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Plant Sciences
Qing Li, Yun-Wei Kuo, Kuan-Hung Lin, Weiqun Huang, Caisheng Deng, Kai-Wun Yeh, Shi-Peng Chen
Summary: Piriformospora indica symbiosis enhances growth and photosynthesis, while also boosting resistance against insect herbivory in sweet potato by regulating sporamin-dependent defense. The root symbiosis of P. indica promotes biomass accumulation, photosynthetic pigment content, and jasmonic acid-mediated defense in sweet potato plants, leading to increased resistance against herbivores such as Spodoptera litura.
PLANT CELL REPORTS
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Meng Ye, Chuande Liu, Nana Li, Chenhong Yuan, Miaomiao Liu, Zhaojun Xin, Shu Lei, Xiaoling Sun
Summary: Research shows that CsSERPIN1 from tea plants can resist destructive herbivores by reducing their feeding rate. CsSERPIN1 inhibits the activity of digestive proteases, suppressing the growth and development of herbivores.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Maria David, Moctar Kante, Segundo Fuentes, Raul Eyzaguirre, Federico Diaz, Bert De Boeck, Robert O. M. Mwanga, Jan Kreuze, Wolfgang J. Gruneberg
Summary: This study aimed to develop a precise phenotyping protocol for Sweet Potato Virus Disease (SPVD), identify new SPVD-resistant genotypes, and standardize the early stages of SPVD resistance screening. The results showed that the modified serological analysis successfully identified resistant clones, which were further validated in field experiments. This improved method can expedite the development of resistant varieties and provide reliable data for marker-assisted selection.
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Plant Sciences
Xu Liu, Yaru Wang, Hongbo Zhu, Guoguo Mei, Yinyin Liao, Shunfa Rao, Shuquan Li, Ao Chen, Hongjie Liu, Lanting Zeng, Yangyang Xiao, Xiaoming Li, Ziyin Yang, Xingliang Hou
Summary: Sweet potato weevils (SPWs) are a major threat to sweet potato production. This study identifies two major SPW-resistant genes, SPWR1/2, and provides new insights into the mechanism of sweet potato defence against SPWs.
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Entomology
Sandy Sousa Fonseca, Ana Leticia Zero Santos, Ciro Pedro Guidotti Pinto, Luiz Marques, Antonio Cesar Santos, James Bing, Timothy Nowatzki, Amit Sethi, Guilherme Duarte Rossi
Summary: Lepidopteran pests, including the highly destructive Spodoptera frugiperda, have been effectively controlled through the use of genetically modified plants expressing insecticidal proteins. However, cases of resistance to these proteins have emerged. This study investigated the potential of a soybean trypsin inhibitor (SBTI) to disrupt the development of Bt-susceptible and Bt-resistant populations of S. frugiperda. The results showed that when the resistant population consumed Bt maize plants amended with SBTI, high mortality and reduced larval weight were observed, indicating an increased susceptibility to Bt maize.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Monika Gibis, Franziska Pribek, Jochen Weiss
Summary: Fibers of potato protein and polysaccharides were produced using needleless electrospinning, and their trypsin inhibitor activity was studied after electrospinning and glycation. The results showed that the protein content in the fibers had a significant effect on trypsin inhibitor activity. Heating did not significantly decrease the free lysine groups. The Fourier transform infrared spectra showed only a slight shift after heating.
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Plant Sciences
Zhen Wang, Xu Li, Xiao-ru Gao, Zhuo-ru Dai, Kui Peng, Li-cong Jia, Yin-kui Wu, Qing-chang Liu, Hong Zhai, Shao-pei Gao, Ning Zhao, Shao-zhen He, Huan Zhang
Summary: This study reveals the regulatory role of the IbMYB73-IbGER5 module in root development and abiotic stress tolerance in sweet potato, providing candidate genes for the development of elite crop varieties with well-developed root-mediated abiotic stress tolerance.
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Horticulture
Nicholas Romano, Carl Webster, Surjya Narayan Datta, Gde Sasmita Julyantoro Pande, Hayden Fischer, Amit Kumar Sinha, George Huskey, Steven D. Rawles, Shaun Francis
Summary: In aquaponic systems, black soldier fly larvae frass can be used as a fertilizer, and nutrient supplementations can optimize plant production. Regardless of the type of frass, water quality and slip production/sugar content remain unaffected. Aquaponics is a viable system for commercially producing sweetpotato slips.
