Based on the blueprint of the training center for clinical skills of our hospital,this paper discusses the effect of‘the market for lemons’in its booking system from the perspective of economics of information,uses ...Based on the blueprint of the training center for clinical skills of our hospital,this paper discusses the effect of‘the market for lemons’in its booking system from the perspective of economics of information,uses the law of large numbers and the central limit theorem to model to carry out the case study of FAHSYSU Simulation T,and takes measures of offsetting adverse selections to increase booking efficiency.The paper also analyzes how to apply the ancient Chinese theory that man is an integral part of nature to wipe out‘the market for lemons’.展开更多
The SKP1 gene is an important component of the SCF(SKP1-Cullin1-F-box)complex and serves as a bridge connecting the F-box and Cullin1genes(F-box-SKP1-Cullin1).The pattern of S-RNase being ubiquitously labelled by the ...The SKP1 gene is an important component of the SCF(SKP1-Cullin1-F-box)complex and serves as a bridge connecting the F-box and Cullin1genes(F-box-SKP1-Cullin1).The pattern of S-RNase being ubiquitously labelled by the SCF complex and degraded by the 26S protease accounts for the bulk of the available self-incompatibility studies.In this study,15 ClSKP1s from the‘Xiangshui'lemon genome and ubiquitome exist in the same SKP1 conserved domain(CD)as SKP1s in other species.The q PCR results showed that SKP1-6 and SKP1-14 have tissue expression patterns specific for expression in pollen.In addition,SKP1-6 and SKP1-14 in the stigma,style and ovary were significantly upregulated after self-pollination compared to those after cross-pollination.A subcellular location showed that SKP1-6 and SKP1-14 were located in the nucleus.In addition,yeast two-hybrid(Y2H)assays,bimolecular fluorescence complementation(BiFC)and luciferase complementation imaging(LCI)assays showed that SKP1-6 interacted with F-box1,F-box33,F-box34,F-box17,F-box19,Cullin1-2 and 26S proteasome subunit 4 homolog A(26S PS4HA).SKP1-14 interacted with F-box17,F-box19,F-box35,Cullin1-2 and 26S PS4HA.The interaction of Cullin1-2 and the F-box with SKP1 as a bridge was verified by a yeast three-hybrid experiment.The ability of S3-RNase to inhibit pollen and pollen tube growth and development was assessed using in vitro pollen co-culture experiments with recombinant S3-RNase proteins.Overall,this study provides important experimental evidence and theoretical basis for understanding the mechanism of self-incompatibility in plants by revealing the key role of the SCF complex in‘Xiangshui'lemon,which is bridged by ClSKP1-6,in self-incompatibility.The results of this study are of great significance for the future indepth exploration of the molecular mechanism of the SCF complex and its wide application in the self-incompatibility of plants.展开更多
As a typical bioflavonoid,diosmetin is desirable in the field of natural medicine,healthy food,and cosmetics by anti-cancer,antibacterial,antioxidant,estrogen-like and anti-inflammatory activities,and it comes from a ...As a typical bioflavonoid,diosmetin is desirable in the field of natural medicine,healthy food,and cosmetics by anti-cancer,antibacterial,antioxidant,estrogen-like and anti-inflammatory activities,and it comes from a wide range of sources in traditional Chinese medicine like spider fragrance,spearmint and chrysanthemum,as well as in Citrus fruit.However,traditional analytical methods such as silica gel column chromatography face multiple challenges in the selective extraction of diosmetin from biological materials and traditional Chinese medicinal materials.Therefore,it is urgent to develop a new type of absorbent with high efficiency,recyclability and good specificity to diosmetin.In this investigation,a magnetic surface molecularly imprinted polymer(labeled as Diosmetin/SMIPs)was synthesized employing magnetic nanoparticles as the carrier and 4-vinylpyridinyl(4-VP)as the functional monomer by surface imprinting technology.The functional monomer was screened by the binding energy(△E)between functional monomers and template molecules via computational simulation.The Diosmetin/SMIPs had a high level of specific recognition and adsorption capability towards diosmetin with a 20.25 mg g^(-1) adsorption capacity and an imprinting factor(IF)of 2.28.Additionally,it demonstrated excellent regeneration performance with 8 adsorption/desorption cycles.In addition,91.20%-94.16% of spiked diosmetin was recovered from the lemon peel samples.The strategy of constructing Diosmetin/SMIPs based on computational simulation can effectively enhance the specific adsorption performance of diosmetin.Meanwhile,Diosmetin/SMIPs synthesized by imprinting polymerization showed excellent anti-interference and reusability,and realized efficient targeted extraction of diosmetin from lemon peel samples.The results of this investigation provide a promising adsorbent for selective enrichment of diosmetin from Citrus fruit and complicated materials.展开更多
