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Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) occurs after surgery and severely impairs patients’ quality of life. Finding POCD-associated variables can aid in its diagnosis and prognostication. POCD is associate...
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Genetic relationships of 24 Pennisetum cultivars and construction of DNA fingerprints based on SSR markers
DNA fingerprints are efficient tools for the identification of known and unknown cultivars. In order to assist with the effective identification of germplasm resources of Pennisetum in China, the genetic diversit...
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Evaluation of genetic integrity of pearl millet seeds during aging by genomic-SSR markers
Seed is an important way to store germplasm resources but its genetic integrity will decrease during long-term preservation. So, it’s essential to update seeds according to the aging level of different species...
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Open AccesssiRNAs regulate DNA methylation and interfere with gene and lncRNA expression in the heterozygous polyploid switchgrass
Understanding the DNA methylome and its relationship with non-coding RNAs, including microRNAs (miRNAs) and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), is essential for elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying key ...
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The first Illumina-based de novo transcriptome analysis and molecular marker development in Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum)
Pennisetum purpureum belongs to the Pennisetum Rich genus in the family Poaceae. It is widely grown in subtropical and tropical regions as one of the most economically important cereal crops. Despite its importan...
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Genome survey sequencing of purple elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schum ‘Zise’) and identification of its SSR markers
Elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) is a perennial grass in the Poaceae family with high tolerance and one of the best forage plants. Despite its economic importance, the inheritance information of P. purpureum
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Open AccessGenome-wide survey of switchgrass NACs family provides new insights into motif and structure arrangements and reveals stress-related and tissue-specific NACs
NAC proteins comprise of a plant-specific transcription factor (TF) family and play important roles in plant development and stress responses. Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) is the prime candidate and model bioen...