Genome-wide identification analysis of aldo-keto reductase gene family in cotton and GhAKR40 role in salt stress tolerance.

In this study, a comprehensive genome-wide identification and analysis of the aldo-keto reductase (AKR) gene family was performed to explore the role of Gossypium hirsutumAKR40 under salt stress in cotton. A total of 249 AKR genes were identified with uneven distribution on the chromosomes in four cotton species. The diversity and evolutionary relationship of the cotton AKR gene family was identified using physio-chemical analysis, phylogenetic tree construction, conserved motif analysis, chromosomal localization, prediction of cis-acting elements, and calculation of evolutionary selection pressure under 300 mM NaCl stress.

The formation of tourists' behavioral intention in City Walk in Malaysia through the embodiment perspective.

This study aims to investigate the formation of tourists' behavioral intentions in the context of City Walk experiences in Malaysia from an embodiment perspective. Guided by Cognitive Appraisal Theory, a quantitative research design was employed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). A total of 408 Chinese tourists were selected through purposive sampling and participated via both face-to-face and online surveys, given that China remains Malaysia's largest and continuously growing source of international tourists.

Recent Progress in Health Benefits of Hederagenin and Its Glycosides.

Hederagenin, a pentacyclic triterpenoid saponin from various medicinal plants, shows immense therapeutic potential; however, its inherent low bioavailability severely hinders its clinical translation. This comprehensive review synthesizes recent studies on the health benefits of hederagenin and its glycosides, critically the chemical modification strategies and pharmacological mechanisms aimed at optimizing its bioactivity. Key findings reveal that its broad anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities largely stem from its capacity to modulate crucial cellular signaling pathways, including the NF-κB, PI3K/Akt, and MAPK.

Identification and expression of a novel antimicrobial peptide Gloverin and its antibacterial effect against Staphylococcus aureus.

Background: Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have attracted extensive attention in various fields. Gloverin is a group of AMPs derived from Lepidoptera insects. In this study, a novel gloverin CpGlv was identified through sequence alignment.

Chicoric acid inhibits the initial attachment of IPEC-J2 cells by porcine epidemic diarrhea virus through the suppression of Akt phosphorylation.

Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) poses a formidable threat to global swine production, causing severe post-weaning diarrhea that undermines industry sustainability. Cichoric acid (CA), a bioactive phenolic compound, exhibits broad-spectrum antiviral properties. Using PEDV-infected IPEC-J2 cells, it has been demonstrated that CA concentration-dependently inhibits viral attachment by blocking host cell attachment.

Significant Effects of EDTA/EDTA in ZSM-5 Zeolites: From Crystallization Mechanism to Product Morphology and Catalytic Performance.

The application of EDTA exerted a governing effect on the synthesis of ZSM-5 zeolites. Analytical results revealed that EDTA presented as EDTA and EDTA in alkaline systems. Herein, EDTA served as the mineralized agent for dissolving amorphous gel into soluble Si-Al species, while EDTA acted as an electrostatic cross-linker, assembling with -butylamine and soluble Si-Al species into "Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Sphere.

Acidity Scale in a Quaternary Phosphonium Ionic Liquid and Its Implication on Carbon Dioxide Absorption.

In this work, an acidity scale that comprises 23 organic Brønsted acids of different structural and electronic features was established in a representative quaternary phosphonium ionic liquid (QPIL), i.e., [P][OTf] (with water content of 100 ppm), by the UV-vis spectroscopic method.

Two B-Box Proteins, GhBBX21 and GhBBX24, Antagonistically Modulate Anthocyanin Biosynthesis in Cotton.

The red plant phenotype of cotton is a genetic marker produced by light-induced anthocyanin accumulation. controls this trait. There are two 228 bp tandem repeats upstream of in cotton.

Genome-wide association analysis of wheat stem traits using 55K microarrays.

Wheat lodging poses a severe threat to yield and quality, with the morphological and structural traits of the basal second internode being critical determinants of stem strength and lodging resistance. We conducted phenotypic analysis on 239 wheat varieties (lines) collected from around the world. This analysis was complemented by genotyping using the wheat 55K SNP chip.

