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Biodiversity Conservation
Peng-Yang Wang, Bao-Zhen Hua
Summary: This study documented the elevational richness gradient of scorpionflies in the Qinling Mountains in central China, revealing a hump-shaped pattern of species richness in mid-elevations. It also uncovered a linear relationship between elevational locations and emergence dates, indicating a gradual movement from lower to higher elevations over time. The study highlighted the importance of niche divergence and conservation in explaining the richness pattern of scorpionflies.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Xiao-song Yu, Hong-run Wang, Fei-fan Lei, Rui-qi Li, Hui-peng Yao, Jin-bo Shen, Noor-ul Ain, Yi Cai
Summary: This study investigates the evolution of the PIP family in 23 plant species and the functional divergence in Arabidopsis. The results demonstrate that the PIP family has undergone functional divergence during evolution, leading to differential immune induction activity and root growth inhibition. Furthermore, transcriptomic and protein-protein interaction analysis reveal distinct functional differences in plant defense pathways between the two PIP subfamilies. This research provides new insights into the relationship between the structure and function of PIP and enhances our understanding of the connection between growth inhibition and immune responses.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Linlin Yao, Bin Zhao, Qi Wang, Xuyang Jiang, Sha Han, Wei Hu, Chenglin Li
Summary: In this study, the TGF beta signaling pathway and its role in pigmentation in the sea cucumber A. japonicus were evaluated. The results showed that both subfamilies of the TGF beta superfamily were involved in pigmentation regulation, with the former subfamily contributing to different color morphs. These findings provide insights into early chordate evolution and the molecular basis of color variation in A. japonicus.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Zhongxuan Feng, Lei Sun, Mingming Dong, Shanshan Fan, Kexin Shi, Yixin Qu, Liyan Zhu, Jinfeng Shi, Wujun Wang, Yihan Liu, Liyan Song, Yiqun Weng, Xingwang Liu, Huazhong Ren
Summary: Genes enriched in glandular trichomes play important roles in both the development of trichomes and the metabolism of flavonoids. Glandular trichomes are outgrowths on plant epidermal cells that produce and store specialized secondary metabolites, which have protective and economic benefits. By studying the transcriptomes and metabolomes of cucumber trichomes, it was found that the accumulation of flavonoids in glandular trichomes is associated with increased expression of related biosynthesis genes. Functional characterization of genes associated with trichome development and secondary metabolism was conducted, providing insights into the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites in multicellular trichomes.
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Plant Sciences
Xiaofeng Liu, Jiacai Chen, Xiaolan Zhang
Summary: Cucumber is an important vegetable crop with significant economic value, and its shoot architecture plays a crucial role in crop management and yield. Unlike most plant species, cucumber undergoes both vegetative and reproductive growth simultaneously, a unique feature of the Cucurbitaceae family. Despite advances in understanding shoot architecture in other crops, mechanisms controlling cucumber's architecture are still limited.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Xingwei Wang, Yanfei Hu, Wei Wang
Summary: This study compares the circadian characteristics of Arabidopsis and soybean, revealing notable differences and contrasting biological activities under circadian regulation.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Aijing Zhang, Yue Li, Lixue Wang, Jiaxin Wang, Yixuan Liu, Xinchao Luan, Shuying Liu, Jun Zhang, Huijing Liu, Dan Yao
Summary: In this study, a lncRNA named lncRNA43234 related to soybean oil synthesis was identified and its full-length cDNA sequence was obtained. Overexpression of lncRNA43234 increased crude protein content in seeds, decreased oleic acid content, and affected the content of alanine and arginine in free amino acids. RNA interference of the lncRNA43234 gene decreased crude protein content in seeds. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction analysis revealed that lncRNA43234 influenced the expression of XM_014775786.1 associated with phosphatidylinositol metabolism by acting as a decoy for miRNA10420, thereby affecting soybean oil content. These findings provide insights into the role of lncRNA-mediated competing endogenous RNA regulatory networks in soybean oil synthesis.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Saeid Moushani, Hossein Kazemi, Hermann Klug, Mohammad Esmaeil Asadi, Afshin Soltani
Summary: This study evaluates ecosystem services in 48 Iranian soybean fields under conventional and conservation cropping systems, finding that conservation cropping systems generally outperform conventional cropping systems in providing ecosystem services.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
F. He, K. A. Steige, V Kovacova, U. Goebel, M. Bouzid, P. D. Keightley, A. Beyer, J. de Meaux
