Two aquaporins, PIP1;1 and PIP2;1, mediate the uptake of neonicotinoid pesticides in plants.

Neonicotinoids (NEOs), a large class of organic compounds, are a type of commonly used pesticide for crop protection. Their uptake and accumulation in plants are prerequisites for their intra- and intercellular movements, transformation, and function. Understanding the molecular mechanisms that underpin NEO uptake by plants is crucial for effective application, which remains elusive.

C rice engineering, beyond installing a C cycle.

C photosynthesis in higher plants is carried out by two distinct cell types: mesophyll cells and bundle sheath cells, as a result highly concentrated carbon dioxide is released surrounding RuBisCo in chloroplasts of bundle sheath cells and the photosynthetic efficiency is significantly higher than that of C plants. The evolution of the dual-cell C cycle involved complex modifications to leaf anatomy and cell ultra-structures. These include an increase in leaf venation, the formation of Kranz anatomy, changes in chloroplast morphology in bundle sheath cells, and increases in the density of plasmodesmata at interfaces between the bundle sheath and mesophyll cells.

Corrigendum: Genome-wide identification and characterization of the NPF genes provide new insight into low nitrogen tolerance in .

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Functional characterization of rice (Oryza sativa) thioredoxins for detoxification and degradation of atrazine.

Thioredoxins (TRXs) are a group of antioxidant enzymes that play a critical role in plant growth and resistance to stress. However, the functional role and mechanism of rice TRXs in response to pesticides (e.g.

Genome-wide identification and characterization of the NPF genes provide new insight into low nitrogen tolerance in .

Introduction: Nitrogen (N) is essential for plant growth and yield production and can be taken up from soil in the form of nitrate or peptides. The family () genes play important roles in the uptake and transportation of these two forms of N.

Methods: Bioinformatic analysis was used to identify and characterize the NPF genes in Setaria.

Uptake kinetics and subcellular distribution of three classes of typical pesticides in rice plants.

Food safety problems caused by pesticide residues have always been a concern for many people. In this study, we investigated the uptake, translocation and subcellular distribution of neonicotinoid insecticides, triazole fungicides, and sulfonylurea herbicides in rice plants (Oryza sativa L.).

Carotenoid Cleavage Dioxygenase 1 Catalyzes Lutein Degradation To Influence Carotenoid Accumulation and Color Development in Foxtail Millet Grains.

Foxtail millet is a minor but economically important crop in certain regions of the world. Millet color is often used to judge grain quality, yet the molecular determinants of millet coloration remain unclear. Here, we explored the relationship between and millet coloration in yellow and white millet varieties.

Isolation, characterization and application of the epoxiconazole-degrading strain Pseudomonas sp. F1 in a soil-vegetable system.

Epoxiconazole (EPX) has a long half-life in soil and causes various toxicological effects in both the ecosystem and mammals. In this study, eight strains of bacteria capable of degrading EPX were isolated from pesticide-contaminated soil, with strain F1 showing the best effect. This strain was identified as Pseudomonas sp.

Effects of tebuconazole application at different growth stages on rice grain quality of rice-based untargeted metabolomics.

Tebuconazole (TEB) is a pesticide widely used in crops and has a strong control effect on fungal pathogens. TEB abuse has caused many food safety problems. In this study, the TEB residue in rice and the effect of TEB on white rice quality were investigated.

Sorption of N-acyl homoserine lactones on maize straw derived biochars: Characterization, kinetics and isotherm analysis.

Soil amendment with biochar may trigger a series of positive and negative biological effects, partly because it interferes quorum sensing (QS) signals synthesized by microorganisms for communication. However, the mechanisms through which biochar interacts with these QS signals remain elusive. This study explored the mechanisms of interactions between N-acyl homoserine lactones (AHLs) and two maize straw-derived biochars (MBs) with different pyrolysis temperature.

Comparison of Different Chemical Extraction Methods for Predicting the Bioavailability and Phytotoxicity of Soil PAEs to Green Vegetables (Brassica Rapa Var. Chinensis).

The aim of the present study was to compare the predictive ability of four chemical extraction methods, i.e., Tenax, hydroxypropyl[β]cyclodextrin (HPCD), n-butanol and low-molecular-weight-organic-acids (LMWOA), for predicting the bioavailability and phytotoxicity of soil phthalic acid esters to the green vegetable Shanghaiqing (SHQ).

Infer HIV transmission dynamics from gene sequences among young men who have sex with men in China.

To investigate the transmission dynamics and temporal and spatial migration characteristics of HIV spread among men who have sex with men (MSM) in China, a total of 1012 HIV-1 partial pol sequences, including five subtypes, were studied. Bayesian analysis were applied for each subtype to infer its dynamic characters including the effective reproductive number ( ) and migration process. The mean curve of each was almost always greater than 1 (even the 95% highest posterior density (HPD) lower value) along with time, which supports the necessity for a comprehensive study about risk behaviors among young MSM group in China.

Biodegradation of dibutyl phthalate by a novel endophytic strain HB-T2 under and conditions.

