Rapid Degradation of Bisphenol F Using Magnetically Separable Bimetallic Biochar Composite Activated by Peroxymonosulfate.

Peroxymonosulfate (PMS)-based advanced oxidation processes have shown potential for the removal of organic contaminants; however, the preparation of catalysts with high degradation efficiencies and rapid reaction rates remains a challenge. In this study, we have successfully synthesized CoFe bimetallic modified corn cob-derived biochar (CoFe/BC) for the activation of PMS, achieving the rapid and efficient degradation of bisphenol F (BPF). The synthesized CoFe/BC catalyst demonstrated excellent catalytic performance, achieving over 99% removal within 3 min and exhibiting a removal rate of 90.

Identification and expression analysis of the SWEET genes in radish reveal their potential functions in reproductive organ development.

Background: Sugars produced by photosynthesis provide energy for biological activities and the skeletons for macromolecules; they also perform multiple physiological functions in plants. Sugar transport across plasma membranes mediated by the Sugar Will Eventually be Exported Transporter (SWEET) genes substantially affects these processes. However, the evolutionary dynamics and function of the SWEET genes are largely unknown in radish, an important Brassicaceae species.

Combined widely targeted metabolomics and transcriptomics analysis reveals differentially accumulated metabolites and the underlying molecular bases in fleshy taproots of distinct radish genotypes.

Radish is an important taproot crop with medicinal and edible uses that is cultivated worldwide. However, the differences in metabolites and the underlying molecular bases among different radish types remain largely unknown. In the present study, a combined analysis of liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-ESI-MS/MS) and RNA-Seq data was conducted to uncover important differentially accumulated metabolites (DAMs) among radish accessions with green, white and red taproot flesh colours.

Genome-wide identification of sugar transporter gene family in Brassicaceae crops and an expression analysis in the radish.

Background: Sugar not only is an important biomacromolecule that plays important roles in plant growth, development, and biotic and abiotic stress tolerance but also provides a skeleton for other macromolecules, such as proteins and nucleic acids. Sugar transporter proteins (STPs) play essential roles in plant sugar transport and ultimately affect the abovementioned life processes. However, the evolutionary dynamics of this important gene family in Brassicaceae crops are still largely unknown, and the functional differentiation of radish STP genes remains unclear.

A Comparative Transcriptome and Metabolome Combined Analysis Reveals the Key Genes and Their Regulatory Model Responsible for Glucoraphasatin Accumulation in Radish Fleshy Taproots.

Radish ( L.) is rich in specific glucosinolates (GSLs), which benefit human health and special flavor formation. Although the basic GSLs metabolic pathway in Brassicaceae plants is clear, the regulating mechanism for specific glucosinolates content in radish fleshy taproots is not well understood.

Effect of calcium treatment on the browning of harvested eggplant fruits and its relation to the metabolisms of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and phenolics.

Eggplant is a popular vegetable in Asia; however, it has a short storage life and considerable economic losses have resulted from eggplant browning. Calcium has been reported to play a key role in the postharvest storage of plants. Here, we found that exogenous calcium application could delay eggplant fruit browning and maintain higher storage quality.

Pan-genome of Raphanus highlights genetic variation and introgression among domesticated, wild, and weedy radishes.

Post-polyploid diploidization associated with descending dysploidy and interspecific introgression drives plant genome evolution by unclear mechanisms. Raphanus is an economically and ecologically important Brassiceae genus and model system for studying post-polyploidization genome evolution and introgression. Here, we report the de novo sequence assemblies for 11 genomes covering most of the typical sub-species and varieties of domesticated, wild and weedy radishes from East Asia, South Asia, Europe, and America.

Combined QTL-Seq and Traditional Linkage Analysis to Identify Candidate Genes for Purple Skin of Radish Fleshy Taproots.

