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Forests are essential for maintaining species diversity, stabilizing local and global climate, and providing ecosystem services. Exploring the impact of paleogeographic events and climate change on the genetic structure and distribution dynamics of forest keystone species could help predict responses to future climate change. In this study, we combined an ensemble species distribution model (eSDM) and multilocus phylogeography to investigate the spatial genetic patterns and distribution change of Quercus glauca Thunb, a keystone of East Asian subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forest. A total of 781 samples were collected from 77 populations, largely covering the natural distribution of Q. glauca. The eSDM showed that the suitable habitat experienced a significant expansion after the last glacial maximum (LGM) but will recede in the future under a general climate warming scenario. The distribution centroid will migrate toward the northeast as the climate warms. Using nuclear SSR data, two distinct lineages split between east and west were detected. Within-group genetic differentiation was higher in the West than in the East. Based on the identified 58 haplotypes, no clear phylogeographic structure was found. Populations in the Nanling Mountains, Wuyi Mountains, and the southwest region were found to have high genetic diversity. A significant negative correlation between habitat stability and heterozygosity might be explained by the mixing of different lineages in the expansion region after LGM and/or hybridization between Q. glauca and closely related species. The Nanling Mountains may be important for organisms as a dispersal corridor in the west-east direction and as a refugium during the glacial period. This study provided new insights into spatial genetic patterns and distribution dynamics of Q. glauca.
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Camellia oleifera is intensively cultivated in subtropical areas of China, exposing soils to various threats. However, the effect of long-term cultivation of Camellia oleifera on soil properties remains unclear and needs to be elucidated to improve soil and Camelia oleifera sustainable management. This study collected soil samples from different Camellia oleifera planting ages (2, 10, and 40 years) and performed aggregate fractionation and various analyses including physico-chemical, soil organic matter chemical composition analyses and a semi-quantitative analysis of organic carbon functional groups to investigate the effect of long-term cultivation of Camellia oleifera on soil macroaggregates (< 2 mm), mesoaggregates (2-0.25 mm) and microaggregates (< 0.25 mm) formation, soil organic matter (SOM), available nitrogen (AN), available phosphorus (AP), and available potassium (AK). The aggregate particles increased with increasing Camellia oleifera planting ages. Camellia oleifera long-term cultivation did not affected the soil pH in the aggregates, but significantly (P < 0.05) increased SOM concentration with the decrease in soil aggregate size. Similarly, Phenolics-C, ketones-C, lignins-C, and alkenes-C increased in soil aggregates with increasing cultivation time and are mainly distributed in < 0.25 mm fraction. The aromatics-C, carboxylic-C, aliphatic-C, and polysaccharides-C declined with increasing cultivation time and were mainly distributed in 2-0.25 mm and < 2 mm fraction. AN is abundantly distributed in 2-0.25 mm and its abundance increases with Camellia oleifera long-term cultivation. All soils were poor in AP and AK. Our study indicated that long-term cultivation of Camellia oleifera promoted soil aggregate formation, increased available nitrogen (AN), soil organic matter (SOM) and controlled the change of SOM chemical composition. However, our study recommended providing available phosphorus (AP) and available potassium (AK) in soil with Camellia oleifera cultivation for sustainable management.
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Achieving seedlessness in citrus varieties is one of the important objectives of citrus breeding. Male sterility associated with abnormal pollen development is an important factor in seedlessness. However, our understanding of the regulatory mechanism underlying the seedlessness phenotype in citrus is still limited. Here, we determined that the miR159a-DUO1 module played an important role in regulating pollen development in citrus, which further indirectly modulated seed development and fruit size. Both the overexpression of csi-miR159a and the knocking out of DUO1 in Hong Kong kumquat (Fortunella hindsii) resulted in small and seedless fruit phenotypes. Moreover, pollen was severely aborted in both transgenic lines, with arrested pollen mitotic I and abnormal pollen starch metabolism. Through additional cross-pollination experiments, DUO1 was proven to be the key target gene for miR159a to regulate male sterility in citrus. Based on DNA affinity purification sequencing (DAP-seq), RNA-seq, and verified interaction assays, YUC2/YUC6, SS4 and STP8 were identified as downstream target genes of DUO1, those were all positively regulated by DUO1. In transgenic F. hindsii lines, the miR159a-DUO1 module down-regulated the expression of YUC2/YUC6, which decreased indoleacetic acid (IAA) levels and modulated auxin signaling to repress pollen mitotic I. The miR159a-DUO1 module reduced the expression of the starch synthesis gene SS4 and sugar transport gene STP8 to disrupt starch metabolism in pollen. Overall, this work reveals a new mechanism by which the miR159a-DUO1 module regulates pollen development and elucidates the molecular regulatory network underlying male sterility in citrus.
