Genomic and phenotypic biology of a novel Dickeya zeae WH1 isolated from rice in China: Insights into pathogenicity and virulence factors
In this study, Nanopore and Illumina sequencing platforms were used to sequence the high-quality complete genome of a novel D. zeae strain WH1 (size: 4.68 Mb; depth: 322.37x for Nanopore, 243.51x for Illumina; GC content: 53.59%), which was isolated from healthy rice root surface together with Paenibacillus polymyxa, a potential biocontrol bacterium against D. zeae strain WH1. However, the pure WH1 culture presented severe pathogenicity. Multilocus sequence analysis (MLSA) indicated that strains WH1, EC1, and EC2 isolated from rice were grouped into a clade differentiated from other D. zeae strains. The average nucleotide ...
Source: Frontiers in Microbiology - October 28, 2022 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 27, Pages 6157: Effect of D-Limonene Nanoemulsion Edible Film on Banana (Musa sapientum Linn.) Post-Harvest Preservation
Yu-Shen Liang
D-limonene (4-isopropenyl-1-methylcyclohexene) is an important compound in several citrus essential oils (such as orange, lemon, tangerine, lime, and grapefruit). It has been used as a flavoring agent and as a food preservative agent, with generally recognized as safe (GRAS) status. D-limonene has been well-studied for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-cancer, and antibacterial properties. The antibacterial activity of D-limonene against food-borne pathogens was investigated in this study by preparing a D-limonene nanoemulsion. The D-limonene solution and nanoemulsion have been prepared in six co...
Source: Molecules - September 20, 2022 Category: Chemistry Authors: Chih-Yao Hou Sulfath Hakkim Hazeena Shu-Ling Hsieh Bao-Hong Li Min-Hung Chen Ping-Yu Wang Bao-Qing Zheng Yu-Shen Liang Tags: Article Source Type: research
Hyperhomocysteinemia presenting as exclusive small vessel coronary artery disease (CAD) in a young
We present an extremely rare case of a 26-year-old young male, an engineering student and a staunch vegetarian from early childhood without conventional cardiac risk factors, with hyperhomocysteinemia presenting as acute lateral wall ST elevation myocardial infarction with angiographic evidence of focal critical occlusion of the first diagonal branch. Although homocysteinemia and its association with coronary artery disease is well known, hyperhomocysteinemia with very high level of plasma homocysteine (>100 mmol/l) presenting as an exclusive small vessel coronary artery disease like involving only diagonal branch spari...
Source: Primary Care - September 19, 2022 Category: Primary Care Authors: Debasish Das Tutan Das Subhas Pramanik Source Type: research
Hyperhomocysteinemia presenting as exclusive small vessel coronary artery disease (CAD) in a young
We present an extremely rare case of a 26-year-old young male, an engineering student and a staunch vegetarian from early childhood without conventional cardiac risk factors, with hyperhomocysteinemia presenting as acute lateral wall ST elevation myocardial infarction with angiographic evidence of focal critical occlusion of the first diagonal branch. Although homocysteinemia and its association with coronary artery disease is well known, hyperhomocysteinemia with very high level of plasma homocysteine (>100 mmol/l) presenting as an exclusive small vessel coronary artery disease like involving only diagonal branch spari...
Source: Primary Care - September 19, 2022 Category: Primary Care Authors: Debasish Das Tutan Das Subhas Pramanik Source Type: research
Avocados, bananas, and pancakes: Does the oocyte maturity ratio predict live birth rates in in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection?
