Genetic variation and selection of 10-year-old Eucalyptus camaldulensis based on wind damage index and wood properties

Typhoons are becoming frequent and intense with ongoing climate change,threatening ecological security and healthy forest development in coastal areas.Eucalyptus of a predominant introduced species in southern China,faces significant growth challenges because of typhoon.Therefore,it is vital to investigate the variation of related traits and select superior breeding materials for genetic improvement.Variance,genetic parameter,and correlation analyses were carried out on wind damage indices and eight wood proper-ties in 88 families from 11 provenances of 10-year-old Euca-lyptus camaldulensis.The selection index equation was used for evaluating multiple traits and selecting superior prov-enances and family lines as future breeding material.The results show that all traits were highly significantly differ-ent at provenance and family levels,with the wind damage index having the highest coefficient of genetic variation.The heritability of each trait ranged from 0.48 to 0.87,with the wind damage index,lignin and hemicellulose contents,and microfibril angle having the highest heritabilities.The wind damage index had a positive genetic correlation with wood density,a negative correlation with lignin content,a negative phenotypic correlation and a negative genetic correlation with microfibril angle.Wind damage index and genetic progress in the selection of eight wood traits varied from 7.2%to 614.8%.Three provenances and 12 superior families were selected.The genetic gains of the wind damage index were 10.2%and 33.9%for provenances and families,and these may be starting material for genetic modification for wind resistance in eucalyptus and for their dissemination to typhoon-prone coastal areas of southern China.

Enzymatic hydrolysis of silkworm pupa and its allergenicity evaluation by animal model with different immunization routes

Silkworm pupa is a nourishing food with high nutritional value,but its consumption has been greatly limited given its allergenicity.Enzyme hydrolytic technique is recognized as an effective method to reduce the allergenicity of protein.In this study,we aimed to investigate the effect of enzymolysis on the allergenicity of silkworm pupa.Crude silkworm pupa protein was extracted through alkali extraction and acid precipitation,which included 5 proteins with the molecular weights ranging from 34 kDa to 76 kDa,and silkworm pupa were then hydrolyzed by alkaline protease.The allergenicity of silkworm pupa protein and its enzymatic hydrolysates was evaluated by establishing BALB/c mice model,and the mice were immunized via intragastric gavage and intraperitoneal injection,respectively.The results indicated that the intraperitoneal inj ection immunization route induced more by detecting with antibodies,histamine and Th2-related cytokines.Moreover,mice treated with silkworm pupa protein peptide displayed no obvious allergic symptoms,indicating that enzyme hydrolytic technique could significantly reduce the allergenicity of silkworm pupa.

Short-term transcriptomic responses of Populus euphratica roots and leaves to drought stress

Populus euphratica Oliv.,the Euphrates poplar,is the tallest tree species in the arid desert areas of Northwest China.Investigation of its drought-resistance genes is valuable to increase understanding of drought resistance mechanisms.RNA-seq of leaves and roots under drought simulation by 25%polyethylene glycol-6000(PEG 6000)were performed at 0,4,and 12 h.Leaves and roots responded differently to drought via differentially upregulated and downregulated genes;more genes were downregulated than upregulated in both leaves and roots.Additionally,these differentially expressed genes were enriched in different GO terms and KEGG pathways.For example,GO term‘response to organic substance’and KEGG pathway‘nitrogen metabolism’were enriched for drought-stressed leaves,while GO term‘cell wall organization or biogenesis’and KEGG pathway‘zeatin biosynthesis’were enriched for drought-stressed roots.The enrichment of the GO term‘enzyme linked receptor protein signalling pathway’in both leaf and root drought responses suggests that these tissues may also have similar mechanisms.However,roots under drought stress for four hs responded by activating programed cell death.The KEGG pathway‘plant hormone signal transduction’was detected for 4-and 12-h droughtstressed leaves and 12-h drought-stressed roots,suggesting that plant hormone signal transduction plays an important role in both roots and leaves.GO enrichment of upregulated and downregulated genes for leaves and roots reflect differentially regulatory mechanisms of response to drought stress via different biological processes such as the regulation of photosynthesis and auxin signalling pathway in leaves,and the regulation of defence response and water homeostasis in roots.Fifteen candidate genes,including transcription factors,protein kinase,transporter,late embryogenesis abundant protein and mannitol dehydrogenase,were further selected to determine their response to drought using qRTPCR.The results show that the expression patterns of 13 of the 15 genes correspond to the RNA-seq results.This study provides new insights into the drought response mechanism of P.euphratica and suggests new candidate gene resources.

