Publications by authors named "R Mehrabi"
Cadmium (Cd) contamination poses significant risks to agricultural productivity and human health, particularly through its accumulation in staple crops such as bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). This study evaluated Cd accumulation and tolerance among six bread wheat cultivars exposed to six Cd concentrations (0, 2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFZymoseptoria tritici is the causal agent of Septoria tritici blotch (STB), one of the most economically destructive wheat foliar diseases. In this study, we explore the physiological and molecular changes elicited in two wheat cultivars with divergent responses (Taichung 29 = susceptible, and Shafir = resistant) upon infection by Z. tritici.
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- Understanding how pathogens like Zymoseptoria tritici defend against host-generated hydrogen peroxide (HO) is key to studying fungal infections.
- Our research focused on two catalase-peroxidase (CP) genes, ZtCpx1 and ZtCpx2, which help the fungus manage oxidative stress during infection.
- We found that ZtCpx1 is critical for the fungus's virulence and response to HO, while ZtCpx2 plays a supportive role; both genes together enhance the pathogen's ability to thrive in hostile environments.
Background: Dental pulp regeneration aims to restore the function and vitality of the dental pulp, which is the soft tissue inside the tooth. Research in this field is effective in trying to improve clinical practices and procedures. This study aimed to analyze the literature related to dental pulp regeneration and to create a documented research perspective for this field.
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- The Aux/IAA gene family plays a vital role in plant growth and development through auxin signaling, which was studied using spinach genomes Sp75 and Monoe-Viroflay.
- A total of 24 Aux/IAA genes were identified, showing various characteristics that suggest specific functions like growth regulation and stress response.
- Analysis revealed differences in gene structure and expression patterns in response to auxin treatment, indicating both complex and time-dependent regulatory mechanisms among these genes.