Genome Assembly and Winged fruit Gene Regulation of Chinese Wingnut: Insights from Genomic and Transcriptomic Analyses.

The genomic basis and biology of winged fruit are interesting issues in ecological and evolutionary biology. Chinese wingnut (Pterocarya stenoptera) is an important garden and economic tree species in China. The genomic resources of this hardwood tree could provide advanced genomic studies of Juglandaceae and their evolutionary relationships.

Proteomics and transcriptomic analyses provide new insights into the pectin polysaccharide biosynthesis in Premna puberula Pamp.

Premna puberula Pamp. is a plant with similarities to both food and medicine, which has attracted the attention of researchers because of the rich pectin in its leaves. However, the mechanism of efficient pectin accumulation remains unclear.

Haploid-Phased Chromosomal Telomere-to-Telomere Genome Assembly of Medicinal Plant Uncaria rhynchophylla Dissects Genetic Controls on the Biosynthesis of Bioactive Alkaloids.

Natural indole alkaloids provide important medicinal resources and defences to environmental stresses. The Uncaria genus is a recorded traditional medicinal woody plant with high alkaloids. Genomic insights into alkaloid variation remain elusive.

Complete mitochondrial genome assembly of Juglans regia unveiled its molecular characteristics, genome evolution, and phylogenetic implications.

Background: The Persian walnut (Juglans regia), an economically vital species within the Juglandaceae family, has seen its mitochondrial genome sequenced and assembled in the current study using advanced Illumina and Nanopore sequencing technology.

Results: The 1,007,576 bp mitogenome of J. regia consisted of three circular chromosomes with a 44.

Amorphous Structure Benefits in MgVO/VO Composites for Zinc-Ion Storage: An Integration of Computational and Experimental Studies.

This study investigates the electrochemical properties of MgVO/VO composites for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries (AZIBs) using both Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations and experimental validation. DFT analysis reveals significant electron mobility and reactivity at the MgVO/VO interface, enhancing Zn storage capabilities. This theoretical prediction is confirmed experimentally by synthesizing a novel MgVO/VO composite that demonstrates superior electrochemical performance compared to pristine phases.

Empirical Confirmation of Theoretical Predictions for Amorphous H/VO Cathodes: Advancing Durability and Efficiency in Zinc-Ion Batteries.

Advancing cathode materials is crucial for the broader application of aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) in energy storage systems. This study presents amorphous H/VO (HVO), a novel cathode material engineered by substituting H for Mg in MgVO (MgVO), designed to enhance performance of ZIBs. Initial exploration of MgVO through ab initio molecular dynamics (AIMD) simulations and density functional theory (DFT) calculations revealed a favorable Mg and Zn exchange mechanism.

TROPOMI unravels transboundary transport pathways of atmospheric carbon monoxide in Tibetan Plateau.

Numerous studies have reported in situ monitoring and source analysis in the Tibetan Plateau (TP), a region crucial for climate systems. However, a gap remains in understanding the comprehensive distribution of atmospheric pollutants in the TP and their transboundary pollution transport. Here, we analyzed the high-resolution satellite TROPOMI observations from 2018 to 2023 in Tibet and its surrounding areas.

WRKY10 Regulates Seed Size through the miR397a-LAC2 Module in .

In angiosperms, seed size is a critical trait that is influenced by the complex interplay between the endosperm and seed coat. The () pathway, involving the transcription factor WRKY10, plays a crucial role in regulating seed size in . However, the downstream targets of WRKY10 and their roles in seed size determination remain largely unexplored.

The Phylogeography of Deciduous Tree (Ulmaceae) in Northern China.

Disentangling how climate oscillations and geographical events significantly influence plants' genetic architecture and demographic history is a central topic in phytogeography. The deciduous ancient tree species is primarily distributed throughout Northern China and has timber and horticultural value. In the current study, we studied the phylogenic architecture and demographical history of using chloroplast DNA with ecological niche modeling.

Chromosome-level genome assembly of Platycarya strobilacea.

Platycarya strobilacea belongs to the walnut family (Juglandaceae), is commonly known as species endemic to East Asia, and is an ecologically important, wind pollinated, woody deciduous tree. To facilitate this ancient tree for the ecological value and conservation of this ancient tree, we report a new high-quality genome assembly of P. strobilacea.

Integrated metabolomic and transcriptomic dynamic profiles of endopleura coloration during fruit maturation in three walnut cultivars.

Background: The color of endopleura is a vital factor in determining the economic value and aesthetics appeal of nut. Walnuts (Juglans) are a key source of edible nuts, high in proteins, amino acids, lipids, carbohydrates. Walnut had a variety endopleura color as yellow, red, and purple.

Ferroptosis-related genes prognostic signature for pancreatic cancer and immune infiltration: potential biomarkers for predicting overall survival.

