Genome survey and genetic characterization of O. Schwartz.

O. Schwartz (Leguminoseae), a woody tree growing in Kuwait is critically endangered. High throughput genomic research is immediately needed to formulate effective conservation strategies for its rehabilitation.

Comparison and optimization of DNA Isolation protocols for high throughput genomic studies of Schwartz.

We describe the optimization and validation of six DNA isolation protocols from fresh leaves of the rare tree . The first four protocols employed three commercial kits (Sigma, Nucleospin1, Nucleospin 2, Promega) whereas the remaining two were based on the traditional sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) and cetyltrimethylammonium bromide CTAB methods. Each protocol provided significantly different results concerning DNA concentration ( < 0.

Bacterial and fungal communities in indoor aerosols from two Kuwaiti hospitals.

The airborne transmission of COVID-19 has drawn immense attention to bioaerosols. The topic is highly relevant in the indoor hospital environment where vulnerable patients are treated and healthcare workers are exposed to various pathogenic and non-pathogenic microbes. Knowledge of the microbial communities in such settings will enable precautionary measures to prevent any hospital-mediated outbreak and better assess occupational exposure of the healthcare workers.

Genetic Diversity of Oliv. Populations in Kuwait as Revealed by GBS.

Natural populations of Oliv. (Arfaj), a perennial forage shrub, have depleted due to unethical human interventions and climate change in Kuwait. Therefore, there is an urgent need to conserve this native plant through the assessment of its genetic diversity and population structure.

Benthic foraminifera as proxies for the environmental quality assessment of the Kuwait Bay (Kuwait, Arabian Gulf): Morphological and metabarcoding approaches.

The rapid urbanization and industrialization of Kuwait and the consequent effluent discharges into marine environments have resulted in a degradation of water and sediment quality in the coastal marine ecosystems such as in the Kuwait Bay. This study investigates the ecological response of benthic foraminifera (protists) to environmental stress in the Kuwait Bay. The traditional morphological approach was compared to the innovative environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding to evaluate the ecological quality status (EcoQS).

Draft genome sequence and SSR mining data of Schwartz.

tree population is declining in several countries of the world especially in the Arabian peninsula due to human-induced activities. The tree has potential medicinal and economic benefits as a source of fuel and timber. It can fix nitrogen, a significant property that assists in desert rehabilitation.

Data on draft genome assembly and annotation of Haloxylon salicornicum Moq.

Moq. Bunge ex Boiss (Rimth) is one of the main structural elements in Eastern Arabian vegetation associations. The plant is utilized as a food source for domestic stock, stabilizes the soil surface besides providing suitable microclimates for exotic species.

Spatio-temporal variations in bacterial and fungal community associated with dust aerosol in Kuwait.

Kuwait is a country with a very high dust loading; in fact it bears the world's highest particulate matter concentration in the outdoor air. The airborne dust often has associated biological materials, including pathogenic microbes that pose a serious risk to the urban ecosystem and public health. This study has established the baseline taxonomic characterization of microbes associated with dust transported into Kuwait from different trajectories.

Genetic diversity and population structure of Haloxylon salicornicum moq. in Kuwait by ISSR markers.

Haloxylon salicornicum moq. Bunge ex Boiss (Rimth) is one of the native plants of Kuwait, extensively depleting through the anthropogenic activities. It is important to conserve Haloxylon community in Kuwait as it can tolerate extreme adverse conditions of drought and salinity to be potentially used in the desert and urban revegetation and greenery national programs.

Metagenomic analysis of rhizosphere microflora of oil-contaminated soil planted with barley and alfalfa.

The role of rhizosphere microbial communities in the degradation of hydrocarbons remains poorly understood and is a field of active study. We used high throughput sequencing to explore the rhizosphere microbial diversity in the alfalfa and barley planted oil contaminated soil samples. The analysis of 16s rRNA sequences showed Proteobacteria to be the most enriched (45.

Legionella detection and subgrouping in water air-conditioning cooling tower systems in Kuwait.

The main aim of the study was to test for the presence of Legionnaires' disease-causing microorganisms in air-conditioned buildings in Kuwait using molecular technologies. For this purpose, 547 samples were collected from 38 cooling towers for the analysis of Legionella pneumophila. These samples included those from water (n = 178), air (n = 231), and swabs (n = 138).

Detection of genetically modified DNA in fresh and processed foods sold in Kuwait.

Developments in genetic engineering technology have led to an increase in number of food products that contain genetically engineered crops in the global market. However, due to lack of scientific studies, the presence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the Kuwaiti food market is currently ambiguous. Foods both for human and animal consumption are being imported from countries that are known to produce GM food.