Intercropping of maize(Zea mays L.) and peanut(Arachis hypogaea L.) often results in greater yields than the respective sole crops. However, there is limited knowledge of aboveground and belowground interspecific inte...Intercropping of maize(Zea mays L.) and peanut(Arachis hypogaea L.) often results in greater yields than the respective sole crops. However, there is limited knowledge of aboveground and belowground interspecific interactions between maize and peanut in field. A two-year field experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of interspecific interactions on plant growth and grain yield for a peanut/maize intercropping system under different nitrogen(N) and phosphorus(P) levels. The method of root separation was employed to differentiate belowground from aboveground interspecific interactions. We observed that the global interspecific interaction effect on the shoot biomass of the intercropping system decreased with the coexistence period, and belowground interaction contributed more than aboveground interaction to advantages of the intercropping in terms of shoot biomass and grain yield. There was a positive effect from aboveground and belowground interspecific interactions on crop plant growth in the intercropping system, except that aboveground interaction had a negative effect on peanut during the late coexistence period. The advantage of intercropping on grain came mainly from increased maize yield(means 95%) due to aboveground interspecific competition for light and belowground interaction(61%–72% vs. 28%–39% in fertilizer treatments). There was a negative effect on grain yield from aboveground interaction for peanut, but belowground interspecific interaction positively affected peanut grain yield.The supply of N, P, or N + P increased grain yield of intercropped maize and the contribution from aboveground interspecific interaction. Our study suggests that the advantages of peanut/maize intercropping for yield mainly comes from aboveground interspecific competition for maize and belowground interspecific facilitation for peanut, and their respective yield can be enhanced by N and P. These findings are important for managing the intercropping system and optimizing the benefits from using this system.展开更多
BACKGROUND Over the last few decades,3 pathogenic pandemics have impacted the global population;severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus(SARS-CoV),Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus(MERS-CoV)and SARS-Co...BACKGROUND Over the last few decades,3 pathogenic pandemics have impacted the global population;severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus(SARS-CoV),Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus(MERS-CoV)and SARS-CoV-2.The global disease burden has attributed to millions of deaths and morbidities,with the majority being attributed to SARS-CoV-2.As such,the evaluation of the mental health(MH)impact across healthcare professionals(HCPs),patients and the general public would be an important facet to evaluate to better understand short,medium and long-term exposures.AIM To identify and report:(1)MH conditions commonly observed across all 3 pandemics;(2)Impact of MH outcomes across HCPs,patients and the general public associated with all 3 pandemics;and(3)The prevalence of the MH impact and clinical epidemiological significance.METHODS A systematic methodology was developed and published on PROSPERO(CRD42021228697).The databases PubMed,EMBASE,ScienceDirect and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were used as part of the data extraction process,and publications from January 1,1990 to August 1,2021 were searched.MeSH terms and keywords used included Mood disorders,PTSD,Anxiety,Depression,Psychological stress,Psychosis,Bipolar,Mental Health,Unipolar,Self-harm,BAME,Psychiatry disorders and Psychological distress.The terms were expanded with a‘snowballing’method.Cox-regression and the Monte-Carlo simulation method was used in addition to I2 and Egger’s tests to determine heterogeneity and publication bias.RESULTS In comparison to MERS and SARS-CoV,it is evident SAR-CoV-2 has an ongoing MH impact,with emphasis on depression,anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.CONCLUSION It was evident MH studies during MERS and SARS-CoV was limited in comparison to SARS-CoV-2,with much emphasis on reporting symptoms of depression,anxiety,stress and sleep disturbances.The lack of comprehensive studies conducted during previous pandemics have introduced limitations to the“know-how”for clinicians and researchers to better support patients and deliver care with limited healthcare resources.展开更多
Filamentous fungi can be used to form easily harvested pellets with microalgae (fungal-assisted algal harvesting) in order to advance the sustainability and economic feasibility of wastewater treatment using microalga...Filamentous fungi can be used to form easily harvested pellets with microalgae (fungal-assisted algal harvesting) in order to advance the sustainability and economic feasibility of wastewater treatment using microalgae. In experiments employing the microalga Chlorella vulgaris and using the filamentous fungus Aspergillus niger for harvesting, this study investigated the effect on water quality and the quantity and quality of lipids in the biomass produced. Major reductions in the concentrations of total nitrogen, ammonium-nitrogen and total phosphorus were observed after addition of the fungal spores (day 5) and during fungal growth and entrapment of the algal cells. At harvest (day 8), the decrease in total nitrogen was 47.4% ± 18.4% of the initial value, corresponding to a reduction of 41.9 ± 17.1 mg·nitrogen·L-1. For total phosphorus, the decrease was 94.4% ± 3.2%, corresponding to a reduction of 6.4 ± 0.2 mg·phosphorus·L-1. A significant decrease in concentration of the micropollutant diclofenac was observed at harvest, to 5.1 ± 4.0 μg·L-1 compared with an initial concentration of 9.5 ± 0.6 μg·L-1. A significant decrease in total lipids in the biomass was observed after fungal-assisted algal harvesting, from 58.7 ± 2.7 μg·mg-1 at day 5 (algal biomass only) to 34.2 ± 2.7 μg·mg-1 at day 8 (fungal-algal biomass). However, because of high biomass production, the amount of lipids produced per litre of wastewater increased from 5.6 ± 0.9 mg on day 5 to 20.6 ± 4.9 mg on day 8.展开更多
Aloe vera is being identified as a potential medicinal plant for its application in industries as well as traditional usage. The gel obtained from the leaves of A. vera has numerous properties. In this study, using th...Aloe vera is being identified as a potential medicinal plant for its application in industries as well as traditional usage. The gel obtained from the leaves of A. vera has numerous properties. In this study, using the gel to extend the shelf life of Ampalavi mango fruits was studied. Even sized, uniform coloured, matured Ampalavi cultivar mango fruits were surface cleaned and coated with 33%, 66% and 100% gel, respectively. Results revealed that the ripening was delayed due to the coating. The total soluble solid （TSS）, pH and weight loss were high in uncoated fruits. The mean pH of the pulp from fruits kept as control was 4.94 at 4 d fruit preservation period （FPP） and was slightly increased to 5.43 within 12 d FPP, whereas the minimal pH （4.69 at 4 d FPP and 5.03 at 9 d FPP） was noticed in 100% gel coated fruits. The TSS （brix） was significantly in higher levels （13.67°Bx within 4 d FPP and 20.77°Bx within 12 d FPP） in control fruits, whereas the minimum TSS value was 9.27°Bx and 18.03° Bx within 4 d and 12 d FPP, respectively, recorded from the 100% gel coated fruits in storage. The weight loss percentage （WLP） was significantly （P 〈 0.05） higher in control fruits （8.46%）, whereas the lower WLP （1.13%） was found in 100% gel coated fruits after 12 d of storage. This low-scale gel coating technique prolonged the fruits shelf life by delaying the fruit ripening. This effect has to be further investigated to commercialize the natural product for large scale ready-made application.展开更多
