The banana MaWRKY18, MaWRKY45, MaWRKY60 and MaWRKY70 genes encode functional transcription factors and display differential expression in response to defense phytohormones

SERGIO GARCIA LAYNES VIRGINIA AURORA HERRERA VALENCIA Lilia Guadalupe Tamayo Torres VERONICA LIMONES BRIONES FELIPE ALONSO BARREDO POOL FRAY MARTIN BAAS ESPINOLA Angel Alpuche-Solis CARLOS ALBERTO PUCH HAU SANTY PERAZA ECHEVERRIA (2022, [Artículo])

WRKY transcription factors (TFs) play key roles in plant defense responses through phytohormone signaling pathways. However, their functions in tropical fruit crops, especially in banana, remain largely unknown. Several WRKY genes from the model plants rice (OsWRKY45) and Arabidopsis (AtWRKY18, AtWRKY60, AtWRKY70) have shown to be attractive TFs for engineering disease resistance. In this study, we isolated four banana cDNAs (MaWRKY18, MaWRKY45, MaWRKY60, and MaWRKY70) with homology to these rice and Arabidopsis WRKY genes. The MaWRKY cDNAs were isolated from the wild banana Musa acuminata ssp. malaccensis, which is resistant to several diseases of this crop and is a progenitor of most banana cultivars. The deduced amino acid sequences of the four MaWRKY cDNAs revealed the presence of the conserved WRKY domain of ~60 amino acids and a zinc-finger motif at the N-terminus. Based on the number of WRKY repeats and the structure of the zinc-finger motif, MaWRKY18 and MaWRKY60 belong to group II of WRKY TFs, while MaWRKY45 and MaWRKY70 are members of group III. Their corresponding proteins were located in the nuclei of onion epidermal cells and were shown to be functional TFs in yeast cells. Moreover, expression analyses revealed that the majority of these MaWRKY genes were upregulated by salicylic acid (SA) or methyl jasmonate (MeJA) phytohormones, although the expression levels were relatively higher with MeJA treatment. The fact that most of these banana WRKY genes were upregulated by SA or MeJA, which are involved in systemic acquired resistance (SAR) or induced systemic resistance (ISR), respectively, make them interesting candidates for bioengineering broad-spectrum resistance in this crop. © 2022 by the authors.

BANANA TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR WRKY DEFENSE PHYTOHORMONES SALICYLIC ACID METHYL JASMONATE SAR ISR BROAD-SPECTRUM RESISTANCE BIOLOGÍA Y QUÍMICA CIENCIAS DE LA VIDA GENÉTICA GENÉTICA MOLECULAR DE PLANTAS GENÉTICA MOLECULAR DE PLANTAS

El futuro de la medicina está en tu boca: Las células madre de los dientes

ANGELICA ANAHI SERRALTA INTERIAN SOLEDAD MARIA TERESA HERNANDEZ SOTOMAYOR BEATRIZ ADRIANA RODAS JUNCO (2022, [Artículo])

En el cuerpo humano se han identificado varias fuentes de células madre; sin embargo, los dientes representan una nueva alternativa para la obtención de estas, debido a su fácil obténción, compatibilidad con biomateriales y escasos conflictos éticos; principalmente se han estudiado los tejidos de pulpa dental y ligamento periodontal, de los cuales se han logrado obtener diferentes tipos celulares que tienen el potencial de ser utilizadas para desarrollar estrategias para el tratamiento de enfermedades o la regeneración de órganos y tejidos.

CELULAS DENTALES LIGAMENTO PERIODONTAL LINAJE CELULAR PULPA DENTAL REGENERACION BIOLOGÍA Y QUÍMICA CIENCIAS DE LA VIDA BIOLOGÍA MOLECULAR BIOLOGÍA MOLECULAR DE PLANTAS BIOLOGÍA MOLECULAR DE PLANTAS

Creación de una red de cooperación de organismos operadores

Luciano Sandoval Yoval MERCEDES ESPERANZA RAMIREZ CAMPEROS Gabriela Mantilla Morales (2019, [Documento de trabajo])

TC1902.1

Dentro de los objetivos del presente proyecto está el establecer una red autogestora que permita a los operadores de plantas de tratamiento de aguas residuales municipales obtener y brindar capacitación y asistencia técnica continua entre pares, a bajo costo. De igual manera, se pretende homogenizar los conocimientos técnicos y operativos de los sistemas de tratamiento de agua residuales municipales a nivel estatal y nacional, y elaborar materiales didácticos en temas de tratamiento de aguas residuales que sirvan de soporte al personal de la red para impartir la capacitación.

