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Qing Guo, Jiahui Jiang, Wenjing Yao, Li Li, Kai Zhao, Zihan Cheng, Lianbin Han, Ran Wei, Boru Zhou, Tingbo Jiang
Summary: This study identified and classified 63 poplar HD-Zip transcription factors, and found the important role of PsnHDZ63 in plant salt tolerance through expression pattern analysis under salt stress. The phylogenetic relationships among these members and the collinear evolutionary relationships were revealed based on gene structure analysis.
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Xuemei Zhang, Zihan Cheng, Wenjing Yao, Yuan Gao, Gaofeng Fan, Qing Guo, Boru Zhou, Tingbo Jiang
Summary: In extreme environments, such as drought and high salt conditions, overexpression of the PagERF072 gene in transgenic poplar lines improves salt tolerance by increasing the activity of antioxidant enzymes and reducing reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Zhibo Wang, Zihang He, Xin Xu, Xinxin Shi, Xiaoyu Ji, Yucheng Wang
Summary: The study identified multiple salt tolerance genes in Tamarix hispida through yeast expression system and high-throughput sequencing, demonstrating their reliability in enhancing plant salt tolerance. The research also observed higher expression levels of identified genes in roots under salt stress, with a significant proportion belonging to 'response to stimulus' category. The findings suggest that processes such as protein translation, osmotic adjustment, antioxidant defense, and maintenance of cellular functions play crucial roles in salt tolerance mechanisms.
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Huanyong Li, Xiaoqian Tang, Xiuyan Yang, Huaxin Zhang
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SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiao-Qian Yu, Wanlong Su, Han Zhang, Mengxue Niu, Xiao Liu, Zheng Li, Chao Liu, Hou-Ling Wang, Weilun Yin, Xinli Xia
Summary: This study analyzed 48 autophagy-related genes in the poplar genome and discovered their evolutionary relationships and functional characteristics. The analysis revealed that these genes are involved in phytohormone response and stress response. Overexpression of certain gene subfamilies improved poplar's tolerance to salt stress. The study also found associations between these genes and photosynthesis and antioxidant activity under stress. This research provides valuable information for further understanding the ATG genes in poplar and for breeding stress-resistant poplar varieties.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jia Hu, Shengqiang Zou, Juanjuan Huang, Xuhui Huan, Xia Jin, Lieding Zhou, Kai Zhao, Youzhi Han, Shengji Wang
Summary: In this study, a R2R3-MYB transcription factor, PagMYB151, was cloned from Populus alba x P. glandulosa. The expression of PagMYB151 was found to enhance the growth and physiological indexes of poplar under salt stress conditions. Additionally, 6 salt stress-induced transcription factors that co-expressed with PagMYB151 were identified.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kang-Heum Cho, Moon Young Kim, Hakyung Kwon, Xuefei Yang, Suk-Ha Lee
Summary: By using a mapping population derived from a cross between a salt-sensitive Korean cultivar and a salt-tolerant land-race, this study identified two novel major loci on chromosome 6 and 10 that control salt tolerance in soybean. These loci provide additional genetic resources for breeding soybean cultivars with enhanced salt tolerance.
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Plant Sciences
Rania Ben Saad, Walid Ben Romdhane, Mohamed Taieb Bouteraa, Olfa Jrad, Anis Ben Hsouna
Summary: The study identified Lvbi1 as an insertion exon in the TRIM5 gene of Papio anubis (baboon), which has a higher mutation frequency in baboons. Comparative sequence analysis suggested that the evolution of Lvbi1 exon may be influenced by positive selection.
PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2022)
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Agronomy
Zunxin Wang, Yang Li, Laibao Hu, Yuxiu Ye, Jiamin Chen, Jianan Li, Baolei Pei, Guangpeng Wang, Siyuan Chen, Yanhong Cheng, Ganlong Huang, Xinhong Chen, Feibing Wang
Summary: The isolated GhMYB4 gene from cotton was found to be localized in the nucleus, transcriptionally active, and overexpression of this gene led to increased flavonoid accumulation and improved tolerance to salt and drought stresses in plants. Furthermore, the overexpression of GhMYB4 up-regulated genes involved in flavonoid and proline biosynthesis, as well as reactive oxygen species scavenging, demonstrating its potential to enhance plant growth and stress tolerance.
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Plant Sciences
Xiaoyan Quan, Xiaoli Liang, Hongmei Li, Chunjuan Xie, Wenxing He, Yuxiang Qin
Summary: Salinity is a major constraint to wheat production globally. Research using a diverse range of wheat genotypes identified 12 salt-tolerant genotypes, which showed increased accumulation of osmotic substances, efficient use of soluble sugars, lower Na+/K+ ratio, and a more efficient antioxidative system under salt stress. These genotypes were able to maintain stable osmotic potential, ion balance, and provide more resources for root growth, suggesting potential for developing new salt-tolerant wheat cultivars and understanding genetic mechanisms of salt tolerance in wheat.
