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Agronomy
Stefano Zanotto, Anna Palme, Aslaug Helgadottir, Kristin Daugstad, Mika Isolahti, Linda Ohlund, Petter Marum, Maria Ahlin Moen, Merja Vetelainen, Odd Arne Rognli, Ashild Ergon
Summary: The study focused on the genetic resources of red clover, revealing significant genetic variation and trait changes associated with climatic factors. Differences were found between wild populations and landraces compared to commercial cultivars, with gene bank accessions potentially serving as genetic resources for future improvement.
JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY AND CROP SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Fisheries
Kunyin Jiang, Chen Chen, Gaowei Jiang, Yong Chi, Chengxun Xu, Lingfeng Kong, Hong Yu, Shikai Liu, Qi Li
Summary: Oysters are an important shellfish species that have been cultured for thousands of years. The oyster aquaculture industry has rapidly developed over the past few decades, with researchers making efforts to improve commercially important traits through selective breeding and other techniques. Advances in oyster breeding have resulted in the development of strains with desirable characteristics, such as fast growth and disease resistance, and have contributed to the sustainability and economic benefits of oyster production. However, challenges such as infectious diseases, environmental concerns, and climate change remain.
REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE
(2023)
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Agronomy
Shengxue Liu, Hongwei Wang, Feng Qin
Summary: Reliance on agriculture for food security is a constant in modern societies, but global climate change and population growth have increased pressure on sustainable agriculture, specifically due to drought stress which threatens crop growth and yield. Recent research has made progress in identifying genetic variations that affect drought-resistance traits, which can potentially be engineered to develop stress-resistant crop cultivars. Molecular-breeding technologies are being employed to develop drought-resistant germplasm in various crops.
Review
Plant Sciences
Martina Ghidoli, Elena Ponzoni, Fabrizio Araniti, Daniela Miglio, Roberto Pilu
Summary: In recent years, there has been a growing interest in novel crops due to environmental issues in agriculture. One such crop, Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz, is attracting attention for its desirable features. It can grow in marginal lands with little inputs and is resistant to important pathogens. This review summarizes the main works on genetic improvement of Camelina, particularly in terms of yield, seed oil content and quality, and reduction in anti-nutritional substances.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Amir Hameed, Pawel Poznanski, Anna Nadolska-Orczyk, Waclaw Orczyk
Summary: Global climate change and the need for genetically modified crops require a comprehensive genetic evaluation. However, the complexity of polyploid genomes in food crops makes it challenging to identify candidate genes with confirmed heritability. While genome-wide association studies have been successful in identifying genetic variants associated with complex traits, limitations such as incomplete detection of structural variants and genetic heterogeneity result in a biased estimation of agronomically complex traits. The graph pangenome approach resolves these limitations and provides important insights for crop improvement through genome-linked fast breeding.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Fisheries
Zituo Yang, Yepin Yu, Yi Xuan Tay, Gen Hua Yue
Summary: Selective breeding has significantly increased aquaculture production, and the use of CRISPR/Cas9 technology for gene/genome editing is faster and more precise, rapidly emerging as a tool for genetic improvement in over 20 aquaculture species.
REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE
(2022)
Review
Fisheries
Bindu R. Pillai, Raul W. Ponzoni, Kanta Das Mahapatra, Debabrata Panda
Summary: The giant freshwater prawn is a popular tropical species widely cultured across the world with high market demand and attractive prices. Several countries have started selective breeding programmes for this species focused on growth rate, which has resulted in increased edible meat without negative effects on flesh quality attributes. Despite challenges, ongoing research aims to improve productivity in this species.
REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Joanna Raymond, Ian Mackay, Steven Penfield, Andrew Lovett, Haidee Philpott, Stephen Dorling
Summary: This study explores methods to estimate genetic gain for wheat and barley and identifies biases in the estimation process. Specifically, it is observed that the yield difference between fungicide-treated and untreated trials increases as varieties age in the UK variety trial data. The results highlight the sensitivity of genetic gain estimates to the selection of long-term check varieties and the inclusion of multiple checks decreases the standard error of the estimate.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Yaxue Li, Xing Lu, Weihua Gao, Lijuan Yu, Hua Wen, Ming Jiang, Juan Tian, Fan Wu
Summary: This experiment investigated the effect of dietary paeonol levels on growth performance, serum biochemical parameters, antioxidant enzyme activities and transcriptional expression of antioxidant-and immune-related genes in Genetic Improvement of Farmed Tilapia (GIFT) juveniles. The results showed that moderate levels of paeonol supplementation can improve growth performance, serum biochemical indices, increase antioxidant enzyme activities, and induce the expression of antioxidant-and immune-related genes.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Agronomy
Shengxue Liu, Feng Qin
Summary: Maize breeding faces global drought pressure, with increased drought tolerance as a major goal; Traditional breeding strategies have yielded results but fail to meet the need for enhanced drought tolerance; Molecular breeding systems provide a more direct, efficient, and accurate approach to trait improvement; Multi-omics studies and future directions will guide maize improvement.
