{"title":"Abscission in plants: from mechanism to applications.","authors":"Jiahuizi Li, Shihao Su","doi":"10.1007/s44307-024-00033-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44307-024-00033-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Abscission refers to the natural separation of plant structures from their parent plants, regulated by external environmental signals or internal factors such as stress and aging. It is an advantageous process as it enables plants to shed unwanted organs, thereby regulating nutrient allocation and ensuring the dispersal of fruits and seeds from the parent. However, in agriculture and horticulture, abscission can severely reduce crop quality and yield. In this review, we summarize the recent advances in plant abscission from the perspectives of developmental and molecular biology, emphasizing the diverse regulatory networks across different plant lineages, from model plants to crops. The sophisticated process of plant abscission involves several overlapping steps, including the differentiation of the abscission zone, activation of abscission, tissue detachment, and formation of a protective layer. Finally, we discuss the potential applications of physiological modifications and genetic manipulations of plant abscission in sustainable agriculture in the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":519913,"journal":{"name":"Advanced biotechnology","volume":"2 3","pages":"27"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11740850/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143069578","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mining microbial and metabolic dark matter in extreme environments: a roadmap for harnessing the power of multi-omics data.","authors":"Jia-Rui Han, Shuai Li, Wen-Jun Li, Lei Dong","doi":"10.1007/s44307-024-00034-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44307-024-00034-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Extreme environments such as hyperarid, hypersaline, hyperthermal environments, and the deep sea harbor diverse microbial communities, which are specially adapted to extreme conditions and are known as extremophiles. These extremophilic organisms have developed unique survival strategies, making them ideal models for studying microbial diversity, evolution, and adaptation to adversity. They also play critical roles in biogeochemical cycles. Additionally, extremophiles often produce novel bioactive compounds in response to corresponding challenging environments. Recent advances in technologies, including genomic sequencing and untargeted metabolomic analysis, have significantly enhanced our understanding of microbial diversity, ecology, evolution, and the genetic and physiological characteristics in extremophiles. The integration of advanced multi-omics technologies into culture-dependent research has notably improved the efficiency, providing valuable insights into the physiological functions and biosynthetic capacities of extremophiles. The vast untapped microbial resources in extreme environments present substantial opportunities for discovering novel natural products and advancing our knowledge of microbial ecology and evolution. This review highlights the current research status on extremophilic microbiomes, focusing on microbial diversity, ecological roles, isolation and cultivation strategies, and the exploration of their biosynthetic potential. Moreover, we emphasize the importance and potential of discovering more strain resources and metabolites, which would be boosted greatly by harnessing the power of multi-omics data.</p>","PeriodicalId":519913,"journal":{"name":"Advanced biotechnology","volume":"2 3","pages":"26"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11740847/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143070357","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dandan Zhang, Huang Yu, Xiaoli Yu, Yuchun Yang, Cheng Wang, Kun Wu, Mingyang Niu, Jianguo He, Zhili He, Qingyun Yan
{"title":"Mechanisms underlying the interactions and adaptability of nitrogen removal microorganisms in freshwater sediments.","authors":"Dandan Zhang, Huang Yu, Xiaoli Yu, Yuchun Yang, Cheng Wang, Kun Wu, Mingyang Niu, Jianguo He, Zhili He, Qingyun Yan","doi":"10.1007/s44307-024-00028-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44307-024-00028-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Microorganisms in eutrophic water play a vital role in nitrogen (N) removal, which contributes significantly to the nutrient cycling and sustainability of eutrophic ecosystems. However, the mechanisms underlying the interactions and adaptation strategies of the N removal microorganisms in eutrophic ecosystems remain unclear. We thus analyzed field sediments collected from a eutrophic freshwater ecosystem, enriched the N removal microorganisms, examined their function and adaptability through amplicon, metagenome and metatranscriptome sequencing. We found that the N removal activities could be affected through potential competition and inhibition among microbial metabolic pathways. High-diversity microbial communities generally increased the abundance and expression of N removal functional genes. Further enrichment experiments showed that the enrichment of N removal microorganisms led to a development of simplified but more stable microbial communities, characterized by similar evolutionary patterns among N removal microorganisms, tighter interactions, and increased adaptability. Notably, the sustained provision of NH<sub>4</sub><sup>+</sup> and NO<sub>2</sub><sup>-</sup> during the enrichment could potentially strengthen the interconnections among denitrification, anaerobic ammonium oxidation (anammox) and dissimilatory nitrate reduction to ammonium (DNRA) processes. Moreover, the identification of shared metabolic traits among denitrification, anammox and DNRA implies important cooperative associations and adaptability of N removal microorganisms. Our findings highlight the microbial interactions affect the adaptive strategies of key microbial taxa involved in N removal.</p>","PeriodicalId":519913,"journal":{"name":"Advanced biotechnology","volume":"2 3","pages":"21"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11740870/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143070214","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Acetylation modification in the regulation of macroautophagy","authors":"Li Huang, Hongwei Guo","doi":"10.1007/s44307-024-00027-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s44307-024-00027-7","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":519913,"journal":{"name":"Advanced biotechnology","volume":" 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141371301","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mianmian Zhu, S. Singer, Le Luo Guan, Guanqun Chen
