Southwest Forestry University

Undernutrition enhances host attractiveness to mosquitoes and transmission of mosquito-borne diseases

Undernutrition is prevalent in regions affected by mosquito-borne diseases. Understanding how insufficient nutrition affects the transmission of mosquito-borne pathogens is critical for combating these diseases. In this study, we found that undernourished mice were more attractiv...

Establishment and application of a real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR assay for detecting EAPV in Passiflora edulis

East Asian Passiflora virus (EAPV) is a significant viral pathogen prevalent across passionfruit cultivation regions in China and causes substantial economic losses to the passionfruit industry. The development of a sensitive, rapid, and accurate diagnostic method is essential fo...

Stage-specific threats reveal the inadequacy of adult-centered conservation

In an era of severe global biodiversity threats, understanding the link between species’ traits and their endangerment helps uncover causes of risk and infer threats to understudied species. Most animals have complex life cycles with distinct stages that may face stage-specific t...

MaxEnt Modelling for Predicting the Potential Distribution of an Endangered and Nationally Protected Tree Species (Machilus nanmu) Under Climate Change and Human Activities

Global climate change and intensifying anthropogenic pressures pose unprecedented challenges to global biodiversity, with endangered species often experiencing particularly severe reductions in suitable habitats. In this study, we used the MaxEnt model to predict and evaluate the...

Integrative transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis reveals resistance mechanisms of Dendrocalamus brandisii shoots against Cyrtotrachelus buqueti herbivory

Dendrocalamus brandisii Kurz. is a high-quality bamboo species suitable for timber and bamboo shoot production. However, during its growth, this species is susceptible to infestation by Cyrtotrachelus buqueti Guer, which leads to a decline in bamboo yield and quality, resulting i...

Sugar Alcohol-Driven Synbiotic Confers Growth Promotion and Disease Resistance in Panax notoginseng

Abstract The efficacy of synbiotic (“probiotic + prebiotic”) strategies against soil-borne diseases is often limited by the low specificity of conventional prebiotics, which may also stimulate pathogens. Here, we developed a precision synbiotic system using a sugar alcohol mixtur...

Dendrocalamus farinosus SAUR36 is involved in growth regulation and drought tolerance

Screening and identifying genes regulating rapid growth and drought adaptation in bamboo provides a theoretical basis for understanding the underlying mechanisms and is essential for sustainable utilization and elite germplasm breeding. Dendrocalamus farinosus is an important eco...

Beyond Suitability: Mapping Current and Projected Conservation Gaps for Three Rare Pheasants in Karst Landscapes of Southwest China

Climate-driven range shifts may create new environmentally suitable areas, but whether these areas provide favourable habitat conditions or adequate protection remains poorly understood. We assessed conservation gaps for three rare pheasants (Syrmaticus humiae, S. ellioti and S....

Cornepalenins A–D, picrotoxane-type sesquiterpenes from the flowers of Coriaria nepalensis associated with modulation of GABAB receptor–related signaling

Three new picrotoxane-type sesquiterpenes (PSTs) cornepalenins A–C ( 1 – 3 ), along with eight known analogues ( 4 – 11 ), were isolated and identified from the flowers of Coriaria nepalensis . In addition, the spectroscopic data and absolute configurations of the known compound...

Pollen tube growth: signal perception and temporary growth arrest

Abstract Pollen tubes are among the fastest growing polarized plant cells and must traverse the stigma, style and ovary to deliver male gametes. The style constitutes the longest and most complex phase of this journey yet the molecular and biomechanical logic of pollen tube behav...

Discrete vs. continuous: how weight unit framing mitigates consumers’ short-weight concerns and boosts online fruit purchase intention

Consumers commonly encounter short-weight issues when purchasing fruit online. This study compares the effect of two weight unit framing approaches(discrete versus continuous) on alleviating consumers’ concerns about short-weight in online fruit shopping. We also reveal the under...

Hydrophobic Eutectogels Reinforced by Zn2+-Coordinated Lignin Nanoparticles for Underwater Wearable Electronics

Abstract Wearable flexible sensors for underwater communication and biomotion monitoring are gaining attention. However, developing gel-based strain sensors with high toughness, anti-swelling performance, robust underwater adhesion, and long-term stability remains challenging. He...

Effects of Different Branch Bending Angles on the Growth and Fruiting of ‘Jinyefoxilan’ Olive

A reasonable branch bending angle is essential for optimizing canopy structure and regulating metabolic distribution in fruit trees. ‘Jinyefoxilan’ is a new olive variety bred by crossing ‘Frantoio’ and Olea cuspidata Wall., characterized by rapid growth and high oil concentratio...