Traumatic brain injury(TBI)is a public health problem with an undue economic burden that impacts nearly every age,ethnic,and gender group across the globe(Capizzi et al.,2020).TBIs are often sustained during a dynamic...Traumatic brain injury(TBI)is a public health problem with an undue economic burden that impacts nearly every age,ethnic,and gender group across the globe(Capizzi et al.,2020).TBIs are often sustained during a dynamic range of exposures to energetic environmental forces and as such outcomes are typically heterogeneous regarding severity and pathology(Capizzi et al.,2020).展开更多
In this study, isolation and purification of anthocyanins from blood oranges by column chromatography were investigated, and then the anthocyanins of blood orange were identified. The behaviors of static adsorption an...In this study, isolation and purification of anthocyanins from blood oranges by column chromatography were investigated, and then the anthocyanins of blood orange were identified. The behaviors of static adsorption and desorption, dynamic adsorption and desorption of 12 kinds of resins were compared. The results indicated that NKA-9 macroporous resin was optimum for isolation of blood orange anthocyanins, and the optimal elution reagent was 50% ethanol with citric acid (pH 2.5). Toyopearl TSK HW-40S column was employed to separate and purify the anthocyanin extracts from blood orange. The best separation of Toyopearl TSK HW-40S column was obtained using a mobile phase of 35% methanol with 2% formic acid at a flow-rate of 0.6 mL min-~. Three kinds of anthocyanins were purified from blood orange. Then, the anthocyanins of blood orange were identified by HPLC-ESUMS analysis. The results showed that cyanidin-3-glucoside (35.2%) and cyaniding-3-(6"-malonyl) glucoside (42.9%) were the major anthocyanins of blood orange. Furthermore, cyanidin-3-(3"-malonyl) glucoside, cyanidin 3-(6"-dioxalyl) glucoside and cyanidin-3-glucoside adduct:4-vinylcatechol were identified in blood orange. The combination of NKA-9 macroporous resin and Toyopearl TSK HW-40S column chromatography for isolation and purification of blood orange anthocyanins was an effective method, and HPLC-ESI/MS analysis was a convenient, rapid and effective method for identification of anthocyanins from blood orange.展开更多
Citrus tristeza virus (CTV) causes economically important losses to the citrus industry worldwide. Mild strain cross protection (MSCP) against tristeza has hardly been practised due to mixed infection of different...Citrus tristeza virus (CTV) causes economically important losses to the citrus industry worldwide. Mild strain cross protection (MSCP) against tristeza has hardly been practised due to mixed infection of different CTV-strains and little background of its molecular biology in China. For better cognition on CTV, 192 sweet orange samples collected from eight provinces (Chongqing, Sichuan, Fujian, Hunan, Guangxi, Yunnan, Guangdong and Jiangxi) were tested by direct tissue blot immuno-assay (DTBIA), and 158 of them were tested positively, which therefore were subjected to coat protein gene (CPG)/Hinf Ⅰ restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analysis. Sample bulks were compared between Chongqing and Fujian by some statistical data, including ratios of single infection and mixed infection to local samples, proportions of CTV isolates with single RFLP groups, and rates of each RFLP group. The simplified analysis of samples from the other six provinces were then conducted. This study suggests that CTV isolates with CPG/Hinf Ⅰ RFLP groups Ⅲ and Ⅰ are the main epidemic ones in China, and mixed infection of CTV in fields are popular. Based on observation of severity of stem-pitting symptom in field trees, CTV isolates with CPG/Hinf Ⅰ RFLP groups Ⅲ and Ⅰ caused severe stem-pittings in sweet oranges in China.展开更多
Research was conducted to find the relationship between deficit irrigation treatments (DIT) and stems water potential. The study was conducted on 14 years old navel orange trees grafted on sour oranges for the growi...Research was conducted to find the relationship between deficit irrigation treatments (DIT) and stems water potential. The study was conducted on 14 years old navel orange trees grafted on sour oranges for the growing season 2006/2007 at a private farm in the Northern part of Jordan Valley (latitude: 32° 50′ N, longitude: 32° 50′ E, altitude: -254 m). Three levels of irrigation treatments (IT) were applied; namely 100%, 75% and 50% of reference evapotranspiration, representing over irrigation (OIT), full irrigation (FIT), and deficit irrigation (DIT), respectively. A drip irrigation using one irrigation source line with drippers spaced 0.5 m having average discharge of 2.3 L/hr at pressure 1.5 bar, was used. Stem water potential (SWP) at 100% over irrigation treatment (OIT) of navel orange trees had less negative value during the irrigation seasons (-1.57 MPa), whereas the highest negative value (-2.17 MPa) occurred at 50% deficit irrigation treatment (DIT).展开更多
