A GhBGH2-GhGLK1 Regulatory Module Mediates Salt Tolerance in Cotton.

Soil salinisation, exacerbated by climate change and human activities such as irrigation mismanagement, improper land use and excessive fertilisation, has become a major constraint on global crop production by disrupting fundamental metabolic processes like seed germination and photosynthesis. In our previous work, transcriptome sequencing of salt-tolerant and salt-sensitive cotton germplasms identified Gh_D04G136300, a negative regulatory gene downregulated in salt-tolerant and salt-sensitive materials. Phylogenetic analysis revealed its closest homologue to be AtBGH2, leading to its designation as GhBGH2.

Impact of acupuncture on muscle electromyography poststroke: A narrative review.

We reviewed the effects of acupuncture on muscle electrophysiology in stroke patients, with an emphasis on the factors influencing these effects and the underlying mechanisms. A comprehensive search of Chinese and English literature was conducted using databases including China National Knowledge Infrastructure, PubMed, and Web of Science. The search covered studies published between 1990 and 2023, using MeSH terms and keywords such as "electromyography," "acupuncture," "stroke," and "mechanisms.

Diagnostic value of EMG of sternocleidomastoid and trapezius in assessing bulbar lower motor neuron involvement in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients.

The diagnostic value of needle electromyography (EMG) of sternocleidomastoid (SCM) and trapezius (TRA) in assessing bulbar lower motor neuron involvement (LMN) remained controversial. 203 sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients were enrolled to assess the correlation between EMG abnormalities in SCM and TRA and bulbar LMN involvement. Additionally, difference analysis and diagnostic consistency analysis of EMG abnormalities in GEN (genioglossus), SCM, and TRA were compared.

Round-Sharp Needle for Limb Spasms After a Stroke: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: Stroke can cause limb spasticity, and numerous clinical studies have demonstrated that acupuncture is an effective treatment for this condition. The round-sharp needle, a type of acupuncture needle, has been reported to shorten treatment durations and reduce the number of clinic visits compared to traditional filiform needles, the conventional acupuncture. However, clinical trial research on its efficacy remains limited.

An efficient hairy root system for validation of CRISPR/Cas system activities in cotton.

The hairy root induction system has been widely applied in studying gene expression and function in plant species due to its rapidity and efficiency. The hairy root system is an efficient tool for evaluating the activities of CRISPR/Cas systems. Cotton hairy roots were primarily induced through cotton tissue culture under aseptic conditions and by injecting cotton stem tips under non-aseptic conditions.

Research trends and hotspots of cognitive behavioral therapy for tinnitus: a bibliometric analysis.

Background: Tinnitus, defined as the perception of sound without an external auditory stimulus, affects millions worldwide, significantly diminishing their quality of life. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most evidence-based treatment for tinnitus management, proven effective in reducing tinnitus-related distress and severity. This study aims to evaluate the current status, emerging trends, and research hotspots in CBT for tinnitus using bibliometric methods, offering valuable insights for future studies in this field.

Overexpressing CrSMT disrupts the growth and development of herbivorous insects by changing the composition of sterols in cotton.

Background: Herbivorous insects cause substantial losses in cotton production worldwide. To resolve insect resistance and environmental pollution challenges, an innovative and eco-friendly strategy for pest management is needed. Insects acquire sterols from dietary sources because they cannot endogenously synthesize them de novo.

Preparation of a Fluxapyroxad Nanoformulation with Strong Plant Uptake for Efficient Control of Wilt in Potato.

Potato ( L.) is ranked as the fourth largest staple crop in China. However, potato production is increasingly threatened by wilt (VW) caused by the fungus in various provinces.

Plant genetic transformation: achievements, current status and future prospects.

Regeneration represents a fundamental biological process wherein an organism's tissues or organs repair and replace themselves following damage or environmental stress. In plant systems, injured tree branches can regenerate adventitious buds and develop new crowns through propagation techniques like cuttings and canopy pruning, while transgenic plants emerge via tissue culture in genetic engineering processes intimately connected to plant regeneration mechanisms. The advancement of plant regeneration technology is critical for addressing complex and dynamic climate challenges, ultimately ensuring global agricultural sustainability.

Identification of Fatty Acid Synthase in and Its Expression Profiles in Response to Starvation.

Fatty acids are the main form of energy production and storage in insects, and fatty acid synthase (FAS) plays a major role in this process. is a natural enemy used in China to control agricultural pests. While its whole genome has been assembled, its FAS genes remain undescribed.

Exploring Bacterial Communities and Functions in Phytophagous and Predatory .

