Distinct Ecological Habits and Habitat Responses to Future Climate Change in Two Subspecies of K. Koch, a Tree Endemic to East Asia.

, an important ornamental tree native to East Asia, comprises two subspecies in distinct regions, with wild populations facing suboptimal survival. This study aimed to understand the potential habitat distribution of these subspecies under future climate-change conditions to support climate-adaptive conservation. The maximum entropy (MaxEnt) model was used with occurrence and environmental data to simulate the current and future suitable habitats under various climate scenarios.

Prediction of the potential distribution of a raspberry (Rubus idaeus) in China based on MaxEnt model.

Rubus idaeus is a pivotal cultivated species of raspberry known for its attractive color, distinct flavor, and numerous health benefits. It can be used in pharmaceutical, cosmetics, agriculture and food industries not only as fresh but also as a processed product. Nowadays due to climatic changes, genetic diversity of cultivars has decreased dramatically.

Integrating Machine Learning into Statistical Methods in Disease Risk Prediction Modeling: A Systematic Review.

Disease prediction models often use statistical methods or machine learning, both with their own corresponding application scenarios, raising the risk of errors when used alone. Integrating machine learning into statistical methods may yield robust prediction models. This systematic review aims to comprehensively assess current development of global disease prediction integration models.

Characterization of the Gene Family in Tomato ( L.) and the Expression Analysis of s in Response to Hormone and Abiotic Stresses.

Fasciclin-like arabinogalactan proteins (FLAs), a subclass of arabinogalactan proteins (AGPs), participate in mediating plant growth, development, and response to abiotic stress. However, the characterization and function of in tomato are currently unknown. In this study, members of the tomato family are characterized and analyzed in relation to their response to phytohormonal and abiotic stresses.

Chromosome-level genome assembly and population genetic analysis of a near-threatened rosewood species ( Pierre Graham ex Benth) provide insights into its evolutionary and cold stress responses.

Pierre Graham ex Benth () is a precious rosewood tree species that grows in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. In this study, we used PacBio long-reading sequencing technology and Hi-C assistance to sequence and assemble the reference genome of . We generated 171.

Fasudil may alleviate alcohol-induced astrocyte damage by modifying lipid metabolism, as determined by metabonomics analysis.

Alcohol dependence is a chronic, relapsing encephalopathy characterized by compulsive craving for alcohol, loss of control over alcohol use, and the presence of negative emotions and physical discomfort when alcohol is unavailable. Harmful use of alcohol is one of the greatest risk factors for death, illness, and disability. Rho kinase inhibitors have neuroprotective effects.

Resequencing of Rosa rugosa accessions revealed the history of population dynamics, breed origin, and domestication pathways.

Background: Rosa rugosa is a shrub that originated in China and has economic and ecological value. However, during the development of R. rugosa, the genetic background was chaotic, and the genetic structure among different wild populations was unclear, as well as wild and cultivated accessions.

The Genus as a Novel Forest Crop: A Review of Its Genetic Resources, Nutritional Components, Biosynthesis, and Biological Studies.

The genus belongs to the Lardizabalaceae family and comprises five species that are primarily distributed in East Asia. Plants of the genus comprise deciduous and semi-evergreen perennial twining vines that have been used in Chinese herbal medicine for at least 2000 years. The plants of this genus have the potential to form a novel forest crop with high nutritional and economic value because their fruit has a delicious sweet taste and rich nutrient components.

Characterization of the complete chloroplast genome sequences of six species and its comparative analysis in the subfamily of Papilionoideae (Fabaceae).

spp. are numerous and widely distributed in pantropical areas in Asia, Africa and America, and most of the species have important economic and ecological value as precious timber. In this study, we determined and characterized six complete chloroplast genomes of species (, , , , , ), which displayed the typical quadripartite structure of angiosperms.

Accumulation of Anthocyanidins Determines Leaf Color of Liquidambar Formosana as Revealed by Transcriptome Sequencing and Metabolism Analysis.

is important for its ornamental value in China; it is increasingly used for landscaping and gardening trees due to its diverse leaf colors and seasonal changes. Varieties including either a fixed leaf color, the purplish 'Fuluzifeng' (ZF), or seasonal changes in leaf color, the reddish 'Nanlinhong' (NLH) have been bred and registered as new plant varieties under the International Union for the Protection of New Plant Varieties (UPOV) system. To gain practical insights into the anthocyanin biosynthetic process, transcriptome sequencing (Illumina) was performed to clarify the metabolic pathways present in the three seasonal changes in leaf colors in NLH and in the springtime purple-red color of ZF.

Tropical and subtropical Asia's valued tree species under threat.

Tree diversity in Asia's tropical and subtropical forests is central to nature-based solutions. Species vulnerability to multiple threats, which affect provision of ecosystem services, is poorly understood. We conducted a region-wide, spatially explicit assessment of the vulnerability of 63 socioeconomically important tree species to overexploitation, fire, overgrazing, habitat conversion, and climate change.

A high-quality chromosome-level genome of wild Rosa rugosa.

