Atractylodes DC., a member of the Asteraceae family, is a crucial medicinal plant in East Asia. However, determining the taxonomy and phylogeny of Atractylodes remains challenging due to its hybridization and similar morphological features. To address this issue, we conducted a study wherein we sequenced 21 complete plastomes of all species and cultivars in Atractylodes. Our analysis revealed that

Suffering from sluggish kinetics and unstable architectures, the unsatisfied rate capability and poor cycling stability of nickel-based cathode hindered the widespread utilization of Ni-Zn batteries in fields of energy storage. Herein, we introduce suitable Co content to the nickel–carbon composite electrode materials and prepare a nickel-based cathode with 3D network structure using a carbon framework

The valorization of agricultural wastes in accordance with the concept of biorefinery is currently a subject of great interest. The present work deals with hop stem, a co-product of hop cultivation that is currently not properly used. Hop stem was first decorticated to produce ≈ 20 % w/w of technical fibers and shives. Four different degumming processes were investigated: water retting, enzymatic hydrolysis

Polygonatum kingianum has been widely regarded as a potential resource for anti-aging. In this study, we aimed to investigate the specific effect and action mechanism of saponins, the main active component of the plant, based on the current promising anti-aging targets. The results demonstrated that Polygonatum kingianum saponins (PKS) significantly delayed stress-induced and replicative cellular senescence

In this study, Neem oil (NO) was extracted from the seeds of Azadirachta indica as a natural miticide agent. To prolong the insecticidal activity and control the sustainable release, various concentrations of NO were encapsulated in poly(D, L-lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA) copolymers and high and low molecular weight (Mw) polyvinyl alcohol (PVAH and PVAL) microparticles (MPs) using the single and

Wood-based panels have been widely used in our daily life, whose performances are mainly determined by wood adhesive. However, the commonly-used formaldehyde-based adhesives nearly confront the challenge of formaldehyde release. In this paper, a novel bio-based adhesive tannin-citric acid (TCA) adhesive was prepared from tannin (TA) and citric acid (CA). The preparation parameters, such as mass ratios

Before implementing any further precision agriculture applications, the crucial task is to determine the rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) clones. This paper addresses the potential of using canopy spectral indices (CSIs) to delineate mature rubber clones. Each rubber clone responds differently to its local environment. Unfortunately, checking a sizeable mature rubber plantation and determining each rubber

Cyclic AMP (cAMP) is a pivotal signaling molecule existing in almost all living organisms. It is an intracellular non-protein small molecule that regulates the activity of intracellular enzymes and non-enzyme proteins when its concentration changes in response to the binding of extracellular signals to cell surface receptors. As such, cAMP is referred to as a second messenger with an important role

Nitrogen fertilizer and fortified DPC (DPC+) chemical topping agent management is essential for replacing manual topping and achieving simplified cotton cultivation. However, the response of cotton physiological characteristics to the interaction between nitrogen fertilizer and DPC+ and the relationship between this interaction and yield remain unclear. A 2-year field experiment was conducted to investigate

In this research work, the effect of extraction methods on the physical (morphology, density, length, apparent diameter, and color) and mechanical (tensile and bending KAWABATA) properties of the William banana peduncle fibers were examined. Among the methods used to carry out those tests, can be cited; the extraction tests using water retting (WR), dew retting (DR), and rolling by mechanical extraction

Harmless chemicals, such as water, glycerin, or sodium lauryl sulfate, have long been used to produce soy protein-jute fiber composites for a wide range of applications. In addition to a variety of natural binders, soy protein concentrates in particular are low-cost byproducts of soybean processing and are abundant. These renewable raw materials have been extensively studied to develop biodegradable

With the breakdown of ricinoleic acid through the cracking technique, either in the thermal or thermo-catalytic form, compounds of interest for green chemistry, such as heptaldehyde and undecylenic acid, can be obtained. These supplies are envisioned since they are building block chemicals. Therefore, the influence of operational conditions on the cracking process was evaluated using a 2 ³ experimental

The finned heat exchanger is commonly used as air cooled condenser in small-capacity water chillers and air conditioners. Its heat duty diminishes during peak Indian summer. During these severe conditions, a heat exchanger incorporated with evaporative cooling techniques improves condenser performance and reduces compressor power consumption. When these heat exchangers are combined with cooling pads

One of the main breeding objectives for hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) cultivation is higher seed yield important also for the oil yields. However, there has been limited research on hemp breeding that focuses on these topical features. In this study, 17 crosses were created using 12 different hemp varieties. For each variety, five female inflorescences were selected for targeted crossing and one for self-pollination

