The nutritional quality of rice is a major concern,along with the need to enhance productivity to feed the continuously growing population.Therefore,there is a requirement to breed high-yielding rice varieties with im...The nutritional quality of rice is a major concern,along with the need to enhance productivity to feed the continuously growing population.Therefore,there is a requirement to breed high-yielding rice varieties with improved nutritional quality that can help combat malnutrition,a global health issue.Undoubtedly,breeding approaches have played a significant role in increasing rice yield while enhancing its nutritional content.In addition to traditional breeding techniques,other recent approaches,such as genetic engineering,gene editing,omics methods,and agronomic practices,must also be employed to meet the nutritional needs of the current population.In this review,we offered detailed information on the development of nutritionally improved rice varieties through the enhancement of protein content,microand macronutrients,vitamins,and oil quality using genetic engineering approaches.We also identified QTLs associated with amino acids,proteins,and micronutrients in rice.Furthermore,omics approaches provide a range of tools and techniques for effectively exploring resources and understanding the molecular mechanisms involved in trait development.Omics branches,including transcriptomics,proteomics,ionomics,and metabolomics,are efficiently utilized for improving rice nutrition.Therefore,by utilizing the information obtained from these techniques and incorporating all of these recent approaches,we can effectively modify the rice genome,directly enhancing the nutritional value of rice varieties.This will help address the challenges of malnutrition in the years to come.展开更多
OpenStreetMap has a large number of volunteers.There is a hypothesis that volunteers with different cultural backgrounds may have different editing behaviors when contributing to OSM.It may be strongly related to data...OpenStreetMap has a large number of volunteers.There is a hypothesis that volunteers with different cultural backgrounds may have different editing behaviors when contributing to OSM.It may be strongly related to data quality and data reliability on OSM.As for the heterogeneity and the reliability of OSM data,previous research usually focuses on the geometric accuracy,spatial location accuracy and semantic integrity of OSM data,while few researchers have analyzed these problems from the perspective of editing behavior.On the grounds of relationship between mapping motivation and editing behavior,the dispersion of editing trajectory and clockwise direction index are proposed in the paper to explore whether the volunteers are sufficiently motivated and knowledgeable.In the experiments,the historical OSM data of four countries suggested that developed countries have lower trajectory dispersion.The lower degree of trajectory dispersion reflects the higher concentration and professionalism of volunteers.A high degree of drawing direction consistency shows volunteers who mapped French data were natives with local knowledge.From this point of view,this paper verifies that volunteer editing behavior is an effective method to analyze data quality heterogeneity and data reliability.展开更多
The quality traits of horticultural crops,including the accumulation of nutrients and flavor substances,morphology,and texture,affect the palatability and nutritional value.For many years,efforts have been made to imp...The quality traits of horticultural crops,including the accumulation of nutrients and flavor substances,morphology,and texture,affect the palatability and nutritional value.For many years,efforts have been made to improve the quality of horticultural crops.The recent establishment of gene editing technology,with its potential applications in horticultural crops,provides a strategy for achieving this goal in a rapid and efficient manner.Here,we summarize research efforts aimed at improving horticultural crop quality through genome editing.We describe specific genome editing systems that have been used and traits that have been targeted in these efforts.Additionally,we discuss limiting factors and future perspectives of genome editing technology in improving horticultural crop qualities in both research and plant breeding.In summary,genome editing technology is emerging as a powerful tool for efficiently and rapidly improving horticultural crop quality,and we believe that the cautious application of genome editing in horticultural crops will generate new germplasms with improved quality in the near future.展开更多
The eating and cooking quality(ECQ)of rice is critical for determining its economic value in the marketplace and promoting consumer acceptance.It has therefore been of paramount importance in rice breeding programs.He...The eating and cooking quality(ECQ)of rice is critical for determining its economic value in the marketplace and promoting consumer acceptance.It has therefore been of paramount importance in rice breeding programs.Here,we highlight advances in genetic studies of ECQ and discuss prospects for further enhancement of ECQ in rice.Innovations in gene-and genome-editing techniques have enabled improvements in rice ECQ.Significant genes and quantitative trait loci(QTLs)have been shown to regulate starch composition,thereby affecting amylose content and thermal and pasting properties.A limited number of genes/QTLs have been identified for other ECQ properties such as protein content and aroma.Marker-assisted breeding has identified rare alleles in diverse genetic resources that are associated with superior ECQ properties.The post-genomics-driven information summarized in this review is relevant for augmenting current breeding strategies to meet consumer preferences and growing population demands.展开更多
Statistical analysis of various data for the papers published in Journal of Shanghai University （ English Edition） from 1997 to 2004 was made. The issues examined include numbers of published papers, disciplinary di...Statistical analysis of various data for the papers published in Journal of Shanghai University （ English Edition） from 1997 to 2004 was made. The issues examined include numbers of published papers, disciplinary distribution, constituents of authors, propor- tions of collaborated papers contributed by multiple authors and papers based on cooperation between different institutions, publishing retardation, and citation of references. Suggestions are made for further improving the quality of the Journal.展开更多
