Article
Plant Sciences
Sanjana Negi, Steffi Madari, Himanshu Tak, Subham Bhakta, T. R. Ganapathi
Summary: The study functionally analyzed the 5'-regulatory region of the chalcone isomerase gene in banana, finding that various stress conditions and signaling molecules altered its expression. Transgenic tobacco plants harboring the gene displayed specific GUS staining in vascular region and guard cells, indicating activation of the gene under drought, salinity, and other stress conditions. Detection of multiple stress-related cis-elements in the gene region correlates with the alteration of transcript levels in banana under stress conditions.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Shuang Wang, Bingbing Lv, Anhu Wang, Jianping Hu, Qi Wu, Chenglei Li
Summary: The expression of genes related to abiotic stress in plants is regulated by the transcription factor FtWRKY29, which binds to the W-box elements in their promoters. FtWRKY29 enhances the transcription of target genes and plays a crucial role in the tolerance of Tartary buckwheat to phosphorus deficiency-induced stress.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Lea Vidal, Esteban Lebrun, Young-Kyoung Park, Guillaume Mottet, Jean-Marc Nicaud
Summary: In this study, novel bidirectional and hybrid bidirectional promoters were developed, whose expression can be fine-tuned to meet the demand for versatile promoters in the yeast Y. lipolytica. This study provides effective tools for smoothly adjusting the erythritol-inducible co-expression of two target genes in biotechnology applications. BDPs developed in this study have potential applications in the fields of heterologous protein production, metabolic engineering, and synthetic biology.
MICROBIAL CELL FACTORIES
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Zhanyu Chen, Yingying Zhang, Jiating Zhang, Bei Fan, Ying Zhou, Xiyan Cui
Summary: The study on the amino acid permease (AAP) in Arabidopsis thaliana revealed differential expression patterns of AtAAP genes in different tissues. Overexpression of specific genes led to increased amino acid contents in reproductive organs, indicating the potential for improved utilization of organic nitrogen.
Article
Plant Sciences
Setsuko Shimada, Yuki Yanagawa, Takachika Munesada, Yoko Horii, Tomoko Kuriyama, Mika Kawashima, Youichi Kondou, Takeshi Yoshizumi, Nobutaka Mitsuda, Masaru Ohme-Takagi, Yuko Makita, Minami Matsui
Summary: Arabidopsis has approximately 2000 transcription factors in its genome, but their overlapping activities have made it difficult to analyze their functions. In this study, researchers generated inducible TF-GR lines in Arabidopsis to uncover clues to their function. By examining one of these TF-GR lines, they identified 13 novel TF candidates and investigated the regulating genes of two TFs showing higher anthocyanin accumulation under light conditions.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chenchen Zhang, Wanlu Ma, Minyan Xu, Tao Li, Guomin Han, Longjiang Gu, Meng Chen, Mengting Zhang, Beijiu Cheng, Xin Zhang
Summary: Phytosterols were extracted and identified from maize seed embryos, and a GWAS was used to predict candidate genes and SNPs associated with phytosterol content. ZmSCYL2 was found to be associated with phytosterol accumulation, and its overexpression significantly increased plant growth and phytosterol content.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yuzhu Ding, Hejun Ren, Xinyu Hao, Ruonan Zhang, Jianjun Hao, Jinliang Liu, Hongyu Pan, Yan Wang
Summary: This study demonstrated that co-expressing two exogenous genes, tfdB and bphC, in Arabidopsis thaliana improved the tolerance and removal efficiency of PCB28. Transgenic plants also exhibited increased enzymatic activities under PCB28 stress. The co-expression of tfdB and bphC in A. thaliana resulted in nearly twofold increase in PCB28 removal rates from soil. This research suggests that co-expressing two genes holds great potential for enhancing phytoremediation efficiency and mitigating PCB-induced toxicity stress on plants.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jingxiong Zhang, Yuxing Xu, Jing Xie, Huifu Zhuang, Hui Liu, Guojing Shen, Jianqiang Wu
Summary: Dodder is a parasitic plant that can transfer nitrogen systemic signals between hosts with different nitrogen levels, regulating transcriptome and methylome changes in the recipient hosts. This study also found that under nitrogen stress conditions, dodder facilitates bilateral nitrogen systemic signaling between different hosts, impacting inter-plant mobile mRNAs.
