Transcriptome dynamics reveals how asymmetric expression of genes promotes graft healing in Sapindus mukorossi.

Grafting has been extensively utilized across various plant species to enhance productivity and stress resistance. Successful grafting necessitates an effective transport system between the rootstock and scion; otherwise, the scion may perish rapidly. Despite its widespread application, the mechanisms underlying graft formation remain poorly understood.

Growth and Biomass Distribution Responses of to Long-Term Water-Nitrogen Coupling in the North China Plain.

From 2016 to 2021, a field experiment was conducted in the North China Plain to study the long-term effects of drip irrigation and nitrogen coupling on the growth, biomass allocation, and irrigation water and fertilizer use efficiency of short-rotation triploid plantations. The experiment adopted a completely randomized block design, with one control (CK) and six water-nitrogen coupling treatments (IF, two irrigation levels × three nitrogen application levels). Data analysis was conducted using ANOVA, regression models, Spearman's correlation analysis, and path analysis.

Genome-Wide Analysis of bZIP Transcription Factor Family and Its Expression in Graft Healing of Soapberry ( Gaertn.).

The Basic Leucine Zipper (bZIP) transcription factors play a vital role in plant responses to abiotic stress. Despite being studied in various plant species, the function of the gene family in Soapberry ( Gaertn.), a significant tree species for forestry biomass energy, remains unclear.

Fertilization Improves the Yield of by Affecting Leaf-Soil-Microbial C-N-P Content and Stoichiometry.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of different nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) fertilization ratios on the carbon (C), N, and P contents and their ecological stoichiometric characteristics in the leaf-soil-microbial system of and elucidate their relationship with yield. A "3414" experimental design was employed in a 6-year-old woodland located in Fujian Province of China. Fourteen N-P-K fertilization treatments with three replicates were established.

Evaluation of grafting compatibility and prediction modelling in Sapindus mukorossi.

Grafting compatibility refers to the successful healing between stock and scion, as well as the normal functioning of their tissues. This article investigates the survival rates and growth conditions of various Sapindus grafting combinations and establishes a new evaluation system for Sapindus grafting compatibility. This system aims to provide theoretical support for predicting Sapindus grafting compatibility and enhancing the development of improved varieties.

Genetic diversity and adaptive evolutionary history of Sapindus in China: insights from whole-genome resequencing of 100 representative individuals.

Sapindus is an important forest tree genus with utility in biodiesel, biomedicine, biochemistry and forestry. Similar to many perennial crop plants, its breeding is hampered by long generation times and lack of genetic resources. To understand the genome evolution underlying the important bioeconomic traits, we carried out a common garden experiment with 100 Sapindus core germplasm individuals representing three endemic species and 60 populations sampled throughout China.

Fertilization Induced Soil Microbial Shifts Show Minor Effects on Yield.

Fertilization can improve soil nutrition and increase the yield of , but the response of soil microbial communities to fertilization treatments and their correlation with soil nutrition and yield are unclear. In order to investigate the characteristics of soil physicochemical qualities and the bacterial community, we carried out a field experiment comparing various quantities of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) fertilizers to the unfertilized control treatments and the yield of in raw material forests in response to different applications of fertilizers and to try to clarify the interrelation among the three. Results showed that (1) there are significant differences in the effects of different fertilization treatments on the soil properties of raw material forests.

Advances in understanding the graft healing mechanism: a review of factors and regulatory pathways.

Grafting is a widely used technique for asexual plant reproduction, especially in agriculture and forestry. This procedure is used to shorten the seedling period, improve the structure of scion branches, and help plants adapt to difficult environments. Although grafting has numerous benefits, several obstacles remain to be overcome.

Identification and analysis of UGT genes associated with triterpenoid saponin in soapberry (Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn.).

Background: Soapberry (Sapindus mukorossi) is an economically important multifunctional tree species. Triterpenoid saponins have many functions in soapberry. However, the types of uridine diphosphate (UDP) glucosyltransferases (UGTs) involved in the synthesis of triterpenoid saponins in soapberry have not been clarified.

Response of phosphorus fractions transformation and microbial community to carbon-to-phosphorus ratios during sludge composting.

