CABI ReviewsPub Date : 2024-07-16DOI: 10.1079/cabireviews.2024.0026
V. E. Hillary, S. A. Ceasar
{"title":"Using CRISPR-Cas9 to create knockout mutants in insects","authors":"V. E. Hillary, S. A. Ceasar","doi":"10.1079/cabireviews.2024.0026","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1079/cabireviews.2024.0026","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) and CRISPR-associated protein 9 (CRISPR/Cas9) is a potent genome editing tool that has rapidly revolutionized research in natural science disciplines. The CRISPR/Cas9 system surpasses traditional zinc finger nucleases and transcription activator-like effector nucleases because of its simplicity in design, cost-effectiveness, and labor intensity. The CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing system has been used to generate precise and targeted mutations in many different organisms, including insects. However, there is still a lack of a comprehensive review that systematically summarizes the successful utilization of the CRISPR/Cas9 system in generating knockout (KO) mutations in insects (both model and non-model). Thus, this review provides a comprehensive analysis of the current advancements in CRISPR/Cas9-based KO mutants in insects, including both model and non-model species. We also discussed the limitations of the CRISPR/Cas9 system. Finally, we discuss the biosafety concerns associated with the release of CRISPR/Cas9-edited insects into the environment and draw inroads and insights into the future application of the CRISPR/Cas9 system in insects.","PeriodicalId":399225,"journal":{"name":"CABI Reviews","volume":"91 15","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141642705","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
CABI ReviewsPub Date : 2024-07-04DOI: 10.1079/cabireviews.2024.0025
M. Kibret, Krishana Devkota, Widad Ben Bakrim, Amine Ezzariai, H. Terefe, F. Karouach, M. Sobeh, Mohamed Hafidi, Lamfeddal Kouisni
{"title":"Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria mitigate drought and salinity stresses, and improve the physiological and agronomic performances in crops: A systematic review","authors":"M. Kibret, Krishana Devkota, Widad Ben Bakrim, Amine Ezzariai, H. Terefe, F. Karouach, M. Sobeh, Mohamed Hafidi, Lamfeddal Kouisni","doi":"10.1079/cabireviews.2024.0025","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1079/cabireviews.2024.0025","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 Drought and salinity are environmental factors that negatively impact crop productivity in arid and semi-arid climates. Plant growth promoting rhizobia (PGPR) can help mitigate the harmful effects of drought and salinity on plant growth and productivity. This systematic review aims to summarize studies on PGPR and their mechanisms for reducing the impacts of drought and salinity, as well as to explore the effects of PGPR on different crops to improve agronomic indicators focusing on recent findings. Search was performed on PubMed, Web of Sciences and Google Scholar for papers published from 2013 to 2022. A total of 174 papers were analyzed in this review. The results showed that the PGPRs were found to increase the activity of antioxidant enzymes and stimulate plant growth under adverse conditions. The PGPRs also reduced electrolyte leakage and malondialdehyde contents, while increasing exopolysaccharide, chlorophyll, and relative water contents, for mitigating both drought and salinity stresses. PGPR strains are effective in increasing root and shoot length, root and shoot dry weight, leaf area, and leaf content. Most of the studies regarding the applications of PGPRs to enhance abiotic stress tolerance in crops were conducted under laboratory and/or greenhouse conditions, with Asia having the highest number of publications on cereals. This review shows the potential for PGPR to manage soil salinity and drought across diverse crops and ecologies. Studies on the roles of PGPRs for crop production at the field level to achieve large-scale adoption with agronomic and economic improvements are recommended.","PeriodicalId":399225,"journal":{"name":"CABI Reviews","volume":" 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141678551","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
CABI ReviewsPub Date : 2024-07-04DOI: 10.1079/cabireviews.2024.0024
José C. B. Dubeux, Mário de A. Lira Junior, Flávia F. Simili, I. L. Bretas, K. R. Trumpp, Beatriz E. Bizzuti, L. Garcia, K. T. Oduor, L. Queiroz, Javier P. Acuña, Cristian T.E. Mendes
