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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201912.0028.v1

Diversity-Generated Image Inpainting with Style Extraction

Weiwei Cai, Zhanguo Wei

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: deep learning; generative adversarial networks; image inpainting; diversity inpainting

Online: 3 December 2019 (12:04:01 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202406.0267.v1

A Saturation Artifacts Inpainting Method Based on Two-Stage GAN for Fluorescence Microscope Images

Jihong Liu, Fei Gao, Lvheng Zhang, Haixu Yang

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Computer Vision And Graphics Keywords: microscope image; deep learning; image inpainting; saturation artifacts

Online: 6 June 2024 (02:43:01 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0870.v1

Image Inpainting Forgery Detection: A Review

Adrian-Alin Barglazan, Remus Brad, Constantin Constantinescu

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Computer Vision And Graphics Keywords: image inpainting object removal detection forensic forgery

Online: 13 October 2023 (08:25:14 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202002.0125.v1

Learning to Incorporate Structure Knowledge for Image Inpainting

Jie Yang, Zhiquan Qi, Yong Shi

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: image inpainting; image completion; attention; pyramid structure loss; deep learning

Online: 10 February 2020 (10:16:37 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201608.0069.v1

Comparison of Pixel- and Object-Based Approaches in Phenology-Based Rubber Plantation Mapping in Fragmented Landscapes

Deli Zhai, Jinwei Dong, Georg Cadisch, Mingcheng Wang, Weili Kou, Jianchu Xu, Xiangming Xiao

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) plantation; phenology; Xishuangbanna; Landsat; object-based approach; pixel-based approach

Online: 6 August 2016 (11:54:28 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.0244.v1

PEIPNet: Parametric Efficient Image-Inpainting Network with Depthwise and Pointwise Convolution

Jaekyun Ko, Wanuk Choi, Sanghwan Lee

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: image inpainting; generative adversarial networks (GANs); lightweight architecture; conditional normalization; dilated convolution; dense block; self-attention

Online: 5 September 2023 (09:11:57 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1892.v1

Review of Matrix Rank Constraint Model for Impulse Interference Image Inpainting

Shuli Ma, Zhifei Li, Feihuang Chu, Shengliang Fang, Weichao Yang, Li Li

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Computer Vision And Graphics Keywords: Low rank; Optimization model; Optimization algorithm; Image inpainting

Online: 30 October 2023 (09:28:05 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1523.v1

Low Tensor Rank Constrained Image Inpainting Using a Novel Arrangement Scheme

Shuli Ma, Youchen Fan, Shengliang Fang, Weichao Yang, Li Li

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Computer Vision And Graphics Keywords: image inpainting; tensor decomposition; rearrangement scheme; unfolding matrix; alternating direction multiplier method

Online: 24 October 2023 (11:23:06 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.0643.v1

Diversity and Interactions Between Picobiine Mites and Starlings

Bozena Sikora, Jakub Z Kosicki, Milena Patan, Iva Marcisova, Martin Hromada, Maciej Skoracki

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Parasitology Keywords: Acariformes; Aves; Ectoparasites; Picobiinae; Sturnidae; Syringophilidae

Online: 9 August 2024 (03:59:05 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.0128.v1

Floral nectaries in Leguminosae: structure, diversity, and possible evolution

Andrey Sinjushin

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Plant Sciences Keywords: androecium, Fabaceae, monosymmetry, nectar, pollination

Online: 2 April 2024 (10:44:23 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.1173.v1

Diversity of Thrips Associated With Soybean Grown in Different Plant Arrangements

Jacek Twardowski, Iwona Gruss, Marcin Cierpisz, Kamila Twardowska, Joanna Magiera-Dulewicz, Marcin Kozak

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: crop; Thysanoptera; herbivores; plant density; row spacing; number of seeds sown

Online: 15 July 2024 (19:44:51 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202406.0250.v1

Deciphering the Plastome and Molecular Identity of Six Medicinal Amomum Species

Ying Zhao, Amos Kipkoech, Zhi-Peng Li, Jun-Bo Yang

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: Amomum; plastome; DNA barcoding; ITS; medicinal plants; species identification

Online: 5 June 2024 (08:25:13 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1379.v1

Bt-modified transgenic rice shifted the composition and diversity of rhizosphere microbiota

Qi-Xing Huang, Yu-Liang Zhang, Yan-Hua Tan, Hua Kong, Yang Cao, Jun-Gang Wang, An-Ping Guo, Guohua Yin

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Food Science And Technology Keywords: genetically modified rice; microbial communities; 16S ribosomal RNA; transgenic Bt rice variety; operational taxonomic units

Online: 23 February 2024 (12:30:33 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.2139.v1

Viral Diversity in Mixed Tree Fruit Production Systems Determined through Bee-Mediated Pollen Collection

Raj Vansia, Malek Smadi, James Phelan, Aiming Wang, Guilllaume J Bilodeau, Stephen F Pernal, M. Marta Guarna, Michael Rott, Jonathan S Griffiths

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Virology Keywords: metagenomics; virus; pollen; pollen transmission; Prunus; Honey bee; Apricot; Cherry; Peach; Apple; Virus diversity; Virus spillover

Online: 31 May 2024 (13:46:57 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0074.v1

Diversity of HPV 16 L1 in the Asian Region: A Comparative Analysis of Sequences

Rana Özdoğan, Muharrem Okan Çakır, G Hossein Ashrafi, Uğur Bilge

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Virology Keywords: Human Papillomavirus, HPV 16, L1, Phylogenetic analysis

Online: 3 March 2024 (18:18:41 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.0325.v1

Navigating the Path to Management: Insights into Sport Manager Selection and Diversity Strategies in Romania

Valentina Stefanica, Marko Joksimović, Halil İbrahim Ceylan, Raul- Ioan Muntean

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Human Resources And Organizations Keywords: affirmative action; recruitment strategies; decision making; board selection; organizational culture

Online: 7 May 2024 (17:15:14 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.1649.v1

Topic Modeling as a Tool to Identify Research Diversity: A Study Across Dental Disciplines

Maria Teresa Colangelo, Stefano Guizzardi, Carlo Galli

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Dentistry And Oral Surgery Keywords: Research Diversity; Shannon's Entropy; Topic Modeling

Online: 22 August 2024 (11:34:35 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.1303.v1

Urban Sustainability in Unconventional Food, Case of Edible Insects in Kinshasa: Diversity and Entomophagy

ADEITO MAVUNDA Célestin, Madjouma Kanda, Fousseni Folega, Demirel Maza-esso BAWA, Marra Dourma, Koffi Akpagana

Subject: Social Sciences, Anthropology Keywords: edible insects; food insecurity; ethnozoology; edible insect diversity; Kinshasa; RD Cong

Online: 19 April 2024 (09:26:00 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1857.v1

A Mixed Reality Design System for Interior Renovation: Inpainting With 360-Degree Live Streaming and Generative Adversarial Networks After Removal

Yuehan Zhu, Tomohiro Fukuda, Nobuyoshi Yabuki

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Interior renovation; Mixed Reality (MR); Diminished Reality (DR); Biophilic design; generative adversarial networks (GANs)

Online: 30 October 2023 (08:25:19 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.0026.v1

Molecular Prevalence, Genetic Diversity, and Tissue Tropism of Bartonella Species in Small Mammals from Yunnan Province, China

Pei-Yu Han, Fen-Hui Xu, Jia-Wei Tian, Jun-Ying Zhao, Ze Yang, Wei Kong, Bo Wang, Li-Jun Guo, Yun-Zhi Zhang

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: Bartonella; small mammals; genetic diversity; evolution; tissue tropism

Online: 1 April 2024 (17:07:19 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0824.v1

Fungal Diversity and Heritage Degradation

Manuela Oliveira, Johnny Reis, Michel Almaguer

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Other Keywords: cultural heritage; monument degradation; fungal diversity; preservation and restoration

Online: 12 October 2023 (11:59:02 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.1735.v1

Harnessing Soil Diversity: Innovative Strategies for Potato Blight Management in Central-Eastern Poland

Barbara Sawicka, Piotr Barbaś, Dominika Skiba, Ali Hulail Noaema, Piotr Pszczółkowski

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: potato blight, integrated production, ecological farming, soil diversity, crop resilience, sustainable agriculture