Cytological evaluation by Caco-2 and KU812 of non-allergenic peptides from simulated digestion of infant formula in vitro

Milk allergy is a common allergic reaction found in infants and young children,most of them appear tolerance after growing up.In this study,infant formula was digested by simulated in vitro digestion method.The potential non-allergenic peptides were further screened from undigested products by exclusion of the known epitopes fromβ-lactoglobulin(BLG)andα-lactalbumin(ALA).These potential non-allergenic peptides were synthesized and their transferability were determined by Caco-2 cell monolayer model.Finally,the potential allergenicity were evaluated by KU812 cell degranulation model.The results showed that 7 peptides were screened as non-allergenic sequences,among which were 3 from ALA and 4 from BLG.The Caco-2 cell model showed that all the synthetic peptides were absorbed and transported well.However,only peptide BLG_(107-118)showed potential allegencity by KU812 model.In conclusion,6 peptides,including ALA_(29-51),ALA_(80-90),ALA_(94-103),BLG_(1-20),BLG_(24-50),and BLG_(123-139)were evaluated as hypoallergenic peptides,which could be used for candidates of peptides inducing immune tolerance for persons with milk allergy.

Different Treatment Methods on Seed Germination Seedlings

[Objective] This study was conducted to investigate the effects of different gibberellic acid and hydrogen peroxide concentrations and different soaking time on the germination potential and germination rate of Scutellaria baicalensis, so as to improve the breeding efficiency of S. baicalensis. [Method] Dry seeds were divided into 3 groups, each containing 50 grains, which were weighed and put in a culture dish and soaked with distilled water covering the surface of seeds at room temperature. The seed weight was measured by gravimetric method once every 30 min from 30 rain after soaking, until the weight of the seeds no longer changed. [Result] With the increase of the concentration of hydrogen peroxide, the germination rate of S. baicalensis was improved gradually, and reached 32.0% under the concentration of 1.0% at the soaking time of 24 h; and with the increase of the concentration of gibberellic acid, the germination rate of S. baicalensis was improved gradually, and reached 64.0% under the concentration of 600 mg/L at the soaking time of 24 h. [Conclusion] The constant temperature at 25 ℃ in the incubator could also improve the seed germination rate; and the germination rate achieved by treating the seeds with gibbereUic acid was remarkably higher than that achieved by treating the seeds with hydrogen peroxide.

Interleukin-10 inhibits the expression of nuclear factor kappa B in rats with cerebral ischemia

BACKGROUND:Plenty of studies have demonstrated that inflammatory reaction is involved in ischemic cerebral damage,and the expression of inflammatory cytokines can be observed at the initial sites of cerebral damage at early period,including interleukin-6,interleukin-8,etc.,which are all the target gene products of nuclear factor kappa B(NF-κB).The process of ischemic damage can be affected by adjusting and controlling NF-κB activity via multi-links.OBJECTIVE:To investigate the inhibitory effect of interleukin-10 on the expression of NF-κB in the ischemic sites of rats with focal cerebral ischemia in rats and its molecular mechanisms.DESIGN:A randomized and controlled animal trial.SETTING:Department of Neurology,the Affiliated Union Hospital of Fujian Medical University.MATERIALS:Thirty-two adult male Sprague-Dawley rats weighing(250±30)g were used.NF-κB p65(RelA)rabbit anti-rat monoclonal primary antibody was the product of Neomarkers Company;Immunohistochemical kit of the SP two-step method was purchased from Beijing Zhongshan Biotechnology Co.,Ltd.METHODS:The experiment was carried out in the Affiliated Union Hospital of Fujian Medical University from August 2005 to April 2006.The rats were randomly assigned into sham-operated group,middle cerebral artery occlusion(MCAO)group,vehicle-treated group and interleukin-10 treated group,8 rats in each group.Focal cerebral ischemia was induced by occlusion of the middle cerebral artery as previously described.Rats in the MCAO group were anesthetized intraperitoneally,thyroid was bluntly dissected.Right common,external and internal carotid arteries were isolated,the trunk of external carotid artery was ligated and freed,an artery clamp was placed at the internal carotid artery,then a'V'shape incision was made at the free section of external carotid artery,filament was inserted for a depth of(18.5±0.5)mm.The rats in the sham-operated group were given the same treatments with the exception of filament insertion.After the successful model establishment for 1 hour,the rats in the interleukin-10 treated group were injected with human recombinant interleukin-10(1μg)via lateral ventricle,whereas those in the vehicle-treated group were injected with 5 mol/L NaP(5μL).The rectal temperature of rats were kept at about 37℃with heating lamps throughout the operation.Twenty-four hours after MCAO,the rats were examined for neurological deficits.Only those animals that scored at 1-3 points were utilized.The rats were decapitated at 24 hours postoperatively.The expression of NF-κB p65 in peri-infarct core was detected immunohistochemically.The percentage of NF-κB p65 subunit positive cells in 1000 cells was calculated.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:Expression of NF-κB p65 in peri-infarct core;Percentage of NF-κB p65 subunit positive cells.RESULTS:All the 32 rats were involved in the analysis of results.NF-κB p65 expressed in cytoplasm and some nuclei.It was expressed all in cytoplasm in the sham-operated group,and partly expressed in the nucleus after cerebral ischemia.Small amounts of NF-κB p65 positive neurocytes were observed in the sham-operated group[(3.7±0.6)%],those were obviously increased in the MCAO group[(15.4±3.7)%,P<0.01].NF-κB p65 positive neurocytes were significantly reduced in the interleukin-10 treated group as compared with those in the vehicle-treated groups[(12.1±2.2)%,(15.5±3.6)%,P<0.05].CONCLUSION:Interleukin-10 injected via lateral ventricle can effectively inhibit the expression of NF-κB p65 in the peri-ischemic core in rats,and block the gene transcription involved in the inflammatory cascade reaction.

