Temporal and spatial variations of urinary phthalate metabolites for adults in China (2005-2020): A synthesis of biomonitoring data.

Chinese people are experiencing phthalate exposure risks. However, temporal and regional phthalate internal exposure variations amongst Chinese have not been established. To address this gap, we integrated our 69 adult participants' bio-monitored urinary phthalate metabolite (UPM) concentration data by high-performance liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry in Xi'an and Nanjing and the data from 35 literature (total sample size: 18768).

Genome Assembly and Winged fruit Gene Regulation of Chinese Wingnut: Insights from Genomic and Transcriptomic Analyses.

The genomic basis and biology of winged fruit are interesting issues in ecological and evolutionary biology. Chinese wingnut (Pterocarya stenoptera) is an important garden and economic tree species in China. The genomic resources of this hardwood tree could provide advanced genomic studies of Juglandaceae and their evolutionary relationships.

The Characterization of R2R3-MYB Genes in Water Lily Reveals the Involvement of NcMYB25 in Regulating Anthocyanin Synthesis.

, valued for its diverse flower colors and attractive shapes, is a popular ornamental aquatic plant. Anthocyanins provide color to flowers, and their biosynthesis is regulated by the R2R3-MYB transcription factor. In this study, we identified and analyzed the R2R3-MYB genes in , focusing on their structure, evolution, expression patterns, regulatory mechanisms, and biological functions.

Response of soil microbial community structure to temperature and nitrogen fertilizer in three different provenances of .

Soil microorganisms are key indicators of soil health, and it is crucial to investigate the structure and interactions of soil microbial communities among three different provenances of under varying nitrogen fertilizer and temperature levels in Northwest China. This study aims to provide theoretical support for the sustainable use of artificial grassland in this region. Employing a two-factor pot-control experiment with three nitrogen fertilizer treatments and three temperature treatments, a total of all treatments was utilized to examine the composition and abundance of soil microbial communities associated with using high-throughput sequencing, PCR technology, and molecular ecological network analysis.

The evolutionary dynamics of genome sizes and repetitive elements in Ensifera (Insecta: Orthoptera).

Background: In evolutionary biology, identifying and quantifying inter-lineage genome size variation and elucidating the underlying causes of that variation have long been goals. Repetitive elements (REs) have been proposed and confirmed as being among the most important contributors to genome size variation. However, the evolutionary implications of genome size variation and RE dynamics are not well understood.

Biotic Interactions Shape Soil Bacterial Beta Diversity Patterns along an Altitudinal Gradient during Invasion.

Invasive plants have already been observed in the understory of mountain forests, which are often considered a safe shelter for most native plants. Microorganisms might be drivers of plant invasions. Nevertheless, the mechanisms determining variations in microbial community composition (beta diversity) during invasion along altitudinal gradients remain to be elucidated.

Complete mitochondrial genome assembly of Juglans regia unveiled its molecular characteristics, genome evolution, and phylogenetic implications.

Background: The Persian walnut (Juglans regia), an economically vital species within the Juglandaceae family, has seen its mitochondrial genome sequenced and assembled in the current study using advanced Illumina and Nanopore sequencing technology.

Results: The 1,007,576 bp mitogenome of J. regia consisted of three circular chromosomes with a 44.

Genome assembly of provides insight into cepharanthine biosynthesis.

Introduction: , a medicinal plant renowned for producing cepharanthine, has gained significance due to the compound's notable antiviral properties against SARS-CoV-2. However, a comprehensive genetic understanding of S. longa has been lacking.

Invasive-plant traits, native-plant traits, and their divergences as invasion factors.

Invasive plants exert significant ecological impacts on native plants, communities, and ecosystems. However, consistent conclusions regarding how traits of invasive plants, native plants, and their divergences affect invasion dynamics are still lacking. Here, we conducted a pairwise common garden experiment to investigate how invasion was influenced not only by invasive plants but also by native plants, aiming to elucidate the role of invasive-plant traits, native-plant traits, and their divergences in invasion processes.

Selection of Reference Genes for Expression Normalization by RT-qPCR in L.

is widely used as an ornamental, medicine, and perfume in industry. Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) is widely and accurately utilized for gene expression evaluations. Selecting optimal reference genes is essential for normalizing RT-qPCR results.

