Xanthoceras sorbifolium Bunge(X.sorbifolia),a regionally significant oilseed crop indigenous to northern China,has long been recognized for its medicinal value.A distinguishing feature of X.sorbifolium oil is its high...Xanthoceras sorbifolium Bunge(X.sorbifolia),a regionally significant oilseed crop indigenous to northern China,has long been recognized for its medicinal value.A distinguishing feature of X.sorbifolium oil is its high concentration of nervonic acid,a bioactive lipid essential for the development and optimal functioning of the nervous system.In the present study,the potential sleep-enhancing properties of X.sorbifolium oil were investigated.The research began with a human feeding trial,which demonstrated notable improvements in sleep quality.To further validate the findings,animal experiments were conducted in accordance with the standardized protocols outlined in the Methods for Functional Testing and Evaluation of Health Food.Using male ICR mice,hydrated chloral-induced sleep tests were performed to assess the effects of X.sorbifolium oil on sleep latency and duration.Results revealed that oral administration of the oil significantly reduced sleep latency by up to 33%and extended sleep duration by as much as 46%compared to the control group.Beyond the anesthetic-induced tests,a noninvasive video-based analysis was employed to evaluate sleep patterns under natural conditions,free from anesthetic interference.This approach further confirmed a marked increase in total sleep duration.In summary,our findings demonstrated that oral administration of X.sorbifolium oil conferred substantial sleep-promoting benefits,highlighting its potential as a natural therapeutic agent for enhancing sleep quality.展开更多
WRKY transcription factors are widely distributed in higher plants and play important roles in many biological processes,including stress resistance.The recently published genome sequence of yellowhorn,an oil tree wit...WRKY transcription factors are widely distributed in higher plants and play important roles in many biological processes,including stress resistance.The recently published genome sequence of yellowhorn,an oil tree with robust resistance to cold,drought,heat,salt and alkali,provides an excellent opportunity to identify and characterize the entire yellowhorn WRKY protein family and a basis for the study of abiotic stress resistance of WRKY gene family in forest species.In the present comprehensive analysis of WRKY transcription factors in yellowhorn,65 WRKY genes were identified and defined based on their location on the chromosome.According to their structure and phylogenetic relationships,XsWRKY genes clustered into WRKY groupsⅠ-Ⅲ.Segmental duplication events played a significant role in the expansion of WRKY gene family.Furthermore,transcriptomic data and real-time quantitative PCR analysis showed that expression of XsWRKY genes responding to salt and drought stresses and a hormone treatment.We also determined structures of the encoded proteins,c is-elements of the promoter region,and expression patterns.These results provide a foundation for the study of the biological function of WRKY transcription factors in yellowhorn.展开更多
Yellowhorn （Xanthoceras sorbifolium Bunge） is a drought-tolerant tree in the family Sapindaceae that is native to northeastern China. Its remarkably oil-rich seeds are a reliable biodiesel source. An inter simple se...Yellowhorn （Xanthoceras sorbifolium Bunge） is a drought-tolerant tree in the family Sapindaceae that is native to northeastern China. Its remarkably oil-rich seeds are a reliable biodiesel source. An inter simple sequence repeat （ISSR） analysis showed genetic variation among four artificial populations in China： two in Inner Mongolia （IM）, one in Liaoning （LN）, and one in Shandong （SD）. The average percentage of polymorphic loci was 81.25 % for these four populations. The Forest Farm in SD showed the highest number of effective alleles （Ne）, Shannon index （I）, and expected heterozygosity （He）, i.e., 1.598, 0.470, and 0.325, respectively, but the lowest number of alleles （Na） as 1.600. Based on an analysis of molecular variance, 23 % of the total genetic variation was found among populations, and 77 % within populations. A principal coordinate analysis revealed two groups （Group 1： Lindonglinchang, Jianping Agriculture Research Station and Forest Farm; Group 2： Jinjilinchang）. Understanding the genetic diversity among artificial yellowhorn populations in China, detected using ISSRs, will be useful for yellowhorn conservation and improvement. Additional arti-ficial and natural populations need to be included in the future for a country-wide perspective.展开更多
Cutting breeding is an important method of asexual reproduction of Xanthoceras sorbifolium Bunge.At present,it has been found that the factors influencing the cuttings of X.sorbifolium mainly include cutting material ...Cutting breeding is an important method of asexual reproduction of Xanthoceras sorbifolium Bunge.At present,it has been found that the factors influencing the cuttings of X.sorbifolium mainly include cutting material type,substrate type,cutting season,cutting material length and thickness,mother tree age,cutting material pretreatment method,hormone species concentration and soaking time.Besides,different regions,control conditions,and germplasm types have different cutting rooting rates.This paper introduced some of the problems in the cuttings of X.sorbifolium,and came up with some recommendations to provide a reference for the future research and technical promotion of X.sorbifolium cuttings.展开更多
