Genetic insights into litter size in goats: A meta-analysis of KISS1 and BMP15 SNP variants.

Litter size is a key trait in livestock breeding. The BMP15 and KISS1 genes have been studied in goats, but results on their association with litter size are inconsistent. The objective of this study was to employ a meta-analysis approach to investigate the genetic relationship between the BMP15 (g.

Influence of varied processing methods on the antioxidant capacity, antibacterial activity, and bioavailability of Iranian black, oolong, and green leafy teas.

In this study, the impact of various tea preparation techniques on the content of bioactive compounds, antioxidant capacity, antibacterial properties, and polyphenol bioavailability in green, black, and oolong tea infusions was examined. The findings demonstrated that the fermentation process significantly influences the levels of bioactive compounds, with green tea infusions exhibiting the highest, and black tea the lowest, content of phenolic compounds. A positive correlation was observed between the content of the phenolic compound and both antioxidant and antibacterial activities.

Weighted single-step genome-wide association study for direct and maternal genetic effects associated with birth and weaning weights in sheep.

Body weight is an important economic trait for sheep meat production, and its genetic improvement is considered one of the main goals in the sheep breeding program. Identifying genomic regions that are associated with growth-related traits accelerates the process of animal breeding through marker-assisted selection, which leads to increased response to selection. In this study, we conducted a weighted single-step genome-wide association study (WssGWAS) to identify potential candidate genes for direct and maternal genetic effects associated with birth weight (BW) and weaning weight (WW) in Baluchi sheep.

Sesame ( L.) response to drought stress: susceptible and tolerant genotypes exhibit different physiological, biochemical, and molecular response patterns.

Unlabelled: Drought is one of the main environmental stresses affecting the quality and quantity of sesame production worldwide. The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of drought stress and subsequent re-watering on physiological, biochemical, and molecular responses of two contrasted sesame genotypes (susceptible vs. tolerant).

New insights into comprehensive analysis of magnesium transporter () gene family in rice ( L.).

Unlabelled: Magnesium transporters (MGTs) regulate magnesium absorption, transport, and redistribution in higher plants. To investigate the role of the gene family members under salt stress, this study analyzed the protein properties, gene structure, phylogenetic relationship, synteny patterns, expression, and co-expression networks of 23 non-redundant . The evolutionary relationship of the OsMGT gene family was fully consistent with their functional domain, and were divided into three main classes based on the conserved domain: MMgT, CorA-like, and NIPA.

Impacts of sublethal concentrations of 17 α-ethinylestradiol (EE2) on growth, reproductive performance, and survival in red cherry shrimp Neocaridina davidi (Crustacea, Atyidae) during consecutive spawnings.

This study was conducted for the first time to investigate the long-term impacts of sublethal concentrations of 17 α-ethinylestradiol (EE2) on growth, survival, and reproductive performances in a model shrimp, the red cherry (Neocaridina davidi), females during five successive spawning steps for 7.5 months. Females were distributed in eighteen aquariums and continuously exposed to EE2 at six nominal concentrations of 0 (control), 0.

Comprehensive Analysis of Calcium Sensor Families, CBL and CIPK, in and Their Expression Profile in Response to Salinity.

Plants have acquired sets of highly regulated and complex signaling pathways to respond to unfavorable environmental conditions during evolution. Calcium signaling, as a vital mechanism, enables plants to respond to external stimuli, including abiotic and biotic stresses, and coordinate the basic processes of growth and development. In the present study, two calcium sensor families, CBL and CIPK, were investigated in a halophyte plant, , with a comprehensive analysis.

Genome-wide analysis of the laccase (LAC) gene family in : A focus on identification, evolution and expression patterns in response to abiotic stresses and ABA treatment.

Laccases are plant enzymes with essential functions during growth and development. These monophenoloxidases are involved in lignin polymerization, and their expression respond to environmental stress. However, studies of laccases in some plants and fungi have highlighted that many structural and functional aspects of these genes are still unknown.

Genome-Wide Characterization of the Sulfate Transporter Gene Family in Oilseed Crops: and .

Sulfate transporters (SULTRs) are responsible for the uptake of sulfate (SO) ions in the rhizosphere by roots and their distribution to plant organs. In this study, SULTR family members in the genomes of two oilseed crops ( and ) were identified and characterized based on their sequence structures, duplication events, phylogenetic relationships, phosphorylation sites, and expression levels. In total, 36 and 45 putative genes were recognized in the genomes of and , respectively.

Embryonic stem cell differentiation to primordial germ cell like cells by Nigella sativa, Brassica Oleracea and Oenothera biennis extracts.

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the induction effects of methanolic extracts of Nigella sativa (NiS), Brassica Oleracea (BrO), and Oenothera biennia (Obi) on transgenic embryonic stem cells (ESCs) and to evaluate the ability of germ cells (GCs) production using these pluripotent cells.

Methods: ESCs were amplified using a feeder layer. Embryoid bodies enzymatically dissociated to single cells and induced the extracts in gelatinized plates.

Biochemical and Transcriptional Responses in Cold-Acclimated and Non-Acclimated Contrasting Camelina Biotypes under Freezing Stress.

Cold-acclimated and non-acclimated contrasting Camelina ( L.) biotypes were investigated for changes in stress-associated biomarkers, including antioxidant enzyme activity, lipid peroxidation, protein, and proline content. In addition, a well-known freezing tolerance pathway participant known as C-repeat/DRE-binding factors (CBFs), an inducer of CBF expression (ICE1), and a cold-regulated () genes of the ICE-CBF-COR pathway were studied at the transcriptional level on the doubled-haploid (DH) lines.

An Update on Promising Agents against COVID-19: Secondary Metabolites and Mechanistic Aspects.

