Induced Mutagenesis using Gamma Rays: Biological Features and Applications in Crop Improvement
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Volume 8,Issue 2
Induced Mutagenesis using Gamma Rays: Biological Features and Applications in Crop ImprovementAbstract Induced mutagenesis has emerged as an essential field of plant breeding to address global food security challenges, offering tools to enhance crop productivity, resistance, and nutritional value. Among the mutation induction tools, the physical mutagen such as gamma rays holds promise for efficient mutation induction. Gamma rays, a type of high-energy electromagnetic radiation, possess unique characteristics that enable them to penetrate plant tissues and induce genetic mutations. The biological [...] |
Salinity Stress in Maize: Consequences, Tolerance Mechanisms, and Management Strategiesby
Mohammad Sohidul Islam
,
Md Rafiqul Islam
,
Md Kamrul Hasan
,
ASM Golam Hafeez
,
M Kaium Chowdhury
,
Moaz Hosen Pramanik
,
Muhammad Aamir Iqbal
,
Murat Erman
,
Celaleddin Barutcular
,
Ömer Konuşkan
,
Anamika Dubey
,
Ashwani Kumar
and
Ayman El Sabagh
Abstract Maize, along with rice and wheat, is a popular staple food crop worldwide, and the most widely produced cereal crop. It is a versatile crop that may be utilized as a source of raw materials for human and animal fodders. Low agricultural yield and rapid population expansion significantly threaten future food security. Maize production is hampered by biotic and abiotic causes, with abiotic factors being the most critical limitation to agricultural output worldwide. Soil salinity is a key abiotic f [...] |
Unveiling Genetic Variation in Garlic Genotypes in Response to Rust Disease Using RAPD Markersby
Somayeh Alimoradi Askari
,
Mehdi Nasr Esfahani
,
Kowsar Shirazi
,
Arman Nasr Esfahani
,
Hossein Zeinalzadeh-Tabrizi
and
Mojtaba Mohammadi
Abstract Garlic (Allium sativum), cultivated worldwide for its medicinal and nutritional value, faces challenges due to diseases caused by various pathogens. In this study, eleven garlic genotypes from Iran and one from China were selected and sown under natural infection rendered by the rust fungus (Puccinia alli) over two consecutive years. Subsequent [...] |
Molecular Plant Physiology for Model Plants under Abiotic Stress ConditionsAbstract Extreme temperatures, drought, and high soil salinity are some of the significant abiotic stresses that can severely impact crop yields, posing a threat to global food production. Comprehensive studies on model plant species are crucial for understanding their biochemical, physiological, and molecular responses to abiotic stresses. Identifying stress response mechanisms and potential targets can aid in developing stress-tolerant crop varieties. Additionally, elucidating the functions of reactive [...] |
Sun Safety Struggles Among Children with Xeroderma Pigmentosum in a Tropical Low-Income CountryAbstract Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a rare genodermatosis characterized by increased sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation, leading to severe skin manifestations and a higher risk of early-onset malignancies. Previous studies from temperate climate countries with sound economic levels showed adequate photoprotection compliance among pediatric XP patients. However, no studies have assessed photoprotection compliance among children with XP living in tropical and low-economic settings. This article report [...] |
Newborn Screening for Neuromuscular Disorders, Disorders of Glycogen Metabolism, and Fatty Acid OxidationAbstract Newborn screening for neuromuscular disorders and glycogen or fatty acid oxidation disorders aims to identify infants at risk for these conditions, allowing for early intervention and management. While not all neuromuscular disorders currently have established newborn screening programs, there are various disorders for which screening is available or under investigation. Neuromuscular disorders encompass a wide range of conditions that affect the nerve, muscle, or the connection between them. Ex [...] |
A Comprehensive in Silico Analysis of the Functional and Structural Consequences of the Deleterious Missense Nonsynonymous SNPs in Human GABRA6 GeneAbstract Epilepsy, a prevalent neurological disorder, affects more than 50 million individuals worldwide and is characterized by recurring seizures. Nonsynonymous single nucleotide polymorphisms (nsSNPs) found within coding regions of epilepsy-related genes are believed to have significant impacts on protein function. This is due to their tendency to cause mutations in the encoded amino acids, which can subsequently lead to pathogenic alterations in protein structure and function. Consequentl [...] |
Chest CT Scan Features of COVID-19 in a Hospitalized High-Altitude PopulationAbstract There is a lack of knowledge regarding the type of lung compromise in high-altitude residents with COVID-19. This study aims to evaluate the lung compromise in chest CT scans of high-altitude dwellers hospitalized with COVID-19. Retrospective study that took place in "Daniel Alcides Carrión" Regional Hospital, located 3,250 meters above sea level in the city of Huancayo, Perú. 464 medical charts and chest CT images of hospitalized patients with confirmed COVID-19 from January to March [...] |
Allelic Variation of High-Molecular-Weight Glutenin Genes in Triticum Species and Triticale (× Triticosecale Wittmack)by
Penko Spetsov
and
Nadia Daskalova
Abstract High-molecular-weight glutenin subunits (HMW-GS) encoded by alleles at the Glu-A1, Glu-B1, and Glu-D1 loci confer unique bread-making properties of common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). The identification of HMW-GS is the prerequisite for pyramiding high-quality glutenin genes. The present review is designed to list all published HMW-GS alleles in Triticum species and triticale (A- [...] |
Book Review: Small Supernumerary Marker Chromosomes. BasicsAbstract This review provides a critical assessment of the content and structure of the recently published book by Dr. Thomas Liehr, 'Small Supernumerary Marker Chromosomes: Basics.' |
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