Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of NADPH oxidase genes in response to ABA and abiotic stresses, and in fibre formation in Gossypium.

abstract：:Genome rearrangements have played an important role in the evolution of Yersinia pestis from its progenitor Yersinia pseudotuberculosis. Traditional phylogenetic trees for Y. pestis based on sequence comparison have short internal branches and low bootstrap supports as only a small number of nucleotide substitutions h...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Bochkareva OO,Dranenko NO,Ocheredko ES,Kanevsky GM,Lozinsky YN,Khalaycheva VA,Artamonova II,Gelfand MS

更新日期：2018-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Correct identification of forensically important insects, such as flies in the family Calliphoridae, is a crucial step for them to be used as evidence in legal investigations. Traditional identification based on morphology has been effective, but has some limitations when it comes to identifying immature stages of cer...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Yusseff-Vanegas SZ,Agnarsson I

更新日期：2017-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The Aegean Sea coast of Turkey hosts one of the most important nesting grounds for loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) in the Mediterranean Sea. Previous studies have revealed that the sea turtle carapace provides favourable conditions for various epibiontic organisms. Epibionts occurring on the carapac...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Kaleli A,Car A,Witkowski A,Krzywda M,Riaux-Gobin C,Solak CN,Kaska Y,Zgłobicka I,Płociński T,Wróbel R,Kurzydłowski K

更新日期：2020-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Hydrozoa medusae undergo blooms and seasonal fluctuations; however the drivers of such fluctuations are unknown. To understand how medusa populations fluctuate in response to seasonal factors such as temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, and chlorophyll a, and to enhance our taxonomic knowledge of Hydrozoa in Galve...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Pruski S,Miglietta MP

更新日期：2019-10-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Species identification-of importance for most biological disciplines-is not always straightforward as cryptic species hamper traditional identification. Fibre-optic near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is a rapid and inexpensive method of use in various applications, including the identification of species. Despite its e...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Kinzner MC,Wagner HC,Peskoller A,Moder K,Dowell FE,Arthofer W,Schlick-Steiner BC,Steiner FM

更新日期：2015-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Global warming can significantly affect many aspects of the biology of animal species, including their thermal physiology and physiological performance. Thermal performance curves provide a heuristic model to evaluate the impacts of temperature on the ecophysiology of ectotherms. When integrated with other thermal bio...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Cabezas-Cartes F,Fernández JB,Duran F,Kubisch EL

更新日期：2019-08-09 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Several field studies have used fuel-cell breathalysers (FCB) to investigate the prevalence of alcohol intoxication. However, there is a lack of evidence evaluating the psychometric properties of these breathalysers outside of the forensic disciplines. Methods:The current research describes four studies des...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Sorbello JG,Devilly GJ,Allen C,Hughes LRJ,Brown K

更新日期：2018-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Weight management interventions involving behaviour change often utilise face to face interventions which include evidence based behaviour change strategies yet are costly and time intensive. In contrast, digital interventions cost less and have a wider reach yet tend to lack an evidence base and are less ef...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Ogden J,Maxwell H,Wong A

更新日期：2019-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：Background:This systematic review aimed to investigate the psychometric properties of the school health's assessment tools in primary schools through COSMIN Risk of Bias checklist. We examined the studies that have addressed the measurement properties of school-health instruments to give a clear overview of the quality...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Kazemitabar M,Moghadamzadeh A,Habibi M,Hakimzadeh R,Garcia D

更新日期：2020-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe Atrimitra isolata sp. n. (Gastropoda: Mitridae), collected on the summit of seamounts (~200 m water depth) in the vicinity of Desventuradas Islands, Chile insular territory. Additionally, we provide some insight into the habitat of this new species based on underwater imagery taken with a remotely operated...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Sellanes J,Salisbury RA,Tapia JM,Asorey CM

更新日期：2019-12-20 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Except for a few studies with contradictory observations, information is lacking on the possibility of association between DNA mismatch repair (MMR) status and the presence of cancer stem cells in colorectal carcinoma (CRC), two important aspects in colorectal carcinogenesis. Methods:Eighty (40 right-sided ...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Cheah PL,Li J,Looi LM,Teoh KH,Ong DB,Arends MJ

更新日期：2018-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Among helminth parasites, Paragonimus (zoonotic lung fluke) gains considerable importance from veterinary and medical points of view because of its diversified effect on its host. Nearly fifty species of Paragonimus have been described across the globe. It is estimated that more than 20 million people are infected wor...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Biswal DK,Chatterjee A,Bhattacharya A,Tandon V

更新日期：2014-08-12 00:00:00

abstract：:The genus Nothofagus is the main component of southern South American temperate forests. The 40 Nothofagus species, evergreen and deciduous, and some natural hybrids are spread among Central and Southern Chile, Argentina, New Zealand, Australia, New Guinea and New Caledonia. Nothofagus nervosa, Nothofagus obliqua and ...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Solano J,Anabalón L,Encina F,Esse C,Penneckamp D

更新日期：2019-05-09 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The gray snapper (Lutjanus griseus) has a tropical and subtropical distribution. In much of its range this species represents one of the most important fishery resources because of its high quality meat and market value. Due to this, this species is vulnerable to overfishing, and population declines have bee...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Rosado-Nic OJ,Hogan JD,Lara-Arenas JH,Rosas-Luis R,Carrillo L,Villegas-Sánchez CA

