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Nonlinear Vibration of Functionally Graded CNT-Reinforced Composite Plate Under Nonuniform In-Plane Loading
In this study, a functionally graded carbon nanotube-reinforced composite (FG-CNTRC) plate exposed to uniform and different forms of nonuniform in-plane loadings is analyzed for the determination of plate’s no...
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Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of the extract of Streptomyces euryhalinus isolated from the Indian Sundarbans
The discovery of new antimicrobials is the prime target in the fight against antimicrobial resistance. The continuous search for new lead compounds from bacteria of untapped and extreme ecosystems such as mang...
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Open AccessGenomic mechanisms of climate adaptation in polyploid bioenergy switchgrass
Long-term climate change and periodic environmental extremes threaten food and fuel security1 and global crop productivity2–4. Although molecular and adaptive breeding strategies can buffer the effects of climati...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Modeling of Lead-Free CH3NH3SnI3-Based Perovskite Solar Cell Using ZnO as ETL
Over the last few decades, researchers have invested enormous research effort into inorganic/organic solar cells like dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) due to its cost-effectiveness and simple fabrication pro...
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Open AccessAnalyses of methylomes of upland and lowland switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) ecotypes using MeDIP-seq and BS-seq
Switchgrass is a crop with many desirable traits for bioenergy production. Plant genomes have high DNA methylation levels throughout genes and transposable elements and DNA methylation is known to play a role ...
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Streptomyces euryhalinus sp. nov., a new actinomycete isolated from a mangrove forest
A Gram-positive, aerobic, non-motile actinomycete (strain MS 3/20T) was isolated from the sediment of the Sundarbans mangrove forest in India. On International Streptomyces Project (ISP) medium 2, the isolate pro...
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Open AccessMolecular Characterization of Jatropha curcas Resources and Identification of Population-Specific Markers
Jatropha curcas L. is cited as one of the best candidates for future oil and biodiesel production. It is widespread in many tropical and subtropical countries but has not yet received much geneti...
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Natural Variation for Nutrient Use and Remobilization Efficiencies in Switchgrass
Nutrient management in biomass production systems serves to maximize yield and minimize production costs and environmental impact. Loss of soil nutrients with harvested biomass can be reduced by the judicious ...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Molecular Map** of QTLs Associated with Important Forage Traits in Tall Fescue
Tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) is a major perennial forage crop in the temperate regions of the world. Genetic linkage maps are an essential tool for genome research and have been used for tagging i...
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Enhanced Production of Antimicrobial Compounds by Three Salt-Tolerant Actinobacterial Strains Isolated from the Sundarbans in a Niche-Mimic Bioreactor
A novel reactor system, the rotating disk bioreactor (RDBR), was used to mimic the niche environmental conditions of three salt-tolerant estuarine actinobacteria isolated from the Sundarbans region off the Bay...
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Production and Purification of a Bioactive Substance Inhibiting Multiple Drug Resistant Bacteria and Human Leukemia Cells from a Salt-Tolerant Marine Actinobacterium sp. Isolated from the Bay of Bengal
Four marine actinobacteria tolerant to 200 g NaCl l−1 were screened for antibacterial activity against eight patient-derived multiple drug resistant (MDR) bacteria. The active compound (MW 300.2, predicted molecu...