Phosphorus (P) is one of the essential nutrient elements for plant growth and development. Sludge compost products can be used as an important source of soil P to solve the shortage of soil P. The difference in the initial carbon-to-phosphorus ratio (C/P) will lead to difference in the bacterial community, which would affect the biological pathway of P conversion in composting.

Effect of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilization management on soil properties and leaf traits and yield of .

Rational fertilization is the main measure to improve crop yield, but there are differences in the optimal effects of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) rationing exhibited by the same crop species in different regions and soil conditions. In order to determine the optimum fertilization ratio for high yield of in western Fujian to provide scientific basis. We carried out the experimental design with different ratios of N, P and K to investigate the effects of fertilization on the yield.

Insight into the dynamics of dissolved organic matter components under latitude change perturbation.

Dissolved organic matter (DOM) which can help the transportation of nutrients and pollutants plays essential role in the aquatic ecosystems. However, the dynamics of individual DOM component under the change of latitude have not been elucidated to date. The composition and dynamics of DOM were assessed in this study.

Morphology, sucrose metabolism and gene network reveal the molecular mechanism of seed fiber development in poplar.

Poplar is an important tree species for ecological protection, wood production, bioenergy and urban greening; it has been widely planted worldwide. However, the catkin fibers produced by female poplars can cause environmental pollution and safety hazards during spring. This study focused on Populus tomentosa, and revealed the sucrose metabolism regulatory mechanism of catkin fibers development from morphological, physiological and molecular aspects.

Microbial inoculants reshape structural distribution of complex components of humic acid based on spectroscopy during straw waste composting.

This study aimed to explore the mechanism of actinomycetes inoculation to promote humification based on spectroscopy during straw waste composting. Results showed that inoculating actinomycetes could significantly increase the humification index and humification ratio, which were 2.53% and 21.

Genetic Diversity Analysis of in China and Extraction of a Core Germplasm Collection Using EST-SSR Markers.

is an important forest tree genus with utilization in biodiesel, biomedicine, and it harbors great potential for biochemical engineering applications. For advanced breeding of , it is necessary to evaluate the genetic diversity and construct a rationally designed core germplasm collection. In this study, the genetic diversity and population structure of were conducted with 18 expressed sequence tag-simple sequence repeat (EST-SSR) markers in order to establish a core germplasm collection from 161 accessions.

Metabolome and Transcriptome Analysis Reveals the Transcriptional Regulatory Mechanism of Triterpenoid Saponin Biosynthesis in Soapberry ( Gaertn.).

Soapberry ( Gaertn.) pericarps are rich in valuable bioactive triterpenoid saponins. However, the saponin content dynamics and the molecular regulatory network of saponin biosynthesis in soapberry pericarps remain largely unclear.

Photodegradation, bacterial metabolism, and photosynthesis drive the dissolved organic matter cycle in the Heilongjiang River.

Dissolved organic matter (DOM) plays a vital role in the biogeochemistry of aquatic ecosystems. However, the mechanisms of DOM cycling in the water column during different seasons have not been fully elucidated to date. The differences in DOM degradation in summer, autumn, and winter water columns were evaluated in this study.

Global distribution of soapberries (Sapindus L.) habitats under current and future climate scenarios.

Sapindus (Sapindus L.) is a widely distributed economically important tree genus that provides biodiesel, biomedical and biochemical products. However, with climate change, deforestation, and economic development, the diversity of Sapindus germplasms may face the risk of destruction.

Metabolomics analysis of the soapberry (Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn.) pericarp during fruit development and ripening based on UHPLC-HRMS.

Soapberry (Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn.) is a multi-functional tree with widespread application in toiletries, biomedicine, biomass energy, and landscaping. The pericarp of soapberry can be used as a medicine or detergent.

Etomidate attenuates hyperoxia-induced acute lung injury in mice by modulating the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway.

The present study aimed to investigate the protective effects of etomidate on hyperoxia-induced acute lung injury in mice, particularly on the nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)/heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1) pathway. Fifty specific pathogen-free mice were randomly divided into the blank control, model, high oxygen exposure + low etomidate dose (0.3 mg·kg), a high oxygen exposure + moderate etomidate dose (3 mg·kg), and a high oxygen exposure + high etomidate dose (10 mg·kg) groups, with ten mice allotted per group.