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View article: Gordius nixus sp. nov.: first report of a horsehair worm (Gordiida, Nematomorpha) from snow in Pakistan
Gordius nixus sp. nov.: first report of a horsehair worm (Gordiida, Nematomorpha) from snow in Pakistan Open
Gordius nixus sp. nov. is described as a new species from Pakistan. It is the first record of a gordiid nematomorph from Pakistan. It was found on snow, which is unusual for nematomorphs. So far, no further life cycle data or host records …
View article: Genomic insights into pyrazinamide and fluoroquinolone resistance in multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Genomic insights into pyrazinamide and fluoroquinolone resistance in multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Open
View article: Trichoderma harzianum-loaded maize biochar enhances Cd–Cu immobilization and reduces bio-accessibility in contaminated soil
Trichoderma harzianum-loaded maize biochar enhances Cd–Cu immobilization and reduces bio-accessibility in contaminated soil Open
View article: Fast release formulation of tianeptine sodium: Formulation, design, characterization and toxicity study
Fast release formulation of tianeptine sodium: Formulation, design, characterization and toxicity study Open
Background: Tianeptine sodium is an antidepressant drug possessing analgesic and anti-asthmatic property. Orodispersible tablets rapidly disintegrates with in oral cavity and drug undergoes rapid absorption through oral mucosa resulting in…
View article: Comprehensive genome-wide identification and analysis of the glycolate oxidase (GLO) gene family in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) during biotic stress and fruit development stages
Comprehensive genome-wide identification and analysis of the glycolate oxidase (GLO) gene family in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) during biotic stress and fruit development stages Open
View article: Glutathione promotes aluminum tolerance in rice through cell wall remodeling and nitrogen metabolic regulation
Glutathione promotes aluminum tolerance in rice through cell wall remodeling and nitrogen metabolic regulation Open
Aluminum (Al) toxicity is a major constraint for plant growthand productivity, particularly in acid soils, in which toxic Al3+ ions are more soluble and available. Glutathione (GSH), a nonprotein thiol tripeptide widely recogniz…
View article: Microplastics, invasive species and fungal stressors modulate antioxidative mechanisms, rhizosphere enzymes and microbial dynamics in alfalfa
Microplastics, invasive species and fungal stressors modulate antioxidative mechanisms, rhizosphere enzymes and microbial dynamics in alfalfa Open
View article: Historical and recent advances in genetic and genomic research on gummy stem blight in watermelon
Historical and recent advances in genetic and genomic research on gummy stem blight in watermelon Open
Gummy stem blight (GSB) is one of the most important fungal diseases of cucurbits (watermelons, cucumbers, melons, pumpkin, and squash) in the United States. GSB is caused by the fungal pathogen Didymella bryoniae (syn. Stagonosporopsis cu…
View article: Comparison of Post-Operative Recovery Characteristics by Using Isoflurane and Sevoflurane in Adult Patients under General Anesthesia
Comparison of Post-Operative Recovery Characteristics by Using Isoflurane and Sevoflurane in Adult Patients under General Anesthesia Open
Background: Inhaled volatile anesthetics remain the most widely used drug for the maintenance of general anesthesia, because of the ease of administration and predictable intraoperative and recovery characteristics. Over the past years, th…
View article: Exogenous proline enhances salt acclimation in soybean seedlings: Modifying physicochemical properties and controlling proline metabolism through the ornithine-glutamate dual pathway
Exogenous proline enhances salt acclimation in soybean seedlings: Modifying physicochemical properties and controlling proline metabolism through the ornithine-glutamate dual pathway Open
Soil salinization has emerged as a major factor negatively affecting soil quality and plant productivity. Proline, functioning as an osmotic regulator, has been proposed as an effective strategy for enhancing plant tolerance to salt stress…
View article: Comparative Efficacy of <i>Trichoderma harzianum</i> and <scp><i>Pseudomonas putida</i></scp> in Mitigating Verticillium Wilt of <scp><i>Brassica napus</i></scp>
Comparative Efficacy of <i>Trichoderma harzianum</i> and <span><i>Pseudomonas putida</i></span> in Mitigating Verticillium Wilt of <span><i>Brassica napus</i></span> Open
Verticillium dahliae is a devastating pathogen that causes Verticillium wilt of Brassica napus . This study investigated the application of Pseudomonas putida and Trichoderma harzianum as biocontrol agents against V. dahliae , and their im…
View article: Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi-Assisted Phytoremediation: A Promising Strategy for Cadmium-Contaminated Soils
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi-Assisted Phytoremediation: A Promising Strategy for Cadmium-Contaminated Soils Open
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) have been shown to play a major role in regulating the accumulation, transport, and toxicity of cadmium (Cd) in plant tissues. This review aims to highlight the current understanding of the mechanisms by …
View article: Multiple effects of modified biochar in saline-alkali soil: reducing salinity, providing nutrition, and promoting root colonization by beneficial bacteria
