Publications by authors named "Munsif Ali Shad"
Cytoplasmic male sterile (CMS) systems have great potential in hybrid seed production in many plants. However, the incompatibility between the cytoplasmic and nuclear genes and the availability of fewer CMS lines limit the system's application in cotton heterosis. Therefore, the present study sequenced the mitochondrial (mt) genomes of a novel cotton ( L.
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- Passion fruit, a valuable tropical crop, is facing growth challenges due to environmental factors, highlighting the need for genetic understanding in stress modulation.
- Researchers identified 30 genes within the passion fruit gene family that show specific expressions during different growth stages and in response to environmental stressors like cold and heat.
- Using transcriptomic data, they selected eight candidate genes for further study, revealing potential upregulation or downregulation in response to cold stress, which may help in developing new varieties with improved cold resistance.
Lignin is nature's second most abundant vascular plant biopolymer, playing significant roles in mechanical support, water transport, and stress responses. This study identified 90 lignin biosynthesis genes in rice based on phylogeny and motif constitution, and they belong to , , , , , , , , , and families. Duplication events contributed largely to the expansion of these gene families, such as , , , and families, mainly attributed to tandem and segmental duplication.
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- - The IAA gene family, important for gene regulation during auxin signaling, was analyzed in sugarcane, identifying 92 members across 32 chromosomes and organizing them into three phylogenetic groups.
- - The study found that segmental duplication and recombination played significant roles in the gene family's expansion, with certain promoter elements linked to hormone regulation and stress responses.
- - Findings indicated that the IAA genes are primarily expressed in the stems and lower leaves, particularly at night, and are upregulated under cold and salt stress, suggesting their involvement in sugar transport and stress resistance in sugarcane.
Mango () is a major tropical fruit, but a short postharvest life hampers marketing. The objective of this work is to assess the influence of a novel nanocomposite poly (ethylene--vinyl acetate) (EVA) film and Chitosan (CTS) affect on mango postharvest quality while stored at 20 °C. The results showed that the film coating treatment reduced the decay rate and weight loss of mangoes, maintaining good postharvest quality of mango fruit.
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- Plant growth and biomass production depend on both environmental factors and the plant's inherent characteristics, with nitrogen (N) being a key macronutrient that influences global food supply and environmental health.
- Currently, around 120 million tons of N fertilizer are consumed globally, but efficiency rates are only 25 to 50%, leading to waste, increased costs, and environmental pollution.
- The study emphasizes innovative solutions like biochar, zeolite, and advanced nano and bio-fertilizers to improve nitrogen use efficiency (NUE), along with precision farming techniques and enhancing plant root structures to optimize nutrient uptake.