Natural variation identifies SNI1, the SMC5/6 component, as a modifier of meiotic crossover in Arabidopsis.

The frequency and distribution of meiotic crossovers are tightly controlled; however, variation in this process can be observed both within and between species. Using crosses of two natural Arabidopsis thaliana accessions, Col and Ler, we mapped a crossover modifier locus to semidominant polymorphisms in SUPPRESSOR OF NPR1-1 INDUCIBLE 1 (SNI1), which encodes a component of the SMC5/6 complex. The sni1 mutant exhibits a modified pattern of recombination across the genome with crossovers elevated in chromosome distal regions but reduced in pericentromeres. Mutations in SNI1 result in reduced crossover interference and can partially restore the fertility of a Class I crossover pathway mutant, which suggests that the protein affects noninterfering crossover repair. Therefore, we tested genetic interactions between SNI1 and both RECQ4 and FANCM DNA helicases, which showed that additional Class II crossovers observed in the sni1 mutant are FANCM independent. Furthermore, genetic analysis of other SMC5/6 mutants confirms the observations of crossover redistribution made for SNI1 The study reveals the importance of the SMC5/6 complex in ensuring the proper progress of meiotic recombination in plants

NuA4 and H2A.Z control environmental responses and autotrophic growth in Arabidopsis.

Nucleosomal acetyltransferase of H4 (NuA4) is an essential transcriptional coactivator in eukaryotes, but remains poorly characterized in plants. Here, we describe Arabidopsis homologs of the NuA4 scaffold proteins Enhancer of Polycomb-Like 1 (AtEPL1) and Esa1-Associated Factor 1 (AtEAF1). Loss of AtEAF1 results in inhibition of growth and chloroplast development. These effects are stronger in the Atepl1 mutant and are further enhanced by loss of Golden2-Like (GLK) transcription factors, suggesting that NuA4 activates nuclear plastid genes alongside GLK. We demonstrate that AtEPL1 is necessary for nucleosomal acetylation of histones H4 and H2A.Z by NuA4 in vitro. These chromatin marks are diminished genome-wide in Atepl1, while another active chromatin mark, H3K9 acetylation (H3K9ac), is locally enhanced. Expression of many chloroplast-related genes depends on NuA4, as they are downregulated with loss of H4ac and H2A.Zac. Finally, we demonstrate that NuA4 promotes H2A.Z deposition and by doing so prevents spurious activation of stress response genes

Ploughshare distribution logistics

Celem pracy było przedstawienie najważniejszych uwarunkowań związanych z logistyką dystrybucji lemieszy płużnych. Przedstawiono zróżnicowany system zaopatrzenia rolników w części zamienne koncentrując się na warsztatach obsługowo-naprawczych zajmujących się obsługą pogwarancyjną. Omówiono przyczyny występowania dużych różnic w popycie na lemiesze w skali roku. Opisano funkcją liniową o wysokim współczynniku korelacji wpływ średniej powierzchni gruntów pod zasiewami na liczbę ciągników o mocy powyżej 100 kW. Stwierdzono, że w ofercie czołowych producentów przeważa asortyment pługów agregatowanych z ciągnikami dużej mocy.The purpose of the work was to demonstrate most important determinants connected with ploughshare distribution logistics. The paper presents diversified spare parts supply system for farmers, focusing on service and repair shops providing after-warranty services. It discusses the reasons for significant differences in the demand for ploughshares throughout a year. Using linear function with high correlation coefficient, the researchers described the effect of mean area of grounds covered with crops on the number of tractors possessing horsepower exceeding 100 kW. It has been observed that the assortment of ploughs combined with high power tractors prevails in leading manufacturers' offers

Horizontal and vertical distribution of lignin in surface sediments of the Gdańsk Basin

The aim of this study was to identify and quantify lignin transported from the River Vistula to the accumulation area in the Gdańsk Basin. Sediment samples collected along the Vistula mouth –Gdańsk Deep transect were analysed for lignin. Lignin was characterised by oxidative degradation, cupric oxide being chosen as the most suitable oxidising agent. The polar functional groups of the oxidation products were silylated and the derivatives analysed by capillary gas chromatography on fused capillary silica columns with flame ionisation detection. Lignin-derived oxidation products were quantified in the range from 3 to 20 μg g−1 dry wt. for phenolic acids and from 6 to 12 μg g−1 dry wt. for phenolic aldehydes. Differences in oxidation products contents are assigned to different lignin sources in the marine environment. The horizontal and vertical gradients of these compounds in the sediments of the Gdańsk Basin are documented. The results are discussed in terms of the origin and fate of organic matter in the Gdańsk Basin. The measured differences in quality and quantity of the identified oxidation products provide insight into diagenetic processes in the surface marine sediments