Pub Date : 2025-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100207
Yuchen Lin , Quan Li , Chao Zhang , Changhui Peng , Jiarui Fu , Jiayu Zhou , Shuangbo Bi , Shanfeng Wang , Man Shi , Tingting Cao , Zhikang Wang , Xinzhang Song
Straw mulching significantly affects the soil carbon cycle. However, the impact of straw mulching on soil organic carbon (SOC) fractions in Moso bamboo plantations remains unclear. To address this gap in research, a 3-year field trial was established in a cultivated Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) plantation stand in a subtropical bamboo habitat. The experiment employed a space-for-time substitution design to compare three straw mulching strategies: Control (0-year mulching), SM1 (1-year application), and SM3 (3-year application). We specifically examined straw mulching-induced variation in SOC fractions and their underlying mechanisms. The application of straw mulch enhanced SOC accumulation by 27.2–30.9 %, while elevating particulate (POC) and mineral-associated organic carbon (MAOC) pools by 15.0–37.5 % and 28.6–33.9 %, respectively. MAOC was dominant in SOC and was more sensitive to straw mulching than POC. Additionally, straw mulching significantly increased fungal residue carbon and iron-aluminum oxide content. POC and MAOC contents exhibited significant positive correlations with iron-aluminum oxide. These results indicate that straw mulching can significantly increase SOC content and stability in Moso bamboo plantations and thus is a potential management measure to increase soil carbon sequestration in Moso bamboo plantations.
{"title":"Straw mulching increased soil organic carbon content and stability by stimulating mineral protection in a Moso bamboo plantation","authors":"Yuchen Lin , Quan Li , Chao Zhang , Changhui Peng , Jiarui Fu , Jiayu Zhou , Shuangbo Bi , Shanfeng Wang , Man Shi , Tingting Cao , Zhikang Wang , Xinzhang Song","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100207","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100207","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Straw mulching significantly affects the soil carbon cycle. However, the impact of straw mulching on soil organic carbon (SOC) fractions in Moso bamboo plantations remains unclear. To address this gap in research, a 3-year field trial was established in a cultivated Moso bamboo (<em>Phyllostachys edulis</em>) plantation stand in a subtropical bamboo habitat. The experiment employed a space-for-time substitution design to compare three straw mulching strategies: Control (0-year mulching), SM1 (1-year application), and SM3 (3-year application). We specifically examined straw mulching-induced variation in SOC fractions and their underlying mechanisms. The application of straw mulch enhanced SOC accumulation by 27.2–30.9 %, while elevating particulate (POC) and mineral-associated organic carbon (MAOC) pools by 15.0–37.5 % and 28.6–33.9 %, respectively. MAOC was dominant in SOC and was more sensitive to straw mulching than POC. Additionally, straw mulching significantly increased fungal residue carbon and iron-aluminum oxide content. POC and MAOC contents exhibited significant positive correlations with iron-aluminum oxide. These results indicate that straw mulching can significantly increase SOC content and stability in Moso bamboo plantations and thus is a potential management measure to increase soil carbon sequestration in Moso bamboo plantations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"13 ","pages":"Article 100207"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145473705","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100209
Chong-En Li , Sheng-Hong Wang , Shu-Ping Wu , Wei-Hong Chen , Mei-Hua Yuan
Bamboo reforestation is increasingly recognised as a nature-based solution for climate change mitigation due to its high carbon sequestration capacity. However, its broader ecological implications remain underexplored, particularly in relation to ecosystem service interactions and spatial trade-offs. This study investigated the impacts of bamboo forest expansion on multiple ecosystem services, emphasizing trade-offs and synergies. Five bamboo expansion scenarios were used to assess changes in carbon storage, water yield, sediment export, nutrient export, and habitat quality. Such analysis was conducted in the central region of Taiwan island using the Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Tradeoffs (InVEST) model and Potential Shift Index (PSI). Results indicated that bamboo forest expansion significantly enhanced regional carbon storage and simultaneously reduced sediment and nutrient exports, demonstrating substantial co-benefits for soil retention and water quality. However, these expansions concurrently decreased water yield and habitat quality, indicating notable trade-offs. The spatial analysis revealed marked heterogeneity in trade-offs and synergies, with considerable variation in impacts across villages, highlighting the importance of spatially explicit governance strategies. This study contributes methodologically by integrating scenario-based modelling with the PSI approach, effectively capturing ecosystem service interactions at a fine, village-level scale. It identifies critical hotspots of trade-offs and areas of potential synergistic gains under bamboo expansion scenarios. This research contributes to a more nuanced understanding of nature-based solutions by highlighting the necessity of balancing global climate goals with locally differentiated ecosystem service outcomes through spatially explicit assessments of trade-offs and synergies.
