Article
Horticulture
Xia Han, Xiang Du, Yunxuan Wu, Man Wei, Yuan Gu, Xiaoluo Aba, Ming Tang, Haoqiang Zhang
Summary: This study found that foliar-applied potassium has a promoting effect on the growth, photosynthesis, and potassium content of mycorrhizal plants. It can be transported to the potassium-free compartment through the AM fungal hyphae network, then regulate the expression of potassium channel/transporter genes to improve potassium uptake and transport, thus enhancing photosynthesis and ultimately promoting the growth of mycorrhizal plants.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xia Han, Yuanyuan Wang, Kang Cheng, Haoqiang Zhang, Ming Tang
Summary: The study suggests that inoculation of R. irregularis and application of extra potassium can enhance photosynthetic capacity, root architecture, and K+/Na+ homeostasis of L. barbarum, thus improving its growth and salt tolerance under salt stress.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Minggui Gong, Qiaoming Zhang, Kang Cheng, Haoqiang Zhang
Summary: The influence of Rhizophagus irregularis, different nitrogen forms (NO3- and NH4+), and nitrogen levels (1.5, 7.5, 15, 30 mM) on the performance of L. barbarum was evaluated through a pot experiment. It was found that the application of R. irregularis significantly improved L. barbarum biomass, net photosynthetic rate, and root tissue viability, especially under NO3- supply. The study highlights the importance of mycorrhizal symbiosis for nitrogen acquisition in L. barbarum and provides a basis for maintaining beneficial AM symbiosis during nitrogen fertilizer use in arable land.
Article
Plant Sciences
Valentina Fiorilli, Moez Maghrebi, Mara Novero, Cristina Votta, Teresa Mazzarella, Beatrice Buffoni, Stefania Astolfi, Gianpiero Vigani
Summary: Durum wheat is an important agricultural crop, but its productivity is threatened by drought stress. The study found that the response of different durum wheat genotypes to drought stress varied and that arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi played a positive role in sulfur homeostasis. These results suggest that nutrient use efficiency and soil components should be considered in the identification of drought tolerant plants.
Article
Agronomy
Lizhen Zhu, Xiaoying Li, Jun He, Xiaoping Zhou, Fang Wang, Yan Zhao, Xiaojie Liang, Xiongxiong Nan, Yonghua Li, Ken Qin, Youlong Cao
Summary: Introducing forages into wolfberry cultivation has been found to increase productivity and sustainability. The intercropping of wolfberry with mangold, ryegrass, and alfalfa showed significant yield advantages, with increased land equivalent ratio (LER) values. Additionally, intercropping promoted the monetary advantage index (MAI), particularly in the wolfberry-mangold, wolfberry-ryegrass, and wolfberry-alfalfa combinations. These findings suggest that wolfberry-forage intercropping can form a new mode of production for wolfberry and forages.
Article
Plant Sciences
Kang Cheng, Man Wei, Xiaoxia Jin, Ming Tang, Haoqiang Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of overexpression of the ammonium transporter LbAMT3-1 on nutrient uptake and plant productivity. The results showed that LbAMT3-1 overexpression can enhance the absorption of nutrients and increase the abundance of mycorrhizal in plants. This study provides a potential strategy for using LbAMT3-1 in breeding programs to improve nutrient uptake in plants.
PLANT CELL REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Ya-Fang Shang, Wen-Di Hao, Zhi-Jing Ni, Kiran Thakur, Jian-Guo Zhang, Mohammad Rizwan Khan, Zhao-Jun Wei
Summary: Plant seed oils and extracts, such as Lycium barbarum, can be utilized in cosmetic formulations to provide skin benefits. This study optimized the biological activity and stability of Lycium barbarum seed oil (LBSO) in oil-in-water emulsions, and utilized Lycium barbarum fruit extract (LBE) as a functional ingredient. The LBE emulsion with 15% L. barbarum seed oil and 1% LBE showed the highest physical and storage stability.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Xiaoge Gao, Jiajia Li, Jie Song, Qirong Guo
Summary: Through a comprehensive regional systematic collection, we conducted a genetic diversity analysis of wild red-fruited Lycium resources across the entire northwest region of China. This study provides a valuable genetic basis for germplasm exploration and the selection of new Lycium varieties.
Article
Cell Biology
Yun-Wei Fu, Yan-Fang Peng, Xiao-Dan Huang, Yan Yang, Lu Huang, Yue Xi, Zheng-Fang Hu, Song Lin, Kwok-Fai So, Chao-Ran Ren
Summary: The study found that Lycium barbarum polysaccharide-glycoprotein may have a preventative effect on depression, reducing depressive-like and anxiety-like behaviors, and impacting neuronal activity in the lateral habenula.
