Auxin-responsive OsMADS60 negatively mediates rice tillering and grain yield by modulating OsPIN5b expression.

Rice tillering determines grain yield, yet the molecular regulatory network is still limited. In this study, we demonstrated that the transcription factor OsMADS60 promotes the expression of the auxin transporter OsPIN5b to affect auxin distribution and inhibit rice tillering and grain yield. Natural variation was observed in the promoter region of OsMADS60, with its expression level negatively correlated with tiller number and inducible by auxin.

Chromosome-level genome assembly of a critically endangered species Leuciscus chuanchicus.

Leuciscus chuanchicus, a critically endangered cyprinid endemic in the Yellow River, represents an evolutionary significant lineage within Leuciscinae. However, conservation efforts for this species have been hindered by the lack of genetic and genomic resources. Here we reported a high-quality chromosome-level genome of L.

A novel self-ratiometric fluorescent sensor of sodium alginate hydrogel bead doping with coumarin derivative with extremely acidic pH visual monitoring of fruit juice freshness.

The slight acidic pH changes during food storage and transportation are often difficult to detect in a timely and accurate manner. There is also an urgent need to establish a portable, accurate, and low interference detection method for real-time monitoring of the quality changes of fresh juice that already has its own color. In this paper, a self-ratiometric fluorescent sensor (DCCA/SA bead) was prepared by combining a modified coumarin and sodium alginate (SA), and was used for the extreme pH monitoring of fluorescent by naked eye colorimetry.

Mechanisms of the formation of acquired drought tolerance in wheat: insights from combining high-throughput phenotyping and genome-wide association study.

Drought priming, a potential strategy to bolster wheat yield amidst recurring droughts. Identifying the responsive cultivars and deciphering the underlying mechanisms are vital to better activate the instinct of plants coping with drought stress. Here, responses of 157 wheat cultivars to drought priming were phenotyped using a high-throughput phenotyping (HTP) platform across two wheat-growing seasons.

Formation and control of heterocyclic amines and advanced glycation end products in traditional Chinese braised pork belly: The role of food additives.

For braised pork belly, a popular traditional Chinese dish, we lack a scientific knowledge to reduce the formation of harmful heterocyclic amines (HAs) and advanced glycation end products (AGEs) while maintaining sensory quality. This study aimed to clarify the factors affecting the formation of free and protein-bound HAs and AGEs during the braised pork belly cooking process using UPLC-MS/MS analysis. The results indicated that soy sauce significantly promoted the formation of HAs, with organic soy sauce exhibiting the strongest promoting effect, increasing HAs by 270.