Article
Agronomy
Ritika Bhatt, Prem Prakash Asopa, Rohit Jain, Aditi Kothari-Chajer, Shanker Lal Kothari, Sumita Kachhwaha
Summary: An efficient and reproducible protocol for genetic transformation of kodo millet using Agrobacterium tumefaciens has been developed, resulting in high transformation efficiency. The protocol involves optimizing various parameters and achieving normal growth of transgenic plants.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Bonthala Venkata Suresh, Pooja Choudhary, Pooja Rani Aggarwal, Sumi Rana, Roshan Kumar Singh, Rajasekaran Ravikesavan, Manoj Prasad, Mehanathan Muthamilarasan
Summary: This study sequenced the transcriptome of kodo millet cultivar 'CO3' under dehydration stress and identified differentially expressed genes associated with important pathways such as hormone metabolism, antioxidant scavenging, photosynthesis, and cellular metabolism. The results provide insights into the transcriptomic response of kodo millet during dehydration stress.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Swarnima Dey, Alok Saxena, Yogesh Kumar, Tanushree Maity, Ayon Tarafdar
Summary: Kodo and little millet contain phytochemicals with various health benefits and can be used as functional food ingredients. However, antinutrients present in these millets restrict their utilization. Overcoming the effects of antinutrients is of great significance to the food industry.
JOURNAL OF FOOD QUALITY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Swarnima Dey, Alok Saxena, Yogesh Kumar, Tanushree Maity, Ayon Tarafdar
Summary: This study utilized kodo and little millet grains to reduce their antinutrient content and enhance their antioxidant activity through ultrasonication and germination. The optimal conditions were determined to be 30 minutes of ultrasonication, 72 hours of germination at 40°C. A second order model was developed to predict the effects of process variables on antioxidant activity and antinutrient content. The study concluded that ultrasonicated and germinated millet grain flours have potential for the development of functional foods.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kirti Devi, Vibhu Kumar, Vijay Kumar, Neha Mahajan, Jasleen Kaur, Shikha Sharma, Ajay Kumar, Rehan Khan, Mahendra Bishnoi, Kanthi Kiran Kondepudi
Summary: Chemical-enzymatic processing of finger millet, kodo millet, and rice bran removes lipids and antinutrients, making them effective in preventing high fat diet-induced obesity and improving glucose homeostasis and gut health.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Rajendran Senthil Kumar, Suprokash Koner, Hsin-Chi Tsai, Jung-Sheng Chen, Shih-Wei Huang, Bing -Mu Hsu
Summary: We used 16S rRNA metabarcoding to investigate the microbial communities in the rhizosphere soils of serpentine and non-serpentine zones, evaluating their heavy metal tolerance and ability to promote plant growth. The Biolog-EcoPlate technique was employed to assess how abiotic stress factors influence carbon utilization capacity of rhizospheric microbial communities in the serpentine geo-ecosystem. The phyla Proteobacteria, Acidobacteria, Bacteroidetes, and Nitrospirae were found to colonize the roots of Miscanthus sp.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
N. Kannababu, C. Deepika, R. Venkateswarlu, K. Hariprasanna, I. K. Das
Summary: This study aimed to determine the physiological and harvestable maturity stages of Kodo millet. Two cultivars (JK36 and TNAU86) of Kodo millet were observed during the rainy season and post-rainy season to identify the specific time points for physiological and harvestable maturity. Various traits such as seed hardness, moisture, yield, germination, field emergence, electrical conductivity, seedling vigor, and alpha-amylase activity were assessed to determine the optimal harvest stages. The results showed that JK36 reached physiological maturity at 33 days and harvestable maturity at 37 days, while TNAU86 reached physiological maturity at 28 days and harvestable maturity at 32 days. In the post-rainy season, the ideal harvest stages were 32 days for JK36 and 26 days for TNAU86.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Poornima Singh, Rahul Singh, Vivek Bhadauria, Harinder Singh
Summary: Research shows that millets, such as sorghum, kodo, and finger millet, are rich in protein and micronutrients, making them a sustainable solution to meet the increasing demands for human and cattle feed. This review critically analyzes the functionality of proteins in these millets, including their behavior under different conditions and potential applications in the food industry.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
K. Velsankar, G. Parvathy, S. Mohandoss, Sakkarapani Sudhahar
Summary: This report presents the biosynthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using Paspalum scrobiculatum grains extract and explores their various biological activities and potential applications as an efficient material.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Bo Wang, Xicheng Wang, Zhuangwei Wang, Kefeng Zhu, Weimin Wu
Summary: This study explored the changes in the rhizosphere microbial community of salt-tolerant and salt-sensitive grapevines under salt stress using metagenomic sequencing. The results showed that salt stress had a greater impact on the rhizosphere microbiota of the salt-tolerant variety, with differentially enriched functions related to cell motility and metabolism. The composition and functions of the rhizosphere microbial community were found to contribute to the enhanced salt tolerance of certain grapevines.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Hong Yue, Wenjie Yue, Shuo Jiao, Hyun Kim, Yong-Hwan Lee, Gehong Wei, Weining Song, Duntao Shu
Summary: This study investigated the rhizosphere microbiomes of domesticated and wild accessions of tetraploid wheat in China. Plant domestication was found to affect the composition and metabolic functions of rhizosphere microbiomes, which play an important role in plant growth. The study also identified key microbial taxa associated with plant morphology traits. These findings provide valuable insights into plant-microbiome interactions and crop improvement in sustainable agriculture.