This field study sought to determine the all-weather surface construction providing the least contaminated runoff and drainage effluent when exposed to moderate to heavy precipitation and different manure loads in hor...This field study sought to determine the all-weather surface construction providing the least contaminated runoff and drainage effluent when exposed to moderate to heavy precipitation and different manure loads in horse paddocks during wintertime. Two different combinations of non-woven and woven geotextile together with two gravel fractions of 200 nlm were exposed to precipitation and horse manure/urine for two years under two manure regimes （manure removal and manure accumulation）. In a simulated rainfall （SR） study, the test areas were also exposed to 50 mm precipitation for 30 min and 15 kg of horse manure under the two manure regimes. Runoff, drainage effluent and leachate flow were measured and sampled for both regimes. The geotextile-gravel construction reduced runoff and drained the test area throughout the two-year period, confirming construction stability and a dry walking surface area at a mean drain flow of 3.65 L m2 h1. The concentrations of total N, total phosphorus （TP）, chemical oxygen demand （COD） and total solids （TS） in fluids leaving the test areas in winter were lower than in previous studies, due to lower horse density. The mean drainage concentration of TP, COD and TS was 3.4, 231, 739 mg L1, respectively, due to manure removal in the SR study. The TP （1.9 mg L-1） concentration in drain fluids was reduced by 47% in the test area consisting of a single geotextile compared with previously reported values （3.6 mg Ll）. With the paddock designs tested here, non-point pollution from paddocks could be controlled and reduced.展开更多
This article is the 17th in the Fungal Diversity Notes series which allows the researchers to publish fungal collections with updated reports of fungus-host and fungus-geography.Herein we report 97 taxa with four new ...This article is the 17th in the Fungal Diversity Notes series which allows the researchers to publish fungal collections with updated reports of fungus-host and fungus-geography.Herein we report 97 taxa with four new genera distributed in three phyla(Ascomycota,Glomeromycota and Mucoromycota),11 classes,38 orders and 62 families collected from various regions worldwide.This collection is further classified into taxa from 69 genera with four novel genera namely Jinshana,Lithophyllospora,Parapolyplosphaeria and Stegonsporiicola.Furthermore,71 new species,21 new records,one new combination and four novel phylogenetic placements are provided.The new species comprise Acrocalymma estuarinum,Aggregatorygma isidiatum,Alleppeysporonites elsikii,Amphibambusa aquatica,Apiospora hongheensis,Arthrobotrys tachengensis,Calonectria potisiana,Collariella hongheensis,Colletotrichum squamosae,Corynespora chengduensis,Diaporthe beijingensis,Dicellaesporites plicatus,Dicellaesporites verrucatus,Dictyoarthrinium endophyticum,Distoseptispora chiangraiensis,Dothiora eucalypti,Epicoccum indicum,Exesisporites chandrae,Fitzroyomyces pseudopandanicola,Fomitiporia exigua,Fomitiporia rondonii,Fulvifomes subthailandicus,Gigaspora siqueirae,Gymnopus ailaoensis,Hyalorbilia yunnanensis,Hygrocybe minimiholatra,H.mitsinjoensis,H.parviholatra,H.solis,H.vintsy,Helicogermslita kunmingensis,Jinshana tangtangiae,Kirschsteiniothelia dujuanhuensis,Lamproderma subcristatum,Leucoagaricus madagascarensis,Leucocoprinus mantadiaensis,Lithophyllospora australis,Marasmius qujingensis,Melomastia aquilariae,Monoporisporites jansoniusii,M.pattersonii,Monoporisporites valdiyae,Mucispora maesotensis,Mucor soli,Muyocopron yunnanensis,Nigrospora tomentosae,Ocellularia psorirregularis,Ophiocordyceps duyunensis,Oxneriaria nigrodisca,Oxydothis aquatica,O.filiforme,Phacidiella xishuangbannaensis,Phlebiopsis subgriseofuscescens,Pleurothecium takense,Pleurotus tuber-regium,Pseudochaetosphaeronema puerensis,Pseudodactylaria guttulate,Racheliella chinensis,Rhexoacrodictys fangensis,Roussoella neoaquatica,Rubroboletus pruinosus,Sanghuangporus subzonatus,Scytalidium assmuthi,Shrungabeeja kudremukhensis,Spirographa skorinae,Stanjehughesia bambusicola,Stegonsporiicola aurantiaca,Umbelopsis hingganensis,Vararia tenuata,Verruconis pakchongensis,Wongia bandungensis,and Zygosporium cymodoceae.The new combination is Parapolyplosphaeria thailandica(≡Polyplosphaeria thailandica).The 21 new hosts,geographical and habitat records comprise Acrocalymma fici,Apiculospora spartii,Aspergillus subramanianii,Camposporium ramosum,Clonostachys rogersoniana,Colletotrichum brevisporum,C.plurivorum,Collybiopsis gibbosa,Dictyosporium tratense,Distoseptispora adscendens,Exosporium livistonae,Ganoderma gibbosum,Graphis mikuraensis,Gymnosporangium paraphysatum,Lasiodiplodia thailandica,Moesziomyces bullatus,Penicillium cremeogriseum,P.echinulonalgiovense,P.javanicum,P.lanosocoeruleum,P.polonicum,and Pleurotus tuber-regium.Graphis chlorotica,G.panhalensis and G.parilis are given as novel phylogenetic placements.In addition,we provide the morphology of Tarzetta tibetensis which was missing in the previous Fungal Diversity Notes 1611–1716.Identification of characterization of all these taxa are supported by morphological and multigene phylogenetic analyses.展开更多
Background Cystatin C(Cys-C)is an emerging biomarker of renal diseases and its clinical use,particularly for screening the communities affected by chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology(CKDu),is hindered due to th...Background Cystatin C(Cys-C)is an emerging biomarker of renal diseases and its clinical use,particularly for screening the communities affected by chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology(CKDu),is hindered due to the lack of reference intervals(RIs)for diverse ethnic and age groups.The present study aimed to define RIs for urinary Cys-C(uCys-C)for a healthy pediatric population in Sri Lanka and in turn compare the renal function of the residential children in CKDu endemic and non-endemic regions in Sri Lanka.Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with 850 healthy children(10-17 years)from selected locations for reference interval establishment,while a total of 892 children were recruited for the comparative study.Urine samples were collected and analyzed for Cys-C,creatinine(Cr)and albumin.Cr-adjusted uCys-C levels were partitioned by age,and RIs were determined with quantile regression(2.5th,50th and 97.5th quantiles)at 90%confidence interval.Results The range of median RIs for uCys-C in healthy children was 45.94-64.44 ng/mg Cr for boys and 53.58-69.97 ng/mg Cr for girls.The median(interquartile range)uCys-C levels of children in the CKDu endemic and non-endemic regions were 58.18(21.8-141.9)and 58.31(23.9-155.3)ng/mg Cr with no significant difference(P=0.781).A significant variation of uCys-C was noted in the children across age.Conclusions Notably high uCys-C levels were observed in children with elevated proteinuria.Thus,uCys-C could be a potential biomarker in identifying communities at high risk of CKDu susceptibility.展开更多
