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Plant Sciences
Ji-Dong Ya, Dong-Liang Lin, Zhou-Dong Han, Lei Cai, Zhi-Rong Zhang, De-Ming He, Xiao-Hua Jin, Wen-Bin Yu
Summary: The study described three new species from southwestern China and Yunnan, each with unique morphological and genetic characteristics, establishing them as newly identified separate species in the scientific community.
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Plant Sciences
Yu-Qian Wang, Xun-Feng Wu, Jin-Long LI, Shi-Shun Zhou, Ren Li, Qiang Liu, Lin Li
Summary: A new species, Liparis casseabria, is described and illustrated in this article. It is morphologically similar to L. jovispluvii, but can be easily distinguished by its conspicuous underground tuber, narrowly lanceolate petals, dramatically folded lip with entire margin and emarginated apex.
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Plant Sciences
Pankaj Kumar, Jihong Li, Stephan W. Gale
Summary: The study examines the classification and evolutionary history of the Malaxidinae subtribe, finding that growth habit, perennating organ structure, and placement are key factors in resolving relationships between genera, while leaf shape and habitat preference are poor predictors of phylogenetic affiliation. The findings also suggest that some floral characters can be useful for resolving identities at the species level, resolving the status of previously confused species.
BOTANICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Hans Jacquemyn, Tim Pankhurst, Peter S. Jones, Rein Brys, Michael J. Hutchings
Summary: This article provides information on the biology of Liparis loeselii and its ecological characteristics. The species has a wide distribution but has declined in most areas due to habitat destruction and desiccation. It is primarily found in inland fens and coastal dune slacks in Britain, but can also be found in other wet habitats. The species is sensitive to nutrient concentrations, low pH, and drought, and is susceptible to predation under drought conditions. It reproduces through selfing and is the focus of conservation efforts due to its decline.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2023)
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Genetics & Heredity
Wen-Ting Yang, Kun-Lin Wu, Lin Fang, Tie-Long Wen, Song-Jun Zeng, Lin Li
Summary: In this study, we reported the complete chloroplast genome of the rare orchid species Stichorkis gibbosa and investigated its phylogenetic position. Compared to previous studies, this research used a larger number of markers, resulting in higher phylogenetic resolution.
MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART B-RESOURCES
(2022)
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Genetics & Heredity
Xu-Hui Chen, Li-Na Ding, Xiao-Yan Zong, Hua Xu, Wei-Bin Wang, Rui Ding, Bo Qu
Summary: In this study, the complete chloroplast genomes of four Liparis species were sequenced and analyzed, and their phylogenetic relationships with related species were evaluated for the first time. Highly variable regions were identified as potential DNA markers for species identification and phylogenetic studies. The phylogenetic analysis based on chloroplast genome sequences supported the polyphyly of Liparis and its subdivision into three branches.
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Chemistry, Applied
Liang Liu, Qi-Meng Yin, Qi-Jun Dai, Xuan-Yuan Chen, Xi-Qing Chen, Jian-Bin Wang, Han-Qing Pang, Xian-Wen Zhang
Summary: A previously undescribed biphenanthrene and five known phenanthrenes were isolated from Liparis nervosa, a medicinal plant of the Orchidaceae family. These compounds showed cytotoxic activities against human lung cancer cells.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Hanqing Tang, Lu Tang, Shicheng Shao, Yulan Peng, Lu Li, Yan Luo
Summary: Bulbophyllum is the largest genus in Orchidaceae, considered to be one of the most taxonomically and phylogenetically complex taxa due to its significant diversifications. This study focused on the chloroplast genome diversification in a natural Asian section Macrocaulia of Bulbophyllum genus, identifying potential molecular markers for species determination and phylogenetic analysis. The findings support the monophyly of section Macrocaulia and Bulbophyllum genus, providing valuable insight for accurate species identification, taxonomy clarification, and conservation efforts.
