Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Agricultural plastic mulching as a source of microplastics in the terrestrial environment

Rhythmic biosynthesis of sex pheromone modulates the calling and mating behaviors of <i>Tuta absoluta</i> (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)

Abstract Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) is a significant global pest of tomato. Although sex pheromones serve as effective biological control tools, their ut...

Exploiting the ‘ecology of fear’: volatile‐mediated disruption of moth development and reproduction by a mite predator

Abstract BACKGROUND The intricate ecological interplay between predators, prey, and parasitoids is a key determinant of ecosystem dynamics. This study investigates the non‐consu...

Integrating phenotypic analyses and color parameters: a multidimensional framework for precise color characterization in eggplant fruit

The accurate quantification of plant organ color remains a major challenge in plant variety identification, particularly when adjacent expression states exhibit subtle visual di...

Correction: Elucidating the growth-promoting factors of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens on rapeseed through metabolomics

Molecular mechanisms underlying floral trait formation in <i>Phalaenopsis</i> orchids

Abstract Phalaenopsis orchids are one of the most important ornamental crops, prized for their beautiful flowers and long flowering phase. Hundreds of commercially available cul...

A Comparative Analysis of the Regional Integrated Rice–Crayfish Systems Based on Ecosystem Service Value: A Case Study of Huoqiu County and Chongming District in China

This study evaluates regional differences in ecosystem service values (ESVs) between the integrated rice–crayfish systems of Huoqiu County (HQ) and Chongming District (CM) in Ch...

Bakuchiol Retards Postharvest Ripening of Kiwifruit by Dual Modulation of Ethylene and Respiratory Pathways

FishSegNet-PRL: A Lightweight Model for High-Precision Fish Instance Segmentation and Feeding Intensity Quantification

Siniperca chuatsi, commonly known as mandarin fish, is one of the most economically valuable freshwater species in China. In 2022, the national aquaculture production of mandari...

<i>PT2</i> , <i>PT6</i> , and <i>SPX2</i> Responsible for Phosphate Uptake/Translocation May Also Be Involved in Antimonate Uptake

Antimony (Sb) is a toxic and carcinogenic metalloid. Antimonite [Sb(III)] enters plant cells through aquaporins (AQPs), while antimonate [Sb(V)] may enter via transporters invol...