Apomictic seed development is a complex process including formation of unreduced embryo sac,parthenogenetic embryo development from the egg cell,and endosperm formation either autonomously,or due to fertilization of p...Apomictic seed development is a complex process including formation of unreduced embryo sac,parthenogenetic embryo development from the egg cell,and endosperm formation either autonomously,or due to fertilization of polar nuclei by the sperm(under pseudogamous form of apomixis).In the latter case,an obstacle to the normal endosperm development is disturbance of maternal(m)-to-paternal(p)genomic ratio 2m:1p that occurs in the cases of pollination of unreduced embryo sac with haploid sperms.Usage of tetraploid pollinators can overcome this problem because in such crosses maternal-to-paternal genomic ratio is 4m:2p that provides formation of kernels with plump endosperm.Using tetraploid lines as pollen parents we observed formation of plump kernels on the ears and panicles of diploid maize and sorghum accessions.These kernels had hybrid endosperm and diploid maternal-type embryo or hybrid embryo with different ploidy level(2n,3n,4n).The frequencies of plump kernels on the ear ranged from 0.2-0.3%to 5.7-6.2%counting from the number of ovaries.Maternal-type plants were found in two maize lines,their frequency varying from 10.7 to 37.5%of the progeny plants.In CMS-lines of sorghum pollinated with tetraploid sorghum accessions,the frequency of plump kernels ranged from 0.6 to 14.0%counting from the number of ovaries;the frequency of maternal-type plants varied from 33.0 up to 96.1%.The hybrid nature of endosperm of the kernels that gave rise to maternal-type plants has been proved by marker gene expression and by SDS-electrophoresis of endosperm proteins.These data testify to variable modes of seed formation under diploid×tetraploid crosses in maize and sorghum both by amphi-and by apomixis.Therefore,usage of tetraploid pollinators might be a promising approach for isolation of apomixis in maize and sorghum accessions.展开更多
Comparison of seed setting rate,plant height and Cheng's morphological traits were made between the F_(2)progeny of indica-japonica hybrids,02428/Pei'ai 64 and Taichung 65/Teqing.There existed resemblance norm...Comparison of seed setting rate,plant height and Cheng's morphological traits were made between the F_(2)progeny of indica-japonica hybrids,02428/Pei'ai 64 and Taichung 65/Teqing.There existed resemblance normal distribution in plant height,and the distribution had no relationship with the seed setting rate and plant height in F_(1)progeny,suggesting that there were no gametic selection for the plant height in the F_(2)progeny of indica-japoniea hybrids.An average seed setting rate of the F_(2)was equal to the F_(1)populations in the recombination of 02428/Pei'ai 64 in which there was an excellent cross compatibility,but the remarkable increase in the seed setting rate from the F_(1)to F_(2)in Taichung 65/Teqing,indicating that gametic selection only took place in the indica-japonica crosses with low cross compatibility while null or little in the hybrids with high compatibility.There were many intermediate types among the leaf pubescence,color of hull at heading,and length of the first and second panicle internode,and these Cheng's morphological traits was distributed normally;there were also a little intermediate types in hull hairness and phenol reaction with bi-peak distribution;while length to width ratio of grain was inclined to the japonica types obviously showing a skewed distribution in the F_(2)population.Although Cheng's morphological traits in F_(2)populations had inconsistent distribution types,Cheng's morphological traits index showed normal distribution,which suggested that intermediate types,i.e.indicalinous or japonicalinous,were primary in F_(2)population.展开更多
Indica and japonica rices are two subspecies ofAsia cultivated rice.Their grain qualities exista significant difference.The objective of thispaper is to study the genetic control of qualitytraits in intersubspecies cr...Indica and japonica rices are two subspecies ofAsia cultivated rice.Their grain qualities exista significant difference.The objective of thispaper is to study the genetic control of qualitytraits in intersubspecies crosses of rice.In 1991,4 japonica varieties with widecompatibility,PC311,Zhenxiqiuguang,Lun-hui 422,and Ce 03 were crossed with 5 indicavarieties,3037,Zaoxiandang 18,IR36,Minghui 63,and Yangdao 4 according to NC(?)design.The 20 hybrids using japonica as ma-展开更多
Pure lines derived from multiple parents provide abundant variation for genetic study.However,efficient genetic analysis methods and user-friendly software are still lacking.In this study, we developed linkage analysi...Pure lines derived from multiple parents provide abundant variation for genetic study.However,efficient genetic analysis methods and user-friendly software are still lacking.In this study, we developed linkage analysis methods and integrated analysis software for pure-line populations derived from four-way and eight-way crosses.First, polymorphic markers are classified into different categories according to the number of identifiable alleles in the inbred parents.Expected genotypic probability is then derived for each pair of complete markers, and based on them a maximum likelihood estimate(MLE) of recombination frequency is calculated.An EM algorithm is proposed for calculating recombination frequencies in scenarios that at least one marker is incomplete.A linkage map can thus be constructed using estimated recombination frequencies.We describe a software package called GAPL for recombination frequency estimation and linkage map construction in multi-parental pure-line populations.Both simulation studies and results from a reported four-way cross recombinant inbred line population demonstrate that the proposed method and software can build more accurate linkage maps in shorter times than other published software packages.The GAPL software is freely available from www.isbreeding.net and can also be used for QTL mapping in multi-parental populations.展开更多
