Inflorescence and spikelet development determine grain yields in cereals. Although multiple genes are known to be involved the regulation of floral organogenesis, underlying molecular network remains unclear Here, we report that rice (Oryza sativa) microRNA396d (OsmiR396d) its Os Growth Regulating Factor (OsGRF) targets, together with Factor-Interacting Factor1 (OsGIF1), organ through JMJD2 family jmjC gene 706 (OsJMJ706) crinkly4 receptor-like kinase (OsCR4). Transgenic knockdown lines...

With thyristor-based full-bridge module (TFBM) embedded in the converter valve, an evolutional line-commutated (ELCC) is proposed to enhance commutation failure (CF) immunity. The operating principle of TFBM and coordinated control strategy between series-connected valve are presented. voltage-current stress analyzed, method select capacitor parameter also Then, ELCC high-voltage direct current (HVDC) under presented developed PSCAD/EMTDC, its dynamic responses ac fault condition compared...

Lectins selectively recognize sugars or glycans for defense in living cells, but less is known about their roles the development process and functional network with other factors. Here, we show that Arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana) JACALIN-LECTIN LIKE1 (AtJAC1) functions flowering time control. Loss of function AtJAC1 leads to precocious flowering, whereas overexpression causes delayed flowering. influences through regulation key repressor gene FLOWERING LOCUS C (FLC). Genetic analysis...

Abstract Perennial planting of kiwifruit can easily lead to soil quality deterioration. To mitigate the negative effects long‐term kiwi cultivation on soil, spring wheat straw is used return field. The results showed that longer duration returning field, more pronounced effect improvement. contents SOM, AP, TN, and Alkaline‐N were significantly higher in Y10 plot (10‐year‐old plot) than Y1 (1‐year‐old Y6 (6‐year‐old plot). these nutrients are 189.16%, 110.91%, 98.65% 41.03% Y1, respectively....

Ubiquitination is an important post-translational protein modification that known to play critical roles in diverse biological processes eukaryotes. The RING E3 ligases function ubiquitination pathways, and are involved a large diversity of physiological higher plants. domain-containing ligase AtRDUF1 was previously identified as positive regulator ABA-mediated dehydration stress response Arabidopsis. In this study, we report plant responses salt stress. expression upregulated by treatment....

In one of our recent studies, two HCV genotype 6 variants were identified in patients from Hong Kong and Guangxi southern China, with injection drug use HIV-1 co-infection. We report the complete genomic sequences for these variants: GX004 HK6554. Their entire genome lengths 9,468 9,462 nt; 5′ UTRs 338 nt followed by single ORFs 9,069 3′ 61 55 including 29 23 poly(U) tracks. Phylogenetic analysis using a maximum likelihood method showed that HK6554 was classified into subtype 6g represented...

Abstract An environmentally friendly phenolic resin/Al 2 O 3 hybrid composite was prepared. Al particles were pretreated with a silcane coupling agent, then the mixture of paraformaldehyde and treated grinded ball crusher for several hours, added during resin polymerization process, finally got composite. The kinetic parameters thermal degradation calculated by methods Kissinger, Flynn‐Wall‐Ozawa Crane. activation energy is approximate three times pure resin. results show that heat...

The tilt-rotor aircraft has often been proposed as a means to increase the maximum speed of conventional helicopter. consists three primary flight modes that are helicopter mode in low forward flight, airplane high and conversion mode. aim this paper is develop nonlinear dynamics mathematical modeling method investigate dynamic stability characteristics aircraft. First, model developed. trim linearized results present verify model. Then, using numerical differentiation technique, assessed....

In this paper, a two-layer optimization approach is proposed to facilitate the multi-energy complementarity and coupling optimize system configuration in an electric-hydrogen-integrated energy (EH-IES). Firstly, EH-IES with virtual storage reduce cost of physical equipment. Secondly, optimal allocation method under multi-timescale strategy examine comprehensive evaluation index environmental protection economy. The upper layer utilizes NSGA-II multi-objective for capacity allocation, while...

