The Plant Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
122(3)
Published: May 1, 2025
SUMMARY
Low
temperature
is
an
environmental
factor
that
significantly
impairs
the
normal
development
of
plants
by
limiting
yield
and
quality.
Although
histone
deacetylase
HDA6
involved
in
various
biological
processes,
specific
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
its
response
to
low
temperatures
remain
unexplored
Arabidopsis.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
expression
pattern
at
discovered
cold
stress‐induced
transcriptional
activity
increased
protein
level.
Freezing
experiments
demonstrated
functions
as
a
positive
regulator
temperatures.
The
point
mutant
axe1‐5
CRISPR‐edited
knockout
mutants
hda6
CR
‐1
‐2
exhibited
sensitivity
temperature,
while
HDA6‐GFP/axe1‐5
complementation
line
successfully
restored
cold‐sensitive
phenotype
mutant.
interacted
with
deacetylated
shikimate
kinase
SK2.
Furthermore,
enhanced
SK2
stability
under
stress.
SK2‐mediated
metabolic
pathway
crucial
for
synthesis
aromatic
amino
acids,
which
are
essential
antioxidant
precursors.
Metabolomics
analysis
showed
metabolites
decreased
stress
were
primarily
concentrated
acid
synthetic
pathway.
Additionally,
sk2
accumulated
higher
levels
superoxide
anion
but
lower
substances
stress,
suggesting
may
enhance
metabolism,
downstream
synthesis,
accumulation
stabilizing
SK2,
thereby
improving
tolerance.
This
study
elucidated
mechanism
positively
responds
low‐temperature
identified
antifreeze
genes
.
offers
valuable
genetic
resources
theoretical
support
breeding
cold‐resistant
varieties
crop
yield.
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
379(1914)
Published: Sept. 29, 2024
A
diverse
array
of
plant
aromatic
compounds
contributes
to
the
tremendous
chemical
diversity
in
kingdom
that
cannot
be
seen
microbes
or
animals.
Such
chemodiversity
natural
products
has
emerged,
occasionally
a
lineage-specific
manner,
adopt
challenging
environmental
niches,
as
various
specialized
metabolites
play
indispensable
roles
development
and
stress
responses
(e.g.
lignin,
phytohormones,
pigments
defence
compounds).
These
are
synthesized
from
amino
acids
(AAAs),
l
-tyrosine,
-phenylalanine
-tryptophan.
While
acid
metabolism
is
generally
assumed
conserved
between
animals,
plants,
recent
phylogenomic,
biochemical
metabolomic
studies
have
revealed
AAA
supports
efficient
carbon
allocation
downstream
biosynthetic
pathways
AAA-derived
plants.
This
review
showcases
intra-
inter-kingdom
diversification
origin
committed
enzymes
involved
biosynthesis
catabolism
their
potential
application
genetic
tools
for
metabolic
engineering.
I
also
discuss
evolutionary
trends
expands
article
part
theme
issue
‘The
evolution
metabolism’.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 16, 2025
AbstractHericium
erinaceus,
has
long
been
recognized
in
traditional
Chinese
medicine
for
its
extensive
health
benefits.
H.
erinaceus
is
notable
production
of
various
bioactive
compounds.
Among
these,
the
terpenoid
compounds
hericenones
and
erinacines,
derived
from
fruiting
bodies
cultured
mycelia
respectively,
have
particularly
highlighted
their
ability
to
stimulate
nerve
growth
factor
(NGF)
synthesis,
contributing
mushroom's
neuroprotective
properties.
This
study
focuses
on
metabolic
characterization
mycelium
using
Biolog
Phenotype
MicroArray
(PM)
technology,
a
high-throughput
method
analyzing
microbial
phenotypes.
For
first
time,
PMs
were
applied
elucidate
comprehensive
nutritional
utilization
profile
erinaceus.
The
involved
testing
950
different
conditions,
including
190
carbon
sources,
380
nitrogen
94
biosynthetic
pathways,
59
phosphorus
35
sulfur
96
osmotic
pressures,
pH
conditions.
results
revealed
that
relatively
restricted
profile,
efficiently
utilizing
only
23
out
mainly
simple
sugars
certain
complex
carbohydrates
like
D-Cellobiose,
D-Xylose,
Arbutin.
also
demonstrated
effective
Urea
D-glucosamine,
was
capable
growing
all
sources
most
with
few
exceptions.
