@article { ISI:000228094400009, title = {Gene expression patterns of helicoverpa armigera gut proteases}, journal = {Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology}, volume = {35}, number = {4}, year = {2005}, month = {APR}, pages = {355-367}, publisher = {PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD}, type = {Article}, address = {THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLAND}, abstract = {

Relative quantification of reported gut proteinase cDNAs from Helicoverpa armigera larvae fed on various host plants (cotton, chickpea, pigeonpea, tomato and okra), non-host plant Pis (winged bean, bitter gourd, ground nut, and capsicum) and during larval development has been carried out using semi-quantitative RT-PCR. Five trypsin-like and three chymotrypsin-like proteinases were categorized as insensitive or sensitive to most of the proteinase inhibitors (Pis) and insensitive/sensitive to specific Pis based on their expression analysis. These results were supported by amino acid sequence analysis, where diverged amino acids were observed in the regions, which are reported to be involved in typical trypsin trypsin inhibitor interactions and critical for proteinase inhibitor resistance. Among exopeptidases (five aminopeptidase and three carboxypeptidase), HaAmi4 and HaAmi5 of aminopeptidase and HaCar1 of carboxypeptidase exhibited considerable differential expression. Elastase and cathepsin B-like proteinases were expressed at negligible levels. The proteases identified in the study would be ideal candidates for further interactions studies with protease inhibitors to understand the structural reasons of protease inhibitor insensitivity (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

}, keywords = {expression, gut proteinases, Helicoverpa armigera, Proteinase inhibitors, RT-PCR}, issn = {0965-1748}, doi = {10.1016/j.ibmb.2005.01.006}, author = {Chougule, Nanasaheb P. and Giri, Ashok P. and Sainani, Mohini N. and Gupta, Vidya S.} } @article { ISI:000250820000027, title = {Genetic diversity analysis of mango cultivars using inter simple sequence repeat markers}, journal = {Current Science}, volume = {93}, number = {8}, year = {2007}, month = {OCT}, pages = {1135-1141}, publisher = {CURRENT SCIENCE ASSOC}, type = {Article}, address = {C V RAMAN AVENUE, PO BOX 8005, BANGALORE 560 080, INDIA}, abstract = {

With 33 polymorphic Inter Simple Sequence Repeat (ISSR) markers, genetic diversity among 70 mango cultivars and a distant outgroup was analysed. Clustering was done using Dice and Jaccard coefficients with bootstrapping. Multivariate analysis was conducted using the Euclidean distances. Among the total 420 bands, 408 were polymorphic. Probability that any ISSR fragment is shared by two different cultivars was calculated to be 2.54 x 10(-1). Non-Indian mango cultivars were found genetically diverged from Indian mango germ pool. No separation was observed between North Indian and South Indian cultivars. Twelve different cultivar-specific bands were detected for six cultivars, which approved the effectiveness of ISSR markers in mango genetic diversity analysis.

}, keywords = {DNA finger printing, inter simple sequence repeat, Mangifera indica, principle coordinate analysis}, issn = {0011-3891}, author = {Pandit, Sagar S. and Mitra, Sirsha Sribas and Giri, Ashok P. and Pujari, Keshav H. and Patil, Bhimarao P. and Jambhale, Narayan D. and Gupta, Vidya S.} } @article { ISI:000295666100008, title = {Geographic variation in the flavour volatiles of alphonso mango}, journal = {Food Chemistry}, volume = {130}, number = {1}, year = {2012}, month = {JAN}, pages = {58-66}, publisher = {ELSEVIER SCI LTD}, address = {THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, OXON, ENGLAND}, abstract = {