The phytophagous (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) is a global agricultural pest that damages many crops. Conversely, the predatory (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) shows promise as a biological control agent against lepidopteran and coleopteran pests. and are closely related species with different feeding habits, as confirmed via genomic and morphological analyses.

Predaceous and Phytophagous Pentatomidae Insects Exhibit Contrasting Susceptibilities to Imidacloprid.

Imidacloprid, a widely used neonicotinoid insecticide, targets insect pests but also affects natural enemies. However, the effects of neonicotinoid insecticides on closely related insects remain unclear. We evaluated the harmful effects of imidacloprid on the phytophagous and predaceous .

Data on insect biodiversity in a Chinese potato agroecosystem from DNA metabarcoding.

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is a staple crop important in global food security. As a leading potato producer, China faces significant challenges from insect pest infestations that compromise yield and quality. However, insect communities within Chinese potato fields remain poorly characterized.

Preparation of Multifunctional Nano-Protectants for High-Efficiency Green Control of Anthracnose.

Nanomaterials cannot only act as active ingredients (AIs), but also adjuvants to encapsulate or attach AIs to improve their fungicidal activity. Herein, a hydrophilic and lipophilic diblock polymer (HLDP) is designed and synthesized to prepare a series of HLDP nano-protectants to explore the best HLDP nano-protectant for anthracnose management. These results demonstrate that the HLDP-CS nano-protectant displays the best control effects on mango anthracnose via the direct pathogen inhibition and amplified plant immune responses.

Application of NiS modified WS/TiOheterostructure in photocathodic protection.

Stainless steel, as a popular corrosion resistant material, is still vulnerable to pitting corrosion in the marine environment. Therefore, in order to ensure the safety of stainless steel in the marine environment, it is necessary to implement corresponding protective measures. Titanium dioxide (TiO), as an N-type semiconductor with excellent photoelectric properties, is widely used in the field of cathodic protection.

Chromosome-level genome assembly of predatory Arma chinensis.

Arma chinensis is a natural enemy that preys on various species and can suppress agricultural and forest pests in the orders Lepidoptera and Coleoptera. Here, we aimed to determine the genome of A. chinensis assembled at the chromosome-level using PacBio and Hi-C technologies.

Advances in genome sequencing and artificially induced mutation provides new avenues for cotton breeding.

Cotton production faces challenges in fluctuating environmental conditions due to limited genetic variation in cultivated cotton species. To enhance the genetic diversity crucial for this primary fiber crop, it is essential to augment current germplasm resources. High-throughput sequencing has significantly impacted cotton functional genomics, enabling the creation of diverse mutant libraries and the identification of mutant functional genes and new germplasm resources.

Genome-wide analysis of gustatory receptor genes and identification of the fructose gustatory receptor in .

Gustatory receptors (GRs) allow insects to sense tastes in their external environment. Gustatory perception is crucial for distinguishing between beneficial and harmful or toxic compounds, affecting survival. This study is the first to identify and classify the GR genes and investigate their expression in the predatory .

AmCBF1 activates the expression of GhClpR1 to mediate dark-green leaves in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum).

The transcription factor AmCBF1 deepens the leaf colour of transgenic cotton by binding to the promoter of the chloroplast development-related protein GhClpR1 to promote photosynthesis. The ATP-dependent caseinolytic protease (Clp protease) family plays a crucial role within chloroplasts, comprising several Clp proteins to maintain chloroplast homeostasis. At present, research on Clp proteins mainly focuses on Arabidopsis, leaving its function in other plants, particularly in crops, less explored.

Repression of Reduces Plant Height in .

The original 'Green Revolution' genes are associated with gibberellin deficiency. However, in some species, mutations in these genes cause pleiotropic phenotypes, preventing their application in dwarf breeding. The development of novel genotypes with reduced plant height will resolve this problem.

Inhibition of chitin deacetylases to attenuate plant fungal diseases.

Phytopathogenic fungi secrete chitin deacetylase (CDA) to escape the host's immunological defense during infection. Here, we showed that the deacetylation activity of CDA toward chitin is essential for fungal virulence. Five crystal structures of two representative and phylogenetically distant phytopathogenic fungal CDAs, VdPDA1 from Verticillium dahliae and Pst_13661 from Puccinia striiformis f.

Genome-Wide Analysis of the / Gene Family in Cotton ( spp.).

Cohesin is a ring-shaped protein complex and plays a critical role in sister chromosome cohesion, which is a key event during mitosis and meiosis. Meiotic recombination protein REC8 is one of the subunits of the cohesion complex. Although genes have been characterized in some plant species, little is known about them in .