Online: 27 May 2024 (11:02:06 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202406.1213.v1

Article Seasonal Surges in Bacterial Diversity along the Coastal Waters of the Eastern Arabian Sea

Shyla Hafza, Ammini Parvathi, Angia Sriram Pradeep Ram, Thampan K Alok, R Neeraja, Retnamma Jyothibabu, GVM Gupta

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Oceanography Keywords: monsoon; Arabian sea; metagenomics; western coast of India

Online: 18 June 2024 (11:48:59 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.0138.v1

Monitoring Diversity Profiles of Forested Landscapes in Mediterranean Spain: Their Contribution to Local and Regional Vascular Plant Diversity

José M. García del Barrio, David Sánchez de Ron, Francisco Auñón, Raquel Benavides, Rafael Alonso Ponce, Sergio González-Ávila, Francisco Bolaños, Sonia Roig, Marta Ortega Quero

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Ecology Keywords: stand richness; common and abundant species; hill numbers; coniferous and broadleaves species; forest management

Online: 2 August 2024 (10:42:41 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.1430.v1

Genetic Diversity, Virulence, and Antibiotic Resistance Determinants of Campylobacter jejuni Isolates in Romania

Madalina Baltoiu, Gratiela Gradisteanu Pircalabioru, Dana Cristea, Marinela Sorokin, Ileana Stoica

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Insect Science Keywords: Campylobacter; C. jejuni; virulence; antibiotic resistance

Online: 17 July 2024 (12:34:55 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202110.0396.v1

Genetic Diversity of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) in Ecuador by Using SSR Markers

Nelly Paredes, Valeria Alulema, Luis Lima, Marten Sørensen, and Álvaro Monteros-Altamirano

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: SSR; variability; ethnobotany

Online: 26 October 2021 (17:31:55 CEST)

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Preprint CASE REPORT | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.1095.v2

Genomic Exploration of Pediatric Neurological Diversity: Lessons from Clinical Exome Panel Sequencing

Naresh Tayade, Anjali Krishna A, Gautham Manoj, Akshay Kewat, Rajiv Devulapalli, Somesh Kumar, Sunil K Polipalli, Bipin G Nair, Obul Reddy Bandapalli, Prashanth Suravajhala

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Pediatrics, Perinatology And Child Health Keywords: Rare conditions; Neurological disorders; Autism; Arthrogryposis; Bilateral cataract

Online: 7 August 2024 (00:30:58 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.2272.v1

Diversity and Ecological Functions of Anthocyanins

Nele Grünig, Jakob Maximilian Horz, Boas Pucker

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Plant Sciences Keywords: anthocyanin modification; flavonoids; specialized plant metabolism; pigmentation; transcriptional regulation; ecological function; metabolic diversity

Online: 30 August 2024 (15:41:22 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.1875.v1

Otolith Microchemistry Reveals the Diversity of Migration Patterns and Spawning Grounds Distribution of Coilia nasus from the Yangtze River Estuary

Chao Song, Wenjie Yu, Feng Zhao, Jilin Xie, Feipeng Li, Ruohui Liu, Ping Zhuang

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior And Systematics Keywords: Coilia nasus; otolith microchemistry; migration pattern; spawning grounds distribution; Yangtze River Estuary

Online: 27 August 2024 (09:25:54 CEST)

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Coilia nasus is an important fish resource in the Yangtze River, and the Yangtze River Estuary is a crucial migration pathway for it. In this study, we used otolith microchemistry to analyze the strontium/calcium (Sr/Ca) ratios and Sr contents in the sagitta otolith of C. nasus from the south branch (SB) and north branch (NB) of the Yangtze River Estuary, and obtained the diversity of migration patterns and spawning grounds distribution for C. nasus. The results indicate that C. nasus from both branches include two types of habitat history: freshwater (F)-brackish water (B) (Type I) and F-B-seawater (S) (Type II), with Type I being dominant at 62.50% in both branches. The C. nasus from SB comprises six migration patterns, while that from NB has seven migration patterns. The C. nasus from both branches hatch in F habitats. At the time of capture, the C. nasus from SB predominantly remain in F, accounting for 62.5%, while C. nasus from NB primarily stay in B, accounting for 87.5%. Throughout the migration process, C. nasus from both branches switch between different habitats, with C. nasus from NB exhibiting more frequent transitions between F and B, showing a greater reliance on the estuarine brackish habitat. The radius of the first blue region near the core (Lf) and freshwater coefficient (Fc) of otolith for C. nasus from both branches are divided into three groups: Long-distance freshwater dependence (LD), medium-distance freshwater-dependent (MD), and short-distance freshwater dependence (SD), with the LD only appearing in the SB, while the NB is primarily represented by the MD. There is a correlation between the differences in Lf among different groups of C. nasus and the differences in the distance from the spawning grounds of C. nasus in different sections of the Yangtze River to the Estuary (DYRE), reflecting the distribution pattern of C. nasus spawning grounds in different sections of the Yangtze River. This study provides theoretical guidance for the protection of migration pathway and maintenance of spawning grounds for C. nasus, which has significant practical value in the precise management of C. nasus resources in the Yangtze River Estuary.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.0756.v1

Uncovering the Diversity and Distribution of Fungal Infections in Rwanda: Assessing Risks and Documenting Knowledge and Policy Gaps

Claude M. Muvunyi, Jean Claude Semuto Ngabonziza, Masaisa Florence, Isabelle Mukagatare, Marc Twagirumukiza, Ayman Ahmed, Emmanuel Edwar Siddig

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: Fungal infections; Human; Soil; Plants; Public health; Healthcare; One Health; Global Health; Food Insecurity; Africa

Online: 10 July 2024 (11:56:51 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.1108.v1

Microbiome diversity in raw milk from Comisana and Lacaune sheep and microbial evolution during artisanal Pecorino-like cheese

Francesca Luziatelli, Renée Abou Jaudé, Francesca Melini, Valentina Melini, Maurizio Ruzzi

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Food Science And Technology Keywords: Comisana breed; Lacaune breed; sheep milk; microbiome; Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS); Pecorino cheese

Online: 17 April 2024 (12:21:08 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.1223.v1

The selectivity of 16S primers influences the results of the diversity of cyanobacteria from small water bodies

Łukasz Łach, Nataliia Khomutovska, Jan Kwiatowski, Iwona Jasser

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior And Systematics Keywords: cyanobacteria; NGS; microbial mats; novel primer pairs V3-V4; novel primer pairs V4-V6; novel primer pairs V6

Online: 18 April 2024 (11:00:02 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202406.1954.v1

Genetic Diversity of Subtropical Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill] Genotypes Based on SSR Markers

Hapson Mushoriwa, Isack Mathew, Pangirayi Tongoona, Eastonce T. Gwata, Godfree Chigeza, Ibnou Dieng, Abush A. Tesfaye, John Derera

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Plant Sciences Keywords: Diversity; Genotype; Soybean germplasm; SSR markers

Online: 1 July 2024 (10:55:49 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.0940.v1

Impact of Vaccination on Intra-host Genetic Diversity of Patients Infected with SARS-CoV-2 Gamma Lineage

Beatriz de Carvalho Marques, Cecília Artico Banho, LIvia Sacchetto, Andreia Negri, Nikos Vasilakis, Maurício Lacerda Nogueira

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Virology Keywords: COVID-19, vaccination, Gamma lineage, negative selection, breakthrough infections

Online: 13 August 2024 (13:03:55 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.0478.v1

Exploring the Microbial Mosaic: Insights into Composition, Diversity, and Environmental Drivers in the Pearl River Estuary Sediments

Tal Zvi-Kedem, Maya Lalzar, Jing Sun, Jiying Li, Dan Tchernov, Dalit Meron

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: sediment; microbiota; Pearl River estuary; microbial markers; environmental drivers

Online: 8 May 2024 (08:46:46 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202111.0167.v1

Plastome Diversity and Phylogenomic Relationships in Asteraceae

Joan Pere Pascual-Díaz, Sònia Garcia, Daniel Vitales

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Plant Sciences Keywords: chloroplast genome; Compositae; phylogenetic incongruence; plastid DNA; Senecioneae

Online: 9 November 2021 (12:51:07 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints201910.0034.v1

