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Act1 out of Action: Identifying Reliable Reference Genes in Trichoderma reesei for Gene Expression Analysis

  • Caroline Danner,
  • Yuriy Karpenko,
  • Robert L. Mach and
  • Astrid R. Mach-Aigner

21 May 2025

Trichoderma reesei is a well-established industrial enzyme producer and has been the subject of extensive research for various applications. The basis of many research studies is the analysis of gene expression, specifically with RT-qPCR, which requi...

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  • Open Access
8 Citations
2,652 Views
14 Pages

4 August 2024

Chilo sacchariphagus (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) is an economically important sugarcane pest. Although numerous studies were conducted on the physiological responses in C. sacchariphagus, little is known regarding the genes regulating these physiologica...

(This article belongs to the Section Insect Molecular Biology and Genomics)
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  • Open Access
1 Citations
797 Views
12 Pages

7 January 2026

Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) is a high-reliability, -sensitivity, and -operability technique to quantify gene expression. It is necessary to select stable reference genes for normalization. Water plays important roles in the metabolism, physi...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Insects Ecology and Biological Control Applications)
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  • Open Access
22 Citations
6,303 Views
23 Pages

2 March 2023

Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) is a widely used method to analyse the gene expression pattern in the reproductive tissues along with detecting gene levels in mutant backgrounds. This technique requires stable reference genes...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular Plant Reproduction: From Cells to Nature)
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  • Open Access
8 Citations
2,220 Views
19 Pages

Selection of Stable Reference Genes for QRT-PCR in Tree Peony ‘Doulv’ and Functional Analysis of PsCUC3

  • Shuang Zhou,
  • Chao Ma,
  • Wenbin Zhou,
  • Shuangcheng Gao and ,
  • Dianyun Hou,
  • Lili Guo and
  • Guoan Shi
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

24 June 2024

(1) Background: Tree peonies display extensive cultivar diversity due to widespread hybridization, resulting in a complex genetic architecture. This complexity complicates the selection of universal reference genes across different cultivars for qRT-...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Recent Advances in Horticultural Plant Genomics)
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  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,296 Views
15 Pages

Reference Gene Selection for Quantitative Gene Expression Analysis in Argynnis hyperbius

  • Hong-Juan Xin,
  • Chen-Yang Liu,
  • Feng Yan,
  • Lu-Dan Wang and ,
  • Huan-Huan Zhang,
  • Chen-Hui Shen and
  • Qing Zhai
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

28 September 2025

Argynnis hyperbius (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae), as an important environmental indicator species, has shown a gradual decline in its species richness amid intensifying climate change and increasing environmental pressures. Screening for optimal referen...

(This article belongs to the Section Insect Molecular Biology and Genomics)
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  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,835 Views
9 Pages

Reference Gene Selection and Gene Expression Analysis during Gall Development of Zizania latifolia

  • Yipeng Li,
  • Huan Yi,
  • Qing Gu,
  • Zhaisheng Zheng and ,
  • Mingxing Zhu,
  • Xiaojun Zha,
  • Shangfa Zhang and
  • Mengfei Yang
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

The stem tips of Zizania latifolia at different development stages were used as research materials. The expression stability of nine candidate reference genes (ACT1, H2B, UBI, EF-1α, GAPDH, β-actin, 60S, SKIP and AQP) were evaluated using...

(This article belongs to the Section Developmental Physiology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology)
  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
2,261 Views
16 Pages

24 February 2023

Lamiophlomis rotata (Benth.) Kudo is a perennial and unique medicinal plant of the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau. It has the effects of diminishing inflammation, activating blood circulation, removing blood stasis, reducing swelling, and relieving pain...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Feature Papers in Technologies and Resources for Genetics)
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  • Open Access
4 Citations
1,921 Views
17 Pages

14 November 2023

The research of functional genes in Acacia melanoxylon, a precious and fast-growing timber species with wide adaptability, has been greatly limited due to the absence of reliable and suitable reference genes. To fill this gap, five different algorith...