The impact of health education videos on general public’s mental health and behavior during COVID-19

Background:COVID-19 has seriously affected people’s mental health and changed their behaviors.Previous studies for mental state and behavior promotion only targeted limited people or were not suitable for daily activity restrictions.Therefore,we decided to explore the effect of health education videos on people’s mental state and health-related behaviors.Methods:Based on WeChat,QQ,and other social media,we conducted an online survey by snowball sampling.Spearman’s non-parametric method was used to analyze the correlation related to mental health problems and health-related behaviors.Besides,we used binary logistic regression analyses to examine mental health problems and health-related behaviors’predictors.We performed SPSS macro PROCESS(model 4 and model 6)to analyze mediation relationships between exposure to health education videos and depression/anxiety/health-related behaviors.These models were regarded as exploratory.Results:Binary logistic regression analyses indicated that people who watched the health education videos were more likely to wear masks(OR 1.15,p<0.001),disinfect(OR 1.26,p<0.001),and take temperature(OR 1.37,p<0.001).With higher level of posttraumatic growth(PTG)or perceived social support(PSS),people had lower percentage of depression(For PSS,OR 0.98,p<0.001;For PTG,OR 0.98,p<0.01)and anxiety(For PSS,OR 0.98,p<0.001;For PTG,OR 0.98,p=0.01)and better health behaviors.The serial multiple-mediation model supported the positive indirect effects of exposure to health education videos on the depression and three health-related behaviors through PSS and PTG(Depression:B[SE]=−0.0046[0.0021],95%CI−0.0098,−0.0012;Mask-wearing:B[SE]=0.0051[0.0023],95%CI 0.0015,0.0010;Disinfection:B[SE]=0.0059[0.0024],95%CI 0.0024,0.0012;Temperature-taking:B[SE]=0.0067[0.0026],95%CI 0.0023,0.0013).Conclusion:Exposure to health education videos can improve people’s self-perceived social support and inner growth and help them cope with the adverse impact of public health emergencies with better mental health and health-related behaviors.

Cladophora as ecological engineer:A new test from the largest lake of Qinghai-Tibet plateau with filamentous algal blooms

Filamentous algae blooms(FABs)have been increasing globally in recent years,and their presence can have both harmful and beneficial effects on aquatic ecosystems.As one of the most common FABs,Cladophora blooms have been reported in the lakes of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau during the past few years.However,there have been few studies focused on how FABs impact other aquatic organisms,especially in alpine lakes since these are at the forefront of responding to global climate change.In this study,the phytoplankton communities in different regions of Qinghai Lake were profiled in different seasons using meta-barcode sequencing.The phytoplankton assemblages in areas with Cladophora blooms were compared to those without Cladophora.The phytoplankton community structure correlated with physicochemical properties including water temperature,electrical conductivity,nitrate,and the presence or absence of Cladophora blooms.The relative abundance of Bacillariophytes was found to be higher in zones with Cladophora blooms than in other regions.Significant seasonal changes in phytoplankton biomass andβdiversity were observed in zones with Cladophora blooms.Growth and microbial degradation of Cladophora can change the pH,dissolved oxygen,secchi depth,and nitrate.Together with seasonal temperature and electrical conductivity changes,Cladophora growth can significantly impact the phytoplankton biomass,community dissimilarity and assembly process.These results showed that Cladophora plays a key role in littoral aquatic ecosystem ecology.

