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Variations of stomatal density and carbon isotope values of Picea crassifolia at different altitudes in the Qilian Mountains
The stomatal characteristics, length and dry weight as well as stable carbon isotope composition (δ13C) of needles and tree rings of Qinghai spruce (Picea crassifolia) at different altitudes in the Qilian mountai...
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Effects of elevated CO2 and/or O3 on hormone IAA in needles of Chinese pine
This study examined the effects of season-long exposure of Chinese pine (Pinus tabulaeformis) to elevated carbon dioxide (CO2) and/or ozone (O3) on indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) content, activities of IAA oxidase (I...
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Cloning and functional characterization of PpDBF1 gene encoding a DRE-binding transcription factor from Physcomitrella patens
The dehydration-responsive element binding (DREB) transcription factors play central roles in regulating expression of stress-inducible genes under abiotic stresses. In the present work, PpDBF1 (P ...
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Effects of elevated CO2 and/or O3 on hormone IAA in needles of Chinese pine
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Open AccessCO2assimilation, ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase, carbohydrates and photosynthetic electron transport probed by the JIP-test, of tea leaves in response to phosphorus supply
Although the effects of P deficiency on tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze) growth, P uptake and utilization as well as leaf gas exchange and Chl a fluorescence have been investigated, very little is known abo...
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Extended expression of B-class MADS-box genes in the paleoherb Asarum caudigerum
Asarum caudigerum (Aristolochiaceae) is a paleoherb species that is important for research in origin and evolution of angiosperm flowers due to its basal position in the angiosperm phylog...
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Open AccessThe origin of populations of Arabidopsis thalianain China, based on the chloroplast DNA sequences
In the studies incorporating worldwide sampling of A. thaliana populations, the samples from East Asia, especially from China, were very scattered; and the studies focused on global patterns of cpDNA genetic vari...
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Open AccessEffects of manganese-excess on CO2 assimilation, ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase, carbohydrates and photosynthetic electron transport of leaves, and antioxidant systems of leaves and roots in Citrus grandisseedlings
Very little is known about the effects of manganese (Mn)-excess on citrus photosynthesis and antioxidant systems. Seedlings of sour pummelo (Citrus grandis) were irrigated for 17 weeks with nutrient solution cont...
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Combined Effects of CO2 Enrichment and Drought Stress on Growth and Energetic Properties in the Seedlings of a Potential Bioenergy Crop Jatropha curcas
The rapid growth of worldwide energy demands has led to mounting concerns about energy shortages and has promoted the development of biofuels, which are susceptible to climate change. To evaluate the effects o...
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Open AccessFunctional analysis of Flavonoid 3′,5′-hydroxylase from Tea plant (Camellia sinensis): critical role in the accumulation of catechins
Flavonoid 3′,5′-hydroxylase (F3′5′H), an important branch point enzyme in tea plant flavan-3-ol synthesis, belongs to the CYP75A subfamily and catalyzes the conversion of flavones, flavanones, dihydroflavonols...
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Bacillus methylotrophicus isolated from the cucumber rhizosphere degrades ferulic acid in soil and affects antioxidant and rhizosphere enzyme activities
Ferulic acid (FA) accumulates in soil and inhibits plant growth. We examined whether the FA-degrading bacterium Bacillus methylotrophicus degrades FA in soil.
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NaCl stress induces CsSAMs gene expression in Cucumis sativus by mediating the binding of CsGT-3b to the GT-1 element within the CsSAMs promoter
The CsSAMs promoter is a salt-stress-inducible promoter containing three GT-1 elements that are sufficient for the salt-stress response. The transcription fa...
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The potential of fludioxonil for anthracnose control on China chili fruit
Anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum scovillei, is one of the most destructive disease which causes massive yield losses in chili. Our preliminary study has demonstrated that fludioxonil had high activity agains...
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Sensitivity of Colletotrichum acutatum to six fungicides and reduction in incidence and severity of chili anthracnose using pyraclostrobin
Anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum acutatum, is one of the most destructive diseases of chili worldwide. Fungicides including picoxystrobin, azoxystrobin, difenoconazole, thiophanate-methyl and mancozeb have b...
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Open AccessMitochondrial pyruvate carrier 1 mediates abscisic acid-regulated stomatal closure and the drought response by affecting cellular pyruvate content in Arabidopsis thaliana
Stomata are micropores surrounded by pairs of guard cells, and their opening is finely controlled to balance water vapor loss as transpiration and CO2 absorption for photosynthesis. The regulatory signaling netwo...
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Open AccessWhole-transcriptome RNA sequencing reveals the global molecular responses and ceRNA regulatory network of mRNAs, lncRNAs, miRNAs and circRNAs in response to copper toxicity in Ziyang **angcheng (Citrus junos Sieb. Ex Tanaka)
Copper (Cu) toxicity has become a potential threat for citrus production, but little is known about related mechanisms. This study aims to uncover the global landscape of mRNAs, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs),...
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Open AccessMembrane lipid raft organization during cotton fiber development
Cotton fiber is a single-celled seed trichome that originates from the ovule epidermis. It is an excellent model for studying cell elongation. Along with the elongation of cotton fiber cell, the plasma membran...
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Open AccessThe PPR-Domain Protein SOAR1 Regulates Salt Tolerance in Rice
Previous studies in Arabidopsis reported that the PPR protein SOAR1 plays critical roles in plant response to salt stress. In this study, we reported that expression of the Arabidopsis SOAR1 (AtSOAR1) in rice sig...
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Open AccessIdentification and Characterization of Bacillus subtilis B9: A Diazotrophic Plant Growth-Promoting Endophytic Bacterium Isolated from Sugarcane Root
Plant endophytic microorganisms, which can enhance plant growth and resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, are untapped resources with large potential applications for crop production. However, the endophy...
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Open AccessFunction and molecular mechanism analysis of CaLasSDE460 effector involved in the pathogenesis of “Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus” in citrus
Citrus Huanglongbing (HLB), caused by Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CaLas), is the most serious disease worldwide. CaLasSDE460 was previously characterized as a potential virulence factor of CaLas. However, ...
