Begomovirus/betasatellite disease complex significantly threatens global crop production. Identifying potential plant antiviral genes is crucial for disease control. Nicotiana benthamiana is susceptible to viruses and contains 266 ethylene response transcription factors (ERFs).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSoluble sugars are not only an important contributor to fruit quality, but also serve as the osmotic regulators in response to abiotic stresses. Early drought stress promotes sugar accumulation, while specific sugar transporters govern the cellular distribution of the sugars. Here, we show that apple plantlets accumulate soluble sugars in leaf tissues under drought stress.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe development of novel insecticides with low bee-toxicity has become increasingly urgent as many high bee-toxicity neonicotinoids have been progressively restricted. In this study, novel halogenated phenyl-substituted α-butenolide compounds were designed, optimized and synthesized through a progressive strategy based on insect nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) and the calculated oil-water partition coefficient (ClogP) of compounds. Among these, the difluorophenyl-substituted compound 3cj (LC50 = 40.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBrowning is a pervasive problem in horticultural products, substantially diminishing the appearance, flavor and nutritional value of fruit, including important fruits like apple (Malus × domestica Borkh.). In this study, we compared the physiological characteristics of the browning-resistant line 'Rb-18' with the susceptible variety 'Fuji' and found that the polyphenol oxidase (PPO) enzyme activity and phenolic content of Rb-18 were significantly lower than those in Fuji.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Environ Manage
November 2024
Inoculating sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) habitats offers an eco-friendly method for treating sulfate-metal laden wastewater, characterized by high sulfate levels, low pH, and elevated heavy metals. This study optimizes source habitat selection of SRB by evaluating groundwater, sewage sludge, and lake sediment, focusing on their suitability and adaptability to aerobic-anaerobic transitions in industrial settings. Sewage sludge, with its slightly acidic pH, reducing environment, and high nutrient levels (Total organic carbon: 207.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTerrestrial animal intestines are hotspots for the enrichment of micro/nano plastics (M/NPs) and antibiotic-resistant genes (ARGs). However, little is known about the further impact of M/NPs on the spread of ARGs in animal guts. This study investigates the role of M/NPs (polystyrene) with varying particle sizes (0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOrganic acids are major determinants of fruit flavor and a primary focus of fruit crop breeding. The accumulation of organic acids is determined by their synthesis, degradation, and transport, all of which are manipulated by sophisticated genetic mechanisms. Constant exploration of the genetic basis of organic acid accumulation, especially through linkage analysis, association analysis, and evolutionary analysis, have identified numerous loci in recent decades.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPapaya leaf curl China virus (PaLCuCNV) is a damaging plant pathogen causing substantial losses to crop. The complete genomes of three PaLCuCNV isolates from Ageratum conyzoides were obtained and combined with the 68 reference isolates in GenBank for comprehensive genetic diversity analyses using specialized computational tools. Sequence alignment revealed nucleotide sequence similarity ranging from 85.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA series of partially bio-based and biodegradable poly(propylene terephthalate-co-adipate) (PPTA) random copolymers with different components were prepared by the melt polycondensation of petro-based adipic acid and terephthalic acid with bio-based 1,3-propanediol. The microstructure, crystallization behavior, thermal properties, and enzymatic degradation properties were further investigated. The thermal decomposition kinetics was deeply analyzed using Friedman's method, with the thermal degradation activation energy ranging from 297.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGCA, also known as Buschke-Lowenstein tumor, is a rare sexually transmitted disease associated with HPV types 6 and 111. These warts are considered histologically benign, but there is a risk of localized invasion and development of malignancy. This malignant transformation occurs most often in the perianal and vulvar areas, and involvement of other sites is relatively rare2.
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August 2024
During the operation of synaptic devices based on traditional conductive filament (CF) models, the formation and dissolution of CFs are usually uncertain. Moreover, when the device is operated for a long time, the CFs may dissolve due to both the Joule heat generated by the device itself and the thermal coupling between the devices. These problems seriously reduce the reliability and stability of the synaptic device.
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September 2024
The heavy metal cadmium (Cd) is a toxic and bioaccumulative metal that can be enriched in the tissues and organs of living organisms through the digestive tract. However, more research is needed to determine whether food-sourced Cd affects the homeostasis of host gut microflora. In this study, the snail Bradybaena ravida (Benson) was used as a model organism fed with mulberry leaves spiked with different concentrations of Cd (0, 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Osteomyelitis (OM) is recognized as a significant challenge in orthopedics due to its complex immune and inflammatory responses. The prognosis heavily depends on timely diagnosis, accurate classification, and assessment of severity. Thus, the identification of diagnostic and classification-related genes from an immunological standpoint is crucial for the early detection and tailored treatment of OM.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe characteristics and dynamics of micro-plastisphere biofilm on the surface of microplastics (MPs) within artificial ecosystems, such as constructed wetlands (CWs), remain unclear, despite these ecosystems' potential to serve as sinks for MPs. This study investigates the dynamic evolution of micro-plastisphere biofilm in CWs, utilizing simulated wastewater containing sulfamethoxazole and humic acid, through physicochemical characterization and metagenomic analysis. Two different types of commercial plastics, including non-degradable polyethylene and degradable polylactic acid, were shredded into MPs and studied.
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