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    18 February 2026, Volume 43 Issue 1 Previous Issue   
    Application of immunoassays in biotoxin detection in aquatic feed and products 
    XIE Xiaoxiao, WAN Hongyan, LI Yuebing, TAO Feiyan, ZHANG Lingjing, JIN Tengchuan, CAO Minjie, CHEN Yulei
    2026, 43 (1):  1.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-1736.2026.01.001
    Abstract ( 24 )   PDF   Save
    Aquatic products are essential protein sources for humans, yet their supply chains are vulnerable to various biological toxin risks. To overcome the technical challenges of conventional detection methods, such as heavy reliance on sophisticated instruments, complex sample pretreatment, and prolonged analysis time, this review systematically highlighted the benefits of immunoassays in biotoxin detection. It comprehensively summarized the research advancements in specific antibodies and immunoanalytical methods for major biotoxins, such as mycotoxins, bacterial toxins, algal toxins, and shellfish toxins. Finally, based on the molecular characteristics of nanobodies, this review explored their potential as a next-generation detection tools for monitoring aquatic feed and product safety, along with future development prospects. The findings aimed to provide theoretical insights and technical support for the development of rapid biotoxin detection technologies.
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    A preliminary investigation of the methanogenic capability and mechanisms of the hyperthermophilic archaeon Geoglobus sp. DY224T3A5
    CHEN Hongxin, LIU Delin, WANG Wanpeng
    2026, 43 (1):  11.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-1736.2026.01.011
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    以南海大西洋中脊深海硫化物区分离的超嗜热古菌Geoglobussp. DY224T3A5为对象,整合分子生物学与经典微生物学方法,系统探究其在不同浓度长链烷烃(C16~C32)底物下的产甲烷特性。实验数据表明,该菌株在中长链培养体系中可生成甲烷,全基因组测序揭示其环状染色体编码2177个功能基因,但缺乏产甲烷关键酶甲基辅酶M还原酶(MCR)的基因。通过基因组比较与代谢通路分析,提出“微型产甲烷”假说:在伍德—永达尔途径中,一氧化碳脱氢酶(CODH)可能介导N5-甲基四氢甲烷蝶呤(CH3-H4MPT)的甲基转移反应,通过脱甲基化作用生成微量甲烷。首次揭示Archaeoglobi纲古菌通过非典型途径参与烷烃耦联产甲烷的分子证据,不仅拓展了极端环境微生物代谢多样性的理论边界,更为深海油气藏生物气化技术及甲烷通量模型的优化提供了新范例。
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    Optimization of nitrogen removal conditions by heterotrophic nitrifying and aerobic denitrifying bacteria Pseudomonas sp. TE-5
    ZHANG Yuhong, ZHANG Fang, WANG Jiabao, CAI Jiacheng, JIANG Yueqing, LIU Jian
    2026, 43 (1):  17.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-1736.2026.01.017
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    StrainPseudomonassp. TE-5 (TE-5), exhibiting both heterotrophic nitrification and aerobic denitrification (HN-AD) capabilities, was isolated and screened from the aerobic tank of a municipal wastewater treatment plant. Strain TE-5 was taxonomically identified asPseudomonassp. via 16S rDNA gene sequencing. Through single-factor experiments, the optimal range of growth and nitrification conditions for the strain was preliminarily determined. Sodium citrate was identified as the optimal carbon source. The cultural conditions were C/N 8-12, pH 6-9, speed 120-140 r/min, temperature 25-35 ℃, and inoculum dose 2%-4% (volume ratio). Under the above environmental conditions and with an initial ammonia nitrogen mass concentration of 100 mg/L, the nitrogen removal efficiency exceeded 96% within 10 h. The multi-environment parameter interactions of the strain were optimized by combining the Plackett-Burman design (PBD) experiment, the steepest ascent path method (SPAM) experiment, the response surface method (RSM) experiment, and the optimal initial environmental parameters of the strain were determined. RSM experiment optimization results indicated that, with an initial ammonia nitrogen concentration of 100 mg/L, the strain achieved a nitrogen removal efficiency of 90.96%±2.82% at 7 h under the following optimal conditions: pH 9.08, shaking speed 142.27 r/min, and inoculum dose 3.56% (volume ratio). After 10 hours, the nitrogen removal efficiency reaches 100%. The results indicate that strain TE-5 possesses good HN-AD performance and exhibits high application potential in wastewater biological treatment.
