Exploring the plastic-fed Indian mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) gut bacterial strain (Bacillus subtilis AP-04) - A potential driver of polyethylene degradation.

Plastic biodegradation by microbes is an environmentally friendly and sustainable approach that has no negative consequences. In this study, mealworms were fed with 9 different diets with expanded polystyrene (EPS) and polyethylene foam (PF), after 28 days of incubation mealworm survival rates were highest at 93.3 % when fed wheat bran alone whereas 83.

Potential of G-6 for Biocontrol of Cucumber Wilt Disease and Growth Enhancement.

Cucumber wilt disease, caused by f. sp. (FOC), is a major threat to cucumber production, especially in greenhouses.

Multi-locus genome wide association study uncovers genetics of fresh seed dormancy in groundnut.

Pre-harvest sprouting (PHS) in groundnut leads to substantial yield losses and reduced seed quality, resulting in reduced market value of groundnuts. Breeding cultivars with 14-21 days of fresh seed dormancy (FSD) holds promise for precisely mitigating the yield and quality deterioration. In view of this, six multi-locus genome-wide association study (ML-GWAS) models alongside a single-locus GWAS (SL-GWAS) model were employed on a groundnut mini-core collection using multi season phenotyping and 58 K "Axiom_Arachis" array genotyping data.

causing Dieback disease in (Lour.) Per. in China.

Litsea cubeba (Lour.) Per., named as May Cang, is a rare deciduous evergreen tree and cultivated for its ethnopharmacological properties and medicinal uses.

PsbHLH58 positively regulates sucrose accumulation by modulating Sucrose synthase 4 in 'Fengtang' plum (Prunus salicina Lindl.).

Sugar content is an important factor that largely determines fruit quality. 'Fengtang' plum (Prunus salicina Lindl.) is recognized for its high soluble sugar content, and the Sucrose synthase 4 (PsSUS4) functions as the controlling step in sucrose accumulation.

Yield increment and transcriptome response caused by blue light treatment in Hericium coralloides.

Background: Hericium coralloides is a traditional edible and medicinal mushroom. Light is a key factor in forming fruiting bodies of fungi; however, the effects of different light on the yield and morphogenesis of H. coralloides are still unknown.

Endophytes as bioenhancers of plant growth: An overview.

The need for food production rises with the era of expanding population. As a result, there is more indirect demand for chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Serious environmental concerns result from the continuous and careless usage of chemicals.

Glycogenin is dispensable for normal liver glycogen metabolism and body glucose homeostasis.

Glycogen is a glucose-storage polysaccharide molecule present in animals, fungi and bacteria. The enzyme glycogenin can self-glycosylate, forming an oligosaccharide chain that primes glycogen synthesis. This priming role of glycogenin was first believed to be essential for glycogen synthesis, but glycogen was then found in the skeletal muscle, heart, liver and brain of glycogenin-knockout mice (Gyg KO), thereby showing that glycogen can be synthesized without glycogenin.

A cross-linked coating loaded with antimicrobial peptides for corrosion control, early antibacterial, and sequential osteogenic promotion on a magnesium alloy as orthopedic implants.

Magnesium (Mg)-based alloys have been recognized as desirable biodegradable materials for orthopedic implants. However, their clinical application has been limited by rapid degradation rates, insufficient antibacterial and osteogenic-promotion properties. Herein, a MgF priming layer was first constructed on AZ31 surface.

Impact of foliar application of phyllosphere yeast strains combined with soil fertilizer application on rice growth and yield.

Background: The application of beneficial microbes in agriculture is gaining increasing attention as a means to reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers. This approach can potentially mitigate negative impacts on soil, animal, and human health, as well as decrease climate-changing factors. Among these microbes, yeast has been the least explored, particularly within the phyllosphere compartment.

Deciphering gene specific molecular characterization and partial gene sequence for combined resistance to tomato leaf curl virus (ToLCV) (Ty-1, Ty-2 and Ty-3), fusarium wilt (I-2) and root- knot nematode (Mi-1) in selected fresh market breeding line of tomato (Solanum lycopersicom L.).

Background: Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is a widely cultivated crop in tropical regions, but its production is often hampered by significant losses attributed to diseases like tomato leaf curl virus (ToLCV), fusarium wilt and root-knot nematode.

