Construction of a high-density genetic map for faba bean (Vicia faba L.) and quantitative trait loci mapping of seed-related traits

Faba bean (Vicia faba L.) is a valuable legume crop and data on its seed-related traits is required for yield and quality improvements. However, basic research on faba bean is lagging compared to that of other major crops. In this study, an F2 faba bean population, including 121 plants derived from the cross WY7×TCX7, was genotyped using the Faba_bean_130 K targeted next-generation sequencing genotyping platform. The data were used to construct the first ultra-dense faba bean genetic map consisting of 12,023 single nucleotide polymorphisms markers covering 1,182.65 cM with an average distance of 0.098 cM. The map consisted of 6 linkage groups, which is consistent with the 6 faba bean chromosome pairs. A total of 65 quantitative trait loci (QTL) for seed-related traits were identified (3 for 100-seed weight, 28 for seed shape, 12 for seed coat color, and 22 for nutritional quality). Furthermore, 333 candidate genes that are likely to participate in the regulation of seed-related traits were also identified. Our research findings can provide a basis for future faba bean marker-assisted breeding and be helpful to further modify and improve the reference genome

The Ninth Visual Object Tracking VOT2021 Challenge Results

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Hybrid Flow Shop Scheduling Problems Using Improved Fireworks Algorithm for Permutation

Prior studies are lacking which address permutation flow shop scheduling problems and hybrid flow shop scheduling problems together to help firms find the optimized scheduling strategy. The permutation flow shop scheduling problem and hybrid flow shop scheduling problems are important production scheduling types, which widely exist in industrial production fields. This study aimed to acquire the best scheduling strategy for making production plans. An improved fireworks algorithm is proposed to minimize the makespan in the proposed strategies. The proposed improved fireworks algorithm is compared with the fireworks algorithm, and the improvement strategies include the following: (1) A nonlinear radius is introduced and the minimum explosion amplitude is checked to avoid the waste of optimal fireworks; (2) The original Gaussian mutation operator is replaced by a hybrid operator that combines Cauchy and Gaussian mutation to improve the search ability; and (3) An elite group selection strategy is adopted to reduce the computing costs. Two instances from the permutation flow shop scheduling problem and hybrid flow shop scheduling problems were used to evaluate the improved fireworks algorithm’s performance, and the computational results demonstrate the improved fireworks algorithm’s superiority

The Study of Flow Characteristics During the Decomposition Process in Hydrate-Bearing Porous Media Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging

The flow characteristics during decomposition of hydrate-bearing sediments are the most critical parameters for the gas recovery potential from natural gas hydrate reservoirs. The absolute and relative permeability and the flow field distribution during the decomposition process of hydrate-bearing porous media synthetically created by glass beads are in-situ measured by using magnetic resonance imaging. The absolute permeability value increased slowly, then became stable after the decomposition amount was 50%. The relative permeability change curve is a typical X-shaped cross curve. As the hydrate decomposed, the relative permeability values of the two phases increased, the range of the two-phase co-infiltration zone increased with the increase of relative permeability at the endpoint, and the coexistence water saturation decreased. At the beginning of the decomposition, (hydrate content 100% to 70%), the relative permeability of methane and water rose rapidly from 22% to 51% and from 58% to 70%, respectively. When the amount of the remaining hydrate was less than 50%, the relative permeability curve of the hydrate-bearing glass beads almost kept unchanged. During the hydrate decomposition process, the velocity distribution was very uneven and coincided with the porous media structure

Effect of multi-pass deformation on microstructure and flow behavior of Ti-6Al-4V alloy fabricated through hot isostatic pressing

Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy specimens fabricated through hot isostatic pressing (HIP) were made by multi-pass thermal deformation. The temperature was 950 °C, 850 °C and 900 °C for one pass, two passes and three passes, respectively, and each pass corresponded to three strain rate (i.e. 0.01 s ^−1 , 0.1 s ^−1 and 1 s ^−1 ), in addition, the total reduction in height was 70%. When the true strain was greater than 0.51 and the strain rate was 1 s ^−1 , the stress-strain curves showed the phenomenon of flow softening. X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns indicated that the diffraction peak of α lattice plane of (0002) increased first and then declined with the strain under the strain rate of 0.1 s ^−1 . Besides, the Vickers hardness increased with the strain at the same strain rate and was not sensitive to strain rate. Moreover, when the strain rate was 0.1 s ^−1 , the fraction of LAGBs decreased from two passes to three passes and the microstructure results showed that the fraction of equiaxed α phases increased with the passes increasing. This is due to the strain energy increased as the increasing passes which could provide driving force for dynamic recrystallization (DRX). At the same amount of deformation, increasing the strain rate, the slender lamellar α bended and the equiaxed α grains gradually took place of the discontinuous lamellar α . Additionally, the spheroidization mechanism of lamellar α phase was mainly through grain boundaries bulging. After completing three passes deformation, the average grain size was approximately 12 μ m

Direct Observation of THF Hydrate Formation in Porous Microstructure Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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In situ observation of hydrate growth habit in porous media using magnetic resonance imaging

To investigate the growth law and microstructure of hydrates in sediments, the growth process of the tetrahydrofuran (THF) hydrate is observed in site using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The hydrate formation starts preferentially from the grain surface and then grows towards the liquid phase filling up the pore. In the final stage, the hydrate cements and stiffens the sediment. In this study, the cementing microstructure of the THF hydrate was directly observed in porous media. The extension of the observed behavior to methane hydrates gives implications for understanding their role in the seismic exploration and the stability of permafrost and seafloor