Inverted perovskite solar cells(PSCs) have attracted broad research and industrial interest owing to their suppressed hysteresis,cost-effectiveness,and easy-fabrication.However,the issue of non-radiative recombination...Inverted perovskite solar cells(PSCs) have attracted broad research and industrial interest owing to their suppressed hysteresis,cost-effectiveness,and easy-fabrication.However,the issue of non-radiative recombination losses at the n-type interface between the perovskite and fullerene has impeded further improvement of photovoltaic performance.Here,we modify the n-type interface of FAPbI_(3) perovskite films by constructing a stereochemical two-dimensional(2D) perovskite interlayer,in which the organic cations comprise both pyridine and ammonium groups.The pyridine N donor can create stable bonding with the surface-uncoordinated Pb on the perovskite,thereby passivating the shallow-level defects and enhancing the air stability of the film.Furthermore,the pyridine N donor also offers a positive polar interface to decrease the surface work function of the perovskite film,enabling n-type modification.Ultimately,we employ a p-i-n photovoltaic(PV) device with the positive dipole interlayer at perovskite/fullerene contact and achieve remarkable photoelectric conversion efficiency(PCE) of 22.0%.展开更多
DNA barcoding has been widely used for herb identification in recent decades,enabling safety and innovation in the field of herbal medicine.In this article,we summarize recent progress in DNA bar-coding for herbal med...DNA barcoding has been widely used for herb identification in recent decades,enabling safety and innovation in the field of herbal medicine.In this article,we summarize recent progress in DNA bar-coding for herbal medicine to provide ideas for the further development and application of this tech-nology.Most importantly,the standard DNA barcode has been extended in two ways.First,while conventional DNA barcodes have been widely promoted for their versatility in the identification of fresh or well-preserved samples,super-barcodes based on plastid genomes have rapidly developed and have shown advantages in species identification at low taxonomic levels.Second,mini-barcodes are attractive because they perform better in cases of degraded DNA from herbal materials.In addition,some mo-lecular techniques,such as high-throughput sequencing and isothermal amplification,are combined with DNA barcodes for species identification,which has expanded the applications of herb identification based on DNA barcoding and brought about the post-DNA-barcoding era.Furthermore,standard and high-species coverage DNA barcode reference libraries have been constructed to provide reference se-quences for species identification,which increases the accuracy and credibility of species discrimination based on DNA barcodes.In summary,DNA barcoding should play a key role in the quality control of traditional herbal medicine and in the international herb trade.展开更多
Is Cannabis a boon or bane?Cannabis sativa has long been a versatile crop for fiber extraction(industrial hemp),traditional Chinese medicine(hemp seeds),and recreational drugs(marijuana).Cannabis faced global prohibit...Is Cannabis a boon or bane?Cannabis sativa has long been a versatile crop for fiber extraction(industrial hemp),traditional Chinese medicine(hemp seeds),and recreational drugs(marijuana).Cannabis faced global prohibition in the twentieth century because of the psychoactive properties of △^(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol;however,recently,the perspective has changed with the recognition of additional therapeutic values,particularly the pharmacological potential of cannabidiol.A comprehensive understanding of the underlying mechanism of cannabinoid biosynthesis is necessary to cultivate and promote globally the medicinal application of Cannabis resources.Here,we comprehensively review the historical usage of Cannabis,biosynthesis of trichome-specific cannabinoids,regulatory network of trichome development,and synthetic biology of cannabinoids.This review provides valuable insights into the efficient biosynthesis and green production of cannabinoids,and the development and utilization of novel Cannabis varieties.展开更多
Complex systems exist widely,including medicines from natural products,functional foods,and biological samples.The biological activity of complex systems is often the result of the synergistic effect of multiple compo...Complex systems exist widely,including medicines from natural products,functional foods,and biological samples.The biological activity of complex systems is often the result of the synergistic effect of multiple components.In the quality evaluation of complex samples,multicomponent quantitative analysis(MCQA)is usually needed.To overcome the difficulty in obtaining standard products,scholars have proposed achieving MCQA through the“single standard to determine multiple components(SSDMC)”approach.This method has been used in the determination of multicomponent content in natural source drugs and the analysis of impurities in chemical drugs and has been included in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia.Depending on a convenient(ultra)high-performance liquid chromatography method,how can the repeatability and robustness of the MCQA method be improved?How can the chromatography conditions be optimized to improve the number of quantitative components?How can computer software technology be introduced to improve the efficiency of multicomponent analysis(MCA)?These are the key problems that remain to be solved in practical MCQA.First,this review article summarizes the calculation methods of relative correction factors in the SSDMC approach in the past five years,as well as the method robustness and accuracy evaluation.Second,it also summarizes methods to improve peak capacity and quantitative accuracy in MCA,including column selection and twodimensional chromatographic analysis technology.Finally,computer software technologies for predicting chromatographic conditions and analytical parameters are introduced,which provides an idea for intelligent method development in MCA.This paper aims to provide methodological ideas for the improvement of complex system analysis,especially MCQA.展开更多
Safflower(Carthamus tinctorius)is widely cultivated around the world for its seeds and flowers.The presence of linoleic acid(LA)in its seeds and hydroxysafflor yellow A(HSYA)in its flowers are the crucial traits that ...Safflower(Carthamus tinctorius)is widely cultivated around the world for its seeds and flowers.The presence of linoleic acid(LA)in its seeds and hydroxysafflor yellow A(HSYA)in its flowers are the crucial traits that enable safflower to be used for industrial and medicinal purposes.Understanding the genetic control of these traits is essential for optimizing the quality of safflower and its breeding.To further this research,we present a chromosome-scale assembly of the genome of the safflower variety‘Chuanhonghua 1’,which was achieved using an integrated strategy combining Illumina,Oxford Nanopore,and Hi-C sequencing.We obtained a 1.17-Gb assembly with a contig N50 of 1.08 Mb,and all assembled sequences were assigned to 12 pseudochromosomes.Safflower’s evolution involved the core eudicotγ-triplication event and a whole-genome duplication event,which led to large-scale genomic rearrangements.Extensive genomic shuffling has occurred since the divergence of the ancestor of dicotyledons.We conducted metabolite and transcriptome profiles with time-and part-dependent changes and screened candidate genes that significantly contribute to seed lipid biosynthesis.We also analyzed key gene families that participate in LA and HSYA biosynthesis.Additionally,we re-sequenced 220 safflower lines and carried out a genome-wide association study using high-quality SNP data for eight agronomic traits.We identified SNPs related to important traits in safflower.Besides,the candidate gene HH_034464(CtCGT1)was shown to be involved in the biosynthesis of HSYA.Overall,we provide a high-quality reference genome and elucidate the genetic basis of LA and HSYA biosynthesis in safflower.This vast amount of data will benefit further research for functional gene mining and breeding in safflower.展开更多
