Muhammad Naveed
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: A Performance Assessment Study of Different Respiratory Samples for the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB) using GeneXpert, Smear Staining, and TB Cultures
A Performance Assessment Study of Different Respiratory Samples for the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB) using GeneXpert, Smear Staining, and TB Cultures Open
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the major re-emerging diseases. An increase in disease burden and subsequent misuse of anti-tuberculosis drugs has made the situation worse. Early diagnosis followed by antibiotic susceptibility testing can lowe…
View article: Switching antibiotic therapy from injectable to oral to optimise the duration of inpatient care for young infants presenting with moderate-mortality-risk signs of possible serious bacterial infection: an open-label, multicountry, randomised controlled trial
Switching antibiotic therapy from injectable to oral to optimise the duration of inpatient care for young infants presenting with moderate-mortality-risk signs of possible serious bacterial infection: an open-label, multicountry, randomised controlled trial Open
Gates Foundation.
View article: Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in acute severe asthma: A case report
Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in acute severe asthma: A case report Open
Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM), also known as mediastinal emphysema, develops as a consequence of acute severe asthma and is an uncommon entity. It is essential to recognize this complication since it must be distinguished from other …
View article: Trends in Mortality Related to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States: A 1999-2020 Analysis
Trends in Mortality Related to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States: A 1999-2020 Analysis Open
View article: Rare and Incidental Finding of an Uninfected Urachal Cyst in an Adult Female
Rare and Incidental Finding of an Uninfected Urachal Cyst in an Adult Female Open
Urachal cysts are rare congenital anomalies, often asymptomatic and incidentally diagnosed, caused by abnormal persistence or incomplete obliteration of the urachus. We report a 38‐year‐old female with lower abdominal pain and UTI symptoms…
View article: Biochar-microbe synergy enhances auxin-mediated soil–plant interactions for canola productivity in alkaline calcareous soil
Biochar-microbe synergy enhances auxin-mediated soil–plant interactions for canola productivity in alkaline calcareous soil Open
Biochar, PGPEs, and PGPF enhance IAA biosynthesis from l -tryptophan, boosting root growth, microbial activity, nutrient uptake, stress defense, and ultimately pod number and seed yield.
View article: Incidence and detection of M.tb multi-drug resistance in Hyderabad population using the PCR–sequence method
Incidence and detection of M.tb multi-drug resistance in Hyderabad population using the PCR–sequence method Open
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is a multifaceted disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis ( M.tb ) is a pathogenic bacterium, which poses to public health problem in both industrialized and developing countries. According to the World…
View article: Improving Maize Physiological Attributesby Regulating Urease Activity and ZincAvailability in Rhizosphere Through BioactivatedZinc-Coated Urea (Engro Zabardast Urea)
Improving Maize Physiological Attributesby Regulating Urease Activity and ZincAvailability in Rhizosphere Through BioactivatedZinc-Coated Urea (Engro Zabardast Urea) Open
View article: Growth regulation in bread wheat via novel bioinoculant formulation
Growth regulation in bread wheat via novel bioinoculant formulation Open
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is one of the most significant crops and the backbone of food security worldwide. However, low wheat production remains a substantial concern in global agricultural systems. It can be attributed to several fact…
View article: Utilization of Diversified Cover Crops as Green Manure-Enhanced Soil Organic Carbon, Nutrient Transformation, Microbial Activity, and Maize Growth
Utilization of Diversified Cover Crops as Green Manure-Enhanced Soil Organic Carbon, Nutrient Transformation, Microbial Activity, and Maize Growth Open
Studying green manure in several returning methods to enhance soil fertility and crop benefits is a strong foundation for cropland nutrient management. However, how different types of green manures and their variable doses affect the effic…
View article: Enhancing chromium resistance and bulb quality in onion (Allium cepa L.) through copper nanoparticles and possible health risk