NEURAL REGENERATION RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Youchao Qi, Guozhen Duan, Guanghui Fan, Ning Peng
Summary: Lycium barbarum polysaccharide (LBP) is a major active ingredient in Lycium barbarum, which has beneficial effects through various signal pathways. While there have been many studies on LBP in physiology and pathology, there is a lack of reviews on its involvement in signal transduction pathways. This research aims to provide theoretical evidence for a comprehensive analysis of LBP mechanisms in clinical studies.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yifan Wang, Jia Xiao, Yuchen Duan, Miao Miao, Bo Huang, Jiali Chen, Gong Cheng, Xingyu Zhou, Yuebo Jin, Jing He, Zhanguo Li, Kwok-Fai So
Summary: The study demonstrates that Lycium barbarum polysaccharide (LBP) inhibits the progression of primary Sjogren's syndrome (pSS) in mice by modulating T cell differentiation.
MOLECULAR NUTRITION & FOOD RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jixian Zhang, Xue Yang, Tao Ji, Chaoting Wen, Zhiqiang Ye, Xiaofang Liu, Li Liang, Guoyan Liu, Xin Xu
Summary: The study investigated the digestion and absorption properties of Lycium barbarum polysaccharides stabilized selenium nanoparticles (LBP-SeNPs). Results showed that LBP-SeNPs can better maintain the morphology and properties of nano particles during the digestion process, leading to improved selenium bioavailability. The selenium release rate and particle size of SeNPs and LBP-SeNPs changed significantly during digestion, with LBP-SeNPs showing higher stability and absorption efficiency.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jiayi Huang, Ka H. Wong, Wei Liang Tan, Stephanie V. Tay, Shujing Wang, James P. Tam
Summary: The discovery of a novel hyperstable beta-lybatide from wolfberry plant as a carboxypeptidase inhibitor is reported. This peptide, belonging to a different CRP family, displayed a knottin-like structure and showed potent inhibitory activity against carboxypeptidase, contributing to wolfberry biological activities. Bioinformatics analysis revealed additional similar plant carboxypeptidase inhibitors, indicating beta-lybatide as the first and smallest plant-derived hyperstable carboxypeptidase inhibitor from functional foods.
Article
Plant Sciences
Xia Han, Yuhao Zhou, Yanpeng Li, Wei Ren, Kunkun Liu, Wenrui Zhang, Haoqiang Zhang, Ming Tang
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of an AM fungus (Rhizophagus irregularis) and potassium concentration on Lycium barbarum. The results showed that inoculation of R. irregularis and application of potassium increased the dry weight, potassium and phosphorus contents of L. barbarum, and increased the colonization rate and arbuscule abundance of R. irregularis. In addition, the expression of LbKAT3 and AQP genes in L. barbarum was upregulated. Overall, LbKAT3 may assist in mycorrhizal potassium uptake, and overexpression of LbKAT3 may promote potassium, phosphorus, and water transport from the AM fungus to tobacco.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Cui Cao, Lilong Wang, Xueqian Zhang, Chunqing Ai, Zhongfu Wang, Linjuan Huang, Shuang Song, Beiwei Zhu
Summary: The study investigated the utilization of an arabinogalactan from Lycium barbarum (LBP-3) by intestinal Bacteroidetes species. The results showed that Bacteroides caccae and Phocaeicola vulgatus utilized more LBP-3 compared to other species. In addition, different preferences for arabinose and galactose were observed during the fermentation process. The study also identified oligosaccharides produced by B. caccae and P. vulgatus and demonstrated the proliferation of various Parabacteroides species in the presence of B. caccae and P. vulgatus.
Article
Plant Sciences
Xia Han, Yuanyuan Wang, Kang Cheng, Haoqiang Zhang, Ming Tang
Summary: The study suggests that inoculation of R. irregularis and application of extra potassium can enhance photosynthetic capacity, root architecture, and K+/Na+ homeostasis of L. barbarum, thus improving its growth and salt tolerance under salt stress.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kang Cheng, Man Wei, Xiaoxia Jin, Ming Tang, Haoqiang Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of overexpression of the ammonium transporter LbAMT3-1 on nutrient uptake and plant productivity. The results showed that LbAMT3-1 overexpression can enhance the absorption of nutrients and increase the abundance of mycorrhizal in plants. This study provides a potential strategy for using LbAMT3-1 in breeding programs to improve nutrient uptake in plants.
