Genomic, transcriptomic, and metabolomic analyses reveal convergent evolution of oxime biosynthesis in Darwin's orchid.

Angraecum sesquipedale, also known as Darwin's orchid, possesses an exceptionally long nectar spur. Charles Darwin predicted the orchid to be pollinated by a hawkmoth with a correspondingly long proboscis, later identified as Xanthopan praedicta. In this plant-pollinator interaction, the A.

Genes of Exhibited Intense Response to Blue Light in Meristem Induction through Artificial Control.

, a prominent orchid species, is both highly valued for its ornamental qualities and commercially cultivated. However, the species has a considerable challenge in its breeding efforts due to the lengthy period of 7-8 years required for it to transition from seed germination to flowering. BBXs are multifunctional proteins that modulate the actions of critical regulators including and in response to blue light, ultimately impacting photomorphogenic processes.

Phytochemical components analysis and hypolipidemic effect on hyperlipidemia mice of the aerial parts from .

Background: The bulbs of are widely used as food or seasoning (garlic), while they have also been utilized as a famous traditional medicine since ancient eras for the treatment of scabies, tuberculosis, pertussis, diarrhea and dysentery, etc. However, very few studies focus on their abundant aerial parts, which are normally discarded during the harvest season.

Methods: The hyperlipidemic mice model has been used to study the lipid-lowering effect of the aerial parts in this article.

Biochar Effectively Promoted Growth of by Affecting the Soil Physicochemical Properties.

Biochar is regarded as a soil improvement material possessing superior physical and chemical properties that can effectively enhance plant growth. However, there exists a paucity of research examining the efficacy of biochar in supplanting traditional materials and its subsequent impact on the growth of , which is currently domesticated as fruit ornamentals. In this study, the mechanism of biochar's effect on was analyzed by controlled experiments.

Mechanism underlying the rapid growth of Phalaenopsis equestris induced by Co-γ-ray irradiation.

Gamma (γ)-ray irradiation is one of the important modern breeding methods. Gamma-ray irradiation can affect the growth rate and other characteristics of plants. Plant growth rate is crucial for plants.

Spatial and temporal distribution characteristics and influencing factors of tourism eco-efficiency in the Yellow River Basin based on the geographical and temporal weighted regression model.

With economic progression in China, Yellow River Basin serves as a critical economic belt, which has also been recognized as a cradle of Chinese culture. A watershed is a complex structure of social, economic, and natural factors, and the diversity of its components determines its complexity. Studies on the spatiotemporal distribution characteristics and factors influencing the tourism eco-efficiency at the watershed scale are crucial for the sustainable regional socio-economic development, maintaining a virtuous cycle of various ecosystems, and comprehensively considering the utilization and coordinated development of various elements.

General Analysis of Heat Shock Factors in the Genome Provided Insights into Their Evolution and Special Roles with Response to Temperature.

Heat shock factors (s) are the key regulators of heat stress responses and play pivotal roles in tissue development and the temperature-induced regulation of secondary metabolites. In order to elucidate the roles of s in , we conducted a genome-wide identification of genes and predicted their functions based on their structural features and splicing patterns. Our results revealed 22 family members, with each gene containing more than one intron.

A Comprehensive Analysis of Auxin Response Factor Gene Family in Genome.

Auxin Response Factors (ARFs) mediate auxin signaling and govern diverse biological processes. However, a comprehensive analysis of the ARF gene family and identification of their key regulatory functions have not been conducted in , leading to a weak understanding of further use and development for this functional shrub. In this study, we successfully identified a total of 27 members of the ARF gene family in and classified them into Class I-III.

The Genome-Level Survey of the WOX Gene Family in Lour.

Though conserved in higher plants, the WOX transcription factors play crucial roles in plant growth and development of Lour., which shows pioneer position in land ecosystem formation and produces nutritional fruits. Identifying the family genes in is imperative for elucidating its growth and development mechanisms.

Sex-Related Gene Network Revealed by Transcriptome Differentiation of Bisexual and Unisexual Flowers of Orchid .

