用于高效电催化甘油氧化的CuCoN_(0.6)/CP催化剂

随着人口的不断增长和经济的高速发展,化石燃料(煤、石油和天然气等)的使用量急剧增加,能源短缺、温室效应、环境污染等问题日益严重.因此,发展可再生的清洁能源以取代化石燃料对人类社会的可持续发展至关重.由于氢气具有能量密度高、来源丰富、清洁无毒等优点,有望成为替代化石燃料的最有前景的可再生能源.然而,目前氢气主要来自化石燃料的蒸汽重整,该过程需要高温高压,而且产生的氢气杂质含量高、纯化过程复杂,不能满足绿色化学生产的要求.利用可再生电力电解水制氢是一种绿色高效的制氢方式,但其实际应用受限于动力学过程缓慢的阳极析氧反应(OER).因此,采用动力学过程更快的有机小分子(甲醇、乙二醇、甘油等)氧化反应来替代OER,不仅可以降低制氢能耗,还能在制氢的同时获得高附加值氧化产物.本文采用水热结合高温焙烧法制备了负载于导电碳纸上CuCoN_(0.6)(CuCoN_(0.6)/CP)纳米线催化剂.采用扫描电子显微镜与透射电子显微镜等对催化剂形貌进行表征.结果表明,表面粗糙的CuCoN_(0.6)纳米线组成的纳米小球与碳纸紧密结合.X射线光电子能谱结果表明,Cu^(+)成功引入到CuCoN_(0.6)/CP中.电化学性能测试结果表明,CuCoN_(0.6)/CP仅需1.07 V的阳极电位即可达到10 mA cm-2的电流密度.此外,CuCoN_(0.6)/CP具有较小的电荷转移电阻(93.45Ω)以及较大的电化学活性表面积(109.6 mF cm-2),并且目标产物甲酸的法拉第效率达到90.0%.循环伏安和原位拉曼光谱测试结果表明,在电催化过程中催化剂原位重构形成CoOOH活性位点,Cu^(+)和CO_(2)+的氧化促进了活性羟基(OH*)的形成,从而提升了甘油电催化氧化性能.原位红外光谱测试结果表明,甘油氧化的反应路径如下:甘油首先氧化生成甘油醛,再氧化生成甘油酸,其中甘油酸经过C-C键断裂生成乙醇酸和甲酸,然后乙醇酸经过C-C键的断裂生成甲酸,最后成功分离出高纯度、高附加值的产品二甲酸钾.综上,本文通过精心设计非贵金属催化剂,提高其在碱性条件下的催化活性,为有机小分子的电催化转化以及非贵金属电催化剂的设计提供了参考,对后续研究具有参考意义.

Current status and prospects of basic research and clinical application of mesenchymal stem cells in acute respiratory distress syndrome

Acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS)is a common and clinically devastating disease that causes respiratory failure.Morbidity and mortality of patients in intensive care units are stubbornly high,and various complications severely affect the quality of life of survivors.The pathophysiology of ARDS includes increased alveolar–capillary membrane permeability,an influx of protein-rich pulmonary edema fluid,and surfactant dysfunction leading to severe hypoxemia.At present,the main treatment for ARDS is mechanical treatment combined with diuretics to reduce pulmonary edema,which primarily improves symptoms,but the prognosis of patients with ARDS is still very poor.Mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs)are stromal cells that possess the capacity to self-renew and also exhibit multilineage differentiation.MSCs can be isolated from a variety of tissues,such as the umbilical cord,endometrial polyps,menstrual blood,bone marrow,and adipose tissues.Studies have confirmed the critical healing and immunomodulatory properties of MSCs in the treatment of a variety of diseases.Recently,the potential of stem cells in treating ARDS has been explored via basic research and clinical trials.The efficacy of MSCs has been shown in a variety of in vivo models of ARDS,reducing bacterial pneumonia and ischemia-reperfusion injury while promoting the repair of ventilator-induced lung injury.This article reviews the current basic research findings and clinical applications of MSCs in the treatment of ARDS in order to emphasize the clinical prospects of MSCs.

