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View article: Investigation into Bioactive Selenium Species and the Mechanism of Action Behind Selenium-Enriched Rapeseed Flowering Stalks Alleviating Cadmium-Induced Toxicity in Mouse Sertoli Cells
Investigation into Bioactive Selenium Species and the Mechanism of Action Behind Selenium-Enriched Rapeseed Flowering Stalks Alleviating Cadmium-Induced Toxicity in Mouse Sertoli Cells Open
Cadmium (Cd) is a recognized environmental contaminant, present in soil, water, and food, which has been reported to cause male reproductive damage in vivo and vitro. Selenium-enriched rapeseed flowering stalks exhibit protective effects a…
View article: Analysis of Influencing Factors for the Development of China’s Scientific and Technological Innovation from an Educational Perspective — Based on the TOPSIS-DEMATEL-AISM Model
Analysis of Influencing Factors for the Development of China’s Scientific and Technological Innovation from an Educational Perspective — Based on the TOPSIS-DEMATEL-AISM Model Open
The 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China proposed implementing an innovation-driven development strategy, emphasizing that scientific and technological innovation is a strategic support for enhancing social productivity a…
View article: Case Report: Multimodal management of a rare pediatric astroblastoma using proton beam therapy and Gamma Knife radiosurgery—a case report and literature review
Case Report: Multimodal management of a rare pediatric astroblastoma using proton beam therapy and Gamma Knife radiosurgery—a case report and literature review Open
Introduction Astroblastoma is an infrequent glial tumor, with the MN1-altered subtype recognized in the 2021 WHO classification. This report details the management of a 4-year-old girl diagnosed with CNS WHO Grade 3 MN1-altered astroblasto…
View article: Postoperative Proton Beam Therapy for Intracranial Mesenchymal Tumors: Clinical Outcomes and Literature Review
Postoperative Proton Beam Therapy for Intracranial Mesenchymal Tumors: Clinical Outcomes and Literature Review Open
Background: Central nervous system (CNS) mesenchymal tumors are a rare and diverse group of neoplasms with significant treatment challenges and often aggressive behavior. Standard management involves surgery followed by radiotherapy, but a…
View article: Precise pigment biosynthesis for flower color design in <i>Brassica napus</i>
Precise pigment biosynthesis for flower color design in <i>Brassica napus</i> Open
The flower color has drawn extensive attention in rapeseed breeding for its ornamental value. However, the color formation and precise design are still elusive. Here, we successfully introduced betalain biosynthesis pathway into rapeseed a…
View article: Genome-wide association study reveals the genetic basis of vitamin C content in rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) seedlings
Genome-wide association study reveals the genetic basis of vitamin C content in rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) seedlings Open
Rapeseed ( Brassica napus L.) is a versatile crop, with its seedlings and flowering stalks can be utilized as vegetables, which are rich in vitamin C (Vc) and other essential nutrients, including selenium, calcium, zinc, and various amino …
View article: A chaperonin <scp>BnaC01</scp>.<scp>CCT8</scp> contributes to silique length and seed weight by affecting auxin and jasmonic acid signalling in <i>Brassica napus</i>
A chaperonin <span>BnaC01</span>.<span>CCT8</span> contributes to silique length and seed weight by affecting auxin and jasmonic acid signalling in <i>Brassica napus</i> Open
Summary Seed weight (SW), which is directly influenced by silique length (SL), is a critical agronomic trait significantly affecting both the quality and yield of rapeseed. In this study, a shorter silique length ( ssl ) mutant was generat…
View article: A Precise Detection Method for Tomato Fruit Ripeness and Picking Points in Complex Environments
A Precise Detection Method for Tomato Fruit Ripeness and Picking Points in Complex Environments Open
Accurate identification of tomato ripeness and precise detection of picking points is the key to realizing automated picking. Aiming at the problems faced in practical applications, such as low accuracy of tomato ripeness and picking point…
View article: Transcriptome and Small-RNA Sequencing Reveals the Response Mechanism of Brassica napus to Waterlogging Stress
Transcriptome and Small-RNA Sequencing Reveals the Response Mechanism of Brassica napus to Waterlogging Stress Open
Rapeseed (Brassica napus) is highly susceptible to waterlogging during the seedling stage; however, most of the studies on its gene expression under waterlogging stress have focused on transcriptional regulation, with little work conducted…
View article: DM_CorrMatch: a semi-supervised semantic segmentation framework for rapeseed flower coverage estimation using UAV imagery
DM_CorrMatch: a semi-supervised semantic segmentation framework for rapeseed flower coverage estimation using UAV imagery Open
Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) inflorescence coverage is a crucial phenotypic parameter for assessing crop growth and estimating yield. Accurate crop cover assessment is typically performed using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in combinatio…
View article: An alternative splicing caused by a natural variation in <i>BnaC02.VTE4</i> gene affects vitamin E and glucosinolate content in rapeseed (<i>Brassica napus</i> L.)
An alternative splicing caused by a natural variation in <i>BnaC02.VTE4</i> gene affects vitamin E and glucosinolate content in rapeseed (<i>Brassica napus</i> L.) Open
Summary Vitamin E (VE) is essential for plants and animals. Rapeseed oil is rich in α‐tocopherol (α‐T), which is the most bioactive form of VE in human body. This study demonstrated that VE in rapeseed seeds was mainly controlled by embryo…
View article: Effect of Photoperiod on Ascorbic Acid Metabolism Regulation and Accumulation in Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) Seedlings
Effect of Photoperiod on Ascorbic Acid Metabolism Regulation and Accumulation in Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) Seedlings Open
Ascorbic acid (AsA) is an important antioxidant for human health. The concept of “oil-vegetable-duel-purpose” can significantly enhance the economic benefits of the rapeseed industry. Rapeseed, when utilized as a vegetable, serves as a val…
View article: Dissection of the genetic basis and molecular mechanism of ovule number per ovary in oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.)
