Antibiotic occurrence, environmental risks, and their removal from aquatic environments using microalgae: Advances and future perspectives.

Antibiotic pollution has caused a continuous increase in the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic-resistant genes (ARGs) in aquatic environments worldwide. Algae-based bioremediation technology is a promising eco-friendly means to remove antibiotics and highly resistant ARGs, and the generated biomass can be utilized to produce value-added products of industrial significance. This review discussed the prevalence of antibiotics and ARGs in aquatic environments and their environmental risks to non-target organisms.

miR397b-LAC2 module regulates cadmium stress response by coordinating root lignification and copper homeostasis in Arabidopsis thaliana.

Non-essential heavy metal cadmium (Cd) is toxic to plants and animals. Cadmium affects plant photosynthesis, respiration, and causes water imbalance and may lead to plant death. Cadmium induces toxicity by interfering with the essential metal copper (Cu) homeostasis, which affects plant nutrition.

High-altitude and low-altitude adapted chicken gut-microbes have different functional diversity.

Recently, there has been considerable interest in the functions of gut microbiota in broiler chickens in relation to their use as feed additives. However, the gut-microbiota of chickens reared at different altitudes are not well documented for their potential role in adapting to prevailing conditions and functional changes. In this context, the present study investigates the functional diversity of gut-microbes in high-altitude (HACh) and low-altitude adapted chickens (LACh), assessing their substrate utilization profile through Biolog Ecoplates technology.

Comprehensive transcriptome analyses of -infected root xylem tissues to decipher genes involved in chickpea wilt resistance.

Unlabelled: Fusarium wilt is the most destructive soil-borne disease that poses a major threat to chickpea production. To comprehensively understand the interaction between chickpea and , the xylem-specific transcriptome analysis of wilt-resistant (WR315) and wilt-susceptible (JG62) genotypes at an early timepoint (4DPI) was investigated. Differential expression analysis showed that 1368 and 348 DEGs responded to pathogen infection in resistant and susceptible genotypes, respectively.

Genome-wide association study of fiber yield-related traits uncovers the novel genomic regions and candidate genes in Indian upland cotton ( L.).

Upland cotton () is a major fiber crop that is cultivated worldwide and has significant economic importance. India harbors the largest area for cotton cultivation, but its fiber yield is still compromised and ranks 22nd in terms of productivity. Genetic improvement of cotton fiber yield traits is one of the major goals of cotton breeding, but the understanding of the genetic architecture underlying cotton fiber yield traits remains limited and unclear.

Nyctanthes arbor-tristis bioactive extract ameliorates LPS-induced inflammation through the inhibition of NF-κB signalling pathway.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Nyctanthes arbor-tristis L. is a mythical plant used in traditional Indian medicinal systems for the treatment of inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, and pain-related responses. However, its bioactive compounds and underlying mechanism of action have not been fully elucidated.

guided study of traditionally used medicinal plants reveal the alleviation of post-menopausal symptoms through ERβ binding and MAO-A inhibition.

The slumping level of estrogen and serotonin in menopausal women is directly associated with the occurrence of menopausal symptoms where, estrogen receptor-β (ERβ) and monoamine oxidase-A (MAO-A) are directly involved. The present investigation aimed for validation of promising plants traditionally used to alleviate menopausal symptoms with ERβ mediated MAO-A inhibition potential through disease-target network construction using Cytoscape plugins followed by molecular docking of phytomolecules through AutoDock vina. ADMET parameters of identified bioactive phytomolecules were analysed through swissADME and ProTox II.

Small Heat Shock Protein (sHsp22.98) from Plays Important Role in Apple Scar Skin Viroid Transmission.

commonly known as the greenhouse whitefly, severely infests important crops and serves as a vector for apple scar skin viroid (ASSVd). This vector-mediated transmission may cause the spread of infection to other herbaceous crops. For effective management of ASSVd, it is important to explore the whitefly's proteins, which interact with ASSVd RNA and are thereby involved in its transmission.

Histone deacetylase 9 interacts with SiHAT3.1 and SiHDA19 to repress dehydration responses through H3K9 deacetylation in foxtail millet.

Climate change inflicts several stresses on plants, of which dehydration stress severely affects growth and productivity. C4 plants possess better adaptability to dehydration stress; however, the role of epigenetic modifications underlying this trait is unclear. In particular, the molecular links between histone modifiers and their regulation remain elusive.

Toxic potential assessment of hair dye developer 2,4,5,6-tetraaminopyrimidine sulfate exposed under ambient UVB radiation.

Synthetic cosmetics, particularly hair dyes, are becoming increasingly popular among people of all ages and genders. 2,4,5,6-tetraaminopyrimidine sulfate (TAPS) is a key component of oxidative hair dyes and is used as a developer in several hair dyes. TAPS has previously been shown to absorb UVB strongly and degrade in a time-dependent manner, causing phototoxicity in human skin cells.

Algae-based approaches for Holistic wastewater management: A low-cost paradigm.

Aquatic algal communities demonstrated their appeal for diverse industrial applications due to their vast availability, ease of harvest, lower production costs, and ability to biosynthesize valuable molecules. Algal biomass is promising because it can multiply in water and on land. Integrated algal systems have a significant advantage in wastewater treatment due to their ability to use phosphorus and nitrogen, simultaneously accumulating heavy metals and toxic substances.