Artemisia annua is the only known plant source of the potent antimalarial artemisinin,which occurs as the low-and high-artemisinin producing(LAP and HAP)chemotypes.Nevertheless,the different mechanisms of artemisinin ...Artemisia annua is the only known plant source of the potent antimalarial artemisinin,which occurs as the low-and high-artemisinin producing(LAP and HAP)chemotypes.Nevertheless,the different mechanisms of artemisinin producing between these two chemotypes were still not fully understood.Here,we performed a comprehensive analysis of genome resequencing,metabolome,and transcriptome data to systematically compare the difference in the LAP chemotype JL and HAP chemotype HAN.Metabolites analysis revealed that 72.18%of sesquiterpenes was highly accumulated in HAN compared to JL.Integrated omics analysis found a DBR2-Like(DBR2L)gene may be involved in artemisinin biosynthesis.DBR2L was highly homologous with DBR2,belonged to ORR3 family,and had the DBR2 activity of catalyzing artemisinic aldehyde to dihydroartemisinic aldehyde.Genome resequencing and promoter cloning revealed that complicated variations existed in DBR2L promoters among different varieties of A.annua and were clustered into three variation types.The promoter activity of diverse variant types showed obvious differences.Furthermore,the core region(-625 to 0)of the DBR2L promoter was identified and candidate transcription factors involved in DBR2L regulation were screened.Thus,the result indicates that DBR2L is another key enzyme involved in artemisinin biosynthesis.The promoter variation in DBR2L affects its expression level,and thereby may result in the different yield of artemisinin in varieties of A.annua.It provides a novel insight into the mechanism of artemisinin-producing difference in LAP and HAP chemotypes of A.annua,and will assist in a high yield of artemisinin in A.annua.展开更多
Medicinal plants are renowned for their abundant production of secondary metabolites,which exhibit notable pharmacological activities and great potential for drug development.The biosynthesis of secondary metabolites ...Medicinal plants are renowned for their abundant production of secondary metabolites,which exhibit notable pharmacological activities and great potential for drug development.The biosynthesis of secondary metabolites is highly intricate and influenced by various intrinsic and extrinsic factors,resulting in substantial species diversity and content variation.Consequently,precise regulation of secondary metabolite synthesis is of utmost importance.In recent years,genome sequencing has emerged as a valuable tool for investigating the synthesis and regulation of secondary metabolites in medicinal plants,facilitated by the widespread use of high-throughput sequencing technologies.This review highlights the latest advancements in genome sequencing within this field and presents several strategies for studying secondary metabolites.Specifically,the article elucidates how genome sequencing can unravel the pathways for secondary metabolite synthesis in medicinal plants,offering insights into the functions and regulatory mechanisms of participating enzymes.Comparative analyses of plant genomes allow identification of shared pathways of metabolite synthesis among species,thereby providing novel avenues for obtaining cost-effective biosynthetic intermediates.By examining individual genomic variations,genes or gene clusters associated with the synthesis of specific compounds can be discovered,indicating potential targets and directions for drug development and the exploration of alternative compound sources.Moreover,the advent of gene-editing technology has enabled the precise modifications of medicinal plant genomes.Optimization of specific secondary metabolite synthesis pathways becomes thus feasible,enabling the precise editing of target genes to regulate secondary metabolite production within cells.These findings serve as valuable references and lessons for future drug development endeavors,conservation of rare resources,and the exploration of new resources.展开更多
Herbgenomics is an emerging field of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)research and development.By combining TCM research with genomics,herbgenomics can help to establish the scientific validity of TCM and bring it int...Herbgenomics is an emerging field of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)research and development.By combining TCM research with genomics,herbgenomics can help to establish the scientific validity of TCM and bring it into wider usage within the field of medicine.Salvia Linn.(S.Linn.)is a large genus of Labiatae that includes important medicinal plants.In this herbgenomics study,the complete chloroplast(cp)genomes of two Salvia spp.—namely,S.przewalskii and S.bulleyana,which are used as a surrogate for S.miltiorrhiza—were sequenced and compared with those of two other reported Salvia spp.—namely,S.miltiorrhiza and S.japonica.The genome organization,gene number,type,and repeat sequences were compared.The annotation results showed that both Salvia plants contain 114 unique genes,including 80 protein-coding,30 transfer RNA(tRNA),and four ribosomal RNA(rRNA)genes.Repeat sequence analysis revealed 21 forward and 22 palindromic sequences in both Salvia cp genomes,and 17 and 21 tandem repeats in S.przewalskii and S.bulleyana,respectively.A synteny comparison of the Salvia spp.cp genomes showed a high degree of sequence similarity in the coding regions and a relatively high divergence of the intergenic spacers.Pairwise alignment and single-nucleotide polymorphism(SNP)analyses found some candidate fragments to identify Salvia spp.,such as the intergenic region of the trnV–ndhC,trnQ–rps16,atpI–atpH,psbA–ycf3,ycf1,rpoC2,ndhF,matK,rpoB,rpoA,and accD genes.All of the results—including the repeat sequences and SNP sites,the inverted repeat(IR)region border,and the phylogenetic analysis—showed that S.przewalskii and S.bulleyana are extremely similar from a genetic standpoint.The cp genome sequences of the two Salvia spp.reported here will pave the way for breeding,species identification,phylogenetic evolution,and cp genetic engineering studies of Salvia medicinal plants.展开更多
