Identification of the S genotype of Malus plants will greatly promote the discovery of new genes,the cultivation and production of apple,the breeding of new varieties,and the origin and evolution of self-incompatibili...Identification of the S genotype of Malus plants will greatly promote the discovery of new genes,the cultivation and production of apple,the breeding of new varieties,and the origin and evolution of self-incompatibility in Malus plants.In this experiment,88 Malus germplasm resources,such as Aihuahong,Xishuhaitang,and Reguanzi,were used as materials.Seven gene-specific primer combinations were used in the genotype identification.PCR amplification using leaf DNA produced a single S-RNase gene fragment in all materials.The results revealed that 70 of the identified materials obtained a complete S-RNase genotype,while only one S-RNase gene was found in 18 of them.Through homology comparison and analysis,13 S-RNase genotypes were obtained:S_(1)S_(2)(Aihuahong,etc.),S_(1)S_(28)(Xixian Haitang,etc.),S_(1)S_(51)(Hebei Pingdinghaitang),S_(1)S_(3)(Xiangyangcun Daguo,etc.),S_(2)S_(3)(Zhaiyehaitang,etc.),S_(3)S_(51)(Xishan 1),S_(3)S_(28)(Huangselihaerde,etc.),S_(2)S_(28)(Honghaitang,etc.),S_(4)S_(28)(Bo 11),S_(7)S_(28)(Jiuquan Shaguo),S_(10)S_e(Dongchengguan 13),S_(10)S_(21)(Dongxiangjiao)and S_(3)S_(51)(Xiongyue Haitang).Simultaneously,the frequency of the S gene in the tested materials was analyzed.The findings revealed that different S genes had varying frequencies in Malus resources,as well as varying frequencies between intraspecific and interspecific.S_(3) had the highest frequency of 68.18%,followed by S_(1)(42.04%).In addition,the phylogenetic tree and origin evolution analysis revealed that the S gene differentiation was completed prior to the formation of various apple species,that cultivated species also evolved new S genes,and that the S_(50) gene is the oldest S allele in Malus plants.The S_(1),S_(29),and S_(33) genes in apple-cultivated species,on the other hand,may have originated in M.sieversii,M.hupehensis,and M.kansuensis,respectively.In addition to M.sieversii,M.kansuensis and M.sikkimensis may have also played a role in the origin and evolution of some Chinese apples.展开更多
To investigate the effects of drinking the soaking of Malus domeri(Bois)Chev.leaves on gut microbiota and metabolites of long-living elderly individuals in Hezhou city,Guangxi,China.It has been reported that longevity...To investigate the effects of drinking the soaking of Malus domeri(Bois)Chev.leaves on gut microbiota and metabolites of long-living elderly individuals in Hezhou city,Guangxi,China.It has been reported that longevity is closely related to metabolism and the gut microbiota.The 16S rRNA sequencing and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry(LC-MS)were used to analysis fecal samples and explore the factors affecting longevity in the region.Interestingly,we discovered,that elderly individuals who had been drinking the soaking of M.domeri(Bois)Chev.leaves for a long time exhibited higher diversity of the gut microbiota than without drinking the soaking,notably.The proportions of Ruminococcaceae and Prevotella were decreased in those who did not drink this soaking.In addition,a total of 106 metabolites were characterized,and the people of long-lived people(>90 years old)and elderly people(<90 years old)who drinking soaking of M.domeri(Bois)Chev.leaves significantly altered the gut microbiota and upregulated levels of haplopine,farnesol,genipic acid,momordicinin,2-hydroxyestrone,hydroxyphenyllactic acid,caffeic acid,sophoraflavanone B,and soyasaponin I.We preliminarily determined that M.domeri(Bois)Chev.leaves consumption may be an important factor affecting longevity in this area.展开更多
A polarized beam of energy is usually interpreted as a set of particles, all having the same polarization state. Difference in behavior between the one and the other particle is then explained by a number of counter-i...A polarized beam of energy is usually interpreted as a set of particles, all having the same polarization state. Difference in behavior between the one and the other particle is then explained by a number of counter-intuitive quantum mechanical concepts like probability distribution, superposition, entanglement and quantized spin. Alternatively, I propose that a polarized beam is composed of a set of particles with a cosine distribution of polarization angles within a polarization area. I show that Malus’ law for the intensity of a beam of polarized light can be derived in a straightforward manner from this distribution. I then show that none of the above-mentioned counter-intuitive concepts are necessary to explain particle behavior and that the ontology of particles, passing through a polarizer, can be easily and intuitively understood. I conclude by formulating some questions for follow-up research.展开更多