Citrus fruits are rich in phenolic compounds that possess several health benefits.However,few studies have focused on the changes in phenolic compounds in citrus fruits during postharvest storage.This study dynamicall...Citrus fruits are rich in phenolic compounds that possess several health benefits.However,few studies have focused on the changes in phenolic compounds in citrus fruits during postharvest storage.This study dynamically monitored the phenolic content,components and antioxidant activity of‘Tarocco’blood oranges during a period of 12-week cold storage and on-tree storage,respectively.We investigated the alteration mechanism of phenolic compounds in blood oranges by evaluating phenylpropanoid pathway-related enzyme activities and gene expression.Results showed that flavanones were the main phenolic compounds in blood oranges.Both storage methods mainly stimulated the accumulation of phenolic acids to improve total phenolic content,which reached the maximum at week 12.Nonetheless,blood oranges had a higher phenolic content and antioxidant activity under on-tree storage than cold storage.Furthermore,the enzyme activities and gene expression of the phenylpropanoid pathway demonstrated that the accumulation of phenolics in blood oranges during storage was highly related to the activation of the phenylpropanoid pathway.These results demonstrate that on-tree storage is a potential approach for extending the supply period of blood orange from the perspective of phenolic compounds.展开更多
Oranges are classified as the most traded fruit variety worldwide.The diversification of the varietal profile of this group is among the objectives of the Citrus breeding program.So,the creation of new triploid hybrid...Oranges are classified as the most traded fruit variety worldwide.The diversification of the varietal profile of this group is among the objectives of the Citrus breeding program.So,the creation of new triploid hybrids via immature embryos rescue,can lead to an increase in gene pool and produce seedless varieties.In addition,flow cytometry was successfully used for analyzing ploidy levels and genetic origin of triploid plants.The present study was aimed at optimizing immature embryos in vitro germination and plantlet development based on medium chemical composition of the two orange varieties,Pineapple and Parson Brown.When the fruit gets matured,they are harvested and the seeds extracted are classified according to their size.Only those which are small are cultured in a sterile Murashige and Tucker(MT)basal medium.The different concentrations of growth regulators are put to the test in order to gain the best medium for seeds development.M1(MT+1 mg/L gibberellic acid(GA3)),M2(MT+1 mg/L kenitin+0.5 mg/L 6-benzylaminopurine(BAP)+0.1 naphthalene acetic acid(NAA)),M3(MT+25 mg/L adenine sulfate(ADS)),M4(MT+0.5 mg/L kenitin+0.5 mg/L BAP+1 mg/L GA3).Percentage of germinated embryos(PGE)is the highest in M3 with 100%and 90%for both Pineapple and Parson Brown varieties,respectively.In addition,the germination interval average(GIA)is shorter in M1 for both varieties,which takes 6 d and 7 d,respectively.As regard to speed seedling growth(mm/week),both varieties undergo significant change in all four mediums.Similarly,the highest rate of acclimatization for the Pineapple and Parson Brown varieties is 80%and 90%in M1.In general,the smaller the embryos are,the more sensitive they are to culture medium composition.It is therefore essential to optimize the medium components in order to stimulate their in vitro development.Therefore,M1(MT+1 mg/L GA3)remains the best to promote short term good germination and produce a better rate of acclimatization.展开更多
The early decay of citrus can cause economic and serious food safety issues.The early decayed area has no obvious visual characteristics,making effective detection of this damage very difficult for the citrus industry...The early decay of citrus can cause economic and serious food safety issues.The early decayed area has no obvious visual characteristics,making effective detection of this damage very difficult for the citrus industry.This study constructed a new detection system based on visible-light emitting diode(LED)structured-illumination imaging and proposed an effective methodology combined with a spiral phase transform(SPT)algorithm for the early detection of decayed oranges.Each sample obtained three phase-shifting pattern images with phase shifts of−2π/3,0,and 2π/3 at a spatial frequency of 0.25 cycles/mm.Three strategies(i.e.,the conventional three-phase-shifting method,2-phase SPT,and 1-phase SPT)were used to demodulate the original patterned images to recover the direct component(DC)and amplitude component(AC)images.The partial least squares discriminant analysis(PLS-DA)and least squares support vector machine(LS-SVM)classification models were established based on the texture features of DC,AC,and RT(i.e.the ratio of AC to DC)images.Then,the random frog(RF)algorithm was used to simplify the optimal full-featured model.Finally,the LS-SVM model constructed using 7 texture features from the RT image obtained an average classification accuracy of 95.1%for all tested samples.This study indicates that the proposed structured-illumination imaging technique combined with 2-phase SPT and feature-based classification model can achieve the fast identification of early decayed oranges.展开更多
针对目前矿石检测技术准确性不高、效率低、实时性差以及环境适应性弱等问题,提出了一种基于香橙派的矿石识别系统。该系统利用高清摄像头实时捕获矿石图像,并通过香橙派Orange Pi 5B开发板搭载YOLOv4-tiny-tf2模型处理图像数据,实现矿...针对目前矿石检测技术准确性不高、效率低、实时性差以及环境适应性弱等问题,提出了一种基于香橙派的矿石识别系统。该系统利用高清摄像头实时捕获矿石图像,并通过香橙派Orange Pi 5B开发板搭载YOLOv4-tiny-tf2模型处理图像数据,实现矿石种类的高效准确识别。结果表明:轻量化的YOLOv4-tiny-tf2模型在不牺牲模型精度的情况下简化了其结构,更适合在配置较低的设备上部署,具备了较高的便携性;相较于传统的人工视觉检测和化学分析方法,基于香橙派Orange Pi 5B的矿石识别系统能够实时识别矿石,识别准确率达到93.75%,具有较高的可靠性和稳定性。展开更多
A jungle is full of life.You can sometimes see exhibits of jungle animals and learn about them.Monkeys play in jungle trees.Colorful parrots fly and call to one another.Black and orange tigers hunt under the trees.