Review
Forestry
Tatyana S. Tikhomirova, Konstantin V. Krutovsky, Konstantin A. Shestibratov
Summary: Betula spp., Quercus spp., and Populus spp. are promising deciduous woody plants in forestry, but they are sensitive to climate change which can negatively impact their plantations. Understanding the genetic mechanisms of adaptation to adverse environmental conditions is crucial in preventing the decline of deciduous forest area. This mini review discusses the stress responses of these species to drought and salt stresses.
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Plant Sciences
Junpeng Li, Yun Liu, Mingjing Zhang, Hualing Xu, Kai Ning, Baoshan Wang, Min Chen
Summary: This study found that melatonin promotes the growth of the halophyte Limonium bicolor under salt stress by improving photosynthesis and antioxidant enzyme activities. It also showed that melatonin upregulates the expression of genes related to photosynthesis, reactive oxygen species scavenging, and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) in L. bicolor under salt stress, thus improving salt tolerance.
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Forestry
Qing Guo, Li Li, Kai Zhao, Wenjing Yao, Zihan Cheng, Boru Zhou, Tingbo Jiang
Summary: The study identified 30 SBP genes in the Populus trichocarpa genome, distributed on 16 chromosomes and divided into six categories, with 14 genes belonging to category VI. SBP genes in category VI were found to have a targeting relationship with miR156. The promoters of these genes contain elements related to growth, development, stress, and hormone response, with 10 gene segment duplication events observed. Additionally, yeast two-hybrid experiments revealed that PtSBPs can form heterodimers, contributing to transcriptional regulatory networks.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xuhui Huan, Xingqi Wang, Shengqiang Zou, Kai Zhao, Youzhi Han, Shengji Wang
Summary: This study investigated the role of the transcription factor ERF194 in poplar growth and drought tolerance. The results showed that ERF194 positively regulated drought tolerance in poplar by influencing growth and physiological factors. This study provides a new insight into the role of ERF194 in plant growth and drought stress response.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Longfei Wang, Shuai Cao, Peitong Wang, Kening Lu, Qingxin Song, Fang-Jie Zhao, Z. Jeffrey Chen
Summary: Polyploidy enhances salt tolerance in tetraploid rice by reducing sodium uptake and epigenetic regulation of JA-related genes. This leads to increased expression of stress-responsive genes in the JA pathway, higher levels of JA signaling, and feedback regulation between hypomethylation and hypermethylation to promote stress adaptation in polyploid plants.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Zihan Cheng, Xuemei Zhang, Wenjing Yao, Kai Zhao, Lin Liu, Gaofeng Fan, Boru Zhou, Tingbo Jiang
Summary: A total of 88 PtrLEA genes were identified in Populus trichocarpa, which play important roles in regulating salt stress responses and growth and development in poplar. Comparative genomics analysis showed that PtrLEA genes are conserved and homologous to related genes in other plant species.
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Construction & Building Technology
Xinhua Liu, Jianren Zhang, Zihan Cheng, Meng Ye
Summary: Experimental investigation and numerical analysis have shown that using ultrahigh-performance concrete can enhance the cracking performance of composite beams. The appropriate joint form, laying length of UHPC, and simplified formula for calculating crack width are crucial for improving the performance of composite beams.
ADVANCES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Forestry
Qing Guo, Li Li, Kai Zhao, Wenjing Yao, Zihan Cheng, Boru Zhou, Tingbo Jiang
Summary: The study identified 30 SBP genes in the Populus trichocarpa genome, distributed on 16 chromosomes and divided into six categories, with 14 genes belonging to category VI. SBP genes in category VI were found to have a targeting relationship with miR156. The promoters of these genes contain elements related to growth, development, stress, and hormone response, with 10 gene segment duplication events observed. Additionally, yeast two-hybrid experiments revealed that PtSBPs can form heterodimers, contributing to transcriptional regulatory networks.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Zihan Cheng, Xuemei Zhang, Wenjing Yao, Yuan Gao, Kai Zhao, Qing Guo, Boru Zhou, Tingbo Jiang
Summary: The Xyloglucan endotransglucosylase/hydrolase (XTH) family genes were identified in Populus simonii x Populus nigra, with conserved structures and multiple cis-acting elements related to growth and development and stress responses in their promoters. The expression patterns of PtrXTH genes vary in roots, stems, and leaves, with some genes highly expressed in roots. Growth, development, salt stress response, and tissue specificity are all influenced by XTH genes in poplar.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qing Guo, Jiahui Jiang, Wenjing Yao, Li Li, Kai Zhao, Zihan Cheng, Lianbin Han, Ran Wei, Boru Zhou, Tingbo Jiang
Summary: This study identified and classified 63 poplar HD-Zip transcription factors, and found the important role of PsnHDZ63 in plant salt tolerance through expression pattern analysis under salt stress. The phylogenetic relationships among these members and the collinear evolutionary relationships were revealed based on gene structure analysis.
