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A (1→6)-β-glucan from a somatic hybrid of Pleurotus florida and Volvariella volvacea: isolation, characterization, and study of immunoenhancing properties
(ELSEVIER SCI, 2010-05-07)A water-soluble immunoenhancing polysaccharide was isolated from the aqueous extract of fruit bodies of somatic hybrid (Pflo Vv5 FB), obtained through protoplast fusion between Pleurotus florida and Volvariella volvacea ... -
An ABRE-binding factor, OSBZ8, is highly expressed in salt tolerant cultivars than in salt sensitive cultivars of indica rice
(BIOMED CENTRAL LTD, 2006-08-30)Background: The bZIP class Abscisic acid Responsive Element (ABRE)-binding factor, OSBZ8 (38.5 kD) has been considered to regulate ABA-mediated transcription in the suspension cultured cells of japonica rice. Still, nothing ... -
Active cellular preform derived from stems of jute and sticks of cane and their suitability for bulk porous Si/SiC ceramics
(SPRINGER, 2009-04)Stems of Jute (Corchorus capsularis L.) and sticks of Cane (Calamus rotang L.), plants of immense economic importance in the Indian subcontinent, were converted into carbonaceous perform (C-preform) maintaining the circular ... -
Aerobiological and immunochemical studies on Carica papaya L. pollen: An aeroallergen from India
(BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, 2005-07)Background: Carica papaya L. is a fruit yielding tree, wildly grown or cultivated in the tropics and subtropics. Its pollen grain has been reported to be airborne and cause immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated hypersensitivity. ... -
Aerobiological investigation and in vitro studies of pollen grains from 2 dominant avenue trees in Kolkata, India
(ESMON PUBLICIDAD S A, 2008)Background: Peltophorum pterocarpum and Delonix regia are dominant avenue trees in the city of Kolkata in India. They are well adapted to the humid tropical climate and also grow commonly in different parts of the country. ... -
Aeromycoflora of an agricultural farm in West Bengal, India: A five-year study (1994-1999)
(TAYLOR & FRANCIS AS, 2003)A five-year (1994-1999) continuous survey of aeromycoflora had been carried out in an agricultural farm at a suburban area of Greater Calcutta. The sampling was carried out with Burkard volumetric spore trap placed 0.5 ... -
Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation in Indian spinach (Beta palonga)
(ELSEVIER, 2003-09)An efficient and reproducible protocol for Agrobacterium-mediated plant transformation has been standardized in Indian spinach (Beta palonga) with a standard vector (pCambia 1304). Passage wise subculture in medium containing ... -
Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation of pineapple var. Queen using a novel encapsulation-based antibiotic selection technique
(SPRINGER, 2009-06)A protocol for Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of a local 'elite' Indian variety (Queen) of pineapple [Ananus comosus (L.) Merr, family Bromeliaceae] has been established using a standard transformation vector (pCAMBIA ... -
Agronomic, genetic and molecular characterization of MYMIV-tolerant mutant lines of Vigna mungo
(Science Alert, 2009)The Mungbean Yellow Mosaic India Virus (MYMIV), transmitted through Bemisia tabaci causes severe damage in several grain legrnnes. Three mutant MYMIVtolerant lines, namely, VM 1, VM 4 and VM 6, along with the susceptible ... -
Air-borne viable, non-viable, and allergenic fungi in a rural agricultural area of India: a 2-year study at five outdoor sampling stations
(ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, 2004-06-29)The information on airborne allergenic fungal flora in rural agricultural areas is largely lacking. Adequate information is not available to the bioaerosol researchers regarding the choice of single versus multiple sampling ... -
Airborne rice pollen and pollen allergen in an agricultural field: aerobiological and immunochemical evidence
(ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY, 2003-12)Grass pollens are well known among the health hazardous bioaerosols causing respiratory allergy. Being an important member of the grass family, the rice plants contribute a huge pollen load in agricultural fields during ... -
Allergy to periwinkle pollen (Catharanthus roseus G. Don.)
(INST AGRICULTURAL MEDICINE, 2007)Catharanthus roseus G. Don. (CR) or periwinkle plants are widely grown/ cultivated as garden plants in the tropics ard subtropics. In spite of its predominantly entomophilous nature, CR pollen had been reported to be ... -
Analysis of processivity of mungbean dideoxynucleotide-sensitive DNA polymerase and detection of the activity and expression of the enzyme in the meristematic and meiotic tissues and following DNA damaging agent
(ELSEVIER, 2008-07-01)Analysis of the processivity of mungbean ddNTP-sensitive DNA polymerase showed the incorporation of similar to 35-40 nucleotides per binding event in the replication assays involving M13 ss DNA template with 5'-labeled ... -
Anther culture and plant regeneration in sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum)
(ELSEVIER, 2003-09)Anthers of Saccharum officinarum clone I 273-91 with microspores at mid uninucleate stage, responded to callusing within 60 days after plating on MS medium supplemented with sucrose (3%), 2, 4-D (2 mg/l) and coconut milk ... -
Assessment of genomic diversity of wild and cultivated tomato through resistance gene analogue polymorphism and I2 homologues
(SPRINGER, 2007-03)Plant disease resistance gene analogue polymorphism (RGAP) in tomato has been studied on the basis of NBS-LRR (Nucleotide Binding Site-Leucine Rich Repeat) class of genes using degenerated primers. Results revealed variable ... -
Asthma-related hospital admissions in an Indian megacity: Role of ambient aeroallergens and inorganic pollutants
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Bamboo taxonomy and diversity in the era of molecular markers
(ELSEVIER ACADEMIC PRESS, 2008)A total of similar to 1400 species of bamboos are grouped under the sub-family Bambusoideae within the family Poaceae. The plant group harbours both herbaceous and woody members while the taxonomy has traditionally been ... -
A cDNA-AFLP approach to look for differentially expressed gene fragments in dioecious pointed gourd (Trichosanthes dioica Roxb.) for understanding sex expression
(CURRENT SCIENCE ASSO, 2008-02-10)Transcript profiling of unopened male and female floral buds of pointed gourd (Trichosanthes dioica Roxb.), a dioecious cucurbit, at uniform developmental stage was done through eDNA-AFLP to look for the differentially ...