The F2, F3, families and F4 lines of six soybean crosses, were selected successively under high-and low - fertility sites with the relection objective of high yield and the method of pedigree was used. Two best F4 - d...The F2, F3, families and F4 lines of six soybean crosses, were selected successively under high-and low - fertility sites with the relection objective of high yield and the method of pedigree was used. Two best F4 - derived lines were chosen from each of the six crosses under both high-and low-fertility for use in this study. In 1995, the total 24 lines were tested in high, medium and low fertility sites with the same experimental design (CRB) to study the selcctoin effects of high and low - fertility. The results suggested that high- and low-fertility had different selection effects. High fertility was more effective for selecting lines, which had higher yield under high-fertility and lower yield under low-fertility; low-fertility was better for selecting lines, which had higher yield under low-fertility and lower yield under low-fertility, and high fertility was somewhat better than low fertility for selecting lines, which had higher yield under both high and low-fertility. It revealed that the lines selected from high-fertility had superior yield potential. The lines selected from high-fertility had shorter plant height, more nodes on main stem, fewer branches, higher seed-stem ratio. The reverse was true for the lines selected from low-fertility . The lodging-resistance of the lines selected from highfertility was greater than that of the lines from low-fertility. The soil fertility level of breeding nursery should be chosen according to the breeding objective.展开更多
The influence of the gap on the absorption performance of the conventional split ring resonator(SRR) absorber is investigated at microwave frequencies. Our simulated results reveal that the geometry of the square SRR ...The influence of the gap on the absorption performance of the conventional split ring resonator(SRR) absorber is investigated at microwave frequencies. Our simulated results reveal that the geometry of the square SRR can be equivalent to a Jerusalem cross(JC) resonator and its corresponding metamaterial absorber(MA) is changed to a JC absorber. The JC MA exhibits an experimental absorption peak of 99.1% at 8.72 GHz, which shows an excellent agreement with our simulated results. By simply assembling several JCs with slightly different geometric parameters next to each other into a unit cell, a perfect multi-band absorption can be effectively obtained. The experimental results show that the MA has four distinct and strong absorption peaks at 8.32 GHz, 9.8 GHz, 11.52 GHz and 13.24 GHz. Finally, the multi-reflection interference theory is introduced to interpret the absorption mechanism.展开更多
The narrow genetic base in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) limits the progress in cultivar development.The rich diploid germplasm in the origin center of potato provide a unique resource for improvement of tetraploid po...The narrow genetic base in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) limits the progress in cultivar development.The rich diploid germplasm in the origin center of potato provide a unique resource for improvement of tetraploid potatoes.Seven newly developed diploid hybrids with 2n pollen production,all of which have S. phureja background,were developed and evaluated for their value in potato breeding.They were crossed as male parnets to six tetraploid Solanum tuberosum cultivars,and seeds in large quantity from eleven crosses were obtained.Main agronomic traits,such as tuber yield,tuber number,mean tuber weight,tuber shape,eye depth,skin smoothness,flesh color,and specific gravity,were measured for 4x 2x tetraploid progenies in seedling generation,and their parents as well.All of the diploid hybrids had some merit for specific traits and the DH39 was more promising;high specific gravity trait in some diploid hybrids was successfully introgressed into tetroploid progenies via 4x 2x crosses.These diploid hybrids have potential value in potato breeding.展开更多
Morocco's oat sector is shifting from forage to food,creating demand for varieties with proven processing performance.We profiled nine Moroccan oats(four parental lines,four interspecific derivatives,and one hull-...Morocco's oat sector is shifting from forage to food,creating demand for varieties with proven processing performance.We profiled nine Moroccan oats(four parental lines,four interspecific derivatives,and one hull-less diploid check)against the key drivers of functionality:β-glucan,hydration metrics(WAI,WSI,swelling power),interfacial metrics(foam capacity/stability,emulsion capacity/stability),and kernel geometry(thousand-kernel weight/width),using SEM to interpret microstructure.Varietal differences were pronounced and actionable.The A.sativa×A.magna derivative Hamdali showed fast wetting(low WAI),strong foaming(highest FS),and high emulsion capacity.These traits make it suitable for oat drinks and large,crack-free flakes.The A.sativa×A.murphyi descendants Al Fawze and Abtah exhibited restrained swelling(lower SP)and moderate WAI/WSI,favoring crisp snacks,biscuits,and pasta;Abtah additionally delivered high emulsion stability suitable for shelf-stable beverages.Amlal and Nezha offered balanced,steerable profiles.Linkingβ-glucan,hydration,and interfacial behavior to kernel traits provides a variety-to-application map for Moroccan oats.We recommend Hamdali/Niema for foamed beverages/flakes;Tissir/Soualem for porridges and thick beverages;Abtah for pasta and stable emulsions;Al Fawze for crisp snacks/biscuits.展开更多
Dear Editor,Psoriasis,a chronic inflammatory cutaneous condition,is characterized by the development of red plaques with silvery scales,significantly affecting patients'quality of life and mental health[1].This co...Dear Editor,Psoriasis,a chronic inflammatory cutaneous condition,is characterized by the development of red plaques with silvery scales,significantly affecting patients'quality of life and mental health[1].This condition is thought to affect approximately 2%of the Western population,with diagnosis peaking in early adulthood[2].Vitamin D,a fat-soluble vitamin,is essential for phospho-calcium metabolism,calcium homeostasis,and bone health.展开更多
