Comparative metataxonamic analyses of seeds and leaves of traditional varieties and hybrids of cucumber ( L.) reveals distinct and core microbiome.

Profiling the endophytic microbiome of different tissues and varieties of agricultural crops can help to understand i) the tissue specific and varietal specific microbes associated with the plants ii) their potential role in growth, stress tolerance, disease resistance, and yield of the plants. Comparative microbiome profiling across various varieties and hybrids will also be useful to identify the plant's core microbiome. The main objective of the work is to profile and study the microbiome of traditional varieties in comparison with hybrids of cucumber, which would help to understand the microbiome structure in developing consortia to engineer the microbiome of modern hybrids, for useful phenotypes.

Clinical and Demographic Patterns of Vulval Dermatoses and Their Impact on Quality of Life.

Background: Vulval dermatoses may present with varied manifestations ranging from asymptomatic to chronic disabling conditions. The multifactorial nature of symptoms and physical expression of the disease on the vulva complicate the evaluation and management of genital dermatoses, thereby severely impairing the quality of life of patients.

Objectives: To study the clinical patterns and socio-demographic features of vulval dermatoses and their impact on the quality of life using the dermatology life quality index (DLQI) questionnaire.

Production, characterization and Congo red dye decolourizing efficiency of a laccase from MTCC 142 cultivated on co-substrates of paddy straw and corn husk.

A laccase produced by MTCC 142 under solid-state fermentation using co-substrates of paddy straw and corn husk (1.5:1.5, g w/w) showed an activity of 2.