{"title":"Beyond carbon: Navigating ecosystem service synergies and trade-offs in bamboo expansion","authors":"Chong-En Li , Sheng-Hong Wang , Shu-Ping Wu , Wei-Hong Chen , Mei-Hua Yuan","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100209","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100209","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Bamboo reforestation is increasingly recognised as a nature-based solution for climate change mitigation due to its high carbon sequestration capacity. However, its broader ecological implications remain underexplored, particularly in relation to ecosystem service interactions and spatial trade-offs. This study investigated the impacts of bamboo forest expansion on multiple ecosystem services, emphasizing trade-offs and synergies. Five bamboo expansion scenarios were used to assess changes in carbon storage, water yield, sediment export, nutrient export, and habitat quality. Such analysis was conducted in the central region of Taiwan island using the Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Tradeoffs (InVEST) model and Potential Shift Index (PSI). Results indicated that bamboo forest expansion significantly enhanced regional carbon storage and simultaneously reduced sediment and nutrient exports, demonstrating substantial co-benefits for soil retention and water quality. However, these expansions concurrently decreased water yield and habitat quality, indicating notable trade-offs. The spatial analysis revealed marked heterogeneity in trade-offs and synergies, with considerable variation in impacts across villages, highlighting the importance of spatially explicit governance strategies. This study contributes methodologically by integrating scenario-based modelling with the PSI approach, effectively capturing ecosystem service interactions at a fine, village-level scale. It identifies critical hotspots of trade-offs and areas of potential synergistic gains under bamboo expansion scenarios. This research contributes to a more nuanced understanding of nature-based solutions by highlighting the necessity of balancing global climate goals with locally differentiated ecosystem service outcomes through spatially explicit assessments of trade-offs and synergies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"13 ","pages":"Article 100209"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145528666","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Indonesia's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions hinges largely on its forestry sector through the “FOLU Net Sink 2030” programme that aims to create a net carbon sink by 2030. Bamboo forests, widely distributed across rural areas in Indonesia, offer significant potential to contribute to this target. We focused on developing models to estimate the carbon stored in both aboveground and belowground biomass of the bamboo Gigantochloa apus. An allometric model for aboveground biomass (AGB) was created by analyzing the relationship between bamboo stand biomass and diameter at breast height (DBH). To obtain biomass data, 30 bamboo stands were felled and their dry weight measured. Belowground biomass (BGB) was estimated using two methods: an allometric model and the root-to-shoot ratio. The model linked bamboo clump basal area to its belowground biomass, determined by removing and weighing sample clump roots. The ratio was calculated by comparing AGB and BGB. We found that a power model provided the best prediction of AGB in Gigantochloa apus, as evidenced by an R² value of 0.94. Basal area of bamboo clumps proved to be a strong predictor for BGB estimation, resulting in a high accuracy model with an R2 of 0.92. The mean root-to-shoot ratio of Gigantochloa apus biomass was 0.62, indicating that this bamboo invests more in its aboveground structures compared to its root system. Our research provides a valuable tool for accurately and efficiently assessing carbon storage in bamboo forests, supporting Indonesia's efforts to mitigate climate change.
