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Climate change-related extreme weather events have manifested in the western United States as warmer and drier conditions with an increased risk of wildfires. Honeybees, essential for crop pollination in California, are at the center of these extreme weather events. We associated the maximum daily temperature and air quality index values with the performance of colonies placed in wildfire-prone areas and determined the impact of these abiotic stressors on gene expression and histopathology. Our results indicate that poor air quality was associated with higher maximum daily temperatures and a lower gene expression level of Prophenoloxidase (ProPO), which is tied to immune system strength; however, a higher gene expression level of Vitellogenin (Vg) is tied to oxidative stress. There was a positive relationship between Varroa mites and N. ceranae pathogen loads, and a negative correlation between Varroa mites and Heat Shock Protein 70 (HSP70) gene expression, suggesting the limited ability of mite-infested colonies to buffer against extreme temperatures. Histological analyses did not reveal overt signs of interaction between pathology and abiotic stressors, but N. ceranae infections were evident. Our study provides insights into interactions between abiotic stressors, their relation to common biotic stressors, and the expression of genes related to immunity and oxidative stress in bees.

Infection with Aspergillus fumigatus polymycovirus 1 (AfuPmV-1) affects Aspergillus fumigatus Af293’s growth in vitro, iron metabolism, resistance in intermicrobial competition with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, resistance to osmotic stress, and resistance to the chitin synthase inhibitor nikkomycin Z. Here, we show that response to high temperature, Congo Red-induced stress, and hydrogen peroxide are also dependent on the viral infection status of A. fumigatus. AfuPmV-1- infected Af293 was more susceptible than virus-free Af293 to growth inhibition by high temperature, hydrogen peroxide, Congo Red exposure, and nutrient restriction. Increased resistance of virus-free fungus was observed when cultures were started from conidia but, in the case of high temperature and hydrogen peroxide, not when cultures were started from hyphae. This indicates that the virus impairs the stress response during the growth phase of germination of conidia and development into hyphae. In conclusion, our work indicates that AfuPmV-1 infection in A. fumigatus impairs host responses to stress, as shown by exposure to high temperature, oxidative stress such as hydrogen peroxide, and some cell wall stresses, as shown by exposure to Congo Red (in agreement with our previous observations using nikkomycin Z) and nutrient restriction.

