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Open AccessThe chromosome-scale reference genome of mirid bugs (Adelphocoris suturalis) genome provides insights into omnivory, insecticide resistance, and survival adaptation
Adelphocoris suturalis (Hemiptera: Miridae) is a notorious agricultural pest, which causes serious economic losses to a diverse range of agricultural crops around the world. The poor understanding of its genomic ...
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Genome-wide identification of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) Dof gene family and the differential gene screening in resistance to Phytophthora capsici
The Dof (DNA binding with one finger) genes encode a family of plant-specific transcription factors and play critical roles in numerous biological processes in plants. Piper nigrum L. (black pepper) is a popular ...
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Open AccessSmall RNA sequencing reveals various microRNAs involved in piperine biosynthesis in black pepper (Piper nigrum L.)
Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.), an important and long-cultivated spice crop, is native to South India and grown in the tropics. Piperine is the main pungent and bioactive alkaloid in the berries of black pepper, ...
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Open AccessThe chromosome-scale reference genome of black pepper provides insight into piperine biosynthesis
Black pepper (Piper nigrum), dubbed the ‘King of Spices’ and ‘Black Gold’, is one of the most widely used spices. Here, we present its reference genome assembly by integrating PacBio, 10x Chromium, BioNano DLS op...
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Effects of ZrO2–ZnO on the sintering behavior and microwave dielectric properties of 0.65CaTiO3–0.35SmAlO3 ceramics
The 0.65CaTiO3–0.35SmAlO3 (CTSA) ceramics were synthesized by the conventional solid-state reaction technique. The effects of ZrO2–ZnO additives on the phase compositions, densification, sintering temperature and...
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Open AccessDe novo transcriptome sequencing of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) and an analysis of genes involved in phenylpropanoid metabolism in response to Phytophthora capsici
Piper nigrum L., or “black pepper”, is an economically important spice crop in tropical regions. Black pepper production is markedly affected by foot rot disease caused by Phytophthora...
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Sintering behavior and microwave dielectric properties of Y2O3–ZnO doped (Zr0.8Sn0.2)TiO4 ceramics
(Zr0.8Sn0.2)TiO4 (ZST) ceramics were fabricated via conventional solid-state reaction method. Sintering behavior, phase composition, microstructure and microwave dielectric properties of Y2O3–ZnO doped ZST ceram...
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Chromatin reorganization and endogenous auxin/cytokinin dynamic activity during somatic embryogenesis of cultured cotton cell
We conducted a systematic assessment and comparative study on the biochemical and cellular characteristics of cultured cotton cells during the entire process of somatic embryogenesis (SE). All staged cultures ...
