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View article: Three novel species of Cladosporium and Sarocladium isolated from palm trees
Three novel species of Cladosporium and Sarocladium isolated from palm trees Open
Palm trees (Arecaceae) are among the most widely used ornamental plants in southern China. In this study, samples of senescent leaves and petioles from four species of palm plants were collected in Yunnan Province, China, and fungal isolat…
View article: An observation inventory for evaluating rural primary school learning spaces
An observation inventory for evaluating rural primary school learning spaces Open
This study presents a quantitative observation inventory for assessing the quality of learning spaces in rural primary schools. It develops, validates, and applies this observational instrument, which evaluates four aspects of learning spa…
View article: Identification and characterization of two novel RNA viruses in the pine wood nematode Bursaphelenchus xylophilus
Identification and characterization of two novel RNA viruses in the pine wood nematode Bursaphelenchus xylophilus Open
The pine wood nematode (PWN) Bursaphelenchus xylophilus is a devastating plant pathogen responsible for pine wilt disease. With the development of high-throughput sequencing technology, the virome of important pathogen organisms have been …
View article: Genetic Diversity and Phylogenetic Relationships of Castor fiber birulai in Xinjiang, China, Revealed by Mitochondrial Cytb and D-loop Sequence Analyses
Genetic Diversity and Phylogenetic Relationships of Castor fiber birulai in Xinjiang, China, Revealed by Mitochondrial Cytb and D-loop Sequence Analyses Open
Castor fiber birulai is a subspecies of the Eurasian beaver that has a relatively small population size compared to other Castor subspecies. There is limited genetic research on this subspecies. In this study, mitochondrial cytochrome b (C…
View article: Genetic Diversity and Phylogenetic Relationships of <em>Castor fiber birulai</em> in Xinjiang, China, Revealed by Mitochondrial <em>Cytb </em>and D-Loop Sequence Analyses
Genetic Diversity and Phylogenetic Relationships of <em>Castor fiber birulai</em> in Xinjiang, China, Revealed by Mitochondrial <em>Cytb </em>and D-Loop Sequence Analyses Open
Castor fiber birulai is a subspecies of the Eurasian beaver that has a relatively small population size compared to other Castor subspecies. There is limited genetic research on this subspecies. In this study, mitochondrial cytochrome b (C…
View article: Cryopreservation and Maturation Media Optimization for Enhanced Somatic Embryogenesis in Masson Pine (Pinus massoniana)
Cryopreservation and Maturation Media Optimization for Enhanced Somatic Embryogenesis in Masson Pine (Pinus massoniana) Open
Pinus massoniana Lamb. (masson pine) is a critical species for afforestation in southern China but faces severe threats from pine wilt disease (PWD) caused by Bursaphelenchus xylophilus. To accelerate disease-resistant breeding, this study…
View article: 4-Octyl Itaconate Modulates Dendritic Cells Function and Tumor Immunity via NRF2 Activation
4-Octyl Itaconate Modulates Dendritic Cells Function and Tumor Immunity via NRF2 Activation Open
This study reveals that 4OI inhibits DC function through NRF2 activation, elucidating the immunomodulatory mechanisms of itaconate and emphasizing its pivotal role in developing targeted DC-based tumor immunotherapy strategies.
View article: The Bacterial Type III Secretion System as a Broadly Applied Protein Delivery Tool in Biological Sciences
The Bacterial Type III Secretion System as a Broadly Applied Protein Delivery Tool in Biological Sciences Open
The type III secretion system (T3SS) is a nano-machine that allows Gram-negative bacteria to alter eukaryotic host biology by directly delivering effector proteins from the bacterial cytoplasm. Protein delivery based on the bacterial T3SS …
View article: Multiomics Analysis Reveals Significant Disparities in the Oral Microbiota and Metabolites Between Pregnant Women with and without Periodontitis
Multiomics Analysis Reveals Significant Disparities in the Oral Microbiota and Metabolites Between Pregnant Women with and without Periodontitis Open
Our findings provide potential biomarkers for distinguishing periodontitis during pregnancy while offering valuable insights into mechanisms exploration and clinical intervention.