Additionally,
exhibited
under
65
56
conditions
tested.
detailed
not
enhances
our
understanding
erinaceus'
requirements
capabilities
but
provides
valuable
insights
into
potential
applications
development
functional
foods
alternative
medicines.
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 208 - 208
Published: Jan. 18, 2025
Halotolerant
plant
growth-promoting
bacteria
(HT-PGPB)
have
attracted
considerable
attention
for
their
significant
potential
in
mitigating
salt
stress
crops.
However,
the
current
exploration
and
development
of
HT-PGPB
remain
insufficient
to
meet
increasing
demands
agriculture.
In
this
study,
an
isolated
from
coastal
saline-alkali
soil
Yellow
River
Delta
was
identified
as
Glutamicibacter
endophyticus
J2-5-19.
The
strain
capable
growing
media
with
up
13%
NaCl
producing
proteases,
siderophores,
hormone
IAA.
Under
4‰
stress,
inoculation
J2-5-19
significantly
increased
wheat
seed
germination
rate
37.5%
95%,
enhanced
dry
weight
maize
seedlings
by
41.92%,
notably
improved
root
systems.
Moreover,
work
presented
first
whole-genome
endophyticus,
revealing
that
G.
resisted
expelling
sodium
ions
taking
potassium
through
Na+/H+
antiporters
uptake
proteins,
while
also
accumulating
compatible
solutes
such
betaine,
proline,
trehalose.
Additionally,
genome
contained
multiple
key
genes,
including
those
involved
IAA
biosynthesis,
siderophore
production,
GABA
synthesis.
findings
provide
a
theoretical
foundation
microbial
resources
specialized
inoculants
soils.
Chemosensors,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 70 - 70
Published: Feb. 15, 2025
Dragon
fruit
(Hylocereus
spp.),
a
globally
popular
tropical
fruit,
is
highly
regarded
for
its
unique
sensory
attributes
and
potential
health
benefits.
However,
the
volatile
organic
compound
(VOC)
profiles
that
define
aroma
flavor
are
underexplored.
This
exploratory
study
investigates
VOC
of
Australian-grown
imported
dragon
focusing
on
free
volatiles
glycosidically
bound
released
through
acid
enzymatic
hydrolysis.
The
analysis
aims
to
uncover
competitive
advantages
providing
scientific
foundation
establishing
industry
standards
in
Australia,
where
such
currently
absent.
Using
gas
chromatography–mass
spectrometry
(GC-MS)
statistical
as
principal
component
(PCA),
this
revealed
significant
differences
influenced
by
variety
growing
region.
Northern
Territory-grown
white-fleshed
(NTW)
displayed
most
diverse
profile,
with
key
contributors
acetoin,
phenylethyl
alcohol,
prenol,
highlighting
premium
product.
Despite
regional
similarities,
Queensland-grown
white-
(QLDW)
red-fleshed
(QLDR)
exhibited
distinct
profiles,
compounds
farnesol
linoleic
ethyl
ester
serving
distinguishing
markers.
Overseas
(OverseasW)
(OverseasR)
samples
had
less
complex
likely
related
earlier
harvesting
postharvest
treatments,
emphasizing
impact
practices
complexity.
Glycosidically
were
identified
latent
precursors
enhance
during
ripening
processing.
research
underscores
importance
profiling
potentially
assisting
Australian
enabling
differentiation
domestic
varieties
from
imports
enhancing
market
competitiveness.
As
novel
study,
future
should
prioritize
identification
unknown
refine
methodologies
better
understand
dynamic
changes
VOCs
storage
ripening.
These
findings
provide
valuable
insights
optimizing
developing
support
industry’s
growth
global
positioning.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(5), P. 1877 - 1877
Published: Feb. 21, 2025
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
effects
of
aspirin
eugenol
ester
(AEE)
on
growth
performance,
oxidative
liver
damage,
inflammation,
and
metabolomics
in
broilers
under
high-stocking-density
(HSD)
stress.
