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Plant Sciences
Saowaros Phanomchai, Kitti Bodhipadma, Sompoch Noichinda, David W. M. Leung
Summary: This study investigated the short-term storability of alginate-encapsulated Persian violet microshoots at different temperatures. The results showed that microshoots encapsulated with a single layer of alginate could be stored at 4 degrees C for up to 30 days, while those encapsulated with two layers had reduced germination and viability during storage.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jayabalan Shilpha, Subramani Pandian, Muthiah Joe Virgin Largia, Soo In Sohn, Manikandan Ramesh
Summary: This study developed an effective protocol for short-term storage of Solanum trilobatum L. nodal segments using synthetic seeds. The use of synthetic seeds with an alginate matrix and optimized conditions showed high regeneration efficiency and post-storage genetic stability, offering a valuable method for germplasm conservation and exchange of this medicinal plant.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY REPORTS
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Adela Halmagyi, Sergiu Valimareanu, Gabriela Sovarel, Ana Coste
Summary: This study compares the effectiveness of droplet-vitrification and encapsulation-dehydration methods for cryopreservation of roses. Factors such as sucrose concentration, treatment duration, air desiccation, and moisture content were investigated. The highest regeneration frequencies were observed for cv. 'Vulcan' in both cryopreservation methods tested. The morphogenetic response and chlorophyll content were comparable in cryopreserved and non-cryopreserved shoot tips of all cultivars. These findings provide important information for in vitro culture and cryopreservation of roses.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cesar Augusto Roque-Borda, Dariusz Kulus, Angela Vacaro de Souza, Behzad Kaviani, Eduardo Festozo Vicente
Summary: Various environmental and endogenous factors influence genetic diversity in natural populations. Cryostorage plays a crucial role in preserving plant species and enhancing cold tolerance. Cryopreservation techniques, cryoprotective agents, and genetic integrity in plant cryobiology are essential considerations for successful preservation efforts.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Adel Zarei, Biruk A. A. Feyissa, Benjamin Davis, Elham Tavakouli Dinani
Summary: This study developed a reliable protocol for cannabis synthetic seed production using encapsulation of nodal segments derived from in vitro or in vivo sources. Synthetic seeds stored for up to 150 days showed regrowth rates of 70% and 90% from in vitro and in vivo sources, respectively, and addition of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) improved regrowth rate to 100%. Exposure to light during storage significantly increased shoot length of regrown synseeds, and all regenerated plantlets were rooted and acclimatized without morphological changes.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Julien Beauquis, Hugo M. Setbon, Charles Dassargues, Pierre Carsin, Sam Aryanpour, Jean-Pierre Van Nieuwenhuysen, Julian G. Leprince
Summary: The objective of this study was to evaluate the short-term evolution of pain and the treatment success of full pulpotomy as permanent treatment for irreversible pulpitis. The results showed that there was no significant difference between full pulpotomy and root canal treatment in terms of short-term pain evolution, clinical success, and global success. However, there was a significant difference in radiographic success. This study adds to the existing literature supporting the use of pulpotomy as an acceptable and conservative treatment option for a larger population of dentists.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
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Automation & Control Systems
Mohammad Jadidbonab, Behnam Mohammadi-Ivatloo, Mousa Marzband, Pierluigi Siano
Summary: Multicarrier energy systems present both challenges and opportunities in future energy systems, with one key challenge being the interaction among multiple energy systems and hubs in different markets. This article introduces a new approach to energy hub scheduling called the virtual energy hub (VEH), which optimizes revenue by participating in various local energy markets and offers strategies to address uncertainties and risks.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Linda C. Meiser, Bichlien H. Nguyen, Yuan-Jyue Chen, Jeff Nivala, Karin Strauss, Luis Ceze, Robert N. Grass
Summary: Synthetic DNA is an emerging alternative to electronic-based technologies with significant potential applications in data storage, barcoding, computing, and security. This review provides an overview of its current applications and compares it to electronic-based media.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rui-Min Qin, Ping Wen, Richard T. Corlett, Yuanye Zhang, Gang Wang, Jin Chen
Summary: Seed dispersal plays a crucial role in the survival of short-lived seeds of Aquilaria sinensis in tropical southwest China. Vespa hornets attract most seeds by consuming elaiosomes and depositing them in damp shade, facilitating germination 166 meters away from the parent tree. Rapid seed dispersal is achieved through the release of volatile compounds that attract hornets and serve as an indirect defense mechanism for the species.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhixiong Ding, Wei Wu, Michael K. H. Leung
Summary: This study compares different absorption thermal battery cycles from various criteria perspectives, including energy storage efficiency, energy storage density, and exergy efficiency. The results show that the double-effect compression-assisted cycle can simultaneously improve energy storage efficiency and density and bridge the temperature gap. This is of great importance for achieving high-density and high-efficiency thermal energy storage.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marta Puchta, Jolanta Groszyk, Magdalena Malecka, Marek D. Koter, Maciej Niedzielski, Monika Rakoczy-Trojanowska, Maja Boczkowska
Summary: Seed aging is a complex biological process that has attracted scientists' attention for many years. Research shows that miRNAs in dry seeds are extremely stable, with their expression not significantly correlated with seed viability. The novel miRNA hvu-new41 has the potential to become an indicator of decreasing seed viability during storage in a dry state.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Martha Chaparro-Rodriguez, German Estrada-Bonilla, Javier Rosas-Perez, Martha Gomez-Alvarez, Mauricio Cruz-Barrera
Summary: This study evaluates the effects of additives and crosslinking agents on the survival of a consortium of gram-negative PGPB in hydrogel capsules. The results show that calcium gluconate and additives such as skimmed milk, whey protein, and Gelita & REG; EC can improve the survival of the bacteria during the drying process. The combination of these substances in a capsule prototype extends the storage stability of the bacterial consortium for up to 3 months at 18 & PLUSMN; 2 & DEG;C.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Microbiology
Guro Brodal, Asmund Asdal
Summary: The study monitored the longevity of seed-borne pathogens in Nordic crop species over 30 years in a permafrost environment, showing that many pathogens survived. Recommendations were made for gene banks to avoid using infected seeds to prevent the spread of seed-borne diseases.