[Objectives]To investigate the optimal preparation process for lemon-flavored solid instant tea.[Methods]The formulation process was optimized through a single-factor combined orthogonal test,utilizing large-leaf Pu&#...[Objectives]To investigate the optimal preparation process for lemon-flavored solid instant tea.[Methods]The formulation process was optimized through a single-factor combined orthogonal test,utilizing large-leaf Pu'er tea as the primary raw material and perfume lemon as the auxiliary ingredient.Sensory scores and the effectiveness of the spray drying process served as the key indicators for this investigation.[Results]The optimal formulation for lemon-flavored solid instant tea was established as follows:15 g of Pu'er tea,25 g of perfume lemon,a solid-liquid ratio of 1:20(g/mL),an extraction temperature of 90℃,an extraction duration of 30 min,and air inlet and outlet temperatures of 200℃and 80℃,respectively.This formulation produced the most favorable flavor profile for the perfume lemon-flavored solid instant tea,which was characterized by a stable texture and a sensory evaluation score of 91.97 points.[Conclusions]This study has the potential to enhance the development and utilization of large-leaf Pu'er tea and perfume lemon resources.展开更多
Lemon oils are broadly used as flavoring agents in beverages,foods,cosmetics and pharmaceuticals,yet the adulteration of natural,particularly cold pressed lemon oils is very common in the industry due to its unmet dem...Lemon oils are broadly used as flavoring agents in beverages,foods,cosmetics and pharmaceuticals,yet the adulteration of natural,particularly cold pressed lemon oils is very common in the industry due to its unmet demand and high cost.Nowadays,most quality control(QC)analysis of lemon oils is conducted by gas chromatography(GC)analysis,which is far from a reliable method.Oxygen heterocyclic compounds(OHCs)in non-volatile fraction are gaining increasing attention in authentication process because of the nearly finger-printing profiles of OHCs in cold pressed citrus essential oils.Our goal in this study was to identify OHCs using high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC)in lemon oils,establish OHC profiles,perform stepwise logistic regression analysis(SLRA)and build effective predicting model and further determine adulterated lemon oils by referencing the OHC profiles and established models.After HPLC analyses,profiling and SLRA modeling of 154 OHCs samples of industrial lemon oils,we found that the combination of isopimpinellin and total OHC concentration are essential and robust predictors to differentiate authentic samples from adulterated lemon oils with a success rate of 98%from the 5-fold cross validation.This study provided a reliable and efficient method in determining the authenticity of lemon oils.展开更多
Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using aqueous extracts of orange and lemon peels, as a reducing agent, and silver nitrate salts as a source of silver ions is a promising field of research due to the ve...Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using aqueous extracts of orange and lemon peels, as a reducing agent, and silver nitrate salts as a source of silver ions is a promising field of research due to the versatility of biomedical applications of metal nanoparticles. In this paper, AgNPs were synthetized at different reaction parameters such as the type and concentration of the extracts, metal salt concentration, temperature, speed stirring, and pH. The antibacterial properties of the obtained silver nanoparticles against E. coli, as well as the physical and chemical characteristics of the synthesized silver nanoparticles, were investigated. UV-Vis spectroscopy was used to confirm the formation of AgNPs. In addition to green biogenic synthesis, chemical synthesis of silver nanoparticles was also carried out. The optimal temperature for extraction was 65˚C, while for the synthesis of AgNPs was 35˚C. The synthesis is carried out in an acidic environment (pH = 4.7 orange and pH = 3.8 lemon), neutral (pH = 7) and alkaline (pH = 10), then for different concentrations of silver nitrate solution (0.5 mM - 1 mM), optimal time duration of the reaction was 60 min and optimal stirring speed rotation was 250 rpm on the magnetic stirrer. The physical properties of the synthesized silver nanoparticles (conductivity, density and refractive index) were also studied, and the passage of laser light through the obtained solution and distilled water was compared. Positive inhibitory effect on the growth of new Escherichia coli colonies have shown AgNPs synthesized at a basic pH value and at a 0.1 mM AgNO<sub>3</sub> using orange or lemon peel extract, while for a 0.5 mM AgNO<sub>3 </sub>using lemon peel extract.展开更多
