A bHLH Transcription Factor Confers Salinity Stress Tolerance in .

Basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) proteins comprise a large family of transcription factors that are involved in plant growth and development, as well as responses to various types of environmental stress. (birch) is a pioneer tree species in secondary forest that plays a key role in maintaining ecosystem stability and forest regeneration, but few bHLHs involved in abiotic stress responses have been unveiled in birch. In this study, nine BpbHLH TFs related to stress responses in the birch genome were identified.

Garlic peel extract as an antioxidant inhibits triple-negative breast tumor growth and angiogenesis by inhibiting cyclooxygenase-2 expression.

Garlic peels are frequently disposed of as agro-waste; their bioactivity and physiological activity for health benefits and disease protection are neglected. This study aims to examine the potential inhibitory effects of garlic peel extract as an antioxidant on 4 T1 triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) tumors in mice. The bioactive constituents of garlic peel were identified through HPLC-MS/MS analysis, while the antioxidant properties of garlic peel extract were assessed using peroxyl radical scavenging capacity (PSC) and cellular antioxidant activity (CAA) assays.

Four complete mitochondrial genomes of the subgenus (Diptera, Tipulidae, ) and implications for the higher phylogeny of the family Tipulidae.

The complete mitochondrial genomes of Tipula (Pterelachisus) cinereocincta mesacantha Alexander, 1934, T. (P.) legalis Alexander, 1933, T.

Can ecological niche models be used to accurately predict the distribution of invasive insects? A case study of in China.

In recent decades, ecological niche models (ENMs) have been widely used to predict suitable habitats for species. However, for invasive organisms, the prediction accuracy is unclear. In this study, we employed the most widely used maximum entropy (MaxEnt) model and ensemble model (EM) Biomod2 and verified the practical effectiveness of the ENM in predicting the distribution areas of invasive insects based on the true occurrence of in China.

Analysis of roasted peanuts based on GC-MS combined with GC-IMS.

The present study used gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry (GC-IMS) to separate and identify the characteristic volatile flavor substances in 30 roasted peanut samples. GC-MS identified 59 volatile compounds, and GC-IMS detected 61 volatile flavor substances. The 30 peanut varieties were then divided into four groups on the basis of their volatile flavor substances using principal component analysis (PCA), and a fingerprint profile of the varieties' volatile characteristics was established from information peaks identified in the spectra.

Morphological characteristics and phylogenetic evidence reveal two new species and the first report of (Pleosporaceae, Pleosporales) on dicotyledonous plants from China.

Two novel species were identified from dicotyledonous plants ( sp. and ) in China. The results were supported by morphological characters and Maximum Likelihood (ML) and Bayesian Inference (BI) analyses.

First report of (Ascomycota, Hypocreaceae) causing cobweb disease on .

, a type of ectomycorrhizal fungi distributed widely in the world, is also an essential category for researching bioactive substances and pharmacological functions. We discovered fruitbodies of covered in a layer of white mycelium in 2020. , a pathogenic fungus related to cobweb disease, was isolated and identified based on morphological and phylogenetic features.

Evaluation and identification of morphological characters suitable for delimitation of species distributed in northeastern China.

germplasm resources in northeastern China are not current and do not accurately reflect the actual distribution of the species. The objective of this study was to investigate the morphological traits of species distributed in northeastern China and identify those that will facilitate their classification in this region. Leaf, flower, and achene characteristics of 18 species were used for morphological classification.

Effects of potato and sweet potato flour addition on properties of wheat flour and dough, and bread quality.

The effects of 10%-30% of wheat flour substitution with potato flour (PF) and sweet potato flour (SPF) on the flour and dough properties, the total polyphenol (TPC), and carotenoid contents (TCC) of bread, as well as their correlation with bread texture and starch digestibility, were investigated. With PF and SPF addition, the peak, breakdown, and setback viscosity of the flour decreased. The addition of PF and SPF reduced the dough formation and stabilization duration, as well as the hardness of the bread.

Macquart (Diptera, Limoniidae) from Xizang, China.

One new species of the subgenus Eriocera Macquart,1838, Hexatoma (Eriocera) xizangensis is described and illustrated from Xizang, China. The following four species are re-described and reported from Xizang for the first time: H. (E.

Variations in the structural and functional properties of flaxseed gum from six different flaxseed cultivars.

Although flaxseed gum (FG) has been widely studied, the differences in its structure and function with respect to various flaxseed cultivars remain unclear. In this study, our objective was to examine the differences between FG samples obtained from different flaxseed cultivars based on their structural and functional properties. Specifically, FG samples from the different cultivars were extracted via hot water extraction followed by ethanol precipitation.

Assessment of the phytochemical profile and antioxidant activities of eight kiwi berry ( (Siebold & Zuccarini) Miquel) varieties in China.

The kiwi berry () is a new product on the market that expanding worldwide acceptance and consumption. This widespread interest has created an increasing demand to identify the nutritional and health benefits of kiwi berry. Many studies are being actively conducted to investigate the composition and health-promoting effects of kiwi berry.

