Sichuan Agricultural University

Epigenetic multi-omics reveals the molecular regulatory mechanism underlying liver cold resistance in Hezuo pigs

Non-shivering thermogenesis is one of the adaptive modes of heat production in animals to maintain a constant core body temperature in cold environments, in which the liver plays a crucial role. However, the underlying molecular regulatory mechanisms of this process remain unclea...

Prioritizing sustainable practices for decarbonizing construction SMEs: an actionable roadmap for capability development in developing economies

Purpose As the construction sector strives to meet global climate targets, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing economies represent a critical yet often overlooked frontier for decarbonization. Despite their significant role, construction SMEs face barriers suc...

Identification of anti-senescence candidate genes TaSGR2 and TaSGRL1 and development of molecular marker related to chlorophyll degradation in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

STAY-GREEN (SGR) genes play crucial roles in chlorophyll degradation and are considered promising candidates for developing leaf anti-senescence crops. However, their characterization in wheat remains unclear. In this study, we performed a genome-wide identification of TaSGR gene...

Multisensory Biophilic Experience in Virtual Retail Interiors: Effects of Visual and Auditory Stimuli on Visual Attention and Emotion

Advances in digital technology have facilitated the integration of biophilic design principles into retail interiors, presenting new opportunities to enhance consumer experiences. This study examines the impact of multisensory biophilic stimuli, specifically visual and auditory e...

Recent Increaseof Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Cryosphere-InfluencedReservoirs under Climate Change

Abstract Global warming leads to cryosphere degradation, transferring large amounts of terrestrial carbon and nitrogen to reservoirs, which may accelerate the release of greenhouse gases (GHGs) to the atmosphere. However, the spatial dynamics and decadal trends of GHG emissions f...

Effects of Vegetation Restoration on Soil Phosphorus Fractions and Functional Genes in Alpine Semi-Humid Sandy Land

Although vegetation restoration is widely applied to reverse desertification in alpine sandy lands, its duration-dependent coordination of soil phosphorus (P) pools and biological P cycling remains unclear. We examined alpine sandy lands restored with Salix cupularis for 5, 10, 1...

Physiological and Molecular Mechanisms of Nano-Hydroxyapatite (nHAP) in Regulating Chilling Tolerance of Cucumber Seedlings

Xishuangbanna (XIS) cucumber (Cucumis sativus L. var. Xishuangbannesis Qi et Yuan) originated from low-altitude southwest China, and shows extremely cold sensitivity. nano-hydroxyapatite (nHAP) is the nanoparticulate form of hydroxyapatite (HAP) and exhibits different physicochem...

Controllable Preparationof Carbon-Based Micro- andNanomaterials with Different Helical Morphologies for ElectromagneticWave Absorption

Abstract Chiral helical structures offer unique electromagnetic loss mechanisms─including cross-polarization and multiple reflections─that are unavailable in curled or straight morphologies. Currently, the precise and controllable synthesis of carbon-based helical materials remai...

Construction of In Vitro-In Vivo Correlation (IVIVC) Degradation Evaluation Model of Absorbable PCL/β-TCP Alveolar Bone Repair Scaffold and Exploration of a Biosafety Evaluation Idea Based on “Homeostasis”

Abstract Traditional in vivo degradation assessments for resorbable medical devices face challenges due to extreme durations, high costs, and a lack of criteria for reaching tissue-response steady states. This study investigates a 3D-printed PCL/β-TCP bone grafting scaffold by de...

Nano-enhanced bioremediation of soil co-contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons and cadmium using Helianthus annuus L. plants

Abstract Background Simultaneously removing petroleum hydrocarbons (PHCs) and heavy metals from soil is a challenging task. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of green-synthesized nano zero-valent iron (nZVI) particles and a microbial consortium in combination with sunflow...

Optimization of the Planting Structure of Major Grain Crops on Cultivated Land in China for Coordinated Food Production, Ecosystem Service Value, and Irrigation Water Consumption

Balancing food production, ecosystem service value, and agricultural irrigation water consumption is a major challenge for sustainable agricultural development in China. However, quantitative evidence at the national scale remains limited on whether crop planting structure optimi...

Seeking Stability Amid Uncertainty: The Impact of Climate Policy Uncertainty on Corporate Innovation Resilience

As the global sustainability agenda and carbon neutrality goals continue to advance, climate policy has become an important governance instrument for promoting firms’ green and low-carbon transformation. Adjustments in policy timing, regulatory intensity, and enforcement arrangem...

Weak or Strong Porter Effect? County-Level Evidence from China’s Prohibited Breeding Zone Policy in the Yangtze River Basin

The extent to which environmental regulation yields a “weak” or “strong” Porter effect is fundamentally shaped by the trade-off between industrial output and productivity improvements, a complex dynamic that requires granular, sub-national empirical evidence. This study employs a...

Fabrication of Poly(vinylidene fluoride) Ultrafiltration Membranes Using Greener PolarClean and NIDES: Structure Regulation, Performance Enhancement, and Life Cycle Assessment

Abstract Replacing toxic solvents and petrochemical additives in poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) ultrafiltration (UF) membrane fabrication is essential for advancing sustainable membrane manufacturing. Herein, a greener fabrication route for PVDF UF membranes was developed by em...

OsCYP71D10 Positively Regulates Rice Sheath Blight Resistance and is Associated with Altered Ascorbate-Related Metabolism and Redox Homeostasis

Rice sheath blight, caused by the necrotrophic fungus Rhizoctonia solani , poses a major threat to global rice production. Breeding resistant varieties represents the most sustainable management strategy. Cytochrome P450 monooxygenases play diverse roles in plant defense metaboli...

Local genetic distance-guided qPCR method for genotyping canine/feline coronaviruses

Canine coronavirus (CCoV) and feline coronavirus (FCoV) are highly infectious in companion animals. Nevertheless, due to genomic recombination and mutagenesis of the two CoVs, these difficulties dampen their precise diagnosis especially by genotypes. Herein, we addressed these pr...

Toxic effects of streptozotocin (STZ)-induced zebrafish and the response mechanism of liver transcriptome

Streptozotocin (STZ) is commonly used to induce diabetes, but its efficacy and systemic toxicity in zebrafish remain controversial. This study evaluated the dose-dependent effects of STZ in adult zebrafish and explored the molecular mechanisms underlying hepatotoxicity using tran...

Genome-Wide Analysisof the GGPS Gene Family in Phoebe zhennan and Analysis of the Role of PzGGPS12in Terpenoid Biosynthesis

Abstract Geranylgeranyl diphosphate synthase (GGPS) is a key enzyme in terpenoid biosynthesis, but its role in Phoebe zhennan remains largely unknown. Here, 14 PzGGPS genes were identified and classified into three groups with conserved gene structures and motifs. Among them, PzG...

Fermented Liquid Feeding Modulates Intramuscular Fat Deposition and Lipid Composition in Pork: Integrated Metabolomic and Proteomic Insights

Fermented liquid feeding (FLF) has been proposed as a nutritional intervention with the potential to influence pork quality, yet its effects on intramuscular fat deposition and muscle lipid composition remain unclear. In this study, pigs were fed a basal dry feed, liquid feed, or...