Phalaenopsis orchids are economically important ornamental crops;however,their commercial micropropagation is often limited by poor rooting efficiency and inconsistent growth.In this study,we investigated the effects ...Phalaenopsis orchids are economically important ornamental crops;however,their commercial micropropagation is often limited by poor rooting efficiency and inconsistent growth.In this study,we investigated the effects of silver nanoparticles(Ag-NPs)on the in vitro regeneration and growth of Phalaenopsis cultivar 611B to determine the optimal concentration of Ag-NPs for improved micropropagation outcomes.Shoot tip explants(2–3 mm)—derived from protocorm-like bodies were cultured on a regeneration medium containing Hyponex(20:20:20 and 6.5:6.5:19),18 g/L sugar,2 g/L peptone,0.8 g/L activated charcoal,12.5 g/L potato extract,50 mL/L apple juice,and 10 mg/L 6-benzylaminopurine(6-BA),with varying concentrations of Ag-NPs(0,0.5,1.0,2.0,and 2.5 mg/L).After 10–12 weeks,shoot and root formation,plant height,fresh weight,leaf number,and chlorophyll contents were evaluated.At 1.0 mg/L Ag-NPs,shoot regeneration(5.4 vs.2.9 shoots per explant),root induction(2.1 vs.1.4 roots per explant),and shoot formation frequency(100%vs.55%)were significantly higher than the control(0 mg/L).Fresh weight(592.4 mg)and leaf number(9.7)also showed notable increases at this concentration.Although chlorophyll a and b levels peaked at 2.0 mg/L,the difference from 1.0 mg/L was not statistically significant.These results suggest that 1.0mg/LAg-NPs is the optimal concentration for enhancing shoot and root development and improving overall plantlet quality in Phalaenopsis.The findings highlight the potential of nanomaterials to improve the efficiency of orchid tissue culture systems.展开更多
Bud dormancy represents a critical adaptation mechanism in perennial fruit plants,enabling survival during unfavorable environmental conditions.While this adaptive strategy is essential for plant survival and reproduc...Bud dormancy represents a critical adaptation mechanism in perennial fruit plants,enabling survival during unfavorable environmental conditions.While this adaptive strategy is essential for plant survival and reproduction,its molecular mechanisms remain incompletely understood.This study investigated two grape transcription factors:EARLY BUD BREAK(VvEBB)and SHORT VEGETATIVE PHASE 4(VvSVP4).Through heterologous transformation in poplar,the research demonstrated that VvSVP4 functions as a negative regulator of bud break,while VvEBB serves as a positive regulator.Transcriptome analysis revealed significant enrichment of plant hormone signaling pathways particularly ABA,IAA,and CK in plants overexpressing VvSVP4(VvSVP4-OE)and VvEBB(VvEBB-OE)compared to controls.Endogenous hormone level changes correlated positively with transcriptome data.During endodormancy,VvSVP4 directly and positively regulated the ABA receptor gene Vv PYL9 expression,maintaining bud dormancy.Conversely,during ecodormancy,rapid upregulation of VvEBB negatively regulated the expression of sucrose nonfermenting 1-related protein kinase 2 gene(Vv SAPK2),facilitating dormancy release.This study provides comprehensive insights into how VvSVP4 and VvEBB genes regulate dormancy and bud break through cell cycle regulation and multiple hormone signaling pathways.展开更多
The efficacy of seven plant extracts(neem,fennel,lavender,thyme,pennyroyal,salvia and asafetida) in controlling postharvest of apple(caused by Botrytis cinerea) was evaluated in vitro and in vivo.In vitro,all plant ex...The efficacy of seven plant extracts(neem,fennel,lavender,thyme,pennyroyal,salvia and asafetida) in controlling postharvest of apple(caused by Botrytis cinerea) was evaluated in vitro and in vivo.In vitro,all plant extracts treatments inhibited spore germination.Inhibitory rates of pore germination was 17.41 and 20.83% for neem extract treatment(methanolic and aqueous extracts,respectively) with significant difference compared to control(73.6 and 85.33%) for aqueous and methanol extracts.In the storage conditions,the application of aqueous extract of neem(at concentration of 25%) resulted in 89.11% reduction of disease severity compared with the untreated control.Results of enzymes activity showed the plant extracts can increase the activity of peroxidase,phenylalanine ammonia-lyase,β-1,3-glucanase and polyphenol oxidase in the presence of pathogens,in apple fruits.However,the results of this research revealed that application of neem extracts was more effective than the application of other plant extracts.According to this study,it could be concluded that plant extracts may be useful to control postharvest disease as a safe alternative option to chemical fungicides.展开更多
Using a scheme of agricultural fields with progressively less intensive management (deintensification), different manage- ment practices in six agroecosystems located near Goldsboro, NC, USA were tested in a large-sca...Using a scheme of agricultural fields with progressively less intensive management (deintensification), different manage- ment practices in six agroecosystems located near Goldsboro, NC, USA were tested in a large-scale experiment, including two cash-grain cropping systems employing either tillage (CT) or no-tillage (NT), an organic farming system (OR), an integrated cropping system with animals (IN), a successional field (SU), and a plantation woodlot (WO). Microbial phos- pholipid fatty acid (PLFA) profiles and substrate utilization patterns (BIOLOG ECO plates) were measured to examine the effects of deintensification on the structure and diversity of soil microbial communities. Principle component analyses of PLFA and BIOLOG data showed that the microbial community structure diverged among the soils of the six systems. Lower microbial diversity was found in lowly managed ecosystem than that in intensive and moderately managed agro- ecosystems, and both fungal contribution to the total identified PLFAs and the ratio of microbial biomass C/N increased along with agricultural deintensification. Significantly higher ratios of C/N (P < 0.05) were found in the WO and SU systems, and for fungal/bacterial PLFAs in the WO system (P < 0.05). There were also significant decreases (P < 0.05) along with agricultural deintensification for contributions of total bacterial and gram positive (G+) bacterial PLFAs. Agricultural deintensification could facilitate the development of microbial communities that favor soil fungi over bacteria.展开更多
Heavy metal contamination is one of the most important abiotic stresses affecting physiological activities of plants.We investigated the effects of cadmium（Cd） and lead（Pb） on chlorophyll fluorescence（Fv/Fm,Fo,an...Heavy metal contamination is one of the most important abiotic stresses affecting physiological activities of plants.We investigated the effects of cadmium（Cd） and lead（Pb） on chlorophyll fluorescence（Fv/Fm,Fo,and Fm）,photosynthetic pigments（chlorophyll a and b）,and proline in one-year-old seedlings of Robinia pseudoacacia.The seedlings were treated twice over a period of 10 days with Cd and Pb at concentrations of 0,250,500,1000 and2000 mg L-1.Saline solution containing Cd and Pb was sprayed on the leaves.Chlorophyll and proline contents were measured after 10 days.Chlorophyll fluorescence of R.pseudoacacia was affected slightly by high concentrations（1000,2000 mg L-1） of Cd and Pb.Chlorophyll a and a/b increased at 1000 and 2000 mg L-1of Cd and proline content of leaves was similar in all treatments of Cd and Pb.Our results indicated that photosynthetic sensitivity of R.pseudoacacia to Cd and Pb contamination was weak.Photosystem II chlorophyll pigments were not damaged by Pb and Cd stress.We conclude that chlorophyll fluorescence along with chlorophyll and proline contents are useful indicators of Cd and Pb stresses in R.pseudoacacia which widely planted in urban polluted regions in Iran.展开更多
