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View article: Extended distribution of <i>Meistera agastyamalayana</i> (Zingiberaceae) to Tamil Nadu State, India
Extended distribution of <i>Meistera agastyamalayana</i> (Zingiberaceae) to Tamil Nadu State, India Open
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View article: Green synthesis and characterization of zirconium oxide nanoparticles using solanum trilobatum and its photodegradation activity
Green synthesis and characterization of zirconium oxide nanoparticles using solanum trilobatum and its photodegradation activity Open
Green synthesis methods offer a sustainable alternative to conventional nanoparticle production, minimizing hazardous byproducts and contributing to environmental preservation. This study focuses on the eco-friendly synthesis of zirconium …
View article: Metagenomic approach for improved culture of whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)
Metagenomic approach for improved culture of whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) Open
The gut microbial community is essential for safeguarding the host against pathogens, modulating immune responses, and regulating metabolic activities. This review explores the gut microbiota dynamics in Litopenaeus vannamei (whiteleg shri…
View article: Impact of seed rate and time of sowing on rice fallow crops and their sustainable production system in machine-harvested rice fields
Impact of seed rate and time of sowing on rice fallow crops and their sustainable production system in machine-harvested rice fields Open
A field experiment was conducted at the Department of Agronomy, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Madurai to study the performance of rice fallow crops in machine-harvested rice fields. The pr…
View article: Valorization of bioactive metabolites from Trichodesmium erythraeum bloom biomass for vector borne disease control, bactericidal and anticancer therapy
Valorization of bioactive metabolites from Trichodesmium erythraeum bloom biomass for vector borne disease control, bactericidal and anticancer therapy Open
In the marine environment, algae are regarded as globally distributed entity. The excessive accumulation of nutrients such as nitrogen or phosphorus causes an algal bloom, which is caused by the rapid growth of microscopic algae rather tha…
View article: Source of plastic contamination of the rivers ending to the Gorgan Bay, southeast of the Caspian Sea, Iran
Source of plastic contamination of the rivers ending to the Gorgan Bay, southeast of the Caspian Sea, Iran Open
The widespread presence of microplastics (MPs) in freshwater systems as an emerging environmental pollutant has caused a global environmental problem. The present study investigates the distribution and abundance of source pathway and abun…
View article: Comment on “cancer may be induced by microplastics-sorbed polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons?”
Comment on “cancer may be induced by microplastics-sorbed polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons?” Open
Microplastics, pervasive environmental contaminants, pose a potential risk to human health, including the development of oral carcinoma. These minute plastic particles infiltrate various environmental niches and enter the human body throug…
View article: Comment on “Advancements in nanotechnology: mRNA vaccines for infectious diseases and cancer immunotherapy driving the future of global health”
Comment on “Advancements in nanotechnology: mRNA vaccines for infectious diseases and cancer immunotherapy driving the future of global health” Open
• mRNA vaccines use nanotechnology to transport messenger RNA (mRNA) molecules to cells • The key component of mRNA vaccines based on nanotechnology is the use of nanoparticles to transport mRNA molecules • mRNA vaccines for cancer immunot…
View article: Inter-annual variability on the physicochemical characteristics of Tuticorin coast, southeast of India
Inter-annual variability on the physicochemical characteristics of Tuticorin coast, southeast of India Open
Tuticorin area is populated with a large number of chemical industries and thermal power plants which contribute to changes in physicochemical characteristics of the coastal waters. Long term monitoring is required in order to understand t…
View article: On the identity and distribution of <i>Varronia curassavica</i> (Boraginaceae), a naturalised tropical American species in India from Kerala
On the identity and distribution of <i>Varronia curassavica</i> (Boraginaceae), a naturalised tropical American species in India from Kerala Open
