Rubab Zahra Naqvi
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View article: Copy number variation profiling in the genome of crossbred dairy cattle from Pakistan
Copy number variation profiling in the genome of crossbred dairy cattle from Pakistan Open
The investigation of structural variants that may govern complex traits has significant importance. This is particularly true for the crossbred dairy cattle of Pakistan, which are deemed ideal for achieving optimal milk production and enha…
View article: Potential of conventional and new breeding technologies to manage soybean diseases
Potential of conventional and new breeding technologies to manage soybean diseases Open
Malnutrition is a serious issue in developing countries. It affects about 165 million children under the age of five and causes about 13 million deaths annually. Among various nutritional deficiencies, protein deficiency in diets is a majo…
View article: Genome-Wide Profiling of WRKY, HSC, and ProDh Gene Families and VIGS-Mediated Functional Analysis of Negative Regulators of Cotton's Stress Response to Drought, Heat, and Whiteflies
Genome-Wide Profiling of WRKY, HSC, and ProDh Gene Families and VIGS-Mediated Functional Analysis of Negative Regulators of Cotton's Stress Response to Drought, Heat, and Whiteflies Open
Biotic and abiotic stress are fundamental contributors to restricting cotton yield and performance. Comprehension of molecular mechanisms behind these responses is necessary for elevating stress resistance. Genome wide profiling classified…
View article: Attaining the Promise of Geminivirus-Based Vectors in Plant Genome Editing
Attaining the Promise of Geminivirus-Based Vectors in Plant Genome Editing Open
Over the last 40 years, several studies have provided evidence demonstrating that viral vectors can result in effective gene targeting/insertions in a host’s genome. The traditional approaches of gene knock-down, -out, or -in involve an in…
View article: DEVELOPING A PERFORMANCE-BASED NUTRITION MOBILE APPLICATION DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION
DEVELOPING A PERFORMANCE-BASED NUTRITION MOBILE APPLICATION DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION Open
Background: The use of performance-based nutrition mobile applications is increasingly recognized in sports science for their role in optimizing dietary intake, enhancing athletic performance, and supporting recovery. These digital tools a…
View article: Attaining the Promise of Geminivirus-Based Vectors in Plant Genome Editing
Attaining the Promise of Geminivirus-Based Vectors in Plant Genome Editing Open
Over the last 40 years several studies have provided evidence demonstrating that viral vectors can result in improved gene replacement and insertions experiments. Viruses being invisible infectious agents can severely impact on organism’s …
View article: Draft genome sequence of <i>Streptomyces carpaticus</i> FH1
Draft genome sequence of <i>Streptomyces carpaticus</i> FH1 Open
Phytopathogens with multi-drug resistance are emerging frequently, resulting in various disease outbreaks. Hence, exploring new antimicrobials is urgent. Here, we present the draft genome sequence of Streptomyces carpaticus FH1 strain, wit…
View article: Antibiotics Resistance Genes
Antibiotics Resistance Genes Open
Antibiotic resistance has become one of the most pressing worldwide fitness issues, jeopardizing the effectiveness of contemporary medication. Resistance genes, commonly observed in cellular genetic factors such as plasmids, transposons, a…
View article: Characterization of Jasmonate-ZIM domain family in response to abiotic stresses; functional insights for developing climate resilience cotton
Characterization of Jasmonate-ZIM domain family in response to abiotic stresses; functional insights for developing climate resilience cotton Open
Jasmonate-ZIM domain (JAZ) genes are essential for the regulation of physiological processes in plants and help plants to protect from various stresses. Given the increasing global food security concerns related to growing populations, cli…
View article: Omics-driven exploration and mining of key functional genes for the improvement of food and fiber crops
Omics-driven exploration and mining of key functional genes for the improvement of food and fiber crops Open
The deployment of omics technologies has obtained an incredible boost over the past few decades with the advances in next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies, innovative bioinformatics tools, and the deluge of available biological inf…
View article: A source of resistance against yellow mosaic disease in soybeans correlates with a novel mutation in a resistance gene
A source of resistance against yellow mosaic disease in soybeans correlates with a novel mutation in a resistance gene Open
Yellow mosaic disease (YMD) is one of the major devastating constraints to soybean production in Pakistan. In the present study, we report the identification of resistant soybean germplasm and a novel mutation linked with disease susceptib…
View article: Thermotolerant PGPR consortium B3P modulates physio-biochemical and molecular machinery for enhanced heat tolerance in maize during early vegetative growth
Thermotolerant PGPR consortium B3P modulates physio-biochemical and molecular machinery for enhanced heat tolerance in maize during early vegetative growth Open
Background Global warming and irregular changes in temperature are a serious threat to plant growth with a significant negative impact on yield. Global maize productivity has decreased significantly due to sudden temperature fluctuations a…
