Research Keyword: heat tolerance

A review and case study of Rhododendron moulmainense highlights the feasibility and adaptation of evergreen Rhododendron plants to current environmental challenges

This study examines Rhododendron moulmainense, a beautiful alpine flowering plant being adapted for urban gardens. Researchers discovered that special soil fungi living in the plant’s roots help it survive stress like drought and heat. The study details multiple ways to grow new plants through cuttings, tissue culture, and seeds, with success rates over 90%. Understanding this plant’s adaptation mechanisms provides strategies for introducing more alpine rhododendrons to lower-altitude cities while improving their resilience to climate challenges.

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Ascoidea xinghuacunensis sp. nov., a novel ascomycetous yeast species from Xinghuacun Fenjiu old workshop, Shanxi province of China

Scientists discovered a new type of heat-loving yeast in a traditional Chinese liquor-making workshop in Shanxi province. This yeast, named Ascoidea xinghuacunensis, is the first member of its rare genus to be found in China and can survive at higher temperatures than its relatives. The discovery was made by analyzing the genetic material and physical characteristics of yeast samples collected from fermentation facilities, expanding our knowledge of microscopic life in food production environments.

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Alternative oxidase gene induced by nitric oxide is involved in the regulation of ROS and enhances the resistance of Pleurotus ostreatus to heat stress

Oyster mushrooms are commonly grown in controlled facilities but struggle with high summer temperatures. This study found that a molecule called nitric oxide helps mushroom cells survive heat stress by activating a special protein called alternative oxidase (AOX), which reduces harmful molecules called reactive oxygen species. By understanding this mechanism, growers may be able to improve mushroom cultivation and yield during hot weather.

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Transcriptomic and metabolic profiling reveals adaptive mechanisms of Auricularia heimuer to temperature stress

Researchers studied how a popular edible mushroom called black wood ear (Auricularia heimuer) adapts to different temperatures. They found that the mushroom grows best at 35°C but struggles at very cold (15°C) or extremely hot (45°C) temperatures. By analyzing the genes and chemicals produced by the mushroom at different temperatures, scientists discovered that the mushroom uses different survival strategies depending on how hot or cold it is, which could help farmers grow better mushrooms.

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