Mammalian skeletal muscles play a pivotal role in the body and are mainly responsible for movement,meta-bolism,and energy consumption.Proteins that regulate muscle hypertrophy and atrophy are involved in muscle growth...Mammalian skeletal muscles play a pivotal role in the body and are mainly responsible for movement,meta-bolism,and energy consumption.Proteins that regulate muscle hypertrophy and atrophy are involved in muscle growth.A sufficient intake of dietary protein is essential for maintaining good health during normal growth and aging.Olive flounder(Paralichthys olivaceus)is one of the most common flatfish species in the South Korean aquaculture industry,and its consumption has been associated with various health benefits,such as a lower risk of cancers,heart failure,and chronic diseases.The present study attempted to determine the effect on muscle growth of flounder meat digest prepared using an in vitro gastric model.The capacity of digested flounder meat to enhance muscle growth was evaluated by examining glycogen levels and creatine kinase activity during muscle differentiation.The expression of muscle growth regulatory proteins was also evaluated.Treatment with flounder meat digest significantly and dose-dependently increased glycogen levels and creatine kinase activity in C2C12 cells.Moreover,proteins that are responsible for muscle hypertrophy and atrophy were significantly upregulated and downregulated,respectively.These results were confirmed using western blotting and immu-nofluorescence assays.The results of this study suggest that digested flounder meat has great potential for skeletal muscle growth and can be used as a functional food ingredient.展开更多
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the thermal stability of the rice bran extract (RBE) and analyze the effect of RBE on the shelf-life of sunflower oil and the quality characteristics and shelf-life of baked c...The purpose of this study was to evaluate the thermal stability of the rice bran extract (RBE) and analyze the effect of RBE on the shelf-life of sunflower oil and the quality characteristics and shelf-life of baked cake. The thermal stability of RBE was evaluated by a Rancimat test using sunflower oil. Properties such as moisture content, porosity, crumb density and pore area of cakes baked with RBE and the synthetic antioxidant butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) were compared. Sensory properties such as taste, aroma, texture, color and overall acceptability of the cake samples were compared using a sensory panel test. The shelf-life of the cakes was evaluated by microbial counts and chemical methods. Thermally treated RBE and BHT for 2 h at 180 °C retained 75% of their initial capacity in protecting sunflower oil while RBE had a significantly higher protection factor (p < 0.05). Cakes baked with RBE received higher scores for taste, color and overall acceptability compared to control or BHT-added cake. BHT-added cake and RBE-added cake exceeded the aerobic plate count (APC) and yeast and mold count (YMC) on days 11 and 13 respectively, while the control cakes without added antioxidants exceeded the APC and YMC on day 7. Both BHT- and RBE-added cakes maintained hexanal levels below 5 mg/kg over 28 days while the control cake exceeded this level on day 21. The results suggest that RBE can be used as a natural food additive to improve the quality and shelf-life of baked foods and edible oils.展开更多
Waste and waste generation are inevitable aspects of human life,especially organic waste,and have evolved with societal and industrial development.Waste generation cannot be entirely prevented,but it can be treated,ma...Waste and waste generation are inevitable aspects of human life,especially organic waste,and have evolved with societal and industrial development.Waste generation cannot be entirely prevented,but it can be treated,managed,and minimized through various sustainable practices to mitigate its environmental and health impacts.Current organic waste management techniques include composting,anaerobic digestion,incineration,and hydrothermal treatment.Even though these techniques help to treat and manage organic waste,they face numerous challenges,such as the complexity of organic waste,difficulty in collection and segregation,water pollution,and greenhouse gas(GHG) emissions.Notably,there is an urgent need to reduce and control the large volume of waste generated in a short timeframe.Artificial intelligence(AI)-and machine learning(ML)-based waste management systems have recently been considered for treating organic waste due to their optimized waste collection routes,automatic sorting,efficient recovery,and contaminant reduction.In particular,AI models can facilitate and accelerate the implementation of the circular economy concept,thereby maximizing resource optimization to achieve the United Nations(UN) sustainable development goals(SDGs).The current review summarizes recently published research studies on AI-based technologies and their applications in organic waste treatment and management,including the prediction and monitoring of waste generation,automated waste collection,sorting,classification,bioconversion and treatment process optimization,waste recycling,bin-level monitoring,and vehicle routing.The major prospects and challenges of using AI technology in organic waste treatment,as well as the future directions of AI-based waste management practices,are also discussed.This review also provides exclusive coverage of various types of organic waste,conventional organic waste treatment methods and their limitations,as well as the role of organic waste management in achieving the SDGs.展开更多
The field of mycology has grown from an underappreciated subset of botany,to a valuable,modern scientific discipline.As this field of study has grown,there have been significant contributions to science,technology,and...The field of mycology has grown from an underappreciated subset of botany,to a valuable,modern scientific discipline.As this field of study has grown,there have been significant contributions to science,technology,and industry,highlighting the value of fungi in the modern era.This paper looks at the current research,along with the existing limitations,and suggests future areas where scientists can focus their efforts,in the field mycology.We show how fungi have become important emerging diseases in medical mycology.We discuss current trends and the potential of fungi in drug and novel compound discovery.We explore the current trends in phylogenomics,its potential,and outcomes and address the question of how phylogenomics can be applied in fungal ecology.In addition,the trends in functional genomics studies of fungi are discussed with their importance in unravelling the intricate mechanisms underlying fungal behaviour,interactions,and adaptations,paving the way for a comprehensive understanding of fungal biology.We look at the current research in building materials,how they can be used as carbon sinks,and how fungi can be used in biocircular economies.The numbers of fungi have always been of great interest and have often been written about and estimates have varied greatly.Thus,we discuss current trends and future research needs in order to obtain more reliable estimates.We address the aspects of machine learning(AI)and how it can be used in mycological research.Plant pathogens are affecting food production systems on a global scale,and as such,we look at the current trends and future research needed in this area,particularly in disease detection.We look at the latest data from High Throughput Sequencing studies and question if we are still gaining new knowledge at the same rate as before.A review of current trends in nanotechnology is provided and its future potential is addressed.The importance of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi is addressed and future trends are acknowledged.Fungal databases are becoming more and more important,and we therefore provide a review of the current major databases.Edible and medicinal fungi have a huge potential as food and medicines,especially in Asia and their prospects are discussed.Lifestyle changes in fungi(e.g.,from endophytes,to pathogens,and/or saprobes)are also extremely important and a current research trend and are therefore addressed in this special issue of Fungal Diversity.展开更多