Article
Plant Sciences
Hongjie Wang, Cheng Li, Lidan Wang, Hongying Zhong, Xin Xu, Yanbo Cheng, Hai Nian, Wenhua Liu, Pei Chen, Aixia Zhang, Qibin Ma
Summary: In this study, the GmABR1 gene from soybean was investigated for its aluminum tolerance. The results showed that GmABR1 gene was constitutively expressed in root tip, stem, and leaf tissues, and its transcript increased significantly under aluminum stress. GmABR1 may regulate plant resistance to aluminum stress through genes related to aluminum stress response and ABA response pathways.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Lichao Wen, Tao Liu, Zhichao Deng, Zenglin Zhang, Qi Wang, Weifeng Wang, Wei Li, Yongfeng Guo
Summary: NtNAC028 is a significant transcription factor involved in regulating plant development and response to abiotic stress by mediating natural leaf senescence and ROS scavenging.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Guowei Wang, Xiaowei Wang, Hongping Ma, Haili Fan, Fan Lin, Jianhui Chen, Tuanyao Chai, Hong Wang
Summary: A WRKY transcription factor gene, PcWRKY11, was identified from Polygonum cuspidatum, which plays a positive role in enhancing plants' salt tolerance by reducing reactive oxygen species levels and increasing osmosis substance synthesis to adapt to saline conditions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Rui-Min Teng, Ni Yang, Chun-Fang Liu, Yi Chen, Yong-Xin Wang, Jing Zhuang
Summary: In this study, a nitrate-induced LBD transcription factor, CsLBD37, was isolated and characterized from tea plants. The results showed that CsLBD37 regulates nitrate signaling in tea plants, affecting plant growth, development, and expression levels of nitrate-responsive genes.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Naohiko Ohama, Teck Lim Moo, Nam-Hai Chua
Summary: The recruitment of coactivators like Mediator plays a crucial role in the transcriptional regulation of heat stress-inducible genes in plants. Differential requirements of Mediator were observed among genes, with TF genes showing a higher need for Mediator. Additionally, the recruitment of Mediator by HsfA1s was found to be essential for the expression of heat stress-inducible genes, highlighting the importance of differential Mediator recruitment in the precise control of heat stress responses in plants.
Article
Plant Sciences
Anh H. Ngo, Yuki Nakamura
Summary: Phosphate starvation induces the production of GDPD6 enzyme in Arabidopsis, which improves root growth by producing glycerol 3-phosphate. GDPD6 is involved in the hydrolysis of glycerophosphocholine in phosphate-starved plants.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Elham R. S. Soliman, Peter Meyer
Summary: The use of the RRTF1 promoter to drive the activity of the SHO gene in transgenic plants resulted in improved seed germination and survival rates under salt stress, as well as faster recovery rates, without affecting plant morphology.
PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTER
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Dipak Kumar Sahoo, Chinmay Hegde, Madan K. Bhattacharyya
Summary: Cold stress affects plant growth and development and limits the geographical distribution of many plant species. A genome-wide association study of 417 Arabidopsis natural variants revealed 33 candidate cold responsive genes. Among these, 16 genes were found to govern various genetic mechanisms, including 5 genes encoding novel leucine-rich repeat domain-containing proteins.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Samar Gourav Pati, Biswaranjan Paital, Falguni Panda, Srikanta Jena, Dipak Kumar Sahoo
Summary: The water resources of the mangrove ecosystem and the surrounding coastal areas are gradually decreasing, which necessitates the study of the effects of physicochemical properties of the habitat water on the resident species. Mud crabs are particularly affected by various physicochemical factors, pathogens, heavy metals, and toxicants in their habitat water, which can impact their biochemical, molecular, physiological, growth, reproduction, and production levels. Therefore, monitoring the water quality of the habitat is crucial for successful crab culture.