(This article belongs to the Section Genetics and Molecular Biology)
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  • Open Access
6 Citations
5,167 Views
16 Pages

Gene Expression Profile Analysis is Directly Affected by the Selected Reference Gene: The Case of Leaf-Cutting Atta Sexdens

  • Kalynka G. do Livramento,
  • Natália C. Freitas,
  • Wesley P. F. Máximo,
  • Ronald Zanetti and
  • Luciano V. Paiva

8 February 2018

Although several ant species are important targets for the development of molecular control strategies, only a few studies focus on identifying and validating reference genes for quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR)...

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  • Open Access
29 Citations
3,658 Views
15 Pages

Selection and Validation of Candidate Reference Genes for Gene Expression Analysis by RT-qPCR in Rubus

  • Yaqiong Wu,
  • Chunhong Zhang,
  • Haiyan Yang,
  • Lianfei Lyu and ,
  • Weilin Li and
  • Wenlong Wu
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

29 September 2021

Due to the lack of effective and stable reference genes, studies on functional genes in Rubus, a genus of economically important small berry crops, have been greatly limited. To select the best internal reference genes of different types, we selected...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Tree Genetic Engineering, Genome Editing and Genomics)
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  • Open Access
18 Citations
3,240 Views
12 Pages

Reference Gene Selection for qPCR Analysis in Schima superba under Abiotic Stress

  • Jun Yao,
  • Gang Zhu,
  • Dongcheng Liang,
  • Boxiang He and ,
  • Yingli Wang,
  • Yanling Cai and
  • Qian Zhang
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

18 October 2022

Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) is an indispensable technique for gene expression analysis in modern molecular biology. The selection and evaluation of suitable reference genes is a prerequisite for accurate gene expression analysis. Schimasuperba...

(This article belongs to the Section Genes & Environments)
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  • Open Access
10 Citations
2,808 Views
14 Pages

27 February 2022

Salix is a dioecious plant. Research on the molecular regulation mechanism of male and female inflorescence differentiation and development is necessary to analyze sex differentiation in the willow and the underlying mechanisms of unisexual flower de...

(This article belongs to the Section Plant Development and Morphogenesis)
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  • Open Access
12 Citations
2,849 Views
12 Pages

Selection and Validation of Reference Genes for qRT-PCR Gene Expression Analysis in Kengyilia melanthera

  • Junming Zhao,
  • Jian Yang,
  • Xiaoyun Wang,
  • Yanli Xiong and ,
  • Yi Xiong,
  • Zhixiao Dong,
  • Xiong Lei,
  • Lijun Yan and
  • Xiao Ma
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

14 August 2022

Kengyilia is a newly established genus. Most species in this genus survive in hash environment, which might be an indicator of an acquirement of stress resistance genes and the potential for molecular breeding in Triticeae species. Quantitative real-...

(This article belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
4,751 Views
17 Pages

Selection and Validation of Reference Genes for qRT-PCR Analysis of Gene Expression in Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium)

  • Qing Tang,
  • Guang-Can Zhou,
  • Si-Jie Liu,
  • Wen Li and ,
  • Yi-Lei Wang,
  • Gao-Ying Xu,
  • Teng-Fei Li,
  • Guo-Qing Meng and
  • Jia-Yu Xue
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

Tropaeolum majus (nasturtium) is an important ornamental and medicinal plant due to its colorful flowers, shield-shaped leaves, and richness in mineral elements and bioactive compounds. However, the key genes related to these important biological tra...

(This article belongs to the Section Genetics, Genomics, Breeding, and Biotechnology (G2B2))
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  • Open Access
7 Citations
2,712 Views
14 Pages

Determination of Stable Reference Genes for Gene Expression Analysis in Black Rockfish (Sebastes schlegeli) Under Hypoxia Stress

  • Xiatian Chen,
  • Yujie Yu,
  • Tao Gao,
  • Zhifei Liu and ,
  • Shuaiyu Chen and
  • Yudong Jia
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

25 December 2024

Background: Hypoxia triggers stress, leading to significant alterations in gene expression patterns, which in turn affect fish’s growth and development. Real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) is a pivotal technique for assessing changes in gene e...