Apple bot canker [Botryosphaeria dothidea(Moug.) Ces.et de Not.] is distributed worldwide,resulting in a serious crop loss every year in apple(Malus domestica Borkh.) production.The resistance of each seedling der...Apple bot canker [Botryosphaeria dothidea(Moug.) Ces.et de Not.] is distributed worldwide,resulting in a serious crop loss every year in apple(Malus domestica Borkh.) production.The resistance of each seedling derived from a hybrid population(Jonathan×Golden Delicious) was evaluated by disease index either from natural infection in the field or from inoculation with five isolates of B.dothidea,Ls1,Lw023,Lw048,Mx1,and Zz26.The inheritance of the resistance to bot canker was analyzed via frequency distribution analysis,and microsatellite and AFLP markers linked to the resistance loci were screened.From the binary frequency distribution patterns,it was found that the segregation ratio of resistant/susceptible genotypes infected by pathogen isolates Lw023 and Ls1 was 1:15;and that by Zz26 and Mx1 was 15:1.The variation of resistance was involved in the segregation of two to four alleles of major genes,the resistance was recessive when infected by Lw023 and Ls1,but was dominant when infected with Mx1 and Zz26.A microsatellite maker,CH02a04-450,and two AFLP markers,E-AG/M-GAC-280 and E-AGG/M-CTT-110,were identified,and their map distances to the resistance loci were 5.1,5.1 and 6.2 cM,respectively.The three markers are located in different linkage groups,while CH02a04-450 is on linkage group 2 or 7.E-AG/M-GAC-280 was successfully converted into SCAR159.Finally,CH02a04-450 and SCAR159 were re-examined in inoculated segregation population and presented a good reliability on predicting phenotypes of resistance.展开更多
The Alternaria alternata apple pathotype adversely affects apple(Malus domestica Borkh.)cultivation.However,the molecular mechanisms underlying enhanced resistance to this pathogen in apple remain poorly understood.We...The Alternaria alternata apple pathotype adversely affects apple(Malus domestica Borkh.)cultivation.However,the molecular mechanisms underlying enhanced resistance to this pathogen in apple remain poorly understood.We have previously reported that MdWRKY75 expression is upregulated by A.alternata infection in‘Sushuai’apples.In this study,we discovered that overexpression of MdWRKY75e increased the resistance of transgenic apple lines to A.alternata infection,whereas silencing this gene enhanced susceptibility to A.alternata infection.Furthermore,we found that MdWRKY75e directly binds to the MdLAC7 promoter to regulate the biosynthesis of laccase and increase the biosynthesis of lignin during A.alternata infection.Moreover,the thickening of the cell wall enhanced the mechanical defense capabilities of apple.In addition,we found that jasmonic acid remarkably induced MdWRKY75e expression,and its levels in transgenic apple lines were elevated.These results indicate that MdWRKY75e confers resistance to the A.alternata apple pathotype mainly via the jasmonic acid pathway and that pathogenesis-related genes and antioxidant-related enzyme activity are involved in the disease resistance of MdWRKY75e transgenic plants.In conclusion,our fi ndings provide insights into the importance of MdWRKY75e for resistance to A.alternata infection in apples.展开更多
Radiation sensitivity proteins-23 (RAD23) are DNA repair factors participate in the ubiquitin/proteasome system (UPS). Although the genome-wide analysis of RAD23 family members has been conducted in some species, ...Radiation sensitivity proteins-23 (RAD23) are DNA repair factors participate in the ubiquitin/proteasome system (UPS). Although the genome-wide analysis of RAD23 family members has been conducted in some species, little is known about RAD23 genes in apple (Malusxdomestica Borkh.). We analyzed this gene family in M. domestica in terms of genomic locations, protein and promoter structures, and expressions in response to stresses. Various members showed a ubiqui- tous pattern of expression in all selected apple parts. Their expressions were altered under chilling, heat, and hydrogen peroxide treatments, as well as abscisic acid (ABA) treatment and water deficiency, suggesting their possible roles in plant stress responses. These results provide essential information about RAD23 genes in apple and will contribute to further functional studies.展开更多
This study reports on the novel and simple green method involving the use of apple (Malus domestica) and tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) extracts in the synthesis of electroactive layers of silver nanoparticles|graphene...This study reports on the novel and simple green method involving the use of apple (Malus domestica) and tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) extracts in the synthesis of electroactive layers of silver nanoparticles|graphene oxide (AgNPs|GO) and zinc oxide nanoparticles|graphene oxide (ZnONPs|GO). The surface morphology of the green synthesized nanocomposites was studied using High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRTEM), High-Resolution Scanning Electron Microscopy (HRSEM) while the elemental analysis was studied using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman spectroscopy and X-Ray diffraction (XRD) and their optical properties were further characterised using Ultraviolet