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Microencapsulation of Origanum heracleoticum L. and Thymus vulgaris L. essential oils – Novel strategy to combat multi-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-20 Snežana Kuzmanović Nedeljković, Nada Ćujić Nikolić, Milica Radan, Dušan Milivojević, Tatjana Stević, Dejan Pljevljakušić, Jasmina Nikodinović-Runić, Dubravka Bigović, Katarina Šavikin, Brankica Filipić
Within the global rise of antimicrobial resistance enhanced by the COVID-19 pandemic, where Acinetobacter baumannii has been distinguished as an emerging multi-resistant pathogen, essential oils, become the focus of novel therapeutic approaches. Hypothesizing that encapsulated Origanum heracleoticum L. and Thymus vulgaris L. essential oils could express multi-target approach against A. baumannii, this
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The Vietnamese medicinal and food plant Abelmoschus sagittifolius (Kurz.) Merr., an underestimated resource Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-20 Phu Loc Nguyen, Yu-Ling Ho, Van Minh Le, Michael Heinrich, Yuan-Shiun Chang
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Enhancing enzymatic hydrolysis of masson pine by sulfuric acid catalyzed γ-valerolactone synergistic pretreatment under a lignin-first strategy Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-19 Xiaoxue Zhao, Xin Xu, Zhe Ling, Caoxing Huang, Chenhuan Lai, Qiang Yong
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Integrative transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis revealed the molecular mechanisms of fiber length difference between the micropylar end and chalazal end of ovule in interspecific hybrid cotton (Gossypium hirsutum × Gossypium barbadense) Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-19 Kun Luo, Tengyu Li, Chenlei Wang, Xuan Zhao, Jingwen Pan, Shouhong Zhu, Yan Li, Wei Chen, Jinbo Yao, Yurong Jiang, Mingquan Ding, Junkang Rong, Yongshan Zhang
Cotton fiber is an indispensable raw material in the textile industry. Fiber length is an important fiber quality index, and the research on fiber length is also quite abundant. However, on the same ovule, there are only a few studies on the difference in fiber length development between the micropylar end and the chalazal end of the ovule. We elucidate the mechanism of fiber length differences at
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Response of partial substitution of MgO for NaOH as the alkali source in hydrogen peroxide bleaching to properties of triploid poplar chemi-thermomechanical pulp Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-19 Shuhui Zhang, Xinyue Zhang, Jing Li, Jianan Tian, Zhaojun Liu, Wei Liu, Qiulin Yang, Han-Min Wang, Qingxi Hou
Given the current scarcity of wood fiber resources, it is imperative to investigate the potential of employing weak alkaline hydrogen peroxide for bleaching high-yield pulp (HYP) to meet the increasing demands for paper and paperboard. This work presents an investigation into the characteristics of triploid poplar chemi-thermomechanical pulp (CTMP) hydrogen peroxide bleaching, including the brightness
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Development of 51 K liquid-phased probe array for Loblolly and Slash pines and its application to GWAS of Slash pine breeding population Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-19 Shu Diao, Xianyin Ding, Qifu Luan, Zhi-Qiang Chen, Harry X. Wu, Xinchun Li, Yini Zhang, Jiaming Sun, Yadi Wu, Long-Hai Zou, Jingmin Jiang
Loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) and Slash pine (Pinus elliottii) are important economically and ecologically tree species worldwide. To implement genomic based breeding strategy, genotyping large number of samples is needed. However, huge and complex pines genome make it difficult to obtain abundant and cost-effectively markers. In this study, we designed a SNP array containing 51 K liquid-phased probes
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A biodegradable alginate/chitosan hydrogel based nonwoven from pre-consumer cotton waste and virgin wool for food packaging Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-19 Faheem Ahmad, Ali Hassan, Bushra Mushtaq, Farooq Azam, Sheraz Ahmad, Abher Rasheed, Yasir Nawab
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Sustainable lignocellulose bio-based foam with good cushioning performance and thermal insulation for transportation packaging Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-19 Xingyu Lu, Xiaojuan Wang, Wanlong Song, Xiaojun Ma, Fen Yin, Zhongjian Zhao, Dongna Li, Yingying Zheng, Bin Sun
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Direct fractionation of low molecular weight lignin from Eucalyptus kraft black liquor by green solvents Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-19 Shuo Zhang, Jiangli Wang, Zhenrui Lu, Weiying Li, Honglei Chen, Fengxia Yue
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How my research is putting blue crab on the menu in Croatia Nature (IF 64.8) Pub Date : 2024-05-20
Neven Iveša investigates the invasive species in the Adriatic Sea, and works out how to lessen its impact.