Objective:As the most common cause of cancer mortality throughout the world,lung cancer has drawn people’s attention on how to reduce the risk with chemopreventive ways.Many epidemiological studies have shown inconsi...Objective:As the most common cause of cancer mortality throughout the world,lung cancer has drawn people’s attention on how to reduce the risk with chemopreventive ways.Many epidemiological studies have shown inconsistent effects of statins on lung cancer,but some observational studies have showed that statins had protective effect on lung cancer among elderly people.So we preformed this meta-analysis to find whether statins were chemopreventive.Methods:We searched MEDLINE,EMBASE and Web of Science databases from inception to September,2013.A total of 23 studies were selected,including 15 observational studies and 8 randomized controlled trials(RCTs).Both fixed and random-effects models were used to calculate pooled estimates in primary and sensitivity analyses.We used Q and I2statistics to assess statistical heterogeneity,and evaluated publication bias by Begg’s test and Egger’s test.Results:No association between statins and lung cancer risk was identified either in the meta-analysis among RCTs[relative risk(RR):0.95,95%confidence interval(95%CI):0.85-1.06]or observational studies(RR:0.89,95%CI:0.77-1.04).We also selected 6 observational studies that all researched on elderly people.The result of meta-analysis showed that there was still no protective effect between statins and lung cancer among elderly people(RR:1.03,95%CI:0.96-1.11).Conclusions:Our results did not support a protective effect of statins on the overall lung cancer risk and the lung cancer risk among elderly people.More well-designed RCTs are needed to enhance our understanding of the chemopreventive effect of statins on lung cancer.展开更多
Numerous plants and animals are edible and officinal,but some can be poisonous.There is sometimes confusion between poisonous and non-poisonous materials because of similarities in their morphologies.Consequently,the ...Numerous plants and animals are edible and officinal,but some can be poisonous.There is sometimes confusion between poisonous and non-poisonous materials because of similarities in their morphologies.Consequently,the unwitting intake of poisonous plant or animal material has resulted in poisoning cases and sometimes in death,especially for situation in the wild.Rapid and accurate authentication of toxic species is essential for establishing and adopting optimal and urgent treatment for patients in such cases,and can be life-saving or can at least minimize the damage to health.Unfortunately,most of the current species authentication methods,including DNA barcoding,loop-mediated isothermal amplification(LAMP),chromatography technologies,and other methods,depend on professional equipment and a specialist laboratory,which are impracticable for real-time application in the field.It is therefore crucial to develop a rapid,accurate,and specific authentication method for poisonous species that does not require any equipment.展开更多
As auxins are among the most important phytohormones,the regulation of auxin homeostasis is complex.Generally,auxin conjugates,especially IAA glucosides,are predominant at high auxin levels.Previous research on termin...As auxins are among the most important phytohormones,the regulation of auxin homeostasis is complex.Generally,auxin conjugates,especially IAA glucosides,are predominant at high auxin levels.Previous research on terminal glucosylation focused mainly on the O-position,while IAA-N-glucoside and IAA-Asp-N-glucoside have been neglected since their discovery in 2001.In our study,IAA-Asp-N-glucoside was found to be specifically abundant(as high as 4.13 mg/g)in the seeds of 58 ginkgo cultivars.Furthermore,a novel N-glucosyltransferase,termed GbNGT1,was identified via differential transcriptome analysis and in vitro enzymatic testing.It was found that GbNGT1 could catalyze IAA-Asp and IAA to form their corresponding N-glucosides.The enzyme was demonstrated to possess a specific catalytic capacity toward the N-position of the IAA-amino acid or IAA from 52 substrates.Docking and site-directed mutagenesis of this enzyme confirmed that the E15G mutant could almost completely abolish its N-glucosylation ability toward IAA-Asp and IAA in vitro and in vivo.The IAA modification of GbNGT1 and GbGH3.5 was verified by transient expression assay in Nicotiana benthamiana.The effect of GbNGT1 on IAA distribution promotes root growth in Arabidopsis thaliana.展开更多
Medicinal plants are a valuable source of essential medicines and herbal products for healthcare and disease therapy.Compared with chemical synthesis and extraction,the biosynthesis of natural products is a very promi...Medicinal plants are a valuable source of essential medicines and herbal products for healthcare and disease therapy.Compared with chemical synthesis and extraction,the biosynthesis of natural products is a very promising alternative for the successful conservation of medicinal plants,and its rapid development will greatly facilitate the conservation and sustainable utilization of medicinal plants.Here,we summarize the advances in strategies and methods concerning the biosynthesis and production of natural products of medicinal plants.The strategies and methods mainly include genetic engineering,plant cell culture engineering,metabolic engineering,and synthetic biology based on multiple“OMICS”technologies,with paradigms for the biosynthesis of terpenoids and alkaloids.We also highlight the biosynthetic approaches and discuss progress in the production of some valuable natural products,exemplifying compounds such as vindoline(alkaloid),artemisinin and paclitaxel(terpenoids),to illustrate the power of biotechnology in medicinal plants.展开更多
Advancements in genomics have dramatically accelerated the research on medicinal plants,and the development of herbgenomics has promoted the“Project of 1K Medicinal Plant Genome”to decipher their genetic code.Howeve...Advancements in genomics have dramatically accelerated the research on medicinal plants,and the development of herbgenomics has promoted the“Project of 1K Medicinal Plant Genome”to decipher their genetic code.However,it is difficult to obtain their high-quality whole genomes because of the prevalence of polyploidy and/or high genomic heterozygosity.Whole genomes of 123 medicinal plants were published until September 2022.These published genome sequences were investigated in this review,covering their classification,research teams,ploidy,medicinal functions,and sequencing strategies.More than 1,000 institutes or universities around the world and 50 countries are conducting research on medicinal plant genomes.Diploid species account for a majority of sequenced medicinal plants.The whole genomes of plants in the Poaceae family are the most studied.Almost 40%of the published papers studied species with tonifying,replenishing,and heat-cleaning medicinal effects.Medicinal plants are still in the process of domestication as compared with crops,thereby resulting in unclear genetic backgrounds and the lack of pure lines,thus making their genomes more difficult to complete.In addition,there is still no clear routine framework for a medicinal plant to obtain a high-quality whole genome.Herein,a clear and complete strategy has been originally proposed for creating a high-quality whole genome of medicinal plants.Moreover,whole genome-based biological studies of medicinal plants,including breeding and biosynthesis,were reviewed.We also advocate that a research platform of model medicinal plants should be established to promote the genomics research of medicinal plants.展开更多
Medicinal plants play a crucial role in traditional Chinese medicine and modern pharmaceuticals,serving as valuable resources for natural products used for plant-based medicines and new drugs.Nevertheless,the conventi...Medicinal plants play a crucial role in traditional Chinese medicine and modern pharmaceuticals,serving as valuable resources for natural products used for plant-based medicines and new drugs.Nevertheless,the conventional techniques for acquiring natural products have been unable to meet the increasing requirements of drug research and development.Chemical synthesis of natural products are usually complex process and might bring the risk of causing environmental problems.The extraction of natural products from medicinal plants are difficult and impractical,resulting in inefficient outputs.The creative methods and strategies are imperative to be developed to enhance the production of natural product from medicinal plants.Therefore,focusing on the biosynthetic pathways,metabolic engineering,and synthetic biology of natural products provides the avenues for obtaining abundant natural product resources.展开更多