Taproot skin color is a crucial visual and nutritional quality trait of radish, and purple skin is most attractive to consumers. However, the genetic mechanism underlying this character is unknown. Herein, F segregating populations were constructed to investigate radish genomic regions with purple skin genes.

A high-density genetic map and QTL mapping of leaf traits and glucosinolates in Barbarea vulgaris.

Background: Barbarea vulgaris is a wild cruciferous plant and include two distinct types: the G- and P-types named after their glabrous and pubescent leaves, respectively. The types differ significantly in resistance to a range of insects and diseases as well as glucosinolates and other chemical defenses. A high-density linkage map was needed for further progress to be made in the molecular research of this plant.

Transcriptome analyses reveal key genes involved in skin color changes of 'Xinlimei' radish taproot.

The color of radish (Raphanus sativus) taproot skin is an important visual quality. 'Xinlimei' radish is a red-fleshed cultivar with skin that changes color from red to white and finally to green at the mature stage, and appearance quality is strongly affected if the red color does not fade completely on a single taproot or simultaneously among different taproots. In the present study, anthocyanin and chlorophyll contents and the transcriptome of radish taproot skin at three distinct coloration stages were analyzed to explore the mechanism of color changes.

MicroRNAs and their targets in cucumber shoot apices in response to temperature and photoperiod.

Background: The cucumber is one of the most important vegetables worldwide and is used as a research model for study of phloem transport, sex determination and temperature-photoperiod physiology. The shoot apex is the most important plant tissue in which the cell fate and organ meristems have been determined. In this study, a series of whole-genome small RNA, degradome and transcriptome analyses were performed on cucumber shoot apical tissues treated with high vs.

Identification of 'Xinlimei' radish candidate genes associated with anthocyanin biosynthesis based on a transcriptome analysis.

Radish is an economically important vegetable crop belonging to the family Brassicaceae. The high anthocyanin content of the 'Xinlimei' radish roots has been associated with diverse health benefits. However, there is a lack of transcript-level information regarding anthocyanin biosynthesis.

Residue behaviors and dietary risk assessment of dinotefuran and its metabolites in Oryza sativa by a new HPLC-MS/MS method.

In this study, we developed a new method to detect dinotefuran and its metabolites (UF and DN) in Oryza sativa (Rice) by HPLC-MS/MS in multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) modes. The recovery rates for dinotefuran, UF and DN were 82.3-85.

De novo Transcriptome Analysis of Sinapis alba in Revealing the Glucosinolate and Phytochelatin Pathways.

Sinapis alba is an important condiment crop and can also be used as a phytoremediation plant. Though it has important economic and agronomic values, sequence data, and the genetic tools are still rare in this plant. In the present study, a de novo transcriptome based on the transcriptions of leaves, stems, and roots was assembled for S.

Aromatic Glucosinolate Biosynthesis Pathway in Barbarea vulgaris and its Response to Plutella xylostella Infestation.

The inducibility of the glucosinolate resistance mechanism is an energy-saving strategy for plants, but whether induction would still be triggered by glucosinolate-tolerant Plutella xylostella (diamondback moth, DBM) after a plant had evolved a new resistance mechanism (e.g., saponins in Barbara vulgaris) was unknown.

Interspecific hybridization, polyploidization, and backcross of Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra with B. rapa var. purpurea morphologically recapitulate the evolution of Brassica vegetables.

Brassica oleracea and B. rapa are two important vegetable crops. Both are composed of dozens of subspecies encompassing hundreds of varieties and cultivars.

Expression patterns, molecular markers and genetic diversity of insect-susceptible and resistant Barbarea genotypes by comparative transcriptome analysis.

Background: Barbarea vulgaris contains two genotypes: the glabrous type (G-type), which confers resistance to the diamondback moth (DBM) and other insect pests, and the pubescent type (P-type), which is susceptible to the DBM. Herein, the transcriptomes of P-type B. vulgaris before and after DBM infestation were subjected to Illumina (Solexa) pyrosequencing and comparative analysis.