Publications by authors named "W M Priyantha Samarasinghe"
(Asteraceae), a plant endemic to Sri Lanka, is used for the treatment of wounds. The scratch wound assay (SWA) guided fractionation of hexanes extract of led to the isolation of oleana-9(11),12-diene-3-ol () which showed enhanced cell migration in SWA and significant proangiogenic response in chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) assay. Since the reported H NMR assignments of were incomplete, and some C NMR assignments were inconsistent with our observations, reassignment of NMR spectroscopic data of was carried out.
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- Breeding for salt tolerance in rice is crucial for improving yields in saline areas, but traditional methods face challenges due to the trait's complex genetic background.
- The study developed a detailed molecular map using SNP markers by assessing salinity responses in 281 genetically diverse rice lines derived from a salt-tolerant and a salt-susceptible variety.
- The research identified 83 significant QTLs linked to salt response traits, with potential for pinpointing candidate genes, as many were clustered in 14 QTL hotspots across the rice genome.
How can we ensure that 9 billion people will have access to a nutritious and healthy diet that is produced in a sustainable manner by 2050? Despite major advances, our global food system still fails to feed a significant part of humanity adequately. Diversifying food systems and diets to include nutrient-rich species can help reduce malnutrition, while contributing other multiple benefits including healthy ecosystems. While research continues to demonstrate the value of incorporating biodiversity into food systems and diets, perverse subsidies, and barriers often prevent this.
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