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Pub Date : 2025-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100213
Sameh Fuqaha , Ahmad Zaki , Guntur Nugroho
The growing emphasis on sustainable infrastructure has amplified the demand for reliable frameworks to assess eco-friendly construction materials such as bamboo composites. These materials, recognized for their high strength-to-weight ratios, low biodegradability and renewability, offer a green alternative in civil engineering. However, selecting the optimal composite entails managing multiple conflicting criteria and expert uncertainty. We propose a novel hybrid decision-making framework integrating Interval-Valued Intuitionistic Fuzzy Sets (IVIF), Modified Digital Logic (MDL), and the Measurement of Alternatives and Ranking according to the Compromise Solution (MARCOS) method to assess and rank bamboo composites. The framework combines crisp technical indicators fuzzy sustainability assessments systematically. A case study involving 12 bamboo composite alternatives (B1–B12) was conducted, where expert skill weighting and linguistic evaluations were converted into IVIF numbers and defuzzified. The alternatives differed in their composition and performance characteristics. Some (B6, B11) exhibited higher compressive and flexural strengths with lower water absorption, while others (B9, B7) showed higher water uptake or lower biodegradability, reflecting trade-offs between mechanical efficiency and sustainability. The analysis identified B11 as the top-performing composite, offering the best compromise between mechanical performance (21.5 MPa compressive strength, 30.8 MPa flexural strength) and environmental merit (renewability and biodegradability > 0.90). Sensitivity and comparative validations against Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) and VIseKriterijumska Optimizacija I Kompromisno Resenje (VIKOR) confirmed the robustness and stability of the model. The proposed IVIF-MDL-MARCOS approach delivers a replicable, robust tool for sustainable material selection in green infrastructure.
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Pub Date : 2025-10-17DOI: 10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100205
Derrick Mubiru , Fred Kalanzi , Agatha Syofuna , Christine Kalembe Mwanja , Isaac Kiyingi
Bamboo is a fast-growing plant with potential for high biomass yield, making it a valuable resource for energy production. This study investigated the potential of bamboo charcoal as a sustainable bioenergy resource by evaluating key energy properties of charcoal derived from three bamboo species (Bambusa vulgaris, Dendrocalamus asper, and Dendrocalamus strictus) growing in Uganda. The analysis focused on moisture content, density, ash content, fixed carbon content, and calorific value. B. vulgaris charcoal stood out with its low moisture content, lower volatile matter, lower ash content, high fixed carbon, high density, and high calorific value. These characteristics make it an attractive option for fuel, including energy production. We concluded that charcoal produced from B. vulgaris is the most suitable alternative for charcoal production among the three species. We recommend evaluating community perceptions on the use of bamboo charcoal as a bioenergy option.
{"title":"Assessment of Bambusa vulgaris Schrad. ex J.C. Wendl., Dendrocalamus asper (Schult. & Schult.f.) Backer and Dendrocalamus strictus (Roxb.) Nees charcoal for biomass energy applications in Uganda","authors":"Derrick Mubiru , Fred Kalanzi , Agatha Syofuna , Christine Kalembe Mwanja , Isaac Kiyingi","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100205","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100205","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Bamboo is a fast-growing plant with potential for high biomass yield, making it a valuable resource for energy production. This study investigated the potential of bamboo charcoal as a sustainable bioenergy resource by evaluating key energy properties of charcoal derived from three bamboo species (<em>Bambusa vulgaris</em>, <em>Dendrocalamus asper</em>, and <em>Dendrocalamus strictus</em>) growing in Uganda. The analysis focused on moisture content, density, ash content, fixed carbon content, and calorific value. <em>B. vulgaris</em> charcoal stood out with its low moisture content, lower volatile matter, lower ash content, high fixed carbon, high density, and high calorific value. These characteristics make it an attractive option for fuel, including energy production. We concluded that charcoal produced from <em>B. vulgaris</em> is the most suitable alternative for charcoal production among the three species. We recommend evaluating community perceptions on the use of bamboo charcoal as a bioenergy option.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"13 ","pages":"Article 100205"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145362224","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Plant-based traditional medicines, valued for their diverse biological activities, minimal toxicity, and rich source of immunomodulatory compounds, hold significant cultural and medicinal importance. Within this context, bamboo occupies a prominent position in Asian cultures, both economically and medicinally, having been historically employed to address a range of health issues and demonstrating therapeutic potential against numerous ailments. We undertook a comprehensive analysis of bamboo’s immunomodulatory effects that highlighted significant bioactive components in leaves, shoots, shavings, culms and hemicellulose extracts. These elements enhance immune responses by regulating cytokine levels and cellular defense mechanisms. Notably, bamboo extracts increase TNF-α, IFN-γ, IL-8, and IL-12 levels, showcasing potential