Plants are essential components of all ecosystems and play a critical role in environmental fate of nanoparticles. However, the toxicological impacts of nanoparticles on plants are not well documented. Titanium dioxid...Plants are essential components of all ecosystems and play a critical role in environmental fate of nanoparticles. However, the toxicological impacts of nanoparticles on plants are not well documented. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles（TiO2-NPs） are produced worldwide in large quantities for a wide range of purposes. In the present study, the uptake of TiO2-NPs by the aquatic plant Spirodela polyrrhiza and the consequent effects on the plant were evaluated.Initially, structural and morphological characteristics of the used TiO2-NPs were determined using XRD, SEM, TEM and BET techniques. As a result, an anatase structure with the average crystalline size of 8 nm was confirmed for the synthesized TiO2-NPs. Subsequently, entrance of TiO2-NPSto plant roots was verified by fluorescence microscopic images. Activity of a number of antioxidant enzymes, as well as, changes in growth parameters and photosynthetic pigment contents as physiological indices were assessed to investigate the effects of TiO2-NPs on S. polyrrhiza. The increasing concentration of TiO2-NPs led to the significant decrease in all of the growth parameters and changes in antioxidant enzyme activities. The activity of superoxide dismutase enhanced significantly by the increasing concentration of TiO2-NPs. Enhancement of superoxide dismutase activity could be explained as promoting antioxidant system to scavenging the reactive oxygen species. In contrast, the activity of peroxidase was notably decreased in the treated plants. Reduced peroxidase activity could be attributed to either direct effect of these particles on the molecular structure of the enzyme or plant defense system damage due to reactive oxygen species.展开更多
Fresh fruits are susceptible to bruising, a common type of mechanical damage during harvest and at all stages of postharvest handling. In quest of developing and adoption of strategies to reduce bruise damage, it is o...Fresh fruits are susceptible to bruising, a common type of mechanical damage during harvest and at all stages of postharvest handling. In quest of developing and adoption of strategies to reduce bruise damage, it is of utmost importance to understand major factors influencing bruise susceptibility of fresh produce at these stages. This review presents a critical discussion of factors affecting bruising during harvest and postharvest handling of fresh fruits. Excessive compression forces during harvesting by handpicking or machines, and a series of impacts during harvesting, transport and packhouse operations can cause severe bruise damage. The review has further revealed that bruising is dependent on a number of other factors such as produce maturity, ripening, harvest time(during the day or season) and time lapse after harvest. The susceptibility to bruising is partly dependent on how these factors alter the produce physiological and biochemical properties, and the environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity and several other postharvest treatments. Hence, the successful applications of harvesting techniques by use of trained personnel and proper harvesting equipment are essential to reduce both the incidence and severity of bruising.Furthermore, the careful selection of postharvest handling temperature and other treatments can increase resistance of fresh produce to bruise damage.展开更多
Mooseer （Allium hirtifolium Boiss.） is bulbous perennial herb widely used in pharmaceutical and food industry in Iran. We studied germination of mooseer seeds in two separate experiments. In the first experiment, we...Mooseer （Allium hirtifolium Boiss.） is bulbous perennial herb widely used in pharmaceutical and food industry in Iran. We studied germination of mooseer seeds in two separate experiments. In the first experiment, we evaluated four treatments： sulfuric acid scarification, sandpaper scarification, cold stratification, and gibberellic acid （GA3） application. In the second experiment, we evaluated combinations of these treatments. All treatments in the first experiment had no effect on seed germination, suggesting that mooseer seeds have physical and physiological dormancy. In the second experiment, the highest germina- tion percentage （86.6%） was observed after five minutes scarification with sulfuric acid （75% v/v）, followed by 60 days of cold stratification. Duration of sulfuric acid scarification （5, 10, and 20 min） did not affect germination rates, but increasing duration of cold stratification （from 15 to 60 days）, increased germination from 28.3% to 86.6%. Our study showed that mooseer seeds have both physical and physiological dormancy.展开更多
As a part of the Multinational Genome Sequencing Project of Brassica rapa, linkage group R9 and R3 were sequenced using a bacterial artificial chromosome （BAC） by BAC strategy. The current physical contigs are expec...As a part of the Multinational Genome Sequencing Project of Brassica rapa, linkage group R9 and R3 were sequenced using a bacterial artificial chromosome （BAC） by BAC strategy. The current physical contigs are expected to cover approximately 90% euchromatins of both chromosomes. As the project progresses, BAC selection for sequence extension becomes more limited because BAC libraries are restriction enzyme-specific. To support the project, a random sheared fosmid library was constructed. The library consists of 97536 clones with average insert size of approximately 40 kb corresponding to seven genome equivalents, assuming a Chinese cabbage genome size of 550 Mb. The library was screened with primers designed at the end of sequences of nine points of scaffold gaps where BAC clones cannot be selected to extend the physical contigs. The selected positive clones were end-sequenced to check the overlap between the fosmid clones and the adjacent BAC clones. Nine fosmid clones were selected and fully sequenced. The sequences revealed two completed gap filling and seven sequence extensions, which can be used for further selection of BAC clones confirming that the fosmid library will facilitate the sequence completion of B. rapa.展开更多
The apple(Malus×domestica)cultivar Honeycrisp has become important economically and as a breeding parent.An earlier study with SSR markers indicated the original recorded pedigree of‘Honeycrisp’was incorrect an...The apple(Malus×domestica)cultivar Honeycrisp has become important economically and as a breeding parent.An earlier study with SSR markers indicated the original recorded pedigree of‘Honeycrisp’was incorrect and‘Keepsake’was identified as one putative parent,the other being unknown.The objective of this study was to verify‘Keepsake’as a parent and identify and genetically describe the unknown parent and its grandparents.A multi-family based dense and high-quality integrated SNP map was created using the apple 8 K Illumina Infinium SNP array.This map was used alongside a large pedigree-connected data set from the RosBREED project to build extended SNP haplotypes and to identify pedigree relationships.‘Keepsake’was verified as one parent of‘Honeycrisp’and‘Duchess of Oldenburg’and‘Golden Delicious’were identified as grandparents through the unknown parent.Following this finding,siblings of‘Honeycrisp’were identified using the SNP data.Breeding records from several of these siblings suggested that the previously unreported parent is a University of Minnesota selection,MN1627.This selection is no longer available,but now is genetically described through imputed SNP haplotypes.We also present the mosaic grandparental composition of‘Honeycrisp’for each of its 17 chromosome pairs.This new pedigree and genetic information will be useful in future pedigree-based genetic studies to connect‘Honeycrisp’with other cultivars used widely in apple breeding programs.The created SNP linkage map will benefit future research using the data from the Illumina apple 8 and 20 K and Affymetrix 480 K SNP arrays.展开更多
A pot experiment was conducted in a plastic film house to evaluate the translocation and uptake of heavy metals(Pb,Cd,Cu,and Zn) into brown rice(Oryza sativa L.) and the heavy metals residues in soils which had previo...A pot experiment was conducted in a plastic film house to evaluate the translocation and uptake of heavy metals(Pb,Cd,Cu,and Zn) into brown rice(Oryza sativa L.) and the heavy metals residues in soils which had previously been irrigated with domestic wastewater for a long time(3 years).The range of Pb,Cd,Cu,and Zn was 5.10 ± 0.01,0.105 ± 0.017,5.76 ± 0.42,and 23.56 ± 1.40 mg kg-1,respectively in the domestic wastewater-irrigated soil,and 0.370 ± 0.006,0.011 ± 0.001,0.340 ± 0.04,and 2.05 ± 0.18 mg kg-1,respectively,in the domestic wastewater-irrigated brown rice.The results indicated that application of domestic wastewater to arable land slightly increased the levels of Pb,Cd,Cu,and Zn in soil and brown rice(P < 0.01).The concentrations of heavy metals in brown rice were lower than the recommended tolerable levels proposed by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives.However,the continuous monitoring and pollution control of hazardous materials from domestic wastewater are needed in order to prevent excessive build-up of heavy metals in the food chain.展开更多
