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View article: Research on the impact of transportation infrastructure construction on urban sustainable development
Research on the impact of transportation infrastructure construction on urban sustainable development Open
The construction of transportation infrastructure is an important driving force to promote the sustainable development of Chinese cities. However, the "extensive" and "extensive" urban development mode restricts the sustainable development…
View article: A root system architecture regulator modulates OsPIN2 polar localization in rice
A root system architecture regulator modulates OsPIN2 polar localization in rice Open
Ideal root system architecture (RSA) is important for efficient nutrient uptake and high yield in crops. We cloned and characterized a key RSA regulatory gene, GRAVITROPISM LOSS 1 (OsGLS1), in rice (Oryza sativa L.). The gls1 mutant displa…
View article: Optimizing Nutrient Formulations Through Artificial Intelligence Model to Reduce Excessive Fertigation in <i>Lettuce</i> Grown in Hydroponic Systems
Optimizing Nutrient Formulations Through Artificial Intelligence Model to Reduce Excessive Fertigation in <i>Lettuce</i> Grown in Hydroponic Systems Open
Optimizing nutrient uptake is critical for maximizing productivity in hydroponically cultivated plants. In hydroponic systems, where soil is absent, essential nutrients must be precisely delivered through the water solution to support plan…
View article: Vertical farming - smart urban agriculture for enhancing resilience and sustainability in food security
Vertical farming - smart urban agriculture for enhancing resilience and sustainability in food security Open
Global food security has been significantly threatened by the Covid-19 pandemic and several prolonged challenges such as climate change, population increases, shortage of natural resources, energy crisis, and rapid urbanisation worldwide. …
View article: A Transcriptome Analysis Revealing the New Insight of Green Light on Tomato Plant Growth and Drought Stress Tolerance
A Transcriptome Analysis Revealing the New Insight of Green Light on Tomato Plant Growth and Drought Stress Tolerance Open
Light plays a pivotal role in plant growth, development, and stress responses. Green light has been reported to enhance plant drought tolerance via stomatal regulation. However, the mechanisms of green light-induced drought tolerance in pl…
View article: Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) and Micronutrient Fortification in Food Crops Using Nanoparticle Technology
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) and Micronutrient Fortification in Food Crops Using Nanoparticle Technology Open
It is necessary to develop a resilient food supply that will withstand unexpected future shocks and deliver the required amounts of nutrients to consumers. By increasing the sustainability of food and agriculture, the food system will be a…
View article: The wheat LLM-domain-containing transcription factor TaGATA1 positively modulates host immune response to Rhizoctonia cerealis
The wheat LLM-domain-containing transcription factor TaGATA1 positively modulates host immune response to Rhizoctonia cerealis Open
A wheat LLM-domain-containing B-GATA transcription factor positively regulates the host immune response to the important pathogen Rhizoctonia cerealis.
View article: Differential Alternative Splicing Genes in Response to Boron Deficiency in Brassica napus
Differential Alternative Splicing Genes in Response to Boron Deficiency in Brassica napus Open
Alternative splicing (AS) can increase transcriptome diversity, protein diversity and protein yield, and is an important mechanism to regulate plant responses to stress. Oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.), one of the main oil crops in China,…
View article: An Integrative Systems Perspective on Plant Phosphate Research
An Integrative Systems Perspective on Plant Phosphate Research Open
The case for improving crop phosphorus-use-efficiency is widely recognized. Although much is known about the molecular and regulatory mechanisms, improvements have been hampered by the extreme complexity of phosphorus (P) dynamics, which i…
View article: Increased Cytosolic Calcium Contributes to Hydrogen-Rich Water-Promoted Anthocyanin Biosynthesis Under UV-A Irradiation in Radish Sprouts Hypocotyls
Increased Cytosolic Calcium Contributes to Hydrogen-Rich Water-Promoted Anthocyanin Biosynthesis Under UV-A Irradiation in Radish Sprouts Hypocotyls Open
Our previous studies showed that hydrogen-rich water (HRW) promoted the biosynthesis of anthocyanin under UV-A in radish. However, molecular mechanism involved in the regulation of the anthocyanin biosynthesis is still unclear. In this stu…