Structural Diversity, Characterization and Toxicology of Microcystins

Noureddine Bouaïcha, Christopher O. Miles, Daniel G. Beach, Zineb Labidi, Amina Djabri, Naila Yasmine Benayache, Tri Nguyen-Quang

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Immunology And Microbiology Keywords: microcystin; cyanobacteria; cyanotoxin; structural elucidation; toxicology

Online: 3 October 2019 (03:43:55 CEST)

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Hepatotoxic microcystins (MCs) are the most widespread class of cyanotoxins and the one that has most often been implicated in cyanobacterial toxicosis. One of the main challenges in studying and monitoring MCs is the great structural diversity within the class. The full chemical structure of the first MC was elucidated in the early 1980s and since then the number of reported structural analogues has grown steadily and continues to do so, thanks largely to advances in analytical methodology. The structures of some of these analogues have been definitively elucidated after chemical isolation using a combination of techniques including nuclear magnetic resonance, amino acid analysis and tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS). Others have only been tentatively identified using liquid chromatography-MS/MS without chemical isolation. An understanding of the structural diversity of MCs, the genetic and environmental controls for this diversity and the impact of structure on toxicity are all essential to the ongoing study of MCs across several scientific disciplines. However, because of the diversity of MCs and the range of approaches that have been taken for characterizing them, comprehensive information on the state of knowledge in each of these areas can be challenging to gather. We have conducted an in-depth review of the literature surrounding the identification and toxicity of known MCs and present here a concise review of these topics. At present, at least 269 MCs have been reported. Among these, about 20% (54 of 269) appear to be the result of chemical or biochemical transformations of MCs that can occur in the environment or during sample handling and extraction of cyanobacterial, including oxidation products, methyl esters, or post-biosynthetic metabolites. The toxicity of many MCs has also been studied using a range of different approaches and a great deal of variability can be observed between reported toxicities, even for the same congener. This review will help clarify the current state of knowledge on the structural diversity of MCs as a class and the impacts of structure on toxicity, as well as to identify gaps in knowledge that should be addressed in future research.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1151.v1

Whole-Genome Sequencing Analysis of Antimicrobial Resistance, Virulence Factors, and Genetic Diversity of Salmonella Isolated from Wenzhou, China

Yafang Jin, Yi Li, Shaojie Huang, Chengji Hong, Xucong Feng, Huidi Cai, Yanmei Xia, Shengkai Li, Leyi Zhang, Yongliang Lou, Wanchun Guan

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Immunology And Microbiology Keywords: Salmonella; antimicrobial resistance; pathogenicity islands; cgMLST; Whole genome sequencing

Online: 16 September 2024 (03:20:34 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0343.v1

Exploring Floristic Diversity, Propagation Patterns and Plant Functions in Domestic Gardens Across Urban Planning Gradient in Lubumbashi, DR Congo

Yannick Useni Sikuzani, Bernard Kisangani Kalonda, Médard Mpanda Mukenza, Jonas Yona Mleci, Alex Mpibwe Kalenga, François Malaisse, Jan Bogaert

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Ecology Keywords: urbanization; domestic gardens; plant diversity; socio-economic impact; ecological imbalance; exotic species ;

Online: 4 September 2024 (08:28:53 CEST)

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Urbanization degrades natural habitats and creates new urban ecosystems, like domestic gardens. The plant composition of these gardens varies with socio-economic factors and urban planning levels. However, the diversity and impact of introduced species are often poorly assessed, causing potential ecological imbalances, particularly in Lubumbashi (DR Congo). The objective was to analyze the spatial structure, plant diversity, propagation strategies, and ecological functions of domestic gardens. Three distinct neighborhoods were selected: planned, unplanned and residential neighborhood. 20 avenues (with 5 plots per avenue) were chosen to represent the diversity within each neighborhood, and stratified random sampling of plots was conducted to analyze gardening practices. Gardens were classified into types, and their vegetation was evaluated based on species origin and ecological impact. The analysis of domestic gardens in Lubumbashi reveals significant variations across different neighborhood types. Residential neighborhoods exhibit larger average garden sizes (315.1 m²), higher species richness (22 species), and larger plot sizes (1032 m²) compared to unplanned and planned neighborhoods, where garden areas and species richness are notably lower. Rectangular gardens dominate in unplanned areas, while planned neighborhoods feature more intentional landscaping elements, such as flowerbeds and hedges. The use of gardens for food production is prominent in planned areas (40.7%), whereas residential neighborhoods prioritize ornamentation (51.4%). The study identifies 232 species across 68 families, with a predominance of exotic species (80%) in all neighborhoods, particularly in unplanned areas (82.25%). The data reveals that Mangifera indica and Persea americana are abundant in all neighborhoods, illustrating their adaptability to different urban contexts. Herbaceous species are most common, followed by woody plants, with vines being sparse. Species dispersal is primarily driven by human activities (anthropochory), accounting for over 85% in all neighborhoods. These findings highlight the strong human influence on the composition and structure of domestic gardens in Lubumbashi, emphasizing the dominance of exotic species and the importance of anthropogenic factors in shaping urban green spaces. Urban policies should incorporate strategies to minimize the negative impacts of exotic species on native flora.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202108.0071.v1

Diversity of Coronavirus Receptors

Pritha Ghosh, Savita Jayaram, Dhruti Patwardhan, Saranya Marimuthu, Patrick Lenehan, AJ Venkatakrishnan, Travis Hughes, David Zemmour, Praveen Anand, Venky Soundararajan

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: coronavirus; SARS-CoV-2; receptors; COVID-19; pandemic

Online: 3 August 2021 (11:05:23 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.1550.v1

Bacterial Diversity, Metabolic Profiling and Application Potential of Antarctic Soil Metagenomes

Mario Fernandez, Salvador Barahona, Fernando Gutiérrez, Jennifer Alcaíno, Víctor Cifuentes, and Marcelo Baeza

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biology And Biotechnology Keywords: shot-gun metagenomes; Antarctica; bacterial diversity; metabolic profiling; applied enzymes

Online: 19 July 2024 (10:37:31 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.1502.v1

Enhancing Food Security through Data Insights: Exploring How Household Dietary Diversity Score and Spatial Visualization in Chilean Vulnerable Population Can Inform Food Governance

Martin del Valle M, Kirsteen Shields, Sofía Boza

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: Chile; Food Security; Food Governance; Household Dietary Diversity Score; Spatial Visualization

Online: 21 August 2024 (00:19:42 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.1238.v1

Diversity and Anti-infectious Components of Cultivable Rhizosphere Fungi Derived from Three Species of Astragalus Plants in Northwestern Yunnan, China

Guo-Jun Zhou, Wei-Jia Xiong, Wei Xu, Zheng-Rong Dou, Bo-Chao Liu, Xue-Li Li, Hao Du, Hai-Feng Li, Yong-Zeng Zhang, Bei Jiang, Kai-Ling Wang

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Medicine And Pharmacology Keywords: Astragalus; rhizosphere fungi; species diversity; secondary metabolites；antibacterial activity; antimalarial activity; special eco-environment

Online: 16 August 2024 (11:59:09 CEST)

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Astragalus plants belong to the legume family and have obvious rhizosphere effect. The northwestern area of Yunnan China is the main distribution region of Astragalus plants with high application value, but low recognition and resource reserves. The aim of this research is to explore the species diversity of cultivable rhizosphere fungi derived from A. acaulis, A. forrestii, and A. ernestii growing in special high-cold environment of northwest Yunnan, and discover anti-infective components from these fungi. A total of 93 fungal strains belonging to 38 species in 18 genera were isolated and identified. Antibacterial and antimalarial screening yielded 10 target strains. Among them, the ethyl acetate crude extract of the fungus Aspergillus calidoustus AA12 from A. acaulis fermentation substance showed a broad antibacterial spectrum and the best antimalarial activity. Further chemical investigation led to the first discovery of seven compounds from the species of A. calidoustus, including a sesterterpine 6-epi-ophiobolin G (1), two sesquiterpenes penicisochroman A (2), pergillin (3) and 7-methyl-2-(1-methylethylethlidene)-furo[3,2-H]isoquinoline-3-one (4), and three polyketides trypacidin (5), 1,2-seco-trypacidin (6) and questin (7). Compound 1 exhibited moderate to strong antibacterial activity against six Gram-positive pathogens with the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) ranging from 25 to 6.25 μg/mL, and prominent inhibitory effect on the biofilm of Streptococcus agalactiae at MIC value of 3.125 μg/mL. This compound also displayed potent antimalarial activity against Plasmodium falciparum strains 3D7 and chloroquine-resistant Dd2 at the half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) values of 3.319 and 4.340 µmol/L at 72 h, respectively. This study contributed to our understanding of the cultivable rhizosphere fungi Astragalus-derived in special high-cold environment and further increased the library of fungi available for natural anti-infectious products screening.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1134.v1

