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Characterization of cotinine degradation in a newly isolated Gram-negative strain Pseudomonas sp. JH-2
Cotinine, the primary metabolite of nicotine in the human body, is an emerging pollutant in aquatic environments. It causes environmental problems and is harmful to the health of humans and other mammals; howe...
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Open AccessUnderwater image restoration based on dual information modulation network
The presence of light absorption and scattering in underwater conditions results in underwater images with missing details, low contrast, and color bias. The current deep learning-based methods bring unlimited...
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Signpost in the maze: high-quality genome of drought-resistant maize germplasm released
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Open AccessAuthor Correction: Establishment of risk model for elderly CAP at different age stages: a single-center retrospective observational study
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Open AccessEstablishment of risk model for elderly CAP at different age stages: a single-center retrospective observational study
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is one of the main reasons of mortality and morbidity in elderly population, causing substantial clinical and economic impacts. However, clinically available score systems ha...
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Open AccessDiet-induced obesity impairs spermatogenesis: the critical role of NLRP3 in Sertoli cells
Accumulating evidence indicates a key role of Sertoli cell (SC) malfunction in spermatogenesis impairment induced by obesity. Nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptor with a pyrin domain 3 (NLRP...
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Quick map** and characterization of a co-located kernel length and thousand-kernel weight-related QTL in wheat
A co-located KL and TKW-related QTL with no negative effect on PH and AD was rapidly identified using BSA and wheat 660 K SNP array. Its effect was validated in a panel of 218 wheat accessions.
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**nfangfangia pollutisoli sp. nov., Isolated from Clopyralid-Contaminated Soil
With the aim of isolating clopyralid-degrading bacterial species for potential bioremediation, a pale-yellow, Gram-negative, rod-shaped, and non-motile designated as Clo-40T was isolated from soil which was about...
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Validamycin reduces the transmission of Tomato chlorotic virus by Bemisia tabaci
Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius), commonly known as whitefly or sweet potato whitefly, causes feeding-related injuries to plants, and transmits more than 200 different plant viruses, including Tomato chlorosis virus (T...
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Open AccessIdentification and validation of a major QTL for kernel length in bread wheat based on two F3 biparental populations
High yield and quality are essential goals of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) breeding. Kernel length (KL), as a main component of kernel size, can indirectly change kernel weight and then affects yield. Identificat...
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Single-Atom Catalysts: Advances and Challenges in Metal-Support Interactions for Enhanced Electrocatalysis
Single-atom catalysts (SACs), which contain a single metal atom supported on a well-confined substrate, are among the most promising heterogeneous catalysts owing to their unique advantages, such as high intri...
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Characterization and fine map** of a lesion mimic mutant (Lm5) with enhanced stripe rust and powdery mildew resistance in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
A novel light intensity-dependent lesion mimic mutant with enhanced disease resistance was physiologically, biochemically, and genetically characterized, and the causative gene was fine mapped to a 1.28 Mbp in...
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Open AccessGenetic identification and characterization of chromosomal regions for kernel length and width increase from tetraploid wheat
Improvement of wheat gercTriticum aestivum L.) yield could relieve global food shortages. Kernel size, as an important component of 1000-kernel weight (TKW), is always a significant consideration to improve yield...
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Open AccessIrisin alleviates obesity-related spermatogenesis dysfunction via the regulation of the AMPKα signalling pathway
Infertility is a common complication in obese men. Oxidative stress and testicular apoptosis play critical roles in obesity-induced spermatogenesis dysfunction. It has been reported that irisin, an exercise-in...
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Vitamin D and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: a Narrative Review
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders of reproductive age women and contributes to metabolic dysfunctions including insulin resistance (IR) and dyslipidemia. Vitamin D ...
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Open AccessCorrection to: A nanobody-horseradish peroxidase fusion protein-based competitive ELISA for rapid detection of antibodies against porcine circovirus type 2
An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.
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Open AccessA nanobody‐horseradish peroxidase fusion protein‐based competitive ELISA for rapid detection of antibodies against porcine circovirus type 2
The widespread popularity of porcine circovirus type 2(PCV2) has seriously affected the healthy development of the pig industry and caused huge economic losses worldwide. A rapid and reliable method is require...
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QTL map** and validation of bread wheat flag leaf morphology across multiple environments in different genetic backgrounds
Eight major and stably expressed QTL for flag leaf morphology across eleven environments were identified and validated using newly developed KASP markers in seven biparental populations with different genetic ...
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A novel, validated, and plant height-independent QTL for spike extension length is associated with yield-related traits in wheat
A novel, stably expressed, and plant height-independent QTL for spike extension length on 5AS was identified and validated in different populations using a newly developed and tightly linked KASP marker.
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A novel, major, and validated QTL for the effective tiller number located on chromosome arm 1BL in bread wheat
A novel and major QTL for the effective tiller number was identified on chromosomal arm 1BL and validated in two genetic backgrounds
