Publications by authors named "E Ramprasad"
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- Rice blast and bacterial leaf blight (BLB) significantly impact rice yields globally, causing losses of 20-50%, especially in regions like India with severe infections.* -
- The study involves the improved rice line TH-625-491, which carries multiple resistance genes against BLB and blast; these were validated and backcrossed to enhance resistance traits.* -
- Findings suggest a potential antagonistic effect between genes for bacterial blight and blast resistance, as certain gene combinations exhibited better resistance to blast alone compared to those including both types of resistance.*
Estimated GFR (eGFR) is calculated using serum creatinine (SCr) based equations which have their own limitations. Novel biomarkers like beta trace protein (BTP) are studied for eGFR estimation. The aim of this study is to determine the serum levels of BTP in healthy controls and chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases and to find out the correlation of BTP levels with that of SCr and SCr-based eGFR formulas.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA novel marine actinomycete strain designated ICN19 was isolated from the subtidal sediment of Chinnamuttam coast of Kanyakumari, India and subjected to polyphasic taxonomic analysis. Neighbour-joining tree based on 16S rRNA gene sequences of validly described type strains had revealed the strain ICN19 formed distinct cluster with Streptomyces wuyuanensis CGMCC 4.7042, Streptomyces tirandamycinicus HNM0039 and Streptomyces spongiicola HNM0071.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBacterial blight (BB) and fungal blast diseases are the major biotic constraints that limit rice productivity. To sustain yield improvement in rice, it is necessary to developed yield potential of the rice varieties by incorporation of biotic stress resistance genes. Tellahamsa is a well-adapted popular high yielding rice variety in Telangana state, India.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNephrotic syndrome (NS) is the most frequent cause of proteinuria in children and is emerging as a leading cause of uremia. Among idiopathic NS, 10% of children do not respond to steroids or to any other immunosuppressive therapy, and progress to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Several studies have investigated the mutations in genes encoding podocyte proteins and their possible associations with several forms of hereditary NS.
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