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The secondary laticifer differentiation in rubber tree is induced by trichostatin A, an inhibitor of histone acetylation [PDF]

Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering, 2016
The secondary laticifer, a specific tissue in the secondary phloem of rubber tree, is differentiated from the vascular cambia. The number of the secondary laticifer in the trunk bark of rubber tree is positively correlated with rubber yield.
Shixin ZHANG,Shaohua WU,Weimin TIAN
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End‐to‐End Sensing Systems for Breast Cancer: From Wearables for Early Detection to Lab‐Based Diagnosis Chips

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
This review explores advances in wearable and lab‐on‐chip technologies for breast cancer detection. Covering tactile, thermal, ultrasound, microwave, electrical impedance tomography, electrochemical, microelectromechanical, and optical systems, it highlights innovations in flexible electronics, nanomaterials, and machine learning.
Neshika Wijewardhane, Lyn I. Jones, Richard M. Martin, Helen Winter, Faezeh Arab Hassani   +4 more
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Transcriptomic analyses reveal molecular mechanisms underlying growth heterosis and weakness of rubber tree seedlings

BMC Plant Biology, 2018
Background Breeding rubber tree seedling with growth heterosis is vital for natural rubber production. It is the prerequisites for effectively utilizing growth heterosis to elucidate its molecular mechanisms, but the molecular mechanisms remain poorly ...
Hong Yang, Xuncheng Wang, Yongxuan Wei, Zhi Deng, Hui Liu, Jiangshu Chen, Longjun Dai, Zhihui Xia, Guangming He, Dejun Li   +9 more
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Liquid Metal‐Based Stretchable Strain Sensor for Fruit Growth Monitoring

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
Schematic overview of the fruit growth sensor development workflow, including sensor fabrication by injection molding, electromechanical and environmental characterization, mechanical stability testing, electronic readout integration, and outdoor field validation for monitoring of fruit growth under practical orchard conditions.
Asad Ullah, Lennert Purnal, Maximilian Krack, Sander Vijgen, Thijs Vandenryt, Dieter Reenaers, Ronald Thoelen, Wim Deferme   +7 more
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Relationship between the number of tapping-induced secondary laticifer lines and rubber yield among Hevea germplasm [PDF]

Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering, 2016
The lack of suitable early selection parameters means that traditional rubber breeding for yield is time-consuming and inefficient. Laticifer is a tissue specific for natural rubber biosynthesis and storage in rubber tree.
Yueyi CHEN,Xinsheng GAO,Xiaofei ZHANG,Weimin TIAN
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Collision‐Resilient Winged Drones Enabled by Tensegrity Structures

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Based on structures of birds such as the woodpeck, this article presents the collision‐resilient aerial robot, SWIFT. SWIFT leverages tensegrity structures in the fuselage and wings which allow it to undergo large deformations in a crash, without sustaining damage. Experiments show that SWIFT can reduce impact forces by 70% over conventional structures.
Omar Aloui, Raphael Zufferey, William Stewart, Mohammad Askari, Simon Jeger, Dario Floreano   +5 more
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Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of the WOX Family Reveals Potential Roles in Stem Development of Euphorbia hirta

Plants
The homeobox transcription factor (TF) superfamily includes the WUSCHEL-RELATED HOMEOBOX (WOX) family, which plays a critical role in adaptive plant growth. Specifically, WOX regulates stem growth in plants, with stems serving as the structural framework
Qianyi Lyu, Shutong Chen, Xin Wang, Yuan Yuan, Hongrui Zhang, Wanqi Liang, Han Cheng, Zhi Deng   +7 more
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Modular, Textile‐Based Soft Robotic Grippers for Agricultural Produce Handling

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This article introduces textile‐based pneumatic grippers that transform simple textiles into robust bending actuators. Detailed experiments uncover how cut geometry and fabric selection shape performance. Successful handling of fragile agricultural items showcases the potential of textile robotics for safe, scalable automation in food processing and ...
Zeyu Hou, Eran Beeri Bamani, Joao Buzzatto, Bryan Busby, Lucas Ferrari Gerez   +4 more
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3D‐Printing Aided Rapid Prototyping of Pretensioned Tensegrity Structures for Robotic Applications

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Printing, injection molding, and assembly (PMA) is a method for rapid prototyping mesoscale, topologically complex, and tensioned tensegrity structures. In combination with PMA method, two mold design strategies: modular mold and compact channel layout, enable efficiency and scalability for tensegrity fabrication.
Yi Sun, Jan Petrš, Omar Aloui, Dario Floreano   +3 more
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Universal function of WRI1 involved in integrated regulation of multiple latex metabolism pathways in Hevea brasiliensis and Taraxacum kok-saghyz

Industrial Crops and Products
Hevea brasiliensis and Taraxacum kok-saghyz are sources of natural rubber (NR) and recent research has focused on finding a method to increase NR production and quality.
Ruisheng Fan, Jiong Wan, Wenfeng Yang, Fang Wei, Honghua Gao, Peng Qu, Du Huabo, Yunming Jia, Jian Qiu   +8 more
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