Investigating Genetic Diversity and Population Structure in Rice Breeding from Association Mapping of 116 Accessions Using 64 Polymorphic SSR Markers

Alok kumar Singh, Devendra Kumar, Donato Gemmati, Ranjith Kumar Ellur, Ashutosh Singh, Veronica Tisato, D.K. Dwivedi, Sanjay Kumar Singh, Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni, Nawaz Ahmad Khan, Ajay Vikram Singh

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: Rice; Population structure; Genetic diversity; PIC; Association mapping; Variability

Online: 20 March 2024 (04:45:59 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202406.0754.v1

Diversity, Regeneration Potential, and Natural Restoration of Miombo along an Anthropization Gradient in the Rural Area of Lubumbashi (Upper-Katanga, D.R. Congo)

Dieu-donné Nghonda N’tambwe, Héritier Muteya Khoji, Waselin Salomon, Fidèle Mushagalusa Cuma, François Malaisse, Quentin Ponette, Yannick Sikuzani Useni, Wilfried Kalenga Masengo, Jan Bogaert

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Ecology Keywords: Anthropogenic pressure; deforestation; forest degradation; floristic diversity; natural regeneration; miombo woodlands.

Online: 12 June 2024 (04:41:24 CEST)

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Preprint COMMUNICATION | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.0470.v1

Dual-Band Antenna With Pattern and Polarization Diversity

Jungmin Mo, Youngje Sung

Subject: Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering Keywords: High isolation; Pattern-diversity antenna; Polarization diversity

Online: 5 July 2024 (02:50:09 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.0251.v1

Diversity and Conservation of Rodents in Saudi Arabia

Khaled Ahmad Al Malki, Abdul Rahman Al Ghamdi, Faisal Shuraim, Farah Neyaz, Ahmad Al Boug, Sharif Al Jbour, Francesco Maria Angelici, Zuhair Sami Amr

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior And Systematics Keywords: Rodentia; Saudi Arabia; distribution; conservation; zoogeography

Online: 6 May 2024 (07:39:30 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202006.0323.v1

Understanding Inclusion within Diversity: Meaning, Model, and Practice

Kaja Brix, Olivia Lee, Sorina Stalla

Subject: Social Sciences, Sociology Keywords: diversity and inclusion; science; social pain; theory of inclusion; framework model of inclusion; practice of inclusion; meaning of inclusion

Online: 28 June 2020 (08:50:35 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.0604.v1

Functional Alpha- and Beta-Diversity of Fish Communities and Their Relationship with Environmental Factors in the Huanghe River (Yellow River) Estuary and Adjacent Seas, China

Shaowen Li, Yufang Huang, Fan Li, Yanfen Liu, Hongliang Ma, Xiaomin Zhang, Xiuxia Wang, Wei Chen, Guangxin Cui, Tiantian Wang

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Ecology Keywords: Traits; Functional diversity; Huanghe River Estuary; Environmental factor; Turnover; Nestedness

Online: 10 May 2024 (00:52:00 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.0315.v1

Evaluation of Anopheline Diversity and Abundance across Outdoor Collection Schemes Utilizing CDC Light Traps in Nchelenge District, Zambia

Christine M Jones, Ilinca I Ciubotariu, Mary E Gebhardt, James Sichivula Lupiya, David Mbewe, Mbanga Muleba, Jennifer C Stevenson, Douglas E Norris

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Insect Science Keywords: malaria; outdoor transmission; Anopheles funestus; Anopheles gambiae; Zambia; residual transmission

Online: 5 August 2024 (23:23:19 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.0352.v1

Flea (Insecta: Siphonaptera) Family Diversity

Robert L. Bossard, Marcela Lareschi, Mara Urdapilleta, Cristina Cutillas, Antonio Zurita

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior And Systematics Keywords: Ectoparasite; Taxon cycle; relict; Great speciator; Invasive species; Supertramp; Endangered species; Conservation; Taxonomy; Phylogeny

Online: 6 September 2023 (03:30:42 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202301.0257.v2

Quantifying Transcriptome Diversity: A Review

Emma Jones, Anisha Haldar, Vishal Oza, Brittany Lasseigne

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: Gene expression; transcriptome diversity; transcriptional variation; transcript diversity; isoform-level diversity; gene-level diversity

Online: 13 April 2023 (03:07:07 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.0070.v1

Changes in Soil Composition over Different Tillage Years and their Cascading Effects on Arthropod Diversity Regulation in Gravel-Sand Mulching Watermelon Fields in the Desert Steppe of Northwest China

Hai Xiang Zhang, Zi Yu Cao, Wei Sun, Ying Wang, Liping Ban, Rong Zhang, Shuhua Wei

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: soil physicochemical properties; arthropod diversity; sustainable agriculture; gravel-sand mulch; continuous crop; ecological function

Online: 1 July 2024 (15:02:39 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.0860.v1

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategies in Engineering and Computer Science

Adan Amer, Gaganpreet Sidhu, Maria Isabel Ramirez Alvarez, Juan Antonio Lopez Ramos, Seshasai Srinivasan

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Software Keywords: Equity; Diversity; Inclusion; strategies; priority areas

Online: 12 December 2023 (10:23:10 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.0371.v1

Exploring the Diversity and Potential Use of Flower-Derived Lactic Acid Bacteria in Plant-Based Fermentation: Insights into Exo-Cellular Polysaccharide Production

Azadeh Khiabani, Hang Xiao, Anders Peter Wätjen, Miguel Tovar, Vera Kuzina Poulsen, Egon Bech Hansen, Claus Heiner Bang-Berthelsen

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Food Science And Technology Keywords: Exo-cellular polysaccharide; Plant-based fermentation; Isolation; Flower; Lactic acid bacteria; Texture

Online: 6 August 2024 (06:20:57 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1025.v1

Diversity and Evolution of NLR Genes in Citrus Species

Zhiwei Xiong, Wanshan Zhang, Hui Yin, Jiaxing Wan, Zhuozhuo Wu, Yuxia Gao

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Horticulture Keywords: NLR genes; citrus; diversity; adaptive evolution

Online: 14 September 2024 (05:26:51 CEST)

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Preprint CONCEPT PAPER | doi:10.20944/preprints202110.0295.v5

Multi-Host Pathogen Transmission and the Disease-Diversity Relationship

Marjolein E.M. Toorians, Ailene MacPherson, T. Jonathan Davies

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior And Systematics Keywords: epidemiological models; transmission; biodiversity; dilution effect

Online: 20 August 2024 (04:35:58 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1689.v1

Diversity and Biological Activities of Marine-Derived Yeast Strains

Woon-Jong Yu, Dawoon Chung, Seung Seob Bae, Young Min Kwon, Eun-Seo Cho, Grace Choi

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biology And Biotechnology Keywords: marine yeast; microbial phylogenetics; bioactivity; antioxidant; biological control; tyrosinase inhibition

Online: 26 October 2023 (11:10:54 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201810.0265.v1

Recognizing and Acknowledging Worldview Diversity in the Inclusive Classroom

Janieta Bartz, Thomas Bartz

Subject: Arts And Humanities, Religious Studies Keywords: inclusion; worldview education; universal design for learning; learning in the presence of the other; reflexive inclusion

Online: 12 October 2018 (11:25:02 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.1263.v2

Automated ISSR Fingerprinting is a Cost-effective way to assess Genetic Diversity and Taxonomic Differentiation – a Case Study on the Encephalartos eugene-maraisii Species Complex

Deanne Murphy, Nigel Paul Barker, Arnold Frisby

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Plant Sciences Keywords: cycad; ISSR; conservation genetics; species complex; developing countries; technological impediment

