[Safety evaluation of allelochemical derivative pyrone on different millet varieties].

The development of new herbicides based on allelochemicals is a potential strategy of weed control in arable field. Pyrone, a novel derivative of tricin, has significant inhibitory effects on weeds. Its safety for crops, especially for millet that are sensitive to commercial herbicides, is still poorly understood.

MiR-382 functions as tumor suppressor and chemosensitizer in colorectal cancer.

Increasing evidence suggests that microRNAs (miRNAs) play a critical role in tumorigenesis. Decreased expression of miR-382 has been observed in various types of cancers. However, the biological function of miR-382 in colorectal cancer (CRC) is still largely unknown.

Spraying Brassinolide improves Sigma Broad tolerance in foxtail millet (Setaria italica L.) through modulation of antioxidant activity and photosynthetic capacity.

To explore the role of Brassinolide (BR) in improving the tolerance of Sigma Broad in foxtail millet (Setaria italica L.), effects of 0.1 mg/L of BR foliar application 24 h before 3.

Increasing Selenium and Yellow Pigment Concentrations in Foxtail Millet (Setaria italica L.) Grain with Foliar Application of Selenite.

Although addition of selenium (Se) is known to increase Se in crops, it is unclear whether exogenous Se is linked to nutritional and functional components in foxtail millet (Setaria italica L.). In this study, we examined the potential of increasing Se and yellow pigment (YP) in foxtail millet grain by foliar application of Se.

[Distribution of organochlorine pesticides in soils in Haihe River and Haihe Estuary area, China].

Levels and distribution of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) were investigated in soils along Haihe River and in Haihe Estuary area. 31 surface soil samples were collected on August 2007, and they were extracted using accelerated solvent extraction. The HCHs and DDTs contents in soils were determined by gas chromatography with an electron capture detector (GC-ECD).