Computational tool-assisted primer design for real-time reverse transcription(RT)PCR(qPCR)analysis largely ignores the sequence similarities between sequences of homologous genes in a plant genome.It can lead to false...Computational tool-assisted primer design for real-time reverse transcription(RT)PCR(qPCR)analysis largely ignores the sequence similarities between sequences of homologous genes in a plant genome.It can lead to false confidence in the quality of the designed primers,which sometimes results in skipping the optimization steps for qPCR.However,the optimization of qPCR parameters plays an essential role in the efficiency,specificity,and sensitivity of each gene’s primers.Here,we proposed an optimized approach to sequentially optimizing primer sequences,annealing temperatures,primer concentrations,and cDNA concentration range for each reference(and target)gene.Our approach started with a sequence-specific primer design that should be based on the single-nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)present in all the homologous sequences for each of the reference(and target)genes under study.By combining the efficiency calibrated and standard curve methods with the 2−ΔΔCt method,the standard cDNA concentration curve with a logarithmic scale was obtained for each primer pair for each gene.As a result,an R 2≥0.9999 and the efficiency(E)=100±5% should be achieved for the best primer pair of each gene,which serve as the prerequisite for using the 2^(−ΔΔCt) method for data analysis.We applied our newly developed approach to identify the best reference genes in different tissues and at various inflorescence developmental stages of Tripidium ravennae,an ornamental and biomass grass,and validated their utility under varying abiotic stress conditions.We also applied this approach to test the expression stability of six reference genes in soybean under biotic stress treatment with Xanthomonas axonopodis pv.glycines(Xag).Thus,these case studies demonstrated the effectiveness of our optimized protocol for qPCR analysis.展开更多
Cover crops are the plants which are grown to improve soil fertility, prevent soil erosion, enrichment and protection of soil, and enhance nutrient and water availability, and quality of soil. Cover crops provide seve...Cover crops are the plants which are grown to improve soil fertility, prevent soil erosion, enrichment and protection of soil, and enhance nutrient and water availability, and quality of soil. Cover crops provide several benefits to soils used for agriculture production. Cover crops are helpful in increasing and sustaining microbial biodiversity in soils. We summarized the effect of several cover crops in soil properties such as soil moisture content, soil microbial activities, soil carbon sequestration, nitrate leaching, soil water, and soil health. Selection of cover crops usually depends on the primary benefits which are provided by cover crops. Other factors may also include weather conditions, time of sowing, either legume or non-legume and timing and method of killing of a cover crop. In recent times, cover crops are also used for mitigating climate change, suppressing weeds in crops and increasing exchangeable nutrients such as Mg2+ and K+. Cover crops are also found to be economical in long-term experiment studies. Although some limitations always come with several benefits. Cover crops have some problems including the method of killing, host for pathogens, regeneration, and not immediate benefits of using them. Despite the few limitations, cover crops improve the overall health of the soil and provide a sustainable environment for the main crops.展开更多
Plants depend on innate immune responses to retard the initial spread of pathogens entering through stomata,hydathodes or injuries.These responses are triggered by conserved patterns in pathogen-encoded molecules know...Plants depend on innate immune responses to retard the initial spread of pathogens entering through stomata,hydathodes or injuries.These responses are triggered by conserved patterns in pathogen-encoded molecules known as pathogen-associated molecular patterns(PAMPs).Production of reactive oxygen species(ROS)is one of the first responses,and the resulting‘oxidative burst’is considered to be a first line of defense.In this study,we conducted association analyses between ROS production and bacterial spot(BS;Xanthomonas spp.)resistance in 63 genotypes of tomato(Solanum lycopersicum L.).A luminol-based assay was performed on leaf tissues that had been treated with a flagellin 22(flg22),flagellin 28 and a Xanthomonas-specific flg22(flg22-Xac)peptide,to measure PAMP-induced ROS production in each genotype.These genotypes were also assessed for BS disease response by inoculation with Xanthomonas perforans,race T4.Although there was no consistent relationship between peptides used and host response to the BS,there was a significant negative correlation(r=−0.25,P<0.05)between foliar disease severity and ROS production,when flg22-Xac was used.This response could potentially be used to identify the Xanthomonas-specific PRR allele in tomato,and eventually PAMP-triggered immunity loci could be mapped in a segregating population.This has potential significance in tomato improvement.展开更多
Banana is an important crop grown in Oman and there is a dearth of information on its genetic diversity to assist in crop breeding and improvement programs.This study employed amplified fragment length polymorphism(AF...Banana is an important crop grown in Oman and there is a dearth of information on its genetic diversity to assist in crop breeding and improvement programs.This study employed amplified fragment length polymorphism(AFLP) to investigate the genetic variation in local banana cultivars from the southern region of Oman.Using 12 primer combinations,a total of 1094 bands were scored,of which 1012 were polymorphic.Eighty-two unique markers were identified,which revealed the distinct separation of the seven cultivars.The results obtained show that AFLP can be used to differentiate the banana cultivars.Further classification by phylogenetic,hierarchical clustering and principal component analyses showed significant differences between the clusters found with molecular markers and those clusters created by previous studies using morphological analysis.Based on the analytical results,a consensus dendrogram of the banana cultivars is presented.展开更多
The NPR1(NONEXPRESSOR OF PATHOGENESIS RELATED GENES1)gene has a central role in the long-lasting,broad-spectrum defense response known as systemic acquired resistance(SAR).When overexpressed in a transgenic context in...The NPR1(NONEXPRESSOR OF PATHOGENESIS RELATED GENES1)gene has a central role in the long-lasting,broad-spectrum defense response known as systemic acquired resistance(SAR).When overexpressed in a transgenic context in Arabidopsis thaliana,this gene enhances resistance to a number of biotic and abiotic stresses.Its position as a key regulator of defense across diverse plant species makes NPR1 a strong candidate gene for genetic engineering disease and stress tolerance into other crops.High-value horticultural crops face many new challenges from pests and pathogens,and their emergence exceeds the pace of traditional breeding,making the application of NPR1-based strategies potentially useful in fruit and vegetable crops.However,plants overexpressing NPR1 occasionally present detrimental morphological traits that make its application less attractive.The practical utility of NPR-based approaches will be a balance of resistance gains versus other losses.In this review,we summarize the progress on the understanding of NPR1-centered applications in horticultural and other crop plants.We also discuss the effect of the ectopic expression of the A.thaliana NPR1 gene and its orthologs in crop plants and outline the future challenges of using NPR1 in agricultural applications.展开更多