自主水下直升机——海洋探测的新平台

The demand for ocean exploration down to the deep seafloor,for instance,ocean resource exploration and ocean observations,has promoted innovations in underwater technology.Underwater unmanned vehicles are urgently required to be deployed and operate on the seafloor.Because most underwater vehicles are unable to operate on the seafloor and even have difficulty reaching there,we developed a seafloor-resident autonomous underwater helicopter(AUH).This paper introduces the new idea and design of AUHs and discusses the pros and cons of AUHs in comparison with other underwater vehicles.Afterwards,we verify the importance of developing new facilities to enable mankind to easily operate close to the seafloor.

Transcriptomic and genetic approaches reveal that low-light-induced disease susceptibility is related to cellular oxidative stress in tomato

The impact of low light intensities on plant disease outbreaks represents a major challenge for global crop security,as it frequently results in significant yield losses.However,the underlying mechanisms of the effect of low light on plant defense are still poorly understood.Here,using an RNA-seq approach,we found that the susceptibility of tomato to Pseudomonas syringae pv.tomato DC3000(Pst DC3000)under low light was associated with the oxidation-reduction process.Low light conditions exacerbated Pst DC3000-induced reactive oxygen species(ROS)accumulation and protein oxidation.Analysis of gene expression and enzyme activity of ascorbate peroxidase 2(APX2)and other antioxidant enzymes revealed that these defense responses were significantly induced by Pst DC3000 inoculation under normal light,whereas these genes and their associated enzyme activities were not responsive to pathogen inocula-tion under low light.Additionally,the reduced ascorbate to dehydroascorbate(AsA/DHA)ratio was lower under low light compared with normal light conditions upon Pst DC3000 inoculation.Furthermore,the apx2 mutants generated by a CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing approach were more susceptible to Pst DC3000 under low light conditions.Notably,this increased susceptibility could be significantly reduced by exogenous AsA treatment.Collectively,our findings suggest that low-light-induced disease susceptibility is associated with increased cellular oxidative stress in tomato plants.This study sheds light on the intricate relationship between light conditions,oxidative stress,and plant defense responses,and may pave the way for improved crop protection strategies in low light environments.

Plant N-acylethanolamines play a crucial role in defense and its variation in response to elevated CO_(2) and temperature in tomato

The ubiquitous lipid-derived molecules N-acylethanolamines(NAEs)have multiple immune functions in mammals,but their roles and mechanisms in plant defense response during changing environment remain largely unclear.Here,we found that exogenous NAE18:0 and NAE18:2 promoted defense against the necrotrophic pathogen Botrytis cinerea but suppressed defense to the hemi-biotrophic pathogen Pseudomonas syringae pv.tomato(Pst)DC3000 in tomato.The knocking-down and overexpression function analysis of the pathogen-responsive NAE synthetic gene PHOSPHOLIPASE Dγ(PLDγ)and hydrolytic gene FATTY ACID AMID HYDROLASE 1(FAAH1)revealed that the NAE pathway is crucial for plant defense response.Using exogenous applications and SA-abolished NahG plants,we unveiled the antagonistic relationship between NAE and SA in plant defense response.Elevated CO_(2) and temperature significantly changed the NAE pathway in response to pathogens,while inhibition of the NAE pathway led to the alternation of environment-mediated defense variations against Pst DC3000 in tomato,indicating that NAE pathway is associated with plant defense variations in response to elevated CO_(2) and temperature.The results herein reveal a new function of NAE in plant defense,and its involvement in environment-mediated defense variation in tomato.These findings shed light on the NAE-based plant defense,which may have relevance to crop disease management in future changing climate.

Mimics个体化三维重建联合径向超声支气管镜在肺外周结节诊断中的应用价值

目的探讨Mimics软件三维重建虚拟支气管树联合径向超声检查在肺外周结节诊断中的应用价值。方法选择2020年1月1日-2021年2月28日接受径向超声支气管镜(R-EBUS)检查的外周孤立性肺结节(SPN)患者23例,随机分为Mimics+R-EBUS组和R-EBUS组,R-EBUS组术前手绘导航定位肺结节,Mimics+R-EBUS组在术前利用Mimics软件对肺结节和支气管树进行三维重建以及检查路径设计,实现对肺结节定位。两组患者术中均行快速现场评价(ROSE)以对活检标本质量进行评估。比较两组患者手术时间、并发症发生率和诊断率的差异。结果Mimics+R-EBUS组定位时间和操作时间短于R-EBUS组;两组患者并发症发生率和诊断率比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论Mimics个体化三维重建虚拟支气管树可为R-EBUS检查提供良好的定位与导航,缩短手术时间,具有临床应用价值。

