ET and 1-MCP treatment had opposite effects on the target genes involved in kiwifruit ripening. Additionally, ET treatment rapidly triggered secondary metabolisms and amino acid biosynthesis in kiwifruit. This study provides important insights into the molecular details of ripening process in kiwifruit.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tianlin Zheng, Qiang Luo, Chengxuan Han, Jiejun Zhou, Jianke Gong, Lei Chun, X. Z. Shawn Xu, Jianfeng Liu
Summary: Reducing the rate of translation can extend lifespan in multiple organisms, but different types of ARS genes play opposing roles in lifespan regulation.
Article
Horticulture
Fei Zhang, Yitong Xie, Jie Shi, Li Jiang
Summary: The study found that 1-MCP treatment stimulated the biosynthesis of phenolic compounds in Gynura bicolor leaves, enhancing their antioxidant capacity and reducing the risk of oxidative stress.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiaoqin Wu, Jiawei Yuan, Xiaoqing Wang, Mingliang Yu, Ruijuan Ma, Zhifang Yu
Summary: The combined treatment of 1-MCP and NO effectively delayed peach ripening and preserved fruit quality. NO delayed fruit senescence by stimulating antioxidant enzymes, while 1-MCP outperformed NO in slowing down respiration rate, inhibiting ethylene production, maintaining high firmness, and reducing ROS content. NO treatment showed a greater influence on phenolic compounds, especially anthocyanins, flavanones, and flavones, according to LC/MS analysis.
Article
Microbiology
Yifei Liao, Xin Fang, Mohammad AI-Mahmood, Qinglei Li, Blanca Lupiani, Sanjay M. Reddy
Summary: The study compared the role of U(S)3 proteins from MDV-1, MDV-2, and HVT in regulating viral gene expression and replication. Results showed that MDV-2 and HVT U(S)3 can partially compensate for the function of MDV-1 U(S)3, with MDV-2 showing better compensation for MDV-1 replication in lymphocytes.
Article
Plant Sciences
Aung Htay Naing, Nay Myo Win, Swum Yi Kyu, In-Kyu Kang, Chang Kil Kim
Summary: This paper focuses on the role of 1-MCP in inhibiting ethylene action/perception and petal senescence in cut flowers, emphasizing the advantages of using nonvolatile and liquid 1-MCP formulation types.
HORTICULTURAL PLANT JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Andrew R. J. Murphy, David J. Scanlan, Yin Chen, Gary D. Bending, John P. Hammond, Elizabeth M. H. Wellington, Ian D. E. A. Lidbury
Summary: This study identified a dual regulatory mechanism for the utilization of 2-aminoethylphosphonate (2AEP) in pseudomonads, where utilization only occurs when carbon (C), nitrogen (N), or phosphorus (P) are depleted. The presence of 2AEP is necessary for full gene expression, indicating substrate inducibility. This is the first study to identify coordination between global stress response and substrate-specific regulators in phosphonate metabolism.
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yalin Li, Xinyu Yang, HaiJiang Liu, Wei Wang, Chuang Wang, Guangda Ding, Fangsen Xu, Sheliang Wang, Hongmei Cai, John P. Hammond, Philip J. White, Sergey Shabala, Min Yu, Lei Shi
Summary: This study reveals the mechanistic basis of locally and systemically regulated responses of Brassica napus root architecture to heterogeneous Pi distribution, providing new insights into the molecular and physiological basis of root plasticity.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Sergio Zubelzu, Niranjan Panigrahi, Andrew J. Thompson, Jerry W. Knox
Summary: This paper develops an irrigation scheduling model for bananas, simulating crop growth and water fluxes. The research finds that farmers have a low adoption rate of the scheduling guidance, still preferring traditional irrigation practices.