Holistic approach to waste mobil oil bioremediation: Valorizing waste through biosurfactant production for soil restoration.

The combustion of mobil oil leads to the emission of toxic compounds in the environment. In this study, the aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbon fractions present in a waste mobil oil collected from automobile market were comprehensively identified and their toxicity was evaluated using wheat grain. Lysinibacillus sphaericus strain IITR51 isolated and characterized previously could degrade 30-80% of both aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons in liquid culture.

A comprehensive review on spatial and temporal variation of arsenic contamination in Ghaghara basin and its relation to probable incremental life time cancer risk in the local population.

Spatial and temporal variations have been found in the levels of arsenic (As) throughout the groundwater of the Ghaghara basin. Fifteen out of twenty-five districts in this basin are reported to be affected by As, where the levels of As in groundwater and soil exceed the permissible limits set by the WHO (10 μgl) and FAO (20 mgkg) respectively. These districts include a total of four municipalities in Nepal and eighty-six blocks in India, all of which have varying degrees of As contamination.

Suppression of SlDREB3 increases leaf ABA responses and promotes drought tolerance in transgenic tomato plants.

Drought susceptibility is a major yield limiting factor in agricultural crops especially in hybrids/varieties that have been bred for high yields. We show that manipulation of the SlDREB3 gene in tomato alters ABA responses and thereby sensitivity of stomatal closure to ABA. SlDREB3 suppression lines show ABA hypersensitivity and rapid stomatal closure in response to ABA while over-expression lines show reduced sensitivity to ABA and open stomata even at high ABA levels with rapid water loss after 10 days of water stress.

Valorization of onion peel waste: From trash to treasure.

Globally, fruits and vegetables are consumed as raw, processed, or as an additive, accounting for approximately 50% of total food wastage. Among the fruits and vegetables, onion is well known for its potential bioactive components; however, peels of onion are a major concern for the environmental health and food industries. Effective utilization methods for valorizing the onion peel should be needed to develop value-added products, which are more eco-friendly, cost-effective, and sustainable.

Comprehensive analysis of OsJAZ gene family deciphers rhizobacteria-mediated nutrient stress modulation in rice.

The JASMONATE-ZIM DOMAIN (JAZ) repressors are crucial proteins in jasmonic acid signaling pathway that are critical for plant growth. Therefore, the present study aimed to identify and characterize OsJAZs in the rice genome, revealing their structural attributes, regulatory elements, miRNA interactions, and subcellular localization. 23 JAZ transcripts across the 6 chromosomes of rice genome were identified having conserved domains and different physiochemical characteristics.

Lytic Polysaccharide Monooxygenase Activity of Tma12 Is Critical for Its Toxicity to Whitefly.

Lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs) are powerful redox enzymes that transform complex carbohydrates through oxidation and make them suitable for saccharification by canonical hydrolases. Due to this property, LPMOs are considered to be a valuable component of enzymatic consortia for industrial biorefineries. Tma12 is a fern entomotoxic protein that kills whitefly and has structural similarities with chitinolytic LPMO.

Novel roles of HSFs and HSPs, other than relating to heat stress, in temperature-mediated flowering.

The thermotolerant ability of heat shock factors (HSFs) and heat shock proteins (HSPs) in plants has been shown. Recently, focus has been on their function in plant growth and development under non-stress conditions. Their role in flowering has been suggested given that lower levels of HSF/HSPs resulted in altered flowering in Arabidopsis.

Impact of ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid on physiochemical parameters and yield attribute in two varieties of Brassica juncea under lead stress.

Lead (Pb) is one of the most toxic elements on earth. The harmful effects of Pb at higher concentrations were seen on plant vegetation because plants are directly exposed towards it. Indian mustard, a well-known hyperaccumulator plant is the most promising crop for the environment, engaged in a variety of scenarios for ecological cleanup.

A comprehensive review on soft rot disease management in ginger () for enhancing its pharmaceutical and industrial values.

L. Roscoe is a significant herb that possesses many medicinal and ethnomedicinal properties. Due to the presence of various bioactive compounds, it has immense healing capacity.

Alterations in plant anatomy and higher lignin synthesis provides drought tolerance in cluster bean [Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub.].

Four contrasting varieties of guar, RGC-1002 and RGC-1038, drought tolerant, while, Sarada and RGC-936, drought sensitive, were monitored in watered and drought. The water status, phenolics, plant anatomy and transcript level of genes related to anatomical traits were assessed. The study aimed to decipher the anatomical adaptations of guar plants in response to water stress.

Correction to: Identification and validation of reference genes in vetiver () root transcriptome.

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1007/s12298-023-01315-7.].

Deciphering the kinetics and pathway of lindane biodegradation by novel soil ascomycete fungi for its implication in bioremediation.

Lindane, an organochlorine pesticide, negatively affects living beings and the ecosystem. In this study, the potential of 9 Ascomycetes fungi, isolated from an hexachlorocyclohexane dumpsite soil, was tested for biodegradation of lindane. The strain Pleurostoma richardsiae (FN5) showed lindane biodegradation rate constant (K value) of 0.