Citrus canker,caused by Xanthomonas citri subsp.citri(Xcc),is a globally quarantine disease infecting nearly all Citrus cultivars.Citron C-05 has been identified with complete and active resistance to Xcc.However,the ...Citrus canker,caused by Xanthomonas citri subsp.citri(Xcc),is a globally quarantine disease infecting nearly all Citrus cultivars.Citron C-05 has been identified with complete and active resistance to Xcc.However,the mechanism underlying Citron C-05's resistance to Xcc remains elusive.We identified a gene cluster on chromosome 8 of the citrus genome comprising five pathogenesis-related 4-like genes.PR4A was upregulated in Citron C-05 leaves under Xcc infection,exhibiting the highest expression among these PR4-like genes.In addition,PR4A expression was higher in leaves of disease-resistant genotypes than susceptible genotypes under Xcc invasion.Bimolecular fluorescence complementation(BiFC)and Split-Luc assays indicated that CmWRKY75,a positive regulator of PR4A,interacted with pthA4 and upregulated expression of PR4A in Citron C-05 leaves.Regulatory function for the expression of CmPR4A was localized to a 516-nucleotide region upstream of the translational start site,which was designated Pro CmPR4A-P516.Transient overexpression of CmPR4A improved resistance to Xcc in sweet orange,and three transgenic lines of OE-CmPR4A exhibited resistance to Pseudomonas syringae pv.tomato DC3000(Pst DC3000)in Arabidopsis.Furthermore,CmSMU2 was identified through yeast two-hybrid library using CmPR4A as bait,Bi FC and Split-Luc assays further verified their interaction.Transient overexpression of CmSMU2 in sweet orange increased resistance to Xcc.Co-expression of CmSMU2 and CmPR4A enhanced accumulation of reactive oxygen species compared to CmSMU2 or CmPR4A,indicating that they may synergistically enhance resistance to Xcc in citrus.These findings lay the groundwork for a theoretical analysis of the mechanism underlying the resistance of Citron C-05 against citrus canker.展开更多
P2-type layered oxide cathode materials have attracted extensive attention due to their simple preparation,high specific capacity,adjustable voltage range,and high packing density.However,the harmful phase transitions...P2-type layered oxide cathode materials have attracted extensive attention due to their simple preparation,high specific capacity,adjustable voltage range,and high packing density.However,the harmful phase transitions that occur at high voltage severely limit their practical application.Herein,a novel high-valence tungsten doped P2-Na_(0.67)Ni_(0.33)Mn_(0.67)O_(2)cathode material was prepared using the sol–gel method.Through diffusion kinetics analysis and in situ X-ray diffraction(in situ XRD),it has been proven that W^(6+)not only enhances the Na^(+)diffusion coefficient but also reduces the P2–O2 phase transition.The optimized NNMO-W1%delivers a high discharge specific capacity of 163 mAh·g^(-1)at 0.1C,and the capacity retention rate is as high as 77.6%after 1000 cycles at 10C.This is mainly due to that W^(6+)enters the lattice,optimizing the arrangement of primary particles.This work sheds light on the design and construction of high-performance layered oxides cathode materials.展开更多
Pre-harvest water deficit(PHWD)plays an important role in sugar accumulation of citrus fruit.However,the mechanism is not known well.Here,it was confirmed that PHWD promoted sucrose accumulation of citrus fruit,but ha...Pre-harvest water deficit(PHWD)plays an important role in sugar accumulation of citrus fruit.However,the mechanism is not known well.Here,it was confirmed that PHWD promoted sucrose accumulation of citrus fruit,but had limited effect on fructose,glucose and total acid.A sucrose transporter,Cs SUT1,which localizes to the plasma membrane,was demonstrated to function in sucrose transport induced by PHWD.Compared to wild-type,Cs SUT1 overexpression in citrus calli stimulated sucrose,fructose and glucose accumulation,while its silencing in juice sacs reduced sucrose accumulation.Increased sugar accumulation in transgenic lines enhanced plant drought tolerance,and resulted in decreased electrolyte leakage,malondialdehyde and hydrogen peroxide contents,as well as increased superoxide dismutase activity and proline contents.An abscisic acid(ABA)-responsive transcription factor,Cs ABF3,was found with a same expression pattern with Cs SUT1 under PHWD.Yeast one-hybrid,electrophoretic mobility shift assay and dual-luciferase assays all revealed that Cs ABF3 directly bound with the Cs SUT1 promoter by ABA responsive elements.When Cs ABF3 was overexpressed in citrus calli,the sucrose,fructose and glucose concentration increased correspondingly.Further,transgenic studies demonstrated that Cs ABF3 could affect sucrose accumulation by regulating Cs SUT1.Overall,this study revealed a regulation of Cs ABF3 promoting Cs SUT1 expression and sucrose accumulation in response to PHWD.Our results provide a detail insight into the quality formation of citrus fruit.展开更多
