Publications by authors named "Zhuoyan Zhang"

Single-atom Rh alloyed Co (RhCo) is explored as an efficient catalyst for urea electrosynthesis via coelectrolysis of CO and NO (UECN). Theoretical calculations and in situ spectroscopic measurements unravel the synergetic effect of Co and Rh in promoting the UECN process, where the Rh site activates NO to form *NH, while the Co site activates CO to form *CO. The formed *CO then desorbs from the Co site and transfers to the Rh site, followed by continuous C-N coupling with *NH formed on the Rh site to synthesize urea.

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Symbiotic nitrogen fixation (SNF) facilitated by the interaction between legumes and rhizobia is a well-documented and eco-friendly alternative to chemical nitrogen fertilizers. Host plants obtain fixed nitrogen from rhizobia by providing carbon and mineral nutrients. These mineral nutrients, which are mostly in the form of metal ions, are implicated in various stages of the SNF process.

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Photosynthesis, which provides oxygen and energy for all living organisms, is circadian regulated. Photosynthesis-associated metabolism must tightly coordinate with the circadian clock to maximize the efficiency of the light-energy capture and carbon fixation. However, the molecular basis for the interplay of photosynthesis and the circadian clock is not fully understood, particularly in crop plants.

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The distribution and content of auxin within plant tissues affect a variety of important growth and developmental processes. Polar auxin transport (PAT), mainly mediated by auxin influx and efflux transporters, plays a vital role in determining auxin maxima and gradients in plants. The auxin efflux carrier PIN-FORMED (PIN) family is one of the major protein families involved in PAT.

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Phytohormone auxin plays a vital role in plant development and responses to environmental stresses. The spatial and temporal distribution of auxin mainly relies on the polar distribution of the PIN-FORMED (PIN) auxin efflux carriers. In this study, we dissected the functions of , a monocot-specific auxin efflux carrier gene, in modulating chilling tolerance in rice.

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Objective: To explore the clinical features and treatment strategy of human influenza A (H5N1) virus infection.

Methods: The clinical data from a 2-year-old girl with A/H5N1 infection were collected and analyzed.

Results: The patient had a history of exposure to a living poultry market.

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