The EIP-Agri multiactor approach was exemplified during a 3-day workshop with 63 project participants from the EU H2020 funded project“Redesigning European cropping systems based on species MIXtures”.The objective w...The EIP-Agri multiactor approach was exemplified during a 3-day workshop with 63 project participants from the EU H2020 funded project“Redesigning European cropping systems based on species MIXtures”.The objective was to share firsthand experience of participatory research among researchers who were mostly not familiar with this approach.Workshop participants were divided into smaller multidisciplinary groups and given the opportunity to interact with representatives from eight actor positions in the value chain of the agrifood cooperative Terrena located in Western France.The four stages of the workshop were:(1)key actor interviews,(2)sharing proposed solutions for overcoming barriers,and(3)developing possible interdisciplinary concepts.Expressions of frustration were recorded serving both as a motivation for group members to become more aware of the scientific concerns and practices of their colleagues,as well as a recognition that some researchers have better skills integrating qualitative approaches than others.Nevertheless,the workshop format was an effective way to gain a common understanding of the pertinent issues that need to be addressed to meet overall multiactorapproach objectives.Working with the actor networks was identified and emphasized as a means to overcome existing barriers between academia and practice in order to coproduce a shared vision of the benefits of species mixture benefits.展开更多
Energy burden,the inability to afford sufficient energy sources for basic household needs such as heating,cooling,cooking,and lighting,is one of the major social challenges in the U.S.While limited studies have examin...Energy burden,the inability to afford sufficient energy sources for basic household needs such as heating,cooling,cooking,and lighting,is one of the major social challenges in the U.S.While limited studies have examined these issues separately,to our knowledge,no study has empirically investigated the implication of energy burden for chronic kidney disease(CKD)within the U.S.context.This study aims to examine the association between energy burden and CKD prevalence across 500 U.S.cities by using nationally representative data sets.Utilizing propensity score matching and a random intercept analysis,we found that census tracts with high energy burden were significantly associated with a 0.195 higher chronic kidney prevalence[95%CI:0.144-0.246]compared to those with low energy burden,after adjusting key observed characteristics such as living,housing,and sociodemographic conditions of census tracts.Other risk factors contributing to increased CKD prevalence included older building age,higher percentages of nonwhite populations and older adults,lower educational levels,and lower average household incomes.The findings highlight that energy burden is not merely a financial problem but rather a social determinant of CKD health and a significant risk factor for increased CKD prevalence in U.S.urban areas.Our results indicate that state and local energy assistance programs may serve as important interventions not only for improving kidney health outcomes but also for reducing health disparities in the U.S.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2017YFD0200202)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U1404315)+1 种基金the China Scholarship Council(201608410278)the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province(182300410014)。
文摘Intercropping of maize(Zea mays L.) and peanut(Arachis hypogaea L.) often results in greater yields than the respective sole crops. However, there is limited knowledge of aboveground and belowground interspecific interactions between maize and peanut in field. A two-year field experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of interspecific interactions on plant growth and grain yield for a peanut/maize intercropping system under different nitrogen(N) and phosphorus(P) levels. The method of root separation was employed to differentiate belowground from aboveground interspecific interactions. We observed that the global interspecific interaction effect on the shoot biomass of the intercropping system decreased with the coexistence period, and belowground interaction contributed more than aboveground interaction to advantages of the intercropping in terms of shoot biomass and grain yield. There was a positive effect from aboveground and belowground interspecific interactions on crop plant growth in the intercropping system, except that aboveground interaction had a negative effect on peanut during the late coexistence period. The advantage of intercropping on grain came mainly from increased maize yield(means 95%) due to aboveground interspecific competition for light and belowground interaction(61%–72% vs. 28%–39% in fertilizer treatments). There was a negative effect on grain yield from aboveground interaction for peanut, but belowground interspecific interaction positively affected peanut grain yield.The supply of N, P, or N + P increased grain yield of intercropped maize and the contribution from aboveground interspecific interaction. Our study suggests that the advantages of peanut/maize intercropping for yield mainly comes from aboveground interspecific competition for maize and belowground interspecific facilitation for peanut, and their respective yield can be enhanced by N and P. These findings are important for managing the intercropping system and optimizing the benefits from using this system.
基金Supported by Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust.
文摘BACKGROUND Over the last few decades,3 pathogenic pandemics have impacted the global population;severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus(SARS-CoV),Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus(MERS-CoV)and SARS-CoV-2.The global disease burden has attributed to millions of deaths and morbidities,with the majority being attributed to SARS-CoV-2.As such,the evaluation of the mental health(MH)impact across healthcare professionals(HCPs),patients and the general public would be an important facet to evaluate to better understand short,medium and long-term exposures.AIM To identify and report:(1)MH conditions commonly observed across all 3 pandemics;(2)Impact of MH outcomes across HCPs,patients and the general public associated with all 3 pandemics;and(3)The prevalence of the MH impact and clinical epidemiological significance.METHODS A systematic methodology was developed and published on PROSPERO(CRD42021228697).The databases PubMed,EMBASE,ScienceDirect and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were used as part of the data extraction process,and publications from January 1,1990 to August 1,2021 were searched.MeSH terms and keywords used included Mood disorders,PTSD,Anxiety,Depression,Psychological stress,Psychosis,Bipolar,Mental Health,Unipolar,Self-harm,BAME,Psychiatry disorders and Psychological distress.The terms were expanded with a‘snowballing’method.Cox-regression and the Monte-Carlo simulation method was used in addition to I2 and Egger’s tests to determine heterogeneity and publication bias.RESULTS In comparison to MERS and SARS-CoV,it is evident SAR-CoV-2 has an ongoing MH impact,with emphasis on depression,anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.CONCLUSION It was evident MH studies during MERS and SARS-CoV was limited in comparison to SARS-CoV-2,with much emphasis on reporting symptoms of depression,anxiety,stress and sleep disturbances.The lack of comprehensive studies conducted during previous pandemics have introduced limitations to the“know-how”for clinicians and researchers to better support patients and deliver care with limited healthcare resources.