(This article belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
5,313 Views
11 Pages

28 May 2021

Resistance against infection by the fungus Aspergillus flavus Link in commercial maize (Zea mays L.) is the topic of many studies, but few studies have investigated the effects of A. flavus infection on gene expression levels in ear kernels. A crucia...

(This article belongs to the Section Mycotoxins)
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  • Open Access
6 Citations
1,780 Views
14 Pages

Optimal Reference Genes for Gene Expression Analysis of Overmating Stress-Induced Aging and Natural Aging in Male Macrobrachium rosenbergii

  • Yunpeng Fan,
  • Qiang Gao,
  • Haihua Cheng,
  • Xilian Li and ,
  • Yang Xu,
  • Huwei Yuan,
  • Xiudan Yuan,
  • Songsong Bao,
  • Chu Kuan and
  • Haiqi Zhang
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

Functional gene expression is closely linked to an organism’s physiology and can be quantified using Real-Time Quantitative Reverse Transcription PCR (RT-qPCR). However, the stability of reference gene expression is not absolute, which may impa...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
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  • Open Access
758 Views
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Comparative Analysis of Full-Length Reference Gene Stability in Phoebe zhennan Under Primary Abiotic and Biotic Stresses

  • Beibei Chen,
  • Yingxuan Luo,
  • Yuan Li,
  • Zhenqi Liao and ,
  • Zhongbiao Ding and
  • Weiyi Liu
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

3 June 2026

(1) Reverse transcription quantitative real-time PCR (RT-qPCR) requires reliable reference genes for accurate data normalization; however, optimal reference genes for the economically and ecologically valuable timber species Phoebe zhennan remain unc...

(This article belongs to the Section Plant Response to Abiotic Stress and Climate Change)
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  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,672 Views
19 Pages

Reference Gene Validation for Quantitative PCR Analysis in 2D and 3D AML12 Hepatocyte Models

  • Zhenya Ivanova,
  • Valeria Petrova,
  • Betina Todorova,
  • Toncho Penev and
  • Natalia Grigorova

Background/Objectives: Advanced 3D cell culture techniques enhance the physiological relevance of in vitro models, while supporting the 3Rs principles (Reduction, Refinement, and Replacement) of animal experimentation. In this context, 3D collagen-ba...

(This article belongs to the Section Cell Biology and Pathology)
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  • Open Access
41 Citations
4,592 Views
23 Pages

Selection of Suitable Reference Genes for RT-qPCR Gene Expression Analysis in Siberian Wild Rye (Elymus sibiricus) under Different Experimental Conditions

  • Junchao Zhang,
  • Wengang Xie,
  • Xinxuan Yu,
  • Zongyu Zhang and ,
  • Yongqiang Zhao,
  • Na Wang and
  • Yanrong Wang
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

13 June 2019

Elymus sibiricus, which is a perennial and self-pollinated grass, is the typical species of the genus Elymus, which plays an important role in forage production and ecological restoration. No reports have, so far, systematically described the selecti...

(This article belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
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  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,415 Views
13 Pages

Identification of Accurate Reference Genes for qRT-PCR Analysis of Gene Expression in Eremochloa ophiuroides under Multiple Stresses of Phosphorus Deficiency and/or Aluminum Toxicity

  • Ying Chen,
  • Qingqing He,
  • Xiaohui Li,
  • Yuan Zhang and ,
  • Jianjian Li,
  • Ling Zhang,
  • Xiang Yao,
  • Xueli Zhang,
  • Chuanqiang Liu and
  • Haoran Wang
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

2 November 2023

Centipedegrass (Eremochloa ophiuroides (Munro.) Hack.) is a species originating in China and is an excellent warm-season turfgrass. As a native species in southern China, it is naturally distributed in the phosphorus-deficient and aluminum-toxic acid...