Objective:To establish an efficacious and efficient fermentation method of enhancing the anti-adipogenesis effect of mulberry(Morus alba) leaves using Cordyceps militais.Methods:Dried mulberry leaves,dried mulberry le...Objective:To establish an efficacious and efficient fermentation method of enhancing the anti-adipogenesis effect of mulberry(Morus alba) leaves using Cordyceps militais.Methods:Dried mulberry leaves,dried mulberry leaves with50% raw silkworm pupa and raw silkworm pupa were fermented with Cordyceps militais for 4 weeks at 25℃,after which the dried mulberry leaves and fermented product were extracted with 70%ethanol and subjected to high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC).The contents of cordycepin,pelargonidin,chlorogenic acid,iso-quercetin and caffeic acid were determined.We then used the 3 T3-L1 cells to investigate whether extracts of fermentation enhanced anti-adipogenesis activity in vitro.Results:HPLC showed that fermentation changed the contents of cordycepin,pelargonidin,chlorogenic acid,iso-quercetin and caffeic acid.Furthermore,fermented dried mulberry leaves with 50% raw silkworm pupa had a better efficacy of anti-adipogenesis than dried mulberry leaves,fermented dried mulberry leaves and fermented silkworm pupa and inhibited triglycerides accumulation and glucose consumption.Additionally,fermented dried mulberry leaves with50% raw silkworm pupa inhibited PPAR-γ signaling.Conclusions:Fermentation with Cordyceps militaris enhanced antiadipogenesis efficacy of mulberry leaves.展开更多
Iran supports a great share of exotic and/or endemic plant genera and species. The genus Fritillaria(Liliaceae) is a precious part of this botanical richness with 19 species, of which 10 are endemic to the country. Ho...Iran supports a great share of exotic and/or endemic plant genera and species. The genus Fritillaria(Liliaceae) is a precious part of this botanical richness with 19 species, of which 10 are endemic to the country. However, signs are mounting that the country is truly at a crossroads when it comes to preservation of this national wealth. In this regard, an effective conservation strategy should thoroughly consider the classification of Fritillaria, as conservation practices are compromised by knowledge gaps in systematics and taxonomy. As published studies on Fritillaria in Iran have been sporadic and limited in scope, the aim of this review is to provide information necessary to help bridge these information gaps.Our objective is to facilitate increased understanding of the geographic, taxonomic, cytogenetic and phylogenetic status of Iranian Fritilloria, which is vital to meeting the goal of sustainable conservation of the genus in Iran and neighboring areas.展开更多
Within large-fruited germplasm,fruit size is influenced by flat and globe shapes.Whereas flat fruits are smaller and retain better marketability,globe fruits are larger and more prone to cuticle disorders.Commercial h...Within large-fruited germplasm,fruit size is influenced by flat and globe shapes.Whereas flat fruits are smaller and retain better marketability,globe fruits are larger and more prone to cuticle disorders.Commercial hybrids are often developed from crosses between flat and globe shaped parents because flat shape is thought to be dominant and fruit size intermediate.The objectives of this study were to determine the genetic basis of flat/globe fruit shape in large-fruited fresh-market tomato germplasm and to characterize its effects on several fruit traits.Twenty-three advanced single plant selections from the Fla.8000×Fla.8111B cross were selectively genotyped using a genome-wide SNP array,and inclusive composite interval mapping identified a single locus on the upper arm of chromosome 12 associated with shape,which we termed globe.A 238-plant F 2 population and 69 recombinant inbred lines for this region from the same parents delimited globe to approximately 392-kilobases.A germplasm survey representing materials from multiple breeding programs demonstrated that the locus explains the flat/globe shape broadly.A single base insertion in an exon of Solyc12g006860,a gene annotated as a brassinosteroid hydroxylase,segregated completely with shape in all populations tested.CRISPR/Cas9 knock out plants confirmed this gene as underlying the globe locus.In silico analysis of the mutant allele of GLOBE among 595 wild and domesticated accessions suggested that the allele arose very late in the domestication process.Fruit measurements in three genetic backgrounds evidenced that globe impacts fruit size and several fruit shape attributes,pedicel length/width,and susceptibility of fruit to weather check.The mutant allele of GLOBE appears mostly recessive for all traits except fruit size where it acts additively.展开更多
Fruit quality traits play a significant role in consumer preferences and consumption in blueberry(Vaccinium corymbosum L).The objectives of this study were to construct a high-density linkage map and to identify the u...Fruit quality traits play a significant role in consumer preferences and consumption in blueberry(Vaccinium corymbosum L).The objectives of this study were to construct a high-density linkage map and to identify the underlying genetic basis of fruit quality traits in blueberry.A total of 287 F_(1) individuals derived from a cross between two southern highbush blueberry cultivars,‘Reveille’and‘Arlen’,were phenotyped over three years(2016–2018)for fruit quality-related traits,including titratable acidity,pH,total soluble solids,and fruit weight.A high-density linkage map was constructed using 17k single nucleotide polymorphisms markers.The linkage map spanned a total of 1397 cM with an average inter-loci distance of 0.08 cM.The quantitative trait loci interval mapping based on the hidden Markov model identified 18 loci for fruit quality traits,including seven loci for fruit weight,three loci for titratable acidity,five loci for pH,and three loci for total soluble solids.Ten of these loci were detected in more than one year.These loci explained phenotypic variance ranging from 7 to 28% for titratable acidity and total soluble solid,and 8-13% for pH.However,the loci identified for fruit weight did not explain more than 10%of the phenotypic variance.We also reported the association between fruit quality traits and metabolites detected by Proton nuclear magnetic resonance analysis directly responsible for these fruit quality traits.Organic acids,citric acid,and quinic acid were significantly(P<0.05)and positively correlated with titratable acidity.Sugar molecules showed a strong and positive correlation with total soluble solids.Overall,the study dissected the genetic basis of fruit quality traits and established an association between these fruit quality traits and metabolites.展开更多
文摘Phalaenopsis orchids are economically important ornamental crops;however,their commercial micropropagation is often limited by poor rooting efficiency and inconsistent growth.In this study,we investigated the effects of silver nanoparticles(Ag-NPs)on the in vitro regeneration and growth of Phalaenopsis cultivar 611B to determine the optimal concentration of Ag-NPs for improved micropropagation outcomes.Shoot tip explants(2–3 mm)—derived from protocorm-like bodies were cultured on a regeneration medium containing Hyponex(20:20:20 and 6.5:6.5:19),18 g/L sugar,2 g/L peptone,0.8 g/L activated charcoal,12.5 g/L potato extract,50 mL/L apple juice,and 10 mg/L 6-benzylaminopurine(6-BA),with varying concentrations of Ag-NPs(0,0.5,1.0,2.0,and 2.5 mg/L).After 10–12 weeks,shoot and root formation,plant height,fresh weight,leaf number,and chlorophyll contents were evaluated.At 1.0 mg/L Ag-NPs,shoot regeneration(5.4 vs.2.9 shoots per explant),root induction(2.1 vs.1.4 roots per explant),and shoot formation frequency(100%vs.55%)were significantly higher than the control(0 mg/L).Fresh weight(592.4 mg)and leaf number(9.7)also showed notable increases at this concentration.Although chlorophyll a and b levels peaked at 2.0 mg/L,the difference from 1.0 mg/L was not statistically significant.These results suggest that 1.0mg/LAg-NPs is the optimal concentration for enhancing shoot and root development and improving overall plantlet quality in Phalaenopsis.The findings highlight the potential of nanomaterials to improve the efficiency of orchid tissue culture systems.
