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View article: From function to omics: endophytic Beauveria bassiana promotes maize growth by activating phytohormone signaling pathways under elevated carbon dioxide
From function to omics: endophytic Beauveria bassiana promotes maize growth by activating phytohormone signaling pathways under elevated carbon dioxide Open
These findings suggested that B. bassiana colonization modulates plant growth under eCO2 by regulating the expression of related genes, and in turn, enzyme activity and hormone metabolism. The findings of the present study offer…
View article: Endophytic Beauveria spp. Enhance Tomato Growth and Resistance to Botrytis cinerea via Transcriptomic Regulation
Endophytic Beauveria spp. Enhance Tomato Growth and Resistance to Botrytis cinerea via Transcriptomic Regulation Open
Entomopathogenic fungi of the genus Beauveria are recognized for their dual role as insect pathogens and plant endophytes, however the majority of research efforts to date have centered on B. bassiana. To address this bias, we evaluated th…
View article: From Function to Omics: Endophytic Beauveria bassiana Promotes Maize Growth by Activating Phytohormone Signaling Pathways under Elevated Carbon Dioxide
From Function to Omics: Endophytic Beauveria bassiana Promotes Maize Growth by Activating Phytohormone Signaling Pathways under Elevated Carbon Dioxide Open
Background Several entomopathogenic fungal (EPF) species can colonize and establish symbiotic relationships with plants as endophytes, which affects crop growth under elevated carbon dioxide (eCO₂) concentrations. However, how EPF facilita…
View article: Editorial: Tobacco disease and biological control
Editorial: Tobacco disease and biological control Open
View article: <i>TWF2</i> Drives Tumor Progression and Sunitinib Resistance in Renal Cell Carcinoma through Hippo Signaling Suppression
<i>TWF2</i> Drives Tumor Progression and Sunitinib Resistance in Renal Cell Carcinoma through Hippo Signaling Suppression Open
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) remains a formidable clinical challenge, characterized by a high propensity for metastasis and the frequent emergence of intrinsic or acquired resistance to targeted therapies. However, the molecular mechanisms u…
View article: Control effects and mechanisms of metabolites from Streptomyces ahygroscopicus var. gongzhulingensis strain 769 on sclerotinia rot in sunflowers
Control effects and mechanisms of metabolites from Streptomyces ahygroscopicus var. gongzhulingensis strain 769 on sclerotinia rot in sunflowers Open
Introduction Sunflower sclerotinia rot caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum poses a significant threat to global agriculture. This study investigates Streptomyces ahygroscopicus var. gongzhulingensis 769 (S769) as a novel biocontrol agent a…
View article: Deciphering the Immunomodulatory Function of <scp>GSN</scp> <sup>+</sup> Inflammatory Cancer‐Associated Fibroblasts in Renal Cell Carcinoma Immunotherapy: Insights From Pan‐Cancer Single‐Cell Landscape and Spatial Transcriptomics Analysis
Deciphering the Immunomodulatory Function of <span>GSN</span> <sup>+</sup> Inflammatory Cancer‐Associated Fibroblasts in Renal Cell Carcinoma Immunotherapy: Insights From Pan‐Cancer Single‐Cell Landscape and Spatial Transcriptomics Analysis Open
The heterogeneity of cancer‐associated fibroblasts (CAFs) could affect the response to immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy. However, limited studies have investigated the role of inflammatory CAFs (iCAFs) in ICI therapy using pan‐can…
View article: Bibliometric analysis of research trends on the combination of radiotherapy and PARP inhibitors in solid tumors
Bibliometric analysis of research trends on the combination of radiotherapy and PARP inhibitors in solid tumors Open
Introduction Radiotherapy has served as a cornerstone in cancer treatment for over a century. However, the efficacy of radiotherapy is often compromised by the intrinsic and acquired radioresistance of tumors, which can lead to treatment f…
View article: Fusarium citri as an entomopathogenic fungus mediating plant resistance against insect pests and phytopathogens
Fusarium citri as an entomopathogenic fungus mediating plant resistance against insect pests and phytopathogens Open
Fusarium citri has been historically recognized as a phytopathogen but never as an entomophagous fungus (EPF) with plant endogeneity. In the present study, an F. citri strain, FcS1GZL-1, was isolated and identified from diseased Spodoptera…
View article: Bending and Scission: When the Membraneless Condensates Meet Endosome Membrane