文摘Xanthoceras sorbifolium Bunge(X.sorbifolia),a regionally significant oilseed crop indigenous to northern China,has long been recognized for its medicinal value.A distinguishing feature of X.sorbifolium oil is its high concentration of nervonic acid,a bioactive lipid essential for the development and optimal functioning of the nervous system.In the present study,the potential sleep-enhancing properties of X.sorbifolium oil were investigated.The research began with a human feeding trial,which demonstrated notable improvements in sleep quality.To further validate the findings,animal experiments were conducted in accordance with the standardized protocols outlined in the Methods for Functional Testing and Evaluation of Health Food.Using male ICR mice,hydrated chloral-induced sleep tests were performed to assess the effects of X.sorbifolium oil on sleep latency and duration.Results revealed that oral administration of the oil significantly reduced sleep latency by up to 33%and extended sleep duration by as much as 46%compared to the control group.Beyond the anesthetic-induced tests,a noninvasive video-based analysis was employed to evaluate sleep patterns under natural conditions,free from anesthetic interference.This approach further confirmed a marked increase in total sleep duration.In summary,our findings demonstrated that oral administration of X.sorbifolium oil conferred substantial sleep-promoting benefits,highlighting its potential as a natural therapeutic agent for enhancing sleep quality.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2572017DA03)Development and Identification of Molecular Markers for Fine Strains of Xanthoceras sorbifolia(MOMA-2019-ZENITHGENE)。
文摘WRKY transcription factors are widely distributed in higher plants and play important roles in many biological processes,including stress resistance.The recently published genome sequence of yellowhorn,an oil tree with robust resistance to cold,drought,heat,salt and alkali,provides an excellent opportunity to identify and characterize the entire yellowhorn WRKY protein family and a basis for the study of abiotic stress resistance of WRKY gene family in forest species.In the present comprehensive analysis of WRKY transcription factors in yellowhorn,65 WRKY genes were identified and defined based on their location on the chromosome.According to their structure and phylogenetic relationships,XsWRKY genes clustered into WRKY groupsⅠ-Ⅲ.Segmental duplication events played a significant role in the expansion of WRKY gene family.Furthermore,transcriptomic data and real-time quantitative PCR analysis showed that expression of XsWRKY genes responding to salt and drought stresses and a hormone treatment.We also determined structures of the encoded proteins,c is-elements of the promoter region,and expression patterns.These results provide a foundation for the study of the biological function of WRKY transcription factors in yellowhorn.
基金supported by the Cooperative Research Program for Agriculture Science & Technology Development(Project no.PJ01117902) of the National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science,RDA,Republic of Koreathe Ministry of Education,People’s Republic of China(Program No.MS2012DBLY017 for Foreign Distinguished Scientists of the Ministry of Education)the Research Foundation of Kangwon National University,Republic of Korea
文摘Yellowhorn （Xanthoceras sorbifolium Bunge） is a drought-tolerant tree in the family Sapindaceae that is native to northeastern China. Its remarkably oil-rich seeds are a reliable biodiesel source. An inter simple sequence repeat （ISSR） analysis showed genetic variation among four artificial populations in China： two in Inner Mongolia （IM）, one in Liaoning （LN）, and one in Shandong （SD）. The average percentage of polymorphic loci was 81.25 % for these four populations. The Forest Farm in SD showed the highest number of effective alleles （Ne）, Shannon index （I）, and expected heterozygosity （He）, i.e., 1.598, 0.470, and 0.325, respectively, but the lowest number of alleles （Na） as 1.600. Based on an analysis of molecular variance, 23 % of the total genetic variation was found among populations, and 77 % within populations. A principal coordinate analysis revealed two groups （Group 1： Lindonglinchang, Jianping Agriculture Research Station and Forest Farm; Group 2： Jinjilinchang）. Understanding the genetic diversity among artificial yellowhorn populations in China, detected using ISSRs, will be useful for yellowhorn conservation and improvement. Additional arti-ficial and natural populations need to be included in the future for a country-wide perspective.
基金Biosafety and Genetic Resources Management Project of China National Forestry and Grassland Administration(KJZXSA202033).
文摘Cutting breeding is an important method of asexual reproduction of Xanthoceras sorbifolium Bunge.At present,it has been found that the factors influencing the cuttings of X.sorbifolium mainly include cutting material type,substrate type,cutting season,cutting material length and thickness,mother tree age,cutting material pretreatment method,hormone species concentration and soaking time.Besides,different regions,control conditions,and germplasm types have different cutting rooting rates.This paper introduced some of the problems in the cuttings of X.sorbifolium,and came up with some recommendations to provide a reference for the future research and technical promotion of X.sorbifolium cuttings.
