Genome-wide identification of the B3 transcription factor family in pepper (Capsicum annuum) and expression patterns during fruit ripening.

Scientists analyzed 106 B3 genes in pepper plants, uncovering their relationships and expression patterns during fruit development. This insight enhances pepper quality and breeding efforts.

Wang T et al (2024).

Sci Rep.

DOI:

10.1038/s41598-023-51080-6

PubMed:

38278802

Integration of 16 S rRNA gene sequencing, metabonomics and metagenome analysis to investigate the mechanism of Sparganium stoloniferum-Curcuma phaeocaulis in treating of endometriosis in rats.

Researchers investigated the effectiveness of a traditional herbal combination (SL-EZ) in treating endometriosis, a painful and fertility-reducing gynecological disease. They aim to understand the mechanism behind SL-EZ's effects.

Zheng W et al (2024).

J Pharm Biomed Anal.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jpba.2024.115970

PubMed:

38277707

Transcriptome Expression Profiling Reveals the Molecular Response to Salt Stress in Gossypium anomalum Seedlings.

Wild cotton species show high salt tolerance, offering potential for improving salt tolerance in domesticated cotton. Study identifies genes related to stress response, hormone signaling, and metabolic processes. Results provide valuable insights for breeding salt-tolerant cotton varieties.

Yu H et al (2024).

Plants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/plants13020312

PubMed:

38276767

The Garlic Compound, Diallyl Trisulfide, Attenuates Benzo[a]Pyrene-Induced Precancerous Effect through Its Antioxidant Effect, AhR Inhibition, and Increased DNA Repair in Human Breast Epithelial Cells.

Exposure to B[a]P increases breast cancer risk. Garlic compound DATS can block B[a]P-induced carcinogenesis in breast cells, reducing cell damage and promoting DNA repair. DATS has potential for breast cancer prevention.

Ferguson DT et al (2024).

Nutrients.

DOI:

10.3390/nu16020300

PubMed:

38276538

Comparative Metabolome and Transcriptome Analyses Reveal the Regulatory Mechanism of Purple Leafstalk Production in Taro (Colocasia esculenta L. Schott).

Scientists analyzed the metabolome and transcriptome of purple taro leafstalks, discovering 187 flavonoids and 5 anthocyanins at higher concentrations than green leafstalks. This research provides insights into the color mechanism of purple taro leafstalks.

Jiang S et al (2024).

Genes (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/genes15010138

PubMed:

38275619

Genome-wide identification of the MADS-box gene family in Avena sativa and its role in photoperiod-insensitive oat.

Scientists developed photoperiod-insensitive oats that can grow and flower under short-day conditions by studying MADS-box genes that regulate plant flowering. This finding has important implications for improving oat cultivation and understanding flowering mechanisms in crop plants.

Nan J et al (2024).

PeerJ.

DOI:

10.7717/peerj.16759

PubMed:

38274325

High-quality assembled and annotated genomes of Nicotiana tabacum and Nicotiana benthamiana reveal chromosome evolution and changes in defense arsenals.

Wang J et al (2024).

Mol Plant.

DOI:

10.1016/j.molp.2024.01.008

PubMed:

38273657

Identification of ARF genes in Cucurbita pepo L and analysis of expression patterns, and functional analysis of CpARF22 under drought, salt stress.

Zhang MJ et al (2024).

BMC Genomics.

DOI:

10.1186/s12864-024-09992-8

PubMed:

38273235