Online: 15 July 2024 (13:00:58 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.0806.v1

Changes of Species Composition, Diversity, and Biomass of Secondary Dry Grasslands After Long-Term Mowing, a Case Study in Hungary

Judit Házi, Dragica Purger, Károly Penksza, Sándor Bartha

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Ecology Keywords: Calamagrostis epigejos L. Roth; conservation management; grassland management, land abandonment; dry grassland, loes steppe, long-term data; nature conservation

Online: 11 April 2024 (10:38:56 CEST)

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Preprint COMMUNICATION | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0275.v3

Diversity of the Japanese Gut Microbiome Analysis: Relative Approach Using Principal Component Analysis

Tatsuki Itagaki, Ken-ichiro Sakata, Akira Hasebe, Yoshimasa Kitagawa

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biology And Biotechnology Keywords: gut microbiome; compositional data; principal component analysis; unsupervised machine learning; diversity

Online: 11 March 2024 (16:59:03 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202211.0228.v1

Genomic Diversity and Chromosomal Rearrangements in Neisseria Gonorrhoeae and Neisseria Meningitidis

Boris Shaskolskiy, Dmitry Kravtsov, Ilya Kandinov, Ekaterina Dementieva, Dmitry Gryadunov

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: Neisseria gonorrhoeae; Neisseria meningitidis; whole genome sequencing; chromosomal rearrange-ments; mobile elements

Online: 14 November 2022 (02:11:22 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0251.v1

Social Diversity in Focus: Assessing the Impact of Socioeconomic Backgrounds and Work Experience on Psychological Well-being and Academic Confidence Among German First-Year Medical Students

Morris Gellisch, Martin Bablok, Beate Brand-Saberi, Thorsten Schäfer

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Health Policy And Services Keywords: Socioeconomic Status in Medical Education; Psychological Constructs and Academic Performance; Impact of Prior Working Experience on Medical Students; Resilience and Coping in Medical Students; Apprenticeships and Academic Confidence; Diversity in Medical Education

Online: 3 September 2024 (23:26:59 CEST)

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This investigation pioneers an examination of the scarcely explored terrain of social diversity in medical education, assessing the complex impacts of socioeconomic status (SES), prior working experiences, and completed apprenticeships on a spectrum of psychological and academic facets among first-year medical students (n = 336) in an urban university setting. By utilizing a systematic and detailed approach, the study illuminates prior anatomical knowledge and various psycholog-ical constructs, marking a significant stride into a domain where knowledge remains profoundly limited. Analyses indicated that SES significantly affects financial anxiety (F(4, 331) = 17.391, p < .001) and academic behavioral confidence (F(4, 331) = 4.323, p = 0.002). Students with prior working experience reported higher self-perceived clinical experience but lower A-level grades (t(279.459) = -6.690, p < .001), competence in natural sciences (t(321.045) = -3.178, p = 0.002), and online competence (t(319.429) = -2.026, p = 0.044). Those who completed an apprenticeship showed higher resilience, academic confidence, self-efficacy, and greater concerns about balancing studies and work (t values ranging from 2.020 to 3.158, p < 0.05). Correlation analysis revealed a positive relationship between resilience (RQS) and coping with academic stress (CAS) (r = 0.632, p < .001), as well as between resilience and academic behavioral confidence (ABC) (r = 0.608, p < .001). Negative correlations were observed between resilience, coping with academic stress, academic confidence, and cognitive test anxiety (CTA) (r values from -0.235 to -0.404, p < .001). The findings emphasize the need for tailored support for students from diverse SES backgrounds and with varying expe-riences. The study highlights the value of a comprehensive approach in medical education, con-sidering the diverse backgrounds and experiences of students. Future research should explore the long-term impact of these factors on professional competencies and patient care, leveraging the diversity of the student body for a holistic educational experience.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.2076.v1

Diversity of Unusual Ribosomal Genes and Ecological Origin of Rice

Xiyun Tan, Guixiang Peng, Sajid Muhammad, Sidra Kaleem, Mehmood Jan, Raheel Munir, Xiaoyuan Chen, Arif Ali Khattak, Abbas Ali Abid, Yihang Chen, Xiaolin Wang, Muhammad Afzal, Zhiyuan Tan

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: Ecological origin; Oryza spices; rRNA genes; diversity; differential expression

Online: 27 December 2023 (09:51:40 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1890.v1

The Diversity and Community Pattern of Liverworts in Sygera Mountain

Xiaotong Shao, Jiqi Gu, Yanhui Ye, Yujia Liao, Ruihong Wang, Heping Ma, Xiaoming Shao

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior And Systematics Keywords: liverwort; richness; elevation; Sygera Mountain; Tibet

Online: 30 October 2023 (09:15:25 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0715.v1

Structural Diversity and Carbohydrate-Recognition Mechanisms of Marine Animal Lectins

Tomomitsu Hatakeyama, Hideaki Unno

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: lectin; carbohydrate; marine animal; toxin; pore-forming protein; innate immunity

Online: 9 June 2023 (12:12:43 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202206.0284.v1

Building Consensus around the Assessment and Interpretation of Symbiodiniaceae Diversity

Sarah Davies, Matthew H. Gamache, Lauren I. Howe-Kerr, Nicola G. Kriefall, Andrew C. Baker, Anastazia T. Banaszak, Line K. Bay, Anthony J. Bellantuono, Debashish Bhattacharya, Cheong Xin Chan, Danielle C. Claar, Mary Alice Coffroth, Ross Cunning, Simon K. Davy, Javier del Campo, Erika M. Diaz-Almeyda, Jorg C. Frommlet, Lauren E. Fuess, Raul A. Gonzalez-Pech, Tamar L. Goulet, Kenneth D. Hoadley, Emily J. Howells, Benjamin C. C. Hume, Dustin W. Kemp, Carly, D. Kenkel, Sheila A. Kitchen, Todd C. LaJeunesse, Senjie Lin, Shelby McIlroy, Ryan McMinds, Matthew R. Nitschke, Clinton A. Oakley, Raquel S. Peixoto, Carlos Prada, Hollie M. Putnam, Kate Quigley, Hannah G. Reich, James Davis Reimer, Mauricio Rodriguez-Lanetty, Stephanie Rosalas, Osama S. Saad, Eugenia M. Sampayo, Scott Santos, Eiichi Shoguchi, Edward G. Smith, Michael Stat, Timothy G. Stephens, Marie E. Strader, David J. Suggett, Timothy D. Swain, Cawa Tran, Nikki Traylor-Knowles, Christian R. Voolstra, Mark E. Warner, Virginia M. Weis, Rachel Wright, Tingting Xiang, Hiroshi Yamashita, Maren Ziegler, Adrienne M.S. Correa, John Everett Parkinson

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Anatomy And Physiology Keywords: Symbiodinaceae; genetic diversity; coral symbiosis

Online: 21 June 2022 (04:49:04 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202102.0508.v1

The Diversity, Composition, and Metabolic Pathways of Archaea in Pigs

Feilong Deng, Yushan Li, Xiaoyuan Wei, Xiaofan Wang, Samantha Howe, Hua Li, Jiangchao Zhao, Ying Li

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Anatomy And Physiology Keywords: Swine; Archaea; Energy Metabolism; CAZyme genes; ARGs

Online: 23 February 2021 (09:54:38 CET)

