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Identification and fine map** of a thermo-sensitive chlorophyll deficient mutant in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
A thermo-sensitive chlorophyll deficient mutant was isolated from more than 15,000 transgenic rice lines. The mutant displayed normal phenotype at 23°C or lower temperature (permissive temperature). However, w...
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Analysis of genetic distribution and population genetic structure of the MyoD gene in 10 pig breeds
Restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) data was applied to analyze the distribution of the MyoD gene in 10 pig breeds and pig breed crosses. The population genetic information about genetic distribution,...
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Genetic structure and diversity of cultivated soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) landraces in China
The Chinese genebank contains 23,587 soybean landraces collected from 29 provinces. In this study, a representative collection of 1,863 landraces were assessed for genetic diversity and genetic differentiation...
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Identification and characterization of HTD2: a novel gene negatively regulating tiller bud outgrowth in rice
Tiller number is highly regulated by controlling the formation of tiller bud and its subsequent outgrowth in response to endogenous and environmental signals. Here, we identified a rice mutant htd2 from one of th...
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Genome-wide association study identifies susceptibility loci for IgA nephropathy
Ali Gharavi, Rick Lifton and colleagues report a genome-wide association study for IgA nephropathy, a major cause of kidney failure. They identify five susceptibility loci.
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Map-based cloning proves qGC-6, a major QTL for gel consistency of japonica/indica cross, responds by Waxy in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
In this study, one major QTL affecting gel consistency (GC) of japonica/indica cross was identified on chromosome 6 using a DH population. To understand the molecular mechanism that regulates GC in rice grains...
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A genome-wide association study in Han Chinese identifies multiple susceptibility loci for IgA nephropathy
Xue-Qing Yu, Jian-Jun Liu and colleagues report results of a genome-wide association study of IgA nephropathy in Han Chinese. They identify two new susceptibility loci at 8p23 and 17p13 and replicate previousl...
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Molecular cloning of BmTUDOR-SN and analysis of its role in the RNAi pathway in the silkworm, Bombyx mori (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae)
Tudor-sn, a conserved nuclease, was first isolated from RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC) and was subsequently implicated in the RNA interference (RNAi) pathway in humans, flies and nematodes. However, in t...
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Performance of four Chinese Trichogramma species as biocontrol agents of the rice striped stem borer, Chilo suppressalis, under various temperature and humidity regimes
The striped stem borer, Chilo suppressalis (Walker), is one of the most economically important rice pests worldwide. However, biological control of this pest using natural enemies has rarely been documented. Indi...
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Genomic analyses identify distinct patterns of selection in domesticated pigs and Tibetan wild boars
Ruiqiang Li and colleagues report the whole-genome sequencing of a Tibetan female wild boar, as well as resequencing of 48 domestic pigs and wild boar from Tibet and China. Their analysis provides insights int...
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Fine map** of a dominant thermo-sensitive genic male sterility gene (BntsMs) in rapeseed (Brassica napus) with AFLP- and Brassica rapa-derived PCR markers
A new thermo-sensitive dominant genic male sterility (TSDGMS) line of Brassica napus was found and mapped in this paper. Our result will greatly accelerate t...
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Genetic Dissection for Chlorophyll Content of the Top Three Leaves During Grain Filling in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Leaf senescence and the consequent decline in chlorophyll (Chl) content is a normal event in the life cycle of plants. Although many studies on Chl content or leaf senescence in rice have been conducted, the ...
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Open AccessFine Map** Identifies a New QTL for Brown Rice Rate in Rice (Oryza Sativa L.)
High yield and quality determine the commercial potential of rice variety. Brown rice rate (BRR) is a key factor ensuring grain yield and quality in rice. So far, there were few reports about the genes that di...
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Characterization and fine map** of the rice gene OsARVL4 regulating leaf morphology and leaf vein development
Leaf morphology and chlorophyll content are closely related to the photosynthetic efficiency, which would potentially contribute to crop yield. In this study, we isolated an EMS-mutagenized rice mutant display...
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The role of spring ephemerals and soil microbes in soil nutrient retention in a temperate desert
Nutrient uptake by ephemerals is a key element of nutrient retention in some hardwood forests. However, little information is available regarding the role of ephemerals and soil microbes in deserts.
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Narrow albino leaf 1 is allelic to CHR729, regulates leaf morphogenesis and development by affecting auxin metabolism in rice
The leaf is the main site of photosynthesis and an important component of the ideotype in rice. Its development and morphogenesis directly affects rice yield. The rice mutant, narrow albino leaf 1 (naal1), was ob...
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Fine map** of LOW TILLER 1, a gene controlling tillering and panicle branching in rice
Tillering and panicle branching are important agronomic traits that affect rice grain yield. In this study, we characterized the low tiller 1 (lt1) mutant, which was isolated from an ethyl methanesulfonate-treate...
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Open AccessThe rice white green leaf 2 gene causes defects in chloroplast development and affects the plastid ribosomal protein S9
Plastid ribosomal proteins (PRPs) play important roles in the translation of key proteins involved in chloroplast development and photosynthesis. PRPs have been widely studied in many plant species; however, f...
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Functional characterization of OsHAK1 promoter in response to osmotic/drought stress by deletion analysis in transgenic rice
The rice gene HAK1 (OsHAK1) is activated when the plant experiences drought stress. Here, a deletion analysis of the 3037 nt sequence lying upstream of the HAK1 translation initiation codon was carried out to ide...
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A deep learning algorithm using a fully connected sparse autoencoder neural network for landslide susceptibility prediction
The environmental factors of landslide susceptibility are generally uncorrelated or non-linearly correlated, resulting in the limited prediction performances of conventional machine learning methods for landsl...