Genome-wide identification and drought stress-induced expression analysis of the gene family in potato.

NHX proteins are transmembrane antiporters belonging to the cation/proton antiporter gene family, with a conserved Na (K)/H exchange (PF00999) protein domain. NHXs play a prominent role in plant growth, development, and defense. However, the role of NHX gene family in potato ( L.

rot of caused by and .

is a serious disease that occurs on . A thorough understanding of the pathogenic fungal species and understanding the biological characteristics are important for controlling . Fungal strains were isolated from the diseased leaves of through tissue isolation.

Transcriptome analysis suggested that lncRNAs regulate rapeseed seedlings in responding to drought stress by coordinating the phytohormone signal transduction pathways.

The growth, yield, and seed quality of rapeseed are negatively affected by drought stress. Therefore, it is of great value to understand the molecular mechanism behind this phenomenon. In a previous study, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) were found to play a key role in the response of rapeseed seedlings to drought stress.

Exploration of chemical compositions in different germplasm wolfberry using UPLC-MS/MS and evaluation of the anti-inflammatory activity of quercetin.

Wolfberry, esteemed as a traditional Chinese medicinal material and functional food, is replete with nutrients and boasts a diverse array of health benefits, including hypoglycemic, antitumor, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-enhancing properties. Notably, inflammation is a pivotal factor in the onset and progression of numerous diseases. Despite this, there is a paucity of research on the comprehensive evaluation of the components found in different wolfberries, and the exploration of their primary active components is limited.

Description of two species of the orb-weaver spider genus Audouin, 1826 (Araneae, Araneidae) from Xizang, China.

Background: The spider genus Audouin, 1826, comprises 88 species worldwide, including 23 species occurring in China. Two species were collected by the spider survey on Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon National Nature Reserve, Xizang, southwest China, conducted in 2023.

New Information: Two species of the orb-weaver spider genus from Xizang, China are described, including a new species, Mi & Wang, (♂♀) and a known species, Thorell, 1897 (♂♀).

BcWRKY1 confers Botrytis cinerea susceptibility via inhibiting JA biosynthesis.

WRKYs play important roles in plant stress resistance. However, the role of WRKYs in non-heading Chinese cabbage (Brassica campestris ssp. chinensis) against Botrytis cinerea (B.

Optimizing tradeoff strategies of soil microbial community between metabolic efficiency and resource acquisition along a natural regeneration chronosequence.

The tradeoff between community-level soil microbial metabolic efficiency and resource acquisition strategies during natural regeneration remains unclear. Herein, we examined variations in soil extracellular enzyme activity, microbial metabolic quotient (qCO), and microbial carbon use efficiency (CUE) along a chronosequence of natural regeneration by sampling secondary forests at 1, 10, 20, 30, 40, and 100 years after rubber plantation (RP) clearance. The results showed that the natural logarithms of carbon (C)-, nitrogen (N)-, and phosphorus (P)-acquiring enzyme activities were 1:1.

Effects of compatibility of Clostridium butyricum and Bacillus subtilis on growth performance, lipid metabolism, antioxidant status and cecal microflora of broilers during the starter phase.

Objective: This study aimed to determine the effects of compatibility of Clostridium butyricum and Bacillus subtilis on growth performance, lipid metabolism, antioxidant status and cecal microflora of broilers during the starter phase.

Methods: A total of 600 1-day-old Ross 308 broilers were randomly divided into two groups with six replicates in each group. Chickens in the control group were fed a basal diet, while chickens in the experimental group were fed a diet supplemented with 2×108 colony forming units (CFU)/kg of C.

UAV-Assisted Mobile Edge Computing: Dynamic Trajectory Design and Resource Allocation.

The recent advancements of mobile edge computing (MEC) technologies and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have provided resilient and flexible computation services for ground users beyond the coverage of terrestrial service. In this paper, we focus on a UAV-assisted MEC system in which the UAV equipped with MEC servers is used to assist user devices in computing their tasks. To minimize the weighted average energy consumption and delay in the UAV-assisted MEC system, a LQR-Lagrange-based DDPG (LLDDPG) algorithm, which jointly optimizes the user task offloading and the UAV trajectory design, is proposed.

Identification of Gene Polymorphisms, Expression and Their Relationship with Body Size Traits in Guizhou White Goat () with Different Genders.

To investigate the nucleotide variation sites (SNPs) and expression differences of the fatty acid synthase gene () in Guizhou white goats, the relationship between the variation and body size traits was investigated. In this study, DNA was extracted from the blood of 100 samples of white goats from different regions in Guizhou province, China, and the variation sites were screened using pooled sequencing by mixing DNA samples, and 242 blood samples with body size traits were used for association analysis. The allele frequency, genotype frequency, homozygosity, heterozygosity and effective gene number were calculated by using PopGene 32.

Evaluation of Aromatic Characteristics and Potential Applications of L. Based on the Analytic Hierarchy Process.

L. possesses abundant germplasm resources and holds significant value in terms of ornamental, edible, and medicinal aspects. However, the quality characteristics vary significantly depending on different varieties.

Regulating root structure of potted lettuce to magnify absorption from APP and UAN fertilizers.

Introduction: Improvement of root architecture is crucial to increasing nutrient acquisition.