MOLECULAR BREEDING
(2021)
Article
Entomology
Jose Enrique Mendoza, Virginia Balanza, Dina Cifuentes, Pablo Bielza
Summary: The study conducted genetic improvement on Orius laevigatus to enhance its fitness on suboptimal food, comparing the selected strains with unselected strains on rich and suboptimal diets. The selected lines showed significantly improved values for various traits, indicating that genetic gain played a critical role in enhancing their performance on suboptimal food. The improved lines have the potential for augmentative biocontrol and artificial rearing.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Agronomy
Camilla Beate Hill, Chengdao Li
Summary: This review summarizes the current advances in understanding the detrimental effects of heat stress on cereal crop production at the physiological and genetic levels. It discusses the use of available genomic resources, genetic variation, candidate genes, and molecular markers for heat stress tolerance. Furthermore, it provides insights into crop genetic improvement for heat stress tolerance.
Review
Plant Sciences
Theresa Bapela, Hussein Shimelis, Toi John Tsilo, Isack Mathew
Summary: This paper summarizes the progress, challenges, and opportunities in breeding drought-tolerant wheat varieties. It discusses genetic variation, selection methods, and the interaction between above-ground phenotypic traits and root attributes in drought adaptation. The review provides valuable information for wheat breeders and agronomists to develop and deploy drought-adapted and high-performing wheat varieties.
Review
Agronomy
Michela Landoni, Greta Bertagnon, Martina Ghidoli, Elena Cassani, Fabrizio Adani, Roberto Pilu
Summary: Castor bean originated in East Africa and has spread to various regions of the world. The high lipid content in castor beans is used in pharmaceutical and industrial applications. Castor oil is mainly composed of ricinoleic acid and other fatty acids, making it safe for use in cosmetics and industry.
Article
Agronomy
Marijana Tucak, Marija Ravlic, Daniela Horvat, Tihomir Cupic
Summary: This study evaluated the quality traits and relative feed value of alfalfa and red clover cultivars and breeding populations, finding significant differences among the investigated cultivars/populations. Some populations exhibited high protein content and low fiber content, potentially useful for improving the nutritional value of forage crops. Identified superior populations will be utilized in breeding programs to develop novel cultivars with improved forage quality.
Article
Fisheries
Hunter S. Bailey, Ashley N. Fincannon, Lee A. Fuiman
Summary: This study investigated the transfer of fatty acids from broodstock diets to eggs and the time needed for the eggs to equilibrate to the diet in Southern flounder. The findings indicate that different diet treatments significantly affect the fatty acid composition of eggs, and it takes 8-16 weeks for the eggs to adapt to changes in the adult diet. These results are important for improving broodstock diets and feeding protocols in stock-enhancement programs.
Article
Fisheries
Yu Liu, Mingtao Lei, Hector Victor, Yan Wang
Summary: This study confirms the feasibility of replacing raw fish diet with a formulated diet in commercial farming of large yellow croaker, which can increase fish survival and yield, and reduce feed cost and body lipid deposition.
Article
Fisheries
Xiaoyan Zhang, Lize San, Yucong Yang, Yuehong Tao, Jiangong Ren, Yufeng Liu, Zhongwei He, Jiashuo Di, Ziteng Pei, Guixing Wang, Jilun Hou
Summary: Gynogenesis is an effective technique for establishing homogeneous lines and confirming potential chromosomal mechanisms of sex determination in fish. This study successfully induced gynogenetic families in Thamnaconus modestus and established a complete method for gynogenesis induction.
Article
Fisheries
Julieta C. Martinelli, Megan Considine, Helen R. Casendino, Carolyn M. Tarpey, Isadora Jimenez-Hidalgo, Jacqueline L. Padilla-Gamino, Teri L. King, Lorenz Hauser, Steven Rumrill, Chelsea L. Wood
Summary: Shell-boring polychaetes have caused significant damage to mariculture operations worldwide, particularly in the US Pacific region. This study provides a comprehensive dataset on the prevalence, species distribution, and environmental associations of these parasites, highlighting the impact of season, culturing methods, and environmental factors on infestation.
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Fisheries
Juan Gao, Xueshan Li, Kangle Lu, Kai Song, Jian Zhang, Ling Wang, Chunxiao Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of dietary protein levels on growth performance, antioxidant capacity, digestive enzyme activity, and metamorphosis rate of bullfrog tadpoles. The optimal dietary protein level for bullfrog tadpoles was estimated to be 42.49%-46.50% of the diet.
