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In this paper, we present a new concept of the generalized core orthogonality (called the C-S orthogonality) for two generalized core invertible matrices A and B. A is said to be C-S orthogonal to B if $A^{\overline{)\mathrm{S}}}B=0$ and $B{A}^{\overline{)\mathrm{S}}}=0$, where $A^{\overline{)\mathrm{S}}}$ is the generalized cor...

Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is an important contributor to bitterness and astringency in summer tea leaves; however, the transcriptional regulatory mechanisms of EGCG biosynthesis remain unclear. In this study, EGCG content was significantly decr...

The cloning of resistance-related genes CsROP5/CsROP10 and the analysis of their mechanism of action provide a theoretical basis for the development of molecular breeding of disease-resistant cucumbers. The structure domains of two Rho-related guanos...

Photosystem II repair in chloroplasts is a critical process involved in maintaining a plant’s photosynthetic activity under cold stress. FtsH (filamentation temperature-sensitive H) is an essential metalloprotease that is required for chloropla...

Triacylglycerols (TAGs) are the storage oils of plant seeds, and these lipids provide energy for seed germination and valuable oils for human consumption. Three diacylglycerol acyltransferases (DGAT1, DGAT2, and DGAT3) and phospholipid:diacylglycerol...

The side chain alkylation of toluene with methanol was studied on a series of CsX catalysts prepared by varying the Cs species and ion exchange conditions. The effects of various parameters, such as the exchanging temperatures and times on the adsorp...

Fruit glossiness is an important external fruit quality trait that greatly affects the marketability of fresh cucumber (Cucumis sativus) fruits. A few reports have suggested that the extent of cuticular wax loading influences the glossiness of the fr...

Chaenomeles speciosa, a plant species with high ornamental value, exhibited significant darkening of its petal coloration under drought conditions. This chromatic alteration primarily stems from anthocyanin biosynthesis and transport. Through integra...

Previous studies of the lipid droplet-coating protein Cap20 in Colletotrichum show that it plays a key role in appressorium development and virulence. In this study, the hydrophobin CsHydr1, which contains a signal peptide of 19 amino acids and a hyd...

The perovskite CsPbBr₃ attracts great attention due to its potential in optoelectronics. However, stability remains a major obstacle to achieving its effecting application. In this work, we prepared CsPbBr₃ solids through a simple reaction and invest...

High-quality, all-inorganic CsPbBr₃/Cs₄PbBr₆ composite perovskite nanocrystals (NCs) were obtained with all-solution-processing at room temperature, and a photodetector (PD) with high detectivity was realized based on CsPbBr₃/Cs₄PbBr₆ NCs. The detect...

Inorganic lead halide perovskite is one of the most excellent fluorescent materials, and it plays an essential role in high-definition display and visible light communication (VLC). Its photochromic properties and stability determine the final perfor...

Mn²⁺-activated Cs₄PbCl₆/CsPbCl₃ heterostructured nanocrystals were prepared by an MnCl₂-assisted solvothermal route to investigate how CsPbCl₃-related interfacial states influence excited-state relaxation in a Cs₄PbCl₆-dominated host. Structural char...

Proline, a critical osmoregulatory compound, is integral to various plant stress responses. The P5CS gene, which encodes the rate-limiting enzyme in proline biosynthesis, known as ∆1-pyrroline-5-carboxylate synthetase, is fundamental to these s...

Corynespora leaf spot caused by Corynespora cassiicola is one of the major diseases in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.). However, the resistance mechanisms and signals of cucumber to C. cassiicola are unclear. Here, we report that the mildew resistance...

Previous studies have shown that the high-osmolarity glycerol mitogen-activated protein kinase (HOG MAPK) signaling pathway and its downstream transcription factor CsAtf1 are involved in the regulation of fludioxonil sensitivity in C. siamense. Howev...

