New Approaches in Biological Research ( Biotechnology in Agriculture, Industry and Medicine )

Publication series :Biotechnology in Agriculture, Industry and Medicine

Author: Rajeshwar P. Sinha;Richa  

Publisher: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.‎

Publication year: 2017

E-ISBN: 9781536121391

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781536121155

Subject: Q1 General Biology

Keyword: 普通生物学

Language: ENG

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New Approaches in Biological Research

Chapter

Multi Drug Resistance

Efflux Pumps

Bacterial Efflux Pumps

Efflux Pumps in Multidrug Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria

Proton Driven Antiporters

Na+ and ATP Driven Transport

Types of Gram-Negative Bacterial Efflux Pumps

Major Facilitator Super Family (MFS) Efflux Pumps

Small Multidrug Resistance (SMR) Efflux Pumps

ATP-Binding Cassette (ABC) Efflux Pumps

Multidrug and Toxic Extrusion (MATE) Efflux Pumps

Resistance Nodulation Division Efflux Pumps

Substrates of Resistance-Nodulation-Division Pump

Regulation of RND Pump Expression

Role of RND Efflux Pumps in Antibacterial Drug Discovery

Efflux Pump Inhibition/Modulation

Drug Resistance Modulators/Efflux Pump Inhibitors (EPIs) for MDR Gram-Negative Bacteria

Possible Mode of Action of Efflux Pump Inhibitors/Modulators against Gram-Negative Bacteria

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 3

DNA Methylation Dynamics in Plants

Abstract

Introduction

Mechanism of DNA Methylation

RNA Directed DNA Methylation (RdDM)

Maintenance Methylation Dynamics

DNA Demethylation: An Equally Essential Phenomenon

Passive DNA Demethylation

Active DNA Demethylation

Interplay between Histone Modifications and DNA Methylation

DNA Methylation Roles in Plants

Cytosine Methylation Dynamics during Plant Development

DNA Methylation under Stress

Biotic Stresses and DNA Methylation

DNA Methylation Dynamics under Chilling Stress

Ultraviolet-B Radiation and DNA Methylation

DNA Methylation Dynamics under Heavy Metal Stress

DNA Methylation Dynamics under Salt/Water Stress

DNA Methylation and Apoptosis

Commonly Used Methods to Study DNA Methylation Modifications in Plants

Bisulfite Sequencing for Gene/Locus Specific DNA Methylation Analysis

Methylation-Sensitive Amplification Polymorphism (MSAP)

TLC-Based Detection of Total Methylated Cytosine in Genomic DNA

Conclusion

References

Chapter 4

Bionanotechnology: Past, Present and Future

Abstract

Introduction

Landmarks in Bionanotechnology

What Is a Nanomaterial

Properties of Nanoparticle

Advantages of Nanotechnology

Disadvantages of Nanotechnology

Synthesis of Nanoparticles

Types of Nanoparticles

Carbon-Based Materials

Composites

Metal-Based Materials

Dendrimers

Applications of Bionanotechnology

Bionanotechnology in Medicine

Liposome

Delivery of Liposome to the Specific Tissue

Nanopores

Fullerenes

Nanotubes

Quantum Dots

Nanoshells

Nanobubbles

Nanotechnology in Food and Dairy Industry

Food Packaging

Nano Scale Ingredients

Nanoencapsulation

Nano-Liposome

Biosensor

Bionanotechnology in Agriculture

Control of Plant Diseases

Nano-Nutrient

Nanotechnology in Hydroponics

Nano-Food

Bionanotechnology in Energy Sector

Energy Supply Chain

Solar Energy

Biofuel

Nanocatalysts for Biomass Gasification

Nanocatalysts for Biodiesel Production

Bionanotechnology in Environmental Applications

Air Pollution

Water Pollution

Bionanotechnology in Defense Sector

Combat Suits

Future of Bionanotechnology

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 5

Plant Protease Inhibitors: Biotechnological Insights with an Emphasis on Its Role in Plant Defense

Abstract

Introduction

Classification of Plant Protease Inhibitors

Serine Protease Inhibitor (Serpin/SPI) Family

(a)Kunitz Inhibitors (KN1)

(b)Potato Type I and Type II Protease Inhibitors (PT1and PTII)

Squash Inhibitors (SQI)

Cereal Trypsin Inhibitor (BRI)

Bowman-Birk Inhibitor Family (BBIs)

Mustard Trypsin Inhibitor (MSI)

