Search Results - Chang Yang
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Root Morphology and Physiology in Relation to the Yield Formation of Rice
Published 2012-06-01Get full textRoot system is a vital part of plant and regulates many aspects of shoot growth and development. This paper reviews how some traits of root morphology and physiology are related to the formation of grain yield in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Higher root biomass, root oxidation activity, and cytokinin con...
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Physiological mechanism underlying spikelet degeneration in rice
Published 2018-07-01Get full textThe phenomenon of degenerated spikelets is very common in cereals, and considered as a serious physiological defect and a main constraint to grain production. Understanding the physiological mechanism in which spikelet degeneration occurs would have great significance in enhancing yield potential in...
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Overhead supplemental far-red light stimulates tomato growth under intra-canopy lighting with LEDs
Published 2019-01-01Get full textFar-red (FR) light regulates phytochrome-mediated morphological and physiological plant responses. This study aims to investigate how greenhouse tomato morphology and production response to different durations of FR light during daytime and at the end of day (EOD). High-wire tomato plants were grown...
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On The Performance of The Effects of Temperature Variation in Ultrafast Incoherent Fiber-Optic CDMA Systems With SOA-Based Tunable Dispersion Compensator
Published 2019-01-01Get full textRecent studies show that temperature variation in ultrafast incoherent fiber-optic code-division multiple-access (FO-CDMA) systems using picosecond multiwavelength codes is a realistic problem even though dispersion-compensating fiber is utilized. The phenomenon creates distortions in auto- and cros...
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Multi-Omics Analysis Provides New Insights into the Interplay Between Gut Microbiota, Fatty Acid Metabolism, and Immune Response in Cultured and Wild <i>Coilia nasus</i> from the Y...
Published 2025-07-01Get full textTo elucidate the interactions among fatty acid metabolism, immune status, and gut microbiota, both cultured and wild <i>Coilia nasus</i> from the Yangtze River were examined in China. The results demonstrated that wild <i>C. nasus</i> exhibited markedly higher lipid and docos...
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NUCKS nuclear elevated expression indicates progression and prognosis of ovarian cancer
Published 2017-09-01Get full textNUCKS (nuclear, casein kinase, and cyclin-dependent kinase substrate) is implicated in the tumorigenesis of several human malignancies, but its role in ovarian cancer remains unknown. We aim to investigate NUCKS expression and its clinical significance in ovarian cancer. The messenger RNA expression...
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Nuclear receptors in metabolism and diseases: Mechanistic and therapeutic insights
Published 2025-08-01Get full textNuclear receptors (NRs) are ligand-activated transcription factors that function as metabolic sensors, integrating endogenous and xenobiotic signals to regulate gene networks controlling metabolism, immunity, and cellular homeostasis. Recent studies elucidated the pivotal roles of NRs (e.g., PPARs,...
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Selenium distribution and nitrate metabolism in hydroponic lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.): Effects of selenium forms and light spectra
Published 2020-01-01Get full textA deficiency in selenium (Se) in the human diet is a worldwide problem. The intake of Se-rich vegetables can be a safe way to combat Se deficiency for humans. However, most leafy vegetables can accumulate a high content of nitrates, which poses a potential threat to human health. Light is an importa...
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The effect of artificial solar spectrum on growth of cucumber and lettuce under controlled environment
Published 2020-08-01Get full textLight-emitting diodes (LEDs) have been widely applied in the controlled environment agriculture, which are characterized by relatively narrow-band spectra and energetical efficiency. Most recently, the spectrum of Sunlike LEDs has been engineered and it closely resembles solar spectrum in the range...
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Spatial distribution of air temperature and relative humidity in the greenhouse as affected by external shading in arid climates
Published 2019-12-01Get full textThe effect of external roof shading on the spatial distribution of air temperature and relative humidity in a greenhouse (Tin and RHin) was evaluated under the arid climatic conditions of Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia. Two identical, evaporatively-cooled, single-span greenhouses were used in the experim...
