The Effect of Weed Control with Pre-Emergence Herbicides on the Yield Level of Mung Bean Yield.

The mung bean ( (Linn) Wilczek.) is a major grain crop in China, but its yield is significantly impacted by weeds. However, no pre-emergence herbicides are registered for mung bean fields in the China Pesticide Information Network.

Unveiling the Role of in Cotton Salt Stress Tolerance: A Comprehensive Genomic and Functional Analysis of Genes.

Proline, a critical osmoregulatory compound, is integral to various plant stress responses. The gene, which encodes the rate-limiting enzyme in proline biosynthesis, known as ∆1-pyrroline-5-carboxylate synthetase, is fundamental to these stress response pathways. While the functions of genes in plants have been extensively documented, their specific roles in cotton remain inadequately characterized.

Trade-Off Between Enzymatic Antioxidant Defense and Accumulation of Organic Metabolite Affects Salt Tolerance of White Clover Associated with Redox, Water, and Metabolic Homeostases.

White clover () is an excellent perennial cold-season ground-cover plant for municipal landscaping and urban greening. It is, therefore, widely distributed and utilized throughout the world. However, poor salt tolerance greatly limits its promotion and application.

The Improvement Effects of BC99 on Liver Function and Gut Microbiota of Long-Term Alcohol Drinkers: A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial.

Background/objectives: With the improvement of living standards, alcoholic liver disease caused by long-term drinking has been a common multiple disease. Probiotic interventions may help mitigate liver damage caused by alcohol intake, but the mechanisms need more investigation.

Methods: This study involved 70 long-term alcohol drinkers (18-65 years old, alcohol consumption ≥20 g/day, lasting for more than one year) who were randomly assigned to either the BC99 group or the placebo group.

A Micro Insight of Water Permeation in Polyurethane: Navigating for Water Transport.

Polyurethane (PU) grouting materials are widely used in underground engineering rehabilitation, particularly in reinforcement and waterproofing engineering in deep-water environments. The long-term effect of complex underground environments can lead to nanochannel formation within PU, weakening its repair remediation effect. However, the permeation behavior and microscopic mechanisms of water molecules within PU nanochannels remain unclear.

Analysis of Risk Factors for Augmented Vertebral Refracture After Percutaneous Kyphoplasty in Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures.

: The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of vertebral refractures following percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) and to explore risk factors for augmented vertebral refractures, thereby assisting spinal surgeons in clinical practice. : We analyzed the records of 495 patients with single-segment osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) who were treated with single-entry PKP at our institution from March 2016 to August 2022. Univariate analysis, binary logistic regression, and ROC curve analysis were performed to determine potential risk factors, independent risk factors, and discrimination ability.

Achieving a Near-Infrared Absorption by A-DA'D-A Type Isoindigo-Based Small Molecular Acceptors for Organic Photovoltaics.

Isoindigo (IID)-based non-fullerene acceptors, known for their broad absorption spectra and high charge carrier mobilities, play a crucial role in organic photovoltaics. In this study, two A-DA'D-A type unfused ring acceptors (URAs), IDC8CP-IC and IDC6CP-IC, were designed and synthesized using cyclopentadithiophene (CPDT) and IID core units, each functionalized with different alkyl chains (2-hexyldecyl and 2-octyldodecyl), through an atom- and step-efficient direct C-H arylation (DACH) method. Both URAs, despite the absence of non-covalent conformation locking between CPDT and IID, demonstrated favorable molecular planarity, broad absorption ranges, low band gaps, and high molar absorption coefficients.

Microstructural Influences on High Cycle Fatigue Crack Initiation Mechanism in Ti-Al-Mo-Cr-V-Nb-Zr-Sn Metastable β Titanium Alloy.