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Archaea are an essential class of gut microorganisms in humans and animals. Despite the substantial progress in gut microbiome research in the last decade, most studies have focused on bacteria, and little is known about archaea in mammals. In this study, we investigated the composition, diversity, and functional potential of gut archaeal communities in pigs by re-analyzing a published metagenomic dataset including a total of 276 fecal samples from three countries: China (n=76), Denmark (n=100), and France (n=100). For alpha diversity (Shannon Index) of the archaeal communities, Chinese pigs were less diverse than Danish and French pigs (P<0.001). Consistently, Chinese pigs also possessed different archaeal community structures from the other two groups based on the Bray-Curtis distance matrix. Methanobrevibacter was the most dominant archaeal genus in Chinese pigs (44.94%) and French pigs (15.41%), while Candidatus Methanomethylophilus was the most predominant in Danish pigs (15.71%). At the species level, the relative abundance of Candidatus Methanomethylophilus alvus, Natrialbaceae archaeon XQ INN 246, and Methanobrevibacter gottschalkii were greatest in Danish, French, and Chinese pigs with a relative abundance of 14.32%, 11.67%, and 16.28%, respectively. In terms of metabolic potential, the top three pathways in the archaeal communities included the MetaCyc pathway related to the biosynthesis of L-valine, L-isoleucine, and isobutanol. Interestingly, the pathway related to hydrogen consumption (METHANOGENESIS-PWY) was only observed in archaeal reads, while the pathways participating in hydrogen production (FERMENTATION-PWY and PWY4LZ-257) were only detected in bacterial reads. Archaeal communities also possessed CAZyme gene families, with the top five being: AA3, GH43, GT2, AA6, and CE9. In terms of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), the class of multidrug resistance was the most abundant ARG, accounting for 87.41% of archaeal ARG hits. Our study reveals the diverse composition and metabolic functions of archaea in pigs, suggesting that archaea might play important roles in swine nutrition and metabolism.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202009.0681.v1

Phosphate-Solubilizing Rhizobacteria: Diversity, Mechanisms, and Prospects in Sustainable Agriculture

Becky Nancy Aloo, Billy Amedi Makumba, Ernest Rahsid Mbega

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: phosphorus solubilization; plant growth promotion; biofertilizers; sustainable agriculture; phosphorus solubilizing bacteria; rhizobacteria

Online: 28 September 2020 (07:37:59 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202009.0123.v1

Overview on Diversity and Microbiological Safety of Brazilian Artisanal Cheeses

Ana Paulina Arellano Pineda, Gabriela Zampieri Campos, Natan de Jesus Pimentel-Filho, Bernadette Dora Gombossi de Melo Franco, Uelinton Manoel Pinto

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: Brazilian artisanal cheeses; safety; challenges

Online: 5 September 2020 (06:08:11 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201804.0179.v1

Economic Diversity and the Resource Curse: A Dynamic Panel Model

Fred Olayele, Kwok Soo

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Economics Keywords: Diversity; resource curse; economic growth.

Online: 13 April 2018 (14:18:36 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.2440.v1

Predictive Role of Species Diversity on Above-ground Carbon via Functional Diversity and Dominance in the Moist Afromontane Forest: Implications for Conservation Policies

Ferede Abuye Jeldu, Motuma Tolera, Teshale Woldeamanuel

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Forestry Keywords: above-ground carbon; Ethiopia; functional diversity; moist Afromontane forest; species diversity; Yayu Coffee Forest Biosphere Reserve

Online: 30 July 2024 (09:40:13 CEST)

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The moist Afromontane forest of Ethiopia plays a crucial role in carbon storage and mitigating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. To guide effective conservation policies, it is essential to understand the relationship between species diversity and carbon storage in this unique ecosystem. Therefore, this study, aimed to evaluate the response of above-ground carbon (AGC) to species and functional diversity, and their effects on AGC in the Yayu Coffee Forest Biosphere Reserve (YCFBR). Using different plot sizes, we collected vegetation data from the core, buffer, and transitional zones of the reserve. We selected traits related to plant-life strategy, competition ability, response to disturbances, and climate change. Structural Equation Models (SEM) were employed to assess the effects of species diversity, functional diversity, and functional dominance on AGC. Data analysis was conducted using R software. Our results revealed that the effects of species richness on AGC were mediated through functional diversity and functional dominance, as demonstrated by both the full mediation and partial mediation models. This suggests that the selection effects and niche complementarity are mutually exclusive yet equally important for predicting AGC. The findings further indicate that functional diversity and functional dominance together accounted for a significant predictors of the AGC by 21% in the YCFBR. From a practical standpoint, findings highlight the importance of conserving species diversity as a means to maintain higher AGC in the tropical moist Afromontane forests. In conclusion, this research significantly contributes to scientific literature by providing valuable insights into the complex relationship between species diversity and carbon storage. The results emphasize the crucial role of functional diversity and dominance in predicting AGC, underscoring the importance of biodiversity conservation for climate mitigation efforts. These findings have practical implications for the development of effective conservation policies tailored to protect and sustain the carbon storage potential of this unique ecosystem.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1256.v1

Biodiversity Conservation in Xishuangbanna, China: Diversity Analysis of Traditional Knowledge Related to Biodiversity and Conservation Progress, Achievements Evaluation

Qing Huang, Yinzhi Kuang, Hao Zhou, Xunqi Li, Lun Yin

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: biodiversity conservation; traditional knowledge; diversity index of traditional knowledge; progress; achievements

Online: 21 March 2024 (12:49:30 CET)

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Biodiversity plays an important role in maintaining the ecological balance of the earth. The study of traditional knowledge related to biological resources is a hot issue in the field of international biodiversity conservation. Xishuangbanna is a key area of biodiversity and a cultural hotspot of international significance. According to the Technical Regulation for Classification, Investigation, and Inventory of Traditional Knowledge Relating to Biological Diversity issued by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, we investigated and catalogued the traditional knowledge related to biodiversity of the Jino people who have lived in Xishuangbanna for generations, and collected 490 entries of traditional knowledge related to biodiversity of the Jino people. Drawing on the traditional knowledge diversity index calculation method proposed by Wang Guoping, the overall traditional knowledge α-diversity index of the Jino people is 0.63, indicating that the richness of the traditional knowledge of the Jinuo people is relatively high. The traditional culture related to biodiversity, the traditional knowledge related to agricultural genetic resources, and the traditional technology related to the sustainable utilization of biological resources are relatively rich and diverse. The diversity index is 0.86, 0.82 and 0.79 respectively. In addition, Xishuangbanna has invested a lot of energy in biodiversity protection, including the establishment of nature reserves, botanical gardens, zoos, ecological tea gardens and other species reserves, the promulgation of laws and policies related to biodiversity protection, and has achieved remarkable results in in-situ protection and ex-situ protection. On the basis of analyzing the progress and achievements of biodiversity conservation in Xishuangbanna, this study points out that Xishuangbanna faces challenges such as the loss of traditional knowledge, insufficient conservation efforts, and great changes in land use, and puts forward corresponding suggestions.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.1561.v1

Avian and Mammalian Diversity and Abundance in Jhalana Reserve Forest, Jaipur, India

Swapnil Kumbhojkar, Anil Mahabal, Shrey Rakholia, Reuven Yosef

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Life Sciences Keywords: Diversity; avian; mammallian; Species abundance

Online: 19 July 2024 (10:09:02 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202106.0449.v1

Diversity of Adult Neural Stem and Progenitor Cells in Physiology and Disease

Zachary Finkel, FATIMA ESTEBAN, Brianna Rodriguez, TIANYUE FU, Xin Ai, Li Cai

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: Central Nervous System; Ependymal Cells; Neural Stem and Progenitor Cells; NG2+ Cells; Regenerative Medicine; Retina Injury; Spinal Cord Injury; Traumatic Brain Injury.

Online: 16 June 2021 (15:02:02 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202007.0218.v1

Temporal and Cultivar-Specific Effects on Potato Root- and Rhizosphere Fungal Diversity

Kaire Loit, Liina Soonvald, Alar Astover, Eve Runno-Paurson, Maarja Öpik, Leho Tedersoo

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: Solanum tuberosum; agroecosystems; high-throughput sequencing; fungal guild, fungal diversity; host specificity; potato cultivars

Online: 11 July 2020 (02:02:34 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1439.v1

Hepatitis C Virus E1E2 Structure, Diversity, and Implications for Vaccine Development

Brian G. Pierce, Nathaniel Felbinger, Mathew Metcalf, Eric A. Toth, Gilad Ofek, Thomas R. Fuerst

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Virology Keywords: HCV E1E2; structure; nanoparticles; vaccine

Online: 25 March 2024 (08:32:56 CET)