In this study, we investigated the luminous properties of undoped cesium iodide (CsI) and Na-doped CsI (CsI:Na) films deposited by thermal vacuum evaporation and treated with different substrate temperatures, post-annealing temperatures, and depositi...

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have substantially increased their power conversion efficiency (PCE) to more than 25% in recent years. However, the instability of these devices is still a strong obstacle for their commercial applications. Recently, all...

Using ternary molten salt with a molar ratio of NaCl:KCl:CsCl = 30:24.5:45.5 and ZrCl₄ as raw materials to prepare a NaCl-KCl-CsCl-Cs₂ZrCl₆ composite electrolyte. Characterizing by XRD, ICP-AES, optical microscopy and SEM-EDS, the results showed that...

All inorganic CsPbBr₃ perovskite nanocrystals (NCs) exhibit outstanding luminescence for optoelectronics, yet poor environmental stability severely restricts their practical deployment. As a stable derivative phase, Cs₄PbBr₆ can effectively improve s...

Hypocotyl length is closely related to quality in seedlings and is an important component of plant height vital for plant-type breeding in cucumber. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms of hypocotyl elongation are poorly understood. In this s...

A promising approach for the removal of Cs⁺ ions from aqueous solutions and their long-term immobilization was investigated, as the safe containment of radioactive cesium is essential due to its long half-life and environmental hazards. The approach...

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a hematological cancer caused by abnormal proliferation of plasma cells in the bone marrow, and novel types of treatment are needed for this deadly disease. In this study, we aimed to develop novel CS1 CAR-T cells and bispeci...

Saline–alkali land represents an important reserve of arable resources in China, and exploiting its agricultural potential is crucial for ensuring food security. In maize (Zea mays L.), which is moderately sensitive to salt stress, proline serv...

In this study, the long-term (i.e., over a 27-year period) dynamics of ¹³⁷Cs content are presented for seven species of fish in both the cooling pond (CP) of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and the Kaniv Reservoir (KR). The decline of ¹³⁷Cs specifi...

The study of the solvent-mediated structural evolution mechanism of the Cs₄PbBr₆ powders prepared using the solvothermal method is presented. The Cs₄PbBr₆ powders with a rhombohedral structure and an intense green emission (i.e., mainly due to the pr...

Lead halide-based perovskite solar cells have gained significant attention from academia and the photovoltaic industry due to their exceptional optical and electrical characteristics. The primary problem with Pb-based perovskite pertains to its toxic...

Nitrogen (N) is a macroelement with an indispensable role in the growth and development of plants, and tea plant (Camellia sinensis) is an evergreen perennial woody species with young shoots for harvest. During senescence or upon N stress, autophagy...

The ecological half-life of ¹³⁷Cs was calculated individually for four symbiotrophic fungi species (Boletus edulis, Imleria badia, Suillus luteus, Paxillus involutus) at 10 sampling sites in the Chornobyl exclusion zone and in the Kyiv region. It was...

Due to the consequences of nuclear and/or radiological accidents in the past (Chernobyl, Fukushima, etc.), and potential future events of that kind, the constant monitoring of environmental radioactivity is important. There are different pathways of...

In this study, a UVC photodetector (PD) was fabricated by incorporating CsI into a conventional double-cation perovskite (FAMAPbI₃) to enhance its stability. The device utilized a methylammonium iodide post-treatment solution to fabricate CsFAMAPbI₃...

All-inorganic cesium lead halide perovskite CsPbX₃ (X = Cl, Br, I) nanocrystals (NCs) have attracted significant attention owing to their fascinating electronic and optical properties. However, researchers still face challenges to achieve highly stab...

Cation/proton antiporters (CAXs) are key membrane transporters involved in plant development and stress adaptation. In this study, five CsCAX genes (CsCAX1–CsCAX5) were identified from the Citrus sinensis genome through comprehensive bioinforma...