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    Screening, identification, and soil remediation of a 1 ,2-dichloroethane degrading bacterium YN5
    YANG Zongzheng, WANG Lang, TANG Li’na, XIN Zonghan , WU Yi , WU Zhiguo
    2026, 43 (1):  26.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-1736.2026.01.026
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    In this paper, a bacterium YN5 capable of degrading 1,2-DCA was screened from soil contaminated with 1,2-dichloroethane (1,2-DCA) in a chemical plant. Through morphological observation, physiological and biochemical tests, and 16S rRNA sequence analysis, the strain was preliminarily identified asAncylobactersp.. The growth and degradation characteristics of strain YN5 were investigated by single factor experiment, and the strain was applied to the remediation of contaminated soil. The experimental results showed that strain YN5 could degrade 1,2-DCA effectively under the conditions of pH 7-10, NaCl mass concentration 1-10 g/L, and temperature 20-40 ℃. Under the optimal condition (temperature 30 ℃, pH 9, NaCl mass concentration 1 g/L), YN5 could completely degrade 200 mg/L of 1,2-DCA within 16 h. Under laboratory simulation conditions, the 2-day removal rate of YN5 on 130 mg/kg 1,2-DCA contaminated soil reached 77.10%. It was found that soil moisture content and ambient temperature significantly affected the remediation effect of strain YN5. In addition, the soil enzyme activity after YN5 restoration was significantly improved, with the urease activity showing the most obvious improvement, increasing by 130.83%. Strain YN5 had the ability to efficiently degrade 1,2-DCA efficiently, showing potential application prospects in the remediation of 1,2-DCA contaminated soil.
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    Synthesis and loading of gold nanoparticles by Bacillus cereus for synergistic degradation of naphthalene
    ZENG Xiancheng, WANG Zicheng, DU Guobiao, SHEN Ying, GONG Yuhua, WU Chao, DENG Guozhi
    2026, 43 (1):  32.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-1736.2026.01.032
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    To address polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) pollution, a naphthalene-degrading bacteria was screened and identified from oil-contaminated soil in Daqing, northern China. Through morphological observation, physiological/biochemical characterization, and 16S rDNA sequence analysis, the strain was identified asBacillus cereusXC-6. The results showed that the strain XC-6 could degrade 1000 mg/L naphthalene, 50 mg/L acenaphthene, 50 mg/L dibenzofuran, 80% fluorene, 30% dibenzothiophene, and 50% phenanthrene within 120 h at 30 ℃. When XC-6 was combined with gold nanoparticles synthesized under aerobic conditions, the naphthalene degradation rate increased by 20% compared to that of bacterial treatment alone, reaching complete degradation within 96 h. By optimizing the culture conditions, it was found that the degradation efficiency of the strain was further improved under suitable temperature, pH and oxygen conditions. This study provided theoretical basis and bacterial resources for the bioremediation of PAH contaminated soil, demonstrating promising application potential. Meanwhile, it established a foundation for investigating nanomaterial-assisted degradation mechanisms and expanding its applications in environmental applications.
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    Metabolic engineering for efficient squalene synthesis in Yarrowia lipolytica
    PAN Yuqing, ZHOU Han, WANG Chong, YANG Xiaona, DUAN Xiyu, HE Yuedong, TIAN Yun, LIU Huhu
    2026, 43 (1):  39.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-1736.2026.01.039
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    To improve the level of squalene production by engineered strain YLM-1 (Po1f, Δku70, ΔMHY1) ofYarrowia lipolytica, theGUT2gene was first knocked out and the endogenousDGA1gene was overexpressed. This modification successfully yielded the engineered strain YLM-3. This strain exhibited enhanced lipid droplet formation and synthesized squalene at a titer of 64.86 mg/L (8.43 mg/g). Subsequently, a polycistronic expression system was constructed using theIGG6sequence to overexpress key genes of the squalene biosynthesis pathway (ScHMG1,IDI, andSQS). This strategy generated the engineered strain YLM-4, which demonstrated significantly enhanced squalene synthesis capacity, achieving a titer of 491.28 mg/L (63.08 mg/g). Finally, fermentation medium optimization revealed that strain YLM-4 could produce squalene at a titer of up to 1225.34 mg/L (62.96 mg/g) after 72 h of fermentation in YPD-70 fermentation medium. This study achieved efficient squalene synthesis inY. lipolytica, laying a solid foundation for the subsequent synthesis of downstream squalene derivatives.
