Auxin-salicylic acid cross-talk ameliorates OsMYB-R1 mediated defense towards heavy metal, drought and fungal stress
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Authors: Tiwari, Poonam; Indoliya, Yuvraj; Chauhan, Abhishek Singh; Singh, Puja; Singh, Pradyumna Kumar; Singh, Poonam C.; Srivastava, Suchi; Pande, Veena; Chakrabarty, Debasis
Abstract
The MYB TF family is an immensely large and functionally diverse class of proteins involved in the regulation of cell cycle, cell morphogenesis to stress signaling mechanism. The present study deciphered the hormonal crosstalk of wound inducible and stress-responsive OsMYB-R1 transcription factor in combating abiotic [Cr(VI) and drought/PEG] as well as biotic (Rhizoctonia solani) stress. OsMYB-R1 over-expressing rice transgenics exhibit a significant increase in lateral roots, which may be associated with increased tolerance under Cr(VI) and drought exposure. In contrast, its loss-of-function reduces stress tolerance. Higher auxin accumulation in the OsMYB-R1 over-expressed lines further strengthens the protective role of lateral roots under stress conditions. RNA-seq. data reveals over-representation of salicylic acid signaling molecule calcium-dependent protein kinases, which probably activate the stress-responsive downstream genes (Peroxidases, Glutathione S-transferases, Osmotins, Heat Shock Proteins, Pathogenesis Related-Proteins). Enzymatic studies further confirm OsMYB-R1 mediated robust antioxidant system as catalase, guaiacol peroxidase and superoxide dismutase activities were found to be increased in the over-expressed lines. Our results suggest that OsMYB-R1 is part of a complex network of transcription factors controlling the cross-talk of auxin and salicylic acid signaling and other genes in response to multiple stresses by modifying molecular signaling, internal cellular homeostasis and root morphology.
Application of text mining in identifying the factors of supply chain financing risk management
INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT & DATA SYSTEMS
Authors: Ying, Hao; Chen, Lujie; Zhao, Xiande
Abstract
Purpose This study aims to clarify the risk management practices of banks as supply chain finance (SCF) service providers. Design/methodology/approach Using 4,014 evaluation and approval reports, this study constructed five risk management factors and examined their functions with secondary data. Two text-mining techniques (i.e. word sense induction, TF-IDF) were used to equip the classic routine of dictionary-based content analysis. Findings This research successfully identified four important risk management factors: relationship-based assessment, asset monitoring, cash flow monitoring and supply chain collaboration. The default-preventing effect of these factors are different and contingent on the type of financing contexts (i.e. preshipment, postshipment). Practical implications The empirical evidences provide practical implications for SCF service providers to manage risk. SCF service providers are suggested to pay more attention to cash flow monitoring when providing postshipment financing services and shift the focus to relationship building and supply chain collaboration when providing preshipment financing services. Originality/value The study shows that a large volume of textual materials can provide adequate clues for researches as long as they are mined with suitable analytic techniques and approaches. Based on the results, SCF service providers can identify problems of their operations and directions for improvement. In addition, the risk management vocabulary from the E&A reports can be utilized by SCF service providers to digitize their loan approving process and, further, to facilitate the decision-makings.