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View article: Bioactive Peptides in Leech Saliva: Therapeutic Mechanisms and Clinical Applications in Modern Wound Care
Bioactive Peptides in Leech Saliva: Therapeutic Mechanisms and Clinical Applications in Modern Wound Care Open
Leech therapy is a traditional medicinal system commonly known as hirudotherapy. Leech therapy is a fascinating blend of ancient medical healing and modern medicinal techniques. Hirudotherapy deals with the use of medicinal leeches (Hirudo…
View article: Unveiling viral threats to temperate pome fruits: characterization, transmission, and sustainable management strategies
Unveiling viral threats to temperate pome fruits: characterization, transmission, and sustainable management strategies Open
Apple ( Malus × domestica Borkh.), pear ( Pyrus communis L.), and quince ( Cydonia oblonga Mill.) are widely cultivated fruit crops in temperate regions due to their desirable flavors and health benefits. However, their production is sever…
View article: Rapid detection of the invasive tomato leaf miner, Phthorimaea absoluta using simple template LAMP assay
Rapid detection of the invasive tomato leaf miner, Phthorimaea absoluta using simple template LAMP assay Open
The tomato leaf miner (TLM), Phthorimaea absoluta Meyrick, 1917 (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) is a destructive invasive insect that has expanded its global distribution. Rapid and accurate identification of invasive pests is essential to supp…
View article: Comprehensive virome profiling of sugarcane and simplified duplex OneStep RT-PCR assay reveals the prevalence of sugarcane streak mosaic virus along with sugarcane yellow leaf virus in India
Comprehensive virome profiling of sugarcane and simplified duplex OneStep RT-PCR assay reveals the prevalence of sugarcane streak mosaic virus along with sugarcane yellow leaf virus in India Open
View article: Assessing the de novo assemblers: a metaviromic study of apple and first report of citrus concave gum-associated virus, apple rubbery wood virus 1 and 2 infecting apple in India
Assessing the de novo assemblers: a metaviromic study of apple and first report of citrus concave gum-associated virus, apple rubbery wood virus 1 and 2 infecting apple in India Open
Our analyses highlight the crucial role of assembly methods in reconstructing near-complete apple virus genomes from the Illumina reads. This study emphasizes the significance of employing multiple assemblers for de novo virus genome assem…
View article: Biological and Molecular Characterization of a New Isolate of Tomato Mottle Mosaic Virus Causing Severe Shoestring and Fruit Deformities in Tomato Plants in India
Biological and Molecular Characterization of a New Isolate of Tomato Mottle Mosaic Virus Causing Severe Shoestring and Fruit Deformities in Tomato Plants in India Open
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.), the second most important vegetable crop globally, faces a significant threat from various viral diseases. A newly emerging disease, characterised by distinctive shoestring symptoms on leaves and the devel…
View article: Mixed infection of two mandariviruses identified by high-throughput sequencing in Kinnow mandarin and development of their specific detection using duplex RT-PCR
Mixed infection of two mandariviruses identified by high-throughput sequencing in Kinnow mandarin and development of their specific detection using duplex RT-PCR Open
View article: Identification of cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] germplasm accessions resistant to yellow mosaic disease
Identification of cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] germplasm accessions resistant to yellow mosaic disease Open
Yellow mosaic disease (YMD) of cowpea, predominantly caused by mungbean yellow mosaic India virus (MYMIV) and mungbean yellow mosaic virus (MYMV) is a major constraint to the production of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) in India resulting i…
View article: A novel method for detecting conformation-dependent β-glucans—single, double, and triple-helical from Shiitake mushroom
A novel method for detecting conformation-dependent β-glucans—single, double, and triple-helical from Shiitake mushroom Open
This pioneering study explores the structural intricacies of therapeutic β-glucan in Shiitake (Lentinula edodes), i.e. Lentinan (LNT). Lentinan, a neutral polysaccharide [β-(1,3; 1,6) glucan], exists in three forms; single, d…
View article: Molecular characterization of a new begomovirus infecting Croton bonplandianum in India
Molecular characterization of a new begomovirus infecting Croton bonplandianum in India Open
Weeds, those often-overlooked inhabitants of our ecosystems, play a remarkable role as hidden reservoirs and unconventional breeding grounds for novel viruses. Their significance, however, tends to be underestimated in the realm of biodive…
View article: A novel method for detecting conformation-dependent β-glucans - Single, double, and triple-helical from Shiitake mushroom