Abstract High temperature is one of the important reasons causing fire in power system. Therefore, early warning could be told by monitoring and effective measures taken. The corresponding accidents will reduced. traditional transformer winding methods are electrical signal measurement infrared measurement. Such sensors vulnerable to interference electromagnetic field, so result bad. Multiplexing optical path unable realized fluorescence thermometry. fiber Bragg grating technology used on...

Objective: Hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O ) is a potent reactive oxygen species that causes cardiomyocytes injury. As an important cytokine, interleukin 6 (IL‐6) has cardioprotective effects as it plays essential role in the late phase of preconditioning. Our work to investigate if IL‐6 preconditioning protective on neonatal rat ventricular response H and its underlying mechanism. Methods: Gel‐based comparative proteomic approach along with small interfering RNA (siRNA) Western blot analysis was...

Background Elevated tropospheric ozone severely affects not only yield but also the morphology, structure and physiological functions of plants. Because concerns regarding potential environmental risk transgenic crops, it is important to monitor changes in insect-resistant rice under projected high before its commercial release. Methodology/Principal Findings Using a free-air concentration enrichment (FACE) system, we investigated leaf morphology ultrastructure two varieties grown plastic...

Schizothorax plagiostomus, a fresh water fish, is an economically important fish of Pakistan. In this study, the complete mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) sequence S. plagiostomus was explored. The mitogenome length found to be 16 563bp with 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA 2 rRNA genes and non-coding regions: origin light-strand replication (OL) control region (D-loop). All were encoded on heavy strand except ND6 few genes. overall base composition T 25.5%, C 27.0%, A 29.8% G 17.8%, + content...

The vibrating wire alignment technique is a method which, by measuring the spatial distribution of magnetic field, can achieve very high accuracy. be applied to fiducializing magnets and accelerator straight section components, it necessary supplement conventional methods. This article gives systematic summary technique, including model analysis, system frequency calculation, sag relation between amplitude induction intensity. On basis this outlines two existing methods, one based on field...

Degradation of bond strength due to corrosion steel strands is great importance for serviceability prestressed concrete structures. An analytical model proposed demonstrate the effect strand on reduction strength. Corrosion expansion force generated by before and after cracking firstly estimated. Then, reduced gripping concrete, change friction coefficient between corroded bearing face are considered in calculating pre-rib extrusion force. Finally, enhancement transverse confinement stirrups...

The mitochondrial DNA sequence represents a mainstay of phylogenetics. It allows biologists to elucidate the evolutionary relationships among species. also permits an examination relatedness populations, hence got importance in field biology. current study was designed know Schizothorax esocinus, delicious fish belonging family Cyprinidae. In this study, complete genome S. esocinus from Northern Pakistan determined. mitogenome found be 16 591 bp length and consisted 13 protein coding genes,...

Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) is an epithelial cell-derived cytokine expressed in the skin, gut, lungs, and thymus. TSLP triggers dendritic cell-mediated T helper 2 inflammatory responses by formation of a ternary complex consisting heterodimer interleukin-7 (IL-7) receptor α chain (IL-7Rα), TSLP, (TSLPR). The present study aimed to investigate expression this its interaction with signal transducer activator transcription 5 (STAT5) ischemic stroke model using middle cerebral artery...

The alignment tolerance of multipoles on a girder is better than ±30 μm in the storage ring High Energy Photon Source (HEPS) which will be next project at IHEP (Institute Physics). It difficult to meet precision when only using traditional optical survey method. In order achieve this goal, vibrating wire technique with high and sensitivity considered used project. This paper presents some preliminary research works about theory, scheme design achievements.

The offshore wind power industry is witnessing a shift towards larger scale and longer distances, pushing the transmission capacity distance of submarine cables to their maximum limits. Consequently, it essential evaluate limit power. At same time, farm will make Electro-Magnetic transient (EMT) processes have greater impact on system stability. To address these issues, this paper firstly established generator (WG) model through permanent magnet synchronous (PMSG) with averaging parameters,...