Chondroitinase (ChSase), a type of glycosaminoglycan (GAG) lyase, can degrade chondroitin sulfate (CS) to unsaturate oligosaccharides, with various functional activities. In this study, ChSase AC II from a newly isolated marine bacterium Arthrobacter...

Even a decade after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (FDNPP) accident on 11 March 2011, fluctuations in atmospheric ¹³⁷Cs were still observed, and explanations for the fluctuations and their carriers remained elusive. In this study, small fl...

This work presents a comprehensive numerical study for designing a lead-free, all-inorganic, and high-performance solar cell based on Cs₂TiI₆ halide perovskite with all-inorganic carrier transport layers. A rigorous ab initio density-functional theor...

Crocins are important natural products predominantly obtained from the stigma of saffron, and that can be utilized as a medicinal compound, spice, and colorant with significant promise in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries. Carotenoid...

Many irrigation ponds in Fukushima Prefecture were decontaminated due to the contamination of radiocesium released from Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. To evaluate the impact of decontamination on ¹³⁷Cs dynamics in an urban pond in Koriyama Ci...

WUSCHEL-related homeobox (WOX) transcription factors (TFs) are well known for their role in plant development but are rarely studied in citrus. In this study, we identified 11 putative genes from the sweet orange genome and divided the citrus WOX gen...

Catechins are the major bioactive polyphenolic compounds in tea (Camellia sinensis) and key determinants of its astringency, flavor quality, and health value. Although DNA methylation has been associated with catechin biosynthesis in tea, the roles o...

Excretory/secretory products from parasites (ESPs) can act as pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) to activate innate immunity. Parasites may achieve immune evasion by modulating the interaction between PAMPs and the nucleotide-binding olig...

The radionuclide cesium (Cs) was solidified using magnesium silicate hydrate (M–S–H) cement. The influence of Cs⁺ on the reaction of the M–S–H gel system was evaluated by measuring the compressive strength and microscopic prop...

Large amounts of radionuclides and microplastics (MPs) have been released and will continue to be discharge into the environment. They will exist and interact in the aquatic environment over extended periods. However, the toxicological risks associat...

Compounds of the general composition A₂B^IB^IIIX₆ with a double perovskite (elpasolite) structure are currently considered as an alternative to lead halide perovskites APbX₃ in electronics and photovoltaics due to their greater compositional flexibilit...

We show that halide evaporation during melt growth of ${\mathrm{CsPbBr}}_3$ on polycrystalline FTO under partially open conditions drives discrete phase selection between the line compounds of the CsBr–PbBr₂ system, producing a sharp ${\mathrm{CsPbBr}}_3/{\mathrm{CsPb}}_2{\mathrm{Br}}_5$ bilayer...

Direct decomposition of NO into N₂ and O₂ is an ideal technology for NO_x removal. Catalyst deactivation by sulfur poisoning is the major obstacle for practical application. This paper focuses on strengthening the SO₂ resistance of metal-exchanged HZS...

Even after 7 years of the nuclear accident that occurred in 2011 at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant (F1NPP), high levels of ¹³⁷Cs have been detected in ambient aerosols from some polluted areas of Fukushima. Higher levels of radionuclides...

To investigate the role of candidate genes for salt–alkali tolerance in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.), this study screened CsTAU1 in the glutathione pathway from previous transcriptome data for cloning and functional analysis. Clone cucumber CsTAU1 c...

CsGeI₃ has been widely studied as an important photoelectric material. Based on the density functional theory (DFT), we use first-principles to study the photoelectric properties of CsGeI₃ by applying successive hydrostatic pressure. It has been foun...

The crystal–chemical behavior of two layered titanosilicate minerals with porous crystal structures, kupletskite, K₂NaMn₇²⁺Ti₂(Si₄O₁₂)₂O₂(OH)₄F, and kupletskite-(Cs), Cs₂NaMn₇²⁺Ti₂(Si₄O₁₂)₂O₂(OH)₄F, was investigated under high-temperature condi...