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| Genre/Form: | Electronic books |
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| Additional Physical Format: | Print version: Trends in life science research Hauppauge, New York : Nova Science Publisher's, Inc., [2018] (DLC) 2018009119 |
| Material Type: | Document, Internet resource |
| Document Type: | Internet Resource, Computer File |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Rajeshwar P Sinha |
| ISBN: | 9781536132427 153613242X |
| OCLC Number: | 1027742916 |
| Description: | 1 online resource. |
| Contents: | Intro; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1; Enzymatic and Non-Enzymatic Protection Strategies of Cyanobacteria against Ultraviolet Radiation; Abstract; Introduction; Mitigation Strategies Evolved by Cyanobacteria against UVR; Synthesis of Antioxidative Enzymes; Superoxide-Dismutase; Catalase; Peroxidases; Ascorbate Peroxidases; Synthesis of UV Protective Compounds; Mycosporine-Like Amino Acids; Genomics and Proteomics of MAAs; Scytonemin; Genetics of Scytonemin; Repair and Resynthesis; Photolyase; Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 2 Microbial Interactions in the Rhizosphere: The Significance of Plant Beneficial MicroorganismsAbstract; Introduction; The Rhizosphere and Plant-Microbe Interactions; PGPRS and Their Mechanism of Action Stimulating Plant Growth; Potential Role of Plant Beneficial Microorganisms in Agriculture; Production of Plant Growth Regulators; Phosphorous Solubilization for Plant Growth; Production of ACC Deaminase and Regulation of Ethylene Level in Plants; Nitrogen Fixation; Production of Volatile Organic Compounds; Rhizosphere Engineering; Plant Beneficial Microorganisms as Biotic Elicitors Induction of Systemic Disease ResistanceApplication of PGPR for Growth Enhancement; Plant Beneficial Microorganisms as Biofertilizer; Quorum Sensing Signal Interference and Inhibition of Biofilm Formation; Rhizoremediation; Effects of Plant Beneficial Microorganisms on Root Growth; Maintenance of Soil Fertility and Nutrient Uptake; Resistance to Water Stress; Antagonistic Activity of Plant Beneficial Microorganisms; Plant Beneficial Microorganisms as Biocontrol Agent; Selection and Characterization of Plant Beneficial Microorganisms; Commercialization of Plant Beneficial Microorganisms Future Prospects and ChallengesConclusion; References; Chapter 3; Herbal Cures for Psoriasis, an Autoimmune Disorder; Abstract; Introduction; Psoriasis: An Autoimmune Mediated Skin Disorder; History: Incidence and Prevalence of the Disease; Different Types of Psoriasis and Its Clinical Appearance; Major Causes of Psoriasis; Generation of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS); Role of Lipoxygenases (LOXS); Genetic Variations and Psoriasis; Epigenetic Risk Factors for Psoriasis; Pathogenesis of Psoriasis; Treatments Used for Psoriasis and Their Limitations; Conventional Treatments Modern Biological Therapies for PsoriasisPotential Role of Medicinal Plants: Natural Therapeutics; Conclusion; References; Chapter 4; The Basics of Stem Cells and Their Role in Vision; Abstract; Introduction; Origin of â#x80;#x9C;Stem Cellâ#x80;#x9D;; Defining Stem Cells; Understanding Their Potency; Totipotent Stem Cells; Pluripotent Stem Cells; Multipotent Stem Cells; Unipotent Stem Cells; Types of Stem Cells; Embryonic Stem Cells; Adult Stem Cells; Foetal Stem Cells; Umbilical Cord Stem Cells; Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells; A Note on â#x80;#x9C;Turn Backâ#x80;#x9D;; Applications of Stem Cells; Stem Cells in the Eye |
| Series Title: | Biotechnology in agriculture, industry and medicine |
| Responsibility: | Rajeshwar P. Sinha and Umesh P. Shrivastava, editors. |
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This book is a good collection of recent trends in life science research. Chapters are better written with enough information. The chapters are well presented with tables and figures. I hope that readers can get benefits to read the information given in all chapters. I feel this book will be ...
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