Mitochondria-targeted nanoparticles overcome chemoresistance via downregulating BACH1/CD47 axis in ovarian carcinoma

The platinum-based chemotherapy is a routine strategy for the treatment of ovarian cancer,while it is prone to chemoresistance in clinical,which hinders the treatment.Therefore,it is urgently needed to elucidate the underlying mechanism of drug resistance and form the appropriate strategy.The sequencing results showed that cisplatin(DDP)resistant ovarian cancer overexpressed BTB and CNC homology 1(BACH1),and up-regulated the“don’t eat me”signal CD47.We identified that hemin,a BACH1 inhibitor,could effectively down-regulate BACH1 and simultaneously inhibit CD47.Moreover,hemin has a synergistic effect with DDP.We designed a pH-responsive nanoparticle(H/D@FA-CaP-NPs)in which folic acid(FA)ensured targeting of ovarian cancer cells,while hemin inhibited BACH1 as well as down-regulated CD47,achieving the promotion of apoptosis of tumor cells and inducing phagocytosis of tumors by macrophages.Moreover,hemin has a synergistic effect with DDP to promote apoptosis of tumor cells.Structurally,hemin and DDP was encapsulated within hydrophobic 1,2-distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine(DSPE)to form a tight core,and hydrophilic polyethylene glycol 2000(PEG2000)and calcium phosphate(CaP)formed the outside shell,and FA was modified on the surface of nanoparticles.In terms of function,(a)FA enhanced the active targeting of nanoparticles to tumors;(b)NPs targeted mitochondria to induce reactive oxygen species(ROS)production;(c)hemin encapsulated in nanoparticles could specifically target BACH1,thereby down regulating CD47;(d)hemin had a synergistic effect with DDP,thus augmenting the chemotherapy.Altogether,mitochondria-targeted nanoparticles H/D@FA-CaP-NPs promoted tumor apoptosis and mobilized phagocytosis to treat tumor,providing a novel scheme for clinical treatment of cisplatin-resistant ovarian carcinoma.

Injectable thermosensitive microsphere-hydrogel composite system:combined therapy of hepatocellular carcinoma by remodeling tumor immune microenvironment

Advanced hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is one of the most prevalent malignancies,and the clinical treatment outcomes are not satisfactory.Due to the complexity,heterogeneity,and immunosuppressive microenvironment of HCC,monotherapies have limited effects.Therefore,combined therapy may effectively enhance antitumor treatment by remodeling the tumor immune microenvironment.This study reports an injectable thermosensitive microsphere-hydrogel composite system for local co-delivery of the targeted drug sorafenib(SOR)and immunomodulatory cytokines for the combined therapy of HCC.The delivery system exhibited superior properties such as dual-drug delivery,sustained and slow release,local injectability,thermosensitivity,and low side effects.Moreover,it successfully remodeled the immune microenvironment of HCC by increasing the infiltration of CD8^(+)T cells and natural killer cells while decreasing the infiltration of immunosuppressive Treg cells,thereby achieving a potent synergistic effect with SOR.This safe composite delivery system can remodel the tumor microenvironment and enhance anti-tumor treatment,providing a valuable option for the treatment of HCC.

Correction: Characterization of two constitutive promoters RPS28 and EIF1 for studying soybean growth, development, and symbiotic nodule development

The article“Characterization of two constitutive promoters RPS28 and EIF1 for studying soybean growth,development,and symbiotic nodule development”,written by Shengcai Chen,Yaqi Peng,Qi Lv,Jing Liu,Zhihua Wu,Haijiao Wang,Xuelu Wang,was originally published Online First without Open Access.After publication in volume 3,issue 2,page 99–109 the author decided to opt for Open Choice and to make the article an Open Access publication.Therefore,the copyright of the article has been changed to©The Authors 2024 and the article is forthwith distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution CC BY 4.0 International License,which permits use,sharing,adaptation,distribution and reproduction in any medium or format,as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s)and the source,provide a link to the Creative Commons licence,and indicate if changes were made.

