Comparative analysis of the NF-Y transcription factor family identifies VaNF-YA6 as a positive regulator of salt and drought tolerance in grapevine by Shixiong Lu, Xueting Zhou, Xu Huang, Baozhen Zeng, Huimin Gou, Weifeng Ma, Zonghuan Ma, Juan Mao, Baihong Chen

“…Overexpression of VaNF-YA6 in grapevine leaves and Arabidopsis thaliana (Arabidopsis) could significantly enhance tolerance to salt and drought stresses by improving VvSOS2, VvSOS3, VvABF3, VvCPK6 expression levels, enzyme activities, and other protective substances. …”
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The Core Mass Function across Galactic Environments. IV. The Galactic Center by Alva V. I. Kinman, Maya A. Petkova, Jonathan C. Tan, Giuliana Cosentino, Yu Cheng

“…Here we study the CMF of three Galactic center clouds: G0.253+0.016 (“The Brick”), Sagittarius B2-Deep South field (Sgr B2-DS), and Sagittarius C (Sgr C). …”
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Roles of mobile genetic elements and biosynthetic gene clusters in environmental adaptation of acidophilic archaeon Ferroplasma to extreme polluted environments by Yiran Li, Yiran Li, Liyuan Ma, Shanshan Huang, Shanshan Huang, Shiqi Chen, Shiqi Chen, Shadab Begum, Shadab Begum, Nazidi Ibrahim, Nazidi Ibrahim, Yili Liang, Yili Liang, Xueduan Liu, Xueduan Liu

“…Then, it was sequenced, annotated and compared to three other sequenced Ferroplasma strains focusing on the distribution and function of genes concerning MGEs and BGCs. …”
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A faunal inventory of methane seeps on the Pacific margin of Costa Rica by Charlotte A. Seid, Avery S. Hiley, Marina F. McCowin, José I. Carvajal, Harim Cha, Shane T. Ahyong, Oliver S. Ashford, Odalisca Breedy, Douglas J. Eernisse, Shana K. Goffredi, Michel E. Hendrickx, Kevin M. Kocot, Christopher L. Mah, Allison K. Miller, Nicolás Mongiardino Koch, Rich Mooi, Timothy D. O'Hara, Fredrik Pleijel, Josefin Stiller, Ekin Tilic, Paul Valentich-Scott, Anders Warén, Mary K. Wicksten, Nerida G. Wilson, Erik E. Cordes, Lisa A. Levin, Jorge Cortés, Greg W. Rouse

“…Fifteen range extensions are also reported for species known from Mexico, the Galápagos seamounts, Chile, and the western Pacific; as well as 16 new depth records and three new seep records for species known to occur at vents or organic falls. …”
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Genome-wide identification of the JAZ gene family in non-heading Chinese cabbage and the functional verification of BcJAZ2 in the biosynthesis of β-caryophyllene by Tiantian Han, Haibin Wang, Zhile Liang, Aimei Bai, Huanhuan Xu, Jianjun Wang, Tongkun Liu, Xilin Hou, Ying Li

“…In this study, 25 BcJAZ genes were discovered in NHCC, and comprehensively analyzed the evolutionary relationships and structural characterizations of BcJAZs. …”
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Genome-wide identification, transcriptional profiling, and miRNA-binding site analysis of the LBD gene family in the camphor tree by Jiaqi Zhang, Luyang Shan, Haoran Qi, Haoran Qi, Caihui Chen, Yongda Zhong, Meng Xu

“…Cinnamomum camphora (Lauraceae), an evergreen arborescent species endemic to East Asian ecosystems, is ecologically and economically prized for three cardinal attributes: decay-resistant xylem, aesthetic canopy architecture, and pharmacologically active terpenoid emissions. …”
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The first mitogenome of Petrovinema skrjabini from Equus ferus przewalskii: a phylogenetic analysis within the Strongylidae family by Huiping Jia, Liping Tang, Yajun Fu, Yu Xiong, Liping Yan, Changliang Shao, Kai Li, Dong Zhang, Defu Hu

“…Like other cyathostomins, its larvae (L3) invade the intestinal mucosa, forming encysted nodules that may remain dormant for years. …”
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Optimization Design of Fast Neutron Target Station Beam Extraction Based on Genetic Algorithm by QIN Ziqian1, 2, 3, TAN Xinjian2, 3, ZHANG Xiaodong2, 3, PAN Qingquan1, LIU Xiao2, 3

“…Therefore, the aforementioned parameters are used as variables, and the three important indicators are taken as the objective function. …”
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Parasitoid wasps as effective biological control agents by Zhi-zhi WANG, Yin-quan LIU, Min SHI, Jian-hua HUANG, Xue-xin CHEN

“…Parasitoid wasps, a very large evolutionary group of hymenopteran insects, are well-known biological control agents for arthropod pests in agricultural and forest ecosystems. …”
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Handbook of protocols for standardized measurements of floral traits for pollinators in temperate communities by Alice Michelot‐Antalik, Alban Langlois, Francesco deBello, James Desaegher, Léa Genty, Jérémie Goulnik, Jérémy Grosjean, Anne‐Laure Jacquemart, Alan Kergunteuil, Robert R. Junker, Léna Jeannerod, Jean‐François Odoux, Magali Proffit, Bertrand Schatz, Maryse Vanderplanck, Anna E‐Vojtkó, Mathilde Baude

