Polyphenol Profile, Antioxidant Activity, and Hypolipidemic Effect of Longan Byproducts.

Longan, a popular fruit in Asia, has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat several diseases for centuries. Recent studies have indicated that longan byproducts are rich in polyphenols. The aim of this study was to analyze the phenolic composition of longan byproduct polyphenol extracts (LPPE), evaluate their antioxidant activity in vitro, and investigate their regulating effect on lipid metabolism in vivo.

Molecular characterization of a novel victorivirus isolated from Botryosphaeria dothidea, the causal agent of longan leaf spot disease.

Mycoviruses are widespread in all major taxonomic groups of filamentous fungi. Previous research has indicated that mycoviruses are associated with the phytopathogenic fungus Botryosphaeria dothidea. In this study, three distinct double-stranded RNA viruses were detected in B.

Identification and functional characterization of RsGST1, an anthocyanin-related glutathione S-transferase gene in radish.

Anthocyanins not only affect the quality of horticultural crops but are also vital for human health. Glutathione transferase family members (GSTs) are enzymes that help to control plant development and stress responses, and are also involved in anthocyanin accumulation. In this study, we targeted a phi (F) class glutathione S-transferase gene RsGST1 (RSG01330.

De Novo Assembled Transcriptome Analysis and Identification of Genic SSR Markers in Red-Flowered Strawberry.

Red-flowered strawberry is a new ornamental flower derived from intergeneric hybridization (Fragaria × Potentilla). To date, few molecular markers have been reported for this plant. RNA sequencing provides a relatively fast and low-cost approach for large-scale detection of simple sequence repeats (SSRs).

Characterization of anthocyanins in the hybrid progenies derived from Iris dichotoma and I. domestica by HPLC-DAD-ESI/MS analysis.

Iris dichotoma with different flower colors and I. domestica are beardless wild irises belonging to the family Iridaceae that bloom in the summer and have long flowering periods. In this study, we collected three accessions of I.