The low temperature (LT) conditions that prevail during winter in subtropical regions of India drastically affect the growth and yield of sugarcane. To identify low-temperature-tolerant agronomical acceptable genotypes for immediate deployment as donor parents in the subtropical sugarcane breeding program, 34 sugarcane clones belonging to 7 genetically diverse groups were evaluated under three crop environments, viz., spring planting, winter ratoon and spring ratoon, during 2015–2016 and 2016–2017. In the winter ratoon crop, commercial cane sugar and cane yield were reduced, whereas sucrose % was increased over the spring planted crop and the spring ratoon crop. The wild species and introgressed hybrid groups showed improvement for yield and quality traits in the winter ratoon crop, whereas commercial and near commercial groups showed reduction for these traits over the plant and spring ratoon crops. The tropical cultivars group was the poorest performer irrespective of the traits and crops. Yield per se under a stress environment was adjudged as the best selection criteria. For classification of sugarcane clones according to their low temperature tolerance, an index named winter tolerance index (WTI) is proposed which takes into account the winter sprouting index (WSI), winter growth and yield per se of the winter ratoon crop. The WTI had significant positive association with WSI, cane yield, millable cane population and cane length. As per the WTI ratings, the wild species of Saccharum complex and introgressed hybrid groups were rated as excellent WT clones. Subtropical commercial or advanced generation groups were poor WT clones, and tropical commercial cultivars group were winter sensitive clones. Clones such as AS04-635, AS04-1687, IK76-48, GU07-2276, IND00-1040, IND00-1038 and IND00-1039 had excellent tolerance, and GU07-3849, AS04-245, Co 0238, AS04-2097 and GU07-3774 had good WTI scores. The variety, Co 0238, may be continued for cultivation under LT regions with prophylactic measurers for red rot, while other clones listed above may be utilized in subtropical breeding programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Milk is one of the good sources for bacterial growth. Poor consumer handling may result in temperature abuse of milk and aid the growth of bacteria. Klebsiella pneumoniae is one of the predominant bacteria present in milk that can cause foodborne diseases. The main objective of this study was to determine the adaptation and survival curves of K. pneumoniae ATCC 13883 shifted from 37°C to various stress temperatures in fresh raw coconut milk, pasteurised cow's milk, and Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) coconut milk. Methods: The first part of the study was aimed to determine the microbiological quality of milks and constitutes using Tryptone Soy Agar (TSA) and Eosin Methylene Blue (EMB) Agar. Secondly, the growth curve for K. pneumonia at 37°C in Tryptone Soy Broth (TSB) was established. In the third part of study, a stationary phase culture of K. pneumoniae was grown in TSB for 24 hours before shifting to coconut milk, pasteurised cow milk and UHT milk at different temperatures: 7°C, 27°C, 55°C and 65°C. Results: K. pneumoniae shifted from 37°C to 7°C showed bacteriostatic effects, while shifting K. pneumoniae from 37°C to at 27°C did not affect the growth potential in any of the samples. By contrast, K. pneumoniae shifted to 55°C only exhibited thermotolerance in fresh raw coconut milk, while survival curves of K. pneumoniae exhibited straight-line death kinetics when shifted to 65°C in all kinds of milk. Conclusion: The growth and survival of K. pneumoniae depend on the temperature stress conditions and types of media used. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The natural environment of crops is exposed to a complex collection of biotic and abiotic pressures. Abiotic stresses cover a diversity of environmental elements that cannot be avoided, such as temperature, drought, salinity, cold, heat, light, and water stress. Biotic stress is caused by living organisms with which plants coexist and interact. Pathogens and herbivores are examples of biotic stressors that can threaten food security and result in significant economic losses. Agricultural production systems differ in the extent of stress towards cultivated crops; agroforestry is considered to provide a protective function against environmental stress. The concept of this review was to assess the impact of environmental change and the atmospheric variability on the plants in agroforestry systems. The application of trees in field crop production has become more and more involved in practice, especially in areas with an extreme climate and unfavorable soil conditions. The main reasons for the rising interest are the effects of climate change, soil degradation, and erosion. Most of the trees are used as hedgerows or farm boundaries, or as scattered planting on the farm to control soil erosion as well as to improve farm productivity, which requires a thorough understanding of each stress element. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The folding of the myosin head often requires a UCS (Unc45, Cro1, She4) domain-containing chaperone. Worms, flies, and fungi have just a single UCS protein. Vertebrates have two; one (Unc45A) which functions primarily in non-muscle cells and another (Unc45B) that is essential for establishing and maintaining the contractile apparatus of cardiac and skeletal muscles. The domain structure of these proteins suggests that the UCS function evolved before animals and fungi diverged from a common ancestor more than a billion years ago. UCS proteins of metazoans and apicomplexan parasites possess a tetratricopeptide repeat (TPR), a domain for direct binding of the Hsp70/Hsp90 chaperones. This, however, is absent in the UCS proteins of fungi and largely nonessential for the UCS protein function in Caenorhabditis elegans and zebrafish. The latter part of this review focusses on the TPR-deficient UCS proteins of fungi. While these are reasonably well studied in yeasts, there is little precise information as to how they might engage in interactions with the Hsp70/Hsp90 chaperones or might assist in myosin operations during the hyphal growth of filamentous fungi. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Inositol phosphorylceramide (IPC) participates in hyphal growth and serves as a signaling molecule that enables fungi to adapt to diverse environments. Here, a gene, encodes IPC synthase, was identified from the Aspergillus oryzae 3.042 genome and designated AoAur1. The characteristics, phylogenetic evolution, and resistance to aureobasidin A of AoAur1 were analyzed. The expression pattern of AoAur1 was markedly downregulated under temperature stress. Additionally, an RNAi-AoAur1 strain in which the AoAur1 expression was inhibited had mycelial that grew more quickly, had a higher frequency of hyphal fusion, and was more resistant to high-temperature stress than the control. Gene expression profiles showed that the genes related to IPC biosynthesis were obviously downregulated, while AoCerS, which participates in dihydroceramide biosynthesis, increased in the RNAi-AoAur1 strain at the three temperature treatments. A metabolomic analysis revealed that the intracellular IPC content decreased, and the accumulation of dihydroceramide and galactosylceramide increased significantly in the RNAi-AoAur1 strain. Thus, the inhibition of AoAur1 reduced IPC level followed by an increase in the contents of dihydroceramide and galactosylceramide that promote mycelial growth and the formation of spores in the RNAi-AoAur1 strain. Interestingly, the inhibition of AoAur1 also induced the expression of hyphal fusion-related genes, which promote hyphal fusion, thus, contributing to the transduction of stress signal to enhance the ability of cells to adapt to temperature stress. Our results demonstrated that the downregulation of AoAur1 and a decrease in the accumulation of IPC is one of the mechanisms that enables A. oryzae to adapt low- and high-temperature stress. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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• Vigna unguiculata was primed with vermicompost leachate (VCL), Kelpak® (KEL), and smoke-water (SW) and sown under heat-stress. • VCL, KEL, and SW-priming optimized germination and growth under heat-stress. • Biostimulant-priming significantly increased seedling vigour index, shoot length, root length, leaf number, biomass and seedling area at 40 °C. • Potency of KEL and SW-priming increased with an increase in temperature. With the human population increase, food production will be required to double. However, there is a direct correlation between prevalent abiotic stresses and yield reduction in crops. Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) makes a staple meal in most diets worldwide, but its growth remains susceptible to stress. Biostimulants; vermicompost leachate (VCL), seaweed extract Kelpak® (KEL) and smoke-water (SW) are suggested as economical solutions with the potential to improve yield under abiotic stresses. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of seed priming (SP) and non-priming (NP) with VCL, KEL and SW on germination and growth of cowpea (local cv. IT18) cultivated under 30, 35 and 40 °C. VCL 1:20 (v/v), KEL (0.6%) and SW 1:1000 (v/v) were more potent as priming germination cues under the three examined temperatures. Seed priming using the three biostimulants significantly (P ≤ 0.05) increased seedling vigour index, root length and fresh weight of 7-day-old seedlings under 30, 35 and 40 °C compared to non-primed controls. They also elicited significant increases in shoot length, leaf number, seedling area and reduced average germination time at 40 °C. KEL and SW-priming markedly increased stem diameter, seedling area, shoot length, leaf number, fresh and dry biomass after 28 d under 30 and 40 °C compared to control. However, SP inhibited root stimulation in cuttings. These results are encouraging and showcase the potential of the three stimulants for maintaining crop yields under heat stress and are relevant for other neglected staple crops in South Africa and globally. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Plant nutrition management is known as an efficient strategy to control environmental constraints. This experiment was conducted in a climate control greenhouse with a hydroponic system. The high temperature (36 °C ± 1) was imposed on the pots after fruit formation. The studied factors were silicon in 2 concentrations (0 and 4 parts per thousand (ppt)) and salicylic acid in 3 concentrations (0, 0.5, and 1 mM). They were sprayed on cucumber plants 3 times and under high-temperature conditions to evaluate if they can regulate and improve the yield and quality of cucumber fruit under high-temperature conditions or not. The results showed that all treatments significantly improved the nutritional status, total yield, and fruit quality (including marketable yield (i.e., fruits that can be sold due to their good shape) and nitrate content). Under high-temperature conditions, foliar application of silicon had the highest effect on the increase of total yield and marketable fruit yield (respectively, 36.14% and 40.29% increase compared to the control treatment). Micro-nutrients concentrations in the leaf were significantly increased by Si but a reverse status happened for salicylic acid. Under high temperatures, both treatments also significantly decreased the nitrate content of the fresh matter of fruit but silicon was the superior treatment. Silicon and salicylic acid, respectively, had positive effects on mitigation of adverse effects of high temperature on cucumber plants. These findings suggest the use of these treatments under high-temperature conditions in greenhouse cucumber production. N–No3 content in dry matter of leaf (left) and fresh matter of fruit (right) affected by different treatments. *SaA0–SiA4: 4 ppt Si; SaA0.5–SiA0: 0.5 mM SA; SaA0.5–SiA4: 0.5 mM SA + 4 ppt Si; SaA1–SiA0: 1 mM SA; SaA1–SiA4: 1 mM SA + 4 ppt Si; control: without any SA and Si applications. Means in the same column followed by the same letter are not significantly different according to DMRT at (P ≤ 0.05) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Global warming has endangered crop production by reducing water availability and increasing temperature. Kaolin may protect plants against these conditions by reflecting the light and decreasing plant temperature. This study was conducted to evaluate the protective effects of kaolin spraying on kernel yield and quality of four walnut cultivars and genotype. The experiment was conducted as a split-plot factorial design in time factor with four factors including irrigation levels (100% and 50% of regular irrigation), kaolin solution concentrations (0, 2.5, 5 and 7.5%), walnut varieties (‘Chandler’, ‘Franquette’, ‘K72’ and ‘SG’) in two consecutive years (2012–2013). By increasing the kaolin concentration under well-watered irrigation, gas exchange, chlorophyll concentration, leaf potassium content, and kernel quality were improved. Moreover, increasing the kaolin concentration reduced sunburn and leaf temperature under different irrigation regimes. Based on results, genotypes ‘K72’ and ‘SG’ showed more severe sunburn symptoms. Water stress and no kaolin application had negative effect on the kernel color. Leaf temperature increased with reducing the irrigation and concentration of kaolin. Under water stress, ‘Chandler’ had the highest relative water content (58.25%) and ‘Franquette’ had the lowest RWC and therefore considered as the most drought sensitive cultivar. The lowest fruits sunburn in ‘Franquette’, was related to the thickness of its fruits’ husk. In general, the foliar application of kaolin 5% and 7.5% alleviated the negative effect of drought stress and improved the walnut kernels quality under water deficit condition by improving chlorophyll content, RWC, and gas exchange and reducing leaf temperature.

