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Plant Sciences
Hoseong Choi, Yeonhwa Jo, Jinsung Hong, Hyunjung Chung, Sooyeon Choi, Sangmin Kim, Jeonghun Lee, Sanghyun Moh, Bongchoon Lee, Won Kyong Cho
Summary: This study identified and characterized a novel virus called soybean geminivirus B (SGVB) infecting soybean in Korea. The complete genome sequence of SGVB was determined and infectious clones were generated. SGVB belongs to the Mastrevirus genus in the Geminiviridae family. It causes chlorosis and leaf curling in inoculated Nicotiana benthamiana plants, but no visible symptoms in soybean plants.
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Agronomy
Elham Yazdkhasti, Richard J. Hopkins, Anders Kvarnheden
Summary: Non-crop plants like grasses can act as reservoirs for viruses affecting cereal crops, potentially influencing virus transmission and incidence in agricultural fields. Experimental evidence shows that grasses can serve as a source of infection for cereal-infecting viruses, highlighting the importance of understanding virus reservoirs in plant virus control strategies.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Muhammad Arif, Saif ul Islam, Saqer S. Alotaibi, Ahmed M. Elshehawi, Mohamed A. A. Ahmed, Abdullah M. Al-Sadi
Summary: During the study, infectious clones of three devastating begomoviruses were successfully constructed, confirmed for infection, and sequenced and analyzed for further investigation.
Review
Plant Sciences
Anne-Kathrin Pfrieme, Torsten Will, Klaus Pillen, Andreas Stahl
Summary: Wheat dwarf disease is an important disease that causes high yield losses in monocotyledonous species, especially in economically important cereals like wheat. Currently, the only effective methods to control this disease are cultivation practices and the use of resistant/tolerant host plants. However, there is limited knowledge about this disease and further research is needed.
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Zoology
Sana Khalid, Muhammad Zia-ur-Rehman, Usman Hameed, Shabnum Shaheen, Muhammad Naveed Shahid, Khajista Jabeen, Farah Khan, Muhammad Saleem Haider
Summary: This study confirms that whiteflies cannot acquire and transmit CpCDV and MCV from infected tobacco and tomato plants. However, they are able to successfully transmit CLCuKoV-Bu from symptomatic tomato leaves to healthy ones.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2022)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Muniba Abid Munir Malik, Muhammad Saleem Haider, Ying Zhai, Muhammad Azmat Ullah Khan, Hanu R. Pappu
Summary: This study demonstrates the potential of using the Cas9-based genome editing technique to generate resistance against CpCDV. Multiple gRNA constructs targeting conserved genomic regions were successful in triggering resistance in tobacco and tomato plants. One multiplex construct targeting three genomic regions showed a significant decrease in viral titre, while other constructs and individual sgRNAs did not produce consistent results.
JOURNAL OF PLANT DISEASES AND PROTECTION
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Phuong T. Ho, Hee-Seong Byun, Thuy T. B. Vo, Aamir Lal, Sukchan Lee, Eui-Joon Kil
Summary: This study reports a new sweet potato symptomless virus that does not cause distinct symptoms in sweet potato plants but is commonly co-infected with other sweet potato viruses, posing a threat to sweet potato production in South Korea.
PLANT PATHOLOGY JOURNAL
(2023)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Natalie G. Mueller, Andrew Flachs
Summary: Genetic modification of crop plants is often seen as a continuation of ancient domestication, but in reality, it differs significantly in terms of biological and sociopolitical processes. While crop breeding and GM share similarities, they mark a departure from domestication by moving plant evolution from farms to centralized institutions, affecting agrobiodiversity and seed sovereignty.
AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN VALUES
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Abinash Mishra, Tapas Kumar Mishra, Spandan Nanda, Mahendra Kumar Mohanty, Manasi Dash
Summary: The focus is on harnessing energy from green sources through sustainable technology to minimize environmental pollution. Crop residues like rice and wheat straw have potential as lignocellulosic sources for bioenergy production. Researchers have targeted genes in Arabidopsis, Poplar, Rice, and Switchgrass to downregulate monolignol biosynthesis and increase ethanol recovery. Modifying cellulose synthase expression can reduce cellulose crystallinity and polymerization, leading to improved ethanol recovery. Engineered bioenergy crops and biomass processing techniques offer a cost-effective approach to green fuel generation with minimal environmental impact.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Xiaoshi Liu, Wei Huang, Zhenqian Zhai, Tushu Ye, Chengwei Yang, Jianbin Lai
Summary: This article summarizes the research progress on the interaction between host plants and geminiviruses, including the role of phosphorylation and lipidation in controlling the activity and localization of viral factors; as well as the interference of ubiquitination and histone modification by viral components. The dynamic competition on protein modifications between host defense and geminivirus efficient infection, as well as the potential applications of protein modifications in geminivirus resistance, are also discussed.
PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Haiguang Gong, Fazal Rehman, Yun Ma, Biao A, Shaohua Zeng, Tianshun Yang, Jianguo Huang, Zhong Li, Dongpo Wu, Ying Wang
Summary: This review systematically introduces the present germplasm resources, cytological examination, and molecular-assisted breeding progress in Lycium species. It also provides insights into the distribution of Lycium species, fertility analysis between species, strategies for quantitative trait locus mapping, and potential traits in different organs. The future direction of goji breeding research is also discussed and concluded.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Christen M. Bossu, Marina Rodriguez, Christine Rayne, Debra A. Chromczak, Philip G. Higgins, Lynne A. Trulio, Kristen C. Ruegg
Summary: The accelerating loss of global biodiversity is worsened by habitat fragmentation and inbreeding in small populations. To address this issue, conservation practitioners often use assisted breeding programs to increase genetic diversity in declining populations. This study demonstrates the value of genomic approaches in enhancing genetic diversity through assisted breeding efforts, focusing on a highly inbred population of Western burrowing owls. The findings highlight the importance of genomic tools in preserving the adaptive potential of small, inbred populations at risk of further decline.
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Plant Sciences
Lara Pereira, Manoj Sapkota, Michael Alonge, Yi Zheng, Youjun Zhang, Hamid Razifard, Nathan K. Taitano, Michael C. Schatz, Alisdair R. Fernie, Ying Wang, Zhangjun Fei, Ana L. Caicedo, Denise M. Tieman, Esther van Der Knaap
Summary: The study revealed that the quality of tomato fruit in the red-fruited tomato clade is influenced by multiple genes controlling the balance of sugars, acids, and volatile compounds in the fruit. These genes exhibit high genetic diversity at specific loci, with novel haplotypes that could be used in breeding programs to enhance modern tomato quality. Additionally, gene expression patterns varied among phylogenetically diverse tomato accessions, with no clear relationship between expression and metabolite levels.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Fisheries
Kunyin Jiang, Chen Chen, Gaowei Jiang, Yong Chi, Chengxun Xu, Lingfeng Kong, Hong Yu, Shikai Liu, Qi Li
Summary: Oysters are an important shellfish species that have been cultured for thousands of years. The oyster aquaculture industry has rapidly developed over the past few decades, with researchers making efforts to improve commercially important traits through selective breeding and other techniques. Advances in oyster breeding have resulted in the development of strains with desirable characteristics, such as fast growth and disease resistance, and have contributed to the sustainability and economic benefits of oyster production. However, challenges such as infectious diseases, environmental concerns, and climate change remain.
REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Luciano Rogerio Braatz de Andrade, Massaine Bandeira e Sousa, Marnin Wolfe, Jean-Luc Jannink, Marcos Deon Vilela de Resende, Camila Ferreira Azevedo, Eder Jorge de Oliveira
Summary: This study evaluated the efficiency of genomic prediction methods and genetic models in optimizing clone and parent selection for cassava root yield and dry matter content. The results showed that prediction methods with additive-dominant genetic models had higher predictive ability for root yield, while the predictive ability for genotypic values did not differ between additive and additive-dominant genetic models. Dry matter content exhibited the highest heritability, predictive ability, and bias estimates among the traits. By shortening the breeding cycle time, genomic selection can significantly increase the selection proportion for root yield and dry matter content, accelerating the release of new varieties.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)