Bending and Scission: When the Membraneless Condensates Meet Endosome Membrane Open
View article: Current and future therapies for small cell lung carcinoma
Current and future therapies for small cell lung carcinoma Open
View article: Research on Fast Time–Frequency Reconstruction Algorithm for Wideband Compressive Spectrum Sensing
Research on Fast Time–Frequency Reconstruction Algorithm for Wideband Compressive Spectrum Sensing Open
Cognitive Radio (CR) is widely acknowledged as a pivotal technology for mitigating the scarcity of spectrum resources, with Transform Domain Communication Systems (TDCSs) regarded as one of the primary candidate technologies for CR. Howeve…
View article: The PKS–NRPS Gene BBA_09856 Deletion Mutant of Beauveria bassiana Enhanced Its Virulence Against Ostrinia furnacalis Larvae and Strengthened the Host Plant’s Resistance to Botrytis cinerea as an Endotype
The PKS–NRPS Gene BBA_09856 Deletion Mutant of Beauveria bassiana Enhanced Its Virulence Against Ostrinia furnacalis Larvae and Strengthened the Host Plant’s Resistance to Botrytis cinerea as an Endotype Open
Nonribosomal peptide synthetase (NRPS) and polyketide synthase (PKS) play crucial roles in the development and pathogenicity of the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana. However, they are among the few biosynthetic gene clusters with…
View article: Improved control of <i>Rhopalosiphum maidis</i> and <i>Acyrthosiphon pisum</i>, using the predatory natural enemy <i>Harmonia axyridis</i> carrying entomopathogenic fungi
Improved control of <i>Rhopalosiphum maidis</i> and <i>Acyrthosiphon pisum</i>, using the predatory natural enemy <i>Harmonia axyridis</i> carrying entomopathogenic fungi Open
BACKGROUND Aphids are important agricultural and forestry pests that not only directly harm plants, but also transmit various plant viruses. Biological control, including the use of entomopathogenic fungi (EPFs) and predatory natural enemi…
View article: Impact of Oviposition Sequence and Host Egg Density on Offspring Emergence and Interspecific Competition in Two Species of Trichogramma Parasitoids
Impact of Oviposition Sequence and Host Egg Density on Offspring Emergence and Interspecific Competition in Two Species of Trichogramma Parasitoids Open
Asian corn borer (ACB), Ostrinia furnacalis Guenee (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) and the rice moth (RM), Corycyra cephalonica Stainton (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) are economically significant insect pests that threaten the agricultural products wo…
View article: A strain of Talaromyces assiutensis provides multiple protection effects against insect pests and a fungal pathogen after endophytic settlement in soybean plants
A strain of Talaromyces assiutensis provides multiple protection effects against insect pests and a fungal pathogen after endophytic settlement in soybean plants Open
Talaromyces assiutensis was reported as an endophytic fungi of plant, with antimicrobial and anticancer properties; however, it has never been reported as an entomopathogenic fungus (EPF). Herein, an EPF strain was isolated from diseased l…
View article: Past century climate and vegetation change: A case study in Tianshan, Northwest China
Past century climate and vegetation change: A case study in Tianshan, Northwest China Open
This study investigates the impact of climate change on vegetation patterns in the Tianshan Mountain over the past century. By analyzing pollen data and meteorological records, we explore the correlation between plant species distribution …
View article: From Function to Omics: Endophytic Beauveria Bassiana Promotes Maize Growth by Activating Phytohormone Signaling Pathways Under Elevated Carbon Dioxide
From Function to Omics: Endophytic Beauveria Bassiana Promotes Maize Growth by Activating Phytohormone Signaling Pathways Under Elevated Carbon Dioxide Open
View article: Bifunctional Phthalimide Based Ionic Liquids Efficient Transformation of Co2 Into Quinazoline-2,4(1h,3h)-Diones Under Mild Conditions
Bifunctional Phthalimide Based Ionic Liquids Efficient Transformation of Co2 Into Quinazoline-2,4(1h,3h)-Diones Under Mild Conditions Open
View article: TWF2 Interacts with YAP to Promote Tumor Progression and Target Therapy Resistance by Regulating Hippo Signaling Pathway in Renal Cell Carcinoma
TWF2 Interacts with YAP to Promote Tumor Progression and Target Therapy Resistance by Regulating Hippo Signaling Pathway in Renal Cell Carcinoma Open
View article: A skipping spectrum sensing scheme based on deep reinforcement learning for transform domain communication systems
