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View article: Taxonomic revision of two dominant Munidopsis species (Decapoda, Anomura, Munidopsidae) from the cold seeps in the northern South China Sea: new records and complementary descriptions
Taxonomic revision of two dominant Munidopsis species (Decapoda, Anomura, Munidopsidae) from the cold seeps in the northern South China Sea: new records and complementary descriptions Open
Munidopsis species represent some of the dominant macrobenthos in cold seep habitats of the northern South China Sea. Earlier studies documented high abundances of M. verrilli Benedict, 1902 at Site F cold seep and M. lauensis Baba & de Sa…
View article: Comparative Analysis of Sponge-Associated, Seawater, and Sediment Microbial Communities from Site F Cold Seep in the South China Sea
Comparative Analysis of Sponge-Associated, Seawater, and Sediment Microbial Communities from Site F Cold Seep in the South China Sea Open
Microbial communities at Site F cold seep, ubiquitous in both the environment and the associated fauna, demonstrate clear habitat-specific partitioning. Metagenomic sequencing and binning demonstrated a striking partitioning of microbial t…
View article: Cm <i>SGT1</i> , Transcriptionally Regulated by CmWRKY21 and CmWRKY31, Improves Powdery Mildew Resistance in <scp> <i>Cucurbita moschata</i> </scp>
Cm <i>SGT1</i> , Transcriptionally Regulated by CmWRKY21 and CmWRKY31, Improves Powdery Mildew Resistance in <span> <i>Cucurbita moschata</i> </span> Open
Powdery mildew (PM), mainly caused by Podosphaera xanthii , is a severe destructive disease that threatens the production of cucurbit crops globally. Heterologous transformation has shown that the CmSGT1 gene (suppressor of the G2 allele o…
View article: Unveiling the hidden connection: Hemichordates and vertebrates share surprising mitochondrial similarities
Unveiling the hidden connection: Hemichordates and vertebrates share surprising mitochondrial similarities Open
View article: Metagenomic binning reveals community and functional characteristics of sulfur- and methane-oxidizing bacteria in cold seep sponge ground
Metagenomic binning reveals community and functional characteristics of sulfur- and methane-oxidizing bacteria in cold seep sponge ground Open
The chemosynthetic environment shapes the high relative abundance of key functional groups that dominate the symbiotic community, while the species differences among host sponges determine the strain selection within these groups. The meta…
View article: From thermal tolerance to distribution resilience: Physiology-informed species distribution models moderated range shifts for an intertidal crab species under climate change
From thermal tolerance to distribution resilience: Physiology-informed species distribution models moderated range shifts for an intertidal crab species under climate change Open
The intertidal zone, occupying the critical interface between marine and terrestrial ecosystems, exhibits heightened sensitivity to climatic variations with accelerated ecological dynamics under dual environmental forcing. Species Distribu…
View article: Maize leaf yellowing gene <i>ZmCAAX</i> modulates growth and drought resistance by regulating abscisic acid contents through interaction with the ABA biosynthetic enzyme ZmNCED3
Maize leaf yellowing gene <i>ZmCAAX</i> modulates growth and drought resistance by regulating abscisic acid contents through interaction with the ABA biosynthetic enzyme ZmNCED3 Open
Summary In maize ( Zea mays L.), leaves are essential for photosynthesis and transpiration and leaf yellowing is regulated by carotenoid metabolism, hormonal signalling and environmental factors. However, the molecular mechanisms linking d…
View article: A new species and a new record of the albuneid subfamily Lepidopinae (Crustacea: decapoda: anomura) from China
A new species and a new record of the albuneid subfamily Lepidopinae (Crustacea: decapoda: anomura) from China Open
A new species of the albuneid sand crab, Leucolepidopa nubes sp. nov., is described based on a specimen from the coastal waters of Hainan Island, northern South China Sea, China. The new species can be distinguished from the sole congeneri…
View article: A new Pacific Ocean species of Typhlonida Macpherson &amp; Baba, 2022 (Crustacea, Decapoda, Munididae) from the flank of the emergent seamount Isla del Coco (Costa Rica) with notes on the phylogeny of the genus
A new Pacific Ocean species of Typhlonida Macpherson & Baba, 2022 (Crustacea, Decapoda, Munididae) from the flank of the emergent seamount Isla del Coco (Costa Rica) with notes on the phylogeny of the genus Open
