Genome-wide association mapping and genomic prediction of stalk rot in two mid-altitude tropical maize populations

Maize stalk rot reduces grain yield and quality.Information about the genetics of resistance to maize stalk rot could help breeders design effective breeding strategies for the trait.Genomic prediction may be a more effective breeding strategy for stalk-rot resistance than marker-assisted selection.We performed a genome-wide association study(GWAS)and genomic prediction of resistance in testcross hybrids of 677 inbred lines from the Tuxpe?o and non-Tuxpe?o heterotic pools grown in three environments and genotyped with 200,681 single-nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs).Eighteen SNPs associated with stalk rot shared genomic regions with gene families previously associated with plant biotic and abiotic responses.More favorable SNP haplotypes traced to tropical than to temperate progenitors of the inbred lines.Incorporating genotype-by-environment(G×E)interaction increased genomic prediction accuracy.

Proximal point algorithm for a new class of fuzzy set-valued variational inclusions with (H,η)-monotone mappings

We introduced a new class of fuzzy set-valued variational inclusions with (H,η)-monotone mappings. Using the resolvent operator method in Hilbert spaces, we suggested a new proximal point algorithm for finding approximate solutions, which strongly converge to the exact solution of a fuzzy set-valued variational inclusion with (H,η)-monotone. The results improved and generalized the general quasi-variational inclusions with fuzzy set-valued mappings proposed by Jin and Tian Jin MM, Perturbed proximal point algorithm for general quasi-variational inclusions with fuzzy set-valued mappings, OR Transactions, 2005, 9(3): 31-38, (In Chinese); Tian YX, Generalized nonlinear implicit quasi-variational inclusions with fuzzy mappings, Computers & Mathematics with Applications, 2001, 42: 101-108.

Implementation Framework and Validation of Cluster-Nuclei Based Channel Model Using Environmental Mapping for 6G Communication Systems

With the research of the upcoming sixth generation(6 G) systems, new technologies will require wider bandwidth, larger scale antenna arrays and more diverse wireless communication scenarios on the future channel modeling. Considering channel model is prerequisite for system design and performance evaluation of 6 G technologies, we face a challenging task: how to accurately and efficiently model 6 G channel for various scenarios? This paper tries to answer it. Firstly, the features of cluster-nuclei(CN) and principle of cluster-nuclei based channel model(CNCM) are introduced. Then, a novel modeling framework is proposed to implement CNCM,which consists four steps: propagation environment reconstruction, cluster-nuclei identification, multipath parameters generation, and channel coefficients generation. Three-dimensional environment with material information is utilized to map CN with scatterers in the propagation pathway. CN are identified by geometrical and electric field calculation based on environmental mapping, and multipath components within CN are calculated by statistical characteristics of angle, power and delay domains. Finally, we present a three-level verification structure to investigate the accuracy and complexity of channel modeling comprehensively. Simulation results reveal that CNCM can perform higher accuracy than geometrybased stochastic model while lower complexity compared with ray-tracing model for practical propagation environment.

MAXIMAL ELEMENTS FOR G_B-MAJORIZED MAPPINGS IN PRODUCT G_CONVEX SPACES AND APPLICATIONS (Ⅱ)

A new family of set_valued mappings from a topological space into generalized convex spaces was introduced and studied. By using the continuous partition of unity theorem and Brouwer fixed point theorem, several existence theorems of maximal elements for the family of set_valued mappings were proved under noncompact setting of product generalized convex spaces. These theorems improve, unify and generalize many important results in recent literature.

MAXIMAL ELEMENTS FOR G_B-MAJORIZED MAPPINGS IN PRODUCT G-CONVEX SPACES AND APPLICATIONS (Ⅰ)

A new family of set_valued mappings from a topological space into generalized convex spaces was introduced and studied. By using the continuous partition of unity theorem and Brouwer fixed point theorem, several existence theorems of maximal elements for the family of set_valued mappings were proved under noncompact setting of product generalized convex spaces. These theorems improve, unify and generalize many important results in recent literature.

ELXED POINT THEOREM OF COMPOSITION g-CONTRACTION MAPPING AND ITS APPLICATIONS

Any composition sequential mapping, periodic composition mapping of a complete non-empty metric space M into M with geometric mean contraction ratio less than 1 ( simplifying as 'g-contraction mapping' ) has a unique fixed point in M . Applications of the theorem to the proof of existence and uniqueness of the solutions of a set of non-linear differential equations and a coupled integral equations of symmetric bending of shallow shell of revolution are given.