文摘Filamentous fungi can be used to form easily harvested pellets with microalgae (fungal-assisted algal harvesting) in order to advance the sustainability and economic feasibility of wastewater treatment using microalgae. In experiments employing the microalga Chlorella vulgaris and using the filamentous fungus Aspergillus niger for harvesting, this study investigated the effect on water quality and the quantity and quality of lipids in the biomass produced. Major reductions in the concentrations of total nitrogen, ammonium-nitrogen and total phosphorus were observed after addition of the fungal spores (day 5) and during fungal growth and entrapment of the algal cells. At harvest (day 8), the decrease in total nitrogen was 47.4% ± 18.4% of the initial value, corresponding to a reduction of 41.9 ± 17.1 mg·nitrogen·L-1. For total phosphorus, the decrease was 94.4% ± 3.2%, corresponding to a reduction of 6.4 ± 0.2 mg·phosphorus·L-1. A significant decrease in concentration of the micropollutant diclofenac was observed at harvest, to 5.1 ± 4.0 μg·L-1 compared with an initial concentration of 9.5 ± 0.6 μg·L-1. A significant decrease in total lipids in the biomass was observed after fungal-assisted algal harvesting, from 58.7 ± 2.7 μg·mg-1 at day 5 (algal biomass only) to 34.2 ± 2.7 μg·mg-1 at day 8 (fungal-algal biomass). However, because of high biomass production, the amount of lipids produced per litre of wastewater increased from 5.6 ± 0.9 mg on day 5 to 20.6 ± 4.9 mg on day 8.
文摘Aloe vera is being identified as a potential medicinal plant for its application in industries as well as traditional usage. The gel obtained from the leaves of A. vera has numerous properties. In this study, using the gel to extend the shelf life of Ampalavi mango fruits was studied. Even sized, uniform coloured, matured Ampalavi cultivar mango fruits were surface cleaned and coated with 33%, 66% and 100% gel, respectively. Results revealed that the ripening was delayed due to the coating. The total soluble solid （TSS）, pH and weight loss were high in uncoated fruits. The mean pH of the pulp from fruits kept as control was 4.94 at 4 d fruit preservation period （FPP） and was slightly increased to 5.43 within 12 d FPP, whereas the minimal pH （4.69 at 4 d FPP and 5.03 at 9 d FPP） was noticed in 100% gel coated fruits. The TSS （brix） was significantly in higher levels （13.67°Bx within 4 d FPP and 20.77°Bx within 12 d FPP） in control fruits, whereas the minimum TSS value was 9.27°Bx and 18.03° Bx within 4 d and 12 d FPP, respectively, recorded from the 100% gel coated fruits in storage. The weight loss percentage （WLP） was significantly （P 〈 0.05） higher in control fruits （8.46%）, whereas the lower WLP （1.13%） was found in 100% gel coated fruits after 12 d of storage. This low-scale gel coating technique prolonged the fruits shelf life by delaying the fruit ripening. This effect has to be further investigated to commercialize the natural product for large scale ready-made application.
文摘This field study sought to determine the all-weather surface construction providing the least contaminated runoff and drainage effluent when exposed to moderate to heavy precipitation and different manure loads in horse paddocks during wintertime. Two different combinations of non-woven and woven geotextile together with two gravel fractions of 200 nlm were exposed to precipitation and horse manure/urine for two years under two manure regimes （manure removal and manure accumulation）. In a simulated rainfall （SR） study, the test areas were also exposed to 50 mm precipitation for 30 min and 15 kg of horse manure under the two manure regimes. Runoff, drainage effluent and leachate flow were measured and sampled for both regimes. The geotextile-gravel construction reduced runoff and drained the test area throughout the two-year period, confirming construction stability and a dry walking surface area at a mean drain flow of 3.65 L m2 h1. The concentrations of total N, total phosphorus （TP）, chemical oxygen demand （COD） and total solids （TS） in fluids leaving the test areas in winter were lower than in previous studies, due to lower horse density. The mean drainage concentration of TP, COD and TS was 3.4, 231, 739 mg L1, respectively, due to manure removal in the SR study. The TP （1.9 mg L-1） concentration in drain fluids was reduced by 47% in the test area consisting of a single geotextile compared with previously reported values （3.6 mg Ll）. With the paddock designs tested here, non-point pollution from paddocks could be controlled and reduced.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.32370021 and 31860008)the Innovative team program of the Department of Education of Guangdong Province(Nos.2022KCXTD015 and 2022ZDJS020)+75 种基金the Project of Fungi Investigation in Tomur Mountains National Nature Reserve(2021-01-139-2)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.32100012)the Science and Technology Bureau of Guangzhou City(202201011618)to acknowledge Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering,talent funding(Grant number KA210319288)the Guangzhou Science and Technology Plan Project(2023A04J1427)the Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control on Fruits and Vegetables in South China,Guangdong(KA21031C502)Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering,Guangzhou,Guangdong,China(KA22016B746)for financial research supportthe UP System Balik PhD Program(OVPAA-BPhD-2022-02)Yunnan Department of Sciences and Technology of China(Grant No:202101AS070045,202205AM070007,202302AE090023,202303AP140001)the financial support provided by the Distinguished Scientist Fellowship Program(DSFP)at King Saud University in Riyadh,Saudi ArabiaScience&Engineering Research Board(SERB),Department of Science&Technology(DST)Govt.of India(Scheme No.CRG/2020/006053)Institution of Eminence(IoE)Scheme,Ministry of Human Resource and Development(MHRD),Govt.of India(No.R/Dev/D/IoE/Incentive/2021-22/32387)for providing financial supportGenivaldo Alves-Silva,Elisandro R.Drechsler-Santos,Rosa M.B.da Silveira,and Aristóteles Góes-Neto are supported by Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico(CNPq)(Grant No.153025/2022-0,310150/2022-1,308122/2019-4,308880/2022-6,respectively)the CNPq and FAPESC under the PROTAX program(Grant No.FAPESC 2021TR390,Grant No.CNPq 441821/2020-0)and M.E.Engels for collectionsde Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico(CNPq),Brazil,that provided research grants to B.T.Goto(proc.306632/2022-5)support from the National Science and Technology Council is acknowledged(101-2621-B-019-001-MY3)supported by Prof.Dr.M.Schnittler(University of Greifswald,Germany),through the DFG project RESPONSE(RTG2010)study by Ralaiveloarisoa