The analysis of the progressive local failure process of the Longquan Reservoir dam based on the global-local dynamic strength reduction method.

During the progressive failure process of the slope (dam), the strength parameters of the soil in the slope (dam) continuously degrade, with the degree and rate of degradation of the soil near the shear zone significantly exceeding those in other areas. To address this mechanism, this paper proposes a global-local dynamic strength reduction method that simultaneously accounts for both the physical degradation pattern of the soil and the strain softening characteristics of the shear zone. Taking the Longquan Reservoir Dam as an engineering case, a two-dimensional profile calculation model at station 0 + 142 was established using ANSYS.

Cotton Gene Family: Characterization, Evolution, and Expression Profiles During Salt Stress.

: Cotton, a key global economic crop, suffers yield and quality losses due to salt stress. This study aims to analyze the cotton gene family and its role in salt stress responses. : We conducted a genome-wide analysis of the gene family in four cotton species, using phylogenetic trees, chromosomal mapping, and collinearity analyses to explore their evolutionary relationships and expansion mechanisms.

Host Plant Dependence of the Symbiotic Microbiome of the Gall-Inducing Wasp .

Symbiotic bacteria play a pivotal role in the biology and ecology of herbivorous insects, affecting host growth and adaptation. However, the effects of host identity on the symbiotic microbiota of gall-inducing insects remain less explored. In this study, we utilized high-throughput sequencing to investigate the effects of different oak hosts on the structure and diversity of the symbiotic microbial community in the asexual larvae of the gall-inducing wasp .

Prediction of acidity potential with sulfur containing lead-zinc tailings and damage constitutive model of cemented paste backfill.

Cemented paste backfill (CPB) has emerged as a leading solution for waste-free mining. However, lead-zinc tailings often contains pyrite minerals, exploring the influence of sulfide on the CPB is an important prerequisite for mining environment and safety. Tailings with four sulfur contents (2 wt%(natural tailings), 5 wt%, 10 wt%, 15 wt%) static acidity potentials were predicted by using acid base accounting(ABA) and net acid generation(NAG) methods.

Chromosome-level genome assembly of Qihe gibel carp.

Qihe gibel carp (Carassius gibelio var. Qihe) is a local population of natural gynogenetic amphitriploid (AAABBB) Carassius gibelio, and has high nutritional and economic value. In this study, we assemble a high-quality chromosome-level genome of Qihe gibel carp through DNBSEQ, PacBio HiFi, and Hi-C sequencing data.

Genome assembly of two allotetraploid cotton germplasms reveals mechanisms of somatic embryogenesis and enables precise genome editing.

Somatic embryogenesis is crucial for plant genetic engineering, yet the underlying mechanisms in cotton remain poorly understood. Here we present a telomere-to-telomere assembly of Jin668 and a high-quality assembly of YZ1, two highly regenerative allotetraploid cotton germplasms. The completion of the Jin668 genome enables characterization of ~30.

Structural, Stability, Electronic, Dielectric, Sensing, and Catalytic Properties of CsPbI Nanotubes: First-Principles Characterizations.

Using first-principles simulation, the structural, stability, electronic, dielectric, NH sensing , and catalyticproperties of CsPbI nanotubes were systematically investigated. In particular, considering both CsI-type and PbI-type nanotubes with diameters ranging from 25 to 50 Å that are identified as stable. The calculated results show that the band gaps of the CsPbI nanotubes gradually converge as the diameters increase.

Study on the Factors Affecting the H-Donating Abilities of α-CH Bonds in Cyclohexane Derivatives.

The stable chair conformation of cyclohexane and derivatives are often used to study the selectivity and activity in hydrogen atom transfer reactions (HATs) because of their special structures. In this article, the kinetic studies of 21 HATs between mono- and di-substituted cyclohexane derivatives with CumO in CH3CN at 298 K were researched. The bond dissociation free energies ΔG°(XH), the intrinsic resistance energies ΔGXH/X and thermo-kinetic parameters ΔG°(XH) were obtained to evaluate the H-donating abilities of these substrates in thermodynamics, kinetics and HAT reactions.

