Metagenomic Analysis: Alterations of Soil Microbial Community and Function due to the Disturbance of Collecting .

Soil microorganisms are critical to the occurrence of (Chinese ), a medicinal fungi used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The over-collection of Chinese has caused vegetation degradation and impacted the sustainable occurrence of . The effects of Chinese collection on soil microorganisms have not been reported.

Cost-Effectiveness of Routine Histopathological Analysis of Doughnuts after Colorectal Surgery Three-Year Single-Centre Experience.

Aim: This study aimed to assess the impact of routine histological examination of stapled colorectal anastomotic doughnuts in patients undergoing rectal cancer surgery (RCS). Justification of biopsy examination could form part of the strategies of NHS net zero practice with effort to reduce wastage and carbon footprint.

Method: A data analysis of all patients undergoing RCS during 2019-2021 at our institute was performed.

Variations of soil metal content, soil enzyme activity and soil bacterial community in Rhododendron delavayi natural shrub forest at different elevations.

Background: Rhododendron delavayi is a natural shrub that is distributed at different elevations in the karst region of Bijie, China, and that has an important role in preventing land degradation in this region. In this study, we determined the soil mineral element contents and soil enzyme activities. The composition of the soil bacterial community of R.

Effects of Grazing and Leaf Spot Disease on the Structure and Diversity of Phyllosphere Microbiome Communities in .

is a high-quality forage with wide distribution. Disease is an important factor affecting the yield and quality of . To investigate the effect of grazing on the phyllosphere microbiome community and leaf spot disease in , high-throughput sequencing technology was used to study the differences in the composition and structure of the phyllosphere fungal and bacterial communities of healthy and diseased leaves under different grazing intensities.

Discovery of as novel endophytes of in China and their alkaloid profiling.

The genus represents a significant group of above-ground endophytes extensively researched for their potential applications in agriculture and ecology. Additionally, species synthesize bioactive alkaloids, which generally cause health problems in livestock and have detrimental effects on the performance of insect herbivores. serves as a valuable forage grass for livestock owing to its high nutritional value and resilience in adverse environmental conditions.

Molecular assessment of oat head blight fungus, including a new genus and species in a family of Nectriaceae.

Head blight (HB) of oat (Avena sativa) has caused significant production losses in oats growing areas of western China. A total of 314 isolates, associated with HB were collected from the major oat cultivating areas of Gansu, Qinghai, and Yunnan Provinces in western China. Based on morphological characters, the isolates were initially classified into three genera, as differentiation to species was a bit difficult.

Comparative Analyses of Complete Chloroplast Genomes of and Related Species of Boraginaceae.

The present study provides a detailed analysis of the chloroplast genome of . The genome consisted of a total of 149,428 bp and four distinct regions, including a large single-copy region (81,329 bp), a small single-copy region (17,261 bp), and an inverted repeat region (25,419 bp). The genome contained 112 genes, including 78 protein-coding genes, 30 tRNA genes, and 4 rRNA genes, and some exhibited duplication in the inverted repeat region.

Pheochromocytoma in the organ of Zuckerkandl with distant skeletal metastases - A case report.

Pheochromocytomas are rare catecholamine-secreting neuroendocrine tumors that originate from chromaffin cells in the adrenal medulla. They cause severe hypertension and various clinical manifestations. While most arise in the adrenal medulla, some occur in extra-adrenal locations.

Regulation of mineral elements in by under Cd stress.

In this study, wild barley () infected (E+) and uninfected (E-) by were used for hydroponic experiments during the seedling stage. Various attributes, such as the effect of fungal endophyte on the growth and development of wild barley, the absorption of cadmium (Cd) and mineral elements (Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn), subcellular distribution, and chemical forms were investigated under CdCl stress. The results showed that the fungal endophy significantly reduced the Ca content and percentage of plant roots under Cd stress.

Short- and mid-term outcomes of abdominoperineal resection with perineal mesh insertion: a single-centre experience.

Purpose: Abdominoperineal resection (APR) remains a key procedure for the treatment of low rectal/anorectal cancers. However, perineal wound closure remains challenging, particularly in extralevator abdominoperineal resection (ELAPR) due to gapped tissue planes. Different approaches have been attempted to improve perineal wound repair.

Soil microbial community compositions and metabolite profiles of Achnatherum inebrians affect phytoremediation potential in Cd contaminated soil.

