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An Update of Fungal Endophyte Diversity and Strategies for Augmenting Therapeutic Potential of their Potent Metabolites: Recent Advancement
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Abstract Endophytic fungi represent a significant renewable resource for the discovery of pharmaceutically important compounds, offering substantial potential for new drug...
Carbon nanotubes stabilized in chitosan sponge (CNT-CS) as a new alternative clean-up sorbent for pesticide multiresidue determination in eggplants using QuEChERS and UHPLC-MS/MS
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The continuous development and application of pesticides in agriculture require robust multiresidue detection methods to guarantee food safety. This study introduces a novel method for...
Valorization of Cocoa and Peach-Palm Wastes for the Production of Amylases by Pleurotus pulmonarius CCB19 and Its Application as an Additive in Commercial Detergents
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Abstract In the context of agribusiness, the agricultural and livestock sectors generate a considerable quantity of waste on a daily basis. Solid-state fermentation (SSF)...
Metabolomic Analysis and Computational Biology Reveal the Potential Metabolic Pathways for Improvement of Fucoxanthin and Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) Biosynthesis in Phaeodactylum tricornutum
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Abstract This work aims to provide a basis for the enhancement of fucoxanthin (FCX) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) biosynthesis in the microalga Phaeodactylum...
Epoxy-Affixed ZIF-8/CS/Cellulase: a Sustainable Approach for Hydrolysis of Agricultural Waste to Reducing Sugars
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Abstract Cellulase was effectively immobilized onto an epoxy-bound chitosan-modified zinc metalâorganic framework (epoxy/ZIF-8/CS/cellulase) support, yielding a conjugation...
Isolation, Identification, and Fermentation Optimization of Phytase-Producing Bacteria and Their Effects on Soybean Seedlings
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Abstract Phosphorus in soil mostly exists in complex compounds such as phytic acid, which reduces the effectiveness of phosphorus and limits agricultural production. Phytase has...
Quinoline: A Novel Solution for Next-Generation Pesticides, Herbicides, and Fertilizers
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Abstract Quinoline is a nitrogen-containing heterocycle compound widely used in the medical industry for its pharmacological properties, such as its antimalarial, antimicrobial,...
Biosynthesis of Bacteriochlorophylls and Bacteriochlorophyllides in Escherichia coli
17/12/2024 -
ABSTRACTPhotosynthesis, the most important biological process on Earth, converts light energy into chemical energy with essential pigments like chlorophylls and bacteriochlorophylls. The ability to...
High‐sensitivity real‐time monitoring of pH and respiration activity unveils metabolic dynamics in shake flask cultures
13/12/2024 -
Erlenmeyer shake flasks are widely used during the first steps of bioprocess development. Despite their broad application in academia and industry, shake flasks usually lack standardized and...
Biodiesel Production from Waste Oil Through Efficient Enzymatic Synthesis Using Yarrowia lipolytica Lipase 2 in the Presence of Glucose, β-Cyclodextrin, or G50
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Abstract In this study, the liquid lipase Yarrowia lipolytica lipase 2 (YLLip2) expressed by Pichia pastoris GS115 was used to produce biodiesel from waste oil....
Polyhydroxybutyrate Synthesis by the Halophilic Bacterium, Halomonas boliviensis, in Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Hydrolysate
06/12/2024 -
ABSTRACTPolyhydroxyalkanoates are biodegradable, natural polyesters with the potential to replace petroleum‐based plastics. However, high production costs limit their competitiveness. This study...
Enhancement of Rice Zinc Content Using Green Synthesized ZnO-NPs by Foliar and Nano-Priming Applications
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Abstract Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) can enhance zinc bioavailability in plants, improving crop nutritional quality and addressing global zinc deficiency. This study aimed...
Closing the Loop in the Carbon Cycle: Enzymatic Reactions Housed in MetalâOrganic Frameworks for CO2 Conversion to Methanol
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Abstract The preparation of value-added chemicals from carbon dioxide (CO2) can act as a way of reducing the greenhouse gas from the atmosphere. Industrially significant C1...
Engineering Saccharomyces boulardii for Probiotic Supplementation of l?Ergothioneine
19/11/2024 -
Graphical Abstract and Lay SummarySaccharomyces boulardii, as a probiotic yeast, has shown great potential in regulating gut health and treating gastrointestinal diseases. In this study, we first...
Insights from the international workshop on “Adapting agriculture to climate change and air pollution”
20/11/2024 -
An international workshop on “Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change and Air Pollution” took place at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, China, during 23–27...
Source, transport, and fate of nitrate in shallow groundwater in the eastern Niger Delta
20/11/2024 -
The eastern Niger Delta region in Nigeria is a hotspot for reactive nitrogen pollution due to extensive animal husbandry, pit latrine usage, and agricultural practices. Despite the high level of...
Livelihood vulnerability assessment among the agrarian indigenous communities of Sundarban Biosphere Reserve in India for building resilience and adaptation
21/11/2024 -
Indian Sundarban Biosphere Reserve (ISBR) is a vulnerable Southeast Asian region. The negative effects of climate change were putting tremendous pressure on this region. However, a dearth of...
Sprayable Biodegradable Polyester-Urethane-Urea Mulching Treatment Increases Abundance of Soil Microbes
20/11/2024 -
The paper investigates for the first time the impact of a novel sprayable, biodegradable polyester-urethane-urea (PEUU) mulch on the microbial community composition of an agricultural soil. In this...
Synthesis of Highly Intercalated Urea–Clay Nanocomposite via Pomegranate Peel Waste as Eco-Friendly Material
21/11/2024 -
Until now, no slow-release urea (SRU) fertilizer has been made using the screw press method and the powder of plant residues rich in polyphenols, which are considered eco-friendly materials due to...