更新日期：2020-02-10 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Due to intensive sluice construction and other human disturbances, lakeshore vegetation has been destroyed and ecosystems greatly changed. Rhizospheric microbiota constitute a key part of a functioning rhizosphere ecosystem. Maintaining rhizosphere microbial diversity is a central, critical issue for sustain...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Zhang X,Wang H,Li Z,Xie J,Ni J

更新日期：2020-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：Background:E-health technology applications are essential tools of modern information technology that improve quality of healthcare delivery in hospitals of both developed and developing countries. However, despite its positive benefits, studies indicate that the rate of the e-health adoption in some developing countri...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Zayyad MA,Toycan M

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Whole-metagenome sequencing can be a rich source of information about the structure and function of entire metagenomic communities, but getting accurate and reliable results from these datasets can be challenging. Analysis of these datasets is founded on the mapping of sequencing reads onto known genomic r...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Greenfield P,Tran-Dinh N,Midgley D

更新日期：2019-01-30 00:00:00

abstract：:The taxon Beloniformes represents a heterogeneous group of teleost fishes that show an extraordinary diversity of jaw morphology. I present new anatomical descriptions of the jaw musculature in six selected beloniforms and four closely related species. A reduction of the external jaw adductor (A1) and a changed morpho...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Werneburg I

更新日期：2015-02-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Populations of passively dispersed organisms in continental aquatic habitats typically show high levels of neutral genetic differentiation despite their high dispersal capabilities. Several evolutionary factors, including founder events, local adaptation, and life cycle features such as high population growth rates an...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Montero-Pau J,Gómez A,Serra M

更新日期：2018-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Seed-applied neonicotinoids are widely used in agriculture, yet their effects on non-target species remain incompletely understood. One important group of non-target species is arthropod natural enemies (predators and parasitoids), which contribute considerably to suppression of crop pests. We hypothesized t...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Douglas MR,Tooker JF

更新日期：2016-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Flatfish undergo extreme morphological development and settle to a benthic in the adult stage, and are likely to be more susceptible to environmental stress. Heat shock proteins 70 (hsp70) are involved in embryonic development and stress response in metazoan animals. However, the evolutionary history and functions of ...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Liu K,Hao X,Wang Q,Hou J,Lai X,Dong Z,Shao C

更新日期：2019-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Populations undergoing rapid climate-driven range expansion experience distinct selection regimes dominated both by increased dispersal at the leading edges and steep environmental gradients. Characterisation of traits associated with such expansions provides insight into the selection pressures and evolutionary const...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Taylor-Cox ED,Macgregor CJ,Corthine A,Hill JK,Hodgson JA,Saccheri IJ

更新日期：2020-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：:The fight against the emergence of mutant influenza strains has led to the screening of an increasing number of compounds for inhibitory activity against influenza neuraminidase. This study explores the chemical space of neuraminidase inhibitors (NAIs), which provides an opportunity to obtain further molecular insight...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Anuwongcharoen N,Shoombuatong W,Tantimongcolwat T,Prachayasittikul V,Nantasenamat C

更新日期：2016-04-19 00:00:00

abstract：:According to current molecular evidence, the Chionaspis pinifoliae heterophyllae species complex has been recognized as 10 cryptic species. In this study, we construct potential distribution maps for seven cryptic species based on climatic variables. This was done to assess the main environmental factors that have con...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Zhao Q,Zhang H,Wei J

更新日期：2019-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Sanderlings (Calidris alba) are long-distance migratory shorebirds with a non-breeding range that spans temperate and tropical coastal habitats. Breeding in the High Arctic combined with non-breeding seasons in the tropics necessitate long migrations, which are energetically demanding. On an annual basis, the higher e...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Grond K,Ntiamoa-Baidu Y,Piersma T,Reneerkens J

更新日期：2015-08-11 00:00:00

abstract：:The Asian clam, Corbicula fluminea, is a commonly consumed small freshwater bivalve in East Asia. However, available genetic information of this clam is still limited. In this study, the transcriptome of female C. fluminea was sequenced using the Illumina HiSeq 2500 platform. A total of 89,563 unigenes were assembled ...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Zhu C,Zhang L,Ding H,Pan Z

更新日期：2019-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Stellera chamaejasme Linn, an important poisonous plant of the China grassland, is toxic to humans and livestock. The rapid expansion of S. chamaejasme has greatly damaged the grassland ecology and, consequently, seriously endangered the development of animal husbandry. To draft efficient prevention and cont...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Liu X,Guan H,Song M,Fu Y,Han X,Lei M,Ren J,Guo B,He W,Wei Y

更新日期：2018-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Pueraria lobata (willd.) Ohwi is a consumable selenium-enriched plant used for medicinal purposes. The molecular response to selenium (Se) stimuli in P. lobata is currently unknown. We used RNA-Seq to identify potential genes involved in selenite metabolism and analyzed their expression profiles. We obtained a total o...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Guo K,Yao Y,Yang M,Li Y,Wu B,Lin X

更新日期：2020-03-24 00:00:00

abstract：:The proportion of females calving (PFC) each year has been employed as an indicator of population reproductive performance in ungulates, especially for species that breed annually, because it requires less detailed population data than inter-birthing intervals and age at first reproduction. For asynchronous breeders w...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Law PR,Fike B

更新日期：2018-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：:In contrast to dominant mode of ecological transition in the evolution of marine mammals, different lineages of toothed whales (Odontoceti) have repeatedly invaded freshwater ecosystems during the Cenozoic era. The so-called 'river dolphins' are now recognized as independent lineages that converged on similar morpholo...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Pyenson ND,Vélez-Juarbe J,Gutstein CS,Little H,Vigil D,O'Dea A

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00