Dissection of the genetic basis and molecular mechanism of ovule number per ovary in oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) Open
Ovule number per ovary (ONPO) determines the maximum potential of seed number per fruit that is a direct component of seed yield in crops. This study aimed to dissect the genetic basis and molecular mechanism of ONPO using a newly develope…
View article: YOLO-Punica: A Faster and Lighter Weight Robotic-Ready Model for Detecting Pomegranate Fruit Development
YOLO-Punica: A Faster and Lighter Weight Robotic-Ready Model for Detecting Pomegranate Fruit Development Open
Pomegranate is a highly valued fruit known for its delicious seeds packed with health benefits and also a popular ornamental tree, as well as traditional medicine, but traditional management of the orchard heavily relies on manual laboriou…
View article: Primary intracranial extraosseous Ewing’s sarcoma with intraspinal metastasis in children: illustrative case
Primary intracranial extraosseous Ewing’s sarcoma with intraspinal metastasis in children: illustrative case Open
BACKGROUND The diagnosis of intracranial extraosseous Ewing’s sarcoma (EES) poses challenges due to the absence of specific clinical and imaging features prior to surgery. It is crucial to differentiate the tumor from other small round cel…
View article: Quercetin Alleviates Hyperglycemic-Generated Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-Contacted Apoptosis of Rat Nucleus Pulposus Cells
Quercetin Alleviates Hyperglycemic-Generated Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-Contacted Apoptosis of Rat Nucleus Pulposus Cells Open
Quercetin exerts antiapoptotic effects on NP cells, probably through ER stress, thereby showcasing potential as a therapeutic method for treating IDD.
View article: GPC6 facilitates progression of SHH-subgroup medulloblastoma by enhancing Hedgehog secretion and signaling responses
GPC6 facilitates progression of SHH-subgroup medulloblastoma by enhancing Hedgehog secretion and signaling responses Open
Medulloblastoma (MB) is the most common malignant tumor of the cerebellum in children. The SHH subgroup of MB (SHH-MB) is driven by aberrant activation of the Sonic Hedgehog (SHH) pathway; however, mutations in genes related to this pathwa…
View article: Roles of Germin-like Protein Family in Response to Seed Germination and Shoot Branching in Brassica napus
Roles of Germin-like Protein Family in Response to Seed Germination and Shoot Branching in Brassica napus Open
Germin-like proteins (GLPs) play important roles in the regulation of various plant development processes, such as seed vigor, root and leaf development and disease resistance, while the roles of GLPs on agronomic traits are rarely studied…
View article: Genetic Analysis of Vitamin C Content in Rapeseed Seedlings by the Major Gene Plus Polygene Mixed Effect Model
Genetic Analysis of Vitamin C Content in Rapeseed Seedlings by the Major Gene Plus Polygene Mixed Effect Model Open
Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) seedlings are rich in vitamin C (Vc), which is beneficial for humans. Understanding the genetic variance in Vc content has practical significance for the breeding of “oil–vegetable dual-purpose” rapeseed. In th…
View article: Dense object detection methods in RAW UAV imagery based on YOLOv8
Dense object detection methods in RAW UAV imagery based on YOLOv8 Open
Accurate, fast and lightweight dense target detection methods are highly important for precision agriculture. To detect dense apricot flowers using drones, we propose an improved dense target detection method based on YOLOv8, named D-YOLOv…
View article: YOLO-Granada: a lightweight attentioned Yolo for pomegranates fruit detection
YOLO-Granada: a lightweight attentioned Yolo for pomegranates fruit detection Open
Pomegranate is an important fruit crop that is usually managed manually through experience. Intelligent management systems for pomegranate orchards can improve yields and address labor shortages. Fast and accurate detection of pomegranates…
View article: YOLO-Granada: A Lightweight Attentioned Yolo forPomegranates Fruit Detection
YOLO-Granada: A Lightweight Attentioned Yolo forPomegranates Fruit Detection Open
Pomegranate is an important fruit crop that is usually managed manually through experience. Intelligent management systems for pomegranate orchards can improve yields and address labor shortages. Fast and accurate detection of pomegranates…
View article: New Insights into the TIFY Gene Family of Brassica napus and Its Involvement in the Regulation of Shoot Branching
New Insights into the TIFY Gene Family of Brassica napus and Its Involvement in the Regulation of Shoot Branching Open
As plant-specific transcription factors, the TIFY family genes are involved in the responses to a series of biotic and abiotic stresses and the regulation of the development of multiple organs. To explore the potential roles of the TIFY ge…
View article: Integrating genome-wide association study with transcriptomic data to predict candidate genes influencing Brassica napus root and biomass-related traits under low phosphorus conditions
Integrating genome-wide association study with transcriptomic data to predict candidate genes influencing Brassica napus root and biomass-related traits under low phosphorus conditions Open
Background Rapeseed ( Brassica napus L.) is an essential source of edible oil and livestock feed, as well as a promising source of biofuel. Breeding crops with an ideal root system architecture (RSA) for high phosphorus use efficiency (PUE…
View article: Research Progress of Selenium-Enriched Foods
Research Progress of Selenium-Enriched Foods Open
Selenium is an essential micronutrient that plays a crucial role in maintaining human health. Selenium deficiency is seriously associated with various diseases such as Keshan disease, Kashin–Beck disease, cataracts, and others. Conversely,…