Cysteine Protease Inhibitor (CYS)

Aspartic Protease Inhibitors (APIs)

Metalloprotease Inhibitors: MMPIs

Application of Plant Protease Inhibitors (PPIs)

PPIs and Plant Protection against Insects

Emerging Insect Adaptation against PPIs and Strategies to Overcome

Some Successful Reports of Transgenic Plant Production

Conclusion

References

Chapter 6

Soil Aggregates: Formation, Distribution and Management

Abstract

Introduction

Classification of Aggregates

Mechanism of Aggregation

Measure of Aggregate Size Fractions

Properties of Soil Aggregates

Aggregate Stability

Mean Weight Diameter (MWD)

Geometric Mean Diameter

Tensile Strength of Aggregates

Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) Concentration in Different Aggregate Size Fractions

Carbon Sequestration and Soil Aggregates

Aggregation and Agricultural Management

Land Use Change

Tillage Management

Organic Amendments

Crop Rotation

Factors Affecting Aggregation

Roots

Climate

Aggregate Stabilizing Compounds

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 7

Parasitic Weeds and Their Control by Means of Allelopathy

Abstract

Introduction

Parasitic Plants

Distribution, Host Range and Impact of Parasitic Weeds

Witchweeds (Striga spp.)

Broomrapes (Orobanche and Phelipanche spp.)

Life Cycle of Striga and Phelipanche

Control of Weeds in Agriculture

Allelopathy

Allelopathy in Weed Management

Weed Control by Crop Allelopathy

Crop Rotation with Trap and Catch Crops

Intercropping

The Push-Pull Technology (PPT)

Weed Control by Allelopathic Plant Extracts or Residues

Conclusion

References

Chapter 8

Various Virus Diseases of Papaya Plants Occurring in Different Countries

Abstract

Introduction

Viruses Infecting Papaya Plant

Potexvirus: Papaya Mosaic Virus (PapMV)

Symptoms and Transmission

Structural and Genomic Organization

Disease Management

Begomoviruses

Papaya Leaf Curl Virus (PaLCuV)

Symptoms and Transmission

Disease Management

Papaya Leaf Curl China Virus (PaLCuCNV) and Papaya Leaf Curl Guandong Virus (PaLCuGDV)

Other Begomoviruses

Structural and Genomic Organization of Begomoviruses

Potyviruses

Papaya Ringspot Virus (PRSV)

Symptoms and Transmission

Structural and Genomic Organization

Disease Management

Papaya Leaf Distortion Mosaic Virus (PLDMV)

Symptoms and Transmission

Structural and Genomic Organization

Disease Management

Moroccan Watermelon Mosaic Virus (MWMV)

Nepovirus: Tobacco Ringspot Virus (TRSV)

Tospovirus: Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV)

Cucumovirus: Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV)

Ilarvirus: Tobacco Streak Virus (TSV); Tobravirus: Tobacco Rattle Virus (TRV)

ICTV-unrecognized Viruses

Sobemovirus: Papaya Lethal Yellowing Virus (PLYV)

Symptoms and Transmission

Structural and Genomic Organization

Disease Management

Rhabdoviruses: Papaya Apical Necrosis Virus (PANV) and Papaya Droopy Necrosis Virus (PDNV)

Papaya Meleira Virus (PMeV)

Papaya Mild Yellow Leaf Virus (PMYLV)

Conclusion

References

Chapter 9

Do Cyanobacteria Have Enough Mechanisms to Counteract UV Stress?

Abstract

Introduction

Effects of UVR on Cyanobacteria

Mitigation Strategies Adapted by Cyanobacteria Against UVR Stress

Avoidance

Mat or Crust Formation

Migration

Antioxidant System

Synthesis of Extracellular Polysaccharides

Synthesis of Photoprotective Compounds: MAAs and Scytonemin

Mycosporine-like Amino Acids (MAAs)

Occurrence of MAAs

Biosynthesis of MAAs

Function of MAAs

Scytonemin

Scytonemin Gene Cluster

Synthesis of Scytonemin

Functions of Scytonemin

Repair, De Novo Protein Synthesis and Apoptosis

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 10

Modulation of Allen Arnon Medium with Neem (Azadirachta indica. A. Juss) Seed Kernel Water Extract for Biomass and Biomolecules Production from Cyanobacteria

Abstract

Abbreviations

Introduction

Materials and Methods

Results

Discussion

Acknowledgments

References

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