The rate of flavor release in the mouth from traditional dry-cured pork was evaluated in this study.It was hypothesized that a slow steady release of flavor would occur on chewing and hydration.To test this,high salt ...The rate of flavor release in the mouth from traditional dry-cured pork was evaluated in this study.It was hypothesized that a slow steady release of flavor would occur on chewing and hydration.To test this,high salt dry-cured pork was chewed and held in oral cavity without swallowing for 4 different chewing stages(B,NC_(30),C_(30),EC).Saliva and food bolus from 16 healthy subjects were collected during oral processing,and analyzed for saliva flow rate,total saliva protein content,saliva pH,conductivity,saliva and sodium,and taste components.Results show that oral processing behavior and salivary release have important effects on flavor release of dry-cured pork.Sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis(SDS-PAGE)analysis showed that oral processing has a certain effect on the protein composition and concentration in saliva.This study suggests that the interaction between food and saliva that accompanies chewing can lead to significant changes in sensory perception during oral processing.展开更多
Drought-induced protein 19(Di19) is a Cys2/His2 zinc-finger protein that functions in plant growth and development and in tolerance to abiotic stresses.Gm PUB21,an E3 ubiquitin ligase,negatively regulates drought and ...Drought-induced protein 19(Di19) is a Cys2/His2 zinc-finger protein that functions in plant growth and development and in tolerance to abiotic stresses.Gm PUB21,an E3 ubiquitin ligase,negatively regulates drought and salinity response in soybean.We identified potential interaction target proteins of Gm PUB21by yeast two-hybrid c DNA library screening,Gm Di19-5 as a candidate.Bimolecular fluorescence complementation and glutathionine-S-transferase pull-down assays confirmed the interaction between Gm Di19-5 and Gm PUB21.Gm Di19-5 was induced by Na Cl,drought,and abscisic acid(ABA) treatments.Gm Di19-5 was expressed in the cytoplasm and nucleus.Gm Di19-5 overexpression conferred hypersensitivity to drought and high salinity,whereas Gm Di19-5 silencing increased drought and salinity tolerance.Transcripts of ABA-and stress response-associated genes including Gm RAB18 and Gm DREB2A were downregulated in Gm Di19-5-overexpressing plants under drought and salinity stresses.ABA decreased the protein level of Gm Di19-5 in vivo,whereas Gm PUB21 increased the decrease of Gm Di19-5 after exogenous ABA application.The accumulation of Gm PUB21 was also inhibited by Gm Di19-5.We conclude that Gm PUB21 and Gm Di19-5 collaborate to regulate drought and salinity tolerance via an ABA-dependent pathway.展开更多
In this paper, decentralized methods of optimally rigid graphs generation for formation control are researched. The notion of optimally rigid graph is first defined in this paper to describe a special kind of rigid gr...In this paper, decentralized methods of optimally rigid graphs generation for formation control are researched. The notion of optimally rigid graph is first defined in this paper to describe a special kind of rigid graphs. The optimally rigid graphs can be used to decrease the topology complexity of graphs while maintaining their shapes. To minimize the communication complexity of formations, we study the theory of optimally rigid formation generation. First, four important propositions are presented to demonstrate the feasibility of using a decentralized method to generate optimally rigid graphs. Then, a formation algorithm for multi-agent systems based on these propositions is proposed. At last, some simulation examples are given to show the efficiency of the proposed algorithm.展开更多