View article: Dominance of Cotton leaf curl Multan virus-Rajasthan strain associated with third epidemic of cotton leaf curl disease in Pakistan
Dominance of Cotton leaf curl Multan virus-Rajasthan strain associated with third epidemic of cotton leaf curl disease in Pakistan Open
Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) is an economically potent crop in many countries including Pakistan, India, and China. For the last three decades, cotton production is under the constant stress of cotton leaf curl disease (CLCuD) caused by beg…
View article: Deciphering the differential expression patterns of yield-related negative regulators in hexaploid wheat and F1 hybrids at different growth stages
Deciphering the differential expression patterns of yield-related negative regulators in hexaploid wheat and F1 hybrids at different growth stages Open
Being a major source of protein and calories in the human diet, bread wheat is cultivated worldwide, and its yield is showing dwindling notion due to various environmental challenges. Hexaploid bread wheat underwent a series of polyploidiz…
View article: Thermotolerant PGPR consortium B3P modulates physio-biochemical and molecular machinery for enhanced heat tolerance in maize during early vegetative growth
Thermotolerant PGPR consortium B3P modulates physio-biochemical and molecular machinery for enhanced heat tolerance in maize during early vegetative growth Open
Global maize productivity has decreased due to sudden temperature fluctuations and heat waves. The current study demonstrates the potential of beneficial bacteria for evaluating plant heat tolerance during early growth. Three Bacillus spp.…
View article: Plant Virus-Derived Vectors for Plant Genome Engineering
Plant Virus-Derived Vectors for Plant Genome Engineering Open
Advances in genome engineering (GE) tools based on sequence-specific programmable nucleases have revolutionized precise genome editing in plants. However, only the traditional approaches are used to deliver these GE reagents, which mostly …
View article: Contrasting patterns in growth attributes, root traits plasticity, and defence mechanism of maize under deficit moisture and phosphorus supply
Contrasting patterns in growth attributes, root traits plasticity, and defence mechanism of maize under deficit moisture and phosphorus supply Open
Background: The phosphorus uptake in plants is decreased due to soil water deficiency which negatively affects plant growth. How the interaction of soil moisture and P deficiency affects the morpho-physiological and biochemical responses o…
View article: Genome-Wide Analysis of WRKY Gene Family and Negative Regulation of GhWRKY25 and GhWRKY33 Reveal Their Role in Whitefly and Drought Stress Tolerance in Cotton
Genome-Wide Analysis of WRKY Gene Family and Negative Regulation of GhWRKY25 and GhWRKY33 Reveal Their Role in Whitefly and Drought Stress Tolerance in Cotton Open
The WRKY transcription factor family is marked by its significant responsiveness to both biotic and abiotic plant stresses. In the present study, the WRKY family of Gossypium hirsutum has been identified and classified into three groups ba…
View article: Development and evaluation of triple gene transgenic cotton lines expressing three genes (Cry1Ac-Cry2Ab-EPSPS) for lepidopteran insect pests and herbicide tolerance
Development and evaluation of triple gene transgenic cotton lines expressing three genes (Cry1Ac-Cry2Ab-EPSPS) for lepidopteran insect pests and herbicide tolerance Open
Cotton is an international agricultural commodity and the main cash crop of Pakistan of which quality and quantity are subject to various whims of nature. Climate change, insect pest complex, and weeds are reducing its productivity. Here, …
View article: Smart breeding approaches in post-genomics era for developing climate-resilient food crops
Smart breeding approaches in post-genomics era for developing climate-resilient food crops Open
Improving the crop traits is highly required for the development of superior crop varieties to deal with climate change and the associated abiotic and biotic stress challenges. Climate change-driven global warming can trigger higher insect…
View article: First report of <i>Cotton leaf curl Multan virus</i> infecting <i>Millettia pinnata</i> in Pakistan
First report of <i>Cotton leaf curl Multan virus</i> infecting <i>Millettia pinnata</i> in Pakistan Open
Millettia pinnata (Pongame oiltree, Sukh chain; family Fabaceae) is an important leguminous tree widely grown and utilised as a herb in Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. In October 2020, symptoms of stunted growth, leaf curling (…
View article: Allium Sativum Leaf Agglutinin (ASAL) Endowed Enhanced Resistance Against Myzus Persicae under Both Constitutive and Phloem Specific Promoters
Allium Sativum Leaf Agglutinin (ASAL) Endowed Enhanced Resistance Against Myzus Persicae under Both Constitutive and Phloem Specific Promoters Open
Globally, aphid, Myzus persicae is an economically significant, polyphagous crop pest that feeds on more than 400 plant species and transmits more than 100 plant viruses. Aphid infestation is mostly managed by insecticides that cause heavy…
View article: Isolation, Cloning and Characterization of a Constitutive Plant from Potato Aquaporin Gene
Isolation, Cloning and Characterization of a Constitutive Plant from Potato Aquaporin Gene Open
Plasma membrane intrinsic proteins (PIP1) are the most common integral membrane proteins belong to a larger family of intrinsic aquaporin proteins. They are member of aquaporin gene family and have gained importance as highly expressed gen…