Prediction, Characterization, Molecular Docking, and Dynamic Studies on Fungal SDRs as Novel Targets for Searching Potential Fungicides Against Fusarium Wilt in Tomato.

Vascular wilt of tomato caused by f.sp. (FOL) is one of the most devastating diseases, that delimits the tomato production worldwide.

Genome-wide identification of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) lipoxygenases coupled with expression profiles during plant development and in response to methyl-jasmonate and wounding.

Lipoxygenases (LOXs) (EC 1.13.11.

Effect of prebiotic and probiotic supplementation on neurodevelopment in preterm very low birth weight infants: findings from a meta-analysis.

Background: Preterm very low birth weight (VLBW) infants are at risk of gut dysbiosis and neurodevelopmental deficits. Prebiotics and probiotics may modulate gut microbiota and influence brain functions. This review synthesizes literature on effect of prebiotic and/or probiotic supplementation in preterm VLBW on their neurodevelopmental outcomes.

Kinetics of lipid oxidation in omega fatty acids rich blends of sunflower and sesame oils using Rancimat.

Blended sunflower (SO) (50-80%) and sesame oils (SEO) (20-50%) were evaluated for thermo-oxidative stability (induction period, IP), oxidation kinetics (rate constant, k), synergy and shelf-life (25 °C) (IP) using Rancimat (100, 110, 120, and 130 °C). The Arrhenius equation (ln k vs. 1/T) and activated complex theory (ln k/T vs.

Rational engineering of ornithine decarboxylase with greater selectivity for ornithine over lysine through protein network analysis.

Ornithine decarboxylase (ODC) converts C5 ornithine into C4 putrescine, a monomer for polyamide synthesis. However, ODC also has minor activity towards cell metabolite C6 lysine and yields C5 cadaverine. The accumulation of cadaverine in the reaction solution causes increase in the operational cost of subsequent distillation process for putrescine purification.

Risk of postneonatal mortality, hospitalisation and suboptimal breast feeding practices in low birthweight infants from rural Haryana, India: findings from a secondary data analysis.

Objectives: Low birth weight (LBW) is a risk factor for neonatal mortality and morbidity. It is important to examine whether this risk persists beyond neonatal period. The current secondary data analysis aimed to examine association of birth weight with mortality, hospitalisation and breast feeding practices during infancy.

Structural and functional dissection of differentially expressed tomato WRKY transcripts in host defense response against the vascular wilt pathogen (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici).

The WRKY transcription factors have indispensable role in plant growth, development and defense responses. The differential expression of WRKY genes following the stress conditions has been well demonstrated. We investigated the temporal and tissue-specific (root and leaf tissues) differential expression of plant defense-related WRKY genes, following the infection of Fusarium oxysporum f.

PR Toxin - Biosynthesis, Genetic Regulation, Toxicological Potential, Prevention and Control Measures: Overview and Challenges.

Out of the various mycotoxigenic food and feed contaminant, the fungal species belonging to genera, particularly is of great economic importance, and well known for its crucial role in the manufacturing of Roquefort and Gorgonzola cheese. The mycotoxicosis effect of this mold is due to secretion of several metabolites, of which PR toxin is of considerable importance, with regard to food quality and safety challenges issues. The food products and silages enriched with PR toxin could lead into damage to vital internal organs, gastrointestinal perturbations, carcinogenicity, immunotoxicity, necrosis, and enzyme inhibition.

Kangaroo mother care: using formative research to design an acceptable community intervention.

Background: Low and middle income countries (LMICs), including India, contribute to a major proportion of low birth weight (LBW) infants globally. These infants require special care. Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) in hospitals is a cost effective and efficacious intervention.

2-Aminoquinazolin-4(3H)-one as an Organocatalyst for the Synthesis of Tertiary Amines.

The potential of 2-aminoquinazolin-4(3H)-one as an organocatalyst for the activation of aldehydes via noncovalent interaction for the synthesis of tertiary amines using formic acid as a reducing agent is reported for the first time. The developed protocol demonstrated a dilated substrate scope for aromatic and aliphatic amines with aromatic and aliphatic aldehydes. Furthermore, the current method was also fruitful for the derivatization of ciprofloxacin and its derivative in good to excellent yields.

Immunization practices in low birth weight infants from rural Haryana, India: Findings from secondary data analysis.

Background: Low birth weight (LBW) infants constitute a vulnerable subset of infants with impaired immunity in early life. In India, there is scarcity of studies that focus on immunization practices in such infants. This analysis aimed to examine immunization practices in LBW infants with the intention to identify areas requiring intervention.

Evaluation of functional outcome of pilon fractures managed with limited internal fixation and external fixation: A prospective clinical study.

