Tansukh Barupal

Bio: Tansukh Barupal is an academic researcher from Mohanlal Sukhadia University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Lawsonia inermis & Leaf spot. The author has an hindex of 4, co-authored 10 publications receiving 160 citations.

Cyanobacteria as a source of biofertilizers for sustainable agriculture.

Abstract: Continuous increase in global human population and depletion of natural resources of energy posing threat to environment needs, sustainable supply of food and energy. The most ecofriendly approach 'green technology' has been exploited for biofertilizer preparation. Cyanobacteria are the most successful and sustained prokaryotic organism during the course of evolution. They are considered as one of the primitive life forms found on our planet. Cyanobacteria are emerging candidates for efficiently conversion of radiant energy into chemical energy. This biological system produces oxygen as a by-product. Cyanobacterial biomass can also be used for the large scale production of food, energy, biofertilizers, secondary metabolites, cosmetics and medicines. Therefore, cyanobacteria are used in ecofriendly sustainable agricultural practice for production of biomass of very high value and decreasing the level of CO2. This review article describes the methods of mass production of cyanobacterial biofertilizers and their applications in agriculture and industrial level.

A study on preventive effects of Lawsonia inermis L. bioformulations against leaf spot disease of maize

Abstract: Leaf spot disease caused by Curvularia lunata is one of the major constraints affecting the cultivation of maize in India. Recently, it has been reported that the severity of curvularia leaf spot was prevalent in moderate to severe intensities and cause extensive damage to the crop thus lowering the yields. In the present study, in vivo preventive effect of Lawsonia inermis Linn. bioformulation on curvularia leaf spot disease of maize has been studied. All the experiments were conducted in pots. Percent disease index (PDI), percent efficacy of disease control (PEDC), chlorophyll contents, total carotenoids, and others various growth characteristics like plant height, number of leaves per plant, total carbohydrate and protein content were recorded. Percent seed germination was also observed for seeds treated with all formulations. A significant control of leaf spot disease was recorded with bioformulations treatment T3 [seeds were treated with partially purified acetone extract (4 ml): 100% clove bud oil cake (4 ml): 100% cow dung (2 ml)], T4 [seeds were treated with partially purified acetone extract (3 ml): 100% clove bud oil cake (4 ml): 100% cow dung (3 ml)], T2 [seeds were treated with 100% alcoholic crude extract (2 ml): 100% clove bud oil cake (6 ml): 100% cow dung (2 ml)] and T1 [seeds were treated with 100% alcoholic crude extract (4 ml): 100% clove bud oil cake (4 ml): 100% cow dung (2 ml)] as compared to other bioformulation treatments and its PDI and PEDC were recorded 9.10%, 10.00%, 17.50%, 19.00% and 89.47%, 88.43%, 79.76%, 78.03%, respectively. Results showed that treatment with bioformulation treatment T3, notably increased plant height, number of leaves per plant, chlorophyll, carotenoids, and total soluble sugar content followed by formulations number T4, T2, and T1. However, total soluble protein content was observed to be less in T3 as compared to control. This study suggests that these bioformulations could be essential towards sustainable agricultural science deprived of harming the ecosystem. The synthesized bioformulations have enormous potential to be commercially explored for agriculture use.

Comparative analysis of bioformulations against Curvularia lunata (Wakker) Boedijn causing leaf spot disease of maize

Abstract: In the present study preparation of different bioformulations of Lawsonia inermis Linn. (Henna) leaves and its in vitro antifungal activity were evaluated against Curvularia lunata (Wakker) Boedijn...

