In plants, sex determination is a comprehensive process of correlated events, which involves genes that are differentially and/or specifically expressed in distinct developmental phases. Exploring gene expression profiles from different sex types will contribute to fully understanding sex determination in plants. In this study, we conducted RNA-sequencing of female and male buds (FB and MB) as ...

Ground-level ozone (O3) pollution has been widely concerned in the world, particularly in the cities of Asia, including China. Elevated O3 concentrations have potentially influenced growth and nutrient cycling of trees in urban forest. The decomposition characteristics of urban tree litters under O3 exposure are still poorly known. Ginkgo biloba is commonly planted in the cities of northern Chi...

Environmental pollution is an important issue in metropolitan areas, and roadside trees are directly affected by various sources of to which they exhibit numerous responses. The aim the present study was identify morpho-physio-biochemical attributes maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba L.) American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis growing under two different air quality conditions (roadside with high ...

This study represents the extraction of keratin from hedgehogs spines doped with Harmaline and Ginkgo Biloba, electrospun on surface cotton fabric (animal rights laws were performed). The field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) was used to investigate morphology produced Biloba (KHG). thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) shows weight loss samples in different temperatures. aim goal prod...

Ginkgolides and bilobalide, collectively termed terpene trilactones (TTLs), are terpenoids that form the main active substance of Ginkgo biloba. Terpenoids in the mevalonate (MVA) biosynthetic pathway include acetyl-CoA C-acetyltransferase (AACT) and mevalonate kinase (MVK) as core enzymes. In this study, two full-length (cDNAs) encoding AACT (GbAACT, GenBank Accession No. KX904942) and MVK (Gb...

Vellas B, Coley N, Ousset PJ, et al; GuidAge Study Group. Long-term use of standardised ginkgo biloba extract for the prevention of Alzheimers disease (GuidAge): a randomised placebo-controlled trial. Question In elderly patients who report memory complaints to their primary care physicians, does ginkgo biloba extract reduce risk for Alzheimer disease (AD)? Methods Design: Randomized placebo-co...

Extracts of Ginkgo biloba leaves, a natural source of flavonoids and polyphenolic compounds, are commonly used as therapeutic agents for the improvement of both cognitive and physiological performance. The present study was aimed to test the effects of a six-week supplementation with 160 mg/day of a standardized extract of Ginkgo biloba or a matching placebo on aerobic performance, blood antiox...