Anhui Agricultural University

Functional Analysis of Odorant-Degrading Enzymes Responding to the Repellent Activity of 2,3-Dimethyl-6-(1-Hydroxy)-Pyrazine Against Plutella xylostella

Plutella xylostella is an important cruciferous crop pest with critical resistance to many chemical insecticides; 2,3-dimethyl-6-(1-hydroxy)-pyrazine has shown obvious repellent activity against P. xylostella with significant effects on the olfactory system. Here, we obtained 55...

A pair of chitosan receptors confer broad-spectrum fungal resistance

Chitosan, a major fungal cell wall component, activates plant immunity, yet the underlying perception mechanism remains unknown. In this study, we identified OsFID1, an apoplast-localized DUF26 domain protein, as a chitosan-binding receptor essential for chitosan-triggered immuni...

Practical Prescribed‐Time Control for Strict‐Feedback Nonlinear Systems Subject to Sensor Faults and Input Saturation

ABSTRACT This article proposes a novel and practical prescribed time control (PPTC) method for strict feedback nonlinear systems (SFNSs) subject to input saturation and sensor faults. This method fills the research gap in existing literature, which only addresses a single constra...

The UAP2-BRR2b Module Regulates Low-Temperature Hypocotyl Elongation by Modulating Pre-mRNA Splicing in Arabidopsis

Plants adapt to low temperatures through transcriptomic reprogramming, yet how the core spliceosome maintains splicing fidelity during cold-regulated development remains poorly understood. Here, we investigated the role of the U4/U6.U5 tri-snRNP-associated protein 2 (AtUAP2) in A...

CRISPR/Cas13a-Based Nucleic Acid-Functionalized Discrete Floating-Gate Field-Effect Transistor for Amplification-Free Rapid Nipah Virus Detection

Abstract Nipah virus (NiV) is a highly lethal zoonotic pathogen, and existing rapid diagnostic tools are scarce and reliant on nucleic acid amplification. In this study, we designed and fabricated a thin-film field-effect transistor with an IGZO channel and, for the first time, c...

Hydrogel-Based Delivery Systems for Targeted Probiotic Release and Colonization: From Design Principles to Health Outcomes

Probiotics exert profound health benefits via the modulation of the intestinal microbiota. However, the efficacy of orally administered probiotics is severely constrained by a cascade of physiological barriers, including gastric acid inactivation, suboptimal intestinal release, a...

Development of a PLA/PBAT/pomelo peel-based antibacterial and antioxidant multilayer film for fresh raspberry preservation

Globally, large amounts of fruit peel waste from food processing remain underutilized. Therefore, in this study, an active packaging layer was manufactured from discarded pomelo peels using a simple, one-step thermocompression process. This active packaging layer (PPF) was then f...

Cultivar Screening and Process Optimization for Quality-Driven Development of Honey-Fermented and Macerated Rose Wines

Edible roses are rich in sugars, polyphenols, and pigments, but systematic comparisons of cultivar suitability for winemaking remain limited, and the effects of processing on the aroma of the resulting wines remain poorly understood. This study screened six edible rose cultivars...

From granularity to consensus: Mitigating sample defects for Remote Sensing Image–Text Retrieval

Remote Sensing Image–Text Retrieval (RSITR) aims to retrieve remote sensing images or text descriptions when only one modality is available. Despite recent progress, existing RSITR methods often suffer from sample defects, which cause them to mistakenly treat semantically related...

Comparative Evaluation of Strain, Displacement, and Acceleration Signals for Vertical Load Sensing in Agricultural Tractor Tires

Intelligent tire technology enables real-time monitoring of tire–ground interaction states and provides an effective approach for improving the intelligence of wheeled tractors. However, the relative effectiveness of different sensing signals for vertical load sensing in agricult...

Wetland restoration enhances ecological quality in urbanizing regions

Abstract Introduction Rapid urbanization and climate change drive widespread wetland degradation, yet it remains unclear whether wetland restoration improves ecological quality (EQ), a composite indicator reflecting vegetation, thermal, hydrological, environmental, and soil condi...

The AcMYB15-AcWRKY24 module coordinates lignin and salicylic acid accumulation during kiwifruit resistance to bacterial canker.

Plants coordinate phenylpropanoid metabolism across different tissues to defend against pathogens, but the underlying transcriptional mechanisms remain unclear. Here, we identify the kiwifruit transcription factor AcMYB15 as a regulator that lignin deposition and salicylic acid (...

Evaluation of the accuracy and response to recorded irrigation events of remote sensing and reanalysis soil moisture products in a typical irrigation district

Soil moisture (SM) plays a critical role in the land–atmosphere water cycle and agricultural water resource management. However, the applicability of prevalent SM products in typical irrigation districts remains insufficiently assessed. In this study, two in situ SM observation n...

Candidate gene FLBOA9 identified by genome-wide association acts as a negative regulator for leaf angle of functional leaves in rice

With the continuous growth of the global population, steadily increasing rice yield is crucial for ensuring food security. The leaf angles of the top three functional leaves of rice directly determine the canopy structure and photosynthetic capacity of the population. Therefore,...

Multi-omics and physiological analyses provide insights into the mechanism of Golgi manganese homeostasis in regulating the development of young tissues in rice

Manganese (Mn) is indispensable for numerous Golgi-resident enzymatic reactions, and disruption of its homeostasis severely impairs plant growth. However, the regulatory mechanisms through which Mn dysregulation affects these metabolic processes remain largely uncharacterized. In...

Polymerization-Induced Self-Stabilized High Internal Phase Emulsions via Interfacial Poly(thioacetal) Formation

Abstract A polymerization-induced self-stabilization strategy is reported for the fabrication of degradable polymer foams without external surfactants or particulate stabilizers. Specifically, interfacial polycondensation between glyoxal and 1,6-hexanedithiol generates amphiphili...

Design and Synthesis of Novel Chroman-4-one Derivatives Containing a Sulfone Moiety as Potential Antibacterial Agents for Kiwifruit Bacterial Canker

Abstract Kiwifruit bacterial canker caused by Pseudomonas syringaepv actinidiae (Psa) severely threatens kiwifruit production. In this study, a series of chroman-4-one derivatives containing a sulfone moiety were designed, synthesized, and evaluated as potential antibacterial age...

Topographic factors and physical traits jointly shape the mechanical properties of Phyllostachys edulis

Understanding the drivers of variations in bamboo mechanical properties is essential for both sustainable resource utilization and material performance optimization. However, the relative contributions of bamboo physical traits and topographic factors to intraspecific mechanical...

Humic acid urea boosts cotton yield and fiber quality with net life-cycle carbon benefits despite higher production-stage burdens

To systematically evaluate the effects of applying humic acid urea (HAU) in cotton fields and its associated environmental impacts, this study used the ReCiPe method to assess the environmental burden of HAU at the production stage, conducted field experiments to investigate its...

Novel Isoxazoline Amide Derivatives with Diaryl Sulfide Fragment as Potential Insecticides

Abstract Isoxazoline insecticides exhibit broad-spectrum and highly effective insecticidal activity by acting on insect GABA receptors. Existing insecticides have high toxicity towards non-target organisms, such as bees, limiting their practical use. This study utilized an active...