Phylogenetic analysis and expression profiles of jasmonate ZIM-domain gene family provide insight into abiotic stress resistance in sunflower.

Jasmonate ZIM-domain (JAZ) proteins act as inhibitory factors of the jasmonic acid (JA) pathway, which is involved in regulating plant development and defense responses. However, there are no extensive studies available on genes in sunflower ( L.).

Diversity patterns of soil microbial communities in the Sophora flavescens rhizosphere in response to continuous monocropping.

Background: Continuous monocropping can affect the physicochemical and biological characteristics of cultivated soil. Sophora flavescens is a valuable herbal medicine and sensitive to continuous monocropping. Currently, diversity patterns of soil microbial communities in soil continuous monocropping with S.

Effect of cultivating Pleurotus ostreatus on substrates supplemented with herb residues on yield characteristics, substrates degradation, and fruiting bodies' properties.

Background: Inappropriate disposal of herb residues in China has caused major problems for the immediate environment and to human safety. Here, three herb residues, compound Kushen injection (CKI), Qizhi Tongluo capsule (QTC), and Shenbai Shuxin capsule (SSC), were applied as substrates to corncob at various ratios (30:60, 45:45, and 60:30) for the propagation of the mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus. The effects of supplementation using herb residues on yield, biodegradation ability, bioactive compounds, antioxidant properties, and safety of P.