Seasonal incidence of citrus psylla, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama was studied in Assam Lemon (Citrus limon L. Burm) in two consecutive years in sub-Himalayan plains (terai zone) of West Bengal (India). The psyllids appea...Seasonal incidence of citrus psylla, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama was studied in Assam Lemon (Citrus limon L. Burm) in two consecutive years in sub-Himalayan plains (terai zone) of West Bengal (India). The psyllids appeared with the arrival of new flush which occurred three times a year, the first during January last to early February (4th-5th SW), second during April-May (17th - 18th SW) and the third during September (37th-38th SW). Three peaks were recorded—one at 11th SW (6.11 psyllids/shoot), the second at 21st SW (7.50 psyllids/shoot) and the third peak at 43rd SW (5.06 psyllids/shoot). The second peak recorded the highest psyllid population. The psylla were active throughout the whole year except during the cold winter period when their population was either low or absent. Temperature showed a positive association with psyllid population (r = 0.304 for TMax and r = 0.182 for TMin) while RH% (r = −0.200 for RHMor and r = −0.200 for RHEvn) and rainfall had a negative correlation (r = −0.013). During the 1st peak population (11th SW) the average temperature, RH% and rainfall were 30.82˚C (TMax) and 16.68˚C (TMin), 55.36% (RHMor) and 62.72% (RHEvn) and nought respectively;while the corresponding values were 33.43˚C (TMax) and 24.29˚C (TMin), 76.43% (RHMor) and 75% (RHEvn) and 7.85 mm respectively during the 2nd peak (21st SW). Likewise, at the 3rd peak (43rd SW), the respective values were 30.22˚C and 19.07˚C (TMax and TMin, respectively), 80% and 76.79% (RHMor and RHEvn, respectively) and zero mm respectively.展开更多
The Arabidopsis ICEI （inducer of CBF expression 1） gene was cloned through RT-PCR of Arabidopsis cDNAs and introduced into the lemon （Citrus Limon （L.） Burm. F. cv. Eureka） genome using Agrobacterium-mediated tr...The Arabidopsis ICEI （inducer of CBF expression 1） gene was cloned through RT-PCR of Arabidopsis cDNAs and introduced into the lemon （Citrus Limon （L.） Burm. F. cv. Eureka） genome using Agrobacterium-mediated transformation method. Epicotyl segments from in vitro grown lemon seedlings were co-cultivated with A. tumefaciens strain EHA 105 carrying the binary plasmid pMVICE1, whose T-DNA region contain ICEI gene driven by 35S CaMV promoter. Among 320 epicotyl segments inoculated, 71 explants responded and regenerated 51 elongated shoots. These shoots were subjected to an extra month of kanamycin exposure. In this way, the number of escapes reduced. Thirteen of 31 survived shoots formed roots and 7 were tested positive using PCR technique. Southern blot analyses confirmed PCR results and demonstrated that more than two copies of the ICE1 gene were integrated into the lemon genome.展开更多
Huanglongbing(HLB)in citrus infected by Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus(CLas)has caused tremendous losses to the citrus industry.No resistant genotypes have been identified in citrus species or close relatives.Among...Huanglongbing(HLB)in citrus infected by Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus(CLas)has caused tremendous losses to the citrus industry.No resistant genotypes have been identified in citrus species or close relatives.Among citrus varieties,rough lemon(Citrus jambhiri)has been considered tolerant due to its ability to produce a healthy flush of new growth after infection.The difference between tolerance and susceptibility is often defined by the speed and intensity of a plant’s response to a pathogen,especially early defense responses.RNA-seq data were collected from three biological replicates of CLas-and mock-inoculated rough lemon and sweet orange at week 0 and 7 following infection.Functional analysis of the differentially expressed genes(DEGs)indicated that genes involved in the mitogen activated protein kinase(MAPK)signaling pathway were highly upregulated in rough lemon.MAPK induces the transcription of WRKY and other transcription factors which potentially turn on multiple defense-related genes.A Subnetwork Enrichment Analysis further revealed different patterns of regulation of several functional categories,suggesting DEGs with different functions were subjected to reprogramming.In general,the amplitude of the expression of defense-related genes is much greater in rough lemon than in sweet orange.A quantitative disease resistance response may contribute to the durable tolerance level to HLB observed in rough lemon.展开更多