作者机构：
[Sizhe Liu; Xiaofei Liu; Sijiao Li; Wenxing Xu] School of Civil Engineering, Central South University of Forestry & Technology, Changsha 410004, China;Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.;[Jian Yin] School of Civil Engineering, Central South University of Forestry & Technology, Changsha 410004, China<&wdkj&>Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
通讯机构：
[Jian Yin] S;School of Civil Engineering, Central South University of Forestry & Technology, Changsha 410004, China<&wdkj&>Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
摘要：
Ecological porous concrete (EPC) is one of the novel formulations of concrete with unique phytogenic properties. However, achieving both low alkalinity and high strength in EPC proves challenging due to the inherently high alkalinity of the pore environment, which hinders the growth of the plant and affects its ecological benefits significantly. This research investigated the utilization of 15 types of chemical admixtures and diatomaceous earth as alkali-reducing agents to optimize the properties of silicate cementitious materials for the applications of EPC. To identify the most effective agents, the pH value and compressive strength of the cement paste were adopted as the screening criteria for the selection of the essential alkali-reducing ingredients. Subsequently, a composite approach combining chemical admixtures and DE was employed to explore the synergistic effects on the pH and strength of silicate cementitious materials. The results revealed that a combination of 8% DE, 5% oxalic acid, and 5% iron sulfate functioned effectively and resulted in desirable performance for the concrete. This synergistic blend effectively consumed a large amount of Ca(OH)2, reducing the pH of cement paste to 10.48 within 3 days. Furthermore, the hydration reaction generated C-S-H with a low Ca/Si ratio, leading to a remarkable increase in the compressive strength of the concrete, reaching 89.7 MPa after 56 days. This composite approach ensured both low alkalinity and high strength in silicate cementitious materials, providing a theoretical basis for the application and promotion of EPC in the ecological field.
作者机构：
[Kexin Xiao; Hong Chen] College of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China;[Pengfei Ren] China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China;[Xiaofen Wang] School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China;[Qiongyu Zhou] School of Materials Science and Hydrogen Energy, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China
通讯机构：
[Xiaofen Wang; Qiongyu Zhou] S;School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China<&wdkj&>School of Materials Science and Hydrogen Energy, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China
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The interfacial stability, particularly between lithium metal and the solid electrolyte, as a critical challenge in solid-state batteries leads to rapid lithium-dendrite growth and increased internal resistance. In this study, we tackled these issues by developing a stable interface between sulfide electrolytes Li5.5PS4.5Cl1.5 (LPSCl) and the metallic lithium anode, using a polyethylene oxide (PEO) layer integrated with Li-ion conducting oxide electrolyte Li1.3Al0.3Ti1.7(PO4)3 (LATP). The uniform distribution of LATP within the PEO matrix through a simple stirring process enhanced the mechanical strength of the PEO interlayer and minimizes both the interfacial reactions and lithium dendrite formation. A Li/Li symmetric cell incorporating this LATP-integrated layer exhibited a low interfacial resistance, ensuring stable cycling for 2800 h at a current density of 0.2 mA cm−2 at 60 °C.
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The dowel-bearing properties of a newly laminated flattened-bamboo (LFB) composite for engineering use was studied in this research by using the 5% bolt diameter offset method. The effects of specimen dimensions, bolt diameter, density, and bolt placed direction were included. Computed tomography (CT) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) were used to identify the failure type. The test results indicate that the parallel-to-grain dowel-bearing strength of LFB generally increased with an increasing density. When the bolt was placed along the LFB’s radial direction, the parallel-to-grain dowel-bearing strength approximately remained a constant (52 MPa) with the change of specimen dimensions and bolt diameter, while when the bolt was along the tangential direction, the dowel-bearing strength increased with the raising ratio of specimen thickness and bolt diameter. The first failure type was a crushing failure of bamboo fiber underneath the bolt, it happened when bolt diameter was small (12 mm and 14 mm) and placed along LFB’s radial direction. The second type was a splitting failure due to the lateral force generated by the bolt embedded into specimen, bamboo fiber splitting failure dominated for specimens with bolt along radial direction, while when bolt along tangential direction, glue layer splitting happened. The measured dowel-bearing strength was compared to the predictions obtained from equations in current wood specifications and articles. The results indicated that, except for the predicted values from the NDS equation (max error = 36%), which showed relatively reasonable agreement with the test values, the remaining predicted values exhibited discrepancies with the test values. To obtain proper predicted values, equations include density and ratio of specimen thickness and bolt diameter were proposed for calculation of LFB’s parallel-to-grain dowel-bearing strength.