中国副形扁蝽属一新种(半翅目:扁蝽科)

描述中国湖北扁蜷科Ⅰ新种,湖北副形扁蜷Paramorphocoris hubeiensis Bai&Heiss sp.nov.。该种和河南副形扁蜷Paramorphocoris henanensis Bai&Heiss,2015相似,但与后者的区别为眼后突具大的粒状瘤;前胸背板前侧突短、钝圆状;中、后胸背板中脊具纵中缝线,中脊侧缘面具细的斜纹;触角相对较短,第3节长于第1节。新种的鉴别特征有图示说明。提供副形扁蜷属Paramorphocoris的分种检索表。

Current developments in drug delivery with thermosensitive liposomes

Thermosensitive liposomes(TSLs) have been an important research area in the field of tumor targeted chemotherapy. Since the first TSLs appeared that using 1,2-dipalmitoyl-snglyce-ro-3-phosphocholine(DPPC) as the primary liposomal lipid, many studies have been done using this type of liposome from basic and practical aspects. While TSLs composed of DPPC enhance the cargo release near the phase transition temperature, it has been shown that many factors affect their temperature sensitivity. Thus numerous attempts have been undertaken to develop new TSLs for improving their thermal response performance. The main objective of this review is to introduce the development and recent update of innovative TSLs formulations, including combination of radiofrequency ablation(RFA), highintensity focused ultrasound(HIFU), magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) and alternating magnetic field(AMF). In addition, various factors affecting the design of TSLs, such as lipid composition, surfactant, size and serum components are also discussed.

Identify the signature genes for diagnose of uveal melanoma by weight gene co-expression network analysis

AIM: To identify and understand the relationship between co-expression pattern and clinic traits in uveal melanoma, weighted gene co-expression network analysis(WGCNA) is applied to investigate the gene expression levels and patient clinic features. Uveal melanoma is the most common primary eye tumor in adults. Although many studies have identified some important genes and pathways that were relevant to progress of uveal melanoma, the relationship between co-expression and clinic traits in systems level of uveal melanoma is unclear yet. We employ WGCNA to investigate the relationship underlying molecular and phenotype in this study.METHODS: Gene expression profile of uveal melanoma and patient clinic traits were collected from the Gene Expression Omnibus(GEO) database. The gene co-expression is calculated by WGCNA that is the R package software. The package is used to analyze the correlation between pairs of expression levels of genes.The function of the genes were annotated by gene ontology(GO).RESULTS: In this study, we identified four co-expression modules significantly correlated with clinictraits. Module blue positively correlated with radiotherapy treatment. Module purple positively correlates with tumor location(sclera) and negatively correlates with patient age. Module red positively correlates with sclera and negatively correlates with thickness of tumor. Module black positively correlates with the largest tumor diameter(LTD). Additionally, we identified the hug gene(top connectivity with other genes) in each module. The hub gene RPS15 A, PTGDS, CD53 and MSI2 might play a vital role in progress of uveal melanoma.CONCLUSION: From WGCNA analysis and hub gene calculation, we identified RPS15 A, PTGDS, CD53 and MSI2 might be target or diagnosis for uveal melanoma.

Transcriptomic and genetic approaches reveal an essential role of the NAC transcription factor SlNAP1 in the growth and defense response of tomato

With global climate change,plants are frequently being exposed to various stresses,such as pathogen attack,drought,and extreme temperatures.Transcription factors(TFs)play crucial roles in numerous plant biological processes;however,the functions of many tomato(Solanum lycopersicum L.)TFs that regulate plant responses to multiple stresses are largely unknown.Here,using an RNA-seq approach,we identified SlNAP1,a NAC TF-encoding gene,which was strongly induced by various stresses.By generating SlNAP1 transgenic lines and evaluating their responses to biotic and abiotic stresses in tomato,we found that SlNAP1-overexpressing plants showed significantly enhanced defense against two widespread bacterial diseases,leaf speck disease,caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv.tomato(Pst)DC3000,and root-borne bacterial wilt disease,caused by Ralstonia solanacearum.In addition,SlNAP1 overexpression dramatically improved drought tolerance in tomato.Although the SlNAP1-overexpressing plants were shorter than the wild-type plants during the early vegetative stage,eventually,their fruit yield increased by 10.7%.Analysis of different hormone contents revealed a reduced level of physiologically active gibberellins(GAs)and an increased level of salicylic acid(SA)and abscisic acid(ABA)in the SlNAP1-overexpressing plants.Moreover,EMSAs and ChIP-qPCR assays showed that SlNAP1 directly activated the transcription of multiple genes involved in GA deactivation and both SA and ABA biosynthesis.Our findings reveal that SlNAP1 is a positive regulator of the tomato defense response against multiple stresses and thus may be a potential breeding target for improving crop yield and stress resistance.