Artemisia argyi Le´vl.et Vant.,a perennial Artemisia herb with an intense fragrance,is widely used in traditional medicine in China and many other Asian countries.Here,we present a chromosome-scale genome assembl...Artemisia argyi Le´vl.et Vant.,a perennial Artemisia herb with an intense fragrance,is widely used in traditional medicine in China and many other Asian countries.Here,we present a chromosome-scale genome assembly of A.argyi comprising 3.89 Gb assembled into 17 pseudochromosomes.Phylogenetic and comparative genomic analyses revealed that A.argyi underwent a recent lineage-specificwhole-genomeduplication(WGD)event after divergence fromArtemisia annua,resulting in two subgenomes.Wedeciphered the diploid ancestral genome of A.argyi,and unbiased subgenome evolution was observed.The recent WGD led to a large number of duplicated genes in the A.argyi genome.Expansion of the terpene synthase(TPS)gene family through various types of gene duplication may have greatly contributed to the diversity of volatile terpenoids in A.argyi.In particular,we identified a typical germacrene D synthase gene cluster within the expanded TPS gene family.The entire biosynthetic pathways of germacrenes,(+)-borneol,and(+)-camphor were elucidated in A.argyi.In addition,partial deletion of the amorpha-4,11-diene synthase(ADS)gene and loss of function of ADS homologs may have resulted in the lack of artemisinin production in A.argyi.Our study provides newinsights into the genome evolution of Artemisia and lays a foundation for further improvement of the quality of this important medicinal plant.展开更多
The many-banded krait,Bungarus multicinctus,has been recorded as the animal resource of JinQianBaiHuaShe in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia.Characterization of its venoms classified chief phyla of modern animal neurotoxins....The many-banded krait,Bungarus multicinctus,has been recorded as the animal resource of JinQianBaiHuaShe in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia.Characterization of its venoms classified chief phyla of modern animal neurotoxins.However,the evolutionary origin and diversification of its neurotoxins as well as biosynthesis of its active compounds remain largely unknown due to the lack of its high-quality genome.Here,we present the 1.58 Gbp genome of B.multicinctus assembled into 18 chromosomes with contig/scaffold N50 of 7.53 Mbp/149.8 Mbp.Major bungarotoxin-coding genes were clustered within genome by family and found to be associated with ancient local duplications.The truncation of glycosylphosphatidylinositol anchor in the 3'-terminal of a LY6E paralog released modern three-finger toxins(3FTxs)from membrane tethering before the Colubroidea divergence.Subsequent expansion and mutations diversified and recruited these 3FTxs.After the cobra/krait divergence,the modern unit-B ofβ-bungarotoxin emerged with an extra cysteine residue.A subsequent point substitution in unit-A enabled theβ-bungarotoxin covalent linkage.The B.multicinctus gene expression,chromatin topological organization,and histone modification characteristics were featured by transcriptome,proteome,chromatin conformation capture sequencing,and ChIP-seq.The results highlighted that venom production was under a sophisticated regulation.Our findings provide new insights into snake neurotoxin research,meanwhile will facilitate antivenom development,toxin-driven drug discovery and the quality control of JinQianBaiHuaShe.展开更多
The Asteraceae (Compositae),a large plant family of approximately 24 000-35 000 species,accounts for^10% of all angiosperm species and contributes a lot to plant diversity.The most representative members of the Astera...The Asteraceae (Compositae),a large plant family of approximately 24 000-35 000 species,accounts for^10% of all angiosperm species and contributes a lot to plant diversity.The most representative members of the Asteraceae are the economically important chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum L.)that diversified through reticulate evolution.Biodiversity is typically created by multiple evolutionary mechanisms such as wholegenome duplication 0NGD)or polyploidization and locally repetitive genome expansion.However,the lack of genomic data from chrysanthemum species has prevented an in-depth analysis of the evolutionary mechanisms involved in their diversification.Here,we used Oxford Nanopore long-read technologyto sequence the diploid Chrysanthemum nankingense genome,which represents one of the progenitor genomes of domesticated chrysanthemums.Our analysis revealed that the evolution of the C.nankingense genome was driven by bursts of repetitive element expansion and WGD events including a recentWGD that distinguishes chrysanthemum from sunflower,which diverged from chrysanthemum approximately 38.8 million years ago.Variations of ornamental and medicinal traits in chrysanthemums are linked to the expansion of candidate gene families by duplication events including paralogous gene duplication.Collectively,our study of the assembled reference genome offers new knowledge and resources to dissect the history and pattern of evolution and diversification of chrysanthemum plants,and also to accelerate their breeding and improvement.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Ten Thousand Talent Program for Young Top-notch Talent,China,the National Natural Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars,China(52022030)the National Natural Science Foundation of China,China(51972111,52203330)+7 种基金the Shanghai Pilot Program for Basic Research,China(22TQ1400100-5)the “Dawn”Program of Shanghai Education Commission,China(22SG28)the Shanghai Municipal Natural Science Foundation,China(22ZR1418000)the Science and Technology Innovation Plan of Shanghai Science and Technology Commission,China(22YF1410000)the Postdoctoral Research Foundation of China,China(2021M701190)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(JKD01231632,JKVD1231041)the Major Science and Technology Projects of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region,China(2021ZD0042)the Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials,China(18DZ2252400)。
文摘Inverted perovskite solar cells(PSCs) have attracted broad research and industrial interest owing to their suppressed hysteresis,cost-effectiveness,and easy-fabrication.However,the issue of non-radiative recombination losses at the n-type interface between the perovskite and fullerene has impeded further improvement of photovoltaic performance.Here,we modify the n-type interface of FAPbI_(3) perovskite films by constructing a stereochemical two-dimensional(2D) perovskite interlayer,in which the organic cations comprise both pyridine and ammonium groups.The pyridine N donor can create stable bonding with the surface-uncoordinated Pb on the perovskite,thereby passivating the shallow-level defects and enhancing the air stability of the film.Furthermore,the pyridine N donor also offers a positive polar interface to decrease the surface work function of the perovskite film,enabling n-type modification.Ultimately,we employ a p-i-n photovoltaic(PV) device with the positive dipole interlayer at perovskite/fullerene contact and achieve remarkable photoelectric conversion efficiency(PCE) of 22.0%.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.:U1812403-1)the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Innovation Fund(Grant No.:CI2021A03910).
