Review
Plant Sciences
Theivanayagam Maharajan, Stanislaus Antony Ceasar, Thumadath Palayullaparambil Ajeesh Krishna
Summary: This article summarizes the importance of finger millet as a nutrient-rich cereal crop, highlighting the presence of various nutrients and providing key information on nutrient transporters. Through genome sequence analysis and comparison, the study identifies mineral nutrient transporters in finger millet and analyzes their phylogenetic relationship with other plants. Additionally, the study examines the functional residues of the transporters through homology modeling and multiple sequence alignment. This research lays the foundation for further studies on nutrient transporters and the improvement of nutrient transport in finger millet and other cereals in order to ensure food and nutrient security in developing countries in Asia and Africa.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN PLANT SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kassahun Tesfaye, Tesfaye Alemu, Tarekegn Argaw, Santie de Villiers, Ermias Assefa
Summary: Modeling spatial trends and GxE interaction in finger millet breeding trials can improve selection strategies. The linear mixed model and factor analytic model are efficient methods for data analysis. By ranking average BLUPs, superior and stable varieties can be selected. This analysis method will enhance the selection of superior finger millet varieties.
Article
Agronomy
Haftom Brhane, Teklehaimanot Haileselassie, Kassahun Tesfaye, Cecilia Hammenhag, Rodomiro Ortiz, Mulatu Geleta
Summary: This study investigated the acidity/Al tolerance of 328 finger millet accessions and 15 cultivars from Ethiopia and Zimbabwe. It was found that some accessions and cultivars exhibited aluminum tolerance, which can be utilized to improve finger millet productivity in acidic areas.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pankaj S. Mundada, Vitthal T. Barvkar, Suraj D. Umdale, S. Anil Kumar, Tukaram D. Nikam, Mahendra L. Ahire
Summary: The study found that the addition of silicon can improve the metabolic pathways of finger millet under osmotic stress, enhancing lipid biosynthesis and reducing membrane lipid damage. It also suggests that jasmonic acid mediates the regulation of osmotic stress through alterations in fatty acid metabolism.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jiguang Li, Yanlan Wang, Liqun Wang, Jianyu Zhu, Jing Deng, Rui Tang, Guanghui Chen
Summary: This study used transcriptomic and proteomic technologies to investigate the drought response mechanism of finger millet, revealing key genes and proteins related to drought tolerance. The results highlighted the importance of coordination between transcriptome and proteome in enhancing drought tolerance response in finger millet.
Article
Plant Sciences
Dhruv Mishra, Manoj Kumar Chitara, Viabhav Kumar Upadhayay, Jagat Pal Singh, Preeti Chaturvedi
Summary: This study developed and utilized environmentally friendly urea nanoparticles as a crop nutrient. The application of the synthesized CaP-U NPs significantly enhanced plant growth and activated plant defense enzymes, especially under drought conditions.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
P. Lakshmi Soujanya, J. C. Sekhar, Chikkappa G. Karjagi, C. V. Ratnavathi, R. Venkateswarlu, K. R. Yathish, S. B. Suby, N. Sunil, Sujay Rakshit
Summary: The present study aimed to understand the role of various morphological and biochemical factors as defense mechanisms against the pink stem borer in maize. Resistant and moderately resistant genotypes showed lower levels of leaf injury, dead hearts, stem tunneling, and entry/exit holes compared to susceptible genotypes. The study concludes that resistance to the pink stem borer in maize is a result of the interaction of multiple morphological and biochemical traits rather than a single factor.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Chinnadurai Backiyalakshmi, Chakrapani Babu, Dagunapur Naresh Reddy, Varijakshapanicker Padmakumar, Kodukula V. S. V. Prasad, Vania Cristina Renno Azevedo, Mani Vetriventhan
Summary: Finger millet, an important drought-tolerant and grain-nutrient dense crop, has been studied for its forage quality and diversity. The study revealed a positive relationship between forage quality and grain yield, suggesting simultaneous improvement of agronomic and forage quality traits. The top-performing accessions identified in this study could serve as key genetic resources for developing dual-purpose finger millet cultivars.