Every one wants to be healthy and feel good.Eating the right foods can help with that.To eat healthy,you should eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.Five servings a day is best.Eat dark green,yellow and orange ones.Whe...Every one wants to be healthy and feel good.Eating the right foods can help with that.To eat healthy,you should eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.Five servings a day is best.Eat dark green,yellow and orange ones.When you want a snack.展开更多
Objective:To assess the complete vaccination coverage and timeliness of childhood vaccinations among Indigenous children in Peninsular Malaysia.Methods:The study utilized data from the 2022 Orang Asli Health Survey,a ...Objective:To assess the complete vaccination coverage and timeliness of childhood vaccinations among Indigenous children in Peninsular Malaysia.Methods:The study utilized data from the 2022 Orang Asli Health Survey,a cross-sectional survey conducted among a representative sample of Orang Asli in Peninsular Malaysia.A total of 68 villages were randomly selected from a pool of 853 villages,encompassing diverse geographic and sociodemographic contexts with a total of 15950 respondents Orang Asli successfully interviewed.However,this study only utilized data from surveyed children aged 12 to 59 months with a total of 1551 children included.Validated structured questionnaires were used to collect sociodemographic data and health status,with nurses verifying vaccination records.Children who received all nine primary vaccinations were defined as having complete vaccination while those who received vaccine within the recommended time were defined as having timely vaccination.Data analysis was conducted using IBM SPSS version 25.0,focusing on descriptive analyses of children's vaccination status.Results:The prevalence of overall complete vaccination among Indigenous children was 87.7%,while timely vaccination was only 40.3%.The prevalence of complete vaccination for Bacillus Calmette-Guérin(BCG),the first dose of hepatitis B,three doses of DTaP-IPV-Hib,and measles,mumps,and rubella(MMR)was above 95.0%,except for the second and third doses of hepatitis B.The prevalence of timely vaccination ranged from above 95.0%for vaccines given at birth,gradually decreasing with increasing age to 57.5%for the first dose of MMR.Moreover,the completion rates for three doses of DtaP-IPV-Hib and the initial dose of MMR surpassed 90%among Indigenous children aged 12-23 months,yet the timeliness remained at a moderate level.Conclusions:While the overall complete vaccination coverage among Indigenous children in Malaysia is relatively high,there are concerning disparities in the timeliness of vaccination,particularly as children age.展开更多
Zirconia nanotube array films(ZNAF)prepared by anodic oxidation method were used as immobilization materials for acridine orange(AO),rhodamine B(RB)and AO-RB systems.A comparative study on their fluorescence emission ...Zirconia nanotube array films(ZNAF)prepared by anodic oxidation method were used as immobilization materials for acridine orange(AO),rhodamine B(RB)and AO-RB systems.A comparative study on their fluorescence emission intensity,fluorescence resonance energy transfer(FRET)and fluorescence detection of nitrite in aqueous solutions and on immobilization films with ZNAF as carriers was carried out.Results demonstrate that the solution pH values and immobilization on ZNAF have a great influence on the per-formance of these fluorescent molecules.Compared with aqueous solutions,the fluorescence emission in-tensity of AO and RB is considerably increased by immobilization,which is 8.0 and 4.2 times higher than the original,respectively.The energy transfer efficiency(E)of the AO-RB system increases from 40.9%to 84.8%by loading it on ZNAF.Moreover,after immobilization onto ZNAF,the fluorescence detection performance of nitrite is also significantly improved.The limit of detection decreases from 0.95 ng/mL to 0.22 ng/mL and the sensitivity increases from 939.18 to 15,031.68 mL/μg through loading AO onto ZNAF.展开更多
Sodium fluoride(NaF)is a daily necessity consumed as the major ingredient of fluorinated drinking water,milk,salts,mouthwashes,toothpaste,and dentistry medications.However,the use of NaF products has also been associa...Sodium fluoride(NaF)is a daily necessity consumed as the major ingredient of fluorinated drinking water,milk,salts,mouthwashes,toothpaste,and dentistry medications.However,the use of NaF products has also been associated with increased fluoride anion distribution in the body,leading to hypertension.AIM This study evaluated the antihypertensive effect of sweet orange peels-enriched white melon seed protein concentrate(WSP)biscuit meal in eight-week-old albino rats exposed to NaF for 14 days.METHODS Forty-two(42)male Wistar albino rats were assigned at random into 7 groups of 6 rats per group(control group and six experimental groups).The experimental groups received various treatments that lasted for two weeks.Twenty-four hours after the last administration,hemodynamic parameters were evaluated,rats were sacrificed,blood samples were collected,and the heart was harvested.Blood serum was assessed for cardiac troponin I(cTnI),creatine kinase-MB(CK-MB),and lactate dehydrogenase(LDH).At the same time,the heart homogenate was assayed for angiotensin-1 converting enzyme(ACE)activity,proinflammatory cytokines,nitric oxide concentrations,and antioxidant status.Cardiac tissues were stained with Hematoxylin and Eosin,Masson’s Trichrome,and cTnI.Also,the safety of the WSP biscuit diet was evaluated.RESULTS Results obtained showed that NaF administration elevated the collagen content of cardiac tissues,activities of ACE,and concentrations of cTnI,CK-MB,LDH,tumor necrosis factor-alpha,and interleukin 1 beta,while there was a reduction in the concentration of nitric oxide and antioxidants;however,their alterations were significantly prevented in WSP-biscuit-fed rats.The WSP biscuit meal is safe for consumption and possesses dose-dependent antihypertensive ability at 10%and 20%inclusion.CONCLUSION The WSP biscuit diet may be recommended in diet formulation for the management of individuals or communities that are predisposed to NaF contaminations.展开更多
Pectin is a natural polysaccharide with a complex structure consisting of linear and branched regions rich in galacturonic acid.The growing interest in orange peel pectin can be attributed to its abundant supply.Accor...Pectin is a natural polysaccharide with a complex structure consisting of linear and branched regions rich in galacturonic acid.The growing interest in orange peel pectin can be attributed to its abundant supply.According to statistics,about 10 million tons of orange peel waste are produced worldwide each year.Traditionally,the extraction and utilization of pectin have focused on its gelling,thickening,and stabilizing properties in food.However,as more and more research teams have found that pectin has good biocompatibility,biodegradability and easy chemical modification,its potential in drug delivery systems,tissue engineering,and wound healing is gradually being explored.This review focuses on orange peel pectin polysaccharides and discusses its traditional and modern extraction techniques,especially the advanced method of subcritical water extraction.This study also outlines the structural modifications of pectin such as methylation and acetylation,and introduces its antioxidant and anticancer biological activities and their emerging roles in the development of advanced biomaterials such as bone tissue engineering and fibre pad dressings.展开更多