The genus Typhlonida Macpherson & Baba in Machordom et al. 2022 is a group of munidid squat lobsters typically found in deep waters. This study describes and illustrates a new species, Typhlonida cocoensis sp. nov. , from a seamount area i…
View article: Transcriptome reveal gene regulation mechanisms of the barnacle Chthamalus challengeri for microhabitat adaption in the intertidal zone
Transcriptome reveal gene regulation mechanisms of the barnacle Chthamalus challengeri for microhabitat adaption in the intertidal zone Open
View article: Quantum disorder induced by nuclear tunneling in lattice
Quantum disorder induced by nuclear tunneling in lattice Open
Lattice degrees of freedom (DoFs) may induce quantum disorder (QD) when nuclear tunneling outvies long-range order, but conventional phonon theory is incapable of describing such QD phases. Here we develop a method based on path-integral m…
View article: Phylogenomics of crabs provides insights into their origin and evolution
Phylogenomics of crabs provides insights into their origin and evolution Open
Crabs encompass the infra-orders Brachyura and Anomura, collectively constitute the clade Meiura within order Decapoda. Despite their considerable diversity, genomic resources for crabs remain scarce, hindering our understanding of their p…
View article: The Mitochondrial Genome Reveals Phylogenetic Relationships and Gene Rearrangement in Brachyura
The Mitochondrial Genome Reveals Phylogenetic Relationships and Gene Rearrangement in Brachyura Open
Brachyura represents the focus of species diversity within Decapoda. However, this diversity increases the difficulty of species identification and obscures the natural phylogenetic relationships. Mitogenomes, with their rich phylogenetic …
View article: Geochemical characteristics of the black shales in the Bianxi Formation of Jinxiu, Guangxi and its genetic relationship with the Longhua ultra-high grade Ni-Co deposit
Geochemical characteristics of the black shales in the Bianxi Formation of Jinxiu, Guangxi and its genetic relationship with the Longhua ultra-high grade Ni-Co deposit Open
View article: Research progress and existing problems of five-element (Ni-Co-As-Ag-Bi) vein deposits
Research progress and existing problems of five-element (Ni-Co-As-Ag-Bi) vein deposits Open
View article: Integrative Taxonomy Reveals New Insights into the Species Validity of the Neocaridina davidi-N. denticulata-N. heteropoda Complex and Mitogenomic Phylogeny of Caridean Shrimps
Integrative Taxonomy Reveals New Insights into the Species Validity of the Neocaridina davidi-N. denticulata-N. heteropoda Complex and Mitogenomic Phylogeny of Caridean Shrimps Open
The genus Neocaridina, originating from East Asia and representing a small-size landlocked shrimp group of the family Atyidae, is an important group of ornamental shrimps and plays significant ecological roles in their natural habitats. Ow…
View article: Physiological and biochemical responses of the waterlogging-tolerant pumpkin resources to waterlogging stress
Physiological and biochemical responses of the waterlogging-tolerant pumpkin resources to waterlogging stress Open
This study used 27 Chinese pumpkin resources for the waterlogging treatment and analyzed 16 growth and physiological indicators, including plant height and stem diameter. The waterlogging-tolerant and waterlogging-sensitive pumpkin resourc…
View article: A new species of Uroptychus Henderson, 1888 (Decapoda: Anomura: Chirostylidae) from a seamount in the South China Sea
A new species of Uroptychus Henderson, 1888 (Decapoda: Anomura: Chirostylidae) from a seamount in the South China Sea Open
A new species of the chirostylid squat lobster, Uroptychus ngae sp. nov. is described based on two specimens from the Zhongnan Seamount, north-central South China Sea. The new species can be distinguished from closely related species mainl…
View article: Deep‐sea caridean shrimps collected from the South China Sea with emphasizing their phylogenetic relationships
Deep‐sea caridean shrimps collected from the South China Sea with emphasizing their phylogenetic relationships Open
Despite the high biological and ecological diversity of the South China Sea, limited research has been conducted on the deep‐sea species diversity of caridean shrimps. Based on the collections from three scientific expeditions conducted in…
View article: Complete genome assembly provides insights into the centromere architecture of pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima)
Complete genome assembly provides insights into the centromere architecture of pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) Open
View article: A new chemosymbiotic bivalve species of the genus Acharax Dall, 1908 (Bivalvia, Solemyida, Solemyidae) from the Haima cold seep of the South China Sea