文摘DNA barcoding has been widely used for herb identification in recent decades,enabling safety and innovation in the field of herbal medicine.In this article,we summarize recent progress in DNA bar-coding for herbal medicine to provide ideas for the further development and application of this tech-nology.Most importantly,the standard DNA barcode has been extended in two ways.First,while conventional DNA barcodes have been widely promoted for their versatility in the identification of fresh or well-preserved samples,super-barcodes based on plastid genomes have rapidly developed and have shown advantages in species identification at low taxonomic levels.Second,mini-barcodes are attractive because they perform better in cases of degraded DNA from herbal materials.In addition,some mo-lecular techniques,such as high-throughput sequencing and isothermal amplification,are combined with DNA barcodes for species identification,which has expanded the applications of herb identification based on DNA barcoding and brought about the post-DNA-barcoding era.Furthermore,standard and high-species coverage DNA barcode reference libraries have been constructed to provide reference se-quences for species identification,which increases the accuracy and credibility of species discrimination based on DNA barcodes.In summary,DNA barcoding should play a key role in the quality control of traditional herbal medicine and in the international herb trade.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82204579)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2572022DX06)+1 种基金the Scientific and Technological Innovation Project of China Academy of Chinese Medical Science(CI2021A04113)Heilongjiang Touyan Innovation Team Program(Tree Genetics and Breeding Innovation Team).
文摘Is Cannabis a boon or bane?Cannabis sativa has long been a versatile crop for fiber extraction(industrial hemp),traditional Chinese medicine(hemp seeds),and recreational drugs(marijuana).Cannabis faced global prohibition in the twentieth century because of the psychoactive properties of △^(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol;however,recently,the perspective has changed with the recognition of additional therapeutic values,particularly the pharmacological potential of cannabidiol.A comprehensive understanding of the underlying mechanism of cannabinoid biosynthesis is necessary to cultivate and promote globally the medicinal application of Cannabis resources.Here,we comprehensively review the historical usage of Cannabis,biosynthesis of trichome-specific cannabinoids,regulatory network of trichome development,and synthetic biology of cannabinoids.This review provides valuable insights into the efficient biosynthesis and green production of cannabinoids,and the development and utilization of novel Cannabis varieties.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.:81803734)National S&T Major Special Project for New Innovative Drugs Sponsored(Grant No.:2019ZX09201005).
文摘Complex systems exist widely,including medicines from natural products,functional foods,and biological samples.The biological activity of complex systems is often the result of the synergistic effect of multiple components.In the quality evaluation of complex samples,multicomponent quantitative analysis(MCQA)is usually needed.To overcome the difficulty in obtaining standard products,scholars have proposed achieving MCQA through the“single standard to determine multiple components(SSDMC)”approach.This method has been used in the determination of multicomponent content in natural source drugs and the analysis of impurities in chemical drugs and has been included in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia.Depending on a convenient(ultra)high-performance liquid chromatography method,how can the repeatability and robustness of the MCQA method be improved?How can the chromatography conditions be optimized to improve the number of quantitative components?How can computer software technology be introduced to improve the efficiency of multicomponent analysis(MCA)?These are the key problems that remain to be solved in practical MCQA.First,this review article summarizes the calculation methods of relative correction factors in the SSDMC approach in the past five years,as well as the method robustness and accuracy evaluation.Second,it also summarizes methods to improve peak capacity and quantitative accuracy in MCA,including column selection and twodimensional chromatographic analysis technology.Finally,computer software technologies for predicting chromatographic conditions and analytical parameters are introduced,which provides an idea for intelligent method development in MCA.This paper aims to provide methodological ideas for the improvement of complex system analysis,especially MCQA.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82274039,U19A2010)the Key R&D Plan of Science and Technology Department of Sichuan Province(2021YFYZ0012-5,2020YFN0152)+2 种基金the Sichuan Provincial Central Guiding Local Science and Technology Development Special Project(2020ZYD058)the Innovation Team and Talents Cultivation Program of National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine(ZYYCXTD-D-202209)the Xinglin Talent Program of Chengdu University of TCM(0300510007).
文摘Safflower(Carthamus tinctorius)is widely cultivated around the world for its seeds and flowers.The presence of linoleic acid(LA)in its seeds and hydroxysafflor yellow A(HSYA)in its flowers are the crucial traits that enable safflower to be used for industrial and medicinal purposes.Understanding the genetic control of these traits is essential for optimizing the quality of safflower and its breeding.To further this research,we present a chromosome-scale assembly of the genome of the safflower variety‘Chuanhonghua 1’,which was achieved using an integrated strategy combining Illumina,Oxford Nanopore,and Hi-C sequencing.We obtained a 1.17-Gb assembly with a contig N50 of 1.08 Mb,and all assembled sequences were assigned to 12 pseudochromosomes.Safflower’s evolution involved the core eudicotγ-triplication event and a whole-genome duplication event,which led to large-scale genomic rearrangements.Extensive genomic shuffling has occurred since the divergence of the ancestor of dicotyledons.We conducted metabolite and transcriptome profiles with time-and part-dependent changes and screened candidate genes that significantly contribute to seed lipid biosynthesis.We also analyzed key gene families that participate in LA and HSYA biosynthesis.Additionally,we re-sequenced 220 safflower lines and carried out a genome-wide association study using high-quality SNP data for eight agronomic traits.We identified SNPs related to important traits in safflower.Besides,the candidate gene HH_034464(CtCGT1)was shown to be involved in the biosynthesis of HSYA.Overall,we provide a high-quality reference genome and elucidate the genetic basis of LA and HSYA biosynthesis in safflower.This vast amount of data will benefit further research for functional gene mining and breeding in safflower.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Public Welfare Research Institutes(ZZ13-YQ-101,ZZ16-ND-10-09,ZZ16-ND-10-28)the CACMS Innovation Fund(CI2021A04107),the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U1812403-1)+1 种基金the National Key Research and Development Project(2019YFE0108700,China)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(3332022051).