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The effects of water and nitrogen on the roots and yield of upland and paddy rice
Published 2020-05-01Get full textIt is of great significance to study the root characteristics of rice to improve water and nitrogen (N) use efficiency and reduce environmental pollution. This study investigated whether root traits and architecture of rice influence grain yield, as well as water and N utilization efficiency. An exp...
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Performance in Grain Yield and Physiological Traits of Rice in the Yangtze River Basin of China During the Last 60 yr
Published 2013-01-01Get full textKnowledge on the performance in grain yield and physiological traits is essential to understand the main yield-limiting factor and make strategies for breeding and crop management in rice (Oryza sativa L.). This study investigated the changes in grain yield and associated physiological traits of ric...
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Analysis of debris flow control effect and hazard assessment in Xinqiao Gully, Wenchuan Ms 8.0 earthquake area based on numerical simulation
Published 2024-04-01Get full textABSTRACT: Xinqiao Gully is located in the area of the 2008 Wenchuan Ms 8.0 earthquake in Sichuan province, China. Based on the investigation of the 2023 “6-26” Xinqiao Gully debris flow event, this study assessed the effectiveness of the debris flow control project and evaluated the debris flow haza...
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Grain yield and water use efficiency of super rice under soil water deficit and alternate wetting and drying irrigation
Published 2017-05-01Get full textThis study investigated if super rice could better cope with soil water deficit and if it could have better yield performance and water use efficiency (WUE) under alternate wetting and drying (AWD) irrigation than check rice. Two super rice cultivars and two elite check rice cultivars were grown in...
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Deciphering the morpho–physiological traits for high yield potential in nitrogen efficient varieties (NEVs): A japonica rice case study
Published 2022-04-01Get full textThe use of nitrogen (N)-efficient rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties could reduce excessive N input without sacrificing yields. However, the plant traits associated with N-efficient rice varieties have not been fully defined or comprehensively explored. Here, three japonica N-efficient varieties (NEVs...
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Plant Factory Speed Breeding Significantly Shortens Rice Generation Time and Enhances Metabolic Diversity
Published 2025-07-01Get full textRice (Oryza sativa L.) plays a pivotal role in global food security, yet its breeding is constrained by its long generation time and seasonality. To enhance rice breeding efficiency and meet future food demands, we have developed a vertical hydroponic breeding system integrated with light-emitting d...
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Grain yield, nitrogen use efficiency and physiological performance of indica/japonica hybrid rice in response to various nitrogen rates
Published 2023-01-01Get full textUtilizing the heterosis of indica/japonica hybrid rice (IJHR) is an effective way to further increase rice grain yield. Rational application of nitrogen (N) fertilizer plays a very important role in using the heterosis of IJHR to achieve its great yield potential. However, the responses of the grain...
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Hydrochemical Characteristics, Controlling Factors, and High Nitrate Hazards of Shallow Groundwater in an Urban Area of Southwestern China
Published 2025-06-01Get full textGroundwater nitrate (NO<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup>) contamination has emerged as a critical global environmental issue, posing serious human health risks. This study systematically investigated the hydrochemical processes, sources of NO<sub>3</sub><sup>−</su...
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The positive function of selenium supplementation on reducing nitrate accumulation in hydroponic lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.)
Published 2018-04-01Get full textHigh nitrate (NO3−) in vegetables, especially in leaf vegetables poses threaten to human health. Selenium (Se) is an important element for maintaining human health, and exogenous Se application during vegetable and crop production is an effective way to prevent Se deficiency in human bodies. Exogeno...
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Changes in starch quality of mid-season indica rice varieties in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River in last 80 years
Published 2020-12-01Get full textRice (Oryza sativa L.) quality depends mainly on the characteristics of starch stored in kernels. Understanding the changes in starch characteristics in kernels during variety improvement would have great significance to improve rice quality. This study was designed to investigate the starch charact...
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