Publications by authors named "Li-Ya Cai"

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  • The study examined how magnesium deficiency affects Citrus sinensis seedlings over 16 weeks, particularly focusing on changes in their leaf veins.
  • RNA sequencing revealed significant changes in gene expression, identifying thousands of upregulated and downregulated genes, especially in the lower leaves, which showed physical signs like lignification and cracking.
  • The research highlighted common genes involved in lignin production and cell metabolism that were activated under magnesium deficiency, suggesting a link between gene expression and protein levels across different leaf regions.
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  • Magnesium deficiency in Citrus leaves leads to visible issues like enlargement, cracking, and lignification mainly in the lower leaves, while upper leaves remain unaffected.
  • Analysis shows that lower leaves with magnesium deficiency have lower concentrations of sugars, starch, and cellulose, but higher levels of lignin compared to their magnesium-sufficient counterparts.
  • Proteomic studies revealed significant differences in protein profiles between deficient and sufficient leaves, with factors such as increased lignin production linked to decreased cellulose and starch, alongside the upregulation of proteins involved in lignin synthesis and cell wall metabolism.
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Although the physiological and molecular responses of to Al-toxicity or low pH have been examined in some details, little information is available on responses to pH and aluminum (Al) interactions. seedlings were irrigated for 18 weeks with nutrient solution at a concentration of 0 or 1 mM AlCl•6HO and a pH of 2.5, 3.

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This meta-analysis aimed to summarize the association between anthocyanin consumption and the risk of colorectal cancer. All relative articles were located on online databases, including PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library as of June 11, 2018. Risk ratios (RRs) or odds ratio and their 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated through the STATA 12.

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