Anatomical and Transcriptome Analyses of Moso Bamboo Culm Neck Growth: Unveiling Key Insights.

The Moso bamboo culm neck, connected with the rhizome and the shoot bud, is an important hub for connecting and transporting the aboveground and belowground systems of bamboo for the shoot bud development and rapid growth. Our previous study revealed that the culm neck generally undergoes six different developmental stages (CNS1-CNS6), according to the primary thickening growth of the underground shoot bud. However, the molecular mechanism of the culm neck development remains unknown.

Morphological and Anatomical Analysis of the Internodes of a New Dwarf Variant of Moso Bamboo, f. .

The lack of mutants due to the long periods between flowering of bamboo plants is one of the limiting factors inhibiting research progress in the culm development of bamboo plants. In this study, a stable new dwarf variant of (Moso bamboo), f. , was discovered and was characterized morphologically, anatomically, and physiologically.

Characterization of anatomical features, developmental roadmaps, and key genes of bamboo leaf epidermis.

The exact developmental roadmaps of bamboo leaf epidermis and the regulating genes are largely unknown. In this study, we comprehensively investigated the morphological features of the leaf epidermis of bamboo, Pseudosasa japonica. We also established the developmental roadmaps of the abaxial epidermis along the linearly growing leaf.

Genome-Wide Identification, Expansion, and Evolution Analysis of Homeobox Gene Family Reveals TALE Genes Important for Secondary Cell Wall Biosynthesis in Moso Bamboo ().

The TALE gene family is a subfamily of the homeobox gene family and has been implicated in regulating plant secondary growth. However, reports about the evolutionary history and function of the gene family in bamboo are limited. Here, the homeobox gene families of moso bamboo and were identified and compared.

Effects of Enzymatic Konjac Glucomannan Hydrolysates on Textural Properties, Microstructure, and Water Distribution of Grass Carp Surimi Gels.

This present work investigated the influence of konjac glucomannan (KGM) enzymatic hydrolysates on the textural properties, microstructure, and water distribution of surimi gel from grass carp (). The molecular weight (M) of KGM enzymatic hydrolyzed by β-dextranase degraded from 149.03 kDa to 36.

Comparison of Biological Characteristics of Different Paranasal Sinus Mucosa in Goats.

Background/purpose: Prosthetic implants are the primary treatment for patients with edentulism. This study aims to explore and compare the biological characteristics of mucosal thickness and tensile strength of the paranasal sinuses (maxillary and frontal sinuses) in goats, thereby providing a theoretical basis and guidance for mucosa-related problems involved in maxillary sinus lifting.

Materials And Methods: The paranasal sinus mucosa (maxillary sinus crest, maxillary sinus floor and frontal sinus mucosa) was obtained from the goats for use in maxillary sinus lifting.

Cellular and molecular characterizations of the irregular internode division zone formation of a slow-growing bamboo variant.

The key molecular mechanisms underlying the sectionalized growth within bamboo or other grass internodes remain largely unknown. Here, we genetically and morphologically compared the culm and rhizome internode division zones (DZs) of a slow-growing bamboo variant (sgv) having dwarf internodes, with those of the corresponding wild type (WT). Histological analysis discovers that the sgv has an irregular internode DZ.

VEGF as a potential molecular target in periodontitis: a meta-analysis and microarray data validation.

Background: Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) has been used as a therapeutic drug for the treatment of some human diseases. However, no systematic evidence is performed for assessing the role of VEGF in periodontitis. We carried out a comprehensive analysis to explore the role of VEGF in patients with periodontitis.

DcABF3, an ABF transcription factor from carrot, alters stomatal density and reduces ABA sensitivity in transgenic Arabidopsis.

Abscisic acid-responsive element (ABRE)-binding factors (ABFs) are important transcription factors involved in various physiological processes in plants. Stomata are micro channels for water and gas exchange of plants. Previous researches have demonstrated that ABFs can modulate the stomatal development in some plants.

Multi-analysis of sheath senescence provides new insights into bamboo shoot development at the fast growth stage.

Sheath senescence is an important part of bamboo shoot development during the fast growth stage. However, no information has been reported about this distinctive process until now. Using multiple approaches, we found that sheath senescence is a complex process that occurs sequentially with chloroplast corruption, chlorophyll degradation and water loss.

Comprehensive Analysis of Differentially Expressed circRNAs Reveals a Colorectal Cancer-Related ceRNA Network.

