A5102965401- Plant Diversity and Evolution
- Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions
- Plant and animal studies
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Plant Taxonomy and Phylogenetics
- Plant Ecology and Taxonomy Studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies
- Sesquiterpenes and Asteraceae Studies
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Phytochemistry and Biological Activities
- Natural product bioactivities and synthesis
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics
- Plant Reproductive Biology
- Plant biochemistry and biosynthesis
- Tree-ring climate responses
- Fern and Epiphyte Biology
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Ecology and Conservation Studies
Kunming Institute of Botany
2016-2025
Chinese Academy of Sciences
2016-2025
Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine
2025
Academia Sinica
2009-2024
Southwest University
2018-2024
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
2014-2024
Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences
2022-2024
Xiamen University
2022-2024
Sun Yat-sen University
2024
Kunming Institute of Zoology
2024
The massive production of plastics causes the ubiquitous existence microplastics (MPs) in biota, therefore, posing exposure risks and potential health concerns to human beings. However, exact mechanisms MPs-induced toxicities abnormalities are largely unknown. In this study, we developed a mouse model gavage polystyrene (PS MPs) for 30 days. We found that PS MPs can damage intestinal barrier, accumulate liver tissue, cause injury. intestine both highly associated with bile acid (BA)...
In complex multicellular eukaryotes such as animals and plants, horizontal gene transfer is commonly considered rare with very limited evolutionary significance. Here we show that a dynamic process occurring frequently in the early evolution of land plants. Our genome analyses moss Physcomitrella patens identified 57 families nuclear genes were acquired from prokaryotes, fungi or viruses. Many these transferred to ancestors green Available experimental evidence shows anciently are involved...
Abstract As the highest and largest plateau in world, Qinghai–Tibet Plateau, with its numerous endemic species, is one of important alpine biodiversity hotspots. Only recently have evolutionary histories underlying adaptations these plants become clear, through research mostly based on testable experiments analyses. In this issue, we collected a total 13 papers related to such aims. addition, selected few published highlight major findings recent past. We also outlined outlook direction...
Abstract The East Asian flora (EAF) is a key biodiversity hotspot for understanding the origin and evolution of Northern Hemisphere floras, but there an ongoing debate on whether it museum or cradle seed plants. Within EAF, two main Sino-Himalayan Flora (mainly Rhododendron Flora) Sino-Japanese Metasequoia Flora), have been recognized. Previous studies suggested that EAF ancient older than Flora. To test this hypothesis, we synthesized molecular as well fossil data plants, focusing...
Abstract Aim We investigated the historical biogeography and diversification of Gentiana L. (Gentianaceae). Our study depicts origin dispersal routes this alpine genus, role uplift Qinghai–Tibet Plateau ( QTP ) past climate changes as triggers for its diversification. Location Tibeto‐Himalayan region world‐wide mountain habitats. Methods sampling represents more than 50% extant species, including all sections across their entire geographical ranges. evolutionary history using phylogenetic...
Abstract The ‘Tanaka‐Kaiyong Line’ ( TKL ) is a major phytogeographic boundary in Southwest China, separating East Asia's Sino‐Himalayan and Sino‐Japanese Floras. However, little known about the importance of this promoting intraspecific phylogeographic subdivision divergence. Using chloroplast (cp DNA nuclear‐intron nDNA sequence data, we reconstructed population history Sophora davidii , drought‐tolerant riparian shrub widely distributed on either side . Specifically, aimed at testing two...
Abstract Aim Geologically dynamic areas often harbour remarkable levels of biodiversity. Among other factors, mountain building is assumed to be a precondition for species radiation, and yet, the potential role immigration as source biodiversity prior radiation neglected. Here, we studied biogeographical history large genus Saxifraga unravel played by Qinghai‐Tibet Plateau ( QTP ) diversification this understand factors that have led establishment high in around region. Location surrounding...