Sorghum (<i>Sorghum</i><span> <i>bicolor</i></span> (L.) Moench) is one of the world’s leading cereal crops in agricultural production, which has a special importance in the arid r...Sorghum (<i>Sorghum</i><span> <i>bicolor</i></span> (L.) Moench) is one of the world’s leading cereal crops in agricultural production, which has a special importance in the arid regions. However, unlike other cereals, sorghum grain has a lower nutritional value, which is caused, inter alia, by the resistance of its seed storage proteins (kafirins) to protease digestion. One of the effective approaches to improve the nutritional value of sorghum grain is to obtain mutants with partially or completely suppressed synthesis or altered amino acid composition of kafirins. The employment of genome editing may allow to solve this problem by introducing mutations into the nucleotide sequences of the <i>α</i>- and <i>γ</i>-kafirin genes. In this study, genomic target motifs (23 bp sequences) were selected for the introduction of mutations into the <i>α-</i> and <i>γ-KAFIRIN</i> genes of sorg<span>hum. The design of the gRNAs was conducted using the online tools</span> CRISPROR and CHOPCHOP. <a name="_Hlk55317737"></a>Two most suitable targets were chosen for <i>α-KAFIRIN</i> (<i>k</i><span>1<i>C</i>5</span>) and two for <i>γ-KAFIRIN</i> (<i>gKAF</i><span>1</span>) genes. The insertion of respective sequences in the generic vector pSH121 was performed at the <i>BsaI</i> (<i>Eco</i><span>31<i>I</i></span>) sites. Validation of the cloning procedure was performed by DNA sequencing. Subcloning of the resulting constructs was performed using the <i>SfiI</i> restriction sites into the compatible binary vector B479p7oUZm-LH. The correct assembly of binary vectors was confirmed by restriction analysis using the <i>MluI</i> and <i>SfiI</i> cleavage sites. The four vectors created (1C</span><span style="font-family:""> </span><span style="font-family:"">-</span><span style="font-family:""> </span><span style="font-family:"">4C) were transferred by electroporation into the <i>Agrobacterium</i><span> <i>tumefaciens</i></span> strain AGL0. Currently, this vector series is used for stable transformation of sorghum using immature embryo explants.展开更多
Themed “Innovating the World of Textiles”, the 18th edition of ITMA, the world’s most established textile and garment technology exhibition, concluded successfully in Barcelona, Spain. The global textile and garmen...Themed “Innovating the World of Textiles”, the 18th edition of ITMA, the world’s most established textile and garment technology exhibition, concluded successfully in Barcelona, Spain. The global textile and garment manufacturing industry converged at ITMA 2019, chalking up new records for the exhibition which has been held every four years since 1951. It featured many exciting new product launches and innovative technologies and products, including those that leverage the Internet of Things, by 1717 exhibitors from 45 countries.展开更多
基金This study was funded by the Hainan Yazhou Bay Seed Lab Project,China(Grant No.B21HJ0216)the Key Research and Development Project of Hainan Province,China(Grant No.ZDYF2021XDNY128)the Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program and the Cooperation and Innovation Mission,China(Grant No.CAAS-ZDXT202001).
文摘The nutritional quality of rice is a major concern,along with the need to enhance productivity to feed the continuously growing population.Therefore,there is a requirement to breed high-yielding rice varieties with improved nutritional quality that can help combat malnutrition,a global health issue.Undoubtedly,breeding approaches have played a significant role in increasing rice yield while enhancing its nutritional content.In addition to traditional breeding techniques,other recent approaches,such as genetic engineering,gene editing,omics methods,and agronomic practices,must also be employed to meet the nutritional needs of the current population.In this review,we offered detailed information on the development of nutritionally improved rice varieties through the enhancement of protein content,microand macronutrients,vitamins,and oil quality using genetic engineering approaches.We also identified QTLs associated with amino acids,proteins,and micronutrients in rice.Furthermore,omics approaches provide a range of tools and techniques for effectively exploring resources and understanding the molecular mechanisms involved in trait development.Omics branches,including transcriptomics,proteomics,ionomics,and metabolomics,are efficiently utilized for improving rice nutrition.Therefore,by utilizing the information obtained from these techniques and incorporating all of these recent approaches,we can effectively modify the rice genome,directly enhancing the nutritional value of rice varieties.This will help address the challenges of malnutrition in the years to come.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41771484)。
文摘OpenStreetMap has a large number of volunteers.There is a hypothesis that volunteers with different cultural backgrounds may have different editing behaviors when contributing to OSM.It may be strongly related to data quality and data reliability on OSM.As for the heterogeneity and the reliability of OSM data,previous research usually focuses on the geometric accuracy,spatial location accuracy and semantic integrity of OSM data,while few researchers have analyzed these problems from the perspective of editing behavior.On the grounds of relationship between mapping motivation and editing behavior,the dispersion of editing trajectory and clockwise direction index are proposed in the paper to explore whether the volunteers are sufficiently motivated and knowledgeable.In the experiments,the historical OSM data of four countries suggested that developed countries have lower trajectory dispersion.The lower degree of trajectory dispersion reflects the higher concentration and professionalism of volunteers.A high degree of drawing direction consistency shows volunteers who mapped French data were natives with local knowledge.From this point of view,this paper verifies that volunteer editing behavior is an effective method to analyze data quality heterogeneity and data reliability.