Intermittent fasting suppressed splenic CD205+ G-MDSC accumulation in a murine breast cancer model by attenuating cell trafficking and inducing apoptosis.

Immune-based interventions are the most promising approach for new cancer treatments to achieve long-term cancer-free survival. However, the expansion of myeloid-derived suppression cells (MDSCs) attenuates the therapeutic potential of immunotherapy. We recently showed that CD205+ granulocytic MDSCs (G-MDSCs), but not T cells, are sensitive to glucose deficiency.

Three new species (Agaricales, Basidiomycota) from north-eastern China, supported by morphological and molecular data.

Three new species, , and , were discovered in the northeast of China. is morphologically characterised by its grey to yellowish-grey pileus, decurrent lamellae, grey to yellowish-brown stipe, yellowish-grey context, ellipsoid basidiospores with irregular warts and lack of hymenial cystidia. is mainly characterised by its greyish-brown pileus, adnexed to adnate lamellae, greyish-yellow context, fusiform cystidia and almost reticulate basidiospores.

Synergistic effects of copper and ethylene on resveratrol synthesis in peanuts.

This study aimed to investigate the effects of exogenous copper and ethylene on resveratrol biosynthesis in peanut buds. In this study, different concentrations of copper sulfate and ethephon were used to induce peanut bud roots. Resveratrol content was determined using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).

Effects of enzymatic treatments on the hydrolysis and antigenicity reduction of natural cow milk.

Cow milk (CM) allergy is one of the most common food allergies worldwide; the most abundant CM proteins, such as casein (CN), β-lactoglobulin (β-LG), and ɑ-lactalbumin (ɑ-LA), are all potentially allergenic. Reducing the antigenicity of CM continues to be a major challenge. However, previous studies have focused on the antigenicity of individual allergic CM proteins.

Evaluation of resistance to powdery mildew and identification of resistance genes in wheat cultivars.

Wheat powdery mildew, caused by the biotrophic fungus f. sp. (), is a serious disease of wheat worldwide that can cause significant yield losses.

A new species of Förster (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae) with a key to species known from China, Japan and South Korea.

A new species of the genus Förster, 1869, Sheng & Zhou, , collected from Zhangwu, Liaoning Province and Songshan National Natural Reserve, Yanqing, Beijing, China, is described and illustrated. A taxonomic key to the species of known in China is provided.

New and little-known species of Linnaeus (Diptera, Tipulidae) from Laos, with a new synonym.

Only seven species of the genus Linnaeus were previously known to occur in Laos. Here one new species is added to the fauna of Laos, Tipula (Nippotipula) champasakensis (unplaced) Alexander, 1936 is designated as a synonym of (unplaced) Walker, 1848, A key to species of the genus from Laos is presented.

The effect of pH on the chemical and structural interactions between apple polyphenol and starch derived from rice and maize.

To date, how pH affects starch-polyphenol mixtures has not been thoroughly investigated. This study explored the impact of combining apple polyphenol (AP) with both normal rice starch (NRS) and normal maize starch (NMS) across a range of pH conditions. NRS-AP mixture particle sizes across a pH range of 3-8 varied from 169.

Effects of corn distillers dried grains on dough properties and quality of Chinese steamed bread.

Chinese steamed bread (CSB) accounts for 30% of the wheat end-use in China. CSB was studied as a platform for fiber and protein enrichment, employing corn distillers dried grains. Food grade distiller's grain (FDDG) processed from co-products from the corn ethanol industry was used as the enrichment ingredient.

Three new species of subgenus (Cortinariaceae, Agaricales) from China.

is an important ectomycorrhizal genus that forms a symbiotic relationship with certain trees, shrubs and herbs. Recently, we began studying in China and here we describe three new species of Cortinarius subg. Telamonia based on morphological and ecological characteristics, together with phylogenetic analyses.

Selection of aptamers targeted to food-borne pathogenic bacteria .

() is a common marine halophilic food-borne pathogen, mainly found in seafood and food with a high salt content. Gastrointestinal reactions such as diarrhea, headache, vomiting, nausea, and abdominal cramps may occur after eating food infected with . This study aimed to screen for high-affinity aptamers that specifically recognize .

Postintroduction evolution contributes to the successful invasion of .

The evolution of increased competitive ability (EICA) hypothesis states that, when introduced in a novel habitat, invasive species may reallocate resources from costly quantitative defense mechanisms against enemies to dispersal and reproduction; meanwhile, the refinement of EICA suggests that concentrations of toxins used for qualitative defense against generalist herbivores may increase. Previous studies considered that only few genotypes were introduced to the new range, whereas most studies to test the EICA (or the refinement of EICA) hypotheses did not consider founder effects.In this study, genetic and phenotypic data of populations sampled across native and introduced ranges were combined to investigate the role of postintroduction evolution in the successful invasion of .