Cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus (CYSDV), a bipartite whitefly-transmitted virus, constitutes a major threat to commercial cucurbit production worldwide. Here, construction of full-length CYSDV RNA1 and RNA2 cDNA clones allowed the in vitro synthesis of RNA transcripts able to replicate in cucumber protoplasts. CYSDV RNA1 proved competent for replication; transcription of both polarities...

In this study, a novel UV-responsive drug carrier based on mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) has been designed. A 'self' peptide was introduced onto the MSN surface through a supramolecular photoswitchable heteroternary complexation of cucurbit[8]uril, azobenzene and 4,4'-dipyridyl derivative. The light-induced isomerization of azobenzene contributed to the formation of intelligent cucurbi...

Simultaneous quantification of drug isomers, methylxanthines (MeX), by SERS via self-assembly gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) mediated cucurbit[ n ]urils (CBs).

Self-assembly has emerged as a powerful approach to generating complex supramolecular architectures. Despite there being many crystalline frameworks reported in the solid state, the construction of highly soluble periodic supramolecular networks in a three-dimensional space is still a challenge. Here we demonstrate that the encapsulation motif, which involves the dimerization of two aromatic un...

Background: Cucurbit aphid-borne yellows virus (CABYV) is among the most important yellowing viruses on cucurbits in Iran. The presence of CABYV has been previously reported from the major cucurbit growing areas in Iran, however, there are few studies concerning the detection of the diff erent strains of this virus in the grower’s fi elds, and especially, there is no report of ...

Based on results obtained with leaf discs exposed to sulfate, leaves on cucurbit plants (Cucurbitapepo L. cv Small Sugar Punpkn and Cucuzs sativws cv Chipper) 1 to 2.5 weeks old have a low potential for H2S emission (less than 10 pkomoles per min per cm2 leaf area) in response to sulfate, whereas discs from most of the leaves on plants 3 to 4 weeks old emit H2S at a higher rate (50 to 150 picom...

Este trabalho apresenta uma rota alternativa para a preparação de nanodiscos de iodeto de chumbo (ca. 50-340 × 7Å, diâmetro × espessura) utilizando o macrocíclico cucurbit[7]urila como molde de síntese e agente estabilizante. Estas nanopartículas apresentam um deslocamento para o azul de gap óptico consistente com seu tamanho reduzido e confinamento quântico 1D. Suas espessuras são compatíveis ...

Facile synthetic methodology unlocks alkyl pyridinium acrylamide monomers for use in the construction of cucurbit[8]uril mediated dynamic, fluorescent hydrogels.

The resurgence of cucurbit downy mildew has dramatically influenced production of cucurbits and disease management systems at multiple scales. Long-distance dispersal is a fundamental aspect of epidemic development that influences the timing and extent of outbreaks of cucurbit downy mildew. The dispersal potential of Pseudoperonospora cubensis appears to be limited primarily by sporangia produc...