Asupported by the Today’s Flora for Tomorrow project funded by a generous donor through the Kew Foundation,and by a grant from the Bentham-Moxon Trustsupported by the Bulgarian National Science Fund(Grant no.KP-06-N51/10/16.11.2021)the herbarium at the Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin received support from the SYNTHESYS Plus Project http://www.synthesys.info,which is financed by the H2020 Research Infrastructures Programme(Grant no.DE-TAF-8193)providing tuition fee scholarship.The Center for Yunnan Plateau Biological Resources Protection and Utilization,College of Biological Resource and Food Engineering,Qujing Normal University is thanked for the facilities provided for the research worksupported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.32060012)Muhammad Usman and Abdul Nasir Khalid would like to thank Dr.Kamran Habib,Dr.Muhammad Ali,Mr.Mohammad Aijaz Ahmad and Mr.Muhammad Shafiq for accompanying during the collection surveythe Science and Engineering Research Board(SERB)the Department of Science and Technology,Government of India,for their financial support through CRG/2020/000668 projectthe MACS Agharkar Research Institute in Pune,for providing the lab resources and motivating us in our research workFunding Scheme for Research and Innovation grant for the project“Discovery of new antivirals using cultures of filamentous fungi collected in Europe and Thailand as compound sources(JFS20ST-127 Antiviralfun,P2150844)”BIOTEC-Novartis collaboration for microbial bioprospecting project(P20-52031)to CSIR-HRDG,India,for providing her with financial assistance as part of the JRF fellowship(09/0670(13602)/2022-EMR-I)to Javier Etayo(Pamplona)for his valuable suggestionsNational Science Foundation of China(No.31870528)support from Iran National Science Foundation(INSF,no.4000655)Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior-Brasil(CAPES)-Finance Code 001 who provided a visiting professorship to the first authorsupporting this work with a PhD’s scholarship to LAS(140847/2019-7)a research grant to MESC(307569/2019-5)and for financial support in the Universal project(Process:437097/2018-8ERDF-A way of making Europe(Grant PID2021-128068NB-100)the Department of Biotechnology(DBT),Government of India(Grant no.BT/PR/0054/NDB/52/94/2007)support under the project‘Establishment of Microbial Culture Collection(NCMR-NCCS).’Gajanan Mane is thankful to the University Grants Commission,Delhi(India)for the senior research fellowship(File No.16-6(Dec.2017)/2018(NET/CSIR)Rohit Sharma thanks the Department of Biotechnology(DBT),Government of India(Grant no.BT/PR25490/NER/95/1220/2017 dated 28.06.2018),for financial supportthe grant from the Guangdong Rural Science and Technology Commissioner project(KTP20210313)the Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control on Fruits and Vegetables in South China,Guangdong(KA21031C501)the Innovative Team program of the Department of Education of Guangdong Province(2023KCXTD018/2022KCXTD015)Extramural Research-SERB,DST(EMR/2016/003078)Government of India for the financial assistanceto‘The PCCF’of the Tamil Nadu Forest Department for providing permission(E2/20458/2017)assistance and support during field visit in the Eastern Ghats.Malarvizhi Kaliyaperumal and Kezhocuyi Kezo thank RUSA 2.0(Theme-1,Group-1/2021/49)for providing grantthe Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education,Chennai(RGP/2019-20/MU/HECP-0040)for financial assistancethe National Science Foundation of China(No.31870528)support under statutory funds from the W.Szafer Institute of Botany,Polish Academy of Sciencesto ICMBio(Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade)and IF(Instituto Florestal)for the collecting permits#38466-2 and#260108-001.102/2015,respectivelyinanced in part by Coordination of Improvement of Higher Education Personnel-Brazil(CAPES)-Finance Code 001 and by the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development(to LFPG and Proc.305269/2018-6 to AR)to LFPG and Proc.305269/2018-6 to AR)the Program CAPES-PrInt,process number 88887.310463/2018-00Mobility numbers#88887.468939/2019-00 and#88887.571230/2020-00the Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior CAPES(processes numbers CAPES 88887.360774/2019-00)Conselho Nacional Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico CNPq(ONDACBC:465764/2014-2 and NEXUS:441305/2017-2)the Fundação de AmparoàCiência e Tecnologia de Pernambuco-FACEPE(BFP-0046-5.01/20,APQ-0350-2.12/19 and APQ 1527-5.01/22)the Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico-CNPq(Proc.312606/2022-2)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Project ID:32060005)and the Yunnan Fundamental Research Project(202201AW070001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.32260004)Yunnan Revitalization Talents Support Plan(High-End Foreign Experts Program)the Key Laboratory of Yunnan Provincial Department of Education of the Deep-Time Evolution on Biodiversity from the Origin of the Pearl River for their support.Xing-Can Peng and Ting-Chi Wen acknowledge the support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.32060012)Department of Sciences and Technology of China(No.202202AE090091)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.32200015)the foundation of the Guangzhou bureau of science and technology(Grant No.2023A04J1425)Thailand Science Research and Innovation(TSRI)for the grant“Biodiversity,taxonomy,phylogeny and evolution of Colletotrichum on Avocado,Citrus,Durian and Mango in northern Thailand”(Grant no.652A01003)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.NSFC 32260004)and the Yunnan Revitalization Talents Support Plan(Young Talents Program and High-End Foreign Experts Program)The Center for Yunnan Plateau Biological Resources Protection and Utilization,College of Biological Resource and Food Engineering,Qujing Normal University for the facilities provided for the research workthe National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant no.31600019)the Modern Agricultural Industry Technology System Flower Innovation Team of Guangdong Province(Grant no.2023KJ121)the Project of Educational Commission of Guangdong Province of China(Grant no.2021KTSCX045)the research productivity fellowship(Grant No.303834/2020-0)the Eminent scholar offered by Kyun Hee Universitythe Chinese Research Fund,Grant number E1644111K1,titled“Flexible introduction of the high-level expert program,Kunming Institute of Botany,Chinese Academy of Sciences”for financial supportthe Italian National Antarctic Research Program for funding Antarctic campaingssupport to the Mycological Section of the MNA and the Culture Collection of Antarctic fungi(MNA-CCFEE),University of Tuscia,Italy.
