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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Toktam Makki, Hossein Mostafavi, Aliakbar Matkan, Hossein Aghighi
Summary: The study used species distribution modeling tools to predict the impact of climate change on a common fish species in south-western Iran, Garra rufa. Seven environmental variables were used for modeling, with six modeling techniques applied and summarized by an ensemble model to reduce uncertainty. The modeling accuracy was excellent, showing both expansion and reduction of the species under different climate-change scenarios in 2050 and 2080.
IRANIAN JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSACTION A-SCIENCE
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Pinar Celik
Summary: The study investigated the larval development of the endemic Mesopotamian freshwater species, Garra rufa, in Turkey. Results showed that G. rufa tolerated a range of different temperatures, with the maximum growth rate achieved at 26 degrees Celsius. The research may contribute to the development of better larva culture techniques for the more successful production of doctor fish.
FRESENIUS ENVIRONMENTAL BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Biology
Mohammad Javad Malek-Hosseini, Jean-Francois Flot, Yaser Fatemi, Hamid Babolimoakher, Matjaz Kuntner, Oleg A. Diripasko, Dusan Jelic, Nina G. Bogutskaya
Summary: The stygobiotic form of Garra rufa was discovered in southwestern Iran, while its epigean form is widely distributed in western Asia. The study also found a new location for Garra tashanensis, a hypogean species. The findings suggest the presence of a large karst aquifer in the Tashan area with significant conservation implications.
SUBTERRANEAN BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Muammer Kirici, Nurgul Sen Ozdemir, Fatma Caf, Mustafa Koyun
Summary: This study investigated the seasonal variations of antioxidant enzyme activities and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in different tissues of Garra rufa fish. The results showed significant differences in antioxidant enzyme activities among tissues and seasons, except for GR enzyme in liver tissue between the two sampling stations.
SU URUNLERI DERGISI
(2023)
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Microbiology
Zhen Liu, Ning Xu, Qiuying Pang, Raja Asad Ali Khan, Qiushi Xu, Cuidan Wu, Tong Liu
Summary: In this study, a salt-tolerant strain of Trichoderma longibrachiatum HL167 was isolated and found to have inhibitory effects on Fusarium oxysporum under salt stress. It was also observed that HL167 can penetrate and break the hyphae of F. oxysporum. Furthermore, when applied to cowpea plants, HL167 reduced ROS accumulation, alleviated salt damage, improved K+/Na+ ratio, and effectively colonized cowpea roots, leading to successful prevention and control of cowpea Fusarium wilt.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Manoj Kumar, Ved Prakash Giri, Shipra Pandey, Anmol Gupta, Manish Kumar Patel, Atal Bihari Bajpai, Sasha Jenkins, Kadambot H. M. Siddique
Summary: Vegetable cultivation is economically promising and important for human health. PGPR play a vital role in enhancing vegetable crop production and resilience against various stresses and detrimental effects.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Microbiology
Leigha M. Stahl, Julie B. Olson
Summary: Naegleria fowleri is a free-living protozoan found in soil and freshwater, with the potential to cause primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in humans through exposure via water or dust particles. The microbial ecology of N. fowleri is not well understood, but it appears to thrive in a wide pH range, low salinity conditions, and warmer temperatures. Laboratory and environmental studies are needed to further understand the factors influencing the distribution and abundance of N. fowleri for effective surveillance and management.
FEMS MICROBIOLOGY ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Juanjuan Li, Ake Liu, Ullah Najeeb, Weijun Zhou, Hui Liu, Guijun Yan, Rafaqat Ali Gill, Xiaopeng Yun, Quanjiang Bai, Ling Xu
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the membrane-bound fatty acid desaturase (FAD) gene family in sunflower, revealing their wide expression in different tissues and their significant roles in responding to various stresses. Specific up-regulated genes such as HaFAD32, HaADS8, HaFAD2.1, and HaADS9 could be potential candidate genes for sunflower tolerance breeding.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Laura Helena Caicedo-Lopez, Ramon G. Guevara-Gonzalez, Aurea K. Ramirez-Jimenez, Ana A. Feregrino-Perez, Luis Miguel Contreras-Medina
Summary: Capsaicinoids are compounds found exclusively in pepper fruits and are known for their health-promoting properties. The market for capsaicin is growing rapidly, creating a demand for increasing its production and adding commercial value. Precision agriculture practices based on biotechnology and plant physiology evidence can be used to increase capsaicin content and yield in pepper tissue using low-cost strategies.
PHYTOCHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ruixue Xiao, Yirong Zou, Xiaorui Guo, Hui Li, Hai Lu
Summary: This paper summarizes the role of fatty acid desaturases in plant defense against stress, both biological and abiotic. It discusses their importance in regulating various stress responses and highlights the need for further research in this area.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Simona Panunzi, Sabina Maltese, Ornella Verrastro, Luca Labbate, Andrea De Gaetano, Maurizio Pompili, Esmeralda Capristo, Stefan R. Bornstein, Geltrude Mingrone
Summary: The study compared different treatments for NASH and found that pioglitazone and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass were the most effective in reducing NAS, while antioxidants may be effective in reducing liver fibrosis. Weight loss and improvement of hepatic insulin resistance are promising approaches in the treatment of NASH.
DIABETES OBESITY & METABOLISM
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Samskruthi Madireddy, Sahithi Madireddy
Summary: This study investigated the effects of various combinations of nutrients on spatial memory and cognitive performance in house crickets, and found that a combination of multivitamins, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids was the most effective for enhancing memory and cognitive function.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Kadhom H. Albehadlli, Kareem A. Al-Shujairi
Summary: The study isolated and purified the fungi Alternaria solani and Fusarium oxysporum from infected tomato plants. The results showed that 10% concentration of cold, hot, and alcoholic Aloe vera extract significantly inhibited the radial growth of the fungi. Additionally, the extract had a significant inhibitory ability on the germination of spores of F. oxysporum and A. solani.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND STATISTICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