With the rapid development of modern electronic technology,the demand for high-performance microwave absorption materials has increased dramatically.In order to meet this demand,the electrospinning of FeNiCo/carbon na...With the rapid development of modern electronic technology,the demand for high-performance microwave absorption materials has increased dramatically.In order to meet this demand,the electrospinning of FeNiCo/carbon nanofiber(FeNiCo/CNF)composites with excellent microwave absorption properties was developed,and their potential as high frequency microwave absorption materials was evaluated.Experiment showed that FeNiCo/CNFs achieve a minimum reflection loss(RL_(min))of−55.5 dB with a matching thickness of only 1.6 mm.Microstructure analysis and electromagnetic parameter testing showed that the excellent microwave absorbing properties were mainly due to the combined effect of the network structure of carbon nanofibers and the FeNiCo alloy.This interaction promotes multiple reflections and the efficient absorption of microwaves.Computer simulation also showed that the FeNiCo/CNF composites produce an excellent radar cross-section reduction in typical radar operating frequency bands,which validates their potential application in stealth technology.This is a new concept in the development of high-performance microwave absorption materials.展开更多
Knowing the precise relationship between fuel loading and reactivity is essential for guiding reactor criticality extrapolation and online refueling in molten salt reactors(MSRs).This study aims to explore and explain...Knowing the precise relationship between fuel loading and reactivity is essential for guiding reactor criticality extrapolation and online refueling in molten salt reactors(MSRs).This study aims to explore and explain the linear relationship between reactivity and the reciprocal of uranium concentration in thermal-spectrum MSRs.By applying neutron balance theory,we analyzed the neutron absorption cross sections of various nuclides in single-lattice models with varying fuel concentrations.Our findings reveal a simple linear correlation between reactivity and the reciprocal of uranium concentration,which can be explained from the perspective of nuclear reaction cross sections that adhere to the 1/v law in the thermal neutron spectrum.Furthermore,we identified that the neutron absorption single-group cross sections of structural materials and carrier salts exhibit an approximately linear relationship with the fission single-group cross section of ^(235) U;similarly,the reciprocal of ^(235)U’s fission cross section exhibits an approximately linear relationship with uranium concentration.This linear relationship deviates as the volume fraction of molten salt increases,due to a greater proportion of neutrons being captured in the resonance energy spectrum.However,it remains valid for molten salt volume fractions up to 25%and demonstrates broad applicability in the physical design and operation of thermal molten salt reactors.展开更多
Roof pre-fracture poses a considerable risk during the re-mining of residual coal above abandoned roadways,threatening the safety of the mining faces.This study employs a Winkler foundation beam model for mechanical a...Roof pre-fracture poses a considerable risk during the re-mining of residual coal above abandoned roadways,threatening the safety of the mining faces.This study employs a Winkler foundation beam model for mechanical analysis of roof structures and adopts a multivariate nonlinear analysis approach to explore the synergistic load-bearing effects within the'coal pillar-support-backfill body'system during the fill and re-mining processes above these roadways.The findings demonstrate that backfill mining significantly reduces stress concentrations in coal pillars and reduces excessive bending moments in roofs near abandoned roadways.The roof deflection equation incorporates three critical factors affecting stability during backfill mining:the width of the coal pillar(L_(3)),the working resistance of the support(q_(z)),and the elastic foundation coefficient of the backfill material(kcÞ.Under single-factor conditions,the impact sequence on roof stability in the coal pillar zone is·k_(c)>L_(3)>q_(z).Further,multivariate nonlinear analysis reveals the interactions within the'coal-support-backfill'structure,indicating that in terms of roof control,the interaction terms are ordered as L_(3)·k_(c)>q_(z)·k_(c)>L_(3)q_(z).Therefore,priority should be given to adjusting the coal pillar width and backfill strength,followed by modifications to the support resistance and backfill strength during the recovery of abandoned roadways.An improved understanding of these interactions will help optimize strategies for the recovery of residual coal through abandoned roadways,thereby enhancing the stability and safety of mining operations under complex geological conditions.展开更多
In recent years,terbium radioisotopes have been investigated for their potential therapeutic and diagnostic applications in nuclear medicine.This study aimed to investigate the production of ^(152) Tb and ^(155) Tb by...In recent years,terbium radioisotopes have been investigated for their potential therapeutic and diagnostic applications in nuclear medicine.This study aimed to investigate the production of ^(152) Tb and ^(155) Tb by alpha-induced reactions in detail,with a specific focus on determining the optimum production parameters and testing existing nuclear models.Given the limited number of experiments conducted on reactions related to terbium isotope production,it is necessary to perform theoretical calculations of cross sections over a wide energy range to gain a detailed understanding of terbium isotope production.To achieve this objective,the cross sections of the ^(151)Eu(α,n)^(154) Tb reactions were calculated up to 60 MeV using the TALYS computer code with 432 different combinations of optical model parameters,level density,and strength function models.The theoretical reaction cross-section results were compared with the experimental results in the literature.The best input parameters were determined using the Threshold Logic Unit method,and these parameters were used in all isotope production calculations.Once the optimal model combination was determined,the total activity production and isotopic fraction of ^(152) Tb and ^(155) Tb isotopes were calculated in detail for beam energies of 17–50 MeV,different irradiation times,and varying ^(151) Eu and ^(153) Eu target thicknesses.展开更多