Alzheimer disease(AD) as worldwide progressive neurodegenerative disease is prevalent disease among elderly population. Due to limitation in chemical drugs along with their adverse effects of these treatments, researc...Alzheimer disease(AD) as worldwide progressive neurodegenerative disease is prevalent disease among elderly population. Due to limitation in chemical drugs along with their adverse effects of these treatments, research for finding more effective natural drugs, is one of interesting subjects among the scientists. Melissa officinalis(M. officinalis) has a long history of use in treatment of nervous system diseases. This review article evaluates the potency of M. officinalis in treatment of AD by review of experimental and clinical documents on the efficacy, safety and its mechanisms of action in management of AD. The information is extracted from electronic resources(PubMed, Wiley, Springer and Science Direct), English and Persian scientific books. In spite of different scientific and non-scientific reports on the use of M. officinalis and its main component of rosmarinic acid in neurodegenerative diseases, there is only one clinical trial on the efficacy of M. officinalis ethanol extract in management of AD. Different mechanisms of action for M. officinalis, including inhibitory effects against amyloid beta, reactive oxygen species, and acetylcholine esterase, are involved. Larger clinical trials are recommended to confirm the efficacy and safety of M. officinalis extracts in treatment of AD patients.展开更多
The adsorption capacities of new biomaterials derived from lemon leaf (Citrus sp.) toward fluoride ions have been explored by varying different physicochemical parameters such as pH, initial concentration, adsorbent d...The adsorption capacities of new biomaterials derived from lemon leaf (Citrus sp.) toward fluoride ions have been explored by varying different physicochemical parameters such as pH, initial concentration, adsorbent dose, contact time, stirring rate and temperature. The entire study was done through batch process. Maximum fluoride adsorption of 96.9% - 98.8% was achieved with an initial concentration of 10 mg/L. Langmuir isotherm model well expressed fluoride ad- sorption onto LLD-1, LLD-2 and LLD-3. According to correlation coefficient, the fluoride adsorption onto these 3 ad- sorbents was correlated well with pseudo-second-order kinetic model. From thermodynamic study, the spontaneous nature and feasibility of the adsorption process with negative enthalpy (ΔH0) value also supported the exothermic nature were shown. The rate of fluoride adsorption was mathematically described as a function of experimental parameters and was modeled through Box-Behnken (Response surface methodology). The results showed that the responses of fluoride adsorption were significantly affected by the quadratic term of pH, initial concentration, contact time and temperature and the statistical analysis was performed by ANOVA which indicated good correlation of experimental parameters.展开更多
Modern cultivated caladiums(Caladium×hortulanum)are grown for their long-lasting and colorful leaves.Understanding the mode of inheritance for caladium leaf characteristics is critical for plant breeders to selec...Modern cultivated caladiums(Caladium×hortulanum)are grown for their long-lasting and colorful leaves.Understanding the mode of inheritance for caladium leaf characteristics is critical for plant breeders to select appropriate parents,predict progeny performance,estimate breeding population sizes needed,and increase breeding efficiencies.This study was conducted to determine the mode of inheritance of two leaf background colors(lemon and green)in caladium and to understand their relationships with four other important leaf characteristics including leaf shape,main vein color,spotting,and rugosity.Seven caladium cultivars and three breeding lines were used as parents in 19 crosses,and their progeny were phenotyped for segregation of leaf traits.Results showed that the two leaf background colors are controlled by a single nuclear locus,with two alleles,LEM and lem,which control the dominant lemon and the recessive green leaf background color,respectively.The lemon-colored cultivar‘Miss Muffet’and breeding lines UF-52 and UF-53 have a heterozygous genotype LEMlem.Chi-square tests showed that the leaf background color locus LEM is independent from the leaf shape locus F,but is tightly linked to three loci(S,V and RLF)controlling leaf spotting,main vein color,and rugosity in caladium.A linkage map that consists of four loci controlling major caladium leaf characteristics and extends~15 cM was developed based on the observed recombination frequencies.This is the first report on the mode of inheritance of leaf background colors in caladium and in the Araceae family.The information gained in this study will be very useful for caladium breeding and study of the inheritance of leaf colors in other ornamental aroids,an important group of ornamental plants in the world.展开更多