Abstract Background Wucai (Brassica campestris L. ssp. chinensis var. rosularis Tsen) is a cold-tolerant plant that is vulnerable to high temperature. This study explored the response mechanism of wucai to low temperature. In this study, wucai seedlings were treated with different temperatures, including low temperature (LT), high temperature (HT), and a control. Results According to transcriptomics analysis, the number of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in HT and LT was 10,702 and 7267, respectively, compared with the control. The key genes associated with the physiological response of wucai to the treatments were analyzed. The Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes and Gene Ontology annotations indicated the importance of the photosynthesis and photosynthetic-antenna protein pathways. We found that a high-temperature environment greatly inhibited the expression of important genes in the photosynthetic pathway (BrLhc superfamily members, PsaD, PsaE, PsaD, PsaD, PsbO, PsbP, PsbQ, PsbR, PsbS, PsbW, PsbY, Psb27, and Psb28), whereas low temperature resulted in the expression of certain key genes (BrLhc superfamily members, Psa F, Psa H, Psb S, Psb H, Psb 28). In addition, the wucai seedlings exhibited better photosynthetic performance under low-temperature conditions than high-temperature conditions. Conclusions Based on the above results, we speculate that upon exposure to low temperature, the plants developed higher cold tolerance by upregulating the expression of genes related to photosynthesis. Conversely, high-temperature stress inhibited the expression of pivotal genes and weakened the self-regulating ability of the plants.

Kiwifruit is a vine with poor resistance to high temperature. The original habitat is mostly semi shade environment under mountain forest, with humid air, mild temperature change and weak light. The main problem in production is that the temperature of tree is often too high when the tree is introduced from the original forest environment in mountainous areas to cultivated under the direct sunlight in farmland. The leaves, fruits and trunks often get damaged.With the background of climate warming, in Shaanxi, the main kiwifruit producing area, extreme high temperature weather with daily maximum temperature over 40 ℃ often occurs. The high temperature damage of kiwifruit is particularly prominent, such as leaf wilting, shedding, fruit sunburn, fruit drop, and even tree death.In order to explore the effects of high temperature stress on photosynthetic apparatus of kiwifruit leaves and establish a heat injury identification index based on chlorophyll fluorescence response, the variation characteristics of the FO(minimal recorded fluorescence intensity), Fm(maximal recorded fluorescence intensity), Fa(maximal photochemistry efficiency), ΔWK(relative variable fluorescence difference at 300 μs), Tr(trapped energy flux per area at t=0), Et(electron transport flux per area at t=0), Dd(dissipated energy flux per area at t=0), Rm (density of QA-reducing PSⅡ reaction centers) in kiwifruit leaves under 30 ℃, 33 ℃, 36 ℃, 39 ℃, 42 ℃, 45 ℃, 48 ℃, 50 ℃, 52 ℃, 54 ℃ condition are studied by using the technique of fast chlorophyll fluorescence induction dynamics analysis(JIP-test). The results show that Tr, Rm and ΔWK are all affected by temperature stress in the range of 30-54 ℃, which belongs to PSⅡ sensitive site parameters, in which Tr, Rm show a linear downward trend with the increase of stress temperature, while ΔWK shows an exponential upward trend with the increase of stress temperature. FO, Fm, Fa, Dd, Et show stable or less variable under lower temperature stress, and intensified under higher temperature stress, which belongs to the secondary sensitive site parameters of PSⅡ. Most chlorophyll fluorescence parameters have two mutation critical points at 39 ℃ and 45 ℃. The results show that kiwifruit leaves have mild temperature stress at 30 ℃ ≤ T < 39 ℃, moderate temperature stress at 39 ℃ ≤ T < 45 ℃, and severe temperature stress at T ≥ 45 ℃.

Stressful episodic weather is likely to affect the C balance of trees as the climate changes, potentially altering survival. However, the role of elevated CO2 concentration ([CO2]) in tolerating off-season episodic extremes is not clear. We tested for interactive effects of elevated CO2 and springtime heat stress on photosynthesis for seven genotypes of Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh. var. camaldulensis, representing its widespread distribution across south-eastern Australia. We grew clonal material under glasshouse conditions of ambient (aCO2; 400 parts per million (ppm)) or elevated (eCO2; 640ppm) [CO2], and air temperatures of 25:17°C (day:night), and measured the electron transport rate in PSII (ETR), stomatal conductance to water vapour (gs) and net CO2 assimilation (A). Measurements were made before, during and after a four-day temperature excursion of 35:27°C. ETR and A were ~17% higher for plants grown in eCO2 than in aCO2. Photosynthesis remained stable for plants in eCO2 during the heatwave. Based on the effect size ratio (eCO2:aCO2), gs and ETR were temporarily affected more by the heatwave than A. A reduction in ETR in eCO2 was the only lasting effect of the heatwave. There were no significant differences among genotypes. Correlations between photosynthesis and climate of origin differed for plants grown in aCO2 compared with eCO2, suggesting potential complex and multiple control points on photosynthesis.

The study of the influence of weather phenomena on behavioural and physiological processes plays an important role in the development of highly effective methods of dairy farming management. Climate and weather factors have important signification in the system of interaction "organism-environment". One of the main factors of cows’ comfort improvement in different types of premises, on ground runs and pastures is the creation of such indicators of microclimate that would best meet the biological needs of dairy cows, depending on the season and productivity. Due to the constant metabolic processes, the body of cattle is very hurtable to ambient temperature. This is especially felt during periods of prolonged low or high-temperature shocks. Disorders of metabolic and thermoregulatory processes directly affect the duration and nature of behavioural and physiological reactions and cause stress in animals. Prolonged temperature stress is the reason for fluctuations in productivity, quality of milk and problems with reproduction and together significantly affect the profitability of production. To reduce the impact of temperature stress on the body of dairy cows, scientists have proposed management strategies during periods of high and low-temperature shock. These strategies are divided into genotypic: the selection of heat-resistant individuals of different breeds and phenotypic: the use of microclimate control methods and modernization of feeding management methods. The effect of temperature stress on the body of dairy cows can be minimized due to genotypic (breeding of heat-resistant breeds) and phenotypic factors (water irrigation systems, ventilation, and the use of shade shaded shelters in summer and insulation of side curtains in winter), or a combination thereof. The purpose of this article is to summarize existing knowledge about the effects of temperature stress on the health, productivity and comfort rates of cows and to discuss management strategies that would mitigate the effects of these factors.