Alphonso, one of the most popular cultivars of mango in India is known to exhibit geographic variation in the flavour of ripe fruits. To get chemical insight into this difference, volatiles were studied in the ripening fruits of Alphonso mangoes from three cultivation locations in India. Ripe fruits from Deogad had lower content of mono- and sesquiterpenes and higher content of lactones and furanones as compared to the fruits from Dapoli: whereas fruits from Vengurle had average quantities of these chemicals in comparison with Deogad and Dapoli fruits. This variation was clearly reflected as separate clustering of the localities in the Principal Component Analysis. The localities were indistinguishable from each other in terms of raw fruit volatiles. This study exemplifies a case of phenotypic plasticity; since the plants chosen were clonally propagated, such geographic variation in the volatiles can be attributed to varied abiotic conditions at these three localities. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

}, keywords = {Mango, Phenotypic plasticity, Ripening, Volatiles}, issn = {0308-8146}, doi = {10.1016/j.foodchem.2011.06.053}, author = {Kulkarni, Ram S. and Chidley, Hemangi G. and Pujari, Keshav H. and Giri, Ashok P. and Gupta, Vidya S.} } @article { ISI:000313903700015, title = {Glycated proteome: from reaction to intervention}, journal = {Proteomics Clinical Applications}, volume = {7}, number = {1-2, SI}, year = {2013}, month = {JAN}, pages = {155-170}, publisher = {WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH}, address = {POSTFACH 101161, 69451 WEINHEIM, GERMANY}, abstract = {

Glycation, a nonenzymatic reaction between reducing sugars and proteins, is a proteome wide phenomenon, predominantly observed in diabetes due to hyperglycemia. Glycated proteome of plasma, kidney, lens, and brain are implicated in the pathogenesis of various diseases, including diabetic complications, neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, and aging. This review discusses the strategies to characterize protein glycation, its functional implications in different diseases, and intervention strategies to protect the deleterious effects of protein glycation.

}, keywords = {aging, Diabetes, Glycation, RAGE}, issn = {1862-8346}, doi = {10.1002/prca.201200101}, author = {Kulkarni, Mahesh J. and Korwar, Arvind M. and Mary, Sheon and Bhonsle, Hemangi S. and Giri, Ashok P.} } @article { ISI:000371021000006, title = {GAME9 regulates the biosynthesis of steroidal alkaloids and upstream isoprenoids in the plant mevalonate pathway}, journal = {Nature Communications}, volume = {7}, year = {2016}, month = {FEB}, pages = {Article Number: 10654}, publisher = {NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP}, address = {MACMILLAN BUILDING, 4 CRINAN ST, LONDON N1 9XW, ENGLAND}, abstract = {

Steroidal glycoalkaloids (SGAs) are cholesterol-derived molecules produced by solanaceous species. They contribute to pathogen defence but are toxic to humans and considered as anti-nutritional compounds. Here we show that GLYCOALKALOID METABOLISM 9 (GAME9), an APETALA2/Ethylene Response Factor, related to regulators of alkaloid production in tobacco and Catharanthus roseus, controls SGA biosynthesis. GAME9 knockdown and overexpression in tomato and potato alters expression of SGAs and upstream mevalonate pathway genes including the cholesterol biosynthesis gene STEROL SIDE CHAIN REDUCTASE 2 (SSR2). Levels of SGAs, C24-alkylsterols and the upstream mevalonate and cholesterol pathways intermediates are modified in these plants. Delta(7)-STEROL-C5(6)-DESATURASE (C5-SD) in the hitherto unresolved cholesterol pathway is a direct target of GAME9. Transactivation and promoter-binding assays show that GAME9 exerts its activity either directly or cooperatively with the SlMYC2 transcription factor as in the case of the C5-SD gene promoter. Our findings provide insight into the regulation of SGA biosynthesis and means for manipulating these metabolites in crops.