基金supported by the China Agriculture Research System of MOF and MARA(CARS-29)the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Tianchi Talent Introduction Program,Chinathe Key R&D Technology Commissioner Projects in Hainan Province,China(ZDYF2024KJTPY008)。
文摘Bud dormancy represents a critical adaptation mechanism in perennial fruit plants,enabling survival during unfavorable environmental conditions.While this adaptive strategy is essential for plant survival and reproduction,its molecular mechanisms remain incompletely understood.This study investigated two grape transcription factors:EARLY BUD BREAK(VvEBB)and SHORT VEGETATIVE PHASE 4(VvSVP4).Through heterologous transformation in poplar,the research demonstrated that VvSVP4 functions as a negative regulator of bud break,while VvEBB serves as a positive regulator.Transcriptome analysis revealed significant enrichment of plant hormone signaling pathways particularly ABA,IAA,and CK in plants overexpressing VvSVP4(VvSVP4-OE)and VvEBB(VvEBB-OE)compared to controls.Endogenous hormone level changes correlated positively with transcriptome data.During endodormancy,VvSVP4 directly and positively regulated the ABA receptor gene Vv PYL9 expression,maintaining bud dormancy.Conversely,during ecodormancy,rapid upregulation of VvEBB negatively regulated the expression of sucrose nonfermenting 1-related protein kinase 2 gene(Vv SAPK2),facilitating dormancy release.This study provides comprehensive insights into how VvSVP4 and VvEBB genes regulate dormancy and bud break through cell cycle regulation and multiple hormone signaling pathways.
文摘The efficacy of seven plant extracts(neem,fennel,lavender,thyme,pennyroyal,salvia and asafetida) in controlling postharvest of apple(caused by Botrytis cinerea) was evaluated in vitro and in vivo.In vitro,all plant extracts treatments inhibited spore germination.Inhibitory rates of pore germination was 17.41 and 20.83% for neem extract treatment(methanolic and aqueous extracts,respectively) with significant difference compared to control(73.6 and 85.33%) for aqueous and methanol extracts.In the storage conditions,the application of aqueous extract of neem(at concentration of 25%) resulted in 89.11% reduction of disease severity compared with the untreated control.Results of enzymes activity showed the plant extracts can increase the activity of peroxidase,phenylalanine ammonia-lyase,β-1,3-glucanase and polyphenol oxidase in the presence of pathogens,in apple fruits.However,the results of this research revealed that application of neem extracts was more effective than the application of other plant extracts.According to this study,it could be concluded that plant extracts may be useful to control postharvest disease as a safe alternative option to chemical fungicides.
基金Project supported by the grants from the US Department of Agriculture, USA (Nos. NRI-1999-35108-8101, NRI-2000-00531, and S-IPM-00-34103-9023), and the Key Projects of the 10th Five-Year Plan of China (No. 2004BA520A14) andScience Foundation of Jiangsu Province, China (No. BK2004002).
文摘Using a scheme of agricultural fields with progressively less intensive management (deintensification), different manage- ment practices in six agroecosystems located near Goldsboro, NC, USA were tested in a large-scale experiment, including two cash-grain cropping systems employing either tillage (CT) or no-tillage (NT), an organic farming system (OR), an integrated cropping system with animals (IN), a successional field (SU), and a plantation woodlot (WO). Microbial phos- pholipid fatty acid (PLFA) profiles and substrate utilization patterns (BIOLOG ECO plates) were measured to examine the effects of deintensification on the structure and diversity of soil microbial communities. Principle component analyses of PLFA and BIOLOG data showed that the microbial community structure diverged among the soils of the six systems. Lower microbial diversity was found in lowly managed ecosystem than that in intensive and moderately managed agro- ecosystems, and both fungal contribution to the total identified PLFAs and the ratio of microbial biomass C/N increased along with agricultural deintensification. Significantly higher ratios of C/N (P < 0.05) were found in the WO and SU systems, and for fungal/bacterial PLFAs in the WO system (P < 0.05). There were also significant decreases (P < 0.05) along with agricultural deintensification for contributions of total bacterial and gram positive (G+) bacterial PLFAs. Agricultural deintensification could facilitate the development of microbial communities that favor soil fungi over bacteria.
基金supported by Iran Research Institute of Forests and Rangelandsthe Laboratory of Horticultural Sciences of the University of Tehran
文摘Heavy metal contamination is one of the most important abiotic stresses affecting physiological activities of plants.We investigated the effects of cadmium（Cd） and lead（Pb） on chlorophyll fluorescence（Fv/Fm,Fo,and Fm）,photosynthetic pigments（chlorophyll a and b）,and proline in one-year-old seedlings of Robinia pseudoacacia.The seedlings were treated twice over a period of 10 days with Cd and Pb at concentrations of 0,250,500,1000 and2000 mg L-1.Saline solution containing Cd and Pb was sprayed on the leaves.Chlorophyll and proline contents were measured after 10 days.Chlorophyll fluorescence of R.pseudoacacia was affected slightly by high concentrations（1000,2000 mg L-1） of Cd and Pb.Chlorophyll a and a/b increased at 1000 and 2000 mg L-1of Cd and proline content of leaves was similar in all treatments of Cd and Pb.Our results indicated that photosynthetic sensitivity of R.pseudoacacia to Cd and Pb contamination was weak.Photosystem II chlorophyll pigments were not damaged by Pb and Cd stress.We conclude that chlorophyll fluorescence along with chlorophyll and proline contents are useful indicators of Cd and Pb stresses in R.pseudoacacia which widely planted in urban polluted regions in Iran.