We propose a novel machine learning approach to reconstruct meshless surface wind speed fields,i.e.,to reconstruct the surface wind speed at any location,based on meteorological background fields and geographical info...We propose a novel machine learning approach to reconstruct meshless surface wind speed fields,i.e.,to reconstruct the surface wind speed at any location,based on meteorological background fields and geographical information.The random forest method is selected to develop the machine learning data reconstruction model(MLDRM-RF)for wind speeds over Beijing from 2015-19.We use temporal,geospatial attribute and meteorological background field features as inputs.The wind speed field can be reconstructed at any station in the region not used in the training process to cross-validate model performance.The evaluation considers the spatial distribution of and seasonal variations in the root mean squared error(RMSE)of the reconstructed wind speed field across Beijing.The average RMSE is 1.09 m s^(−1),considerably smaller than the result(1.29 m s^(−1))obtained with inverse distance weighting(IDW)interpolation.Finally,we extract the important feature permutations by the method of mean decrease in impurity(MDI)and discuss the reasonableness of the model prediction results.MLDRM-RF is a reasonable approach with excellent potential for the improved reconstruction of historical surface wind speed fields with arbitrary grid resolutions.Such a model is needed in many wind applications,such as wind energy and aviation safety assessments.展开更多
Peanut(Arachis hypogea L.)bacterial wilt(BW)is a devastating disease caused by Ralstonia solanacearum that results in severe yield and quality losses.Plant defensins are short cysteine-rich peptides with antimicrobial...Peanut(Arachis hypogea L.)bacterial wilt(BW)is a devastating disease caused by Ralstonia solanacearum that results in severe yield and quality losses.Plant defensins are short cysteine-rich peptides with antimicrobial activity.The role of defensin genes(Ah Def)in peanut is unclear.A genome-wide investigation of Ah Def genes was undertaken,and 12 identified Ah Def genes were classified into two groups containing the gamma-thionin domain formed by four disulfide pairs:Cys1-Cys8,Cys2-Cys5,Cys3-Cys6,and Cys4-Cys7.In silico analysis revealed that Ah Def genes showed highly conserved architectural features and contained cis-elements associated with phytohormone signaling and defense responses.A highly resistant cultivar,H108(R)and a susceptible accession,H107(S)were tested by R.solanacearum inoculation.H108(R)showed fewer symptoms than H107(S)owing to inhibition of bacterial reproduction and spread in the vascular bundles of roots and stems.In a transcriptomic expression profile,Ah Def genes,particularly Ah Def1.6 and Ah Def2.2,were up-regulated in H108(R)compared with H107(S)under R.solanacearum infection and phytohormone treatment.Subcellular localization showed that the Ah Def1.6 and Ah Def2.2 proteins were both expressed specifically on the plasma membrane.Overexpression of protein fusion Ah Def2.2-YFP in Nicotiana benthamiana and peanut leaves increased resistance to R.solanacearum,suggesting its role in response to BW infection.Ah Def2.2 may be valuable for peanut resistance breeding.展开更多
The cleavage activity of complexes between copper (Ⅱ) and four different amino acidor amino acid methyl ester on DNA was tested at physioloical pH and temperature., It was found that Cu (Ⅱ)-L-His and Cu (Ⅱ)-L-His m...The cleavage activity of complexes between copper (Ⅱ) and four different amino acidor amino acid methyl ester on DNA was tested at physioloical pH and temperature., It was found that Cu (Ⅱ)-L-His and Cu (Ⅱ)-L-His methyl ester complexes could cleane DNA. The extent ofDNA cleavage is largely dependent on the metal ion-to-ligand ratio. The cleavage of doublestranded DNA mediated by Cu (Ⅱ)-L-His complexes occurs via a hydrolytie mechanism.展开更多
[Objectives]The paper was to explore the genetic information and evolution of CymMV,and to provide an important scientific basis for monitoring and early warning of orchid virus disease and anti-virus genetic engineer...[Objectives]The paper was to explore the genetic information and evolution of CymMV,and to provide an important scientific basis for monitoring and early warning of orchid virus disease and anti-virus genetic engineering of orchid in Guangdong Province.[Methods]RT-PCR and DASELISA were used to detect and identify CymMV from leaves with suspected virus disease of Cymbidium sinense collected from Guangzhou area.The genome sequence assembly,annotation,phylogeny and selection pressure analysis of CymMV isolates were performed with related molecular biology software.[Results]Two CymMV isolates(GZV013 and ZC29)were found in Guangdong Province for the first time in this study.The genome of both GZV013 and ZC29 were 6227 nt in length,encoding 5 functional proteins.The similarity analysis of the full sequence showed that the nucleotide sequence identity of GZV013 and Taiwan isolate M2 was 97.03% and that of ZC29 and Nanjing isolate NJ-1 was 97.11%.The complete genome sequence identity among CymMV isolates ranged from 86.85% to 98.31%,and the differentiation of diverse populations was closely related to host species and geographical isolation.Each region of CymMV genome was affected by negative selection and conformed to the neutral evolution model.The genes encoding RdRp,TGB1 and TGB2 had the highest mutation rates in the genome.[Conclusions]GZV013 was most closely related to Taiwan isolate M2,and ZC29 was most closely related to Nanjing isolate NJ-1,belonging to the same branch of a family.展开更多
