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View article: High Tartronic Acid Content Germplasms Screening of Cucumber and Its Response to Exogenous Agents
High Tartronic Acid Content Germplasms Screening of Cucumber and Its Response to Exogenous Agents Open
Tartronic acid is known for its potential to inhibit sugar-to-lipid conversion in the human body, leading to weight loss and fat reduction. This compound is predominantly found in cucumbers and other cucurbit crops. Therefore, cultivating …
View article: Advances in understanding epigenetic regulation of plant trichome development: a comprehensive review
Advances in understanding epigenetic regulation of plant trichome development: a comprehensive review Open
Plant growth and development are controlled by a complex gene regulatory network, which is currently a focal point of research. It has been established that epigenetic factors play a crucial role in plant growth. Trichomes, specialized app…
View article: Allele-aware chromosome-level genome assembly of the autohexaploid Diospyros kaki Thunb
Allele-aware chromosome-level genome assembly of the autohexaploid Diospyros kaki Thunb Open
Artificially improving persimmon ( Diospyros kaki Thunb.), one of the most important fruit trees, remains challenging owing to the lack of reference genomes. In this study, we generated an allele-aware chromosome-level genome assembly for …
View article: Analyses of a chromosome-scale genome assembly reveal the origin and evolution of cultivated chrysanthemum
Analyses of a chromosome-scale genome assembly reveal the origin and evolution of cultivated chrysanthemum Open
View article: The first chromosome-level <i>Fallopia multiflora</i> genome assembly provides insights into stilbene biosynthesis
The first chromosome-level <i>Fallopia multiflora</i> genome assembly provides insights into stilbene biosynthesis Open
Fallopia multiflora (Thunb.) Harald, a vine belonging to the Polygonaceae family, is used in traditional medicine. The stilbenes contained in it have significant pharmacological activities in anti-oxidation and anti-aging. This study descr…
View article: Pangenomic analysis identifies structural variation associated with heat tolerance in pearl millet
Pangenomic analysis identifies structural variation associated with heat tolerance in pearl millet Open
Pearl millet is an important cereal crop worldwide and shows superior heat tolerance. Here, we developed a graph-based pan-genome by assembling ten chromosomal genomes with one existing assembly adapted to different climates worldwide and …
View article: Genetic regulation and molecular mechanism of immature cucumber peel color: A review
Genetic regulation and molecular mechanism of immature cucumber peel color: A review Open
Peel color is an essential exterior fruit quality attribute determining the commodity sale of fresh market cucumber. The color phenotype of cucumber peel are traits which are not only controlled by genetics but also affected by the environ…
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View article: Evolutionary divergence of duplicated genomes in newly described allotetraploid cottons
Evolutionary divergence of duplicated genomes in newly described allotetraploid cottons Open
Allotetraploid cotton ( Gossypium ) species represents a model system for the study of plant polyploidy, molecular evolution, and domestication. Here, chromosome-scale genome sequences were obtained and assembled for two recently described…
View article: Interannual variabilities, long-term trends, and regulating factors of low-oxygen conditions in the coastal waters off Hong Kong
Interannual variabilities, long-term trends, and regulating factors of low-oxygen conditions in the coastal waters off Hong Kong Open
The summertime low-oxygen conditions in the Pearl River Estuary (PRE) have experienced a significant spatial expansion associated with notable deoxygenation in recent decades. Nevertheless, there is still a lack of quantitative data on the…
View article: Comment on bg-2021-358
Comment on bg-2021-358 Open
Abstract. The summertime low-oxygen conditions in the Pearl River Estuary (PRE) have experienced a significant spatial expansion associated with notable deoxygenation in recent decades. Nevertheless, there is still a lack …
View article: Fire Scenario Zone Construction and Personnel Evacuation Planning Based on a Building Information Model and Geographical Information System
Fire Scenario Zone Construction and Personnel Evacuation Planning Based on a Building Information Model and Geographical Information System Open
The spatial–temporal simulation of fire disasters and evacuation route planning are important research fields for urban emergency responses and are primary tasks that answer complex questions after fires break out. The increasing demand fo…
View article: Interannual variabilities, long-term trends, and regulating factors of low-oxygen conditions in the eastern Pearl River Estuary
Interannual variabilities, long-term trends, and regulating factors of low-oxygen conditions in the eastern Pearl River Estuary Open
The summertime low-oxygen conditions in the Pearl River Estuary (PRE) have experienced a significant expansion in spatial extent associated with notable deoxygenation in recent decades. Nevertheless, there is still a lack of quantitative u…
View article: The fruit glossiness locus, <i>dull fruit</i> (<i>D</i>), encodes a C2H2-type zinc finger transcription factor, CsDULL, in cucumber (<i>Cucumis sativus</i> L.)
