Occurrence and fate of antibiotic-resistance genes and their potential hosts in high-moisture alfalfa silage treated with or without formic acid bactericide.

Silage can contain antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) that pose a latent health risk to animals. Formic acid treatment reduced ARGs initially but increased their abundance after 90 days. Pathogens like Staphylococcus and Clostridium may act as ARG hosts. Microbes are the main driver of ARG propagation in silage.

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10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119235

PubMed:

37806267

Genome-wide identification and comprehensive analysis of WRKY transcription factor family in safflower during drought stress.

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Sci Rep.

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PubMed:

37805641

A Brassica carinata pan-genome platform for Brassica crop improvement.

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Plant Commun.

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10.1016/j.xplc.2023.100725

PubMed:

37803826

Characterization and expression profiles of WUSCHEL-related homeobox (WOX) gene family in cultivated alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.).

This study identified and analyzed 14 MsWOX transcription factors in alfalfa, showing their roles in various developmental processes and response to stress. The findings can guide further research in improving alfalfa growth and stress tolerance.

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BMC Plant Biol.

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10.1186/s12870-023-04476-5

PubMed:

37803258

Long noncoding RNA TRABA suppresses β-glucosidase-encoding BGLU24 to promote salt tolerance in cotton.

Researchers discovered that a lncRNA called TRABA suppresses the expression of GhBGLU24-A, a gene responsible for salt stress response in cotton. GhBGLU24-A mediates ER stress through the ERAD pathway, affecting plant tolerance to salt stress. Understanding these mechanisms could aid in developing more resilient crops.

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Plant Physiol.

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10.1093/plphys/kiad530

PubMed:

37801620

The RING-H2 gene LdXERICO plays a negative role in dormancy release regulated by low temperature in Lilium davidii var. unicolor.

Fan X et al (2023).

Hortic Res.

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10.1093/hr/uhad030

PubMed:

37799625

Genome-wide identification, expression analysis, and potential roles under low-temperature stress of bHLH gene family in Prunus sibirica.

A study found 104 genes in the bHLH gene family in plants, classified into 23 subfamilies. Duplicated genes evolved under purifying selection and had similar structures. Some genes responded to cold stress and overexpression improved cold tolerance, providing insights into plant development and stress response.

Liu Q et al (2023).

Front Plant Sci.

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10.3389/fpls.2023.1267107

PubMed:

37799546

The complete chloroplast genome of Scutellaria barbata D. Don 1825 revealed the phylogenetic relationships of the Scutellaria genus.

The researchers analyzed the chloroplast genome of D. Don 1825, a medicinal plant used to treat various diseases. They found 131 genes and determined its phylogenetic relationship with other plants. This study provides a potential reference for important medicinal plants in the genus.

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Mitochondrial DNA B Resour.

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10.1080/23802359.2023.2261564

PubMed:

37799449