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View article: Differential responses of soil micro-food web components to global change factors: A meta-analysis
Differential responses of soil micro-food web components to global change factors: A meta-analysis Open
View article: Hydroxytyrosol Gut Microbial Metabolites Promote Tight Junction Protein Expression via the AhR-Nrf2 Pathway
Hydroxytyrosol Gut Microbial Metabolites Promote Tight Junction Protein Expression via the AhR-Nrf2 Pathway Open
View article: Integrated Assessment of Near-Surface Ozone Impacts on Rice Yield and Sustainable Cropping Strategies in Pearl River Delta (2015–2023)
Integrated Assessment of Near-Surface Ozone Impacts on Rice Yield and Sustainable Cropping Strategies in Pearl River Delta (2015–2023) Open
Near-surface ozone (O3) pollution has emerged as a growing threat to rice production in the Pearl River Delta (PRD), impairing photosynthesis, suppressing crop growth, and reducing yields. This study integrated long-term observational data…
View article: Single‐Cell Sequencing Reveals That <scp>CD4</scp><sup>+</sup> T Cells Eliminate Senescent Prostate Epithelium to Delay Progression of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Single‐Cell Sequencing Reveals That <span>CD4</span><sup>+</sup> T Cells Eliminate Senescent Prostate Epithelium to Delay Progression of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Open
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an age‐related condition characterized by progressive prostate enlargement driven in part by the accumulation of senescent epithelial cells and their pro‐inflammatory secretome. Using human single‐cell…
View article: Dynamics in gut microbiota diversity, composition, and assembly reveal the adaptability of invasive snail Pomacea canaliculata during hibernation in rice fields
Dynamics in gut microbiota diversity, composition, and assembly reveal the adaptability of invasive snail Pomacea canaliculata during hibernation in rice fields Open
The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in host immunity and metabolism and may facilitate the adaptation of invasive species to new environments. During hibernation, gut microbial communities undergo compositional shifts to help hosts cop…
View article: Integrated Analysis of Survival, Physiological‐Biochemical, and Transcriptomic Changes Reveals the Impact of Saline Stress on the Freshwater Snail <i>Pomacea canaliculata</i>
Integrated Analysis of Survival, Physiological‐Biochemical, and Transcriptomic Changes Reveals the Impact of Saline Stress on the Freshwater Snail <i>Pomacea canaliculata</i> Open
Salinity is an important abiotic stress that affects metabolic and physiological activities, breeding, development, and growth of mollusks. In this study, we investigated the effects of a range of water salinity on the apple snail Pomacea …
View article: Locally Measured Functional Traits Predict Species Registrability in Herbaceous Flora
Locally Measured Functional Traits Predict Species Registrability in Herbaceous Flora Open
Understanding why some plant species become widespread while others remain restricted to limited ranges is a central challenge in ecology and biogeography. This study investigates how functional traits, including morphological, physiologic…
View article: Rice-Fish Co-Culture Promotes Soil Carbon Sequestration Through Alterations in Soil Microbial Community Structure
Rice-Fish Co-Culture Promotes Soil Carbon Sequestration Through Alterations in Soil Microbial Community Structure Open
The high-input production mode of rice monoculture (RM) has caused severe soil degradation and biodiversity loss, necessitating a transition toward more sustainable practices. The traditional rice-fish co-culture (RF) may provide valuable …
View article: Mechanisms underlying the sustainability of yields and soil nitrogen in the rice-fish system
Mechanisms underlying the sustainability of yields and soil nitrogen in the rice-fish system Open
View article: Analysis of risk factors for urinary tract infection and bleeding after retrograde flexible ureteroscopy for stone removal
Analysis of risk factors for urinary tract infection and bleeding after retrograde flexible ureteroscopy for stone removal Open
Objective This study aimed to explore the risk factors for urinary tract infection (UTI) and bleeding after retrograde flexible ureteroscopy for stone removal, in order to prevent these complications and improve surgical outcomes. Methods …