Spectroscopy (UV-vis). The electrochemical studies of these nanocomposites were achieved using cyclic voltammetry (CV) where an increase in electron conductivity of the AgNPs|GO and ZnONPs|GO nanocomposite was observed. Comparatively, the silver nanoparticulate-based platforms were observed to have superior electrochemical properties as opposed to the zinc oxide-based platform. The observed electrochemical activities of the synthesized nanocomposites are a good indication of their suitability as electroactive platforms towards the development of electrochemical sensors. Electrochemical sensors are popular in the Electrochemistry field because they may be developed using different methods in order to suit their intended analytes. As such, the synthesis of a variety of electrochemical platforms provides researchers with a vast range of options to select from for the detection of analytes.展开更多
The apple rootstock, A106 (Malus sieboldii), had 17 bivalents in pollen mother cells at meiotic metaphase 1,and 17 chromosomes in a haploid pollen cell. Karyotypes were prepared from root-tip cells with 2n= 34 chromos...The apple rootstock, A106 (Malus sieboldii), had 17 bivalents in pollen mother cells at meiotic metaphase 1,and 17 chromosomes in a haploid pollen cell. Karyotypes were prepared from root-tip cells with 2n= 34 chromosomes. Seven out of 82 karyotypes (8.5%) showed one pair of satellites at the end of the short arm of chromosome 3. C-bands were shown on 6 pairs of chromosomes 2, 4,6, 8, 14, and 16 near the telomeric regions of short arms.Probes for three ripening-related genes from Malus x domestica: endopolygalacturonase (EPG,0. 6 kb ) , ACC oxidase (1.2 kb), and ACC synthase (2 kb) were hybridized in situ to metaphase chromosomes of A106. Hybridization sites for the EPG gene were observed on the long arm of chromosome 14 in 15 out of 16 replicate spreads and proximal to the centromere of chromosomes 6 and 11. For the ACC oxidase gene, hybridization sites were observed in the telomeric region of the short arm of chromosomes 5 and 11 in 87% and 81% of 16 spreads respectively proximal to the centromere of chromosome 1 in 81% of the spreads, and on the long arm of chromosome 13 in 50% of the spreads. Twenty five spreads were studied for the ACC synthase gene and hybridization sites were observed in the telomeric region of the short arm of chromosome 12 in 96% of the spreads, chromosomes 9 and 10 in 76% of the spreads, and chromosome 17 in 56% of the spreads.展开更多
基金financially supported by the Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program(CAASASTIP-2021-RIP-02)。
文摘Identification of the S genotype of Malus plants will greatly promote the discovery of new genes,the cultivation and production of apple,the breeding of new varieties,and the origin and evolution of self-incompatibility in Malus plants.In this experiment,88 Malus germplasm resources,such as Aihuahong,Xishuhaitang,and Reguanzi,were used as materials.Seven gene-specific primer combinations were used in the genotype identification.PCR amplification using leaf DNA produced a single S-RNase gene fragment in all materials.The results revealed that 70 of the identified materials obtained a complete S-RNase genotype,while only one S-RNase gene was found in 18 of them.Through homology comparison and analysis,13 S-RNase genotypes were obtained:S_(1)S_(2)(Aihuahong,etc.),S_(1)S_(28)(Xixian Haitang,etc.),S_(1)S_(51)(Hebei Pingdinghaitang),S_(1)S_(3)(Xiangyangcun Daguo,etc.),S_(2)S_(3)(Zhaiyehaitang,etc.),S_(3)S_(51)(Xishan 1),S_(3)S_(28)(Huangselihaerde,etc.),S_(2)S_(28)(Honghaitang,etc.),S_(4)S_(28)(Bo 11),S_(7)S_(28)(Jiuquan Shaguo),S_(10)S_e(Dongchengguan 13),S_(10)S_(21)(Dongxiangjiao)and S_(3)S_(51)(Xiongyue Haitang).Simultaneously,the frequency of the S gene in the tested materials was analyzed.The findings revealed that different S genes had varying frequencies in Malus resources,as well as varying frequencies between intraspecific and interspecific.S_(3) had the highest frequency of 68.18%,followed by S_(1)(42.04%).In addition,the phylogenetic tree and origin evolution analysis revealed that the S gene differentiation was completed prior to the formation of various apple species,that cultivated species also evolved new S genes,and that the S_(50) gene is the oldest S allele in Malus plants.The S_(1),S_(29),and S_(33) genes in apple-cultivated species,on the other hand,may have originated in M.sieversii,M.hupehensis,and M.kansuensis,respectively.In addition to M.sieversii,M.kansuensis and M.sikkimensis may have also played a role in the origin and evolution of some Chinese apples.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (32072193)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi,China (2020GXNSFBA297083)。
