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Spore culture, proliferation and plant regeneration of Platycerium Wallichii Hook via multiple pathways
Platycerium wallichii Hook is a rare and endangered tropical epiphytic fern with ornamental and medicinal value. It is usually propagated by spore germination to produce sporophytes. This study established an in ...
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Open AccessA multilevel investigation to reveal the regulatory mechanism of lignin accumulation in juice sac granulation of pomelo
Granulation of juice sacs is a physiological disorder, which affects pomelo fruit quality. Here, the transcriptome and ubiquitinome of the granulated juice sacs were analyzed in Guanxi pomelo. We found that li...
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Open AccessIdentification and characterization of functionally relevant SSR markers in natural Dalbergia odorifera populations
Dalbergia odorifera is a rare and precious rosewood specie, which is valued for its amber tones, abstract figural patterns, and impermeability to water and insects. However, the information on genetic diversity a...
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Ecological rehabilitation of mine tailings
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Open AccessNatural nodulation and nitrogen fixation of Acacia Auriculiformis grown in technosol eco-engineered from Fe ore tailings
Nitrogen deficiency in eco-engineered technosol from iron (Fe) ore tailings limits the productivity of colonising soil microbes and pioneer plants, which are critical to further development of the technosol. S...
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Open AccessComparative chloroplast genomics of 24 species shed light on the genome evolution and phylogeny of subtribe Coelogyninae (Orchidaceae)
The orchids of the subtribe Coelogyninae are among the most morphologically diverse and economically important groups within the subfamily Epidendroideae. Previous molecular studies have revealed that Coelogyn...
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Open AccessGut microbiota affects the estrus return of sows by regulating the metabolism of sex steroid hormones
Sex hormones play important roles in the estrus return of post-weaning sows. Previous studies have demonstrated a complex and bi-directional regulation between sex hormones and gut microbiota. However, the ext...
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Open AccessTranscriptomics reveals a core transcriptional network of K-type cytoplasmic male sterility microspore abortion in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) plays a crucial role in hybrid production. K-type CMS, a cytoplasmic male sterile line of wheat with the cytoplasms of Aegilops kotschyi, is widely used due to its excellent chara...
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Gametophyte Development and Sporophyte Regeneration of Alsophila spinulosa
Alsophila spinulosa (Wall. ex Hook) Tryon is one of the few remaining tree ferns on Earth. As a living Mesozoic fern fossil, it has great significance for studies on paleo-climate and paleo-environmental changes....
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Open AccessIdentification of HpMYB1 inducing anthocyanin accumulation in Hippeastrum Hybridum tepals by RNA-seq
Cultivated Hippeastrum × hybridum is a popular ornamental plant with large and colorful flowers, long flowering duration, and high commercial value. As its main ornamental feature, its flower color is related to ...
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Correction to: A high-affinity nitrate transporter PaNRT2.1 mediates dark septate endophyte (DSE) dependent nitrogen assimilation in sweet cherry roots
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Open AccessPaneth cells in farm animals: current status and future direction
A healthy intestine plays an important role in the growth and development of farm animals. In small intestine, Paneth cells are well known for their regulation of intestinal microbiota and intestinal stem cell...
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A high-affinity nitrate transporter PaNRT2.1 mediates dark septate endophyte (DSE) dependent nitrogen assimilation in sweet cherry roots
Low nitrogen (N) soil environment is one of the main factors limiting crop yield and horticultural plant growth. Dark septate endophytes (DSEs) are co-occurring in 80% of terrestrial plants and they can promot...
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Open AccessComparative analyses and phylogenetic relationships of thirteen Pholidota species (Orchidaceae) inferred from complete chloroplast genomes
The orchid genus Pholidota Lindl. ex Hook. is economically important as some species has long been used in traditional medicine. However, the systematic status of the genus and intergeneric relationships inferred...
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Open AccessMaternal zinc alleviates tert-butyl hydroperoxide-induced mitochondrial oxidative stress on embryonic development involving the activation of Nrf2/PGC-1α pathway
Mitochondrial dysfunction induced by excessive mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS) damages embryonic development and leads to growth arrest.
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Nodule Formation and Nitrogen Fixation in Acacia holosericea Plants Grown in Soil Admixed with Iron Ore Tailings
Legume plants such as Acacia spp. could form nodules and fix N2 from the atmosphere to facilitate N acquisition, and has great potential for revegetation of iron (Fe) ore tailings. However, it is not clear if Aca...
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Open AccessOrchidBase 5.0: updates of the orchid genome knowledgebase
Containing the largest number of species, the orchid family provides not only materials for studying plant evolution and environmental adaptation, but economically and culturally important ornamental plants fo...
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Large-scale comparative transcriptome analysis of Nicotiana tabacum response to Ralstonia solanacearum infection
Tobacco bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum invades tobacco plants during the whole growth period affecting yield and quality. However, the transcriptome profiling of tobacco plant in response to bact...
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Open AccessGenome-wide characterization and expression analysis of the growth-regulating factor family in Saccharum
Growth regulating factors (GRFs) are transcription factors that regulate diverse biological and physiological processes in plants, including growth, development, and abiotic stress. Although GRF family genes have...
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The Impact of Sugarcane Brown Rust and Host Resistance on the Phyllosphere Bacterial Community
Phyllosphere bacteria play a vital role in plant health and growth, and their assembly is governed by plant genotypes and pathogen attacks. However, there are few studies on how sugarcane cultivars and the pat...