Comprehensive transcriptome analysis of Asparagus officinalis in response to varying levels of salt stress.

Background: Salt stress is a major abiotic factor that affects the distribution and growth of plants. Asparagus officinalis is primarily resistant to salt stress and is suitable for cultivation in saline-alkali soil.

Results: The study integrated the morphology, physiological indexes, and transcriptome of A.

Decoding anthocyanin biosynthesis regulation in Asparagus officinalis peel coloration: Insights from integrated metabolomic and transcriptomic analyses.

Asparagus is a key global vegetable crop with significant economic importance. Purple asparagus, rich in anthocyanins, stands out for its nutritional value. Despite its prominence, the molecular mechanisms driving purple peel coloration in asparagus remain unclear.

RsOBP2a, a member of OBF BINDING PROTEIN transcription factors, inhibits two chlorophyll degradation genes in green radish.

The green radish (Raphanus sativus L.) contains abundant chlorophyll (Chl). DOF-type transcription factor OBF BINDING PROTEIN (OBP) plays crucial functions in plant growth, development, maturation and responses to various abiotic stresses.

Screening and Preliminary Identification of Varieties under Low-Temperature Stress.

To meet the large demand for in the spring market and improve the economic benefits of cultivating asparagus, we explored the molecular mechanism underlying the response of to low temperature. First, "Fengdao No. 1" was screened out under low-temperature treatment.

RsGLK2.1-RsNF-YA9a module positively regulates the chlorophyll biosynthesis by activating RsHEMA2 in green taproot of radish.

Radish (Raphanus sativus L.) is an economically important and widely cultivated root vegetable crop. The coloration of the green skin and green flesh is an important trait influencing the nutrition and flavor quality in fruit radish.

Genome-wide characterization of RsHSP70 gene family reveals positive role of RsHSP70-20 gene in heat stress response in radish (Raphanus sativus L.).

Radish is an economical cool-season root vegetable crop worldwide. Heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) plays indispensable roles in plant growth, development and abiotic stress responses. Nevertheless, little information is available regarding the identification and functional characterization of HSP70 gene family in radish.

RsCLE22a regulates taproot growth through an auxin signaling-related pathway in radish (Raphanus sativus L.).

CLAVATA3/EMBRYO SURROUNDING REGION-related (CLE) peptides are a class of small molecules involved in plant growth and development. Although radish (Raphanus sativus) is an important root vegetable crop worldwide, the functions of CLE peptides in its taproot formation remain elusive. Here, a total of 48 RsCLE genes were identified from the radish genome.

Genome-wide characterization of homeodomain-leucine zipper genes reveals RsHDZ17 enhances the heat tolerance in radish (Raphanus sativus L.).

Homeodomain-leucine zipper (HD-Zip) transcription factors are involved in various biological processes of plant growth, development, and abiotic stress response. However, how they regulate heat stress (HS) response remains largely unclear in plants. In this study, a total of 83 RsHD-Zip genes were firstly identified from the genome of Raphanus sativus.

Genome-Wide Characterization of the Aquaporin Gene Family in Radish and Functional Analysis of Involved in Salt Stress.

Aquaporins (AQPs) constitute a highly diverse family of channel proteins that transport water and neutral solutes. play crucial roles in plant development and stress responses. However, the characterization and biological functions of in radish ( L.

Genome-wide characterization of Histone gene family and expression profiling during microspore development in radish (Raphanus sativus L.).

Histone, a predominant protein component of chromatin, participates in DNA packaging and transcriptional regulation. However, the available information of Histone gene family is limited in radish. In this study, a total of 42 Histone gene family members were identified from the radish genome.

Genome-wide identification of AUX/IAA in radish and functional characterization of RsIAA33 gene during taproot thickening.

Auxin/indole-3-acetic acid (Aux/IAA) genes encode short lived nuclear proteins that cooperated with auxin or auxin response factor (ARF), which are involved in plant growth and developmental processes. However, it's still ambiguous how the Aux/IAA genes regulate the process governing taproot thickening in radish. Herein, 65 Aux/IAA genes were identified from the radish genome.

Melatonin-induced DNA demethylation of metal transporters and antioxidant genes alleviates lead stress in radish plants.

Melatonin (MT) is a tryptophan-derived natural product that plays a vital role in plant response to abiotic stresses, including heavy metals (HMs). However, it remains elusive how exogenous MT mediates lead (Pb) accumulation and detoxification at the methylation and transcriptional levels in radish. In this study, decreased Pb accumulation and increased antioxidant enzyme activity were detected under MT treatment in radish.

Genome-Wide Identification and Functional Characterization of the Cation Proton Antiporter (CPA) Family Related to Salt Stress Response in Radish ( L.).