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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major medical health burden and leading cause of chronic liver disease and cancer worldwide. More than 58 million people are chronically infected with HCV, with 1.5 million new infections occurring each year. An effective HCV vaccine is a major public health and medical need as recognized by the World Health Organization. However, due to the high variability of the virus and its ability to escape the immune response, HCV rapidly accumulates mutations making a vaccine a formidable challenge. An effective vaccine must elicit broadly neutralizing antibodies (bnAbs) in a consistent fashion. After decades of studies from basic research through clinical development, the antigen of choice is considered to be the E1E2 envelope glycoprotein due to conserved, broadly neutralizing antigenic domains located in the constituent subunits of E1, E2, and the E1E2 heterodimeric complex itself. The challenge has been elicitation of robust humoral and cellular responses leading to broad virus neutralization due to the relatively low immunogenicity of this antigen. In view of this challenge, structure-based vaccine design approaches to stabilize key antigenic domains have been hampered due to the lack of E1E2 atomic-level resolution structures to guide them. Another challenge has been development of a delivery platform in which a multivalent form of the antigen can be presented in order to elicit a more robust anti-HCV immune response. Recent nanoparticle vaccines are gaining prominence in the field due to their ability to facilitate a controlled multivalent presentation and trafficking to lymph nodes, where they can interact with both the cellular and humoral components of the immune system. This review focuses on recent advances in understanding the E1E2 heterodimeric structure to facilitate a rational design approach and the potential for development of a multivalent nanoparticle-based HCV E1E2 vaccine. Both aspects are considered important in the development of an effective HCV vaccine that can effectively address viral diversity and escape.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0346.v1

Genotypic and Phenotypic Diversity of Endemic Golden Camellias Collected from China

Jianmin Tang, Rong Zou, Yishan Yang, Yunsheng Jiang, Faming Wang, Shengfeng Chai, Xiao Wei

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior And Systematics Keywords: Camellia Sect.chrysantha; dd-RAD; chemotaxonomy; TPC; TFC; TEC; TEA

Online: 7 October 2023 (02:56:15 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.0614.v1

Approaches and Advantages of Increased Crop Genetic Diversity in the Fields

Bal Krishna Joshi, Krishna Hari Ghimire, Shree Prasad Neupane, Devendra Gauchan, Mengistu Dejene

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: varietal mixture; evolutionary population; resilient; informal seed system; landrace

Online: 20 April 2023 (07:13:09 CEST)

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Crop genetic diversity is most for the long-term sustainable production system. The breeding and production strategies of developing and growing uniform and homogenous varieties have created many different problems. Such populations are static and very sensitive to unpredictable stresses. In Nepal, more than 80% of seed system is informal s which has contributed greatly to creating and maintaining genetic diversity within the field particularly contributing to landrace diversity. This paper aims to assess and present the approaches and advantages of increased crop genetic diversity in the fields. The paper is developed based on experiences of implementing on-farm conservation activities carried out in Nepal since last two decades. Some of the evidences have been derived from on-going evolutionary plant breeding project being implemented in Nepal. The information is supplemented with field assessment, focus group discussion, and literature review. The major approaches to increase crop genetic diversity are evolutionary plant breeding, cultivar mixture, landrace enhancement, informal seed system, bulk method, diversifying the sources, participatory plant breeding, open pollination, etc. EPB and cultivar mixture are very simple and effective approaches to increase crop genetic diversity at field level. The involvement of farmers in these approaches helps to accelerate the population improvement particularly for landraces. The major advantages of increased crop genetic diversity are: seed maintenance by farmers themselves, minimal risk of crop failure, resilience to unpredictable stresses, increased amount of diversified nutrition, production increment each year, ease to produce organically, etc. However, there are some issues and problems associated with mixtures and diverse varieties, for example, not being able to harvest by machine, mature at a different date, difficulty in maintaining seeds and registration, etc. Crop genetic diversity should be considered for a climate-resilient and self-dependent production system. The higher the genetic diversity in farming land, the more chance of getting the multiple benefits in the agriculture system (Vernooy 2022).

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202211.0451.v1

Diversity and Potential Multifunctionality of Archaeal CetZ Tubulin-like Cytoskeletal Proteins

Hannah J. Brown, Iain G. Duggin

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: archaea; tubulin; FtsZ; CetZ; cytoskeleton

Online: 24 November 2022 (04:32:23 CET)

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Tubulin superfamily (TSF) proteins are widespread and known for multifaceted roles as cytoskeletal proteins underpinning many basic cellular functions including morphogenesis, division, and motility. In eukaryotes, tubulin assembles into microtubules, a major component of the dynamic cytoskeletal network of fibres, whereas the bacterial homolog FtsZ assembles the division ring at midcell. Functions of the lesser-known archaeal TSF proteins are beginning to be identified, and show surprising diversity, including homologs of tubulin and FtsZ, and a third archaea-specific family, CetZ, implicated in the regulation of cell shape and possibly other unknown functions. In this study, we defined sequence and structural characteristics of the CetZ family and CetZ1 and CetZ2 subfamilies, identified CetZ groups and diversity amongst archaea, and identified potential functional relationships through analysis of the genomic neighbourhoods of cetZ genes. At least three subfamilies of orthologous CetZ proteins were identified in the archaeal class Halobacteria, including CetZ1 and CetZ2 and a novel uncharacterized subfamily. CetZ1 and CetZ2 were correlated to one another and to cell shape and motility phenotypes across diverse Halobacteria. Amongst other known CetZ clusters in orders Archaeoglobales, Methanomicrobiales, Methanosarcinales, and Thermococcales, an additional uncharacterized group from Archaeoglobales and Methanomicrobiales affiliated strongly with Halobacteria CetZs, suggesting they originated via horizontal transfer. Subgroups of Halobacteria CetZ2 and Thermococcales CetZ genes were found adjacent to different type IV pili regulons, suggesting a potential utilization of CetZs by type IV systems. More broadly conserved cetZ gene neighbourhoods included nucleotide and cofactor biosynthesis (e.g., F420) and predicted cell surface sugar epimerase genes. The findings imply that CetZ subfamilies are involved in multiple functions linked to the cell surface, biosynthesis and motility.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202203.0084.v1

Long-Term Tree Survival and Diversity of Highway Tree Planting Projects

Allyson B. Salisbury, Jason W. Miesbauer, Andrew K. Koeser

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Plant Sciences Keywords: drought tolerance; roadside woody vegetation; Simpson diversity; site conditions; tree mortality; tree planting initiatives

Online: 4 March 2022 (17:04:27 CET)

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Preprint SHORT NOTE | doi:10.20944/preprints202202.0173.v1

Arthropod Diversity and Distribution; How do the NRCERS Agricultural Procedures Impact?

Islam Zidan

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Insect Science Keywords: Insects; Acari; Araneae; Gastropods; Weeds; Pesticides; Fertilizers; IPM; Arthropod-Plant Interac-tions; Tri-trophic relationship

Online: 14 February 2022 (11:08:33 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202107.0515.v2

Diversity in Typhoid Diagnostic Protocols And Recommendation for Composite Reference Standard

Bernard Igiri, Stanley Irobekhian Reuben Okoduwa, Shaibu Ahmed Munirat, Iquo Bassey Otu-Bassey, Abdullahi Bashir, Otori Mercy Onyiyioza, Idongesit A. Enang, Ugochi Judith Okoduwa

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: Typhoid fever; Diagnostic; Metabolomics; Composite reference standard; Accuracy; Sensitivity.

