Trehalose-6-phosphate phosphatase expression and enzymatic properties of Fusariumgraminearum.

This study presents an exhaustive characterization of the enzymatic attributes and structural properties of trehalose-6-phosphate phosphatase (TPP) derived from Fusarium graminearum. Enzyme activity was evaluated through a meticulously designed enzymatic assay. The findings indicate that the molecular weight of the enzyme is approximately 99.

The Landscapes of Gluten Regulatory Network in Elite Wheat Cultivars Contrasting in Gluten Strength.

Yangmai-13 (YM13) is a wheat cultivar with weak gluten fractions. In contrast, Zhenmai-168 (ZM168) is an elite wheat cultivar known for its strong gluten fractions and has been widely used in a number of breeding programs. However, the genetic mechanisms underlying the gluten signatures of ZM168 remain largely unclear.

Trehalose-6-phosphate phosphatase inhibitor: N-(phenylthio) phthalimide, which can inhibit the DON biosynthesis of Fusarium graminearum.

Fusarium head blight(FHB)caused by Fusarium graminearum species complex (FGSC) is one of the most important diseases around the world. Deoxynivalenol (DON) is a type of mycotoxin produced by FGSC when infecting cereal crops. It is a serious threat to the health of both humans and livestock.

An Information System Design for Emergency Department Overcrowding Assessment.

This poster proposes an informatics report system designed to estimate the readiness of Emergency Departments (ED) to overcrowing and readiness of a real-time usage of medical response. This system can be installed with the applications on all kinds of electronic devices approved by the hospital. A automatically system generated electronic report can clearly and organized demonstrate the condition of ED, and offer the data to inform healthcare managers on decision making, and more importantly, improve the patient outcomes.

Dissipation kinetics, safety evaluation, and preharvest interval assessment of trichlorfon application on rice.

Nowadays, there is an urgent need for the investigation of the field dissipation and assessment of the preharvest interval for trichlorfon residues on rice. To protect consumers from potential health risks, this study can provide references for the safe application of trichlorfon in the rice fields. Results of the field dissipation study showed that the dissipation dynamic equations of trichlorfon were based on the first-order reaction dynamic equations and that the dissipation rates vary among rice plant, brown rice, rice bran, soil, and water.

Effects of fertilization on microbial abundance and emissions of greenhouse gases (CH4 and N2O) in rice paddy fields.

This study is to explore effects of nitrogen application and straw incorporation on abundance of relevant microbes and CH 4 and N2O fluxes in a midseason aerated rice paddy field. Fluxes of CH 4 and N2O were recorded, and abundance of relevant soil microbial functional genes was determined during rice-growing season in a 6-year-long fertilization experiment field in China. Results indicate that application of urea significantly changed the functional microbial composition, while the influence of straw incorporation was not significant.

Product characteristics from the torrefaction of oil palm fiber pellets in inert and oxidative atmospheres.

The aim of this work was to study the characteristics of solid and liquid products from the torrefaction of oil palm fiber pellets (OPFP) in inert and oxidative environments. The torrefaction temperature and O2 concentration in the carrier gas were in the ranges of 275-350°C and 0-10 vol%, respectively, while the torrefaction duration was 30 min. The oxidative torrefaction of OPFP at 275°C drastically intensified the HHV of the biomass when compared to the non-oxidative torrefaction.

Influence of micronization on improving phytoestrogenic effects of wheat bran.

The influence of micronization on improving the phytoestrogenic effects of wheat bran was studied. Wheat bran samples were prepared by ball milling, and an animal experiment was carried out by feeding 8-month-old female rats wheat bran. The effect of wheat bran samples on serum estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P) levels of female 8-month-old rats was investigated.

Effects of straw incorporation along with microbial inoculant on methane and nitrous oxide emissions from rice fields.

Incorporation of straw together with microbial inoculant (a microorganism agent, accelerating straw decomposition) is being increasingly adopted in rice cultivation, thus its effect on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions merits serious attention. A 3-year field experiment was conducted from 2010 to 2012 to investigate combined effect of straw and microbial inoculant on methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions, global warming potential (GWP) and greenhouse gas intensity (GHGI) in a rice field in Jurong, Jiangsu Province, China. The experiment was designed to have treatment NPK (N, P and K fertilizers only), treatment NPKS (NPK plus wheat straw), treatment NPKSR (NPKS plus Ruilaite microbial inoculant) and treatment NPKSJ (NPKS plus Jinkuizi microbial inoculant).