Preparation and Antibacterial Performance Study of CeO/g-CN Nanocomposite Materials.

In response to the challenges of food spoilage and water pollution caused by pathogenic microorganisms, CeO/g-CN nanocomposites were synthesized via one-step calcination using thiourea and urea as precursors. Steady-state photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy analysis demonstrated that 8 wt% CeO/g-CN exhibited superior electron-hole separation efficiency. Quantitative antimicrobial assays demonstrated that the nanocomposites displayed enhanced bactericidal activity against , , and .

Eggplant NAC domain transcription factor SmNST1 as an activator promotes secondary cell wall thickening.

NAC-domain transcription factors (TFs) are plant-specific transcriptional regulators playing crucial roles in plant secondary cell wall (SCW) biosynthesis. SCW is important for plant growth and development, maintaining plant morphology, providing rigid support, ensuring material transportation and participating in plant stress responses as a protective barrier. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying SCW in eggplant have not been thoroughly explored.

First report of causing soft rot on leaf mustard in China.

Leaf mustard (Brassica juncea [L.] Czern. et Coss.

Preparation and characterization of quercetin@ZIF-L/GO@AgNPs nanocomposite film for room-temperature strawberry preservation.

Fresh strawberries are easily contaminated by microorganisms after picking. Therefore, how to effectively store and keep fresh strawberries has been a hot topic for scientists to study. In this study, we prepared a leaf shaped metal organic framework nanomaterial loaded with quercetin (Quercetin@ZIF-L) at first, which can achieve effective loading of quercetin (96%) within 45 min and has a controlled release effect under acidic conditions.

Genome-wide identification of the expansin gene family in netted melon and their transcriptional responses to fruit peel cracking.

Introduction: Fruit cracking not only affects the appearance of netted melons ( L. var. reticulatus Naud.

Comprehensive analysis of Dendrobium catenatum HSP20 family genes and functional characterization of DcHSP20-12 in response to temperature stress.

Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are a class of protective proteins in response to abiotic stress in plants, and HSP20 plays an essential role in response to temperature stress. However, there are few studies on HSP20 in Dendrobium catenatum. In this study, 18 DcHSP20 genes were identified from the D.

Facile Synthesis of Cu-Doped ZnO Nanoparticles for the Enhanced Photocatalytic Disinfection of Bacteria and Fungi.

In this study, Cu-doped ZnO was prepared via the facile one-pot solvothermal approach. The structure and composition of the synthesized samples were characterized by XRD (X-ray diffraction), TEM (transmission electron microscopy), and XPS (X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy) analyses, revealing that the synthesized samples consisted of Cu-doped ZnO nanoparticles. Ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) spectroscopy analysis showed that Cu-doping significantly improves the visible light absorption properties of ZnO.

First Report of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. apii race 4 Causing Fusarium Yellows on Celery in China.

Celery (Apium graveolens var. dulce), which belongs to the family Apiaceae, is one of the most widely cultivated vegetable crops in the world. During 2020 and 2021, celery plants with Fusarium yellows and root rot were observed in four approximately 0.

Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals the involvement of an MYB transcriptional activator, , in anther dehiscence in eggplant.

Male sterility is a highly attractive agronomic trait as it effectively prevents self-fertilization and facilitates the production of high-quality hybrid seeds in plants. Timely release of mature pollen following anther dehiscence is essential for stamen development in flowering plants. Although several theories have been proposed regarding this, the specific mechanism of anther development in eggplant remains elusive.

The regulatory roles of MYC TFs in plant stamen development.

The stamen, as the male reproductive organ of flowering plants, plays a critical role in completing the life cycle of plants. MYC transcription factors are members of the bHLH IIIE subgroup and participate in a number of plant biological processes. In recent decades, a number of studies have confirmed that MYC transcription factors actively participate in the regulation of stamen development and have a critical impact on plant fertility.