A
total
360
were
divided
into
four
groups:
normal
density
(ND,
14/m2),
high
(HD,
22/m2),
ND-AEE
(ND
+
0.01%
AEE),
HD-AEE
(HD
AEE).
HSD
decreased
antioxidant
capacity,
increased
malondialdehyde
(MDA)
levels,
elevated
expression
cyclooxygenase-2
(COX-2)
microsomal
prostaglandin
E
synthase-1
(mPGES-1)
mRNA,
which
contributed
reduced
performance
broilers.
Specifically,
caused
abnormalities
linoleic
acid
metabolism,
leading
levels
Prostaglandin
E2
(PGE2)
Leukotriene
B4
(LTB4)
synthesis,
aggravated
lipid
impaired
ATP
production.
AEE
counteracted
decline
broiler
production
induced
by
enhancing
reducing
MDA
protecting
from
maintaining
mitochondrial
phosphorylation.
positively
regulated
metabolism
promoting
synthesis
γ-linolenic
phosphatidylcholine,
COX-2
mPGES-1.
alleviated
metabolic
imbalance
stress
enhanced
efficiency
fatty
oxidation,
excess
accumulation
promoted
In
summary,
this
provides
strong
support
for
dietary
addition
alleviate
energy
disorders
GM crops & food,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1), P. 216 - 234
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
The
safety
assessment
of
stacked
transgenic
crops
is
essential
for
their
commercial
cultivation.
A
crucial
element
the
nutritional
evaluation
crops.
Currently,
profiling
methods
like
transcriptome
are
employed
as
supplemental
analytical
tools
to
find
unintended
effects
In
this
study,
maize
ZDRF8×nCX-1
was
produced
by
crossing
two
events
ZDRF8
and
nCX-1.
This
expresses
five
genes:
cry1Ab,
cry2Ab
g10evo-epsps
(from
ZDRF8),
well
cp4
epsps
P450-N-Z1
nCX-1).
Molecular
analysis
showed
that
insertion
sites
target
genes
were
not
changed
during
stack
breeding,
effectively
expressed
at
both
RNA
protein
levels
in
ZDRF8×nCX-1.
Target
trait
exhibits
tolerant
glyphosate,
flazasulfuron
MCPA,
resistant
damage
corn
borers.
Transcriptome
revealed
gene-stacked
did
significantly
alter
profiles
compared
Nutritional
composition
grain
profile
substantially
equivalent
non-transgenic
counterpart.
These
results
suggest
hybrid
stacking
does
cause
beyond
providing
intended
beneficial
traits.
Biotechnology and Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 13, 2025
ABSTRACT
Industrial‐scale
microbial
fermentation
processes
often
face
limitations
in
mixing
and
mass
transfer,
leading
to
the
formation
of
environmental
gradients
within
bioreactor.
These
expose
microbes
heterogeneous
conditions
over
time
space.
In
this
study,
we
evaluated
effects
combined
substrate
dissolved
oxygen
(DO)
on
metabolic
response
Penicillium
chrysogenum
at
an
industrial
scale.
Three
representative
environments
were
simulated
scale‐down
systems:
(1)
feed
inlet
(high
glucose,
low
(HGLO):
C
S
>
20
mM,
DO
<
0.012
mM),
(2)
aeration
oxygen,
glucose
(HOLG):
0.8
0.2
(3)
global
environment
(periodic
360
s
fluctuation
cycle
with
45
HGLO
75
HOLG
conditions).
Results
showed
that
prolonged
exposure
led
a
complete
loss
penicillin
production
capacity,
accompanied
by
significant
excretion
intracellular
metabolites,
effect
was
largely
irreversible.
While,
cells
randomly
walking
under
top
impeller
zone
did
not
lose
capacity
but
signs
premature
degeneration
due
increased
energy
demand.
When
exposed
environment,
finely
tuned
their
metabolism
periodical
manner,
nearly
50%
productivity.
summary,
alone
cause
irreversible
effects,
large
contributed
reduced
Oxygen
gradients,
however,
only
also
caused
cellular
damage.
findings
provide
valuable
insights
for
developing
scale‐up
criteria
strain
engineering
strategies
aimed
improving
large‐scale
culture
performance.