Organismos operadores Tratamiento de aguas residuales Plantas de tratamiento Capacitación INGENIERÍA Y TECNOLOGÍA

Energía limpia del agua sucia: aprovechamiento de lodos residuales

GABRIELA MANTILLA MORALES Luciano Sandoval Yoval MERCEDES ESPERANZA RAMIREZ CAMPEROS JAVIER ALEJANDRO NAVARRO FRANCO ALBERTO ESQUIVEL SOTELO César Calderón Mólgora (2017, [Libro])

El aprovechamiento del agua residual y sus subproductos cada vez es más relevante, ya que representa una oportunidad impulsar el desarrollo sustentable: no solo se evita la contaminación de los cuerpos receptores, sino que genera una sinergia que permite alcanzar lo que se denomina un círculo virtuoso en el aprovechamiento de los recursos. Se busca crear mayor conciencia para reducir y reutilizar las aguas residuales que se generan por todas las actividades que lleva a cabo el ser humano para garantizar su supervivencia, bienestar y calidad de vida. Este libro presenta los resultados de los esfuerzos conjuntos de la Secretaría de Energía y del Instituto Mexicano de Tecnología del Agua, para determinar el potencial de generación de energía eléctrica a partir de lodos residuales de plantas de tratamiento municipales.

Fuentes de energía no contaminante Lodos residuales Plantas de tratamiento INGENIERÍA Y TECNOLOGÍA

Diagnóstico de las necesidades de tratamiento de aguas residuales en las poblaciones de la Cuenca Lerma-Chapala

gabriela mantilla morales GABRIELA ELEONORA MOELLER CHAVEZ (2005, [Documento de trabajo])

Introducción – Área de estudio – Costos índice –Sistemas de trabamiento – Estimación de los costos de inversión para las plantas de tratamiento requeridas en las poblaciones mayores de 20,000 habitantes en la cuenca Lerma-Chapala – Conclusiones – Bibliografía.

Contaminación del agua Impactos en la salud Tratamiento de aguas residuales Plantas de tratamiento Informes de proyectos Cuenca Lerma-Chapala INGENIERÍA Y TECNOLOGÍA

Estudio de la proteína Fibrilarina Like (FBLL1)

JANY VALDES MARTINEZ (2023, [Tesis de maestría])

BIOLOGÍA Y QUÍMICA CIENCIAS DE LA VIDA BIOLOGÍA MOLECULAR BIOLOGÍA MOLECULAR DE PLANTAS BIOLOGÍA MOLECULAR DE PLANTAS

Copper oxide nanoparticles biosynthetized Copper oxide nanoparticles biosynthetized biosynthetizedimprove germination improve germination improve germination and bioactive compounds in wheat sprouts

Hortensia Ortega OrtÍz JAZMIN MONTSERRAT GAUCIN DELGADO Pablo Preciado Rangel Manuel Fortis Hernández Luis Guillermo Hernández Montiel Efraín de la Cruz Lázaro Liliana Lara Capistrán (2022, [Artículo])

"Metal nanoparticles have many positive effects in improving crop production and productivity and allow for increased germination and rapid crop establishment under field conditions. The metallic nanoparticles applied in this study were copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) biosynthesized using orange peel (Citrus X sinensis) as a reducing agent to avoid or reduce toxicity in wheat seeds and sprouts. This study determined the effect of CuONPs on germination, radicle and plumule length, as well as the production of phytochemical compounds in wheat sprouts. The seeds were treated with suspensions of CuONPs at the following concentrations: 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 4 and 6 mg mL-1. The results indicate that the use of low doses of CuONPs (0.5 mg mL-1), improved germination, vigor, plumule and radicle length, in addition to increasing the biosynthesis of phytochemical compounds in wheat shoots. A high concentration of CuONPs (6 mg mL-1) causes inhibitory effects due to Cu accumulation and phytotoxicity in plant tissue. The use of CuONPs for green synthesis is a viable alternative to obtain beneficial effects in germination and seedling development, as well as greater secondary metabolite production."

CIENCIAS AGROPECUARIAS Y BIOTECNOLOGÍA CIENCIAS AGRARIAS AGROQUÍMICA REGULADORES DEL CRECIMIENTO DE LAS PLANTAS REGULADORES DEL CRECIMIENTO DE LAS PLANTAS

Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria Improve Growth and Fruit Quality of Cucumber under Greenhouse Conditions

GERARDO ZAPATA SIFUENTES Luis Guillermo Hernández Montiel Jorge Sáenz Mata Manuel Fortis Hernández EDUARDO BLANCO CONTRERAS ROBERTO GREGORIO CHIQUITO CONTRERAS Pablo Preciado Rangel (2022, [Artículo])