文摘To investigate the effects of drinking the soaking of Malus domeri(Bois)Chev.leaves on gut microbiota and metabolites of long-living elderly individuals in Hezhou city,Guangxi,China.It has been reported that longevity is closely related to metabolism and the gut microbiota.The 16S rRNA sequencing and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry(LC-MS)were used to analysis fecal samples and explore the factors affecting longevity in the region.Interestingly,we discovered,that elderly individuals who had been drinking the soaking of M.domeri(Bois)Chev.leaves for a long time exhibited higher diversity of the gut microbiota than without drinking the soaking,notably.The proportions of Ruminococcaceae and Prevotella were decreased in those who did not drink this soaking.In addition,a total of 106 metabolites were characterized,and the people of long-lived people(>90 years old)and elderly people(<90 years old)who drinking soaking of M.domeri(Bois)Chev.leaves significantly altered the gut microbiota and upregulated levels of haplopine,farnesol,genipic acid,momordicinin,2-hydroxyestrone,hydroxyphenyllactic acid,caffeic acid,sophoraflavanone B,and soyasaponin I.We preliminarily determined that M.domeri(Bois)Chev.leaves consumption may be an important factor affecting longevity in this area.
文摘A polarized beam of energy is usually interpreted as a set of particles, all having the same polarization state. Difference in behavior between the one and the other particle is then explained by a number of counter-intuitive quantum mechanical concepts like probability distribution, superposition, entanglement and quantized spin. Alternatively, I propose that a polarized beam is composed of a set of particles with a cosine distribution of polarization angles within a polarization area. I show that Malus’ law for the intensity of a beam of polarized light can be derived in a straightforward manner from this distribution. I then show that none of the above-mentioned counter-intuitive concepts are necessary to explain particle behavior and that the ontology of particles, passing through a polarizer, can be easily and intuitively understood. I conclude by formulating some questions for follow-up research.
基金supported by the National Special Funds for Scientific Research on Public Causes(Agriculture) Project 3-22,China (nyhyzx07-024)the National High-Tech R&D Program of China (863 Program,2006AA100108 and 2006AA10Z1B6)
文摘Apple bot canker [Botryosphaeria dothidea(Moug.) Ces.et de Not.] is distributed worldwide,resulting in a serious crop loss every year in apple(Malus domestica Borkh.) production.The resistance of each seedling derived from a hybrid population(Jonathan×Golden Delicious) was evaluated by disease index either from natural infection in the field or from inoculation with five isolates of B.dothidea,Ls1,Lw023,Lw048,Mx1,and Zz26.The inheritance of the resistance to bot canker was analyzed via frequency distribution analysis,and microsatellite and AFLP markers linked to the resistance loci were screened.From the binary frequency distribution patterns,it was found that the segregation ratio of resistant/susceptible genotypes infected by pathogen isolates Lw023 and Ls1 was 1:15;and that by Zz26 and Mx1 was 15:1.The variation of resistance was involved in the segregation of two to four alleles of major genes,the resistance was recessive when infected by Lw023 and Ls1,but was dominant when infected with Mx1 and Zz26.A microsatellite maker,CH02a04-450,and two AFLP markers,E-AG/M-GAC-280 and E-AGG/M-CTT-110,were identified,and their map distances to the resistance loci were 5.1,5.1 and 6.2 cM,respectively.The three markers are located in different linkage groups,while CH02a04-450 is on linkage group 2 or 7.E-AG/M-GAC-280 was successfully converted into SCAR159.Finally,CH02a04-450 and SCAR159 were re-examined in inoculated segregation population and presented a good reliability on predicting phenotypes of resistance.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant number 31872074)the National Key R&D Program of China(2019YFD1000100)Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions。
文摘The Alternaria alternata apple pathotype adversely affects apple(Malus domestica Borkh.)cultivation.However,the molecular mechanisms underlying enhanced resistance to this pathogen in apple remain poorly understood.We have previously reported that MdWRKY75 expression is upregulated by A.alternata infection in‘Sushuai’apples.In this study,we discovered that overexpression of MdWRKY75e increased the resistance of transgenic apple lines to A.alternata infection,whereas silencing this gene enhanced susceptibility to A.alternata infection.Furthermore,we found that MdWRKY75e directly binds to the MdLAC7 promoter to regulate the biosynthesis of laccase and increase the biosynthesis of lignin during A.alternata infection.Moreover,the thickening of the cell wall enhanced the mechanical defense capabilities of apple.In addition,we found that jasmonic acid remarkably induced MdWRKY75e expression,and its levels in transgenic apple lines were elevated.These results indicate that MdWRKY75e confers resistance to the A.alternata apple pathotype mainly via the jasmonic acid pathway and that pathogenesis-related genes and antioxidant-related enzyme activity are involved in the disease resistance of MdWRKY75e transgenic plants.In conclusion,our fi ndings provide insights into the importance of MdWRKY75e for resistance to A.alternata infection in apples.
