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Homopolymer switches mediate adaptive mutability in mismatch repair-deficient colorectal cancer
Mismatch repair (MMR)-deficient cancer evolves through the stepwise erosion of coding homopolymers in target genes. Curiously, the MMR genes MutS...
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Progesterone regulates tissue non-specific alkaline phosphatase (TNSALP) expression and activity in ovine utero-placental tissues
BackgroundTissue non-specific alkaline phosphatase (TNSALP; encoded by the ALPL gene) has a critical role in the postnatal regulation of phosphate...
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Comparative responses of two maize genotypes with contrasting drought tolerance to biochar application
The impact of biochar application on plant performance under drought stress necessitates a comprehensive understanding of biochar–soil interaction,...
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Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of calmodulin and calmodulin-like genes in passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) and their involvement in flower and fruit development
BackgroundThe calmodulin (CaM) and calmodulin-like (CML) proteins play regulatory roles in plant growth and development, responses to biotic and...
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Can ICT-enabled knowledge acquisition bridge the gap in enhancing the adoption of multipurpose agroforestry tree species (MPTS) in Malawi?
Low adoption of agroforestry and other sustainable agriculture practices presents a pressing issue for both policy makers and practitioners in...
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Trunk distortion weakens the tree productivity revealed by half-sib progeny determination of Pinus yunnanensis
Twisted trunks are not uncommon in trees, but their effects on tree growth are still unclear. Among coniferous tree species, the phenomenon of trunk...
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New trends in microbial gums production, patented technologies and applications in food industry
The market for microbial gums such as xanthan, gellan, dextran, and curdlan is continuously expanding, driven by their increasing application in...
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Assembly and comparative analysis of the complete mitochondrial and chloroplast genome of Cyperus stoloniferus (Cyperaceae), a coastal plant possessing saline-alkali tolerance
BackgroundCyperus stoloniferus is an important species in coastal ecosystems and possesses economic and ecological value. To elucidate the...
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Genetic factors explaining anthocyanin pigmentation differences
BackgroundAnthocyanins are important contributors to coloration across a wide phylogenetic range of plants. Biological functions of anthocyanins span...
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Atmospheric nitrogen dioxide suppresses the activity of phytochrome interacting factor 4 to suppress hypocotyl elongation
Main conclusionAmbient concentrations of atmospheric nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) inhibit the binding of PIF4 to promoter regions of auxin pathway genes...
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Prostaglandin A3 regulates the colony development of Odontotermes formosanus by reducing worker proportion
Subterranean termites cause significant economic losses worldwide due to their destruction of agricultural and forest plants. In the past, soil...
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Growth rate determines the superior xylem growth of Siberian spruce over Siberian larch in the southern Altai Mountains, Northwest China
Key messageDespite the better performance in wood growth compared with Siberian larch, Siberian spruce may be more vulnerable to ongoing climate...
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A spectrophotometric analysis of extracted water-soluble phenolic metabolites of lichens
Main conclusionRainwater most probably constitutes a relatively effective solvent for lichen substances in nature which have the potential to provide...
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Probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG improves insulin sensitivity and offspring survival via modulation of gut microbiota and serum metabolite in a sow model
BackgroundSows commonly experience insulin resistance in late gestation and lactation, causing lower feed intake and milk production, which can lead...
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Description of a new species of Ixodes Latreille, 1795 (Acari: Ixodidae), parasite of rodents (Rodentia: Muridae) in Malaysia and Vietnam
Ixodes abramovi n. sp. (Acari: Ixodidae) is described based on females ex various rodents (Rodentia: Muridae) from Malaysia and Vietnam. Females of...
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Interactive effects of fungal community structure and soil moisture on Wyoming big sagebrush performance
AimsLocal adaptation of plant populations to soil biotic conditions may complicate ecosystem restoration if seeds used in reseeding efforts are...