{"title":"Emerging microalgal feed additives for ruminant production and sustainability","authors":"Mianmian Zhu, S. Singer, Le Luo Guan, Guanqun Chen","doi":"10.1007/s44307-024-00024-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s44307-024-00024-w","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":519913,"journal":{"name":"Advanced biotechnology","volume":" 582","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140989193","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Baoyu Zhang, Xueying Liu, Xiujun Xie, Li Huan, Zhizhuo Shao, Zhiyan Du, Guangce Wang
{"title":"Genetic evidence for functions of Chloroplast CA in Pyropia yezoensis: decreased CCM but increased starch accumulation.","authors":"Baoyu Zhang, Xueying Liu, Xiujun Xie, Li Huan, Zhizhuo Shao, Zhiyan Du, Guangce Wang","doi":"10.1007/s44307-024-00019-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44307-024-00019-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In response to the changing intertidal environment, intertidal macroalgae have evolved complicated Ci utilization mechanisms. However, our knowledge regarding the CO<sub>2</sub> concentrating mechanism (CCM) of macroalgae is limited. Carbonic anhydrase (CA), a key component of CCM, plays essential roles in many physiological reactions in various organisms. While many genes encode CA in the Pyropia yezoensis genome, the exact function of specific CA in P. yezoensis remains elusive. To explore the particular function of chloroplast CA in intertidal macroalgae, we produced chloroplast-localized βCA1 knockdown mutants of P. yezoensis through RNA interference, and Pyβca1i mutants (hereinafter referred to as ca1i) showed a notable decrease in leaf area and overall biomass, as well as decreased soluble protein and unsaturated fatty acid content under different DIC conditions. However, ca1i mutants showed relatively higher starch content compared to the wild-type. The activity of enzymes involved in the Calvin cycle, photorespiration, Pentose-phosphate pathway, and floridean starch synthesis of P. yezoensis indicated an effective starch accumulation pathway after the interference of βCA1. All results suggest that the decreased activity of PyβCA1 impaired the CCM and development of thalli of P. yezoensis, but stimulated starch accumulation in the cytoplasm through feedback to the photorespiration pathway and pentose phosphate pathway to replenish intermediates for the Calvin cycle. This study is the first to explore the specific function of chloroplast CA in intertidal macroalgae using genomic technology. The results provide valuable insights into the adaption mechanisms of intertidal macroalgae to their environment.</p>","PeriodicalId":519913,"journal":{"name":"Advanced biotechnology","volume":"2 2","pages":"16"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11740840/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143070711","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Advanced biotechnologyPub Date : 2024-01-01Epub Date: 2024-05-11DOI: 10.1007/s44307-024-00024-w
Mianmian Zhu, Stacy D Singer, Le Luo Guan, Guanqun Chen
{"title":"Emerging microalgal feed additives for ruminant production and sustainability.","authors":"Mianmian Zhu, Stacy D Singer, Le Luo Guan, Guanqun Chen","doi":"10.1007/s44307-024-00024-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44307-024-00024-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The global demand for animal-derived foods has led to a substantial expansion in ruminant production, which has raised concerns regarding methane emissions. To address these challenges, microalgal species that are nutritionally-rich and contain bioactive compounds in their biomass have been explored as attractive feed additives for ruminant livestock production. In this review, we discuss the different microalgal species used for this purpose in recent studies, and review the effects of microalgal feed supplements on ruminant growth, performance, health, and product quality, as well as their potential contributions in reducing methane emissions. We also examine the potential complexities of adopting microalgae as feed additives in the ruminant industry.</p>","PeriodicalId":519913,"journal":{"name":"Advanced biotechnology","volume":"2 2","pages":"17"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11097968/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140960991","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Thermal proteome profiling unveils protein targets of deoxycholic acid in living neuronal cells.","authors":"Hemi Luan, Xuan Li, Wenyong Zhang, Tiangang Luan","doi":"10.1007/s44307-023-00007-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44307-023-00007-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Bile acids, synthesized in the liver and modified by the gut microbiota, play vital roles in various physiological processes. The dysregulation of bile acids has been extensively documented in patients with neurodegenerative diseases. However, limited attention has been given to the protein targets associated with microbiota-derived bile acids in neurological diseases. To address this knowledge gap, we conducted comprehensive thermal proteomic analyses to elucidate and comprehend the protein targets affected by microbiota-derived bile acids. Our investigation identified sixty-five unique proteins in SH-SY5Y neuronal cells as potential targets of deoxycholic acid (DCA), a primary component of the bile acid pool originating from the gut microbiota. Notably, Nicastrin and Casein kinase 1 epsilon stood out among these proteins. We found that DCA, through its interaction with the Nicastrin subunit of γ-secretase, significantly contributed to the formation of amyloid beta, a key hallmark in the pathology of neurodegenerative diseases. In summary, our findings provide crucial insights into the intricate interplay between microbiota-derived bile acids and the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases, thereby shedding light on potential therapeutic targets for neurodegenerative diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":519913,"journal":{"name":"Advanced biotechnology","volume":"1 4","pages":"7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11727579/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143070647","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}