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Factors influencing natural regeneration of Fagus hayatae by Chun Qin, Meng Tang, Xue-mei Zhang

“…Background Natural regeneration is pivotal for sustaining evolutionary processes in plant species. Identifying determinants that shape recruitment dynamics could elucidate key factors governing this critical biological process. …”
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Ecological Isolation Maintains the Species Boundaries Between Two Sympatric Cycas From Southwest China by Fanggui Zheng, Yiqing Wang, Huihui Xi, Siyue Xiao, Xiuyan Feng, Xun Gong, Jian Liu

“…ABSTRACT Over long‐term evolutionary processes, sympatric affinities may develop reproductive isolation mechanisms, such as temporal isolation and ecological divergence, to maintain species independence. …”
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Genomic DNA barcodes provide novel insights into species delimitation in the complex Camellia sect. Thea (Theaceae) by Zongfang Shen, Yujing Feng, Michael Möller, Kevin S. Burgess, Hantao Qin, Junbo Yang, Zhiqiong Mo, Hongtao Li, Dezhu Li, Lianming Gao

“…Thea is taxonomically challenging due to its complex evolutionary history. This study aims to utilize nuclear and chloroplast data as genomic DNA barcodes to delimit species within this economically important group of plants. …”
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Cryo‐EM Analysis of a Tri‐Heme Cytochrome‐Associated RC‐LH1 Complex from the Marine Photoheterotrophic Bacterium Dinoroseobacter Shibae by Weiwei Wang, Yanting Liu, Jiayi Gu, Shaoya An, Cheng Ma, Haichun Gao, Nianzhi Jiao, Jian‐Ren Shen, John Thomas Beatty, Michal Koblížek, Xing Zhang, Qiang Zheng, Jing‐Hua Chen

“…The RC comprises four subunits, including a three‐heme cytochrome (Cyt) c protein, and is surrounded by a closed LH ring composed of 17 pairs of antenna subunits. …”
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Integrative Identification of Chloroplast Metabolism-Related RETICULATA-RELATED Genes in Soybean by Qianli Dong, Lu Niu, Xiyu Gong, Qianlong Xing, Jie Liang, Jun Lang, Tianya Wang, Xiangdong Yang

“…In contrast, protein structures retained conserved folds, underscoring evolutionary constraints on functional domains despite transcriptional plasticity. …”
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Quantifying Tree Structural Change in an African Savanna by Utilizing Multi-Temporal TLS Data by Tasiyiwa Priscilla Muumbe, Jussi Baade, Pasi Raumonen, Corli Coetsee, Jenia Singh, Christiane Schmullius

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Research on the evolution and influencing factors of the spatial form of typical tourist towns: a case study of Wulingyuan district, China by Tengzhe Long, Bincheng Luo, Jinlin Wu, Jinlin Wu, Jing Yang, Jing Yang, Yunzhe Wang, Yunzhe Wang

“…The overall direction of expansion tends to be in the southwest and northeast directions, while expansion in the other directions has occurred slowly due to terrain and heritage protection restrictions. (3) In terms of the evolution of spatial forms, the compactness index of the urban area has exhibited a “V”-shaped change, the fractal dimension has continued to decline, and the expansion pattern has undergone three stages: edge expansion dominance, parallel edge expansion and internal infilling, and internal infilling dominance. (4) The urban expansion of Wulingyuan has been driven by multiple factors such as urbanization, tourism, the economy, and policy. …”
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Transparent reporting items for simulation studies evaluating statistical methods: Foundations for reproducibility and reliability by Coralie Williams, Yefeng Yang, Malgorzata Lagisz, Kyle Morrison, Lorenzo Ricolfi, David I. Warton, Shinichi Nakagawa

“…These items span across three stages: planning, coding and analysis. We also clarify the terminology related to statistical components and the broad purposes of statistical simulation studies. …”
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From Development to Regeneration: Insights into Flight Muscle Adaptations from Bat Muscle Cell Lines by Fengyan Deng, Valentina Peña, Pedro Morales-Sosa, Andrea Bernal-Rivera, Bowen Yang, Shengping Huang, Sonia Ghosh, Maria Katt, Luciana Andrea Castellano, Lucinda Maddera, Zulin Yu, Nicolas Rohner, Chongbei Zhao, Jasmin Camacho

“…Integration of transcriptomic and metabolic data identified three key metabolic modules—glucose utilization, lipid handling, and nutrient signaling—that likely coordinate ATP production and support metabolic flexibility. …”
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First Assembly of a Draft Genome of the Critically Endangered Northern Muriqui (Brachyteles hypoxanthus, Primates, Atelidae) Including Non‐Invasive Genotyping Strategies for the Sp... by Amanda Alves de Melo‐Ximenes, Romina Batista, Leonardo Carlos Jeronimo Corvalán, Tomas Marques‐Bonet, Lukas Kuderna, Kyle Farh, Jeffrey Rogers, Mariane da Cruz Kaizer, Jean Philippe Boubli, Fabiano Rodrigues de Melo, Rhewter Nunes, Mariana Pires de Campos Telles

“…Additionally, we designed 31 SSR primer pairs suitable for non‐invasive sampling and genotyping, alongside two mtDNA and two sex‐determination primers, configured into three multiplex PCR sets. These genomic resources, including the draft genome, complete mitochondrial genome, and microsatellite markers, provide essential tools for evolutionary analyses and the genetic monitoring of B. hypoxanthus populations, supporting its conservation.…”
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