基金This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program(Grant No.2018YFD1000200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.31772284).
文摘The quality traits of horticultural crops,including the accumulation of nutrients and flavor substances,morphology,and texture,affect the palatability and nutritional value.For many years,efforts have been made to improve the quality of horticultural crops.The recent establishment of gene editing technology,with its potential applications in horticultural crops,provides a strategy for achieving this goal in a rapid and efficient manner.Here,we summarize research efforts aimed at improving horticultural crop quality through genome editing.We describe specific genome editing systems that have been used and traits that have been targeted in these efforts.Additionally,we discuss limiting factors and future perspectives of genome editing technology in improving horticultural crop qualities in both research and plant breeding.In summary,genome editing technology is emerging as a powerful tool for efficiently and rapidly improving horticultural crop quality,and we believe that the cautious application of genome editing in horticultural crops will generate new germplasms with improved quality in the near future.
基金N.S.acknowledges funding support from the RICE CGIAR Research Pro-gram and AGGRI project(grant no.OPP1194925)from the Bill and Me-linda Gates Foundation.Q.L.N.S.appreciate the funding support of the National Science Foundation of China(grant nos.32161143004 and 31825019)。
文摘The eating and cooking quality(ECQ)of rice is critical for determining its economic value in the marketplace and promoting consumer acceptance.It has therefore been of paramount importance in rice breeding programs.Here,we highlight advances in genetic studies of ECQ and discuss prospects for further enhancement of ECQ in rice.Innovations in gene-and genome-editing techniques have enabled improvements in rice ECQ.Significant genes and quantitative trait loci(QTLs)have been shown to regulate starch composition,thereby affecting amylose content and thermal and pasting properties.A limited number of genes/QTLs have been identified for other ECQ properties such as protein content and aroma.Marker-assisted breeding has identified rare alleles in diverse genetic resources that are associated with superior ECQ properties.The post-genomics-driven information summarized in this review is relevant for augmenting current breeding strategies to meet consumer preferences and growing population demands.
文摘Statistical analysis of various data for the papers published in Journal of Shanghai University （ English Edition） from 1997 to 2004 was made. The issues examined include numbers of published papers, disciplinary distribution, constituents of authors, propor- tions of collaborated papers contributed by multiple authors and papers based on cooperation between different institutions, publishing retardation, and citation of references. Suggestions are made for further improving the quality of the Journal.
文摘Sorghum (<i>Sorghum</i><span> <i>bicolor</i></span> (L.) Moench) is one of the world’s leading cereal crops in agricultural production, which has a special importance in the arid regions. However, unlike other cereals, sorghum grain has a lower nutritional value, which is caused, inter alia, by the resistance of its seed storage proteins (kafirins) to protease digestion. One of the effective approaches to improve the nutritional value of sorghum grain is to obtain mutants with partially or completely suppressed synthesis or altered amino acid composition of kafirins. The employment of genome editing may allow to solve this problem by introducing mutations into the nucleotide sequences of the <i>α</i>- and <i>γ</i>-kafirin genes. In this study, genomic target motifs (23 bp sequences) were selected for the introduction of mutations into the <i>α-</i> and <i>γ-KAFIRIN</i> genes of sorg<span>hum. The design of the gRNAs was conducted using the online tools</span> CRISPROR and CHOPCHOP. <a name="_Hlk55317737"></a>Two most suitable targets were chosen for <i>α-KAFIRIN</i> (<i>k</i><span>1<i>C</i>5</span>) and two for <i>γ-KAFIRIN</i> (<i>gKAF</i><span>1</span>) genes. The insertion of respective sequences in the generic vector pSH121 was performed at the <i>BsaI</i> (<i>Eco</i><span>31<i>I</i></span>) sites. Validation of the cloning procedure was performed by DNA sequencing. Subcloning of the resulting constructs was performed using the <i>SfiI</i> restriction sites into the compatible binary vector B479p7oUZm-LH. The correct assembly of binary vectors was confirmed by restriction analysis using the <i>MluI</i> and <i>SfiI</i> cleavage sites. The four vectors created (1C</span><span style="font-family:""> </span><span style="font-family:"">-</span><span style="font-family:""> </span><span style="font-family:"">4C) were transferred by electroporation into the <i>Agrobacterium</i><span> <i>tumefaciens</i></span> strain AGL0. Currently, this vector series is used for stable transformation of sorghum using immature embryo explants.
文摘Themed “Innovating the World of Textiles”, the 18th edition of ITMA, the world’s most established textile and garment technology exhibition, concluded successfully in Barcelona, Spain. The global textile and garment manufacturing industry converged at ITMA 2019, chalking up new records for the exhibition which has been held every four years since 1951. It featured many exciting new product launches and innovative technologies and products, including those that leverage the Internet of Things, by 1717 exhibitors from 45 countries.
