Boron deficiency mediates plant-insect (Diaphorima citri) interaction by disturbing leaf volatile organic compounds and cell wall functions.

Unlabelled: Nutritional enhancement has been reported to effectively relieve infected symptoms of Huanglongbing, one of the most destructive diseases of citrus. However, few studies focused on the role of plant nutrition in citrus plant-vector (Asian citrus psyllid; Diaphorina citri Kuwayama) interactions, which is regarded as an important part to develop an effective management strategy.

Method: In the present study, a hydroponic culture was carried out to evaluate the effects of boron deficiency on psyllid feeding process to decode the molecular/biochemical basis of host-psyllid interaction.

SUMO1-modified DNA methyltransferase 1 induces DNA hypermethylation of VWC2 in the development of colorectal cancer.

Aberrant DNA methylation of genes is closely linked to many aspects of tumor development. This study focuses on the effect of DNA hypermethylation of von Willebrand factor C domain containing 2 (VWC2) on colorectal cancer (CRC) progression and the underpinning mechanism. According to data in the bioinformatic systems, VWC2 had the highest degree of DNA methylation in colonic adenocarcinoma, and it showed DNA hypermethylation in rectal adenocarcinoma as well.

Soil phosphorus transformation characteristics in response to molybdenum supply in leguminous crops.

Phosphorus (P) is one of the most restrictive essential elements to crop growth and development due to less availability in the soil system. Previous studies have reported the synergistic effects between molybdenum (Mo) and P fertilizer on P uptake in various crops. However, an induced long term effect of Mo on soil P dynamics in the rhizosphere and non-rhizosphere has not been reported yet in leguminous crops.

Molybdenum-Induced Effects on Nitrogen Metabolism Enzymes and Elemental Profile of Winter Wheat ( L.) Under Different Nitrogen Sources.

Different nitrogen (N) sources have been reported to significantly affect the activities and expressions of N metabolism enzymes and mineral elements concentrations in crop plants. However, molybdenum-induced effects in winter wheat cultivars have still not been investigated under different N sources. Here, a hydroponic study was carried out to investigate these effects on two winter wheat cultivars ('97003' and '97014') as Mo-efficient and Mo-inefficient, respectively, under different N sources (NO, NHNO, and NH).

Modified Rice Straw Enhanced Cadmium (II) Immobilization in Soil and Promoted the Degradation of Phenanthrene in Co-Contaminated Soil.

Very limited information is available about heavy metal-polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) depollution involving the modified natural material in soil. Using phenanthrene and cadmium (Cd) as model, this study investigated the effect(s) of modified rice straw by a NaOH solution and on PAHs, heavy metal availability, and their interactions. Treatment included chemical contaminant with/without modified/unmodified rice straw.

Dissolved organic matter derived from rape straw pretreated with selenium in soil improves the inhibition of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum growth.

Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (S. sclerotiorum) is a soil-borne pathogen with broad host range. Dissolved organic matter (DOM) plays a vital role in regulating microbial activity in soil.

Can Selenium and Molybdenum Restrain Cadmium Toxicity to Pollen Grains in ?

Cadmium (Cd) is highly toxic, even at very low concentrations, to both animals and plants. Pollen is extremely sensitive to heavy metal pollutants; however, less attention has been paid to the protection of this vital part under heavy metal stress. A pot experiment was designed to investigate the effect of foliar application of Se (1 mg/L) and Mo (0.

[Effects of Wastewater Nitrogen Concentrations and NH/NO on Nitrogen Removal Ability and the Nitrogen Component of (Vell.) Verdc].

Solution culture experiments were conducted to investigate the effect of wastewater nitrogen levels and NH/NO on nitrogen removal ability and the nitrogen component of . Experiments with three nitrogen levels and NH/NO were set up as follows:20, 100, and 200 mg·Land NH/NO 1:0, 0.5:0.

Identification of Genes Associated with Lemon Floral Transition and Flower Development during Floral Inductive Water Deficits: A Hypothetical Model.

Unlabelled: Water deficit is a key factor to induce flowering in many woody plants, but reports on the molecular mechanisms of floral induction and flowering by water deficit are scarce. Here, we analyzed the morphology, cytology, and different hormone levels of lemon buds during floral inductive water deficits. Higher levels of ABA were observed, and the initiation of floral bud differentiation was examined by paraffin sections analysis.

Uptake, transport and distribution of molybdenum in two oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) cultivars under different nitrate/ammonium ratios.

Objectives: To investigate the effects of different nitrate sources on the uptake, transport, and distribution of molybdenum (Mo) between two oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) cultivars, L0917 and ZS11.

