C. Xiang

Multiparametric grading of glaucoma severity by histopathology can enable post-mortem substratification of disease state

This paper introduces a multiparametric grading system to stratify post-mortem glaucoma tissue by disease severity using structural and molecular markers.

Retrospective Analysis of Mobile Colistin Resistance and Plasmid-Mediated Quinolone Resistance Genes in Escherichia coli: China, 1993-2019

The paper analyzes the prevalence of MCR and PMQR genes in E. coli isolates from China between 1993-2019, finding high rates of PMQR gene positivity and multidrug resistance in MCR gene carriers.

Loss of OsARF18 confers glufosinate ammonium herbicide resistance in rice

This study identifies OsARF18 as a negative regulator of glufosinate ammonium resistance and stress tolerance in rice by showing its loss-of-function enhances herbicide resistance and stress tolerance.

A mutation-mediated host shift drives Avian paramyxovirus type 1 evolution

This study identifies mutations in the P protein of Avian paramyxovirus type 1 that drive host shift from chickens to pigeons through enhanced degradation of LSm14A.

The ABI3-ERF1 module mediates ABA-auxin crosstalk to regulate lateral root emergence

This study identifies the ABI3-ERF1 module as a key mediator of ABA-auxin crosstalk in regulating lateral root emergence in Arabidopsis.

Root-derived long-range signals activate ABA synthesis in frd3 leaves to enhance drought resistance

The paper shows that frd3 root-derived signals increase leaf ABA levels via H2O2, enhancing drought resistance in plants.

ERF1 inhibits lateral root emergence by promoting local auxin accumulation with altered distribution and repressing ARF7 expression

This study shows ERF1 inhibits lateral root emergence by increasing local auxin accumulation and repressing ARF17, adapting plants to environmental changes.

OsNLP4-OsD3 module integrates nitrogen-iron nutrient signals to promote rice tillering by repressing strigolactone signaling

The paper identifies a mechanism where OsNLP4 integrates nitrogen-iron signals to repress strigolactone signaling, promoting rice tillering and yield.

Balanced nitrogen-iron nutrition boosts grain yield and nitrogen use efficiency in rice and wheat

This study shows that balanced nitrogen-iron nutrition increases tiller number, yield, and nitrogen use efficiency in rice and wheat through the NIN-like protein 4 mechanism.

OsNLP3/4-OsRFL module regulates nitrogen-promoted panicle architecture in rice

This study identifies the OsNLP3/4-OsRFL module as a key regulator of nitrogen-promoted panicle architecture in rice, linking nutrient availability to developmental outcomes.

Nitrate-dependent salt tolerance mediated by OsNLP4-OsMADS27 module

This study identifies the OsNLP4-OsMADS27 module as a nitrate-dependent regulator of salt tolerance in rice, showing its role in stress response and yield improvement under salt stress.

AtPQT11, a P450 enzyme, detoxifies paraquat via N-demethylation

This study identifies AtPQT11 as a P450 enzyme that detoxifies paraquat through N-demethylation, conferring paraquat resistance in plants and E. coli.

Vaccination-induced rapid protection against bacterial pneumonia via training alveolar macrophage in mice

This study shows a single intranasal vaccination with inactivated Acinetobacter baumannii rapidly protects mice against pneumonia by training alveolar macrophages, with effects observed against other Gram-negative bacteria but not Gram-positive ones.

Direct sulphate-TOR signalling controls transcriptional reprogramming for shoot apex activation in Arabidopsis

The paper identifies sulphate-TOR signalling as a key pathway for transcriptional reprogramming during shoot apex activation in Arabidopsis, revealing its role in growth and stress responses.

Rice NIN-LIKE PROTEIN 3 plays a significant role in nitrogen use efficiency and grain yield under nitrate-sufficient conditions

This study identifies OsNLP3 as a key regulator of nitrogen use efficiency and grain yield in rice under nitrate-sufficient conditions.

AGL16 negatively modulates stress response to balance with growth

This study identifies AGL16 as a negative regulator that suppresses stress response genes to balance growth and stress tolerance in plants.

Enhanced MATE transporter DTX6/PQT15 confers paraquat resistance

This study identifies DTX6/PQT15 as a MATE transporter conferring paraquat resistance by effluxing the herbicide from plant cells.

Intestinal microbiota modulates adrenomedullary response through Nod1 sensing in chromaffin cells

This study shows that intestinal microbiota modulates epinephrine storage and secretion in adrenal chromaffin cells via Nod1 sensing of bacterial ligands during stress.

Rice NIN-LIKE PROTEIN 1 Rapidly Responds to Nitrogen Deficiency and Improves Yield and Nitrogen Use Efficiency

OsNLP1 rapidly responds to nitrogen availability, enhances nitrogen uptake and assimilation, and holds great potential in promoting high yield in rice.

Loss of rice PARAQUAT TOLERANCE 3 confers enhanced resistance to abiotic stresses and increases grain yield in field

This study shows that knocking out rice OsPQT3 enhances resistance to abiotic stresses and increases grain yield under salt stress conditions.

Rice NIN-LIKE PROTEIN 4 is a master regulator of nitrogen use efficiency

This study identifies OsNLP4 as a master regulator of nitrogen use efficiency in rice, showing it improves yield and NUE through transcriptional regulation of nitrogen-related genes.

Degradation of key photosynthetic genes in the critically endangered semi-aquatic flowering plant Saniculiphyllum guangxiense (Saxifragaceae)

The paper reports the plastid genome of Saniculiphyllum guangxiense, revealing extensive pseudogenization of photosynthesis-related genes despite its fully photosynthetic lifestyle.

Arabidopsis ERF109 regulates auxin transport-related genes in root development

This study identifies ERF109 as a regulator of auxin transport in Arabidopsis roots by directly controlling PIN2, PIN4, and PID, which are key components of auxin transport.

MADS-box factor AGL16 negatively regulates drought resistance via stomatal density and stomatal movement

This study identifies AGL16 as a negative regulator of drought resistance in plants by modulating stomatal density and ABA levels through transcriptional regulation of key genes.

ARABIDOPSIS NITRATE REGULATED 1 acts as a negative modulator of seed germination by activating ABI3 expression

This study identifies ANR1 as a negative regulator of seed germination in Arabidopsis by activating ABI3 expression, showing its role in safeguarding against environmental stress.

Arabidopsis MADS-box transcription factor AGL21 acts as environmental surveillance for seed germination by regulating ABI5

This study identifies AGL21 as a MADS-box transcription factor that regulates seed germination by modulating ABI5 expression in response to environmental and hormonal signals in Arabidopsis.