A novel method for detecting conformation-dependent β-glucans - Single, double, and triple-helical from Shiitake mushroom Open
This pioneering study explores the structural intricacies of therapeutic β-glucan in Shiitake ( Lentinula edodes ), i.e. Lentinan (LNT). Lentinan, a neutral polysaccharide [β-(1,3; 1,6) glucan], exists in three forms; single, double, and t…
View article: Bioactivity and nutritional quality of nutgall (Rhus semialata Murray), an underutilized fruit of Manipur
Bioactivity and nutritional quality of nutgall (Rhus semialata Murray), an underutilized fruit of Manipur Open
Introduction Underutilized fruits plays a significant role in socio economic, cultural, nutritional and ethnomedicinal status of tribal people. However, scientific studies on the nutritional and other pharmaceuticals/biological activities …
View article: Development and application of crude sap-based recombinase polymerase amplification assay for the detection and occurrence of grapevine geminivirus A in Indian grapevine cultivars
Development and application of crude sap-based recombinase polymerase amplification assay for the detection and occurrence of grapevine geminivirus A in Indian grapevine cultivars Open
Geminiviruses are known to infect several fields and horticultural crops around the globe. Grapevine geminivirus A (GGVA) was reported in the United States in 2017, and since then, it has been reported in several countries. The complete ge…
View article: Reactive oxygen species turnover, phenolics metabolism, and some key gene expressions modulate postharvest physiological deterioration in cassava tubers
Reactive oxygen species turnover, phenolics metabolism, and some key gene expressions modulate postharvest physiological deterioration in cassava tubers Open
Rapid postharvest physiological deterioration (PPD) in cassava ( Manihot esculenta Crantz) tuber is a significant concern during storage. The freshly harvested tubers start spoiling within 24 to 72 h. Accumulation of H 2 O 2 is one of the …
View article: Effects of Herbicide Glyphosate on Fitness Attributes of <em>Zygogramma bicolorata</em> Pallister
Effects of Herbicide Glyphosate on Fitness Attributes of <em>Zygogramma bicolorata</em> Pallister Open
The ecotoxic effect of glyphosate, a commonly used Parthenium control herbicide, was evaluated in laboratory on biological and fitness attributes of Zygogramma bicolorata. Bioassay of glyphosate was carried within a minimum range of field …
View article: A Simplified Multiplex PCR Assay for Simultaneous Detection of Six Viruses Infecting Diverse Chilli Species in India and Its Application in Field Diagnosis
A Simplified Multiplex PCR Assay for Simultaneous Detection of Six Viruses Infecting Diverse Chilli Species in India and Its Application in Field Diagnosis Open
Chilli is infected by at least 65 viruses globally, with a mixed infection of multiple viruses leading to severe losses being a common occurrence. A simple diagnostic procedure that can identify multiple viruses at once is required to trac…
View article: DNA Barcoding and ITS2 Secondary Structure Predictions in Taro (Colocasia esculenta L. Schott) from the North Eastern Hill Region of India
DNA Barcoding and ITS2 Secondary Structure Predictions in Taro (Colocasia esculenta L. Schott) from the North Eastern Hill Region of India Open
Taro (Colocasia esculenta L. Schott, Araceae), an ancient root and tuber crop, is highly polygenic, polyphyletic, and polygeographic in nature, which leads to its rapid genetic erosion. To prevent the perceived loss of taro diversity, spec…
View article: Biological activity of peptides isolated from feather keratin waste through microbial and enzymatic hydrolysis
Biological activity of peptides isolated from feather keratin waste through microbial and enzymatic hydrolysis Open
Background: A major portion of poultry feather waste is constituted by keratin, which is recalcitrant to degradation by common proteases. Feather waste contributes to a significant volume of biowaste load to the environment. Valorization o…
View article: Association between job control and psychological health in middle-level managers
Association between job control and psychological health in middle-level managers Open
The present study analyses the effect of job control at work on psychological stress for Indian Middle-Level Managers (MLMs) of a public telecom organisation. Two hundred ten MLMs from different parts of India have participated in the surv…
View article: Croton yellow vein leaf curl virus: a novel begomovirus infecting Croton bonplandianum in India
Croton yellow vein leaf curl virus: a novel begomovirus infecting Croton bonplandianum in India Open
Here we report the complete nucleotide sequence of the begomovirus associated with new yellow vein diseases of Croton bonplandianum. Severe leaf curl and yellow vein symptoms on C. bonpandiaum were recorded in the surveys conducted at Tric…
View article: Nanotechnology Application in tissue regeneration and gene therapy
Nanotechnology Application in tissue regeneration and gene therapy Open
