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Open AccessIdentification and expression analysis of the Xyloglucan transglycosylase/hydrolase (XTH) gene family under abiotic stress in oilseed (Brassica napus L.)
XTH genes are key genes that regulate the hydrolysis and recombination of XG components and plays role in the structure and composition of plant cell walls. Therefore, clarifying the changes that occur in XTHs du...
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Open AccessIdentification and genetic diversity analysis of broomrape in **njiang, China
As a holoparasitic weed, broomrape has seriously threatened the production of economically important crops, such as melon, watermelon, processed tomato, and sunflower, in **njiang in recent years. However, th...
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Psychometric properties of two abbreviated Connor–Davidson Resilience scales in Chinese infertile couples
This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the 10-item and 2-item Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), the agreement between these two versions, and the measurement invariance of the CD...
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Open AccessYellow nutsedge WRI4-like gene improves drought tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana by promoting cuticular wax biosynthesis
Cuticular wax plays important role in protecting plants from drought stress. In Arabidopsis WRI4 improves drought tolerance by regulating the biosynthesis of fatty acids and cuticular wax. Cyperus esculentus (yel...
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According to the temperature and duration of the vernalization stage, three types of varieties adapted to different environments were bred in rapeseed breeding: spring, semi-winter, and winter type. Usually in...
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Open AccessGraphene oxide and indole-3-acetic acid cotreatment regulates the root growth of Brassica napus L. via multiple phytohormone pathways
Studies have indicated that graphene oxide (GO) could regulated Brassica napus L. root growth via abscisic acid (ABA) and indole-3-acetic acid (IAA). To study the mechanism and interaction between GO and IAA furt...
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Plant Adaptation and Tolerance to Environmental Stresses: Mechanisms and Perspectives
Environmental stresses such as waterlogging, drought, salinity, high and low temperature, and elevated CO2 levels affect plant development and pose an increasing warning to sustainable agriculture. Environmental ...
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Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa is one of the Cruciferae species most tolerant to drought stress. In our previous study some extremely drought-tolerant/sensitive Eruca lines were obtained. However little is known a...
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Innovations had come into being in the field of plant breeding with the development and advancement of molecular marker techniques by the end of the twentieth century. Advancement in molecular markers for sequ...
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This study investigated the ability of exogenous melatonin (MT) to alleviate drought stress in Brassica napus L. (rapeseed) seedlings. Seedling traits under control condition, drought stress, and drought stress w...
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Leaf spot was found on field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis L.) in Shihezi City, **njiang Province, China, during the summer of 2015. Pathogens were isolated from the infected leaves of field bindweed and identif...
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Open AccessTranslation and validation of the Chinese version of the Current Opioid Misuse Measure (COMM) for patients with chronic pain in Mainland China
Management of prescription opioids misuse and abuse problems among chronic pain patients has been increasingly important worldwide and little literature concerning prescription opioids can be found in mainland...
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Develo** and characterising Ricinus communis SSR markers by data mining of whole-genome sequences
Ricinus communis is a versatile industrial oil crop that is cultivated worldwide. Genetic improvement and marker-assisted breeding of castor bean have been slowed owing to the lack of abu...
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Ultraviolet (UV) exposure, as an additional technique following the traditional wet chemical activation processes, is applied to enhance hydrophilic silicon direct bonding. The effects of UV exposure on silico...