Enhancing chromium resistance and bulb quality in onion (Allium cepa L.) through copper nanoparticles and possible health risk Open
View article: The Effect of Fibrosis on DNA Yield from Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded Tissues
The Effect of Fibrosis on DNA Yield from Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded Tissues Open
Objective: To report the effect of fibrosis on yield of Deoxyribonucleic Acid extraction from Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded tissue. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Molecular Pathology, Arm…
View article: The Efficacy of Organic Amendments on Maize Productivity, Soil Properties and Active Fractions of Soil Carbon in Organic-Matter Deficient Soil
The Efficacy of Organic Amendments on Maize Productivity, Soil Properties and Active Fractions of Soil Carbon in Organic-Matter Deficient Soil Open
The decline in soil productivity due to intensive cultivation, unbalanced fertilization and climate change are key challenges to future food security. There is no significant research conducted on the effect of organic amendments on soil p…
View article: Processed Manures with Added Zinc Improve Zinc Biofortification in Lentils under Saline Conditions
Processed Manures with Added Zinc Improve Zinc Biofortification in Lentils under Saline Conditions Open
The low solubility and enhanced fixation of zinc (Zn) in semi-arid and dry climates limits Zn uptake in plants. Zn deficiency in soil impairs crop production and human health, necessitating agricultural biofortification. A pot experiment w…
View article: Biochar Application for Soil Quality Improvement: An Overview
Biochar Application for Soil Quality Improvement: An Overview Open
Soil as a renewable resource has a key role to play in sustainable crop production, soil management, and combating food insecurity. The overapplication of fertilizers in this regard has resulted in decreased soil health and productivity. B…
View article: EFFECT OF UREA-PHOSPHATE AND ITS APPLICATION METHODS ON MAIZE (ZEA MAYS L.) GROWTH, YIELD AND NUTRIENT USE EFFICIENCY
EFFECT OF UREA-PHOSPHATE AND ITS APPLICATION METHODS ON MAIZE (ZEA MAYS L.) GROWTH, YIELD AND NUTRIENT USE EFFICIENCY Open
An experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of different doses and application methods of urea-phosphate on the growth, yield, and nutrient use efficiency of maize.The experiment included four urea-phosphate application methods:…
View article: Digging Deeper: Unveiling the Impact of Diverse Organic Amendments on Soil Quality and Crop Yield in a Three-Year Field Experiment
Digging Deeper: Unveiling the Impact of Diverse Organic Amendments on Soil Quality and Crop Yield in a Three-Year Field Experiment Open
View article: Predicting germination and emergence patterns of Leptochloa chinensis using population based threshold models
Predicting germination and emergence patterns of Leptochloa chinensis using population based threshold models Open
View article: Boron seed coating combined with seed inoculation with boron tolerant bacteria (Bacillus sp. MN-54) and maize stalk biochar improved growth and productivity of maize (Zea mays L.) on saline soil
Boron seed coating combined with seed inoculation with boron tolerant bacteria (Bacillus sp. MN-54) and maize stalk biochar improved growth and productivity of maize (Zea mays L.) on saline soil Open
Salinity exerts significant negative impacts on growth and productivity of crop plants and numerous management practices are used to improve crop performance under saline environments. Micronutrients, plant growth promoting bacteria and bi…
View article: Efficacy of an Insect-Based Diet with Addition of Probiotics on Growth, Proximate Composition, Enzymatic Efficiency, and Immune Response of Nile Tilapia
Efficacy of an Insect-Based Diet with Addition of Probiotics on Growth, Proximate Composition, Enzymatic Efficiency, and Immune Response of Nile Tilapia Open
Insects are potential alternative protein sources to replace fish meal (FM) in aqua feed. The role of insect species as replacements in the aqua industry has been a hot debate in the current era. The present study evaluated the influence o…
View article: Elucidating the Potential of Dye-Degrading Enterobacter cloacae ZA14 for Cultivation of Solanum lycopersicum Plants with Textile Effluents
Elucidating the Potential of Dye-Degrading Enterobacter cloacae ZA14 for Cultivation of Solanum lycopersicum Plants with Textile Effluents Open
The presence of textile effluents in water bodies is a matter of concern due to toxicity caused by textile dyes, associated heavy metals and salts. Endophytic bacteria have been reported to reduce the phytotoxicity of textile wastewater (T…
View article: Bio-Organically Acidified Product-Mediated Improvements in Phosphorus Fertilizer Utilization, Uptake and Yielding of Zea mays in Calcareous Soil