Combined genomic, transcriptomic, and metabolomic an alyses provide in sights into chayote (Sechium edule) evolution and fruit development

Chayote(Sechium edule)is an agricultural crop in the Cucurbitaceae family that is rich in bioactive components.To enhance genetic research on chayote,we used Nanopore third-generation sequencing combined with Hi-C data to assemble a draft chayote genome.A chromosome-level assembly anchored on 14 chromosomes(N50 contig and scaffold sizes of 8.40 and 46.56 Mb,respectively)estimated the genome size as 606.42 Mb,which is large for the Cucurbitaceae,with 65.94%(401.08 Mb)ofthe genome comprising repetitive sequences;28,237 protein-coding genes were predicted.Comparative genome analysis indicated that chayote and snake gourd diverged from sponge gourd and that a whole-genome duplication(WGD)event occurred in chayote at 25±4 Mya.Transcriptional and metabolic analysis revealed genes involved in fruit texture,pigment,fl avor,fl avonoids,antioxidants,and plant hormones during chayote fruit development.The analysis of the genome,transcriptome,and metabolome provides insights into chayote evolution and lays the groundwork for future research on fruit and tuber development and genetic improvements in chayote.

The genome and transcriptome analysis of snake gourd provide insights into its evolution and fruit development and ripening

Snake gourd(Trichosanthes anguina L.),which belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family,is a popular ornamental and food crop species with medicinal value and is grown in many parts of the world.Although progress has been made in its genetic improvement,the organization,composition,and evolution of the snake gourd genome remain largely unknown.Here,we report a high-quality genome assembly for snake gourd,comprising 202 contigs,with a total size of 919.8 Mb and an N50 size of 20.1 Mb.These findings indicate that snake gourd has one of the largest genomes of Cucurbitaceae species sequenced to date.The snake gourd genome assembly harbors 22,874 protein-coding genes and 80.0%of the genome consists of repetitive sequences.Phylogenetic analysis reveals that snake gourd is closely related to sponge gourd but diverged from their common ancestor~33–47 million years ago.The genome sequence reported here serves as a valuable resource for snake gourd genetic research and comparative genomic studies in Cucurbitaceae and other plant species.In addition,fruit transcriptome analysis reveals the candidate genes related to quality traits during snake gourd fruit development and provides a basis for future research on snake gourd fruit development and ripening at the transcript level.

Investigation into the thermal effect of the LIPS-200 ion thruster plume

The distribution of the thermal effects of the ion thruster plume are essential for estimating the influence of the thruster plume, improving the layout of the spacecraft, and for the thermal shielding of critical sensitive components. In order to obtain the heat flow distribution in the plume of the LIPS-200 xenon ion thruster, an experimental study of the thermal effects of the plume has been conducted in this work,with a total heat flow sensor and a radiant heat flow sensor over an axial distance of 0.5–0.9 m and a thruster angle of 0°–60°. Combined with a Faraday probe and a retarding potential analyzer, the thermal accommodation coefficient of the sensor surface in the plume is available. The results of the experiment show that the xenon ion thruster plume heat flow is mainly concentrated within a range of15°. The total and radial heat flow of the plume downstream of the thruster gradually decreases along the axial and radial directions, with the corresponding values of 11.78 k W m^(-2) and 0.3 k W m^(-2) for the axial 0.5 m position, respectively. At the same position, the radiation heat flow accounts for a very small part of the total heat flow, approximately 3%–5%. The thermal accommodation factor is0.72–0.99 over the measured region. Furthermore, the PIC and DSMC methods based on the Maxwell thermal accommodation coefficient model(EX-PWS) show a maximum error of 28.6% between simulation and experiment for LIPS-200 ion thruster plume heat flow, which, on the one hand, provides an experimental basis for studying the interaction between the ion thruster and the spacecraft, and on the other hand provides optimization of the ion thruster plume simulation model.

