Qiong Tang, Sishan Wei, Xiaodong Zheng, Pengcheng Tu, Fei Tao
{"title":"APETALA2/ethylene-responsive factors in higher plant and their roles in regulation of plant stress response.","authors":"Qiong Tang, Sishan Wei, Xiaodong Zheng, Pengcheng Tu, Fei Tao","doi":"10.1080/07388551.2023.2299769","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07388551.2023.2299769","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Plants, anchored throughout their life cycles, face a unique set of challenges from fluctuating environments and pathogenic assaults. Central to their adaptative mechanisms are transcription factors (TFs), particularly the AP2/ERF superfamily-one of the most extensive TF families unique to plants. This family plays instrumental roles in orchestrating diverse biological processes ranging from growth and development to secondary metabolism, and notably, responses to both biotic and abiotic stresses. Distinguished by the presence of the signature AP2 domain or its responsiveness to ethylene signals, the AP2/ERF superfamily has become a nexus of research focus, with increasing literature elucidating its multifaceted roles. This review provides a synoptic overview of the latest research advancements on the AP2/ERF family, spanning its taxonomy, structural nuances, prevalence in higher plants, transcriptional and post-transcriptional dynamics, and the intricate interplay in DNA-binding and target gene regulation. Special attention is accorded to the ethylene response factor B3 subgroup protein Pti5 and its role in stress response, with speculative insights into its functionalities and interaction matrix in tomatoes. The overarching goal is to pave the way for harnessing these TFs in the realms of plant genetic enhancement and novel germplasm development.</p>","PeriodicalId":10752,"journal":{"name":"Critical Reviews in Biotechnology","volume":" ","pages":"1533-1551"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139545425","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Santosh Gudi, Pavan M, Praveenkumar Alagappan, Om Prakash Raigar, Priyanka Halladakeri, Rakshith S R Gowda, Pradeep Kumar, Gurjeet Singh, Meenakshi Tamta, Pusarla Susmitha, Amandeep, Dinesh Kumar Saini
{"title":"Fashion meets science: how advanced breeding approaches could revolutionize the textile industry.","authors":"Santosh Gudi, Pavan M, Praveenkumar Alagappan, Om Prakash Raigar, Priyanka Halladakeri, Rakshith S R Gowda, Pradeep Kumar, Gurjeet Singh, Meenakshi Tamta, Pusarla Susmitha, Amandeep, Dinesh Kumar Saini","doi":"10.1080/07388551.2024.2314309","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07388551.2024.2314309","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Natural fibers have garnered considerable attention owing to their desirable textile properties and advantageous effects on human health. Nevertheless, natural fibers lag behind synthetic fibers in terms of both quality and yield, as these attributes are largely genetically determined. In this article, a comprehensive overview of the natural and synthetic fiber production landscape over the last 10 years is presented, with a particular focus on the role of scientific breeding techniques in improving fiber quality traits in key crops like cotton, hemp, ramie, and flax. Additionally, the article delves into cutting-edge genomics-assisted breeding techniques, including QTL mapping, genome-wide association studies, transgenesis, and genome editing, and their potential role in enhancing fiber quality traits in these crops. A user-friendly compendium of 11226 available QTLs and significant marker-trait associations derived from 136 studies, associated with diverse fiber quality traits in these crops is furnished. Furthermore, the potential applications of transcriptomics in these pivotal crops, elucidating the distinct genes implicated in augmenting fiber quality attributes are investigated. Additionally, information on 11257 candidate/characterized or cloned genes sourced from various studies, emphasizing their key role in the development of high-quality fiber crops is collated. Additionally, the review sheds light on the current progress of marker-assisted selection for fiber quality traits in each crop, providing detailed insights into improved cultivars released for different fiber crops. In conclusion, it is asserted that the application of modern breeding tools holds tremendous potential in catalyzing a transformative shift in the textile industry.</p>","PeriodicalId":10752,"journal":{"name":"Critical Reviews in Biotechnology","volume":" ","pages":"1653-1679"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140058878","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Recent advances and biotechnological applications of RNA metabolism in plant chloroplasts and mitochondria.","authors":"Nadia Ahmed Ali, Wenjian Song, Jianyan Huang, Dianxing Wu, Xiaobo Zhao","doi":"10.1080/07388551.2023.2299789","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07388551.2023.2299789","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The chloroplast and mitochondrion are semi-autonomous organelles that play essential roles in cell function. These two organelles are embellished with prokaryotic remnants and contain many new features emerging from the co-evolution of organelles and the nucleus. A typical plant chloroplast or mitochondrion genome encodes less than 100 