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How to set up your new lab space Nature (IF 64.8) Pub Date : 2024-05-20
An empty room can be intimidating. But with some thoughtful planning, you can create a thriving scientific community.
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China's Yangtze fish-rescue plan is a failure, study says Nature (IF 64.8) Pub Date : 2024-05-20
Researchers have debated the best management plan for highly endangered fish species since the 1980s.
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Why the European Space Agency should join the US mission to Uranus Nature (IF 64.8) Pub Date : 2024-05-20 Olivier Mousis, Robin M. Canup
Without international partnerships, NASA’s groundbreaking mission could fail to be ready in time for its optimal launch window.
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How religious scientists balance work and faith Nature (IF 64.8) Pub Date : 2024-05-20
Researchers find ways to interweave faith and science, from discussing Ramadan fasts with colleagues to applying religious parables to lab work.
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Why babies in South Korea are suing the government Nature (IF 64.8) Pub Date : 2024-05-20
The first case in East Asia to challenge government climate policies will boost awareness of global warming and encourage further lawsuits in the region.
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Infrastructure projects need to demonstrate a return on investment Nature (IF 64.8) Pub Date : 2024-05-20
Terms such as sustainability and inclusivity loom large in big infrastructure projects. But impact and value for money needs measuring too, says Sinan Küfeoğlu.
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DeepLabCut: the motion-tracking tool that went viral Nature (IF 64.8) Pub Date : 2024-05-20
Mackenzie and Alexander Mathis were still early in their careers when their software created a sensation. Now they’re using it to support other young scientists.
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Daily briefing: Long-lost branch of the Nile ran by the pyramids Nature (IF 64.8) Pub Date : 2024-05-17
Remains of an ancient branch of the Nile River hint at why Egyptians chose to build at Giza. Plus, how a ‘tactical sacrifice’ can save a building from collapse the our pick of the five best science books to read this week.
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Functionalization of chlorogenic acid extracted from honeysuckle and preparation of highly efficient anti-aging NR composites: Experimental and molecular simulation study Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Xueting Wang, Shihao Chen, Suting Liu, Anbang Sheng, Zongya Wu, Wei Zheng, Xiujuan Wang
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Light control of three‐dimensional chromatin organization in soybean Plant Biotech. J. (IF 13.8) Pub Date : 2024-05-19 Zhu Li, Linhua Sun, Xiao Xu, Yutong Liu, Hang He, Xing Wang Deng
SummaryHigher‐order chromatin structure is critical for regulation of gene expression. In plants, light profoundly affects the morphogenesis of emerging seedlings as well as global gene expression to ensure optimal adaptation to environmental conditions. However, the changes and functional significance of chromatin organization in response to light during seedling development are not well documented
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An expanded cysteine‐rich receptor‐like kinase gene cluster functionally differentiates in drought, cold, heat, and pathogen stress responses in rice Plant Biotech. J. (IF 13.8) Pub Date : 2024-05-19 Tiantian Ye, Huaijun Wang, Chengjing An, Haifu Tu, Lingqun Zhang, Dan Hu, Haiyan Xiong, Lizhong Xiong
Receptor-like kinases (RLKs) are crucial for plant stress responses. Cysteine-rich receptor-like kinases (CRKs), a significant RLK subfamily, typically possess a signal peptide, one to four extracellular DUF26 domains, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular serine/threonine kinase domain (Chen, 2001). CRKs are land plant-specific, being present in vascular plants but absent in bryophytes and
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Seed growth and oil accumulation in two different varieties of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Claudio Ferfuia, Nicolò Fantin, Barbara Piani, Fabio Zuliani, Mario Baldini
Nowadays, the main hemp foods products derive from hemp seed (seed, dehulled seed, meal and oil) and an uncertain economic sustainability of the hemp food supply chain remains to be resolved. The cause is often to be found in unsatisfactory quantitative-qualitative seed yield. Following the above, an experiment was conducted utilizing Futura and Zenit varieties with different crop cycle duration, cultivated
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A comparative study of surfactant-treated natural latex foam morphology, thermodynamic relationships and energy absorption: Talalay vs. dunlop processing Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Noppawan Tundiew, Peerayut Kunklang, Supitta Suethao, Jirasak Wong‑Ekkabut, Jukkrit Mahujchariyawong, Kheng Lim Goh, Wirasak Smitthipong