5G Oriented Exponential Effective Signal to Interference plus Noise Ratio Mapping Algorithm Based on Channel Classification

In the future the fifth generation( 5 G) communication systems,channel models may be very complicated and it is difficult to calculate equivalent signal to interference plus noise ratio( SINR)of a random fading channel. Therefore,methods for the calculation of equivalent SINR of a random fading channel are very necessary.In this paper,an enhanced algorithm on the exponential effective SINR mapping( EESM) model for random fading channels was proposed. First, the optimal adjustment parameters of typical channel fading models including extended pedestrian A( EPA)model,extended vehicular A( EVA) model and extended typical urban( ETU) model were obtained by simulation. Then the proposed solution was used to actualize channel classification according to the maximum multipath delay and the average power of the random channel. The solution can determine the typical channel closest to random channel for obtaining the optimal adjustment value of EESM. The evaluation results indicate that the proposed one can improve the whole system throughput significantly and meanwhile the accuracy of the link prediction algorithm is also guaranteed.

Species differences in regulation of renal proximal tubule transport by certain molecules

Renal proximal tubules （PTs） play important roles in the regulation of acid/base, plasma volume and blood pressure. Recent studies suggest that there are substantial species differences in the regulation of PT transport. For example, thiazolidinediones （TZDs） are widely used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, but the use of TZDs is associated with fluid overload. In addition to the transcriptional enhancement of sodium transport in distal nephrons, TZDs rapidly stimulate PT sodium transport via a non-genomic mechanism depending onperoxisome proliferator activated receptor g/Src/epidermal growth factor receptor （EGFR）/MEK/ERK. In mouse PTs, however, TZDs fail to stimulate PT transport probably due to constitutive activation of Src/EGFR/ERK pathway. This unique activation of Src/ERK may also affect the effect of high concentrations of insulin on mouse PT transport. On the other hand, the effect of angiotensin Ⅱ （Ang Ⅱ） on PT transport is known to be biphasic in rabbits, rats, and mice. However, Ang Ⅱ induces a concentration-dependent, monophasic transport stimulation in human PTs. The contrasting responses to nitric oxide/guanosine 3’,5’-cyclic monophosphate pathway may largely explain these different effects of Ang Ⅱ on PT transport. In this review, we focus on the recent fndings on the species differences in the regulation of PT transport, which may help understand the species-specific mechanisms underlying edema formation and/or hypertension occurrence.

Mapping of QTL for Fiber Length Using Interspecific Gossypium hirsutum × G.barbadense F_2 Population

Cotton occupies a pre-eminent place among cash crops as it guides the destiny of a large section of the farming community as well as that of a flourishing textile industry.As the yarn manufacturing industry has undergone a technological revolution,more emphasis is given to quality of the raw

G-Contractive Sequential Composite Mapping Theorem in Banach or Probabilistic Banach Space and Application to Prey-Predator System and A &H Stock Prices

Theorems of iteration g-contractive sequential composite mapping and periodic mapping in Banach or probabilistic Bannach space are proved, which allow some contraction ratios of the sequence of mapping might be larger than or equal to 1, and are more general than the Banach contraction mapping theorem. Application to the proof of existence of solutions of cycling coupled nonlinear differential equations arising from prey-predator system and A&H stock prices are given.

g-η-Monotone mapping and resolvent operator technique for solving generalized implicit variational-like inclusions

A new class of g-η-monotone mappings and a class of generalized implicit variational-like inclusions involving g-η-monotone mappings are introduced. The resolvent operator of g-η-monotone mappings is defined and its Lipschitz continuity is presented, An iterative algorithm for approximating the solutions of generalized implicit wriational- like inclusions is suggested and analyzed. The convergence of iterative sequences generated by the algorithm is also proved,

Some Fixed Point Results of Ciric-Type Contraction Mappings on Ordered <i>G</i>-Partial Metric Spaces

We introduce the concept of generalized quasi-contraction mappings in G-partial metric spaces and prove some fixed point results in ordered G-partial metric spaces. The results generalize and extend some recent results in literature.

基于MapGIS与Oracle的地质数据库建设

与普通的数据相比,地质数据有着多源、多量、多类、多元、多维、多主题等特点。由于地质数据自身的特点,如何有效地存储管理海量地质成果资料和相关信息要素,已经成为当前的热门研究课题。以矿产资源潜力评价数据为例,在Oracle 10G、Map GIS K9平台基础上完成全国矿产资源潜力评价数据的数据库建设工作。在原有软件的基础上,对海量地质数据进行统一管理,为地质数据的应用提供基础保障,从而提高地质数据的信息化服务能力。

SW-Log-MAP译码算法在3G移动通信中的应用

SW-Log-MAP译码算法在传统Turbo译码算法Log-MAP的基础上进行了改进,在保证译码性能的前提下,大大降低其运算复杂度,并将滑动窗的方法应用于译码模块,大大减少了存储空间;并且,在简化后的Turbo译码器基础上,通过仿真,对Turbo码的误码率性能进行研究,分析交织长度、滑动窗、纠正函数等因素对于译码性能的影响。

集值优化问题Proximal真有效解集的连通性

研究集值优化问题Proximal真有效解集的连通性.首先在一种广义凸性假设下,证明了集合的Proximal真有效点集的连通性.其后,针对集值优化问题,在目标映射为锥凸和上半连续的条件下,证明了Proximal真有效解集的连通性.

