Article
Plant Sciences
Rui Wu, Simcha Lev-Yadun, Lu Sun, Hang Sun, Bo Song
Summary: The study revealed that there are variations in the proportion of plant species with glandular trichomes at different elevations. Herbivorous insect richness is higher at mid-elevations, but its association with the occurrence of glandular trichomes is weak. Mean annual temperature was identified as the most important factor negatively associated with glandular trichomes.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Christina C. Lytridou, Georgia Katsigianni, Flora Vardouli, Charalampos Proestos, Ioannis Velopoulos, Maria D. Antoniadou, Despina Georgiou, Eleni P. Kalogianni, Rania Elayeb, Weichun Pan, Christos Ritzoulis
Summary: Aqueous extracts obtained from mealworm larvae can be used as emulsifiers for oil-in-water emulsions. The extracts can produce stable droplets at low concentration and flocculated systems at higher concentrations. Proteins are found to be the main component that adsorbs and stabilizes the oil-water interfaces. The results suggest that mealworm extracts show potential as emulsifiers without the need of further purification.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2023)
Article
Biology
Dongsheng Jia, Qifu Liang, Hongyan Chen, Huan Liu, Guangjun Li, Xiaofeng Zhang, Qian Chen, Aiming Wang, Taiyun Wei
Summary: Multiple viral infections in insect vectors can have synergistic effects, but the mechanism behind this is still unknown. This study found that rice gall dwarf reovirus (RGDV) facilitates the transmission of rice stripe mosaic rhabdovirus (RSMV) by co-infected leafhopper vectors. RSMV exploits RGDV-induced autophagosomes to assemble virions via a specific interaction between RSMV nucleoprotein (N) and RGDV nonstructural protein Pns11. Additionally, RSMV can effectively propagate in Sf9 cells. In summary, this research demonstrates the importance of autophagy in the co-transmission of arboviruses by insect vectors and reveals the functional significance of virus-induced autophagosomes in rhabdovirus assembly.
SCIENCE CHINA-LIFE SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhiyi Wang, Xiaorong Yang, Siqi Zhou, Xishan Zhang, Yingzhi Zhu, Biao Chen, Xiuqin Huang, Xin Yang, Guohui Zhou, Tong Zhang
Summary: Phytoplasmas are uncultivable, phloem-limited, phytopathogenic bacteria that pose a major threat to agriculture worldwide. In this study, an antigenic membrane protein (Amp) of rice orange leaf phytoplasma (ROLP) was identified, which interacts with the actin of its insect vector, and it was demonstrated that Amp can promote the accumulation of ROLP in rice and tobacco plants.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zidong Luo, Yunpeng Nie, Hongsong Chen, Huade Guan, Xinping Zhang, Kelin Wang
Summary: This study investigates the dynamics of water ages in plant transpiration under different climates and rooting depths. Using stable isotope compositions, the researchers estimate variations in root-zone water replenishment and quantify water ages in transpiration. The results show that water ages in transpiration are highly dynamic and influenced by climate patterns and rooting depth. Climate determines the source of plant water, with wet climates relying more on current month precipitation and dry climates relying on precipitation from previous months/seasons.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Haifang He, Jingjing Li, Zelong Zhang, Xuefei Tang, Danyang Song, Fengming Yan
Summary: The study evaluated the impacts of CCYV on B. tabaci to understand the plant-virus-vector interactions. Female whiteflies showed extended nymph instar durations and adult longevity on CCYV-infected plants, while male whiteflies were not significantly influenced. Body length and oviposition increased in adults feeding on CCYV-infected plants, and the sex ratio in whitefly populations significantly reduced to 0.5:1 on infected plants.
JOURNAL OF INSECT SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Physiology
Octavio A. C. Talyuli, Vanessa Bottino-Rojas, Carla R. Polycarpo, Pedro L. Oliveira, Gabriela O. Paiva-Silva
Summary: Blood-feeding arthropods are considered a major public health threat due to their role as vectors for a variety of potentially fatal diseases. They acquire pathogens through blood feeding and trigger a series of physiological events critical for their ability to transmit diseases. The physiological changes in insects after a blood meal are crucial for successful infection.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biology
Kay Khine Soe, Sukree Hajisamae, Penjai Sompongchaiyakul, Prawit Towatana, Siriporn Pradit
Summary: This study investigated the feeding habits and ingestion of anthropogenic debris in a natural bay environment. The results showed that planktivorous fish had a higher ingestion of anthropogenic debris, which varied between seasons. These findings enhance our understanding of the spatiotemporal variation of fish feeding habits and highlight the potential risk of anthropogenic pollution in marine food webs.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Preeti Pokhrel, Sayaka Mashiko, Shumona Akther, Jumpei Suzuki, Masafumi Fujita
Summary: This study utilized ORAC and C-SFG as biomarkers to assess the response of the brackish water clam Corbicula japonica. Results showed that high water temperature and food availability supported C-SFG, while high salinity inhibited it. Wastewater treatments had varying effects on C-SFG, with high food availability resulting in the lowest values.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Baiyu Jiang, Hao Wang
Summary: This study aims to develop an integrated analytical model to analyze the friction characteristics of an aircraft tire on a wet runway pavement. The model can predict friction coefficients at various tire loading, velocity, slip ratio, and water conditions. The results demonstrate the significant effect of water depth on the risk of aircraft hydroplaning and overrun on runway pavement.
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Gang Ma, Chun-Ming Bai, Volker H. W. Rudolf, Chun-Sen Ma
Summary: Global temperatures are rising, with night-time minimum temperatures increasing faster than daytime maximum temperatures. Experiments show that different conditions of night warming, thermal regime and prey density have significant effects on predator performances, population growth rates and predation pressure. These findings highlight the importance of considering both diurnal temperature cycles and demographic changes when assessing the impact of warming on interspecific interactions.
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Kai Matsui, Hikaru Shirai, Yoichi Kageyama, Hiroshi Yokoyama, Miyuki Asano
Summary: In this study, a water quality estimation method using a neural network was developed, combining satellite remote sensing data, water depth, and water temperature. The results showed significant improvements in the accuracy of estimating suspended solids and the nitrogen-to-phosphorus ratio compared to the conventional methods, providing a more detailed understanding of water quality conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING & SOFTWARE
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Junjie Zhu, Fatma Elzahraa Eid, Lu Tong, Wan Zhao, Wei Wang, Lenwood S. Heath, Le Kang, Feng Cui
Summary: This study applied the DeNovo predictor to predict potential protein-protein interactions between three planthoppers and five rice viruses, identifying possible conserved vector factors essential for virus transmission. Experimentally validated interactions between small brown planthopper and rice stripe virus provide new insights into the complex relationship between rice viruses and their vector insects.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jianwei Cui, Jinfeng Li, Jian Cui, Yang Ruan, Yu Liang, Yue Wu, Ajun Chang, Xiaojing Liu, Dongrui Yao
Summary: In this study, the phytoremediation effects and mechanisms of two submerged plant species, Myriophyllum aquaticum (an exotic species) and Hippuris vulgaris (a native species), were investigated. It was found that M. aquaticum had a faster phosphorus removal speed compared to H. vulgaris under low-temperature conditions, which was attributed to plant interactions and microorganisms. These findings provide a theoretical foundation for understanding submerged plant phosphorus removal capabilities and the protection of local ecosystem diversity at low temperatures.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jinbo Li, Ying Zhao, Afeng Zhang, Bing Song, Robert Lee Hill
Summary: Short-term grazing exclusion may increase N2O emissions, particularly during freeze-thaw cycles. Soil liquid water content is the primary environmental factor influencing N2O emissions.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2021)