作者：
Zhaohua Liu;Yong Lv*;Jiping Li;Xiaoyu Cao;Yiru Wang
期刊：
Forests,2024年15(4):633- ISSN：1999-4907
通讯作者：
Yong Lv
作者机构：
Research Center of Forestry Remote Sensing & Information Engineering, Central South University of Forestry & Technology, Changsha 410004, China;Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Forest Resources Management and Monitoring in Southern China, Changsha 410004, China;Faculty of Forestry, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China;Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.;Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Forestry Remote Sensing Based Big Data & Ecological Security, Changsha 410004, China
通讯机构：
[Yong Lv] R;Research Center of Forestry Remote Sensing & Information Engineering, Central South University of Forestry & Technology, Changsha 410004, China<&wdkj&>Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Forest Resources Management and Monitoring in Southern China, Changsha 410004, China<&wdkj&>Faculty of Forestry, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China<&wdkj&>Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
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crown size;neighborhood effects;competition index;tree species diversity;tree growth
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Competition among trees for limited resources (e.g., sunlight, water, and nutrients) impacts their growth differently. Crown plays a crucial role in resource access for trees. However, uncertainties persist regarding crown size differences, tree growth, and tree competition levels between coniferous and broadleaf trees in mixed-age forests. We conducted a study on 3008 live trees across 28 plots in Hunan Province to measure individual crown size and tree growth increment. Introducing a new metric, the Crown Size Competition Index (CSCI), we assessed competition pressure among coniferous and broadleaf species in mixed-age forests. We examined the correlation between competition indices and tree growth increment while also investigating the influence of neighboring species diversity on tree competition. Our results revealed a significant negative correlation between the tree growth of Cunninghamia lanceolata (Lamb.) Hook.(CL) and Phoebe bournei (Hemsl.) Yang (PB) and the competition index. Increased competitive pressure on the focal tree corresponded to a decline in the growth of focal tree volume, with a more pronounced impact observed in PB compared to CL. The diversity of neighboring species contributed to variations in competition for the focal tree, with broadleaved species (PB) exerting a greater influence on the focal tree than coniferous species (CL). These findings underscore the competitive potential of PB in mature coniferous stands and advocate for the restoration of stratified mixes in CL broadleaf forests. Furthermore, our findings support the management strategies for the valuable tree species PB.
作者：
Yuan, Jianzhong;Wan, Caichao;Wei, Song;Chai, Huayun;Tao, Tao
期刊：
CURRENT ORGANIC SYNTHESIS,2024年 ISSN：1570-1794
作者机构：
[Wei, Song; Yuan, Jianzhong; Tao, Tao; Wan, Caichao; Chai, Huayun] College of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, P. R. China;[Wan, Caichao] Yihua Lifestyle Technology Co., Ltd, Huaidong Industrial Zone, Lianxia Town, Chenghai District, Shantou 515834, P.R. China
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BACKGROUND: Nanocellulose is not only a biocompatible and environmentally friendly material but also has excellent mechanical properties, biodegradability, and a large number of hydroxyl groups that have a strong affinity for water. These characteristics have attracted significant attention from researchers in the field of glucose sensing. OBJECTIVE: This review provides a brief overview of the current research status of traditional materials used in glucose sensors. The sensing performance, chemical stability, and environ-mental properties of nanocellulose-based glucose sensors are compared and summarized based on the three sensing methods: electrochemical sensing, colorimetric sensing, and fluo-rescence sensing. The article focuses on recent strategies for glucose sensing using nanocel-lulose as a matrix. The development prospects of nanocellulose-based glucose sensors are also discussed. CONCLUSION: Nanocellulose has outstanding structural characteristics that contribute signifi-cantly to the sensing performance of glucose sensors in different detection modes. However, the preparation process for high-quality nanocellulose is complicated and has a low yield. Furthermore, the sensitivity and selectivity of nanocellulose-based glucose sensors require further improvement.
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The optimization of explant selection and adjustment of plant growth regulators (PGRs) ratio may enhance the efficiency of micro-propagation of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis. The findings of the study suggest that the shoot tip proved to be the optimal explant for regenerating adventitious buds, with an impressive regeneration rate of 77.78% and the average number of adventitious buds being 2.86. The ideal medium consisted of Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium supplemented with 6-benzylaminopurine (6-BA) at a 2 mg L-1, indoleacetic acid (IAA) at a 0.2 mg L-1, kinetin (KT) at 0.15 mg L-1, resulting in an outstanding regeneration rate of adventitious buds reaching up to 91.11%. For rooting purposes, the best medium was found be half-strength MS supplemented with indoleacetic acid (IAA) 0.5 mg L-1, achieving an rate for adventitious roots amounting to as high as 97.78%. The culture plantlets ultimately thrived, achieving an impressive transplanting survival rate of 93.33%. The application of PGRs was also found to enhance the regeneration of adventitious buds by increasing the ratios of endogenous hormones ZR/IAA and GA(3)/IAA. Additionally, it facilitated the differentiation of adventitious roots by elevating the ratios of endogenous hormones IAA/ZR, IAA/GA(3), and ABA/GA(3). Our study would provide a theoretical reference for the establishment of an efficient gardenia tissue culture system and the industrial production of gardenia.
