Nanjing Agricultural University

The dynamic changes of rumen bacterial and fungal microbiota in free-ranged Gangba plateau sheep

Abstract Gangba sheep is an important sheep breed in Xizang plateau; however, little information is available about its rumen microbiota. This study revealed the composition and characteristics of rumen bacterial and fungal microbiota in free-ranged Gangba sheep. For bacterial an...

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...

Comparative Bioaccumulation of Mineral Elements in Soft Tissues, Shells, and Pearls of Sinohyriopsis cumingii (Lea, 1852) Cultured for Non-Nucleated, Visceral Mass-Nucleated, and Mantle-Nucleated Pearls

The triangle sail mussel Sinohyriopsis cumingii (Lea, 1852) is the world’s leading producer of freshwater pearls. Mineral elements are key components of pearls and affect pearl quality, but their bioaccumulation patterns in the soft tissues, shells, and pearls of this species rem...

Distributive effects of climate change: How does rising temperatures affect energy allocation between cities?

The impact of rising temperatures on cities is heterogeneous, leading to a reallocation of energy between cities. However, whether this redistribution is detrimental remains unclear. Based on panel data of 261 cities in China from 2006 to 2021, this study examines how rising temp...

Phylogenetic structure shapes body-mass variation in soil nematodes

Soil nematodes are abundant metazoans and widely used as bioindicators in terrestrial ecosystems, yet the influence of evolutionary history on their functional traits remains poorly understood. Here, we investigated whether phylogenetic relatedness structures body mass variation...

The effect of solid‐state fermentation on the bioaccessibility and in vitro gut microbiota modulation of soybean isoflavones

Abstract Background Soybean isoflavones mainly exist as isoflavone glycosides with poor bioaccessibility, which limits their functional application. Bioprocessing is commonly used as an effective strategy to enhance the nutritional quality of plant‐based foods. However, previous...

Research on the flow of agricultural subsidies and the stability of transfer contracts: with a discussion on its impact on investment

Contractual stability in land management is crucial for incentivizing long-term investment, enhancing productivity, and promoting sustainable agricultural development. However, contractual instability remains a prominent issue in China’s land leasing market reform, and its causes...

Excessive Feed Sorting Is Associated With Altered Plasma Metabolism and Distinct Fermentation Responses of Pooled Rumen Microbiota in Dairy Cows

ABSTRACT Feed sorting behaviour in dairy cows alters dietary structure and has been associated with rumen dysfunction, but its systemic metabolic consequences and microbial acidogenic potential remain unclear. This study combined in vivo and in vitro approaches to investigate ass...

Joint Optimization of Multi-Port Berth Allocation and Ship Lock Scheduling in River–Sea Direct Transport

River–sea direct transport systems emerging along the Pinglu Canal connect coastal and inland port clusters through shared lock facilities. When berth and lock resources are planned independently, uneven port workloads, mismatched vessel flows, and avoidable waiting may arise. Th...

Phage-ICE tandems facilitate bacterial adaptation and antimicrobial resistance spread

Phages and integrative and conjugative elements (ICEs) drive bacterial evolution, but how their interplay shapes bacterial adaptation and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) dissemination remains unclear. Here, we characterize phage-ICE tandems formed by site-specific accretion of pha...

A Fine-Grained Image Dataset of Gold and Silver Artifacts from the Tomb of Prince Liangzhuang and Preliminary LoRA-Based Generation Experiments

The digital preservation of cultural heritage is evolving from static archiving towards intelligent creation. As representative examples of early Ming Dynasty gold and silver craftsmanship, the gold and silver artifacts from the Tomb of Prince Liangzhuang, with their complex craf...

Improved estimation of net ecosystem CO 2 exchange over North America using LSTM-based flux upscaling (2001–2021)

Accurate estimation of regional-scale terrestrial carbon budgets is of great importance but remains challenging. With particular advantages, the Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) network method shows potential for improving regional carbon budget upscaling estimations. Here, using LS...

Cover crop diversity generates complex rhizo-microbiome networks by improving soil properties

Agricultural soils face significant microbial disruption due to chemical inputs and continuous cropping. Cover crops offer a potential strategy to restore soil microbial health, yet the influence of cover crop species richness on root and rhizosphere microbiomes remains poorly un...

The greenhouse equipped with 29-mesh insect-proof nets and a zipper door enhances insect pest control and yield of bok choy

Abstract The use of insect-proof nets (IPNs) are an environmentally friendly physical method for preventing insect pests from entering the greenhouse and damaging the vegetables. Bok choy Brassica rapa L. subs. chinensis Brassicaceae, a widely cultivated vegetable in China, is co...

FGF7 Polymorphisms, Especially Chr7:57803771:C>T, Are Associated with Lambskin Traits in Hu Sheep

Lambskin quality is an economically important trait in Hu sheep (Ovis aries), with wool-pattern characteristics contributing substantially to commercial value. However, the genetic basis of lambskin variation remains incompletely understood. This study evaluated single nucleotide...

Structure-based characterization of RLKomes reveals lineage-specific families in oomycetes

Abstract Receptor-like kinases (RLKs) are a large family of transmembrane receptors that play central roles in signal perception and transduction in plants. However, their distribution and evolution in oomycetes, which belong to the Stramenopiles lineage, remain largely unexplore...

Improved Functionality and Emulsifying Stability of Chickpea Protein Microgel–Mung Bean Hull Fiber Conjugates via Combined Physicochemical Pretreatment

Native chickpea protein isolate (CPI) exhibits unsatisfactory solubility and dispersibility, restricting its interfacial performance and emulsion-stabilizing capacity. Herein, CPI gels were subjected to combined high-pressure homogenization and ultrasonication pretreatment to fab...

NREUL: Rare-Earth Upconversion Contact-Quenching Sensing for Real-Time Molecular Detection in Complex Matrices

NREUL: Rare‑Earth Upconversion Contact‑Quenching Sensing for Real‑Time Molecular Detection in Complex Matrices Abstract: Macroscopic critical behaviours and functional emergence within complex engineering, biological and material systems originate from conformation evolution, ene...

Prevalence and geographic variation of enteric pathogens among asymptomatic individuals in China: a nationwide, cross-sectional, multiplex molecular survey

The increasing use of multiplex molecular assays has improved the detection of enteric pathogens, but baseline carriage in asymptomatic populations remains poorly characterized, complicating the interpretation of positive test results. We aimed to investigate the prevalence and g...

A portable one-tube ERA-CRISPR/Cas12a assay for rapid detection of African swine fever virus

African swine fever virus (ASFV) poses a serious threat to the global swine industry, creating an urgent need for rapid, sensitive, and field-deployable diagnostic methods. This study developed a portable one-tube detection platform that integrates enzymatic recombinase amplifica...