AGAMOUS-LIKE 24 senses continuous inductive photoperiod in the inflorescence meristem to promote anthesis in chrysanthemum.

During the floral transition, many plant species including chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium) require continuous photoperiodic stimulation for successful anthesis. Insufficient photoperiodic stimulation results in flower bud arrest or even failure. The molecular mechanisms underlying how continuous photoperiodic stimulation promotes anthesis are not well understood.

Potential immune-related therapeutic mechanisms of multiple traditional Chinese medicines on type 2 diabetic nephropathy based on bioinformatics, network pharmacology and molecular docking.

Background: The prevalence of type 2 diabetic nephropathy (T2DN) ranges from 20 % to 40 % among individuals with type 2 diabetes. Multiple immune pathways play a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of T2DN. This study aimed to investigate the immunomodulatory effects of active ingredients derived from 14 traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) on T2DN.

Correlation of caecal microbiome endotoxins genes and intestinal immune cells in infection based on bioinformatics.

Introduction: The infection with (ET) can elicit expression of various intestinal immune cells, incite inflammation, disrupt intestinal homeostasis, and facilitate co-infection with diverse bacteria. However, the reciprocal interaction between intestinal immune cells and intestinal flora in the progression of ET-infection remains unclear.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between cecal microbial endotoxin (CME)-related genes and intestinal immunity in ET-infection, with subsequent identification of hub potential biomarker and immunotherapy target.

LiMYB108 is involved in floral monoterpene biosynthesis induced by light intensity in Lilium 'Siberia'.

We find that the MYB family transcription factor, LiMYB108, has a novel function to regulate the floral fragrance affected by light intensity. Floral fragrance determines the commercial value of flowers and is influenced by many environmental factors, especially light intensity. However, the mechanism by which light intensity affects the release of floral fragrance is unclear.

Anticoccidial activity of natural plants extracts mixture against : An and study.

Coccidiosis, an acute epidemic intestinal disease of poultry, is caused by the parasitic protozoan genus , with being the most pathogenic spp. Novel approaches are required to address the limitations of current treatments for this disease. We investigated the effects of eight plant extracts and essential oils and their mixture on as potential treatments for coccidial infection.

Transcriptome analysis identifies key gene involved in monoterpene biosynthesis in 'Siberia'.

is a popular cut flower that is highly favored by consumers due to its snowy white color and strong fragrance, which originates from the release of monoterpenes. However, the underlying molecular mechanism of monoterpene synthesis remains poorly understood. In this study, the content of three main monoterpenes (linalool, ocimene, and myrcene) was examined in 'Siberia', and RNA sequencing of the 11 stages of flower development was conducted.

Inhibitory effects of cedar pine needle extract on H9N2 avian influenza virus in vitro and in vivo.

H9N2 avian influenza virus causes significant economic losses to the poultry industry, due to its wide-spread prevalence and propensity to induce secondary and mixed infections. Antigenic drift limits vaccine efficacy. New anti-viral therapies are needed to complement existing control measures.

Soil Ventilation Benefited Strawberry Growth Microbial Communities and Nutrient Cycling Under High-Density Planting.

In order to increase O concentration in the rhizosphere and reduce the continuous cropping obstacles under high-density cultivation, ventilation is often used to increase soil aeration. Yet, the effect of ventilation on soil microbial communities and nutrient cycling and, further, the extent to which they influence strawberry growth under greenhouse conditions are still poorly understood. Thus, four treatments-no ventilation + low planting density (LD), ventilation + LD, no ventilation + high planting density (HD), and ventilation + HD-of strawberry "Red cheeks" ( × Duch.

Intercropping With Aromatic Plants Increased the Soil Organic Matter Content and Changed the Microbial Community in a Pear Orchard.

Intercropping influences the soil microbiota via litter and root exudate inputs, but the mechanisms by which root exudates mediate the soil microbial community and soil organic matter (SOM) are still unclear. In this study, we selected three aromatic plants (, Tr1; , Tr2; , Tr3) as intercrops that separately grew between rows of pear trees, and no plants were grown as the control in a pear orchard during the spring-summer season for 3 years. The soil from each plot was collected using a stainless-steel corer by five-point sampling between rows of pear trees.

Transcriptome Analysis Identifies Two Ethylene Response Factors That Regulate Proanthocyanidin Biosynthesis During Crabapple Fruit Development.

Proanthocyanidins (PAs) are a class of flavonoid compounds in plants that play many important roles in pest and disease resistance and are beneficial components of the human diet. The crabapple () provides an excellent model to study PA biosynthesis and metabolism; therefore, to gain insights into the PA regulatory network in plants, we performed RNA-seq profiling of fruits of the 'Flame' cultivar at five sequential developmental stages. KEGG () enrichment analysis showed that differentially expressed genes (DEGs) related to the functional category 'plant hormone signal transduction' were significantly enriched during fruit development.