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67 Citations
11,108 Views
18 Pages

Evaluation and Selection of Appropriate Reference Genes for Real-Time Quantitative PCR Analysis of Gene Expression in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) during Vaccination and Infection

  • Erlong Wang,
  • Kaiyu Wang,
  • Defang Chen,
  • Jun Wang and ,
  • Yang He,
  • Bo Long,
  • Lei Yang,
  • Qian Yang,
  • Yi Geng and
  • Weimin Lai
  • + 7 authors+ 2 authors

30 April 2015

qPCR as a powerful and attractive methodology has been widely applied to aquaculture researches for gene expression analyses. However, the suitable reference selection is critical for normalizing target genes expression in qPCR. In the present study,...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Fish Molecular Biology)
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5 Citations
3,844 Views
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Establishing Reference Genes for Accurate Gene Expression Profiling in Toxigenic Bacillus cereus

  • Tanja V. Edelbacher,
  • Astrid Laimer-Digruber,
  • Michael W. Pfaffl and
  • Monika Ehling-Schulz

27 January 2025

Bacillus cereus is a Gram-positive pathogen associated with foodborne illnesses and severe non-gastrointestinal infections. Robust tools for accurate gene transcription analysis are essential for studying toxin gene expression dynamics and decipherin...

(This article belongs to the Section Bacterial Toxins)
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  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,360 Views
12 Pages

Selection and Validation of Reference Genes for Quantitative Real-Time PCR Analysis in Cockroach Parasitoid Tetrastichus hagenowii (Ratzeburg)

  • Renke Dong,
  • Fengming Cao,
  • Jincong Yu,
  • Yuan Yuan and ,
  • Jiahui Wang,
  • Zining Li,
  • Chunxue Zhu,
  • Sheng Li and
  • Na Li
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

3 September 2024

Parasitoid wasps play a crucial role in the efficient control of pests, a substantial menace to human health and well-being. Tetrastichus hagenowii (Ratzeburg) stands out as the most effective egg parasitoid wasp for controlling American cockroaches,...

(This article belongs to the Section Insect Molecular Biology and Genomics)
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  • Open Access
20 Citations
3,489 Views
17 Pages

Comprehensive Assessment of Candidate Reference Genes for Gene Expression Studies Using RT-qPCR in Tamarixia radiata, a Predominant Parasitoid of Diaphorina citri

  • Chang-Fei Guo,
  • Hui-Peng Pan,
  • Li-He Zhang,
  • Da Ou and ,
  • Zi-Tong Lu,
  • Muhammad Musa Khan and
  • Bao-Li Qiu
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

10 October 2020

Tamarixia radiata (Waterston) is a predominant parasitoid of the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), a destructive citrus pest and vector of huanglongbing (HLB) disease in the fields of southern China. To explore the functioning of target genes in T. radiata...

(This article belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
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  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,630 Views
16 Pages

Identification of Reliable Reference Genes for Use in Gene Expression Studies in Rat Febrile Seizure Model

  • Anna A. Kovalenko,
  • Maria V. Zakharova,
  • Alexander P. Schwarz,
  • Olga E. Zubareva and
  • Aleksey V. Zaitsev

16 October 2024

The study of the pathogenesis of febrile seizures and their consequences frequently necessitates gene expression analysis. The primary methodology employed for such analysis is reverse transcription with quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPC...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular Research in Epilepsy and Epileptogenesis)
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  • Open Access
7 Citations
2,607 Views
20 Pages

Comprehensive Assessment of Reference Gene Expression within the Whitefly Dialeurodes citri Using RT-qPCR

  • Weizhen Kong,
  • Xiaolu Lv,
  • Xiaotong Ran,
  • Marguerite Mukangango and ,
  • Bugenimana Eric Derrick,
  • Baoli Qiu and
  • Changfei Guo
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

28 February 2024

The citrus whitefly, Dialeurodes citri, is a destructive pest that infests citrus plants. It is a major vector in transmitting plant viruses such as citrus yellow vein clearing virus (CYVCV), which has caused severe economic losses worldwide, and the...