N6-methyladenosine(m6A)modification is the most widespread and conserved internal mRNA modification in mammalian cells.It greatly affects genetic regulation by enhancing the involvement of diverse cellular enzymes and...N6-methyladenosine(m6A)modification is the most widespread and conserved internal mRNA modification in mammalian cells.It greatly affects genetic regulation by enhancing the involvement of diverse cellular enzymes and thus,plays a significant role in basic life processes.Numerous studies on m6A modification identified FTO as a crucial demethylase that participates in various biological processes.Not only does FTO play a pivotal role in obesity-related conditions,but it also influences the occurrence,development,and prognosis of several cancers,such as acute myeloid leukemia,breast cancer,liver cancer,and lung cancer.Moreover,FTO also shows a close association with immunity and viral infections.This article summarized the molecular mechanism of FTO in tumorigenesis and tumor progression.展开更多
Citric acid plays an important role in fresh fruit flavor and its adaptability to post-harvest storage conditions. In order to explore organic acid regulatory mechanisms in post-harvest citrus fruit, systematic biolog...Citric acid plays an important role in fresh fruit flavor and its adaptability to post-harvest storage conditions. In order to explore organic acid regulatory mechanisms in post-harvest citrus fruit, systematic biological analyses were conducted on stored Hirado Buntan Pummelo （HBP; Citrus grandis） fruits. High- performance capillary electrophoresis, subcellular organelle expression microarray, real-time quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, gas chromatography mass spectrometry （GC-MS）, and conventional physiological and biochemical analyses were undertaken. The results showed that the concentration of organic acids in HBP underwent a regular fluctuation. GC-MS-based metabolic profiling indicated that succinic acid, ~,-aminobutyric acid （GABA）, and glutamine contents increased, but 2- oxoglutaric acid content declined, which further confirmed that the GABA shunt may have some regulatory roles in organic acid catabolism processes. In addition, the concentration of organic acids was significantly correlated with senescence-related physiological processes, such as hydrogen peroxide content as well as superoxide dismutase and peroxidase activities, which showed that organic acids could be regarded as important parameters for measuring citrus fruit post-harvest senescence processes.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32402500 and 31741110)the Scientific Research Fund of Hunan Provincial Education Department,China(21B0220)。
文摘Citrus canker,caused by Xanthomonas citri subsp.citri(Xcc),is a globally quarantine disease infecting nearly all Citrus cultivars.Citron C-05 has been identified with complete and active resistance to Xcc.However,the mechanism underlying Citron C-05's resistance to Xcc remains elusive.We identified a gene cluster on chromosome 8 of the citrus genome comprising five pathogenesis-related 4-like genes.PR4A was upregulated in Citron C-05 leaves under Xcc infection,exhibiting the highest expression among these PR4-like genes.In addition,PR4A expression was higher in leaves of disease-resistant genotypes than susceptible genotypes under Xcc invasion.Bimolecular fluorescence complementation(BiFC)and Split-Luc assays indicated that CmWRKY75,a positive regulator of PR4A,interacted with pthA4 and upregulated expression of PR4A in Citron C-05 leaves.Regulatory function for the expression of CmPR4A was localized to a 516-nucleotide region upstream of the translational start site,which was designated Pro CmPR4A-P516.Transient overexpression of CmPR4A improved resistance to Xcc in sweet orange,and three transgenic lines of OE-CmPR4A exhibited resistance to Pseudomonas syringae pv.tomato DC3000(Pst DC3000)in Arabidopsis.Furthermore,CmSMU2 was identified through yeast two-hybrid library using CmPR4A as bait,Bi FC and Split-Luc assays further verified their interaction.Transient overexpression of CmSMU2 in sweet orange increased resistance to Xcc.Co-expression of CmSMU2 and CmPR4A enhanced accumulation of reactive oxygen species compared to CmSMU2 or CmPR4A,indicating that they may synergistically enhance resistance to Xcc in citrus.These findings lay the groundwork for a theoretical analysis of the mechanism underlying the resistance of Citron C-05 against citrus canker.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China Key Program(No.U22A20420)Changzhou Leading Innovative Talents Introduction and Cultivation Project(No.CQ20230109)the Key Project of Jiangsu Provincial Basic Research Program(No.BK20243032)。