genes, and the regulation of these genes' expression is remarkably complex. The regulation of chloroplast and mitochondrion gene expression can be achieved at multiple levels during development and in response to environmental cues, in which, RNA metabolism, including: RNA transcription, processing, translation, and degradation, plays an important role. RNA metabolism in plant chloroplasts and mitochondria combines bacterial-like traits with novel features evolved in the host cell and is regulated by a large number of nucleus-encoded proteins. Among these, pentatricopeptide repeat (PPR) proteins are deeply involved in multiple aspects of the RNA metabolism of organellar genes. Research over the past decades has revealed new insights into different RNA metabolic events in plant organelles, such as the composition of chloroplast and mitochondrion RNA editosomes. We summarize and discuss the most recent knowledge and biotechnological implications of various RNA metabolism processes in plant chloroplasts and mitochondria, with a focus on the nucleus-encoded factors supporting them, to gain a deeper understanding of the function and evolution of these two organelles in plant cells. Furthermore, a better understanding of the role of nucleus-encoded factors in chloroplast and mitochondrion RNA metabolism will motivate future studies on manipulating the plant gene expression machinery with engineered nucleus-encoded factors.</p>","PeriodicalId":10752,"journal":{"name":"Critical Reviews in Biotechnology","volume":" ","pages":"1552-1573"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139491007","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"How to deal with xenobiotic compounds through environment friendly approach?","authors":"Mony Thakur, Vinod Yadav, Yatin Kumar, Avijit Pramanik, Kashyap Kumar Dubey","doi":"10.1080/07388551.2024.2336527","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07388551.2024.2336527","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Every year, a huge amount of lethal compounds, such as synthetic dyes, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, hydrocarbons, etc. are mass produced worldwide, which negatively affect soil, air, and water quality. At present, pesticides are used very frequently to meet the requirements of modernized agriculture. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) estimates that food production will increase by 80% by 2050 to keep up with the growing population, consequently pesticides will continue to play a role in agriculture. However, improper handling of these highly persistent chemicals leads to pollution of the environment and accumulation in food chain. These effects necessitate the development of technologies to eliminate or degrade these pollutants. Degradation of these compounds by physical and chemical processes is expensive and usually results in secondary compounds with higher toxicity. The biological strategies proposed for the degradation of these compounds are both cost-effective and eco-friendly. Microbes play an imperative role in the degradation of xenobiotic compounds that have toxic effects on the environment. This review on the fate of xenobiotic compounds in the environment presents cutting-edge insights and novel contributions in different fields. Microbial community dynamics in water bodies, genetic modification for enhanced pesticide degradation and the use of fungi for pharmaceutical removal, white-rot fungi's versatile ligninolytic enzymes and biodegradation potential are highlighted. Here we emphasize the factors influencing bioremediation, such as microbial interactions and carbon catabolism repression, along with a nuanced view of challenges and limitations. Overall, this review provides a comprehensive perspective on the bioremediation strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":10752,"journal":{"name":"Critical Reviews in Biotechnology","volume":" ","pages":"1574-1593"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140874536","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Insight into recent advances in microalgae biogranulation in wastewater treatment.","authors":"Syahirah Faraheen Kabir Ahmad, Gobi Kanadasan, Keat Teong Lee, Vel Murugan Vadivelu","doi":"10.1080/07388551.2024.2317785","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07388551.2024.2317785","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Microalgae-based technology is widely utilized in wastewater treatment and resource recovery. However, the practical implementation of microalgae-based technology is hampered by the difficulty in separating microalgae from treated water due to the low density of microalgae. This review is designed to find the current status of the development and utilization of microalgae biogranulation technology for better and more cost-effective wastewater treatment. This review reveals that the current trend of research is geared toward developing microalgae-bacterial granules. Most previous works were focused on studying the effect of operating conditions to improve the efficiency of wastewater treatment using microalgae-bacterial granules. Limited studies have been directed toward optimizing operating conditions to induce the secretion of extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs), which promotes the development of denser microalgae granules with enhanced settling ability. Likewise, studies on the understanding of the EPS role and the interaction between microalgae cells in forming granules are scarce. Furthermore, the majority of current research has been on the cultivation of microalgae-bacteria granules, which limits their application only in wastewater treatment. Cultivation of microalgae granules without bacteria has greater potential because it does not require additional purification and can be used for border applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":10752,"journal":{"name":"Critical Reviews in Biotechnology","volume":" ","pages":"1594-1609"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140130903","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anshuman Mishra, Heui-Soo Kim, Rajender Kumar, Vaibhav Srivastava