Methods: A hydroponic culture experiment was conducted with four nitrate/ammonium (NO:NH) ratios (14:1, 9:6, 7.

[Effect of Wastewater Nitrogen Concentrations on Nitrogen Removal Ability of ].

, which is an important plant for constructed wetlands, has powerful purification ability for wastewater, however, the relationship between nitrogen removal ability of and wastewater nitrogen concentrations is still unclear. In this study, pot culture experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of wastewater nitrogen levels on nitrogen removal ability of . 7 nitrogen levels were set up as following:2, 5, 10, 20, 100, 200, 400 mg·L.

[Effects of sulfur on transformation of selenium in soil and uptake of selenium in rape].

The high-quality, high-yield rape (Brassica napus L. cv. Xiangnongyou 571) was chosen as the experimental material to undergo seedling stage soil cultivation and solution cultivation.

[Mitigation of nitrous oxide emissions in vegetable system by treating soil with dicyandiamide, a nitrification inhibitor].

Undisturbed soil monolith lysimeter was used to investigate the effectiveness of DCD (dicyandiamide) in reducing N2O emissions in vegetable (Chinese cabbage and pepper) field. Results showed that DCD significantly reduced total N2O emission in vegetable field. Total N2O emissions from the urea treatment without DCD reached 0.

[Simulation research on removal efficiency of P-pollutants by several substrates in stormwater].

9 kinds of substrate materials (gravel, aluminite stone, sands, soil, zeolite, ceramic granule, limestone, steel slag and vermiculite) were selected to examine the phosphorus adsorption and removal capacities from runoff by adsorption, captive test and dynamic adsorption experiments. The results showed that these substrate materials had higher removal efficiency for PO4(3-) than those of other phosphorus forms. The adsorption characteristics of the substrates could be described by both Freundlich and Langmuir adsorption isotherms.

[Effects of soil moisture and boron supply on the plant growth and leaf water content and boron forms of oilseed rape cultivars with different boron use efficiency at their seedling stage].

The study with pot experiment showed that under the stress of low soil moisture content, the oilseed rape cultivars with high and low boron (B) use efficiency had a higher fresh mass per plant at their seedling stage under high B supply, compared with those under low B supply. The increment was 43.1% and 31.

[Controlled observation on cauterization with electric pyropuncture needle for treatment of body surface abscess].

Objective: To probe and systematize the ancient cauterization with pyropuncture needle for evacuation of pus.

Methods: One hundred and eight cases of body surface abscess were randomly divided into 2 groups. The cauterization group (n=84) were treated by drainage with electric cauterization and the incision group (n=24) by drainage with incision.

Microarray analysis of microRNA expression in hepatocellular carcinoma and non-tumorous tissues without viral hepatitis.

Background And Aim: MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are non-coding RNA molecules of 21-24 nt that regulate the expression of target genes in a post-transcriptional manner. Evidence indicates that miRNAs play essential roles in embryogenesis, cell differentiation, and pathogenesis of human diseases including cancer.

Methods: We analyzed the miRNA expression profiles in 10 pairs of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and adjacent non-tumorous tissue (NT) from 10 non-viral hepatitis patients, using a mammalian miRNA microarray containing whole human mature and precursor miRNA sequences.

[Off-line control of runoff pollution by filtering ditch-pond system in urban tourist areas].

An off-line filtering ditch-pond system for controlling storm runoff pollution in urban tourist areas was developed, which could retain the first flush effectively, resulting in the decrease of pollutant concentration and suspended solid average grain size, and the improvement of pollutant retention in runoff. This system could be an effective treatment system for storm runoff pollution, particularly for the scarcity of available land use in urban areas. In 2005, the yearly retention rates of TSS, COD, TN and TP were 86.

Two alternative modes for diffuse pollution control in Wuhan City Zoo.

Pollution in urban zoos arises from diffuse and small point sources. However, its control has received little attention in past decades. Online and offline modes of ecological engineering technology were designed to control pollution from small point and diffuse sources in Wuhan City Zoo, China.

[How long the way from QTL to QTGS?].

Most of the important economic traits in higher plants are quantitative traits. Genetic basic researches for quantitative traits were strongly promoted. This article fully elaborated the complicated relationship between quantitative phenotype and its genotype, introduced the recently developed strategy of fine mapping.

Effects of molybdenum on antioxidative defense system and membrane lipid peroxidation in winter wheat under low temperature stress.

Effects of molybdenum (Mo) on antioxidative defense system and membrane lipid peroxidation in leaves of winter wheat (Triticum aestivum H. var. Huamai 8) were investigated under low temperature stress.