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Dong-**ng Wang
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Genetic variability for root hair traits as related to phosphorus status in soybean
Plant root hairs are believed to be very important for phosphorus (P) uptake from the soil by expanding the absorptive surface area of the root and increasing the soil volume explored by the roots, but genetic...
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Effects of groundwater depth variation on photosynthesis and photoprotection of Elaeagnus angustifolia L.
Physiological and photosynthetic responses were investigated at three different depths of groundwater (DGW: 1.4, 2.4, and 3.4 m) in Elaeagnus angustifolia L., a locally adapted tree to the arid region in northwes...
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Storage behavior of Zygophyllum xanthoxylon (Bge.) Maxim seeds at low moisture contents
This research aimed to determine whether low moisture content storage improves the longevity and storability of Zygophyllum xanthoxylon (Bge.) Maxim seeds. The seeds of Z. xanthoxylon were dried from 11.43 to 4.8...
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Quantification of N2O fluxes from soil–plant systems may be biased by the applied gas chromatograph methodology
With regard to measuring nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from biological sources, there are three most widely adopted methods that use gas chromatograph with an electron capture detector (GC–ECD). They use: (a) nit...
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Establishment of Elymus natans improves soil quality of a heavily degraded alpine meadow in Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, China
Elymus natans is a dominant native species widely planted to restore the heavily degraded alpine meadows in Qinghai-Tibetan plateau. The objective of this study was to determine how E. natans establishment affect...
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Cytological and RAPD data revealed genetic relationships among nine selected populations of the wild bramble species, Rubus parvifolius and R. coreanus (Rosaceae)
Rubusparvifolius L. and R. coreanus Miq. are the two morphologically distinct, endemic wild brambles in East Asia that may be useful in raspberry breeding and cultivar development. In this study, genetic relation...
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Ecological, morphological and genetic diversity in Oryza rufipogon Griff. (Poaceae) from Hainan Island, China
In this study, ecological, morphological and genetic diversity in 11 surviving populations of Oryza rufipogon Griff. from Hainan Island, China were investigated. These data served to provide much needed data in s...
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Evaluating mechanisms for plant-ion (Ca2+, Cu2+, Cd2+ or Ni2+) interactions and their effectiveness on rhizotoxicity
Electrical properties of plant cell membranes (CMs) provide a new avenue for exploring the mechanisms of plant-ion interactions and the biotic effects of ions. The modulating effect of Ca2+ on rhizotoxicity of me...
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Quality characteristics of purple sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) slices dehydrated by the addition of maltodextrin
As a new dehydration method, purple sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) slices were dehydrated with maltodextrin (MD) with concentrations of 20, 40, 60, and 80% (w/w). The moisture content of the purple sweet potatoes...
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Plant species effects on soil carbon and nitrogen dynamics in a temperate steppe of northern China
We evaluated plant species effects on soil carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) dynamics in a steppe ecosystem of northern China. In two subsequent years, we measured soil properties in the top 10 cm of the soil under ...
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Identifying the species of copper that are toxic to plant roots in alkaline nutrient solutions
The pH of the growth medium influences Cu speciation in solution, the negativity of plasma membrane (PM) surface potential, and hence the rhizotoxicity of Cu.
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Hydrogen sulfide alleviates aluminum toxicity in barley seedlings
Aluminum (Al) toxicity is one of the major factors that limit plant growth. Low concentration of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has been proven to function in physiological responses to various stresses. The objective of...
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Aquaporin expression in response to water-deficit stress in two Malus species: relationship with physiological status and drought tolerance
Aquaporins play an essential role in regulating the water balance in plants. We compared responses between Malus prunifolia (Willd.) Borkh., a reputedly drought-tolerant rootstock, and M. hupehensis Pamp. Reld., ...
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Molecular Characterization and Expression of Ethylene Biosynthetic Genes During Cut Flower Development in Tree Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa) in Response to Ethylene and Functional Analysis of PsACS1 in Arabidopsis thaliana
Our previous studies have suggested that ethylene is likely to be involved in the regulation of opening and senescence of cut flowers of tree peony. In the present work, to understand the molecular regulation ...
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The impact of land degradation on the C pools in alpine grasslands of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
To determine the effect of grassland degradation on the soil carbon pool in alpine grassland.
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Combined action of antioxidant defense system and osmolytes in chilling shock-induced chilling tolerance in Jatropha curcas seedlings
Low non-freezing temperature is one of the major environmental factors affecting growth, development and geographical distribution of chilling-sensitive plants, Jatropha curcas is considered as a sustainable ener...
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Effects of shading on the photosynthetic capacity, endogenous hormones and root yield in purple-fleshed sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam)
A field experiment was conducted to examine the effects of shading on the photosynthetic capacity, endogenous hormones and root yield in purple-fleshed sweetpotato [Ipomoea batatas L. cv. Jishu18 and Ayamuraski (...
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Soil bacterial communities of different natural forest types in Northeast China
The types of natural forests have long been suggested to shape below-ground microbial communities in forest ecosystem. However, detailed information on the impressionable bacterial groups and the potential mec...
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Molecular Characterization of Six Tissue-Specific or Stress-Inducible Genes of NAC Transcription Factor Family in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
NAC (NAM/ATAF1/2/CUC2) transcription factors comprise a large plant-specific gene family and play crucial roles in plant growth, development, and stress response. However, only little information regarding devel...
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Response of daily stem radial growth of Platycladus orientalis to environmental factors in a semi-arid area of North China
The daily stem radial growth of P. orientalis during the main growing period in semi-arid areas of North China is mainly limited by moisture availability. ...