Abstract GATA transcription factors (TFs) are involved in the regulation of growth processes and various environmental stresses. Although GATA TFs involved in abiotic stress in plants and some fungi have been analyzed, information regarding GATA TFs in Aspergillus oryzae is extremely poor. In this study, we identified and functionally characterized seven GATA proteins from A. oryzae 3.042 genome, including a novel AoSnf5 GATA TF with 20-residue between the Cys-X2-Cys motifs which was found in Aspergillus GATA TFs for the first time. Phylogenetic analysis indicated that these seven A. oryzae GATA TFs could be classified into six subgroups. Analysis of conserved motifs demonstrated that Aspergillus GATA TFs with similar motif compositions clustered in one subgroup, suggesting that they might possess similar genetic functions, further confirming the accuracy of the phylogenetic relationship. Furthermore, the expression patterns of seven A. oryzae GATA TFs under temperature and salt stresses indicated that A. oryzae GATA TFs were mainly responsive to high temperature and high salt stress. The protein–protein interaction network of A. oryzae GATA TFs revealed certain potentially interacting proteins. The comprehensive analysis of A. oryzae GATA TFs will be beneficial for understanding their biological function and evolutionary features and provide an important starting point to further understand the role of GATA TFs in the regulation of distinct environmental conditions in A. oryzae.

The hydronic heated pavement system has been widely used for snow and ice removal in airports and other transportation infrastructure facilities because of its good snow melting efficiency and environment friendliness. However, the study of the temperature stress distribution in hydronic pavement and the corresponding critical operation method shows many insufficiencies, which allows security problems during system operation. This paper investigated the temperature stress of the hydronic pavement near the pipes with a 3D finite element model. This model was validated by the measured temperature stress in a full-scale hydronic snow melting experiment system. The locations of the maximum compressive and the time-varying tensile stress in the hydronic pavement were reported. The maximum temperature stresses of the hydronic pavement with various design and operation parameters were compared, and the sensitive parameters were proposed. In particular, the critical fluid temperature with various design and weather parameters was presented by comparing the maximum temperature stress in the pavement with the failure strength of concrete material. The findings show the maximum compressive stress appears near the hydronic pipe, and the maximum tensile stress appears at the midpoint between two adjacent pipes after heating for 2 h. Maximum tensile stress increases with pipe embedded depth, pipe diameter, fluid temperature, and pavement capacity, but decreases with air temperature and pipe spacing. To ensure the safety of hydronic pavement, the critical fluid temperature under different conditions is controlled within the range from 38 °C to 77 °C. • Obtain the temperature stress distribution of hydronic pavement. • Analyze the effect of design parameter on maximum temperature stress. • Establish the relationship between critical fluid temperature and temperature stress. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

SNAREs (soluble N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive-factor attachment protein receptors) are engines for almost all of the membrane fusion and exocytosis events in organism cells. In this study, we identified 84 SNARE genes from banana (Musa acuminata). Gene expression analysis revealed that the expression of MaSNAREs varied a lot in different banana organs. By analyzing their expression patterns under low temperature (4 °C), high temperature (45 °C), mutualistic fungus (Serendipita indica, Si) and fungal pathogen (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Cubense Tropical Race 4, FocTR4) treatments, many MaSNAREs were found to be stress responsive. For example, MaBET1d was up-regulate by both low and high temperature stresses; MaNPSN11a was up-regulated by low temperature but down-regulated by high temperature; and FocTR4 treatment up-regulated the expression of MaSYP121 but down-regulated MaVAMP72a and MaSNAP33a. Notably, the upregulation or downregulation effects of FocTR4 on the expression of some MaSNAREs could be alleviated by priorly colonized Si, suggesting that they play roles in the Si-enhanced banana wilt resistance. Foc resistance assays were performed in tobacco leaves transiently overexpressing MaSYP121, MaVAMP72a and MaSNAP33a. Results showed that transient overexpression of MaSYP121 and MaSNPA33a suppressed the penetration and spread of both Foc1 (Foc Race 1) and FocTR4 in tobacco leaves, suggesting that they play positive roles in resisting Foc infection. However, the transient overexpression of MaVAMP72a facilitated Foc infection. Our study can provide a basis for understanding the roles of MaSNAREs in the banana responses to temperature stress and mutualistic and pathogenic fungal colonization.

Small heat shock proteins (sHSPs) are conserved proteins that play key roles in organismal adaptation to adversity stressors. However, little is known about sHSPs during summer diapause. Three sHSP genes: PmHSP19.5 , PmHSP19.9 , and PmHSP20.0 were identified and cloned from Pieris melete. Sequence alignment and phylogenetic analysis revealed that the three sHSPs have a typical, conserved α-crystallin domain. PmHSP19.5 and PmHSP20.0 were both upregulated in summer diapause (SD) and winter diapause (WD), compared to non-diapause (ND) pupae. All three sHSPs were upregulated and showed similar trends in response to thermal stress. The 0 °C chilling treatment slightly affected sHSP transcripts in ND pupae, whereas both PmHSP19.5 and PmHSP19.9 were upregulated and PmHSP20.0 was downregulated after chilling at 0 °C for 24–96 h in both SD and WD pupae. The transcripts of PmHSP19.5 and PmHSP19.9 were significantly induced at 31 °C for 30 d in SD and WD pupae. The PmHSP20.0 transcript gradually decreased during the SD and WD programs. This is the first time that sHSPs have been linked to both overwintering and summer diapause processes. These findings suggest that sHSPs are involved in both summer and winter diapause maintenance and play a possible key role in temperature stress. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In southern Bahia, Brazil's traditional cacao region, cacao is mostly grown under the shade of thinned Atlantic Forest (known as cabruca). These agroforestry systems are gradually being replaced by unshaded cacao monocultures that might be more vulnerable to changes in climate; however, the impacts of climate change have not been evaluated yet. We assessed the impact of climate change on the climatic suitability of cacao plantations in southern Bahia and evaluated to what extent the cabrucas reduce the vulnerability of cacao as compared to unshaded plantations. We measured the maximum temperature in a gradient of canopy cover during the warmest month of the year and projected ecological niche models (MaxEnt) on climate projections for 2050 simulating the microclimate of three production systems: cabrucas, intermediate shading, and unshaded plantations. We found that canopy cover drastically reduces daily maximum temperature, so that understory temperature in cabrucas can be up to 6.0 °C lower than in unshaded plantations. We show for the first time that all projected environmental changes negatively affect cacao in southern Bahia, diminishing its climatic suitability and reducing overall suitable areas across the region. More importantly, this study is the first one to show that cabrucas can reduce the negative impacts of climate change for cacao, especially where temperature extremes approach or exceed crop tolerance limits. We conclude that maximizing short-term profits by implementing unshaded monocultures will likely lead to production losses in the long term. Cabrucas have a central role in reducing the vulnerability of cacao to climate change and since these traditional agroforestry systems cannot be quickly restored, their conservation should be an important goal of agricultural policies in the region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Manila clam (Ruditapes philippinarum) is one of the most important aquaculture species and widely distributed along the coasts of China, Japan, and Korea. Due to its wide distribution, it can tolerate a wide range of temperature. Studying the gene expression profiles of clam gills had found differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and pathway involved in temperature stress tolerance. A systematic study of cellular response to temperature stress may provide insights into the mechanism of acquired tolerance. Here, weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) was carried out using RNA-seq data from gill transcriptome in response to high and low temperature stress. There are a total 32 gene modules, of which 18 gene modules were identified as temperature-related modules. Blue module was one significantly correlated with temperature which was associated with cellular metabolism, apoptosis pathway, ER stress, and others. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

