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Analysis of Transcriptome Differences in the Root System, Leaves, and Corms between Healthy and Fusarium Wilt-Diseased Baodaojiao Banana Plants
Banana Fusarium wilt is a devastating disease threatening the production of many agricultural plants, with no effective and radical control measures identified and applied to date. At present, one of the most ...
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Isolation and characterization of three DREB-like genes encoding dehydration-responsive element binding proteins in chicory (Cichorium intybus)
Three novel DREB (Dehydration-Responsive Element Binding protein) genes, designated as CiDREB2A, CiDREB5A and CiDREB6A, were individually isolated from chicory (Cichorium intybus L). Based on phylogenetic tree an...
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Changes in above- and below-ground biodiversity mediate understory biomass response to prescribed burning in Northeast China
Biodiversity plays an important role in regulating understory biomass. Aboveground and belowground biodiversity changes in response to fire-induced changes in environmental factors. However, little is known ab...
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γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) priming alleviates acid-aluminum toxicity to roots of cree** bentgrass via enhancements in antioxidant defense and organic metabolites remodeling
γ-Aminobutyric acid alleviates acid-aluminum toxicity to roots associated with enhanced antioxidant metabolism as well as accumulation and transportation of citric and malic acids.
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The role of soil microorganisms and physicochemical properties in determining the germinate of invasive Solidago canadensis L.
Several studies have shown that soil microorganisms and physicochemical properties are crucial for the successful colonisation of invasive plants. However, most researchers have focused merely on the impacts o...
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Open AccessA genome-wide association study reveals novel loci and candidate genes associated with plant height variation in Medicago sativa
Plant height (PH) is an important agronomic trait influenced by a complex genetic network. However, the genetic basis for the variation in PH in Medicago sativa remains largely unknown. In this study, a comprehen...
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Open AccessIntegrated transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis provides insight into the pollen development of CMS-D1 rice
Cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) has greatly improved the utilization of heterosis in crops due to the absence of functional male gametophyte. The newly developed sporophytic D1 type CMS (CMS-D1) rice exhibits...
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Open AccessCsABCG11.2 mediates theanine uptake to alleviate cadmium toxicity in tea plants (Camellia sinensis)
Theanine (Thea) is a unique metabolite in tea plants, but its physiological functions remain elusive. A low soil pH increases cadmium (Cd) availability, affecting the quality of tea plant products. In this stu...
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Vernalization promotes bolting in sugar beet by inhibiting the transcriptional repressors of BvGI
Sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.), a biennial sugar crop, contributes about 16% of the world’s sugar production. The transition from vegetative growth, during which sugar accumulated in beet, to reproductive growth, ...
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First report of Alternaria longipes causing kiwifruit leaf spot in China and screening of potentially fungicidal active substances
Kiwifruit, which is known for its unique flavour and high value, is extensively cultivated in the world, especially in China. In 2022, a unique case of leaf spot disease was discovered in **feng, Guizhou Provi...
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Effective harvesting of the microalga Monoraphidium sp. QLY-1: Comparison of different flocculants
The microalga Monoraphidium sp. QLY-1 is considered to have potential as a lipid feedstock for biodiesel. However, the large-scale use of microalgae lipids is limited by difficulties in biomass harvesting and hig...
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Open AccessIntegrating machine learning and genome editing for crop improvement
Genome editing is a promising technique that has been broadly utilized for basic gene function studies and trait improvements. Simultaneously, the exponential growth of computational power and big data now pro...
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Genome-wide identification of wheat ABC gene family and expression in response to fungal stress treatment
The ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter family is one of the largest protein families in plants and plays an essential role in addressing biotic and abiotic stresses. Wheat, a vital global grain crop, faces...
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Open AccessDynamic Arabidopsis P5CS filament facilitates substrate channelling
In plants, the rapid accumulation of proline is a common response to combat abiotic stress1–7. Delta-1-pyrroline-5-carboxylate synthase (P5CS) is a rate-limiting enzyme in proline synthesis, catalysing the initia...
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Open AccessRapid identification of medicinal plants via visual feature-based deep learning
Traditional Chinese Medicinal Plants (CMPs) hold a significant and core status for the healthcare system and cultural heritage in China. It has been practiced and refined with a history of exceeding thousands ...
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Open AccessA high-quality haplotype genome of Michelia alba DC reveals differences in methylation patterns and flower characteristics
Michelia alba DC is a highly valuable ornamental plant of the Magnoliaceae family. This evergreen tropical tree commonly grows in Southeast Asia and is adored for its delightful fragrance. Our study assembled the...
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Pollen micromorphology of selected Caesalpinioideae taxa and its taxonomic role
This study presented the pollen micromorphology of some Caesalpinioideae species sampled from different geographical regions of Hainan Island south China and Pakistan and observed under scanning electron micro...
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Open AccessIsochorismate synthase is required for phylloquinone, but not salicylic acid biosynthesis in rice
Salicylic acid (SA) is a phytohormone required for plant growth and defense signaling. There are two major SA biosynthesis pathways in plants: the isochorismate synthase (ICS) pathway and the phenylalanine amm...
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Chemical constituents from the aerial parts of Rhododendron thymifolium and its bioactivities against Tribolium castaneum, Lasioderma serricorne, and Ditylenchus destructor
This study investigated chemical compositions and biocidal activities from the aerial parts of Rhododendron thymifolium against Tribolium castaneum, Lasioderma serricorne, and Ditylenchus destructor. In total, 13...
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Evaluation of Opaque-2 effects on pop** characteristics using iTRAQ-based proteome profiles in popcorn
Popcorn is a special kind of maize that can easily become popcorn flake when heated under a given condition. However, its pop** mechanism still remains unclear at present. Opaque2 (O2) was a central transcripti...
