Mitochondrial Genome and RNA Editing Tissue Specificity of .

Background: , a medicinally important species that is rich in bioactive compounds, lacks a characterized mitochondrial genome, despite nuclear and chloroplast assemblies. We sequenced and annotated its mitochondrial genome to elucidate its genetic foundations and evolutionary mechanisms.

Methods: Assembly using Illumina short-reads and Nanopore long-reads was used to characterize the mitochondrial genome.

Loquat-tea intercropping enhances rhizosphere microbial diversity and functional profiles in tea soil ecosystems.

Introduction: Intercropping systems can significantly influence soil microbial communities, affecting plant health and soil nutrient cycling, which has better economic and ecological benefits than monoculture of tea.

Methods: This study investigated the impact of loquat-tea intercropping on the microbial community structure and functional gene composition in the rhizosphere soil of tea (). Using metagenomic sequencing, we analyzed rhizosphere soils from loquat-tea intercropping (PP_CS), tea monoculture (CS), and loquat monoculture (PP).

Genetic analysis identifies key loci for traits and resistance in Qinghai plateau wheat F populations.

The Qinghai Plateau's high-altitude conditions present significant challenges for wheat cultivation, demanding varieties with enhanced adaptability and stress resistance. However, the genetic basis for key traits like grain yield and stress tolerance in wheat adapted to these conditions remains poorly understood. This knowledge is crucial for developing wheat varieties that can thrive in the harsh environment of the Qinghai Plateau.

Immunoglobulin Y antibodies against colonization-related genes block the growth and infection of .

Introduction: Immunoglobulin Y (IgY) has emerged as a promising antibody therapy for the eradication of () independent of antibiotics. However, the roles and differences of IgY antibodies targeting various genes against remain unclear.

Methods: The recombinant antigens of five colonization-related genes - , , , , and - are prepared using a prokaryotic expression system and then subject to immunize laying hens for IgY production.

Epitranscriptomic modifications for enhancing abiotic stress resistance in plants.

Climate change significantly impedes agricultural growth, development, and production. Plants adapt to environmental changes via the plasticity given by essential genes, which are regulated at the post-/transcriptional level. Gene regulation in plants is a complex process governed by various cellular entities, including transcription factors, epigenetic regulators, and non-coding RNAs.

Antibiotic resistance in Helicobacter pylori: a genetic and physiological perspective.

The identification of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection as the primary etiology of gastroduodenal diseases represents a significant advancement in the field of gastroenterology. The management of these diseases has undergone a substantial transformation, and antibiotic treatment is now universally applicable.

Phenotypic diversity of Pennisetum centrasiaticum germplasms in the upper and middle reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo river.

Pennisetum centrasiaticum is a perennial grass that exhibits a broad distribution in the upper and middle reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River. It can provide forage for animals and has high ecological value. In this study, 26 communities of P.

Fate of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the phytoremediation of different hydrocarbon contaminated soils with cotton, ryegrass, tall fescue, and wheat.

Introduction: Phytoremediation is a promising strategy for cleaning up polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH)-contaminated soils. This study investigated the effectiveness of four plant species-cotton, ryegrass, tall fescue, and wheat-in enhancing PAH removal from soils contaminated with diesel oil, PAHs, and aged oily sludge.

Methods: Aged oily sludge-contaminated soil was artificially prepared, and the selected plants were cultivated in different hydrocarbon-contaminated soils (diesel oil, PAHs, and oily sludge).

Volatilomics and Lipidomics revealed flavoring mechanism in baijiu brewed from diverse Sorghum varieties.

Sorghum is crucial in Baijiu brewing. Previous studies have shown that glutinous sorghum (LS) and non-glutinous sorghum (FS) significantly affect Zaopei's lipid metabolism and lipids affect flavor perception. This study aimed to explore the quality differences in Baijiu brewed with different sorghum varieties and the effects of lipids.

High-throughput sequencing explores the genetic variability of endophytic bacteria in three Sichuan bamboo species (, , and ).

Introduction: Bamboo is a sustainable and degradable resource for sustenance, high-strength cellulose microfibers, and synthetic fiber in China. Endophytic bacteria enhance root development and ethylene levels, benefiting the host plants' physiology.

Methods: We investigated the population, diversity, and abundance of endophytic bacteria in the leaves of three bamboo species-, , and -using high-throughput 16S rDNA sequencing.

Mitogenome of Uncaria rhynchophylla: genome structure, characterization, and phylogenetic relationships.

Background: Uncaria rhynchophylla is listed in the Chinese pharmacopoeia as one of the five botanical sources of the traditional medicine Gou-Teng, which has been utilized for the treatment of mental and cardiovascular disorders. This particular species is well-known in China for its hook-like structures originating from the leaf axils. Despite available reports on its chloroplast genome, there persists a notable lack of understanding concerning the structural variations and evolution of its mitochondrial genome.