The CPA (cation proton antiporter) family plays an essential role during plant stress tolerance by regulating ionic and pH homeostasis of the cell. Radish fleshy roots are susceptible to abiotic stress during growth and development, especially salt stress. To date, family genes have not yet been identified in radish and the biological functions remain unclear.

A genome-wide association study uncovers a critical role of the gene in red-skinned L.

Radish ( L.) taproot contains high concentrations of flavonoids, including anthocyanins (ATCs), in red-skinned genotypes. However, little information on the genetic regulation of ATC biosynthesis in radish is available.

Genome-wide sRNA and mRNA transcriptomic profiling insights into dynamic regulation of taproot thickening in radish (Raphanus sativus L.).

Background: Taproot is the main edible organ and ultimately determines radish yield and quality. However, the precise molecular mechanism underlying taproot thickening awaits further investigation in radish. Here, RNA-seq was performed to identify critical genes involved in radish taproot thickening from three advanced inbred lines with different root size.

Melatonin confers cadmium tolerance by modulating critical heavy metal chelators and transporters in radish plants.

Cadmium (Cd) is an environmental pollutant that causes health hazard to living organisms. Melatonin (MT) has emerged as a ubiquitous pleiotropic molecule capable of coordinating heavy metal (HM) stresses in plants. However, it remains unclear how melatonin mediates Cd homeostasis and detoxification at transcriptional and/or post-transcriptional levels in radish.

The protective effects of resveratrol, HS and thermotherapy on the cell apoptosis induced by CdTe quantum dots.

Quantum dots (QDs) could be used in the field of biology and medicine as excellent nano-scale fluorescent probes due to their unique optical properties, but the adverse effects of QDs are always the obstruction for its usage in living organisms. In this study, we observed that CdTe QDs exposure decreased the cell viability while increased the apoptosis rates in the L929 cells. Apart from QD-induced oxidative stress indicated by excessive ROS generation, three signal transductions, including Akt, p38 and JNK, played important roles on the regulation of cell apoptosis by CdTe QDs exposure as well.

Impairments of spatial learning and memory following intrahippocampal injection in rats of 3-mercaptopropionic acid-modified CdTe quantum dots and molecular mechanisms.

With the rapid development of nanotechnology, quantum dots (QDs) as advanced nanotechnology products have been widely used in neuroscience, including basic neurological studies and diagnosis or therapy for neurological disorders, due to their superior optical properties. In recent years, there has been intense concern regarding the toxicity of QDs, with a growing number of studies. However, knowledge of neurotoxic consequences of QDs applied in living organisms is lagging behind their development, even if several studies have attempted to evaluate the toxicity of QDs on neural cells.

MPA-capped CdTe quantum dots exposure causes neurotoxic effects in nematode Caenorhabditis elegans by affecting the transporters and receptors of glutamate, serotonin and dopamine at the genetic level, or by increasing ROS, or both.

As quantum dots (QDs) are widely used in biomedical applications, the number of studies focusing on their biological properties is increasing. While several studies have attempted to evaluate the toxicity of QDs towards neural cells, the in vivo toxic effects on the nervous system and the molecular mechanisms are unclear. The aim of the present study was to investigate the neurotoxic effects and the underlying mechanisms of water-soluble cadmium telluride (CdTe) QDs capped with 3-mercaptopropionic acid (MPA) in Caenorhabditis elegans (C.

Metal Oxide Nanomaterial QNAR Models: Available Structural Descriptors and Understanding of Toxicity Mechanisms.

Metal oxide nanomaterials are widely used in various areas; however, the divergent published toxicology data makes it difficult to determine whether there is a risk associated with exposure to metal oxide nanomaterials. The application of quantitative structure activity relationship (QSAR) modeling in metal oxide nanomaterials toxicity studies can reduce the need for time-consuming and resource-intensive nanotoxicity tests. The nanostructure and inorganic composition of metal oxide nanomaterials makes this approach different from classical QSAR study; this review lists and classifies some structural descriptors, such as size, cation charge, and band gap energy, in recent metal oxide nanomaterials quantitative nanostructure activity relationship (QNAR) studies and discusses the mechanism of metal oxide nanomaterials toxicity based on these descriptors and traditional nanotoxicity tests.

Liver Toxicity of Cadmium Telluride Quantum Dots (CdTe QDs) Due to Oxidative Stress in Vitro and in Vivo.

With the applications of quantum dots (QDs) expanding, many studies have described the potential adverse effects of QDs, yet little attention has been paid to potential toxicity of QDs in the liver. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of cadmium telluride (CdTe) QDs in mice and murine hepatoma cells alpha mouse liver 12 (AML 12). CdTe QDs administration significantly increased the level of lipid peroxides marker malondialdehyde (MDA) in the livers of treated mice.