Publications by authors named "Wenmin Qiu"

The IV subfamily of receptor-like cytoplasmic kinase (RLCK-IV), known as calcium-binding receptor-like cytoplasmic kinases (CRCKs), plays a vital role in plant signal transduction, particularly in coordinating growth and responses to abiotic stresses. However, our comprehension of CRCK genes in , a species characterized as fast-growing and pest-resistant but with drought intolerance, is limited. Here, we identify 6 members of the CRCK subfamily on a genome-wide scale in , denoted as -.

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  • HECT E3 ubiquitin ligases are crucial for plant growth, development, and stress responses, but their functions in this particular context are largely unexplored.
  • A detailed genome-wide analysis was conducted to investigate the evolutionary relationships, gene structure, and environmental stress-response elements of the HECT gene family, identifying key candidate genes linked to abiotic stress tolerance.
  • The study found that the gene PeHECT1 has significant roles in stress response and is activated by the transcription factor PeERF3, suggesting its importance in enhancing plant resilience to environmental challenges.
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Microtubule-associated proteins (MAPs) play a pivotal role in the assembly and stabilization of microtubules, which are essential for plant cell growth, development, and morphogenesis. A class of plant-specific MAPs, MAP65, plays largely unexplored roles in moso bamboo (). This study identified 19 genes in moso bamboo, systematically examining their phylogenetic relationships, conserved motifs, gene structures, collinearity, and -acting elements.

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Cadmium (Cd) is a prominent heavy metal pollutant that inhibits plant growth and poses risks to human health. Sedum plumbizincicola, as a Cd/Zn/Pb hyperaccumulator species, exhibits robust resistance to heavy metals and effective enrichment capacities. In our previous study, overexpressing SpbZIP60 in Arabidopsis enhanced Cd tolerance; however, the underlying the molecular mechanism remains to be elucidated.

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is a renowned hyperaccumulator of cadmium (Cd), possesses significant potential for eco-friendly phytoremediation of soil contaminated with Cd. Nevertheless, comprehension of the mechanisms underpinning its Cd stress response remains constrained, primarily due to the absence of a comprehensive genome sequence and an established genetic transformation system. In this study, we successfully identified a novel protein that specifically responds to Cd stress through early comparative iTRAQ proteome and transcriptome analyses under Cd stress conditions.

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The basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) gene family is integral to various aspects of plant development and the orchestration of stress response. This study focuses on the bHLH genes within , a poplar species noted for its significant tolerance to cadmium (Cd) stress. Through our comprehensive genomic analysis, we have identified and characterized 170 genes within the genome.

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Cadmium (Cd) is a heavy metal pollutant mainly originating from the discharge of industrial sewage, irrigation with contaminated water, and the use of fertilizers. The phytoremediation of Cd polluted soil depends on the identification of the associated genes in hyperaccumulators. Here, a novel Cd tolerance gene (SpCTP3) was identified in hyperaccumulator Sedum plumbizincicola.

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Aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) superfamily, comprising enzymes dependent on NAD or NADP, plays an important role in controlling plant growth and development, as well as in responsing to phytohormone and environmental stress. These enzymes possess the ability to prevent toxic effects of aldehydes by converting them into their corresponding carboxylic acids. However, the potential function of ALDH genes in moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) remains largely unknown.

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A cadmium (Cd) tolerance protein () involved in the response to Cd stress was identified. However, the mechanism underlying the Cd detoxification and accumulation mediated by in plants remains unclear. We compared wild-type (WT) and -overexpressing transgenic poplars in terms of Cd accumulation, physiological indices, and the expression profiles of transporter genes following with 100 μmol/L CdCl.

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(Crassulaceae), a cadmium (Cd)/zinc (Zn)/lead (Pb) hyperaccumulator native to Southeast China, is potentially useful for the phytoremediation of heavy metal-contaminated soil. Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factors play vital roles in plant growth, development, and abiotic stress responses. However, there has been minimal research on the effects of Cd stress on the bZIP gene family in .

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Auxin response factors () play important roles in plant development and environmental adaption. However, the function of in cadmium (Cd) accumulation are still unknown. Here, 23 were detected in the genome of hyperaccumulating ecotype of Hance (HE), and they were not evenly distributed on the chromosomes.

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In nature, heavy metal (HM) stress is one of the most destructive abiotic stresses for plants. Heavy metals produce toxicity by targeting key molecules and important processes in plant cells. The mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) cascade transfers the signals perceived by cell membrane surface receptors to cells through phosphorylation and dephosphorylation and targets various effector proteins or transcriptional factors so as to result in the stress response.

