Overexpression of EaALDH7, an aldehyde dehydrogenase gene from Erianthus arundinaceus enhances salinity tolerance in transgenic sugarcane (Saccharum spp. Hybrid).

Aldehyde Dehydrogenases (ALDH), a group of enzymes, are associated with the detoxification of aldehydes, produced in plants during abiotic stress conditions. Salinity remains a pivotal abiotic challenge that poses a significant threat to cultivation and yield of sugarcane. In this study, an Aldehyde dehydrogenase gene (EaALDH7) from Erianthus arundinaceus was overexpressed in the commercial sugarcane hybrid cultivar Co 86032.

The Impact of Baseline Vitamin D Level in Patients Receiving Gefitinib-Directed Therapy for EGFR-Mutant Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer.

Background: There is contradicting evidence on vitamin D levels and cancer mortality rates. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the impact of baseline vitamin D level on the outcome in patients with estimated glomerular filtration rate (EGFR)-mutant advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who received either gefitinib or gefitinib with chemotherapy (pemetrexed and carboplatin) as first-line therapy in a prospective randomized study.

Methods: This was a post hoc analysis of a phase III randomized trial comparing gefitinib with gefitinib with carboplatin and pemetrexed in patients with advanced NSCLC with activating EGFR mutations in the first-line setting.

Regioselective synthesis of 4-arylamino-1,2-naphthoquinones in eutectogel as a confined reaction medium using LED light.

Predicting selectivity and conversion in a confined reaction medium under photochemical conditions is highly challenging as compared to the corresponding conventional synthesis. Herein, we report the use of a simple carbohydrate-derived eutectogel to facilitate LED-light-induced regioselective synthesis of 4-arylamino-1,2-naphthoquinones in good yield. This methodology, by including a reusable reaction medium, proved to have the potential of affording the regioselective formation of various desired products in good yields.

Recent Advances in Sugarcane Genomics, Physiology, and Phenomics for Superior Agronomic Traits.

Advances in sugarcane breeding have contributed significantly to improvements in agronomic traits and crop yield. However, the growing global demand for sugar and biofuel in the context of climate change requires further improvements in cane and sugar yields. Attempts to achieve the desired rates of genetic gain in sugarcane by conventional breeding means are difficult as many agronomic traits are genetically complex and polygenic, with each gene exerting small effects.

Image dataset of pomegranate fruits () for various machine vision applications.

Dataset - an essential aspect and the requirement for any of the machine learning project. Collection/creation of dataset in the agriculture domain is highly challenging task because the domain itself is uncertain. Main objective of the present paper is to create an image dataset of pomegranate fruits of different grades.

Ectopic expression of DJ-1/PfpI domain containing Erianthus arundinaceus Glyoxalase III (EaGly III) enhances drought tolerance in sugarcane.

Sugarcane transgenic overexpressing EaGly III from Erianthus arundinaceus showed enhanced water deficit stress tolerance. Methylglyoxal (MG), an α-ketoaldehyde formed from either glycolysis or TCA cycle, is capable of causing total cellular damage via the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and nucleic acid degradation. Glyoxalase pathway is a ubiquitous pathway known for detoxification of MG, involving key enzymes glyoxalase I (Gly I) and glyoxalase II (Gly II).

A retrospective cohort study of perioperative prognostic factors associated with intra-abdominal sepsis.

Context: Intra-abdominal sepsis following laparotomy for acute abdomen remains still a challenging condition. The understanding of various perioperative risk factors by anesthesiologists are crucial in optimum management these patients.

Aims: The objective of this study is to assess the perioperative risk factors, which predicts the outcome of treatment.

Nano-fibrin stabilized CaSO4 crystals incorporated injectable chitin composite hydrogel for enhanced angiogenesis & osteogenesis.