When I try to explain oocyte maturity to patients in the daily practice of assisted reproductive technology, I often talk about avocados and bananas. Most people can relate to the joy of eating a perfectly ripe banana or avocado and the dissatisfaction of biting into a green banana, a hard avocado, or a mushy version of either. Striving for the perfect ripeness of these fruits [yes, avocado is a fruit (1)] is similar to the quest to harvest oocytes at their “ripest,” most mature point in in vitro fertilization (IVF). (Source: Fertility and Sterility)
Source: Fertility and Sterility - September 4, 2022 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Alexander M. Quaas Tags: Reflections Source Type: research
Effect of fruit smoothie supplementation on psychological distress among people with substance use disorders receiving opioid agonist therapy: protocol for a randomised controlled trial (FruktBAR)
This study will inform on the relative advantages or disadvantages of fruit supplementation in addition to the current medically and psychologically oriented treatment of people receiving opioid agonist therapy. If the supplementation is efficacious, it can be considered for further scale-up.TRIAL REGISTRATION: Registered 2022-02-08 in ClinicalTrials.gov , identifier NCT05229770.PMID:36057629 | DOI:10.1186/s40795-022-00582-z (Source: Cancer Control)
Source: Cancer Control - September 3, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Lars T Fadnes Einar Furulund Karl Trygve Druckrey-Fiskaaen Tesfaye Madebo J ørn Henrik Vold Maria Olsvold Marianne Cook Pierron Siv-Elin Leirv åg Carlsen Rune Blomhoff Torgeir Gilje Lid ATLAS4LAR Study Group Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 27, Pages 5675: Nutraceutical Difference between Two Popular Thai Namwa Cultivars Used for Sun Dried Banana Products
This study investigated the nutraceutical contents of two popular Namwa varieties, Mali Ong and Nuanchan, at different ripening stages. Nutraceuticals in the dried banana products made from these two Kluai Namwa varieties and four commercial dried banana products were compared. Results indicated that the content of moisture, total sugar, and total soluble solids (TSS) (°Brix) increased, while total solids and texture values decreased during the ripening stage for both Kluai Namwa varieties. Rutin was the major flavonoid found in both Namwa Mali Ong and Nuanchan varieties ranging 136.00–204.89 mg/k...
Source: Molecules - September 2, 2022 Category: Chemistry Authors: Wongwaiwech Kamchonemenukool Ho Li Thongsook Majai Premjet Sujipuli Weerawatanakorn Tags: Article Source Type: research
Somatic Embryogenesis in Banana (Musa spp.)
Methods Mol Biol. 2022;2527:97-110. doi: 10.1007/978-1-0716-2485-2_8.ABSTRACTBananas (Musa ssp.) are among the world's most important crops. In terms of gross value of production, they are the fourth most important global food crop and have an important socioeconomic and ecological role. Somatic embryogenesis (SE) is a developmental process, in which somatic cells differentiate into embryos which eventually develop and regenerate into plants. SE is exploited to generate a large quantity of very high economic value, genetically identical and disease-free plantlets. In bananas, the use of shoot apexes of axillary buds to ind...
Source: Mol Biol Cell - August 11, 2022 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Jorge L ópez Aym é Rayas V íctor Medero Arletys Santos Milagros Basail Yoel Beovides Source Type: research
Somatic Embryogenesis in Banana (Musa spp.)
Methods Mol Biol. 2022;2527:97-110. doi: 10.1007/978-1-0716-2485-2_8.ABSTRACTBananas (Musa ssp.) are among the world's most important crops. In terms of gross value of production, they are the fourth most important global food crop and have an important socioeconomic and ecological role. Somatic embryogenesis (SE) is a developmental process, in which somatic cells differentiate into embryos which eventually develop and regenerate into plants. SE is exploited to generate a large quantity of very high economic value, genetically identical and disease-free plantlets. In bananas, the use of shoot apexes of axillary buds to ind...
