Genome-wide identification and characterization of BASIC PENTACYSTEINE transcription factors and their binding motifs in coconut palm.

Introduction: () is a small transcription factor family known for its role in various developmental processes in plants, particularly in binding GA motifs and regulating flower and seed development. However, research on the functional characteristics and target genes of in coconut () is limited.

Methods: In this study, we systematically characterized the gene structure, conserved protein domains, gene expansion, and target genes of in the coconut genome.

Comprehensive genome analysis of two novel strains- sp. nov. and sp. nov. isolated from stony corals in Hainan.

Marine actinomycetes exhibit a high level of biodiversity and possess significant potential for the production of high-value secondary metabolites. During the course of investigation of marine actinobacteria from corals, two strains, namely, HNM0983 and HNM0986, were isolated from stony corals collected from the coastal area of Hainan Island. The 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) gene sequence analysis revealed that these two strains are putative novel taxa of the genus .

Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms and Insertion/Deletion Variation Analysis of Octoploid and Decaploid Tropical Oil Tea Camellia Populations Based on Whole-Genome Resequencing.

Oil tea camellia ( spp.) is an important woody oil crop with a high nutritional and economic value. Whole-genome resequencing (WGR) technology can provide an in-depth understanding of the genetic background of this plant as well as a reference for breeding research, germplasm resource conservation, and genetic modification.

Characterization of active transposable elements and their new insertions in tuber propagated greater yam (Dioscorea alata).

Background: Greater yam is a key staple crop grown in tropical and subtropical regions, while its asexual propagation mode had led to non-flowering mutations. How transposable elements contribute to its genetic variations is rarely analyzed. We used transcriptome and whole genome sequencing data to identify active transposable elements (TEs) and genetic variation caused by these active TEs.

MeGT2.6 increases cellulose synthesis and active gibberellin content to promote cell enlargement in cassava.

Cassava, a pivotal tropical crop, exhibits rapid growth and possesses a substantial biomass. Its stem is rich in cellulose and serves as a crucial carbohydrate storage organ. The height and strength of stems restrict the mechanised operation and propagation of cassava.

Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of the SUT Family from Three Species of Sapindaceae Revealed Their Role in the Accumulation of Sugars in Fruits.

is an economically important family of Sapindales and includes many fruit crops. The dominant transport and storage form of photoassimilates in higher plants is sucrose. Sucrose transporter proteins play an irreplaceable role in the loading, transportation, unloading, and distribution of sucrose.

Preparation of Tetrandrine Nanocrystals by Microfluidic Method and Its In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation.

The anti-hepatocellular carcinoma effects of TET are acknowledged, but its application is hindered by its poor water solubility and low bioavailability. Conventional methods for nanocrystal preparation are laborious and lack control. To address these limitations, we propose employing the microfluidic method in the preparation of TET nanocrystals, aiming to enhance the aforementioned constraints.

Identification and genomic analyses of a novel endophytic actinobacterium sp. nov. with potential for biocontrol of yam anthracnose.

Anthracnose disease caused by is one of the devastating diseases of yams ( sp.) worldwide. In this study, we aimed to isolate endophytic actinobacteria from yam plants and to evaluate their potential for the control of yam anthracnose based on bioassays and genomic analyses.

Mechanismbased role of the intestinal microbiota in gestational diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Metabolic disorders caused by intestinal microbial dysregulation are considered to be important causes of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Increasing evidence suggests that the diversity and composition of gut microbes are altered in disease states, yet the critical microbes and mechanisms of disease regulation remain unidentified.

Methods: PubMed (National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, MD, USA), Embase (Elsevier, Amsterdam, the Netherlands), the Web of Science™ (Clarivate™, Philadelphia, PA, USA), and the Cochrane Library databases were searched to identify articles published between 7 July 2012 and 7 July 2022 reporting on case-control and controlled studies that analyzed differences in enterobacteria between patients with GDM and healthy individuals.

A large scale 16S ribosomal RNA gene amplicon dataset of hand, foot and mouth patients and healthy individuals.

There is evidence linking hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) to gut microbiota dysbiosis, and this relationship was corroborated in a large HFMD patient population in our previous study. Here, we present a bacterial 16S rRNA gene dataset from faecal samples of 713 individuals (254 HFMD patients, 459 healthy controls) aged 2 to 7 years residing in Heyuan and Jiangmen counties, Guangdong Province, southern China. Microbiome analysis indicated a significant increase in genus Prevotella, Cetobacterium, and Megamonas was observed in patients with HFMD, whereas a large increase in genus Bacteroides, Ruminococcus, and Faecalibacterium were seen in the control group.

Microglial infiltration mediates cognitive dysfunction in rat models of hypothalamic obesity a hypothalamic-hippocampal circuit involving the lateral hypothalamic area.

This study aimed to explore the mechanism underlying cognitive dysfunction mediated by the lateral hypothalamic area (LHA) in a hypothalamic-hippocampal circuit in rats with lesion-induced hypothalamic obesity (HO). The HO model was established by electrically lesioning the hypothalamic nuclei. The open field (OP) test, Morris water maze (MWM), novel object recognition (NOR), and novel object location memory (NLM) tests were used to evaluate changes in cognition due to alterations in the hypothalamic-hippocampal circuit.