View article: Unraveling <i>Pinus massoniana</i>’s Defense Mechanisms Against <i>Bursaphelenchus xylophilus</i> Under Aseptic Conditions: A Transcriptomic Analysis
Unraveling <i>Pinus massoniana</i>’s Defense Mechanisms Against <i>Bursaphelenchus xylophilus</i> Under Aseptic Conditions: A Transcriptomic Analysis Open
Pine wilt disease (PWD) is caused by the pine wood nematode (PWN, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus) and significantly impacts pine forest ecosystems globally. This study focuses on Pinus massoniana, an important timber and oleoresin resource in …
View article: Genome-Wide Analysis and Expression Profiling of Lectin Receptor-like Kinase Genes in Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)
Genome-Wide Analysis and Expression Profiling of Lectin Receptor-like Kinase Genes in Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Open
Watermelon is one of the most important edible plants worldwide. Owing to its special cultivation conditions, watermelon is exposed to many biological and abiotic stresses during its development. Lectin receptor-like kinases (LecRLKs) are …
View article: Pestalotiopsis jiangsuensis sp. nov. Causing Needle Blight on Pinus massoniana in China
Pestalotiopsis jiangsuensis sp. nov. Causing Needle Blight on Pinus massoniana in China Open
Pinus massoniana Lamb. is an important, common afforestation and timber tree species in China. Species of Pestalotiopsis are well-known pathogens of needle blight. In this study, the five representative strains were isolated from needle bl…
View article: Somatic embryogenesis of slash pine (Pinus elliottii Engelm.): initiation, maturation, germination and mycorrhization of regenerated plantlets
Somatic embryogenesis of slash pine (Pinus elliottii Engelm.): initiation, maturation, germination and mycorrhization of regenerated plantlets Open
Slash pine (Pinus elliottii Engelm.), an important economic tree species with a high resin yield, is extensively cultivated in southern China. Somatic embryogenesis (SE) technology could hasten the breeding of P. elliottii through improvin…
View article: Morphological and phylogenetic analyses reveal three new species of Fusarium (Hypocreales, Nectriaceae) associated with leaf blight on Cunninghamia lanceolata in China
Morphological and phylogenetic analyses reveal three new species of Fusarium (Hypocreales, Nectriaceae) associated with leaf blight on Cunninghamia lanceolata in China Open
Chinese fir ( Cunninghamia lanceolata ) is a special fast-growing commercial tree species in China with high economic value. In recent years, leaf blight disease on C. lanceolata has been observed frequently. The diversity of Fusarium spec…
View article: Alternaria arborescens and A. italica Causing Leaf Blotch on Celtis julianae in China
Alternaria arborescens and A. italica Causing Leaf Blotch on Celtis julianae in China Open
Celtis julianae Schneid. is widely planted as a versatile tree species with ecological and economic significance. In September 2022, a leaf blotch disease of C. julianae was observed in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, with an infection incidence …
View article: Colletotrichum siamense, a Novel Causal Agent of Viburnum odoratissimum Leaf Blotch and Its Sensitivity to Fungicides
Colletotrichum siamense, a Novel Causal Agent of Viburnum odoratissimum Leaf Blotch and Its Sensitivity to Fungicides Open
Viburnum odoratissimum Ker-Gawl is native to Asia and is usually used as a garden ornamental. In September 2022, a leaf blotch on V. odoratissimum was observed in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. The disease causes the leaves of the plants to curl…
View article: Characterization of the Heat Shock Transcription Factor Family in Medicago sativa L. and Its Potential Roles in Response to Abiotic Stresses
Characterization of the Heat Shock Transcription Factor Family in Medicago sativa L. and Its Potential Roles in Response to Abiotic Stresses Open
Heat shock transcription factors (HSFs) are important regulatory factors in plant stress responses to various biotic and abiotic stresses and play important roles in growth and development. The HSF gene family has been systematically ident…
View article: First Report of <i>Diaporthe acuta</i> Causing Leaf Blight of <i>Acer palmatum</i> in China
First Report of <i>Diaporthe acuta</i> Causing Leaf Blight of <i>Acer palmatum</i> in China Open
Acer palmatum Thunb. is an important ornamental deciduous tree with colorful foliage, and widely cultivated in Japan, Korea and China (Carlos et al. 2016). In October 2021, a foliar disease of ~95% incidence was observed on A. palmatum in …
View article: Screen of Pinus massoniana for Resistance to Pinewood Nematode: In Vitro Propagation and Evaluation of Regenerated Microshoots
Screen of Pinus massoniana for Resistance to Pinewood Nematode: In Vitro Propagation and Evaluation of Regenerated Microshoots Open
To accelerate breeding of Pinus massoniana Lamb. resistance to pine wilt disease (PWD), caused by the pinewood nematode (PWN), Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, a protocol was established for the in vitro propagation of P. massoniana and the eva…