Article
Food Science & Technology
S. S. Arya, Naveen Kumar Shakya
Summary: Utilizing minor millets such as barnyard, foxtail, and kodo millet, a multigrain functional beverage was developed with a balanced ratio determined through optimal mixture design. Enzymes and oligosaccharides were added to enhance sensory properties, resulting in a low glycemic index beverage with prebiotic activity and high phenolic content.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Lili Yang, Wenxuan Li, Hongjuan Zhu, Sanqiang Dong, Hao Mu, Kaiyao Hu, Te Wang, Jie Li
Summary: Sponge iron (SI) has promising potential for nitrogen removal in the Anammox process, as it enhances the expression of specific key genes and improves nitrogen removal efficiency.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Shivani Sonkar, Samuel Jaddu, Rama Chandra Pradhan, Madhuresh Dwivedi, Dibyakanta Seth, Gulden Goksen, Prakash K. Sarangi, Jose M. Lorenzo
Summary: Kodo millet is an underutilized crop that can be used as a new source of starch. In this study, millet starch was treated with cold plasma, which improved its hydration and structural properties. The treated starch showed increased water and oil absorption capacities, decreased amylose content and pH, and increased whiteness index value. Additionally, changes in crystallinity and microstructure were observed. Overall, the use of cold plasma can enhance the quality characteristics of kodo millet starch for various food products.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ispreet Kaur, Vivek Kumar Gaur, Raj Kumar Regar, Aditi Roy, Pankaj Kumar Srivastava, Rajeev Gaur, Natesan Manickam, Saroj Kanta Barik
Summary: The persistence of hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) pesticide in soil poses a major challenge for disposal, with microbial communities in plant rhizospheric soils showing higher diversity and richness compared to non-plant soil. Selected plants at contaminated sites have accumulated HCH residues from soil and positively influenced soil microbial communities, supporting the use of microbe-assisted plant-based bioremediation strategies for HCH contamination.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Liang Gong, Ajit Kumar Passari, Chunxiao Yin, Vijay Kumar Thakur, John Newbold, William Clark, Yueming Jiang, Shanmugam Kumar, Vijai Kumar Gupta
Summary: Nowadays, the increasing production, use, and disposal of plastic products is a major environmental issue. The presence of plastic particles and other impurities in the food supply chain poses significant health risks to humans, animals, and the environment. Biodegradable plastics aim to create a more sustainable and eco-friendly world. This article discusses the critical issues that need to be addressed for the commercial viability of bioplastic production.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Harshita Gaurav, Divyanshu Yadav, Ankita Maurya, Himanshu Yadav, Ramanand Yadav, Amritesh Chandra Shukla, Minaxi Sharma, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Javier Palazon
Summary: This review provides an overview of the traditional uses, botany, phytochemistry, and pharmacological advances of Withania somnifera L. Dunal (Ashwagandha), an important medicinal plant native to India. The plant contains a variety of primary and secondary metabolites, mainly steroidal compounds, steroidal lactones, alkaloids, and amino acids. In addition, it exhibits various medicinal activities such as anti-leukotriene, antineoplastic, analgesic, antioxidant, immunostimulatory, and rejuvenating properties. However, further research is needed to understand its medical applications.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Kavya Dashora, Meghana Gattupalli, Gyan Datta Tripathi, Zoya Javed, Shweta Singh, Maria Tuohy, Prakash Kumar Sarangi, Deepti Diwan, Harikesh B. Singh, Vijai Kumar Gupta
Summary: This article discusses the lignin-degrading bacteria and fungi and their significance in breaking down lignocellulosic materials. Fungi, particularly white rot fungi, are considered the ideal microorganisms for lignin degradation due to their efficient lignolytic enzyme systems. The role of lignolytic enzymes such as laccases, lignin peroxidases, and manganese peroxidases in lignin depolymerization is emphasized in this article.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Alf Spitschak, Shailendra Gupta, Krishna P. P. Singh, Stella Logotheti, Brigitte M. M. Puetzer
