Publications by authors named "Sadia Iqrar"

Stevioside (5-10%) and rebaudioside-A (2-4%) are well-characterized diterpene glycosides found in leaves of Stevia rebaudiana known to have natural sweetening properties with zero glycaemic index. Stevioside has after-taste bitterness, whereas rebaudioside-A is sweet in taste. The ratio of rebaudioside-A to stevioside needs to be changed in order to increase the effectiveness and palatability of this natural sweetener.

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The therapeutic efficacy of L. is governed by artemisinin (ART), prevalently produced by extraction. Due to the modest amount of ART (0.

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With the advent of modern lifestyles, diabetes-related comorbidities attributed the importance of low-caloric natural sweetener plants such as . This plant is the viable source of steviol glycosides (SGs) and other economically important secondary metabolites. Glandular trichomes (GTs) play the role as a reservoir for all secondary products present in the plant species.

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Article Synopsis
  • - MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are crucial in regulating gene expression and play a role in nutrient uptake in plants, specifically in understanding sulfur uptake in mustard cultivars under varying sulfur conditions.
  • - In the study, researchers identified miRNAs linked to sulfur regulation using various analysis tools and validated them through stem-loop RT-PCR across several mustard cultivars in both high and low sulfur environments.
  • - The findings indicate a correlation between miRNA expression and sulfur uptake efficiency, suggesting that manipulating these miRNAs could help improve sulfur content in mustard plants, which is vital for plant growth and crop yields.
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The salinity stress tolerance in plants has been studied enormously, reflecting its agronomic relevance. Despite the extensive research, limited success has been achieved in relation to the plant tolerance mechanism. The beneficial interaction between Piriformospora indica and rice could essentially improve the performance of the plant during salt stress.

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