}, issn = {2041-1723}, doi = {10.1038/ncomms10654}, author = {Cardenas, Pablo D. and Sonawane, Prashant D. and Pollier, Jacob and Vanden Bossche, Robin and Dewangan, Veena and Weithorn, Efrat and Tal, Lior and Meir, Sagit and Rogachev, Ilana and Malitsky, Sergey and Giri, Ashok P. and Goossens, Alain and Burdman, Saul and Aharoni, Asaph} } @article {45682, title = {Genomic and functional characterization of coleopteran insect-specific alpha-amylase inhibitor gene from amaranthus species}, journal = {Plant Molecular Biology}, volume = { 94 }, year = {2017}, month = {JUN}, pages = {319-332}, type = {Article}, abstract = {The smallest 32 amino acid alpha-amylase inhibitor from Amaranthus hypochondriacus (AAI) is reported. The complete gene of pre-protein (AhAI) encoding a 26 amino acid (aa) signal peptide followed by the 43 aa region and the previously identified 32 aa peptide was cloned successfully. Three cysteine residues and one disulfide bond conserved within known alpha-amylase inhibitors were present in AhAI. Identical genomic and open reading frame was found to be present in close relatives of A. hypochondriacus namely Amaranthus paniculatus, Achyranthes aspera and Celosia argentea. Interestingly, the 3{\textquoteright}UTR of AhAI varied in these species. The highest expression of AhAI was observed in A. hypochondriacus inflorescence; however, it was not detected in the seed. We hypothesized that the inhibitor expressed in leaves and inflorescence might be transported to the seeds. Sub-cellular localization studies clearly indicated the involvement of AhAI signal peptide in extracellular secretion. Full length rAhAI showed differential inhibition against alpha-amylases from human, insects, fungi and bacteria. Particularly, alpha-amylases from Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera) were not inhibited by AhAI while Tribolium castaneum and Callosobruchus chinensis (Coleoptera) alpha-amylases were completely inhibited. Molecular docking of AhAI revealed tighter interactions with active site residues of T. castaneum alpha-amylase compared to C. chinensis alpha-amylase, which could be the rationale behind the disparity in their IC50. Normal growth, development and adult emergence of C. chinensis were hampered after feeding on rAhAI. Altogether, the ability of AhAI to affect the growth of C. chinensis demonstrated its potential as an efficient bio-control agent, especially against stored grain pests.}, doi = {10.1007/s11103-017-0609-5}, author = {Bhide, Amey J. and Channale, Sonal M. and Yadav, Yashpal and Bhattacharjee, Kabita and Pawar, Pankaj K. and Maheshwari, V. L. and Gupta, Vidya S. and Ramasamy, Sureshkumar and Giri, Ashok P.} } @article {43839, title = {Glucosylation of smoke-derived volatiles in grapevine (vitis vinifera) is catalyzed by a promiscuous resveratrol/guaiacol glucosyltransferase}, journal = {Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry}, volume = {65}, year = {2017}, month = {JUL}, pages = {5681-5689}, type = {Article}, abstract = {Vinification of grapes (Vitis vinifera) exposed to forest fire smoke can yield unpalatable wine due to the presence of taint compounds from smoke and the release of smoke derived volatiles from their respective glycosides during the fermentation process or in-mouth during consumption. To identify glycosyltransferases (GTs) involved in the formation of glycosidically bound smoke-derived volatiles we performed gene expression analysis of candidate GTs in different grapevine tissues. Second, substrates derived from bushfire smoke or naturally occurring in grapes were screened with the candidate recombinant GTs. A resveratrol GT (UGT72B27) gene, highly expressed in grapevine leaves and berries was identified to be responsible for the production of the phenolic glucosides. UGT72B27 converted the stilbene trans-resveratrol mainly to the 3-O-glucoside. Kinetic analyses yielded specificity constants (k(cat)/K-m) of 114, 17, 9, 8, and 2 mM(-1) s(-1) for guaiacol, trans-resveratrol, syringol, methylsyringol, and methylguaiacol, respectively. This knowledge will help to design strategies for managing the risk of producing smoke-affected wines.}, doi = {10.1021/acs.jafc.7b01886}, author = {Haratl, Katja and Huang, Fong-Chin and Giri, Ashok P. and Franz-Oberdorf, Katrin and Frotscher, Johanna and Shao, Yang and Hoffmann, Thomas and Schwab, Wilfried} } @article {43865, title = {Glycoprotein alpha-amylase inhibitor from Withania somnifera differentially inhibits various alpha-amylases and affects the growth and development of Tribolium castaneum}, journal = {PEST Management Science}, volume = {73}, year = {2017}, month = {JUL}, pages = {1382-1390}, type = {Article}, abstract = {

