Papers by Senthil Natesan
Cereal research communications, Mar 28, 2024
The knowledge of the general public about the correct use of antibiotics is limited. This contrib... more The knowledge of the general public about the correct use of antibiotics is limited. This contributes to the problem of in appropriate antibiotic use, leading to a progressive loss of bacterial sensitivity to these drugs and the spreading of resistant strains of bacteria. In this study, a questionnaire about antibiotic use was given to a sample of students in secondary class 465 students returned completed questionnaires. Deficits were found in the students' knowledge of antibiotics and their correct use. Only 6% of 9 th class students were aware that antibiotics are used to treat bacteria only, while 16% of 10 th class students and 31% of 12 th class students were aware of this. Fewer students were aware that antibiotics are used to treat tuberculosis. There were deficiencies in the knowledge of timing and duration of therapy. However close to 68/% of these students are aware that inappropriate use of antibiotics can contribute to resistance to these drugs. This study has observed a lack of general knowledge on correct antibiotic use. Since this may be due to a lack of formal education on this subject, we believe that a teaching unit on infectious diseases should be included in the 9 th to 12th class. In addition, education on the correct use of medications may need to begin at much earlier ages.
Frontiers in Plant Science, Dec 15, 2022
Unlocking the genetic diversity of Indian turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) germplasm based on rhizome ... more Unlocking the genetic diversity of Indian turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) germplasm based on rhizome yield traits and curcuminoids.
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LEGUME RESEARCH - AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL
Background: Mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] is a vital pulse crop having a colossal nutriti... more Background: Mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] is a vital pulse crop having a colossal nutritionary and gastronomic significance. The bruchid, Callosobruchus maculatus is recognised as the most heinous storage pest of leguminous crops that causes drastic economic loss. Crop breeders may use the nutritional and antinutritional traits of seeds to successfully combat storage pests. Methods: The present investigation has been framed to compare the degree of seed damage and weight loss with the biochemical parameters, viz., starch, sugar, protein, phenol, tannin and alpha-amylase inhibitor, of mungbean seeds from parental and selected lines of F5 populations for bruchid resistance. Result: The resistant parent, V2802BG and seven F5 families (BSR-GG-1-49-2, BSR-GG-1-49-5, BSR-GG-1-56-5, BSR-GG-1-170-5, BSR-GG-1-198-2, BSR-GG-1-198-3, BSR-GG-1-160-1) were completely resistant to bruchid infestation with no seed damage. One of the probable reasons for the stunted development of Callosobr...
Agricultural Science Digest – A Research Journal, Nov 24, 2022
Background: Endophytes are generally defined as symptomless fungal or bacterial microorganisms, w... more Background: Endophytes are generally defined as symptomless fungal or bacterial microorganisms, which are associated with their host plants by colonizing the internal plant parts, which has made them as a valuble tool in improving crop performance in agriculture. W ith this view, the study was conducted to assess the efficacy of endophytes when used as seed biopriming agent on plant growth and seed yield of hybrid maize COH(M) 8 under field conditions during 2021-2022. Methods: The present study was carried out with different endophytic seed priming for 12 hrs duration at the ratio of 1:1 volume/ volume with Beauveria bassiana @ 5%, Metarhizium anisopliae @ 5% and Bacillus subtilis @ 8% along with hydro priming and untreated control combined with foliar spray at 30 th and 50 th days after sowing (DAS). Result: The results revealed that among various endophytes used in this study, M. anisopliae @ 5% when used for biopriming of seeds as well as for foliar spraying @ 0.5% maximized the plant height (208.4 cm @ 45 DAS and 247.8 cm @ 75 DAS), leaf length (76.0 cm) chlorophyll (chl) content (chl a 0.423 mg/g, chl b 0.229 mg/g and total chl 0.652 mg/g), cob length (21.2 cm), seed yield/plot (6.89 kg) and seed yield/ha (5744 kg).
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
Black gram (Vigna mungo) is an important pulse crop of India. The leaf crinkle disease caused by ... more Black gram (Vigna mungo) is an important pulse crop of India. The leaf crinkle disease caused by the urdbean leaf crinkle virus (ULCV) is a severe threat to black gram production. Black gram plants infected by ULCV show a considerable decline in plant growth and yield. However, detailed information about the interactions between the host, black gram, and ULCV is unclear. This study investigated the responses of two cultivars VBN (Bg) 6 and CO 5 to ULCV infection by physiological, biochemical, and transcriptional analyses. Virus symptoms were mild in VBN (Bg) 6 but were serious in CO 5. Upon the viral infection, VBN (Bg) 6 exhibited a low reduction in chlorophyll content than CO 5. The levels of sugar, protein, phenol, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and malondialdehyde (MDA) contents were altered by a viral infection in both cultivars. Although, the activities of antioxidant enzymes [Ascorbate peroxidase (APX), superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD), and catalase (CAT)] were increas...
Journal of phytology, Dec 13, 2022
Determining genetic variability of traits in backcross populations of sweet corn (Zea mays L. var... more Determining genetic variability of traits in backcross populations of sweet corn (Zea mays L. var. Saccharata
Journal of phytology, Sep 21, 2022
The number of genes controlling the morphological and yield-related traits and their mode of acti... more The number of genes controlling the morphological and yield-related traits and their mode of action plays a vital role in selecting traits and favourable progenies in a segregating population. In this study, we analysed the skewness and kurtosis in the backcrossed and selfed populations of SC11-2×UMI1230β1 +. Negative skewness refers to redundant gene activity, positive skewness is connected to complementary gene action. Positive kurtosis suggests the existence of gene activity controlled by a smaller number of genes. Negative kurtosis shows a lack of gene activity and is controlled by a large number of genes. The BC 2 F 2 population of plant height and single plant yield showed positive skewness and platykurtic distribution, suggesting that the genes were governed by complementary gene action and controlled by the large number of genes. This implied need for rigorous selection to achieve a genetic gain in later generations. Cob length and kernel weight showed a duplicate gene action which implied that mild selection can fix these traits and accelerate genetic gain.
