Influence of Metal Nanoparticles (NPs) on Germination and Yield of Oat (Avena sativa) and Berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum)

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Assessment of effect of nanoparticles on plant growth is essential before adopting nanotechnology in...     

Microsatellite-Based DNA Fingerprinting of Guava (Psidium guajava) Genotypes

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Molecular fingerprinting exploits the variation between individuals at the genome level. It is generally...     

Evolutionary Divergence of CXCR1 (Interleukin-8 Receptor A) Gene of Indian Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) in Light of Molecular Evolution

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - CXCR1 (Interleukin-8 Receptor A) is one of the two high-affinity receptors (IL-8RA and IL-8RB), present on...     

Deoxyribonucleic Acid Barcoding of Some Indian Coelogyninae (Orchidaceae)

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Subtribe Coelogyninae (Epidendroideae, Orchidaceae) comprises of 16 genera. The present study is undertaken...     

Over-Expression and Immunogenicity of Outer Membrane Protein L (OprL) of Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a notorious pathogen that causes opportunistic infections in humans and animals....     

Assessment of stigma receptivity via papillar integrity in Kigelia pinnata (Bignoniaceae)

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - The stigma of Kigelia pinnata is spathulate, wet and sensitive to touch. Consisting of two flaps or folds,...     

Fungal Endophytes Associated with Gloriosa superba (L.)

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Gloriosa superba (L.) of the family Colchicaceae is a tuberous endangered plant, rich in several bioactive...     

In vitro Culture and Biochemical Attributes of Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Bergenia ciliata is one of the medicinally important and vulnerable plants of Kashmir Himalaya. A highly...     

Purification and Characterization of α-Mannosidase from Moss Hyophilla nymaniana (Fleish.) Menzel

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - α-Mannosidase EC: (3.2.1.24) is the major post-translational modifications enzyme which catalyzes the...     

Screening for Resistance Against Pulse Beetle,Callosobruchus analis (F.) in Greengram (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) Accessions

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - The susceptibility of eighty five green gram accessions were evaluated against pulse beetle, Callosobruchus...     

Genetic Fitness and Bottleneck of Threadfin (Sea Catfish), Arius arius (Hamilton, 1822) in South Indian Coastline

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - To resolve the taxonomy and assess the population structure of threadfin (sea catfish), Arius arius in south...     

Electrophysiological Response of Dysdercus cingulatus (Fabricius) (Hemiptera: Pyrrhocoridae) to Cotton Plant Extracts and Other Host Related Compounds

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Electroantennogram response from antennae of male and female, Dysdercus cingulatus (Fabricius) a cotton pest...     

A Novel Autogamous Self-Pollination Strategy Involving Closing of Perianth Lobes in Talinum fruticosum (L.) Juss.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Pollination is a prerequisite for fertilization and subsequent fruit and seed development. Nearly 90% of the...     

Isolation of Micro-organisms from Phyllosphere of Plagiomnium rostratum (Schrad.) T.J. Kop. from Darjeeling Hills

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Microbial association is considered as a significant innovation for land colonization of mosses. Plagiomnium...     

In-vitro Anthelmintic Efficacy of Aqueous Extract of Scindapsus officinalis (Roxb.) Schott Fruits Against Haemonchus contortus of Small Ruminants

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Haemonchus contortus infection in small ruminants is one of the most important causes of reduced growth,...     

Assessing the Potential of Organic Wastes through Vermicomposting: A Case Study with Cucumber (Cucumis sativus)

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Vermicompost is considered a good substitute for mineral fertilizers as an agricultural amendment capable of...     

Single Marker Analysis and Mapping of QTLs Governing Fruit Weight in Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.)

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Eggplant is one of the most popular solanaceous vegetable crops in India and across the world. Development of...     

Optimization of Hormonal Combinations for In Vitro Regeneration of Lesser Periwinkle (Vinca minor L.) and Assessment of Genetic Homogeneity

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Lesser Periwinkle (Vinca minor L.) is an important source of valuable secondary metabolites. To survey the...     

Molecular Genetic Diversity of Plectranthus edulis (Vatke) Agnew as Revealed by Inter Simple Sequence Repeat Markers

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Plectranthus edulis (Vatke) Agnew is an underutilized and neglected ancient Ethiopian indigenous annual tuber...     

Anti-phytoviral Activity of Carvacrol vis-a-vis Cauliflower Mosaic Virus (CaMV)

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Viruses are causative agents of infections in plants which are found worldwide and cause a serious threat to...