文摘Based on the blueprint of the training center for clinical skills of our hospital,this paper discusses the effect of‘the market for lemons’in its booking system from the perspective of economics of information,uses the law of large numbers and the central limit theorem to model to carry out the case study of FAHSYSU Simulation T,and takes measures of offsetting adverse selections to increase booking efficiency.The paper also analyzes how to apply the ancient Chinese theory that man is an integral part of nature to wipe out‘the market for lemons’.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.31960585)Science and Technology Major Project of Guangxi(Grant No.Guike AA22068092)+1 种基金Guangxi Science and Technology Vanguard Special Action Project(Grant No.202204)State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources(Grant Nos.SKLCUSA-a201906,SKLCU-SA-c201901)。
文摘The SKP1 gene is an important component of the SCF(SKP1-Cullin1-F-box)complex and serves as a bridge connecting the F-box and Cullin1genes(F-box-SKP1-Cullin1).The pattern of S-RNase being ubiquitously labelled by the SCF complex and degraded by the 26S protease accounts for the bulk of the available self-incompatibility studies.In this study,15 ClSKP1s from the‘Xiangshui'lemon genome and ubiquitome exist in the same SKP1 conserved domain(CD)as SKP1s in other species.The q PCR results showed that SKP1-6 and SKP1-14 have tissue expression patterns specific for expression in pollen.In addition,SKP1-6 and SKP1-14 in the stigma,style and ovary were significantly upregulated after self-pollination compared to those after cross-pollination.A subcellular location showed that SKP1-6 and SKP1-14 were located in the nucleus.In addition,yeast two-hybrid(Y2H)assays,bimolecular fluorescence complementation(BiFC)and luciferase complementation imaging(LCI)assays showed that SKP1-6 interacted with F-box1,F-box33,F-box34,F-box17,F-box19,Cullin1-2 and 26S proteasome subunit 4 homolog A(26S PS4HA).SKP1-14 interacted with F-box17,F-box19,F-box35,Cullin1-2 and 26S PS4HA.The interaction of Cullin1-2 and the F-box with SKP1 as a bridge was verified by a yeast three-hybrid experiment.The ability of S3-RNase to inhibit pollen and pollen tube growth and development was assessed using in vitro pollen co-culture experiments with recombinant S3-RNase proteins.Overall,this study provides important experimental evidence and theoretical basis for understanding the mechanism of self-incompatibility in plants by revealing the key role of the SCF complex in‘Xiangshui'lemon,which is bridged by ClSKP1-6,in self-incompatibility.The results of this study are of great significance for the future indepth exploration of the molecular mechanism of the SCF complex and its wide application in the self-incompatibility of plants.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.32301259,32101228,32271527 and 32371536)the“Pioneer”and“Leading Goose”R&D Program of Zhejiang(Nos.2022C02023 and 2023C02015)+1 种基金the Research Foundation of Talented Scholars of Zhejiang A&F University(No.2021LFR058)the Dean-ship of Scientific Research at Northern Border University,Arar,KSA for funding this research work through the project number“NBU-FPEJ-2024-177-01”.
文摘As a typical bioflavonoid,diosmetin is desirable in the field of natural medicine,healthy food,and cosmetics by anti-cancer,antibacterial,antioxidant,estrogen-like and anti-inflammatory activities,and it comes from a wide range of sources in traditional Chinese medicine like spider fragrance,spearmint and chrysanthemum,as well as in Citrus fruit.However,traditional analytical methods such as silica gel column chromatography face multiple challenges in the selective extraction of diosmetin from biological materials and traditional Chinese medicinal materials.Therefore,it is urgent to develop a new type of absorbent with high efficiency,recyclability and good specificity to diosmetin.In this investigation,a magnetic surface molecularly imprinted polymer(labeled as Diosmetin/SMIPs)was synthesized employing magnetic nanoparticles as the carrier and 4-vinylpyridinyl(4-VP)as the functional monomer by surface imprinting technology.The functional monomer was screened by the binding energy(△E)between functional monomers and template molecules via computational simulation.The Diosmetin/SMIPs had a high level of specific recognition and adsorption capability towards diosmetin with a 20.25 mg g^(-1) adsorption capacity and an imprinting factor(IF)of 2.28.Additionally,it demonstrated excellent regeneration performance with 8 adsorption/desorption cycles.In addition,91.20%-94.16% of spiked diosmetin was recovered from the lemon peel samples.The strategy of constructing Diosmetin/SMIPs based on computational simulation can effectively enhance the specific adsorption performance of diosmetin.Meanwhile,Diosmetin/SMIPs synthesized by imprinting polymerization showed excellent anti-interference and reusability,and realized efficient targeted extraction of diosmetin from lemon peel samples.The results of this investigation provide a promising adsorbent for selective enrichment of diosmetin from Citrus fruit and complicated materials.