Background: Pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PAAD) constitutes a lethal malignancy, notorious for its elevated mortality rates due to the difficulties in early diagnosis and rapid metastasis. The emerging paradigm of ferroptosis-an iron-catalyzed, regulated cell death distinguished by the accrual of lipid peroxides-has recently garnered scholarly focus. However, the expression landscape of ferroptosis-related genes (FRGs) in PAAD and their prognostic implications remain enigmatic.

Boosting Zinc Storage Performance of Li VO Cathode Material for Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries via Carbon-Incorporation: A Study Combining Theory and Experiment.

In the search for sustainable cathode materials for aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs), vanadium (V)-based materials have garnered interest, primarily due to their abundance and multiple oxidation states. Among the contenders, Li VO (LiVO) stands out for its affordability, high specific capacity, and elevated ionic conductivity. However, its limited electrical conductivity results in significant resistance polarization, limiting its rate capability, especially under high currents.

Reproductive Biology and Breeding Systems of Two Endemic and Endangered Species on the Taihang Mountains.

is a perennial, endemic herb of the Taihang Mountains in China. Two species of this genus ( and ) are important wild genetic resources for Asteraceae; however, their reproductive biology has been lacking until now. This study is the first detailed report on the reproductive biology and breeding systems of two species.

Phylotranscriptomic analyses reveal deep gene tree discordance in Camellia (Theaceae).

Gene tree discordance is a significant legacy of biological evolution. Multiple factors can result in incongruence among genes, such as introgression, incomplete lineage sorting (ILS), gene duplication or loss. Resolving the background of gene tree discordance is a critical way to uncover the process of species diversification.

Polypyrrole-Doped NH V O with Oxygen Vacancies as High-Performance Cathode Material for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries.

The inherent slow diffusion dynamics of aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) act as a significant hindrance to their universal utilization as energy storage systems, largely attributed to the scarcity of superior cathode materials. In this study, a novel method that amalgamates oxygen defect engineering and polymer intercalation, guided by theoretical computations, to confront this challenge, is introduced. This approach begins with density functional theory calculations, demonstrating that the shielding effect rendered by polypyrrole (PPy) between NH V O (NVO) layers, along with the cooperative influence of oxygen defects (O ), optimizes the kinetic transport of Zn .

Establishment of protoplasts transient expression system in Pinellia ternata (Thunb.) Breit.

Objective: In this study, we established an efficient and rapid transient expression system in the protoplasts of Pinellia ternata (Thunb.) Breit. (P.

DNA methylation role in subgenome expression dominance of Juglans regia and its wild relative J. mandshurica.

Subgenome expression dominance plays a crucial role in the environmental adaptation of polyploids. However, the epigenetic molecular mechanism underlying this process has not been thoroughly investigated, particularly in perennial woody plants. Persian walnut (Juglans regia) and its wild relative, Manchurian walnut (Juglans mandshurica), are woody plants of great economic importance and are both paleopolyploids that have undergone whole-genome duplication events.

Structural elucidation of hemicelluloses from oil-tea camellia fruit shell.

Oil-tea camellia fruit shell (CFS) is a very abundant waste lignocellulosic resource. The current treatments of CFS, i.e.

Changes in global food consumption increase GHG emissions despite efficiency gains along global supply chains.

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to food consumption complement production-based or territorial accounts by capturing carbon leaked through trade. Here we evaluate global consumption-based food emissions between 2000 and 2019 and underlying drivers using a physical trade flow approach and structural decomposition analysis. In 2019, emissions throughout global food supply chains reached 30 ±9% of anthropogenic GHG emissions, largely triggered by beef and dairy consumption in rapidly developing countries-while per capita emissions in developed countries with a high percentage of animal-based food declined.

Pan-genome and transcriptome analyses provide insights into genomic variation and differential gene expression profiles related to disease resistance and fatty acid biosynthesis in eastern black walnut ().

Walnut () species are used as nut crops worldwide. Eastern black walnut (EBW, ), a diploid, horticultural important woody species is native to much of eastern North America Although it is highly valued for its wood and nut, there are few resources for understanding EBW genetics. Here, we present a high-quality genome assembly of based on Illumina, Pacbio, and Hi-C technologies.

Genome-wide identification, characterization, and expression pattern of the late embryogenesis abundant (LEA) gene family in Juglans regia and its wild relatives J. mandshurica.

Background: Late Embryogenesis Abundant (LEA) proteins are a class of proteins associated with plant stress resistance. Two Juglans species, Juglans regia and J. mandshurica, are both diploid (2n = 32), monoecious perennial economic tree species with high edible, pharmaceutical, and timber value.

BSR and Full-Length Transcriptome Approaches Identified Candidate Genes for High Seed Ratio in .

(1) Background: C. vietnamensis is very suitable for growth in the low hilly areas of southern subtropical regions. Under appropriate conditions, the oil yield of C.