Development of an improved reverse genetics system for avian metapneumovirus (aMPV): A novel vaccine vector protects against aMPV and infectious bursal disease virus
May 2025
•Development of an improved reverse genetics system for aMPV subtype B.•Identified the optimal insertion site (between G and L genes) of aMPV/B for expressing the foreign gene.•Recombinant aMPV subtype...
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Adjuvanting a subunit novel variant IBDV vaccine to induce protective immunity
May 2025
•Evaluated the safety and efficacy of subunit vaccine prepared with different adjuvants in chicks.•The vaccine prepared using the evaluated adjuvant has enhanced its protective effect against IBDV infection.•Gel...
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A compound produced by Helicoverpa armigera male genitalia activates a conserved pheromone receptor
May 2025
•Three candidate male sex pheromones including Z7-12:OAc, methyl 2-methoxybenzoate, and methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate were identified in male genitalia of Helicoverpa armigera.•The olfactory receptor neuron...
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Salinity-responsive key endophytic bacteria in the propagules of Kandelia obovata enhance salt tolerance in rice
May 2025
•Delftia tsuruhatensis DYX29 is a key bacterium in response to salinity changes.•DYX29 has the ability to tolerate salt, reduce salt and promote plant growth.•DYX29 promotes salt tolerance in rice in...
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dsHaE93 shows a high potential for the pest control of Helicoverpa armigera by inhibiting larval-pupal metamorphosis and development of wing and ovary
May 2025
•HaE93 knockdown caused lethal phenotypes at the stage of Helicoverpa armigera larvae transition to adult.•HaE93 knockdown resulted in abnormal wings and blocked the ovary development in H. armigera...
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Recent advances in nano-enabled plant salt tolerance: Methods of application, risk assessment, opportunities and future prospects
May 2025
•Different nanomaterials application methods in plants and their barriers and advantages are summarized.•Recent trends in nano-enabled plant salt tolerance mechanisms are briefly discussed.•This comprehensive...
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Bioinformatics analysis of type II toxin–antitoxin systems and regulatory functional assessment of HigBA and SS-ATA in Streptococcus suis
May 2025
•A comprehensive analysis and identification of the type II toxin-antitoxin system encoded within Streptococcus suis was conducted.•The HigBA TA system was identified as a negative regulator of the...
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Identification of a genomic region controlling broad-spectrum immunity to leaf rust in wheat–Agropyron cristatum 2P translocation lines
May 2025
•Leaf rust resistance locus was mapped to the 926.4–935.6 Mb interval of Agropyron cristatum chromosome 2P.•There were 64 A. cristatum-specific genes in the mapping region.•Four potential disease resistance...
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N-myristoyltransferase1 regulates biomass accumulation in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)
May 2025
•First identification of cucumber CsNMT1 as a critical regulator of plant biomass accumulation.•Uncovered a new mechanism that plant biomass was regulated by lignin “Pool Strength”....
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Genome wide association analysis reveals multiple QTLs controlling root development in maize
May 2025
•Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) identified five significant loci associated with primary root length, with AX-91771718 explaining 6% of the phenotypic variation.•Candidate gene analysis identified...
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Identification of Pi-efficient elite allele of the TaPHT1;6 gene and development of its functional marker in common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
May 2025
•TaPHT1;6-5B gene has three haplotypes (Hap1, Hap2, and Hap3).•Hap3 is inorganic phosphate (Pi)-efficient and is characterized with both higher Pi fertilizer absorption efficiency and Pi fertilizer...
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Insights into the role of GhCYP and GhTPS in the gossypol biosynthesis pathway via a multiomics and functional-based approach in cotton
May 2025
•Cotton glands were responsible for the accumulation of gossypol in cottonseeds.•Hemigossypol the final constituent of gossypol was downregulated after gene silencing.•GhCYP and GhTPS are involved in...
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Genome-wide analysis of RAD23 gene family and a functional characterization of AcRAD23D1 in drought resistance in Actinidia
May 2025
•Six AcRAD23 genes were identified in kiwifruit.•All AcRAD23 genes showed differential expression patterns under various stress conditions.•AcRAD23D1 may play a positive role in regulating kiwifruit’s...