The fruit glossiness locus, <i>dull fruit</i> (<i>D</i>), encodes a C2H2-type zinc finger transcription factor, CsDULL, in cucumber (<i>Cucumis sativus</i> L.) Open
Fruit glossiness is an important external fruit quality trait for fresh-consumed cucumber fruit, affecting its marketability. Dull fruit appearance is mainly controlled by a single gene, D (for dull fruit) that is dominant to glossy fruit …
View article: Identification and Functional Verification of Cold Tolerance Genes in Spring Maize Seedlings Based on a Genome-Wide Association Study and Quantitative Trait Locus Mapping
Identification and Functional Verification of Cold Tolerance Genes in Spring Maize Seedlings Based on a Genome-Wide Association Study and Quantitative Trait Locus Mapping Open
Maize ( Zea mays L.) is a tropical crop, and low temperature has become one of the main abiotic stresses for maize growth and development, affecting many maize growth processes. The main area of maize production in China, Jilin province, o…
View article: Long-term spatiotemporal variations in and expansion of low-oxygen conditions in the Pearl River estuary: a study synthesizing observations during 1976–2017
Long-term spatiotemporal variations in and expansion of low-oxygen conditions in the Pearl River estuary: a study synthesizing observations during 1976–2017 Open
The Pearl River estuary (PRE) frequently experiences low-oxygen conditions in summer, with large-extent low-oxygen events and a long-term deoxygenation trend being reported recently. In this study, we provide a synthesis of the spatiotempo…
View article: The first high-quality chromosomal genome assembly of a medicinal and edible plant Arctium lappa
The first high-quality chromosomal genome assembly of a medicinal and edible plant Arctium lappa Open
Arctium lappa has a long medicinal and edible history with great economic importance. We combined Illumina and PacBio sequences to generate the first high-quality chromosome-level draft genome of A. lappa. The assembled genome is approxima…
View article: Review Comment on bg-2020-480
Review Comment on bg-2020-480 Open
Abstract. The Pearl River estuary (PRE) frequently experiences low-oxygen conditions in summer, with large-extent low-oxygen events and a long-term deoxygenation trend being reported recently. In this study, we provide a s…
View article: Comment on bg-2020-480
Comment on bg-2020-480 Open
Abstract. The Pearl River estuary (PRE) frequently experiences low-oxygen conditions in summer, with large-extent low-oxygen events and a long-term deoxygenation trend being reported recently. In this study, we provide a s…
View article: Long-term spatiotemporal variations and expansion of low-oxygen conditions in the Pearl River estuary: A study synthesizing observations during 1976–2017
Long-term spatiotemporal variations and expansion of low-oxygen conditions in the Pearl River estuary: A study synthesizing observations during 1976–2017 Open
The Pearl River estuary (PRE) frequently experiences low-oxygen conditions in summer, with large extents of low-oxygen events and a long-term deoxygenation trend being reported recently. In this study, we provide a synthesis of the spatiot…
View article: Author Correction: Genome of Tripterygium wilfordii and identification of cytochrome P450 involved in triptolide biosynthesis
Author Correction: Genome of Tripterygium wilfordii and identification of cytochrome P450 involved in triptolide biosynthesis Open
View article: Genomic analyses of diverse wild and cultivated accessions provide insights into the evolutionary history of jujube
Genomic analyses of diverse wild and cultivated accessions provide insights into the evolutionary history of jujube Open
Summary The Chinese jujube ( Ziziphus jujuba Mill.), a member of the Rhamnaceae family, is an important perennial fruit tree crop of substantial economic, ecological and nutritional value, and is also used as a traditional herbal medicine.…
View article: Comparative population genomics dissects the genetic basis of seven domestication traits in jujube
Comparative population genomics dissects the genetic basis of seven domestication traits in jujube Open
Jujube ( Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) is an important perennial fruit tree with a range of interesting horticultural traits. It was domesticated from wild jujube ( Ziziphus acidojujuba ), but the genomic variation dynamics and genetic changes un…
View article: Genome of Tripterygium wilfordii and identification of cytochrome P450 involved in triptolide biosynthesis
Genome of Tripterygium wilfordii and identification of cytochrome P450 involved in triptolide biosynthesis Open
View article: Genome assembly provides insights into the genome evolution and flowering regulation of orchardgrass
Genome assembly provides insights into the genome evolution and flowering regulation of orchardgrass Open
Summary Orchardgrass ( Dactylis glomerata L.) is an important forage grass for cultivating livestock worldwide. Here, we report an ~1.84‐Gb chromosome‐scale diploid genome assembly of orchardgrass, with a contig N50 of 0.93 Mb, a scaffold …
View article: The genomes of pecan and Chinese hickory provide insights into <i>Carya</i> evolution and nut nutrition
The genomes of pecan and Chinese hickory provide insights into <i>Carya</i> evolution and nut nutrition Open
Background Pecan (Carya illinoinensis) and Chinese hickory (C. cathayensis) are important commercially cultivated nut trees in the genus Carya (Juglandaceae), with high nutritional value and substantial health benefits. Results We obtained…
View article: Facile synthesis of copper ions chelated sand via dopamine chemistry for recyclable and sustainable catalysis
Facile synthesis of copper ions chelated sand via dopamine chemistry for recyclable and sustainable catalysis Open
View article: The wild sweetpotato (Ipomoea trifida) genome provides insights into storage root development
The wild sweetpotato (Ipomoea trifida) genome provides insights into storage root development Open