文摘This article is the 17th in the Fungal Diversity Notes series which allows the researchers to publish fungal collections with updated reports of fungus-host and fungus-geography.Herein we report 97 taxa with four new genera distributed in three phyla(Ascomycota,Glomeromycota and Mucoromycota),11 classes,38 orders and 62 families collected from various regions worldwide.This collection is further classified into taxa from 69 genera with four novel genera namely Jinshana,Lithophyllospora,Parapolyplosphaeria and Stegonsporiicola.Furthermore,71 new species,21 new records,one new combination and four novel phylogenetic placements are provided.The new species comprise Acrocalymma estuarinum,Aggregatorygma isidiatum,Alleppeysporonites elsikii,Amphibambusa aquatica,Apiospora hongheensis,Arthrobotrys tachengensis,Calonectria potisiana,Collariella hongheensis,Colletotrichum squamosae,Corynespora chengduensis,Diaporthe beijingensis,Dicellaesporites plicatus,Dicellaesporites verrucatus,Dictyoarthrinium endophyticum,Distoseptispora chiangraiensis,Dothiora eucalypti,Epicoccum indicum,Exesisporites chandrae,Fitzroyomyces pseudopandanicola,Fomitiporia exigua,Fomitiporia rondonii,Fulvifomes subthailandicus,Gigaspora siqueirae,Gymnopus ailaoensis,Hyalorbilia yunnanensis,Hygrocybe minimiholatra,H.mitsinjoensis,H.parviholatra,H.solis,H.vintsy,Helicogermslita kunmingensis,Jinshana tangtangiae,Kirschsteiniothelia dujuanhuensis,Lamproderma subcristatum,Leucoagaricus madagascarensis,Leucocoprinus mantadiaensis,Lithophyllospora australis,Marasmius qujingensis,Melomastia aquilariae,Monoporisporites jansoniusii,M.pattersonii,Monoporisporites valdiyae,Mucispora maesotensis,Mucor soli,Muyocopron yunnanensis,Nigrospora tomentosae,Ocellularia psorirregularis,Ophiocordyceps duyunensis,Oxneriaria nigrodisca,Oxydothis aquatica,O.filiforme,Phacidiella xishuangbannaensis,Phlebiopsis subgriseofuscescens,Pleurothecium takense,Pleurotus tuber-regium,Pseudochaetosphaeronema puerensis,Pseudodactylaria guttulate,Racheliella chinensis,Rhexoacrodictys fangensis,Roussoella neoaquatica,Rubroboletus pruinosus,Sanghuangporus subzonatus,Scytalidium assmuthi,Shrungabeeja kudremukhensis,Spirographa skorinae,Stanjehughesia bambusicola,Stegonsporiicola aurantiaca,Umbelopsis hingganensis,Vararia tenuata,Verruconis pakchongensis,Wongia bandungensis,and Zygosporium cymodoceae.The new combination is Parapolyplosphaeria thailandica(≡Polyplosphaeria thailandica).The 21 new hosts,geographical and habitat records comprise Acrocalymma fici,Apiculospora spartii,Aspergillus subramanianii,Camposporium ramosum,Clonostachys rogersoniana,Colletotrichum brevisporum,C.plurivorum,Collybiopsis gibbosa,Dictyosporium tratense,Distoseptispora adscendens,Exosporium livistonae,Ganoderma gibbosum,Graphis mikuraensis,Gymnosporangium paraphysatum,Lasiodiplodia thailandica,Moesziomyces bullatus,Penicillium cremeogriseum,P.echinulonalgiovense,P.javanicum,P.lanosocoeruleum,P.polonicum,and Pleurotus tuber-regium.Graphis chlorotica,G.panhalensis and G.parilis are given as novel phylogenetic placements.In addition,we provide the morphology of Tarzetta tibetensis which was missing in the previous Fungal Diversity Notes 1611–1716.Identification of characterization of all these taxa are supported by morphological and multigene phylogenetic analyses.
基金This research was funded by the Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development(AHEAD)Operation of the Ministry of Higher Education funded by the World Bank(No.AHEAD DOR 02/40).
文摘Background Cystatin C(Cys-C)is an emerging biomarker of renal diseases and its clinical use,particularly for screening the communities affected by chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology(CKDu),is hindered due to the lack of reference intervals(RIs)for diverse ethnic and age groups.The present study aimed to define RIs for urinary Cys-C(uCys-C)for a healthy pediatric population in Sri Lanka and in turn compare the renal function of the residential children in CKDu endemic and non-endemic regions in Sri Lanka.Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with 850 healthy children(10-17 years)from selected locations for reference interval establishment,while a total of 892 children were recruited for the comparative study.Urine samples were collected and analyzed for Cys-C,creatinine(Cr)and albumin.Cr-adjusted uCys-C levels were partitioned by age,and RIs were determined with quantile regression(2.5th,50th and 97.5th quantiles)at 90%confidence interval.Results The range of median RIs for uCys-C in healthy children was 45.94-64.44 ng/mg Cr for boys and 53.58-69.97 ng/mg Cr for girls.The median(interquartile range)uCys-C levels of children in the CKDu endemic and non-endemic regions were 58.18(21.8-141.9)and 58.31(23.9-155.3)ng/mg Cr with no significant difference(P=0.781).A significant variation of uCys-C was noted in the children across age.Conclusions Notably high uCys-C levels were observed in children with elevated proteinuria.Thus,uCys-C could be a potential biomarker in identifying communities at high risk of CKDu susceptibility.
基金supported by Development of technology for biomaterialization of marine fisheries by-products of Korea institute of Marine Science&Technology Promotion(KIMST)funded by the Min-istry of Oceans and Fisheries(KIMST-20220128).
文摘Mammalian skeletal muscles play a pivotal role in the body and are mainly responsible for movement,meta-bolism,and energy consumption.Proteins that regulate muscle hypertrophy and atrophy are involved in muscle growth.A sufficient intake of dietary protein is essential for maintaining good health during normal growth and aging.Olive flounder(Paralichthys olivaceus)is one of the most common flatfish species in the South Korean aquaculture industry,and its consumption has been associated with various health benefits,such as a lower risk of cancers,heart failure,and chronic diseases.The present study attempted to determine the effect on muscle growth of flounder meat digest prepared using an in vitro gastric model.The capacity of digested flounder meat to enhance muscle growth was evaluated by examining glycogen levels and creatine kinase activity during muscle differentiation.The expression of muscle growth regulatory proteins was also evaluated.Treatment with flounder meat digest significantly and dose-dependently increased glycogen levels and creatine kinase activity in C2C12 cells.Moreover,proteins that are responsible for muscle hypertrophy and atrophy were significantly upregulated and downregulated,respectively.These results were confirmed using western blotting and immu-nofluorescence assays.The results of this study suggest that digested flounder meat has great potential for skeletal muscle growth and can be used as a functional food ingredient.
基金supported by National Science Foundation,Sri Lanka(grant no.RG/2015/AG/03)Ministry of Higher Education and University Grants Commission,Sri Lanka(AHEAD RIC).
文摘The purpose of this study was to evaluate the thermal stability of the rice bran extract (RBE) and analyze the effect of RBE on the shelf-life of sunflower oil and the quality characteristics and shelf-life of baked cake. The thermal stability of RBE was evaluated by a Rancimat test using sunflower oil. Properties such as moisture content, porosity, crumb density and pore area of cakes baked with RBE and the synthetic antioxidant butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) were compared. Sensory properties such as taste, aroma, texture, color and overall acceptability of the cake samples were compared using a sensory panel test. The shelf-life of the cakes was evaluated by microbial counts and chemical methods. Thermally treated RBE and BHT for 2 h at 180 °C retained 75% of their initial capacity in protecting sunflower oil while RBE had a significantly higher protection factor (p < 0.05). Cakes baked with RBE received higher scores for taste, color and overall acceptability compared to control or BHT-added cake. BHT-added cake and RBE-added cake exceeded the aerobic plate count (APC) and yeast and mold count (YMC) on days 11 and 13 respectively, while the control cakes without added antioxidants exceeded the APC and YMC on day 7. Both BHT- and RBE-added cakes maintained hexanal levels below 5 mg/kg over 28 days while the control cake exceeded this level on day 21. The results suggest that RBE can be used as a natural food additive to improve the quality and shelf-life of baked foods and edible oils.