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Plant Sciences
Zhuang Zhou, Peng-yu Wu, Xiao-wei Xu, Zhuang Zhao, Ya-Jun Lin, Wan Xu, Zhong-Jian Liu
Summary: This paper describes and illustrates a new orchid species, Bulbophyllum contortum, from Zhenyuan, Yunnan, China. Detailed morphological comparisons show that B. contortum is similar to B. lemnisactum and B. lemniscatoides, but differs in the shape and size of pseudobulbs, inflorescence shape, flower colour, and shape and size of sepalar appendages.
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Plant Sciences
Xiao-Juan Liu, Xue-Gang Sun
Summary: Liparis tianchiensis, a new species found in Wenxian County, Gansu Province, China, is described and illustrated based on its morphological characteristics. It is morphologically similar to L. damingshanensis, L. pauliana, and L. mengziensis, but differs from them in various aspects. Liparis tianchiensis is distinctive with its longer sepals and reflexed oblong lip. It has a limited distribution and can be found only in the evergreen broad-leaved forest around a mountain lake in Wenxian County, Gansu Province, China.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jiayi Zhao, Ziyue Xu, Peizhong Gao, Xu Liu
Summary: The present study investigated the essential oil composition and biological effects of Liparis nervosa grown in China, including antioxidant and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activities. The essential oil was rich in various compounds, with methyl (9E,11E)-octadeca-9,11-dienoate being the most abundant. The essential oil exhibited moderate antioxidant capacity and showed potential as an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. This study provides valuable insights into the chemical composition and potential uses of L. nervosa essential oil.
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Genetics & Heredity
Wenting Yang, Kunlin Wu, Lin Fang, Songjun Zeng, Lin Li
Summary: This study sequenced and annotated the chloroplast genomes of two Blepharoglossum species, finding a relatively conserved gene content and arrangement, but still identifying a high number of SNPs and indels. Comparative analyses among six chloroplast genomes in Malaxidinae revealed significant sequence divergences in intergenic and coding regions. Phylogenetic analysis showed a close sister group relationship between Blepharoglossum and Oberonia.
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Plant Sciences
Si-Yu Zhang, Ke-Run Zhu, Qi Yan, Wei Wu, Bo-Rui Wang, Wei-Yong Ni, Jian-Wen Shao
Summary: Bulbophyllum guniuensis, a new species of Orchidaceae, is described and illustrated from Anhui Province, China. It shows similarities to B. henanense and B. hirundinis in certain morphological features, but can be distinguished by differences in scape length, lateral sepals, and flower color.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Hanna B. Margonska, Jeffrey Champion, Monika M. Lipinska
Summary: Bali and Lombok are popular tourist destinations, but there is limited and scattered information on the orchid flora of these islands. This study attempts to organize and document the unique and often underestimated orchids in Bali and Lombok, and reports several new species records.
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Plant Sciences
Jiang-Lin Miao, Hua-yuan Zhang, Wen-Tao Zhu, Zhen Liu, Hong-Yu Ji, Zhong-Jian Liu, Jun-Wen Zhai
Summary: A new species of Bulbophyllum from Motuo, Tibet, China is described based on morphological traits and molecular phylogenetic analysis. This new species is similar to B. reptans but differs in several features, including the shape of pseudobulbs, flower color, and petal characteristics. Molecular phylogenetic analysis supports its placement as a new species in the Reptantia section, and it is closely related to B. reptans.
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Plant Sciences
Lin Li, Shih-Wen Chung, Bo Li, Song-Jun Zeng, Hai-Fei Yan, Shi-Jin Li
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Plant Sciences
Lin Li, Min Qin, Wan-Yao Wang, Song-Jun Zeng, Guo-Qiang Zhang, Zhong-Jian Liu
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Plant Sciences
Lin Li, Ai-Qun Hu, Qiu-Ping Wu, Kun-Lin Wu, Lin Fang, Song-Jun Zeng
Summary: Based on re-evaluation of morphological characters, Bulbophyllum obtusangulum is proposed as a heterotypic synonym of B. tseanum, which expands the distribution of the latter from being previously endemic to Hong Kong.