中国西北地区天然胡杨群体遗传多样性及核心保护单元的构建

胡杨(Populus euphratica)是极端干旱荒漠区的珍稀乔木树种。为了确定天然胡杨群体遗传多样性保护单元并挖掘优异的种质资源,本研究以中国西北地区新疆、青海、甘肃、宁夏、内蒙古的58个天然胡杨群体为研究对象,利用120个位点的SNPs标记对这些胡杨群体进行群体遗传结构和遗传多样性分析,并根据不同群体间Nei’s遗传相似度,采用逐步聚类优先取样法对初始群体、遗传多样性保护单元和剩余群体进行t检验。群体结构和主成分分析表明,胡杨群体可分为新疆南疆(SX)、新疆北疆(NX)、青海(QH)和混合群(甘肃、宁夏和内蒙古混合群,GNM)4个分支,遗传多样性分析表明新疆南疆(SX)遗传多样性高于其他群体。分子方差分析(AMOVA)表明天然胡杨群体的遗传变异主要分布在各个群体内。构建了天然胡杨群体一级核心保护单元3个群体(CU3),二级核心保护单元33个群体(CU33)。南疆存在较多优异抗逆的天然胡杨古树资源,南疆分布区的平均遗传多样性水平最高。综上所述,南疆地区胡杨古树遗传多样性整体高于北疆及疆外地区,结合新疆地区干旱严重指数等生境信息,建议加大对南疆胡杨古树群体的保护力度,重视北疆胡杨林的更新换代。

BKI1 Regulates Plant Architecture through Coordinated Inhibition of the Brassinosteroid and ERECTA Signaling Pathways in Arabidopsis

Hundreds of leucine-rich repeat receptor-like kinases （LRR-RLKs） play indispensable roles in a wide range of plant developmental and physiological processes. The mechanisms controlling LRR-RLKs at a basal and inactive status are essential but rarely studied. BKI1 is the only reported inhibitor of receptor kinases in Arabidopsis, which negatively regulates BRI1 in the brassinosteroid pathway. In this study, we found that BKI1 can also interact with another important LRR-RLK, ERECTA （ER）. Phenotypic analysis showed that BKI1 and ER together regulate plant architecture, including pedicel orientation, which is a newly reported phenotype in the BR- and ER-mediated developmental processes. Gene expression analysis revealed that BKI1 regulates a subset of ER-responsive genes. Kinase assays demonstrated that BKI1 inhibits ER kinase activity. In addition, the release of BKI1 inhibition on ER signaling relies largely on BRI1 activation. Our data provide significant insights into the regulation and activation of RLKs and suggest that BKI1 functions as a common suppressor of the BRI1 and ER signaling pathways.

Local delivery of arsenic trioxide nanoparticles for hepatocellular carcinoma treatment

Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is a malignancy with a poor prognosis.Surgery combined with chemotherapy has been recommended as a curative regimen for HCC.Nevertheless,the anticancer mechanisms of chemicals in hepatocellular carcinoma remain unclear.Pyroptosis is a type of programmed necrosis,and its mechanism in hepatocellular carcinoma is poorly understood.The efficacy and mechanism of arsenic trioxide nanoparticles in the treatment of HCC were explored in this research.Arsenic trioxide alone and arsenic trioxide nanoparticles were conveniently administered to mice intratumorally using a needle.Compared with As_(2)O_(3),As_(2)O_(3)nanoparticles(As_(2)O_(3)-NPs)showed better inhibition,promoted greater LDH release,and induced cell morphology indicative of pyroptosis in vitro.Compared with the free drug,As_(2)O_(3)-NPs increased GSDME-N expression and decreased Dnmt3a,Dnmt3b,and Dnmt1 expression in Huh7 cells.In vivo,As_(2)O_(3)-NPs induced a significant decrease in the expression of Dnmt3a,Dnmt3b and Dnmt1,but significantly upregulated the expression of GSDME-N(gasdermin E(GSDME)was originally found to be related to deafness;recently,it has been defined as a gasdermin family member associated with pyroptosis).As_(2)O_(3)-NPs inhibited tumor growth more strongly than As_(2)O_(3)or control,a finding likely attributed to the downregulation of PCNA and DNMT-related proteins and the upregulation of GSDME-N.

