1. Aspartate is readily converted to asparagine.

2. The amide nitrogen of glutamine or asparagine functions more effectively than ammonia.

3. DL Asparagine was produced by ammonolysis of maleic anhydride in the presence of N catalyst(home made) in a stainless steel autoclave.

4. Dextrose and maltose was the best carbon source, while asparagine (Asn)was the optimum nitrogen source for both hypha growth and spore bearing.

5. Studies with labelled aspartate demonstrate its ready conversion into asparagine.

6. Exogenously supplied aspartate is not an active precursor of asparagine in plant tissurs.

7. Cyanide can serve as precursor for the amide nitrogen of asparagine.

8. The reaction product derived from D fructose and L asparagine was prepared.

9. We also present current research trends on the mode of action of 1(http://),4-cineolederivatives indicating that these compounds could act as inhibitors of asparagine synthetase.

10. The adult shrimp had significantly higher tyrosine, phenylalanine and asparagine content but lower valine and isoleucine levels compared to juvenile and middle shrimp.

11. Terpenoid compounds from aromatic plants have been found to inhibit asparagine synthetase . Chemically synthesized 1,4-cineole derivatives display a degree of weed control activity.