CAETE serves as an apt venue for African businesses to boost exports,form lasting links In the picturesque city of Changsha,a cool breeze from the Xiangjiang River whispers through landmarks like Yuelu Mountain and Or...CAETE serves as an apt venue for African businesses to boost exports,form lasting links In the picturesque city of Changsha,a cool breeze from the Xiangjiang River whispers through landmarks like Yuelu Mountain and Orange Isle.Inside the exhibition halls,the rich aromas of African tea,spices,and essential oils filled the air,as a renowned showcase of China-Africa cooperation brands got underway.展开更多
As one of the most widely distributed and highly conserved transcription factors in eukaryotes,basic leucine zipper proteins(bZIPs)are involved in a variety of biological processes in plants,but they are largely unkno...As one of the most widely distributed and highly conserved transcription factors in eukaryotes,basic leucine zipper proteins(bZIPs)are involved in a variety of biological processes in plants,but they are largely unknown in citrus.In this study,56 bZIP family members were identified genome-wide from an important citrus rootstock,namely trifoliate orange(Poncirus trifoliata L.Raf.),and these putative bZIPs were named PtbZIP1—PtbZIP56.All PtbZIPs were classified into 13 subgroups by phylogenetic comparison with Arabidopsis thaliana bZIPs(AtbZIPs),and they were randomly distributed on nine known(50 genes)chromosomes and one unknown(6 genes)chromosome.Sequence analysis revealed the detailed characteristics of PtPZIPs,including their amino acid length,isoelectric point(pI),molecular weight(MW),predicted subcellular localization,gene structure,and conserved motifs.Prediction of promoter elements suggested the presence of drought,low-temperature,wound,and defense and stress responsive elements,as well as multiple hormone-responsive cis-acting elements.Spatiotemporal expression analysis showed the transcriptional patterns of PtbZIPs in different tissues and under dehydration,high salt,ABA,and IAA treatments.In addition,21 PtbZIPs were predicted to have direct or indirect protein—protein interactions.Among these,PtbZIP49 was experimentally proven to interact with PtbZIP1 or PtbZIP11 by using a yeast two-hybrid assay and bimolecular fluorescence complementation(BiFC).Subcellular localization analysis further revealed that PtbZIP1,PtbZIP11,and PtbZIP49 were localized in the nucleus.Moreover,PtbZIP49 was functionally identified as having an important role in salt stress via ectopic expression in A.thaliana and silenced in trifoliate orange using virus-induced gene silencing(VIGS).This study provided comprehensive information on PtbZIP transcription factors in citrus and highlights their potential functions in abiotic stress.展开更多
Dye pollution is a common pollutant in wastewater that poses a serious threat to human health.Layered double hydroxide(LDH)is a commonly used adsorbent for dye removal.However,its adsorption efficiency is significantl...Dye pollution is a common pollutant in wastewater that poses a serious threat to human health.Layered double hydroxide(LDH)is a commonly used adsorbent for dye removal.However,its adsorption efficiency is significantly limited by the limited adsorption active sites of the adsorbent.In this paper,a defects-rich MgFe LDH adsorbent for anionic dye wastewater was synthesized by a simple hydrothermal method and alkaline etching.Different analytical techniques,such as XRD,FT-IR,SEM,TEM,XPS,and N2 adsorption-desorption isotherm,were used to verify the chemical composition and surface characteristics of the materials,and the effects of pH,temperature,and contact time on the adsorption effect of methyl orange and the adsorption mechanism were analyzed.Alkaline etching of Al and Zn in the laminate generated defects that expose unsaturated coordination centers and create abundant adsorption sites,which can electrostatically attract and coordinate with dye ions.At 25℃,the adsorption capacity of MgFe LDH with Al etched and MgFe LDH with Zn etched for methyl orange dye reached 1722 mg·g^(-1 ) and 1685 mg·g^(-1 ),respectively,much higher than that of MgFe LDH(544 mg·g^(-1 )).This work provides a promising method for the removal of dye wastewater by adsorption and a new idea for the design and development of high-performance dye wastewater adsorbents.展开更多
The exploration and research of low-cost,environmentally friendly,and sustainable organic semiconductor materials are of immense significance in various fields,including electronics,optoelectronics,and energy conversi...The exploration and research of low-cost,environmentally friendly,and sustainable organic semiconductor materials are of immense significance in various fields,including electronics,optoelectronics,and energy conversion.Unfortunately,these semiconductors have almost poor charge transport properties,which range from∼10^(−4) cm^(2)·V^(−1)·s^(−1) to∼10^(−2) cm^(2)·V^(−1)·s^(−1).Vat orange 3,as one of these organic semiconductors,has great potential due to its highly conjugated structure.We obtain high-quality multilayered Vat orange 3 crystals with two-dimensional(2D)growth on h-BN surfaces with thickness of 10–100 nm using physical vapor transport.Raman’s results confirm the stability of the chemical structure of Vat orange 3 during growth.Furthermore,by leveraging the structural advantages of 2D materials,an organic field-effect transistor with a 2D vdW vertical heterostructure is further realized with h-BN encapsulation and multilayered graphene contact electrodes,resulting in an excellent transistor performance with On/Off ratio of 104 and high field-effect mobility of 0.14 cm^(2)·V^(−1)·s^(−1).Our results show the great potential of Vat orange 3 with 2D structures in future nano-electronic applications.Furthermore,we showcase an approach that integrates organic semiconductors with 2D materials,aiming to offer new insights into the study of organic semiconductors.展开更多
文摘Traumatic brain injury(TBI)is a public health problem with an undue economic burden that impacts nearly every age,ethnic,and gender group across the globe(Capizzi et al.,2020).TBIs are often sustained during a dynamic range of exposures to energetic environmental forces and as such outcomes are typically heterogeneous regarding severity and pathology(Capizzi et al.,2020).