文摘P2-type layered oxide cathode materials have attracted extensive attention due to their simple preparation,high specific capacity,adjustable voltage range,and high packing density.However,the harmful phase transitions that occur at high voltage severely limit their practical application.Herein,a novel high-valence tungsten doped P2-Na_(0.67)Ni_(0.33)Mn_(0.67)O_(2)cathode material was prepared using the sol–gel method.Through diffusion kinetics analysis and in situ X-ray diffraction(in situ XRD),it has been proven that W^(6+)not only enhances the Na^(+)diffusion coefficient but also reduces the P2–O2 phase transition.The optimized NNMO-W1%delivers a high discharge specific capacity of 163 mAh·g^(-1)at 0.1C,and the capacity retention rate is as high as 77.6%after 1000 cycles at 10C.This is mainly due to that W^(6+)enters the lattice,optimizing the arrangement of primary particles.This work sheds light on the design and construction of high-performance layered oxides cathode materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.32172520)the earmarked fund for China Agriculture Research System(Grant No.CARS-26)。
文摘Pre-harvest water deficit(PHWD)plays an important role in sugar accumulation of citrus fruit.However,the mechanism is not known well.Here,it was confirmed that PHWD promoted sucrose accumulation of citrus fruit,but had limited effect on fructose,glucose and total acid.A sucrose transporter,Cs SUT1,which localizes to the plasma membrane,was demonstrated to function in sucrose transport induced by PHWD.Compared to wild-type,Cs SUT1 overexpression in citrus calli stimulated sucrose,fructose and glucose accumulation,while its silencing in juice sacs reduced sucrose accumulation.Increased sugar accumulation in transgenic lines enhanced plant drought tolerance,and resulted in decreased electrolyte leakage,malondialdehyde and hydrogen peroxide contents,as well as increased superoxide dismutase activity and proline contents.An abscisic acid(ABA)-responsive transcription factor,Cs ABF3,was found with a same expression pattern with Cs SUT1 under PHWD.Yeast one-hybrid,electrophoretic mobility shift assay and dual-luciferase assays all revealed that Cs ABF3 directly bound with the Cs SUT1 promoter by ABA responsive elements.When Cs ABF3 was overexpressed in citrus calli,the sucrose,fructose and glucose concentration increased correspondingly.Further,transgenic studies demonstrated that Cs ABF3 could affect sucrose accumulation by regulating Cs SUT1.Overall,this study revealed a regulation of Cs ABF3 promoting Cs SUT1 expression and sucrose accumulation in response to PHWD.Our results provide a detail insight into the quality formation of citrus fruit.
基金This study was supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Provincial(2019A1515011911)the Research Program of Shenzhen Innovation Council(JCYJ20200109140208058)+1 种基金the Sanming Project of Medicine in Shenzhen(SZSM202111012)the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Team,Professor Yu Guangyan,Stomatological Hospital Peking University,Guangdong Provincial High-Level Clinical Key Specialty(Shenzhen Matching Construction Fund)(Grant No.SZGSP008).
文摘N6-methyladenosine(m6A)modification is the most widespread and conserved internal mRNA modification in mammalian cells.It greatly affects genetic regulation by enhancing the involvement of diverse cellular enzymes and thus,plays a significant role in basic life processes.Numerous studies on m6A modification identified FTO as a crucial demethylase that participates in various biological processes.Not only does FTO play a pivotal role in obesity-related conditions,but it also influences the occurrence,development,and prognosis of several cancers,such as acute myeloid leukemia,breast cancer,liver cancer,and lung cancer.Moreover,FTO also shows a close association with immunity and viral infections.This article summarized the molecular mechanism of FTO in tumorigenesis and tumor progression.
基金supported by the Huazhong Agricultural University Scientifc and Technological Self-innovation Foundationthe Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC+3 种基金 31271968)the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University (NCET-12-0859)the Important Project of the Ministry of Education (311029)the National Modern Agriculture (Citrus) Technology Systems of China (CARS-27)
文摘Citric acid plays an important role in fresh fruit flavor and its adaptability to post-harvest storage conditions. In order to explore organic acid regulatory mechanisms in post-harvest citrus fruit, systematic biological analyses were conducted on stored Hirado Buntan Pummelo （HBP; Citrus grandis） fruits. High- performance capillary electrophoresis, subcellular organelle expression microarray, real-time quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, gas chromatography mass spectrometry （GC-MS）, and conventional physiological and biochemical analyses were undertaken. The results showed that the concentration of organic acids in HBP underwent a regular fluctuation. GC-MS-based metabolic profiling indicated that succinic acid, ~,-aminobutyric acid （GABA）, and glutamine contents increased, but 2- oxoglutaric acid content declined, which further confirmed that the GABA shunt may have some regulatory roles in organic acid catabolism processes. In addition, the concentration of organic acids was significantly correlated with senescence-related physiological processes, such as hydrogen peroxide content as well as superoxide dismutase and peroxidase activities, which showed that organic acids could be regarded as important parameters for measuring citrus fruit post-harvest senescence processes.
