Ningxia Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences

Regional Differentiation of Ground–Active Beetle Assemblages Across Contrasting Dryland Alfalfa Agroecosystems

Perennial crops can provide a shared habitat template for arthropods, but whether regional differentiation persists among fields of the same crop in drylands remains unclear. From 2020 to 2022, we surveyed ground–active beetles at 55 perennial alfalfa sites across mountainous, oa...

Chronic carbonate alkalinity exposure impaired the mechanical properties of exoskeleton and the intestinal microbiota of juvenile Macrobrachium rosenbergii

Along with the global expansion of saline-alkali aquaculture, understanding the physiological adaptation of economically important species like Macrobrachium rosenbergii to alkaline stress is essential for sustainable aquaculture production. This study investigated the effects of...

Recombinant Collagenase-Assisted Production of Bovine Bone-Derived Peptides and EGFR-Guided Discovery of Osteogenic Oligopeptides

Abstract Bovine bone is a collagen-rich byproduct with potential for producing osteogenic peptides. A recombinant collagenase was heterologously expressed in Escherichia coliBL21(DE3), purified, and characterized. The enzyme showed a specific activity of 231.05 U/mg and hydrolyze...

Controlled-release gel encapsulation: an emerging technology for delivering beneficial microorganisms in sustainable plant disease management

As climate change intensifies, the accelerated spread of plant diseases poses severe threats to global crop production, leading to substantial losses in yield, quality, and economic returns, thereby jeopardizing food security and agricultural sustainability. With increasing aware...

Mitochondrial Genome Comparison and Phylogenetic Analysis of the Family Carabidae (Coleoptera: Adephaga)

The family Carabidae, one of the largest families within Coleoptera, represents one of the most important groups of predatory insects and bioindicators in ecosystems, playing significant roles in agricultural pest control and ecological environment assessment. However, the phylog...

Silica nanoparticles drive disease-suppressive microbiome assembly via inosine-associated metabolic reprogramming and biofilm promotion

Soil metabolites serve as critical cues that orchestrate the assembly of microbial communities. However, the precise mechanisms by which specific chemical signals mediate plant–microbiome interactions to enhance disease resistance remain elusive. In particular, how engineered nan...

Ethanolic Extract of Sophora moorcroftiana Seeds Attenuates LPS-Induced Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in RAW 264.7 Macrophages via Modulation of the p62/Keap1/Nrf2 Signaling Pathway

Despite the traditional application of Sophora moorcroftiana seeds (SMS) in Tibetan medicine for heat-clearing, damp-drying, anti-inflammatory and detoxifying properties, the anti-inflammatory mechanisms of SMS remain insufficiently understood and warrant systematic investigation...