"Cucumber fruit is rich in fiber, carbohydrates, protein, magnesium, iron, vitamin B, vitamin C, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, and antioxidants. Agrochemical-based production of cucumber has tripled yields; however, excessive synthetic fertilization has caused problems in the accumulation of salts in the soil and has increased production costs. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of three strains of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) on cucumber fruit growth and quality under greenhouse conditions. The rhizobacteria Pseudomonas paralactis (KBendo6p7), Sinorhizobium meliloti (KBecto9p6), and Acinetobacter radioresistens (KBendo3p1) was adjusted to 1 × 108 CFU mL−1 . The results indicated that the inoculation with PGPR improved plant height, stem diameter, root length, secondary roots, biomass, fruit size, fruit diameter, and yield, as well as nutraceutical quality and antioxidant capacity, significantly increasing the response of plants inoculated with A. radioresistens and S. meliloti in comparison to the control. In sum, our findings showed the potential functions of the use of beneficial bacteria such as PGPR for crop production to reduce costs, decrease pollution, and achieve world food safety and security."

rhizobacteria, PGPR, nutraceutical quality CIENCIAS AGROPECUARIAS Y BIOTECNOLOGÍA CIENCIAS AGRARIAS AGROQUÍMICA REGULADORES DEL CRECIMIENTO DE LAS PLANTAS REGULADORES DEL CRECIMIENTO DE LAS PLANTAS

Effect of Pectimorf on the rooting ability, and morpho-physiological physiological trials of national cocoa (Theobroma cacaoL.) under different substrates

JUAN JOSE REYES PEREZ Luis Tarquino Llerena Ramos Víctor Hugo Reynel Chila Juan Antonio Torres Rodríguez FAROUK SAAD Luis Guillermo Hernández Montiel Wilmer Tezara (2022, [Artículo])

"Cocoa is an economical cash crop that is formerly planted worldwide. Cuttings are a method of vegetative propagation suitable for maintaining desirable characteristics in cocoa trees. A greenhouse experiment was performed to evaluate the optimal concentrations of Pectimorf® (0, 10, 50, and 100 mg L-1) for rooting ability and seedling establishment as well as some physiological trials of 4 months EETP-800 national cocoa cuttings grown under two different substrates (S1: 80% soil + 20% sand and S2: 70% soil + 20% sand + 10% rice husk). The data showed that in most cases there are no significant differences in vegetative growth and root characteristics as well as gas exchange parameters between the two substrates. On the other hand, the application of Pectimorf® concentration enhanced all tested traits compared to untreated plants. The most effective in this regard was 100 mg L-1, that giving the highest value of all trials. As for the interaction effect, the result also shows that the application of Pectimorf® concentration in special at 100 mg L-1 among two substrates had an additive effect on plant growth, gas exchange, and survival percentage compared to non-treated cuttings. The application of 100 mg L-1 Pectimorf® with S2 substrate produced stronger seedlings with a higher survival percentage. This protocol can be used commercially for cocoa propagation commercially."

bioregulator, cuttings, root length, photosynthesis CIENCIAS AGROPECUARIAS Y BIOTECNOLOGÍA CIENCIAS AGRARIAS AGROQUÍMICA REGULADORES DEL CRECIMIENTO DE LAS PLANTAS REGULADORES DEL CRECIMIENTO DE LAS PLANTAS

CuO-NPs Improve Biosynthesis of Bioactive Compounds in Lettuce

JAZMIN MONTSERRAT GAUCIN DELGADO Luis Guillermo Hernández Montiel Manuel Fortis Hernández JUAN JOSE REYES PEREZ José Antonio González Fuentes Pablo Preciado Rangel (2022, [Artículo])

"The application of metallic nanoparticles improves the yield and content of bioactive compounds in plants. The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of the foliar application of copper nanoparticles (CuO-NPs) in the yield and content of bioactive compounds in lettuce. Different concentrations of CuO-NPs (0, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, and 6 mg mL−1 ) were applied in lettuce. The yield, nutraceutical quality, and enzymatic activity were determined. Foliar spraying of CuO-NPs induced an increase in the biosynthesis of bioactive compounds. In addition to an increase in the activity of the enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) in lettuce plants, there were no negative effects on yield. Therefore, with the application of CuO-NPs, better quality lettuces are produced for the human diet due to the higher production of bioactive compounds."

nano-biofortification, nanoparticles, antioxidants, Lactuca sativa L. CIENCIAS AGROPECUARIAS Y BIOTECNOLOGÍA CIENCIAS AGRARIAS AGROQUÍMICA REGULADORES DEL CRECIMIENTO DE LAS PLANTAS REGULADORES DEL CRECIMIENTO DE LAS PLANTAS