Polytechnic University of Valencia

About: Polytechnic University of Valencia is a education organization based out in Valencia, Spain. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Catalysis & Population. The organization has 16282 authors who have published 40162 publications receiving 850234 citations.

The Yeast HAL1 Gene Improves Salt Tolerance of Transgenic Tomato

Abstract: Overexpression of the HAL1 gene in yeast has a positive effect on salt tolerance by maintaining a high internal K(+) concentration and decreasing intracellular Na(+) during salt stress. In the present work, the yeast gene HAL1 was introduced into tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) by Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation. A sample of primary transformants was self-pollinated, and progeny from both transformed and non-transformed plants (controls) were evaluated for salt tolerance in vitro and in vivo. Results from different tests indicated a higher level of salt tolerance in the progeny of two different transgenic plants bearing four copies or one copy of the HAL1 gene. In addition, measurement of the intracellular K(+) to Na(+) ratios showed that transgenic lines were able to retain more K(+) than the control under salt stress. Although plants and yeast cannot be compared in an absolute sense, these results indicate that the mechanism controlling the positive effect of the HAL1 gene on salt tolerance may be similar in transgenic plants and yeast.

Evolutionary signals of selection on cognition from the great tit genome and methylome

Abstract: For over 50 years, the great tit (Parus major) has been a model species for research in evolutionary, ecological and behavioural research; in particular, learning and cognition have been intensively studied. Here, to provide further insight into the molecular mechanisms behind these important traits, we de novo assemble a great tit reference genome and whole-genome re-sequence another 29 individuals from across Europe. We show an overrepresentation of genes related to neuronal functions, learning and cognition in regions under positive selection, as well as increased CpG methylation in these regions. In addition, great tit neuronal non-CpG methylation patterns are very similar to those observed in mammals, suggesting a universal role in neuronal epigenetic regulation which can affect learning-, memory- and experience-induced plasticity. The high-quality great tit genome assembly will play an instrumental role in furthering the integration of ecological, evolutionary, behavioural and genomic approaches in this model species.

Oxide materials and catalyst compositions containing them

Abstract: A process for making a calcined, oxide material by at least partially delaminating a swollen, layered oxide material prior to calcination, and the product thereof having an increased active surface area that corresponds to an adsorption capacity for 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene of at least 0.50 mmol/g at a temperature of 42° C. and a pressure of 173.3 Pa. The calcined, oxide material retains a porous shape although non-pillared.

Similarities and Differences between the “Relativistic” Triad Gold, Platinum, and Mercury in Catalysis

Abstract: A.L.-P. thanks CSIC for a contract under JAE-doctors program. Financial support by Consolider-Ingenio 2010 (proyecto MULTICAT) and PLE2009 project from MCIINN is also acknowledged.