View article: Pinus massoniana somatic embryo maturation, mycorrhization of regenerated plantlets and its resistance to Bursaphelenchus xylophilus
Pinus massoniana somatic embryo maturation, mycorrhization of regenerated plantlets and its resistance to Bursaphelenchus xylophilus Open
Pine wilt disease, caused by the pine wood nematode (PWN, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus ), is a major quarantine forest disease that poses a threat to various pine species, including Pinus massoniana (masson pine), worldwide. Breeding of PWN-…
View article: Colletotrichum Species Associated with Anthracnose in Salix babylonica in China
Colletotrichum Species Associated with Anthracnose in Salix babylonica in China Open
Salix babylonica L. is a popular ornamental tree species in China and widely cultivated in Asia, Europe, and North America. Anthracnose in S. babylonica poses a serious threat to its growth and reduces its medicinal properties. In 2021, a …
View article: Neofusicoccum cryptomeriae sp. nov. and N. parvum Cause Stem Basal Canker of Cryptomeria japonica in China
Neofusicoccum cryptomeriae sp. nov. and N. parvum Cause Stem Basal Canker of Cryptomeria japonica in China Open
Cryptomeria japonica D. Don is a coniferous tree species widely grown in southern China for its high ornamental value. Recently, during disease surveys in China, a symptom of dieback occurred on C. japonica in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, Ch…
View article: The Effect of Trichoderma harzianum Hypovirus 1 (ThHV1) and Its Defective RNA ThHV1-S on the Antifungal Activity and Metabolome of Trichoderma koningiopsis T-51
The Effect of Trichoderma harzianum Hypovirus 1 (ThHV1) and Its Defective RNA ThHV1-S on the Antifungal Activity and Metabolome of Trichoderma koningiopsis T-51 Open
Mycoviruses widely exist in filamentous fungi and sometimes cause phenotypic changes in hosts. Trichoderma harzianum hypovirus 1 (ThHV1) and its defective RNA ThHV1-S were found in T. harzianum and exhibited high transmissibility. In our p…
View article: Identification of Bacillus velezensis SBB and Its Antifungal Effects against Verticillium dahliae
Identification of Bacillus velezensis SBB and Its Antifungal Effects against Verticillium dahliae Open
Traditional control methods have drawbacks in controlling Verticillium wilt diseases caused by Verticillium dahliae Kleb.; therefore, an efficient and environmentally friendly strategy for disease control must be identified and the mechani…
View article: Biological Control and Plant Growth Promotion by Volatile Organic Compounds of Trichoderma koningiopsis T-51
Biological Control and Plant Growth Promotion by Volatile Organic Compounds of Trichoderma koningiopsis T-51 Open
Trichoderma spp. are widely used in plant disease control and growth promotion due to their high efficacy and multiple biocontrol mechanisms. Trichoderma koningiopsis T-51 is an effective biocontrol agent against gray mold disease by direc…
View article: Population differentiation and epidemic tracking of <i>Bursaphelenchus xylophilus</i> in China based on chromosome‐level assembly and whole‐genome sequencing data
Population differentiation and epidemic tracking of <i>Bursaphelenchus xylophilus</i> in China based on chromosome‐level assembly and whole‐genome sequencing data Open
BACKGROUND Bursaphelenchus xylophilus , the pinewood nematode, kills millions of pine trees worldwide every year, and causes enormous economic and ecological losses. Despite extensive research on population variation, there is little under…
View article: Succession of Fungal Communities at Different Developmental Stages of Cabernet Sauvignon Grapes From an Organic Vineyard in Xinjiang
Succession of Fungal Communities at Different Developmental Stages of Cabernet Sauvignon Grapes From an Organic Vineyard in Xinjiang Open
Fungi present on grape surface considerably impact grape growth and quality. However, information of the fungal community structures and dynamics on the worldwide cash crop, the Cabernet Sauvignon grape, from the budding to ripening stages…
View article: Evaluation of somatic embryo production during embryogenic tissue proliferation stage using morphology, maternal genotype, proliferation rate and tissue age of Pinus thunbergii Parl
Evaluation of somatic embryo production during embryogenic tissue proliferation stage using morphology, maternal genotype, proliferation rate and tissue age of Pinus thunbergii Parl Open
To determine the optimal embryogenic capacity (somatic embryo production) of the selected elite nematode-resistant genotypes of Pinus thunbergii , variables such as embryogenic tissue (ET) morphology, maternal genotype, proliferation rate …
View article: First Report of <i>Diaporthe fusicola</i> Causing Leaf Blotch of <i>Osmanthus fragrans</i> in China
First Report of <i>Diaporthe fusicola</i> Causing Leaf Blotch of <i>Osmanthus fragrans</i> in China Open
Osmanthus fragrans Lour. is widely distributed in China, Japan, Thailand and India (Zang et al., 2003) and one of the top 10 most well-known flowering plants in China. Since February, 2017, a foliar disease, with a disease incidence of ~60…