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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.27103773.v1
title: Candidate Genes for Brown Fiber in Cotton Revealed Among the <i>R2R3-Myb</i> and <i>bHLH-Myc</i> Gene Families

description: Naturally colored cotton varieties attract investigators due to their eco-friendly and hypoallergenic properties. Genetic mechanisms, determining control of pigment biosynthesis pathway in cotton fiber, are being intensively studied nowadays. However, the knowledge, explaining control of proanthocyanidins accumulation in cotton fiber by the MBW complex (R2R3-Myb, bHLH-Myc and WD40), is insufficient. In this connection, we focused on the regulatory genes from a number of the most likely ones involved in proanthocyanidins biosynthesis. We used the Sanger sequencing approach to reveal the allelic diversity of the <i>R2R3-Myb</i> and <i>bHLH-Myc</i> genes among contrast genotype accessions including various fiber shades and hypocotyl color. Having used the number of bioinformatics tools, we concluded that the replacement of conserved tryptophan residue abolished the DNA-binding activity of the GhMYB10-A transcription factor and this, probably, can be associated with the light brown fiber phenotype. Deeper studies are required to definitely establish the GhMYB10-A function. However, our achievements can be practically applied in marker-assisted breeding of cotton varieties with naturally colored fiber.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.24746537
title: Biomedical Potential of Keratin-Biphalin Wound Dressing in Diabetic Mice: In Vitro and In Vivo Studies

description: Strategies for successful healing of diabetic wounds are lacking. Natural-derived dressings have gained much attention due to their promising properties. We hypothesized that keratin-biphalin fiber-dressing accelerates skin wound healing in a mouse model of diabetes. Keratin fibers were obtained from mouse fur and soaked in a biphalin solution. Studies on NIH/3T3 cells showed that keratin-biphalin fibers increase cell viability. In vivo studies were made on C57BL/6J mice with iatrogenically induced diabetes. Two full-thickness wounds were created on the back of the mice, one untreated and the other treated with an experimental dressing. Western blot analysis, histopathological and immunohistochemical staining were performed. Biphalin was slowly released from keratin fibers. The obtained keratin-biphalin fibers were biocompatible and supported cell growth. Western blot analysis showed that cells treated with our dressing had an increasing expression level of mTOR, and p-AKT 72 h post-treatment compared to 24 h and 48 h. Animal studies showed that the keratin-biphalin dressing accelerated wound healing on days 5 and 15. Treated wounds showed faster reepithelization and developed thicker epidermis. Histopathological and immunohistochemical studies confirmed that keratin-biphalin fibers stimulate macrophage infiltration, which promotes tissue remodeling and regeneration. Exogenous keratin-biphalin fibers p-AKT/mTOR expression protein in vitro and accelerate skin wound healing in diabetic mice.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.24746537.v1
title: Biomedical Potential of Keratin-Biphalin Wound Dressing in Diabetic Mice: In Vitro and In Vivo Studies

description: Strategies for successful healing of diabetic wounds are lacking. Natural-derived dressings have gained much attention due to their promising properties. We hypothesized that keratin-biphalin fiber-dressing accelerates skin wound healing in a mouse model of diabetes. Keratin fibers were obtained from mouse fur and soaked in a biphalin solution. Studies on NIH/3T3 cells showed that keratin-biphalin fibers increase cell viability. In vivo studies were made on C57BL/6J mice with iatrogenically induced diabetes. Two full-thickness wounds were created on the back of the mice, one untreated and the other treated with an experimental dressing. Western blot analysis, histopathological and immunohistochemical staining were performed. Biphalin was slowly released from keratin fibers. The obtained keratin-biphalin fibers were biocompatible and supported cell growth. Western blot analysis showed that cells treated with our dressing had an increasing expression level of mTOR, and p-AKT 72 h post-treatment compared to 24 h and 48 h. Animal studies showed that the keratin-biphalin dressing accelerated wound healing on days 5 and 15. Treated wounds showed faster reepithelization and developed thicker epidermis. Histopathological and immunohistochemical studies confirmed that keratin-biphalin fibers stimulate macrophage infiltration, which promotes tissue remodeling and regeneration. Exogenous keratin-biphalin fibers p-AKT/mTOR expression protein in vitro and accelerate skin wound healing in diabetic mice.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.27231704
title: Analysis of Liquid Transport Performance of Cotton Knitted Fabric Made by the TransDry Technology