(This article belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
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  • Open Access
474 Views
17 Pages

Selection and Validation of Stable Reference Genes for RT-qPCR in Diaphorencyrtus aligarhensis—A Predominant Parasitoid of Diaphorina citri

  • Xiaohang Gu,
  • Bingrui Luo,
  • Siyi Zhang,
  • Jialiang Chen and ,
  • Peiping Xu,
  • Shuang Li,
  • Baoli Qiu and
  • Lihe Zhang
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

Diaphorencyrtus aligarhensis parasitizes the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), Diaphorina citri, the primary insect vector responsible for transmitting Huanglongbing (HLB), a severe citrus disease. Screening of appropriate reference genes is a critical pre...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Plant Sciences)
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  • Open Access
20 Citations
4,397 Views
10 Pages

Identification of Suitable Reference Genes for qRT-PCR Normalization in Kiwifruit

  • Yuanjie Zhou,
  • Hui Xia,
  • Xinling Liu,
  • Zhiyi Lin and ,
  • Yuqi Guo,
  • Honghong Deng,
  • Jin Wang,
  • Lijin Lin,
  • Qunxian Deng and
  • Dong Liang
  • + 7 authors+ 2 authors

Reference genes are used for the correction of qRT-PCR data, and it is necessary to investigate the optimum reference gene under certain conditions. The expression levels of seven traditional reference genes ACT1, ACT2, GAPDH, 18S rRNA, UBQ, TUB and...

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  • Open Access
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Screening and Validation of Reference Genes for Normalization of qRT-PCR in Rice BLB Pathogen Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae Under Tetramycin Stress

  • Feiyan Fang,
  • Xinli Miao,
  • Tong Mou,
  • Zian Wang and ,
  • Yanhe Guo,
  • Yingfen Yang,
  • Shunyu Gao,
  • Zhenji Wang,
  • Chengdong Xu and
  • Jun Yang
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

30 June 2025

Background: Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo) causes rice leaf blight (BLB) and poses a major threat to global rice production. In rice production, tetramycin agents provide good control of rice leaf blight, while the standardization of the referen...

(This article belongs to the Section Genes & Environments)
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  • Open Access
25 Citations
4,180 Views
12 Pages

Reference Gene Validation in the Brain Regions of Young Rats after Pentylenetetrazole-Induced Seizures

  • Alexander P. Schwarz,
  • Anna A. Kovalenko,
  • Daria A. Malygina,
  • Tatiana Y. Postnikova and ,
  • Olga E. Zubareva and
  • Aleksey V. Zaitsev
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

Reverse transcription followed by quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) is a powerful and commonly used tool for gene expression analysis. It requires the right choice of stably expressed reference genes for accurate normalization. In this...

(This article belongs to the Section Neurobiology and Clinical Neuroscience)
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  • Open Access
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Selection and Expression Stability Analysis of Housekeeping Genes for Real-Time PCR Normalization in Rhesus Macaque Peripheral Blood

  • Ivan R. Kumakov,
  • Marina V. Shulskaya,
  • Olga A. Shamsutdinova,
  • Dmitry V. Bulgin and ,
  • Maria I. Shadrina,
  • Alexandr P. Trashkov,
  • Petr A. Slominsky and
  • Anelya Kh. Alieva
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

24 June 2026

(1) Background: Although the rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta) is widely maintained in captive populations for translational research, reliable molecular tools for monitoring their physiological status remain limited—a gap that directly affects p...

(This article belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
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  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,506 Views
11 Pages

5 September 2022

Eichhornia crassipes is a notorious invasive aquatic weed, causing enormous ecological and economic losses worldwide. However, it has great potential in agriculture, industry, medical care, and other areas. While being such an important plant, it is...

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14 Citations
5,674 Views
15 Pages

Selection and Validation of Reference Genes for RT-qPCR Analysis of Gene Expression in Nicotiana benthamiana upon Single Infections by 11 Positive-Sense Single-Stranded RNA Viruses from Four Genera

  • Ge Zhang,
  • Zhuo Zhang,
  • Qionglian Wan,
  • Huijie Zhou and ,
  • Mengting Jiao,
  • Hongying Zheng,
  • Yuwen Lu,
  • Shaofei Rao,
  • Guanwei Wu and
  • Jian Wu
  • + 8 authors+ 3 authors

14 February 2023

Quantitative real-time PCR (RT-qPCR) is a widely used method for studying alterations in gene expression upon infections caused by diverse pathogens such as viruses. Positive-sense single-stranded (ss(+)) RNA viruses form a major part of all known pl...