Rosa rugosa is an important shrub with economic, ecological, and pharmaceutical value. A high-quality chromosome-scale genome for R. rugosa sequences was assembled using PacBio and Hi-C technologies.

Complete chloroplast genome sequence of (Sapindaceae).

(Sapindaceae: Acer) is a deciduous tree, belonging to the Ser. of Sect. .

Complete chloroplast genome sequence of subsp. (Sapindaceae).

subsp. (Sapindaceae: ) is an endangered deciduous arbor species and endemic to China. Being obtained by using genome Illumina pair-end sequencing data, the complete chloroplast genome of subsp.

Molecular characterization and expression analysis of small heat shock protein 17.3 gene from Sorbus pohuashanensis (Hance) Hedl. in response to abiotic stress.

Sorbus pohuashanensis, a native tree species in China that is distributed at high altitudes. However, the problem of adaptability when introducing S. pohuashanensis to low altitude areas has not been solved.

Full-length transcriptome sequencing analysis and development of EST-SSR markers for the endangered species Populus wulianensis.

Populus wulianensis is an endangered species endemic to Shandong Province, China. Despite the economic and ornamental value of this species, few genomics and genetic studies have been performed. In this study, we performed a relevant analysis of the full-length transcriptome sequencing data of P.

Molecular markers from the chloroplast genome of rose provide a complementary tool for variety discrimination and profiling.

The rose is one of the most important ornamental woody plants because of its extensive use and high economic value. Herein, we sequenced a complete chloroplast genome of the miniature rose variety Rosa 'Margo Koster' and performed comparative analyses with sequences previously published for other species in the Rosaceae family. The chloroplast genome of Rosa 'Margo Koster', with a size of 157,395 bp, has a circular quadripartite structure typical of angiosperm chloroplast genomes and contains a total of 81 protein-coding genes, 30 tRNA genes and 4 rRNA genes.

Development of nuclear SSR and chloroplast genome markers in diverse Liriodendron chinense germplasm based on low-coverage whole genome sequencing.

Background: Liriodendron chinense ranges widely in subtropical China and northern Vietnam; however, it inhabits several small, isolated populations and is now an endangered species due to its limited seed production. The objective of this study was to develop a set of nuclear SSR (simple sequence repeats) and multiple chloroplast genome markers for genetic studies in L. chinense and their characterization in diverse germplasm.

Hybrid-Transcriptome Sequencing and Associated Metabolite Analysis Reveal Putative Genes Involved in Flower Color Difference in Rose Mutants.

Gene mutation is a common phenomenon in nature that often leads to phenotype differences, such as the variations in flower color that frequently occur in roses. With the aim of revealing the genomic information and inner mechanisms, the differences in the levels of both transcription and secondary metabolism between a pair of natural rose mutants were investigated by using hybrid RNA-sequencing and metabolite analysis. Metabolite analysis showed that glycosylated derivatives of pelargonidin, e.

Characterization of the complete chloroplast genome of (Leguminosae).

is a Near Threatened species with high ecological and economic values. In this study, its chloroplast genome was assembled using Illumina pair-end sequencing dataset. The chloroplast genome has a quadripartite structure with 156,385 bp in length and contains a pair of 16,392 bp inverted repeat (IR) regions, which were separated by large single copy (LSC: 86,040 bp) region and small single copy (SSC: 37,561 bp) region.

Dynamic evolution and phylogenomic analysis of the chloroplast genome in Schisandraceae.

Chloroplast genomes of plants are highly conserved in both gene order and gene content, are maternally inherited, and have a lower rate of evolution. Chloroplast genomes are considered to be good models for testing lineage-specific molecular evolution. In this study, we use Schisandraceae as an example to generate insights into the overall evolutionary dynamics in chloroplast genomes and to establish the phylogenetic relationship of Schisandraceae based on chloroplast genome data using phylogenomic analysis.

Complete Chloroplast Genome Sequence of Decaisnea insignis: Genome Organization, Genomic Resources and Comparative Analysis.

Decaisnea insignis is a wild resource plant and is used as an ornamental, medicinal, and fruit plant. High-throughput sequencing of chloroplast genomes has provided insight into the overall evolutionary dynamics of chloroplast genomes and has enhanced our understanding of the evolutionary relationships within plant families. In the present study, we sequenced the complete chloroplast genome of D.

Moderate Genetic Diversity and Genetic Differentiation in the Relict Tree Hance Revealed by Genic Simple Sequence Repeat Markers.

Chinese sweetgum () is a relatively fast-growing ecological pioneer species. It is widely used for multiple purposes. To assess the genetic diversity and genetic differentiation of the species, genic SSR markers were mined from transcriptome data for subsequent analysis of the genetic diversity and population structure of natural populations.

Revealing genetic diversity of tree peonies at micro-evolution level with hyper-variable chloroplast markers and floral traits.

Highly variable regions of chloroplast genome were found to be useful in the detection of plant genetic diversity at micro-evolution level. Our methodology will improve understanding and conservation of plant diversity. Tree peonies are famous flowers with about 2,000 cultivars in the world, belonging to Paeonia sect.