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Open AccessCorrection: Comparative analysis of chloroplast genomes of Pulsatilla species reveals evolutionary and taxonomic status of newly discovered endangered species Pulsatilla saxatilis
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The conversion of monolignans to sesquilignans and dilignans is closely correlated to the regulation of Arctium lappa seed germination
The secondary metabolic conversion of monolignans to sesquilignans/dilignans was closely related to seed germination and seedling establishment in Arctium lappa.
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Open AccessAn electrophoretic mobility shift assay using the protein isolated from host plants
The electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA) is a common technology to detect DNA-protein interactions. However, in most cases, the protein used in EMSA is obtained via prokaryotic expression, and rarely fr...
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Open AccessTwo putative calcium-dependent protein kinases are involved in the regulation of sugarcane defense genes
Sugarcane is a primary sugar crop and an important source of bioenergy. Pathogens are the major factors affecting sugarcane yield and sugar content. However, the mechanisms of sugarcane defense regulation rema...
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Open AccessTIP aquaporins in Cyperus esculentus: genome-wide identification, expression profiles, subcellular localizations, and interaction patterns
Tonoplast intrinsic proteins (TIPs), which typically mediate water transport across vacuolar membranes, play an essential role in plant growth, development, and stress responses. However, their characterizatio...
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Open AccessComparative analysis of chloroplast genomes of Pulsatilla species reveals evolutionary and taxonomic status of newly discovered endangered species Pulsatilla saxatilis
Pulsatilla saxatilis, a new species of the genus Pulsatilla has been discovered. The morphological information of this species has been well described, but its chloroplast genome characteristics and comparison wi...
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Effect of calcium ions on the interaction of alkaline minerals with dissolved organic matter: Implications for organic carbon sequestration in bauxite residue
The interaction of minerals and organic matter significantly affects the stability of organic carbon, which is key to the rehabilitation of bauxite residue. However, due to the microscopic structure of mineral...
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Organic amendments enhanced the humification degree in soil formation of bauxite residue
Revegetation of bauxite residue disposal areas is an effective disposal strategy for large-scale in-situ disposal and reduction of environmental risk. The application of organic amendments is an effective meth...
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Isolation and Functional Analysis of Na+/H+ Antiporter Gene (LcNHX1) from Leymus chinensis
Saline-alkali stress has adverse effects on plant growth. Some plant Na+/H+ antiporters were reported to be important in salt tolerance. However, it needs to be better understood that Na+/H+ antiporters are invol...
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Open Access‘Fertile island’ effects on the soil microbial community beneath the canopy of Tetraena mongolica, an endangered and dominant shrub in the West Ordos Desert, North China
The fertile islands formed by shrubs are major drivers of the structure and function of desert ecosystems, affecting seedling establishment, plant–plant interactions, the diversity and productivity of plant co...
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Effects of Native and Non-Native Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on the Growth of Dodonaea Viscosa Under Drought Stress Conditions
Drought substantially affects plant growth, and the impact of native arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on plant drought resistance is not fully understood. The objective of this study was to determine the dif...
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Crop-Soil-Environment Benefits of Equivalent Carbon Input from Organic Amendments in Rice Production Ecosystems
Sustainable production of rice is essential in supplying staple food worldwide and mitigating climate change. However, the comprehensive evaluation of different organic amendment applications in single-season ...
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Gene editing of ZmGA20ox3 improves plant architecture and drought tolerance in maize
Editing ZmGA20ox3 can achieve the effect similar to applying Cycocel, which can reduce maize plant height and enhance stress resistance.
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Deploying QTL-seq rapid identification and separation of the major QTLs of tassel branch number for fine-map** in advanced maize populations
The tassel competes with the ear for nutrients and shields the upper leaves, thereby reducing the yield of grain. The tassel branch number (TBN) is a pivotal determinant of tassel size, wherein the reduced TBN...
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Molecular characterization of oleosin genes in Cyperus esculentus, a Cyperaceae plant producing oil in underground tubers
CeOLE genes exhibit a tuber-predominant expression pattern and their mRNA/protein abundances are positively correlated with oil accumulation during tuber development. Overexpression could significantly increase t...
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Open AccessIdentification of SRS transcription factor family in Solanum lycopersicum, and functional characterization of their responses to hormones and abiotic stresses
The SHI RELATED SEQUENCE (SRS) family plays a vital role in the development of multiple plant organs such as floral meristem determinacy, organ morphogenesis, and signal transduction. Nevertheless, there is li...
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A transcription factor ZmGLK36 confers broad resistance to maize rough dwarf disease in cereal crops
Maize rough dwarf disease (MRDD), caused by maize rough dwarf virus (MRDV) or rice black-streaked dwarf virus (RBSDV), seriously threatens worldwide production of all major cereal crops, including maize, rice,...
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Mowing increased plant diversity but not soil microbial biomass under N-enriched environment in a temperate grassland
The anthropogenic nitrogen (N) input has considerable consequences on soil microbial biomass, which is critical for biogeochemical cycling. As prevalent grassland management, mowing may reduce soil N storage, ...
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Analysis of BhAPRR2 allele variation, chlorophyll content, and chloroplast structure of different peel colour varieties of wax gourd (Benincasa hispida) and development of molecular markers
In this study, four non-synonymous mutations and one 3-base insertion were found in the BhAPRR2 sequences of four wax gourds with different peel colour. The analysis of pigment content and chloroplast structure s...
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Multi-algorithm cooperation research of WRKY genes under nitrogen stress in Panax notoginseng
WRKY transcription factors play an important role in the immune system and the innate defense response of plants. WRKY transcription factors have great feedback on nitrogen stress. In this study, bioinformatic...