View article: Effect of acid rain on soil microbial networks complexity, community assembly and ecosystem multifunctionality
Effect of acid rain on soil microbial networks complexity, community assembly and ecosystem multifunctionality Open
View article: Land Use Rather than Microplastic Type Determines the Diversity and Structure of Plastisphere Bacterial Communities
Land Use Rather than Microplastic Type Determines the Diversity and Structure of Plastisphere Bacterial Communities Open
Microplastic (MP) pollution has raised global concerns, and biodegradable plastics have been recommended to replace conventional ones. The “plastisphere” has been considered a hotspot for the interactions among organisms and environments, …
View article: The Conservation of Common Carp Genetic Diversity in an Agroecosystem by Indigenous Farmers
The Conservation of Common Carp Genetic Diversity in an Agroecosystem by Indigenous Farmers Open
The conservation of crop genetic diversity by farmers has been well studied, but little has been documented for farmed fish. Here, we show how indigenous farmers conserve the genetic diversity of a farmed fish species—the common carp ( Cyp…
View article: Response of microbial nutrient limitations in agricultural soils to combined stress of doxycycline and acid rain
Response of microbial nutrient limitations in agricultural soils to combined stress of doxycycline and acid rain Open
View article: Application of situational simulation based on the Mini-CEX and DOPS rating scales in urology clinical training
Application of situational simulation based on the Mini-CEX and DOPS rating scales in urology clinical training Open
Objective The objective of the study was to investigate the application effect of scenario simulation teaching based on the Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (Mini-CEX) and direct observation of procedural skills (DOPS) rating scales in ur…
View article: Effects of Straw and Green Manure Addition on Crop Yield, Soil Properties and CH4 Emissions: A Meta-Analysis
Effects of Straw and Green Manure Addition on Crop Yield, Soil Properties and CH4 Emissions: A Meta-Analysis Open
The incorporation of organic amendments is widely acknowledged for its capacity to enhance soil fertility and boost crop productivity. However, whether the addition of organic amendments can improve soil quality and crop production, simult…
View article: Conventional agriculture increases global warming while decreasing system sustainability
Conventional agriculture increases global warming while decreasing system sustainability Open
View article: Off-Stoichiometry Thiol-Ene (OSTE) Micro Mushroom Forest: A Superhydrophobic Substrate
Off-Stoichiometry Thiol-Ene (OSTE) Micro Mushroom Forest: A Superhydrophobic Substrate Open
Superhydrophobic surfaces have been used in various fields of engineering due to their resistance to corrosion and fouling and their ability to control fluid movement. Traditionally, superhydrophobic surfaces are fabricated via chemical me…
View article: Strategies of invasive snail <scp><i>Pomacea canaliculata</i></scp> during hibernation in rice fields of south China: effects of body size, sex, and soil depth
Strategies of invasive snail <span><i>Pomacea canaliculata</i></span> during hibernation in rice fields of south China: effects of body size, sex, and soil depth Open
BACKGROUND The invasive freshwater snail Pomacea canaliculata is an agricultural pest with a certain level of tolerance to abiotic stress. After the harvest of late rice, the snails usually burrow themselves into the soil surface layers to…
View article: Biochar of invasive plants alleviated impact of acid rain on soil microbial community structure and functionality better than liming
Biochar of invasive plants alleviated impact of acid rain on soil microbial community structure and functionality better than liming Open
Acid rain and invasive plants have quintessential adverse impacts on terrestrial ecosystems. As an environmentally safe method for disposal of invasive plants, we tested the effect of biochar produced from these plants in altering soil det…
View article: Spatial Distribution of the Cropping Pattern Exerts Greater Influence on the Water Footprint Compared to Diversification in Intensive Farmland Landscapes
Spatial Distribution of the Cropping Pattern Exerts Greater Influence on the Water Footprint Compared to Diversification in Intensive Farmland Landscapes Open
