Weiqiang Yang
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Weiqiang Yang has a total of 8 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Huizhen Ma
Chongqing Crop Germplasm Rongchang Forage Resource Bank, Chongqing Academy of Animal Sciences, Chongqing 402460, China
1 shared publication - Jie Zhou
Chongqing Crop Germplasm Rongchang Forage Resource Bank, Chongqing Academy of Animal Sciences, Chongqing 402460, China
1 shared publication - Qifan Ran
Chongqing Academy of Animal Sciences, Chongqing 402460, China
1 shared publication - Wanbin Sun
Chongqing Crop Germplasm Rongchang Forage Resource Bank, Chongqing Academy of Animal Sciences, Chongqing 402460, China
1 shared publication - Wei He
Chongqing Crop Germplasm Rongchang Forage Resource Bank, Chongqing Academy of Animal Sciences, Chongqing 402460, China
1 shared publication - Yan Fan
Chongqing Crop Germplasm Rongchang Forage Resource Bank, Chongqing Academy of Animal Sciences, Chongqing 402460, China
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 10 February 2026
- Published by MDPI AG in International Journal of Molecular Sciences
- Vol. 27 (4) , 1704
Integrated Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Analyses Provide Insights into the Response of Red Clover (Trifolium pratense L.) to High-Temperature Stress
High-temperature stress adversely affects the yield and quality of red clover (Trifolium pratense). However, the molecular mechanisms underlying red clover’s heat tolerance remain incompletely understood, which limits targeted genetic improvement. This study employed a multi-omics approach to compare a heat-tolerant cultivar (“HL”) and a heat-sensitive cultivar (“Tp615”). Under high-temperature stress, “HL” exhibited superior physiological adaptation, showing 1.8 times higher chlorophyll retention compared to “Tp615.” Transcriptome analysis identified 3104 core differentially expressed genes, including 175 transcription factors, with qRT-PCR validation confirming expression patterns consistent with the transcriptomic data. Broad-targeted metabolomics revealed 1242 differentially accumulated metabolites. Multi-omics integration highlighted the crucial role of the phenylpropanoid biosynthesis pathway in enhancing red clover’s heat tolerance. This study deciphers the mechanisms underlying red clover’s heat resistance and offers valuable genetic resources and a theoretical foundation for breeding stress-tolerant forage crops.
- 10 February 2026
- Published by MDPI AG in International Journal of Molecular Sciences
- Vol. 27 (4) , 1704
Open AccessIntegrated Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Analyses Provide Insights into the Response of Red Clover (Trifolium pratense L.) to High-Temperature Stress
High-temperature stress adversely affects the yield and quality of red clover (Trifolium pratense). However, the molecular mechanisms underlying red clover’s heat tolerance remain incompletely understood, which limits targeted genetic improvement. This study employed a multi-omics approach to compare a heat-tolerant cultivar (“HL”) and a heat-sensitive cultivar (“Tp615”). Under high-temperature stress, “HL” exhibited superior physiological adaptation, showing 1.8 times higher chlorophyll retention compared to “Tp615.” Transcriptome analysis identified 3104 core differentially expressed genes, including 175 transcription factors, with qRT-PCR validation confirming expression patterns consistent with the transcriptomic data. Broad-targeted metabolomics revealed 1242 differentially accumulated metabolites. Multi-omics integration highlighted the crucial role of the phenylpropanoid biosynthesis pathway in enhancing red clover’s heat tolerance. This study deciphers the mechanisms underlying red clover’s heat resistance and offers valuable genetic resources and a theoretical foundation for breeding stress-tolerant forage crops.