Methods: Two pot experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of different concentrations of urea ammonium nitrate solution (UAN) and ammonium polyphosphate (APP) on lettuce root architecture and the relationship between roots and nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) absorption.

Results: The results showed that lettuce yield, quality, and root architecture were superior in the APP4 treatment compared to other P fertilizer treatments.

Tomato yellow leaf curl virus: Characteristics, influence, and regulation mechanism.

Tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV), a DNA virus belonging to the genus Begomovirus, significantly impedes the growth and development of numerous host plants, including tomatoes and peppers. Due to its rapid mutation rate and frequent recombination events, achieving complete control of TYLCV proves exceptionally challenging. Consequently, identifying resistance mechanisms become crucial for safeguarding host plants from TYLCV-induced damage.

Effects of two substrates at different phosphorus levels on morphology and physiology of Dianthus barbatus Linn.

Dianthus barbatus linn. is widely used in gardens, mainly as flower beds and flower borders. The effects of different gradients of P on the growth and root morphology of Dianthus barbatus were studied to explore its morphological and physiological responses and adaptive strategies.

YajC, a predicted membrane protein, promotes biofilm formation and in a rat endocarditis model.

Biofilm formation is a critical step in the pathogenesis of difficult-to-treat Gram-positive bacterial infections. We identified that YajC, a conserved membrane protein in bacteria, plays a role in biofilm formation of the clinically relevant strain E1162. Deletion of conferred significantly impaired biofilm formation and was attenuated in a rat endocarditis model.

Analysis of microbial community composition and diversity in the rhizosphere of Salvia miltiorrhiza at different growth stages.

Salvia miltiorrhiza is a kind of medicinal plant with various pharmacological activities. Few studies on the composition and diversity of rhizosphere microbial communities at different growth stages have been conducted on Salvia miltiorrhiz; in particular, salviorrhiza grows in soil that has been continuously planted for 3 years. The purpose of this study was to understand the changes of soil physicochemical properties of Salvia miltiorrhiza at different growth stages, and to study the composition and diversity of rhizosphere microbial community at different growth stages.

Application of plasma-activated hydrogen peroxide solution synergized with Ag@SiO modified polyvinyl alcohol coating for strawberry preservation.

To extend the postharvest storage time of strawberries, this study aims to prepare a composite coating using plasma-activated hydrogen peroxide solution (PAH) synergized with nano-Ag@SiO by blending method to modify polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) solution. Results showed that the viscosity and the swelling rate of PVA significantly decreased with the addition of Ag@SiO at 0.18 %.

Structural characterization and immune modulation activities of Chinese Angelica polysaccharide (CAP) and selenizing CAP (sCAP) on dendritic cells.

sCAP was obtained by the nitrate‑sodium selenite method. SEM, molecular weight evaluation, monosaccharide composition, FT-IR and NMR of sCAP were carried out. Compared with CAP, sCAP had a relatively smooth and lamellar sheet morphology with edge folds on the surface, presented molecular weights in range of 0.

Dark septate endophyte Anteaglonium sp. T010 promotes biomass accumulation in poplar by regulating sucrose metabolism and hormones.

Plant biomass is a highly promising renewable feedstock for the production of biofuels, chemicals and materials. Enhancing the content of plant biomass through endophyte symbiosis can effectively reduce economic and technological barriers in industrial production. In this study, we found that symbiosis with the dark septate endophyte (DSE) Anteaglonium sp.

Rediscovery of (Blanford, 1878) (Serpentes, Colubridae) in Xizang, China, with comments on its systematic position.

(Blanford, 1878), a rarely encountered species of Asian snake, is characterized by ambiguous systematics and biology. Based on a sole specimen of rediscovered in southeastern Xizang, China, we conduct a detailed morphological examination and description, and investigate the systematic position of this species. Morphologically, the newly collected specimen is closely aligned with specimens previously described.

The effect of miR-23b-3p on regulating GH by targeting POU1F1 in Yanbian yellow cattle.

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of miR-23b-3p on growth hormone (GH) in pituitary cells of Yanbian yellow cattle. The mRNA and protein levels of GH and miR-23b-3p target genes were measured by real time fluorescence quantitative PCR (qPCR) and Western blot, respectively. The target relationship of miR-23b-3p was validated by double luciferase reporter gene system.

Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the ALDH gene family and functional analysis of in .

Unlabelled: ALDH (Aldehyde dehydrogenase), as an enzyme that encodes the dehydroxidization of aldehydes into corresponding carboxylic acids, played an important role inregulating gene expression in response to many kinds of biotic and abiotic stress, including saline-alkali stress. Saline-alkali stress was a common stress that seriously affected plant growth and productivity. Saline-alkali soil contained the characteristics of high salinity and high pH value, which could cause comprehensive damage such as osmotic stress, ion toxicity, high pH, and HCO/CO stress.

Effects of plant diversity and community structure on ecosystem multifunctionality under different grazing potentials in the eastern Eurasian steppe.

Grazing potential represents the potential carrying capacity of steppe livestock production. Understanding the impact of changes in plant diversity and community structure on ecosystem multifunctionality (EMF) at different grazing potentials is crucial for the sustainable management of steppe ecosystems. We examined the associations between plant diversity, community structure, above-ground ecosystem multifunctionality (AEMF), and below-ground ecosystem multifunctionality (BEMF) at various grazing potentials.