Introduction: The management of pilon fractures is controversial primarily due to the high rate of complications irrespective of the mode of treatment. Limited internal fixation with external fixation is associated with minimal soft tissue handling. This may reduce the chances of wound dehiscence and infection.

Postpartum depression in India: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To provide an estimate of the burden of postpartum depression in Indian mothers and investigate some risk factors for the condition.

Methods: We searched PubMed®, Google Scholar and Embase® databases for articles published from year 2000 up to 31 March 2016 on the prevalence of postpartum depression in Indian mothers. The search used subject headings and keywords with no language restrictions.

Synergistic effects of plant defense elicitors and Trichoderma harzianum on enhanced induction of antioxidant defense system in tomato against Fusarium wilt disease.

Plant defense against their pathogens can be induced by a complex network of different inducers. The present study investigates the synergistic effect of Trichoderma harzianum, exogenous salicylic acid (SA) and methyl jasmonate (MeJA) over the response and regulation of the antioxidant defense mechanisms and lipid peroxidation in tomato plants against Fusarium wilt disease. In the present work, tomato plants were infected by Fusarium oxysporum f.

Reconstructing the population history of the largest tribe of India: the Dravidian speaking Gond.

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Integrated Interventions Delivered in Health Systems, Home, and Community Have the Highest Impact on Breastfeeding Outcomes in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.

Improving breastfeeding rates is critical. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), only subtle improvements in breastfeeding rates have been observed over the past decade, which highlights the need for accelerating breastfeeding promotion interventions. The objective of this article is to update evidence on the effect of interventions on early initiation of and exclusive (<1 and 1-5 mo) and continued (6-23 mo) breastfeeding rates in LMICs when delivered in health systems, in the home or in community environments, or in a combination of settings.

Toxins: Potential Virulence Factors and Genes Related to Pathogenesis.

is an important fungus to study due to their different life style from saprophytes to endophytes and a very successful fungal pathogen that causes diseases to a number of economically important crops. species have been well-characterized for the production of different host-specific toxins (HSTs) and non-host specific toxins (nHSTs) which depend upon their physiological and morphological stages. The pathogenicity of species depends on host susceptibility or resistance as well as quantitative production of HSTs and nHSTs.

Low-birthweight infants born to short-stature mothers are at additional risk of stunting and poor growth velocity: Evidence from secondary data analyses.

Low-birthweight (LBW) infants are at an increased risk of stunting and poor linear growth. The risk might be additionally higher in these infants when born to short mothers. However, this hypothesis has been less explored.

Isolation, characterization and toxicological potential of Alternaria-mycotoxins (TeA, AOH and AME) in different Alternaria species from various regions of India.

Alternaria species produce various sorts of toxic metabolites during their active growth and causes severe diseases in many plants by limiting their productivity. These toxic metabolites incorporate various mycotoxins comprising of dibenzo-α-pyrone and some tetramic acid derivatives. In this study, we have screened out total 48 isolates of Alternaria from different plants belonging to different locations in India, on the basis of their pathogenic nature.

Transient regulation of three clustered tomato class-I small heat-shock chaperone genes by ethylene is mediated by SlMADS-RIN transcription factor.

Clustered class-I small heat-shock protein (sHSP) chaperone genes, SlHSP17.6, SlHSP20.0 and SlHSP20.

Optimization of microwave roasting of peanuts and evaluation of its physicochemical and sensory attributes.

In this study, the microwave (MW) roasting (MWR) of peanuts ( L.) is attempted, optimized and compared with conventional drum roasting. A two factor/three level face centered composite design based MWR experiments was conducted at different roasting time (60, 180 and 300 s) and MW power levels (180, 540 and 900 W).

Role of fusaric acid in the development of 'Fusarium wilt' symptoms in tomato: Physiological, biochemical and proteomic perspectives.

Fusarium wilt is one of the most prevalent and damaging diseases of tomato. Among various toxins secreted by the Fusarium oxysporum f. sp.

Effect of dynamic bias on accuracy of radioactive particle tracking (RPT) technique at different data acquisition frequencies.

The accuracy of radioactive particle tracking technique depends on the ability to locate the exact position of a tracer particle. In the current work, experiments are performed to find the accuracy of an RPT measurement in terms of locating the position of the tracer particle and its velocity measurement. Results are presented for different tracer velocities at different data acquisition frequencies to minimize the error generated due to dynamic bias.

Improvement Strategies, Cost Effective Production, and Potential Applications of Fungal Glucose Oxidase (GOD): Current Updates.

Fungal glucose oxidase (GOD) is widely employed in the different sectors of food industries for use in baking products, dry egg powder, beverages, and gluconic acid production. GOD also has several other novel applications in chemical, pharmaceutical, textile, and other biotechnological industries. The electrochemical suitability of GOD catalyzed reactions has enabled its successful use in bioelectronic devices, particularly biofuel cells, and biosensors.