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Heavy-metal ATPase (), an ancient family of transition metal pumps, plays important roles in the transmembrane transport of transition metals such as Cu, Zn, Cd, and Co. Although characterization of has been conducted in several plants, scarcely knowledge was revealed in , a type of cadmium (Cd) hyperaccumulator found in Zhejiang, China. In this study, we first carried out research on genome-wide analysis of the gene family in and finally identified 8 genes and divided them into two subfamilies according to sequence alignment and phylogenetic analysis.

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Sedum plumbizincicola, a cadmium (Cd) hyperaccumulating herbaceous plant, can accumulate large amounts of Cd in the above-ground tissues without being poisoned. However, the molecular mechanisms regulating the processes are not fully understood. In this study, Transcriptional and proteomic analyses were integrated to investigate the response of S.

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Sedum plumbizincicola is an herbaceous species tolerant of excessive cadmium accumulation in above-ground tissues. The implications of membrane proteins, especially integrative membrane proteins, in Cd detoxification of plants have received attention in recent years, but a comprehensive profiling of Cd-responsive membrane proteins from Cd hyperaccumulator plants is lacking. In this study, the membrane proteins of root, stem, and leaf tissues of S.

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Summary: Sequence Processing and Data Extraction (SPDE) has eight modules comprising 100 basic functions ranging from sequence extraction, format conversion to data reorganization and mining, and all of these functions can be completed by point-and-click icons. SPDE also incorporates eight public analyses tools; thus, SPDE is a comprehensive bioinformatics platform for big biological data analysis.

Availability And Implementation: SPDE built by Python can run on 32-bit, 64-bit Windows and MacOS systems.

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The F-box genes, which form one of the largest gene families in plants, are vital for plant growth, development and stress response. However, F-box gene family in Sedum alfredii remains unknown. Comprehensive studies addressing their function responding to cadmium stress is still limited.

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Lateral root (LR) formation promotes plant resistance, whereas high-level ethylene induced by abiotic stress will inhibit LR emergence. Considering that local auxin accumulation is a precondition for LR generation, auxin-induced genes inhibiting ethylene synthesis may thus be important for LR development. Here, we found that auxin response factor 4 () in Hance could be induced by auxin.

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Cd is one of the potential toxic elements (PTEs) exerting great threats on the environment and living organisms and arising extensive attentions worldwide. Sedum alfredii Hance, a Cd hyperaccumulator, is of great importance in studying the mechanisms of Cd hyperaccumulation and has potentials for phytoremediation. ATP-binding cassette sub-family C (ABCC) belongs to the ABC transporter family, which is deemed to closely associate with multiple physiological processes including cellular homeostasis, metal detoxification, and transport of metabolites.

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in encodes a membrane-localized metal transporter. We isolated the allele from the hyperaccumulating ecotype (HE) of . When this allele was expressed in transgenic yeast and , it enhanced their cadmium (Cd) sensitivity by increased Cd transport and accumulation.

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Salix matsudana Koidz is a low cadmium (Cd)-accumulating willow, whereas its cultivated variety, Salix matsudana var. matsudana f. umbraculifera Rehd.

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, as a genus of filamentous fungi, has members that display a variety of different behavioural strategies, which are affected by various environmental factors. The decoded genomic sequences of many species vary greatly in their evolutionary similarities, encouraging studies on the functions and evolution of the genome in complex natural environments. Here, we present the 26 Mb de novo assembled high-quality reference genome of 'China Changchun halophilic ' (CCHA), which was isolated from the surface of plants growing near a salt mine in Jilin, China, based on data from whole-genome shotgun sequencing using Illumina Solexa technology.

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Heavy metal contamination presents serious threats to living organisms. Functional genes related to cadmium (Cd) hypertolerance or hyperaccumulation must be explored to enhance phytoremediation. Hance is a Zn/Cd cohyperaccumulator exhibiting abundant genes associated with Cd hypertolerance.

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Background: The herb alfredii () Hance is a hyperaccumulator of heavy metals (cadmium (Cd), zinc (Zn) and lead (Pb)); therefore, it could be a candidate plant for efficient phytoremediation. The GDSL esterase/lipase protein (GELP) family plays important roles in plant defense and growth. Although the GELP family members in a variety of plants have been cloned and analyzed, there are limited studies on the family's responses to heavy metal-stress conditions.

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Water lilies (order Nymphaeales) are rich in both economic and cultural values. They grow into aquatic herbs, and are divided into two ecological types: tropical and hardy. Although tropical water lilies have more ornamental and medicinal values compared to the hardy water lily, the study and utilization of tropical water lilies in both landscaping and pharmaceutical use is greatly hindered due to their limited planting area.

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