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Plant Sciences
Zhila Osmani, Mohammad Sadegh Sabet, Kenji S. Nakahara
Summary: This study identifies the important role of StAPI5 in potato defense against potato virus Y and potato virus A, and demonstrates that StAPI5 can confer virus resistance in transgenic potato cultivars.
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Plant Sciences
Zhiyao Mao, Yang Ge, Yadong Zhang, Jian Zhong, Asim Munawar, Zengrong Zhu, Wenwu Zhou
Summary: In this study, the researchers analyzed the early defense responses of potato leaves to potato tuber moth (PTM) herbivory. They found that simulated and actual herbivory triggered similar hormonal and transcriptional responses in the plants. Microbes associated with PTM herbivory were found to regulate the phytohormones jasmonic acid (JA) and abscisic acid (ABA). Additionally, seven gene modules were identified to explain how potato plants respond to different PTM herbivory stimuli.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Hui-Hui Song, Zhi-Lin Zhou, Dong-Lan Zhao, Jun Tang, Yan-Hong Li, Zhuo Han, Xiao-Yan Chen, Kang-Di Hu, Gai-Fang Yao, Hua Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between antioxidant capacity in sweet potato leaves and storage properties, finding a positive correlation between antioxidant enzyme activity and storage tolerance, and a negative correlation between alpha-amylase activity and storage tolerance. This provides a convenient means for screening storage-tolerant sweet potato cultivars.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Agricultural Engineering
Takashi Watanabe, Nobutaka Nakamura, Kohei Sakamoto, Masayasu Nagata
Summary: This study reported specific changes in the electrical impedance properties of sweet potato tissues under low-temperature storage, with LTO used as an indicator to monitor tissue status. The results showed gradual increase in LTO values during storage, with the change kinetics constant increasing linearly with decrease in storage temperature. Additionally, after 20 days, LTO values of samples stored at 0 degrees C had significantly decreased, indicating the applicability of LTO as a tool to rapidly monitor changes in sweet potato tissue status during low temperature storage.
BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Chunyue Zhu, Xiaocui Yi, Miao Yang, Yiyi Liu, Yao Yao, Shengjiang Zi, Bin Chen, Guanli Xiao
Summary: In this study, the transcriptional profiles of undamaged, mechanically damaged, and PTM-infested potato plants were compared at different time points, and the gene expression patterns of multiple insect resistance-related signaling pathways were analyzed. The results showed significant responses in the potato transcriptome to mechanical damage and PTM infestation, with transcriptional changes being higher at the later stage of infestation. Although there was extensive overlap in the transcriptional profiles of mechanically damaged and PTM-infested plants in multiple signaling pathways, some genes were uniquely induced or repressed.
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Plant Sciences
Qinggan Liang, Hongrong Chen, Hailong Chang, Yi Liu, Qinnan Wang, Jiantao Wu, Yonghua Liu, Sunjeet Kumar, Yue Chen, Yanli Chen, Guopeng Zhu
Summary: An appropriate planting density was found to stimulate cambium cell differentiation, increase carbohydrate accumulation, and inhibit lignin biosynthesis in potential storage roots of sweet potatoes. The D20 treatment resulted in more storage roots, higher yield, and improved commercial features compared to the control treatment. This study provides a theoretical basis for the high-value production of sweet potatoes.
