Publications by authors named "S K Mandotra"

A novel laboratory model was designed to study the arsenic (As) biotransformation potential of the microalgae and sp. and the cyanobacterium . The Algae were treated under different concentrations of As(III) to check their growth, toxicity optimization, and volatilization potential.

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In forensic pathology, solving the crime mystery of death due to drowning still remains a challenging issue. The amalgamation of autopsy findings and comparative study of diatoms recovered from the victim's body organs and suspected drowning site help to decipher the cause of death due to drowning or post-mortem immersion. Since the correct interpretation of the cause of death is an important criterion to provide justice to the victim, therefore, the main objective of our study is to throw light on the application of photoautotrophic micro-algal organisms, known as Diatoms, in solving seven cases of victims whose bodies were recovered from various water bodies of Himachal Pradesh, India.

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Article Synopsis
  • The high altitude trans-Himalayan region is challenging for survival, yet the algae there, specifically Spirogyra porticalis, have evolved to produce unique molecules that help them adapt to harsh climatic conditions.
  • The study analyzed this alga using various scientific methods and identified 19 amino acids, 9 fatty acids, and 8 vitamins, with alanine, proline, and lysine being the most prevalent amino acids.
  • The findings suggest that S. porticalis could be a valuable nutraceutical supplement due to its potential benefits in combating oxidative stress.
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γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a free amino acid, which helps to counteract biotic and abiotic stresses in plants. In the present study, two concentrations of GABA, i.e.

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