In this thesis, I have developed keyword search capabilities for the GlycomicsPortal, where a user can simply type keywords to access information. The search includes par[...]

Commercial cellulases are a mixture of endoglucanases (EGs), exoglucanases (CBHs) and glucosidases. EGs and CBHs differ in their action on cellulose as a virtue of their[...]

Tall trees that are ecologically important because of their large biomass and stored carbon may be declining due to warming associated with climate change. This study dem[...]

Speciation is the process by which a single population can evolve into two or more evolutionarily independent lineages. This dissertation investigates the species relatio[...]

Many fireflies use light signals to communicate with their mates. The color of their emitted light ranges from green to orange. Fireflies active at twilight tend to have [...]

Since the seminal work of Trost and coworkers, metal-catalyzed enyne cycloisomerization has been developed with remarkable achievements. This transformation proceeds wit[...]

Abstract Background The globe artichoke (Cynara cardunculus L. var. scolymus) genome is relatively poorly explored, especially compared to those of the other major As[...]

Tomato and pepper landraces and cultivars exhibit diverse fruit morphology, contributing to many different uses and market niches. The genetic underpinnings of that diver[...]