Publications by authors named "Baoyou Liu"

Nitrate is the main source of nitrogen in plants. Nitrate stimulation causes changes in plant secondary metabolites, including anthocyanins. However, the molecular mechanism underlying how nitrate regulates anthocyanin biosynthesis remains unclear.

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Jasmonic acid (JA) and gibberellin (GA) coordinate many aspects of plant growth and development, including anthocyanin biosynthesis. However, the crossover points of JA and GA signals and the pathways through which they interact to regulate anthocyanin biosynthesis are poorly understood. Here, we investigated the molecular mechanism by which the zinc finger protein (ZFP) transcription factor Malus domestica ZFP7 (MdZFP7) regulates anthocyanin biosynthesis by integrating JA and GA signals at the transcriptional and post-translational levels.

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Porous polymers have emerged as promising candidates for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution, but their structural rigidity and crosslinking pose significant challenges, often leading to charge recombination and inadequate water/polymer interfaces. This study introduces novel block copolymers (BCPs) comprising a rigid pyrene core and various fluorinated benzene structures coupled with flexible diethyl ether-based hydrophilic units. By computationally predicting monomer structures and dipoles, the relationship between structure and function in these BCPs is examined, particularly focusing on local charge delocalization.

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With the development of material science and increasing awareness of ecological environmental protection, liquid biodegradable mulch films (LBDMs) have garnered significant public interest. In this research, new LBDMs were developed using hydrophobically modified polymer materials, surfactants, and photosensitive catalysts. Characterization by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed good material compatibility.

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  • Glyphosate (GLY) is the most widely used herbicide, but its chronic exposure leads to significant ecological pollution and male reproductive toxicity in roosters remains unclear.
  • In studies, chronic GLY exposure was found to cause testicular damage and down-regulation of the gap junction gene Connexin 43 (Cx43), essential for the blood-testis barrier (BTB).
  • The degradation of Cx43 was linked to autophagy activation triggered by GLY's interaction with estrogen receptor alpha (ER-α), demonstrating a mechanism for reproductive toxicity in avian species.
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The modulation of microstructures in conjugated polymers represents a viable strategy for enhancing photocatalytic efficiency, albeit hampered by complex processing techniques. Here, we present an uncomplicated, template-free method to synthesize polymeric photocatalysts, namely BCN(x)@PPy, featuring a hollow nanotube-nanocluster core-shell superstructure. This configuration is realized through intramolecular covalent crosslinking and synergistic intermolecular donor-acceptor (D-A) interactions between phenylene pyrene (PPy, D) nanotubes and poly([1,1'-biphenyl]-3-carbonitrile) (PBCN, A) nanoclusters.

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In the present study, we attempted to use melatonin combined with germination treatment to remove pesticide residues from contaminated grains. High levels of pesticide residues were detected in soybean seeds after soaking with chlorothalonil (10 mM) and malathion (1 mM) for 2 hours. Treatment with 50 μM melatonin for 5 days completely removed the pesticide residues, while in the control group, only 61-71% of pesticide residues were removed from soybean sprouts.

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In this study, a novel green fluorescent probe material, nitrogen-doped carbon quantum dots (N-CQDs), was prepared by a one-step hydrothermal synthesis method using walnut green skin as a carbon source and acetamide-glycolic acid deep eutectic solvent (AGADES) as a modifier. By covalent coupling, the amide chromophore in AGADES is designed to cover the surface of walnut green skin carbon quantum dots (W-CQDs), forming a fluorescence energy resonance effect and improving the fluorescence performance of the carbon quantum dots. The prepared N-CQDs have a uniform particle size distribution, and the fluorescence quantum efficiency has increased from 12.

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Since carbon dots (CDs) with good water solubility are preferred by researchers and biological applications, a hydrothermal method was used to synthesize green fluorescent CDs with an excitation-independent peak at 526 nm using deionized water as the solvent and neutral red as the carbon source. To achieve spectral modulation, the pH of the solvent was adjusted with KOH to obtain orange CDs (O-CDs) in an alkaline environment, with the emission peak red-shifted to 630 nm. The water-soluble CDs were prepared for multidimension sensing as Fe sensing (on/off).

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Developing visible to near-infrared light-absorbing conjugated polymer photocatalysts is crucial for enhancing solar energy utilization efficiency, as most conjugated organic polymers only absorb light in the visible range. In this work, we firstly developed a novel thiophene S,S-dioxide (TDO) monomer with the stronger electron-withdrawing character, and then prepared a series of donor-acceptor-donor-acceptor-type (D-A-D-A-type) conjugated terpolymers (THTDB-1-THTDB-5) by statistically adjusting the molar ratio of two sulfone-based acceptor monomers, dibenzothiophene-S,S-dioxide (BTDO, A) and TDO (A). These terpolymers demonstrate a gradually expanding absorption range from visible light to the second near-infrared (Vis-to-NIR-II) region with the gradual increase of the TDO contents in the polymer skeleton, showcasing excellent absorption properties and efficient light-capturing capabilities.