Complete genome sequence of Streptomyces malaysiensis HNM0561, a marine sponge-associated actinomycete producing malaymycin and mccrearamycin E.

Streptomyces malaysiensis HNM0561 is a marine sponge-associated actinomycete with the potential to produce potential anti-androgens against prostate cancer cells, including malaymycin and mccrearamycin E. Here, we present the complete genome sequence of S. malaysiensis HNM0561, which consists of a linear chromosome of 11,656,895 bp and a circular plasmid of 32,797 bp, 9849 protein coding genes, 18 rRNA genes, 66 tRNA genes, and 191 sRNA genes.

Hfq Regulates Efflux Pump Expression and Purine Metabolic Pathway to Increase Trimethoprim Resistance in .

) is a zoonotic pathogen. It causes clinically a variety of diseases such as dysentery, bacteremia, and meningitis, and brings huge losses to aquaculture. has been documented as a multiple antibiotic resistant bacterium.

Developing functional markers for vitamin E biosynthesis in oil palm.

Vitamin E is essential for human health and plays positive roles in anti-oxidation. Previously, we detected large variation in vitamin E content among 161 oil palm accessions. In this study, twenty oil palm accessions with distinct variation in vitamin E contents (171.

sp. nov. a novel actinobacterium isolated from the coral .

Strain HNM0947, representing a novel actinobacterium, was isolated from the coral collected from the coast of Wenchang, Hainan, China. The strain was found to have morphological and chemotaxonomic characteristics consistent with the genus . The organism formed abundant fragmented substrate mycelia and aerial mycelia which differentiated into non-motile, rod-shaped spores.

Genome-wide discovery and characterization of long noncoding RNAs in African oil palm ( Jacq.).

Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are an important class of genes and play important roles in a range of biological processes. However, few reports have described the identification of lncRNAs in oil palm. In this study, we applied strand specific RNA-seq with rRNA removal to identify 1,363 lncRNAs from the equally mixed tissues of oil palm spear leaf and six different developmental stages of mesocarp (8-24 weeks).

sp. nov., a novel actinobacterium isolated from mangrove soil in Hainan.

A novel actinobacterium, designated strain HNM0687, was isolated from mangrove soil samples collected from Hainan Province, PR China and its polyphasic taxonomy was studied. Based on the results of 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis, strain HNM0687 was closely related to NBRC 16047 (98.7 %), NBRC 16068 (98.

SmpB and tmRNA Orchestrate Purine Pathway for the Trimethoprim Resistance in .

Small protein B(SmpB) cooperates with transfer-messenger RNA (tmRNA) for -translation to ensure the quality control of protein synthesis in prokaryotes. Furthermore, they regulate cell metabolism separately. According to research, SmpB functions as a transcription factor, and tmRNA acts as a small RNA.

Identification and Validation of Candidate Genes Involved in Fatty Acid Content in Oil Palm by Genome-Wide Association Analysis.

Oil palm () is the highest yielding oil crop per unit area worldwide, but its oil is considered unhealthy for human consumption due to its high palmitic acid content (C16:0). In order to facilitate breeding for fatty acid content in oil palm, genome-wide association analysis (GWAS) was used to identify and validate single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers and underlying candidate genes associated with fatty acid content in a diversity panel of 200 oil palm individuals. A total of 1,261,501 SNP markers previously developed using SLAF-seq (specific locus amplified fragment sequencing) were used for GWAS.

Development of high-resolution DNA barcodes for species discrimination and phylogenetic analysis.

The genus is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions, and is economically important in terms of food supply and pharmaceutical applications. However, DNA barcodes are relatively unsuccessful in discriminating between species, with the highest discrimination rate (23.26%) derived from K sequences.

sp. nov., a Novel Marine Sponge-Derived Actinobacterium With Antibacterial Potential Against .

A novel actinobacterium, strain HNM0039, was isolated from a marine sponge sample collected at the coast of Wenchang, Hainan, China and its polyphasic taxonomy was studied. The isolate had morphological and chemical characteristics consistent with the genus . Based on the 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis, strain HNM0039 was closely related to CGMCC 4.

Development of High-Density SNP Markers and Their Application in Evaluating Genetic Diversity and Population Structure in .

High-density single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are used as highly favored makers to analyze genetic diversity and population structure, to construct high-density genetic maps and provide genotypes for genome-wide association analysis. In order to develop genome-wide SNP markers in oil palm (), single locus amplified fragment sequencing (SLAF-seq) technology was performed in a diversity panel of 200 oil palm individuals and 1,261,501 SNPs were identified with minor allele frequency > 0.05 and integrity > 1.

Cytotoxic anthracycline and antibacterial tirandamycin analogues from a marine-derived Streptomyces sp. SCSIO 41399.

Aranciamycin K (1) and isotirandamycin B (2) were isolated from a marine-derived Streptomyces sp. SCSIO 41399, along with the previously reported four anthracycline derivatives (3-6), and two known tirandamycin derivatives (7 and 8). Their structures including absolute configurations were determined by extensive analysis of their spectroscopic analysis and ECD calculation method.