A genome-wide association study uncovers a ZmRap2.7-ZCN9/ZCN10 module to regulate ABA signalling and seed vigour in maize.

Seed vigour, including rapid, uniform germination and robust seedling establishment under various field conditions, is becoming an increasingly essential agronomic trait for achieving high yield in crops. However, little is known about this important seed quality trait. In this study, we performed a genome-wide association study to identify a key transcription factor ZmRap2.

The relationship between dietary fibre and stroke: A meta-analysis.

Objective: An analysis was conducted to explore the relationship between dietary fibre intake and stroke risk.

Methods: PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and WanFang and Weipu databases were systematically searched to obtain peer-reviewed literature on the relationship between dietary fibre and stroke risk. The search time was as of 1 April 2023.

The ideal harvest time for seed production in maize (Zea mays L.) varieties of different maturity groups.

Background: The correct time for harvesting is a key factor contributing to the production of high-quality maize seeds. We conducted field experiments to harvest seeds at 11 developmental stages for 3 years, to investigate seed vigor traits in three early maturity maize varieties and two late maturity varieties in one location.

Results: Significant correlations (r = 0.

Transcriptome Analysis of Near-Isogenic Lines Provides Novel Insights into Genes Associated with Seed Low-Temperature Germination Ability in Maize ( L.).

Maize originated from tropical regions and is extremely sensitive to low temperature during germination. Our previous work identified a major QTL, , for low temperature germination ability (LTGA) of maize. Here, we introgressed from the tolerant line L220 into the sensitive line PH4CV to generate two near isogenic lines NIL and NIL.

Prognostic significance of mutations in pediatric T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia: a study of minimal residual disease risk-directed CCLG-ALL 2008 treatment protocol.

/ mutation is common in T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL), but controversy looms on its prognostic significance. We screened 98 pediatric T-ALL patients treated on minimal residual disease (MRD) risk-directed CCLG-ALL 2008 protocol. / mutations were analyzed by Sanger sequencing, and MRD was evaluated by flow cytometry.