{"title":"Advances in <i>Vibrio</i>-related infection management: an integrated technology approach for aquaculture and human health.","authors":"Anshuman Mishra, Heui-Soo Kim, Rajender Kumar, Vaibhav Srivastava","doi":"10.1080/07388551.2024.2336526","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07388551.2024.2336526","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Vibrio</i> species pose significant threats worldwide, causing mortalities in aquaculture and infections in humans. Global warming and the emergence of worldwide strains <i>of Vibrio</i> diseases are increasing day by day. Control of <i>Vibrio</i> species requires effective monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment strategies at the global scale. Despite current efforts based on chemical, biological, and mechanical means, <i>Vibrio</i> control management faces limitations due to complicated implementation processes. This review explores the intricacies and challenges of <i>Vibrio</i>-related diseases, including accurate and cost-effective diagnosis and effective control. The global burden due to emerging <i>Vibrio</i> species further complicates management strategies. We propose an innovative integrated technology model that harnesses cutting-edge technologies to address these obstacles. The proposed model incorporates advanced tools, such as biosensing technologies, the Internet of Things (IoT), remote sensing devices, cloud computing, and machine learning. This model offers invaluable insights and supports better decision-making by integrating real-time ecological data and biological phenotype signatures. A major advantage of our approach lies in leveraging cloud-based analytics programs, efficiently extracting meaningful information from vast and complex datasets. Collaborating with data and clinical professionals ensures logical and customized solutions tailored to each unique situation. Aquaculture biotechnology that prioritizes sustainability may have a large impact on human health and the seafood industry. Our review underscores the importance of adopting this model, revolutionizing the prognosis and management of <i>Vibrio</i>-related infections, even under complex circumstances. Furthermore, this model has promising implications for aquaculture and public health, addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and their development agenda.</p>","PeriodicalId":10752,"journal":{"name":"Critical Reviews in Biotechnology","volume":" ","pages":"1610-1637"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140847233","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Biosynthesis, acquisition, regulation, and upcycling of heme: recent advances.","authors":"Fei Yu, Ziwei Wang, Zihan Zhang, Jingwen Zhou, Jianghua Li, Jian Chen, Guocheng Du, Xinrui Zhao","doi":"10.1080/07388551.2023.2291339","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07388551.2023.2291339","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Heme, an iron-containing tetrapyrrole in hemoproteins, including: hemoglobin, myoglobin, catalase, cytochrome c, and cytochrome P450, plays critical physiological roles in different organisms. Heme-derived chemicals, such as biliverdin, bilirubin, and phycocyanobilin, are known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and have shown great potential in fighting viruses and diseases. Therefore, more and more attention has been paid to the biosynthesis of hemoproteins and heme derivatives, which depends on the adequate heme supply in various microbial cell factories. The enhancement of endogenous biosynthesis and exogenous uptake can improve the intracellular heme supply, but the excess free heme is toxic to the cells. Therefore, based on the heme-responsive regulators, several sensitive biosensors were developed to fine-tune the intracellular levels of heme. In this review, recent advances in the: biosynthesis, acquisition, regulation, and upcycling of heme were summarized to provide a solid foundation for the efficient production and application of high-value-added hemoproteins and heme derivatives.