基金Supported by Basic Research Special Project of Yunnan Provincial Department of Science and Technology(202401AT070216)Scientific Research Fund of Yunnan Provincial Department of Education(2024J0512).
文摘[Objectives]To investigate the optimal preparation process for lemon-flavored solid instant tea.[Methods]The formulation process was optimized through a single-factor combined orthogonal test,utilizing large-leaf Pu'er tea as the primary raw material and perfume lemon as the auxiliary ingredient.Sensory scores and the effectiveness of the spray drying process served as the key indicators for this investigation.[Results]The optimal formulation for lemon-flavored solid instant tea was established as follows:15 g of Pu'er tea,25 g of perfume lemon,a solid-liquid ratio of 1:20(g/mL),an extraction temperature of 90℃,an extraction duration of 30 min,and air inlet and outlet temperatures of 200℃and 80℃,respectively.This formulation produced the most favorable flavor profile for the perfume lemon-flavored solid instant tea,which was characterized by a stable texture and a sensory evaluation score of 91.97 points.[Conclusions]This study has the potential to enhance the development and utilization of large-leaf Pu'er tea and perfume lemon resources.
文摘Lemon oils are broadly used as flavoring agents in beverages,foods,cosmetics and pharmaceuticals,yet the adulteration of natural,particularly cold pressed lemon oils is very common in the industry due to its unmet demand and high cost.Nowadays,most quality control(QC)analysis of lemon oils is conducted by gas chromatography(GC)analysis,which is far from a reliable method.Oxygen heterocyclic compounds(OHCs)in non-volatile fraction are gaining increasing attention in authentication process because of the nearly finger-printing profiles of OHCs in cold pressed citrus essential oils.Our goal in this study was to identify OHCs using high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC)in lemon oils,establish OHC profiles,perform stepwise logistic regression analysis(SLRA)and build effective predicting model and further determine adulterated lemon oils by referencing the OHC profiles and established models.After HPLC analyses,profiling and SLRA modeling of 154 OHCs samples of industrial lemon oils,we found that the combination of isopimpinellin and total OHC concentration are essential and robust predictors to differentiate authentic samples from adulterated lemon oils with a success rate of 98%from the 5-fold cross validation.This study provided a reliable and efficient method in determining the authenticity of lemon oils.
文摘Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using aqueous extracts of orange and lemon peels, as a reducing agent, and silver nitrate salts as a source of silver ions is a promising field of research due to the versatility of biomedical applications of metal nanoparticles. In this paper, AgNPs were synthetized at different reaction parameters such as the type and concentration of the extracts, metal salt concentration, temperature, speed stirring, and pH. The antibacterial properties of the obtained silver nanoparticles against E. coli, as well as the physical and chemical characteristics of the synthesized silver nanoparticles, were investigated. UV-Vis spectroscopy was used to confirm the formation of AgNPs. In addition to green biogenic synthesis, chemical synthesis of silver nanoparticles was also carried out. The optimal temperature for extraction was 65˚C, while for the synthesis of AgNPs was 35˚C. The synthesis is carried out in an acidic environment (pH = 4.7 orange and pH = 3.8 lemon), neutral (pH = 7) and alkaline (pH = 10), then for different concentrations of silver nitrate solution (0.5 mM - 1 mM), optimal time duration of the reaction was 60 min and optimal stirring speed rotation was 250 rpm on the magnetic stirrer. The physical properties of the synthesized silver nanoparticles (conductivity, density and refractive index) were also studied, and the passage of laser light through the obtained solution and distilled water was compared. Positive inhibitory effect on the growth of new Escherichia coli colonies have shown AgNPs synthesized at a basic pH value and at a 0.1 mM AgNO<sub>3</sub> using orange or lemon peel extract, while for a 0.5 mM AgNO<sub>3 </sub>using lemon peel extract.