FAR-RED ELONGATED HYPOCOTYLS3 (FHY3) and its homolog FAR-RED IMPAIRED RESPONSE1 (FAR1), which play pivotal roles in plant growth and development, are essential for the photo-induced phyA nuclear accumulation and subsequent photoreaction. The FAR1/FHY3 family has been systematically characterized in some plants, but not in Eucalyptus grandis. In this study, genome-wide identification of FAR1/FHY3 genes in E. grandis was performed using bioinformatic methods. The gene structures, chromosomal locations, the encoded protein characteristics, 3D models, phylogenetic relationships, and promoter cis -elements were analyzed with this gene family. A total of 33 FAR1/FHY3 genes were identified in E. grandis , which were divided into three groups based on their phylogenetic relationships. A total of 21 pairs of duplicated repeats were identified by homology analysis. Gene expression analysis showed that most FAR1/FHY3 genes were differentially expressed in a spatial-specific manner. Gene expression analysis also showed that FAR1/FHY3 genes responded to salt and temperature stresses. These results and observation will enhance our understanding of the evolution and function of the FAR1/FHY3 genes in E. grandis and facilitate further studies on the molecular mechanism of the FAR1/FHY3 gene family in growth and development regulations, especially in response to salt and temperature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The TUBBY gene family is a group of transcription factors found in animals and plants with many functions. TLP genes have a significant role in response to different abiotic stresses. However, there is limited knowledge regarding the TUBBY gene family in T. aestivum. Here we identified 40 TaTLP genes in wheat to reveal their potential function. This study found that TUBBY (TaTLP) genes are highly conserved in wheat. The GO analysis of TaTLP genes revealed their role in growth and stress responses. Promoter analysis revealed that most TaTLPs participate in hormone and abiotic stress responses. The heatmap analysis also showed that TaTLP genes showed expression under various hormonal and abiotic stress conditions. Several genes were upregulated under different hormonal and temperature stresses. The qRT-PCR analysis confirmed our hypotheses. The results clearly indicate that various TaTLP genes showed high expression under temperature stress conditions. Furthermore, the results showed that TaTLP genes are expressed in multiple tissues with different expression patterns. For the first time in wheat, we present a comprehensive TaTLP analysis. These findings provide valuable clues for future research about the role of TLPs in the abiotic stress process in plants. Overall, the research outcomes can serve as a model for improving wheat quality through genetic engineering. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

[Objectives] The paper aimed to explore if the pathogen of rice bacterial leaf blight ( BLB), Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae ( Xoo), entered the viable hut non-culturahle( VBNC) state under the stress of high temperature. The study will help to better understand the disease cycle of rice BLB and provide a theoretical basis for effective control of the disease. [ Methods ] BLB samples collected in the field were stored at either room temperature or 4 °C for about 1 -4 years. Xoo was isolated by streaking based dilution separation method to explore the culturahility of the pathogen in diseased rice leaves under different temperatures. The diseased rice variety' Shenliangyou 871' leaves which were miificially inoculated with rifampicin resistant Xoo strain PX099A were cut into segments and stored at 4, 28 and 37 °C, respectively. Every 30 days, leaf segments were taken out to determine the bacterial population by counting bacteria colonies grown on medium plate and cell viability by dye staining using Microlight'M Green JJ98 and JJ99 which stained both dead and living cells and propodium iodide ( PI) specific for staining dead cells. [ Results J All of collected field BLB samples stored either at room temperature or 4 °C had bacterial exudation without obvious difference. The Xoo bacteria could he isolated only from the samples stored at 4 °C even up to four years, hut not from the samples stored at room temperature at least for two years. Fmiher, the miificially inoculated BLB leaves were stored at three different temperatures of 4, 28 and 37 °C, and the samples were collected every 30 days to isolate the bacteria on NA plates. The results showed that with the increase of days, the amount of PX099' that cm.Jr! he cultured from the BLB leaves stored at three temperatures showed a downward trend. Xoo cm.Jd not he isolated from the samples stored at 37 cc for 60 days. Tiie rcs1Jts of fluorescence staining showed that after 60 days of storage, the propm1ions of living cells in the samples stored at 4,28 mid 37 "C were 52.52%·,32.17%· mid 24.02%·,resix~ctivdy. The above rcs1Jts showed that some of Xoo cells in the diseased leaves stored at 37 cc entered the VBNC state. [Conclusions J High temperature can imluce Xoo bacteria to enter the VBNC state in BLB samples. This provides a scientific basis for studying the infection hiolot,'T of Xoo and fornuJating effective BLB control strategics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Research and engineering practice show that pouring temperature control is as important as surface insulation and water cooling for cracking-preventing of the concrete dam. However, most of the strict pouring temperature control indicators need the air cooling and ice mixing of aggregates, which will greatly increase the cost of concrete production. Taking the RCC dam bank slope dam section of DG hydropower station located at high altitude as the research object, this paper systematically studies the temperature, stress and cracking characteristics of the bank slope dam section concrete during construction by using the three-dimensional finite element method. On this basis, the effects of pouring temperature on the cracking characteristics of different parts of the dam are compared through multi-condition simulation. The results show that for the project, the pouring temperature of machine mixed abnormal concrete on the upstream and downstream surfaces needs to be strictly controlled, but the pouring temperature of RCC in the dam body can appropriately increase by 2~5 °C based on the design index. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