Article
Microbiology
Prejwal Prabhakaran, Ananda Vardhan Hebbani, Soumya V. Menon, Biswaranjan Paital, Sneha Murmu, Sunil Kumar, Mahender Kumar Singh, Dipak Kumar Sahoo, Padma Priya Dharmavaram Desai
Summary: In this study, a recurrent neural network (RNN) was trained and optimized to generate potential inhibitors for the SARS-CoV-2 viral protease 3CL(pro). Twenty novel ligands with good drug-likeness properties were identified, offering a promising avenue for the rapid development of effective therapeutic interventions for COVID-19.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Samar Gourav Pati, Falguni Panda, Biswaranjan Paital, Dipak Kumar Sahoo, Srikanta Jena
Summary: The oxidative stress condition and antioxidant level of the mud crab sampled from the Indian coastal belt and the Arabian Sea were measured to assess environmental health. Results showed that the redox homeostasis of mud crabs varied with seasonal fluctuations and sediment chemistry.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Khashayar Moshksayan, Anirudha Harihara, Sudip Mondal, Evan Hegarty, Todd Atherly, Dipak K. Sahoo, Albert E. Jergens, Jonathan P. Mochel, Karin Allenspach, Janet Zoldan, Adela Ben-Yakar
Summary: The OrganoidChip is a microfluidic imaging platform that efficiently immobilizes intestinal and cardiac organoids without affecting their viability and functionality. It enables high-throughput and high-resolution imaging at speeds much faster than conventional platforms, ensuring clear images and accurate assessment of organoid responses to drug treatment.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Reema Ningthoujam, Pankaj Jangid, Virendra Kumar Yadav, Dipak Kumar Sahoo, Ashish Patel, Harish Kumar Dhingra
Summary: Current ethanol production technology requires efficient conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to fermentable sugars. This study found that pretreating rice straw with 4% NaOH alkali could significantly improve conversion efficiency and increase ethanol concentration.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Neha Agarwal, Vijendra Singh Solanki, Keshav Lalit Ameta, Virendra Kumar Yadav, Premlata Gupta, Shivraj Gangadhar Wanale, Ruchi Shrivastava, Anjali Soni, Dipak Kumar Sahoo, Ashish Patel
Summary: 4-Dimensional Printing (4DP) is a concept that utilizes smart materials to fabricate structures that can alter their properties, shape, or function in response to external stimuli. It has great potential in the pharmacy and biomedical fields, particularly in areas such as tissue engineering, drug delivery, and artificial organs. However, its mainstream use in healthcare and medical treatments is dependent on further research and development. Regulatory constraints will be essential for the successful implementation of 4DP technology in the future.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Tathagata Sonia, Abdelfattah Sunita, Tathagata Ghosh, Abdelfattah Amari, Virendra Kumar Yadav, Haitham Osman, Dipak Kumar Sahoo, Ashish Patel
Summary: This study analyzed the spatiotemporal dynamics of normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) in the arid western plain zone of Rajasthan, India from 2000 to 2021. It found significant relationships between climatic factors and NDVI, as well as coherence in seasonal and monthly results. Wavelet analysis showed the importance of cropping pattern and natural vegetation growth cycle.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Soumya V. Menon, Avnish Kumar, Sushil Kumar Middha, Biswaranjan Paital, Shivangi Mathur, Rajee Johnson, Asha Kademan, Talambedu Usha, K. N. Hemavathi, Sangeeta Dayal, Nirmaladevi Ramalingam, Udayadharshini Subaramaniyam, Dipak Kumar Sahoo, Monika Asthana
Summary: Fish are extensively studied aquatic animals with great economic and ecological value. Fish meat is an affordable source of protein for economically vulnerable populations. The environment of aquatic ecosystems has a significant impact on fish. Therefore, studying the stress biology of fish, particularly oxidative stress, is crucial.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Mamta Chahar, Sarita Khaturia, Har Lal Singh, Vijendra Singh Solanki, Neha Agarwal, Dipak Kumar Sahoo, Virendra Kumar Yadav, Ashish Patel