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Functionalized cellulose nanocrystals construct self-healing nanocomposite hydrogel-based sweat sensors for glucose detection Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Jiarui Liu, Pan Li, Wenxiang Wang, Liangjiu Bai, Hou Chen, Lixia Yang, Kun Yin, Huawei Yang, Donglei Wei
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Physicochemical properties, antioxidant and cardioprotective activities of polysaccharides from fermented Polygonatum kingianum with Lactobacillus species Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-18 Peng Zhang, Hui Zhang, Mengqi Wu, Yunyu Li, Wei Xia, Xuedong Zhu, Wenqing Zhang
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Multibetwork-structured PAM-AG/CNF-MXene triboelectric hydrogels Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-17
Self-powered flexible electronic devices are being rapidly developed rapidly for the field of sensing and motion monitoring, posing greater challenges…
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Coating treatments on jute fabrics for improving their functionality and minimizing the storage losses of grains: A review Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-18 Sourav Misra, Sanchita Biswas Murmu, Sanjoy Debnath
Grains are prone to deterioration during storage due to the interaction of physical, biological, and socioeconomic factors contributing to a significant post-harvest loss. It is adversely affecting global food security. Jute (Corchorus capsularis) is the most common natural fibre used for the packaging of grains as it is cheaper, non-toxic, lignocellulosic bast fibre and is an alternative biodegradable
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Characteristic properties of thermally compressed oil palm wood and its potential for glued laminated timber products Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-18 Jaipet Tomad, Suthon Srivaro, Hyungsuk Lim, Minghao Li, Jung-Kwon Oh
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The hygroscopic behavior of surface compressed wood in response to superheated steam treatment at varying steam pressures Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Elin Xiang, Xiaobei Jin, Jing Li, Rongfeng Huang
Superheated steam treatment has been shown to be an efficient strategy for enhancing the dimensional stability of compressed wood. This study evaluated the hygroscopic behavior of surface compressed (SC) wood subjected to superheated steam treatment (SHTSC wood) at varying steam pressures (0.1 MPa, 0.3 MPa, 0.5 MPa, and 0.7 MPa). As the steam pressure increased, the equilibrium moisture content (EMC)
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Synergistic modification of bamboo fibers by laccase-catechol/tetraethylenepentamine and preparation of poly(β-hydroxybutyrate) composites Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Xiaoyong An, Yida Wang, Zhenghao Chen, Jiafei Zhang, Shuangbao Zhang
This study explores a cost-effective and environmentally friendly surface modification of bamboo fibers to improve their interfacial compatibility with poly (β-hydroxybutyric acid). Laccase catalyzed the oxidation of bamboo fibers, increasing their active reaction sites and surface roughness so that the deposition of catechol and tetraethylenepentamine (TEPA) reactions on the bamboo fiber surface was
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The role of Zinc Molybdate in the anticorrosion and antibacterial characteristics of sustainable polyurethane coating derived from epoxidized soybean oil Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Parto Sadat Naeini, Mir Saeed Seyed Dorraj, Mortaza Rastgar, Maryam Azizi, Fatemeh Daei
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Self-foaming calcium modified carbon foam derived from a liquefied product resin of tobacco stalks for the removal of Pb2+ in water Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-18 Hangkai Wu, Xiaosong Pu, Xuemei Li, Taohong Li, Shuyang Jiang, Shouqing Liu
This study demonstrated a self-foaming plus in-situ modification strategy that led to an efficient and environmentally friendly carbon foam adsorbent for removal of Pb2+ from aqueous solution. Specifically, the resin derived from liquefied tobacco stalk (TSLPR resin) was used as the precursor of carbon foams. Various characterization techniques were employed to investigate the morphology, structure
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Ethylene glycol inhibited oxalic acid non-derivatization pretreatment for enhanced wheat straw rapid saccharification and with high efficiency Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Jungang Jiang, Ni An, Jiale Fu, Chenzhong Wan, Kesheng Zhang, Yifan Zhang, Xue Chen, Lei Wang
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Assessment of deep eutectic solvents (DES) to fractionate Paulownia wood within a biorefinery scheme: Cellulosic bioethanol production and lignin isolation Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Fernando Rodríguez-Rebelo, Beatriz Rodríguez-Martínez, Pablo G. Del-Río, Maurice N. Collins, Gil Garrote, Beatriz Gullón