Monitoring waterbirds is vital for evaluating the ecological health of wetlands,and object detection offers an automated solution for identifying birds in monitoring imagery.However,conventional detection methods ofte...Monitoring waterbirds is vital for evaluating the ecological health of wetlands,and object detection offers an automated solution for identifying birds in monitoring imagery.However,conventional detection methods often overlook the multi-scale nature of bird targets,limiting their ability to capture rich contextual information across different scales.To address this,we propose a cross-dimensional attention network(CDA-Net)for bird detection that integrates spatial and channel information to improve species recognition.The proposed CDA-Net partitions feature maps into multiple channel wise sub-features.Spatial and channel attention are applied to each subfeature,and the resulting features are fused using the Hadamard product.The fused features are then forwarded to the detection head to generate the final detection results.This approach effectively captures and integrates information across spatial and channel dimensions.Experiments on our self-constructed Nanhai Wetland Waterbird Dataset and the public CUB-200-2011 dataset yield precision scores of 91.32%and 81.99%,respectively,outperforming existing methods.Our approach effectively handles scale variation in bird detection and provides a valuable tool for advancing automated wetland waterbird monitoring.展开更多
Accurate fission cross-sectional data for actinide nuclides are critical for nuclear energy,astrophysics,and defense applications.Traditional detectors,such as fission chambers,face limitations in achieving sub-3% unc...Accurate fission cross-sectional data for actinide nuclides are critical for nuclear energy,astrophysics,and defense applications.Traditional detectors,such as fission chambers,face limitations in achieving sub-3% uncertainty owing to particle identification challenges and dynamic range constraints.The time projection chamber(TPC)can record both the energy deposition dE/dx and the three-dimensional track of an event,providing the ability to identify particles and fission fragments.Based on this characteristic,we developed a novel TPC,INPC-TPC,featuring a symmetrical dual-chamber structure and gas electron multiplier(GEM)-based readout technology.The dual-chamber design isolates fission fragments and recoils protons,thereby reducing the dynamic range requirements of a single chamber,whereas the GEM ensures high spatial resolution and stable gain.Experiments conducted at the Chinese Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS)Back-n white neutron beamline validated the performance of the proposed detector.The INPC-TPC demonstrated effective fission fragment identification through particle energy-length correlation measurements and accurately measured the neutron beam spot size with a diameter relative error of<2%.The results highlight the capability of the system to achieve high-precision measurements of neutroninduced fission cross sections,particularly for ^(235)U and ^(238)U.展开更多
The evaporation residual cross sections(ERCSs)of these reactions were calculated by using^(144)Sm,^(160,164)Dy,^(165)Ho,^(166)Er,^(169)Tm,^(171,174)Yb,^(175)Lu,^(176-180)Hf,^(181)Ta,^(180,182)W and^(187)Re targets wit...The evaporation residual cross sections(ERCSs)of these reactions were calculated by using^(144)Sm,^(160,164)Dy,^(165)Ho,^(166)Er,^(169)Tm,^(171,174)Yb,^(175)Lu,^(176-180)Hf,^(181)Ta,^(180,182)W and^(187)Re targets with^(40)Ar projectiles in the theoretical framework of the dinuclear system(DNS)model.The de-excitation process of the compound nucleus was theoretically calculated using two different statistical models,namely the statistical model 1 and statistical model 2(GEMINI++model).The calculated ERCSs were also compared with the experimental data.The ERCSs of synthesizing new proton-rich nuclides were investigated based on the fusion evaporation reaction.Predictions were made for the ERCSs of new isotopes of Pu,Cm and Bk in the heavy nuclei region,while the new isotopes of Ds,Cn and Fl are predicted in the superheavy nuclei region of Z≥104.展开更多
Based on the generalized reduced R-matrix theory,the R-matrix analysis code(RAC program)was used to analyze the experimental data of all the nuclear reaction channels related to the 5 He system.The current calculation...Based on the generalized reduced R-matrix theory,the R-matrix analysis code(RAC program)was used to analyze the experimental data of all the nuclear reaction channels related to the 5 He system.The current calculations provide accurate and reliable evaluation data and are in good agreement with the experimental data.In this study,self-consistent evaluation data for each reaction were obtained using multi-channel and multi-energy fitting.In particular,the error propagation theory of generalized least squares was used to determine the error of the evaluation data and the covariance matrix of the integral cross section.This R-matrix analysis for the 5 He system has three features.First,for the first time,the error in the evaluation data of the T(d,n)^(4)He reaction cross section and the covariance matrix of the integral cross section are provided.Second,we used only one set of R-matrix parameters to depict the reaction cross section of each reaction channel of the 5 He system for the entire energy region in our work.Third,in this evaluation,we considered some of the latest measured experimental data,especially after 2000.The T(d,n)^(4)He reaction cross section at 0.1 MeV and below was carefully studied.The effect of different energy levels in T(d,n)^(4)He was analyzed,with the energy levels 3/2^(+)making a major contribution to the cross section,and the role of the S-wave and P-wave from 3/2~-determines the lean forward trend of the angular distributions at 0.01–0.1 MeV.展开更多