(This article belongs to the Section Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions)
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  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,599 Views
21 Pages

7 April 2024

Diorhabda rybakowi Weise is one of the dominant pests feeding on Nitraria spp., a pioneer plant used for windbreaking and sand fixation purposes, and poses a threat to local livestock and ecosystems. To clarify the key olfactory genes of D. rybakowi...

(This article belongs to the Collection Insect Senses: From Perception to Cognition)
  • Article
  • Open Access
43 Citations
4,198 Views
12 Pages

13 May 2021

Real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) is a reliable and high-throughput technique for gene expression studies, but its accuracy depends on the expression stability of reference genes. Schima superba is a fast-growing timber species with strong resista...

(This article belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
718 Views
20 Pages

Investigation of Reference Genes for qRT-PCR and ARF Gene Family in Michelia compressa (Magnoliaceae) Under Cold Stress

  • Luomin Cui,
  • Tong Wu,
  • Zhiquan Wang,
  • Xiaowei Sun and ,
  • Jinhong Li,
  • Zhiguo Lu,
  • Chaoguang Yu,
  • Fangyuan Yu and
  • Yunlong Yin
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

25 April 2026

Michelia compressa, a member of the Magnoliaceae family, is an evergreen tree of considerable significance in both landscape gardening and industrial production. However, during its introduction to northern subtropical regions in China, this species...

(This article belongs to the Section Horticultural Science and Ornamental Plants)
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  • Open Access
20 Citations
4,395 Views
20 Pages

Selection of Appropriate Reference Genes for Gene Expression Analysis under Abiotic Stresses in Salix viminalis

  • Valentin Ambroise,
  • Sylvain Legay,
  • Gea Guerriero,
  • Jean-Francois Hausman and ,
  • Ann Cuypers and
  • Kjell Sergeant
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

28 August 2019

Salix viminalis is a fast growing willow species with potential as a plant used for biomass feedstock or for phytoremediation. However, few reference genes (RGs) for quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) are available in S. viminali...

(This article belongs to the Collection Feature Papers in Molecular Plant Sciences)
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  • Open Access
20 Citations
7,420 Views
17 Pages

12 May 2020

Anthocyanins, the pigmented flavonoids responsible for red and blue colors in horticultural products, promote human health by preventing cancers and lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease. Red onions contain several cyanidin- and peonidin-based...

(This article belongs to the Section Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology)
  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
3,788 Views
33 Pages

Genome-Wide Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Analyses Unveiling the Defence Mechanisms of Populus tremula against Sucking and Chewing Insect Herbivores

  • Filip Pastierovič,
  • Kanakachari Mogilicherla,
  • Jaromír Hradecký,
  • Alina Kalyniukova and ,
  • Ondřej Dvořák,
  • Amit Roy and
  • Ivana Tomášková
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

Plants and insects coevolved as an evolutionarily successful and enduring association. The molecular arms race led to evolutionary novelties regarding unique mechanisms of defence and detoxification in plants and insects. While insects adopt mechanis...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue New Insights into Plants and Insects Interactions)
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  • Open Access
40 Citations
3,784 Views
12 Pages

29 June 2021

The tomato leaf miner, Tuta absoluta is a destructive pest of tomato. The leaf-mining activities of its larvae can cause significant yield losses. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) is commonly used to measure gene expression,...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,139 Views
14 Pages

Screening and Stability Analysis of Reference Genes in Pastor roseus

  • Xixiu Sun,
  • Ran Li,
  • Xiaojie Wang,
  • Hongxia Hu and ,
  • Kun Yang,
  • Jianguo Wu,
  • Jun Lin,
  • Rong Ji and
  • Xiaofang Ye
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

9 September 2025

Background/Objectives: Optimal reference genes for normalizing RT-qPCR data depend on the species, treatments, developmental stages, and other conditions. Pastor roseus is a long-distance migratory bird with potential applications in locust biologica...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Genetic Breeding of Poultry)
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  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,245 Views
15 Pages