Herein,a unique mesoporous heterostructure(average pore size:15 nm)cobalt disulfide/carbon nanofibers(CoS_(2)/PCNFs)composite with excellent hydrophilicity(contact angle:23.5°)is prepared using polyethylene glyco...Herein,a unique mesoporous heterostructure(average pore size:15 nm)cobalt disulfide/carbon nanofibers(CoS_(2)/PCNFs)composite with excellent hydrophilicity(contact angle:23.5°)is prepared using polyethylene glycol(PEG)as a pore-forming agent.The CoS_(2)/PCNF electrode exhibits excellent cycle stability(95.2%of initial specific capacitance at 10 A·g^(-1)after 8000 cycles),good rate performance(46.5%at 10 A·g^(-1)),and high specific capacity(86.1 mAh·g^(-1)at 1 A·g^(-1),about 688.8 F·g^(-1)at 1 A·g^(-1)).Density functional theory(DFT)simulation elucidates that CoS_(2)tends to transfer substantial charges to CNF.As the center of positive charge,CoS_(2)is more likely to capture negative ions in the electrolyte,thus accelerating the ion diffusion process.The excellent properties of the electrode material can not only accelerate the electrochemical reaction kinetics,but also provide abundant redox-active sites and a high Faradaic capacity for the entire electrode due to the synergistic contributions of CoS_(2)nanoparticles,mesoporous heterostructure of PCNF,and admirable hydrophilicity of the composite material.A CoS_(2)/PCNF-0.25//AC(AC:activated carbon)asymmetric supercapacitor is assembled using CoS_(2)/PCNF-0.25 as the positive electrode and AC as the negative electrode,which possesses a high energy density(35.5 Wh·kg^(-1)at a power density of 824 W·kg^(-1))and superior cycling stability(maintaining over 98%of initial capacitance after 2000 cycles).In addition,the unique CoS_(2)/PCNF electrode is expected to be widely used in other electrochemical energy storage devices,such as lithium-ion batteries,sodium-ion batteries,lithium-sulfur batteries,etc.展开更多
1 Introduction Underground logistics systems(ULSs)are a set of self-contained,multimodal,and intelligent physical distribution concepts that enable the automated movement of goods via tunnels and underground pipelines...1 Introduction Underground logistics systems(ULSs)are a set of self-contained,multimodal,and intelligent physical distribution concepts that enable the automated movement of goods via tunnels and underground pipelines installed within and between cities(Visser,2018).ULSs are also recognized as the fifth type of logistics and generic supply system after seaways,airlines,roads,and railways(Qian and Guo,2007).展开更多
An urban underground logistics system(ULS)is one important means of solving urban traffic problems that has unique advantages.Freight transportation in China requires a new transportation mode.Therefore,ULS has garner...An urban underground logistics system(ULS)is one important means of solving urban traffic problems that has unique advantages.Freight transportation in China requires a new transportation mode.Therefore,ULS has garnered increasing attention.However,to date,few scholars and practitioners have investigated ULS in China.Although ULS shows good development opportunities,it also faces great challenges.Based on the Macro-environment and situation analysis(PEST-SWOT)model,which is a strategic analysis method that combines both SWOT and PEST to effectively identify advantages,disadvantages,opportunities and threats,this paper first uses PEST to analyze the macro-environment of ULS in China and identify its internal factors(i.e.,advantages and disadvantages)and external factors(i.e.,opportunities and threats).Next,based on the SWOT framework,this paper proposes several development strategies and recommendations that provide a comprehensive and novel perspective to the study of ULS in China.展开更多