Losses of seed produce in pulses due to seed beetles is a very serious problem faced by farmers a... more Losses of seed produce in pulses due to seed beetles is a very serious problem faced by farmers and traders during storage. Resistance (or susceptibility) and the degree of damage in legume seeds differ with respect to different bruchid species. The seed beetles, Callosobruchus chinensis and C. maculatus, are the two most widespread bruchid species in Southern India, which is being potentially misidentified. With this perspective, fundamental studies on their morphology are of great importance for correct identification, species specific resistant variety improvement and management. For a reliable and effective resistance evaluation in breeding program, a known, identified species or biotype must be employed. In this study, dissection of striking external morphological characters of both the species was done for comparisons. Type of antennae and hind femur are two common characters used for distinguishing these allied species. However, the most reliable genus and species indicators ...
Trends in Sciences
Seed beetles, commonly known as bruchids, are serious insect pests of Indian pulses inflicting hi... more Seed beetles, commonly known as bruchids, are serious insect pests of Indian pulses inflicting high damage during storage. Earlier, a bruchid resistant rice bean landrace (TNAU Red) from Manipur and a susceptible mung bean variety (VRMGg1) from Tamil Nadu were reported and their inter-specific cross was made in Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. In the present study, seeds from the segregating populations (recombinant inbred lines, RILs) of VRM (Gg)1 and TNAU Red were evaluated for bruchid Callosobruchus maculatus Fabricius resistance following standard methods under laboratory conditions. Bulked segregant analysis (BSA) is an efficient method for quick identification of molecular markers linked to any specific gene or genomic region. BSA significantly reduces the scale and cost by simplifying the procedure compared to conventional method of analyzing the entire population. BSA was carried out using 3 marker systems with an attempt to identify markers associated with the present tr...
International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, Apr 10, 2019
Proteomics is becoming an increasingly important tool for the study of many different aspects of ... more Proteomics is becoming an increasingly important tool for the study of many different aspects of plant functions, such as investigating the molecular processes underlying hostpathogen interaction, plant physiology, development and differentiation. Cassava mosaic disease (CMD), caused by cassava mosaic virus (CMV), is the most serious disease in cassava. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying CMD in cassava during CMV infection is not yet clearly understood. The current study determined and identifies the differentially expressed proteins from cassava leaves during the infection of CMV viz., Indian Cassava mosaic virus (ICMV) and Sri Lankan Cassava Mosaic Virus (SLCMV). 2D gel electrophoresis was used to identify the cassava responsive proteins during the virus infection and the differentially expressed proteins were analysed by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry. There are 19 proteins were differentially expressed in cassava leaves by CMV infection. Among them 18 were giving good spectra by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. Analysis of Peptide Mass Fingerprint (PMF) data of these 18 proteins revealed the identity of the differentially expressed proteins, which suggest their importance and relevance on plant growth and development, and defence. This work paves the way towards a comprehensive analysis of CMV infection of cassava. Identification of the differentially expressed proteins by their sequence homology to known proteins suggests a possible direct or indirect role on plant defence during CMV infection. This study revealed the differentially expressed proteins, expressed during interaction between cassava and CMV that might play important roles either in viral pathogenesis or resistance.
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
Sweet corn has dominated the urban market due to its sweetness, tenderness, and ease of digestibi... more Sweet corn has dominated the urban market due to its sweetness, tenderness, and ease of digestibility. It's import and export values have dramatically increased during the past 10 years as a fresh, processed, and preserved commodity. However, the commercially available sweet corns are deficient in β-carotene. In our study, we introgressed the favorable allele of crtRB1 (responsible for high β-carotene) into the recurrent sweet corn inbred SC11-2 from maize donor parent UMI1230β1+ to develop the β-carotene-rich sweet corn genotype by marker aided breeding. The crtRB1 3′TE InDel marker was utilized for foreground selection of favorable genotype. A total of 103 polymorphic SSR markers were employed for background selection, resulting in a 96% recovery of recurrent parent genome (RPG). We recorded high β-carotene content (9.878–10.645 μg/g) in the introgressed lines compared to the recurrent parent, SC11-2 (0.989 μg/g). The sugar content ranged from 18 to 19.10% and was on par with ...
International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 2017
Global Spine Journal, 2016
Global Spine Journal, 2016
Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants, 2020
Maize is the predominant food source for the world population, but lack of lysine and tryptophan ... more Maize is the predominant food source for the world population, but lack of lysine and tryptophan in maize endosperm cannot fulfill the nutritional requirements of humans. Hence, the improvement of lysine and tryptophan content is the ultimate goal of maize biofortification programs. In the present study, the marker-assisted backcross (MABC) breeding strategy was used to enhance the lysine and tryptophan content of the elite maize inbred line UMI1230 by introgressing opaque 2 (o2) gene from the VQL1. During the transfer of the gene into UMI1230, SSR marker umc1066 tightly associated with o2 used for foreground selection. Background recovery was estimated using 168 SSR markers. Phenotype screening for morphological traits was adopted to choose plants parallel to UMI1230. As a result, four BC 2 F 3 improved lines (
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