PLANT CELL REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Yanyan Han, Xiao Lou, Wenrui Zhang, Tingying Xu, Ming Tang
Summary: Thirteen 14-3-3 protein genes were expressed in the symbiosis between Populus cathayana and AMF. Among them, the expression of PcGRF10 and PcGRF11 induced by AMF was significantly positively correlated with antioxidant and osmotic regulation. This provides new insights into the impact of AMF symbiosis on stress through 14-3-3 proteins.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Huanli An, Tian Gan, Ming Tang, Hui Chen
Summary: The TOR gene in Leptographium qinlingensis plays a key role in utilizing host volatiles as a nutrient intake, overcoming physical and chemical host resistances, and successful colonization. The fungus has a better response to nitrogen sources compared to carbon sources.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jiaxing Wang, Jing Gao, Haoqiang Zhang, Ming Tang
Summary: The soil fungal community plays a crucial role in the maintenance and sustainable development of forest ecosystems. This study analyzed soil environmental changes and the composition of the soil fungal community at different stand ages in Pinus tabuliformis plantations. The results showed that the content of available phosphorus (AP) in the soil significantly affected the community composition of soil fungi and influenced the degradation of the plantations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Yanyan Han, Wenrui Zhang, Tingying Xu, Ming Tang
Summary: The application of AM fungi and phosphorus can improve plant growth under drought stress by upregulating the antioxidant system and osmotic accumulation. Inoculation of AM fungi significantly increased P content and enzyme activities in plants. AM fungi also enhanced the antioxidant activities under drought condition. 14-3-3 genes play a crucial role in antioxidant system, osmotic regulation, and P metabolism.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Physiology
Bin Liu, Danyang Fu, Hang Ning, Ming Tang, Hui Chen
Summary: The sulfakinin (SK) signaling pathway plays a positive and significant role in feeding regulation in the Chinese white pine beetle, Dendroctonus armandi. The expression levels of SK and SKR genes vary between male and female adults, as well as different developmental stages, tissues, and starvation/re-feeding states. Targeting the SK pathway could provide a potential molecular target for pest control.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Jiaxing Wang, Jing Gao, Haoqiang Zhang, Ming Tang, Hui Chen
Summary: In recent years, an outbreak of bark beetles in China has caused significant mortality of a specific type of poplar tree, leading to changes in soil properties and fungal communities. The findings suggest that these disturbances will have important implications for the future restoration of forest ecology in the area.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bin Liu, Danyang Fu, Hang Ning, Ming Tang, Hui Chen
Summary: This study sequenced and characterized two CYP6 genes from Chinese white pine beetle and revealed their expression characteristics and functions. The expression of these genes varied significantly in different developmental stages and tissues, and was significantly induced after feeding on pine phloem or exposure to terpenoids. Silencing these genes increased sensitivity to terpenoids and led to a significant increase in adult mortality.
PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sijia Wang, Xianan Xie, Xianrong Che, Wenzhen Lai, Ying Ren, Xiaoning Fan, Wentao Hu, Ming Tang, Hui Chen
Summary: This study investigates the role of the HOG1-MAPK cascade in arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) symbiosis and plant drought adaptation. Silencing the HOG1-MAPK cascade genes through VIGS or HIGS experiments inhibits arbuscule development and expression of AM fungal drought-resistant genes under drought stress.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Sijia Wang, Ying Ren, Lina Han, Yuying Nie, Shuyuan Zhang, Xianan Xie, Wentao Hu, Hui Chen, Ming Tang
Summary: AM fungi enhance the drought tolerance of E. grandis by regulating plant antioxidation abilities and MAPK cascade gene expression.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hongjian Wei, Wenyuan He, Yuxuan Kuang, Zhihao Wang, Yue Wang, Wentao Hu, Ming Tang, Hui Chen
Summary: The combination of arbuscular mycorrhizal inoculation and melatonin application can effectively suppress heat-induced leaf senescence in perennial ryegrass. This effect is associated with changes in hormone levels.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tian Gan, Huanli An, Ming Tang, Hui Chen
Summary: In this study, a gene interference system was successfully established to study the pathogenic genes of Qinlingensis fungus. The LqFlbA gene was silenced using RNA interference, resulting in altered colony morphology, sluggish mycelium growth, and diminished pathogenicity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xiaoning Fan, Hongyun Xie, Xinru Huang, Shuyuan Zhang, Yuying Nie, Hui Chen, Xianan Xie, Ming Tang
Summary: A transcription factor called RiMsn2 from Rhizophagus irregularis is identified and found to be highly conserved across AM fungal species. RiMsn2 is induced during the early stages of symbiosis and upregulated in mycorrhizal roots under severe drought conditions. It regulates osmotic homeostasis and trehalose contents and plays a critical role in arbuscule formation and enhancing plant tolerance to drought stress.
Article
Forestry
Xianrong Che, Wenzhen Lai, Sijia Wang, Xinyang Wang, Wentao Hu, Hui Chen, Xianan Xie, Ming Tang
Summary: This study reveals the key mechanism of symbiotic Pi transport between eucalypts and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, and identifies the essential role of the crucial protein EgPT4 in this process.