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Biostimulating activity of biomass extracts and supernatants from a culture of Arthrospira platensis enriched with L-tryptophan
The present study was conducted with the aim of evaluating the effects, over 6 days, of different intensities of continuous light (20, 40, and 60...
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Semi-rational design of L-amino acid deaminase for production of pyruvate and d-alanine by Escherichia coli whole-cell biocatalyst
In our previous study, one-step pyruvate and d -alanine production from d , l -alanine by a whole-cell biocatalyst Escherichia coli expressing l -amino...
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Development of a spectrophotometric method for quantification of C-phycocyanin in the cyanobacterium Aphanizomenon flos-aquae
This study presents the development of a reliable method for quantifying C-phycocyanin. It was found that the spectrophotometric method commonly used...
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Identification and fine genetic map** of the golden pod gene (pv-ye) from the snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
Key messageUsing bulked segregant analysis combined with next-generation sequencing, we delimited the pv-ye gene responsible for the golden pod trait...
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Characterization and transcriptomic analysis of a novel yellow-green leaf wucai (Brassica campestris L.) germplasm
BackgroundLeaf color mutants are the ideal materials to explore the pathways of chlorophyll (Chl) metabolism, chloroplast development, and...
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Responding to light signals: a comprehensive update on photomorphogenesis in cyanobacteria
Cyanobacteria are ancestors of chloroplast and perform oxygen-evolving photosynthesis similar to higher plants and algae. However, an obligatory...
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Enhancement of C-phycoerythrin content by mixotrophic cultivation of Phormidium sp. isolated from the Indian coast
Phycobiliproteins, a key component of phycobilisomes, are light harvesting proteins of some of the microalgae and seaweeds. Phycobilisomes are...
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Growth-coupled evolution of phosphoketolase to improve l-glutamate production by Corynebacterium glutamicum
The introduction of the key non-oxidative glycolytic (NOG) pathway enzyme, phosphoketolases (PKTs), into heterologous hosts can improve the yield of...
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Reduced expression of chlorophyllide a oxygenase (CAO) decreases the metabolic flux for chlorophyll synthesis and downregulates photosynthesis in tobacco plants
Chlorophyll b is synthesized from chlorophyllide a , catalyzed by chlorophyllide a oxygenase ( CAO ). To examine whether reduced chlorophyll b content...
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Pilot-scale concentration and partial purification of food-grade phycocyanin from Arthrospira platensis via cross flow filtration: From biomass to final product
From food- to analytical-grade products, the commercial exploitation of phycocyanin (PC) strongly depends on its degree of purity. In this study, we...
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Transcriptome analysis of Iris japonica var. variegata for chlorophyll and photosynthesis-related pathways involved in white–green striped leaves
As a well-known garden plant, many beautiful iris flower phenotypes and leaf variegation have been created. Iris japonica var. variegata is a variant...
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New microalgae media formulated with completely recycled phosphorus originating from agricultural sidestreams
This study investigated the impact of struvite as a sustainable phosphorus source on the growth and phycocyanin production by the blue-green alga Arthr...
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Co-production of polyhydroxybutyrate and C-phycocyanin from Arthrospira platensis growing on palm oil mill effluent by employing UV-C irradiation
Biopolymer made from bacteria is still not attractive compared to conventional commercial polymer because of the high cost of the substrate. The...
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Nitrate and ammonia: two key nitrogen sources for biomass and phycocyanin production by Arthrospira (Spirulina) platensis
Nitrogen plays a key role in the production of biomass and valuable pigments from Arthrospira platensis . The present research aimed to examine the...
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Pb toxicity at initial level is managed by Desmonostoc muscorum PUPCCC 405.10 by activating antioxidant defense system
Heavy metal pollution is one of the most severe ecological problems with Lead (Pb) being present in high concentrations. Cyanobacteria growing in...
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Carbon monoxide is involved in melatonin-enhanced drought resistance in tomato seedlings by enhancing chlorophyll synthesis pathway
BackgroundDrought is thought to be a major abiotic stress that dramatically limits tomato growth and production. As signal molecule, melatonin (MT)...
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Exploring the potential of hydrogen sulfide in acquisition of aluminium stress tolerance in cyanobacterium Anabaena sp. PCC 7120
Hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S), a gasotransmitter, has numerous roles in mitigation of stress in plants. Aluminium (Al) is found in acidic soil where it...
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Simultaneous Application of Mixotrophic Culture and Magnetic Fields as a Strategy to Improve Spirulina sp. LEB 18 Phycocyanin Synthesis
Spirulina is a filamentous microalga which is considered a promising alternative source of essential nutrients and active biomolecules. High...
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On the Pigment Profile of 12 Cyanobacteria Isolated from Unpolluted and Polluted Habitats of Southwest India
Cultures of 12 species of cyanobacteria isolated from different habitats were assessed to quantify 17 pigments by high-performance liquid...
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In Vitro characterization and assessment of a potential cosmetic cream containing phycocyanin extracted from Arthrospira platensis BUUC1503 blue-green algae
We established a simple method for extracting and assessing the bioactivity of phycocyanin. Besides, we developed a potential cosmetic cream...