Five deep eutectic solvents (DES) were evaluated to disrupt Paulownia wood structure to produce bioethanol and lignin. The DES formulated with choline chloride:lactic acid provided the most promising result. Temperature (110–130 °C), residence time (30–120 min), molar ratio (1:2–1:9), and liquid-to-solid ratio (8–15 mL/g) were optimized for cellulose recuperation (93% retained in the solid phase) and
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Innovative coating of cotton textile fabrics for integrating outstanding flame hazard safety, UV protection, tensile strength strengthening and antibacterial properties Ind. Crops Prod. (IF 5.9) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Rania H.A. Emam, Ibrahim E. El-Sayed, Jiayu Xin, Xingmei Lu, Nour F. Attia
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Functional Characterization of Double Mutations T929I/K1774N in the Voltage-Gated Sodium Channel of Megalurothrips usitatus (Bagnall) Related to Pyrethroid Resistance J. Agric. Food Chem. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-05-18 Ruibo Gao, Shuyue Ma, Junjie Geng, Kun Zhang, Limin Xian, Kaiyang Liu, Peng Cao, Zhiguang Yuchi, Shaoying Wu
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Taurine Alleviates Experimental Colitis by Enhancing Intestinal Barrier Function and Inhibiting Inflammatory Response through TLR4/NF-κB Signaling J. Agric. Food Chem. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-05-18 Jiaming Zheng, Jinglin Zhang, Yewen Zhou, Di Zhang, Hongzhou Guo, Bin Li, Sheng Cui
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Identification of Hyperuricemia Alleviating Peptides from Yellow Tuna Thunnus albacares J. Agric. Food Chem. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Li Hao, Yulian Ding, Yan Fan, Qiaoji Tian, Yang Liu, Yueting Guo, Jian Zhang, Hu Hou
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Design, Synthesis, and Bioactivity of Trifluoroethylthio-Substituted Phenylpyrazole Derivatives J. Agric. Food Chem. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Lefeng Dong, Weiguo Wang, Liqi Zhou, Wulin Yang, Zhiping Xu, Jiagao Cheng, Xusheng Shao, Xiaoyong Xu, Zhong Li
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Fungicidal Activity of New Pyrrolo[2,3-d]thiazoles and Their Potential Action on the Tryptophan Metabolic Pathway and Wax Biosynthesis J. Agric. Food Chem. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Yue Zhang, Jing Li, Hongwei Yang, Kun Li, Haolin Yuan, Ziqiao Xue, Liangfu Tang, Zhijin Fan
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Characterization of Thermotoga maritima Esterase Capable of Hydrolyzing Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) Terephthalate J. Agric. Food Chem. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-05-16 Sizhong Feng, Mengke Xue, Fang Xie, Hongyang Zhao, Yemin Xue
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Structurally Diverse Phenylpropanamides from Cannabis Fructus and Their Potential Neuroprotective Effects J. Agric. Food Chem. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-05-15 Shipeng Zhang, Jintian Huang, Jiahui Fu, Yu Qin, Xue Zhang, Xinsheng Yao, Lingjuan Zhu, Hongwei Liu
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Stachyose Exerts Anticolitis Efficacy by Re-balancing Treg/Th17 and Activating the Butyrate-Derived PPARγ Signaling Pathway J. Agric. Food Chem. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-05-15 Ningning He, Kaiwei Chen, Shengnan Yu, Luwen Cui, Son Hai Vu, Samil Jung, Myeong-sok Lee, Shangyong Li
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Metabolism-Based Nontarget-Site Mechanism Is the Main Cause of a Four-Way Resistance in Shortawn Foxtail (Alopecurus aequalis Sobol.) J. Agric. Food Chem. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-05-15 Zilu Wang, Minghao Jiang, Fan Yin, Mali Wang, Jinfang Jiang, Min Liao, Haiqun Cao, Ning Zhao
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Multiplex CRISPR-Cas Genome Editing: Next-Generation Microbial Strain Engineering J. Agric. Food Chem. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-05-14 Se Ra Lim, Sang Jun Lee
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Evaluation of machine learning-dynamical hybrid method incorporating remote sensing data for in-season maize yield prediction under drought Precision Agric. (IF 6.2) Pub Date : 2024-05-18 Yi Luo, Huijing Wang, Junjun Cao, Jinxiao Li, Qun Tian, Guoyong Leng, Dev Niyogi
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Author Correction: A small and vigorous black hole in the early Universe Nature (IF 64.8) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Roberto Maiolino, Jan Scholtz, Joris Witstok, Stefano Carniani, Francesco D’Eugenio, Anna de Graaff, Hannah Übler, Sandro Tacchella, Emma Curtis-Lake, Santiago Arribas, Andrew Bunker, Stéphane Charlot, Jacopo Chevallard, Mirko Curti, Tobias J. Looser, Michael V. Maseda, Timothy D. Rawle, Bruno Rodríguez del Pino, Chris J. Willott, Eiichi Egami, Daniel J. Eisenstein, Kevin N. Hainline, Brant Robertson
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How cheesemaking could cook up an antidote for alcohol excess Nature (IF 64.8) Pub Date : 2024-05-17
A gel made from a milk protein reduces alcohol levels in the blood of intoxicated mice.
