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**-ming Li
Plant Sciences
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Intrinsic and extrinsic regulatory mechanisms of Pseudomonas palleroniana GZNU148 for enhancing Themeda japonica tolerance to drought stress
Drought is a major abiotic stress that hinders plant growth and crop productivity. However, the intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms by which Pseudomonas palleroniana GZNU148 increase drought tolerance in Themeda j...
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Salinity affects C/N ratio through differential responses of carbon and nitrogen metabolism in mangrove Avicennia marina leaves revealed by combined analysis of transcriptome and metabolome
Salt is a critical environmental factor that profoundly impacts plant growth and development. However, the investigation into how plants regulate carbon and nitrogen metabolism in response to different levels ...
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Open AccessClimatic niche evolution and niche conservatism of Nymphaea species in Africa, South America, and Australia
Interest in the evolution of climatic niches, particularly in understanding the potential adaptive responses of species under climate change, has increased both theoretically and within macroecological studies...
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Open AccessDorsal root ganglion-derived exosomes deteriorate neuropathic pain by activating microglia via the microRNA-16-5p/HECTD1/HSP90 axis
The activated microglia have been reported as pillar factors in neuropathic pain (NP) pathology, but the molecules driving pain-inducible microglial activation require further exploration. In this study, we in...
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Effects of imidacloprid on Orius similis: assessing growth, development, and reproduction through age-stage two-sex life table analysis under contact and stomach toxicity treatments
Although the use of chemical insecticides to control Frankliniella occidentalis is widespread, it may also affect its dominant predators such as Orius similis. To understand the consequences of imidacloprid on th...
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Hinokione: an abietene diterpene with pancreatic β cells regeneration and hypoglycemic activity, and other derivatives with novel structures from the woods of Agathis dammara
In this study, 14 abietene and pimarene diterpenoids were isolated from the woods of Agathis dammara. Among them, 4 new compounds, dammarone A-C and dammaric acid A (1–4), were firstly reported, respectively. The...
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SfuPKS2, a novel type III polyketide synthase from Sargassum fusiforme, shows high substrate specificity
A type III polyketide synthase (SfuPKS2) from the edible seaweed Sargassum fusiforme was cloned and biochemically characterized. SfuPKS2 can only accept octanoyl-CoA (C8) and neither other long-chain fatty acyl-C...
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Biochar produced from diverse invasive species improves remediation of cadmium-contaminated soils
Biodiversity commonly contributes to ecosystem functioning and provides ecosystem services. Biochar application is frequently used to remediate soils contaminated with heavy metals. As many invasive plant spec...
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New Phenanthrenoid Dimer Derivative and Anti-Inflammatory Constituents from Juncus effusus var. decipiens
A new phenanthrenoid dimer, junceffusin (1), has been isolated from the inflorescences of Juncus effusus var. decipiens, together with eight known compounds, effususin C (2), quercetin (3), nobiletin (4), luteoli...
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Open AccessIdentification of QTNs, QTN-by-environment interactions, and their candidate genes for salt tolerance related traits in soybean
Salt stress significantly reduces soybean yield. To improve salt tolerance in soybean, it is important to mine the genes associated with salt tolerance traits.
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Transcriptome and small RNA analysis unveils novel insights into the C4 gene regulation in sugarcane
This study reveals miRNA indirect regulation of C4 genes in sugarcane through transcription factors, highlighting potential key regulators like SsHAM3a.
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Mitigation Effect of Exogenous Dopamine Treatment on Downy Mildew-Infected Cucumber
Downy mildew is one of the main diseases that cause a reduction in cucumber yield. Chemical control not only increases pathogenic bacteria resistance and causes environmental pollution but also endangers the h...
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Identification of the Galactinol Synthase (GolS) Family in Medicago truncatula and Expression Analysis Under Abiotic Stress and Phytohormone Treatment
Galactinol synthase (GolS) serves as a pivotal enzyme in the biosynthesis of raffinose family oligosaccharides (RFOs) and assumes a crucial role in mediating plant responses to environmental stresses. However,...
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Genome-wide association study reveals the genetic basis of cold tolerance in soybean
Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] is an important seed crop with agricultural sustainability that can be used to meet the growing demand for plant-based oil and protein worldwide. Expanding the cultivation of soyb...
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Dihydroartemisinin abolishes cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in vivo
Dihydroartemisinin (DHA), a derivative of artemisinin which is primarily used to treat malaria in clinic, also confers protective effect on lipopolysaccharide-induced nephrotoxicity. While, the activities of D...
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Heterozygosity analysis of spontaneous 2n female gametes and centromere map** of the diploid Hevea brasiliensis based on full-sib triploid populations
Unreduced megagametophytes via second-division restitution were confirmed through heterozygosity analysis, and four candidate physical centromeres of rubber were located for the first time.
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Accumulated Endogenous Abscisic Acid Contributes to the Cold Tolerance of Pre-planted Cultivated Tobacco
Pre-planted cultivation is widely used in tobacco seedlings in south China to avoid damage from the cold. However, the underlying mechanisms of pre-planted cultivation that can improve the cold tolerance of to...
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OsGEX3 affects anther development and improves osmotic stress tolerance in rice
Overexpression and loss of function of OsGEX3 reduce seed setting rates and affect pollen fertility in rice. OsGEX3 positively regulates osmotic stress response by regulating ROS scavenging.
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Soybean functional genomics: bridging theory and application
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Simplicispira sedimenti sp. nov., isolated from a sediment of drainage ditch in winery
A Gram-stain-negative, motile (by single polar flagellum) and rod-shaped bacterium, designated W1-6T, was isolated from a sediment of drainage ditch in winery in Guiyang, south-western China. Strain W1-6T showed ...
