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Chemistry, Medicinal
Bin Zhang, Jia-Ting Wu, Cai-Juan Zheng, Xue-Ming Zhou, Zhang-Xin Yu, Wan-Shan Li, Guang-Ying Chen, Guo-Yuan Zhu
Summary: Four new cyclohexene derivatives and one new ribofuranose phenol derivative were isolated from a mangrove-derived endophytic fungus. Compounds 2 and 5 showed potent inhibitory activity against alpha-glucosidase.
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Plant Sciences
Wirulda Pootakham, Chaiwat Naktang, Chutima Sonthirod, Wasitthee Kongkachana, Nattapol Narong, Duangjai Sangsrakru, Chatree Maknual, Darunee Jiumjamrassil, Pranom Chumriang, Sithichoke Tangphatsornruang
Summary: This study presented the first high-quality reference genome assembly of the Ceriops species, which will be useful for future studies investigating adaptive evolutions of mangrove species.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Miaomiao Cui, Zuankai Wang, Bin Wang
Summary: Corrosion is a significant challenge for the development of modern society, but nature-inspired strategies found in halophytes like mangroves can provide novel inspirations for corrosion-resistant materials. This study investigates the survival strategies of mangroves and develops a mangrove-inspired corrosion inhibitor with high anti-corrosion efficiency.
FRONTIERS IN MATERIALS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Xuexia Zhang, Gang Li, Qin Deng, Zhiyong Xu, Juren Cen, Jing Xu
Summary: The study found that vomifoliol can inhibit the NFAT signaling pathway by targeting CN, thus suppressing the immune response of Jurkat cells.
BIOORGANIC & MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
A. Parthiban, V. Sachithanandam, Saran Sarangapany, Ranjita Misra, P. Muthukrishnan, Thayalaraj Christopher Jeyakumar, R. Purvaja, R. Ramesh
Summary: Quercetin gold nanoparticles derived from the mangrove plant were synthesized and characterized in this study. The nanoparticles showed fluorescence properties and demonstrated potential efficacy against A549 and HeLa cancer cell lines.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2023)
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Environmental Studies
Tarachand Kumawat, Raju Saravanan, Kavungal Vinod, Ashok Kumar Jaiswar, Geetanjali Deshmukhe, Latha Shenoy, Damodaran Divu, Kunnummel Krishnan Joshi, Achamveetil Gopalakrishnan
Summary: The study focused on jellyfish fisheries along India's Northwest coast, specifically looking at two emerging Scyphozoan species, Catostylus perezi and Rhopilema hispidum, found in the Gulf of Kutch. The small-scale jellyfishing operations primarily used scoop nets and had fluctuating fishing seasons. From November 2017 to February 2020, a total of 13,569.95 metric tonnes of jellyfish landings were recorded, with a shift in harvest from fish to jellyfish. The study recommended further research, better harvesting practices, and a co-management approach for the sustainability of jellyfish resources.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Rabia Bushra, Bushra Uzair, Sadia Manzoor, Iftikhar Ahmed
Summary: This study presents the draft genome of Sporosarcina sp. strain NCCP-2222T isolated from the rhizosphere of Ce-riops tagal, a mangrove plant from Pakistan. The genome mining revealed genetic features related to phosphorus solubilization and indole acetic acid (IAA) production. This research enhances our knowledge about Sporosarcina biodiversity and highlights its potential as a plant biostimulant.
BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Hardik Shah, R. Ramesh
Summary: Mangrove protection and restoration in India, particularly in the state of Gujarat, have been successful due to the concerted efforts of the government, private sector, and coastal community. The community-based restoration model has played a crucial role in expanding mangrove regions across the country. The increase in mangrove cover in Gujarat indicates a balanced approach towards enhancing the blue economy.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Suhas Vyas, Govindasamy Agoramoorthy, Kamlesh Gadhvi, Sandip Gamit, Kiran Dangar
Summary: This paper presents new data on the salt tolerance and avoidance mechanisms among various groups of halophytes in India. The results show that halophytic flora in general has positive effects on growth and physiology in high saline environments. However, the accumulation of elemental concentration differs widely across different intertidal zones and even within the same species. The study also reveals that succulent halophytes have higher mineral ion concentrations compared to non-succulent halophytes.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Ecology
D. Etongo, K. D'Offay, T. Vel, P. Murugaiyan, E. Henriette
Summary: Mangroves play a crucial role in coastal ecosystems, but are threatened worldwide. Efforts to restore degraded mangrove ecosystems have gained traction. This study examined the survivorship and growth rate of three mangrove species under freshwater and seawater conditions. The results showed that the seedlings grown in freshwater had a higher growth rate and lower mortality compared to those in seawater. Therefore, A. marina should be prioritized for mangrove restoration due to its relatively higher growth rate.
APPLIED ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Pandiya Rajan Rethinam Subramanian, Jyothibabu Retnamma, Arunpandi Nagarathinam, Jagadeesan Loganathan, Parthasarathi Singaram, Vishnu Chandrababu
Summary: This study examines the macrobenthic assemblages and biotic environmental quality in the Kochi backwaters, India. The abundance and diversity of macrobenthic assemblages were significantly impacted by the monsoon seasons. Polychaetes were found to dominate the community across all seasons, with sediment organic carbon showing a positive correlation with their abundance. The ecological status of the KBW was assessed as healthy to moderately polluted based on the BO2A index.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
K. S. Moushmi, Anu Susan Cheriyan, Eldhose Cheriyan, N. Chandramohanakumar
Summary: This study investigates the geochemistry of iron and phosphorus in an urbanized tropical mangrove ecosystem along the Southwest coast of India. The study reveals the coupling of iron and phosphorus, with reductive conditions inducing reductive dissolution and upward transport of iron, resulting in the coprecipitation of phosphorus. The accumulation and transformation of phosphorus are influenced by processes such as organic matter mineralization and adsorption. The mangrove sediments act as a significant internal nutrient source of iron and phosphorus for coastal eutrophication.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
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Engineering, Ocean
Haroon Rashid, Rajib Sarkar
Summary: The study investigates the potential of offshore wind energy along the coastline of Gujarat, India, and the impact of earthquakes in the region. By analyzing seismic hazard at 44 sites and designing monopile for wind turbines, the most vulnerable sites to earthquakes were identified, and the probability of damage under different seismic scenarios for OWT was quantified.
MARINE GEORESOURCES & GEOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Ecology
R. S. Pandiya Rajan, M. Kumaraswami, Anitha Gera, K. Ramu, V. Ranga Rao, M. Ramanamurthy
Summary: The study describes the macrobenthic community structure in a hyper-saline lake in southeast India and its implications for benthic quality assessment. The lake was divided into four regions based on salinity distribution, and seasonal analysis showed variations in hypersaline conditions and macrobenthic abundance. Certain macrobenthic species exhibited preferences for non-hypersaline regions, while others could survive in high salinity conditions. The benthic quality of the lake was found to be heavily disturbed during one season and slightly disturbed during another, as assessed by the AZTI Marine Biotic Index.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
S. Krishna Niveditha, C. K. Haridevi, Revati Hardikar, Anirudh Ram
Summary: This study examines the phytoplankton assemblage and chlorophyll a along the salinity gradient and oxygen zonation in Ulhas Estuary. The results show that the estuary experiences oxic conditions in the euhaline region due to oxygenated coastal waters, while the poly-meso-oligohaline region is hypoxic because of pollution from industrial effluents, domestic/sewage, and agricultural discharges. Anthropogenic nutrients also contribute to phytoplankton biomass and hypoxia. The study finds that diatoms dominate in the euhaline-oxic region, but their contribution decreases significantly in the oligohaline region. Cyanophytes and chlorophytes govern the meso to oligohaline region due to their tolerance for low salinity and high dissolved inorganic nutrients. The Carlson's Trophic State Index further confirms the estuary's eutrophic state, and the study identifies the adaptation of cyanophytes and chlorophytes to oxygen-deficient water.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)