The effects of artificial aging(T6)on the creep resistance with tensile stresses in the range of 50−80 MPa at 175℃were investigated for an extruded Mg−1.22Al−0.31Ca−0.44Mn(wt.%)alloy.The Guinier-Preston(G.P.)zones pr...The effects of artificial aging(T6)on the creep resistance with tensile stresses in the range of 50−80 MPa at 175℃were investigated for an extruded Mg−1.22Al−0.31Ca−0.44Mn(wt.%)alloy.The Guinier-Preston(G.P.)zones primarily precipitate in the sample aged at 200℃for 1 h(T6-200℃/1h),while the Al_(2)Ca phases mainly precipitate in the sample aged at 275℃for 8 h(T6-275℃/8h).The T6-200℃/1h sample exhibits excellent creep resistance,with a steady-state creep rate one order of magnitude lower than that of the T6-275℃/8h sample.The abnormally high stress exponent(~8.2)observed in the T6-200℃/1h sample is associated with the power-law breakdown mechanism.TEM analysis illuminates that the creep mechanism for the T6-200℃/1h sample is cross-slip between basal and prismatic dislocations,while the T6-275℃/8h sample exhibits a mixed mechanism of dislocation cross-slip and climb.Compared with the Al_(2)Ca phase,the dense G.P.zones effectively impede dislocation climb and glide during the creep process,demonstrating superior creep resistance of the T6-200℃/1h sample.展开更多
文摘Apomictic seed development is a complex process including formation of unreduced embryo sac,parthenogenetic embryo development from the egg cell,and endosperm formation either autonomously,or due to fertilization of polar nuclei by the sperm(under pseudogamous form of apomixis).In the latter case,an obstacle to the normal endosperm development is disturbance of maternal(m)-to-paternal(p)genomic ratio 2m:1p that occurs in the cases of pollination of unreduced embryo sac with haploid sperms.Usage of tetraploid pollinators can overcome this problem because in such crosses maternal-to-paternal genomic ratio is 4m:2p that provides formation of kernels with plump endosperm.Using tetraploid lines as pollen parents we observed formation of plump kernels on the ears and panicles of diploid maize and sorghum accessions.These kernels had hybrid endosperm and diploid maternal-type embryo or hybrid embryo with different ploidy level(2n,3n,4n).The frequencies of plump kernels on the ear ranged from 0.2-0.3%to 5.7-6.2%counting from the number of ovaries.Maternal-type plants were found in two maize lines,their frequency varying from 10.7 to 37.5%of the progeny plants.In CMS-lines of sorghum pollinated with tetraploid sorghum accessions,the frequency of plump kernels ranged from 0.6 to 14.0%counting from the number of ovaries;the frequency of maternal-type plants varied from 33.0 up to 96.1%.The hybrid nature of endosperm of the kernels that gave rise to maternal-type plants has been proved by marker gene expression and by SDS-electrophoresis of endosperm proteins.These data testify to variable modes of seed formation under diploid×tetraploid crosses in maize and sorghum both by amphi-and by apomixis.Therefore,usage of tetraploid pollinators might be a promising approach for isolation of apomixis in maize and sorghum accessions.
基金supported by a grant from the Department of Science and Technique and Education in Hubei Province(2000B05006 and 2001 AA204A01)the 9th Key Pro-jects of Chinese Academy of Sciences(KY951A13029).
文摘Comparison of seed setting rate,plant height and Cheng's morphological traits were made between the F_(2)progeny of indica-japonica hybrids,02428/Pei'ai 64 and Taichung 65/Teqing.There existed resemblance normal distribution in plant height,and the distribution had no relationship with the seed setting rate and plant height in F_(1)progeny,suggesting that there were no gametic selection for the plant height in the F_(2)progeny of indica-japoniea hybrids.An average seed setting rate of the F_(2)was equal to the F_(1)populations in the recombination of 02428/Pei'ai 64 in which there was an excellent cross compatibility,but the remarkable increase in the seed setting rate from the F_(1)to F_(2)in Taichung 65/Teqing,indicating that gametic selection only took place in the indica-japonica crosses with low cross compatibility while null or little in the hybrids with high compatibility.There were many intermediate types among the leaf pubescence,color of hull at heading,and length of the first and second panicle internode,and these Cheng's morphological traits was distributed normally;there were also a little intermediate types in hull hairness and phenol reaction with bi-peak distribution;while length to width ratio of grain was inclined to the japonica types obviously showing a skewed distribution in the F_(2)population.Although Cheng's morphological traits in F_(2)populations had inconsistent distribution types,Cheng's morphological traits index showed normal distribution,which suggested that intermediate types,i.e.indicalinous or japonicalinous,were primary in F_(2)population.
文摘Indica and japonica rices are two subspecies ofAsia cultivated rice.Their grain qualities exista significant difference.The objective of thispaper is to study the genetic control of qualitytraits in intersubspecies crosses of rice.In 1991,4 japonica varieties with widecompatibility,PC311,Zhenxiqiuguang,Lun-hui 422,and Ce 03 were crossed with 5 indicavarieties,3037,Zaoxiandang 18,IR36,Minghui 63,and Yangdao 4 according to NC(?)design.The 20 hybrids using japonica as ma-
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2016YFD0101804)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31671280)HarvestPlus (part of the CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health, http://www.harvestplus.org/)
文摘Pure lines derived from multiple parents provide abundant variation for genetic study.However,efficient genetic analysis methods and user-friendly software are still lacking.In this study, we developed linkage analysis methods and integrated analysis software for pure-line populations derived from four-way and eight-way crosses.First, polymorphic markers are classified into different categories according to the number of identifiable alleles in the inbred parents.Expected genotypic probability is then derived for each pair of complete markers, and based on them a maximum likelihood estimate(MLE) of recombination frequency is calculated.An EM algorithm is proposed for calculating recombination frequencies in scenarios that at least one marker is incomplete.A linkage map can thus be constructed using estimated recombination frequencies.We describe a software package called GAPL for recombination frequency estimation and linkage map construction in multi-parental pure-line populations.Both simulation studies and results from a reported four-way cross recombinant inbred line population demonstrate that the proposed method and software can build more accurate linkage maps in shorter times than other published software packages.The GAPL software is freely available from www.isbreeding.net and can also be used for QTL mapping in multi-parental populations.