Global imperatives call for reduced water consumption in homogeneous, intensive farming systems, where farmland landscape heterogeneity significantly impacts anthropogenic, ecological, and socioeconomic factors. However, the impact of this…
View article: More deterministic assembly constrains the diversity of gut microbiota in freshwater snails
More deterministic assembly constrains the diversity of gut microbiota in freshwater snails Open
Growing evidence has suggested a strong link between gut microbiota and host fitness, yet our understanding of the assembly mechanisms governing gut microbiota remains limited. Here, we collected invasive and native freshwater snails coexi…
View article: Effect of Metaldehyde on Survival, Enzyme Activities, and Histopathology of the Apple Snail Pomacea canaliculata (Lamarck 1822)
Effect of Metaldehyde on Survival, Enzyme Activities, and Histopathology of the Apple Snail Pomacea canaliculata (Lamarck 1822) Open
Pomacea canaliculata, as an invasive exotic species in Asia, can adversely affect crop yields, eco-environment, and human health. Application of molluscicides containing metaldehyde is one effective method for controlling P. canaliculata. …
View article: Variations and Trends in Rice Quality across Different Types of Approved Varieties in China, 1978–2022
Variations and Trends in Rice Quality across Different Types of Approved Varieties in China, 1978–2022 Open
Rice is a staple food for nearly two-thirds of China’s population. As socio-economic development continues, there is a growing demand for high-quality rice. This study collected grain quality traits for 17,785 rice varieties approved throu…
View article: A Bibliometric Analysis on Research Progress of Earthworms in Soil Ecosystems
A Bibliometric Analysis on Research Progress of Earthworms in Soil Ecosystems Open
The earthworm, as a soil engineer, plays highly important roles in the soil ecosystem for shaping soil structure, promoting soil fertility, regulating microbial community composition and activities and decomposing soil pollutants. However,…
View article: Invasive Plant Species Demonstrate Enhanced Resource Acquisition Traits Relative to Native Non-Dominant Species but not Compared with Native Dominant Species
Invasive Plant Species Demonstrate Enhanced Resource Acquisition Traits Relative to Native Non-Dominant Species but not Compared with Native Dominant Species Open
Invasive plant species are often characterized by superior resource acquisition capabilities compared with native species, contributing to their success in new environments. However, the dominance of these species varies, and not all invas…
View article: Review of the high bed–low ditch system as an alternative to lowland paddy in tropical and subtropical Asia
Review of the high bed–low ditch system as an alternative to lowland paddy in tropical and subtropical Asia Open
Many forms of traditional raised bed systems could be found around the world. Several of them have been identified as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) sites by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations…
View article: Role of self-actualization in green production behavior: Evidence from rice smallholders in China
Role of self-actualization in green production behavior: Evidence from rice smallholders in China Open
Understanding who adopt green production and why they choose this strategy is an important issue that needs to be addressed in the context of increasingly severe agricultural pollution. Previous studies have generally investigated subsiste…
View article: Nitric Acid Rain Decreases Soil Bacterial Diversity and Alters Bacterial Community Structure in Farmland Soils
Nitric Acid Rain Decreases Soil Bacterial Diversity and Alters Bacterial Community Structure in Farmland Soils Open
Being regarded as one of the environmental problems endangering biodiversity and ecosystem health, acid rain has attracted wide attention. Here, we studied the effects of nitric acid rain (NAR) on the structure and diversity of microbial c…
View article: Carbon footprint of synthetic nitrogen under staple crops: A first cradle‐to‐grave analysis
Carbon footprint of synthetic nitrogen under staple crops: A first cradle‐to‐grave analysis Open
More than half of the world's population is nourished by crops fertilized with synthetic nitrogen (N) fertilizers. However, N fertilization is a major source of anthropogenic emissions, augmenting the carbon footprint (CF). To date, no glo…