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) and is associated with a high level of mortality.

Objective: This updated review aims to present the most important traditional medicinal plants and some of their secondary metabolites that have previously and more recently been shown to affect viruses and may represent a beneficial contributory step against SARS-CoV-2 as the cause of COVID-19. Moreover, the mechanism aspects of these secondary metabolites were discussed, which may help find more reliable drugs against SARSCoV- 2.

Modeling and Optimizing the Effect of Light Color, Sodium Chloride and Glucose Concentration on Biomass Production and the Quality of Using Response Surface Methodology (RSM).

Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina) biomass is a valuable source of sustainable proteins, and the basis for new food and feed products. State-of-the-art production of Spirulina biomass in open pond systems only allows limited control of essential process parameters, such as light color, salinity control, or mixotrophic growth, due to the high risk of contaminations. Closed photobioreactors offer a highly controllable system to optimize all process parameters affecting Spirulina biomass production (quantity) and biomass composition (quality).

Texture and viscoelastic characteristics of silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) surimi affected by combination of washing regimes and hydrogen peroxide.

This study aimed to apply H O at different concentrations in combination with mince:water (M:W) ratios and different washing cycles (WCs) to produce surimi gel from silver carp without compromising its quality characteristics. Color, texture, microstructure, and rheological properties of surimi gels were investigated. Water holding capacity, texture profile, and gel strength showed a greater dependency on number of WCs than the M:W ratios and percentage of H O (p < .

Investigation and Computational Analysis of the Sulfotransferase (SOT) Gene Family in Potato (): Insights into Sulfur Adjustment for Proper Development and Stimuli Responses.

Various kinds of primary metabolisms in plants are modulated through sulfate metabolism, and sulfotransferases (SOTs), which are engaged in sulfur metabolism, catalyze sulfonation reactions. In this study, a genome-wide approach was utilized for the recognition and characterization of SOT family genes in the significant nutritional crop potato ( L.).

Genes and Pathways Affecting Sheep Productivity Traits: Genetic Parameters, Genome-Wide Association Mapping, and Pathway Enrichment Analysis.

Ewe productivity is a composite and maternal trait that is considered the most important economic trait in sheep meat production. The objective of this study was the application of alternative genome-wide association study (GWAS) approaches followed by gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) on the ewes' genome to identify genes affecting pregnancy outcomes and lamb growth after parturition in Iranian Baluchi sheep. Three maternal composite traits at birth and weaning were considered.

High-density linkage mapping for agronomic and physiological traits of rice ( L.) under reproductive-stage salt stress.

Rice is one of the most important cereals of the world, with a substantial amount of genetic variation, and a staple food for more than half of the world's population. Salinity is the second most important abiotic stress after drought that adversely affects rice production globally. Both the seedling and reproductive stages are extremely sensitive to salinity but tolerant at the reproductive stage which is most crucial, as it translates into grain yield.

Genome-Wide Analysis of Genes in Rice: Expression of the and Genes under Salt Stress.

Potassium (K+), as a vital element, is involved in regulating important cellular processes such as enzyme activity, cell turgor, and nutrient movement in plant cells, which affects plant growth and production. Potassium channels are involved in the transport and release of potassium in plant cells. In the current study, three genes and two genes, along with 11 nonredundant putative genes in the rice genome, were characterized based on their physiochemical properties, protein structure, evolution, duplication, in silico gene expression, and protein-protein interactions.

New Insights Into Structure and Function of Genes in and : A Genome-Wide Comprehensive Analysis.

The gene family, a key plant-specific transcription factor (TF) family, is involved in diverse biological processes including plant defense and growth regulation. Despite TIFY proteins being reported in some plant species, a genome-wide comparative and comprehensive analysis of genes in plant species can reveal more details. In the current study, the members of the gene family were significantly increased by the identification of 18 and six new members using maize and tomato reference genomes, respectively.

The effect of and L. seed gums on the properties of formulated food supplement for soldiers using Response Surface Methodology.

Today, the lack of a proper nutritional formulation of the diet for soldiers is well felt. In this study, a newly formulated food supplement (FFS) was designed to supply all essential nutrients like protein, carbohydrate, oil, fat-soluble vitamins, and minerals, and L. seed (shahi) gum and A (zedo) gum were applied to FFS to promote physicochemical and sensory properties of FFS.

Genome-wide comparative analysis of Mg transporter gene family between Triticum turgidum and Camelina sativa.

Magnesium (Mg) as a bimetal plays critical roles in biochemical processes, membrane stability, and enzyme activity. Mg transporters (MGTs) are involving in maintaining Mg homeostasis in cells. Although the MGT family members have been identified in different plant species, there is no comprehensive analysis of the other plants' MGT genes.

Evaluation of multi-hazard map produced using MaxEnt machine learning technique.

Natural hazards are diverse and uneven in time and space, therefore, understanding its complexity is key to save human lives and conserve natural ecosystems. Reducing the outputs obtained after each modelling analysis is key to present the results for stakeholders, land managers and policymakers. So, the main goal of this survey was to present a method to synthesize three natural hazards in one multi-hazard map and its evaluation for hazard management and land use planning.

Impact of ultrasound processing parameters on physical characteristics of lycopene emulsion.

Using ultrasound technology for obtaining O/W lycopene emulsions needs analyzing the parameters for the enhanced application. To this end, O/W lycopene emulsions (30:70) were processed using ultrasound with powers of 240 W and 360 W in 5, 10, and 15 min. Afterward, the poly dispersity index, droplet size, ζ-potential, turbidity, phase separation, lycopene concentration, rheological behavior, surface tension, and morphology of emulsions was investigated.