Selection of rhizosphere communities of diverse rotation crops reveals unique core microbiome associated with reduced banana Fusarium wilt disease.

Crop rotation can assemble distinct core microbiota as functionally specific barriers against the invasion of banana Fusarium oxysporum pathogens. However, the taxonomic identity of rotation-unique core taxa and their legacy effects are poorly understood under field conditions. Pepper and eggplant rotations were employed to reveal rotation crop- and banana-unique antagonistic core taxa by in situ tracking of the soil microbiome assembly patterns for 2 yr.

[The role of NAC transcription factors in flower development in plants].

Transcription factors, the proteins with special structures, can bind to specific sites and regulate specific expression of target genes. NAC (NAM, ATAF1/2, CUC1/2) transcription factors, unique to plants, are composed of a conserved N-terminal domain and a highly variable C-terminal transcriptional activation domain. NAC transcription factors are involved in plant growth and development, responses to biotic and abiotic stresses and other processes, playing a regulatory role in flower development.

Mechanism of in regulating cold tolerance of cucumber.

G proteins function directly in cold tolerance of plants. However, the framework of the Gα subunit in regulating cold tolerance remains to be explored. Here, we used protein interaction techniques to elucidate cold-related pathways regulated by CsGPA1.

Prediction Model of Photodegradation for PBAT/PLA Mulch Films: Strategy to Fast Evaluate Service Life.

Eco-friendly biodegradable PBAT/PLA mulch films are attracting increasing interest in sustainable agricultural production. However, currently, little is known about the service life for the PBAT/PLA mulch films. Herein, PBAT/PLA mulch films are subjected to indoor UV-accelerated degradation (UAD) experiments and field cultivation environment degradation (CED) experiments to systematically investigate the relationship between UAD and CED processes.

First Report of Fusarium solani Species Complex Causing Vascular Wilt on Cauliflower in China.

Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.), which belongs to the family Cruciferae, is a cool-season vegetable with green leaves around a large hard white head of flowers.

Molecular mapping for fruit-related traits, and joint identification of candidate genes and selective sweeps for seed size in melon.

Melon is a popular fruit vegetable crop worldwide with diverse morphological variation. We report a high-density genetic map of melon and nine major QTLs with physical region ranging from 43.47 kb to 1.

Pumpkin () HSP20 Gene Family Identification and Expression Under Heat Stress.

Pumpkin () is an important cucurbit vegetable crop that has strong resistance to abiotic stress. While heat shock protein 20 (HSP20) has been implicated in vegetable response to heat stress, little is known regarding activity of HSP20 family proteins in . Here, we performed a comprehensive genome-wide analysis to identify and characterize the functional dynamics of the () gene family.

Comprehensive Analysis of Secondary Metabolites in the Extracts from Different Lily Bulbs and Their Antioxidant Ability.

The genus contains more than 100 wild species and numerous hybrid varieties. Some species of them have been used as medicine and food since ancient times. However, the research on the active components and the medical properties of lilies has only focused on a few species.

Isolate PC-170-Induced Expression of Marker Genes for Defense Pathways in Tomatoes Challenged by Different Pathogens.

is a fungal parasite of nematode eggs. Studies have shown that some strains of can promote plant growth and induce plants' systemic resistance to root-knot nematodes by colonizing in their roots. This study aimed to verify the effect of the PC-170 strain on tomato growth and systemic resistance.

Screening and Interaction Analysis Identify Genes Related to Anther Dehiscence in L.

Anther indehiscence is an important form of functional male sterility that can facilitate the production of hybrid seeds. However, the molecular mechanisms of anther indehiscence-based male sterility in eggplant ( L.) have not been thoroughly explored.

First Report of Fusarium oxysporum Causing Wilt on Coriander in China.

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L), which belongs to the family Apiaceae, is a medicinal and aromatic plant. In China, coriander is widely cultivated in several parts as a vegetable crop. During August 2019 to June 2020, wilting symptoms were observed on coriander (cv.