China Agricultural University

Molecular characterization of SGR genes related to abiotic stress resistance in cotton

Stay-green (SGR) genes encode Mg‑dechelatase and play critical roles in chlorophyll degradation. Increasing evidence suggests that SGR genes also participate in abiotic stress responses, including drought and salinity tolerance, in various plant species. However, systematic ident...

Breaking the Carnot Limit with a Gravity-Driven Work Cycle

Background Classical thermodynamics and the Carnot cycle assume uniform, field-free media, relying on temperature gaps, artificial compression and cold heat sinks, with efficiency capped by the Carnot theorem. Conventional theory overlooks spontaneous pressure-temperature gradien...

Moderate salt stress enhances natural rubber yield by jointly increasing root biomass and rubber accumulation in Taraxacum kok-saghyz

Taraxacum kok-saghyz (TKS) is a promising temperate source of natural rubber, but the effects of NaCl intensity on root growth and rubber production remain unclear. Here, field observations from two native saline-alkali habitats were combined with a controlled 0–250 mM NaCl exper...

Water‐Soluble POSS Promotes Concurrent Coalescence and Crosslinking for Multiscale‐Reinforced, Coalescent‐Free Waterborne Coatings

Waterborne thermoset coatings face a fundamental formulation dilemma, whereby premature crosslinking restricts latex particle deformation and polymer diffusion, thus necessitating the use of VOC-emitting coalescing agents to achieve continuous film formation. Here, this dilemma m...

Unlocking soil nitrous oxide sink through labile carbon

Nitrous oxide (N 2 O), a potent greenhouse gas and the dominant ozone-depleting substance, is primarily emitted from soils. Understanding atmosphere-to-soil N 2 O uptake is crucial for harnessing the soil’s natural sink potential, yet its quantification and mechanistic drivers re...

Ammonium-Nitrate Ratio and Soil Moisture Jointly Regulate Early-Spring Nitrogen Acquisition Through Root Architectural Plasticity in Apple

Abstract Early-spring nitrogen (N) acquisition in perennial fruit trees represents a critical physiological bottleneck determining vegetative-reproductive balance, as remobilized woody-tissue N supports initial growth but excessive depletion compromises reproductive performance....

Identification and preliminary functional characterization of MsPAL2, a key salt-tolerance gene during seed germination in Medicago sativa

Alfalfa ( Medicago sativa ) is an important legume forage crop. Salt stress severely impairs seed germination, compromising field establishment and subsequent seedling growth. However, the key genes underlying alfalfa seed responses to salt stress during germination remain largel...

Genome-Wide Identification of the LdARF Gene Family in Lilium davidii var. unicolor and Transient Functional Analysis of LdARF17 in Bulblet Regeneration

Auxin response factors (ARFs) are key transcriptional regulators of the auxin signaling pathway and play important roles in plant organogenesis and regeneration. However, the functions of ARF family genes in lily scale-derived bulblet regeneration remain largely unclear. In this...

Recent advances in fabrication strategies, functional modulation and healthcare applications of native protein-based hydrogels

Native protein-based hydrogels not only possess all advantages of their denatured analogues such as exceptional biocompatibility and low toxicity, but also retain the intrinsic function of the protein building block. Therefore, they exhibit novel favorable properties including in...

Enhancing Food Quality Through Radio Frequency Drying of In‐Shell Oil Crops: A Critical Review of Mechanisms, Advantages, and Challenges

ABSTRACT The postharvest drying of in‐shell oil crops is severely constrained by their shell–kernel structure, which creates stubborn heat and mass transfer resistance, leading to prolonged processing times, high energy consumption, and rapid quality deterioration, including lipi...

Superior Leaf Deposition and Subsequent Uptake: Nanocarrier Boosts Cyproflanilide for Enhanced Pest Control

Abstract Chemical pesticides remain indispensable for crop protection, but inefficient delivery and overapplication lead to resistance and environmental risks. Cyproflanilide is a novel meta-diamide insecticide active against a broad range of agricultural pests. Here, we develope...

Asymmetric RBBP7 regulates the first cell fate decision of early mammalian embryos

Asymmetric transcription of noncoding RNA LincGET is currently recognized as the earliest event regulating the first cell fate decision in mammalian embryogenesis. However, whether key protein factors modulate this process remains elusive. Here, we identify RBBP7 as the earliest...

Ethylene Affects Soil Multifunctionality in Maize Rhizosphere by Driving Sensitive Microbial Communities

Abstract Ethylene modulates plant fitness, but its role in rhizosphere soil multifunctionality remains unclear. This study demonstrates that endogenous ethylene suppresses C- and N-cycling functions while promoting organic P mineralization in the maize rhizosphere, ultimately dim...

Modular Sensory and Morphological Adaptations Underlying Fresh-Fruit Exploitation in Drosophilid Flies

(1) Background: Drosophilid flies oviposit in damaged or fermenting substrates, whereas D. suzukii prefers to lay eggs in ripening fruits. This ecological shift requires females to recognize fruit-stage cues while overcoming the mechanical barrier imposed by fresh-fruit surfaces....

Fabrication of Amphiphilic Carfentrazone-Glucosamine Prodrug Self-Assembly for Enhancement of Herbicidal Efficiency and Environment Safety

Abstract Herbicides play a pivotal role in safeguarding global food security by mitigating weed infestations that threaten crop yield and quality. However, the inherent limitations of herbicides, including poor aqueous solubility and dispersibility, restricted systemic translocat...

Pathogenesis andSustainable Management of Pseudomonas syringae : Emerging Roles of MicrobialConsortia and Responsive Nanomaterials

Abstract Pseudomonas syringae remains a globally devastating phytopathogen threatening over 500 species. This review delineates the biochemical coevolution between P. syringae and hosts, focusing on Type III secretion system (T3SS) effectors and phytotoxins (e.g., coronatine) tha...

Dietary Yeast Hydrolysate Alters Serum Metabolic Profiles and Selected Fecal Bacterial Taxa in Lactating Dezhou Jennies

Yeast hydrolysate (YH) is a yeast-derived functional feed ingredient containing bioactive peptides, amino acids, nucleotides, β-glucans, and mannan oligosaccharides, which may exert prebiotic-like effects by regulating nutrient metabolism, host health, and intestinal microbial ho...

Goji berry chromoplasts as water-dispersible carotenoid vehicles: characterization and stability assessment under different storage conditions

Chromoplasts are organelles found in plant cells that store carotenoids. Their naturally hydrophilic structure, which accommodates carotenoids, has garnered increasing interest in recent years. However, the structural characteristics of carotenoid-loaded chromoplasts are still no...

Household composition and adult-equivalent scales for food consumption expenditures in rural area of China

Purpose Establishing adult-equivalent (AE) scales for rural household food consumption expenditures is crucial for policymakers to set unified benchmarks for living costs in rural China. This study aims to estimate AE scales for food expenditures, providing a standardized tool to...

Sleep disturbances as early indicators of incident psychiatric disease

PURPOSE: Sleep disturbances are common in individuals with psychiatric diseases and may emerge years before diagnosis. It remains unclear whether they reflect modifiable risk factors or early manifestations of psychiatric illness. We aimed to investigate how different sleep dimen...