Hebei Agricultural University

Uptake, Translocation, Subcellular Distribution, and Metabolism of Fluoxapiprolin in Cucumber Plants

Abstract Fluoxapiprolin is an oxysterol-binding protein fungicide that exhibits high efficacy against cucumber downy mildew; however, its metabolites may be more toxic than the parent compound. In this study, we examined its uptake, translocation, subcellular distribution, and me...

Species-specific effects of post-wheat green manure incorporation on spring wheat yield and soil greenhouse gas emissions in an arid irrigated system

Post-wheat green manure incorporation can improve fallow-season resource use and crop productivity, but species-specific effects on soil greenhouse gas emissions and subsequent wheat yield remain unclear in spring wheat systems. A field experiment was conducted from 2022 to 2023...

Alkali Lignin and Lignosulfonate Tune Strength, Extensibility, and Hydration in Multifunctional Deep Eutectic Gel Strain Sensors

Abstract Integrating strength, large deformation, adhesion, self-repair, antimicrobial activity, and stable ionic sensing within a biomass-containing soft material remains difficult because these properties depend on competing network requirements. Here, alkali lignin (AL) and li...

Multi-objective optimization of subsurface drip fertigation for winter wheat in the North China Plain: balancing grain yield, resource use efficiency, and soil quality

Drip fertigation has been adopted to conserve water resources and improve water-nitrogen use efficiency. However, the optimal irrigation level and nitrogen application rate for drip-fertigated winter wheat in the North China Plain (NCP) are still unclear. To promote synergies amo...

Early Detection of Eggplant Verticillium Wilt Under Magnetized Water Irrigation Using Multi-Source Data Fusion and Ensemble Learning

Verticillium wilt is a major soil-borne disease affecting eggplant production. Early detection before symptom manifestation can reduce yield losses. Compared with traditional destructive physiological assays, sensor-based technologies enable efficient, nondestructive monitoring....

Bending behavior of an inter-module slider self-locking connection for steel modular buildings

This study investigates a novel slider self-locking connection proposed by the authors' research group. A Four-point bending tests were conducted on the slider self-locking inter-module connections to characterize their failure modes and flexural bearing capacities. The failure m...

Establishment and multi-resolution transcriptomic landscape profiling of diverse equine intestinal organoid models

Abstract Background Equine intestinal organoid (EIO) models can recapitulate the in vivo structure and function of the small intestinal epithelium, making them ideal tools for studying the equine intestine. However, the specific marker genes of equine intestinal epithelial cells...

Knockout of odourant receptor co-receptor HvarOrco compromises reproductive fitness in the ladybird Hippodamia variegata

Abstract The predatory ladybird, Hippodamia variegata , relies critically on olfaction for host location, oviposition site selection, and predator avoidance. Here, we employed CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing to generate a stable, heritable odourant receptor co-receptor ( Orco...

Life History Traits of Mythimana loreyi (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on Two Transformation Events (DBN9936 and Ruifeng 125)

Mythimna (=Leucania) loreyi (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is an important pest of summer maize (Zea mays) in China’s Huang–Huai–Hai region. The approved transformation events DBN9936 (Cry1Ab) and Ruifeng 125 (Cry1Ab/Cry2Aj) were primarily developed to target Ostrinia furnacalis, and t...

Soil replacement mitigates pear replant disorder by reshaping rhizosphere microbial communities and reducing putatively phytotoxic alkaloids

Replant disease frequently results in stunted tree growth, thereby constituting a pressing problem to be resolved during the renovation of old orchard. In this study, we investigated the growth of pear trees in newly established orchards and collected rhizosphere soil samples fro...

Incentive and Restraint Mechanisms for Collaborative Innovation of Green Intelligent Building Technologies Toward Low-Carbon and Digital Transformation in the Construction 5.0

Against the dual backdrop of the “dual carbon” goals and the digital transformation of the construction enterprises (CEs), green intelligent building technologies (GIBTs) have become the core driving force for improving quality and efficiency in the CEs and achieving low-carbon,...

Bioconversion of kitchen wastewater into high-value larval biomass using black soldier fly larvae

Efficient valorization of kitchen wastewater remains a critical challenge in sustainable waste management. This study evaluates the bioconversion potential of black soldier fly (BSF, Hermetia illucens L.) in treating kitchen wastewater using four substrates: kitchen waste (KW), f...

Integrated lncRNA and mRNA Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Candidate Regulatory Networks Associated with Postnatal Longissimus Dorsi Muscle Development in Hanper Sheep

Skeletal muscle development is a key determinant of meat production and meat-quality traits in sheep, but the coordinated long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) and messenger RNA (mRNA) co-expression landscape underlying postnatal muscle development in Hanper sheep remains unclear. In this...

From Stable Radicals to Radical‑Trapping Antioxidants: Blatter Radicals Potently Inhibit Autoxidation and Suppress Ferroptosis

ABSTRACT Ferroptosis is a clinically important form of regulated cell death implicated in numerous degenerative pathologies, making the discovery of novel ferroptosis inhibitors of great translational interest. Radical‑trapping antioxidants (RTAs) effectively prevent lipid peroxi...

The CmMYB6–CmWRKY13–CmBr module mediates cucurbitacin B accumulation in melon fruit under CPPU treatment

ABSTRACT Cucurbitacin B (CuB), a key compound responsible for the bitterness of melon fruit, significantly reduces fruit quality and consumer acceptance. Therefore, understanding the molecular mechanism underlying CuB biosynthesis is essential for improving melon fruit quality. I...

Multi-knowledge driven distributed heterogeneous co-evolution for fuzzy distributed assembly flowshop deadlock-free scheduling

The traditional distributed assembly flowshop Scheduling Problem (DAFSP) typically assume unlimited buffer capacity at the assembly stage and deterministic processing times, which deviate from real-world manufacturing environments. In practice, limited assembly buffers may cause...

Isolation, genomic characterization, and safety assessment of an O -desmethylangolensin-producing Clostridium beijerinckii strain from Chinese Stinky Tofu

ABSTRACT The health benefits of dietary soy isoflavones are largely mediated by specific microbial metabolites, such as O -desmethylangolensin ( O -DMA). However, the diversity and application potential of O -DMA-producing strains remain poorly explored, primarily due to the limi...

Phenyl- O -β- d -ribofuranoside Derivatives from the Plant Endophytic Fungus Neofusicoccum sp. LZUC-S1 and Their Herbicidal Activity

Abstract Seven novel phenyl-O-β-d-ribofuranoside derivatives (1–7), along with four known naphthalenones (8–11), were isolated from the endophytic fungus Neofusicoccum sp. LZUC-S1 using a bioactivity-guided isolation. Their chemical structures were elucidated through an integrate...

Integration of transcriptome and metabolome analyses reveals the mechanism of high-quality formation in Salvia miltiorrhiza

Salvia miltiorrhiza is an important medicinal plant, and its medicinal value is largely associated with specialized metabolites such as tanshinones and salvianolic acids. However, systematic evaluation of high-performing candidate germplasms and the molecular features associated...

Identification of threonyl‐ tRNA synthetase as a potential fungicidal target of 4‐fluoro‐2‐aryl‐ 1H ‐indole

Abstract BACKGROUND Discovering novel pesticide targets based on newly synthesized compounds is of great importance for the development of new pesticides and sustainable agricultural. 4‐Fluoro‐2‐aryl‐1 H ‐indole (W1), a 2‐arylindole derivative obtained via one‐pot synthesis in ou...