文摘Waste and waste generation are inevitable aspects of human life,especially organic waste,and have evolved with societal and industrial development.Waste generation cannot be entirely prevented,but it can be treated,managed,and minimized through various sustainable practices to mitigate its environmental and health impacts.Current organic waste management techniques include composting,anaerobic digestion,incineration,and hydrothermal treatment.Even though these techniques help to treat and manage organic waste,they face numerous challenges,such as the complexity of organic waste,difficulty in collection and segregation,water pollution,and greenhouse gas(GHG) emissions.Notably,there is an urgent need to reduce and control the large volume of waste generated in a short timeframe.Artificial intelligence(AI)-and machine learning(ML)-based waste management systems have recently been considered for treating organic waste due to their optimized waste collection routes,automatic sorting,efficient recovery,and contaminant reduction.In particular,AI models can facilitate and accelerate the implementation of the circular economy concept,thereby maximizing resource optimization to achieve the United Nations(UN) sustainable development goals(SDGs).The current review summarizes recently published research studies on AI-based technologies and their applications in organic waste treatment and management,including the prediction and monitoring of waste generation,automated waste collection,sorting,classification,bioconversion and treatment process optimization,waste recycling,bin-level monitoring,and vehicle routing.The major prospects and challenges of using AI technology in organic waste treatment,as well as the future directions of AI-based waste management practices,are also discussed.This review also provides exclusive coverage of various types of organic waste,conventional organic waste treatment methods and their limitations,as well as the role of organic waste management in achieving the SDGs.
基金funding provided by FCT|FCCN(b-on)This study is supported by Major science and technology projects and key R&D plans/programs,Yunnan Province(202202AE090001)+4 种基金The open research project of“Cross-Cooperative Team”of the Germplasm Bank of Wild Species,Kunming Institute of Botany,Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.292019312511043)The Biodiversity Survey and Assessment Project of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment,PR China(2019HJ2096001006)The National Research Council of Thailand(NRCT)grant“Total fungal diversity in a given forest area with implications towards species numbers,chemical diversity and biotechnology”(Grant No.N42A650547)Didsanutda Gonkhom thanks the support from Research and researcher for industries(Grant No.PHD62I0018/2562).We thank Kunming Institute of Botany,Chinese Academy of Sciences,Flexible Talent Introduction Program-(E16441)The authors extend their appreciation to the International Scientific Partnership Program ISPP at King Saud University for funding this research work through ISPP-151.
文摘The field of mycology has grown from an underappreciated subset of botany,to a valuable,modern scientific discipline.As this field of study has grown,there have been significant contributions to science,technology,and industry,highlighting the value of fungi in the modern era.This paper looks at the current research,along with the existing limitations,and suggests future areas where scientists can focus their efforts,in the field mycology.We show how fungi have become important emerging diseases in medical mycology.We discuss current trends and the potential of fungi in drug and novel compound discovery.We explore the current trends in phylogenomics,its potential,and outcomes and address the question of how phylogenomics can be applied in fungal ecology.In addition,the trends in functional genomics studies of fungi are discussed with their importance in unravelling the intricate mechanisms underlying fungal behaviour,interactions,and adaptations,paving the way for a comprehensive understanding of fungal biology.We look at the current research in building materials,how they can be used as carbon sinks,and how fungi can be used in biocircular economies.The numbers of fungi have always been of great interest and have often been written about and estimates have varied greatly.Thus,we discuss current trends and future research needs in order to obtain more reliable estimates.We address the aspects of machine learning(AI)and how it can be used in mycological research.Plant pathogens are affecting food production systems on a global scale,and as such,we look at the current trends and future research needed in this area,particularly in disease detection.We look at the latest data from High Throughput Sequencing studies and question if we are still gaining new knowledge at the same rate as before.A review of current trends in nanotechnology is provided and its future potential is addressed.The importance of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi is addressed and future trends are acknowledged.Fungal databases are becoming more and more important,and we therefore provide a review of the current major databases.Edible and medicinal fungi have a huge potential as food and medicines,especially in Asia and their prospects are discussed.Lifestyle changes in fungi(e.g.,from endophytes,to pathogens,and/or saprobes)are also extremely important and a current research trend and are therefore addressed in this special issue of Fungal Diversity.
基金The study was funded by the EU Horizon 2020 program grant#727217.
文摘The EIP-Agri multiactor approach was exemplified during a 3-day workshop with 63 project participants from the EU H2020 funded project“Redesigning European cropping systems based on species MIXtures”.The objective was to share firsthand experience of participatory research among researchers who were mostly not familiar with this approach.Workshop participants were divided into smaller multidisciplinary groups and given the opportunity to interact with representatives from eight actor positions in the value chain of the agrifood cooperative Terrena located in Western France.The four stages of the workshop were:(1)key actor interviews,(2)sharing proposed solutions for overcoming barriers,and(3)developing possible interdisciplinary concepts.Expressions of frustration were recorded serving both as a motivation for group members to become more aware of the scientific concerns and practices of their colleagues,as well as a recognition that some researchers have better skills integrating qualitative approaches than others.Nevertheless,the workshop format was an effective way to gain a common understanding of the pertinent issues that need to be addressed to meet overall multiactorapproach objectives.Working with the actor networks was identified and emphasized as a means to overcome existing barriers between academia and practice in order to coproduce a shared vision of the benefits of species mixture benefits.
基金supported by the American Heart Association grant(19TPA34830085PI,K.Z.)the Empire Innovation Program of the State University of New York(PI,K.Z.).
文摘Energy burden,the inability to afford sufficient energy sources for basic household needs such as heating,cooling,cooking,and lighting,is one of the major social challenges in the U.S.While limited studies have examined these issues separately,to our knowledge,no study has empirically investigated the implication of energy burden for chronic kidney disease(CKD)within the U.S.context.This study aims to examine the association between energy burden and CKD prevalence across 500 U.S.cities by using nationally representative data sets.Utilizing propensity score matching and a random intercept analysis,we found that census tracts with high energy burden were significantly associated with a 0.195 higher chronic kidney prevalence[95%CI:0.144-0.246]compared to those with low energy burden,after adjusting key observed characteristics such as living,housing,and sociodemographic conditions of census tracts.Other risk factors contributing to increased CKD prevalence included older building age,higher percentages of nonwhite populations and older adults,lower educational levels,and lower average household incomes.The findings highlight that energy burden is not merely a financial problem but rather a social determinant of CKD health and a significant risk factor for increased CKD prevalence in U.S.urban areas.Our results indicate that state and local energy assistance programs may serve as important interventions not only for improving kidney health outcomes but also for reducing health disparities in the U.S.