description: In order to improve a competitiveness of cotton in textile market, an innovative TransDry® technology has been developed. The aim of the work was to investigate the liquid moisture transport in cotton knitted fabrics: standard and made using TransDry® technology. The measurement has been performed using Moisture Management Tester. Additionally, fabrics have been measured in the range of water-vapor permeability and thermal insulation using Permetest and Alambeta. Results showed that both calculated parameters: R – accumulative one-way transport index and OMMC – overall moisture management capacity do not reflect the advantages of the TransDry® technology. The advantages of TransDry® technology have been demonstrated in values of the following parameters: WTT – wetting time for top surface, MWRB – maximum wetted radius for the bottom surface, SST and SSB – spreading speed on both sides of fabric. Results showed that only an in-depth analysis of results of individual parameters and graphs from the MMT software allowed for a detailed examination of movement of liquid moisture in tested fabrics and demonstration of the advantages of TransDry® technology. It has been also concluded that the changes of the structure of knitted fabrics cause the changes of moisture transport properties of the fabrics.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.27231704.v1
title: Analysis of Liquid Transport Performance of Cotton Knitted Fabric Made by the TransDry Technology

description: In order to improve a competitiveness of cotton in textile market, an innovative TransDry® technology has been developed. The aim of the work was to investigate the liquid moisture transport in cotton knitted fabrics: standard and made using TransDry® technology. The measurement has been performed using Moisture Management Tester. Additionally, fabrics have been measured in the range of water-vapor permeability and thermal insulation using Permetest and Alambeta. Results showed that both calculated parameters: R – accumulative one-way transport index and OMMC – overall moisture management capacity do not reflect the advantages of the TransDry® technology. The advantages of TransDry® technology have been demonstrated in values of the following parameters: WTT – wetting time for top surface, MWRB – maximum wetted radius for the bottom surface, SST and SSB – spreading speed on both sides of fabric. Results showed that only an in-depth analysis of results of individual parameters and graphs from the MMT software allowed for a detailed examination of movement of liquid moisture in tested fabrics and demonstration of the advantages of TransDry® technology. It has been also concluded that the changes of the structure of knitted fabrics cause the changes of moisture transport properties of the fabrics.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.26776736.v1
title: Ultrasonic Assisted Enhancement in Natural Dye Extraction from Eucalyptus for Process Optimization

description: The research focuses on the effective extraction of natural dye from Eucalyptus (<i>Eucalyptus globulus L</i>.) leaves and process optimization of coloration using tencel fabrics. Eucalyptus leaves were extracted using ultrasonic-assisted extraction and applied to tencel fabrics using exhaust dyeing method. The tencel fabric samples were dyed using pre-mordanting, simultaneous-mordanting, and post-mordanting techniques without and with mordants using different concentrations. The dye extraction and dyeing process were investigated at different temperatures and time durations to achieve an optimized process. The dyed samples were examined for color strength (K/S) and CIEL*a*b values by using Data Color spectrophotometer. Additionally, the dyed samples were tested for qualitative and quantitative antibacterial activity using standard protocols. The results revealed that ultrasonic extraction was efficient and effective for the dyeing of tencel using eucalyptus dye at 60°C with a time span of 30 min. The pre-mordanting method demonstrated better results in terms of shade depth and colorfastness. Tencel fabric dyed in the presence of ferrous sulfate mordant revealed superior dyeing results while potassium dichromate showed poor results. All the samples possessed good antibacterial and good fastness properties. Thus, tencel fabrics dyed with eucalyptus dye through ultrasonic at low temperatures and short time could be valuable for textile industry.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.26776736
title: Ultrasonic Assisted Enhancement in Natural Dye Extraction from Eucalyptus for Process Optimization

