Article
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)
Review
Plant Sciences
Ivan Reyna-Llorens, Miquel Ferro-Costa, Steven J. Burgess
Summary: This review discusses the role of protoplasts in the 'design-build-test-learn' cycle in synthetic biology and their potential impact on other areas of research. Protoplasts, plant cells with their cell walls removed, have been used for genetic transformation and studying plant physiology and genetics for decades. With the emergence of synthetic biology, protoplasts play a crucial role in speeding up the research cycle. However, challenges remain in fully exploiting their potential in synthetic biology.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2023)
Article
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.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cho Kwong Charlie Lam, Yanping Gao, Hongyu Yang, Taihan Chen, Yong Zhang, Cuiyun Ou, Jian Hang
Summary: The study explored the interaction effects of long-term and short-term thermal history on outdoor thermal comfort. Findings suggest that thermal sensation is influenced by a significant interaction among UTCI thermal stress levels, climate zones, and prior exposure environments.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Biswajit Pramanik, Sutanu Sarkar, Somnath Bhattacharyya, Saikat Gantait
Summary: The present study focused on optimizing the in vitro regeneration system of Bacopa monnieri, achieving advancements in proliferation, synthetic seed production, acclimatization, and genetic fidelity assessment. The optimal medium composition and hormone concentrations promoted shoot multiplication and rooting from shoot tip explants. Synthetic seeds produced using sodium alginate and calcium chloride successfully regenerated in half-strength MS medium.
ACTA PHYSIOLOGIAE PLANTARUM
(2021)
Article
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)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Cho Kwong Charlie Lam, Shuhang Cui, Jiarui Liu, Xiangrui Kong, Cuiyun Ou, Jian Hang
Summary: Internal migration across different climate zones in China has increased as people seek better economic and education opportunities. Research shows that long-term acclimatization and short-term thermal history impact outdoor thermal comfort, while exposure environment and activity also play a role.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2021)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
Plant Sciences
Cathie Reeves, Mikko Tikkinen, Tuija Aronen, Jana Krajnakova
Summary: Somatic embryogenesis is an advanced propagation technology that, when combined with breeding and cryopreservation, offers the forest industry a powerful tool for elite genotype deployment. Shortened germination and more controlled acclimatization significantly improve the adaptation of somatic embryos from the lab to the glasshouse.
Article
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)
Article
Biology
Michelle M. Saillant, Nisha Charkoudian, Roy M. Salgado
Summary: This study aimed to test the hypothesis that some young healthy men would achieve short-term heat acclimation (STHA) after 5 days of a standard heat acclimation protocol. The results showed that, using the criteria of changes in core temperature and heart rate, approximately one-third of the participants achieved STHA. The whole body sweating rate remained stable during the heat acclimation process.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Review
Plant Sciences
Rajesh Yarra, Lingaraj Sahoo
Summary: Base editing is a promising genome editing tool for generating single-nucleotide changes in the rice genome, which is essential for developing new rice varieties with desirable agronomic traits to sustain global food security. Base editing technology utilizes adenosine or cytidine base editors for precise editing at the target region, making it an efficient and reliable tool for rice crop improvement. This review discusses different adenine and cytosine base editors developed for precise genome editing of rice, addressing the current progress, advances, limitations, and future perspectives of base editing technology for rice crop improvement.
PLANT CELL REPORTS
(2021)
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)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sneha Yogindran, Manish Kumar, Lingaraj Sahoo, Keithellakpam Sanatombi, Supriya Chakraborty
Summary: This study identified begomoviruses in infected Bhut-Jolokia chili leaf samples from the North-East region of India. The presence of recombination sites on both viral genome and betsatellite may have aided the virus in successfully establishing infection in chili plants. The findings suggest a potential spread of CLCuMuV to non-host crops in the North-East region of India.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Rituraj Devrani, Anant Aishwarya Dubey, K. Ravi, Lingaraj Sahoo
Summary: The study showed that MICP and biopolymerization techniques can effectively improve the soil's threshold friction velocity and reduce soil mass loss, with the concentrations of urea-cacl2 and biopolymer playing critical roles in soil improvement.