基金funded by the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province,China(2006ABA168)
文摘In this study, isolation and purification of anthocyanins from blood oranges by column chromatography were investigated, and then the anthocyanins of blood orange were identified. The behaviors of static adsorption and desorption, dynamic adsorption and desorption of 12 kinds of resins were compared. The results indicated that NKA-9 macroporous resin was optimum for isolation of blood orange anthocyanins, and the optimal elution reagent was 50% ethanol with citric acid (pH 2.5). Toyopearl TSK HW-40S column was employed to separate and purify the anthocyanin extracts from blood orange. The best separation of Toyopearl TSK HW-40S column was obtained using a mobile phase of 35% methanol with 2% formic acid at a flow-rate of 0.6 mL min-~. Three kinds of anthocyanins were purified from blood orange. Then, the anthocyanins of blood orange were identified by HPLC-ESUMS analysis. The results showed that cyanidin-3-glucoside (35.2%) and cyaniding-3-(6"-malonyl) glucoside (42.9%) were the major anthocyanins of blood orange. Furthermore, cyanidin-3-(3"-malonyl) glucoside, cyanidin 3-(6"-dioxalyl) glucoside and cyanidin-3-glucoside adduct:4-vinylcatechol were identified in blood orange. The combination of NKA-9 macroporous resin and Toyopearl TSK HW-40S column chromatography for isolation and purification of blood orange anthocyanins was an effective method, and HPLC-ESI/MS analysis was a convenient, rapid and effective method for identification of anthocyanins from blood orange.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(30471205)under the program"Comparison Research on Strains of Citrus tristeza virus."
文摘Citrus tristeza virus (CTV) causes economically important losses to the citrus industry worldwide. Mild strain cross protection (MSCP) against tristeza has hardly been practised due to mixed infection of different CTV-strains and little background of its molecular biology in China. For better cognition on CTV, 192 sweet orange samples collected from eight provinces (Chongqing, Sichuan, Fujian, Hunan, Guangxi, Yunnan, Guangdong and Jiangxi) were tested by direct tissue blot immuno-assay (DTBIA), and 158 of them were tested positively, which therefore were subjected to coat protein gene (CPG)/Hinf Ⅰ restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analysis. Sample bulks were compared between Chongqing and Fujian by some statistical data, including ratios of single infection and mixed infection to local samples, proportions of CTV isolates with single RFLP groups, and rates of each RFLP group. The simplified analysis of samples from the other six provinces were then conducted. This study suggests that CTV isolates with CPG/Hinf Ⅰ RFLP groups Ⅲ and Ⅰ are the main epidemic ones in China, and mixed infection of CTV in fields are popular. Based on observation of severity of stem-pitting symptom in field trees, CTV isolates with CPG/Hinf Ⅰ RFLP groups Ⅲ and Ⅰ caused severe stem-pittings in sweet oranges in China.
文摘Research was conducted to find the relationship between deficit irrigation treatments (DIT) and stems water potential. The study was conducted on 14 years old navel orange trees grafted on sour oranges for the growing season 2006/2007 at a private farm in the Northern part of Jordan Valley (latitude: 32° 50′ N, longitude: 32° 50′ E, altitude: -254 m). Three levels of irrigation treatments (IT) were applied; namely 100%, 75% and 50% of reference evapotranspiration, representing over irrigation (OIT), full irrigation (FIT), and deficit irrigation (DIT), respectively. A drip irrigation using one irrigation source line with drippers spaced 0.5 m having average discharge of 2.3 L/hr at pressure 1.5 bar, was used. Stem water potential (SWP) at 100% over irrigation treatment (OIT) of navel orange trees had less negative value during the irrigation seasons (-1.57 MPa), whereas the highest negative value (-2.17 MPa) occurred at 50% deficit irrigation treatment (DIT).
基金the National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFD0401301)the Chongqing Postgraduate Scientific Research Innovation Project,China(CYS18120).