description: The research focuses on the effective extraction of natural dye from Eucalyptus (<i>Eucalyptus globulus L</i>.) leaves and process optimization of coloration using tencel fabrics. Eucalyptus leaves were extracted using ultrasonic-assisted extraction and applied to tencel fabrics using exhaust dyeing method. The tencel fabric samples were dyed using pre-mordanting, simultaneous-mordanting, and post-mordanting techniques without and with mordants using different concentrations. The dye extraction and dyeing process were investigated at different temperatures and time durations to achieve an optimized process. The dyed samples were examined for color strength (K/S) and CIEL*a*b values by using Data Color spectrophotometer. Additionally, the dyed samples were tested for qualitative and quantitative antibacterial activity using standard protocols. The results revealed that ultrasonic extraction was efficient and effective for the dyeing of tencel using eucalyptus dye at 60°C with a time span of 30 min. The pre-mordanting method demonstrated better results in terms of shade depth and colorfastness. Tencel fabric dyed in the presence of ferrous sulfate mordant revealed superior dyeing results while potassium dichromate showed poor results. All the samples possessed good antibacterial and good fastness properties. Thus, tencel fabrics dyed with eucalyptus dye through ultrasonic at low temperatures and short time could be valuable for textile industry.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.26074982
title: Body Region Sampling Areas- and Phaneroptics-Associated Hair Fiber Phenotypes in Canarian Camel Versus Merino Sheep

description: The variability of camel hair fibers physical-mechanical properties across sampling body areas and phaneroptics continue to be relatively unexplored topics in scientific literature. With the aim to valorize camel hair fibers, the present investigation has examined, through discriminant canonical analysis, fiber properties of Canarian camel hair regarding the body region sampled by comparing them with Merino sheep wool, world’s most demanded textile fiber. Additionally, camel hair attribute differences depending on phaneroptics such as coat or eye color and particularities have been determined. Diameter at the base of the fiber is higher for adult camels and increases from the mid-region to the back of the animal. Besides, the highest variability in both staple length and mean diameter was found for camel shoulder and hump fibers. Camel tail dock was the region with the finest fibers but also the one accounting for the highest percentage of residual dirt. Coat color and particularities were unlikely to significantly (<i>p</i> &lt; .05) affect fiber diameter and strength but did affect the brightness of final textile products. These results may help to tailor strategies within camel farming systems seeking the maximization of their productive outcomes, which is of utter relevance in endangered animal genetic resources.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.26074982.v1
title: Body Region Sampling Areas- and Phaneroptics-Associated Hair Fiber Phenotypes in Canarian Camel Versus Merino Sheep

description: The variability of camel hair fibers physical-mechanical properties across sampling body areas and phaneroptics continue to be relatively unexplored topics in scientific literature. With the aim to valorize camel hair fibers, the present investigation has examined, through discriminant canonical analysis, fiber properties of Canarian camel hair regarding the body region sampled by comparing them with Merino sheep wool, world’s most demanded textile fiber. Additionally, camel hair attribute differences depending on phaneroptics such as coat or eye color and particularities have been determined. Diameter at the base of the fiber is higher for adult camels and increases from the mid-region to the back of the animal. Besides, the highest variability in both staple length and mean diameter was found for camel shoulder and hump fibers. Camel tail dock was the region with the finest fibers but also the one accounting for the highest percentage of residual dirt. Coat color and particularities were unlikely to significantly (<i>p</i> &lt; .05) affect fiber diameter and strength but did affect the brightness of final textile products. These results may help to tailor strategies within camel farming systems seeking the maximization of their productive outcomes, which is of utter relevance in endangered animal genetic resources.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.27993455
title: Genetic divergence and hybrid potential for yield and fiber quality in cotton (<i>Gossypium hirsutum</i>. L)

