Compost mediates the recruitment of core bacterial communities in alfalfa roots to enhance their productivity potential in saline-sodic soils.

Introduction: Composting is one of the effective environmental protection and sustainable measures for improving soil quality and increasing crop yield. However, due to the special physical and chemical properties of saline-sodic soil and the complex rhizosphere microecological environment, the potential mechanism of regulating plant growth after applying compost in saline-sodic soil remains elusive.

Methods: Here, we investigated the effects of different compost addition rates (0, 5, 15, 25%) on plant growth traits, soil chemical properties, and rhizosphere bacterial community structure.

A simplified dual-column system for Li purification and isotopic analysis of geological materials by MC-ICP-MS.

Lithium (Li) isotopes have been widely used to investigate continental weathering, climate change, recycling of surface materials and ore formation. However, muti-column systems and/or a large volume of eluents are generally required for Li purification and its accurate isotopic measurements due to variably high matrix/Li ratios of different geological materials. Here we present a simplified dual-column system with small volumes of resins (3 mL + 2 mL) and eluents (16 mL 0.

Microencapsulation of total saponins from stem and leaf of Panax notoginseng by freeze and spray drying: Process optimization, physicochemical properties, structure, antioxidant activity, and stability.

Ginsenosides are the primary active substance in ginseng plants and have a variety of benefits. However, its light and heat stability are weak and easy to decompose. This study used gum arabic (GA) and maltodextrin (MD) as wall materials, and 1% Tween 80 was used as emulsifier.

Optimization of saponin extraction from the leaves of and and evaluation of their antioxidant, antihypertensive, hypoglycemic and anti-inflammatory activities.

and are important economic plants that utilize dried roots for medicinal and food dual purposes; there is still insufficient research of their stems and leaves, which also contain triterpenoid saponins. The extraction process was developed with a total saponin content of 12.30 ± 0.

Overexpression of Abscisic Acid Biosynthesis Gene Enhances Survival Rate and Tolerance to Alkaline Stress in Rice Seedlings.

Alkaline stress with high pH levels could significantly influence plant growth and survival. The enzyme 9-cis-epoxycarotenoid dioxygenase (NCED) serves as a critical bottleneck in the biosynthesis of abscisic acid (ABA), making it essential for regulating stress tolerance. Here, we show that -overexpressing rice lines have increased ABA content by up to 50.

The carbohydrate metabolism and expression of carbohydrate-active enzyme genes in fermentation of tea leaves.

Introduction: Carbohydrates, which make up 20 to 25% of tea beverages, are responsible for their flavor and bioactivity. Carbohydrates of pu-erh tea change during microbial fermentation and require further research. In this study, we examined the carbohydrate metabolism and expression of carbohydrate-active enzyme genes during the fermentation of tea leaves with .

Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of processed by the traditional method of "Nine Cycles of Steaming and Sun-Drying".

Coll. et (Hemsl) is a famous Chinese traditional food and medicine analogous plant. The rhizome of showed a decrease in levels of alkaloids, amino acids and derivatives, terpenoids, and an increase in organic acid and saccharides when it was processed by the traditional method of "Nine Cycles of Steaming and Sun-Drying".

Protein phosphatase 4 mediates palmitic acid-induced endothelial dysfunction by decreasing eNOS phosphorylation at serine 633 in HUVECs.

Plasma saturated free fatty acid (FFA)-induced endothelial dysfunction (ED) contributes to the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases. However, the mechanism underlying saturated FFA-induced ED remains unclear. This study demonstrated that palmitic acid (PA) induced ED by activating the NADPH oxidase (NOX)/ROS signaling pathway to activate protein phosphatase 4 (PP4) and protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A), thereby reducing endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) phosphorylation at Ser633 and Ser1177, respectively.

Chlorogenic acid protects against myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury in mice by inhibiting Lnc Neat1/NLRP3 inflammasome-mediated pyroptosis.

Increasing evidences demonstrate that chlorogenic acid (CGA), a polyphenol with multiple effects such as anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidation, protects against myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (MIRI) in vitro and in vivo. But its detailed cardiac protection mechanism is still unclear. The MIRI mice model was established by ligating the left anterior descending branch (LAD) of the left coronary artery in C57BL/6 mice.

Embedded Mo/Mn Atomic Regulation for Durable Acidity-Reinforced HZSM-5 Catalyst toward Energy-Efficient Amine Regeneration.

Metal-molecular sieve composites with high acidity are promising solid acid catalysts (SACs) for accelerating sluggish CO desorption processes and reducing the energy consumption of CO chemisorption systems. However, the production of such SACs through conventional approaches such as loading or ion-exchange methods often leads to uncontrolled and unstable metal distribution on the catalysts, which limits their pore structure regulation and catalytic performance. In this study, we demonstrated a feasible strategy for improving the durability, surface chemical activity, and pore structure of metal-doped HZSM-5 through bimetallic Mo/Mn modification.

Alleviation of Alcoholic Fatty Liver by Flower Extracts due to Regulation of Gut Microbiota and Short-Chain Fatty Acids in Mice Exposed to Chronic Alcohol.

Alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD) is caused by long-term heavy alcohol consumption; therefore, useful and practical methods for the prevention of AFLD are urgently needed. The edible flower of contains diverse flavonoids, and has shown antioxidant activity as well as antihypertensive and anti-inflammatory effects. In this study, an AFLD model was established, the protective effect of flower (DOF) ethanol extract on AFLD was evaluated, and its mechanisms were investigated by analyzing gut microbiota and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs).