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Chemistry, Physical
Paula F. De Castro, Sergiy Minko, Vladimir Vinokurov, Kirill Cherednichenko, Dmitry G. Shchukin
Summary: Microcapsules loaded with n-docosane as phase change material have been successfully used to impregnate cotton fabrics, providing temperature buffering and increase effects during heating and cooling processes. The impregnated fabrics maintained stable performance even after long-term storage, demonstrating high potential for commercial applications in thermal management.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
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Construction & Building Technology
Thais da S. Rocha, Daniel C. T. Cardoso, Luis A. G. Bitencourt
Summary: The creep phenomenon in fiber-reinforced composites is particularly important as it affects cracking control and fiber pullout response over time. Pullout tests were conducted on three types of polymeric macro fibers under different long-term loads, with results depending on fiber configuration, surface corrugation, and modulus of elasticity. The Burgers model showed promise in modeling long-term behavior, and imaging techniques revealed the significant contribution of fiber creep to the overall strain under sustained load.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Reetika Singh, Manoj Kumar Rai, Nishi Kumari
APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2015)
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Agricultural Engineering
Pooja Asthana, Manoj K. Rai, Uma Jaiswal
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2017)
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Agricultural Engineering
Jatan K. Shekhawat, Manoj K. Rai, N. S. Shekhawat, Vinod Kataria
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2018)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Amit K. Gupta, Harish, Manoj K. Rai, Mahendra Phulwaria, Tanvi Agarwal, N. S. Shekhawat
APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2014)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Manoj K. Rai, N. S. Shekhawat
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jatan K. Shekhawat, Manoj K. Rai, N. S. Shekhawat, Vinod Kataria
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS
(2018)
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Plant Sciences
Udit Sharma, Manoj K. Rai, N. S. Shekhawat, Vinod Kataria
PHYSIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PLANTS
(2019)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Dheeraj Choudhary, Manoj K. Rai, N. S. Shekhawat, Vinod Kataria
PLANT CELL TISSUE AND ORGAN CULTURE
(2020)
Review
Forestry
Manoj K. Rai, Jatan K. Shekhawat, Vinod Kataria, Mahendra Phulwaria, N. S. Shekhawat
Summary: The review discusses the progress in genomics, population genetics, and biotechnology in Prosopis cineraria. The species, important for its tolerance to abiotic stresses, presents potential for gene discovery and crop improvement. However, further research is needed to fully tap into its genetic resources and enhance its adaptability in adverse environmental conditions.
TREES-STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Kavita Arora, Manoj K. Rai, A. K. Sharma
Summary: This review paper presents the recent progress on plant tissue culture-mediated biotechnological advances in medicinal trees, emphasizing different aspects of in vitro propagation, conservation, and production of bioactive compounds of pharmaceutical importance.
PLANT CELL TISSUE AND ORGAN CULTURE
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Manoj K. K. Rai
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive overview of the start codon targeted (SCoT) polymorphism marker and its applications in various genetic and genomic studies. The SCoT marker is a targeted fingerprinting technique that has gained importance in plant genetics, genomics, and molecular breeding. It targets the highly conserved region flanking the start codon and can distinguish genetic variations in specific genes related to traits. The marker is simple, cost-effective, highly polymorphic, and reproducible, making it valuable for many applications in plant species.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Pooja Asthana, Manoj K. K. Rai, Uma Jaiswal
Summary: The study demonstrates the selection and regeneration of NaCl tolerant plants of Sapindus trifoliatus via somatic embryogenesis. NaCl tolerant callus lines were selected from callus induced from leaf disc explants and were further characterized for their growth, tolerance index, and ion and organic content. Somatic embryos developed from NaCl tolerant callus showed germination on medium with and without NaCl, and the tolerant plants were able to survive in a potting mixture containing NaCl. The physiological and biochemical parameters of the tolerant plants were analyzed, indicating the effectiveness of in vitro selection in developing NaCl tolerant plants of S. trifoliatus.
PLANT CELL TISSUE AND ORGAN CULTURE
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Jatan K. Shekhawat, Manoj K. Rai, N. S. Shekhawat, Vinod Kataria
Summary: The synergistic effect of meta-topolin (mT) with auxin and cytokinin effectively stimulates large-scale shoot regeneration in Maytenus emarginata. A combination of 0.5 mg L(-1)mT, 0.25 mg L-1 Kin, and 0.1 mg L-1 IAA was found to be the most effective for shoot proliferation. This study highlights the importance of the interaction between mT, Kin, and IAA in promoting shoot proliferation in medicinal tree species.
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(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Manoj K. Rai, Jatan K. Shekhawat, Vinod Kataria, N. S. Shekhawat
ARID LAND RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT
(2017)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Shasmita, Manoj K. Rai, Soumendra K. Naik
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2018)