作者：
Hu, Yanting;Schafer, Karina V. R.;Hu, Songjiang;Zhou, Wenneng;Xiang, Dong;...
期刊：
Science of The Total Environment,2024年908:168172 ISSN：0048-9697
通讯作者：
Xiang, WH;Zhou, WN
作者机构：
[Chen, Liang; Zhao, Zhonghui; Xiang, Wenhua; Zeng, Yelin; Ouyang, Shuai; Hu, Yanting; Lei, Pifeng; Hu, Songjiang; Fang, Xi; Xiang, WH; Deng, Xiangwen] Cent South Univ Forestry & Technol, Fac Life Sci & Technol, Changsha 410004, Hunan, Peoples R China.;[Chen, Liang; Zhao, Zhonghui; Xiang, Wenhua; Zeng, Yelin; Ouyang, Shuai; Hu, Yanting; Lei, Pifeng; Fang, Xi; Deng, Xiangwen] Huitong Natl Stn Sci Observat & Res Chinese Fir Pl, Huitong 438107, Hunan, Peoples R China.;[Schafer, Karina V. R.] Rutgers State Univ, Dept Earth & Environm Sci, 195 Univ Ave, Newark, NJ 07102 USA.;[Zhou, Wenneng] Guangdong Univ Technol, Guangdong Prov Key Lab Water Qual Improvement & Ec, Sch Ecol Environm & Resources, Guangzhou 510006, Peoples R China.;[Xiang, Dong] Forestry Bur Huaihua Perfecture, Huaihua 418099, Hunan, Peoples R China.
通讯机构：
[Xiang, WH ] C;[Zhou, WN ] G;Cent South Univ Forestry & Technol, Fac Life Sci & Technol, Changsha 410004, Hunan, Peoples R China.;Guangdong Univ Technol, Sch Ecol, Environm & Resources, Guangzhou 510006, Peoples R China.
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Carbon isotope composition;Hydraulic efficiency;Hydraulic traits;Photosynthetic traits;Phylogenetic signal;Water use strategy
摘要：
Leaf carbon isotope composition (δ(13)C) provides an integrative record on the carbon and water balance of plants over long periods. Photosynthetic ability and hydraulic traits which are highly associated with stomatal behavior could affect leaf δ(13)C. Association between photosynthetic ability and leaf δ(13)C has been examined, however, how hydraulic traits influence leaf δ(13)C has not been fully understood. To fill this gap, we investigated the variations in leaf δ(13)C among 2591 woody species (547 shrub and 2044 tree species), and analyzed the link of leaf δ(13)C with leaf photosynthetic and xylem hydraulic traits. Our result showed that leaf δ(13)C was positively correlated to leaf photosynthetic ability and capacity. For hydraulic traits, leaf δ(13)C was negatively related to hydraulic conductivity (K(s)), xylem pressure inducing 50% loss of hydraulic conductivity (P(50)) and vessel diameter (V(dia)). Associations of leaf δ(13)C with xylem hydraulic traits indicate woody species with stronger hydraulic safety discriminated less against (13)C, while woody species with higher hydraulic efficiency had more negative leaf δ(13)C. Shrub species, which showed a lower V(dia) and P(50), had a significant less negative leaf δ(13)C than tree species. Furthermore, woody species inhabiting in dry regions discriminated less against (13)C than those growing in humid regions. Moreover, leaf δ(13)C displayed a low phylogenetic signal based on Blomberg's K statistic. Overall, woody species with a higher leaf photosynthetic ability or stronger hydraulic safety system discriminated less against (13)C and adopt the provident water use strategy.
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Laser cladding was used to fabricate the high entropy alloy (HEA) coating of FeCoCrNiMnx (x = 0, 0.5, 1). Coatings were studied to determine how Mn affected the microstructure, microhardness, and tribological property. Molecular dynamics simulations were used to examine the atomic-scale deformation and wear behavior of FeCoCrNiMn HEA coatings. FeCoCrNiMnx HEA coatings were composed of single FCC-type solid solution. Friction reduction and wear resistance are improved with Mn doping. When compared to the substrate and FeCoCrNi coating, the wear resistance of Mn1 coating is superior by 69.34% and 25.05%, respectively (wear rate is 3.74 x10- 5 mm3/N center dot m). The findings of molecular dynamics simulations demonstrate that Mn-doping significantly enhances strain hardening by the friction-induced FCC phase transition to the HCP phase. The deformation mechanism of Mn1 coating, as determined by the dislocation evolution pattern, is twinning induced plasticity, which improves the plasticity, strength, and work-hardening rate of coating all at once.