applications in immunotherapy and preventive medicine. Beyond immune modulation, bamboo demonstrates anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective in managing conditions such as skin disorders, obesity, and autoimmune diseases. Additionally, bamboo extracts-especially from shoots, leaves, and polysaccharides-exhibit prebiotic activity. They promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, including Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, Proteobacteria and Verrucomicrobia, thereby improving gut health and influencing immune function. The therapeutic benefits of bamboo are due to its diverse phytochemicals, such as polysaccharides, polyphenols (orientin, vitexin, ferulic acid) and phytosterols (stigmasterol, β- sitosterol). These compounds activate host defense mechanisms, regulate immune cells, suppress inflammatory pathways, and influence gene expression suggesting their significant potential in pharmacognosy, particularly for synthesizing nanoparticles in drug delivery and therapeutic applications. Bamboo stands out as a sustainable and versatile natural resource with significant potential in modern medicine. Its multifaceted biological properties offer pathways for developing natural therapeutic products, strengthening its role in advancing healthcare.
{"title":"Therapeutic potential of bamboo: Exploring ethnomedicinal traditions, phytochemical composition and immunomodulatory effects with emphasis on anti-inflammatory and prebiotic properties","authors":"Nirmala Chongtham, Aribam Indira , Babita Joshi, Oinam Santosh","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100206","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100206","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Plant-based traditional medicines, valued for their diverse biological activities, minimal toxicity, and rich source of immunomodulatory compounds, hold significant cultural and medicinal importance. Within this context, bamboo occupies a prominent position in Asian cultures, both economically and medicinally, having been historically employed to address a range of health issues and demonstrating therapeutic potential against numerous ailments. We undertook a comprehensive analysis of bamboo’s immunomodulatory effects that highlighted significant bioactive components in leaves, shoots, shavings, culms and hemicellulose extracts. These elements enhance immune responses by regulating cytokine levels and cellular defense mechanisms. Notably, bamboo extracts increase TNF-α, IFN-γ, IL-8, and IL-12 levels, showcasing potential applications in immunotherapy and preventive medicine. Beyond immune modulation, bamboo demonstrates anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective in managing conditions such as skin disorders, obesity, and autoimmune diseases. Additionally, bamboo extracts-especially from shoots, leaves, and polysaccharides-exhibit prebiotic activity. They promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, including <em>Firmicutes</em>, <em>Bacteroidetes</em>, <em>Proteobacteria</em> and <em>Verrucomicrobia</em>, thereby improving gut health and influencing immune function. The therapeutic benefits of bamboo are due to its diverse phytochemicals, such as polysaccharides, polyphenols (orientin, vitexin, ferulic acid) and phytosterols (stigmasterol, β- sitosterol). These compounds activate host defense mechanisms, regulate immune cells, suppress inflammatory pathways, and influence gene expression suggesting their significant potential in pharmacognosy, particularly for synthesizing nanoparticles in drug delivery and therapeutic applications. Bamboo stands out as a sustainable and versatile natural resource with significant potential in modern medicine. Its multifaceted biological properties offer pathways for developing natural therapeutic products, strengthening its role in advancing healthcare.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"13 ","pages":"Article 100206"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145333082","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-09-24DOI: 10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100204
SP Jeyachitra, Srijita Ganguly, Rekha R. Warrier
Bambusa balcooa (Family: Poaceae), synonymous with Arundarbor balcooa, is one of the most robust thick-walled bamboos in the genus Bambusa. Commonly known as Beema bamboo or female bamboo, it is an economically significant species cultivated extensively in tropical regions of Africa, Asia and beyond due to its high income-generating potential. In Northeast India, this edible bamboo is valued for its diverse applications, including biofuel production, paper manufacturing, medicinal uses, pest management and furniture making. The absence of seed production in the species necessitates reliance on vegetative propagation techniques. Among these, micropropagation has emerged as the most effective and reliable technique to meet the growing demand for this species. Our literature search identified various planting media compositions and concentrations for micropropagation. We identified thirty different studies describing different protocols for its successful establishment. Various studies have tried to identify the best composition for culture initiation, multiplication, maintenance and rooting, but pertinent information about acclimatisation and plant survival in the field has rarely been provided, reducing the reproducibility of protocols. We critically analyse optimal protocols for each stage of micropropagation, namely shoot initiation, shoot multiplication, root induction and hardening and highlight opportunities for future research to enhance propagation efficiency. This will contribute to the sustainable propagation and utilisation of B. balcooa, addressing global demands and ecological challenges.
