Search Results - Chuan Yang

IntroductionStem CO2 efflux (Ec) reflects the amount of photo-assimilated carbon released back into the atmosphere and plays a critical role in the carbon balance of tree and forest ecosystems. Despite previous studies indicating that a portion of stem CO2 originates from root respiration (Rroot), t...

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Abstract Backgrounds The immunomodulatory properties of human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) have been identified to be critical for successful pregnancy. However, the effects of hCG on peripheral γδT cells during early pregnancy have not been reported previously. Methods We cocultured the purified γ...

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To investigate the adhesion characteristics and sanding effect of rail vehicles on a contaminated rail surface, an innovative wheel/ring configuration test rig, named the PLS-Circulator, was employed. Based on the equivalence principle, the sanding condition relationship between the test rig and the...

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With the rapid development of X-ray free-electron lasers (XFELs) that can generate ultrashort X-ray pulses with a duration range from attoseconds to femtoseconds, the study of ultrashort XFEL pulse propagation in beamline systems is increasingly important, especially in dispersive beamline systems....

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High-altitude platform (HAP)-based networks can be a flexible and cost-effective alternative to satellite systems for future connectivity. This paper proposes a reliable HAP-based solution for providing ubiquitous Internet coverage over wide areas. We combine free-space optical (FSO) and radio frequ...

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BackgroundRecent studies have investigated the relationship between cadmium exposure and kidney stones. Nevertheless, the results remain controversial. Therefore, we performed a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis based on the latest evidence to address gaps in the research.MethodsMedl...

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Cultivar selection is important for alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) hay production. From 2009 to 2012, a field study was conducted to evaluate the dry matter yield (DMY) of 28 cultivars in Cangzhou District of Hebei province, China, and to determine the most suitable cultivars for this province and oth...

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Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) is an important forage crop and is also a target of many fungal diseases including Fusarium spp. As of today, very little information is available about molecular mechanisms that contribute to pathogenesis and defense responses in alfalfa against Fusarium spp. and specif...

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Alfalfa is widely grown and is one of the most important forage crops in the world, but its growth and biomass production are markedly reduced under salt and drought stress, particularly during the early seedling stage. To identify the mechanisms behind salt and drought responsiveness at the alfalfa...

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Spring regrowth is an important trait for perennial plants including alfalfa, the most cultivated forage legume worldwide. However, the genetic and genomic basis of the trait is largely unknown in alfalfa due to its complex genetic background of the tetroploid genome. The objective of this study was...

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