IRRIGATION SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Julie A. Lovegrove, Donal M. O'Sullivan, Paola Tosi, Elena Millan, Lindsay C. Todman, Jacob Bishop, Afroditi Chatzifragkou, Miriam E. Clegg, John Hammond, Kim G. Jackson, Philip J. Jones, Stella Lignou, Anna L. Macready, Yvonne McMeel, Jane Parker, Julia Rodriguez-Garcia, Paul Sharp, Liz J. Shaw, Laurence G. Smith, Matt Tebbit
Summary: Diet plays a crucial role in non-communicable diseases, and food production is a major contributor to environmental degradation and greenhouse gas emissions. However, changing people's food choices to prioritize health and the environment is challenging due to factors like affordability, convenience, and taste. The 'Raising the Pulse' project aims to revolutionize the nutritional value of UK consumers' diets while promoting improved health and sustainability in the UK food system. This will be achieved through collaboration with key stakeholders to implement optimized faba bean production systems, develop palatable faba bean flours, and create 'Raising the Pulse' food products with enhanced nutritional and environmental benefits. Consumer insights and interventions will be used to evaluate the impact and acceptability of pulse-based foods on diet quality, satiety, nutritional knowledge, and market potential. Furthermore, a system model will be developed to predict the effects of substituting less nutritious and environmentally unsustainable ingredients with pulses on land use, environment, business viability, nutrition, and human health. By addressing government health and sustainability priorities, this project will contribute to policy-driven solutions with significant economic impacts on the supply chain and transform sustainable food systems to improve consumer diet quality, health, and the environment.
NUTRITION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Haijiang Liu, Yuan Pan, Rui Cui, John P. Hammond, Philip J. White, Yuting Zhang, Maoyan Zou, Guangda Ding, Sheliang Wang, Hongmei Cai, Fangsen Xu, Lei Shi
Summary: Oilseed rape is an important oil crop worldwide, but the genetic mechanisms of its adaptations to low phosphate stress are largely unknown. This study identified 68 SNPs significantly associated with seed yield under low phosphate availability and 7 SNPs significantly associated with phosphorus efficiency coefficient. Two SNPs were co-detected in two trials and were associated with BnaC07.ARF9 and BnaC09.PHT1;2 genes. The gene expression levels of BnaC07.ARF9 and BnaC09.PHT1;2 were significantly correlated with seed yield under low phosphate conditions. A large number of genes related to phosphate uptake, transport, and utilization were also detected. These findings provide insights into breeding high phosphorous efficiency varieties in oilseed rape.
MOLECULAR BREEDING
(2023)
Review
Agronomy
Tao Wu, Chuang Wang, Bei Han, Zhu Liu, Xinyu Yang, Wei Wang, Guangda Ding, John P. Hammond, Philip J. White, Fangsen Xu, Lei Shi
Summary: Phosphorus (P) is essential for plant growth and development, and inositol pyrophosphates (PP-InsPs) serve as important nutrient messengers in signaling P status. This review highlights the biosynthesis of PP-InsPs and their regulation by plant P status, the impact of PP-InsPs on SPX domain-containing proteins in P status signaling, the effects of inositol pyrophosphates on auxin and jasmonate signaling, and the potential crosstalk between P status signaling and phytohormone signaling mediated by inositol pyrophosphates. The interaction between inositol pyrophosphates and their binding proteins is crucial for plant P status and developmental responses to different P supply.
Article
Environmental Studies
Samantha Broadmeadow, Tom Nisbet, Robert Palmer, Louise Webb, Chris Short, Charlotte-Anne Chivers, John Hammond, Martin Lukac, Anne Miller, Richard Gantlett, Joanna Clark
Summary: Natural flood management (NFM) involves restoring and protecting natural hydrology and geomorphology to minimize flood risk. Government agencies have created national maps to target suitable areas for NFM measures, but the effectiveness can be enhanced by involving local stakeholders in the decision-making process.
Article
Economics
Kenisha Garnett, Joao Delgado, Fiona A. Lickorish, Simon J. T. Pollard, Angel Medina-Vaya, Naresh Magan, Paul Leinster, Leon A. Terry
Summary: Scenarios are used to analyze systemic change in food systems in order to improve the management of uncertainty and shape food policy. This study presents alternative scenarios for the food system in 2035, developed with the Food Standards Agency. The scenarios consider the potential impacts of Brexit and the pandemic on consumer food safety and establish a context for decision-making and policy evaluation.