基金supported by “Hunan Natural Science Foundation Program of China” (Project No. 2019JJ50450)“Project support of Hunan Province Agricultural Industry Technology system (2019-105)” funded by the Hunan Provincial Science &Technology Department, China
文摘The rate of flavor release in the mouth from traditional dry-cured pork was evaluated in this study.It was hypothesized that a slow steady release of flavor would occur on chewing and hydration.To test this,high salt dry-cured pork was chewed and held in oral cavity without swallowing for 4 different chewing stages(B,NC_(30),C_(30),EC).Saliva and food bolus from 16 healthy subjects were collected during oral processing,and analyzed for saliva flow rate,total saliva protein content,saliva pH,conductivity,saliva and sodium,and taste components.Results show that oral processing behavior and salivary release have important effects on flavor release of dry-cured pork.Sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis(SDS-PAGE)analysis showed that oral processing has a certain effect on the protein composition and concentration in saliva.This study suggests that the interaction between food and saliva that accompanies chewing can lead to significant changes in sensory perception during oral processing.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2022YFF1001500)the Open Competition Project of Seed Industry Revitalization of Jiangsu Province (JBGS[2021]060)+3 种基金the Core Technology Development for Breeding Program of Jiangsu Province (JBGS-2021-014)China Agriculture Research System of MOF and MARA (CARS-04)the Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Crop Production (JCIC-MCP)Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Crop Production Co-sponsored by Province and Ministry (CIC-MCP)。
文摘Drought-induced protein 19(Di19) is a Cys2/His2 zinc-finger protein that functions in plant growth and development and in tolerance to abiotic stresses.Gm PUB21,an E3 ubiquitin ligase,negatively regulates drought and salinity response in soybean.We identified potential interaction target proteins of Gm PUB21by yeast two-hybrid c DNA library screening,Gm Di19-5 as a candidate.Bimolecular fluorescence complementation and glutathionine-S-transferase pull-down assays confirmed the interaction between Gm Di19-5 and Gm PUB21.Gm Di19-5 was induced by Na Cl,drought,and abscisic acid(ABA) treatments.Gm Di19-5 was expressed in the cytoplasm and nucleus.Gm Di19-5 overexpression conferred hypersensitivity to drought and high salinity,whereas Gm Di19-5 silencing increased drought and salinity tolerance.Transcripts of ABA-and stress response-associated genes including Gm RAB18 and Gm DREB2A were downregulated in Gm Di19-5-overexpressing plants under drought and salinity stresses.ABA decreased the protein level of Gm Di19-5 in vivo,whereas Gm PUB21 increased the decrease of Gm Di19-5 after exogenous ABA application.The accumulation of Gm PUB21 was also inhibited by Gm Di19-5.We conclude that Gm PUB21 and Gm Di19-5 collaborate to regulate drought and salinity tolerance via an ABA-dependent pathway.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 60934003, No. 61074065)Key Project for Natural Science Research of Hebei Education Department (No. ZD200908)
文摘In this paper, decentralized methods of optimally rigid graphs generation for formation control are researched. The notion of optimally rigid graph is first defined in this paper to describe a special kind of rigid graphs. The optimally rigid graphs can be used to decrease the topology complexity of graphs while maintaining their shapes. To minimize the communication complexity of formations, we study the theory of optimally rigid formation generation. First, four important propositions are presented to demonstrate the feasibility of using a decentralized method to generate optimally rigid graphs. Then, a formation algorithm for multi-agent systems based on these propositions is proposed. At last, some simulation examples are given to show the efficiency of the proposed algorithm.
基金supported by the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDA19030402)the Key Special Projects for International Cooperation in Science and Technology Innovation between Governments(Grant No.2017YFE0133600the Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation Youth Project 8214066:Application Research of Beijing Road Visibility Prediction Based on Machine Learning Methods.