{"title":"Deep soil organic carbon: A review","authors":"José C. B. Dubeux, Mário de A. Lira Junior, Flávia F. Simili, I. L. Bretas, K. R. Trumpp, Beatriz E. Bizzuti, L. Garcia, K. T. Oduor, L. Queiroz, Javier P. Acuña, Cristian T.E. Mendes","doi":"10.1079/cabireviews.2024.0024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1079/cabireviews.2024.0024","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 Soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration promotes several ecological, economic, and social co-benefits. However, most SOC studies rely on topsoil evaluations (0–30 cm), disregarding a significant fraction of the SOC that is stored in deep layers. Understanding the relationship between deep soil carbon and climate change is imperative in guiding sustainable land management practices, informing climate change mitigation strategies, and preserving the crucial role of deep soil carbon in regulating atmospheric CO\u0000 2\u0000 levels. We conducted a comprehensive literature review to discuss the origins of deep soil carbon, the globally standardized methodology recommended for measuring SOC stocks, the mechanisms controlling SOC sequestration (physical, chemical, and biochemical) in deep layers, the significance of microbial community in deep soil layers, advancements in radiocarbon studies, the impact of management practices on deep SOC, and the influence of climate change on deep SOC stocks. Overall, more empirical data and long-term studies are needed to address the knowledge gaps in terms of deep SOC and advance our understanding of the role of deep soil carbon in shaping global carbon cycles and climate resilience. The main challenges for accurate SOC estimations and global carbon budgets are the high spatial variability, the relative lack of deep soil measurements, and the need for reliable reference data for modeling improvements. A practical and accurate soil bulk density (BD) estimation in deep layers (i.e., 30–100 cm) is crucial to improve the accuracy of global C stock estimations and should be addressed in further studies. Modeling approaches based on sensors and machine learning techniques are promising tools to overcome this challenge. However, there is still a large variability in methods to measure and report soil BD and SOC stocks worldwide, preventing further advances.\u0000","PeriodicalId":399225,"journal":{"name":"CABI Reviews","volume":" 27","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141677717","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Potentials of\u0000 Cannabis\u0000 as versatile additive in consumer, industrial and medicinal products and green synthesis of nanoparticles: A systematic review","authors":"Adil Hussain, Maira Batool, Asma Saeed, Alim-Un-Nisa, Syed Hussain Imam Abidi, Q. Syed","doi":"10.1079/cabireviews.2024.0023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1079/cabireviews.2024.0023","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 The rapidly growing human population has upsurged the need for natural resources, endangering the environment and widening the gaps between availability and needs. The objective of this review was to compile the reported data on\u0000 Cannabis-\u0000 based food, beverage, cosmetics, textiles, composites and medicinal products with an emphasis on the regulatory framework and guidelines on\u0000 Cannabis\u0000 use,\u0000 Cannabis-\u0000 based green synthesis of NPs, and multiple ways of incorporating\u0000 Cannabis\u0000 with emphasis on critical factors to be considered while using\u0000 Cannabis\u0000 as an additive. We searched the data across scientific databases such as Google Scholar, SciELO, Medline, PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, Web of Science, and some conference papers, books, dissertations and government reports. Almost 20 different\u0000 Cannabis\u0000 -based food and beverage products with enriched nutrition and 11 cosmetic products have been developed and reported with improved quality. The utilization of\u0000 Cannabis\u0000 for the development of textiles, composites and different kinds of medicines like Dronabinol (Marinol®), Nabilone, Sativex® or Nabiximols®, Cannapain® and\u0000 Cannabis\u0000 variety based preparations/products (on CBD and THC content basis) including Bedrocan, Bedica, Bedrolite, Bediol and Bedrobinol are available for human use. Various\u0000 Cannabis\u0000 NPs, including gold (AuNPs), silver (AgNPs), and selenium (SeNPs), are green synthesized with significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial potentials. Because of the endless need for re-invention and the speedy evolution of the market, industries have found a state-of-the-art opportunity to develop various products and nanoparticles (NPs) using\u0000 Cannabis\u0000 as a versatile constituent, however, the efficacy of edible products depends upon the level of psychoactive THC present in\u0000 Cannabis\u0000 . Overall, the data provided here on\u0000 Cannabis\u0000 -based consumers, industrial and medicinal products, green synthesis of\u0000 Cannabis\u0000 NPs, and multiple ways of\u0000 Cannabis\u0000 incorporation in products considering possible challenges could add significant contributions to the global\u0000 Cannabis\u0000 research.\u0000","PeriodicalId":399225,"journal":{"name":"CABI Reviews","volume":"71 S319","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141683113","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}