Machine Learning-Driven Identification of Key Environmental Factors Influencing Fiber Yield and Quality Traits in Upland Cotton.

Understanding the influence of environmental factors on cotton performance is crucial for enhancing yield and fiber quality in the context of climate change. This study investigates genotype-by-environment (G×E) interactions in cotton, using data from 250 recombinant inbred lines (CCRI70 RILs) cultivated across 14 diverse environments in China's major cotton cultivation areas. Our findings reveal that environmental effects predominantly influenced yield-related traits (boll weight, lint percentage, and the seed index), contributing to 34.

Tin oxide/MXene nanocomposite for energy storage devices.

Supercapacitors are gaining attention due to their fast charge-discharge rates, long cycle life, and high-power density. MXenes, especially TiCT, are promising electrode materials due to their excellent energy storage properties; however, their practical use is limited by stacking of nanosheets and low specific capacity. In this study, we developed a simple one-step hydrothermal method for growth of SnO (tin oxide) on TiCT (MXene).

Optimizing porous carbon Nanospheres as supports for enhanced Electrocatalytic performance of platinum-based catalysts.

The structure and composition of catalyst supports are pivotal in optimizing the catalytic performance of platinum (Pt)-based catalysts. In this work, a series of metal‑nitrogen co-doped porous carbon nanospheres (M-NC, M = Co, Ni, and Cu) were synthesized through a metal-tuning strategy. The introduction of transition metals profoundly influenced morphology, resulting in distinct structural properties of the carbon nanospheres.

DDX3X and virus interactions: functional diversity and antiviral strategies.

As a core member of the DEAD-box helicase family, DDX3X modulates RNA metabolic networks through its ATPase activity, RNA helicase function, and nucleic acid-binding capacity to participate in bidirectional regulation of innate immune responses and virus-host interactions. Multiple viruses achieve effective genome replication and immune evasion by hijacking DDX3X's enzymatic activities or interfering with its mediated immune signaling transduction. Nevertheless, hosts have evolved strategies to exploit DDX3X for activating interferon signaling pathways and other antiviral mechanisms, establishing multilayered defense networks.

Field study of thermal comfort of the elderly in tree-shaded areas of urban parks in the cold area of China.

Although extreme heat waves present a significant challenge to urban residents, the elderly in China prefer to go outdoors in summer. Shaded areas in parks may offer an ideal space for their outdoor activities. To assess the thermal adaptation of the elderly in open spaces during periods of high temperature, this study conducted an on-site test and survey for two groups, the elderly (aged 60 and above) and the non-elderly (aged below 60), in a park with tree-shaded areas in China.

Comparative evaluation of extraction methods for fragrant semen Trichosanthis oil: Cold pressing, conventional solvent, subcritical -butane and supercritical CO.

The physicochemical properties, chemical compositions, antioxidant activities, and volatile profiles of fragrant Semen Trichosanthis oil (FSTO) extracted by cold pressing (CP), solvent extraction (SE), subcritical -butane extraction (SBE), and supercritical CO extraction (SPE) were systematically investigated. Unsaturated fatty acids predominated in the oils (89.57-92.

Mechanical properties of RC combination columns configured with ECC jacket.

Shaped steel-reinforced concrete (SRCC) is used in engineering applications because of its load resistance and energy absorption properties, but the lack of ductility limits its ability to improve seismic performance. A novel structure-SRCC configured with Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) jacket (ESRCC) is proposed for breaking through this limitation and improving the load-bearing capacity and ductility of SRCC. Then, the mechanism of the key design parameters of ESRCC (ECC jacket thickness, rebar ratio, hoop ratio and size of shaped steel) on the mechanical properties is systematically investigated on the basis of the finite element model, focusing on revealing the role of these variables on the failure modes, load-deflection curves and ductility.