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    Investigation of the bacteriostatic activity and anti-cisplatin nephrotoxicity of novel sulfonamide derivatives
    YUAN Ming, YAO Risheng, WANG Huai
    2026, 43 (1):  46.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-1736.2026.01.046
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    Sulfonamide drugs have emerged as a hotspot in drug development due to their diverse bioactivities (anticancer, bacteriostatic, anti-inflammatory, and others). Our previous study identified the gastrin-releasing peptide receptor (GRPR) inhibitor RH-1402 as a renal protectant against cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity through anti-inflammatory mechanisms. Based on these findings, five novel sulfonamide-containing derivatives (3a-3e) were designed and synthesized through structural modification, followed by a systematic evaluation of their biological profiles. The results revealed that compounds 3a and 3b displayed significant antiproliferative activity against human K562 chronic myeloid leukemia cells \[IC50=(10.5±1.1) μmol/L and (12.8±2.0) μmol/L, respectively\]. Notably, derivative 3d demonstrated remarkable dual functionality: it exhibited potent bacteriostatic activity againstEnterococcus(MIC=62.5 μg/mL) and significantly mitigated cisplatin-induced renal injury. In thein vitromodels, 3d improved the cell viability of murine renal tubular epithelial cells (mRTEC) from 50% to 68.1%±3.2%, while concurrently downregulating the expression of the renal injury marker KIM-1 and key inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6, MCP-1). This study demonstrated that the introduction of the sulfonamide structure successfully expanded the biological activity spectrum of RH-1402 derivatives. Among them, the multifunctional compound 3d exhibited anticancer, bacteriostatic, and nephroprotective properties, making it a promising candidate for further drug development.
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    Diversity characteristic compositions and structural differences of soil bacterial communities in different ecological niches of Ophiocordyceps sinensis
    WANG Qinghe, BAO Xiuwen, FANG Jiawei, WANG Yapei, NIU Shuqi, GUO Jinlin
    2026, 43 (1):  53.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-1736.2026.01.053
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    In this study, PacBio sequencing technology was utilized to perform high-throughput sequencing of bacterial DNA from the mycelial, surrounding, and control soils ofOphiocordyceps sinensis. The alpha- and beta-diversity of the bacterial community were analyzed, and the molecular ecological network and key microorganisms were identified, and their ecological functions were predicted by FAPROTAX. Analysis revealed that the number of bacterial OTU and species richness (ACE, Chao1) in the mycelial soil were significantly higher than those in control and surrounding soils. In terms of species composition, Acidobacteria was the dominant phylum in both the control and surrounding soils (31.0% and 36.5%, respectively), and the dominant phylum in the mycelial soil was Proteobacteria (36.1%). Molecular ecological network analysis showed that the control soil network exhibited higher complexity. In contrast, the networks of the surrounding and mycelial soils showed lower connectivity but stronger positive correlations among bacterial. A total of 15 key microorganisms were identified across the three bacterial networks, with the least number of key microorganisms in the control soil (20.0%) and the most in the surrounding soil (46.7%). FAPROTAX functional prediction showed that soils with different ecological niches exhibited different ecological functions. The ureolysis, nitrate reduction, fermentation, and phototrophy functional abundances were significantly higher in the mycelial soil compared to the control soil (P<0.05). The abundances of fermentation, nitrate reduction, and phototrophy functions were significantly higher in the mycelial soil than in the surrounding soil (P<0.05). In conclusion, the diversity, composition, and structure of soil bacterial communities in different ecological niches ofO. sinensiswere significantly different, reflecting the screening and filtering effect ofO. sinensison soil bacterial communities. These findings provided foundational data for further research on the mechanisms ofO. sinensisoccurrence and for optimizing its artificial cultivation, with significant technical support implications for poverty alleviation in Tibetan regions.
