Integrated small RNA, transcriptome and physiological approaches provide insight into Taxodium hybrid 'Zhongshanshan' roots in acclimation to prolonged flooding.

Although Taxodium hybrid 'Zhongshanshan' 406 (Taxodium mucronatum Tenore × Taxodium distichum; Taxodium 406) is an extremely flooding-tolerant woody plant, the physiological and molecular mechanisms underlying acclimation of its roots to long-term flooding remain largely unknown. Thus, we exposed saplings of Taxodium 406 to either non-flooding (control) or flooding for 2 months. Flooding resulted in reduced root biomass, which is in line with lower concentrations of citrate, α-ketoglutaric acid, fumaric acid, malic acid and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in Taxodium 406 roots.

Physiological and transcriptional regulation in Taxodium hybrid 'Zhongshanshan' leaves in acclimation to prolonged partial submergence.

Taxodium 703 leaves activate fermentation, amino acids metabolism and ROS detoxification, and reduce TCA cycle and ABA biosynthesis in acclimation to prolonged partial submergence stress. Taxodium hybrid 'Zhongshanshan 703' (T. mucronatum × T.

Different antioxidant regulation mechanisms in response to aluminum-induced oxidative stress in Eucalyptus species.

Forest ecosystems play an important role in environmental protection and maintaining ecological balance. Understanding the physiological mechanisms of tree species response to aluminum (Al) toxic is crucial to reveal the main causes of plantation decline in acid rain area. As an important afforestation tree species in tropical and subtropical areas, Eucalyptus has high economic value and plays crucial ecological roles.

Rejuvenation increases leaf biomass and flavonoid accumulation in Ginkgo biloba.

Rejuvenation refers to the transition from an adult state to a juvenile state. Trunk truncation at the base of the tree can result in tree rejuvenation. However, little is known about the association of rejuvenation with leaf biomass and flavonoid accumulation.

Hair-growth promoting effect and anti-inflammatory mechanism of Ginkgo biloba polysaccharides.

The aim of this study was to optimize the separation and purification technology of water-soluble Ginkgo biloba leaves polysaccharides (WGBP), analyze its composition characteristics, observe its hair-growth promoting effect in alopecia areata mice, clarify the polysaccharide fraction with bioactive activities, and explore its anti-inflammation mechanism. We isolated acidic polysaccharides (WGBP-A2) and purified a RG-I type polysaccharide (WGBP-A2b) with a molecular weight of 44 kDa. Results showed that WGBP-A2 could significantly increase the contents of VEGF and HGF in the skin tissue of alopecia areata mice, decrease the contents of Inflammatory factors in the serum.

Development and Implementation of Couple-Based Collaborative Management Model of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus for Community-Dwelling Chinese Older Adults: A Pilot Randomized Trial.

To mobilize family's positive involvement in improving and sustaining self-management activities of older adults with diabetes, we developed a couple-based collaborative management model (CCMM) for community-dwelling older Chinese. The model was developed stepwise through applying theoretical models, interviewing older couples and community healthcare workers, as well as incorporating expert reviews. A 3-month pilot study was conducted to test the model's feasibility and its treatment effects by linear regression on 18 pairs of older couples aged 60 years+, who were equally divided into a couple-based intervention arm and a patient-only control arm.

Identification and characterization of circular RNAs during wood formation of poplars in acclimation to low nitrogen availability.

Circular RNA (circRNA) identification and expression profiles, and construction of circRNAs-miRNAs-mRNAs networks indicates that circRNAs are involved in wood formation of poplars in acclimation to low nitrogen availability. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are covalently closed non-coding RNAs that play pivotal roles in various biological processes. However, circRNAs' roles in wood formation of poplars in acclimation to low nitrogen (N) availability are currently unknown.

The genetic diversity and population structure of Sophora alopecuroides (Faboideae) as determined by microsatellite markers developed from transcriptome.

Sophora alopecuroides (Faboideae) is an endemic species, mainly distributed in northwest China. However, the limited molecular markers range for this species hinders breeding and genetic studies. A total of 20,324 simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers were identified from 118,197 assembled transcripts and 18 highly polymorphic SSR markers were used to explore the genetic diversity and population structure of S.

Identification and expression analysis under abiotic stress of the - genes in L.

The R2R3-MYB gene family is the largest MYB subfamily in plants and is involved in the regulation of plant secondary metabolism and specific morphogenesis, as well as the response to biotic and abiotic stress. However, a systematic identification and characterization of this gene family has not been carried out in . In this study, we performed a transcriptome-wide survey from four tissues of to determine the genetic variation and expression pattern of the - genes.

Comparative Proteomic and Physiological Analysis Reveals the Variation Mechanisms of Leaf Coloration and Carbon Fixation in a Xantha Mutant of Ginkgo biloba L.

Yellow-green leaf mutants are common in higher plants, and these non-lethal chlorophyll-deficient mutants are ideal materials for research on photosynthesis and plant development. A novel xantha mutant of displaying yellow-colour leaves (YL) and green-colour leaves (GL) was identified in this study. The chlorophyll content of YL was remarkably lower than that in GL.

Expression of selected Ginkgo biloba heat shock protein genes after cold treatment could be induced by other abiotic stress.

Heat shock proteins (HSPs) play various stress-protective roles in plants. In this study, three HSP genes were isolated from a suppression subtractive hybridization (SSH) cDNA library of Ginkgo biloba leaves treated with cold stress. Based on the molecular weight, the three genes were designated GbHSP16.