Publications by authors named "LieMei Zhang"
Article Synopsis
- Cultivated jute, made up of the species C. capsularis and C. olitorius, is the second most important natural fiber after cotton; the study presents their chromosome-level genome assemblies.
- C. capsularis has 336 Mb with 25,874 genes, while C. olitorius has 361 Mb and 28,479 genes, showing both similarities and differences that could explain their distinct traits.
- The research identifies key genes linked to fiber development and significant marker-trait associations related to fiber quality, providing valuable insights for genetic improvement in jute and similar crops.
Kenaf () is one of the most fast-growing bast in the world and belongs to the family Malvaceae. However, the systematic classification and chloroplast (cp) genome of kenaf has not been reported to date. In this study, we sequenced the cp genome of kenaf and conducted phylogenetic and comparative analyses in the family of Malvaceae.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFKenaf is an annual crop that is widely cultivated as a source of bast (phloem) fibres, the phytoremediation of heavy metal-contaminated farmlands and textile-relevant compounds. Leaf shape played a unique role in kenaf improvement, due to the inheritance as a single locus and the association with fibre development in typical lobed-leaf varieties. Here we report a high-quality genome assembly and annotation for var.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDiabetic nephropathy (DN) is a serious complication of diabetes with a poorly defined etiology and limited treatment options. Early intervention is a key to preventing the progression of DN. Dynamin-related protein 1 (DRP1) regulates mitochondrial morphology by promoting its fission and is involved in the pathogenesis of numerous diseases.
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