Nanoparticles: a promising tool against environmental stress in plants.

With a focus on plant tolerance to environmental challenges, nanotechnology has emerged as a potent instrument for assisting crops and boosting agricultural production in the face of a growing worldwide population. Nanoparticles (NPs) and plant systems may interact molecularly to change stress response, growth, and development. NPs may feed nutrients to plants, prevent plant diseases and pathogens, and detect and monitor trace components in soil by absorbing their signals.

Genome wide identification of Dof transcription factors in Carmine radish reveals RsDof33 role in cadmium stress and anthocyanin biosynthesis.

Carmine radish (Raphanus sativus L.) is cultivated in Fuling, Chongqing, for its red color. Dof-TFs are critical in regulating plant growth, development, stress responses, and signal transduction.

Influence of two sorghum varieties on metabolic factors, microbial community, and flavor component precursors of strong-flavor Baijiu Zaopei.

As the primary raw material for Baijiu brewing, sorghum variety exerts an intricate influence on the taste profile of strong-flavor Baijiu. However, how sorghum variety comprehensively affects Baijiu flavor formation through fermentation by microorganisms and metabolites remains largely unknown. Using 16S&ITS rRNA gene sequencing and non-targeted metabolomics, in this study we comprehensively analyzed the changes in microbial communities and metabolites during fermentation of a glutinous and non-glutinous sorghum variety.

Fibrillin gene family and its role in plant growth, development, and abiotic stress.

Fibrillins (FBNs), highly conserved plastid lipid-associated proteins (PAPs), play a crucial role in plant physiology. These proteins, encoded by nuclear genes, are prevalent in the plastoglobules (PGs) of chloroplasts. FBNs are indispensable for maintaining plastid stability, promoting plant growth and development, and enhancing stress responses.

Plants' molecular behavior to heavy metals: from criticality to toxicity.

The contamination of soil and water with high levels of heavy metals (HMs) has emerged as a significant obstacle to agricultural productivity and overall crop quality. Certain HMs, although serving as essential micronutrients, are required in smaller quantities for plant growth. However, when present in higher concentrations, they become very toxic.

Chromosome genome assembly of the (Gamble) with PacBio and Hi-C sequencing data.

Introduction: , a crucial commercial crop and a fundamental component of traditional Chinese medicine, is renowned for its abundant production of volatile terpenoids. However, the lack of available genomic information has hindered pertinent research efforts in the past.

Methods: To bridge this gap, the present study aimed to use PacBio HiFi, short-read, and highthroughput chromosome conformation capture sequencing to construct a chromosome-level assembly of the genome.

Transcriptome analysis revealed the role of moderate exogenous methyl jasmonate treatments in enhancing the metabolic pathway of L-borneol in the .

Introduction: L. (Ainaxiang) DC. is a perennial herb of the compositae family.

Foliar application of iron impacts flavonoid glycosylation and promotes flavonoid metabolism in coloured rice.

Coloured rice is known as a healthcare food owing its rich flavonoid content. To better understand the effects of iron on the flavonoid metabolism of coloured rice grains, different concentrations of FeSO were foliar sprayed on to red rice Yuhongdao 5815 (RR) and black rice Nanheinuo (BR). The results revealed the association of iron with the increased accumulation of anthocyanins in BR and proanthocyanins in RR along with enhancements in their antioxidant capacities and total flavonoid contents.

Genetics and metabolic responses of Artemisia annua L to the lake of phosphorus under the sparingly soluble phosphorus fertilizer: evidence from transcriptomics analysis.

The medicinal herb Artemisia annua L. is prized for its capacity to generate artemisinin, which is used to cure malaria. Potentially influencing the biomass and secondary metabolite synthesis of A.

Integrated metabolome and transcriptome analysis identifies candidate genes involved in triterpenoid saponin biosynthesis in leaves of (L.) Urban.

(L.) Urban is a well-known medicinal plant which has multiple pharmacological properties. Notably, the leaves of contain large amounts of triterpenoid saponins.

RETRACTED: The plant is neither dumb nor deaf; it talks and hears.

Animals and insects communicate using vibrations that are frequently too low or too high for human ears to detect. Plants and trees can communicate and sense sound. Khait et al.

Comparative analysis of endophytic fungal communities in bamboo species Phyllostachys edulis, Bambusa rigida, and Pleioblastus amarus.

Fungal endophytes in plant leaf mesophyll form mutually beneficial associations through carbon assimilation, synthesis of biologically active chemicals, and enhancement of aesthetic and nutritional value. Here, we compared community structure, diversity, and richness of endophytic fungi in the leaves of three bamboo species, including Phyllostachys edulis (MZ), Bambusa rigida (KZ), and Pleioblastus amarus (YT) via high-throughput Illumina sequencing. In total, 1070 operational taxonomic units (OTUs) were retrieved and classified into 7 phylum, 27 classes, 82 orders, 185 families, 310 genus, and 448 species.