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At present, the fast distinction of different metal ions in pure water media is not only a great challenge, but also drives the protection of water quality in environmental water bodies. In this paper, a novel ionic liquid fluorescent probe Glycolic Acid-L-Arginine (GA-L-Arg) was rationally created and designed through an in-depth study of ionic liquids. It is also used as an innovative multi-ion fluorescent probe for colorimetric detection and separate identification of Fe and Co in aqueous solutions of various metal ions.

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Salt stress causes osmotic stress, ion toxicity and oxidative stress, inducing the accumulation of abscisic acid (ABA) and excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, which further damage cell structure and inhibit the development of roots in plants. Previous study showed that vitamin B (VB) plays a role in plant responses to salt stress, however, the regulatory relationship between ROS, VB and ABA under salt stress remains unclear yet in plants. In our study, we found that salt stress-induced ABA accumulation requires ROS production, in addition, salt stress also promoted VB (including pyridoxamine (PM), pyridoxal (PL), pyridoxine (PN), and pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (PLP)) accumulation, which involved in ROS scavenging and ABA biosynthesis.

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At present, solvent extraction is an effective method to remove heavy metals from soil, which has certain practical significance. The physical properties such as density, viscosity and conductivity of NADESs with different proportions synthesized based on the double solid components of glycolic acid (GA) and L-proline (L-PRO) and the physical properties of NADESs aqueous solution at the lowest eutectic point (3:1) were studied. The extraction effect of NADESs on soil heavy metal Pb under different conditions was studied.

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A new type of green carbon quantum dots (ILB-CQDs) was prepared by hydrothermal method using ionic liquid as a modifier and grape skin as carbon source, and was obtained from hydrogen-bonded lattice structure ionic liquid preparation, which makes the CQDs in a ring-like stable structure with a stability period of more than 90 day. There is also the catalytic effect of the ionic liquid on cellulose, which makes the prepared CQDs show good advantages, such as uniform particle size, high quantum yield (26.7%), and very good fluorescence performance.

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Apple Alternaria blotch disease, caused by (Fr.) Keissl, is one of the most famous leaf diseases. When the disease is prevalent, it causes leaf abscission and influences the formation of flower buds and photosynthesis.

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  • Plants have a two-layer immune system, pattern-triggered immunity (PTI) and effector-triggered immunity (ETI), that helps them fight off pathogens.
  • Research using metabolomic analysis revealed that both PTI and ETI lead to increased production of various flavonoids, amino acids, and specific compounds like glutathione and neodiosmin, which boost plant immunity.
  • The study suggests that these compounds are essential for activating plant immune responses and proposes a model to understand how they create a feedback loop that enhances the immune signals at the metabolic level.
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Eukaryotic aquaporins share the characteristic of functional multiplicity in transporting distinct substrates and regulating various processes, but the underlying molecular basis for this is largely unknown. Here, we report that the wheat (Triticum aestivum) aquaporin TaPIP2;10 undergoes phosphorylation to promote photosynthesis and productivity and to confer innate immunity against pathogens and a generalist aphid pest. In response to elevated atmospheric CO concentrations, TaPIP2;10 is phosphorylated at the serine residue S280 and thereafter transports CO into wheat cells, resulting in enhanced photosynthesis and increased grain yield.

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  • Some microbial volatile organic compounds (mVOCs) from Bacillus subtilis N-18 can significantly reduce the incidence of Fusarium crown and root rot (FCRR) in tomatoes, showing a 30% decrease in its occurrence.
  • The study identified specific VOCs, namely acetoin and 2-heptanol, that inhibit the growth of the Fusarium oxysporum pathogen, achieving reductions of 41.33% and 35% respectively in FCRR incidence.
  • Molecular docking studies suggest that acetoin interacts with a specific protein (FUSOX) in F. oxysporum, indicating potential targets for further research aimed at biocontrol of this tomato disease.
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Michelia macclurei Dandy is an excellent timber and ornamental tree native to South China (Lan et al. 2010). In May 2020, a leaf spot disease of M.

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Introduction: Beneficial microorganisms play essential roles in plant growth and induced systemic resistance (ISR) by releasing signaling molecules. Our previous study obtained the crude extract from beneficial endophyte Paecilomyces variotii, termed ZNC (ZhiNengCong), which significantly enhanced plant resistance to pathogen even at 100 ng/ml. However, the immunoreactive components of ZNC remain unclear.

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Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzicola (Xoc), which causes rice bacterial leaf streak, invades leaves mainly through stomata, which are often closed as a plant immune response against pathogen invasion. How Xoc overcomes stomatal immunity is unclear.

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Background: By 2050, the world population will increase to 10 billion which urged global demand for food production to double. Plant disease and land drought will make the situation more dire, and safer and environment-friendly materials are thus considered as a new countermeasure. The rice blast fungus, Magnaporthe oryzae, causes one of the most destructive diseases of cultivated rice worldwide that seriously threatens rice production.

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Endophytic fungi play an important role in plant survival and reproduction, but the role of their metabolites in plant growth and immunity, as well as in crop quality formation, is poorly understood. Zhinengcong (ZNC) is a crude ethanol extract from the endophytic fungus , and previous studies have shown that it can improve the growth and immunity in . The aim of the study was to reveal the trade-off balance between plant growth and immunity by evaluating the mechanisms of ZNC on potato growth, yield, and priming immunity against the oomycete indoors and in the field.

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