文摘The F2, F3, families and F4 lines of six soybean crosses, were selected successively under high-and low - fertility sites with the relection objective of high yield and the method of pedigree was used. Two best F4 - derived lines were chosen from each of the six crosses under both high-and low-fertility for use in this study. In 1995, the total 24 lines were tested in high, medium and low fertility sites with the same experimental design (CRB) to study the selcctoin effects of high and low - fertility. The results suggested that high- and low-fertility had different selection effects. High fertility was more effective for selecting lines, which had higher yield under high-fertility and lower yield under low-fertility; low-fertility was better for selecting lines, which had higher yield under low-fertility and lower yield under low-fertility, and high fertility was somewhat better than low fertility for selecting lines, which had higher yield under both high and low-fertility. It revealed that the lines selected from high-fertility had superior yield potential. The lines selected from high-fertility had shorter plant height, more nodes on main stem, fewer branches, higher seed-stem ratio. The reverse was true for the lines selected from low-fertility . The lodging-resistance of the lines selected from highfertility was greater than that of the lines from low-fertility. The soil fertility level of breeding nursery should be chosen according to the breeding objective.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 10775055 and 11105002) and the Open-end Fund of State Key Laboratory of Structural Analysis for Industrial Equipment, China (Grant No. GZ 1215).
文摘The influence of the gap on the absorption performance of the conventional split ring resonator(SRR) absorber is investigated at microwave frequencies. Our simulated results reveal that the geometry of the square SRR can be equivalent to a Jerusalem cross(JC) resonator and its corresponding metamaterial absorber(MA) is changed to a JC absorber. The JC MA exhibits an experimental absorption peak of 99.1% at 8.72 GHz, which shows an excellent agreement with our simulated results. By simply assembling several JCs with slightly different geometric parameters next to each other into a unit cell, a perfect multi-band absorption can be effectively obtained. The experimental results show that the MA has four distinct and strong absorption peaks at 8.32 GHz, 9.8 GHz, 11.52 GHz and 13.24 GHz. Finally, the multi-reflection interference theory is introduced to interpret the absorption mechanism.
文摘The narrow genetic base in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) limits the progress in cultivar development.The rich diploid germplasm in the origin center of potato provide a unique resource for improvement of tetraploid potatoes.Seven newly developed diploid hybrids with 2n pollen production,all of which have S. phureja background,were developed and evaluated for their value in potato breeding.They were crossed as male parnets to six tetraploid Solanum tuberosum cultivars,and seeds in large quantity from eleven crosses were obtained.Main agronomic traits,such as tuber yield,tuber number,mean tuber weight,tuber shape,eye depth,skin smoothness,flesh color,and specific gravity,were measured for 4x 2x tetraploid progenies in seedling generation,and their parents as well.All of the diploid hybrids had some merit for specific traits and the DH39 was more promising;high specific gravity trait in some diploid hybrids was successfully introgressed into tetroploid progenies via 4x 2x crosses.These diploid hybrids have potential value in potato breeding.
文摘Morocco's oat sector is shifting from forage to food,creating demand for varieties with proven processing performance.We profiled nine Moroccan oats(four parental lines,four interspecific derivatives,and one hull-less diploid check)against the key drivers of functionality:β-glucan,hydration metrics(WAI,WSI,swelling power),interfacial metrics(foam capacity/stability,emulsion capacity/stability),and kernel geometry(thousand-kernel weight/width),using SEM to interpret microstructure.Varietal differences were pronounced and actionable.The A.sativa×A.magna derivative Hamdali showed fast wetting(low WAI),strong foaming(highest FS),and high emulsion capacity.These traits make it suitable for oat drinks and large,crack-free flakes.The A.sativa×A.murphyi descendants Al Fawze and Abtah exhibited restrained swelling(lower SP)and moderate WAI/WSI,favoring crisp snacks,biscuits,and pasta;Abtah additionally delivered high emulsion stability suitable for shelf-stable beverages.Amlal and Nezha offered balanced,steerable profiles.Linkingβ-glucan,hydration,and interfacial behavior to kernel traits provides a variety-to-application map for Moroccan oats.We recommend Hamdali/Niema for foamed beverages/flakes;Tissir/Soualem for porridges and thick beverages;Abtah for pasta and stable emulsions;Al Fawze for crisp snacks/biscuits.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.82573974 and 82373475)to Z.Y.
文摘Dear Editor,Psoriasis,a chronic inflammatory cutaneous condition,is characterized by the development of red plaques with silvery scales,significantly affecting patients'quality of life and mental health[1].This condition is thought to affect approximately 2%of the Western population,with diagnosis peaking in early adulthood[2].Vitamin D,a fat-soluble vitamin,is essential for phospho-calcium metabolism,calcium homeostasis,and bone health.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province(202203021212205)Shanxi Province Major Science and Technology Special Project‘Jiebang Guashuai’Project(202101120401008)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(52371231)Key R&D Program of Shanxi Province(202302040201008).