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Plant Sciences
Xuemei Zhang, Zihan Cheng, Gaofeng Fan, Wenjing Yao, Wei Li, Sixue Chen, Tingbo Jiang
Summary: In this study, a salt-inducible NAC transcription factor gene PagNAC045 was isolated from Populus alba × P. glandulosa. The results showed that PagNAC045 expression increased significantly under salt and ABA treatments, and it functions as a positive regulator in plant responses to NaCl and ABA-mediated stresses by interacting with multiple proteins and binding to the promoter sequence of other transcription factors.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xuemei Zhang, Bowen Tan, Zihan Cheng, Dan Zhu, Tingbo Jiang, Sixue Chen
Summary: The McHB7 gene in ice plant enhances the salt tolerance by regulating the changes in proteins and metabolites, resulting in increased photosynthesis efficiency and chlorophyll content. Additionally, McHB7 also modulates the expression of stress-related proteins to scavenge reactive oxygen species and enhance plant salt tolerance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gaofeng Fan, Xinhui Xia, Wenjing Yao, Zihan Cheng, Xuemei Zhang, Jiahui Jiang, Boru Zhou, Tingbo Jiang
Summary: This study systematically investigated the F-box family in populus trichocarpa, identifying a total of 245 PtrFBX proteins. Phylogenetic and collinearity analysis revealed the structure, evolution, and expression patterns of these F-box genes in poplar. The study also found that PtrFBX genes are involved in hormone and stress responses, as well as complex physiological processes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xuemei Zhang, Zihan Cheng, Wenjing Yao, Yuan Gao, Gaofeng Fan, Qing Guo, Boru Zhou, Tingbo Jiang
Summary: In extreme environments, such as drought and high salt conditions, overexpression of the PagERF072 gene in transgenic poplar lines improves salt tolerance by increasing the activity of antioxidant enzymes and reducing reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Automation & Control Systems
Zi-Han Cheng, Tao Li, Lin Hu, Xin Ma, Feng Liang, Deshuang Zhao, Bing-Zhong Wang
Summary: This article proposes a continuous-wave time-reversal selective radiative wireless power transfer method based on a multipoint focusing idea. It achieves accurate positioning and high-precision spatial selection of closely spaced devices through a multipoint focusing field. Theoretical analysis, full-wave simulations, and experimental demonstrations show the high-precision selectivity, accurate positioning, and satisfactory over-the-air efficiency of the proposed method.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS
(2022)
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Computer Science, Information Systems
Siyuan Liu, Musheng Liang, Zihan Cheng, Xinjie Li, Menglu Ma, Feng Liang, Deshuang Zhao
Summary: Interference caused by passive intermodulation (PIM) has affected system performance. Compressed sensing (CS) is used to locate radial PIMs. Traditional methods increase the number of receiving antennas to solve the problem, but face flooding issues. To reduce antennas and improve imaging, this paper proposes a virtual array expansion synchronous imaging compressed sensing (SI-CS) method, which exhibits significant improvement and target discrimination in flooding scenarios.
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Quantum Science & Technology
Zihan Cheng, Matteo Ippoliti
Summary: In this paper, we present a classical algorithm for sampling the output of shallow, noisy random circuits on two-dimensional qubit arrays. We extend the recently proposed space-evolving block decimation (SEBD) algorithm to handle noisy circuits. By unraveling the action of noise into measurements, our algorithm reduces entanglement and enables efficient classical sampling up to larger circuit depths.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zihan Cheng, Andrew C. Potter
Summary: We propose a numerical method to simulate nonequilibrium Floquet steady states of one-dimensional periodically driven many-body systems coupled to a dissipative bath. The method is based on a matrix product operator ansatz for the Floquet density matrix in frequency space, and allows computation of the dynamical approach to the steady state.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jianxiong Zhai, Rui Xue, Zihan Cheng, Youqi Ke
Summary: The study compares ACPA and ICPA methods for simulating vibrational properties of disordered materials and devices. The results show good agreement between the two methods in the weak scattering regime, but significant deviations in the linewidth and height of disorder-averaged phonon spectra in the strong scattering regime. These findings highlight important limitations of ICPA for phonon transport simulation.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ajesh Kumar, Zihan Cheng, Andrew C. Potter