Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering

Terminal-Group-Associated Molecular Properties Shape Differential Methane Inhibition by Ultrashort-Chain PFAS in Anaerobic Codigestion

Abstract Ultrashort-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are increasingly detected in aquatic environments and waste streams, yet their effects on complex anaerobic microbial consortia remain poorly understood. Here, two representative ultrashort-chain PFAS with disti...

Influence of high performers on knowledge hiding and seeking of other employees: evidence from China

Drawing on conservation of resources and social comparison theories, this study examines how high-performing coworkers, who occupy more resources, affect the territoriality and knowledge-management behaviors of other employees. Data were collected from 323 employees at three time...

No‐Till Improved Peanut Flavour Quality and Aroma Through Soil Nitrogen–Microbiome Regulation

ABSTRACT Peanut ( Arachis hypogaea L.) flavour quality is an important determinant of its market value and consumer acceptance. No‐tillage (NT), a widely adopted conservation agricultural practice, reduces soil disturbance and alters soil microbial communities, potentially influe...

Evaluating mobile drip irrigation as a water-saving alternative to center pivot irrigation for large-scale alfalfa production

Mobile drip irrigation (MDI) has been proposed as a retrofit option to improve the water productivity of center pivot irrigation (CPI) for water-limited alfalfa production. However, how differences in root-zone soil water dynamics, inter-row soil evaporation, and short-term sap f...

Plant growth regulator diethyl aminoethyl hexanoate suppresses Aspergillus flavus growth and aflatoxin biosynthesis through disruption of redox homeostasis

ABSTRACT Aflatoxin B₁ (AFB₁), produced by Aspergillus flavus , is a major threat to food safety and human health. In this study, we report that diethyl aminoethyl hexanoate (DA-6), a plant growth regulator, exhibits strong antifungal and anti-aflatoxigenic activities against A. f...

Evaluation of Ornamental Traits and Their Associations with Genomic Simple Sequence Repeat Markers in Globba sherwoodiana

Globba spp. is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Zingiberaceae family, characterized by its unique floral architecture and diverse coloration with high ornamental and medicinal value. However, research on the genetic basis of Globba is still insufficient, and only a limited num...

Na2S Enhancement of Pyrrhotite/Sulfur Fixed Bed Reactors: Synergistic Denitrification Mechanism and Microbial Community Restructuring for Low-Alkalinity Advanced Nitrogen Removal

Advanced nitrogen removal from secondary effluent of municipal wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) faces substantial technical challenges. This study investigated the denitrification performance and underlying mechanisms of a pyrrhotite/sulfur-coupled autotrophic denitrifying bio...

Quasi-Static and Dynamic Interfacial Bond Performance Between Ultra-Early-Strength Unsaturated Polyester Polymer Concrete and Ordinary Portland Concrete Under Flexural Loadings

Unsaturated polyester polymer concrete (UPPC) is a promising rapid repair material for pavement engineering, while the age-dependent and rate-dependent bonding behaviors between UPPC and ordinary Portland concrete (OPC) substrate remains poorly understood, restricting its applica...

Topographic decoupling of tree-mortality disturbances drives contrasting soil carbon fates via divergent microbial strategies

Climate change is exacerbating tree mortality worldwide, threatening the stability of forest soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks. However, how SOC responds to tree mortality amid co-occurring disturbances remains mechanistically unresolved. Here, we demonstrate that topography spati...

IS 26 -mediated circular bla KPC transposon in ST2483 Pseudomonas aeruginosa

ABSTRACT The global spread of carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA) poses a critical clinical threat, with bla KPC as a key mobile carbapenem resistance gene. Here, we investigated a novel bla KPC-2 genetic element and its transmission in clinical ST2483 isolate PA10...

Comparative Immunogenicity of Inactivated H7N9 Avian Influenza Vaccines with Different Internal Gene Backbones

H7N9 avian influenza virus (AIV) poses a persistent threat to poultry and public health. Despite widespread vaccination in China, rapid antigenic drift and reassortment necessitate frequent updates of vaccine strains. Phylogenetic analysis of isolates from Chinese provinces (from...

Catalytic SynergisticRemoval of Nitrate, Sulfate,and Trace Metals from Wet-Oxidation Denitrification Wastewater

Abstract Wet oxidation denitrification of flue gas enables ultralow NOx emissions and is increasingly adopted at coal-fired power plants. However, the process discharges wastewater enriched in nitrate and sulfate with minimal heavy metals. Conventional limestone and magnesium hyd...