Summary: The study suggests that gene expression differences in response to dehydration stress are influenced by genetic regulation, with the direction of plasticity affecting the effects of gene variants. Evolution of gene expression in Arabidopsis lyrata tends to amplify stress response, while in Arabidopsis halleri it tends to mitigate stress response.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yan Yan, Sun Mintao, Ma Si, Feng Qian, Wang Yijia, Di Qinghua, Zhou Mengdi, He Chaoxing, Li Yansu, Gao Lihong, Yu Xianchang
Summary: This study reveals the mechanism of G protein Ga subunit (CsGPA1) in regulating cold tolerance of plants. The results show that CsGPA1 interacts with CsCDL1 and CsCOR413PM2, and positively regulates the expression of brassinolide-related genes. Additionally, CsGPA1 or CsCOR413PM2 inhibition affects Ca (2+) influx at low temperature and subsequently modulates the expression of CsICE-CsCBF.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2022)
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Engineering, Environmental
Bharati Kollah, Rakesh Parmar, Anand Vishwakarma, Garima Dubey, Ashok Patra, Suresh Kumar Chaudhari, Santosh Ranjan Mohanty
Summary: The experiment aimed to evaluate N2O production from nitrification and denitrification under the influence of different weed control treatments, cropping systems, and conservation agriculture. The results showed that N2O production and nitrification decreased with soil depth, while denitrification increased. The study suggests that intensive use of weedicides in conservation agriculture may stimulate N2O production.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
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Agronomy
Zhanyu Chen, Yushuang Wang, Yanbo Chen, Xiaoqin Yang, Shuang Wang, Tingting Yu, Ying Zhou, Xiyan Cui
Summary: This study characterized the molecular properties of GmPLMT and its effects on lipid metabolites in soybeans. The expression patterns of GmPLMT varied in different growth stages of soybeans and transgenic Arabidopsis thaliana seeds, affecting the production of lipid metabolites. Increased expression of GmPLMT was positively correlated with higher levels of PtdCho and crude fats, suggesting its potential for enhancing lipid metabolite production in soybeans.
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Plant Sciences
Yunmin Xu, Yujie Zhu, Xinrui Wang, Zezhou Hong, Aiyi Yang, Yuanyuan Liu, Ling Yan, Yong He, Zhujun Zhu, Huasen Wang
Summary: This study investigates the molecular mechanism regulating rapid elongation of cucumber tendrils. It reveals that CsPRE4 functions as a conserved activator of cell expansion to promote tendril elongation through a HLH-HLH-bHLH-EXPA pathway. This pathway involves the release of CsBEE1, which activates expansin A12 to loosen the cell wall structure in tendrils.
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Evolutionary Biology
Jiao Wang, Zhenbin Hu, Xiliang Liao, Zhiyu Wang, Wei Li, Peipei Zhang, Hao Cheng, Qing Wang, Javaid Akhter Bhat, Hui Wang, Biao Liu, Hengyou Zhang, Fang Huang, Deyue Yu
Summary: Genome sequencing of wild soybean in China reveals the genomic basis of local adaptation and provides valuable resources for climate-smart crop breeding.
EVOLUTIONARY APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Fan Yang, Martin Kagiki Njogu, Obel Hesbon, Yuhui Wang, Qunfeng Lou, Chunyan Cheng, Junguo Zhou, Ji Li, Jinfeng Chen
Summary: Two genetic loci, det-ma (CsCEN) and det-lb, have been found to regulate the growth pattern of main axis and lateral branches in cucumber. The candidate gene for det-lb locus is CsSHBY. These findings provide insights into optimizing plant architecture for improving yield.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Lei Zhao, Ying-Ying Yang, Xiao-Jian Qu, Hong Ma, Yi Hu, Hong-Tao Li, Ting-Shuang Yi, De-Zhu Li
Summary: This study improves our understanding of aroid phylogeny by using a large number of nuclear genes. In contrast to the Proto-Araceae group and the lemnoid clade's adaptation to aquatic environments, the results suggest that whole-genome duplication may play a more important role in the evolution of adaptations to tropical, terrestrial environments in the True-Araceae clade.
Article
Plant Sciences
Anzhen Fu, Yanyan Zheng, Jing Guo, Donald Grierson, Xiaoyan Zhao, Changlong Wen, Ye Liu, Jian Li, Xuewen Zhang, Ying Yu, Hong Ma, Qing Wang, Jinhua Zuo
Summary: This study successfully assembled a high-quality genome of Momordica charantia L. var. abbreviata Ser. (Mca), providing insights into the genetic variations involved in bitter gourd fruit quality and the evolutionary process of bitter gourd. It also contributes to the genetic research of bitter gourd by providing a new genetic resource.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Li-Qin Hu, Shi-Xia Yu, Wan-Yue Xu, Song-Hao Zu, Yu-Tong Jiang, Hao-Tian Shi, Yan-Jie Zhang, Hong-Wei Xue, Ying-Xiang Wang, Wen-Hui Lin
Summary: In Arabidopsis thaliana, the development of female gametophyte (FG) involves the formation and expansion of large vacuoles. The VACUOLELESS GAMETOPHYTES (VLG) gene is responsible for facilitating the fusion of vesicles to form these vacuoles, but its regulation is still not well understood. This study found that mutations in the BRASSINOSTEROID INSENSITIVE2 (BIN2) gene increased the abundance of VLG, leading to excessive vacuole formation and FG abortion. On the other hand, mutations in BIN2 and its homologs reduced VLG abundance and caused phenotypes similar to vlg/VLG mutants. It was also discovered that BIN2 interacts with and phosphorylates VLG, enhancing its stability and abundance to promote vacuole formation.