文摘Plants are essential components of all ecosystems and play a critical role in environmental fate of nanoparticles. However, the toxicological impacts of nanoparticles on plants are not well documented. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles（TiO2-NPs） are produced worldwide in large quantities for a wide range of purposes. In the present study, the uptake of TiO2-NPs by the aquatic plant Spirodela polyrrhiza and the consequent effects on the plant were evaluated.Initially, structural and morphological characteristics of the used TiO2-NPs were determined using XRD, SEM, TEM and BET techniques. As a result, an anatase structure with the average crystalline size of 8 nm was confirmed for the synthesized TiO2-NPs. Subsequently, entrance of TiO2-NPSto plant roots was verified by fluorescence microscopic images. Activity of a number of antioxidant enzymes, as well as, changes in growth parameters and photosynthetic pigment contents as physiological indices were assessed to investigate the effects of TiO2-NPs on S. polyrrhiza. The increasing concentration of TiO2-NPs led to the significant decrease in all of the growth parameters and changes in antioxidant enzyme activities. The activity of superoxide dismutase enhanced significantly by the increasing concentration of TiO2-NPs. Enhancement of superoxide dismutase activity could be explained as promoting antioxidant system to scavenging the reactive oxygen species. In contrast, the activity of peroxidase was notably decreased in the treated plants. Reduced peroxidase activity could be attributed to either direct effect of these particles on the molecular structure of the enzyme or plant defense system damage due to reactive oxygen species.
基金supported by the South African Research Chairs Initiative of the Department of Science and Technology and National Research Foundation
文摘Fresh fruits are susceptible to bruising, a common type of mechanical damage during harvest and at all stages of postharvest handling. In quest of developing and adoption of strategies to reduce bruise damage, it is of utmost importance to understand major factors influencing bruise susceptibility of fresh produce at these stages. This review presents a critical discussion of factors affecting bruising during harvest and postharvest handling of fresh fruits. Excessive compression forces during harvesting by handpicking or machines, and a series of impacts during harvesting, transport and packhouse operations can cause severe bruise damage. The review has further revealed that bruising is dependent on a number of other factors such as produce maturity, ripening, harvest time(during the day or season) and time lapse after harvest. The susceptibility to bruising is partly dependent on how these factors alter the produce physiological and biochemical properties, and the environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity and several other postharvest treatments. Hence, the successful applications of harvesting techniques by use of trained personnel and proper harvesting equipment are essential to reduce both the incidence and severity of bruising.Furthermore, the careful selection of postharvest handling temperature and other treatments can increase resistance of fresh produce to bruise damage.
文摘Mooseer （Allium hirtifolium Boiss.） is bulbous perennial herb widely used in pharmaceutical and food industry in Iran. We studied germination of mooseer seeds in two separate experiments. In the first experiment, we evaluated four treatments： sulfuric acid scarification, sandpaper scarification, cold stratification, and gibberellic acid （GA3） application. In the second experiment, we evaluated combinations of these treatments. All treatments in the first experiment had no effect on seed germination, suggesting that mooseer seeds have physical and physiological dormancy. In the second experiment, the highest germina- tion percentage （86.6%） was observed after five minutes scarification with sulfuric acid （75% v/v）, followed by 60 days of cold stratification. Duration of sulfuric acid scarification （5, 10, and 20 min） did not affect germination rates, but increasing duration of cold stratification （from 15 to 60 days）, increased germination from 28.3% to 86.6%. Our study showed that mooseer seeds have both physical and physiological dormancy.
基金This work was supported by grants from the National Academy of Agricultural Science(Code #200901FHT020508369)the BioGreen21 Program(Code #20050301034438 and Code #20070301034037),Rural Development Administration, Republic of Korea
文摘As a part of the Multinational Genome Sequencing Project of Brassica rapa, linkage group R9 and R3 were sequenced using a bacterial artificial chromosome （BAC） by BAC strategy. The current physical contigs are expected to cover approximately 90% euchromatins of both chromosomes. As the project progresses, BAC selection for sequence extension becomes more limited because BAC libraries are restriction enzyme-specific. To support the project, a random sheared fosmid library was constructed. The library consists of 97536 clones with average insert size of approximately 40 kb corresponding to seven genome equivalents, assuming a Chinese cabbage genome size of 550 Mb. The library was screened with primers designed at the end of sequences of nine points of scaffold gaps where BAC clones cannot be selected to extend the physical contigs. The selected positive clones were end-sequenced to check the overlap between the fosmid clones and the adjacent BAC clones. Nine fosmid clones were selected and fully sequenced. The sequences revealed two completed gap filling and seven sequence extensions, which can be used for further selection of BAC clones confirming that the fosmid library will facilitate the sequence completion of B. rapa.
基金This work was partially supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture—Specialty Crop Research Initiative projects,‘RosBREED:Enabling marker-assisted breeding in Rosaceae’(2009-51181-05808)‘RosBREED:Combining disease resistance with horticultural quality in new rosaceous cultivars’(2014-51181-22378)Some genetic data and technical expertise were provided by the FruitBreedomics project No 265582:Integrated approach for increasing breeding efficiency in fruit tree crops(www.FruitBreedomics.com),which was co-funded by the EU seventh Framework Programme.
文摘The apple(Malus×domestica)cultivar Honeycrisp has become important economically and as a breeding parent.An earlier study with SSR markers indicated the original recorded pedigree of‘Honeycrisp’was incorrect and‘Keepsake’was identified as one putative parent,the other being unknown.The objective of this study was to verify‘Keepsake’as a parent and identify and genetically describe the unknown parent and its grandparents.A multi-family based dense and high-quality integrated SNP map was created using the apple 8 K Illumina Infinium SNP array.This map was used alongside a large pedigree-connected data set from the RosBREED project to build extended SNP haplotypes and to identify pedigree relationships.‘Keepsake’was verified as one parent of‘Honeycrisp’and‘Duchess of Oldenburg’and‘Golden Delicious’were identified as grandparents through the unknown parent.Following this finding,siblings of‘Honeycrisp’were identified using the SNP data.Breeding records from several of these siblings suggested that the previously unreported parent is a University of Minnesota selection,MN1627.This selection is no longer available,but now is genetically described through imputed SNP haplotypes.We also present the mosaic grandparental composition of‘Honeycrisp’for each of its 17 chromosome pairs.This new pedigree and genetic information will be useful in future pedigree-based genetic studies to connect‘Honeycrisp’with other cultivars used widely in apple breeding programs.The created SNP linkage map will benefit future research using the data from the Illumina apple 8 and 20 K and Affymetrix 480 K SNP arrays.