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Plant Sciences
Lin Fang, Xinping Kong, Yingting Wen, Ji Li, Yuying Yin, Lin Li, Guohua Ma, Kunlin Wu, Songjun Zeng
Summary: Paphiopedilum spicerianum is a rare orchid species with high ornamental value. Efficient propagation through asymbiotic germination is hindered by high protocorm developmental arresting rate and the need for a better understanding of embryo and protocorm development mechanisms. Transcriptome analysis revealed differentially expressed genes related to secondary metabolite metabolism, plant hormone signal transduction, and photosynthesis during different protocorm developmental stages. Candidate genes related to embryo and shoot development showed distinct temporal expression patterns during protocorm development.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Lin Li, Shi-Jin Li
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Plant Sciences
Zhu-Qiu Song, Shi-Jin Li, Sawai Mattapha
Summary: Millettia Wight & Arn. is a heterogeneous genus within the tribe Millettieae (Leguminosae), and the representative section, Millettia sect. Podocarpae Dunn, is distinct from other species and closely related to Antheroporum Gagnep. and Ohashia X.Y. Zhu & R.P. Zhang. Therefore, a new genus, Huchimingia Z.Q. Song & Shi J. Li, is proposed to accommodate this distinct section.
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Genetics & Heredity
Ji Li, Kunlin Wu, Lin Li, Meina Wang, Lin Fang, Songjun Zeng
Summary: Paphiopedilum, a genus of Orchidaceae, is highly valued for its ornamental qualities. This study investigates a yellow leaf mutant and reveals the molecular mechanisms behind its coloration. The mutant exhibits decreased chlorophyll and carotenoid content, as well as abnormal chloroplast structure. Key genes related to leaf yellowing are identified through transcriptomic analysis. These findings contribute to our understanding of leaf color variation and the breeding of Paphiopedilum varieties with enhanced horticultural value.
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Plant Sciences
Zhu-Qiu Song, Shi-Jin LI, Quang Nam Vu, Nguyen Sinh Khang
Summary: In this paper, the authors provide a synopsis of Millettia species from Vietnam based on literature and specimen examination as well as field surveys. They propose new synonyms and report newly discovered species. The study also excludes certain species from the list and provides a key to species and lectotypification for names.
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Genetics & Heredity
Wen-Ting Yang, Kun-Lin Wu, Lin Fang, Tie-Long Wen, Song-Jun Zeng, Lin Li
Summary: In this study, we reported the complete chloroplast genome of the rare orchid species Stichorkis gibbosa and investigated its phylogenetic position. Compared to previous studies, this research used a larger number of markers, resulting in higher phylogenetic resolution.
MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART B-RESOURCES
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yu-Qian Wang, Xun-Feng Wu, Jin-Long LI, Shi-Shun Zhou, Ren Li, Qiang Liu, Lin Li
Summary: A new species, Liparis casseabria, is described and illustrated in this article. It is morphologically similar to L. jovispluvii, but can be easily distinguished by its conspicuous underground tuber, narrowly lanceolate petals, dramatically folded lip with entire margin and emarginated apex.
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Plant Sciences
Kai -Wen Jiang, Shi-Ran Gu, Shi-Jin LI, Tie-Yao Tu, Dian-Xiang Zhang
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Genetics & Heredity
Wenting Yang, Kunlin Wu, Lin Fang, Songjun Zeng, Lin Li
Summary: This study sequenced and annotated the chloroplast genomes of two Blepharoglossum species, finding a relatively conserved gene content and arrangement, but still identifying a high number of SNPs and indels. Comparative analyses among six chloroplast genomes in Malaxidinae revealed significant sequence divergences in intergenic and coding regions. Phylogenetic analysis showed a close sister group relationship between Blepharoglossum and Oberonia.