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Alkaliphilic Microbes: Distribution, Diversity and Applications
Abstract: ABSTRACTAlkaliphiles are widely distributed in all domains of life viz. eubacteria, archaea and eukarya. Alkaliphilic microbes present in both near neutral and extreme habitats. These can grow vigorously and develop well at alkaline range of pH 8–10. About 63 alkaline lakes are present worldwide and there are only three mesmerizing crater lakes. Worldwide there are five alkaline soda lakes in Ethopia (Africa), six in Kenya and Tanzania (Africa), two in …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 32–36 Read article
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Microbial Production of Lipase Enzyme Using StrainCandida tropicalis and Its Application inBioscouring and Biodiesel
Abstract: The growing interest in lipase production is driven by the potential biotechnological applications. In present study lipase producing enzyme using strain Candida tropicalis isolates by using tributyrin agar plate method and confirmation on sprit blue agar which showed the positive result via a zone of hydrolysis. lipase enzyme was carried out by SSF and SMF showing more effective production SSF (25.97 ± 0.47 U/ml/min) as compared to SMF (10.27 ± …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–21 Read article
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A Technical Overview of Nanorobots Using Nanotechnology
Abstract: Nanorobots are tiny machines that can interact with biological structures and environment with previously unheard-of accuracy thanks to nanotechnology, the deception of matter on the atomic and molecular scale. The design, operation, and use of nanorobots in materials research, environmental remediation, and medicine are examined in this work. Nanorobots are designed to carry out tasks including targeted medicine delivery, microsurgical treatments, and pollution neutralization by combining concepts from materials engineering, …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 31–38 Read article
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Red Yeast as a Sustainable Platform for Bio-Oil and Natural Pigment Production
Abstract: Oleaginous yeast represents a promising biotechnological platform for the sustainable production ofbio-oil, an alternative to fossil-derived fuels. These microorganisms can accumulate lipids up to 20–70% of their dry cell weight, primarily in the form of triacylglycerols that are structurally similar toplant and animal oils. Among them, certain species exhibit distinctive red or pink pigmentation andare collectively referred to as red yeasts. These yeasts not only synthesize significant amounts ofstorage lipids …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Royal Jelly: A Brief Review of Nano and Micro Carriers and Potential Applications
Abstract: Royal Jelly, a bioactive substance known for its rich composition of proteins, lipids, and minerals, possesses significant antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, its instability in the presence of light, heat, and oxygen limits its practical applications. Recent advancements in nanotechnology, mainly using nanoparticles combined with microencapsulation techniques, have shown promise in enhancing royal jelly’s stability, bioavailability, and controlled release. This brief review explores encapsulated royal jelly’s biological effects and …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 34–48 Read article
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A Comprehensive Study of ZnxFe2–xO3 Nanocomposite for the Applications of Medical, Photocatalytic, and Solar Cells
Abstract: ZnxFe2–xO3 nanoparticles and composites are a focus area of research in nanotechnology, biotechnology, and material engineering. The functional properties of these nanomaterials depend on the scientific method of synthesizing and characterizing procedure. In this study, greater attention is invested on biological synthesis of ZnxFe2–xO3 nanoparticles and nanocomposite. For in vivo or in vitro study, properties, such as biocompatibility, reactivity, bio sensitivity, photosensitivity, and biodegradability are considered. Besides, the Ferrofluid and …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 44–51 Read article
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Employing ML and DL to Optimize an ElectrochemicalBiosensor
Abstract: A major field of study in science, that have made the understanding of the world and made homo sapiensthe dominant species on the planet is our understanding of medicine. Under this vast umbrella is thedetection and classification of microorganisms. Electrochemical biosensors have emerged aspromising tools in this regard due to their high sensitivity, selectivity, and potential for miniaturization.By integrating a Machine Learning & Deep Learning model for the detection of …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 33–38 Read article
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Ecological threat to Bacopa monnieri: An Assessment
Abstract: Now –a- days the anthropogenic activities are so aggressive that they become serious threat to the plants especially the herbs which has even the immense medicinal property but they totally dependent on the upper sol surface not only the direct influence but the indirect influence of the human activities like increase in the temperature of the earth crust, water deficit due to decrease water level of the earth, directly influence …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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On the Role of Phytomelioration in Improving the Fertility of Degraded Soils in Azerbaijan
Abstract: The article deals with the study of the actual state of the soil of the object of study, about the degree of their susceptibility to erosion in the example of winter pastures in the Shamakhi region. It is proved that the water constants of these soils, moisture capacity and their ability to retain the available moisture for plants are reduced by several orders of magnitude. It is determined that soil …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 29–31 Read article
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Residue Management and Preceding Winter Crops on Root Characteristics, Weed Dynamics, Productivity, Nutrient Uptake and Profitability of Green Gram under Zero–till Semi-arid Condition
Abstract: Field experiments under zero-till rainfed conditions were conducted during 2010–11 and 2011–12 at New Delhi for evaluating the agronomic performance and economics of green gram influenced by residue management practices, viz. no-residue, crop residues and Leucaena twigs applied to three preceding winter-season crops, such as wheat, chickpea and mustard. All crops were grown under zero-tillage following recommended practices under rainfed conditions. Green gram showed higher root length density (RLD), root …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 18–28 Read article