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Genetics & Heredity
Jiahe P. Li, Jackson P. Champer, Gregory P. Copenhaver
Summary: Wolbachia are maternally-inherited bacteria that can rapidly spread in populations by manipulating reproduction. The cifA and cifB genes found in Wolbachia phage play a crucial role in cytoplasmic incompatibility, the most common form of Wolbachia reproductive interference. By utilizing these genes, new toxin-antidote gene drives can be constructed in insect genomes, which can limit or confine the spread of desired traits in populations. These drives are safe and flexible for population modification of insects and offer a powerful tool for genetic modification.
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Genetics & Heredity
Parissa L. Monem, Nitin Vidyasagar, Audrey A. Piatt, Enisha P. Sehgal, Joshua P. Arribere, Gregory P. Copenhaver
Summary: Ribosomes are responsible for reading mRNAs and synthesizing proteins. When ribosomes encounter traffic jams on mRNAs, cells have mechanisms to clean up the jam and remove problematic mRNAs. In this study, the machinery for handling ribosome stalls and the relationships between factors were identified in C. elegans. It was found that ribosomes need to be tagged by ubiquitin for mRNA decay, and the absence of ubiquitin sites on ribosomes prevents mRNA decay. Additionally, an enzyme that cuts mRNA is recruited by ubiquitin signals, and ribosome rescue factors are also required for mRNA decay.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
TianDuo Wang, Yuanxin Chen, Nivin N. Nystrom, Shirley Liu, Yanghao Fu, Francisco M. Martinez, Timothy J. Scholl, John A. Ronald
Summary: Cell-cell communication is crucial in multicellular organisms, especially in cell-based cancer immunotherapies where engineered immune cells interact with cancer cells through specific antigens. By using the synthetic Notch system, T cells engineered in this study were able to induce the expression of reporter genes in response to interaction with a chosen antigen on neighboring cancer cells. The high spatial resolution and tomographic nature of MRI allowed for clear visualization and mapping of the engineered cells within tumors, showing promise for monitoring cell therapies in patients and understanding interactions between cell populations in the body.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Editorial Material
Genetics & Heredity
Gregory S. Barsh, Geraldine Butler, Gregory P. Copenhaver, Sean Crosson, Lotte Sogaard-Andersen, Eva H. Stukenbrock
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Surgery
Wenhao Chen, Zhiming Su, Quan Liu, Xinxin Bai, Jiyue Huang, Shaohuang Weng, Min Chen
Summary: This study aimed to determine the incidence and risk factors of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in elderly Chinese patients with femoral neck fracture at admission, and to establish and evaluate a new DVT predictive index based on these risk factors. The results showed that the injured side, hemoglobin, fibrinogen, and d-dimer were independent risk factors for DVT occurrence. The new predictive index based on these factors had a high diagnostic value.
FRONTIERS IN SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jie Huang, Weibin Xu, Junwen Zhai, Yi Hu, Jing Guo, Caifei Zhang, Yiyong Zhao, Lin Zhang, Christopher Martine, Hong Ma, Chien-Hsun Huang
Summary: This study generated transcriptomes/genomes for 180 Solanaceae species and constructed a highly resolved phylogenetic tree. The study revealed a specific whole-genome triplication event in the evolutionary history of Solanaceae, which may have contributed to the development of fleshy fruits.
PLANT COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Jianhou Huang, Menghan Zhang, Jiyue Huang, Xiaoqin Deng, Xintian Zhang, Chenfang Miao, Shaohuang Weng
Summary: A convenient and effective detection method using carbon quantum dots as probes was developed to monitor the concentration of doxycycline. The method showed good linear relationship and acceptable detection performance, making it promising for biomedical field applications.
JOURNAL OF FLUORESCENCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wanyue Xu, Yue Yu, Juli Jing, Zhen Wu, Xumin Zhang, Chenjiang You, Hong Ma, Gregory P. Copenhaver, Yan He, Yingxiang Wang
Summary: In this study, a SCF complex is found to regulate the stability of DMC1 through ubiquitination and proteasomal degradation. The interaction between RMF1/2, ASK1 and DMC1 in the same pathway is demonstrated, and the proper removal of DMC1 is crucial for meiotic crossover formation.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Yingxiang Wang, Changbin Chen, Gregory P. Copenhaver, Chung-Ju Rachel Wang
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)