-inoculation altered the C, N contents and regulated biomass allocation in to promote plant growth and improve salt stress tolerance.

Soil salinization poses a significant ecological and environmental challenge both in China and across the globe. Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) enhance plants' resilience against biotic and abiotic stresses, thereby playing a vital role in soil improvement and vegetation restoration efforts. PGPR assist plants in thriving under salt stress by modifying plant physiology, enhancing nutrient absorption, and synthesizing plant hormones.

Exogenous ALA applied on different plant parts promotes tomato fruit quality and GABA synthesis.

Introduction: Tomato fruit are rich in -aminobutyric acid (GABA), which lowers blood pressure and improves sleep. An increase in GABA content is important for enhancing the nutritional quality of tomato fruit.

Methods: To investigate the effects of 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) on fruit quality and GABA synthesis in greenhouse tomatoes, the tomato cultivar ( cv.

Effects of mixed fermentation on the flavor quality and in vitro antioxidant activity of Zaosu pear-Merlot grape composite alcoholic beverage.

In this study, a mixed fermentation strategy using grape-blended pear juice co-inoculated with 346 and ES488 was used to characterize the modifications of the flavor and antioxidant activity of Zaosu pear-Merlot grape alcoholic beverage. The optimum fermentation parameters identified using a fuzzy mathematical sensory evaluation model were an initial pH of 4.22, a ratio of 346 and ES488 inoculated 1.

Identification of the SP gene family and transcription factor SlSP5G promotes the high-temperature tolerance of tomatoes.

Some members of the SELF PRUNING (SP) gene family have been shown to play critical roles in developmental processes and stress responses across a wide range of plant species. The study identifies 13 members that can be divided into three subfamilies based on evolutionary analysis. Cis-Acting element analysis of the promoter regions indicated the presence of numerous stress- and hormone-responsive elements in the SlSP family.

Multiscale wildfire and smoke detection in complex drone forest environments based on YOLOv8.

Global climate change has triggered frequent extreme weather events, leading to a significant increase in the frequency and intensity of forest fires. Traditional fire monitoring methods such as manual inspections, sensor technologies, and remote sensing satellites have limitations. With the advancement of drone technology and deep learning, using drones combined with artificial intelligence for fire monitoring has become mainstream.

Ferritin nanoparticles significantly enhance the immune response to the African swine fever virus p34 protein.

Background: African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious disease, and the core-shell protein p34 is an important antigen that can induce immune responses. The use of ferritin nanoparticles for the orderly and repetitive display of antigens on the particle surface can improve the immunogenicity of subunit vaccines. Here, we used the SpyCatcher/Spytag system to conjugate ferritin nanoparticles with the p34 protein (F-p34).

Microtopography-induced hydrological heterogeneity promotes the co-assembly of vascular plant and biocrust communities, providing synergistic protective functions for the Great Wall.

The Great Wall in China, constructed from rammed earth, faces threats from natural erosion. Vascular plants and biocrusts have enhanced the stability of the Great Wall through various mechanisms; however, understanding of the colonization processes of vascular plants and biocrusts on the wall, as well as their protective mechanisms, remains limited. This study investigated the vascular plant communities, biocrusts, soil moisture content, soil properties, aggregate mechanical stability, aggregate water stability, and soil erodibility factors across seven fine-scale microtopographies of the Great Wall (lower, middle, and upper zones on the east and west faces, as well as the wall crest).

Effects of dietary oregano essential oil supplementation on carcass traits, muscle fiber structure, oxidative stability, meat quality, and regulatory mechanisms in Holstein steers.

Background: Dietary supplementation for beef cattle, using natural plant extracts, such as oregano essential oil (OEO), has proven effective in enhancing growth performance, beef production quantity and quality, and ensuring food safety. However, the precise mechanisms underlying these effects remain unclear. This study investigated the impact of OEO on carcass traits, muscle fiber structure, meat quality, oxidative status, flavor compounds, and gene regulatory mechanisms in the longissimus thoracis (LT) muscles of beef cattle.

Novel biopolymer-based active packaging material for chilled beef applications: Collagen peptide-astragaloside nanocomplexes incorporated into oxidized hydroxypropyl starch/chitosan films.

The present study intended to investigate the properties of collagen peptide (CP)-astragaloside (AG) nanocomplexes (CPANs) improved oxidized hydroxypropyl starch (OHS)/chitosan (CS) (OC) film and to explore the preservation of chilled beef. The results indicated that AG significantly enhanced the stability, antioxidant capacity, and antibacterial properties of CP through mechanisms like static quenching and hydrophobic interactions. The incorporation of CPANs improved thickness, swellability, and water vapor blocking, UV-blocking and mechanical properties, antioxidant and antibacterial activity of OC film.

Preparation of soluble starch/zinc oxide nanocomposites by solid-phase reaction and study of their antibacterial properties.

Soluble starch/zinc oxide nanocomposites could be promising candidates for eco-friendly antimicrobial, food packaging, and a wide range of other utilization. In order to find a new way for the preparation of this kind of nanocomposites, an efficient and energy-saving reaction for the synthesis of soluble starch/zinc oxide nanocomposites has been investigated. The reaction was implemented in a solid state at room temperature without post-reaction calcination.

Structural characteristics of polysaccharide isolated from Potentilla anserina L. and its mitigating effect on Zearalenone-induced oxidative stress in Sertoli cells.