The environmental prevalence and potential toxicity of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) motivate the attempt to develop feasible strategies to deal with DBP contamination. In this study, a strain of endphytic bacteria HB-T2 was isolated from sorrel roots and identified as sp. by analysing its morphology, physiology, biochemistry and 16S rDNA sequence.

Effects of dibutyl phthalate contamination on physiology, phytohormone homeostasis, rhizospheric and endophytic bacterial communities of Brassica rapa var. chinensis.

Phthalates are plasticizers and are ubiquitously detected in the environment, frequently at mg/kg levels. The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) on germination, growth, enzyme activity, phytohormone homeostasis and bacterial communities of two cultivars of Brassica rapa var. chinensis.

Uptake and toxicity of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate in Brassica chinensis L.

This work focuses on the bioaccumulation and toxic effects of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in the leafy vegetable Shanghaiqing (SHQ) (Brassica chinensis L.). The accumulated DEHP amount in the edible part and roots of SHQ increased as the DEHP concentration in the soil increased.

Variation in arsenic accumulation and translocation among 74 main rice cultivars in Jiangsu Province, China.

Arsenic (As) is a ubiquitous carcinogen and environmental toxin. In China, rice consumption is a major dietary source of inorganic As. Thus, the development of strategies to decrease As accumulation in rice is of considerable importance.

Presence, distribution and risk assessment of phthalic acid esters (PAEs) in suburban plastic film pepper-growing greenhouses with different service life.

The widespread usage of plastic film increased the content of phthalic acid esters (PAEs) in the environment, causing PAE residue in vegetables and subsequently increasing health risks to humans when consuming them. In this work, the presence, distribution and risk assessment of 15 PAEs in soils and peppers from suburban plastic film pepper-growing greenhouses were investigated. The total PAE contents in soil and pepper samples ranged from 320.

Use of Bacillus-siamensis-inoculated biochar to decrease uptake of dibutyl phthalate in leafy vegetables.

Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) is a frequently detected farmland contaminant that is harmful to the environment and human health. In this study, a DBP-degrading endophytic Bacillus siamensis strain T7 was immobilized in rice husk-derived biochar for bioremediation of DBP-polluted agricultural soils. The effects of this microbe-biochar composite on the soil prokaryotic community and the mechanism by which it regulates DBP degradation, were also investigated.

Genotypic Variation in Nickel Accumulation and Translocation and Its Relationships with Silicon, Phosphorus, Iron, and Manganese among 72 Major Rice Cultivars from Jiangsu Province, China.

Nickel (Ni) is a ubiquitous environmental toxicant and carcinogen, and rice is a major dietary source of Ni for the Chinese population. Recently, strategies to decrease Ni accumulation in rice have received considerable attention. This study investigated the variation in Ni accumulation and translocation, and also multi-element (silicon (Si), phosphorus (P), iron (Fe), and manganese (Mn)) uptake and transport among 72 rice cultivars from Jiangsu Province, China, that were grown under hydroponic conditions.

Major factors dominating the fate of dibutyl phthalate in agricultural soils.

Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) is a ubiquitous soil contaminant. We have investigated the sorption, degradation and residue of DBP in 20 types of agricultural soils and aimed to identify the major soil properties that dominate the fate of DBP. Sorption isotherms of DBP in all soils were fitted well with the Freundlich model.

Di--butyl phthalate degrading endophytic bacterium strain JR20 isolated from garlic chive and its colonization in a leafy vegetable.

Di--butyl phthalate (DBP) is one of the primary PAEs (phthalate acid esters) pollutants. DBP can be absorbed by plants and threaten human health via the food chain. Some DBP-degrading bacteria have been successfully isolated from the environment (water, soil, etc.

Comparison of different strategies for controlling HIV/AIDS spreading in MSM.

As proposed in the UNAIDSs 2014 report, to end global AIDS epidemic by 2030, 90% of people living with HIV need to be diagnosed, 90% of the diagnosed need to receive antiretroviral therapy (ART), and 90% of those on treatment need to achieve viral suppression (90-90-90 strategy). The strategies focus on the reservoir. It controls HIV spreading by reducing infectiousness of HIV infected individuals via diagnosis and treatment.

Design and controllable synthesis of ethylenediamine-grafted ion imprinted magnetic polymers for highly selective adsorption to perchlorate.

A series of ethylenediamine-grafted ion imprinted magnetic polymers (FeO@IIPs) were synthesized ultrasonic assisted suspension polymerization with perchlorate (ClO ) as an ion imprinting template. They were characterized by XRD, EA, VSM, FTIR and XPS and applied as adsorbents for ClO removal from aqueous solutions. The effects of the usage amount of crosslinking agent divinylbenzene (DVB) used for preparation on the structure and the adsorptive performance of FeO@IIPs were investigated.

Degradation of dibutyl phthalate in two contrasting agricultural soils and its long-term effects on soil microbial community.

Due to its widespread application and large-scale production, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) has become one of the most frequently identified phthalic acid esters (PAEs) in soils. The fate of DBP and its effects on microbial communities in soils with contrasting properties have seldom been studied. In this study, the degradation of DBP and its long-term effects on the soil microbial community were investigated in aquic cambisols and udic ferrosols.