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    Endogenous hormone and transcriptome expression during root primordia development in Rhododendron seniavinii
    JIANG Yan, GONG Na, LIN Yiming, LI Zhuoqun, FENG Lizhen, CHEN Shipin
    2026, 43 (1):  60.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-1736.2026.01.060
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    This study used tissue-cultured seedlings ofRhododendron seniaviniias the experimental material. The anthrone colorimetry, Kaomas Brilliant Blue G-250 staining and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) were used to determine the content of soluble sugars, soluble proteins, and the content of growth hormone (IAA), gibberellic acid (GA3), and zearalenin riboside (ZR), respectively. The results showed that no latent root primordia were observed in the stems ofR. seniavinii, suggesting that it is an induced root primordia species. At the base of the tissue culture seedlings, soluble sugar content decreased, due to enhanced cell division and metabolic activity. In contrast, soluble protein content increased. Investigation of the role of endogenous hormones in root primordia formation revealed that changes in the contents of IAA, GA, and ZR followed consistent trends and showed a significant positive correlation with root primordia formation. In the process ofR. seniaviniiroot primordia formation, RS.ARF12, RS.ARF16, RS.ARF18, and RS.ARF4 genes were expressed at higher levels, suggesting their important roles in root primordia formation process.
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    Effects of saline-alkali stress on seed germination and physiological characteristics of Tamarix taklamakanensis
    SONG Jia, SUN Yinjiao, JIANG Yuhan, TANG Yixuan, ZHANG Guo, LIU Yanping
    2026, 43 (1):  64.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-1736.2026.01.064
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    The seeds of desert plantTamarix taklamakanensiswere used as experimental materials. Different concentrations of NaCl, MgCl2, LiCl, and NaHCO3solutions were used for stress treatment to study the response of seed germination and seedling physiological characteristics to different types of salt, and to explore the mechanism ofT. taklamakanensisadapting to different types of saline-alkali soil, aiming to provide theoretical basis for the protection and breeding ofT. taklamakanensis, and the restoration of saline land vegetation. The results showed that as the concentration of different salt solutions increased, the germination rate, germination potential, germination index, and vigor index ofT. taklamakanensisseeds gradually decreased, while the relative salt damage rate gradually increased. The root length, bud length, and fresh weight ofT. taklamakanensisseedlings initially increased and then decreased with the increase of NaCl concentration. Low concentrations of NaCl (≤100 mmol/L) could promote the growth ofT. taklamakanensisseedlings. The degree of toxicity to the roots of seedlings was significantly higher than that to the shoots. The seeds ofT. taklamakanensisexhibited extremely high salt tolerance during germination, particularly strong tolerance to NaCl. With the increase of different salt concentrations, the activities of POD, SOD and CAT inT. taklamakanensisseedlings initially increased and then decreased, while the content of MDA increased, indicating thatT. taklamakanensisresponded to salt stress by dynamically regulation of the activity of antioxidant enzymes. The effects of four kinds of salt stress onT. taklamakanensiswere ranked as follows: NaHCO3> LiCl > MgCl2> NaCl, indicating that the toxicity of alkaline salt was stronger than that of neutral salt, and the toxicity of lithium salt was stronger than that of magnesium salt. Therefore,T. taklamakanensiswas suitable for introduction and cultivation in saline-alkali soil where chloride was the main component.
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    Variations of macroinvertebrate communities and their response mechanisms in different functional areas of East Taihu Lake, China
    DING Shuhan, NIU Yangdan, YANG Changming
    2026, 43 (1):  72.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-1736.2026.01.072
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    East Taihu Lake is a typical grass-type shallow lake in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. To investigate the influence mechanism of different functional areas of East Taihu Lake on the macroinvertebrate communities, the effects of water and sediment factors in different functional areas on macroinvertebrate communities in East Taihu Lake were studied. A survey was conducted from October 2020 to November 2021 on macroinvertebrate communities, water and sediment factors at each sampling site in each functional area. 27 species of macrobenthos were collected in the study area, belonging to 3 phyla, 6 classes, 13 orders, 18 families and 23 genera. The mean values of annual macroinvertebrate density and biomass were (70.93±42.92) ind/m2and (50.99±36.50) g/m2, respectively. Water depth, total phosphorus (TP), chlorophyll a concentration, and sediment water content (MC), sorting coefficient (Sd), skewness (Sk), particle size distribution were significantly correlated with macroinvertebrate community distribution, particularly affecting the density and biomass of mollusks. This study indicated that environmental factors related to aquatic plants had a great influence on macroinvertebrate communities, and an aquatic revegetation strategy dominated by submerged plant restoration should be established. It provided scientific basis and theoretical reference for the ecological protection and restoration of shallow lakes, evaluation of aquatic ecological health, and management of aquatic ecological environment quality in the demonstration zone of the Yangtze River Delta.