</p>","PeriodicalId":10752,"journal":{"name":"Critical Reviews in Biotechnology","volume":" ","pages":"1422-1438"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139478380","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Microbial alchemy: upcycling of brewery spent grains into high-value products through fermentation.","authors":"Vishal Ahuja, Shikha Chauhan, Sukhvinder Singh Purewal, Sanjeet Mehariya, Anil Kumar Patel, Gopalakrishnan Kumar, Mallavarapu Megharaj, Yung-Hun Yang, Shashi Kant Bhatia","doi":"10.1080/07388551.2023.2286430","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07388551.2023.2286430","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Spent grains are one of the lignocellulosic biomasses available in abundance, discarded by breweries as waste. The brewing process generates around 25-30% of waste in different forms and spent grains alone account for 80-85% of that waste, resulting in a significant global waste volume. Despite containing essential nutrients, i.e., carbohydrates, fibers, proteins, fatty acids, lipids, minerals, and vitamins, efficient and economically viable valorization of these grains is lacking. Microbial fermentation enables the valorization of spent grain biomass into numerous commercially valuable products used in energy, food, healthcare, and biomaterials. However, the process still needs more investigation to overcome challenges, such as transportation, cost-effective pretreatment, and fermentation strategy. to lower the product cost and to achieve market feasibility and customer affordability. This review summarizes the potential of spent grains valorization <i>via</i> microbial fermentation and associated challenges.</p>","PeriodicalId":10752,"journal":{"name":"Critical Reviews in Biotechnology","volume":" ","pages":"1367-1385"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139073573","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Every road leads to Rome: diverse biosynthetic regulation of plant cell wall-degrading enzymes in filamentous fungi <i>Penicillium oxalicum</i> and <i>Trichoderma reesei</i>.","authors":"Shuai Zhao, Ting Zhang, Tomohisa Hasunuma, Akihiko Kondo, Xin-Qing Zhao, Jia-Xun Feng","doi":"10.1080/07388551.2023.2280810","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07388551.2023.2280810","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cellulases and xylanases are plant cell wall-degrading enzymes (CWDEs) that are critical to sustainable bioproduction based on renewable lignocellulosic biomass to reduce carbon dioxide emission. Currently, these enzymes are mainly produced from filamentous fungi, especially <i>Trichoderma reesei</i> and <i>Penicillium oxalicum</i>. However, an in-depth comparison of these two producers has not been performed. Although both <i>P. oxalicum</i> and <i>T. reesei</i> harbor CWDE systems, they exhibit distinct features regulating the production of these enzymes, mainly through different transcriptional regulatory networks. This review presents the strikingly different modes of genome-wide regulation of cellulase and xylanase biosynthesis in <i>P. oxalicum</i> and <i>T. reesei</i>, including sugar transporters, signal transduction cascades, transcription factors, chromatin remodeling, and three-dimensional organization of chromosomes. In addition, different molecular breeding approaches employed, based on the understanding of the regulatory networks, are summarized. This review highlights the existence of very different regulatory modes leading to the efficient regulation of CWDE production in filamentous fungi, akin to the adage that \"every road leads to Rome.\" An understanding of this divergence may help further improvements in fungal enzyme production through the metabolic engineering and synthetic biology of certain fungal species.</p>","PeriodicalId":10752,"journal":{"name":"Critical Reviews in Biotechnology","volume":" ","pages":"1241-1261"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138458393","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bacteriophages: a potential game changer in food processing industry.","authors":"Vandana Chaudhary, Priyanka Kajla, Deepika Lather, Nisha Chaudhary, Priya Dangi, Punit Singh, Ravi Pandiselvam","doi":"10.1080/07388551.2023.2299768","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07388551.2023.2299768","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In the food industry, despite the widespread use of interventions such as preservatives and thermal and non-thermal processing technologies to improve food safety, incidences of foodborne disease continue to happen worldwide, prompting the search for alternative strategies. Bacteriophages, commonly known as phages, have emerged as a promising alternative for controlling pathogenic bacteria in food. This review emphasizes the potential applications of phages in biological sciences, food processing, and preservation, with a particular focus on their role as biocontrol agents for improving food quality and preservation. By shedding light on recent developments and future possibilities, this review highlights the significance of phages in the food industry. Additionally, it addresses crucial aspects such as regulatory status and safety concerns surrounding the use of bacteriophages. The inclusion of up-to-date literature further underscores the relevance of phage-based strategies in reducing foodborne pathogenic bacteria's presence in both food and the production environment. As we look ahead, new phage products are likely to be targeted against emerging foodborne pathogens. This will further advance the efficacy of approaches that are based on phages in maintaining the safety and security of food.</p>","PeriodicalId":10752,"journal":{"name":"Critical Reviews in Biotechnology","volume":" ","pages":"1325-1349"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139478378","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}