{"title":"Micropropagation of Bambusa balcooa Roxb.: Insights, challenges and sustainable approaches in cultivating this green gold","authors":"SP Jeyachitra, Srijita Ganguly, Rekha R. Warrier","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100204","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100204","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Bambusa balcooa</em> (Family: Poaceae), synonymous with <em>Arundarbor balcooa</em>, is one of the most robust thick-walled bamboos in the genus <em>Bambusa</em>. Commonly known as Beema bamboo or female bamboo, it is an economically significant species cultivated extensively in tropical regions of Africa, Asia and beyond due to its high income-generating potential. In Northeast India, this edible bamboo is valued for its diverse applications, including biofuel production, paper manufacturing, medicinal uses, pest management and furniture making. The absence of seed production in the species necessitates reliance on vegetative propagation techniques. Among these, micropropagation has emerged as the most effective and reliable technique to meet the growing demand for this species. Our literature search identified various planting media compositions and concentrations for micropropagation. We identified thirty different studies describing different protocols for its successful establishment. Various studies have tried to identify the best composition for culture initiation, multiplication, maintenance and rooting, but pertinent information about acclimatisation and plant survival in the field has rarely been provided, reducing the reproducibility of protocols. We critically analyse optimal protocols for each stage of micropropagation, namely shoot initiation, shoot multiplication, root induction and hardening and highlight opportunities for future research to enhance propagation efficiency. This will contribute to the sustainable propagation and utilisation of <em>B. balcooa</em>, addressing global demands and ecological challenges.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"13 ","pages":"Article 100204"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145220433","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The Eastern Himalayas is a highly sensitive region experiencing an average warming trend of 0.01 ºC/yr and has exhibited and is predicted to experience an erratic precipitation pattern. The region is prone to hydrometeorological and seismic disasters. The rugged mountainous topography combined with poor geological structure has made the region very prone to climate change-induced mass wasting phenomena. Thus, the region is experiencing varied climatic extreme events that have degraded the landscapes considerably. Poorly managed land-use systems have resulted in the further deterioration of the soil characteristics and the hydrological regime. This calls for immediate attention and action through sustainable measures such as soil and water bioengineering (SWBE). We explored Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to address the above-mentioned problems through soil and water bioengineering with bamboo. The work encompassed practical solutions and provides recommendations for conserving the fragile landscapes with native bamboo species tailored to the specific problem and site. Important bamboo species for landscape stabilization include Bambusa bambos, B. balcooa, B. vulgaris, Dendrocalamus hamiltonii, D. strictus and Melocanna baccifera. Use of bamboo in crib walls, matting, and inclusion in agriculture land-use to prevent land degradation are crucial bioengineering measures. The main challenges of bioengineering, namely cost-effectiveness, durability and suitability of the species, can be overcome by carefully selecting bamboo species within the range of native species and their natural distribution in the specific problem area. To ensure that the sustainability and risk reduction from the bamboo-based SWBE efforts are moving in the direction specified by UN SDG 13 Climate Action – strengthening the resilience and adaptive capacity of infrastructure and the public to climate-related soil and water disasters – actors need to focus on specific remedial measures through proper planning, installation of SWBE structures with suitable bamboo species, management and maintenance.