The morbidity and mortality of colorectal cancer (CRC) remained to be very high worldwide. Recently, circRNAs had been revealed to have a crucial role in cancer prognosis and progression. Numerous researches have shown that RNA sequencing technology and in silico method were widely used to identify pathogenic mechanisms and uncover promising targets for diagnosis and therapy.

, a Carrot Brassinosteroid Catabolism Gene, Modulates Cellulose Synthesis.

Brassinosteroids (BRs) are important phytohormones and play critical roles during the growth and development of the plant. Numerous studies on biosynthesis and the signaling pathway of BRs have been performed, while the report about the metabolism of BRs is limited to carrots. In this study, we identified a homologous gene of / (), named , from carrots based on the data of the genome.

Advances in research on the carrot, an important root vegetable in the Apiaceae family.

Carrots ( L.), among the most important root vegetables in the Apiaceae family, are cultivated worldwide. The storage root is widely utilized due to its richness in carotenoids, anthocyanins, dietary fiber, vitamins and other nutrients.

Elevated gibberellin altered morphology, anatomical structure, and transcriptional regulatory networks of hormones in celery leaves.

Gibberellins (GAs), as one of the important hormones in regulating the growth and development of higher plants, can significantly promote cell elongation and expansion. Celery is a widely grown leafy vegetable crop with rich nutritional value. However, the effect of gibberellins on celery leaves is unclear.

iTRAQ-Based Quantitative Proteomics and Transcriptomics Provide Insights Into the Importance of Expansins During Root Development in Carrot.

Carrot is an important root vegetable crop with a variety of nutrients. As the main product of carrots, the growth and development of fleshy roots directly determine the yield and quality of carrots. However, molecular mechanism underlying the carrot root formation and expansion is still limited.

Exogenous brassinosteroids altered cell length, gibberellin content, and cellulose deposition in promoting carrot petiole elongation.

Brassinosteroid (BR) is a predominant plant hormone in regulating cell elongation and cell size. BR-deficient mutants display reduced plant growth and dwarfism in Arabidopsis and rice. In carrot, BRs promote petiole elongation, but its underlying mechanism involving exogenous BR remains unknown.

DcC4H and DcPER Are Important in Dynamic Changes of Lignin Content in Carrot Roots under Elevated Carbon Dioxide Stress.

In our study, isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantification (iTRAQ) was conducted to determine the significantly changed proteins in the fleshy roots of carrots under different carbon dioxide (CO) treatments. A total of 1523 proteins were identified, of which 257 were differentially expressed proteins (DEPs). On the basis of annotation analysis, the DEPs were identified to be involved in energy metabolism, carbohydrate metabolism, and some other metabolic processes.

Genome-wide identification, expansion, and evolution analysis of homeobox genes and their expression profiles during root development in carrot.

The homeobox gene family, a large family represented by transcription factors, has been implicated in secondary growth, early embryo patterning, and hormone response pathways in plants. However, reports about the information and evolutionary history of the homeobox gene family in carrot are limited. In the present study, a total of 130 homeobox family genes were identified in the carrot genome.

Hypoxia enhances lignification and affects the anatomical structure in hydroponic cultivation of carrot taproot.

Hypoxia enhances lignification of carrot root. Hypoxia stress was thought to be one of the major abiotic stresses that inhibiting the growth and development of higher plants. The genes encoding the plant alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH-P) were induced when suffering hypoxia.

An R2R3-MYB transcription factor, OjMYB1, functions in anthocyanin biosynthesis in Oenanthe javanica.

This study showed that an R2R3-MYB transcription factor, OjMYB1, is involved in anthocyanin biosynthesis and accumulation in Oenanthe javanica. Anthocyanins can be used as safe natural food colorants, obtained from many plants. R2R3-MYB transcription factors (TFs) play important roles in anthocyanins biosynthesis during plant development.

Transcriptional Regulation of Brassinosteroid Accumulation during Carrot Development and the Potential Role of Brassinosteroids in Petiole Elongation.

It is widely known that brassinosteroids (BRs) are involved in various physiological processes during plant growth and development. Roles of BRs have been reported in many plants. However, relevant report is yet not found in carrot.

A MYB transcription factor, DcMYB6, is involved in regulating anthocyanin biosynthesis in purple carrot taproots.

Carrots are widely grown and enjoyed around the world. Purple carrots accumulate rich anthocyanins in the taproots, while orange, yellow, and red carrots accumulate rich carotenoids in the taproots. Our previous studies indicated that variation in the activity of regulatory genes may be responsible for variations in anthocyanin production among various carrot cultivars.