In this work, the high cycle fatigue behavior and tensile properties of Ti-Al-Mo-Cr-V-Nb-Zr-Sn titanium alloy at room temperature with a basketweave structure and bimodal structure were studied. The results show that the fatigue strength of the basketweave structure is higher, while the balance of strength and plasticity of the bimodal microstructure is better. However, the fatigue performance of the bimodal microstructure is unstable due to the bilinear phenomenon of the S-N curve.

Bending Performance of Diamond Lattice Cylindrical Shells.

The Diamond lattice cylindrical shell (Diamond LCS) was proposed by a mapping approach based on the triply periodic minimal surfaces (TPMS). The finite element models were built and their accuracy was verified by experimental results. Parameter studies were carried out to investigate the effect of geometric and loading parameters on the bending properties of the Diamond LCSs by the finite element model.

The Role of E3 Ubiquitin Ligase Gene in Ubiquitination Modification of Protein and Its Potential Function in Plant Growth, Development, Secondary Metabolism, and Stress Response.

As a crucial post-translational modification (PTM), protein ubiquitination mediates the breakdown of particular proteins, which plays a pivotal role in a large number of biological processes including plant growth, development, and stress response. The ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) consists of ubiquitin (Ub), ubiquitinase, deubiquitinating enzyme (DUB), and 26S proteasome mediates more than 80% of protein degradation for protein turnover in plants. For the ubiquitinases, including ubiquitin-activating enzyme (E1), ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme (E2), and ubiquitin ligase (E3), the FBK (F-box Kelch repeat protein) is an essential component of multi-subunit E3 ligase SCF (Skp1-Cullin 1-F-box) involved in the specific recognition of target proteins in the UPS.

Orogeny and High Pollen Flow as Driving Forces for High Genetic Diversity of Endangered (Franch.) Pax Endemic to China.

(Franch.) Pax is an endangered species endemic to China, mainly scattered in the Qinling-Daba Mountains. The genetic diversity of 17 natural populations were analyzed by nuclear DNA (nDNA) and chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) to explore the driving forces for its microevolution.

Gboxin Induced Apoptosis and Ferroptosis of Cervical Cancer Cells by Promoting Autophagy-Mediated Inhibition of Nrf2 Signaling Under Low-Glucose Conditions.

Cervical cancer poses a substantial threat to women's health, underscoring the necessity for effective therapeutic agents with low toxicity that specifically target cancer cells. As cancer progresses, increased glucose consumption causes glucose scarcity in the tumor microenvironment (TME). Consequently, it is imperative to identify pharmacological agents capable of effectively killing cancer cells under conditions of low glucose availability within the TME.

Overview and Prospects of DNA Sequence Visualization.

Due to advances in big data technology, deep learning, and knowledge engineering, biological sequence visualization has been extensively explored. In the post-genome era, biological sequence visualization enables the visual representation of both structured and unstructured biological sequence data. However, a universal visualization method for all types of sequences has not been reported.

Prevalent and Drug-Resistant Phenotypes and Genotypes of Isolated from Healthy Cow's Milk of Large-Scale Dairy Farms in China.

is a common cause of mastitis in dairy cows, which results in large economic losses to the livestock industry. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of in raw milk in China, assess antimicrobial drug susceptibility, and identify key antibiotic resistance genes carried by the isolates. In total, 350 raw milk samples were collected from large-scale farms in 16 provinces and cities in six regions of China to assess the resistance of .

The Isolation of Lead-Tolerant PGPR from Red Clover Soil and Its Role in Promoting the Growth of Alfalfa.

Alfalfa ( L.) is an outstanding species used for the remediation of heavy metal-contaminated soil, and our previous research has shown that PGPR can promote plant growth under high-concentration lead stress. This discovery has forced scientists to search for PGPR strains compatible with alfalfa to develop an innovative bioremediation strategy for the remediation of lead-contaminated soil.

Different Flooding Conditions Affected Microbial Diversity in Riparian Zone of Huihe Wetland.

The soil microbiome plays an important role in wetland ecosystem services and functions. However, the impact of soil hydrological conditions on wetland microorganisms is not well understood. This study investigated the effects of wetted state (WS); wetting-drying state (WDS); and dried state (DS) on the diversity of soil bacteria, fungi, and archaea.