Comparative Study on the Antibacterial Activity of Phytochemical Flavanones against Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

Abstract: Differently substituted flavanones were isolated from Leguminosae and their antibacterial activity was comparatively studied against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of phytochemical flavanones to clinical isolates of MRSA were determined by a serial agar dilution method. The structure-activity relationship has indicated that 2',4'- or 2',6'-dihydroxylation of the B ring and 5,7-dihydroxylation of the A ring in the flavanone structure are important for significant anti-MRSA activity and that substitution with a certain aliphatic group at the 6- or 8-position also enhances the activity. Among the thirteen flavanones tested, tetrahydroxyflavanones with these structural characteristics isolated from Sophora exigua and Echinosophora koreensis showed intensive activity to inhibit the growth of all MRSA strains at 3.13-6.25 micrograms/ml. The present hydroxyflavanones would be useful in the phytotherapeutic strategy against MRSA infections.

Clinical characteristics and intrauterine vertical transmission potential of COVID-19 infection in nine pregnant women: a retrospective review of medical records

Abstract: Summary Background Previous studies on the pneumonia outbreak caused by the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were based on information from the general population. Limited data are available for pregnant women with COVID-19 pneumonia. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical characteristics of COVID-19 in pregnancy and the intrauterine vertical transmission potential of COVID-19 infection. Methods Clinical records, laboratory results, and chest CT scans were retrospectively reviewed for nine pregnant women with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 pneumonia (ie, with maternal throat swab samples that were positive for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 [SARS-CoV-2]) who were admitted to Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China, from Jan 20 to Jan 31, 2020. Evidence of intrauterine vertical transmission was assessed by testing for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in amniotic fluid, cord blood, and neonatal throat swab samples. Breastmilk samples were also collected and tested from patients after the first lactation. Findings All nine patients had a caesarean section in their third trimester. Seven patients presented with a fever. Other symptoms, including cough (in four of nine patients), myalgia (in three), sore throat (in two), and malaise (in two), were also observed. Fetal distress was monitored in two cases. Five of nine patients had lymphopenia ( Interpretation The clinical characteristics of COVID-19 pneumonia in pregnant women were similar to those reported for non-pregnant adult patients who developed COVID-19 pneumonia. Findings from this small group of cases suggest that there is currently no evidence for intrauterine infection caused by vertical transmission in women who develop COVID-19 pneumonia in late pregnancy. Funding Hubei Science and Technology Plan, Wuhan University Medical Development Plan.

Cyanobacteria as a source of biofertilizers for sustainable agriculture.

Abstract: Continuous increase in global human population and depletion of natural resources of energy posing threat to environment needs, sustainable supply of food and energy. The most ecofriendly approach 'green technology' has been exploited for biofertilizer preparation. Cyanobacteria are the most successful and sustained prokaryotic organism during the course of evolution. They are considered as one of the primitive life forms found on our planet. Cyanobacteria are emerging candidates for efficiently conversion of radiant energy into chemical energy. This biological system produces oxygen as a by-product. Cyanobacterial biomass can also be used for the large scale production of food, energy, biofertilizers, secondary metabolites, cosmetics and medicines. Therefore, cyanobacteria are used in ecofriendly sustainable agricultural practice for production of biomass of very high value and decreasing the level of CO2. This review article describes the methods of mass production of cyanobacterial biofertilizers and their applications in agriculture and industrial level.

Microbes as Biofertilizers, a Potential Approach for Sustainable Crop Production

Abstract: Continuous decline of earth’s natural resources and increased use of hazardous chemical fertilizers pose a great concern for the future of agriculture. Biofertilizers are a promising alternative to hazardous chemical fertilizers and are gaining importance for attaining sustainable agriculture. Biofertilizers play a key role in increasing crop yield and maintaining long-term soil fertility, which is essential for meeting global food demand. Microbes can interact with the crop plants and enhance their immunity, growth, and development. Nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, zinc, and silica are the essential nutrients required for the proper growth of crops, but these nutrients are naturally present in insolubilized or complex forms. Certain microorganisms render them soluble and make them available to the plants. The potential microbes, their mode of action, along with their effect on crops, are discussed in this review. Biofertilizers, being cost effective, non-toxic, and eco-friendly, serve as a good substitute for expensive and harmful chemical fertilizers. The knowledge gained from this review can help us to understand the importance of microbes in agriculture and the ways to formulate these microbes as biofertilizers for sustainable crop production.