Article
Plant Sciences
N. Anuradha, T. S. S. K. Patro, Ashok Singamsetti, Y. Sandhya Rani, U. Triveni, A. Nirmala Kumari, Nagappa Govanakoppa, T. Lakshmi Pathy, Vilas A. Tonapi
Summary: Finger millet, as an orphan crop, has the potential to mitigate climate change and provide food, fodder, and nutrition. This study highlights the importance of selecting stable, high-yielding finger millet cultivars in response to climate changes. The C-SSI method is suggested as the best approach for selecting stable genotypes.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Udit M. Nakarani, Diwakar Singh, Kiran P. Suthar, Nilima Karmakar, Priti Faldu, Harshal E. Patil
Summary: This study examined the nutritional and phytochemical profiles of ten finger millet genotypes, revealing their content of moisture, protein, micronutrients, and phytochemicals. Finger millet was found to be rich in essential amino acids and has the potential to be a source of health-promoting food.
Article
Agronomy
Yalaukani Louis, Maliro Moses, Chipeta Michael, Gimode Davis, Morrone Vicki, Sefasi Abel, Pungulani Lawrent, Kambewa Daimon, Keffa Fatsani, Tchuwa Frank, Soko Peter, Wisdom Changadeya
Summary: This study characterized agro-morphological traits and identified genetic diversity using KASP SNP markers in finger millet, which aids in the discrimination of germplasm collection for seed production and crop improvement.
GENETIC RESOURCES AND CROP EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Sooriya Arachchige Sachini Jayawardana, Jayanetti Koralalage Ramani Radhika Samarasekera, Gardhi Hettiarachchige Chamari Madhu Hettiarachchi, Mahavidanage Jaanaki Gooneratne
Summary: This study investigated the anti-diabetic potential of commonly cultivated finger millet varieties in Sri Lanka. The results demonstrated that Ravi, Rawana, and Oshadha finger millet varieties have anti-alpha-amylase, anti-alpha-glucosidase, antiglycation, and glycation reversing activities, indicating their potential for managing postprandial hyperglycemia and preventing diabetic complications. Oshadha variety exhibited the highest anti-alpha-amylase activity, while Oshadha and Ravi varieties showed the highest antiglycation and anti-alpha-glucosidase activities, respectively.
JOURNAL OF HERBAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liupeng Yang, Shiying Wang, Ruifei Wang, Qun Zheng, Qianli Ma, Suqing Huang, Jianjun Chen, Zhixiang Zhang
Summary: The study successfully synthesized chlorantraniliprole loaded chitosan-alginate floating hydrogel microspheres (CCAM) and demonstrated its effectiveness in controlling striped rice stem borer and pink stem borer, while reducing residual chlorantraniliprole in soil.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Pankaj S. Mundada, Mahendra L. Ahire, Suraj D. Umdale, Rajkumar B. Barmukh, Tukaram D. Nikam, Anupama A. Pable, Rupesh K. Deshmukh, Vitthal T. Barvkar
Summary: The study revealed that finger millet efficiently uptakes and accumulates silicon, with significantly higher uptake under stress conditions. Silicon transport in finger millet is regulated by specific transporters, and stress enhances silicon uptake in the plant. These findings provide insights into the benefits of silicon in finger millet plants.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Sooriya Arachchige Sachini Jayawardana, Jayanetti Koralalage Ramani Radhika Samarasekera, Gardhi Hettiarachchige Chamari Madhu Hettiarachchi, Jaanaki Gooneratne
Summary: The study focused on formulating biscuits by replacing refined wheat flour with finger millet flour, resulting in a biscuit with improved nutritional quality and antioxidant properties, making it a good source of antioxidants.