Multiplexed Digital PCR Reference Gene Measurement for Genomic and Cell-Free DNA Analysis

  • Dilek Yener,
  • Eloise J. Busby,
  • Jo Vandesompele,
  • Gertjan Wils and ,
  • Susan D. Richman,
  • Henry M. Wood,
  • Jim F. Huggett,
  • Carole A. Foy and
  • Alison S. Devonshire
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

3 October 2025

Precision medicine approaches rely on accurate somatic variant detection, where the DNA input into genomic workflows is a key variable. However, there are no gold standard methods for total DNA quantification. In this study, a pentaplex reference gen...

  • Article
  • Open Access
15 Citations
6,094 Views
19 Pages

20 December 2019

In order to obtain unbiased results of target gene expression, selection of the most appropriate reference gene (RG) remains a key precondition. However, an experimental study focused on the validation of stably expressed RGs in the rat spinal cord (...

(This article belongs to the Section Neuroglia)
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  • Open Access
8 Citations
2,819 Views
14 Pages

Selection of Suitable Reference Genes for RT-qPCR Gene Expression Analysis in Centipedegrass under Different Abiotic Stress

  • Xiaoyun Wang,
  • Xin Shu,
  • Xiaoli Su,
  • Yanli Xiong and ,
  • Yi Xiong,
  • Minli Chen,
  • Qi Tong,
  • Xiao Ma,
  • Jianbo Zhang and
  • Junming Zhao
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

26 September 2023

As a C4 warm-season turfgrass, centipedegrass (Eremochloa ophiuroides (Munro) Hack.) is known for its exceptional resilience to intensive maintenance practices. In this research, the most stably expressed reference genes in the leaves of centipedegra...

(This article belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
5,013 Views
16 Pages

Expression Analysis of XTH in Stem Swelling of Stem Mustard and Selection of Reference Genes

  • Mengyao Li,
  • Fangjie Xie,
  • Qi He,
  • Jie Li and ,
  • Jiali Liu,
  • Bo Sun,
  • Ya Luo,
  • Yong Zhang,
  • Qing Chen and
  • Haoru Tang
  • + 9 authors+ 4 authors

20 January 2020

Accurate analysis of gene expression requires selection of appropriate reference genes. In this study, we report analysis of eight candidate reference genes (ACTIN, UBQ, EF-1α, UBC, IF-4α, TUB, PP2A, and HIS), which were screened from the...

(This article belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
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16 Pages

Identification and Selection of Reference Genes for Quantitative Transcript Analysis in Corydalis yanhusuo

  • Zhenzhen Bao,
  • Kaidi Zhang,
  • Hanfeng Lin,
  • Changjian Li and ,
  • Xiurong Zhao,
  • Jie Wu and
  • Sihui Nian
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

27 January 2020

Corydalis yanhusuo is a medicinal plant frequently used in traditional Chinese medicine, which has effective medical effects in many aspects. Real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) has been one of the most widely used methods in biosynthesis re...

(This article belongs to the Section Plant Genetics and Genomics)
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  • Open Access
19 Citations
3,578 Views
16 Pages

8 February 2023

The principal objective of this study was to screen and verify reference genes appropriate for gene expression evaluation during plant growth and development under distinct growth conditions. Nine candidate reference genes were screened based on garl...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Plant Metabolic Responses to Biotic and Abiotic Stress)
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1,857 Views
19 Pages

Evaluation and Validation of Reliable Reference Genes for Quantitative Real-Time PCR Analysis of the Gene Expression in Macadamia integrifolia

  • Qian Yang,
  • Ziping Yang,
  • Hui Zeng,
  • Minghong Zou and ,
  • Ximei Song,
  • Jifeng Wan,
  • Zhao Wang,
  • Jing Chen and
  • Lianfang Luo
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

7 November 2024

Macadamia is an economically significant crop, with its kernel oil being abundant in monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA). Analyzing the expression of genes related to MUFA biosynthesis is essential for understanding the complex regulatory networks in...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Adaptive Mechanisms of Tree Seedlings to Adapt to Stress—Second Edition)

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