Varronia curassavica (Boraginaceae) was reported from Kerala as a new naturalized species. A detailed description with photographs and characteristic features is provided here for the correct identification. The status of the occurrence of…
View article: Taxonomic revision of the genus <i>Muhlenbergia</i> Schreb. (Poaceae: Chloridoideae) in India
Taxonomic revision of the genus <i>Muhlenbergia</i> Schreb. (Poaceae: Chloridoideae) in India Open
The taxonomic revision of Muhlenbergia in India recognized 6 species including the newly described species Muhlenbergia rakhchamensis and M. myanmarensis. The present revision provides detailed information on the morphology, taxonomy, nome…
View article: Metabarcoding the zooplankton species of the Saudi Arabian Gulf: A study employing mock communities and two gene markers
Metabarcoding the zooplankton species of the Saudi Arabian Gulf: A study employing mock communities and two gene markers Open
Ecosystem health can be monitored by analyzing the species diversity and abundance in a region. The process of recognizing species based on morphology takes a lot of time and expertise. Metabarcoding and other modern molecular taxonomic me…
View article: Seasonal assessment of the trophic status in the coastal waters adjoining Tuticorin harbor in relation to water quality and plankton community in the Gulf of Mannar, India
Seasonal assessment of the trophic status in the coastal waters adjoining Tuticorin harbor in relation to water quality and plankton community in the Gulf of Mannar, India Open
Seasonal variations in hydrography, trophic status, and plankton community structure were studied along the Tuticorin coastal waters (TCWs) in the Gulf of Mannar (GoM). Samples were collected in 2015 and 2016 to analyze physico-chemical (t…
View article: Lectotypification of <i>Acilepis pulneyensis</i> (Gamble) Kottaim. (Asteraceae), a Rare Stenoendemic of Southern Western Ghats, Southern India
Lectotypification of <i>Acilepis pulneyensis</i> (Gamble) Kottaim. (Asteraceae), a Rare Stenoendemic of Southern Western Ghats, Southern India Open
Vernonia pulneyensis Gamble (Asteraceae) was transferred to the genus Acilepis D. Don by Kottaimuthu (2015), citing Fyson’s specimen at K (K000814763) as the lectotype of Acilepis pulneyensis (Gamble) Kottaim., but it is not in accordanc…
View article: First record of Caromiobenella helgolandica (Claus, 1863) (Copepoda, Monstrilloida) from the Saudi waters of the Arabian Gulf
First record of Caromiobenella helgolandica (Claus, 1863) (Copepoda, Monstrilloida) from the Saudi waters of the Arabian Gulf Open
Caromiobenella helgolandica (Claus, 1863), a presumedly widespread monstrilloid copepod, is reported for the first time from Saudi waters of the Arabian Gulf; only females were found in zooplankton samples collected from Tarut Bay in the A…
View article: Shock Wave Induced Switchable Phase Transition (Molecular Distortion Type) of Ammonium Sulfate Crystal
Shock Wave Induced Switchable Phase Transition (Molecular Distortion Type) of Ammonium Sulfate Crystal Open
In the present context, ammonium sulfate (NH 4 ) 2 SO 4 crystal phase stability has been examined at shocked conditions and observed that the title crystal undergoes the reversible crystallographic phase transitions with respect to the num…
View article: Synthesis, characterization, and photocatalytic application of silver doped zinc oxide nanoparticles
Synthesis, characterization, and photocatalytic application of silver doped zinc oxide nanoparticles Open
The advancement in nanotechnology has influenced the improvement in the photocatalytic performance of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs). The photocatalytic activities of ZnO are within irradiation wavelengths in the ultraviolet region and…
View article: Eco-Friendly Preparation and Characterization of Bioplastic Films from Marine Fish Wastes
Eco-Friendly Preparation and Characterization of Bioplastic Films from Marine Fish Wastes Open
Synthetic plastics are highly hazardous contaminants; hence they must be replaced with alternatives. This study aimed to prepare corn starch-based bioplastics using fish scale through film casting technique as an alternative to synthetic p…
View article: Petroleum Hydrocarbon Concentrations in the Surface Sediments of Two Major Sea Ports, Bay of Bengal, India
Petroleum Hydrocarbon Concentrations in the Surface Sediments of Two Major Sea Ports, Bay of Bengal, India Open
This investigation was made to assess the seasonal accumulation pattern of total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) in sediments along the two major ports such as Ennore and Tuticorin, located in Southeast coast of India. The level of TPH was fou…