Summary: Cancer cells can avoid recognition and destruction by the immune system, and cancer is associated with chronic inflammation, while certain autoimmune diseases can lead to tumor development. Although cancer immunotherapy has revolutionized anti-tumor treatment, immune-related toxicities and adverse events can limit the clinical utility of advanced drugs, especially in patients with metastatic cancer and pre-existing autoimmune diseases. In this review, we analyze the dynamic links between cancer, autoimmune diseases, and drugs using multi-omics, data-driven computational approaches, and network concepts. By focusing on molecular and epigenetic metastasis-related processes in cancer cells and the immune microenvironment, we identify vulnerabilities for drug development to control cancer progression and immune responses. Drug repurposing allows for faster access and optimal management of cancer treatment by leveraging existing safety profiles and established pharmacokinetic properties of approved agents. These approaches provide new opportunities for predicting and applying targeted and clinically used drugs at the interface of immune-mediated diseases and cancer towards next-generation immunotherapies.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Neha Srivastava, Rajeev Singh, Pardeep Singh, Irfan Ahmad, Ravindra Pratap Singh, Ashutosh Kumar Rai, Mohammed Asiri, Vijai Kumar Gupta
Summary: This article investigates the potential for economically viable and environmentally friendly biotransformation of lignocellulosic biomass (LCB) waste materials into cellulolytic enzymes and biofuels. The complexity of the structural composition of these wastes and the lack of a suitable bioprocess for their transformation are the main obstacles to their long-term viability. The article also evaluates the current constraints and successful limitations in the transformation process and proposes sustainable recommendations for improving the overall bioprocess on a sustainable scale. LCB waste valorization can contribute to the circular economy for sustainable future applications.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Matti Hoch, Jannik Rauthe, Konstantin Cesnulevicius, Myron Schultz, David Lescheid, Olaf Wolkenhauer, Valerio Chiurchiu, Shailendra Gupta
Summary: Lipid mediators play important roles in regulating inflammatory responses, and their biosynthetic pathways are targeted by common anti-inflammatory drugs. Transitioning from pro-inflammatory lipid mediators (PIMs) to specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) is crucial for resolving acute inflammation and preventing chronic inflammation. This study used the Atlas of Inflammation Resolution to construct a gene regulatory network associated with SPM and PIM biosynthesis. By analyzing single-cell sequencing data and using machine learning approaches, the researchers identified cell type-specific gene regulatory networks and demonstrated the impact of immune cell activation on PIM and SPM profiles. This research provides insights into the gene regulation of lipid mediators in immune responses and highlights the contribution of specific cell types in their biosynthesis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Illia V. V. Kapitanov, Surya M. M. Sudheer, Toshikee Yadav, Kallol K. K. Ghosh, Nicholas Gathergood, Vijai K. K. Gupta, Yevgen Karpichev
Summary: The solubilization capacity of sustainable phenylalanine-derived surface-active ionic liquids (SAILs) towards polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) was evaluated and compared with a conventional cationic surfactant, CTABr. The SAILs showed increased solubilization capacity with longer alkyl chain length, comparable to CTABr for certain SAIL types. The phenylalanine-derived SAILs also had the advantage of enzymatically cleaving ester and amide bonds under mild conditions for in situ separation of PAHs.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Prakash Kumar Sarangi, Akhilesh Kumar Singh, Rajesh Kumar Srivastava, Vijai Kumar Gupta
Summary: Globally, large quantities of agro-industrial wastes are generated annually in various industries, including milling, brewing, agriculture, and food. These wastes can be converted into valuable biochemicals/bioactive compounds. Pineapple by-products, which account for 60% of the fruit's weight, are currently disposed of as waste, leading to disposal and pollution issues. However, these by-products can be utilized for the production of biochemicals/bioactive compounds rich in cellulose and hemicellulose. This proposed review article focuses on waste-free approaches that add value, including innovative biorefinery techniques and microbial fermentation.
