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Plant Genetics and Genomics
**ong-rui Wang
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Artemisia argyi H. Lév. & Vaniot: a comprehensive review on traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities
Artemisia argyi, a perennial herb of the genus Artemisia, is recorded as medicine for the treatment of various diseases, such as metrorrhagia, menorrhagia, irregular menstruation, hemorrhage, dysmenorrhea, eczema...
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Citrus medica var. Sarcodactylus (Siebold ex Hoola van Nooten) Swingle: an insight into its botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological properties
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylus (Siebold ex Hoola van Nooten) Swingle is not only a delicious fruit with rich nutrients, but also a traditional Chinese medicine with clinical values. The botanical characteristic...
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Open AccessProteomics data analysis using multiple statistical approaches identified proteins and metabolic networks associated with sucrose accumulation in sugarcane
Sugarcane is the most important sugar crop, contributing > 80% of global sugar production. High sucrose content is a key target of sugarcane breeding, yet sucrose improvement in sugarcane remains extremely slo...
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Open AccessGenome-wide association studies identify 137 genetic loci for DNA methylation biomarkers of aging
Biological aging estimators derived from DNA methylation data are heritable and correlate with morbidity and mortality. Consequently, identification of genetic and environmental contributors to the variation i...
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Assessments of rooting, vegetative growth, bulb production, genetic integrity and biochemical compounds in cryopreserved plants of shallot
Shallot (Allium cepa var. aggregatum), a small bulb onion, is widely grown in the world. We previously reported a droplet-vitrification for cryopreservation of in vitro-grown shoot tips of shallot genotype ‘10603...
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Droplet-vitrification for shoot tip cryopreservation of shallot (Allium cepa var. aggregatum): effects of PVS3 and PVS2 on shoot regrowth
The present study described a droplet-vitrification cryopreservation for shoot tips of shallot (Allium cepa var. aggregatum), a small bulb onion. Shoot tips taken from in vitro stock shoots were precultured with ...
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Characterization of the complete chloroplast genomes of three Chirita species (C. brachytricha, C. eburnea & C. liboensis) endemic to China
The genus Chirita (Lamiales: Gesneriaceae) comprises a group of herbal species with high ornamental and medicinal values. Here, complete chloroplast (cp) genomes were assembled for three Chirita species (C. brach...
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Oral administration of Schisandra chinensis extract suppresses Dnmt1 expression in Kunming mice ovaries
The plant Schisandra chinensis contains a phytoestrogens, a type of naturally occurring estrogens which have multiple functions in a number of biological processes. To investigate the correlation between phytoest...
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PtAKT1 maintains selective absorption capacity for K+ over Na+ in halophyte Puccinellia tenuiflora under salt stress
The halophyte Puccinellia tenuiflora efficiently restricts Na+ entry into roots and maintains a strong selective absorption (SA) capacity for K+ over Na+ to cope with salt stress. AKT1-type channel, an important ...
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Open AccessGenomes of the rice pest brown planthopper and its endosymbionts reveal complex complementary contributions for host adaptation
The brown planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens, the most destructive pest of rice, is a typical monophagous herbivore that feeds exclusively on rice sap, which migrates over long distances. Outbreaks of it have re-occ...
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Open AccessDraft genome sequence of the rubber tree Hevea brasiliensis
Hevea brasiliensis, a member of the Euphorbiaceae family, is the major commercial source of natural rubber (NR). NR is a latex polymer with high elasticity, flexibility, and resilience that has played a critical ...
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Map** of southern corn rust-resistant genes in the W2D inbred line of maize (Zea mays L.)
Southern corn rust, caused by Puccinia polysora Underw., has destructive potential on the susceptible host. In this study, the resistance inheritance was investigated in an F 2 and its F ...
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Identification and fine-map** of a bacterial brown spot disease resistance gene in maize
Bacterial brown spot (BBS) in maize (Zea mays L.) is caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae Van Holl (Pss). In China, this disease is not prevalent in maize at present. Here, we report the identification and...