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Agronomy
Lulu Li, Hong-Nan Sun, Miao Zhang, Tai-Hua Mu, Nasir Mehmood Khan, Shujaat Ahmad, Shamil Z. Validov
Summary: This study investigated the changes in fungal communities, nutritional, physiological, and sensory characteristics of sweet potato tuber roots (TRs) under different storage conditions in China. The diversity of fungal communities decreased with storage extension and rotting process. One storage condition showed the slowest decrease in starch and the highest umami taste in sweet potato TRs, indicating better edible quality. The study also revealed the correlations between fungal communities and quality indicators, such as sucrose and total phenol content, malondialdehyde, and beneficial or pathogen fungi. These findings provide a basis for developing effective storage methods for sweet potato TRs.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rajendran Senthil Kumar, Chin-Hui Shen, Pei-Yin Wu, Subbiah Suresh Kumar, Moda Sang Hua, Kai-Wun Yeh
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2016)
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Plant Sciences
SenthilKumar Rajendran, I-Winnie Lin, Mei-Ju Chen, Chien-Yu Chen, Kai-Wun Yeh
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ke-Ming Wang, Senthil Kumar, Yi-Sheng Cheng, Shripathi Venkatagiri, Ai-Hwa Yang, Kai-Wun Yeh
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Plant Sciences
Sheqin Dong, Zhihong Tian, Peng Jen Chen, Rajendran Senthil Kumar, Chin Hui Shen, Daguang Cai, Ralf Oelmueller, Kai Wun Yeh
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2013)
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Plant Sciences
Dan-Chu Chin, Chin-Hui Shen, Rajendran SenthilKumar, Kai-Wun Yeh
PLANT AND CELL PHYSIOLOGY
(2014)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Rajendran Senthilkumar, Chiu-Ping Cheng, Kai-Wun Yeh
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2010)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Peng-Jen Chen, Rajendran Senthilkumar, Wann-Neng Jane, Yong He, Zhihong Tian, Kai-Wun Yeh
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2014)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mo Da-Sang Hua, Rajendran Senthil Kumar, Lie-Fen Shyur, Yuan-Bin Cheng, Zhihong Tian, Ralf Oelmueller, Kai-Wun Yeh
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2017)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Rajendran Senthil Kumar, Ramasamy Srinivasan, Mat Ali Rawdzah, Periasamy Malini
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Huichun Liu, Rajendran Senthilkumar, Guangying Ma, Qingcheng Zou, Kaiyuan Zhu, Xiaolan Shen, Danqing Tian, Moda Sang Hua, Ralf Oelmueller, Kai Wun Yeh
PLANT SIGNALING & BEHAVIOR
(2019)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dan-Chu Chin, Rajendran Senthil Kumar, Ching-Shu Suen, Chia-Yu Chien, Ming-Jing Hwang, Chun-Hua Hsu, Xu Xuhan, Zhong Xiong Lai, Kai-Wun Yeh
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rajendran Senthilkumar, Ramasamy Srinivasan
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
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Microbiology
Chien-Cheng Chen, H. G. Ashok Kumar, Senthil Kumar, Shean-Shong Tzean, Kai-Wun Yeh
CURRENT MICROBIOLOGY
(2007)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Zhi-Min Zhao, Zhi-Hua Liu, Tongtong Zhang, Rongqian Meng, Zhiqun Gong, Yibing Li, Jing Hu, Arthur J. Ragauskas, Bing-Zhi Li, Ying-Jin Yuan
Summary: Bioconversion of bioresources/wastes using Rhodococcus is a promising approach for producing lipid-derived bioproducts. However, bioconversion involves living cells and is a complex system that requires further understanding. This review highlights the potential of Rhodococcus for producing lipids from various wastes and presents genetic modifications using emerging tools for promoting bioconversion. Additionally, strategies for enhancing the bioaccessibility of lignin and its derived aromatics and synthesizing biodiesel and aviation fuels from lignin and lipids are discussed. The synergistic modification of microbial strains, substrates, and fermentation processes is proposed for sustainable biological lignin valorization.
BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
(2024)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Maddy L. Newby, Joel D. Allen, Max Crispin
Summary: A key aspect of successful viral vaccine design is the elicitation of neutralizing antibodies targeting viral attachment and fusion glycoproteins. Glycosylation can influence the antigenicity and immunogenicity of vaccines, with native-like glycosylation potentially enhancing immunogenicity. Understanding viral glycosylation can guide the development of future vaccines in various enveloped viruses.
BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
(2024)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Uganeeswary Suparmaniam, Man Kee Lam, Jun Wei Lim, Inn Shi Tan, Bridgid Lai Fui Chin, Siew Hoong Shuit, Steven Lim, Yean Ling Pang, Peck Loo Kiew
Summary: Microalgae have the ability to synthesize high-value phytochemicals, and subjecting them to abiotic stress can enhance the accumulation of valuable metabolites within their cells. This study explores the effects of manipulating abiotic stress on microalgae yields and discusses approaches to increase HVPCs production using abiotic stress.
BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
(2024)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Pei Zhou, Cong Gao, Wei Song, Wanqing Wei, Jing Wu, Liming Liu, Xiulai Chen
Summary: The engineering status of protein is crucial for the efficient bioproduction in microbial cell factories. Strategies such as protein engineering, protein modification, and protein assembly can effectively modify the protein status and enhance production efficiency.
BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
(2024)