Advances in eucalypt research in China

Eucalypt plantations in China currently exceed4.5 Mhm^2, and this country has the third largest area of such plantations after India and Brazil. China's eucalypt industry now comprises a complex, multifaceted industry including seedling propagation, fertilizer production and supply, plantation silviculture, harvesting and transport,wood processing for products including lumber, pulp and paper, and wood-based panels, as well as bioenergy production and various forest byproducts and non-wood forest products. In 2015, the combined value of output of this whole industry was around 300 billion CNY. Chinese research and development(R&D) has been instrumental in supporting growth and development across the whole breadth of the country's eucalypt industry. In this report,recent advances in this R&D are reviewed under six key topics:(1) advanced propagation technology;(2) genetic resources and breeding;(3) targeted silviculture;(4) eucalypt disease and pest management;(5) enhancing plantation ecology and sustainability; and(6) wood processing and byproduct technology. R&D has greatly facilitated expansion and proliferation of all parts of China's eucalypt industry. This industry is now of major importance to China's economy; it involves tens of thousands of growers and companies that provide livelihoods for hundreds of thousands of people.

Type I interferon signaling facilitates resolution of acute liver injury by priming macrophage polarization

Due to their broad functional plasticity,myeloid cells contribute to both liver injury and recovery during acetaminophen overdose-induced acute liver injury(APAP-ALI).A comprehensive understanding of cellular diversity and intercellular crosstalk is essential to elucidate the mechanisms and to develop therapeutic strategies for APAP-ALI treatment.Here,we identified the function of IFN-I in the myeloid compartment during APAP-ALI.Utilizing single-cell RNA sequencing,we characterized the cellular atlas and dynamic progression of liver CD11b+cells post APAP-ALI in WT and STAT2 T403A mice,which was further validated by immunofluorescence staining,bulk RNA-seq,and functional experiments in vitro and in vivo.We identified IFN-I-dependent transcriptional programs in a three-way communication pathway that involved IFN-I synthesis in intermediate restorative macrophages,leading to CSF-1 production in aging neutrophils that ultimately enabled Trem2+restorative macrophage maturation,contributing to efficient liver repair.Overall,we uncovered the heterogeneity of hepatic myeloid cells in APAP-ALI at single-cell resolution and the therapeutic potential of IFN-I in the treatment of APAP-ALI.

The Intrinsically Disordered Protein BKI1 Is Essential for Inhibiting BRI1 Signaling in Plants

Dear Editor,Brassinosteroids （BRs） are a class of essential polyhydroxylated steroid hormones regulating plant growth and development, and their responses to environmental cues （Clouse, 2011 ; Yang et al., 2011）. BRs are perceived at the plasma membrane by a receptor complex, which consists of two leucine-rich receptor-like kinases （LRR-RLKs）, BRASSINOSTEROID INSENSITIVE 1 （BRI1） and BRI1-ASSOCIATED RECEPTOR KINASE 1 （BAK1）.

Characterization of two constitutive promoters RPS28 and EIF1 for studying soybean growth,development,and symbiotic nodule development

Native promoters that can drive high and stable transgene expression are important tools for modifying plant traits.Although several such promoters have been reported in soybean(Glycine max),few of them function at multiple growth and development stages and during nodule development.Here,we report that the promoters of 40S RIBOSOMAL PROTEIN SMALL SUBUNIT S28(RPS28)and EUKARYOTIC TRANSLATION INITIATION FACTOR 1(EIF1)are ideal for high expression of transgene.Through bioinformatic analysis,we determined that RPS28 and EIF1 were highly expressed during soybean growth and development,nodule development,and various biotic and abiotic stresses.Fusion of both RPS28 and EIF1 promoters,with or without their first intron,with the reporter geneβ-GLUCURONIDASE(uidA)in transgenic soybean,resulted in high GUS activity in seedlings,seeds,and nodules.Fluorimetric GUS assays showed that the RPS28 promoter and the EIF1 promoter yielded high expression,comparable to the soybean Ubiquitin(GmUbi)promoter.RPS28 and EIF1 promoters were also highly expressed in Arabidopsis thaliana and Nicotiana benthamiana.Our results indicate the potential of RPS28 and EIF1 promoters to facilitate future genetic engineering and breeding to improve the quality and yield of soybean,as well as in a wide variety of other plant species.