Review
Agronomy
Marta Sanzo-Miro, Daniel M. Simms, Faisal I. Rezwan, Leon A. Terry, M. Carmen Alamar
Summary: Potato black dot disease has become an increasingly economic problem, leading to lower aesthetic quality of potatoes for the pre-pack market. Traditional management methods at pre- and postharvest stages have been unsatisfactory, and thus new approaches are needed for better management and detection of this disease.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF POTATO RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mateus Henrique Vicente, Kyle MacLeod, Feng Zhu, Diego D. Rafael, Antonio Figueira, Alisdair R. Fernie, Fady Mohareb, Zoltan Kevei, Andrew J. Thompson, Agustin Zsogon, Lazaro Eustaquio Pereira Peres
Summary: The study identified a genetic locus on chromosome 7 in tomato that controls both vegetative and reproductive organ size, with alleles from wild species leading to lower cell number and reduced size of leaves, flowers, and fruits in introgression lines. The findings suggest that selection for large fruit during domestication also influences leaf size by altering cell division, potentially allowing for fine-tuning of parameters important for crop adaptation.
Article
Agronomy
Pan Yuan, Haijiang Liu, Xiaohua Wang, John P. Hammond, Lei Shi
Summary: Understanding the impact of phosphorus deficiency on crop growth and yield is crucial for optimizing root system architecture. This study conducted a genome-wide association study on oilseed rape, identifying SNPs associated with root traits under low phosphorus conditions. Three candidate genes were identified and their relationship with root traits was confirmed through experimental validation. These findings provide valuable gene resources for root breeding in oilseed rape.
MOLECULAR BREEDING
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Xianjie Duan, Kemo Jin, Zhun Mao, Ling Liu, Yangbo He, Shangwen Xia, John P. Hammond, Philip J. White, Fangsen Xu, Lei Shi
Summary: Soil compaction due to mechanized farming operations can significantly affect root and shoot traits, nutrient acquisition, and plant biomass accumulation of Brassica napus. Different cultivars of Brassica napus exhibited varying responses to soil compaction, with those having large root mechanical traits showing higher root cellulose and lignin concentrations, as well as increased root exudates secretion. Deep rooting in compacted soil enhanced nutrients acquisition and further biomass accumulation. Therefore, Brassica napus cultivars with large root mechanical traits, fine roots, and more root exudates are crucial for penetrating into deep soil layers in compacted soil.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Angela Navarro-Calderon, Natalia Falagan, Leon A. Terry, M. Carmen Alamar
Summary: This study aimed to identify biomarkers of postharvest resilience and flavour life of imported table grapes. It was found that abscisic acid (ABA) played a crucial role in the senescence process of table grapes and could be considered as a biomarker for measuring grape freshness and quality.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Haijiang Liu, Wei Wang, Meng Yang, Pan Yuan, John P. Hammond, Graham J. King, Guangda Ding, Philip J. White, Sheliang Wang, Hongmei Cai, Chuang Wang, Chungui Lu, Fangsen Xu, Lei Shi
Summary: This review explores the applications of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) in oilseed rape, focusing on agronomic traits such as yield, oil content, and stress tolerance. By combining QTL mapping, transcriptomics, and new statistical methods, candidate genes associated with these traits can be identified. Whole-genome sequencing can also minimize missing heritability effects by examining rare variants and structural variations.
ANNUAL PLANT REVIEWS ONLINE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Alfonso Rodriguez-Vila, Laura Atuah, Abdul Halim Abubakari, Dickson Worlanyo Atorqui, Alhassan Abdul-Karim, Sean Coole, John Hammond, Steve Robinson, Tom Sizmur
Summary: The application of biochar to different soil types and soil pH can have varying effects on crop growth and micronutrient uptake.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2022)
