Biological & Environmental Sciences: Recent submissions
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Unraveling the Epigenetic Tapestry: Decoding the Impact of Epigenetic Modifications in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Pathogenesis
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article Review)Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic autoinflammatory skin disorder, which typically occurs during puberty or early adulthood. The pathogenesis of HS is complex and multifactorial; a close interaction between hormonal, ... -
Polymorphic study of chitinase catalytic domains from Bacillus thuringiensis isolates
( National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR) , 2015 , Article)The coding regions of the chitinase catalytic domains (CDs) from eight Bacillus thuringiensis isolates from Tunisian soil were cloned and sequenced. The cloned sequences consist of 255 nucleotides encoding amino acid ... -
An examination of how climate change could affect the future spread of Fusarium spp. around the world, using correlative models to model the changes
( Elsevier B.V. , 2023 , Article)Climate change is predicted to have a significant impact on the geographic distribution of various flora, fauna, and insect species by expanding, contracting, or shifting their suitable climate environment. The plant ... -
Isolation of the Endophytic Fungus Aspergillus terreus from a Halophyte (Tetraena qatarensis) and Assessment of Its Potential in Tomato Seedling Protection
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)Living in diverse environmentally harsh conditions, the plant exhibits a unique survival mechanism. As a result, the endophytes residing within the plant produce specific compounds that promote the plant’s growth and defend ... -
Metagenomic approaches and opportunities in arid soil research
( Elsevier B.V. , 2024 , Other)Arid soils present unique challenges and opportunities for studying microbial diversity and bioactive potential due to the extreme environmental conditions they bear. This review article investigates soil metagenomics as ... -
Role of bioinformatics databases in functional genomics and metabolic engineering researches
(2023 , Book chapter)Genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics data mining are some of the interdisciplinary and emerging fields of bioinformatics that are evolving rapidly, making it difficult to predict the magnitude and pace of change. ... -
Editorial: Genetic validation and its role in crop improvement
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2023 , Article)Gene discovery for economically important traits has remained a challenging Frontier in crop genomics and breeding. The recent advances in DNA sequencing technologies and genetic analysis approaches paved the way for ... -
Assessing and Reporting Potential Environmental Risks Associated with Reefing Oil Platform During Decommissioning in Qatar
( Springer , 2023 , Book chapter)Decommissioning obsolete oil platforms in the upcoming decades in Qatar, through a complete removal, will imply a major loss of the fouling biodiversity and associated ecosystem functions and services. The rig-to-reef ... -
Water Footprint Assessment and Virtual Water Trade in the Globally Most Water-Stressed Country, Qatar
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)Qatar is a severely water-stressed country. Despite Qatar's aridity and its lack of freshwater resources, its per capita water consumption is one of the highest in the world, and it is expected to increase in the coming ... -
Holistic environmental approaches and aichi biodiversity targets: Accomplishments and perspectives for marine ecosystems
( PeerJ Inc. , 2020 , Article Review)In order to help safeguard biodiversity from global changes, the Conference of the Parties developed a Strategic Plan for Biodiversity for the period 2011–2020 that included a list of twenty specific objectives known as ... -
Alternative sources of n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in marine microalgae
( MDPI , 2013 , Article Review)The main source of n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA) in human nutrition is currently seafood, especially oily fish. Nonetheless, due to cultural or individual preferences, convenience, geographic location, ... -
Bioprospecting autochthonous marine microalgae strain from the Arabian Gulf Seawater, Kuwait for biofuel feedstocks
( University of Kuwait , 2022 , Article)Bioprospection programs are the key to microalgal biotechnology for increasing the current portfolio of strains available for different biotechnological applications. In this work, nine fast-growing microalgae strains ... -
Isolation and fatty acid profile of selected microalgae strains from the red sea for biofuel production
( MDPI , 2013 , Article)The isolation of lipid-rich autochthonous strains of microalgae is a crucial stage for the development of a microalgae-based biofuel production plant, as these microalgae already have the necessary adaptations to withstand ... -
Plankton community and copepod production in a temperate coastal lagoon: What is changing in a short temporal scale?
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Coastal lagoons are often exposed to intense short-term environmental changes and strong anthropogenic pressures influencing zooplanktonic communities and production. However, most works focus on long-term temporal scales ... -
Environmental factors affecting larval fish community in the salt marsh area of Guadiana estuary (Algarve, Portugal) [Factores ambientales que afectan a la comunidad de larvas de peces en las marismas del estuario del Guadiana (Algarve, Portugal)]
( CSIC Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas , 2015 , Article)Salt marsh areas in the Guadiana estuary are important nursery sites for many fish species of commercial and recreational value. More effective protection measures should be adopted as the area is highly affected by ... -
Editorial: Marine and coastal environments under extreme stress
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2023 , Article)Marine and coastal ecosystems occupy the dynamic interface where land, water, and atmosphere interact and constantly are modified by natural events and human actions, causing the most immediate effects of environmental ... -
Genetic Mapping Determining the Key Genomic Loci/QTNs for Stress Resilience via Controlling Antioxidant Defenses in Barley Under Salt Stress
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Salinity stress is a major environmental factor impeding barley productivity on a global scale. Enhancing salt tolerance in barley is crucial for maintaining crop yield and agricultural sustainability. This study aimed to ... -
A Haplotype-Based GWAS Identified Trait-Improving QTL Alleles Controlling Agronomic Traits under Contrasting Nitrogen Fertilization Treatments in the MAGIC Wheat Population WM-800
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2022 , Article)The multi-parent-advanced-generation-intercross (MAGIC) population WM-800 was developed by intercrossing eight modern winter wheat cultivars to enhance the genetic diversity present in breeding populations. We cultivated ... -
Genetic Associations Underpinning the Metabolite-Mediated Salt Stress Tolerance in Barley
( Springer Link , 2023 , Article)Salinity stress is one of the abiotic factors that greatly affect agriculture by limiting plant growth and yield worldwide. A set of 138 barley accessions from different geographical regions was characterized with the aim ... -
Association mapping unravels the genetics controlling seedling drought stress tolerance in winter wheat
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2023 , Article)Drought is a major constraint in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) grain yield. The present work aimed to identify quantitative trait nucleotides (QTNs)/ candidate genes influencing drought tolerance-related traits at the ...