There've been a number of studies done on the materials and how they can be used in modern medicine. Medical marijuana has a wide range of uses. The biocompatibility of nanotechnology has piqued the curiosity of scientists. Soft or hard, d…
View article: Phytostimulating Potential of Endophytic Bacteria from Ethnomedicinal Plants of North-East Indian Himalayan Region
Phytostimulating Potential of Endophytic Bacteria from Ethnomedicinal Plants of North-East Indian Himalayan Region Open
North-East Indian Himalayan Region has a humid subtropical climate having diverse ecosystems. The majority of the population of the region depends on agriculture for sustainable livelihood. However, it can produce only 1.5% of the country’…
View article: CRISPR-Cas-Led Revolution in Diagnosis and Management of Emerging Plant Viruses: New Avenues Toward Food and Nutritional Security
CRISPR-Cas-Led Revolution in Diagnosis and Management of Emerging Plant Viruses: New Avenues Toward Food and Nutritional Security Open
Plant viruses pose a serious threat to agricultural production systems worldwide. The world's population is expected to reach the 10-billion mark by 2057. Under the scenario of declining cultivable land and challenges posed by rapidly emer…
View article: Anticarcinogenic and Antioxidant Action of an Edible Aquatic Flora Jussiaea repens L. Using In Vitro Bioassays and In Vivo Zebrafish Model
Anticarcinogenic and Antioxidant Action of an Edible Aquatic Flora Jussiaea repens L. Using In Vitro Bioassays and In Vivo Zebrafish Model Open
Oxidative stress is the major cause of many health conditions, and regular consumption of antioxidants helped to encounter and prevent such oxidative stress-related diseases. Due to safety concerns over long-term uses of synthetic antioxid…
View article: Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus manipulates the expression of vitellogenin, cytoskeleton, and endocytotic pathway-related genes to become circulative in its vector, Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae)
Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus manipulates the expression of vitellogenin, cytoskeleton, and endocytotic pathway-related genes to become circulative in its vector, Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) Open
View article: Occurrence, Molecular Characterization and Physiological Study of Broccoli Infected with Turnip mosaic virus (TuMV) in Arunachal Pradesh, India
Occurrence, Molecular Characterization and Physiological Study of Broccoli Infected with Turnip mosaic virus (TuMV) in Arunachal Pradesh, India Open
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is an important part of diet in India. Turnip mosaic virus (TuMV), member of the genus Potyvirus, is the most important virus of commercially grown broccoli in many Asian countries. Symptoms based …
View article: Occurrence of Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus of Invasive Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera Frugiperda (J. E. Smith) in Meghalaya, North East India
Occurrence of Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus of Invasive Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera Frugiperda (J. E. Smith) in Meghalaya, North East India Open
The American fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) invaded Asia in 2018, causing huge damage to maize and other host crops in different countries 1 . The invasive FAW is a highly polyphagous pest kno…
View article: <em>Candidatus</em> Liberibacter Asiaticus Manipulates the Expression of Vitellogenin, Cytoskeleton, and Endocytotic Pathway-Related Genes to Become Circulative in Its Vector, <em>Diaphorina citri</em> (Hemiptera: Psyllidae)
<em>Candidatus</em> Liberibacter Asiaticus Manipulates the Expression of Vitellogenin, Cytoskeleton, and Endocytotic Pathway-Related Genes to Become Circulative in Its Vector, <em>Diaphorina citri</em> (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) Open
Citrus greening disease or huanglongbing (HLB) caused by Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas) limits the citrus production worldwide. CLas is transmitted by the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) in a p…
View article: Identification and Characterization of a Large Effect QTL from Oryza glumaepatula Revealed Pi68(t) as Putative Candidate Gene for Rice Blast Resistance
Identification and Characterization of a Large Effect QTL from Oryza glumaepatula Revealed Pi68(t) as Putative Candidate Gene for Rice Blast Resistance Open
View article: Evaluation of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) Cultivars for Destabilized Ecosystem of North Eastern Hill Region
Evaluation of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) Cultivars for Destabilized Ecosystem of North Eastern Hill Region Open
TPerformance of 27 improved groundnut cultivars were assessed for agronomic and physiological traits associated to improve the productivity in degraded acid soils under rainfed hilly ecosystem. The cultivars ICGS- 76 and ICGV-86590 produce…