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Pig-organ transplants: what three human recipients have taught scientists Nature (IF 64.8) Pub Date : 2024-05-17
As researchers mark the loss of the first living recipient of a pig kidney, they share what they’ve learnt about xenotransplantation.
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mRNA therapy is safe for treating the inherited metabolic condition propionic acidaemia Nature (IF 64.8) Pub Date : 2024-05-17
First-in-human clinical trial shows safety and promising signs of efficacy of mRNA therapy for rare but deadly genetic disease.
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Daniel Dennett obituary: ‘New atheism’ philosopher who sparked debate on consciousness Nature (IF 64.8) Pub Date : 2024-05-17
Cognitive scientist who boldly explored free will, the human mind and AI, and rejected the existence of God.
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A genome‐wide association study uncovers a ZmRap2.7‐ZCN9/ZCN10 module to regulate ABA signalling and seed vigour in maize Plant Biotech. J. (IF 13.8) Pub Date : 2024-05-18 Shasha Guo, Junmin Ai, Nannan Zheng, Hairui Hu, Zhuoyi Xu, Quanquan Chen, Li Li, Yunjun Liu, Hongwei Zhang, Jieping Li, Qingchun Pan, Fanjun Chen, Lixing Yuan, Junjie Fu, Riliang Gu, Jianhua Wang, Xuemei Du
SummarySeed vigour, including rapid, uniform germination and robust seedling establishment under various field conditions, is becoming an increasingly essential agronomic trait for achieving high yield in crops. However, little is known about this important seed quality trait. In this study, we performed a genome‐wide association study to identify a key transcription factor ZmRap2.7, which regulates
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Novel Pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidine Derivatives as Potential Sterol 14α-Demethylase Inhibitors: Design, Synthesis, Inhibitory Activity, and Molecular Modeling J. Agric. Food Chem. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Yingkun Yan, Xiansong Xie, Wenjing Jiang, Ailing Bao, Ziquan Deng, Deyuan Wang, Jingwen Wang, Weiyi Li, Xiaorong Tang
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Computational Modeling Oriented Substructure Splicing Application in the Identification of Thiazolidine Derivatives as Potential Low Honeybee Toxic Neonicotinoids J. Agric. Food Chem. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Cong Zhou, Yijin Kong, Huihui Zhang, Na Zhai, Zhong Li, Xuhong Qian, Zewen Liu, Jiagao Cheng
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Compound-Specific Isotope Analysis Provides Direct Evidence for Identifying the Source of Residual Pesticides Diazinon and Procymidone in the Soil–Plant System J. Agric. Food Chem. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Hee Young Yun, In-Seon Kim, Kyung-Hoon Shin
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Decoding Polysaccharides from Two Pichia Yeasts and Their Molecular Interaction with Wine Fruity Esters J. Agric. Food Chem. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Cailin Kong, Qi Zhang, Yiqing Wang, Jie Huang, Aihua Li, Yongsheng Tao
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A Single Latent Plant Growth-Promoting Endophyte BH46 Enhances Houttuynia cordata Thunb. Yield and Quality J. Agric. Food Chem. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-05-16 Xi-tao Wang, Kai Yan, Tian-hua Yu, Zhan-nan Yang, Shi-qiong Luo
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Eudistomins Y-Inspired Design and Divergent Optimization of Heteroaryl Ketones for New Antifungal Leads J. Agric. Food Chem. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-05-16 Xiaodan He, Shengxin Sun, Wenlong Kong, Mengyang Li, Shengkun Li
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3D-QSAR-Directed Synthesis of Halogenated Coumarin-3-Hydrazide Derivatives: Unveiling Their Potential as SDHI Antifungal Agents J. Agric. Food Chem. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-05-16 Peng Dai, Zihua Ma, Xiang Yu, Wei Chen, Peng Teng, Yufei Li, Zhaojun Xu, Qing Xia, Zewen Liu, Weihua Zhang
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Quercetin Inhibits Neuronal Pyroptosis and Ferroptosis by Modulating Microglial M1/M2 Polarization in Atherosclerosis J. Agric. Food Chem. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-05-16 Hongxia Li, Zhiqiang Cao, Chang Liu, Yu Wang, Lili Wang, Yuhan Tang, Ping Yao