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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yaodong Yang, Liyun Huang, Chunyan Xu, Lan Qi, Zhangyan Wu, Jia Li, Haixin Chen, Yi Wu, Tao Fu, Hui Zhu, Mumtaz Ali Saand, Jing Li, Liyun Liu, Haikou Fan, Huanqi Zhou, Weiquan Qin
Summary: Areca palm is an important tropical medicinal crop, and a chromosome-scale reference genome assembly for the plant has been obtained using various technologies, providing insights into its genetic information and evolutionary history.
MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Jia Li, Yunche Chen, Guangzhen Zhou, Meng Li
Summary: In this study, the physiological and molecular variations in the fruit abscission process of Areca catechu were investigated. The levels of various phytohormones were found to change during the abscission process, and key genes involved in phytohormone synthesis, response, and transportation were identified. This study provides important insights into fruitlet abscission in A. catechu and identifies potential candidate genes or molecular markers for further fruit tree breeding.
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Plant Sciences
Yaodi Wang, Linxi Wang, Hongjun Liu, Bei Gou, Weiyao Hu, Li Qin, Wentao Shen, Aiming Wang, Hongguang Cui, Zhaoji Dai
Summary: In this study, a simple and efficient method for the isolation and transformation of areca palm protoplasts was established. The highest yield of protoplasts (2.5 x 10(7) protoplasts/gram) was obtained from fresh light green leaflets using the direct leaf-peeling method. The optimized transformation conditions resulted in a relatively high efficiency of nearly 50%.
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Biology
Grace S. Gleason, Katherine Starr, Thomas J. Sanger, Alex R. Gunderson
Summary: Adaptive thermal tolerance plasticity can reduce the negative effects of warming. In this study, we tested the capacity for heat hardening in lizard embryos and found that hardened embryos had greater survival after lethal heat exposure. However, heat pre-treatment led to an increase in embryo heart rates, indicating an energetic cost. These results support the existence of adaptive thermal tolerance plasticity in embryos and emphasize the associated costs. The findings highlight the importance of considering thermal tolerance plasticity as a mechanism for embryo response to warming.
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Biology
Anthony J. Geneva, Sungdae Park, Dan G. Bock, Pietro L. H. de Mello, Fatih Sarigol, Marc Tollis, Colin M. Donihue, R. Graham Reynolds, Nathalie Feiner, Ashley M. Rasys, James D. Lauderdale, Sergio G. Minchey, Aaron J. Alcala, Carlos R. Infante, Jason J. Kolbe, Dolph Schluter, Douglas B. Menke, Jonathan B. Losos
Summary: Rapid technological improvements have made high-quality genome assemblies more accessible, allowing non-traditional and emerging model species to be studied at the genome level. This study presents a complete chromosome-scale genome assembly for the brown anole lizard, Anolis sagrei, and proposes a hypothesis for the evolutionary history of its sex chromosomes.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2022)
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Agricultural Engineering
Jiao Wu, Chuang Cui, Hongwei Zhao, Guangzhen Zhou, Liang Qin, Xinyu Li, Lulu Chen, Xiaodong Wang, Yinglang Wan
Summary: Arecoline, a prevalent alkaloid in areca fruits, is considered the fourth most consumed addictive drug globally. This study utilized multiple techniques to analyze the alkaloids in areca fruits and provided information on their distribution in different tissues, contributing to the optimal utilization of areca fruits.
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(2022)
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Materials Science, Textiles
Arumugam Kayambu, Rajkumar Ramasubbu
Summary: The study investigates the characterization and properties of Areca Catechu Fiber (ACF), which is rich in cellulose and has a density of 1.34 g/cc, making it a potential replacement for synthetic fibers. With low wax content, it provides better adhesion between fiber and resin interface, making it a better solution for eco-friendly composite products.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
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Behavioral Sciences
Jordan M. Bush, Michael Ellison, Daniel Simberloff
Summary: Interspecific aggression has important fitness consequences and can lead to declines in native species during species invasions. This study investigated the immediate behavioural consequences of interactions between native green anole lizards and invasive Cuban brown anoles. The results showed that green anoles exhibited smaller home ranges and higher perch heights after the invasion, but these changes were not caused by aggression from the brown anole invaders. Both species preferred to interact with conspecifics, and escalated aggressive behaviours between the two species were rare. The findings suggest that high population densities of brown anoles, rather than direct competition, may be driving the displacement of green anoles across the brown anole's invasive range.
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Plant Sciences
Jia Li, Xianmei Cao, Xiaocheng Jia, Liyun Liu, Haowei Cao, Weiquan Qin, Meng Li
Summary: Iron deficiency leads to leaf chlorosis in Areca catechu L. trees, while excessive iron supply results in dark green leaves. Both excessive and deficient iron levels decrease fresh weight and photosynthetic rate in seedlings of A. catechu.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Huaiwen Zhang, Xue Zhao, Xianmei Cao, Latif Ullah Khan, Ruibai Zhao, Hongxing Wang, Xi Huang
Summary: This study demonstrates that APV1 is the causal agent of YLD in betel palm and is transmitted by Ferrisia virgata and Pseudococcus cryptus mealybugs. APV1 was detected in various parts of the mealybug vectors. However, it was not transmitted from female F. virgata to their offspring. This research fills important knowledge gaps in velarivirus transmission and has implications for YLD management.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xianmei Cao, Ruibai Zhao, Hongxing Wang, Huaiwen Zhang, Xue Zhao, Latif Ullah Khan, Xi Huang
Summary: Twenty new and complete APV1 genomes were identified in Hainan, with the majority belonging to phylogroup A. Mixed infections with different genotypes may lead to genomic recombination of APV1.