文摘Artemisia annua is the only known plant source of the potent antimalarial artemisinin,which occurs as the low-and high-artemisinin producing(LAP and HAP)chemotypes.Nevertheless,the different mechanisms of artemisinin producing between these two chemotypes were still not fully understood.Here,we performed a comprehensive analysis of genome resequencing,metabolome,and transcriptome data to systematically compare the difference in the LAP chemotype JL and HAP chemotype HAN.Metabolites analysis revealed that 72.18%of sesquiterpenes was highly accumulated in HAN compared to JL.Integrated omics analysis found a DBR2-Like(DBR2L)gene may be involved in artemisinin biosynthesis.DBR2L was highly homologous with DBR2,belonged to ORR3 family,and had the DBR2 activity of catalyzing artemisinic aldehyde to dihydroartemisinic aldehyde.Genome resequencing and promoter cloning revealed that complicated variations existed in DBR2L promoters among different varieties of A.annua and were clustered into three variation types.The promoter activity of diverse variant types showed obvious differences.Furthermore,the core region(-625 to 0)of the DBR2L promoter was identified and candidate transcription factors involved in DBR2L regulation were screened.Thus,the result indicates that DBR2L is another key enzyme involved in artemisinin biosynthesis.The promoter variation in DBR2L affects its expression level,and thereby may result in the different yield of artemisinin in varieties of A.annua.It provides a novel insight into the mechanism of artemisinin-producing difference in LAP and HAP chemotypes of A.annua,and will assist in a high yield of artemisinin in A.annua.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,grant number 81603221.
文摘Medicinal plants are renowned for their abundant production of secondary metabolites,which exhibit notable pharmacological activities and great potential for drug development.The biosynthesis of secondary metabolites is highly intricate and influenced by various intrinsic and extrinsic factors,resulting in substantial species diversity and content variation.Consequently,precise regulation of secondary metabolite synthesis is of utmost importance.In recent years,genome sequencing has emerged as a valuable tool for investigating the synthesis and regulation of secondary metabolites in medicinal plants,facilitated by the widespread use of high-throughput sequencing technologies.This review highlights the latest advancements in genome sequencing within this field and presents several strategies for studying secondary metabolites.Specifically,the article elucidates how genome sequencing can unravel the pathways for secondary metabolite synthesis in medicinal plants,offering insights into the functions and regulatory mechanisms of participating enzymes.Comparative analyses of plant genomes allow identification of shared pathways of metabolite synthesis among species,thereby providing novel avenues for obtaining cost-effective biosynthetic intermediates.By examining individual genomic variations,genes or gene clusters associated with the synthesis of specific compounds can be discovered,indicating potential targets and directions for drug development and the exploration of alternative compound sources.Moreover,the advent of gene-editing technology has enabled the precise modifications of medicinal plant genomes.Optimization of specific secondary metabolite synthesis pathways becomes thus feasible,enabling the precise editing of target genes to regulate secondary metabolite production within cells.These findings serve as valuable references and lessons for future drug development endeavors,conservation of rare resources,and the exploration of new resources.
基金This work is supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China(QFSL2018004,2017YFC1702100,and 81741060)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Public Welfare Research Institutes(ZXKT17004).
文摘Herbgenomics is an emerging field of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)research and development.By combining TCM research with genomics,herbgenomics can help to establish the scientific validity of TCM and bring it into wider usage within the field of medicine.Salvia Linn.(S.Linn.)is a large genus of Labiatae that includes important medicinal plants.In this herbgenomics study,the complete chloroplast(cp)genomes of two Salvia spp.—namely,S.przewalskii and S.bulleyana,which are used as a surrogate for S.miltiorrhiza—were sequenced and compared with those of two other reported Salvia spp.—namely,S.miltiorrhiza and S.japonica.The genome organization,gene number,type,and repeat sequences were compared.The annotation results showed that both Salvia plants contain 114 unique genes,including 80 protein-coding,30 transfer RNA(tRNA),and four ribosomal RNA(rRNA)genes.Repeat sequence analysis revealed 21 forward and 22 palindromic sequences in both Salvia cp genomes,and 17 and 21 tandem repeats in S.przewalskii and S.bulleyana,respectively.A synteny comparison of the Salvia spp.cp genomes showed a high degree of sequence similarity in the coding regions and a relatively high divergence of the intergenic spacers.Pairwise alignment and single-nucleotide polymorphism(SNP)analyses found some candidate fragments to identify Salvia spp.,such as the intergenic region of the trnV–ndhC,trnQ–rps16,atpI–atpH,psbA–ycf3,ycf1,rpoC2,ndhF,matK,rpoB,rpoA,and accD genes.All of the results—including the repeat sequences and SNP sites,the inverted repeat(IR)region border,and the phylogenetic analysis—showed that S.przewalskii and S.bulleyana are extremely similar from a genetic standpoint.The cp genome sequences of the two Salvia spp.reported here will pave the way for breeding,species identification,phylogenetic evolution,and cp genetic engineering studies of Salvia medicinal plants.
基金supported by Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Technology,Medical School of Nanjing University and The Tumor Hospital of Jiangsu Province
文摘Objective:As the most common cause of cancer mortality throughout the world,lung cancer has drawn people’s attention on how to reduce the risk with chemopreventive ways.Many epidemiological studies have shown inconsistent effects of statins on lung cancer,but some observational studies have showed that statins had protective effect on lung cancer among elderly people.So we preformed this meta-analysis to find whether statins were chemopreventive.Methods:We searched MEDLINE,EMBASE and Web of Science databases from inception to September,2013.A total of 23 studies were selected,including 15 observational studies and 8 randomized controlled trials(RCTs).Both fixed and random-effects models were used to calculate pooled estimates in primary and sensitivity analyses.We used Q and I2statistics to assess statistical heterogeneity,and evaluated publication bias by Begg’s test and Egger’s test.Results:No association between statins and lung cancer risk was identified either in the meta-analysis among RCTs[relative risk(RR):0.95,95%confidence interval(95%CI):0.85-1.06]or observational studies(RR:0.89,95%CI:0.77-1.04).We also selected 6 observational studies that all researched on elderly people.The result of meta-analysis showed that there was still no protective effect between statins and lung cancer among elderly people(RR:1.03,95%CI:0.96-1.11).Conclusions:Our results did not support a protective effect of statins on the overall lung cancer risk and the lung cancer risk among elderly people.More well-designed RCTs are needed to enhance our understanding of the chemopreventive effect of statins on lung cancer.