A skipping spectrum sensing scheme based on deep reinforcement learning for transform domain communication systems Open
Spectrum sensing is a key technology and prerequisite for Transform Domain Communication Systems (TDCS). The traditional approach typically involves selecting a working sub-band and maintaining it without further changes, with spectrum sen…
View article: Endophytic Colonization of Beauveria bassiana Enhances Drought Stress Tolerance in Tomato via “Water Spender” Pathway
Endophytic Colonization of Beauveria bassiana Enhances Drought Stress Tolerance in Tomato via “Water Spender” Pathway Open
Drought stress is one of the most important climate-related factors affecting crop production. Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.) are economically important crops which are highly sensitive to drought. The entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria…
View article: Endophytic Colonization of Beauveria bassiana Enhances Drought Stress Tolerance in Tomato via the “Water Spender” Pathway
Endophytic Colonization of Beauveria bassiana Enhances Drought Stress Tolerance in Tomato via the “Water Spender” Pathway Open
Drought stress is one of the most important climate-related factors affecting crop production. Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.) are economically important crop which are highly sensitive to drought. The entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria …
View article: Insect hypovirulence-associated mycovirus confers entomopathogenic fungi with enhanced resistance against phytopathogens
Insect hypovirulence-associated mycovirus confers entomopathogenic fungi with enhanced resistance against phytopathogens Open
Mycoviruses can alter the biological characteristics of host fungi, including change virulence or pathogenicity of phytopathogens and entomopathogenic fungi (EPF). However, most studies on the mycoviruses found in EPF have focused on the e…
View article: Tripartite interactions of an endophytic entomopathogenic fungus, Asian corn borer, and host maize under elevated <scp>carbon dioxide</scp>
Tripartite interactions of an endophytic entomopathogenic fungus, Asian corn borer, and host maize under elevated <span>carbon dioxide</span> Open
BACKGROUND Biological control of insect pests is encountering an unprecedented challenge in agricultural systems due to the ongoing rise in carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) level. The use of entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) in these systems is gaining i…
View article: <i>Streptomyces</i> ‐triggered coordination between rhizosphere microbiomes and plant transcriptome enables watermelon <i>Fusarium</i> wilt resistance
<i>Streptomyces</i> ‐triggered coordination between rhizosphere microbiomes and plant transcriptome enables watermelon <i>Fusarium</i> wilt resistance Open
The use of microbial inoculant is a promising strategy to improve plant health, but their efficiency often faces challenges due to difficulties in successful microbial colonization in soil environments. To this end, the application of bios…
View article: First record of Aspergillus nomiae as a broad-spectrum entomopathogenic fungus that provides resistance against phytopathogens and insect pests by colonization of plants
First record of Aspergillus nomiae as a broad-spectrum entomopathogenic fungus that provides resistance against phytopathogens and insect pests by colonization of plants Open
Introduction Aspergillus nomiae is known as a pathogenic fungus that infects humans and plants but has never been reported as an entomophagous fungus (EPF) that can provide other functions as an endotype. Methods A strain of EPF was isolat…
View article: Talaromyces Assiutensis Provides Multiple Plant Protection Effects Against Insect Pests and Phytopathogens as an Entomopathogenic Fungus
Talaromyces Assiutensis Provides Multiple Plant Protection Effects Against Insect Pests and Phytopathogens as an Entomopathogenic Fungus Open
View article: SVCT2-Targeted PET Imaging&nbsp;Agent&nbsp;For The&nbsp;Evaluation of LN Metastasis of Thyroid Cancer
SVCT2-Targeted PET Imaging Agent For The Evaluation of LN Metastasis of Thyroid Cancer Open
View article: First record of a negative single stranded RNA viruses from entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana Vuillemin
First record of a negative single stranded RNA viruses from entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana Vuillemin Open
Beauveria bassiana Vuillemin is an entomopathogenic fungus that has been developed as a biological insecticide and used worldwide. B. bassiana can be infected by one or more mycoviruses, which are generally double stranded RNA viruses (dsR…