Northwest A&F University

Labile carbon input suppresses Q10 of soil organic carbon decomposition by dynamically lowering microbial activation energy mediated by a shift in microbial metabolic strategy

Understanding the temperature sensitivity (Q 10 ) of soil organic carbon (SOC) decomposition, as constrained by the activation energy (E a ) of microbial metabolism, is critical for predicting climate-carbon feedbacks. This study examined how exogenous glucose influences Q 10 in...

Carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health risks associated with heavy metal exposure in commonly consumed marine fish in Egypt

Abstract This study aimed to quantify the levels of mercury (Hg), arsenic (As), lead (Pb), and cadmium (Cd) in 250 fish samples, including flathead grey mullet, sardine, and mackerel, collected from local fish markets in Mansoura, Egypt, on ten occasions from August 2023 to March...

Natural thiol ergothioneine: a potential anti-glycation agent for bovine serum albumin and its mode of action

The Maillard reaction is ubiquitous in food processing, imparting desirable color and flavor. However, excessive protein glycation leads to the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and protein cross‑linking, causing nutritional loss and potential hazards. This stud...

A novel composite microbial agent controls kiwifruit bacterial canker and modulates bark bacterial communities

Kiwifruit bacterial canker (KBC), caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (Psa), is an important disease limiting kiwifruit production worldwide. Management relies largely on copper-based products and antibiotics, whereas biological control options with consistent field eff...

Two-terminal Fault Location of MMC-HVDC Flexible Direct Current Transmission Lines Based on WOA-VMD-WSST

Accurate identification of the initial traveling wavefront is essential for two-terminal fault location in modular multilevel converter-based high-voltage direct-current (MMC-HVDC) lines. This study develops a coordinated processing chain that combines a signed-pole modal transfo...

Genome-wide identification and systematic characterization of MATH family genes and expression analysis of response to abiotic stresses in Brassica napus L

Abstract Background Meprin and TRAF-C homology (MATH) proteins function as adaptor molecules and components of E3 ubiquitin ligase complexes. They link receptor-like kinase signalling to downstream regulatory pathways in plants. MATH proteins coordinate growth, hormone signalling...

Vanillin Improves Antioxidant Capacity, Immunity, and Gut Microbiota in Broilers

Wle vanillin is widely used as a flavoring agent in food products, its potential as a non-antibiotic feed additive for broilers remains unexplored. This study primarily investigated the effects of dietary supplementation of vanillin on antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory resp...

2′‐ Fucosyllactose attenuates estrogen‐deficiency‐associated bone loss and intestinal dysfunction in ovariectomized rats

Abstract BACKGROUND Postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMO), driven primarily by estrogen deficiency, is the most prevalent form of osteoporosis and a major global health burden. Estrogen deficiency disrupts gut microbial homeostasis, compromises intestinal barrier integrity and promot...

Alfalfa-winter wheat rotations stabilize yields and maintain soil water sustainability under precipitation variability

Global climate change caused variation in precipitation patterns has become a threat for food security, especially for semi-arid rainfed farming system, i.e., the Loess Plateau. Whether short-term alfalfa-winter wheat rotations could serve as sustainable alternatives to winter wh...

MdSPL1‐MdNF‐YB4‐MdCKX7 Module Positively Regulates Saline‐Alkali Tolerance by Mediating Cytokinin Levels in Apple

Saline-alkali stress is a major abiotic factor that compromises plant growth, crop yield, and quality. Cytokinin plays an essential role in plant responses to saline-alkali stress; however, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain unclear in apple (Malus domestica). In this stu...

How Agricultural Industry Organizations’ Support Influences Farmers’ Sustained Adoption of Sustainable Agricultural Technologies: The Mediating Role of Government Regulation Perception

Sustainable agricultural technologies (SATs) are essential for improving agricultural sustainability, yet their sustained adoption among smallholder farmers remains challenging. Agricultural industry organizations (AIOs), including cooperatives and agribusiness enterprises, may c...

Genetic Diversity and Phylogeny of Chilli Veinal Mottle Virus in Yunnan Tobacco-Planting Regions Based on the CP Gene

Chilli veinal mottle virus (ChiVMV, Potyvirus capsivenamaculae) can infect various Solanaceae crops, causing a decrease in yield and quality. In recent years, ChiVMV has become one of the most prevalent viruses affecting tobacco production, but its diversity and genetic structure...

Refined Multi-Source Satellite and Reanalysis Diagnostics Reveal Topographic Anchoring and Thermodynamic Control of the Tibetan Plateau Ozone Valley

The Tibetan Plateau ozone valley is a prominent summertime ozone minimum in the Northern Hemisphere upper troposphere–lower stratosphere (UTLS), with implications for regional radiative balance and climate. Although previous studies emphasized large-scale circulation during the A...

When growth becomes risky: stress-driven sporulation and sexual development in fungi

Fungi frequently encounter nutrient limitation, osmotic stress, oxidative pressure, light fluctuations, temperature shifts, and host-associated stresses. Rather than responding passively to deteriorating environments, many fungi actively redirect development from vegetative growt...

Wolbachia infection and its relationship with mtDNA diversity in Hesperiinae (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae)

Abstract Wolbachia, a widespread facultative endosymbiont in arthropods, not only manipulates host reproduction but also influences the genetic diversity of mitochondrial DNA through maternal inheritance. Despite being extensively reported across various insect taxa, Wolbachia in...

Foliar Application of Selenium Nanoparticles Reduced Cadmium Accumulation and Alleviated Cd Toxicity in Winter Wheat Grown in Cd-Contaminated Soil

This study investigated the efficacy and mechanisms of foliar-applied selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) in reducing cadmium (Cd) concentrations and alleviating Cd toxicity in winter wheat grown in Cd-contaminated soil. Pot experiments were conducted to evaluate SeNPs of different pa...

Influence Mechanisms of Spatial Optimization of the “Terraced Fields‐Gully Land Reclamation Project ( GLRP )” Cascades on Erosion‐Transportation Processes in Watershed in the Loess Hilly‐Gully Region of China

ABSTRACT Terraced fields and the Gully Land Reclamation Project (GLRP) are important soil and water conservation measures, widely constructed in China's Loess Plateau and other ecologically fragile areas in the world. However, under large‐scale governance scenarios, the impacts o...

Lineage-Associated Genomic and Phenotypic Features of Bovine Mastitis-Associated Staphylococcus aureus from Northwestern China

Staphylococcus aureus is a major contagious pathogen causing bovine mastitis, with persistence and antimicrobial resistance posing ongoing challenges in dairy herds. From July 2022 to July 2023, 942 mastitis milk samples (267 clinical, 675 subclinical) from 10 farms in northweste...

Water Availability Modulates Leaf Functional Trait Responses of Robinia pseudoacacia L. Seedlings to Nitrogen–Phosphorus Supply

Water availability strongly influences nutrient utilization and plant adaptive strategies, yet how nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) supply interact with water conditions to regulate leaf functional traits remains insufficiently understood. In this study, Robinia pseudoacacia L. se...

Pan-genome analysis of Caragana reveals genomic mechanisms of drought adaptation of leguminous shrubs to arid environments

Perennial leguminous shrubs of the genus Caragana play key roles in arid and semi-arid ecosystems, contributing to ecological restoration, nitrogen fixation, and bioenergy production. However, the genomic basis underlying their adaptation to arid environments remains insufficient...