Genome-wide association analyses of agronomic traits and Striga hermonthica resistance in pearl millet

Hussein Shimelis Chris Ojiewo Abhishek Rathore (2023, [Artículo])

Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum [L.] R. Br.) is a nutrient-dense, relatively drought-tolerant cereal crop cultivated in dry regions worldwide. The crop is under-researched, and its grain yield is low (< 0.8 tons ha−1) and stagnant in the major production regions, including Burkina Faso. The low productivity of pearl millet is mainly attributable to a lack of improved varieties, Striga hermonthica [Sh] infestation, downy mildew infection, and recurrent heat and drought stress. Developing high-yielding and Striga-resistant pearl millet varieties that satisfy the farmers’ and market needs requires the identification of yield-promoting genes linked to economic traits to facilitate marker-assisted selection and gene pyramiding. The objective of this study was to undertake genome-wide association analyses of agronomic traits and Sh resistance among 150 pearl millet genotypes to identify genetic markers for marker-assisted breeding and trait introgression. The pearl millet genotypes were phenotyped in Sh hotspot fields and screen house conditions. Twenty-nine million single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) initially generated from 345 pearl millet genotypes were filtered, and 256 K SNPs were selected and used in the present study. Phenotypic data were collected on days to flowering, plant height, number of tillers, panicle length, panicle weight, thousand-grain weight, grain weight, number of emerged Striga and area under the Striga number progress curve (ASNPC). Agronomic and Sh parameters were subjected to combined analysis of variance, while genome-wide association analysis was performed on phenotypic and SNPs data. Significant differences (P < 0.001) were detected among the assessed pearl millet genotypes for Sh parameters and agronomic traits. Further, there were significant genotype by Sh interaction for the number of Sh and ASNPC. Twenty-eight SNPs were significantly associated with a low number of emerged Sh located on chromosomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7. Four SNPs were associated with days-to-50%-flowering on chromosomes 3, 5, 6, and 7, while five were associated with panicle length on chromosomes 2, 3, and 4. Seven SNPs were linked to thousand-grain weight on chromosomes 2, 3, and 6. The putative SNP markers associated with a low number of emerged Sh and agronomic traits in the assessed genotypes are valuable genomic resources for accelerated breeding and variety deployment of pearl millet with Sh resistance and farmer- and market-preferred agronomic traits.

High-Yielding Varieties Striga-Resistant Agronomic Parameters CIENCIAS AGROPECUARIAS Y BIOTECNOLOGÍA GENOME-WIDE ASSOCIATION STUDIES STRIGA HERMONTHICA PEARL MILLET

Fabricación de nanopartículas de oro dentro de óxido de aluminio (γ-Al2O3) nanoestructurado con cavidades esféricas

Manufacturing of Gold Nanoparticles within Nanostructured Aluminum Oxide (γ-Al2O3) with Spherical Cavities

Mariela de Jesús Franco Gallegos (2023, [Tesis de maestría])

Los catalizadores basados en nanopartículas de oro han generado gran interés, gracias a su capacidad de ser selectivos en la promoción de reacciones específicas o en la producción de productos deseados, minimizando la formación de productos secundarios no deseados; sus propiedades electrónicas únicas; y su utilización bajo condiciones ambientales. Sin embargo, la desventaja principal de los catalizadores de oro es la sinterización de las nanopartículas debido a su baja temperatura de fusión, lo que provoca la pérdida de actividad catalítica y la desactivación del catalizador. Una de lassoluciones que ofrece el uso de la nanociencia y la nanotecnología es la utilización de soportes nanoestructurados que den mejor estabilidad a las nanopartículas y las protejan de la desactivación. En este trabajo se sintetizaron catalizadores basados en nanopartículas de oro soportados y encapsulados en alúmina macroporosa, por un método de impregnación húmeda asistida por ultrasonido; un método sencillo, rápido y ecológico. El desempeño catalítico de materiales sintetizados se analizó mediante espectroscopía UV-Visible in-situ en la reducción de 4-Nitrofenol a 4-Aminofenol. Así mismo, se presentan las caracterizaciones por TEM, SEM, FT-IR, espectroscopía UV-Visible, y XRD de catalizadores obtenidos. Se obtuvieron catalizadores altamente activos con alto rendimiento gracias al uso de un soporte nanoestructurado.

Catalysts -based on gold nanoparticles have recently gained interest due to their ability to selectively promote specific catalytic reactions or produce desired products, while minimizing the formation of unwanted byproducts, their unique electronic properties, and their utilization under ambient conditions. However, the main drawback of gold catalysts is the sintering of nanoparticles due to their low melting temperature, which leads to loss of catalytic activity and catalyst deactivation. One of the solutions offered by nanoscience and nanotechnology is the use of nanostructured supports that provide better stability to the nanoparticles and protect them from deactivation. In this work, gold nanoparticle-based catalysts supported and encapsulated in macroporous alumina were synthesized using a simple, fast, and eco-friendly method of ultrasound-assisted wet impregnation. The catalytic performance of synthetized materials was evaluated by in-situ UV-Visible spectroscopy in the reduction of 4-Nitrophenol to 4-Aminophenol. In addition, their characterization by TEM, SEM, FT-IR, UV Visible spectroscopy and XRD are presented. Highly active catalysts with high performance were obtained thanks to the use of a nanostructured supports.

nanopartículas de oro, alúmina macroporosa, impregnación, reducción 4-NF gold nanoparticles, macroporous alumina, impregnation, 4-NF reduction INGENIERÍA Y TECNOLOGÍA CIENCIAS TECNOLÓGICAS TECNOLOGÍA DE MATERIALES PROPIEDADES DE LOS MATERIALES PROPIEDADES DE LOS MATERIALES