文摘Numerous plants and animals are edible and officinal,but some can be poisonous.There is sometimes confusion between poisonous and non-poisonous materials because of similarities in their morphologies.Consequently,the unwitting intake of poisonous plant or animal material has resulted in poisoning cases and sometimes in death,especially for situation in the wild.Rapid and accurate authentication of toxic species is essential for establishing and adopting optimal and urgent treatment for patients in such cases,and can be life-saving or can at least minimize the damage to health.Unfortunately,most of the current species authentication methods,including DNA barcoding,loop-mediated isothermal amplification(LAMP),chromatography technologies,and other methods,depend on professional equipment and a specialist laboratory,which are impracticable for real-time application in the field.It is therefore crucial to develop a rapid,accurate,and specific authentication method for poisonous species that does not require any equipment.
基金This research was supported by Scientific and technological innovation project of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences(CACMS Innovation Fund,C12021A04117)the National Key R&D Program of China(2019YFC1711100)Beijing Natural Science Foundation of China(7192138),and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Public Welfare Research Institute of China(ZZ13-YQ-097).
文摘As auxins are among the most important phytohormones,the regulation of auxin homeostasis is complex.Generally,auxin conjugates,especially IAA glucosides,are predominant at high auxin levels.Previous research on terminal glucosylation focused mainly on the O-position,while IAA-N-glucoside and IAA-Asp-N-glucoside have been neglected since their discovery in 2001.In our study,IAA-Asp-N-glucoside was found to be specifically abundant(as high as 4.13 mg/g)in the seeds of 58 ginkgo cultivars.Furthermore,a novel N-glucosyltransferase,termed GbNGT1,was identified via differential transcriptome analysis and in vitro enzymatic testing.It was found that GbNGT1 could catalyze IAA-Asp and IAA to form their corresponding N-glucosides.The enzyme was demonstrated to possess a specific catalytic capacity toward the N-position of the IAA-amino acid or IAA from 52 substrates.Docking and site-directed mutagenesis of this enzyme confirmed that the E15G mutant could almost completely abolish its N-glucosylation ability toward IAA-Asp and IAA in vitro and in vivo.The IAA modification of GbNGT1 and GbGH3.5 was verified by transient expression assay in Nicotiana benthamiana.The effect of GbNGT1 on IAA distribution promotes root growth in Arabidopsis thaliana.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81973422)Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences(CAMS)Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(CIFMS,2021-I2M-1-071).
文摘Medicinal plants are a valuable source of essential medicines and herbal products for healthcare and disease therapy.Compared with chemical synthesis and extraction,the biosynthesis of natural products is a very promising alternative for the successful conservation of medicinal plants,and its rapid development will greatly facilitate the conservation and sustainable utilization of medicinal plants.Here,we summarize the advances in strategies and methods concerning the biosynthesis and production of natural products of medicinal plants.The strategies and methods mainly include genetic engineering,plant cell culture engineering,metabolic engineering,and synthetic biology based on multiple“OMICS”technologies,with paradigms for the biosynthesis of terpenoids and alkaloids.We also highlight the biosynthetic approaches and discuss progress in the production of some valuable natural products,exemplifying compounds such as vindoline(alkaloid),artemisinin and paclitaxel(terpenoids),to illustrate the power of biotechnology in medicinal plants.
基金supported by Scientific and Technological Innovation Project of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences(CI2021A03910,CI2021A04106)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2019YFC1710601)+1 种基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Public Welfare Research Institutes of China(ZXKT21026,ZZ15-YQ-033)Major Special Project of Scientific and Technological Cooperation of Bijie City(2021-02)。
文摘Advancements in genomics have dramatically accelerated the research on medicinal plants,and the development of herbgenomics has promoted the“Project of 1K Medicinal Plant Genome”to decipher their genetic code.However,it is difficult to obtain their high-quality whole genomes because of the prevalence of polyploidy and/or high genomic heterozygosity.Whole genomes of 123 medicinal plants were published until September 2022.These published genome sequences were investigated in this review,covering their classification,research teams,ploidy,medicinal functions,and sequencing strategies.More than 1,000 institutes or universities around the world and 50 countries are conducting research on medicinal plant genomes.Diploid species account for a majority of sequenced medicinal plants.The whole genomes of plants in the Poaceae family are the most studied.Almost 40%of the published papers studied species with tonifying,replenishing,and heat-cleaning medicinal effects.Medicinal plants are still in the process of domestication as compared with crops,thereby resulting in unclear genetic backgrounds and the lack of pure lines,thus making their genomes more difficult to complete.In addition,there is still no clear routine framework for a medicinal plant to obtain a high-quality whole genome.Herein,a clear and complete strategy has been originally proposed for creating a high-quality whole genome of medicinal plants.Moreover,whole genome-based biological studies of medicinal plants,including breeding and biosynthesis,were reviewed.We also advocate that a research platform of model medicinal plants should be established to promote the genomics research of medicinal plants.
文摘Medicinal plants play a crucial role in traditional Chinese medicine and modern pharmaceuticals,serving as valuable resources for natural products used for plant-based medicines and new drugs.Nevertheless,the conventional techniques for acquiring natural products have been unable to meet the increasing requirements of drug research and development.Chemical synthesis of natural products are usually complex process and might bring the risk of causing environmental problems.The extraction of natural products from medicinal plants are difficult and impractical,resulting in inefficient outputs.The creative methods and strategies are imperative to be developed to enhance the production of natural product from medicinal plants.Therefore,focusing on the biosynthetic pathways,metabolic engineering,and synthetic biology of natural products provides the avenues for obtaining abundant natural product resources.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81973422 and 31570302)the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences(CAMS)Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(2021-I2M-1-071).