文摘Citrus fruits are rich in phenolic compounds that possess several health benefits.However,few studies have focused on the changes in phenolic compounds in citrus fruits during postharvest storage.This study dynamically monitored the phenolic content,components and antioxidant activity of‘Tarocco’blood oranges during a period of 12-week cold storage and on-tree storage,respectively.We investigated the alteration mechanism of phenolic compounds in blood oranges by evaluating phenylpropanoid pathway-related enzyme activities and gene expression.Results showed that flavanones were the main phenolic compounds in blood oranges.Both storage methods mainly stimulated the accumulation of phenolic acids to improve total phenolic content,which reached the maximum at week 12.Nonetheless,blood oranges had a higher phenolic content and antioxidant activity under on-tree storage than cold storage.Furthermore,the enzyme activities and gene expression of the phenylpropanoid pathway demonstrated that the accumulation of phenolics in blood oranges during storage was highly related to the activation of the phenylpropanoid pathway.These results demonstrate that on-tree storage is a potential approach for extending the supply period of blood orange from the perspective of phenolic compounds.
文摘Oranges are classified as the most traded fruit variety worldwide.The diversification of the varietal profile of this group is among the objectives of the Citrus breeding program.So,the creation of new triploid hybrids via immature embryos rescue,can lead to an increase in gene pool and produce seedless varieties.In addition,flow cytometry was successfully used for analyzing ploidy levels and genetic origin of triploid plants.The present study was aimed at optimizing immature embryos in vitro germination and plantlet development based on medium chemical composition of the two orange varieties,Pineapple and Parson Brown.When the fruit gets matured,they are harvested and the seeds extracted are classified according to their size.Only those which are small are cultured in a sterile Murashige and Tucker(MT)basal medium.The different concentrations of growth regulators are put to the test in order to gain the best medium for seeds development.M1(MT+1 mg/L gibberellic acid(GA3)),M2(MT+1 mg/L kenitin+0.5 mg/L 6-benzylaminopurine(BAP)+0.1 naphthalene acetic acid(NAA)),M3(MT+25 mg/L adenine sulfate(ADS)),M4(MT+0.5 mg/L kenitin+0.5 mg/L BAP+1 mg/L GA3).Percentage of germinated embryos(PGE)is the highest in M3 with 100%and 90%for both Pineapple and Parson Brown varieties,respectively.In addition,the germination interval average(GIA)is shorter in M1 for both varieties,which takes 6 d and 7 d,respectively.As regard to speed seedling growth(mm/week),both varieties undergo significant change in all four mediums.Similarly,the highest rate of acclimatization for the Pineapple and Parson Brown varieties is 80%and 90%in M1.In general,the smaller the embryos are,the more sensitive they are to culture medium composition.It is therefore essential to optimize the medium components in order to stimulate their in vitro development.Therefore,M1(MT+1 mg/L GA3)remains the best to promote short term good germination and produce a better rate of acclimatization.
基金supported by the Outstanding Scientist Cultivation Project of Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences(Grant No.JKZX202405)Jiangsu Province and Education Ministry Co-sponsored Synergistic Innovation Center of Modern Agricultural Equipment(Grant No.XTCX2001)+2 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.31972152No.32260622)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province,China(Grant No.20232ACB205026).
文摘The early decay of citrus can cause economic and serious food safety issues.The early decayed area has no obvious visual characteristics,making effective detection of this damage very difficult for the citrus industry.This study constructed a new detection system based on visible-light emitting diode(LED)structured-illumination imaging and proposed an effective methodology combined with a spiral phase transform(SPT)algorithm for the early detection of decayed oranges.Each sample obtained three phase-shifting pattern images with phase shifts of−2π/3,0,and 2π/3 at a spatial frequency of 0.25 cycles/mm.Three strategies(i.e.,the conventional three-phase-shifting method,2-phase SPT,and 1-phase SPT)were used to demodulate the original patterned images to recover the direct component(DC)and amplitude component(AC)images.The partial least squares discriminant analysis(PLS-DA)and least squares support vector machine(LS-SVM)classification models were established based on the texture features of DC,AC,and RT(i.e.the ratio of AC to DC)images.Then,the random frog(RF)algorithm was used to simplify the optimal full-featured model.Finally,the LS-SVM model constructed using 7 texture features from the RT image obtained an average classification accuracy of 95.1%for all tested samples.This study indicates that the proposed structured-illumination imaging technique combined with 2-phase SPT and feature-based classification model can achieve the fast identification of early decayed oranges.
文摘针对目前矿石检测技术准确性不高、效率低、实时性差以及环境适应性弱等问题,提出了一种基于香橙派的矿石识别系统。该系统利用高清摄像头实时捕获矿石图像,并通过香橙派Orange Pi 5B开发板搭载YOLOv4-tiny-tf2模型处理图像数据,实现矿石种类的高效准确识别。结果表明:轻量化的YOLOv4-tiny-tf2模型在不牺牲模型精度的情况下简化了其结构,更适合在配置较低的设备上部署,具备了较高的便携性;相较于传统的人工视觉检测和化学分析方法,基于香橙派Orange Pi 5B的矿石识别系统能够实时识别矿石,识别准确率达到93.75%,具有较高的可靠性和稳定性。
文摘A jungle is full of life.You can sometimes see exhibits of jungle animals and learn about them.Monkeys play in jungle trees.Colorful parrots fly and call to one another.Black and orange tigers hunt under the trees.
文摘Every one wants to be healthy and feel good.Eating the right foods can help with that.To eat healthy,you should eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.Five servings a day is best.Eat dark green,yellow and orange ones.When you want a snack.
