National Agriculture and Food Research Organization

Complete genome sequence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis variant bovis strain ushi10, a tuberculin production strain used in Japan

ABSTRACT Here, we report the complete genome sequence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis variant bovis strain ushi10, a production strain used to manufacture tuberculin for bovine tuberculosis diagnosis in Japan. This genomic resource supports the consistent production and standardiza...

Concurrent fibrinogen Aα-chain amyloidosis and AA amyloidosis in a Humboldt penguin (Spheniscus humboldti)

Abstract Amyloidosis is a disease characterized by the deposition of abnormally folded proteins as amyloid fibrils in tissues and occurs in various mammals and birds. In some cases, amyloids derived from two different precursor proteins may coexist in the same individual, a condi...

Metabolomic profiling and antioxidant activity of Araucaria bidwillii leaves and twigs: a comparative study of biflavonoids content

Abstract This study compared the metabolite composition and antioxidant capacity of acetone and methanolic extracts from the leaves (LAc and LMet) and twigs (Tac and TMet) of Araucaria bidwillii , with particular emphasis on biflavonoid profiling and quantification. LC-MS/MS anal...

The clock gene cycle synchronizes circadian metabolic oscillations uniquely in reproductively active Culex pipiens females

Abstract The circadian clock regulates changes in daily metabolite abundance, coordinating animal activity, feeding and rest. The Northern house mosquito, Culex pipiens , also displays seasonal changes between periods of reproductive activity and overwintering diapause, regulated...

Effect of Phlogopite and Zeolite as a Countermeasure for Radiocesium Uptake Into Herbage

ABSTRACT The effects of applying Finnish phlogopite and artificial zeolite to reduce radiocesium transfer to herbage in a grassland were assessed over a seven‐year period. In all experimental plots, potassium chloride was applied to increase the exchangeable potassium content (Ex...

DNA markers for newly discovered genetic loci Phr3 and Phr4 , conferring resistance to white rust in Chrysanthemum morifolium

Chrysanthemum white rust, caused by Puccinia horiana, poses a serious threat to chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium) production. The development of resistant cultivars is of great interest to breeders. Owing to the polyploid nature and complex inheritance patterns of chrysant...

High-throughput quantification of sensory taste and texture in tomatoes using an industrial NIR sorter: Development of a novel sensory sweet–acidic ratio

Quantifying the sensory attributes of food is traditionally labor-intensive and subjective. This study investigated the feasibility of using an industrial-scale near-infrared (NIR) sorter to non-destructively quantify the taste and texture of tomatoes in high-throughput environme...

Full-scale field evaluation of a net zero energy greenhouse concept integrating electrified heating, envelope improvements, and on-site photovoltaics

Abstract To address climate change and the transition to a low-carbon society, greenhouse horticulture must improve energy performance, as greenhouse facilities are energy-intensive systems requiring environmental control for crop cultivation. In particular, winter heating relies...

Impacts of Different Monin–Obukhov Parameterizations on Seasonal Turbulent Heat Flux Estimates Over Snow Surfaces

Abstract Modeling of turbulent heat fluxes over snow surfaces almost exclusively depends on the Monin–Obukhov similarity theory. Within this framework, this study evaluates the impact of different parameterizations, including roughness lengths and stability correction functions,...

Screening of Xeroprotectants for Efficient MammalianCell Structural Preservation in Dry Conditions

Abstract Anhydrobiosis, the ability of organisms to survive extreme conditions such as desiccation, may represent a sustainable alternative to liquid-nitrogen (liquid nitrogen)-based cryopreservation once it can be induced in mammalian cells and germplasm. While natural xeroprote...

Estimated Dose-Dependent Associations Between Dietary Intake and Stress Responses in Adolescents and Young Adults: Evidence from a Regional Observational Study in Japan

Background/Objectives: The relationship between diet and mental wellbeing is bidirectional: nutritional psychiatry examines effects of diet on mental health, whereas emotional-eating research focuses on the reverse. Although dose–response links between nutrient intake and health...