BACKGROUND: Identification and characterisation of plant defensive molecules enrich our resources to design crop protection strategies. In particular, plant-derived proteinaceous inhibitor(s) of insect digestive enzymes appear to be a safe, sustainable and attractive option. RESULTS: A glycoprotein having non-competitive alpha-amylase inhibitory activity with a molecular weight of 8.3 kDa was isolated and purified from seeds of Withania somnifera alpha-amylase inhibitor (WSAI). Its mass spectrometry analysis revealed 59\% sequence coverage with Wrightide II-type alpha-amylase inhibitor from Wrightia religiosa. A dose-dependent inhibition of alpha-amylases from Aspergillus oryzae, Bacillus subtilis, Helicoverpa armigera and Tribolium castaneumwas recorded. Interestingly, WSAI did not inhibit human salivary alpha-amylase significantly. When adults of T. castaneum were fed with WSAI (1.6mg g(-1)), decrease inconsumption, growthandefficiency of conversion of ingested foodwas evident, along withover fourfold increases in feedingdeterrence index. Adecline inlarval residual alpha-amylase activity after feedingofWSAI resulted ina reduction in longevity of T. castaneum. CONCLUSION: The study reflects the significance of WSAI in affecting the overall growth and development of T. castaneum. Pre-and post-harvest pest resistive capability makes WSAI a potential candidate for insect pest management. Further, the effectiveness of this inhibitor could be explored either in formulations or through a transgenic approach. (C) 2016 Society of Chemical Industry

}, doi = {10.1002/ps.4467}, author = {Kasar, Sainath S. and Marathe, Kiran R. and Bhide, Amey J. and Herwade, Abhijeet P. and Giri, Ashok P. and Maheshwari, Vijay L. and Pawar, Pankaj K.} } @article {46638, title = {Generation of novelties in the genus Ocimum as a result of natural hybridization: a morphological, genetical and chemical appraisal}, journal = {Industrial Crops and Products}, volume = {156}, year = {2020}, month = {NOV}, pages = {112859}, type = {Article}, abstract = {

The genus Ocimum is a boutique of a diverse set of specialized metabolites such as terpenoids and phenylpropanoids. Each Ocimum species and its cultivars represent a characteristic chemical profile. The present study explored the two interspecific Ocimum hybrids originating through a serendipitous natural cross between O. kilimandscharicum and O. basilicum. These two novel Ocimum hybrids exhibited intermediate morphological features of two parental species. Inter simple sequence repeats (ISSR) analysis and DNA barcoding with the plastid non-coding trnH-psbA intergenic spacer region reaffirmed unambiguous parental identification and differentiation of these natural hybrids from other available Ocimum species. Consequently, gas chromatographymass spectrometry-based metabolite profiling of two hybrids identified them as specific chemotypes with the presence of a unique blend of specialized metabolites from the parental species, which are either rich in terpenes or phenylpropanoids. Additionally, expression analysis of key genes from terpenoid and phenylpropanoid pathways corroborated with differential metabolite accumulation. Thus, these two Ocimum hybrids represented the novel chemotypes, which could be useful in commercial cultivation to produce novel essential oil and bioactive constituents. Further, the resulting metabolite diversity could have potential industrial applications in the areas of healthcare, bioremediation, and crop protection.

