Publications by authors named "Beibei Que"
Article Synopsis
- * The study utilized an automated platform to analyze over 28,000 digital traits in wheat, identifying over 17,000 traits linked to drought resistance.
- * Key genetic findings include the discovery of a crucial gene (TaPP2C6) that regulates drought response, with enhanced resistance seen in plants with modified versions of this gene—offering valuable insights for wheat breeding initiatives.
Article Synopsis
- A study was conducted on sugarcane smut, a severe fungal disease, by crossing a smut-resistant variety (YT93-159) with a susceptible one (ROC22) to analyze the genetic basis of resistance through their progenies.
- The analysis identified over 2.3 million Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) and more than 7,295 differentially expressed genes linked to resistance pathways, focusing on stress-related metabolism and hormonal signaling.
- Key findings highlighted a specific region on chromosome Chr5B with 129 candidate genes, including 24 important for stress response, leading to a proposed molecular mechanism for smut resistance in sugarcane and offering markers for future breeding efforts.
Background: Paeonia ostii seeds were identified as novel sources of edible plant oil with a high proportion of α-linolenic acid, a type of n-3 fatty acid with many health benefits. Due to the unreliability of seed oil content and quality, it is necessary to discover the mechanism underlying lipid biosynthesis in Paeonia ostii seeds.
Objectives: This study aimed to identify the key genes involved in lipid biosynthesis in Paeonia ostii seeds by analyzing the relationship among the seed characteristics and the expression patterns of lipid genes in Paeonia ostii during seed development.