Publications by authors named "Rahul Prasad Singh"

Microalgae are vital for their photosynthetic abilities, contributing significantly to global oxygen production, serving as a key trophic level in aquatic ecosystems, aiding in biofuel production, assisting in wastewater treatment, and facilitating the synthesis of valuable biochemicals. Despite these advantages, photosynthetic microalgae are sensitive to salt stress, which alters their physiochemical and metabolic status, ultimately reducing microalgal growth. This sensitivity highlights the importance of understanding the impact of elevated salt content on the physiochemical, metabolic, and transcriptomic profiling of sp.

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  • - Hydrophobic pollutants like long-chain hydrocarbons and heavy metals are harmful to the environment and human health, and traditional chemical surfactants used for decontamination can be toxic.
  • - Biosurfactants, produced by various microbes, are a safer and more cost-effective alternative to chemical surfactants, capable of breaking down pollutants and enhancing their solubility by reducing surface tension.
  • - The effectiveness of biosurfactants in remediation depends on several factors such as temperature, pH, and media composition, and recent discussions include their potential in a circular bioeconomy by utilizing waste for biosurfactant production.
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In recent years, there has been a burgeoning interest in the utilization of cyanobacteria for the purpose of land rehabilitation via enhancements in soil fertility, prevent erosion, and counter desertification. This study evaluated the ability of BOT1, sp. BOT2, and their consortia to form biocrusts on the substrate of coarse sand, fine sand, and loamy soil.

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In the recent past, various microalgae have been considered a renewable energy source for biofuel production, and their amount and extent can be enhanced by applying certain types of stress including salinity. Although microalgae growing under salinity stress result in a higher lipid content, they simultaneously reduce in growth and biomass output. To resolve this issue, the physiochemical changes in microalgae sp.

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The global population growth has led to a higher demand for food production, necessitating improvements in agricultural productivity. However, abiotic and biotic stresses pose significant challenges, reducing crop yields and impacting economic and social welfare. Drought, in particular, severely constrains agriculture, resulting in unproductive soil, reduced farmland, and jeopardized food security.

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In the present study, different microalgae were isolated from wastewater environment and evaluated for higher growth and lipid accumulation. The growth adaptability of all the isolated microalgae were tested for carbon source with supplementation of sodium bicarbonate in BG-11 N medium. Further based on the uptake rate of sodium bicarbonate and growth behavior, microalgal strains were selected for biofuel feedstock.

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  • The SARS-CoV-2 virus, first identified in late 2019, has led to a global pandemic, prompting researchers to create fast diagnoses and effective vaccines.
  • As concerns over synthetic drugs rise due to side effects and high costs, there’s growing interest in natural therapies, particularly those derived from algae, which contain antiviral and immune-boosting compounds.
  • This review highlights the promising role of algal metabolites in offering therapeutic options for COVID-19, focusing on their antioxidant and preventive potential, although research in this area is still developing.
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Hyptis suaveolens is considered one of the most potent invaders in the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh, India. Climate change especially precipitation variability along with invasion has enormous consequences. To understand how an invasive plant (H.

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