External thermal insulation systems often have durability problems, including cracking, hollowing, and falling off, which seriously affect safety and energy-saving effects. Based on finite element theory and using ANSYS software, this paper studies the distribution law of the temperature field and temperature stress of the external thermal insulation system. It was found that, compared with an uninsulated wall, the temperature stress of the substrate in summer was reduced by 52.9%, and the temperature stress of the substrate in winter was reduced by 50.9%. The temperature stress is mainly concentrated in the middle position of the external wall insulation system, and the middle of the wall can appear as a hollow drum and fall off. When the temperature of the external wall surface is 60 °C, the maximum temperature stress of the insulation system is 2.46 MPa, compared with the external wall surface of 70 °C—a decrease of 22.2%; the maximum temperature stress on the substrate is 0.46 MPa—a decrease of 20.7%. When the temperature of the outer wall surface is 50 °C, the maximum temperature stress suffered by the insulation system is 1.75 MPa, compared with the outer wall surface of 70 °C—a decrease of 44.4%. Meanwhile, the maximum temperature stress suffered by the substrate is 0.34 MPa—a decrease of 41.4%. This paper investigates and numerically simulates the durability of external wall insulation systems for buildings in hot summer and cold winter regions, and studies the durability of EPS insulation, which can provide guidance for other insulation material design and durability studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The dramatic temperature fluctuations spurred by climate change inhibit plant growth and threaten crop productivity. Unraveling how plants defend themselves against temperature-stress-induced cellular impairment is not only a crucial fundamental issue but is also of critical importance for agricultural sustainability and food security. Here, we review recent developments in elucidating the molecular mechanisms used by plants to sense and respond to cold and heat stress at multiple levels. We also describe the trade-off between plant growth and responses to high and low temperatures. Finally, we discuss possible strategies that could be used to engineer temperature-stress-tolerant, high-yielding crops. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Malus sieversii grows on the slopes of the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang where the difference in daily temperature is significant. In recent years, the rhizosphere soil health of Malus sieversii has been severely impacted by anthropogenic disturbance and pathogenic infestation. The soil nutrient content and soil microorganism diversity are the main components of soil health. Low temperature has negative effects on soil bacterial community structure by inhibiting the accumulation of carbon and nitrogen. However, the effects of temperature and nitrogen application on soil carbon and nitrogen accumulation and the bacterial community composition in the rhizosphere soil of Malus sieversii are unclear. We set two temperature levels, i.e., low temperature (L) and room temperature (R), combined with no nitrogen (N0) and nitrogen application (N1) to explore the response of plant carbon and nitrogen uptake, rhizosphere soil carbon and nitrogen accumulation and bacterial community composition to temperature and nitrogen fertilization. At the same temperature level, plant 13C abundance (P-Atom13C), plant 15N absolute abundance (P-Con15N), soil 15N abundance (S-Atom15N) and soil urease, protease and glutaminase activities were significantly higher under nitrogen application compared with the no-nitrogen application treatment. The bacterial community diversity and richness indices of the apple rhizosphere soil in the N1 treatment were higher than those in the N0 treatment. The relative abundances of Actinobacteria , Rhodopseudomonas , and Bradyrhizobium were higher in the LN1 treatment than in the LN0 treatment. Redundancy analysis (RDA) showed that plant 13C absolute abundance (P-Con13C) and plant 15N absolute abundance (P-Con15N) were the main factors affecting the soil bacterial community composition. In summary, Nitrogen application can alleviate the effects of low temperature stress on the soil bacterial community and is of benefit for the uptakes of carbon and nitrogen in Malus sieversii plants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Unlike animals, plants are unable to escape unfavorable conditions, such as extremities of temperature. Among abiotic variables, the temperature is notableas it affects plants from the molecular to the organismal level. Because of global warming, understanding temperature effects on plants is salient today and should be focused not only on rising temperature but also greater variability in temperature that is now besetting the world's natural and agricultural ecosystems. Among the temperature stresses, low-temperature stress is one of the major stresses that limits crop productivity worldwide. Over the years, although substantial progress has been made in understanding low-temperature response mechanisms in plants, the research is more focused on aerial parts of the plants rather than on the root or whole plant, and more efforts have been made in identifying and testing the major regulators of this pathway preferably in the model organism rather than in crop plants. For the low-temperature stress response mechanism, ICE-CBF regulatory pathway turned out to be the solely established pathway, and historically most of the low-temperature research is focused on this single pathway instead of exploring other alternative regulators. In this review, we tried to take an in-depth look at our current understanding of low temperature-mediated plant growth response mechanism and present the recent advancement in cell biological studies that have opened a new horizon for finding promising and potential alternative regulators of the cold stress response pathway. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Research on microbial fatty acid metabolism started in the late 1960s, and till date, various developments have aided in elucidating the fatty acid metabolism in great depth. Over the years, synthesis of microbial fatty acid has drawn industrial attention due to its diverse applications. However, fatty acid overproduction imparts various stresses on its metabolic pathways causing a bottleneck to further increase the fatty acid yields. Numerous strategies to increase fatty acid titres in Escherichia coli by pathway modulation have already been published, but the stress generated during fatty acid overproduction is relatively less studied. Stresses like pH, osmolarity and oxidative stress, not only lower fatty acid titres, but also alter the cell membrane composition, protein expression and membrane fluidity. This review discusses an overview of fatty acid synthesis pathway and presents a panoramic view of various stresses caused due to fatty acid overproduction in E. coli. It also addresses how certain stresses like high temperature and nitrogen limitation can boost fatty acid production. This review paper also highlights the interconnections that exist between these stresses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Potential global climate change-related impacts on crop production have emerged as a major research priority and societal concern during the past decade. Future changes, natural and human-induced, projected in the climate have implications for regional and global crop production. The simultaneous occurrence of several abiotic stresses instead of stress conditions is most detrimental to crops, and this has been long known by farmers and breeders. The green leafy vegetables of the Brassicaceae family have especially gained attention due to their many health benefits. However, little information is available about abiotic stress's effects on Brassica vegetables' growth and development. An experiment was conducted on two Brassica species: B. oleracea L. var. acephala WINTERBOR F1 (hybrid kale) and B. juncea var. GREEN WAVE OG (mustard greens). Seven treatments were imposed on the two brassica species in soil–plant–atmosphere–research (SPAR) units under optimum moisture and nutrient conditions, including a control treatment (optimal temperature and UV-B conditions at ambient CO2 levels), and six treatments where stresses were elevated: CO2, UV-B, temperature (T), CO2+UV-B, CO2+T, and CO2+UV-B+T. Above- and below-ground growth parameters were assessed at 26 d after sowing. Several shoot and root morphological and developmental traits were evaluated under all the treatments. The measured growth and development traits declined significantly under individual stresses and under the interaction of these stresses in both the species, except under elevated CO2 treatment. All the traits showed maximum reductions under high IV-B levels in both species. Leaf area showed 78% and 72% reductions, and stem dry weight decreased by 73% and 81% in kale and mustard, respectively, under high UV-B levels. The increased CO2 concentrations alleviated some deleterious impacts of high temperature and UV-B stresses. The results of our current study will improve our understanding of the adverse effects of environmental stresses on the early-season growth and development of two Brassica species. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Resilience to climate change depends on a species' adaptive potential and phenotypic plasticity. The latter can enhance survival of individual organisms during short periods of extreme environmental perturbations, allowing genetic adaptation to take place over generations. Along the U.S. East Coast, estuarine‐dependent spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus) populations span a steep temperature gradient that provides an ideal opportunity to explore the molecular basis of phenotypic plasticity. Genetically distinct spotted seatrout sampled from a northern and a southern population were exposed to acute cold and heat stress (5 biological replicates in each treatment and control group), and their transcriptomic responses were compared using RNA‐sequencing (RNA‐seq). The southern population showed a larger transcriptomic response to acute cold stress, whereas the northern population showed a larger transcriptomic response to acute heat stress compared with their respective population controls. Shared transcripts showing significant differences in expression levels were predominantly enriched in pathways that included metabolism, transcriptional regulation, and immune response. In response to heat stress, only the northern population significantly upregulated genes in the apoptosis pathway, which could suggest greater vulnerability to future heat waves in this population as compared to the southern population. Genes showing population‐specific patterns of expression, including hpt, acot, hspa5, and hsc71, are candidates for future studies aiming to monitor intraspecific differences in temperature stress responses in spotted seatrout. Our findings contribute to the current understanding of phenotypic plasticity and provide a basis for predicting the response of a eurythermal fish species to future extreme temperatures.