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    Somatostatin signaling regulates bone mass by inhibiting endochondral ossification
    LIU Lu, YU Qian, YUAN Huiming, CHEN Jie
    2026, 43 (1):  79.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-1736.2026.01.079
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    Somatostatin (SST)is a multifunctional peptide and an important regulator of the endocrine growth axis, exerting a wide range of endocrine and exocrine functions. Scattered evidence suggested a possible role for SST in bone physiology. The aim of this study was to investigate the regulatory role of growth inhibitor signaling pathway in zebrafish skeletal development. The effects of SST signaling on skeletal development were assessed using ansst1. 2knockout zebrafish model and a combination of techniques, including Alisin blue cartilage staining, Alizarin red sclerosteum staining, micro-CT scanning, calcium xanthophyll labelling, and expression analysis of key osteogenic genes. The results showed thatsst1. 2deletion did not significantly affect cartilage development or intramembranous ossification of the spine, but significantly increased the bone mass of the zebrafish mutant skull. The development of scales was not affected. Histological analysis and osteogenic gene expression confirmed that the increased bone mass was due to enhanced endochondral ossification. These results suggested that SST signaling regulated bone mass by inhibiting endochondral ossification during zebrafish osteogenesis. The findings provided a new theoretical basis for a deeper understanding of skeletal development in fish and suggest new ideas for establishing more accurate models of skeletal dysplasia diseases, such as bone metabolic disorders.
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    Research progress in action mechanisms and applications of exopolysaccharides from PGPB
    CHANG Haixia, WANG Jilian, YASHENG·Mairiyangu, LI Mingyuan
    2026, 43 (1):  86.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-1736.2026.01.086
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    Exopolysaccharides (EPS) have great potential in promoting plant growth, improving plant resistance to abiotic stress and enhancing soil quality. This paper analyzed the action mechanisms of EPS-producing plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) in promoting biofilm formation, improving soil structure, enhancing plant inter-root nutrients, and mitigating abiotic stress. The application of EPS was also summarized based on the plant growth promotion, saline-alkali soil improvement, and heavy metal pollution remediation. Moreover, the utilization of EPS and the relationship between its structure and function were discussed. By summarizing the research results on the action mechanisms and applications of EPS from PGPB, this study aimed to provide a theoretical basis for further developing the EPS-PGPB strain resources, exploring the structure and function of EPS and its efficient fermentation production process, thereby providing a reference for the development of EPS in the agricultural field.
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    Separation and purification of recombinant humanized type Ⅱ collagen
    MENG Zixuan, SHI Weiwei, ZHANG Maifei, JI Lei, DU Jiafu, ZHANG Buchang, HUANG Xunduan, WU Hang
    2026, 43 (1):  91.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-1736.2026.01.091
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    To establish a separation and purification process of recombinant humanized type Ⅱ collagen Ⅱ-23k, the type of chromatography column was first determined by comparing the perification performance of different ion-exchange columns. Then, the purification effects of clarification and filtration, concentration and buffer exchange, and ion exchange chromatography of the fermentation broth were investigated to establish the separation and purification process of Ⅱ-23k. The experimental results showed that compared to the Q strong anion, SP strong cation and CM weak cation exchange columns, the DEAE weak anion column performed the best. Using the DEAE column in flow-through mode, Ⅱ-23k yielded with a purity over 95% and a recovery rate greater than 90% at the buffer pH of 7.0. The clarification and filtration of the fermentation broth was carried out by tangential flow filtration (TFF) hollow fiber microfiltration, the concentration and buffer exchange were carried out by TFF flat membrane ultrafiltration, and the purification was carried out by ion exchange chromatography. Consequently, a separation and purification process was established, comprising the following steps: clarification and filtration, concentration and buffer exchange, DEAE flow-through chromatography, and freeze-drying. The purity of Ⅱ-23k obtained was about 95%, with no pigment residue. The average recovery rate of concentration and buffer exchange was about 75%, and the average recovery rate of DEAE column flow-through was about 78%. The overall process recovery reached nearly 60%. This study established a separation and purification process of recombinant humanized type Ⅱ collagen based on TFF and one-step column flow-through mode chromatography, which provides a reference for its large-scale production and industrial preparation.