description: Fiber trait is multigenic and each parent of the population carrying different genes aid in arriving at varied blend of association between yield and fiber quality traits. Eleven parental lines were crossed in half-diallel fashion to arrive at 55 hybrid combinations, which were evaluated under seven environments. The results manifested highly significant differences among the traits studied, indicating wide range of genetic diversity in the parental genotypes. Combining ability studies revealed parental genotypes SCS-PL-01, SCS-PL-04 as best general combiners for seed cotton yield; SCS-PL-04, SCS-PL-12, SCS-PL-51, SCS-PL-59 for fiber length; SCS-PL-51 for fiber strength and SCS-PL-02 for micronaire value. Genetic diversity of parental genotypes estimated using microsatellites was compared with SCA effects to understand the role of genetic distance (GD) in realizing the heterosis. Comparative characterization of parental genotypes indicated efficiency of capillary gel electrophoresis over metaphor agarose gel electrophoresis and could identify 55 unique bands. The study indicated predicting heterosis using GD estimates is competent when markers linked to the QTLs are used. Also, marker-assisted parental selection in combining ability studies would be a better approach in realizing potential crosses with high yield and fiber quality traits.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.27993455.v1
title: Genetic divergence and hybrid potential for yield and fiber quality in cotton (<i>Gossypium hirsutum</i>. L)

description: Fiber trait is multigenic and each parent of the population carrying different genes aid in arriving at varied blend of association between yield and fiber quality traits. Eleven parental lines were crossed in half-diallel fashion to arrive at 55 hybrid combinations, which were evaluated under seven environments. The results manifested highly significant differences among the traits studied, indicating wide range of genetic diversity in the parental genotypes. Combining ability studies revealed parental genotypes SCS-PL-01, SCS-PL-04 as best general combiners for seed cotton yield; SCS-PL-04, SCS-PL-12, SCS-PL-51, SCS-PL-59 for fiber length; SCS-PL-51 for fiber strength and SCS-PL-02 for micronaire value. Genetic diversity of parental genotypes estimated using microsatellites was compared with SCA effects to understand the role of genetic distance (GD) in realizing the heterosis. Comparative characterization of parental genotypes indicated efficiency of capillary gel electrophoresis over metaphor agarose gel electrophoresis and could identify 55 unique bands. The study indicated predicting heterosis using GD estimates is competent when markers linked to the QTLs are used. Also, marker-assisted parental selection in combining ability studies would be a better approach in realizing potential crosses with high yield and fiber quality traits.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.25898891.v1
title: Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Properties of Polyvinyl Alcohol Biocomposite Films Containing Ferulic Acid and Cellulose Extracted from <i>Robinia Pseudoacacia</i> Pods

description: Capitalizing on invasive plant species and stopping their aggressive spread might be achieved by using them as a renewable source of useful products such as cellulose. The study aimed to develop new cellulose-based food packaging materials with antioxidant and antimicrobial activity. The cellulose was extracted from the invasive plant species <i>Robinia pseudoacacia</i> pods, crosslinked with citric acid, used as reinforcement for polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and functionalized with ferulic acid (FA). The obtained materials were characterized by XRD, ATR-FTIR, contact angle and SEM. The materials exhibited low solubility in water and the swelling degree was proportional to the FA content. The FA release from the matrix was assessed by HPLC and the antioxidant profile by CUPRAC, FRAP, and TEAC methods. The obtained materials inhibited the growth of bacteria, yeasts and molds, being especially active on Gram-positive bacteria and yeasts. Overall, the most promising formulation for further developing new packaging materials for products with water activity less than 0.95 was the one with the highest FA content.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.25898891
title: Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Properties of Polyvinyl Alcohol Biocomposite Films Containing Ferulic Acid and Cellulose Extracted from <i>Robinia Pseudoacacia</i> Pods