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Plant Sciences
Xiang Zhou, Zheng Wang, Guangchao Cui, Zimeng Du, Yunlong Qian, Shumei Yang, Minghui Liu, Jixing Guo
Summary: In this study, the cDNA sequence of TrufOBP4 from T. rufivena is cloned and analyzed. The results show that TrufOBP4 has high binding abilities with the host plant volatiles and may play a crucial role in the integrated management of T. rufivena.
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Plant Sciences
Yilin Li, Mengying Ding, Chuang Cui, Qiyuan An, Jiao Wu, Guangzhen Zhou, Yinglang Wan, Wenlong Bao
Summary: In this study, we investigated the physiological responses of areca seedlings to drought stress and found that drought caused leaf yellowing and changes in chlorophyll fluorescence parameters. We also observed increased levels of proline and trigonelline in response to drought. Through bioinformatic analysis, we identified the gene encoding areca trigonelline synthase and demonstrated its importance in improving drought tolerance in transgenic Arabidopsis.
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Plant Sciences
Latif Ullah Khan, Xianmei Cao, Ruibai Zhao, Hang Tan, Zengyu Xing, Xi Huang
Summary: Yellow leaf disease (YLD) is a major limiting factor in the betel palm plantations in Hainan, China, and is closely associated with the areca palm velarivirus 1 (APV1). This study found that the severity of YLD symptoms is related to temperature, with the most severe symptoms at low temperature and milder symptoms at high temperature.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jun Lai, Chun Li, Yueran Zhang, Zeyong Wu, Weiguan Li, Zhonghui Zhang, Weizhen Ye, Hao Guo, Chao Wang, Tuan Long, Shouchuang Wang, Jun Yang
Summary: In this study, untargeted metabolomics and transcriptome analysis were used to investigate the flavonoid biosynthetic pathway in Areca catechu. The results identified 331 metabolites, including 107 flavonoids, and identified 6119 differentially expressed genes. Furthermore, the study identified 36 genes and transcription factors involved in the biosynthesis and regulation of flavonoids in A. catechu. Overall, this study provides a foundation for further research on flavonoid biosynthesis in A. catechu.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Parasitology
Yi-Ju Yang, Gerrut Norval, Charles R. Bursey, Stephen R. Goldberg, Jean-Jay Mao
COMPARATIVE PARASITOLOGY
(2014)
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Ecology
Gerrut Norval, Michael G. Gardner
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gerrut Norval, Kirstin E. Ross, Robert D. Sharrad, Michael G. Gardner
TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
(2019)
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Ecology
Amber Brown, Eamonn Wooster, Gerrut Norval, Michael G. Gardner, Maiken Ueland
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Infectious Diseases
Gerrut Norval, Robert D. Sharrad, Kirstin E. Ross, Michael G. Gardner
Summary: The kangaroo soft tick is a poorly studied argasid found in the arid regions of Australia. Despite anecdotal accounts of this tick biting humans, detailed descriptions of such incidents are lacking. This study reports a case of a nymph of O. gurneyi parasitizing a human, and summarizes confirmed instances of parasitism on humans by this tick based on museum specimens.
TICKS AND TICK-BORNE DISEASES
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gerrut Norval, Charles R. Bursey, Stephen R. Goldberg, Robert D. Sharrad, Kirstin E. Ross, Michael G. Gardner
Summary: Parasites in wildlife, especially those living within hosts, are poorly studied due to legal and ethical implications of dissecting hosts to determine parasites they harbor. Overcoming these obstacles involves collecting and examining dead potential hosts found on roads. This study aimed to expand understanding of gastrointestinal parasites in common reptiles by utilizing dead snakes and large lizards found near the study site in South Australia.
TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gerrut Norval, Bruce Halliday, Robert D. Sharrad, Michael G. Gardner
Summary: This study identified snake mite infestations in 10% of sleepy lizards in certain areas of South Australia, confirming their competence as hosts for the ectoparasite. The findings also contributed additional distribution records for South Australia.
TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
(2021)
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Entomology
Gerrut Norval, Bruce Halliday, Andrew Sih, Robert D. Sharrad, Michael G. Gardner
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Entomology
Gerrut Norval, Robert D. Sharrad, Michael G. Gardner
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Zoology
Gerrut Norval, Kerry Slater, Leslie K. Brown, Jean-Jay Mao, Stephen R. Goldberg
HERPETOLOGICAL CONSERVATION AND BIOLOGY
(2019)
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Entomology
Jean-Jay Mao, Gerrut Norval, Richard G. Robbins, Siew Te Wong
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Parasitology
Gerrut Norval, Daniel Jablonski, Jana Christophoryova, Vinh Quang Luu, Stephen R. Goldberg, Charles R. Bursey
COMPARATIVE PARASITOLOGY
(2018)
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Zoology
Gerrut Norval, Jean-Jay Mao, Kerry Slater, Leslie R. Brown
RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF HERPETOLOGY
(2016)
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Zoology
Gerrut Norval, Kerry Slater, Leslie R. Brown, Jean-Jay Mao
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Zoology
Gerrut Norval, Stephen R. Goldberg, Charles R. Bursey, Jean-Jay Mao, Kerry Slater
HERPETOLOGICAL CONSERVATION AND BIOLOGY
(2014)