The present study aims to characterize the structural features of a natural polysaccharide called PAP-1b extracted from the roots of Potentilla anserina L. and to evaluate its antioxidant activity. Structural characterization indicated that PAP-1b with a molecular weight of 1.

Stigmasterol from Prunella vulgaris L. Alleviates LPS-induced mammary gland injury by inhibiting inflammation and ferroptosis.

Background: Dairy mastitis, a prevalent condition affecting dairy cattle, represents a significant challenge to both animal welfare and the quality of dairy products. However, current treatment options remain limited. Stigmasterol (ST) is a bioactive component of Prunella vulgaris L.

A comparative evaluation of rehabilitation approaches for ecological recovery in arid limestone mine sites.

Limestone mining in arid regions, particularly within fragile environments, leads to severe environmental pollution and ecological degradation. Developing a scientifically sound and effective ecological rehabilitation strategy is therefore critical. This study constructed a three-dimensional ecological rehabilitation model integrating soil amelioration and vegetation reconstruction.

Effects of reactive oxygen species on fruit ripening and postharvest fruit quality.

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) serve as important signaling molecule, involved in numerous biological processes, particularly in the physiological changes associated with fruit ripening and postharvest handing. This review explores ROS key role in plant fruit ripening and postharvest quality. The mechanism of ROS production and degradation in maintaining ROS homeostasis are analyzed in detail.

Potential global distributions of an important aphid pest, Rhopalosiphum padi: insights from ensemble models with multiple variables.

Species distribution modeling is extensively used for predicting potential distributions of invasive species. However, an ensemble modeling approach has been less frequently used particularly pest species. The bird cherry-oat aphid Rhopalosiphum padi L.

Brassica rapa receptor-like cytoplasmic kinase BrRLCK1 negatively regulates freezing tolerance in transgenic Arabidopsis via the CBF pathway.

Some winter rapeseed (Brassica rapa) varieties can endure extremely low temperatures (-20°C to -32°C). However, because of a lack of mutant resources, the molecular mechanisms underlying cold tolerance in B. rapa remain unclear.

Characterization of a highly pathogenic porcine Teschoviruses 5 emerged in Western China.

Porcine teschovirus (PTV) is a devastating virus that targets the central nervous system and led to great economic losses in Europe between the 1920s and 1960s. Since 1973, PTV variants with lower pathogenicity have been prevalent globally, whereas highly pathogenic PTV strains have rarely emerged. In 2022, diarrhea with high mortality occurred on a pig farm in Gansu China.

Chloroplast Genome Diversity and Molecular Evolution in Hypericaceae: New Insights from Three Species.

The Hypericaceae family, comprising nine genera and over seven hundred species, includes plants traditionally used for medicinal purposes. In this study, we performed high-throughput sequencing on three species: , , and , and conducted comparative genomic analyses with related species. The chloroplast genome sizes were 152,654 bp, 122,570 bp, and 137,652 bp, respectively, with an average GC content of 37.

Efficacy of SC5 Fermentation Filtrate in Inhibiting the Growth and Development in Sunflower.

is a destructive pathogen responsible for sunflower sclerotinia rot, resulting in substantial yield and economic losses worldwide. species have demonstrated the capacity to inhibit plant pathogen growth through the production of secondary metabolites. However, there are fewer recent studies focusing on the application of metabolites in inhibiting growth and development and controlling sunflower sclerotinia rot disease.

Comprehensive Analysis of the Gene Family and Its Expression Under UV-B Radiation in Bat.

TCP is a plant-specific transcription factor that plays an important role in plant growth and development. In this study, we used bioinformatics to identify the entire genome of the gene family in Bat, and we analyzed the expression characteristics of genes under UV-B radiation using qRT-PCR. The results were as follows: (1) 24 members of the gene family were identified in , evenly distributed on its 24 chromosomes.

Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of the Gene Family in Roses ( Jacq.).

Calmodulin-binding transcription activator (), as one of the transcription factors, is involved in performing important functions in modulating plant stress responses and development in a Ca/CaM-driven modus. However, genome-scale analysis of has not been systemically investigated in roses. Rose ( Jacq.

Response of Plant Community Characteristics and Soil Factors to Topographic Variations in Alpine Grasslands.

Topography has an important influence on plant-soil relationships. However, research on plant-soil relationships in alpine grassland at the slope aspect and slope position scales is currently inadequate. In this paper, based on the topographic and geomorphological characteristics of the study area, alpine grassland with typical slope aspect and slope position conditions was selected as the research object.

Early Weaning Impairs the Growth Performance of Hu Lambs Through Damaging Intestinal Morphology and Disrupting Serum Metabolite Homeostasis.

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of early weaning (EW) on the growth performance, gastrointestinal development, serum parameters, and metabolomics of Hu sheep lambs. Twenty-four male Hu lambs were initially ewe-reared. A total of 12 lambs were weaned at 30 d of age (D30) as the EW group, and the remaining 12 lambs were weaned at 45 d of age (D45) as the control (CON) group.

N-methyladenosine RNA methylation regulates microplastics-induced cell senescence in the rainbow trout liver.

Microplastics are prevalent in aquatic ecosystems, impacting various forms of aquatic life, including fish. In this study, Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) were exposed to two concentrations of microplastics (0 and 500 μg/L) over a 14-day period, during which a comprehensive analysis was conducted to assess the liver accumulation of microplastics and their effects on oxidative stress, the liver response, and transcriptomics. Our findings indicated that microplastics significantly accumulated in the liver and activated the antioxidant system in fish by enhancing the activity of antioxidant enzymes.