China Agricultural University

Potential‐Programmed Mo Dissolution–Induced Reconstruction of Commercial NiMo Foam for High‐Current Alkaline Hydrogen Evolution

ABSTRACT Hydrogen production via water electrolysis is a sustainable pathway, yet its widespread application is hindered by high energy consumption. Therefore, the development of efficient non‐precious‐metal catalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is of great importan...

Evaluating mobile drip irrigation as a water-saving alternative to center pivot irrigation for large-scale alfalfa production

Mobile drip irrigation (MDI) has been proposed as a retrofit option to improve the water productivity of center pivot irrigation (CPI) for water-limited alfalfa production. However, how differences in root-zone soil water dynamics, inter-row soil evaporation, and short-term sap f...

Green Foxtail-Derived Endophytic Fungus Chaetomium novozelandicum SV7 Produced Orsellinic Acid Ester Glycosides Active Against Rice Blast Pathogen

Plants encounter various fungi during their life history, with some of them pathogenic, some beneficial, and some neither, forming complex plant–fungi interactions. Endophytic fungi are a type of fungi that live inside the plant, and are often beneficial to the host. In this stud...

Plastisphere microbial succession and predicted functional responses: a 60-day temporal study in wastewater effluent

Abstract Although wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) achieve high microplastic removal efficiency, substantial quantities are still discharged, and the long-term dynamics of plastisphere microorganisms on their surfaces and potential impacts on receiving waters remain poorly und...

Integration of multispectral imaging and explainable AI for alfalfa seed priming optimization under saline-alkali stress

Soil salinization poses an increasingly severe threat to sustainable agriculture globally, while conventional seed priming optimization remains time- and resource-intensive, limiting its widespread adoption. This study developed an innovative smart seed priming framework that sea...

Navigating the synergy between environmental efficiency and productivity in China's land operation scale expansion

Balancing productivity growth with emissions reduction is a central challenge for sustainable agriculture. Using over 390,000 household-year observations from 1993 to 2020, this study examines how land operation scale affects greenhouse gas emission intensity (GEI) and unit produ...

Rhizosphere microbiome-dependent metabolic reprogramming enhances potato salt tolerance in saline soils

Soil salinization is increasing globally, causing yield losses, especially in irrigated agriculture. Rhizosphere microorganisms can improve plant salt tolerance, but evidence in potato remains limited. In this study, rhizosphere microbial community diversity and structure differe...

MATR3 is essential for oocyte growth and maturation quality through a dual molecular mechanism

The molecular mechanisms governing mRNA accumulation during oocyte growth, essential for developmental competence, remain poorly understood. This study investigates the role of Matrin-3 (MATR3), a highly expressed RNA-binding protein in growing oocytes (GOs), using oocyte-specifi...

SRSF1 Maintains Sertoli Cell Proliferation and Survival by Regulating Alternative Splicing in Coordination With DDX5 and RBMX / RBMXL1

Sertoli cells provide essential structural and nutritional support for germ cell development and play critical roles in spermatogenesis. Post-transcriptional regulation exerts important functions in Sertoli cells. Complex alternative splicing processes exist in Sertoli cells. Thi...

A Putative Testosterone Precursor Helps to Overcome ABP Limitations in Doping Detection for Low Urinary Testosterone Populations

ABSTRACT In doping control, the primary strategy for confirming testosterone (T) and its metabolites relies on triggering Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (IRMS) via abnormalities in the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP). However, this approach is often ineffective in populations...

The laccase gene CcLac2 is essential for the summer‐form to winter‐form transition in the Chinese pear psyllid

Abstract BACKGROUND The Chinese pear psyllid ( Cacopsylla chinensis ), a vector of the bacterial pathogen Erwinia amylovora , displays seasonal polyohenism, transitioning from a summer‐form to a winter‐form in response to temperature fluctuations. Although the winter‐form phenoty...

Multidimensional coupling characteristics of "flow-structure-life" and damage assessment of pumped storage units in new power systems

In response to the severe structural safety challenges faced by pumped-storage units due to frequent operating condition transitions and unsteady operation under the new power system, this paper constructs a “Flow-Structure-Life” multi-dimensional coupling assessment system for p...

KOH-Activated Iron-Modified Corn Straw Biochar for Nitrate Removal: Preparation, Adsorption Performance, and Mechanism

Nitrate contamination of groundwater requires low-cost adsorbents with strong affinity for anionic species. This study developed an iron-modified corn straw biochar (Fe-BC) by coupling KOH activation with FeCl3 impregnation and secondary pyrolysis, thereby integrating a porous ca...

Fetal hypoxia causes oocyte oxidative stress damage via the Sirt3/Sod2 pathway and can be alleviated by nicotinamide mononucleotide.

Environmental hypoxia exerts detrimental effects on the reproductive capabilities of both humans and animals. A fetal hypoxia model was established in which fetal mice were kept in a high-plateau hypoxic setting from embryonic day (E) 0 to 16.5. In our previous research, we found...

Abuse, neglect, and adolescent depression: distinct symptom networks and potential intervention targets

Childhood abuse and neglect may be associated with depressive symptoms through distinct developmental pathways, yet little is known about whether depressive symptom networks differ across trauma profiles. This study compared depressive symptom networks across abuse-only, neglect-...

Integrated management strategies for sustainable intensification of a sweet maize–vegetable triple-cropping system in a water-sensitive region

Context and objective Intensive sweet maize–vegetable cropping systems are critical for food production but typically rely on excessive nutrient inputs, leading to substantial nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) losses, particularly in water-sensitive regions. However, most field stu...

Growth‐Compatible Low‐Interference Flexible Sensors for Long‐Term In Situ Monitoring of Plant Growth

ABSTRACT Continuous in situ plant growth monitoring is essential for precision agriculture. Flexible electronics offer a non‐invasive solution, yet balancing measurement sensitivity with minimal biological interference remains a key design challenge. Here we report two growth‐com...

Decoding fat-driven appetite: implications for flavor science and health-oriented food design

Fat perception engages overlapping neurobiological pathways—spanning taste, texture, and gut–brain signaling—that encode reward, incentive salience, and energy-balance feedback. In obesity, these circuits become dysregulated, amplifying maladaptive eating. Deciphering these mecha...

Thermoplasticization of Bamboo Fibers via Solvent-Free Heterogeneous Esterification with Long-Chain Fatty Acids: Effect of Lignin Removal and Carbon Chain Length

Abstract The development of bio-based thermoplastics from lignocellulosic biomass is of considerable interest for reducing dependence on petroleum-derived plastics. In this work, a solvent-free strategy was proposed to fabricate thermoplasticized bamboo fibers (TBF) via heterogen...

Ultrasound-Assisted Sustainable Extraction of Berberine from Coptis chinensis Franch. Using Temperature-Responsive Deep Eutectic Solvents

Abstract The development of deep eutectic solvents (DESs) that can be readily and sustainably recycled is expected to reduce costs and enhance the environmental friendliness of extracting plant-derived active ingredients. Here, a novel temperature-responsive DES prepared from pro...