Crystal structure characterization, Hirshfeld surface analysis, and DFT calculation studies of 1-(6-amino-5-nitro-naphthalen-2-yl)ethanone.

The title compound, CHNO, was obtained by the de-acetyl-ation reaction of 1-(6-amino-5-nitro-naphthalen-2-yl)ethanone in a concentrated sulfuric acid methanol solution. The mol-ecule comprises a naphthalene ring system bearing an acetyl group (C-3), an amino group (C-7), and a nitro group (C-8). In the crystal, the mol-ecules are assembled into a two-dimensional network by N⋯H/H⋯N and O⋯H/H⋯O hydrogen-bonding inter-actions.

The Phylogeography of Deciduous Tree (Ulmaceae) in Northern China.

Disentangling how climate oscillations and geographical events significantly influence plants' genetic architecture and demographic history is a central topic in phytogeography. The deciduous ancient tree species is primarily distributed throughout Northern China and has timber and horticultural value. In the current study, we studied the phylogenic architecture and demographical history of using chloroplast DNA with ecological niche modeling.

Synthesis, crystal structure and Hirshfeld surface analysis of -(6-acetyl-1-nitro-naphthalen-2-yl)acetamide.

The title compound, CHNO, was obtained from 2-acetyl-6-amino-naphthalene through two-step reactions of acetyl-ation and nitration. The mol-ecule comprises the naphthalene ring system consisting of functional systems bearing a acetyl group (C-2), a nitro group (C-5), and an acetyl-amino group (C-6). In the crystal, the mol-ecules are assembled into two-dimensional sheet-like structures by inter-molecular N-H⋯O and C-H⋯O hydrogen-bonding inter-actions.

Spatial multi-omics in medicinal plants: from biosynthesis pathways to industrial applications.

With the rapid development of molecular sequencing and imaging technology, the multi-omics of medicinal plants enters the single-cell era. We discuss spatial multi-omics applied in medicinal plants, evaluate the special products' biosynthesis pathways, and highlight the applications, perspectives, and challenges of biomanufacturing natural products (NPs).

Chromosome-level genome assembly of Platycarya strobilacea.

Platycarya strobilacea belongs to the walnut family (Juglandaceae), is commonly known as species endemic to East Asia, and is an ecologically important, wind pollinated, woody deciduous tree. To facilitate this ancient tree for the ecological value and conservation of this ancient tree, we report a new high-quality genome assembly of P. strobilacea.

Integrated metabolomic and transcriptomic dynamic profiles of endopleura coloration during fruit maturation in three walnut cultivars.

Background: The color of endopleura is a vital factor in determining the economic value and aesthetics appeal of nut. Walnuts (Juglans) are a key source of edible nuts, high in proteins, amino acids, lipids, carbohydrates. Walnut had a variety endopleura color as yellow, red, and purple.

Identification and expression analysis of expansin gene family in Salvia miltiorrhiza.

Background: Expansins (EXP) are important enzymes that are involved in the extension of plant cells and regulation of root configurations, which play important roles in resisting various stresses. As a model medicinal plant, Salvia miltiorrhiza is well recognized for treating coronary heart disease, myocardial infection, and other cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases; however, the SmEXP gene family has not yet been analyzed.

Methods: The SmEXP family was systematically analyzed using bioinformatics.

 sp. nov. (Fabaceae, Hedysareae), a new species from the Qilianshan Mountains in Gansu, China.

(Fabaceae, Hedysareae) is described and illustrated from the Qilianshan Mountains in Gansu, China. This new species is similar to , but can be distinguished by its corolla being light purple to purple, standard 15-19 mm long, wings 14-16 mm long, keels 16-19 mm long, and the ovary and legume being glabrous. The new species can be easily distinguished from Ledeb.

Toxic metal contamination effects mediated by hotspot intensity of soil enzymes and microbial community structure.

Metal contamination from mine waste is a widespread threat to soil health. Understanding of the effects of toxic metals from mine waste on the spatial patterning of rhizosphere enzymes and the rhizosphere microbiome remains elusive. Using zymography and high-throughput sequencing, we conducted a mesocosm experiment with mine-contaminated soil, to compare the effects of different concentrations of toxic metals on exoenzyme kinetics, microbial communities, and maize growth.