The Hengduan Mountains (HDM) biodiversity hotspot exhibits exceptional alpine plant diversity. Here, we investigate factors driving intraspecific divergence within a HDM species Salix brachista (Cushion willow), common component of subnival assemblages. We produce high-quality genome assembly for this and characterize its genetic diversity, population structure pattern evolution by resequencing individuals collected across distribution. detect that has been shaped landscape isolated sky...
Abstract Although biodiversity and ecosystem functions are strongly shaped by contemporary environments, such as climate local biotic abiotic attributes, relatively little is known about how they depend on long-term geological processes. Here, along a 3000-m elevational gradient with tectonic faults the Tibetan Plateau (that is, Galongla Mountain in Medog County, China), we study joint effects of environments biological communities, diversity community composition plants soil bacteria,...
Crucihimalaya himalaica, a close relative of Arabidopsis and Capsella, grows on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP) about 4,000 m above sea level represents an attractive model system for studying speciation ecological adaptation in extreme environments. We assembled draft genome sequence 234.72 Mb encoding 27,019 genes investigated its origin adaptive evolutionary mechanisms. Phylogenomic analyses based 4,586 single-copy revealed that C. himalaica is most closely related to Capsella (estimated...
Abstract To better understand the elevational pattern of phylogenetic structure shown by alpine taxa and underlying causes, we analyzed each belt plants in Hengduan Mountains Region, measured net related index ( NRI ) nearest taxon NTI ). We found both indices diversity indicated that tended to show overdispersion at low belts, implying distribution these belts was mainly determined interspecific competition. Alpine higher clustering , revealed between 4300 m 5500 m, which presumably...
Abstract Aim The Himalaya‐Hengduan Mountain ( HHM ) biodiversity hotspot including the ‘sky islands’ of Southwest China harbour exceptional plant diversity and endemicity at subnival summits (most them exceeding 4300 m a.s.l.). This study is first using a comparative phylogeographical framework to gain insights into temporal origin this highly fragmented flora, historical factors shaping its genetic architecture as exemplified by four perennial herbs. Location Mountains, China. Methods Based...
Summary Cryptic colouration is a common predation‐avoidance strategy in animals that postulated to occur plants, but few experimental studies have rigorously tested this hypothesis. We investigated the of Corydalis benecincta , an alpine plant with remarkably dimorphic leaf colours (grey and green), based on cost–benefit analysis. First we premise herbivores ( Parnassius butterflies) cannot distinguish grey leaves from scree background by spectrographic measurements estimating...
Abstract The Qinghai–Tibet Plateau (QTP) is the highest and largest plateau in world. It covers correspondingly wide geological, topographical, climatic gradients, thus hosts greater biodiversity than surrounding lowlands other high elevation regions. Due to its extreme environmental biological diversity, QTP an ideal region for studying adaptations of plant species under harsh conditions at multiple evolutionary levels. Many recent ecological studies have revealed functions distinctive...
The Tibetan Plateau is the highest physiographic unit regarding average elevation globally. In recent history, ecosystem structure and function of Plateau, population size composition dominant species have shown profound changes due to dual effect climatic change human activities. Studies during decades on this showed that green-up date vegetation has advanced resulting in an extended growing period. Generally, improved, but with some local areas becoming degraded. Climatic warming been a...
Natural berberine-derived azolyl ethanols as new structural antibacterial agents were designed and synthesized for fighting with dreadful bacterial resistance. Partial target molecules exhibited potent activity against the tested strains, particularly, nitroimidazole derivative 4d benzothiazole-2-thoil compound 18b, low cytotoxicity both exerted strong activities multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli at concentrations 0.007 0.006 mM, respectively. Meanwhile, active compounds 18b possessed...
Natural berberine-hybridized benzimidazoles as potential antibacterial agents were constructed to treat Staphylococcus aureus infection in the livestock industry. Bioassay showed that some new berberine-benzimidazole hybrids exhibited potent efficacies, especially, 2,4-dichlorobenzyl derivative 7d not only strong activity against S. ATCC 29213 with MIC value of 0.006 mM but also effectively eradicated bacterial biofilm and low toxicity toward mammalian cells. The drug combination experiments...