Kasetsart University

Bioinformatics-Driven Identification of Flooding-Tolerance Genes and Their Structural and Molecular Characterization in Soybean

Abstract Flooding stress is one of the important abiotic factors restricting soybean production globally. Despite numerous efforts, the genetic mechanisms of flooding tolerance are not fully understood. This work used a bioinformatics-driven, integrative approach combining struct...

Ground-Deconvolved GEDI Waveforms Reveal Ladder Fuel Structure in Open Dry Dipterocarp Forest: A Ground-to-Space Sensor Comparison

Dry dipterocarp forest (DDF) in mainland Southeast Asia burns frequently in surface fires, yet the vertical fuel strata observable from airborne and spaceborne sensors remain uncertain. We compared handheld SLAM LiDAR, UAV LiDAR, GEDI, ICESat-2, PlanetScope, and Sentinel-1/2 at S...

Laboratory Measurements of Energy Partitioning and Anomalous Electron Heating in Magnetized, Perpendicular Collisionless Shocks

Abstract We present laboratory results on energy partitioning from supercritical, magnetized collisionless shock experiments ( M A ∼ 8, M ms ∼ 4). We report the first observation of fully developed laboratory shocks that evolve for more than seven upstream ion gyroperiods and hav...

Integrated Earthquake-Induced Stability Assessment of Lam Chae Earth Dam using Sentinel-1 DInSAR and Field Instrumentation

The Mw 7.7 Myanmar earthquake of 28 March 2025 generated ground shaking across several regions of Thailand, including Nakhon Ratchasima Province, where the Lam Chae Earth Dam is located. Rapid and reliable assessment of dam stability following seismic events is essential for ensu...

Limited global awareness of invasive alien species and little support for their management

Invasive alien species (IAS) are one of the main drivers of global change and can cause a wide range of negative ecological and social impacts. Addressing these impacts requires management actions, which can fail to be effective when not supported by the public. Here, we conducte...

Rapid simultaneous detection of katG S315T and rpoB S531L mutations for molecular screening of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis using a dual LAMP-lateral flow assay

ABSTRACT The global spread of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) remains a major challenge to tuberculosis control programs, particularly in resource-limited settings where access to rapid molecular drug-susceptibility testing is limited. Resistance to isoniazid and rifamp...

Generative AI and digital productivity: Transitions, institutional misalignment, and human role redefinition

Generative AI is widely framed as a productivity tool. This framing understates its significance: when a technology lowers the cost of a fundamental input to the point of abundance, it disrupts not only the tools of an activity but the evaluation systems and professional cultures...

Natural regeneration and successional development of lower montane forests in northern Thailand: Decadal patterns of structural, compositional, and demographic change

Long-term evidence of structural, compositional, and demographic change during natural regeneration of tropical montane forests is limited in Southeast Asia. We analyzed six censuses (2011–2021) in two 1-ha naturally regenerating lower-montane forest stands in northern Thailand....

What happens after the boom? Aquaculture, land use change, and smallholder resilience in Central Thailand

There has been a proliferation of research on Southeast Asian crop booms over the past 15 years. Most studies take place at the height of booms or examine the immediate trajectory of boom and subsequent ‘bust’. Few take a longer-term perspective. In this article we draw on the li...

Sequence-Dependent PNA–AgNP Bioconjugation Enables Electrochemical Discrimination of a Single-Base Mutation in Zika Virus RNA

Abstract Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in RNA viruses such as Zika virus (ZIKV) can alter viral pathogenicity and are therefore critical molecular markers for surveillance. Here, we report an electrochemical hydrogel biosensor that discriminates a clinically relevant ZIK...

Immunomodulatory Potential of KSTM in Activating Natural Killer Cells for Cancer Cell Elimination

Background/Objectives: Cancer remains a major cause of mortality worldwide, and resistance to therapy continues to limit treatment success. Improving the susceptibility of cancer cells to immune-mediated killing, particularly by natural killer (NK) cells, may enhance therapeutic...

Flexible Edible Materials from Extrusion-Plasticized Modified Cassava Starches with Maltol and Ethyl Maltol: Molecular Interactions, Mechanical Properties, and Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities

This study systematically investigated how cassava starch modification chemistry and hydroxypropyl substitution level influence the structure and functional performance of extrusion-plasticized edible materials containing maltol or ethyl maltol. Native starch, acetylated starch,...

Ovarian Anti-Müllerian Hormone Expression in Hyperprolific Sows: Associations with Reproductive Stage and Parity, with Elevated Expression in the Corpus Luteum During the Luteal Stage

Although anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is widely recognized as a marker of ovarian reserve, its expression in ovarian tissue of hyperprolific sows remains poorly characterized. This study investigated ovarian AMH expression across reproductive stages and evaluated its associations...

Intercellular space limitation and ripening-associated sugar changes are associated with watercore susceptibility in durian fruit

Watercore is a physiological disorder that reduces fruit quality in durian, yet its underlying mechanism remains poorly understood. This study compared the tolerant cultivar ‘Monthong’ (MT) and the susceptible cultivar ‘Chanee’ (CN) to identify structural, physiological, biochemi...

Species Diversity, Antimicrobial Susceptibility, and Provisional Epidemiological Cut‐Off Values of Vibrio spp. Isolated From Pacific White Shrimp ( Litopenaeus vannamei ) Farms in Southern Thailand

ABSTRACT Vibrio spp. are the most common opportunistic pathogens in shrimp farms, and drug‐resistant Vibrio spp. pose a major threat to both shrimp and human health. The current study investigated species diversity and antimicrobial susceptibility of Vibrio spp. from Pacific whit...

Slaughter blood-derived bioactive peptides: structure-function relationships, species-specific bioactivities, gastrointestinal stability, and sustainable applications in food systems

This is a comprehensive review focusing on the utilization of slaughter blood proteins as sources of bioactive peptides for functional food applications. Despite significant advances in bioactive peptide research, critical knowledge gaps remain regarding species-specific variatio...

Anti-proliferative and anti-inflammatory potential of 2-chloro-3-((4-hydroxyphenyl)amino)naphthalene-1,4-dione through targeting TNF-α/IL-8 and NF-κB signaling in HCT116 cancer cells: a comprehensive in silico docking and in vitro study

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is closely associated with chronic inflammation, and the NF-κB pathway acts as a central regulator of the inflammatory response that promotes tumor progression. In this study, we examined the anticancer and anti-inflammatory potential of anilino-1,4-naphth...

Surface modification of TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibrils derived from rice straw waste using alkyl ketene dimer for enhanced hydrophobicity

In this study, unbleached rice straw soda pulp (UP) was used to produce highly reactive TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibrils (TOCN) via TEMPO-mediated oxidation with sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) at 5 mmol g⁻¹ under pH 10 for 2 h. Alkyl ketene dimer (AKD) was then used to chemicall...

Bridging Tradition and Market: Perceived Authenticity, Cultural Identity and Sustainable Heritage Development in Ethnic Minority Craft Commercialization

ABSTRACT This study examines the commercialization of ethnic group crafts, focusing on the textiles of Thailand's Tai Song Dam minority, to balance cultural heritage preservation with economic development. To address the tension between cultural authenticity and market demands, t...

Enhancement of the Interaction between Bovine Serum Albumin and Quercetin by Quaternary Ammonium Chitosan: Multispectroscopic Insights into Photophysics, Bioaccessibility, and Bioactivity

Abstract Quercetin (Que)-encapsulated bovine serum albumin (BSA) nanoparticles incorporated with quaternary ammonium chitosan (HACC) were prepared successfully. The nanoparticles were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, and their morphology was exami...