R. Rana

Xanthomonas sontii, and not Xanthomonas sacchari, is the dominant, vertically transmitted core rice seed endophyte

The paper corrects the misidentification of Xanthomonas sacchari as the core rice seed endophyte, identifying Xanthomonas sontii as the correct, vertically transmitted, non-pathogenic species.

Luteibacter sahnii sp. nov., a novel yellow-pigmented probiotic bacterium from rice seed microbiome.

This paper describes the discovery and characterization of a novel probiotic bacterium, Luteibacter sahnii, isolated from rice seeds, highlighting its probiotic properties and potential role in plant health.

Xanthomonas indica sp. nov., a non-pathogenic bacterium isolated from healthy rice (Oryza sativa) seeds from India

The paper describes the discovery and characterization of a new non-pathogenic Xanthomonas species, Xanthomonas indica, isolated from healthy rice seeds.

Discerning role of a functional arsenic resistance cassette in evolution and adaptation of a rice pathogen

The paper investigates an arsenic resistance mechanism in a rice pathogen, revealing a horizontally acquired resistance cassette that enhances survival in arsenic-rich environments.

Cannabidiol Interactions with Voltage-Gated Sodium Channels

This study identifies a novel binding site for CBD on the NavMs sodium channel and explains its mechanism of action, while comparing it to THC and TRPV2.