Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Agricultural plastic mulching as a source of microplastics in the terrestrial environment

Rhythmic biosynthesis of sex pheromone modulates the calling and mating behaviors of <i>Tuta absoluta</i> (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)

Abstract Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) is a significant global pest of tomato. Although sex pheromones serve as effective biological control tools, their ut...

Molecular mechanisms underlying floral trait formation in <i>Phalaenopsis</i> orchids

Abstract Phalaenopsis orchids are one of the most important ornamental crops, prized for their beautiful flowers and long flowering phase. Hundreds of commercially available cul...

A Comparative Analysis of the Regional Integrated Rice–Crayfish Systems Based on Ecosystem Service Value: A Case Study of Huoqiu County and Chongming District in China

This study evaluates regional differences in ecosystem service values (ESVs) between the integrated rice–crayfish systems of Huoqiu County (HQ) and Chongming District (CM) in Ch...

FishSegNet-PRL: A Lightweight Model for High-Precision Fish Instance Segmentation and Feeding Intensity Quantification

Siniperca chuatsi, commonly known as mandarin fish, is one of the most economically valuable freshwater species in China. In 2022, the national aquaculture production of mandari...

<i>PT2</i> , <i>PT6</i> , and <i>SPX2</i> Responsible for Phosphate Uptake/Translocation May Also Be Involved in Antimonate Uptake

Antimony (Sb) is a toxic and carcinogenic metalloid. Antimonite [Sb(III)] enters plant cells through aquaporins (AQPs), while antimonate [Sb(V)] may enter via transporters invol...

<i>Lysobacter</i> Orchestrates Plant–Microbiome Crosstalk to Enhance Tomato Fruit Quality

<i>Lysobacter</i> can promote plant growth and induce disease resistance, but its potential contribution to fruit quality remains understudied. This study investigated the role ...

Mitochondrial Genomes Reveal Population Structure of the Locust Oedaleus decorus (Orthoptera: Acrididae: Oedipodinae) in China

The locust Oedaleus decorus undergoes massive outbreaks and engages in round-trip migratory flights across northern China and Mongolia. However, its specific genetic structure r...

Effects of Aluminum Concentration and Application Period on Sepal Bluing and Growth of Hydrangea macrophylla

The floricultural value of Hydrangea macrophylla is significantly influenced by its distinctive blue flower coloration, which results from aluminum uptake and vacuolar complexat...

Effects of Ultrasonic-Assisted Enzymatic Treatment on the Solubility and Stability of Myofibrillar Protein from Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

Myofibrillar protein (MP) aggregation in solutions with NaCl concentrations below 0.3 M results in poor solubility. Ultrasound-assisted glutaminase treatment (UGT) was applied t...