description: Capitalizing on invasive plant species and stopping their aggressive spread might be achieved by using them as a renewable source of useful products such as cellulose. The study aimed to develop new cellulose-based food packaging materials with antioxidant and antimicrobial activity. The cellulose was extracted from the invasive plant species <i>Robinia pseudoacacia</i> pods, crosslinked with citric acid, used as reinforcement for polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and functionalized with ferulic acid (FA). The obtained materials were characterized by XRD, ATR-FTIR, contact angle and SEM. The materials exhibited low solubility in water and the swelling degree was proportional to the FA content. The FA release from the matrix was assessed by HPLC and the antioxidant profile by CUPRAC, FRAP, and TEAC methods. The obtained materials inhibited the growth of bacteria, yeasts and molds, being especially active on Gram-positive bacteria and yeasts. Overall, the most promising formulation for further developing new packaging materials for products with water activity less than 0.95 was the one with the highest FA content.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.27241534
title: Application of Natural (Plant) Fibers Particularly Hemp Fiber as Reinforcement in Hybrid Polymer Composites - Part III. Investigations of Physical and Mechanical Properties of Composites Reinforced with Hemp Fibers

description: The article is the third part of a multi-directional analysis of the possibilities, advisability and validity of using natural plant fibers (NPFs) as a reinforcement for polymer structural composites that can be used in the shipbuilding industry in Poland. As a result of the analysis of macroeconomic indicators and natural and non-natural factors regarding NPFs, a representative selection of hemp (<i>Cannabis sativa L</i>.) was made as the raw material to be used to reinforce these composites. Methods and test results are presented enabling comparison of the physical and mechanical properties of the new pro-ecological construction material–hemp fiber reinforced polymer (HFRP), reinforced with fabric made of unmodified and chemically modified hemp fibers.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.27241534.v1
title: Application of Natural (Plant) Fibers Particularly Hemp Fiber as Reinforcement in Hybrid Polymer Composites - Part III. Investigations of Physical and Mechanical Properties of Composites Reinforced with Hemp Fibers

description: The article is the third part of a multi-directional analysis of the possibilities, advisability and validity of using natural plant fibers (NPFs) as a reinforcement for polymer structural composites that can be used in the shipbuilding industry in Poland. As a result of the analysis of macroeconomic indicators and natural and non-natural factors regarding NPFs, a representative selection of hemp (<i>Cannabis sativa L</i>.) was made as the raw material to be used to reinforce these composites. Methods and test results are presented enabling comparison of the physical and mechanical properties of the new pro-ecological construction material–hemp fiber reinforced polymer (HFRP), reinforced with fabric made of unmodified and chemically modified hemp fibers.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.25336474
title: Genome-Wide Analysis of the PLATZ Gene Family and Identification of Seed Development-Related Genes in Flax [<i>Linum usitatissimum</i> L.]

description: The plant AT-rich sequence and zinc-binding proteins (PLATZ) are a new class of zinc-dependent DNA-binding proteins that play important roles in plant growth and development. But it has not been systematically identified in flax (Linum usitatissimum L.), as an important seed crop with high nutritional value. In this study, 28 LuPLATZ proteins were identified from flax and divided into six phylogenetic groups. Fragment duplication was an important driving factor in the evolution of <i>LuPLATZ</i> genes. The RNA-seq results showed that the LuPLATZ genes had different expression patterns. Quantitative analysis of 16 <i>LuPLATZ</i> genes was performed, and the qRT-PCR results were consistent with the RNA-seq results. The expression of <i>LuPLATZ6</i>, <i>LuPLATZ23</i>, and <i>LuPLATZ27</i> increased significantly during seed development. The observed change in the expression pattern suggests that these three genes could have significant regulatory functions during seed formation. These three LuPLATZ proteins were localized to the nucleus, suggesting that they could be conventional transcription factors. <i>LuPLATZ23</i> and <i>LuPLATZ27</i> were co-expressed with LuNAC1 and LuNAC75, suggesting an interactive relationship. This study aims to offer a theoretical foundation for high-yielding molecular breeding of flax.