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
B. Saha, D. Swain, P. Borgohain, G. R. Rout, H. Koyama, S. K. Panda
Article
Plant Sciences
Kundansing Rajpalsing Jadhao, Gyana Ranjan Rout
JOURNAL OF PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Subhadra Rani Mallick, Kundansing Rajpalsing Jadhao, Gyana Ranjan Rout
Summary: The study aimed to develop transgenic rice with annexin genes to enhance salt and water stress tolerance. Transformed somatic embryos showed improved growth in greenhouse, with transgenic plants exhibiting better salt tolerance at the seedling stage. Biochemical assessment revealed higher chlorophyll, proline content, and oxidative enzyme activity in the transformed plantlets compared to non-transformed plants under stress conditions.
IN VITRO CELLULAR & DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY-PLANT
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Gyana Ranjan Rout, Anuradha Bansal, Dhaneswar Swain, Kundansigh Rajpalsingh Jadhao, Rahul G. Shelke, Sanjib Kumar Panda
PLANT CELL TISSUE AND ORGAN CULTURE
(2020)
Article
Agronomy
Sushree Suparna Mahapatra, Dhaneswar Swain, Surjya Kanta Beura, Gyana Ranjan Rout
Summary: This study evaluated the resistance and susceptibility of mung bean genotypes against Cercospora canescens through field and greenhouse experiments. The results showed that there was a significant increase in enzymatic activities, total phenol, and proline contents in resistant and susceptible genotypes after inoculation, while the total chlorophyll content decreased. Higher enzyme activities were observed in the resistant genotypes compared to the susceptible genotypes.
Review
Plant Sciences
Lekshmi S. Manasa, Madhusmita Panigrahy, Kishore C. S. Panigrahi, Gyana R. Rout
Summary: Cold stress has significant impacts on plant physiology, growth and productivity, with signals recognized by receptors on cell membrane and transduced by cold responsive genes, calcium and transcription factors. The response mechanisms are closely related to factors like light and temperature.
Article
Agronomy
Lekshmi S. Manasa, Madhusmita Panigrahy, Kishore Chandra Panigrahi, Gayatri Mishra, Sanjib Kumar Panda, Gyana Ranjan Rout
Summary: Mungbean is an important legume crop known for its high protein content and nitrogen-fixing abilities. However, it is susceptible to low temperatures at all stages of plant growth, leading to severe yield losses. Through germination-based screening of 204 germplasms, a cold-tolerant genotype (PAU911) was identified and key germination parameters related to cold tolerance were found. This study provides valuable information for breeding programs aiming to improve the sustainable growth of mungbean.
Review
Plant Sciences
Rinny Swain, Smrutishree Sahoo, Mamata Behera, Gyana Ranjan Rout
Summary: In recent times, the demand for food and feed for the ever-increasing population has made it crucial to prevent crop yield loss. Abiotic stress in plants diverts energy needed for growth, leading to reduced plant yield. The application of phytohormones and nutrients can enhance plant tolerance to abiotic stress and improve metabolic activities.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Gyanendra K. Patra, Gobinda K. Acharya, J. Panigrahi, Arup K. Mukherjee, Gyana R. Rout
Summary: Legumes are affordable and nutritious meals, but their production is hindered by fungal pathogens, such as Athelia rolfsii, which can cause significant yield losses. This review explores various strategies to manage and control fungal infections in legume crops, including cultural practices, disease-free plant growth, genetic changes, crop hybridization, and in vitro culture techniques.
FOLIA MICROBIOLOGICA
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Kundansing R. Jadhao, Sonam S. Kale, Nilesh S. Chavan, Pandharinath H. Janjal
Summary: This study identified and characterized the SPL gene family in sunflower, providing detailed information on their distribution, phylogeny, and potential targets of miR156. The investigation also revealed the involvement of SPL genes in sunflower's response to water stress and their tissue-specific expression patterns. Overall, this research establishes a strong foundation for future studies on sunflower's response to abiotic stress tolerance.
CELL STRESS & CHAPERONES
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Das Arundhati, Bastia Akshayakumar, Rout Gyana Ranjan
RESEARCH JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2020)