文摘We propose a novel machine learning approach to reconstruct meshless surface wind speed fields,i.e.,to reconstruct the surface wind speed at any location,based on meteorological background fields and geographical information.The random forest method is selected to develop the machine learning data reconstruction model(MLDRM-RF)for wind speeds over Beijing from 2015-19.We use temporal,geospatial attribute and meteorological background field features as inputs.The wind speed field can be reconstructed at any station in the region not used in the training process to cross-validate model performance.The evaluation considers the spatial distribution of and seasonal variations in the root mean squared error(RMSE)of the reconstructed wind speed field across Beijing.The average RMSE is 1.09 m s^(−1),considerably smaller than the result(1.29 m s^(−1))obtained with inverse distance weighting(IDW)interpolation.Finally,we extract the important feature permutations by the method of mean decrease in impurity(MDI)and discuss the reasonableness of the model prediction results.MLDRM-RF is a reasonable approach with excellent potential for the improved reconstruction of historical surface wind speed fields with arbitrary grid resolutions.Such a model is needed in many wind applications,such as wind energy and aviation safety assessments.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31471525)the Key Program of Natural Science Foundation of China-Henan United Fund(U1704232)Key Scientific and Technological Project in Henan Province(201300111000,S2012-05-G03)。
文摘Peanut(Arachis hypogea L.)bacterial wilt(BW)is a devastating disease caused by Ralstonia solanacearum that results in severe yield and quality losses.Plant defensins are short cysteine-rich peptides with antimicrobial activity.The role of defensin genes(Ah Def)in peanut is unclear.A genome-wide investigation of Ah Def genes was undertaken,and 12 identified Ah Def genes were classified into two groups containing the gamma-thionin domain formed by four disulfide pairs:Cys1-Cys8,Cys2-Cys5,Cys3-Cys6,and Cys4-Cys7.In silico analysis revealed that Ah Def genes showed highly conserved architectural features and contained cis-elements associated with phytohormone signaling and defense responses.A highly resistant cultivar,H108(R)and a susceptible accession,H107(S)were tested by R.solanacearum inoculation.H108(R)showed fewer symptoms than H107(S)owing to inhibition of bacterial reproduction and spread in the vascular bundles of roots and stems.In a transcriptomic expression profile,Ah Def genes,particularly Ah Def1.6 and Ah Def2.2,were up-regulated in H108(R)compared with H107(S)under R.solanacearum infection and phytohormone treatment.Subcellular localization showed that the Ah Def1.6 and Ah Def2.2 proteins were both expressed specifically on the plasma membrane.Overexpression of protein fusion Ah Def2.2-YFP in Nicotiana benthamiana and peanut leaves increased resistance to R.solanacearum,suggesting its role in response to BW infection.Ah Def2.2 may be valuable for peanut resistance breeding.
文摘The cleavage activity of complexes between copper (Ⅱ) and four different amino acidor amino acid methyl ester on DNA was tested at physioloical pH and temperature., It was found that Cu (Ⅱ)-L-His and Cu (Ⅱ)-L-His methyl ester complexes could cleane DNA. The extent ofDNA cleavage is largely dependent on the metal ion-to-ligand ratio. The cleavage of doublestranded DNA mediated by Cu (Ⅱ)-L-His complexes occurs via a hydrolytie mechanism.
基金Supported by Science and Technology Project of Guangdong Province(2019B030316033,2021KJ121,C2024900075,C2024900210)Science and Technology Project of Guangzhou City(202102020809)。
文摘[Objectives]The paper was to explore the genetic information and evolution of CymMV,and to provide an important scientific basis for monitoring and early warning of orchid virus disease and anti-virus genetic engineering of orchid in Guangdong Province.[Methods]RT-PCR and DASELISA were used to detect and identify CymMV from leaves with suspected virus disease of Cymbidium sinense collected from Guangzhou area.The genome sequence assembly,annotation,phylogeny and selection pressure analysis of CymMV isolates were performed with related molecular biology software.[Results]Two CymMV isolates(GZV013 and ZC29)were found in Guangdong Province for the first time in this study.The genome of both GZV013 and ZC29 were 6227 nt in length,encoding 5 functional proteins.The similarity analysis of the full sequence showed that the nucleotide sequence identity of GZV013 and Taiwan isolate M2 was 97.03% and that of ZC29 and Nanjing isolate NJ-1 was 97.11%.The complete genome sequence identity among CymMV isolates ranged from 86.85% to 98.31%,and the differentiation of diverse populations was closely related to host species and geographical isolation.Each region of CymMV genome was affected by negative selection and conformed to the neutral evolution model.The genes encoding RdRp,TGB1 and TGB2 had the highest mutation rates in the genome.[Conclusions]GZV013 was most closely related to Taiwan isolate M2,and ZC29 was most closely related to Nanjing isolate NJ-1,belonging to the same branch of a family.
