Publications by authors named "Prodipto Bishnu Angon"
Genome-wide characterization and expression profiling of FARL (FHY3/FAR1) family genes in Zea mays.
J Genet Eng Biotechnol
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- The transcription factor FARL is crucial for light signaling and plant development, and it has evolved to have important biological functions despite its origins as a transposase.
- This study focuses on the Zea mays (corn) FARL protein family, discovering and analyzing fifteen ZmFARL genes using genome-wide data and RNA sequencing for expression profiling.
- The findings show that while ZmFARL genes are located on seven out of ten chromosomes and display conserved exon-intron and motif distribution, genes ZmFARL2 and ZmFARL5 are notably more expressed in various plant tissues, particularly leaves, highlighting their potential role in cellular activities.
Article Synopsis
- Heavy metal (HM) poisoning in agricultural soils threatens plant health, human health, and the global food supply by reducing crop yields and harming plant life.
- Key heavy metals include chromium, arsenic, nickel, cadmium, lead, mercury, zinc, and copper, which can come from both natural and human-made sources.
- The review highlights the need for more research on HM contamination, its effects on soil and plant health, and the risks it poses to human health through the food chain, advocating for stricter regulations on metal emissions to ensure safety.
Plants are frequently exposed to one or more abiotic stresses, including combined salinity-drought, which significantly lowers plant growth. Many studies have been conducted to evaluate the responses of plants to combined salinity and drought stress. However, a meta-analysis-based systematic review has not been conducted yet.
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