Article
Fisheries
Qiang Li, Lijun Duan, Dongsheng Jin, Yuxin Chen, Yirong Lou, Qianjin Zhou, Zhongjie Xu, Fangjie Chen, Hongxian Chen, Guizong Xu, Maocang Yan, Guanjun Yang, Jianfei Lu, Yanjun Zhang, Jiong Chen
Summary: This study developed a centrifugal microfluidic chip with on-chip RPA to detect five pathogenic microorganisms. The chip enabled the parallel analysis of six genetic markers from a single sample and allowed for the highly automated detection of multiple samples. Compared with PCR and DNA sequencing, the on-chip RPA assay showed high sensitivity and specificity for detecting multiple pathogens in shrimp aquaculture.
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Fisheries
Xingchen Huo, Pengxu Wang, Fengxia Zhao, Qian Liu, Qingqing Tian, Lingjie Tang, Maolin Lv, Zhaohui Wei, Chunrong Yang, Jianguo Su
Summary: Bacterial diseases in aquaculture ponds have negative effects on sustainable development. The use of composite I20 biotherapy has been shown to effectively treat bacterial diseases in bullfrog ponds, providing a new strategy for controlling bacterial diseases in aquaculture.
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Fisheries
Peng Yin, Takaya Saito, Per Gunnar Fjelldal, Bjorn Tharandur Bjornsson, Sofie Charlotte Remo, Sandeep Sharma, Rolf Erik Olsen, Kristin Hamre
Summary: This study aims to investigate the effect of seasonal changes in temperature and photoperiod on the redox metabolism of Atlantic salmon at the molecular level. The research findings suggest that the changing photoperiod and temperature influenced the redox metabolism of Atlantic salmon, highlighting the importance of oxidative status in the ecological implications.
Article
Fisheries
Nicholas Oppong Mensah, Jeffery Kofi Asare, Emmanuel Tetteh-Doku Mensah, Ernest Christlieb Amrago, Frank Osei Tutu, Anthony Donkor
Summary: This study investigates aquaculture farmers' preference for climate-smart aquaculture insurance products, the challenges they face, and their preferred insurance coverage. The results show that farmers prefer Climate-Induced Aquaculture Stock Mortality Insurance and the most significant constraint is the delay in claim settlement.
Article
Fisheries
Qiu-Ping Chai, Pei Wu, Wei-Dan Jiang, Yang Liu, Hong-Mei Ren, Xiao-Wan Jin, Lin Feng, Xiao-Qiu Zhou
Summary: The study found that appropriate levels of potassium diformate (KDF) can enhance the immune defense and mediate the inflammatory process in fish, possibly through the regulation of T cell differentiation via JAK-STAT and NF-kappa B signaling pathways.
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Fisheries
Tian Zhu, Haomin Jia, Haopeng Zhang, Yujing Xiao, Cui Han, Jiaxin Yang
Summary: Chicken manure has significant effects on the cultivation of Chlorella and rotifers. The optimal amount of chicken manure extract for continuous cultivation is 10 mLL-1. Chicken manure can promote the growth of Chlorella and improve the fatty acid composition, indirectly enhancing the growth condition and fatty acid content of rotifers.
Article
Fisheries
Zheng Luo, Yang Yu, Zhenning Bao, Fuhua Li
Summary: This study analyzed the heritability and genetic correlation of two growth traits in Pacific white shrimp and evaluated the genomic prediction using different genomic selection models. The results showed that the NeuralNet model had the highest prediction accuracy and better prospects for predicting shrimp growth traits.
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Fisheries
Alberto Ruiz, Ignasi Sanahuja, Karl B. Andree, Dolors Furones, Paul G. Holhorea, Josep A. Calduch-Giner, Jose J. Pastor, Marc Vinas, Jaume Perez-Sanchez, Sofia Morais, Enric Gisbert
Summary: Supplementing diets with a combination of spice oleoresins can reduce lipid accumulation and inflammation in farmed fish. The combination of spice oleoresins also has an immunomodulatory effect on the fish's intestinal immune system, potentially offering anti-inflammatory benefits.
Article
Fisheries
Beibei Zhao, Renhui Mei, Le Li, Di Hu, Lei Li
Summary: This study reveals that JfCXCL8_L1a and JfCXCL8_L1b have different immune pathways, and JfCXCL8_L1b plays a significant role in enhancing the adaptive immunity of T cell-dependent antigen.
Article
Fisheries
Yuhang Liu, Danying Cao, Nan Wu, Xuyang Zhao, Qingsong Zhu, Lian Su, Fatima Altaf, Qianqian Zhang, Haokun Liu, Yongming Li, Bruno Hamish Unger, Yingyin Cheng, Wanting Zhang, Aihua Li, Yaping Wang, Xiao-Qin Xia
Summary: Based on previous research, sinomenine has been found to protect mucosal immunity in farmed fish species by preventing intestinal pathological changes and regulating gene expression related to inflammation. It also enhances immune homeostasis and controls the growth of pathogenic bacteria.