基金Financial support was received from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51976081 and U22A20107)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2019T120393)+2 种基金the Jiangsu Province Postdoctoral Foundation(No.2020Z078)the“Grassland Talents”of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region,the Young Talents of Science and Technology in Universities of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(No.NJYT23030)the“Steed Plan High-level Talents”of Inner Mongolia University,and the Carbon Neutralization Research Project(No.STZX202218).
文摘Herein,a unique mesoporous heterostructure(average pore size:15 nm)cobalt disulfide/carbon nanofibers(CoS_(2)/PCNFs)composite with excellent hydrophilicity(contact angle:23.5°)is prepared using polyethylene glycol(PEG)as a pore-forming agent.The CoS_(2)/PCNF electrode exhibits excellent cycle stability(95.2%of initial specific capacitance at 10 A·g^(-1)after 8000 cycles),good rate performance(46.5%at 10 A·g^(-1)),and high specific capacity(86.1 mAh·g^(-1)at 1 A·g^(-1),about 688.8 F·g^(-1)at 1 A·g^(-1)).Density functional theory(DFT)simulation elucidates that CoS_(2)tends to transfer substantial charges to CNF.As the center of positive charge,CoS_(2)is more likely to capture negative ions in the electrolyte,thus accelerating the ion diffusion process.The excellent properties of the electrode material can not only accelerate the electrochemical reaction kinetics,but also provide abundant redox-active sites and a high Faradaic capacity for the entire electrode due to the synergistic contributions of CoS_(2)nanoparticles,mesoporous heterostructure of PCNF,and admirable hydrophilicity of the composite material.A CoS_(2)/PCNF-0.25//AC(AC:activated carbon)asymmetric supercapacitor is assembled using CoS_(2)/PCNF-0.25 as the positive electrode and AC as the negative electrode,which possesses a high energy density(35.5 Wh·kg^(-1)at a power density of 824 W·kg^(-1))and superior cycling stability(maintaining over 98%of initial capacitance after 2000 cycles).In addition,the unique CoS_(2)/PCNF electrode is expected to be widely used in other electrochemical energy storage devices,such as lithium-ion batteries,sodium-ion batteries,lithium-sulfur batteries,etc.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.72271125 and 71971214).
文摘1 Introduction Underground logistics systems(ULSs)are a set of self-contained,multimodal,and intelligent physical distribution concepts that enable the automated movement of goods via tunnels and underground pipelines installed within and between cities(Visser,2018).ULSs are also recognized as the fifth type of logistics and generic supply system after seaways,airlines,roads,and railways(Qian and Guo,2007).
基金The work described in this paper is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,Project No.71631007).
文摘An urban underground logistics system(ULS)is one important means of solving urban traffic problems that has unique advantages.Freight transportation in China requires a new transportation mode.Therefore,ULS has garnered increasing attention.However,to date,few scholars and practitioners have investigated ULS in China.Although ULS shows good development opportunities,it also faces great challenges.Based on the Macro-environment and situation analysis(PEST-SWOT)model,which is a strategic analysis method that combines both SWOT and PEST to effectively identify advantages,disadvantages,opportunities and threats,this paper first uses PEST to analyze the macro-environment of ULS in China and identify its internal factors(i.e.,advantages and disadvantages)and external factors(i.e.,opportunities and threats).Next,based on the SWOT framework,this paper proposes several development strategies and recommendations that provide a comprehensive and novel perspective to the study of ULS in China.
