Publications by authors named "Osama Alam"
Quinoline: A Novel Solution for Next-Generation Pesticides, Herbicides, and Fertilizers.
Appl Biochem Biotechnol
January 2025
Quinoline is a nitrogen-containing heterocycle compound widely used in the medical industry for its pharmacological properties, such as its antimalarial, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities. Beyond its medical significance, quinoline shows promising applications in agriculture as a safe and effective pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer. This review explores the evolution of quinoline research, beginning with its history and synthesis and transitioning to its biological activities and their relevance in agriculture.
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- DNA binding proteins known as Dof transcription factors are crucial for seed development and plant resilience to various stresses, but their genomic analysis in pitaya (Selenicereus undatus) was previously uncharted.
- The study identified 26 Dof genes, categorized them into seven subfamilies based on their genetic characteristics, and discovered that gene duplications were influenced by natural selection.
- Additionally, researchers found that certain Dof genes showed significant expression during different flower development stages and highlighted three candidate genes that may help pitaya plants cope with abiotic stresses, laying groundwork for future genetic improvement efforts.