Antimicrobial Products from Plant Biodiversity

Verma, Pankaj; Verma, Shikha; Pandey, Nalini; Chakrabarty, Debasis

doi:10.1002/9781119718017.ch8

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“…The activity of various ZIP family members is governed by transcription factors from the basic leucine zipper (bZIP) family, which are linked to the Zn deficiency response element (ZDRE) of many genes that are susceptible to Zn deficiency. For example, in Arabidopsis ZIP1, ZIP3, ZIP4, ZIP5, ZIP9, ZIP10, and ZIP12, as well as IRT3, all these genes contain ZDRE, and their expression is regulated by bZIP19 and bZIP23 in the context of Zn deficiency (Verma et al, 2021). Zn 2+ is transported from the soil via xylem loading with the assistance of specialized transporters located at the pericycle.…”

Section: Mechanism Of Zn Uptake and Longdistance Transport Under Rest...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…When Zn arrives at the phloem, it is transported to various plant parts and emerging sinks via short-and long-distance channels (Moreira et al, 2018). Furthermore, owing to the larger content of chelating agents like organic acids in phloem sap, Zn transport is relatively higher in phloem than in xylem (Verma et al, 2021). Zn is assumed to be carried through phloem tissues in ionic form or as Zn-complexes.…”

Section: Active Transport By Transportersmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…So, modification in the root architecture is necessary for acquiring Zn during particular circumstances of Zn deficiency. Furthermore, root development influences the ability of a plant to obtain mineral nutrients from the soil, e.g., increase the length, density of lateral root hairs, increase the active root surface area, and allowing the plant to explore greater soil volume, potentially improving Zn absorption efficiency (Verma et al, 2021). In barley, Zn deficiency was demonstrated to increase root length (Genc et al, 2007).…”

Section: Modifications In Root Traitsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi are one type of microbial biostimulant that is used in agricultural biofortification (Verma et al, 2021). These helpful soil fungi form mutualistic relationships with the majority of land plant species and create additional mycelia networks, which are useful for expanding the area of soil that has been examined and for facilitating the transport of both macro and micronutrients to plant tissues through incorporating mycorrhizal uptake by roots (Hamid et al, 2021).…”

Section: Mycorrhizal Fungimentioning

confidence: 99%

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Functions and strategies for enhancing zinc availability in plants for sustainable agriculture

Saleem

Usman²,

Rizwan³

et al. 2022

Front. Plant Sci.

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Zinc (Zn), which is regarded as a crucial micronutrient for plants, and is considered to be a vital micronutrient for plants. Zn has a significant role in the biochemistry and metabolism of plants owing to its significance and toxicity for biological systems at specific Zn concentrations, i.e., insufficient or harmful above the optimal range. It contributes to several cellular and physiological activities of plants and promotes plant growth, development, and yield. Zn is an important structural, enzymatic, and regulatory component of many proteins and enzymes. Consequently, it is essential to understand the interplay and chemistry of Zn in soil, its absorption, transport, and the response of plants to Zn deficiency, as well as to develop sustainable strategies for Zn deficiency in plants. Zn deficiency appears to be a widespread and prevalent issue in crops across the world, resulting in severe production losses that compromise nutritional quality. Considering this, enhancing Zn usage efficiency is the most effective strategy, which entails improving the architecture of the root system, absorption of Zn complexes by organic acids, and Zn uptake and translocation mechanisms in plants. Here, we provide an overview of various biotechnological techniques to improve Zn utilization efficiency and ensure the quality of crop. In light of the current status, an effort has been made to further dissect the absorption, transport, assimilation, function, deficiency, and toxicity symptoms caused by Zn in plants. As a result, we have described the potential information on diverse solutions, such as root structure alteration, the use of biostimulators, and nanomaterials, that may be used efficiently for Zn uptake, thereby assuring sustainable agriculture.

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Section: Active Transport By Transportersmentioning

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Section: Modifications In Root Traitsmentioning

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Section: Mycorrhizal Fungimentioning

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“…The diversity of its chelonian fauna is reflected both in the freshwater and marine aquatic ecosystems. The stressors stated earlier directly and indirectly impact freshwater organisms, including chelonians, at various levels by altering their habitat and community structure [ 12 ], and the judicious rehabilitation of rescued individuals can help in achieving conservation goals.…”

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Digital image processing: A new tool for morphological measurements of freshwater turtles under rehabilitation

Panda,

Verma,

Srivastav

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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Freshwater fauna is facing an uphill task for survival in the Ganga Basin, India, due to a range of factors causing habitat degradation and fragmentation, necessitating conservation interventions. As part of the ongoing efforts to conserve the freshwater fauna of the Basin, we are working on rehabilitating rescued freshwater chelonians. We carry out various interventions to restore rescued individuals to an apparent state of fitness for their release in suitable natural habitats. Morphometric measurements are crucial to managing captive wild animals for assessing their growth and well-being. Measurements are made using manual methods like vernier caliper that are prone to observer error experience and require handling the specimens for extended periods. Digital imaging technology is rapidly progressing at a fast pace and with the advancement of technology. We acquired images of turtles using smartphones along with manual morphometric measurements using vernier calipers of the straight carapace length and straight carapace width. The images were subsequently processed using ImageJ, a freeware and compared with manual morphometric measurements. A significant decrease in the time spent in carrying out morphometric measurements was observed in our study. The difference in error in measurements was, however, not significant. A probable cause for this may have been the extensive experience of the personnel carrying out the measurements using vernier caliper. Digital image processing technology can cause a significant reduction in the stress of the animals exposed to handling during measurements, thereby improving their welfare. Additionally, this can be used in the field to carry out morphometric measurements of free-ranging individuals, where it is often difficult to capture individuals, and challenges are faced in obtaining permission to capture specimens.

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Isolation and Pharmacochemistry of  α-Mangostin as a Chemotherapeutic Agent

Meah,

Panichayupakaranant,

Sayeed

et al. 2024

Pharmacognosy Magazine

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A naturally occurring xanthone, mangostanin (1,3,6-trihydroxy-7-methoxy-2,8-bis(3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl)-9 H-xanthen-9-one), was isolated from Garcinia mangostana L. It demonstrates a range of pharmacological effects, such as antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activity. The α-mangostin’s isoprenyl and benzopyrone skeleton side chains are crucial to its antibacterial activity. In this review, we review the current approach for the isolation of α-mangostin from plant sources and the recent report on its biological activity. The structure–activity relationship is discussed to demonstrate the pharmacophore of α-mangostin responsible for its anti-infective properties, including antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral activities. The potential approaches for developing α-mangostin for the treatment of infectious diseases are proposed as future perspectives.

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Antimicrobial Products from Plant Biodiversity

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Functions and strategies for enhancing zinc availability in plants for sustainable agriculture

Functions and strategies for enhancing zinc availability in plants for sustainable agriculture

Digital image processing: A new tool for morphological measurements of freshwater turtles under rehabilitation

Isolation and Pharmacochemistry of  α-Mangostin as a Chemotherapeutic Agent

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Functions and strategies for enhancing zinc availability in plants for sustainable agriculture

Functions and strategies for enhancing zinc availability in plants for sustainable agriculture

Digital image processing: A new tool for morphological measurements of freshwater turtles under rehabilitation

Isolation and Pharmacochemistry of α-Mangostin as a Chemotherapeutic Agent

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