JOURNAL OF ARID ENVIRONMENTS
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Prabin Kumar Sharma, Vaibhab V. Goud, Y. Yamamoto, Lingaraj Sahoo
Summary: A stable and efficient Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation system was established for the first time in Chlorella sorokiniana, resulting in significantly higher transformation efficiency. The integration of hptII gene into the genome of C. sorokiniana was confirmed, and the expression of hptII and GUS genes in the transgenic cell lines was detected. The growth and metabolic processes of transformed cells were not compromised by transgene expression, indicating the potential for future production of biofuels, carotenoids, nutraceuticals, and therapeutic proteins.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sukumar Purohit, Chitta Ranjan Barik, Dipsikha Kalita, Lingaraj Sahoo, Vaibhav V. Goud
Summary: This study found that unused passion fruit rind and seeds are rich in antioxidant compounds, vitamins, and exhibit good antibacterial activity. Understanding the nutritional and therapeutic values of passion fruit from Northeast India and their potential applications is significant.
JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Richa Srivastava, Lingaraj Sahoo
Summary: NAC transcription factors play a crucial role in plant growth and stress adaptation, but their overexpression can lead to growth inhibition and the functional unpredictability of non-native members limits their application in legume crops. It is essential to understand the crosstalk between stress-responsive genes and growth to overcome the trade-off between growth and stress adaptation.
JOURNAL OF PLANT BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Zhengrong Xie, Yibo Ai, Jia Chen, Fan Wang, Weidong Zhang
Summary: The indirect integration method (IIM) is a numerical method used to solve initial value problems of ordinary differential equations. It optimizes the parameters of the highest order derivative function layer through residual iteration and then integrates step by step to the solution function layer using a complex trapezoid quadrature formula. The author designs a single-layer recurrent neural network to simulate the first-order IIM and constructs a deep recurrent neural network by stacking single-layer recurrent networks to implement any order IIM algorithm. The recursive relationship between the gradients of different order IIM is obtained using the backpropagation through time (BPTT) algorithm.
NEURAL PROCESSING LETTERS
(2022)
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.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kiran Vilas Dhobale, Bharatheeswaran Murugan, Rishav Deb, Sanjeev Kumar, Lingaraj Sahoo
Summary: This study investigates the epidemiology of begomoviruses causing yellow mosaic diseases (YMD) in mungbean plants in India. It identifies Mungbean yellow mosaic virus (MYMV) in Bihar and Mungbean yellow mosaic India virus (MYMIV) in Assam and Orissa. The study also analyzes the population structure and genetic diversity of MYMV and MYMIV isolates from Vigna species in India. Furthermore, it constructs infectious clones of MYMV and MYMIV and studies their effects on mungbean genotypes.
APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
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)
Article
Plant Sciences
Moses Akindele Abiala, Kelechi Oleru, Taiwo Balogun, Manalisha Saharia, Bolanle Opere, Lingaraj Sahoo
Summary: The study examined the pathogenicity of F. solani on two tomato cultivars in Nigeria, revealing a strong inhibitory effect on seed germination, seedling growth, and fruit, with FS21 strain exhibiting the highest disease severity on UC82B fruit.
ARCHIVES OF PHYTOPATHOLOGY AND PLANT PROTECTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Kanishk Kalra, Vinay Kumar Gadi, Dastan Alybaev, Ankit Garg, S. Sreedeep, Lingaraj Sahoo
Summary: This study introduces a newly developed web app to identify locust breeding habitats. Quantitative experiments demonstrate the potential of this app in preventing locust swarm formation by ground surveying teams.
INDIAN GEOTECHNICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
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.
IN VITRO CELLULAR & DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY-PLANT
(2021)