Despite extensive research on orchid reproductive strategies, the genetic studies of sex differentiation in the orchid family are still lacking. In this study, we compared three sexual phenotypes of bisexual flowers as well as female and male unisexual mutants. Through comparative transcriptomes, we analyzed the sex-biased differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and gene co-expression networks of sex organs (gynostemium and ovary) among them, identified the candidate genes of sex differentiation, and validated their expression by qRT-PCR.

Metabolomic and lipidomic studies on the intervention of taurochenodeoxycholic acid in mice with hyperlipidemia.

Bile acids are the main component of animal bile and are directly involved in the metabolic process of lipids in vivo. Taurochenodeoxycholic acid (TCDCA) is the primary biologically active substance in bile acids and has biological functions such as antioxidant, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic activities and improves immunity. In the present study, we assessed the impact of TCDCA on hyperlipidemia development in mouse models.

Bioinformatic Assessment and Expression Profiles of the Superfamily in the Genome.

AP2/ERF transcription factors play crucial roles in various biological activities, including plant growth, development, and responses to biotic and abiotic stressors. However, limited research has been conducted on the AP2/ERF genes of for breeding of this potential fruit crop. Leveraging the recently published whole genome sequence, we conducted a comprehensive assessment of this superfamily and explored the expression patterns of genes at a genome-wide level.

Molecular mechanism of different flower color formation of Cymbidium ensifolium.

Cymbidium ensifolium is one of the national orchids in China, which has high ornamental value with changeable flower colors. To understand the formation mechanism of different flower colors of C. ensifolium, this research conducted transcriptome and metabolome analyses on four different colored sepals of C.

Genome-Wide Identification and Analysis of WRKY Gene Family in .

WRKY is one of the largest transcription factor families in plants and plays an important role in plant growth and development as well as in abiotic and biological stresses. However, there is little information about the WRKY family in . In this study, 126 WRKY members were identified in .

Genome-Wide Analysis of WUSCHEL-Related Homeobox Gene Family in Sacred Lotus ().

WUSCHEL-related homeobox (WOX) is a plant-specific transcription factor (TF), which plays an essential role in the regulation of plant growth, development, and abiotic stress responses. However, little information is available on the specific roles of WOX TFs in sacred lotus (), which is a perennial aquatic plant with important edible, ornamental, and medicinal values. We identified 15 WOX TFs distributing on six chromosomes in the genome of .

Research Progress on Anthocyanin-Mediated Regulation of 'Black' Phenotypes of Plant Organs.

The color pattern is one of the most important characteristics of plants. Black stands out among the vibrant colors due to its rare and distinctive nature. While some plant organs appear black, they are, in fact, dark purple.

Comparative Phylogenetic Analysis for (Aeridinae, Orchidaceae) Based on Six Complete Plastid Genomes.

Lour. (Orchidaceae, Aeridinae) is a group of epiphytic orchids with high ornamental value, mainly distributed in tropical and subtropical forests, that comprises approximately 20 species. The species are of great value in floriculture and garden designing because of their beautiful flower shapes and colors.

Complete Chloroplast Genomes and Comparative Analyses of Three (Aeridinae, Orchidaceae) Species.

, a genus of perennial herbs from the family Orchidaceae, contains a number of ornamental species. However, there is no information on the chloroplast genomes of , which limits our studies of this genus. In this study, we reported the chloroplast genomes of three species of (, , and 'Semi-alba') and performed comprehensive comparative analysis.

Diploid and tetraploid genomes of Acorus and the evolution of monocots.

Monocots are a major taxon within flowering plants, have unique morphological traits, and show an extraordinary diversity in lifestyle. To improve our understanding of monocot origin and evolution, we generate chromosome-level reference genomes of the diploid Acorus gramineus and the tetraploid Ac. calamus, the only two accepted species from the family Acoraceae, which form a sister lineage to all other monocots.

Identification, Molecular Characteristics, and Evolution of YABBY Gene Family in .

The YABBY gene family plays an important role in plant growth and development, such as response to abiotic stress and lateral organ development. TFs are well studied in numerous plant species, but no study has performed a genome-wide investigation of the YABBY gene family in . Therefore, a genome-wide comparative analysis of the YABBY gene family was performed to study their sequence structures, cis-acting elements, phylogenetics, expression, chromosome locations, collinearity analysis, protein interaction, and subcellular localization analysis.