Characterization of physiochemical and biological properties of spherical protein crystals for sustained release

This study presents an exploration on extending the action of therapeutic proteins by crystallization strategy without new molecular entities generation.Recombinant human interferon a-2b(rhIFN),a model protein drug in this case,was crystallized using a hanging drop vapor diffusion method.A novel chelating technique with metal ions was employed to promote crystals formation.The physico-chemical characterization of the protein crystals,including morphology,particle size,X-ray diffraction,circular dichroism and biological potency evaluations were performed.In addition,the in vitro release behavior of rhIFN from crystal lattice suggested an exciting possibility of protein crystals as a longacting formulation.The work described here demonstrates the possibility of spherical crystals of biomacromolecules for controllable delivery application of therapeutic proteins.

Proteomic analysis of energy metabolism and signal transduction in irradiated melanoma cells

AIM: To analyze proteomic and signal transduction alterations in irradiated melanoma cells. METHODS: We combined stable isotope labeling with amino acids in cell culture (SILAC) with highly sensitive shotgun tandem mass spectrometry (MS) to create an efficient approach for protein quantification. Protein protein interaction was used to analyze relationships among proteins. RESULTS: Energy metabolism protein levels were significantly different in glycolysis and not significantly different in oxidative phosphorylation after irradiation. Conversely, tumor suppressor proteins related to cell growth and development were downregulated, and those related to cell death and cell cycle were upregulated in irradiated cells. CONCLUSION: Our results indicate that irradiation induces differential expression of the 29 identified proteins closely related to cell survival, cell cycle arrest, and growth inhibition. The data may provide new insights into the pathogenesis of uveal melanoma and guide appropriate radiotherapy.

Strigolactones positively regulate abscisic acid-dependent heat and cold tolerance in tomato

Strigolactones are carotenoid-derived phytohormones that impact plant growth and development in diverse ways.However,the roles of strigolactones in the responses to temperature stresses are largely unknown.Here,we demonstrated that strigolactone biosynthesis is induced in tomato(Solanum lycopersicum)by heat and cold stresses.Compromised strigolactone biosynthesis or signaling negatively affected heat and cold tolerance,while application of the synthetic strigolactone analog GR245DS enhanced heat and cold tolerance.Strigolactone-mediated heat and cold tolerance was associated with the induction of abscisic acid(ABA),heat shock protein 70(HSP70)accumulation,C-REPEAT BINDING FACTOR 1(CBF1)transcription,and antioxidant enzyme activity.Importantly,a deficiency in ABA biosynthesis compromised the GR245DS effects on heat and cold stresses and abolished the GR245DS-induced transcription of HSP70,CBF1,and antioxidant-related genes.These results support that strigolactones positively regulate tomato heat and cold tolerance and that they do so at least partially by the induction of CBFs and HSPs and the antioxidant response in an ABA-dependent manner.

The MYC2-PUB22-JAZ4 module plays a crucial role in jasmonate signaling in tomato

Jasmonates(JAs),a class of lipid-derived stress hormones,play a crucial role across an array of plant physiological processes and stress responses.Although JA signaling is thought to rely predominantly on the degradation of specific JAZ proteins by SCF^(COI1),it remains unclear whether other pathways are involved in the regulation of JAZ protein stability.Here,we report that PUB22,a plant U-box type E3 ubiquitin ligase,plays a critical role in the regulation of plant resistance against Helicoverpa armigera and other JA responses in tomato.Whereas COI1 physically interacts with JAZ1/2/5/7,PUB22 physically interacts with JAZ1/3/4/6.PUB22 ubiquitinates JAZ4 to promote its degradation via the 26S proteasome pathway.Importantly,we observed that pub22 mutants showreduced resistance to H.armigera,whereas jaz4 single mutants and jaz1 jaz3 jaz4 jaz6 quadruple mutants have enhanced resistance.The hypersensitivity of pub22 mutants to herbivores could be partially rescued by JAZ4 mutation.Moreover,we found that expression of PUB22 can be transcriptionally activated by MYC2,thus forming a positive feedback circuit in JA signaling.We noticed that the PUB22-JAZ4 module also regulates other JA responses,including defense against B.cinerea,inhibition of root elongation,and anthocyanin accumulation.Taken together,these results indicate that PUB22 plays a crucial role in plant growth and defense responses,together with COI1-regulated JA signaling,by targeting specific JAZs.

