All Studies

Integrated Analysis of Transcriptome and Metabolome to Unveil Impact on Enhancing Grape Aroma Quality with Synthetic Auxin: Spotlight the Mediation of ABA in Crosstalk with Auxin.

NAA application delays grape ripening, increases β-damascenone and TDN, decreases IBMP, and triggers changes in norisoprenoid metabolisms through ABA and auxin signaling pathways. VvABF2 and VvARF10 are potential regulators. Important for improving grape quality.

Xia NY et al (2024).
J Agric Food Chem.
PubMed:
38181223

Genome-wide identification and comprehensive analysis of the phytochrome-interacting factor (PIF) gene family in wheat.

Scientists studied phytochrome-interacting factors in wheat, identifying 18 genes categorized into four groups. Two active genes, TaPIF2-1B and TaPIF4-5B, were found to impact plant development and stress responses, providing insight into PIF-mediated stress responses in wheat.

Zhuang H et al (2024).
PLoS One.
PubMed:
38181015

Modulatory effects of dietary prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) peel on high salinity tolerance, growth rate, immunity and antioxidant capacity of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus).

The study found that incorporating prickly pear peel (PPP) into Nile tilapia diets improved growth, feed utilization, immune function, and antioxidant capacity. The optimal amount of PPP was found to be around 1 to 2 g per kg of diet. These findings are important for improving stress tolerance and overall health in Nile tilapia.

Salem ME et al (2024).
Fish Physiol Biochem.
PubMed:
38180679

Complete genome sequence of a novel robigovirus infecting Mentha arvensis.

A new plant virus, named Mentha arvensis robigovirus 1 (MARV1), was discovered using genomic sequencing. MARV1 belongs to the Robigovirus genus and is closely related to African oil palm ringspot virus. This finding provides important information about a previously unknown plant virus.

Weng HT et al (2024).
Arch Virol.
PubMed:
38180588

Photoresponsive 'chemo-free' phytotherapy: formulation development for the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer.

Scientists developed a chemo-free treatment strategy for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) using a nanophytosomal system and phyto-photo dual treatment. Experiment showed promising anti-TNBC activity, suppression of mitochondrial potential, and induction of caspase-3 activity, indicating potential effectiveness and safety of this approach.

Maheshwari N and Sharma MC (2024).
Nanomedicine (Lond).
PubMed:
38179960