A comprehensive study of alkali and alkaline earth metal (AAEM) salts including two different anions (Cl- and CH3COO-) in the catalytic pyrolysis of cellulose to produce levoglucosan (LG), bio-oil, and biochar were investigated. At the same time, the catalytic pyrolysis mechanism was also speculated. The thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA) and lab-scale fixed-bed reactor system were used to determine

Natural fibers have a lot of potentials as renewable reinforcements for polymers. However, their lower load-carrying capacity compared with synthetic fibers made it a challenge to use them as polymer reinforcements. When a laminated composite beam is bent, the normal stress is the highest on the top and bottom layers and zero in the midplane due to the (non)linear distribution of normal strain. Even

Sugarcane bagasse (SCB) is a widely available biomass feedstock currently used for ethanol production in various parts of the world. Here, we carried out a combined liquid hot water and neutral/alkaline sulfonation pretreatments of SCB at relatively low temperatures to maximize enzymatic hydrolysis yields. To describe multi-step pretreatments severities, analytical equations for modified combind severity

Root chicory (Cichorium intybus L.) is a plant whose belowground parts are mainly used as raw material for the industrial production of inulin. To investigate the molecular mechanism responsible for regulating the process of taproot thickening in root chicory, both mRNA-seq and non-targeted metabolome detection were performed for taproots at five developmental stages in the first year of field growth

The recent increases in Cannabis sativa (cannabis) production, both in industrial hemp and recreational varieties, has highlighted the need for low-impact and sustainable practices for this expanding industry. Green waste of cannabis, consisting of the vegetative components like plant stalks, offers an unexplored opportunity for valorization through biomass optimization. Like hemp, recreational cannabis

Accelerated weathering tests were conducted to evaluate the weathering resistance of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) based biocomposites without and with epoxidized natural rubber (ENR), that were reinforced with unmodified wood pulp fiber (WP) and silanized wood pulp fiber (modified WP). Changes in mechanical and thermal properties and morphology were observed, and structural and chemical degradation were

Although Apocynum venetum L. is a valuable native species in China for economic and industrial purposes, less studies have been conducted to determine the optimum fertilizer application rate for cultivating it. The leaves of A. venetum are used as traditional Chinese herbs and the fiber is referred to as “king of wild fiber’’ because of its anti-microbial and anti-UV features. It grows in poor soils

The study aimed to investigate the effects of processing methods on oil yield, chemical composition, physicochemical properties, antioxidant activity and volatile compounds of Cinnamomum camphora seed kernel oil (CCSKO). The processing methods used were hot pressing (HP), cold pressing (CP), solvent extraction (SE), aqueous extraction (AE), sub-critical fluid extraction (SCFE) and supercritical fluid

Plutella xylostella has developed resistance to most commercially available insecticides, resulting in an urgent need for novel insecticides. It was found in our previous study that (S)-(-)-palasonin (PLN) has great value in the management of P. xylostella. Extracted from Butea monosperma seeds, (S)-(-)-palasonin has been discovered to have stomach and contact toxicity against P. xylostella larvae

Plant secondary metabolites are the outcomes of the adaptation of plants to ecological environment changes in the long-term evolution. The accumulation of secondary metabolites not only affects the evolutionary adaptability of plants, but also affects the quality and yield of some medicinal plants and crops. Therefore, it is an indispensable research field to understand further the mechanism of regulating

In a recent study, we synthesized hydrogel from various sources, where we carried out their identification and characterization, and then rice straw-based hydrogel (SH) was used to cultivate beans and maize in both sandy and calcareous soils, comparing it to acrylamide hydrogel (AH). In this work, we focused only on the biological effects and effectiveness of the hydrogel made from rice straw on sandy

Wood-plastic composites (WPCs) have garnered considerable interest in academia due to their desirable mechanical characteristics and long-lasting nature. The initial research focused on developing these multifunctional composites as an alternative to wood, considering the scarcity of the resource and the difficulty in recycling plastic waste. However, imperfect interface compatibility within the multi-phase

During the pretreatment of biomass, the research on the migration process of lignin in the cell wall and the change of chemical structure is very important for improving pretreatment and subsequent lignin upgrading. Hence, corn stalk lignin was extracted by 1, 4-dioxane organosolv system under mild conditions with varying pretreatment time and 0.1 M hydrochloric acid as catalyst. The heterogeneity