An Antisense Long Non-Coding RNA, LncRsn, Is Involved in Sexual Reproduction and Full Virulence in .

Fusarium head blight (FHB), primarily caused by , is a devastating crop disease that leads to significant declines in wheat yield and quality worldwide. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are found to play significant functions in various biological processes, but their regulatory functions in the sexual reproduction and pathogenicity of have not been studied extensively. This study identified an antisense lncRNA, named lncRsn, located in the transcription initiation site region between the 5'-flanking gene and the 3'-flanking gene .

Roles of Three Genes in the Development and Pathogenicity Regulation of .

Fusarium head blight (FHB) is a devastating fungal disease caused by . Pectin lyase, a pectinase, acts on the α-1,4-glycosidic linkage of galacturonic acid primarily by β-elimination. In this study, three pectin lyase genes (, , ) in were selected, and deletion mutants (Δ, , ) were constructed by homologous recombination for functional characterization.

Simple preparation of nitenpyram-intercalated clay nanosheets with reduced leaching risk and improved safety to insect pollinators.

Neonicotinoids, highly toxic to insects, are among the world's most used insecticides. However, their harmful effects on pollinators like honeybees and potential to contaminate water bodies have drawn significant criticism. Herein, a nanopesticide, NTP@LDH, was developed by intercalating the model neonicotinoid insecticide nitenpyram (NTP) within layered double hydroxide (LDH) materials using a simple one-pot method.

Residual levels and dietary intake risk assessment of 11 pesticides in apricots from different ecological planting regions in China.

The frequent and massive use of pesticides has led to pesticide residues in apricot, threatening food safety and human health. A reliable and simple modified QuEChERS method with ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry was developed for the simultaneous determination of 11 pesticides in apricot. Method validation indicated that satisfied linearity (R ≥ 0.