A5039857142- Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Plant Pathogenic Bacteria Studies
- Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis
- Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Infections and bacterial resistance
- Yeasts and Rust Fungi Studies
- Erythropoietin and Anemia Treatment
- Phytoplasmas and Hemiptera pathogens
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
- Plant Molecular Biology Research
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Plant tissue culture and regeneration
- Plant responses to water stress
- Nematode management and characterization studies
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism
- Plant Pathogens and Resistance
- 3D Printing in Biomedical Research
- Muscle and Compartmental Disorders
- Gout, Hyperuricemia, Uric Acid
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Biological and pharmacological studies of plants
National Chung Hsing University
2012-2025
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
1998-2010
Taipei Veterans General Hospital
1998-2010
University of Wisconsin–Madison
2006-2007
St. Martin de Porres Hospital
2006
National Yang Ming University Hospital
2001
A major challenge of modern agricultural biotechnology is the optimization plant architecture for enhanced productivity, stress tolerance and water use efficiency (WUE). To optimize height tillering that directly link to grain yield in cereals are known be tightly regulated by gibberellins (GAs), we attenuated endogenous levels GAs rice via its degradation. GA 2-oxidase (GA2ox) a key enzyme inactivates their precursors. We identified three conserved domains unique class C20 GA2ox, GA2ox6,...
Creation of a reliable haemoaccess is critical problem for practicing nephrologists once haemodialysis has been considered. A double-lumen internal jugular-vein catheter favoured in most cases requiring temporary haemoaccess. However, numerous complications, even lethal ones, may occur with the cannulating procedure. Using ultrasound, we attempted to describe occult anatomical variations vessels which be responsible complications.A 'SiteRite' ultrasonographic device was used inspect...
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia WR-C is capable of forming biofilm on polystyrene and glass. The lipopolysaccharide/exopolysaccharide-coupled biosynthetic genes rmlA, rmlC, xanB are necessary for formation twitching motility. Mutants with mutations in rmlAC display contrasting phenotypes glass differ swimming
BACKGROUND: Functional iron deficiency may develop and cause erythropoietin resistance in haemodialysis patients with overload. Controversy remains as to whether intravenous medication can improve this hyporesponsiveness due decreased availability, or therapy will aggravate haemosiderosis. Intravenous administration of ascorbic acid has been shown effectively circumvent resistant anaemia associated overload a small preliminary study. To elucidate further the possible mechanisms resistance,...
Citrus bacterial canker caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. citri is a devastating disease resulting in significant crop losses various citrus cultivars worldwide. A biocontrol agent has not been recommended for this disease. To explore the potential of bacilli native to Taiwan control disease, Bacillus species with broad spectrum antagonistic activity against phytopathogens were isolated from plant potting mixes, organic compost and rhizosphere soil. Seven strains TKS1-1, OF3-16, SP4-17,...
Passion fruit and its seedlings hold significant economic value for both domestic export markets in Taiwan. Among the diseases affecting passion fruit, Phytophthora blight, caused by nicotianae, severely impacts seedling survival production. This study aimed to develop a microbial agent control blight evaluating potential of Streptomyces cavourensis strain PES4, isolated from rhizosphere soils Additionally, impact PES4 application on communities field was investigated. Our results...
ABSTRACT Stenotrophomonas maltophilia WR-C possesses an rpf /diffusible signal factor (DSF) cell-cell communication system. It produces cis -Δ2-11-methyl-dodecenoic acid, a DSF, and seven structural derivatives, which require rpfF rpfB for synthesis. Acquisition of iron from the environment is important bacterial growth as well expression virulence genes. We identified gene homologous to fecA , encodes ferric citrate receptor that transports exogenous siderophore into periplasm. Western blot...
Gastrodia elata, a fully mycoheterotrophic orchid without photosynthetic ability, only grows symbiotically with the fungus Armillaria. The mechanism of carbon distribution in this mycoheterotrophy is unknown. We detected high sucrose concentrations all stages tubers, suggesting may be major sugar transported between and orchid. Thick symplasm-isolated wall interfaces colonized adjacent large cells implied involvement importers. Two transporter (SUT)-like genes, GeSUT4 GeSUT3, were identified...
Tomato is an economic crop worldwide. Many limiting factors reduce the production of tomato, with bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum being most destructive disease. Our previous study showed that disease resistance to soft rot enhanced Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain PMB05. This associated intensification pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMP)-triggered immunity (PTI). To determine whether PTI-intensifying spp. strains are able confer wilt, their effects on PTI signals...
Abstract To assess the independent and joint effects of parental atopy exposure to molds on development asthma in childhood, authors conducted a cohort-based, incident case–control study 2008. The case group consisted 188 children with new asthma, control (n = 376) was matched one two for age sex. outcome interest during period. studied determinants were three indicators including histories water damage, presence visible molds, perceived mold odor home at baseline 2002. In conditional...