Methods And Results: This study employed an integrated approach utilizing both co-dominant and dominant SCAR markers, selected for specific resistance genes (ToLCV-Ty-1, Ty-2, Ty-2, Fusarium wilt (Race-2)-I-2, and Root-knot nematode-Mi-1.

Energy Deficiency and Misdistribution Leads to Disrupted Formation in Grain Yield and Rice Quality.

With the progress of society and the improvement of agricultural scientific technology, the single focus on high yield for rice production has gradually shifted to high quality. Coordinated development of grain yield and rice quality has become a core issue for researchers, and the underlying mechanisms remain to be solved. Two varieties, Zhongzheyou1 (ZZY1) and Zhongzheyou8 (ZZY8), were used as study materials under field conditions.

Exogenous Trilobatin Enhances Flavonoid Content in Purple Rice Grains and Affects the Flavonoid Biosynthesis Pathway.

Antioxidant activity and flavonoid content are important characteristics of colored rice grains. Previously, we obtained a preliminary understanding of the metabolic markers of antioxidant activity, namely, phlorizin and trilobatin, in different colored rice varieties and purple rice grains at different growth stages, but the mechanisms associated with these markers have not yet been confirmed. In this study, purple rice was selected as the experimental material, and clover extract was applied during the grain-filling stage to explore the impact of clover extract on the total antioxidant capacity and flavonoid biosynthesis in purple rice grains.

Rice Bran Extraction and Stabilization Methods for Nutrient and Phytochemical Biofortification, Nutraceutical Development, and Dietary Supplementation.

Rice is a global staple food crop for nearly half of the world's population. Rice bran along with the germ are essential components of whole-grain rice and have immense potential for enhancing human nutrition. Rice bran has a unique composition and distinct requirements for processing before it can be consumed by humans when compared with other cereal brans.

Integrating management tactics to mitigate Spodoptera frugiperda resistance in Bt corn: refuge proportions, natural parasitoids, and selective insecticide application.

Background: Different approaches have been adopted to manage Spodoptera frugiperda resistance to Bt toxins. However, studying the synergism among these practices applied directly in crop fields is a major challenge. We used a computational model to investigate how the proportion of refuge strips [crop area occupied by non-Bt corn (maize): 5%, 10%, 15%, or 20%] and the presence of naturally occurring parasitoid, affected or not by a pesticide with different selectivities applied in the field, could influence the dynamics of the resistance allele (R) in a S.

Assessing phytoremediation strategies for gold mine tailings: a bibliometric and systemic review.

This study evaluates the effectiveness of phytoremediation strategies in mitigating the environmental impacts of gold mine tailings through a bibliometric and systematic review. Utilizing the PRISMA methodology, 45 primary research articles were selected and analyzed, highlighting key rends and insights in phytoremediation research. The review spans over two decades of research, with a notable annual growth rate of 2.

Proteomic Insights into the Regulatory Role of CobQ Deacetylase in .

Post-translational modifications are crucial in regulating biological functions across both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. In , CobQ, a recently identified novel deacetylase, plays a significant role in lysine deacetylation, influencing bacterial metabolism and stress responses. The present study utilized quantitative proteomics to investigate the impact of deletion on the global protein expression profile in .

OsbZIP23 delays flowering by repressing OsMADS14 expression in rice.

Flowering time is a fundamental factor determining the global distribution and final yield of rice (Oryza sativa L.). The initiation of the floral transition process signifies the beginning of the reproductive phase.

A label-free colorimetric aptasensor for rapid multiplex detection of leuco-malachite green and leuco-crystal violet.

Leuco-malachite green (LMG) and leuco-crystal violet (LCV) are widespread co-pollutants in aquatic products that pose a severe threat to human health. Therefore, it is urgent and challenging to develop rapid multiplex detection of LMG and LCV. Herein, the bispecific aptamer (A5b) for LMG and LCV was characterized.

and study on the combination extract of and Astragalus membranaceus as an adjuvant for PRRSV inactivated vaccine and its preliminary application in piglets.

Background: Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV) is a single-stranded positive-sense RNA virus that severely impacts the global swine industry. Recently, variation and recombination of this pathogen have led to more recombinant strains. However, commercial PRRSV vaccines provide limited protection, and no effective therapeutic drugs are available in clinical settings.