文摘With the rapid development of modern electronic technology,the demand for high-performance microwave absorption materials has increased dramatically.In order to meet this demand,the electrospinning of FeNiCo/carbon nanofiber(FeNiCo/CNF)composites with excellent microwave absorption properties was developed,and their potential as high frequency microwave absorption materials was evaluated.Experiment showed that FeNiCo/CNFs achieve a minimum reflection loss(RL_(min))of−55.5 dB with a matching thickness of only 1.6 mm.Microstructure analysis and electromagnetic parameter testing showed that the excellent microwave absorbing properties were mainly due to the combined effect of the network structure of carbon nanofibers and the FeNiCo alloy.This interaction promotes multiple reflections and the efficient absorption of microwaves.Computer simulation also showed that the FeNiCo/CNF composites produce an excellent radar cross-section reduction in typical radar operating frequency bands,which validates their potential application in stealth technology.This is a new concept in the development of high-performance microwave absorption materials.
基金supported by the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.2020261)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDA02010000)the Young Potential Program of the Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics,Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.SINAP-YXJH-202412)。
文摘Knowing the precise relationship between fuel loading and reactivity is essential for guiding reactor criticality extrapolation and online refueling in molten salt reactors(MSRs).This study aims to explore and explain the linear relationship between reactivity and the reciprocal of uranium concentration in thermal-spectrum MSRs.By applying neutron balance theory,we analyzed the neutron absorption cross sections of various nuclides in single-lattice models with varying fuel concentrations.Our findings reveal a simple linear correlation between reactivity and the reciprocal of uranium concentration,which can be explained from the perspective of nuclear reaction cross sections that adhere to the 1/v law in the thermal neutron spectrum.Furthermore,we identified that the neutron absorption single-group cross sections of structural materials and carrier salts exhibit an approximately linear relationship with the fission single-group cross section of ^(235) U;similarly,the reciprocal of ^(235)U’s fission cross section exhibits an approximately linear relationship with uranium concentration.This linear relationship deviates as the volume fraction of molten salt increases,due to a greater proportion of neutrons being captured in the resonance energy spectrum.However,it remains valid for molten salt volume fractions up to 25%and demonstrates broad applicability in the physical design and operation of thermal molten salt reactors.
基金support from National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52474142)The National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(No.51925402),Chinathe China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2021M702049).
文摘Roof pre-fracture poses a considerable risk during the re-mining of residual coal above abandoned roadways,threatening the safety of the mining faces.This study employs a Winkler foundation beam model for mechanical analysis of roof structures and adopts a multivariate nonlinear analysis approach to explore the synergistic load-bearing effects within the'coal pillar-support-backfill body'system during the fill and re-mining processes above these roadways.The findings demonstrate that backfill mining significantly reduces stress concentrations in coal pillars and reduces excessive bending moments in roofs near abandoned roadways.The roof deflection equation incorporates three critical factors affecting stability during backfill mining:the width of the coal pillar(L_(3)),the working resistance of the support(q_(z)),and the elastic foundation coefficient of the backfill material(kcÞ.Under single-factor conditions,the impact sequence on roof stability in the coal pillar zone is·k_(c)>L_(3)>q_(z).Further,multivariate nonlinear analysis reveals the interactions within the'coal-support-backfill'structure,indicating that in terms of roof control,the interaction terms are ordered as L_(3)·k_(c)>q_(z)·k_(c)>L_(3)q_(z).Therefore,priority should be given to adjusting the coal pillar width and backfill strength,followed by modifications to the support resistance and backfill strength during the recovery of abandoned roadways.An improved understanding of these interactions will help optimize strategies for the recovery of residual coal through abandoned roadways,thereby enhancing the stability and safety of mining operations under complex geological conditions.
文摘In recent years,terbium radioisotopes have been investigated for their potential therapeutic and diagnostic applications in nuclear medicine.This study aimed to investigate the production of ^(152) Tb and ^(155) Tb by alpha-induced reactions in detail,with a specific focus on determining the optimum production parameters and testing existing nuclear models.Given the limited number of experiments conducted on reactions related to terbium isotope production,it is necessary to perform theoretical calculations of cross sections over a wide energy range to gain a detailed understanding of terbium isotope production.To achieve this objective,the cross sections of the ^(151)Eu(α,n)^(154) Tb reactions were calculated up to 60 MeV using the TALYS computer code with 432 different combinations of optical model parameters,level density,and strength function models.The theoretical reaction cross-section results were compared with the experimental results in the literature.The best input parameters were determined using the Threshold Logic Unit method,and these parameters were used in all isotope production calculations.Once the optimal model combination was determined,the total activity production and isotopic fraction of ^(152) Tb and ^(155) Tb isotopes were calculated in detail for beam energies of 17–50 MeV,different irradiation times,and varying ^(151) Eu and ^(153) Eu target thicknesses.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32371874,32401569)supported by Beijing Natural Science Foundation(6244053)。
文摘Monitoring waterbirds is vital for evaluating the ecological health of wetlands,and object detection offers an automated solution for identifying birds in monitoring imagery.However,conventional detection methods often overlook the multi-scale nature of bird targets,limiting their ability to capture rich contextual information across different scales.To address this,we propose a cross-dimensional attention network(CDA-Net)for bird detection that integrates spatial and channel information to improve species recognition.The proposed CDA-Net partitions feature maps into multiple channel wise sub-features.Spatial and channel attention are applied to each subfeature,and the resulting features are fused using the Hadamard product.The fused features are then forwarded to the detection head to generate the final detection results.This approach effectively captures and integrates information across spatial and channel dimensions.Experiments on our self-constructed Nanhai Wetland Waterbird Dataset and the public CUB-200-2011 dataset yield precision scores of 91.32%and 81.99%,respectively,outperforming existing methods.Our approach effectively handles scale variation in bird detection and provides a valuable tool for advancing automated wetland waterbird monitoring.