A new chemosymbiotic bivalve species of the genus Acharax Dall, 1908 (Bivalvia, Solemyida, Solemyidae) from the Haima cold seep of the South China Sea Open
Solemyidae is an ancient group of protobranch bivalves that typically inhabit unusual environments, such as deep-sea chemosynthetic environments, and are symbiotic with chemoautotrophic and gill-hosted bacteria. In May 2018, a living solem…
View article: Nutrition, phytochemical profiling, in vitro biological activities, and in silico studies of South Chinese white pitaya (Hylocereus undatus)
Nutrition, phytochemical profiling, in vitro biological activities, and in silico studies of South Chinese white pitaya (Hylocereus undatus) Open
View article: First record of the hippolytid shrimp Hippolyte australiensis (Stimpson, 1860) (Crustacea, Decapoda) from China
First record of the hippolytid shrimp Hippolyte australiensis (Stimpson, 1860) (Crustacea, Decapoda) from China Open
Two specimens of the genus Hippolyte were examined from the caridean collections of the Marine Biological Museum, Chinese Academy of Sciences. These specimens were captured in the South China Sea in 1987. Detailed inspection revealed that …
View article: Genome assembly of a giant isopod Bathynomus jamesi provides insights into the body size evolution and adaptation to deep-sea environment
Genome assembly of a giant isopod Bathynomus jamesi provides insights into the body size evolution and adaptation to deep-sea environment Open
Giant isopods are the most representative group of crustaceans living in the deep sea environment with a huge body size. In order to understand the genetic basis of these large animals to adapt the harsh oligotrophic environment of the dee…
View article: The maize <scp><i>PLASTID TERMINAL OXIDASE</i></scp> (<scp><i>PTOX</i></scp>) locus controls the carotenoid content of kernels
The maize <span><i>PLASTID TERMINAL OXIDASE</i></span> (<span><i>PTOX</i></span>) locus controls the carotenoid content of kernels Open
SUMMARY Carotenoids perform a broad range of important functions in humans; therefore, carotenoid biofortification of maize ( Zea mays L.), one of the most highly produced cereal crops worldwide, would have a global impact on human health.…
View article: The complete mitochondrial genome of the deep-sea paskentanid snail <i>Alviniconcha marisindica</i> (Caenogastropoda: abyssochrysoidea) from the Carlsberg Ridge
The complete mitochondrial genome of the deep-sea paskentanid snail <i>Alviniconcha marisindica</i> (Caenogastropoda: abyssochrysoidea) from the Carlsberg Ridge Open
Alviniconcha marisindica Okutani 2014 is a deep-sea gastropod inhabited in hydrothermal vents of the Indo-Pacific. It belongs to superfamily Abyssochrysoidea. In the present study, we report the complete mitochondrial genome of A…
View article: Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of Cmoadhs in Cucurbita Moschata—Critical Role of Cmoadh9 in Abiotic Stress
Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of Cmoadhs in Cucurbita Moschata—Critical Role of Cmoadh9 in Abiotic Stress Open
View article: Changes in fruit texture and cell structure of different pumpkin varieties (lines) during storage
Changes in fruit texture and cell structure of different pumpkin varieties (lines) during storage Open
After harvest, the pumpkin fruit has strong respiration and metabolic activities, which easily induce quality deterioration, shortening the storage period and shelf life, which affects the farmers' income. To understand the quality change …
View article: Phylogenetics and Population Genetics of the Petrolisthes lamarckii–P. haswelli Complex in China: Old Lineage and New Species
Phylogenetics and Population Genetics of the Petrolisthes lamarckii–P. haswelli Complex in China: Old Lineage and New Species Open
Petrolisthes lamarckii (Leach, 1821) and P. haswelli Miers, 1884 are a pair of sister species of porcelain crabs, both of which are common in the intertidal zone of southern China, typically found under rocks and in the crevices of coral r…
View article: GENOME-WIDE ANALYSIS REVEALS THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF GENETIC VARIATION OF IMPORTANT ECONOMIC TRAITS IN CASHMERE GOATS ON QINGHAI-TIBET PLATEAU
GENOME-WIDE ANALYSIS REVEALS THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF GENETIC VARIATION OF IMPORTANT ECONOMIC TRAITS IN CASHMERE GOATS ON QINGHAI-TIBET PLATEAU Open
Qaidam Cashmere goat is one of the few animals that can survive in the harsh environment of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the adjacent alpine areas. It has a strong adaptability, thus shaping the genetic diversity of goat phenotype, morpho…