文摘Seasonal incidence of citrus psylla, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama was studied in Assam Lemon (Citrus limon L. Burm) in two consecutive years in sub-Himalayan plains (terai zone) of West Bengal (India). The psyllids appeared with the arrival of new flush which occurred three times a year, the first during January last to early February (4th-5th SW), second during April-May (17th - 18th SW) and the third during September (37th-38th SW). Three peaks were recorded—one at 11th SW (6.11 psyllids/shoot), the second at 21st SW (7.50 psyllids/shoot) and the third peak at 43rd SW (5.06 psyllids/shoot). The second peak recorded the highest psyllid population. The psylla were active throughout the whole year except during the cold winter period when their population was either low or absent. Temperature showed a positive association with psyllid population (r = 0.304 for TMax and r = 0.182 for TMin) while RH% (r = −0.200 for RHMor and r = −0.200 for RHEvn) and rainfall had a negative correlation (r = −0.013). During the 1st peak population (11th SW) the average temperature, RH% and rainfall were 30.82˚C (TMax) and 16.68˚C (TMin), 55.36% (RHMor) and 62.72% (RHEvn) and nought respectively;while the corresponding values were 33.43˚C (TMax) and 24.29˚C (TMin), 76.43% (RHMor) and 75% (RHEvn) and 7.85 mm respectively during the 2nd peak (21st SW). Likewise, at the 3rd peak (43rd SW), the respective values were 30.22˚C and 19.07˚C (TMax and TMin, respectively), 80% and 76.79% (RHMor and RHEvn, respectively) and zero mm respectively.
文摘目的评价LEMON法预测困难气道的临床效果。方法选择择期行全身麻醉下喉镜暴露气管插管的手术患者1 528例,男680例,女848例,年龄18~83岁,ASAⅠ或Ⅱ级。麻醉前进行LEMON法评分,采用受试者工作特征曲线(receiver operating characteristic curve,ROC)及曲线下面积(area under the curve,AUC)评价LEMON法预测困难气道的临床效果。结果困难气管插管患者37例,发生率为2.4%。困难喉镜暴露患者106例,发生率为6.9%。LEMON法预测困难喉镜暴露及困难气管插管的AUC分别为0.884(95%CI 0.867~0.899)和0.934(95%CI 0.921~0.946)。结论LEMON法在患者困难气道预测中有较好的临床效果。
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(30070528)
文摘The Arabidopsis ICEI （inducer of CBF expression 1） gene was cloned through RT-PCR of Arabidopsis cDNAs and introduced into the lemon （Citrus Limon （L.） Burm. F. cv. Eureka） genome using Agrobacterium-mediated transformation method. Epicotyl segments from in vitro grown lemon seedlings were co-cultivated with A. tumefaciens strain EHA 105 carrying the binary plasmid pMVICE1, whose T-DNA region contain ICEI gene driven by 35S CaMV promoter. Among 320 epicotyl segments inoculated, 71 explants responded and regenerated 51 elongated shoots. These shoots were subjected to an extra month of kanamycin exposure. In this way, the number of escapes reduced. Thirteen of 31 survived shoots formed roots and 7 were tested positive using PCR technique. Southern blot analyses confirmed PCR results and demonstrated that more than two copies of the ICE1 gene were integrated into the lemon genome.
基金This work was supported by grants from the Citrus Research and Development Foundation Inc.(CRDF),on behalf of the Florida citrus industry.