基于Android的地震目录在Google Map中的研究

分析了通过手机查询地震目录,获取地震目录详细信息,在手机浏览器上显示地震相关信息的关键技术、流程图、代码及实现方法.

Diallyl disulfide-induced G2/M arrest of human gastric cancer MGC803 cells involves activation of p38 MAP kinase pathways

AIM: To determine the role of p38 MAP kinase signal transduction pathways in diallyl disulfide (DADS)-induced G2/M arrest in human gastric cancer MGC803 cells.METHODS: MGC803 cell growth inhibition was measured by MTT assay. Phase distribution of cell cyde was analyzed by flow cytometry. Expression of Cdc25C, p38, phosphorylation of p38 (pp38) were determined by Western blotting.RESULTS: MT1- assay showed that SB203580, a specific p38 MAPK inhibitor blocked DADS-induced growth inhibition.Flow cytometry analysis revealed that treatment of MGC803 cells with 30 mg/L DADS increased the percentage of cells in the G2/M phase from 9.3% to 39.4% (P<0.05), whereas inhibition of p38 activity by SB203580 abolished induction of G2/M arrest by DADS. Western blotting showed that phosphorylation of p38 was increased 3.52-fold following treatment of MGC803 cells with 30 mg/L DADS for 20 min(P<0.05), whereas Cdc25C was decreased 68% following treatment of MGCS03 cells with 30 mg/L DADS for 24 h(P<0.05). Decreased Cdc25C protein expression by DADS was attenuated by SB203580 (P<0.05).CONCLUSION: DADS-induced G2/M arrest of MGC803 cells involves activation of p38 MAP kinase pathways.Decreased Cdc25C protein expression by p38 MAPK played a crucial role in G2/M arrest after treatment with DADS.

Variations on conserved signaling pathways in biocontrol and development: G protein and MAPK genes of Trichoderma. atroviride and T. virens

Filamentous fungi employ conserved eukaryotic signaling pathway to detect and respond to environmental signals, including the presence of the host. Genetic experiment in which a particular signaling protein is lost, or its activity enhanced, have defined some of the function of heterotrimeric G proteins and MAP kinases in development and virulence. A hallmark of these studies is that orthologs in different species may have different functions. Antagonistic fungal-fungal interactions form the basis for biological control of plant disease. These interactions may employ novel modes of regulation by conserved signaling elements. Tag1, a G protein α subunit of Trichoderma. atroviride belonging to fungal Gi class, is involved in repression of sporulation and hyphal coiling(1). Deletion of ortholog of this gene, TgaA, in Trichoderma (Gliocladium) virens, however, did not affect sporulation and growth, yet tgaA mutants are unable to parasitize S. rolfsii sclerotia(2). Mutation of a second G α subunit gene is now under study. TmkA, a MAPK gene of T. virens, is involved in biocontrol properties and repression of conidiation(3). Using suppression-subtraction hybridization and other approaches, we are beginning to identify additional elements of the signaling cascades and their downsteam targets. The role of G protein and MAPK genes are sometimes specific to a particular host fungus or to parasitism of mycelia or sclerotia(2,3). Also of relevance to biocontrol, signal transduction pathway provide a means to alter the balance between sporulation, mycelial growth and hyphal coiling.

Common Fixed Point Theorems for Compatible and Weakly Compatible Maps in G-Metric Spaces

In this paper first we prove common fixed point theorems for compatible and weakly compatible maps. Secondly, we prove common fixed point theorems for weakly compatible maps along with property (E.A.) and (CLRg) property respectively.

Parameterization Transfer for a Planar Computational Domain in Isogeometric Analysis

In this paper,we propose a parameterization transfer algorithm for planar domains bounded by B-spline curves,where the shapes of the planar domains are similar.The domain geometries are considered to be similar if their simplified skeletons have the same structures.One domain we call source domain,and it is parameterized using multi-patch B-spline surfaces.The resulting parameterization is C1 continuous in the regular region and G1 continuous around singular points regardless of whether the parameterization of the source domain is C1/G1 continuous or not.In this algorithm,boundary control points of the source domain are extracted from its parameterization as sequential points,and we establish a correspondence between sequential boundary control points of the source domain and the target boundary through discrete sampling and fitting.Transfer of the parametrization satisfies C1/G1 continuity under discrete harmonic mapping with continuous constraints.The new algorithm has a lower calculation cost than a decomposition-based parameterization with a high-quality parameterization result.We demonstrate that the result of the parameterization transfer in this paper can be applied in isogeometric analysis.Moreover,because of the consistency of the parameterization for the two models,this method can be applied in many other geometry processing algorithms,such as morphing and deformation.