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Complex Weed Flora Management in Irrigated Wheat Using Ready-Mix Post-Emergence Herbicides
Abstract: A field experiment was conducted during the Rabi season of 2015-16 and 2017-18 at Junagadh (Gujarat) to evaluate the efficacy of some post-emergence herbicides and their mixtures against complex weed flora in wheat. The major weed flora noticed in the experimental field were Echinochloa colona, Cynodon dactylon, Brachiaria spp. and Dactyloctenium aegyptium among the monocots; Amaranthus viridis, Chenopodium album, Digera arvensis, Melilotus indica, Portulaca oleracea, Convolvulus arvensis, Euphorbia hirta and …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Effective Utilization of Agriculture Waste
Abstract: Agricultural substances are produced on the earth with the change of seasons. Basically these substances are produced in the nature and are very important for the survival of consumers such as animals and human beings. These substances are widely available on earth, can be a good source of energy or can be converted into useful products. The wastes generated from the crops have a good potential to get converted to …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Bioremediation of Domestic Waste Water by Selected Aqua Plants
Abstract: Around 30 percent of the service costs of predictable centralized wastewater treatment requires energy to operate the machines for pumping and ventilation. In comparatison, constructed marshlands involving photosynthetic plants and other organisms have a lower energy requirement. The aim of the present work is to select aquatic plants which have a high efficiency of removing pollution from wastewater. Four plants were selected out of the available plants growing in nearby …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Imminent Bioperspectives of Aromatic Plant Leaf Extracts from Cinnamomum tamala and its Biopesticidal Potential against Tribolium castaneum (Herbst.)
Abstract: present research work concluded that when the C. tamala leaf extract of five various solvents revealed that acetone extract possessed potential biopesticidal efficiency because it contains the cinnamaldehyde and linalool like compounds present in the same extract. Totally eleven compounds are elucidated from the leaf (acetone extract) through a GCMS analysis. It was almost conformed that these two aldehyde and aromatic carboxylic acid groups were presented in the acetone extract …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 31–43 Read article
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In Vitro Callus Induction of White Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duch.) ‘Casperita’ (F1 Hybrid) through Difference Explants
Abstract: White pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duch.) ‘Casperita’ (F1 Hybrid) is a popular pumpkin in many countries, however, it produces unfertile seeds. The current study determined the appropriated concentrations of 2,4-D (2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid) and BAP (6-Benzylaminopurine) on callus induction using various explants as hypocotyl, epicotyl, cotyledons, petiole, and leaf. Sterilized explants were cultured on MS media with various concentrations of 2,4-D (0 and 2 mg/L) and BAP (0, 0.1, 0.3 and …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Protective Efficacy of Caralluma diffusa Methanolic Crude Extract against High-fat Diet (HFD) Induced Fatty Liver Obesity in Albino Wistar Rat
Abstract: Background and Objective: The present study was undertaken to examine the attenuative effect of Caralluma diffusa methanolic extract against high-fat diet (HFD) induced hyperlipidemic/obesity in the liver of rats. Materials and Methods: The rats were divided in to five groups of each containing six rats. The Group I: served as normal control; Group II: served as high-fat diet (50 mg/kg body weight); Group III served as high-fat diet + 100 …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Productivity of wheat as influenced by seeding rate and split application of nitrogen at Parwanipur, Bara
Abstract: Field experiments were conducted at the Regional Agricultural Research Station, Parwanipur, Bara, Nepal during winter seasons of 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 to assess the effect of seed rate and time of nitrogen application on wheat. The experiment consisted of three levels of seed rate (100, 120 and 140 kg ha-1) and three levels of split application of nitrogen viz. 2 splits ( ½ dose of N at basal + ½ at …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 44–49 Read article
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Plant Tissue Culture: Conservation Techniques
Abstract: Agriculture, forestry, horticulture, and plant breeding have all made extensive use of plant tissue culture. It's a type of applied biotechnology that's utilized for things like plant mass propagation, viral eradication, secondary metabolite manufacturing, and in-vitro cloning. Tissue culture has increasingly been employed for short to medium term conserving, also known as slow development, and cryogenics, also known as long term conservation, of vulnerable species of plants. These techniques had …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 27–29 Read article
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In-vitro plant regeneration of Mulberry (Morus alba L.)
Abstract: The present investigation entitled “In-vitro plant regeneration of Mulberry (Morus alba L.)” was conducted at Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory of K. K. Wagh College of Agricultural Biotechnology, Nashik, Maharashtra, India. Development of improved protocols for the regeneration of Morus alba L. is important for their commercial utilization. The present study was initiated to optimize in-vitro propagation protocol from nodal culture of Mulberry. Three surface sterilization treatment were used, the nodal …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 24–38 Read article
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Cost-Effective Procedure of Agarose Gel Recycling
Abstract: Agarose gel electrophoresis is a commonly used technique in various areas of biotechnology. This pretentious but specific analytical procedure is used in research, biomedical, and forensic laboratories. Agarose gel recycling is a realistic approach for molecular genetic studies. Reuse of agarose gel for daily routine experiments to save money due to limited financial resources for research. This practice satisfies a need to control expenses. Recycled agarose can be used for …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 Read article