The Functional Significance of MafF_G_K in Molluscs: Implications for Nrf2-Mediated Oxidative Stress Response.

The nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) is a pivotal regulator of antioxidant gene expression in mammals, forming heterodimer complexes with small Maf proteins through its BZip domain. However, the underlying mechanism of Nrf2 action in molluscs remains poorly understood. The thick shell mussel, , represents a model organism for the marine environment and molluscs interaction research.

Forest management practices of Pinus tabulaeformis plantations alter soil organic carbon stability by adjusting microbial characteristics on the Loess Plateau of China.

Sustainable management practices can enhance the capacity and potential for soil carbon (C) sequestration, significantly contributing towards mitigating regional climate change. Here, we investigated how the microbial characteristics of a Pinus tabulaeformis plantation responded to different management practices to identify the role of microbial characteristics in influencing the stability of soil organic carbon (SOC). We chose a Pinus tabulaeformis plantation on the Loess Plateau where forest management practices had been conducted since 1999.

Change in Soil Particle Size Distribution and Erodibility with Latitude and Vegetation Restoration Chronosequence on the Loess Plateau, China.

Analyzing the dynamics of soil particle size distribution (PSD) and erodibility is important for understanding the changes of soil texture and quality after cropland abandonment. This study aimed to determine how restoration age and latitude affect soil erodibility and the multifractal dimensions of PSD during natural recovery. We collected soil samples from grassland, shrubland, and forests with different restoration ages in the steppe zone (SZ), forest-steppe zone (FSZ), and forest zone (FZ).