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Book of Abstract of the 2nd UMYU Microbiology and Related Sciences Conference 2024
No full textCONFERENCE ORGANIZERS [Department of Microbiology UMYU with Support From Society for Experimenatal Biology]
• CHAIRMAN
Dr. Kamaluddeen Kabir:|Google Scholar| ResearchGate | LinkedIn |
• SECRETARY
Dr. Zubairu Umar Darma: |Google Scholar| ORCID|ResearchGate |
• VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS COMMITTEE
Dr. Baha’uddeen Salisu Dandashire: | Scopus |Google Scholar | ORCID|ResearchGate | LinkedIN|
Yahaya Yunusa Riko: |Google Scholar|ORCID|ResearchGate |Academia|
• SCIENTIFIC/PUBLICATION COMMITTEE
Dr. Bashir Abdulkadir: | Scopus | Google Scholar| ORCID| ResearchGate | LinkedIN|
Dr. Mukhtar Gambo Lawal: |Google Scholar|ORCID|ResearchGate |
Kabir Yahuza: |Google Scholar|ResearchGate |
Mujahid Hussaini: |Google Scholar| ORCID|ResearchGate |LinkedIn|Academia|
Ahmad Muhammad Abubakar: |Google Scholar|ResearchGate |
• WELFARE COMMITTEE
Dr. Fatima Mukhtar
Zarah Misbahu
Zulaihat Bashir Abdullahi
• CONFERENCE VENUES/ACCOMMODATION COMMITTEE
Dr. Eman Goweily
Bilkisu Abdullahi
Mannir Kabi
Conference Summary Report: Overview of the 10th African Crop Science Society Conference held in Maputo, Mozambique from the 10th to 13th of October 2011
No full textAuthored by the Local Organizing Committee of the 10th African Crop Science Society ConferenceThe 10th African Crop Science Society (ACSS) Conference emphasized the role of research in providing new and improved livelihood opportunities for farmers in Africa, which will impact income generation and food security. With the theme “From soil to soul - crop production for improved African livelihoods and a better environment for future generations” the Conference intended to highlight Africa’s potential to grow crops as well as the complex and challenging agricultural issues still troubling the continent. The report reviews organization of the conference agenda
Exploring the role of tryptamine and serotonin in tomato reproductive development
No full textTryptamine (TAM) and serotonin (SER) are two compounds derived from tryptophan that belong to a widespread class of bioactive molecules known as indolamines or indole alkaloids. In plants, TAM and SER are primarily recognized as intermediates in the biosynthesis of melatonin, a well-studied molecule involved in crucial biological processes such as responses to biotic and abiotic stress, reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging, embryo development, and plant morphogenesis. Although TAM and SER have been detected at high concentrations (μg/g of fresh weight) in the edible fruits and seeds of numerous plant species, their biological functions in reproductive organs remain unclear, and their metabolic pathways still need to be fully elucidated. The biosynthesis of TAM and SER in plants typically involves consecutive decarboxylation and hydroxylation reactions of tryptophan, catalyzed by the enzymes tryptophan decarboxylase (TDC) and tryptamine 5-hydroxylase (T5H), respectively. Our recent research has focused on the functional characterization of a three-member TDC gene family and a single T5H gene involved in the biosynthesis of TAM and SER in the model species Solanum lycopersicum. Our findings support a model in which SlTDC1 promotes TAM accumulation in fruits, SlTDC2 mediates TAM production in aerial vegetative organs, SlTDC3 drives TAM synthesis in roots and seeds, and SlT5H is responsible for the conversion of TAM to SER throughout the plant (Commisso et al., 2022). Currently, our research aims to unravel the biological functions of these two indolamines in various organs and tissues of the tomato plant. We have implemented a metabolic engineering approach, utilizing both traditional transgenesis and CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene knockout, to generate different tomato genotypes characterized by altered levels of TAM and SER. Phenotypic characterization of SlTDC1-overexpressing lines and SlTDC1-knockout mutants revealed significant and consistent changes in the number and dimensions of ripe fruits compared to the wild-type genotype. Furthermore, seeds from sldtc1 lines exhibited altered seed coat pigmentation and a consistent reduction in germination capacity. Overall, these findings suggest a potential role for TAM and SER in reproductive development
Acknowledgement of conference and proceedings funders
No full textPresented at the Building resilience of Mongolian rangelands: a trans-disciplinary research conference held on June 9-10, 2015 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.The Organizing Committee of the Building Resilience of Mongolian Rangelands: A Trans-disciplinary Research Conference would like to acknowledge all supporters and organizers of this conference.Major funding for this conference was provided by the US National Science Foundation (CNH Program Grant No. BCS-1011), the Embassy of the United States of America, and The Reed Funk Foundation Account at Utah State University. Additional support was provided by the Climate-Resilient Rural Livelihoods Project (JFPR 9164-MON) funded by Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction administered by Asian Development Bank, The Nature Conservancy’s Mongolian Program, The Sustainable Fibre Alliance and Land Test LLC
Student engagement on the TRU 2010/11 Research Conference Organizing Committee
No full textThrough problem based Interdisciplinary study of student engagement, this paper will explore student and faculty findings by using student and faculty primary research. The findings of student engagement research will show if the goals of Thompson Rivers University work experience on an undergraduate conference organizing committee were met, or not. The student and faculty experiences of service learning show the adaptations and transformations taking place on the committee.problem based interdisciplinary studystudent engagementservice learnin
Student engagement on the TRU 2010/11 Research Conference Organizing Committee
No full textThrough problem based Interdisciplinary study of student engagement, this paper will explore student and faculty findings by using student and faculty primary research. The findings of student engagement research will show if the goals of Thompson Rivers University work experience on an undergraduate conference organizing committee were met, or not. The student and faculty experiences of service learning show the adaptations and transformations taking place on the committee.problem based interdisciplinary studystudent engagementservice learnin
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