Bio-Organically Acidified Product-Mediated Improvements in Phosphorus Fertilizer Utilization, Uptake and Yielding of Zea mays in Calcareous Soil Open
The demand for a better agricultural productivity and the available phosphorus (P) limitation in plants are prevailing worldwide. Poor P availability due to the high pH and calcareous nature of soils leads to a lower P fertilizer use effic…
View article: Effect of Biochar and Compost Addition on Mitigating Salinity Stress and Improving Fruit Quality of Tomato
Effect of Biochar and Compost Addition on Mitigating Salinity Stress and Improving Fruit Quality of Tomato Open
To overcome food security, sustainable strategies for reclamation and the subsequent utilization of salt-affected soils for crop production are needed. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the impacts of compost and biochar additio…
View article: L-Tryptophan-Dependent Auxin-Producing Plant-Growth-Promoting Bacteria Improve Seed Yield and Quality of Carrot by Altering the Umbel Order
L-Tryptophan-Dependent Auxin-Producing Plant-Growth-Promoting Bacteria Improve Seed Yield and Quality of Carrot by Altering the Umbel Order Open
Carrot (Daucus carota L.) seed quality is affected by umbel position due to uneven maturation of carrot seeds produced in different umbel orders. However, keeping this in view, we tested whether seed quality could be improved with the supp…
View article: Combined Application of Organic and Inorganic Nitrogen and Seed Inoculation with Rhizobacteria (Stenotrophomonas maltophilia FA-9) Improved Productivity, Nitrogen Use Efficiency, and Economic Returns of Pearl Millet
Combined Application of Organic and Inorganic Nitrogen and Seed Inoculation with Rhizobacteria (Stenotrophomonas maltophilia FA-9) Improved Productivity, Nitrogen Use Efficiency, and Economic Returns of Pearl Millet Open
Nitrogen (N) availability and soil microbiota exert significant impacts on plant metabolic systems and yield. Different studies have indicated that yield and nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.R.Br.) can be…
View article: Value-Added Fertilizers Enhanced Growth, Yield and Nutrient Use Efficiency through Reduced Ammonia Volatilization Losses under Maize–Rice Cropping Cultivation
Value-Added Fertilizers Enhanced Growth, Yield and Nutrient Use Efficiency through Reduced Ammonia Volatilization Losses under Maize–Rice Cropping Cultivation Open
Plant nutrition is an essential element for crop production and enormous amounts of fertilizers are used in agricultural systems. However, these sources emit toxic gasses and compounds in the environment that not only deteriorate soil qual…
View article: Characterization of Ralstonia solanacearum causing bacterial wilt from major chili growing areas of Pakistan
Characterization of Ralstonia solanacearum causing bacterial wilt from major chili growing areas of Pakistan Open
For proper disease management, accurate diagnosis of the pathogen is essential. Therefore, in the present study Ralstonia solanacearum causing bacterial wilt of chili was characterized to determine the distribution of biovars of the bacter…
View article: Success of Aquaculture Industry with New Insights of Using Insects as Feed: A Review
Success of Aquaculture Industry with New Insights of Using Insects as Feed: A Review Open
Most of world’s fish and seafood are produced by aquaculture, which is one of the biggest contributors to the world’s food security. The substantial increase in prices of conventional feed ingredients and the over-exploitation of natural r…
View article: Metal Resistant Enterobacter cloacae ZA14 Enhanced Seedling Vigor and Metal Tolerance through Improved Growth, Physiology and Antioxidants in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Irrigated with Textile Effluents
Metal Resistant Enterobacter cloacae ZA14 Enhanced Seedling Vigor and Metal Tolerance through Improved Growth, Physiology and Antioxidants in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Irrigated with Textile Effluents Open
The presence of toxic heavy metals and dyes in textile wastewater is a serious problem contaminating vegetables by irrigation. This contaminated food upon consumption undermines human health and is lethal for human life. The endophytic bac…
View article: Correction to: Interactive Effect of Boron Application Methods and Boron-Tolerant Bacteria (Bacillus sp. MN54) Improves Nodulation, Grain Yield, Profitability and Biofortification of kabuli Chickpea Grown Under Irrigated and Rainfed Conditions
Correction to: Interactive Effect of Boron Application Methods and Boron-Tolerant Bacteria (Bacillus sp. MN54) Improves Nodulation, Grain Yield, Profitability and Biofortification of kabuli Chickpea Grown Under Irrigated and Rainfed Conditions Open