Characterizing the Contaminant-Adhesion of a Dibenzofuran Degrader sp.

The adhesion between dibenzofuran (DF) and degrading bacteria is the first step of DF biodegradation and affects the efficient degradation of DF. However, their efficient adhesion mechanism at the molecular level remains unclear. Therefore, this study first examined the adhesive behaviors and molecular mechanisms of sp.

Short-Circuit Performance Analysis of Commercial 1.7 kV SiC MOSFETs Under Varying Electrical Stress.

The short-circuit (SC) robustness of SiC MOSFETs is critical for high-power applications, yet 1.2 kV devices often struggle to meet the industry-standard SC withstand time (SCWT) under practical operating conditions. Despite growing interest in higher voltage classes, no prior study has systematically evaluated the SC performance of 1.

Optimization of Flexible Rotor for Ultrasonic Motor Based on Response Surface and Genetic Algorithm.

The flexible rotor, as a crucial component of the traveling wave rotary ultrasonic motor, effectively reduces radial friction. However, issues such as uneven contact between the stator and rotor, as well as rotor-deformation-induced stress, still persist. This paper presents an optimization method that combines the Kriging response surface model with a multi-objective genetic algorithm (MOGA).

A Comparative Review: Biological Safety and Sustainability of Metal Nanomaterials Without and with Machine Learning Assistance.

In recent years, metal nanomaterials and nanoproducts have been developed intensively, and they are now widely applied across various sectors, including energy, aerospace, agriculture, industry, and biomedicine. However, nanomaterials have been identified as potentially toxic, with the toxicity of metal nanoparticles posing significant risks to both human health and the environment. Therefore, the toxicological risk assessment of metal nanomaterials is essential to identify and mitigate potential adverse effects.

Construction of a High-Density Genetic Linkage Map and QTL Mapping for Stem Rot Resistance in Passion Fruit ( Sims).

Background: The passion fruit ( Sims) is a diploid plant (2n = 2x = 18) and is a perennial scrambling vine in Southern China. However, the occurrence and spread of stem rot in passion fruit severely impact its yield and quality.

Methods: In this study, we re-sequenced a BCF population consisting of 158 individuals using whole-genome resequencing.

Genome-Wide Identification and Analysis of the Gene Family in Cotton: Evolution and Expression Profiles During Normal Growth and Stress Response.

Background: The gene family of myelomatosis (MYC), serving as a transcription factor in the jasmonate (JA) signaling pathway, displays a significant level of conservation across diverse animal and plant species. Cotton is the most widely used plant for fiber production. Nevertheless, there is a paucity of literature reporting on the members of MYCs and how they respond to biotic stresses in cotton.

Study on the Impact of LDA Preprocessing on Pig Face Identification with SVM.

In this study, the implementation of traditional machine learning models in the intelligent management of swine is explored, focusing on the impact of LDA preprocessing on pig facial recognition using an SVM. Through experimental analysis, the kernel functions for two testing protocols, one utilizing an SVM exclusively and the other employing a combination of LDA and an SVM, were identified as polynomial and RBF, both with coefficients of 0.03.

Probiotic Characterization of Lactic Acid Bacteria from Donkey Feces in China.

Probiotics are beneficial to humans and animals and often used for regulating immunity, intestinal microbiota balance, and animal growth performance. Donkey husbandry has boomed in China in recent years and there is an urgent need for probiotics effective for improving donkey health. However, studies on potential probiotic strains isolated from donkeys are scarce.

Genetic Nurture Effects on Type 2 Diabetes Among Chinese Han Adults: A Family-Based Design.

: Genes and environments were transmitted across generations. Parents' genetics influence the environments of their offspring; these two modes of inheritance can produce a genetic nurture effect, also known as indirect genetic effects. Such indirect effects may partly account for estimated genetic variance in T2D.