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    Preparation and stability of real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR standards for soil bacteria 16S rRNA genes
    ZHU Biru, LIAO Wanjin, XU Bing
    2026, 43 (1):  97.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-1736.2026.01.097
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    Real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR) is increasingly employed for absolute quantification of microorganisms. Appropriate standards and optimal protocols are the key to success. We constructed a plasmid which contained the complete 16S rRNA gene of a soil bacterium and could be amplified by four bacterial universal primer pairs targeting different 16S rRNA gene regions. Two primer pairs were used for absolute quantitative qPCR experiments. All melting curves were unimodal. The amplification efficiencies of the standard curve were 87.4% and 71.9%, and the fitting coefficients were all greater than 0.99. Three qPCR experiments were conducted within one day using the same gradient-diluted standards. The amplification efficiency and fitting coefficient were more stable with TE buffer or TE0.1 buffer for dilution, or at 4 ℃ storage. After 30 days of storage at -20 ℃, the amplification efficiency and fitting coefficient of the standard curve did not obviously decrease, but fluctuated at different times. Fluctuations could be reduced by using TE buffer or TE0.1 buffer for dilution. Stable storage and use of standards would enhance the accuracy and reproducibility of absolute quantitative qPCR experiments across different environments and times.
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    Teaching reform and practice of food microbiology under the background of “all-encompassing approach to food”
    IE Fan, WANG Guangqiang, AI Lianzhong
    2026, 43 (1):  103.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-1736.2026.01.103
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    The “all-encompassing approach to food” emphasizes diverse food sources, sustainable production methods, and the comprehensive guarantee of food safety. Under its guidance in the new era, the teaching reform and practice of food microbiology courses have been given new connotations and requirements. This article first analyzed the problems in current food microbiology teaching, especially the outdated teaching content, single experimental design, and insufficient practical ability of students in fermented food module. Subsequently, a “5E” teaching model-driven reform strategy was proposed, with fermented food as a case study to demonstrate the application of the “5E” model in food microbiology teaching reform. By optimizing teaching content, innovating teaching methods, and strengthening practical trainings, it not only improved students’ interest and enthusiasm in learning, but also cultivated their innovative thinking and practical abilities, laying a solid foundation for cultivating high-quality food science and engineering professionals who meet the needs of the “all-encompassing approach to food”.
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    Exploration of the reform path of “teaching-learning-evaluation” in food analysis courses driven by digital and intelligent technology integration
    DUAN Nuo, WU Shijia, WANG Zhouping
    2026, 43 (1):  107.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-1736.2026.01.107
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    The rapid development of information technology and the popularization of intelligent applications have made the integration of digital and intelligent technologies a key trend in educational reform within the context of new engineering disciplines. This paper aimed at addresses the deficiencies in the traditional food analysis experiment course, such as outdated content, single teaching formats and one-sided assessment mechanisms. It conducted reforms in three aspects: course content reconstruction, teaching mode innovation, and assessment system optimization to cultivate compound and innovative food professionals. By adopting digital intelligence tools such as digital twins, virtual simulation experiments, and AI experimental assistants, a four-in-one teaching system of “theory-virtual-practical operation-innovation” was established. This integrated reform model of “teaching-learning-evaluation” effectively enhanced students’ experimental skills, scientific research thinking, and innovation abilities, laying a solid foundation for cultivating high-quality applied talents that meet the needs of the new era in the food industry.