Citrus bacterial canker caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. citri is a serious disease that impacts citrus production worldwide, and X. listed as quarantine pest in certain countries. Biofilm formation important for the successful development of pathogenic relationship between various bacteria their host(s). To understand mechanisms biofilm strain XW19, was subjected to transposon mutagenesis. One mutant with mutation two-component response regulator gene deficient on polystyrene microplate...
Xylella fastidiosa causes Pierce's disease (PD) and is transmitted by xylem-sap-feeding insects. While X. -infected grapevines have been detected, the transmission vectors reported never recorded in Taiwan. Previous studies suggested that Kolla paulula (Walker) Bothrogonia ferruginea (F.) are candidate Here, we explored life history of these two leafhoppers, evaluated efficiency vectors, investigated genetic identity three collected strains, namely, GMb, BQa, BQ7f from grapevine cultivars...
Bacillus subtilis strain Ydj3 was applied to sweet peppers understand the influence of this bacterium on growth, fruit quality, and rhizosphere microbial composition pepper. The promotion seed germination observed for pepper seeds treated with strain, indicating that promoted daily speed (131.5 ± 10.8 seeds/day) compared control (73.8 2.5 seeds/day). Strain displayed chemotaxis toward root exudates from could colonize roots, which enhanced hair growth. Following one-per-month application...
Abstract Beneficial Bacillus subtilis (BS) symbiosis could combat root pathogenesis, but it relies on root‐secreted sugars. Understanding the molecular control of sugar flux during colonization would benefit biocontrol applications. The SWEET (Sugar Will Eventually Be Exported Transporter) uniporter regulates microbe‐induced secretion from roots; thus, its homologs may modulate distribution upon BS colonization. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction revealed that gene transcripts SWEET2 ,...
Phytoplasmas are obligate phytopathogenic bacteria belonging to the class Mollicutes. The pathogens, transmitted by insect vectors, associated with hundreds of plant diseases worldwide. Due regulation on banning use antibiotics and limited efficacy traditional disease management manners, an eco-friendly alternative is needed. Given that terpene probiotics have antibiotic activity ability induce systemic resistance, in this study, effectiveness orange a Bacillus mycoides strain, BM103, was...
The seedlings and fresh fruits of passion are high value in local global trade. Fusarium solani is a main disease-causing agent affecting fruits. objectives this study were to develop Bacillus-based biocontrol agents for the management diseases on investigate their putative control mechanisms. Our studies indicated that B. subtilis YBC 151B1 show antagonistic activity F. PF7 from inhibited conidial germination strain PF7. application broth cultures SYB medium reduced disease severity wilt...
The peritoneal immune compartment is a microenvironment with particular T-cell repertoire and susceptible to local inflammation. To clarify the role of T lymphocytes in immunity, changes subpopulations dialysis effluents (PDEs), their influence on response treatment peritonitis its prognosis were studied patients undergoing long-term, continuous ambulatory (CAPD).A cohort 36 treated CAPD who had histories divided into group rapid delayed antibiotics, followed for 3 years. CD4/CD8 ratios,...
There have been few studies investigating interactions of G-protein beta3 subunit (GNB3) C825T (rs5443) and dietary sodium intake on the risk hypertension, i.e., BP salt sensitivity. The study aims to evaluate joint effects GNB3 polymorphisms consumption development hypertension. A cohort-based case-control was conducted in 2014. are 233 participants with newly diagnosed hypertension case group 699 gender-matched control group. primary outcome is over a 10-year period. determinants were...
Colletotrichum spp. are casual agents of anthracnose on various economically important crops. To cope with the pitfalls identifying fungi by morphotaxonomic criteria, application heteroduplex mobility assay (HMA) internal transcribed spacer (ITS) regions as a biochemical tool was explored. The ITS 29 isolates including gloeosporioides, acutatum, musae, graminicola, capsici, dematium, lindemuthianum and three unidentified species Colletotrichum, were PCR amplified. Comparison sequences from...
Brown root rot disease (BRRD), caused by Phellinus noxius, is an important tree in tropical and subtropical areas. To improve chemical control of BRRD deter emergence fungicide resistance P. this study investigated efficacies systemic activities fungicides with different modes action. Fourteen 11 action were tested for inhibitory effects vitro on 39 noxius isolates from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Australia, Pacific Islands. Cyproconazole, epoxiconazole, tebuconazole (Fungicide Resistance...
1994. rHuEpo cannot be used if the haematocrit level is above 30% according to National Health Insurance Bureau’s payment policy of in Taiwan. The patient’s remained