文摘Artemisia argyi Le´vl.et Vant.,a perennial Artemisia herb with an intense fragrance,is widely used in traditional medicine in China and many other Asian countries.Here,we present a chromosome-scale genome assembly of A.argyi comprising 3.89 Gb assembled into 17 pseudochromosomes.Phylogenetic and comparative genomic analyses revealed that A.argyi underwent a recent lineage-specificwhole-genomeduplication(WGD)event after divergence fromArtemisia annua,resulting in two subgenomes.Wedeciphered the diploid ancestral genome of A.argyi,and unbiased subgenome evolution was observed.The recent WGD led to a large number of duplicated genes in the A.argyi genome.Expansion of the terpene synthase(TPS)gene family through various types of gene duplication may have greatly contributed to the diversity of volatile terpenoids in A.argyi.In particular,we identified a typical germacrene D synthase gene cluster within the expanded TPS gene family.The entire biosynthetic pathways of germacrenes,(+)-borneol,and(+)-camphor were elucidated in A.argyi.In addition,partial deletion of the amorpha-4,11-diene synthase(ADS)gene and loss of function of ADS homologs may have resulted in the lack of artemisinin production in A.argyi.Our study provides newinsights into the genome evolution of Artemisia and lays a foundation for further improvement of the quality of this important medicinal plant.
基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Public Welfare Research Institutes(ZZ13-YQ-047,ZXKT22006,China)quality standard system construction for the whole industry chain of Chinese medicine from Guangdong Provincial Drug Administration of China(002009/2019KT1261/2020ZDB25)+2 种基金the National Major Science and Technology Projects(2019ZX09201005,China)the Open Research Fund of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicino state Key Laboratory scluthwestern Chinese Medicine Resources(2022ZYXK2011006,China)the National Key R&D Program of China(2019YFC1711100)。
文摘The many-banded krait,Bungarus multicinctus,has been recorded as the animal resource of JinQianBaiHuaShe in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia.Characterization of its venoms classified chief phyla of modern animal neurotoxins.However,the evolutionary origin and diversification of its neurotoxins as well as biosynthesis of its active compounds remain largely unknown due to the lack of its high-quality genome.Here,we present the 1.58 Gbp genome of B.multicinctus assembled into 18 chromosomes with contig/scaffold N50 of 7.53 Mbp/149.8 Mbp.Major bungarotoxin-coding genes were clustered within genome by family and found to be associated with ancient local duplications.The truncation of glycosylphosphatidylinositol anchor in the 3'-terminal of a LY6E paralog released modern three-finger toxins(3FTxs)from membrane tethering before the Colubroidea divergence.Subsequent expansion and mutations diversified and recruited these 3FTxs.After the cobra/krait divergence,the modern unit-B ofβ-bungarotoxin emerged with an extra cysteine residue.A subsequent point substitution in unit-A enabled theβ-bungarotoxin covalent linkage.The B.multicinctus gene expression,chromatin topological organization,and histone modification characteristics were featured by transcriptome,proteome,chromatin conformation capture sequencing,and ChIP-seq.The results highlighted that venom production was under a sophisticated regulation.Our findings provide new insights into snake neurotoxin research,meanwhile will facilitate antivenom development,toxin-driven drug discovery and the quality control of JinQianBaiHuaShe.
基金Acknowledgements This work was supported by the National Key Technology R＆D Program （No. 2015ZX09501-004-001-008）, the National TCM Industry Science and Technology Program （No. 201507004-04）, the National Natural Science Foundation of China （Nos. 81373984, 81503350, and 81403126）, and the Beijing Natural Science Foundation （No. 7152142）. The authors wish to acknowledge Jiyan Chen for providing photographs of fraudulent Heshouwu, Yonghe Zhang for determining the pesticides, and Dongping Xu for his suggestion regarding the scale table of ECCIA.
文摘草药的药最近在美国作为导致药的肝损害(DILI ) 的第二个很普通的原因被认出了。然而，识别一些植物的 DILI 诱发性的可靠方法例如 Heshouwu (蓼 multiflorum 的弄干的根) ，留下缺乏。在这研究，有肝机能障碍和 Heshouwu DILI 的 147 个报导文学的案例的 12 307 个住院病人的一个总数被屏蔽。一个一般算法仅仅显示了那 22.5%(9/40 ) 并且(45/147 ) 分别地， 30.6% 所有住院和文学案例报告表明 Heshouwu 的 DILI 诱发性的高概率。由对比，(19/20 )95% 生药学，植物化学，和 metabolomic 有希望地调查的所有情况测试展出高度可能的诱发性，包括不正确地以前被归因的一个病人和从由 pharmacognostic 证据的 Heshouwu 诱发性被排除的一个案例。污染也是的毒素(重金属，杀虫剂，和 mycotoxins ) 从 Heshouwu DILI 诱发性排除了。为 Heshouwu DILI 诊断地址安全的这些屏蔽方法的客观性担心考虑包含芪的草药的药和饮食的补充。
基金The National Key Research and Development Program of China (2016YFD0801102)and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31870198 and 31400278).
文摘The Asteraceae (Compositae),a large plant family of approximately 24 000-35 000 species,accounts for^10% of all angiosperm species and contributes a lot to plant diversity.The most representative members of the Asteraceae are the economically important chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum L.)that diversified through reticulate evolution.Biodiversity is typically created by multiple evolutionary mechanisms such as wholegenome duplication 0NGD)or polyploidization and locally repetitive genome expansion.However,the lack of genomic data from chrysanthemum species has prevented an in-depth analysis of the evolutionary mechanisms involved in their diversification.Here,we used Oxford Nanopore long-read technologyto sequence the diploid Chrysanthemum nankingense genome,which represents one of the progenitor genomes of domesticated chrysanthemums.Our analysis revealed that the evolution of the C.nankingense genome was driven by bursts of repetitive element expansion and WGD events including a recentWGD that distinguishes chrysanthemum from sunflower,which diverged from chrysanthemum approximately 38.8 million years ago.Variations of ornamental and medicinal traits in chrysanthemums are linked to the expansion of candidate gene families by duplication events including paralogous gene duplication.Collectively,our study of the assembled reference genome offers new knowledge and resources to dissect the history and pattern of evolution and diversification of chrysanthemum plants,and also to accelerate their breeding and improvement.