Source: Mol Biol Cell - August 11, 2022 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Jorge L ópez Aym é Rayas V íctor Medero Arletys Santos Milagros Basail Yoel Beovides Source Type: research
Food preference of nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus, Linnaeus, 1758) under human care
In conclusion, the food preference of ex-situ armadillos seems to be related to the inclusion of greater amounts of protein, particularly that of animal origin, with eggs being the most appreciated ingredient in this study. (Source: Veterinary Research Communications)
Source: Veterinary Research Communications - August 3, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Starch supplement reduces the risk of some hereditary cancers
Taking a supplement of 30 grams of ‘resistant starch’ a day — about the amount in two slightly unripe bananas — reduced the risk of multiple forms of cancer in people with a rare genetic condition (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - July 26, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
Effect of cellulose and gum derivatives on physicochemical, microstructural and prebiotic properties of foam-mat dried red banana powder
In this study, red banana (RB) pulp was added with different gum derivatives as foaming agent FA) (4 % w/w) viz., acacia gum(GA), carrageenan (CG) and gelatine(GE). Maltodextrin and carboxymethyl-cellulose were added as foam-stabilizers(FS). FA addition resulted in low density foam (RBGE-50 % reduction) with improved foam stability (RBGA-94.42 %). Powders were low in hygroscopicity (RBGA-18.62 g 100 g -1) with optimum flowability. The particle size (54.95 to 69.86 μm) of RB powder increased with gum derivatives addition. Secondary metabolites varied significantly in powder samples. Positive correlation of secondary metabo...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - July 19, 2022 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Paramasivam Suresh Kumar David Amelia Keran Subramaniyan Pushpavalli Karur Nallappagounder Shiva Subbaraya Uma Source Type: research
Effect of cellulose and gum derivatives on physicochemical, microstructural and prebiotic properties of foam-mat dried red banana powder
In this study, red banana (RB) pulp was added with different gum derivatives as foaming agent FA) (4 % w/w) viz., acacia gum(GA), carrageenan (CG) and gelatine(GE). Maltodextrin and carboxymethyl-cellulose were added as foam-stabilizers(FS). FA addition resulted in low density foam (RBGE-50 % reduction) with improved foam stability (RBGA-94.42 %). Powders were low in hygroscopicity (RBGA-18.62 g 100 g -1) with optimum flowability. The particle size (54.95 to 69.86 μm) of RB powder increased with gum derivatives addition. Secondary metabolites varied significantly in powder samples. Positive correlation of secondary metabo...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - July 19, 2022 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Paramasivam Suresh Kumar David Amelia Keran Subramaniyan Pushpavalli Karur Nallappagounder Shiva Subbaraya Uma Source Type: research
Effect of cellulose and gum derivatives on physicochemical, microstructural and prebiotic properties of foam-mat dried red banana powder
In this study, red banana (RB) pulp was added with different gum derivatives as foaming agent FA) (4 % w/w) viz., acacia gum(GA), carrageenan (CG) and gelatine(GE). Maltodextrin and carboxymethyl-cellulose were added as foam-stabilizers(FS). FA addition resulted in low density foam (RBGE-50 % reduction) with improved foam stability (RBGA-94.42 %). Powders were low in hygroscopicity (RBGA-18.62 g 100 g -1) with optimum flowability. The particle size (54.95 to 69.86 μm) of RB powder increased with gum derivatives addition. Secondary metabolites varied significantly in powder samples. Positive correlation of secondary metabo...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - July 19, 2022 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Paramasivam Suresh Kumar David Amelia Keran Subramaniyan Pushpavalli Karur Nallappagounder Shiva Subbaraya Uma Source Type: research
Why bananas look yellow: The dominant hue of object colours
In this study, we propose a new approach to the perceptual representation of object colours. Three-dimensional objects have a polychromatic colour distribution. Yet, human observers abstract from the variation along the three perceptual colour dimensions when describing objects, such as when we say, "a banana is yellow". We propose that the perceived object colour is determined by the dominant hue. The dominant hue corresponds to the first principal component of an object's chromaticities. Across three experiments, we show for a sample of objects that the chromatic variation away from the dominant hue is almost completely ...
Source: Vision Research - July 17, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Christoph Witzel Haden Dewis Source Type: research