Summary: Environmental nanotechnology has experienced rapid development in recent decades, driven by advancements in nanotechnology and nanomaterials. Nanomaterials have attracted significant attention worldwide due to their nanoscale size, which enables improved catalysis, reactivity, and adsorption capacity. In wastewater treatment, nanotechnology holds tremendous potential for enhancing the performance and efficiency of water decontamination, providing a sustainable approach to ensuring water safety. Numerous studies have demonstrated the effective removal of harmful components from wastewater through the use of nanoparticles in combination with various treatment methods. This review aims to examine the potential applications of different nanomaterials in wastewater treatment, including carbonaceous nanomaterials, metal-containing nanoparticles, and nanocomposites.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Shreya Patel, Reema Desai, Bhakti Patel, Daoud Ali, Vinars Dawane, Kamlesh Gadhvi, Virendra Kumar Yadav, Nisha Choudhary, Dipak Kumar Sahoo, Ashish Patel
Summary: This study reports the synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles from the stem of a rare Acacia species using a phyto-assisted method. The nanoparticles were characterized using various analytical techniques. The synthesized nanoparticles were also successfully used for the removal of dyes from aqueous solutions.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shreya Modi, Virendra Kumar Yadav, Daoud Ali, Nisha Choudhary, Saud Alarifi, Dipak Kumar Sahoo, Ashish Patel, Madhusudan Hiraman Fulekar
Summary: In this study, a zinc-based nanocomposite was fabricated for the elimination of methylene blue dye. Compared to zinc oxide nanoparticles, the zinc oxide/kaolin clay nanocomposite showed higher degradation efficiency for methylene blue dye. This research provides an expedient, lucrative, ecological, and appropriate technique for the fabrication of functional nanomaterials for the remediation of diverse organic pollutants.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vasantkumar Rabari, Heris Patel, Daoud Ali, Virendra Kumar Yadav, Ashish Patel, Dipak Kumar Sahoo, Jigneshkumar Trivedi
Summary: This study assessed the contamination of microplastics (MP) in the commercially important crab Portunus sanguinolentus. The research revealed a high abundance of MPs in the crab specimens, indicating significant pollution. Microfibers and blue/black-colored MPs with sizes of 1-2 mm were dominant. Polymer compositions such as polyethylene, polyethylene tetraphene, polyurethane, polystyrene, and polypropylene were identified. This study provides valuable insights for further investigations on the toxicity of MPs in seafood.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Khodidash Baraiya, Virendra Kumar Yadav, Nisha Choudhary, Daoud Ali, Daya Raiyani, Vibhakar A. Chowdhary, Sheena Alooparampil, Rohan V. Pandya, Dipak Kumar Sahoo, Ashish Patel, Jigna G. Tank
Summary: This research compares the physicochemical parameters of pectin isolated from the peels of seven citrus fruits and explores its potential use as a thickening agent, gelling agent, and food ingredient in food industries. The hydrophobic nature of pectin purified from Citrus limon, Citrus limetta, Citrus sudachi, and Citrus sinensis, and the hydrophilic nature of pectin purified from Citrus maxima, Citrus jambhiri, and Citrus hystrix, suggest their different applications in the preparation of hydrogels, nanofibers, food packaging material, polysoaps, drug delivery agents, and microparticulate materials, and gelling and thickening agents respectively.
Review
Plant Sciences
Nitish Dave, Atif Iqbal, Margi Patel, Tarun Kant, Virendra Kumar Yadav, Dipak Kumar Sahoo, Ashish Patel
Summary: The review discusses the recent advancements in identifying the genes responsible for terpenoid production in Azadirachta indica. Candidate genes involved in the biosynthesis pathway have been found through transcriptomic and genomic techniques. Research on the regulatory networks governing terpenoid biosynthesis is also highlighted.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)