Cadmium (Cd) contamination poses serious risks to soil ecosystems and human health. Herein, the effect of two drunken horse grasses (Achnatherum inebrians) including endophytes Epichloë gansuensis infected (E+ ) and uninfected (E-) on the phytoremediation of Cd-contaminated soils were analyzed by coupling high-throughput sequencing and soil metabolomics. The results showed that the high-risk soil Cd decreased and the medium- and low-risk Cd fraction increased to varying degrees after planting E+ and E- plants in the soil.

Comprehensive Analysis of Transcriptome and Metabolome Elucidates the Molecular Regulatory Mechanism of Salt Resistance in Roots of Mediated by .

Salinization of soil is a major environmental risk factor to plant functions, leading to a reduction of productivity of crops and forage. , seed-borne endophytic fungi, establishes a mutualistic symbiotic relationship with and confers salt tolerance in the host plants. In this study, analysis of transcriptome and metabolome was used to explore the potential molecular mechanism underlying the salt-adaptation of roots mediated by .

Differences in the Characteristics and Pathogenicity of Species Associated with Seeds of Italian Ryegrass.

is a genus of pathogens that cause leaf damage and a common seedborne fungus of Italian ryegrass ( Lam.). To elucidate the main seedborne species, 36 seed samples of Italian ryegrass were collected; in total, 113 strains, representing 12.

Effect of Fungal Endophyte Infection on Cd Tolerance in Wild Barley ().

Hydroponic Hordeum brevisubulatum (wild barley) was used as material in the greenhouse to study the effects of endophyte infection on plant growth, Cd absorption and transport, subcellular distribution, and Cd chemical forms under CdCl2 stress. Endophytic fungi respond positively to chlorophyll content and photosynthetic efficiency under Cd stress. The order of Cd absorption in different parts of the plant was: roots > stems > leaves.

sp. nov. Associated with Entomosporium Leaf Spot on Hawthorn in China.

Entomosporium leaf spot (ELS) is a serious hawthorn disease that mainly causes premature leaf senescence in various hawthorn growing areas worldwide. is the most commonly reported pathogen causing hawthorn ELS. From 2016 to 2018, hawthorn ELS disease surveys and samplings were carried out in five regions in three provinces of China.

Phylogenetic independence in the variations in leaf functional traits among different plant life forms in an arid environment.

Leaf traits of global plants reveal the fundamental trade-offs in plant resource acquisition to conservation strategies. However, which leaf traits are consistent, converged, or diverged among herbs, shrubs, and subshrubs in an arid environment remains unclear. In the present study, we evaluated the trade-offs in six leaf functional traits (LFTs): leaf fresh mass (LFM), leaf dry mass (LDM), leaf dry matter content (LDMC), leaf area (LA), specific leaf area (SLA), and leaf thickness (LTh) of 37 desert plant species.

Effects of Different Land Use Types and Soil Depths on Soil Mineral Elements, Soil Enzyme Activity, and Fungal Community in Karst Area of Southwest China.

The current research was aimed to study the effects of different land use types (LUT) and soil depth (SD) on soil enzyme activity, metal content, and soil fungi in the karst area. Soil samples with depths of 0-20 cm and 20-40 cm were collected from different land types, including grassland, forest, land, spp. land and land.

Inoculation of Barley () with the Endophyte Affects Plant Growth, and the Microbial Community in Roots and Rhizosphere Soil.

is an important source of feed and forage for livestock, and of food and drink for humans, but its utilization rate is lower than that of other cereal crops, thus it is crucial to improve barley agronomic traits and production. is an endophyte that was isolated from wild barley (). Previous studies have found that can indirectly influence the growth of host plants by affecting soil chemical characteristics, the microbial community, and by producing a range of secondary metabolites.

C-Reactive Protein as a Predictor of Complicated Acute Pancreatitis: Reality or a Myth?

Introduction C-reactive protein (CRP) has been reported as a predictor of the severity of acute pancreatitis (AP). However, there is conflicting evidence in the literature. The proposed cut-off values and intervals for best prediction include an absolute value of 150 at 48 hours; an absolute value of 190 at 48 hours; and the interval change in CRP of 90 at 48 hours.

Influence of Interactions between Nitrogen, Phosphorus Supply and on Growth of Wild Barley ().

endophytes are biotrophic fungi that establish mutualistic symbiotic relationship with grasses and affect performance of the host under different environments. Wild barley () is an important forage grass and often infected by  , thus showing tolerances to stresses. Since the plant growth correlates with both microbial infection and nutrient stoichiometry, this study was performed to investigate whether the function of   endophyte to improve host growth depend upon the nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) fertilization.