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Transcriptome-wide N6-methyladenosine (m6A) profiling of compatible and incompatible responses reveals a nonhost resistance-specific m6A modification involved in soybean–soybean cyst nematode interaction
May 2025
•The m6A modifications reveal distinct post-transcriptional mechanisms in compatible and incompatible soybean–SCN interactions.•Incompatible responses exhibit elevated m6A methylation level, more differentially...
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Use of soil nematodes as indicators of soil and plant health in continuous cropping systems: A case study in dragon fruit
May 2025
•Soil nematode community can be used as an indicator to evaluate the soil and plant health of continuous cropping dragon fruit.•Continuous cropping obstacle occurs when the dragon fruit has been planted...
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Involvement of the cytochrome P450 genes CYP6DW3 and CYP4C64 in afidopyropen resistance in Bemisia tabaci Mediterranean (Q biotype)
May 2025
•The high P450 enzyme activity confers afidopyropen resistance in Bemisia tabaci MED.•CYP6DW3 and CYP4C64 are upregulated in resistant population of B. tabaci MED.•Silencing CYP6DW3 and CYP4C64 increases...
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Sigma factor 70 RpoD contributes to virulence by regulating cell motility, oxidative stress tolerance, and manipulating the expression of hrpG and hrpX in Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae
May 2025
•The sigma 70 factor PXO_RpoD in Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae governs bacterial motility, antioxidant responses, and virulence in rice, highlighting its essential role in pathogenicity.•PXO_RpoD activates...
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A time-course transcriptome reveals the response of watermelon to low-temperature stress
May 2025
•Time-course transcriptome analysis identified six cold-responsive gene clusters, elucidating metabolic pathway regulation and time-dependent gene expression under cold stress.•ClMYB14 negatively regulates...
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Pan-transcriptome analysis provides insights into resistance and fruit quality breeding of pear (Pyrus pyrifolia)
May 2025
•The first sand pear pan-transcriptome was constructed using 506 Pyrus pyrifolia samples from different tissues, comprising 156,744 transcripts, among which the novel transcripts showed significant...
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Development of Gossypium hirsutum–Gossypium raimondii introgression lines and their use in QTL mapping of agricultural traits
May 2025
•A new Gossypiumhirsutum–Gossypium raimondii introgression population was developed with an introgression rate of 52.33% (386.98 Mb) for the G. raimondii genome.•Fifty-nine common QTLs, including 14...
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Interactions of arsenic and phosphorus in their uptake and transportation in plants: Advances and prospective research on the mechanisms and approaches for alleviating arsenic stress
May 2025
•Arsenic (As) is a competitor for phosphorus (P) in their uptake and transportation via ion transporters.•Increasing P supply can reduce As uptake and accumulation in plants.•Identification of the genes...
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Degradation of oxytetracycline in soil by a Pseudomonas strain
May 2025
•OTC degradation by Pseudomonas strain T4 is the most effective under an initial OTC concentration of 2.5 mg kg−1 at 30°C in unsterilized soil.•Bacteroidetes, Proteobacteria and Acidobacteria play key...
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DNA demethylation is involved in nitric oxide-induced flowering in tomato
May 2025
•Nitric oxide and DNA demethylation positively regulate tomato flowering.•DNA demethylation play an important role in NO-induced tomato flowering.•NO promotes tomato flowering by mediating the DNA demethylation...
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The development of a porcine 50K SNP panel using genotyping by target sequencing and its application
May 2025
•Developed the inaugural porcine 50K liquid chip (GBTS50K) based on genotyping by target sequencing, comprising 52,000 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) with 8.8K loci strategically located in...
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Functional identification of Medicago truncatula MtRAV1 in regulating growth and development
May 2025
•Overexpression of MtRAV1 in Medicago truncatula led to dwarfism, delayed flowering, a reduction in leaves and floral organs, enhanced branching, as well as smaller pods and seeds.•MtRAV1 modulated...
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