Article
Microbiology
Weizhe Sun, Quang D. Nguyen, Botond Kalman Suli, Firas Alarawi, Anett Szecsi, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Laszlo Ferenc Friedrich, Attila Gere, Erika Bujna
Summary: This study explores the microencapsulation technology for maintaining the viability of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 299v strain. The results suggest that the core-to-wall ratios and polysaccharide ratios have an impact on the protection of the strain. The optimal microencapsulation formulation is a core-to-wall ratio of 1:1 and MD:RS ratio of 1:1, with fortification method, and storage at 4 degrees C.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Alireza Shafizadeh, Hossein Shahbeik, Mohammad Hossein Nadian, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Abdul-Sattar Nizami, Su Shiung Lam, Wanxi Peng, Junting Pan, Meisam Tabatabaei, Mortaza Aghbashlo
Summary: This study develops a machine learning-based research framework for modeling, understanding, and optimizing the catalytic steam reforming of volatile matter compounds. Chemical/ textural analyses are used to obtain input features, and ensemble machine learning provides the best prediction performance for toluene conversion and product distribution. The framework can expedite the search for optimal catalyst characteristics and reaction conditions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hossein Shahbeik, Alireza Shafizadeh, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Su Shiung Lam, Hajar Rastegari, Wanxi Peng, Junting Pan, Meisam Tabatabaei, Mortaza Aghbashlo
Summary: The unfavorable properties of biomass pyrolysis bio-oil require physical/thermochemical methods to enhance its quality. Nanotechnology offers potential solutions to overcome the drawbacks of conventional catalysts used in bio-oil upgrading. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the application of nanocatalysts in bio-oil upgrading, including their mechanisms and effects on important operating parameters. Nanocatalysts have been shown to yield higher bio-oil quality and have advantages over bulk catalysts. However, more research and development are needed before nanocatalysts can be fully realized in practical applications.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yadong Yang, Lila Yazdani, Mortaza Aghbashlo, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Junting Pan, Meisam Tabatabaei, Ahmad Rajaei
Summary: This study aimed to increase the commercial value of shrimp shell waste by using chitosan extracted from these wastes as a food emulsion stabilizer. The findings showed that the stabilizer developed from shrimp shell waste is suitable for stabilizing emulsions containing more polar oils with less degree of unsaturation.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sangita Dixit, Kalpana Sahoo, Mahendra Gaur, Rajesh Kumar Sahoo, Suchanda Dey, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Enketeswara Subudhi
Summary: This study explores enzymes in a carbohydrate-contaminated unique environment at Deulajhari hot spring using a multi-omics approach. The study identifies a diverse range of potential lignocellulose-digesting enzymes and highlights their significant potential in industrial-scale biofuel production.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wangliang Li, Rohit Gupta, Zhikai Zhang, Lixia Cao, Yanqing Li, Pau Loke Show, Sunil Kumar, Vijaya Kumar Gupta, Kun-Yi Andrew Lin, Sunita Varjani, Stephanie Connelly, Siming You
Summary: High-solid anaerobic digestion (HSAD) is an effective method for disposing of organic waste and mitigating climate change through bioenergy recovery. However, HSAD faces challenges such as low biogas and methane yields, slow reaction rates, and inhibition due to mixing limitations. This article critically reviews recent progress in HSAD, focusing on transport phenomena and process modeling. It discusses hydrodynamic phenomena, biokinetic mechanisms, reactor simulations, advanced reactor designs, industrial applications, and key parameters for sustained HSAD operation. Further research on novel materials and the development of a generic simulation tool are needed for improving HSAD efficiency and scalability.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zeba Usmani, Minaxi Sharma, Manikant Tripathi, Abdul Sattar Nizami, Liang Gong, Munagala S. Reddy, Vijay Kumar Thakur, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Quang D. Nguyen
Summary: With concerns over fossil fuels and waste, there is a focus on finding alternate energy sources for environmental protection and sustainable development. Biomass waste has emerged as a new feedstock for renewable energy production, but it requires pretreatment and valorization strategies. Microwave heating is being explored as an alternative to conventional heating for its advantages. This review explores the application of microwaves as a pretreatment technique and addresses challenges and future research directions.
JOURNAL OF THE ENERGY INSTITUTE
(2023)