View article: A wheat caffeic acid 3-O-methyltransferase TaCOMT-3D positively contributes to both resistance to sharp eyespot disease and stem mechanical strength
A wheat caffeic acid 3-O-methyltransferase TaCOMT-3D positively contributes to both resistance to sharp eyespot disease and stem mechanical strength Open
Plant caffeic acid 3-O-methyltransferase (COMT) has been implicated in the lignin biosynthetic pathway through catalyzing the multi-step methylation reactions of hydroxylated monomeric lignin precursors. However, genetic evidence for its f…
View article: Analysis of Gene Regulatory Networks of Maize in Response to Nitrogen
Analysis of Gene Regulatory Networks of Maize in Response to Nitrogen Open
Nitrogen (N) fertilizer has a major influence on the yield and quality. Understanding and optimising the response of crop plants to nitrogen fertilizer usage is of central importance in enhancing food security and agricultural sustainabili…
View article: Study of the beneficial effects of green light on lettuce grown under short‐term continuous red and blue light‐emitting diodes
Study of the beneficial effects of green light on lettuce grown under short‐term continuous red and blue light‐emitting diodes Open
Red and blue light are the most important light spectra for driving photosynthesis to produce adequate crop yield. It is also believed that green light may contribute to adaptations to growth. However, the effects of green light, which can…
View article: LARGE ROOT ANGLE1, encoding OsPIN2, is involved in root system architecture in rice
LARGE ROOT ANGLE1, encoding OsPIN2, is involved in root system architecture in rice Open
Root system architecture is very important for plant growth and crop yield. It is essential for nutrient and water uptake, anchoring, and mechanical support. Root growth angle (RGA) is a vital constituent of root system architecture and is…
View article: Investigation of LED light effects on plant growth in improved protected horticulture system
Investigation of LED light effects on plant growth in improved protected horticulture system Open
In controlled environment agriculture, energy is the predominant factor in production costs. Lighting is the one major consumers of energy. Commercial crop production in greenhouses can be enhanced by supplemental lighting which provides l…
View article: Uncovering LED light effects on plant growth: new angles and perspectives
Uncovering LED light effects on plant growth: new angles and perspectives Open
In controlled environment agriculture, energy is the predominant factor in production costs. Lighting is the one major consumers of energy. Commercial crop production in greenhouses can be enhanced by supplemental lighting which provides l…
View article: A Transcriptomic Comparison of Two Bambara Groundnut Landraces under Dehydration Stress
A Transcriptomic Comparison of Two Bambara Groundnut Landraces under Dehydration Stress Open
The ability to grow crops under low-water conditions is a significant advantage in relation to global food security. Bambara groundnut is an underutilised crop grown by subsistence farmers in Africa and is known to survive in regions of wa…
View article: The wheat <scp>NB</scp>‐<scp>LRR</scp> gene <i>Ta<scp>RCR</scp>1</i> is required for host defence response to the necrotrophic fungal pathogen <i>Rhizoctonia cerealis</i>
The wheat <span>NB</span>‐<span>LRR</span> gene <i>Ta<span>RCR</span>1</i> is required for host defence response to the necrotrophic fungal pathogen <i>Rhizoctonia cerealis</i> Open
Summary The necrotrophic fungus Rhizoctonia cerealis is the major pathogen causing sharp eyespot disease in wheat ( Triticum aestivum ). Nucleotide‐binding leucine‐rich repeat ( NB ‐ LRR ) proteins often mediate plant disease resistance to…
View article: Effects of continuous LED lighting on reducing nitrate content and enhancing edible quality of lettuce during pre-harvest stage
Effects of continuous LED lighting on reducing nitrate content and enhancing edible quality of lettuce during pre-harvest stage Open
Lettuce easily accumulates higher nitrate content during production, especially in hydroponic system, and higher ni
\ntrate content poses a threat to human health. Light condition (light quality, intensity and duration) significantly affec…
View article: Continuous Light from Red, Blue, and Green Light-emitting Diodes Reduces Nitrate Content and Enhances Phytochemical Concentrations and Antioxidant Capacity in Lettuce
Continuous Light from Red, Blue, and Green Light-emitting Diodes Reduces Nitrate Content and Enhances Phytochemical Concentrations and Antioxidant Capacity in Lettuce Open
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have shown great potential for plant growth and development, with higher luminous efficiency and more flexible and feasible spectral control compared with other artificial lighting. The combined effects of red …