A Gγ protein regulates alkaline sensitivity in crops.

The use of alkaline salt lands for crop production is hindered by a scarcity of knowledge and breeding efforts for plant alkaline tolerance. Through genome association analysis of sorghum, a naturally high-alkaline-tolerant crop, we detected a major locus, (), specifically related to alkaline-salinity sensitivity. An allele with a carboxyl-terminal truncation increased sensitivity, whereas knockout of increased tolerance to alkalinity in sorghum, millet, rice, and maize.

An In Vitro Catalysis of Tea Polyphenols by Polyphenol Oxidase.

Tea polyphenol (TPs) oxidation caused by polyphenol oxidase (PPO) in manufacturing is responsible for the sensory characteristics and health function of fermented tea, therefore, this subject is rich in scientific and commercial interests. In this work, an in vitro catalysis of TPs in liquid nitrogen grinding of sun-dried green tea leaves by PPO was developed, and the changes in metabolites were analyzed by metabolomics. A total of 441 metabolites were identified in the catalyzed tea powder and control check samples, which were classified into 11 classes, including flavonoids (125 metabolites), phenolic acids (67 metabolites), and lipids (55 metabolites).

An instant beverage rich in nutrients and secondary metabolites manufactured from stems and leaves of .

Introduction: Radix Notoginseng, one of the most famous Chinese traditional medicines, is the dried root of (Araliaceae). Stems and leaves of (SLPN) are rich in secondary metabolites and nutrients, and authorized as a food resource, however, its utilization needs further research.

Methods: A SLPN-instant beverage was manufactured from SLPN through optimization by response surface design with 21-fold of 48.

Unpruning improvement the quality of tea through increasing the levels of amino acids and reducing contents of flavonoids and caffeine.

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Zero-valent bimetallic catalyst/absorbent for simultaneous facilitation of MgSO oxidation and arsenic uptake.

Cobalt (Co)-based catalysts can efficiently reduce the heat waste from sulfate concentration by enhancing sulfite oxidation during wet flue gas desulfurization system. However, arsenic (As) can poison such catalysts and migrate into the sulfate by-products, resulting in severe secondary pollution. In this study, a zero-valent Co/iron (Fe)-based nanoparticle (NZV-CoFe) was fabricated and applied as a bifunctional catalyst/adsorbent.

SUPPRESSOR of MAX2 1 (SMAX1) and SMAX1-LIKE2 (SMXL2) Negatively Regulate Drought Resistance in Arabidopsis thaliana.

Recent investigations in Arabidopsis thaliana suggest that SUPPRESSOR of MORE AXILLARY GROWTH 2 1 (SMAX1) and SMAX1-LIKE2 (SMXL2) are negative regulators of karrikin (KAR) and strigolactone (SL) signaling during plant growth and development, but their functions in drought resistance and related mechanisms of action remain unclear. To understand the roles and mechanisms of SMAX1 and SMXL2 in drought resistance, we investigated the drought-resistance phenotypes and transcriptome profiles of smax1 smxl2 (s1,2) double-mutant plants in response to drought stress. The s1,2 mutant plants showed enhanced drought-resistance and lower leaf water loss when compared with wild-type (WT) plants.

Study on the Effects of Salt Tolerance Type, Soil Salinity and Soil Characteristics on the Element Composition of Chenopodiaceae Halophytes.

With the continuous increase in saline-alkali land, sustainable development of the global environment and ecology have been seriously affected. This study compared the absorption and accumulation patterns of 11 elements in different parts (roots, stems and leaves) of different leaf Na regulation strategies of the pioneer plant Chenopodiaceae in saline-alkali land and evaluated the effects of soil nutrient status and soil salinity on the distribution of plant elements. The results showed that the changes in the content of Ca, Mg and Na in plants are affected by the salt-tolerant type and on different parts.

A Multi-year Beneficial Effect of Seed Priming with Gibberellic Acid-3 (GA) on Plant Growth and Production in a Perennial Grass, Leymus chinensis.

Seed priming is a widely used technique in crops to obtain uniform germination and high-quality seedlings. In this study, we found a long-term effect of seed priming with gibberellic acid-3 (GA) on plant growth and production in Leymus chinensis. Seeds were germinated on agar plates containing 0-200 μM GA, and the germinated seedlings were transplanted to clay planting pots and grown for about one year.

Silicon Priming Created an Enhanced Tolerance in Alfalfa ( L.) Seedlings in Response to High Alkaline Stress.

Alkaline stress as a result of higher pH usually triggers more severe physiological damage to plants than that of saline stress with a neutral pH. In the present study, we demonstrated that silicon (Si) priming of alfalfa ( L.) seedlings increased their tolerance to high alkaline stress situations.

Root Damage under Alkaline Stress Is Associated with Reactive Oxygen Species Accumulation in Rice ( L.).

Alkaline stress (high pH) severely damages root cells, and consequently, inhibits rice ( L.) seedling growth. In this study, we demonstrate the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in root cells under alkaline stress.

Stunted Growth Caused by Blast Disease in Rice Seedlings Is Associated with Changes in Phytohormone Signaling Pathways.

In response to pathogen attack, plants prioritize defense reactions generally at the expense of plant growth. In this work, we report that changes in phytohormone signaling pathways are associated with the stunted plant growth caused by blast disease in rice seedlings. Infection of rice seedlings with blast fungus (race 007.