基金supported by the auspices of the Youth Doctoral Talent Incubation Program of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University(No.2024YQB060)。
文摘Accurate fission cross-sectional data for actinide nuclides are critical for nuclear energy,astrophysics,and defense applications.Traditional detectors,such as fission chambers,face limitations in achieving sub-3% uncertainty owing to particle identification challenges and dynamic range constraints.The time projection chamber(TPC)can record both the energy deposition dE/dx and the three-dimensional track of an event,providing the ability to identify particles and fission fragments.Based on this characteristic,we developed a novel TPC,INPC-TPC,featuring a symmetrical dual-chamber structure and gas electron multiplier(GEM)-based readout technology.The dual-chamber design isolates fission fragments and recoils protons,thereby reducing the dynamic range requirements of a single chamber,whereas the GEM ensures high spatial resolution and stable gain.Experiments conducted at the Chinese Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS)Back-n white neutron beamline validated the performance of the proposed detector.The INPC-TPC demonstrated effective fission fragment identification through particle energy-length correlation measurements and accurately measured the neutron beam spot size with a diameter relative error of<2%.The results highlight the capability of the system to achieve high-precision measurements of neutroninduced fission cross sections,particularly for ^(235)U and ^(238)U.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12175064 and U2167203)Hunan Outstanding Youth Science Foundation(No.2022JJ10031)。
文摘The evaporation residual cross sections(ERCSs)of these reactions were calculated by using^(144)Sm,^(160,164)Dy,^(165)Ho,^(166)Er,^(169)Tm,^(171,174)Yb,^(175)Lu,^(176-180)Hf,^(181)Ta,^(180,182)W and^(187)Re targets with^(40)Ar projectiles in the theoretical framework of the dinuclear system(DNS)model.The de-excitation process of the compound nucleus was theoretically calculated using two different statistical models,namely the statistical model 1 and statistical model 2(GEMINI++model).The calculated ERCSs were also compared with the experimental data.The ERCSs of synthesizing new proton-rich nuclides were investigated based on the fusion evaporation reaction.Predictions were made for the ERCSs of new isotopes of Pu,Cm and Bk in the heavy nuclei region,while the new isotopes of Ds,Cn and Fl are predicted in the superheavy nuclei region of Z≥104.
基金supported by Science Challenge Project(No.TZ20180001)。
文摘Based on the generalized reduced R-matrix theory,the R-matrix analysis code(RAC program)was used to analyze the experimental data of all the nuclear reaction channels related to the 5 He system.The current calculations provide accurate and reliable evaluation data and are in good agreement with the experimental data.In this study,self-consistent evaluation data for each reaction were obtained using multi-channel and multi-energy fitting.In particular,the error propagation theory of generalized least squares was used to determine the error of the evaluation data and the covariance matrix of the integral cross section.This R-matrix analysis for the 5 He system has three features.First,for the first time,the error in the evaluation data of the T(d,n)^(4)He reaction cross section and the covariance matrix of the integral cross section are provided.Second,we used only one set of R-matrix parameters to depict the reaction cross section of each reaction channel of the 5 He system for the entire energy region in our work.Third,in this evaluation,we considered some of the latest measured experimental data,especially after 2000.The T(d,n)^(4)He reaction cross section at 0.1 MeV and below was carefully studied.The effect of different energy levels in T(d,n)^(4)He was analyzed,with the energy levels 3/2^(+)making a major contribution to the cross section,and the role of the S-wave and P-wave from 3/2~-determines the lean forward trend of the angular distributions at 0.01–0.1 MeV.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 52175322, 52271031)the Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province, China (No. SKL202302015)。
文摘The effects of artificial aging(T6)on the creep resistance with tensile stresses in the range of 50−80 MPa at 175℃were investigated for an extruded Mg−1.22Al−0.31Ca−0.44Mn(wt.%)alloy.The Guinier-Preston(G.P.)zones primarily precipitate in the sample aged at 200℃for 1 h(T6-200℃/1h),while the Al_(2)Ca phases mainly precipitate in the sample aged at 275℃for 8 h(T6-275℃/8h).The T6-200℃/1h sample exhibits excellent creep resistance,with a steady-state creep rate one order of magnitude lower than that of the T6-275℃/8h sample.The abnormally high stress exponent(~8.2)observed in the T6-200℃/1h sample is associated with the power-law breakdown mechanism.TEM analysis illuminates that the creep mechanism for the T6-200℃/1h sample is cross-slip between basal and prismatic dislocations,while the T6-275℃/8h sample exhibits a mixed mechanism of dislocation cross-slip and climb.Compared with the Al_(2)Ca phase,the dense G.P.zones effectively impede dislocation climb and glide during the creep process,demonstrating superior creep resistance of the T6-200℃/1h sample.