FAR-RED ELONGATED HYPOCOTYLS3 (FHY3) and its homolog FAR-RED IMPAIRED RESPONSE1 (FAR1), which play pivotal roles in plant growth and development, are essential for the photo-induced phyA nuclear accumulation and subsequent photoreaction. The FAR1/FHY3 family has been systematically characterized in some plants, but not in Eucalyptus grandis. In this study, genome-wide identification of FAR1/FHY3 genes in E. grandis was performed using bioinformatic methods. The gene structures, chromosomal locations, the encoded protein characteristics, 3D models, phylogenetic relationships, and promoter cis-elements were analyzed with this gene family. A total of 33 FAR1/FHY3 genes were identified in E. grandis, which were divided into three groups based on their phylogenetic relationships. A total of 21 pairs of duplicated repeats were identified by homology analysis. Gene expression analysis showed that most FAR1/FHY3 genes were differentially expressed in a spatial-specific manner. Gene expression analysis also showed that FAR1/FHY3 genes responded to salt and temperature stresses. These results and observation will enhance our understanding of the evolution and function of the FAR1/FHY3 genes in E. grandis and facilitate further studies on the molecular mechanism of the FAR1/FHY3 gene family in growth and development regulations, especially in response to salt and temperature.

Approximately 60 percent of kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) produced in developing countries is cultivated under conditions of drought stress and low fertility/ low input. Coincidence of water and heat stress, which is projected to occur more in changing climates, cause severe yield loss. To quantify the response of kidney bean to water and temperature stress, an experiment was carried under Randomized Block Design in field and temperature gradient tunnel conditions. Temperature treatments included high temperature for entire crop growth period (~4.6℃, ~3.1℃, ~2.8℃ above mean ambient, 19.6℃), ambient temperature, elevated temperature during pre-flowering phase (~3.7℃ above mean ambient during that period, 19.6℃), flowering phase (~5.3℃ above mean ambient during that period, 23.1℃) and pod-filling phase (~5.2℃ above mean ambient during that period, 28.9℃). These were combined with i) two irrigations (applied at sowing and seedling phase) and ii) three irrigations (additional irrigation at pod-filling phase). Results indicated that plants under seasonal mean temperatures of 36.7/11.7℃, 33.9/11.6℃ and 33.1/11.7℃ had shortened crop duration with 73-78 DAS. Findings this study indicated that kidney bean exhibits phenological plasticity response to temperature and water regimes. Seasonal mean temperature of 24.2℃ lead to better performance of the crop while temperature shocks during pre-flowering and flowering significantly reduced seed yield. Additionally, exposure of kidney bean plants to water stress (available soil moisture content

Effect of cultivation temperature during the phase of flowering and fruit development on tomato quality was investigated. Plants of two dwarf tomato cultivars “Ponchi Re” and “Tarzan,” were subjected to three different growth temperatures: 16, 22, or 28°C, starting at the flowering phase. Mature green fruit was harvested and subjected to shelf life at 20°C for 20 days or first stored at 4°C for 15 days, and then placed under shelf life conditions. Fruit quality was determined through red color development, soluble solid content (SSC), softening, weight loss, and cold tolerance. Higher cultivation temperature increased development and production of fruit. Deviation from the 22°C growth temperature led to increased soluble solid content in both cultivars, and smaller fruit diameter in “Tarzan.” Fruit grown at lower temperature had delayed color development during shelf life, and this was further delayed by prior cold storage. “Tarzan” showed more chilling injury (CI) symptoms than “Ponchi Re.” In our experiment, SSC can be manipulated by modulating cultivation temperature, but that it is not associated with CI tolerance. Delayed color formation at the lowest growth temperature observed in “Ponchi Re” tomatoes could be resulted in lower lycopene levels leads to lower ROS scavenging capacity. For “Tarzan” tomatoes, higher firmness at harvest, less softening, and lower weight loss during cold storage in fruit from the lowest cultivation temperature might positively correlated with increased membrane integrity, resulting in increased CI tolerance. This indicates that CI incidence depends on growth temperature and is cultivar dependent in dwarf tomato fruit.

Malus sieversii grows on the slopes of the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang where the difference in daily temperature is significant. In recent years, the rhizosphere soil health of Malus sieversii has been severely impacted by anthropogenic disturbance and pathogenic infestation. The soil nutrient content and soil microorganism diversity are the main components of soil health. Low temperature has negative effects on soil bacterial community structure by inhibiting the accumulation of carbon and nitrogen. However, the effects of temperature and nitrogen application on soil carbon and nitrogen accumulation and the bacterial community composition in the rhizosphere soil of Malus sieversii are unclear. We set two temperature levels, i.e., low temperature (L) and room temperature (R), combined with no nitrogen (N0) and nitrogen application (N1) to explore the response of plant carbon and nitrogen uptake, rhizosphere soil carbon and nitrogen accumulation and bacterial community composition to temperature and nitrogen fertilization. At the same temperature level, plant 13C abundance (P-Atom13C), plant 15N absolute abundance (P-Con15N), soil 15N abundance (S-Atom15N) and soil urease, protease and glutaminase activities were significantly higher under nitrogen application compared with the no-nitrogen application treatment. The bacterial community diversity and richness indices of the apple rhizosphere soil in the N1 treatment were higher than those in the N0 treatment. The relative abundances of Actinobacteria, Rhodopseudomonas, and Bradyrhizobium were higher in the LN1 treatment than in the LN0 treatment. Redundancy analysis (RDA) showed that plant 13C absolute abundance (P-Con13C) and plant 15N absolute abundance (P-Con15N) were the main factors affecting the soil bacterial community composition. In summary, Nitrogen application can alleviate the effects of low temperature stress on the soil bacterial community and is of benefit for the uptakes of carbon and nitrogen in Malus sieversii plants.