A Neural Circuit Controlling Virgin Female Aggression Induced by Mating-related Cues in Drosophila

Females increase aggression for mating opportunities and for acquiring reproductive resources.Although the close relationship between female aggression and mating status is widely appreciated,whether and how female aggression is regulated by mating-related cues remains poorly understood.Here we report an interesting observation that Drosophila virgin females initiate high-frequency attacks toward mated females.We identify 11-cis-vaccenyl acetate(cVA),a male-derived pheromone transferred to females during mating,which promotes virgin female aggression.We subsequently reveal a cVA-responsive neural circuit consisting of four orders of neurons,including Or67d,DA1,aSP-g,and pC1 neurons,that mediate cVA-induced virgin female aggression.We also determine that aSP-g neurons release acetylcholine(ACh)to excite pC1 neurons via the nicotinic ACh receptor nAChRα7.Together,beyond revealing cVA as a mating-related inducer of virgin female aggression,our results identify a neural circuit linking the chemosensory perception of mating-related cues to aggressive behavior in Drosophila females.

Effect of stainless steel fibers on properties of MgO-C refractories

MgO-C refractories with stainless steel fibers were prepared to investigate the effects of stainless steel fibers addition on the thermal shock resistance,oxidation resistance,and microstructure of MgO-C refractories,and the optimum amount of stainless steel fibers was determined.The results showed that adding stainless steel fiber in MgO-C refractories can increase flexural strength and thermal shock resistance,with an optimal addition of 2 wt.%,owing to the bridging effect and crack deflection toughening of stainless steel fibers inside the material.The formation of MgAl1.9Fe0.1O4 composite spinel,which was responsible for higher oxidation resistance,produced volume expansion and prevented the diffusion of oxygen.The strengthening mechanism is physical embedding at room temperature,while it is reaction bonding at high temperature.

Hydrogen peroxide functions as a secondary messenger for brassinosteroids-induced CO_2 assimilation and carbohydrate metabolism in Cucumis sativus

Brassinosteroids(BRs) are potent regulators of photosynthesis and crop yield in agricultural crops;however,the mechanism by which BRs increase photosynthesis is not fully understood.Here,we show that foliar application of 24-epibrassinolide(EBR) resulted in increases in CO 2 assimilation,hydrogen peroxide(H 2 O 2) accumulation,and leaf area in cucumber.H 2 O 2 treatment induced increases in CO 2 assimilation whilst inhibition of the H 2 O 2 accumulation by its generation inhibitor or scavenger completely abolished EBR-induced CO 2 assimilation.Increases of light harvesting due to larger leaf areas in EBR-and H 2 O 2-treated plants were accompanied by increases in the photochemical efficiency of photosystem II(Φ PSII) and photochemical quenching coefficient(q P).EBR and H 2 O 2 both activated carboxylation efficiency of ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate oxygenase/carboxylase(Rubisco) from analysis of CO 2 response curve and in vitro measurement of Rubisco activities.Moreover,EBR and H 2 O 2 increased contents of total soluble sugar,sucrose,hexose,and starch,followed by enhanced activities of sugar metabolism such as sucrose phosphate synthase,sucrose synthase,and invertase.Interestingly,expression of transcripts of enzymes involved in starch and sugar utilization were inhibited by EBR and H 2 O 2.However,the effects of EBR on carbohydrate metabolisms were reversed by the H 2 O 2 generation inhibitor diphenyleneodonium(DPI) or scavenger dimethylthiourea(DMTU) pretreatment.All of these results indicate that H 2 O 2 functions as a secondary messenger for EBR-induced CO 2 assimilation and carbohydrate metabolism in cucumber plants.Our study confirms that H 2 O 2 mediates the regulation of photosynthesis by BRs and suggests that EBR and H 2 O 2 regulate Calvin cycle and sugar metabolism via redox signaling and thus increase the photosynthetic potential and yield of crops.