Online: 29 July 2021 (13:28:33 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202009.0378.v1

The Relationship Between Category Richness and Morphological Diversity in Jewel Beetles

Yijie Tong, Haidong Yang, Xingke Yang, Ming Bai

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Insect Science Keywords: morphological diversity; species richness; jewel beetle; geometric morphometrics; elytron; pronotum

Online: 17 September 2020 (05:56:52 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202003.0339.v1

Compatibility of Aerial and Terrestrial LiDAR for Quantifying Forest Structural Diversity

Elizabeth A. LaRue, Franklin W. Wagner, Songlin Fei, Jeff W. Atkins, Robert T. Fahey, Chris M. Gough, Brady S. Hardiman

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Remote Sensing Keywords: ALS; forest ecology; forest structure; NEON; macrosystems biology; TLS

Online: 23 March 2020 (06:42:29 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201801.0247.v1

Species Diversity of Oak Stands and Its Significance for Drought Resistance

Jan Kotlarz, Sylwia Nasiłowska, Karol Rotchimmel, Katarzyna Kubiak

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: drought; diversity; oaks; remote sensing

Online: 26 January 2018 (04:52:27 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.1543.v1

Analysis the Diversity of the rhizosphere microorganisms from Helichrysum arenarium(L.)Moench. and Screening of Growth-promoting Bacteria in Xinjiang, China

Xin Xiaoyan, Yong CHEN, Jianjun Xu, Wei He, Junhui Zhou, Jinyu Yang, Wenfang Luo, Xin Huang, juanli Wang, xuan Zhu, Suqin Song

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: Helichrysum arenarium（L.）Moench.; Rhizosphere microorganisms; Community structure; Diversity; Growth-promoting bacteria; Xinjiang

Online: 21 August 2024 (11:41:44 CEST)

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Rhizosphere microorganisms can utilize nutrient resources in the rhizosphere efficiently, while rhizosphere growth-promoting bacteria play a crucial role in regulating soil fertility and promoting plant health. In this study, we employed a combination of isolation, purification, identification of dominant microorganisms, and high-throughput sequencing technology to analyze the main microbial groups and diversity in the rhizosphere soil of Helichrysum arenarium（L.）Moench. in Altay, Xinjiang，China. By isolating bacterial strains from the rhizosphere soil using a dilution coating method, we successfully obtained 43 strains. Subsequently, selective medium was utilized to screen for growth-promoting characteristics among these isolated strains from the rhizosphere soil of H. arenarium（L.）Moench.. The results obtained through high-throughput amplification sequencing revealed that the rhizosphere soil harbored diverse bacterial communities belonging to 35 phyla, 93 orders, 215 families, 324 genera and 231 species associated with H. arenarium（L.）Moench., as well as fungal communities consisting of 14 phyla ,47 orders ,96 families ,204 genera and 571 species. Among these bacterial communities identified, eight phyla exhibited relative abundances exceeding 1%, with Actinobacteriota being most predominant at an abundance rate of 41.30%. Additionally,five bacterial genera were found to have relative abundances exceeding 1% ,with Arenimicrobium_luteum being most abundant at 6.11% . Furthermore,four fungal phyla displayed relative abundances surpassing1 % ,with Ascomycota accounting for 67.21% of total fungal community composition.Finally,four fungal genera demonstrated relative abundances higher than 1% ,with Knufia representing 3.80% of total fungal community composition.The analysis on culturable bacteria's promotion activity within the rhizospheric soil indicated that two strains,S16and S29, exhibited the highest solubility index for inorganic phosphorus. However, it lacked the ability to dissolve organophosphorus and potassium. On the other hand, strains S7 and S10, which were screened, demonstrated nitrogen-fixing capabilities. Nine strains with excellent iron-bearing capacity were identified, with strain S16 exhibiting the highest D/d value and strongest iron-bearing capacity among them. Our findings revealed that 43 rhizosphere soil bacteria belonged to three genera. The ten growth-promoting bacteria were identified as Kocuria rosea, Priestia megaterium, Bacillus mobilis, B. bataviensis, B. mycoides (two strains), B. paramobilis, and Alcaligenes faecalis. This study provides a particular research basis for the influence of H. arenarium（L.）Moench. rhizosphere microorganisms on soil nutrient release and depicts a solution for improving the yield and quality cultivation of H. arenarium（L.）Moench. by isolating, screening, and identifying rhizosphere soil growth-promoting bacteria, including screening strains with growth-promoting functions and analyzing the population structure of rhizosphere and habitat soil in combination with high-throughput sequencing technology.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.1085.v1

Calibration for Improving the Medium‐Range Soil Forecast over Central Tibet: Effects of Objective Metrics’ Diversity

Yakai Guo, Baojun Yuan, Changliang Shao, Guanjun Niu, Dongmei Xu, Yong Gao

Subject: Engineering, Other Keywords: metrics diversity; Kling-Gupta efficiency; soil temperature modelling; spatial complexity; land surface parameters

Online: 14 August 2024 (14:53:42 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.1643.v1

Diversity, Distribution, and Resistance Profiles of Bacterial Bloodstream Infections in Three Tertiary Referral Hospitals in Rwanda between 2020 and 2022

Misbah Gashegu, Vedaste Ndahindwa, Edson Rwagasore, Albert Tuyishime, Clarisse Musanabaganwa, Noel Gahamanyi, Isabelle Mukagatare, Djibril Mbarushimana, Christopher Aird Green, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Ayman Ahmed, Claude Mambo Muvunyi

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: Integrated transdisciplinary multisectoral One Health Strategy; AMR stewardship; Gram-negative Bacteria; Gram-positive Bacteria; health facility-acquired infection

Online: 22 July 2024 (09:41:09 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.1800.v1

Diversity, Mechanism of Action and Sequences of Plant, Animal and Human Antimicrobial Peptides

Galina Satchanska, Slavena Tihomirova Davidova, Alexandra Alexandrova Gergova

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Immunology And Microbiology Keywords: Plant AMPs; animal MPs; human AMPs; mechnism of action; AMP sequnces

Online: 25 December 2023 (11:25:34 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202111.0147.v1

Diversity and Career Progression in Dental School Staff in the UK and Ireland

Khaleel Shazada, Zoe Freeman, Hawa Fathi, Paula Waterhouse, Chris Penlington

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: Diversity; Equality; Dental Education; Career Progression; Higher Education

Online: 8 November 2021 (13:40:53 CET)

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Diversity and Evolution of pogo and Tc1/mariner Transposons in the Apoidea Genome

Yibing Liu, Wencheng Zong, Mohamed Diaby, Zheguang Lin, Saisai Wang, Bo Gao, Ting Ji, Chengyi Song

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: Apoidea; pogo; Tc1/mariner; transposons; evolution

Online: 3 August 2021 (15:53:54 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202105.0050.v1

Diversity and Reassortment Rate of Influenza a Viruses in Wild Ducks and Gulls

Yulia Postnikova, Anastasia Treshchalina, Elizaveta Boravleva, Alexandra Gambaryan, Aydar Ishmukhametov, Mikhail Matrosovich, Ron A.M. Fouchier, Galina Sadykova, Alexei Prilipov, Natalia Lomakina

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Anatomy And Physiology Keywords: Avian influenza; Reassortment; Diversity

Online: 5 May 2021 (12:32:39 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.1938.v1

Comparative Analysis of Microbial Diversity and Metabolic Profiles during the Spontaneous Fermentation of Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.) Juice

Tiandi Zhu, Zhongwang Li, Xinxing Liu, Chen Chen, Yuwen Mu

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Food Science And Technology Keywords: Jerusalem artichoke; Spontaneous fermentation; Microbial diversity; Secondary metabolites; Flavor compounds

Online: 24 July 2024 (11:49:36 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.2387.v1

Chemical Diversity of Ketosteroids as Potential Therapeutic Agents

Valery M Dembitsky

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: ; ketosteroids; microorganisms; fungal endophytes; invertebrates; plant; anticancer activity ;

Online: 30 July 2024 (10:26:40 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.1884.v1

Fungal Diversity in the Inhovde Area, East Antarctica

Masaharu Tsuji, Takuya Kobayashi, Tatsuya Fujikawa

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Ecology Keywords: East Antarctica; fungal diversity; Inhovde area

Online: 24 July 2024 (11:35:02 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202201.0216.v1

Glacier Retreat Results in Loss of Fungal Diversity

Masaharu Tsuji, Warwick F Vincent, Yukiko Tanabe, Masaki Uchida

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: glacial retreat; Walker Glacier; endangered fungi; climate change; mycoflora

Online: 14 January 2022 (15:02:53 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202107.0560.v1

Microbial Diversity Based on Multifractal Analysis of Metagenomes

Xianhua Xie, Yuanlin Ma, Zuguo Yu, Guosheng Han

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: diversity index; multifractal; metagenome; gut mtagenome

Online: 26 July 2021 (10:04:41 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202001.0060.v1

Doubling the Accuracy of Indoor Location: Frequency Diversity

Berthold Horn

Subject: Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering Keywords: indoor location; fine time measurement; round trip time; FTM; RTT; IEEE 802.11mc; IEEE 802.11-2016; time diversity; spatial diversity; bandwidth diversity; frequency diversity; Bayesian grid; observation model; transition model

Online: 8 January 2020 (04:18:02 CET)

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