Calcium sulfate (CaSO4), an excellent biodegradable bone forming agent that is an ideal choice as additive in gels, however, its disadvantage being poor gel rheology and angiogenesis. Here, we have synthesized chitin-CaSO4-nano-fibrin based injectable gel system which shows improved rheology and angiogenic potential. Rheological studies showed that the composite gel was a shear thinning gel with elastic modulus of 15.

Impact of dehulling and germination on nutrients, antinutrients, and antioxidant properties in horsegram.

The changes in chemical composition, antioxidant activity and minerals content of horse gram seed after dehulling and germination of 12 advance lines were investigated. Dehulled samples had a higher protein content compared with the raw and germinated. Total soluble sugars (TSS) content increased significantly (p ≤ 0.

Injectable Chitin-Poly(ε-caprolactone)/Nanohydroxyapatite Composite Microgels Prepared by Simple Regeneration Technique for Bone Tissue Engineering.

Injectable gel systems, for the purpose of bone defect reconstruction, have many advantages, such as controlled flowability, adaptability to the defect site, and increased handling properties when compared to the conventionally used autologous graft, scaffolds, hydroxyapatite blocks, etc. In this work, nanohydroxyapatite (nHAp) incorporated chitin-poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) based injectable composite microgels has been developed by a simple regeneration technique for bone defect repair. The prepared microgel systems were characterized using scanning electron microscope (SEM), Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD).

Formulation, standardization and pharmacological studies of Saraswataristam: a polyhedral preparation.

Ayurvedic preparations achieved paramount importance in contemporary life owing to the safety and efficacy when compared with those of synthetic drugs. But due to lack of proper standardization at each stage from starting to culmination results in inferior quality and less demand. Saraswataristam, a fermented ayurvedic preparation, has been employed for treating central nervous system disorders and dermatological problems.

Influence of calcination temperature on the luminescent properties of Eu³⁺ doped CaAl₄O₇ phosphor prepared by Pechini method.

Motivated by the need for new phosphor for white light emitting diode (WLED) applications, CaAl₄O₇ phosphors activated by Eu(3+) rare earth ion was synthesized using the Pechini method at different calcination temperatures. The crystal structure and luminescent properties were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), and photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL). The XRD and SEM patterns confirm the presence of a single grossite monoclinic phase (311) and the particles exhibit good crystallinity and the particle size varies with calcination temperature.

Formulation, characterization and comparative evaluation of Trivanga bhasma: a herbo-mineral Indian traditional medicine.

Bhasmas are unique Ayurvedic-metallic preparations with herbal juices/fruits, widely recommended to treat variety of chronic ailments. Trivanga bhasma, a calcinated preparation, is used to treat Diabetes mellitus and as Diuretic. In the present research an attempt has been made to carry out a comparative standardization of formulated Trivanga bhasma (TB1) prepared as per Ayurvedic formulary and marketed Trivanga bhasma (TB2) integrating conventional and modern analytical tools.

Formulation, standardization and pharmacological studies of Saraswataristam: a polyhedral preparation.

Ayurvedic preparations achieved paramount importance in contemporary life owing to the safety and efficacy when compared with those of synthetic drugs. But due to lack of proper standardization at each stage from starting to culmination results in inferior quality and less demand. Saraswataristam, a fermented ayurvedic preparation, has been employed for treating central nervous system disorders and dermatological problems.

Growth, structural and optical characterization of a new nonlinear optical crystal--hippuric acid doped potassium di hydrogen phosphate.

Potassium di hydrogen phosphate (KDP) is an efficient nonlinear optical crystal employed in frequency conversion applications. 1mol% hippuric acid doped potassium di hydrogen phosphate (HAKDP) crystals with the dimensions 35×8×4 mm(3) were grown using the slow evaporation technique. The grown HAKDP crystal is iso-structural with pure KDP, but a variation in the crystallographic parameters was observed.

Antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of two major chromenes from Melicope lunu-ankenda.

Aim Of The Study: Melicope lunu-ankenda (Gaertn.) T.G.