文摘A pot experiment was conducted in a plastic film house to evaluate the translocation and uptake of heavy metals(Pb,Cd,Cu,and Zn) into brown rice(Oryza sativa L.) and the heavy metals residues in soils which had previously been irrigated with domestic wastewater for a long time(3 years).The range of Pb,Cd,Cu,and Zn was 5.10 ± 0.01,0.105 ± 0.017,5.76 ± 0.42,and 23.56 ± 1.40 mg kg-1,respectively in the domestic wastewater-irrigated soil,and 0.370 ± 0.006,0.011 ± 0.001,0.340 ± 0.04,and 2.05 ± 0.18 mg kg-1,respectively,in the domestic wastewater-irrigated brown rice.The results indicated that application of domestic wastewater to arable land slightly increased the levels of Pb,Cd,Cu,and Zn in soil and brown rice(P < 0.01).The concentrations of heavy metals in brown rice were lower than the recommended tolerable levels proposed by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives.However,the continuous monitoring and pollution control of hazardous materials from domestic wastewater are needed in order to prevent excessive build-up of heavy metals in the food chain.
基金The authors thank the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Hatch project 02685 and North Carolina State University for the startup funds to the Liu laboratorythe NSFC fund 31871646 to the Zhao laboratory。
文摘Computational tool-assisted primer design for real-time reverse transcription(RT)PCR(qPCR)analysis largely ignores the sequence similarities between sequences of homologous genes in a plant genome.It can lead to false confidence in the quality of the designed primers,which sometimes results in skipping the optimization steps for qPCR.However,the optimization of qPCR parameters plays an essential role in the efficiency,specificity,and sensitivity of each gene’s primers.Here,we proposed an optimized approach to sequentially optimizing primer sequences,annealing temperatures,primer concentrations,and cDNA concentration range for each reference(and target)gene.Our approach started with a sequence-specific primer design that should be based on the single-nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)present in all the homologous sequences for each of the reference(and target)genes under study.By combining the efficiency calibrated and standard curve methods with the 2−ΔΔCt method,the standard cDNA concentration curve with a logarithmic scale was obtained for each primer pair for each gene.As a result,an R 2≥0.9999 and the efficiency(E)=100±5% should be achieved for the best primer pair of each gene,which serve as the prerequisite for using the 2^(−ΔΔCt) method for data analysis.We applied our newly developed approach to identify the best reference genes in different tissues and at various inflorescence developmental stages of Tripidium ravennae,an ornamental and biomass grass,and validated their utility under varying abiotic stress conditions.We also applied this approach to test the expression stability of six reference genes in soybean under biotic stress treatment with Xanthomonas axonopodis pv.glycines(Xag).Thus,these case studies demonstrated the effectiveness of our optimized protocol for qPCR analysis.
文摘Cover crops are the plants which are grown to improve soil fertility, prevent soil erosion, enrichment and protection of soil, and enhance nutrient and water availability, and quality of soil. Cover crops provide several benefits to soils used for agriculture production. Cover crops are helpful in increasing and sustaining microbial biodiversity in soils. We summarized the effect of several cover crops in soil properties such as soil moisture content, soil microbial activities, soil carbon sequestration, nitrate leaching, soil water, and soil health. Selection of cover crops usually depends on the primary benefits which are provided by cover crops. Other factors may also include weather conditions, time of sowing, either legume or non-legume and timing and method of killing of a cover crop. In recent times, cover crops are also used for mitigating climate change, suppressing weeds in crops and increasing exchangeable nutrients such as Mg2+ and K+. Cover crops are also found to be economical in long-term experiment studies. Although some limitations always come with several benefits. Cover crops have some problems including the method of killing, host for pathogens, regeneration, and not immediate benefits of using them. Despite the few limitations, cover crops improve the overall health of the soil and provide a sustainable environment for the main crops.
基金This research was supported by the research grant of National Science Foundation(grant#IOS-1025642).
文摘Plants depend on innate immune responses to retard the initial spread of pathogens entering through stomata,hydathodes or injuries.These responses are triggered by conserved patterns in pathogen-encoded molecules known as pathogen-associated molecular patterns(PAMPs).Production of reactive oxygen species(ROS)is one of the first responses,and the resulting‘oxidative burst’is considered to be a first line of defense.In this study,we conducted association analyses between ROS production and bacterial spot(BS;Xanthomonas spp.)resistance in 63 genotypes of tomato(Solanum lycopersicum L.).A luminol-based assay was performed on leaf tissues that had been treated with a flagellin 22(flg22),flagellin 28 and a Xanthomonas-specific flg22(flg22-Xac)peptide,to measure PAMP-induced ROS production in each genotype.These genotypes were also assessed for BS disease response by inoculation with Xanthomonas perforans,race T4.Although there was no consistent relationship between peptides used and host response to the BS,there was a significant negative correlation(r=−0.25,P<0.05)between foliar disease severity and ROS production,when flg22-Xac was used.This response could potentially be used to identify the Xanthomonas-specific PRR allele in tomato,and eventually PAMP-triggered immunity loci could be mapped in a segregating population.This has potential significance in tomato improvement.
基金Project supported by Programs of Sultan Qaboos University (Nos SR/AGR/BIOR/05/01 and IG/AGR/PLANT/04/01),Sultanate of Oman,and the Research Chair in Postharvest Technology at the University of Stellenbosch,South Africa
文摘Banana is an important crop grown in Oman and there is a dearth of information on its genetic diversity to assist in crop breeding and improvement programs.This study employed amplified fragment length polymorphism(AFLP) to investigate the genetic variation in local banana cultivars from the southern region of Oman.Using 12 primer combinations,a total of 1094 bands were scored,of which 1012 were polymorphic.Eighty-two unique markers were identified,which revealed the distinct separation of the seven cultivars.The results obtained show that AFLP can be used to differentiate the banana cultivars.Further classification by phylogenetic,hierarchical clustering and principal component analyses showed significant differences between the clusters found with molecular markers and those clusters created by previous studies using morphological analysis.Based on the analytical results,a consensus dendrogram of the banana cultivars is presented.
基金The authors are grateful to the doctoral fellowship from CAPES(Brazilian National Council for the Improvement of Higher Education–Grant Procs.BEX 5640/10–5)to K.J.P.S.a sabbatical scholarship from the University of Tabriz,Iran to N.M.a grant from the Florida Strawberry Research and Education Foundation to Z.M.and K.M.F.