View article: First record of Seamoths Eurypegasus draconis (Teleostei: Pegasidae) in the Tamil Nadu coast, India
First record of Seamoths Eurypegasus draconis (Teleostei: Pegasidae) in the Tamil Nadu coast, India Open
In the present study a single individual (64 mm SL) of Seamoths Eurypegasus draconis Linnaeus, 1766 was recorded from the Kasimedu fisheries harbour, Chennai coast. This is the first record of the species from mainland of India Chennai, …
View article: Current Taxonomic Status of Three Coastal Endemic Species of <i>Acacia</i> s.l. (Fabaceae: Mimosoideae) in Tamil Nadu, India
Current Taxonomic Status of Three Coastal Endemic Species of <i>Acacia</i> s.l. (Fabaceae: Mimosoideae) in Tamil Nadu, India Open
This paper deals with three endemic species occurring in Tamil Nadu, viz. Acacia bolei R.P. Subhedar, A. pseudowightii Thoth. and A. tanjorensis Ragup. & al., all three originally recorded from coasts. As the irst species has been declared…
View article: Wohlleben Effect and Emergent Pi junctions in superconducting Boron doped Diamond thin films
Wohlleben Effect and Emergent Pi junctions in superconducting Boron doped Diamond thin films Open
Diamond is an excellent band insulator. However, boron (B) doping is known to induce superconductivity. We present two interesting effects in superconducting B doped diamond (BDD) thin films: i) Wohlleben effect (paramagnetic Meissner effe…
View article: Microwave Assisted Synthesis of Titanium(IV) Doped Hydroxyapatite and its Antibacterial Activities
Microwave Assisted Synthesis of Titanium(IV) Doped Hydroxyapatite and its Antibacterial Activities Open
A rapid, efficient and cost-effective method for the synthesis of titanium(IV) doped hydroxyapatite using microwave assisted wet chemical method is reported. The synthesized hydroxyapatite and titanium(IV) doped hydroxyapatite (THA) sample…
View article: Cordia diffusa K.C. Jacob, the Kovai Manjack (Boraginaceae): a highly threatened steno-endemic species from Coimbatore City, Tamil Nadu, India
Cordia diffusa K.C. Jacob, the Kovai Manjack (Boraginaceae): a highly threatened steno-endemic species from Coimbatore City, Tamil Nadu, India Open
Cordia diffusa K.C. Jacob, belonging to Boraginaceae, discovered in 1938 and named by K.C. Jacob in 1944, is a little-known and the only narrow endemic but neglected plant of Coimbatore City. The lectotype of the steno-endemic is determine…
View article: Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles by bloom forming marine microalgae Trichodesmium erythraeum and its applications in antioxidant, drug-resistant bacteria, and cytotoxicity activity
Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles by bloom forming marine microalgae Trichodesmium erythraeum and its applications in antioxidant, drug-resistant bacteria, and cytotoxicity activity Open
View article: Toxic Effects of various Plant Extracts against the Rice Leaf Folder (Cnaphalocrosis medinalis Guenee) Pest
Toxic Effects of various Plant Extracts against the Rice Leaf Folder (Cnaphalocrosis medinalis Guenee) Pest Open
Pests are responsible for global pre and post-harvest crop losses of approximately 20-50% potential production.The Rice leaf folder (Cnaphalocrosis medinalis guenee) is a predominant foliage feeder and one of the most destructive pests aff…
View article: ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS AND FISHERY RESOURCES IN AGATTI AND KAVARATTI ISLANDS OF LAKSHADWEEP SEA, INDIA
ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS AND FISHERY RESOURCES IN AGATTI AND KAVARATTI ISLANDS OF LAKSHADWEEP SEA, INDIA Open
The present study was under taken to have a detailed survey on commercially important fish landings in the Agatti and Kavaratti islands, Lakshadweep Sea, South-west of India from January to December (2016). Seasonal (premonsoon, monsoon, p…
View article: Novel Superconductivity in Endohedral Gallide Mo8Ga41
Novel Superconductivity in Endohedral Gallide Mo8Ga41 Open
We report on synthesis and characterization of gallide cluster based Mo8Ga41 superconductor. Transport and magnetization measurements confirm the superconducting transition temperature to be 9.8 K. The upper critical field, lower critical …
View article: Characterisation of Gallstones Using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy
Characterisation of Gallstones Using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy Open
Gallstone formation is the primary underlying disease that results in gall bladder illness.Gallstone formation in the gall bladder is a common disease and constitutes a major health problem in the world wide.Cholesterol gallstones, pigment…