Fusarium graminearum rapid alkalinization factor peptide negatively regulates plant immunity and cell growth via the FERONIA receptor kinase.

The plant rapid alkalinization factor (RALF) peptides function as key regulators in cell growth and immune responses through the receptor kinase FERONIA (FER). In this study, we report that the transcription factor FgPacC binds directly to the promoter of FgRALF gene, which encodes a functional homologue of the plant RALF peptides from the wheat head blight fungus Fusarium graminearum (FgRALF). More importantly, FgPacC promotes fungal infection via host immune suppression by activating the expression of FgRALF.

Characterization of the male-specific region containing the candidate sex-determining gene in Amur catfish (Silurus asotus) using third-generation- and pool-sequencing data.

Amur catfish (Silurus asotus) is an ecologically and economically important fish species in Asia. Here, we assembled the female and male Amur catfish genomes, with genome sizes of 757.15 and 755.

Influence of Anhydrite on the Properties and Microstructure of Aluminophosphate Cement.

Aluminophosphate cement (APC) is a new type of hydraulic cementitious material with many potential functions. Microscopic analysis techniques were used to study the effect of anhydrite on the performance and hydration process of APC under standard curing conditions. The results show that adding an appropriate amount of anhydrite promotes the hydration of APC.

Antimicrobial behavior and mechanism of clove oil nanoemulsion.

Clove oil has many functions such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidation. In this experiment, a self-emulsification method was used to prepare clove oil nanoemulsion. And then filter paper diffusion method, minimum inhibitory concentration, and minimum bactericidal concentration were used to study the inhibitory behavior of clove oil nanoemulsion on and .

Identification of sex chromosome and sex-determining gene of southern catfish () based on XX, XY and YY genome sequencing.

Teleosts are important models to study sex chromosomes and sex-determining (SD) genes because they present a variety of sex determination systems. Here, we used Nanopore and Hi-C technologies to generate a high-contiguity chromosome-level genome assembly of a YY southern catfish (). The assembly is 750.

Structural characterization and antibacterial properties of konjac glucomannan/soluble green tea powder blend films for food packaging.

Antimicrobial activity is a promising property for food packaging which could prolong the shelf life of food products. In this paper, the physicochemical and antimicrobial properties of konjac glucomannan (KGM)/soluble green tea powder (SGTP) edible films were firstly prepared and analyzed through light barrier properties, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), tensile strength (TS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The results showed that appropriate addition of SGTP could improve the TS of composite films.

High Internal-Phase Pickering Emulsions Stabilized by Xanthan Gum/Lysozyme Nanoparticles: Rheological and Microstructural Perspective.

Food-grade high internal-phase Pickering emulsions (HIPPEs) stabilized by solid or colloidal particles with different advantages have attracted extensive attention nowadays. However, looking for new appropriate particle stabilizers is the common practice for HIPPEs preparation. It is crucial to find a new strategy for the development of functional HIPPEs with controllable properties.

Identification, Expression and Evolution of Short-Chain Dehydrogenases/Reductases in Nile Tilapia ().

The short-chain dehydrogenases/reductases (SDR) superfamily is involved in multiple physiological processes. In this study, genome-wide identification and comprehensive analysis of superfamily were carried out in 29 animal species based on the latest genome databases. Overall, the number of genes in animals increased with whole genome duplication (WGD), suggesting the expansion of s during evolution, especially in 3R-WGD and polyploidization of teleosts.

Response of the chemical structure of soil organic carbon to modes of maize straw return.

Elucidating the chemical structure of soil organic matter (SOM) is important for accurately evaluating the stability and function of SOM. Aboveground vegetation directly affects the quantity and quality of exogenous organic matter input into the soil through plant residues and root exudates, which in turn affects soil microbial species, community structure, and activity, and ultimately impacts the chemical structure of SOM. In this study, a C nuclear magnetic resonance technique was used to analyze the chemical structure characteristics of soil organic carbon (SOC) under various rates of straw returning combined with rotary tillage and under full straw mulching.

Chromosome-level assembly of southern catfish (silurus meridionalis) provides insights into visual adaptation to nocturnal and benthic lifestyles.

The Southern catfish (Silurus meridionalis) is a nocturnal and benthic freshwater fish endemic to the Yangtze River and its tributaries. In this study, we constructed a chromosome-level draft genome of S. meridionalis using 69.

Stability, microstructural and rheological properties of Pickering emulsion stabilized by xanthan gum/lysozyme nanoparticles coupled with xanthan gum.

Effects of xanthan gum (XG) addition and oil contents on the structural and rheological properties of Pickering emulsion stabilized by xanthan gum/Lysozyme nanoparticles (XG/Ly NPs) were analyzed by microstructure, creaming index, and rheological analysis. The results showed that XG addition reduced the droplet size of the emulsion, and a denser three-dimensional network structure was formed between droplets in the continuous phase. Thus, the migration of droplets slowed down, and the stability of Pickering emulsion increased.

Genome-Wide Identification, Evolution and Expression of the Complete Set of Cytoplasmic Ribosomal Protein Genes in Nile Tilapia.

Ribosomal proteins (RPs) are indispensable in ribosome biogenesis and protein synthesis, and play a crucial role in diverse developmental processes. In the present study, we carried out a comprehensive analysis of RPs in chordates and examined the expression profiles of the complete set of 92 cytoplasmic RP genes in Nile tilapia. The RP genes were randomly distributed throughout the tilapia genome.

Genome-wide identification, evolution of ATF/CREB family and their expression in Nile tilapia.

The ATF/CREB family of transcription factors represents a large group of basic region-leucine zipper (bZip) proteins that regulate diverse cellular responses. Here we carried out a comprehensive analysis of ATF/CREB family members in 22 representative animal species. The family probably originated from the early diverging metazoan and significantly expanded in vertebrates due to multiple whole genome duplication.

Identification and Evolution of TGF-β Signaling Pathway Members in Twenty-Four Animal Species and Expression in Tilapia.

Transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) signaling controls diverse cellular processes during embryogenesis as well as in mature tissues of multicellular animals. Here we carried out a comprehensive analysis of TGF-β pathway members in 24 representative animal species. The appearance of the TGF-β pathway was intrinsically linked to the emergence of metazoan.

The cross correlation properties of composite systems.

A new method is presented for characterizing cross correlations in composite systems described by a couple of time-dependent random variables. This method is based on (i) rescaling the time derivatives of the variables to make their variances unity and then (ii) recombining these rescaled variables into their sum and difference. This manipulation enables one to express the joint probability distribution function in a peculiar way.

Bioinformatic analyses of zona pellucida genes in vertebrates and their expression in Nile tilapia.

Zona pellucida (ZP) genes encode ZP glycoproteins which constitute the coat surrounding oocytes and early embryos. Genome-wide identification of ZP genes is still lacking in vertebrates, especially in fish species. Herein, we conducted bioinformatic analyses of the ZP genes of the Nile tilapia and other vertebrates.