文摘The NPR1(NONEXPRESSOR OF PATHOGENESIS RELATED GENES1)gene has a central role in the long-lasting,broad-spectrum defense response known as systemic acquired resistance(SAR).When overexpressed in a transgenic context in Arabidopsis thaliana,this gene enhances resistance to a number of biotic and abiotic stresses.Its position as a key regulator of defense across diverse plant species makes NPR1 a strong candidate gene for genetic engineering disease and stress tolerance into other crops.High-value horticultural crops face many new challenges from pests and pathogens,and their emergence exceeds the pace of traditional breeding,making the application of NPR1-based strategies potentially useful in fruit and vegetable crops.However,plants overexpressing NPR1 occasionally present detrimental morphological traits that make its application less attractive.The practical utility of NPR-based approaches will be a balance of resistance gains versus other losses.In this review,we summarize the progress on the understanding of NPR1-centered applications in horticultural and other crop plants.We also discuss the effect of the ectopic expression of the A.thaliana NPR1 gene and its orthologs in crop plants and outline the future challenges of using NPR1 in agricultural applications.
基金This work was supported by Korea Institute of Planning and Evaluation for Technology in Food,Agriculture,Forestry and Fisheries(IPET)through High Value-added Food Technology Development Program,funded by Ministry of Agriculture,Food and Rural Affairs(MAFRA)(116027032HD020).
文摘Objective:To establish an efficacious and efficient fermentation method of enhancing the anti-adipogenesis effect of mulberry(Morus alba) leaves using Cordyceps militais.Methods:Dried mulberry leaves,dried mulberry leaves with50% raw silkworm pupa and raw silkworm pupa were fermented with Cordyceps militais for 4 weeks at 25℃,after which the dried mulberry leaves and fermented product were extracted with 70%ethanol and subjected to high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC).The contents of cordycepin,pelargonidin,chlorogenic acid,iso-quercetin and caffeic acid were determined.We then used the 3 T3-L1 cells to investigate whether extracts of fermentation enhanced anti-adipogenesis activity in vitro.Results:HPLC showed that fermentation changed the contents of cordycepin,pelargonidin,chlorogenic acid,iso-quercetin and caffeic acid.Furthermore,fermented dried mulberry leaves with 50% raw silkworm pupa had a better efficacy of anti-adipogenesis than dried mulberry leaves,fermented dried mulberry leaves and fermented silkworm pupa and inhibited triglycerides accumulation and glucose consumption.Additionally,fermented dried mulberry leaves with50% raw silkworm pupa inhibited PPAR-γ signaling.Conclusions:Fermentation with Cordyceps militaris enhanced antiadipogenesis efficacy of mulberry leaves.
基金Tarbiat Modares University (TMU)Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands of Iran (RIFRI) for providing financial support
文摘Iran supports a great share of exotic and/or endemic plant genera and species. The genus Fritillaria(Liliaceae) is a precious part of this botanical richness with 19 species, of which 10 are endemic to the country. However, signs are mounting that the country is truly at a crossroads when it comes to preservation of this national wealth. In this regard, an effective conservation strategy should thoroughly consider the classification of Fritillaria, as conservation practices are compromised by knowledge gaps in systematics and taxonomy. As published studies on Fritillaria in Iran have been sporadic and limited in scope, the aim of this review is to provide information necessary to help bridge these information gaps.Our objective is to facilitate increased understanding of the geographic, taxonomic, cytogenetic and phylogenetic status of Iranian Fritilloria, which is vital to meeting the goal of sustainable conservation of the genus in Iran and neighboring areas.
基金supported by funding from USDA NIFA AFRI 2016-05951by a scholarship from the Fulbright Garcia-Robles program.
文摘Within large-fruited germplasm,fruit size is influenced by flat and globe shapes.Whereas flat fruits are smaller and retain better marketability,globe fruits are larger and more prone to cuticle disorders.Commercial hybrids are often developed from crosses between flat and globe shaped parents because flat shape is thought to be dominant and fruit size intermediate.The objectives of this study were to determine the genetic basis of flat/globe fruit shape in large-fruited fresh-market tomato germplasm and to characterize its effects on several fruit traits.Twenty-three advanced single plant selections from the Fla.8000×Fla.8111B cross were selectively genotyped using a genome-wide SNP array,and inclusive composite interval mapping identified a single locus on the upper arm of chromosome 12 associated with shape,which we termed globe.A 238-plant F 2 population and 69 recombinant inbred lines for this region from the same parents delimited globe to approximately 392-kilobases.A germplasm survey representing materials from multiple breeding programs demonstrated that the locus explains the flat/globe shape broadly.A single base insertion in an exon of Solyc12g006860,a gene annotated as a brassinosteroid hydroxylase,segregated completely with shape in all populations tested.CRISPR/Cas9 knock out plants confirmed this gene as underlying the globe locus.In silico analysis of the mutant allele of GLOBE among 595 wild and domesticated accessions suggested that the allele arose very late in the domestication process.Fruit measurements in three genetic backgrounds evidenced that globe impacts fruit size and several fruit shape attributes,pedicel length/width,and susceptibility of fruit to weather check.The mutant allele of GLOBE appears mostly recessive for all traits except fruit size where it acts additively.
基金This research was supported by the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research(FFAR)under award number 534667.MI and MAL were also supported by the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture,Hatch project 1008691the National Institute of Food and Agriculture,United States Department of Agriculture,under award number 2019-51181-30015,project“VacciniumCAP:Leveraging genetic and genomic resources to enable development of blueberry and cranberry cultivars with improved fruit quality attributes”.
文摘Fruit quality traits play a significant role in consumer preferences and consumption in blueberry(Vaccinium corymbosum L).The objectives of this study were to construct a high-density linkage map and to identify the underlying genetic basis of fruit quality traits in blueberry.A total of 287 F_(1) individuals derived from a cross between two southern highbush blueberry cultivars,‘Reveille’and‘Arlen’,were phenotyped over three years(2016–2018)for fruit quality-related traits,including titratable acidity,pH,total soluble solids,and fruit weight.A high-density linkage map was constructed using 17k single nucleotide polymorphisms markers.The linkage map spanned a total of 1397 cM with an average inter-loci distance of 0.08 cM.The quantitative trait loci interval mapping based on the hidden Markov model identified 18 loci for fruit quality traits,including seven loci for fruit weight,three loci for titratable acidity,five loci for pH,and three loci for total soluble solids.Ten of these loci were detected in more than one year.These loci explained phenotypic variance ranging from 7 to 28% for titratable acidity and total soluble solid,and 8-13% for pH.However,the loci identified for fruit weight did not explain more than 10%of the phenotypic variance.We also reported the association between fruit quality traits and metabolites detected by Proton nuclear magnetic resonance analysis directly responsible for these fruit quality traits.Organic acids,citric acid,and quinic acid were significantly(P<0.05)and positively correlated with titratable acidity.Sugar molecules showed a strong and positive correlation with total soluble solids.Overall,the study dissected the genetic basis of fruit quality traits and established an association between these fruit quality traits and metabolites.