文摘Huanglongbing(HLB)in citrus infected by Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus(CLas)has caused tremendous losses to the citrus industry.No resistant genotypes have been identified in citrus species or close relatives.Among citrus varieties,rough lemon(Citrus jambhiri)has been considered tolerant due to its ability to produce a healthy flush of new growth after infection.The difference between tolerance and susceptibility is often defined by the speed and intensity of a plant’s response to a pathogen,especially early defense responses.RNA-seq data were collected from three biological replicates of CLas-and mock-inoculated rough lemon and sweet orange at week 0 and 7 following infection.Functional analysis of the differentially expressed genes(DEGs)indicated that genes involved in the mitogen activated protein kinase(MAPK)signaling pathway were highly upregulated in rough lemon.MAPK induces the transcription of WRKY and other transcription factors which potentially turn on multiple defense-related genes.A Subnetwork Enrichment Analysis further revealed different patterns of regulation of several functional categories,suggesting DEGs with different functions were subjected to reprogramming.In general,the amplitude of the expression of defense-related genes is much greater in rough lemon than in sweet orange.A quantitative disease resistance response may contribute to the durable tolerance level to HLB observed in rough lemon.
文摘Alzheimer disease(AD) as worldwide progressive neurodegenerative disease is prevalent disease among elderly population. Due to limitation in chemical drugs along with their adverse effects of these treatments, research for finding more effective natural drugs, is one of interesting subjects among the scientists. Melissa officinalis(M. officinalis) has a long history of use in treatment of nervous system diseases. This review article evaluates the potency of M. officinalis in treatment of AD by review of experimental and clinical documents on the efficacy, safety and its mechanisms of action in management of AD. The information is extracted from electronic resources(PubMed, Wiley, Springer and Science Direct), English and Persian scientific books. In spite of different scientific and non-scientific reports on the use of M. officinalis and its main component of rosmarinic acid in neurodegenerative diseases, there is only one clinical trial on the efficacy of M. officinalis ethanol extract in management of AD. Different mechanisms of action for M. officinalis, including inhibitory effects against amyloid beta, reactive oxygen species, and acetylcholine esterase, are involved. Larger clinical trials are recommended to confirm the efficacy and safety of M. officinalis extracts in treatment of AD patients.
文摘The adsorption capacities of new biomaterials derived from lemon leaf (Citrus sp.) toward fluoride ions have been explored by varying different physicochemical parameters such as pH, initial concentration, adsorbent dose, contact time, stirring rate and temperature. The entire study was done through batch process. Maximum fluoride adsorption of 96.9% - 98.8% was achieved with an initial concentration of 10 mg/L. Langmuir isotherm model well expressed fluoride ad- sorption onto LLD-1, LLD-2 and LLD-3. According to correlation coefficient, the fluoride adsorption onto these 3 ad- sorbents was correlated well with pseudo-second-order kinetic model. From thermodynamic study, the spontaneous nature and feasibility of the adsorption process with negative enthalpy (ΔH0) value also supported the exothermic nature were shown. The rate of fluoride adsorption was mathematically described as a function of experimental parameters and was modeled through Box-Behnken (Response surface methodology). The results showed that the responses of fluoride adsorption were significantly affected by the quadratic term of pH, initial concentration, contact time and temperature and the statistical analysis was performed by ANOVA which indicated good correlation of experimental parameters.
文摘Modern cultivated caladiums(Caladium×hortulanum)are grown for their long-lasting and colorful leaves.Understanding the mode of inheritance for caladium leaf characteristics is critical for plant breeders to select appropriate parents,predict progeny performance,estimate breeding population sizes needed,and increase breeding efficiencies.This study was conducted to determine the mode of inheritance of two leaf background colors(lemon and green)in caladium and to understand their relationships with four other important leaf characteristics including leaf shape,main vein color,spotting,and rugosity.Seven caladium cultivars and three breeding lines were used as parents in 19 crosses,and their progeny were phenotyped for segregation of leaf traits.Results showed that the two leaf background colors are controlled by a single nuclear locus,with two alleles,LEM and lem,which control the dominant lemon and the recessive green leaf background color,respectively.The lemon-colored cultivar‘Miss Muffet’and breeding lines UF-52 and UF-53 have a heterozygous genotype LEMlem.Chi-square tests showed that the leaf background color locus LEM is independent from the leaf shape locus F,but is tightly linked to three loci(S,V and RLF)controlling leaf spotting,main vein color,and rugosity in caladium.A linkage map that consists of four loci controlling major caladium leaf characteristics and extends~15 cM was developed based on the observed recombination frequencies.This is the first report on the mode of inheritance of leaf background colors in caladium and in the Araceae family.The information gained in this study will be very useful for caladium breeding and study of the inheritance of leaf colors in other ornamental aroids,an important group of ornamental plants in the world.