Simple Summary: As poikilotherms, insects are sensitive to ambient environmental conditions; therefore, it is important to gauge how heat stress affects their survival and fitness. The ladybeetles Hippodamia variegata (Goeze) and Propylaea quatuordecimpunctata (Linnaeus) are key natural enemies within cotton fields in Xinjiang Province, China. This study investigated the effects of different temperatures (i.e., 32, 35, and 38 °C) on the survival, reproduction, predation, and antioxidant capacity of adult ladybugs. Laboratory assays showed that elevated temperatures (i.e., 35 and 38 °C) impacted P. quatuordecimpunctata survival and reproduction to a greater extent than that of H. variegata. At all experimental temperatures, H. variegata's predation rate on aphid prey surpassed that of P. quatuordecimpunctata. Yet, prey consumption rates of H. variegata were highest at 35 °C, while those of P. quatuordecimpunctata gradually decreased with higher temperatures. Lastly, superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), peroxidases (POD), glutathione-s-transferases (GSTs), total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC), and protein content in both ladybugs were significantly affected by ambient temperature. By assessing the thermal biology of individual ladybug species, laboratory assays can thus explain their spatiotemporal distribution and inform strategies to enhance biological control under conditions of global warming or extreme weather events. In cotton-growing regions of northwestern China, Hippodamia variegata (Goeze) and Propylaea quatuordecimpunctata (Linnaeus) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) are key natural enemies of hemipteran pests. As only H. variegata can be encountered in hot, arid production areas, the thermal responses and climatic adaptability of both species likely differ substantially. In this study, we assessed the survival, longevity, fecundity, prey consumption rate, and antioxidant capacity of both species under laboratory conditions at 32–38 °C. The (negative) impacts of elevated temperatures (i.e., 35 and 38 °C) on adult survival and reproduction were more pronounced for P. quatuordecimpunctata than for H. variegata. Similarly, high temperatures exhibited the strongest negative impacts on the prey consumption rates of P. quatuordecimpunctata. At elevated temperatures, superoxide dismutase and catalase activity increased, while glutathione-S-transferases activity decreased for both species. However, for P. quatuordecimpunctata, peroxidase activity and total antioxidant capacity progressively declined. Antioxidant responses thus constitute a key physiological adaptation of ladybugs to heat stress, reflecting a superior thermal tolerance of H. variegata. Our work emphasizes how laboratory assays can explain spatiotemporal distribution patterns of individual ladybugs and inform strategies to bolster their ensuing biological control under conditions of global warming or extreme weather events. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Individual differences in behaviour and reactions to various environmental stress stimulus could reflect substantial differences in coping patterns among animals, including immune–endocrine responses. However, few studies have been conducted in this domain. In this study, two types of flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) (bold individuals (BI) and shy individuals (SI)) were screened out and the expression of genes related to the immune–endocrine was in their head kidneys under temperature stress. BI and SI had the long‐term and stable differential expression of IRAF6 (tumour necrosis factor receptor‐associated factor 6), IL10 (Interleukin 10) and UII (urotensin Ⅱ) genes in the head kidney at optimum temperature (18℃). During acute hypothermal stress, the SI inflammatory gene TNFα (tumour necrosis factor‐α) was significantly downregulated, and IL6 (interleukin 6) and IL10 (interleukin10) were significantly upregulated. In acute hyperthermal stress, the SI inflammatory genes TNFα and IL6 were significantly downregulated, while IL10 continued to be significantly upregulated. Immune genes in BI showed no significant changes under acute temperature stress. We found that endocrine genes CRH (corticotropin‐releasing hormone), UI (Urotensin I) and UII showed opposite expression patterns in the head kidney of BI and SI after temperature stress. Meanwhile, gene expression of Hsp70 (heat shock protein 70) responded to hypothermal stress only in SI but not in BI, indicating that Hsp70 is involved in resistance to hypothermal stress only in SI. Through the correlation analysis of the genes discovered in this study, there is an opposite correlation between the part of endocrine–immune genes of BI and SI. It indicates differences in the regulatory mechanisms of the immune and endocrine systems in the head kidney of BI and SI under temperature stress. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Concrete inevitably gets subjected to the effects of atmospheric wind during pouring. It is a significant factor to predict the temperature stress and gradient of concrete structure during pouring. In this paper, the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Method (FEM) were used to analyze the temperature and stress generated by temperature gradient of mass cap concrete under the wind environment. Then, the reliability of the temperature value was verified by the field test. The analysis shows that the use of the fluid-solid coupling method allows considering not only the thermal movement and thermodynamic properties of wind (given by CFD), but also the thermal expansion and stress of the concrete structure (given by FEM). Because of the wind, temperature of the windward side of the concrete is lower than that of the leeward side. Highest temperature is located at the center biased towards the leeward side. Increase in the wind speed increases the temperature difference and the maximum principal tensile stress. However, the study shows that change in the wind direction has limited effect on the concrete temperature stress. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nowadays, the cultivation mode of Hyriopsis cumingii urgently needs transformation and upgrading, and realizing sustainable aquaculture lacks the selection of suitable algae and the exploration of culture conditions. This experiment is to evaluate combined effects of ration levels (low ration, medium ration and high ration) and temperature (13.0 ± 0.2°C, 23.0 ± 0.2°C, and 33.0 ± 0.2°C) on immune responses of H. cumingii. Activities of immune enzymes (alkaline phosphatase, superoxide dismutase, catalase and lysozyme) and expression of immune‐related genes (interleukin‐17 and inhibitor of apoptosis protein) in mussels were analysed during 21 days exposure period. Results suggested that the diatom Navicula pelliculosa was suitable algae for H. cumingii, the optimal ration level and temperature of H. cumingii were the medium ration and 23℃. Semi‐starvation, excessive dietary, low‐ or high‐temperature stimulated immune activities, and when beyond the immune regulation range, most immune enzyme activities decreased. Acute stress also stimulated expression of HcIL‐17 and IAP, and long‐term stress of discomfort temperature and ration levels led to immune dysfunction and affected expression of these genes. The study has practical significance in realizing the sustainable aquaculture of H. cumingii and provides a broader perspective regarding the water ecosystem. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]