ZheJiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Transcriptomic and lipidomic analysis reveal hepatic metabolic disorders associated with ovarian regression in late-laying ducks

The liver serves as vital metabolic organ that mediates lipid biosynthesis and coordinates systemic lipid metabolism. However, the molecular alterations in hepatic lipid metabolism correlated with ovarian regression in the late-laying ducks are poorly understood. In this study, w...

Host Pre-Adaptation and Sublethal Indoxacarb Interactively Affect Growth and Development of Cnaphalocrocis medinalis, with Potential Involvement of P450 and Juvenile Hormone-Related Genes

Host switching alters insecticide responses, but its interplay with sublethal stress remains unclear. We examined if host pre-adaptation modulates sublethal indoxacarb effects on Cnaphalocrocis medinalis and whether P450 and juvenile hormone-related genes are involved. Two long-t...

Convergent innovation of (crypto)vivipary via asymmetric dismantling of seed desiccation and dormancy machinery

Cryptovivipary and vivipary, referred to as (crypto)vivipary, occur across multiple angiosperm lineages and enable embryos to continue developing before dispersal. Yet, this trait raises a fundamental question: how are seed-specific abscisic acid (ABA) responses modulated to supp...

Nanoplastics Mitigate 6PPD-Induced Zebrafish Cardiac Ferroptosis Mediated by the GRK5/p53/SLC7A11 Pathway

Abstract 6PPD, as an antioxidant in tire rubber, constitutes an emerging pollutant together with nanoplastics (NPs) widely present in the environment. This study explored the potential combined toxicity risk of 6PPD and 50 nm polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs) to aquatic ecosystem...

Contributor Turnover Confounds Temporal Comparison of Recorded Habitats: A Voucher-Based Case Study of Three Lycoris Species in China from 2010 to 2020

Temporal comparisons drawn from aggregated occurrence databases assume that the records compared were produced by a comparable community of collectors. We tested that assumption using 297 voucher-backed records of Lycoris radiata, L. aurea, and L. chinensis retrieved from the Chi...

Comparison of Two Inoculum Preparation Protocols for Improving the Nutritional Quality of Soybean Meal Fermented with Aspergillus niger and Candida tropicalis

This study compared two inoculum preparation protocols for the mixed fermentation of unsterilized soybean meal (SBM) with Aspergillus niger and Candida tropicalis. The mono-culture-derived (MO-C) inoculation protocol involved separately cultivating A. niger and C. tropicalis and...

Age-Dependent Flowering Transition in Cymbidium goeringii: Physiological Characterization and Small RNA Profiling

Age-dependent flowering is a prominent feature of perennial orchids, yet its physiological and small RNA basis remains poorly understood in Cymbidium goeringii. Here, floral bud formation, carbohydrate contents, and endogenous hormones were examined across successive shoot age st...

From habitat prediction to cost-effective intervention: A spatial modelling and connectivity framework for firefly conservation planning

Firefly habitats are increasingly threatened by rapid urbanisation, while encounters with wild fireflies have become ever rarer, fuelling growing interest in firefly watching and increasing pressure on vulnerable populations. Existing conservation research has largely focused on...

An OsSK12/13‐OsERF60‐OsHsfA2c module regulates heat stress tolerance in rice

Heat stress severely impairs plant growth and limits crop productivity. GSK3-like family proteins regulate diverse cellular processes, including plant responses to abiotic and biotic stresses. Nevertheless, their specific functions in heat stress responses remain poorly character...

Bacillus subtilis extracellular vesicles surface-displaying superoxide dismutase attenuate alcoholic liver injury by activating the Nrf2/HO-1 axis

Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) represents a globally prevalent progressive hepatic disorder with continuously rising incidence. Its pathological mechanisms mainly stem from the direct toxic effects of alcohol metabolites, accompanied by aggravated oxidative stress, lipid overaccum...

Fulvic acid and hydrogen sulfide synergistically mitigate chromium stress in tobacco seedlings by regulating oxidative stress indicators and antioxidant defense mechanisms

Chromium (Cr) toxicity poses a significant threat to crop growth and agricultural productivity. Fulvic acid (FA) and hydrogen sulfide (HS) have emerged as promising agents for mitigating metal-induced toxicity; however, their combined effects on physiological and biochemical resp...

Potential Mechanisms Linking Excessive Testosterone to PMOS: Insights from Network Toxicology and Machine Learning

Background/Objectives: Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) is characterized by hyperandrogenism, particularly excessive testosterone, as a core clinical feature and a key pathogenic metabolite, yet its molecular mechanisms remain incompletely understood. Methods: This...

Enhancing soil hydrothermal efficiency through spectral-selective mulching and drip irrigation in broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica L.)

Water scarcity and declining soil fertility necessitate the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices that enhance crop productivity while maintaining soil health. Mulching is an effective strategy for regulating soil temperature, conserving soil moisture, and improving crop...

DOF Transcription Factors: Regulatory Hubs Coordinating Plant Growth, Development and Stress Tolerance

Abstract Under global climate warming, plants evolve unique growth and developmental strategies to cope with frequent abiotic stresses. The plant-specific DNA-BINDING WITH ONE FINGER (DOF) transcription factors (TFs) originated in green algae and are phylogenetically divided into...

Metabolomics-Based Analysis of Quality Differences in Dendrobium officinale Leaves Under Different Flower Treatments

Abstract To elucidate how flower retention regulates leaf quality formation in Dendrobium officinale and to provide a theoretical basis for high-quality leaf cultivation and high-value utilization of byproducts, this study used D. officinale leaves as an experimental material and...

Identification of Pea Root Rot Pathogens and Transcriptomic Analysis of Pea Responses to Pathogen Infection

Pea root rot is a major soil-borne disease that threatens global pea production. In this study, diseased pea root samples were collected from Zhejiang Province for pathogen isolation and identification. The mycelial growth rate method was used to evaluate the sensitivity of the p...

Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of LcyAPRR2 gene family in Luffa cylindrica

Peel color is a critical agronomic trait influencing the market value of Luffa cylindrica . Recently, the white-peel variant of luffa has gained consumer preference due to its refined taste and reduced crude fiber content. Although the APRR2 gene is known to regulate peel color i...

Effects of Different Farming Models on Muscle Nutrients, Muscle Transcriptome and Intestinal Microbiota in Pelodiscus sinensis

Farming models profoundly influence the biological traits of aquatic organisms. This study compared muscle nutrients, muscle transcriptome, and gut microbiota of Pelodiscus sinensis reared under rice-field and pond conditions. Compared with the pond group (Group P), the rice-fiel...

Herbivory‐Induced Stomatal Opening Triggers the Dispersal of an Invasive Insect Herbivore

Stomata play important roles in plant responses to phytopathogens, but less is known about their roles in plant-herbivore interactions. Herbivore damage commonly closes stomata but also elicits the release of herbivory-induced plant volatiles, important mediators of plant-herbivo...

Exploring the mechanisms by which the microbiome influences muscle development during early growth in pigs through holo-omics analyses

The gut microbiota is intricately linked to host phenotypes, yet its influence on host early growth and development, especially regarding the development of meat quality traits remains poorly understood. Here, we applied integrative multi-omics analyses of the gut microbiome, met...