UTILIZATION OF PROTEOMICS APPROACH TO UNDERSTAND GENES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OCCURRENCE OF BIOTIC STRESS IN PLANTS
Of the most fundamental fields of modern biology is transcriptomics, with a focal point on the expression pattern of plants under various conditions by assessing ribonucleic acid. So far, this approach has been a game-changer in revealing the gene structure, function, and most importantly, their cellular and biological role. Considering the criticality of pathogens for crop plants, understanding plant defense mechanisms against them is in high demand. This study aimed to review the principles of these approaches and their recent application in the plant. An Important method to address this gap is transcriptomics, which can effectively provide insight into plants against pathogens. This field has covered different aspects of plant biology besides the plant-pathogen relationship. Identifying pathogens in infected plants and the series of reactions they provoke at the gene level is crucial to finding the responsible gene (s). Finding the gene associated with resistance or vulnerability to a specific pathogen paves the way to differentiate the potential genotypes. Thus, the breeding attempts would be more successful. The advancement in biotechnology has revolutionized this field with some of the methods that have been commonly applied in studies on the plant-pathogen relationship, for instance, Northern blotting, microarray, real-time polymerase chain reaction.
Read ArticleASSESSMENT OF THE IRRIGATION WEIR REMOVAL IN THE ENGURI RIVER
Background: Dams are one of the biggest threats to aquatic biodiversity. They restrict the movement of migratory fish. The construction of barriers can cause the complete extinction of some species from the rivers. When a dam can no longer perform its function or research will determine the need to demolish it, dams are often removed. In the lower part of the Enguri River, Georgia, an irrigation weir is currently non-functional. Aims: This research aims to prove the need to demolish the dam construction on the 44th km of the Enguri River, as it negatively impacts biodiversity and creates an artificial barrier in the river. Methods: Visual inspection was used as a method to assess the morphology and habitat of the dam where it is located. The conversation method was used with Engurhesi LTD representatives to understand the current function of the dam. The Questions were related to the current function of the dam. Results: Based on the conservation with Engurhesi LTD representatives, the study has shown that there is no reason that an irrigation weir might be left in its current state on the Enguri River. Based on the studies, the damage to biodiversity is real and disturbing. Discussion: The irrigation weir on the Enguri River was left untended because of the construction of the Enguri dam. Currently, there is no reason to divert the river Enguri with the help of an irrigation weir as there is no excess water in this river. Conclusions: In conclusion, it can be said that it is necessary to remove the irrigation weir on the Enguri River to restore habitat and mitigate the threats to biodiversity.
Read ArticleE-SELECTIN AS A BIOMARKER IN FEMALE PATIENTS WITH Β-THALASSEMIA IN AL- NAJAF PROVENCE, IRAQ
E-selectin, as identified (CD62E), is expressed on endothelial cells after stimulation with inflammation cytokines. β-Thalassemia diseases (βT) and early diagnosis are of utmost significance in the entire world population. This study was performed in the Thalassemia Center of the Al-Zahraa Educational Hospital in Al-Najaf Province, Iraq, on sixty-nine with β-thalassemia (54 βT major and 15 βT Intermedia) aged 8-40 years who transfused blood. Compared to 20 healthy volunteers as a control group. In both βT patients and healthy groups were assessed serum E-selectin levels. It was investigated the relationship with RBC, Hb, PCV, WBC, PLT, BMI, splenic status, iron, and ferritin levels. The results revealed a significant (P<0.05) decreased values of HB, RBC, P.C.V, and BMI. In contrast, values of WBC, PLT, Iron, and Ferritin were significantly increased in βT patients as compared to the healthy control groups. A significant (P<0.05) increase in serum E- Selectin level in βT patients (20.55±0.47) ng/ml to compare with the healthy group (9.16±0.50) ng/ml. Furthermore, it was a significant decrease in groups of βT major (19.87±0.42) ng/ml more than in βT intermedia (23±1.42) ng/ml. E-Selectin revealed a significant increase (P<0.05) in progress age and associated with splenectomies and underweight groups compared to splenectomies and the normal weight groups, respectively. Also, E-Selectin levels significantly positively correlated with WBC, PLT value, iron, and Ferritin levels. However, it was no significant with RBC, PCV, Hb. As a conclusion from this study, E- Selectin is an important biomarker in β-thalassemia patients can be identified as the complications associated with iron overload, inflammatory process, and endothelial dysfunction in βT disease.
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