}, keywords = {Chemotype, DNA barcoding, Inter Simple Sequence Repeats, Interspecific hybrid, O. basilicum, O. kilimandscharicum, Ocimum}, issn = {0926-6690}, doi = {10.1016/j.indcrop.2020.112859}, author = {Gurav, Tanuja P. and Jayaramaiah, Ramesha H. and Punekar, Sachin A. and Dholakia, Bhushan B. and Giri, Ashok P.} } @article {48401, title = {Glance at the chemodiversity of Ocimum species: Trends, implications, and strategies for the quality and yield improvement of essential oil}, journal = {Phytochemistry Reviews}, volume = {21}, year = {2022}, month = {JUN}, pages = {879-913}, type = {Review}, abstract = {

Ocimum species represent commercially important medicinal and aromatic plants. The essential oil biosynthesized by Ocimum species is enriched with specialized metabolites specifically, terpenoids and phenylpropanoids. Interestingly, various Ocimum species are known to exhibit diverse chemical profiles, and this chemical diversity has been at the center of many studies to identify commercially important chemotypes. Here, we present various chemotypes from the Ocimum species and emphasize trends, implications, and strategies for the quality and yield improvement of essential oil. Globally, many Ocimum species have been analyzed for their essential oil composition in over 50 countries. Asia represents the highest number of chemotypes, followed by Africa, South America, and Europe. Ocimum basilicum L. has been the most widespread and well-studied species, followed by O. gratissimum L., O. tenuiflorum L., O. canum Sims, O. americanum and O. kilimandscharicum Gurke. Moreover, various molecular reasons, benefits, adverse health effects and mechanisms behind this vast chemodiversity have been discussed. Different strategies of plant breeding, metabolic engineering, transgenic, and tissue-culture, along with anatomical modifications, are surveyed to enhance specific chemotypic profiles and essential oil yield in numerous Ocimum species. Consequently, chemical characterization of the essential oil obtained from Ocimum species has become indispensable for its proper utilization. The present chemodiversity knowledge from Ocimum species will help to exploit various applications in the industrial, agriculture, biopharmaceutical, and food sectors.

}, keywords = {Chemodiversity, Chemotype, Essential oil, Metabolic engineering, Ocimum, Specialized metabolites}, issn = {1568-7767}, doi = {10.1007/s11101-021-09767-z}, author = {Gurav, Tanuja P. and Dholakia, Bhushan B. and Giri, Ashok P.} } @article {48446, title = {Genomic determinants of entomopathogenic fungi and their involvement in pathogenesis}, journal = {Microbial Ecology}, volume = {85}, year = {2023}, month = {JAN}, pages = {49-60}, type = {Article}, abstract = {

Entomopathogenic fungi offer an effective and eco-friendly alternative to curb insect populations in biocontrol strategy. The evolutionary history of selected entomopathogenic fungi indicates their ancestral relationship with plant endophytes. During this host shifting, entomopathogenic fungi must have acquired multiple mechanisms, including a combination of various biomolecules that make them distinguishable from other fungi. In this review, we focus on understanding various biochemical and molecular mechanisms involved in entomopathogenesis. In particular, we attempt to explain the indispensable role of enlarged gene families of various virulent factors, viz. chitinases, proteases, lipases, specialized metabolites, and cytochrome P450, in entomopathogenesis. Our analysis suggests that entomopathogenic fungi recruit a different set of gene products during the progression of pathogenesis. Knowledge of these bio-molecular interactions between fungi and insect hosts will allow researchers to execute pointed efforts towards the development of improved entomopathogenic fungal strains.

}, keywords = {Biocontrol, Chitinases, Endophytic fungi, Entomopathogenic fungi, Hydrolytic enzymes, Insect pests}, issn = {0095-3628}, doi = {10.1007/s00248-021-01936-z}, author = {Vidhate, Ravindra P. and Dawkar, Vishal V. and Punekar, Sachin A. and Giri, Ashok P.} }