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The rapid expansion of Moso bamboo shoots is essential for effectively establishing Moso bamboo forests. ZIP (Zinc-regulated, Iron-regulated transporter-like Protein) refers to a group of transport proteins that are vital for the uptake and movement of zinc (Zn2+) and iron (Fe2+) as plants grow and develop. The exploration of the ZIP gene family's identification, expression patterns and possible biological roles in Moso bamboo has been limited. In our research, we discovered 17 ZIP genes present in the genome of Moso bamboo. The phylogenetic analysis indicated that these ZIPs can be divided into four distinct clades. We performed an in-depth examination of conserved motifs, gene structures, chromosomal locations, cis-regulatory elements, synteny and the characteristics and functions of gene expression within this family. Analysis of STEM time expressions derived from transcriptomic data indicated that ZIP could play a role in the swift growth and development of Moso bamboo shoots. In addition, an analysis of three-dimensional protein modeling uncovered the structural features of Moso bamboo ZIP, identifying it as a transmembrane protein that facilitates zinc ion transport. Additionally, we predicted protein interactions, analyzed transcription factors regulating ZIP, and constructed a core regulatory network associated with ZIP. Subcellular localization studies in transgenic tobacco indicated that ZIP is localized to the cell membrane. This research lays a strong groundwork for a deeper understanding of the ZIP gene family's classification and functions in Moso bamboo.
毛梭竹笋的快速扩张是有效建立毛梭竹林的必要条件。ZIP （zinc -regulated, iron -regulated transporter-like Protein）是指在植物生长发育过程中对锌（Zn2+）和铁（Fe2+）的吸收和运动至关重要的一组转运蛋白。ZIP基因家族在毛竹中的鉴定、表达模式及其可能的生物学作用的探索一直有限。在我们的研究中，我们在毛竹的基因组中发现了17个ZIP基因。系统发育分析表明，这些zip可分为4个不同的支系。我们对这个家族的保守基序、基因结构、染色体位置、顺式调控元件、合成以及基因表达的特征和功能进行了深入的研究。转录组学数据的STEM时间表达分析表明，ZIP可能在毛梭竹笋的快速生长发育中发挥作用。此外，三维蛋白质模型分析揭示了毛竹ZIP的结构特征，确定了它是一种促进锌离子运输的跨膜蛋白。此外，我们预测了蛋白相互作用，分析了调控ZIP的转录因子，并构建了与ZIP相关的核心调控网络。转基因烟草的亚细胞定位研究表明，ZIP定位在细胞膜上。本研究为深入了解毛竹ZIP基因家族的分类和功能奠定了坚实的基础。
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Pub Date : 2025-09-02DOI: 10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100200
Bryndell J. Alcantara , Mark D. Ilasin , Marlo Nicole R. Gilos , Motoi Wada , Magdaleno R. Vasquez Jr.
Green materials, such as lumber, have played a vital role in the construction industry. However, global demand for lumber exceeds supply, which is driving interest in alternative materials such as engineered bamboo products. The performance of engineered bamboo is highly dependent on the strength of the adhesive used. As the industry shifts toward environmentally friendly adhesives, polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) has emerged as a candidate for bamboo adhesives. However, PVAc is known to a have lower strength than formaldehyde-based adhesives. To address this, we explored the enhancement of PVAc adhesion by pretreating the bamboo surface with a custom-built atmospheric pressure plasma jet. A significant increase in shear strength of up to 55 % was realized when the bamboo surface was treated with plasma. We attributed this to an increase in the surface free energy of bamboo, particularly the polar component. The treatment enhanced the affinity for PVAc, enabling stronger adhesion strength. The fast and relatively inexpensive atmospheric pressure plasma treatment technique offers a promising solution to improve the performance of engineered bamboo and to advance the development of more sustainable construction materials.
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