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    Exploration of blended online and offline teaching methods in genetics course
    WANG Lan, WANG Shaokui
    2026, 43 (1):  112.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-1736.2026.01.112
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    This study focused on the reform and practice of blended online and offline teaching of genetics using online open course alliance platform for universities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (referred to as the “alliance platform”). By using the “alliance platform”, diversified teaching activities, such as in-depth discussions around course teaching themes, MOOC video learning, and post-class exercises and quizzes, have been promoted. This approach facilitated efficient management and supervision of students’ daily learning within the course. The practice of teaching reform has shown that blended online and offline teaching management based on the “alliance platform” significantly improves students’ learning efficiency, teamwork awareness and ability, greatly mobilizes their learning initiative and positivity, and stimulates their learning enthusiasm. The findings of this study not only suggested new approaches to enhancing the quality of genetics teaching, but also offered practical insights and references for implementing blended online and offline teaching in other courses.
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    Exploration and practice of molecular biology and experimental course teaching
    WANG Yanxia, ZHANG Wenming, JIANG Ling
    2026, 43 (1):  116.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-1736.2026.01.116
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    This study took the molecular biology and experimental courses offered in the undergraduate food major at Nanjing Tech University as an example. In response to the current situation and practical problems such as disjointed teaching content, outdated teaching methods, and single assessment methods in the teaching process, a comprehensive and full process curriculum construction program of “four levels collaboration” was proposed. Diversified teaching content was carried out to strengthen the correlation between the curriculum and the food major. Diversified teaching modes were used to enhance students learning interest. Tiered practical teaching was implemented to improve learning motivation. Integrated teaching and education were carried out to cultivate professional talents with both morality and ability. Through the above exploration and practice, teachers need continuously to improve the teaching quality of molecular biology and experimental course, enhance students’ ability to internalize and apply knowledge, and cultivate ethically and technically proficient professionals in alignment with new-era demands, thereby facilitate the development of high-quality talents.
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    Exploration of teaching reform in molecular biology for agronomy majors
    EN Panrong, QIAO Yan
    2026, 43 (1):  121.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-1736.2026.01.121
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    To meet the demand for professional and technical talents in the field of agriculture in the context of new quality productivity, and to address the urgent problems in the teaching process of molecular biology, a series of teaching reform measures were proposed in this article. Key components of this strategy included refining the educational curriculum and syllabus to incorporate state-of-the-art interdisciplinary courses, enhancing teaching methodologies through diversification, and reinforcing practical training to bolster students’ hands-on skills and scientific research competence. Additionally, the reform focused on strengthening teaching materials and faculty development to maintain the relevance and timeliness of educational content. Furthermore, fostering academia-industry partnerships, integrating production, education, and research, and facilitating the translation and application of research findings were vital aspects of this reform. The ultimate goal was to nurture agricultural professionals with a robust theoretical foundation, broad knowledge, a keen sense of innovation, and practical abilities, thereby supporting the development of modern agriculture by building a capable talent pool. The implementation of these reform strategies improved students’ comprehensive competencies and employability, thereby also enhancing innovation and development in the agricultural field.
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    A case study on micro-project reconstitution teaching in bioengineering elective courses
    WANG Hongyun, YUAN Xiaojun, WANG Tianhui, GAO Juan, BEI Yihua, XIAO Junjie
    2026, 43 (1):  126.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-1736.2026.01.126
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    The micro-project reconstitution (MPR) teaching was trialed in two elective courses in bioengineering. It incorporated cutting-edge scientific achievements in the professional field and employed optimal solutions to the latest scientific problems through reflective and comparative education. Before class, teachers provided keywords and micro project clues derived from the latest research progress via the Superstar platform. Students then conducted information retrieval, gained an understanding of the topic, identified specific problems, and formulated micro-research projects. During class, students collaborated in groups to propose solutions for the micro-projects based on course materials and the search results. This was followed by a joint evaluation conducted by the teachers and students. After class, students had the opportunity to engage with a scientific research platform to perform scientific research practice and verify the micro-projects, thereby forming a closed-loop training integrating theory and practice. Most students regarded this teaching mode and content as having a positive impact on their scientific research life, which helps to improve the education ecology.
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