文摘Objective:To assess the complete vaccination coverage and timeliness of childhood vaccinations among Indigenous children in Peninsular Malaysia.Methods:The study utilized data from the 2022 Orang Asli Health Survey,a cross-sectional survey conducted among a representative sample of Orang Asli in Peninsular Malaysia.A total of 68 villages were randomly selected from a pool of 853 villages,encompassing diverse geographic and sociodemographic contexts with a total of 15950 respondents Orang Asli successfully interviewed.However,this study only utilized data from surveyed children aged 12 to 59 months with a total of 1551 children included.Validated structured questionnaires were used to collect sociodemographic data and health status,with nurses verifying vaccination records.Children who received all nine primary vaccinations were defined as having complete vaccination while those who received vaccine within the recommended time were defined as having timely vaccination.Data analysis was conducted using IBM SPSS version 25.0,focusing on descriptive analyses of children's vaccination status.Results:The prevalence of overall complete vaccination among Indigenous children was 87.7%,while timely vaccination was only 40.3%.The prevalence of complete vaccination for Bacillus Calmette-Guérin(BCG),the first dose of hepatitis B,three doses of DTaP-IPV-Hib,and measles,mumps,and rubella(MMR)was above 95.0%,except for the second and third doses of hepatitis B.The prevalence of timely vaccination ranged from above 95.0%for vaccines given at birth,gradually decreasing with increasing age to 57.5%for the first dose of MMR.Moreover,the completion rates for three doses of DtaP-IPV-Hib and the initial dose of MMR surpassed 90%among Indigenous children aged 12-23 months,yet the timeliness remained at a moderate level.Conclusions:While the overall complete vaccination coverage among Indigenous children in Malaysia is relatively high,there are concerning disparities in the timeliness of vaccination,particularly as children age.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51972095).
文摘Zirconia nanotube array films(ZNAF)prepared by anodic oxidation method were used as immobilization materials for acridine orange(AO),rhodamine B(RB)and AO-RB systems.A comparative study on their fluorescence emission intensity,fluorescence resonance energy transfer(FRET)and fluorescence detection of nitrite in aqueous solutions and on immobilization films with ZNAF as carriers was carried out.Results demonstrate that the solution pH values and immobilization on ZNAF have a great influence on the per-formance of these fluorescent molecules.Compared with aqueous solutions,the fluorescence emission in-tensity of AO and RB is considerably increased by immobilization,which is 8.0 and 4.2 times higher than the original,respectively.The energy transfer efficiency(E)of the AO-RB system increases from 40.9%to 84.8%by loading it on ZNAF.Moreover,after immobilization onto ZNAF,the fluorescence detection performance of nitrite is also significantly improved.The limit of detection decreases from 0.95 ng/mL to 0.22 ng/mL and the sensitivity increases from 939.18 to 15,031.68 mL/μg through loading AO onto ZNAF.
文摘Sodium fluoride(NaF)is a daily necessity consumed as the major ingredient of fluorinated drinking water,milk,salts,mouthwashes,toothpaste,and dentistry medications.However,the use of NaF products has also been associated with increased fluoride anion distribution in the body,leading to hypertension.AIM This study evaluated the antihypertensive effect of sweet orange peels-enriched white melon seed protein concentrate(WSP)biscuit meal in eight-week-old albino rats exposed to NaF for 14 days.METHODS Forty-two(42)male Wistar albino rats were assigned at random into 7 groups of 6 rats per group(control group and six experimental groups).The experimental groups received various treatments that lasted for two weeks.Twenty-four hours after the last administration,hemodynamic parameters were evaluated,rats were sacrificed,blood samples were collected,and the heart was harvested.Blood serum was assessed for cardiac troponin I(cTnI),creatine kinase-MB(CK-MB),and lactate dehydrogenase(LDH).At the same time,the heart homogenate was assayed for angiotensin-1 converting enzyme(ACE)activity,proinflammatory cytokines,nitric oxide concentrations,and antioxidant status.Cardiac tissues were stained with Hematoxylin and Eosin,Masson’s Trichrome,and cTnI.Also,the safety of the WSP biscuit diet was evaluated.RESULTS Results obtained showed that NaF administration elevated the collagen content of cardiac tissues,activities of ACE,and concentrations of cTnI,CK-MB,LDH,tumor necrosis factor-alpha,and interleukin 1 beta,while there was a reduction in the concentration of nitric oxide and antioxidants;however,their alterations were significantly prevented in WSP-biscuit-fed rats.The WSP biscuit meal is safe for consumption and possesses dose-dependent antihypertensive ability at 10%and 20%inclusion.CONCLUSION The WSP biscuit diet may be recommended in diet formulation for the management of individuals or communities that are predisposed to NaF contaminations.
文摘Pectin is a natural polysaccharide with a complex structure consisting of linear and branched regions rich in galacturonic acid.The growing interest in orange peel pectin can be attributed to its abundant supply.According to statistics,about 10 million tons of orange peel waste are produced worldwide each year.Traditionally,the extraction and utilization of pectin have focused on its gelling,thickening,and stabilizing properties in food.However,as more and more research teams have found that pectin has good biocompatibility,biodegradability and easy chemical modification,its potential in drug delivery systems,tissue engineering,and wound healing is gradually being explored.This review focuses on orange peel pectin polysaccharides and discusses its traditional and modern extraction techniques,especially the advanced method of subcritical water extraction.This study also outlines the structural modifications of pectin such as methylation and acetylation,and introduces its antioxidant and anticancer biological activities and their emerging roles in the development of advanced biomaterials such as bone tissue engineering and fibre pad dressings.