基金supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China(863 Program,2011AA100204)the earmarked fund for the China Agriculture Research System(CARS-28)
文摘Radiation sensitivity proteins-23 (RAD23) are DNA repair factors participate in the ubiquitin/proteasome system (UPS). Although the genome-wide analysis of RAD23 family members has been conducted in some species, little is known about RAD23 genes in apple (Malusxdomestica Borkh.). We analyzed this gene family in M. domestica in terms of genomic locations, protein and promoter structures, and expressions in response to stresses. Various members showed a ubiqui- tous pattern of expression in all selected apple parts. Their expressions were altered under chilling, heat, and hydrogen peroxide treatments, as well as abscisic acid (ABA) treatment and water deficiency, suggesting their possible roles in plant stress responses. These results provide essential information about RAD23 genes in apple and will contribute to further functional studies.
文摘This study reports on the novel and simple green method involving the use of apple (Malus domestica) and tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) extracts in the synthesis of electroactive layers of silver nanoparticles|graphene oxide (AgNPs|GO) and zinc oxide nanoparticles|graphene oxide (ZnONPs|GO). The surface morphology of the green synthesized nanocomposites was studied using High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRTEM), High-Resolution Scanning Electron Microscopy (HRSEM) while the elemental analysis was studied using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman spectroscopy and X-Ray diffraction (XRD) and their optical properties were further characterised using Ultraviolet Spectroscopy (UV-vis). The electrochemical studies of these nanocomposites were achieved using cyclic voltammetry (CV) where an increase in electron conductivity of the AgNPs|GO and ZnONPs|GO nanocomposite was observed. Comparatively, the silver nanoparticulate-based platforms were observed to have superior electrochemical properties as opposed to the zinc oxide-based platform. The observed electrochemical activities of the synthesized nanocomposites are a good indication of their suitability as electroactive platforms towards the development of electrochemical sensors. Electrochemical sensors are popular in the Electrochemistry field because they may be developed using different methods in order to suit their intended analytes. As such, the synthesis of a variety of electrochemical platforms provides researchers with a vast range of options to select from for the detection of analytes.
文摘The apple rootstock, A106 (Malus sieboldii), had 17 bivalents in pollen mother cells at meiotic metaphase 1,and 17 chromosomes in a haploid pollen cell. Karyotypes were prepared from root-tip cells with 2n= 34 chromosomes. Seven out of 82 karyotypes (8.5%) showed one pair of satellites at the end of the short arm of chromosome 3. C-bands were shown on 6 pairs of chromosomes 2, 4,6, 8, 14, and 16 near the telomeric regions of short arms.Probes for three ripening-related genes from Malus x domestica: endopolygalacturonase (EPG,0. 6 kb ) , ACC oxidase (1.2 kb), and ACC synthase (2 kb) were hybridized in situ to metaphase chromosomes of A106. Hybridization sites for the EPG gene were observed on the long arm of chromosome 14 in 15 out of 16 replicate spreads and proximal to the centromere of chromosomes 6 and 11. For the ACC oxidase gene, hybridization sites were observed in the telomeric region of the short arm of chromosomes 5 and 11 in 87% and 81% of 16 spreads respectively proximal to the centromere of chromosome 1 in 81% of the spreads, and on the long arm of chromosome 13 in 50% of the spreads. Twenty five spreads were studied for the ACC synthase gene and hybridization sites were observed in the telomeric region of the short arm of chromosome 12 in 96% of the spreads, chromosomes 9 and 10 in 76% of the spreads, and chromosome 17 in 56% of the spreads.