Degradation of High Concentrations of Anthracene Using White-Rot Wood-Inhabiting Fungi and Investigation of Enzyme Activities.

Owing to the production of lignin-modifying enzymes (LMEs), white-rot fungi (WRF) such as polypores are potent organisms in the biodegradation of xenobiotic pollutants. The nonspecific function of LMEs including laccase and manganese peroxidase (MnP), has enabled the use of WRF in biotechnological applications, particularly in bioremediation. In this study, 12 strains from nine white-rot basidiomycete genera viz.

Synergistic adsorption and biodegradation of heavy crude oil by a novel hybrid matrix containing immobilized Bacillus licheniformis: Aqueous phase and soil bioremediation.

Recently, slurry phase bioremediation as a simple and economical method is shown to be a successful technique for remediation of clayey soils. Besides, the use of microbial cell immobilization as a promising technique has drawn the attention of some researchers. The primary objective of this survey is to examine the synergistic adsorption and biodegradation performance of heavy crude oil by an isolated Bacillus licheniformis immobilized in a novel hybrid matrix (PUF/alginate/microbial cell) in aqueous phase.

Exogenous melatonin and salicylic acid alleviates cadmium toxicity in safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) seedlings.

The co-application of exogenous 100 µM melatonin (MT) and 100 µM salicylic acid (SA) on 21-day-old safflower seedlings grown in the presence of cadmium (Cd, 100 µM) toxicity was investigated. The application of MT, SA, or MT + SA efficiently improved toxicity symptoms and declined Cd toxicity as shown by a considerable rise in plant biomass production and chlorophyll content accompanied by decreased level of oxidative stress markers. In Cd stressed plants, the simultaneous application of MT and SA led to sharp decreases in MDA and H2O2 amounts (61.

Effects of exogenous melatonin and glutathione on zinc toxicity in safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) seedlings.

The phytotoxicity caused by 500 μM ZnSO.7HO and its detoxifying by co-application of 100 μM of MT melatonin (MT) and glutathione (GSH) in 6-week-old safflower plants have been investigated. Reduced biomass production and total chlorophyll content on the one hand and increased content of hydrogen peroxide (HO), malondialdehyde (MDA) with increase in lipoxygenase activity, on the other hand, showed Zn- induced oxidative damage in safflower seedlings.

Melatonin alleviates lead-induced oxidative damage in safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) seedlings.

Application of signaling molecules has gained immense importance in improving the phytoremediative capacity of plants. This study investigated the possible role of melatonin (MEL) as a signaling molecule in ameliorating lead (Pb)-induced oxidative injury in safflower seedlings. Pot grown 10-day-old safflower seedlings were exposed to 50 μM Pb (NO) alone and in combination with different MEL concentrations (0-300 μM).

Efficient Synthesis and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Pyrazolopyranopyrimidines in the Presence of SBA-Pr-SO3H as a Nanoporous Acid Catalyst.

A simple, efficient, and environmentally friendly method has been developed for the synthesis of a series of tricyclic fused pyrazolopyranopyrimidines via a one-pot three-component reaction of barbituric acids, aromatic aldehydes, and 3-methyl-5-pyrazolone in the presence of SBA-Pr-SOH. SBA-15 mesoporous silica material functionalized with propyl sulfonic acid groups was used as a heterogeneous Brønsted acid catalyst with hexagonal structure, high surface area, thick walls, and large uniform pores. All reactions were performed under reflux conditions in water in the presence of a catalytic amount of SBA-Pr-SOH.

Interactive effects of Salicylic acid and nitric oxide in alleviating zinc toxicity of Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.).

The purpose of this study was to assess the possible protective role of exogenous salicylic acid (SA), sodium nitroprusside (SNP), a donor of nitric oxide, and their combination on 21-day-old safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) seedlings grown under zinc (Zn) stress. The results revealed that exposure to 500 µM ZnSO.

Simple three-component method for the synthesis of spiroindeno[1,2-b]pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5,3'-indolines.

An efficient, simple, and catalyst-free synthesis of spiroindeno[1,2-b]pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5,3'-indolines and spiroacenaphthylene-1,4'-indeno-1,5'-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidines by the three-component reaction of 1,3-indandione, amino uracils and isatins or acenaphthylene-1,2-dione in refluxing ethanol is reported.

One-pot synthesis and antibacterial activities of pyrazolo[4',3':5,6]pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine-dione derivatives.

A one-pot and efficient method for the synthesis of pyrazolo[4',3':5,6]pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine-dione derivatives by condensation reaction of barbituric acids, 1H-pyrazol-5-amines and aldehydes under solvent-free conditions is reported. These products were evaluated in vitro for their antibacterial activities.

One-pot synthesis and antibacterial activities of novel 1H-pyridazino[1,2-a]indazole-1,6,9(2H,11H)-triones.

Synthesis of novel 1H-pyridazino[1,2-a]indazole-1,6,9(2H,11H)-triones using one-pot, three components reaction of 1,2-dihydropyridazine-3,6-dione, dimedone and aldehydes under solvent-free conditions has been reported. These products were evaluated in vitro for their antibacterial activities.