文摘CAETE serves as an apt venue for African businesses to boost exports,form lasting links In the picturesque city of Changsha,a cool breeze from the Xiangjiang River whispers through landmarks like Yuelu Mountain and Orange Isle.Inside the exhibition halls,the rich aromas of African tea,spices,and essential oils filled the air,as a renowned showcase of China-Africa cooperation brands got underway.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.32072550,31902084)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2018YFD1000300)。
文摘As one of the most widely distributed and highly conserved transcription factors in eukaryotes,basic leucine zipper proteins(bZIPs)are involved in a variety of biological processes in plants,but they are largely unknown in citrus.In this study,56 bZIP family members were identified genome-wide from an important citrus rootstock,namely trifoliate orange(Poncirus trifoliata L.Raf.),and these putative bZIPs were named PtbZIP1—PtbZIP56.All PtbZIPs were classified into 13 subgroups by phylogenetic comparison with Arabidopsis thaliana bZIPs(AtbZIPs),and they were randomly distributed on nine known(50 genes)chromosomes and one unknown(6 genes)chromosome.Sequence analysis revealed the detailed characteristics of PtPZIPs,including their amino acid length,isoelectric point(pI),molecular weight(MW),predicted subcellular localization,gene structure,and conserved motifs.Prediction of promoter elements suggested the presence of drought,low-temperature,wound,and defense and stress responsive elements,as well as multiple hormone-responsive cis-acting elements.Spatiotemporal expression analysis showed the transcriptional patterns of PtbZIPs in different tissues and under dehydration,high salt,ABA,and IAA treatments.In addition,21 PtbZIPs were predicted to have direct or indirect protein—protein interactions.Among these,PtbZIP49 was experimentally proven to interact with PtbZIP1 or PtbZIP11 by using a yeast two-hybrid assay and bimolecular fluorescence complementation(BiFC).Subcellular localization analysis further revealed that PtbZIP1,PtbZIP11,and PtbZIP49 were localized in the nucleus.Moreover,PtbZIP49 was functionally identified as having an important role in salt stress via ectopic expression in A.thaliana and silenced in trifoliate orange using virus-induced gene silencing(VIGS).This study provided comprehensive information on PtbZIP transcription factors in citrus and highlights their potential functions in abiotic stress.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21908012)the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing,China(cstc2020jcyj-msxmX0875 and CSTB2022BSXM-JSX0021)+2 种基金Chongqing Postdoctoral Research Project Special Funding(2023CQBSHTB3110)Postgraduate Research and Innovation Project of Chongqing University of Science and Technology(YKJCX2220541)Major Enterprise Demand Projects with Open Bidding for Selecting the Best Candidates in Yichun City,China(2023JBGSXM05)for the financial support to this work.
文摘Dye pollution is a common pollutant in wastewater that poses a serious threat to human health.Layered double hydroxide(LDH)is a commonly used adsorbent for dye removal.However,its adsorption efficiency is significantly limited by the limited adsorption active sites of the adsorbent.In this paper,a defects-rich MgFe LDH adsorbent for anionic dye wastewater was synthesized by a simple hydrothermal method and alkaline etching.Different analytical techniques,such as XRD,FT-IR,SEM,TEM,XPS,and N2 adsorption-desorption isotherm,were used to verify the chemical composition and surface characteristics of the materials,and the effects of pH,temperature,and contact time on the adsorption effect of methyl orange and the adsorption mechanism were analyzed.Alkaline etching of Al and Zn in the laminate generated defects that expose unsaturated coordination centers and create abundant adsorption sites,which can electrostatically attract and coordinate with dye ions.At 25℃,the adsorption capacity of MgFe LDH with Al etched and MgFe LDH with Zn etched for methyl orange dye reached 1722 mg·g^(-1 ) and 1685 mg·g^(-1 ),respectively,much higher than that of MgFe LDH(544 mg·g^(-1 )).This work provides a promising method for the removal of dye wastewater by adsorption and a new idea for the design and development of high-performance dye wastewater adsorbents.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U21A6004,62375160,62274180,and 12004389).
文摘The exploration and research of low-cost,environmentally friendly,and sustainable organic semiconductor materials are of immense significance in various fields,including electronics,optoelectronics,and energy conversion.Unfortunately,these semiconductors have almost poor charge transport properties,which range from∼10^(−4) cm^(2)·V^(−1)·s^(−1) to∼10^(−2) cm^(2)·V^(−1)·s^(−1).Vat orange 3,as one of these organic semiconductors,has great potential due to its highly conjugated structure.We obtain high-quality multilayered Vat orange 3 crystals with two-dimensional(2D)growth on h-BN surfaces with thickness of 10–100 nm using physical vapor transport.Raman’s results confirm the stability of the chemical structure of Vat orange 3 during growth.Furthermore,by leveraging the structural advantages of 2D materials,an organic field-effect transistor with a 2D vdW vertical heterostructure is further realized with h-BN encapsulation and multilayered graphene contact electrodes,resulting in an excellent transistor performance with On/Off ratio of 104 and high field-effect mobility of 0.14 cm^(2)·V^(−1)·s^(−1).Our results show the great potential of Vat orange 3 with 2D structures in future nano-electronic applications.Furthermore,we showcase an approach that integrates organic semiconductors with 2D materials,aiming to offer new insights into the study of organic semiconductors.