Multivariate analysis compares and evaluates drought and flooding tolerances of maize germplasm.

Drought and flooding are the two most important environmental factors limiting maize (Zea mays L.) production globally. This study aimed to investigate the physiological mechanisms and accurate evaluation indicators and methods of maize germplasm involved in drought and flooding stresses.

Significance of exosomes in hepatocellular carcinoma.

Among the most prevalent cancers in the world, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has a high mortality rate. The diagnosis and management of HCC are presently hindered by difficulties in early detection and suboptimal treatment outcomes. Exosomes have been shown to play an important role in hepatocarcinogenesis and can also be used for diagnosis and treatment.

Straw return and nitrogen fertilization regulate soil greenhouse gas emissions and global warming potential in dual maize cropping system.

Abundant nitrogen (N) fertilization is needed for maize (Zea mays L.) production in China because of its huge residual biomass return. However, excessive N fertilization has a negative impact on the soil ecosystem and environment, which contributes to climate change.

Interactive Effects of Melatonin and Nitrogen Improve Drought Tolerance of Maize Seedlings by Regulating Growth and Physiochemical Attributes.

Melatonin plays an important role in numerous vital life processes of animals and has recently captured the interests of plant biologists because of its potent role in plants. As well as its possible contribution to photoperiodic processes, melatonin is believed to act as a growth regulator and/or as a direct free radical scavenger/indirect antioxidant. However, identifying a precise concentration of melatonin with an optimum nitrogen level for a particular application method to improve plant growth requires identification and clarification.

Melatonin and KNO Application Improves Growth, Physiological and Biochemical Characteristics of Maize Seedlings under Waterlogging Stress Conditions.

Waterlogging is one of the serious abiotic stresses that inhibits crop growth and reduces productivity. Therefore, investigating efficient waterlogging mitigation measures has both theoretical and practical significance. The objectives of the present research were to examine the efficiency of melatonin and KNO seed soaking and foliar application on alleviating the waterlogging inhibited growth performance of maize seedlings.

Ameliorative effect of melatonin improves drought tolerance by regulating growth, photosynthetic traits and leaf ultrastructure of maize seedlings.

Background: Melatonin is considered a potential plant growth regulator to enhance the growth of plants and increase tolerance to various abiotic stresses. Nevertheless, melatonin's role in mediating stress response in different plant species and growth cycles still needs to be explored. This study was conducted to understand the impact of different melatonin concentrations (0, 50, 100, and 150 μM) applied as a soil drench to maize seedling under drought stress conditions.

Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy With a Mesh for Sigmoid Neovaginal Prolapse: A Case Report.

Background: Creating a functional neovagina is a practical therapeutic intervention for women with congenital vaginal agenesis and sexual needs. Although the incidence of neovaginal prolapse (NP) is low, it is inconvenient for patients and is a challenging problem for gynecologists.

Case: A 32-year-old woman who had undergone transabdominal sigmoid vaginoplasty 10 years previously at another hospital visited our clinic for evaluation and treatment of NP.

Construction of an anchoring SSR marker genetic linkage map and detection of a sex-linked region in two dioecious populations of red bayberry.

Red bayberry () is an evergreen fruit tree found in southern China whose whole-genome sequence has recently been published. We updated the linkage map of the species by adding 118 SSR markers and the female-specific marker MrFT2_BD-SEX. The integrated map included eight linkage groups and spanned 491 cM.

Genome-wide identification and analysis of the MADS-box gene family and its potential role in fruit development and ripening in red bayberry (Morella rubra).

The MADS-box gene family encodes transcription factors and plays an important role in plant growth and the development of flower and fruit. A perennial dioecious plant, the red bayberry genome has been published recently, providing the opportunity to analyze the MADS-box gene family and its role in fruit development and ripening. Here, we identified 54 MADS-box genes in the red bayberry genome, and classified them into two types based on phylogenetic analysis.

High-density genetic map construction and QTL mapping of first flower node in pepper (Capsicum annuum L.).

Background: First flower node (FFN) is an important trait for evaluating fruit earliness in pepper (Capsicum annuum L.). The trait is controlled by quantitative trait loci (QTL); however, studies have been limited on QTL mapping and genes contributing to the trait.

The red bayberry genome and genetic basis of sex determination.

Morella rubra, red bayberry, is an economically important fruit tree in south China. Here, we assembled the first high-quality genome for both a female and a male individual of red bayberry. The genome size was 313-Mb, and 90% sequences were assembled into eight pseudo chromosome molecules, with 32 493 predicted genes.

Genetic diversity of male and female Chinese bayberry (Myrica rubra) populations and identification of sex-associated markers.

Background: Chinese bayberry (Myrica rubra Sieb. & Zucc.) is an important subtropical evergreen fruit tree in southern China.

Effect of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells transplantation on nerve fibers of a rat model of endometriosis.

Background: Endometriosis is a common, benign, oestrogen-dependent, chronic gynaecological disorder associated with pelvic pain and infertility. Some researchers have identified nerve fibers in endometriotic lesions in women with endometriosis. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have attracted interest for their possible use for both cell and gene therapies because of their capacity for self-renewal and multipotentiality of differentiation.

Development of 107 SSR markers from whole genome shotgun sequences of Chinese bayberry (Myrica rubra) and their application in seedling identification.

Chinese bayberry (Myrica rubra Sieb. et Zucc.) is one of the important subtropical fruit crops native to the South of China and Asian countries.

Effect of siRNA against β-NGF on nerve fibers of a rat model with endometriosis.

Objective: This study examines whether silencing specific β-nerve growth factor small interfering RNA (β-NGF siRNA) can affect the growth of ectopic endometriotic implants, generalized hyperalgesia, and nerve fiber density in endometriosis.

Methods: Four specific β-NGF siRNAs were detected by Western blot analysis, and the most efficient specific siRNA was transferred into rats with surgically induced endometriosis through gene transfer. The length × width × height of each ectopic transplant that survived from 2 groups were measured at pre-and postbombardment after 2 weeks.

Development of simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers from a genome survey of Chinese bayberry (Myrica rubra).

Background: Chinese bayberry (Myrica rubra Sieb. and Zucc.) is a subtropical evergreen tree originating in China.

Biological characteristics of human placental mesenchymal stem cells and their proliferative response to various cytokines.

The placenta is an attractive new source of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), but the biological characteristics of placenta-derived MSCs (P-MSCs) have not yet been characterized. We successfully isolated, cultured and expanded P-MSCs using routine methods. Under appropriate induction conditions, these cells can differentiate into bone, cartilage, fat and hepatocyte-like cells.

[Changes in respiratory rate, ethylene production rate and quality of postharvest Chinese bayberry fruits with different maturities].

Harvested fruits of three Chinese bayberry (Myrica rubra Sieb. & Zucc.) varieties, i.

Macrophage-associated erythropoiesis and lymphocytopoiesis in mouse fetal liver: ultrastructural and ISH analysis.

To elucidate the process of fetal liver hematopoiesis, the relationships between stroma and hematopoietic cells involved in maturation were investigated. Cultured mouse fetal liver explants were established for morphological analysis of the interactions between fetal liver stroma and hematopoietic cells ex vivo. Fetal liver stroma comprised epithelial cells and macrophages, which occupied most of the culture surface.