Multiple effects of modified biochar in saline-alkali soil: reducing salinity, providing nutrition, and promoting root colonization by beneficial bacteria Open
Aims Soil salinization is a serious problem worldwide that restricts agricultural production and sustainability. Biochar modification is a novel method to enhance its amelioration effect of on saline-alkali soil. Methods We carried out a p…
View article: Effects of Biochar and Straw Amendment on Soil Fertility and Microbial Communities in Paddy Soils
Effects of Biochar and Straw Amendment on Soil Fertility and Microbial Communities in Paddy Soils Open
Straw and biochar, two commonly used soil amendments, have been shown to enhance soil fertility and the composition of microbial communities. To compare the effects of straw and biochar on soil fertility, particularly focusing on soil diss…
View article: Straw Addition Enhances Crop Yield, Soil Aggregation, and Soil Microorganisms in a 14-Year Wheat–Rice Rotation System in Central China
Straw Addition Enhances Crop Yield, Soil Aggregation, and Soil Microorganisms in a 14-Year Wheat–Rice Rotation System in Central China Open
Straw return utilizes waste resources to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers worldwide. However, information is still lacking on the relative impact of straw return on soil fertility, the nutrient composition of different soil aggregate…
View article: Silicon and iron nanoparticles protect rice against lead (Pb) stress by improving oxidative tolerance and minimizing Pb uptake
Silicon and iron nanoparticles protect rice against lead (Pb) stress by improving oxidative tolerance and minimizing Pb uptake Open
View article: Evaluation of Susceptibility in Brassica Napus against Mustard Aphid (Lipaphis Erysimi Kalt.)
Evaluation of Susceptibility in Brassica Napus against Mustard Aphid (Lipaphis Erysimi Kalt.) Open
Brassica is one of the major oilseed crops.Its seeds can be utilized to extract refined oil, which is utilized for both industrial chemical manufacture and cooking.It is a great food source that may be utilized as oil for industrial and co…
View article: Influences of tobacco straw return with lime on microbial community structure of tobacco-planting soil and tobacco leaf quality
Influences of tobacco straw return with lime on microbial community structure of tobacco-planting soil and tobacco leaf quality Open
Soil amendment is an important strategy to improve soil quality and crop yield. During 2014–2019, we investigated the effects of tobacco straw return with lime on soil nutrients, soil microbial community structure, tobacco leaf yield and q…
View article: Enhancing Crop Protection and Yield through Precision Agriculture and Integrated Pest Management: A Comprehensive Review
Enhancing Crop Protection and Yield through Precision Agriculture and Integrated Pest Management: A Comprehensive Review Open
The increasing global population has intensified the necessity for sustainable and efficient agricultural practices. One promising avenue for meeting this demand is the synergy between Precision Agriculture (PA) and Integrated Pest Managem…
View article: Sources, Persistence, Ecotoxicology and Transformations of Anticancer Pharmaceutical Drug Residues in the Soil Environment: A Review
Sources, Persistence, Ecotoxicology and Transformations of Anticancer Pharmaceutical Drug Residues in the Soil Environment: A Review Open
Release and environmental consequences of drug residues pose a major challenge for soil quality management. This review aims to synthesis the literature related to the transformations of anticancer drugs at the soil-water interphase and th…
View article: Combining Straw Mulch with Nitrogen Fertilizer Improves Soil and Plant Physio-Chemical Attributes, Physiology, and Yield of Maize in the Semi-Arid Region of China
Combining Straw Mulch with Nitrogen Fertilizer Improves Soil and Plant Physio-Chemical Attributes, Physiology, and Yield of Maize in the Semi-Arid Region of China Open
Mulching and nitrogen (N) fertilization are the main drivers for sustainable crop production. The sole use of nitrogen fertilizer threatened both the physiology and production of maize in rain-fed areas. Therefore, we proposed that wheat s…
View article: Use of CRISPR/CAS9 System in Engineering Plant Resistant to Gemini Virus, an Emerging Threat
Use of CRISPR/CAS9 System in Engineering Plant Resistant to Gemini Virus, an Emerging Threat Open
Gemini viruses account for destructive scourge wastes that endanger nourishment safety. The genomic sequence of Gemini virus comprises of a round or disk shaped, unique or isolated stranded or grounded DNA crumb, which set off a duplex DNA…
View article: Beneficial Elements in Plant Life Under A Changing Environment
Beneficial Elements in Plant Life Under A Changing Environment Open
The current and perspective progressive development in global system brought environmental changes. Those changes lead to the race between plants and their environment for getting required nutrients and minerals to adapt well and evolve. T…
View article: Goat Science - From Keeping to Precision Production
Goat Science - From Keeping to Precision Production Open
This chapter was designed to figure out the basic knowledge about domestication, adaptation and immigration of goat breeds, with a spotlight on modern versus old strategies to enhance genetic performance along with recognizing their role i…
View article: Designing artificial synthetic promoters for accurate, smart, and versatile gene expression in plants
Designing artificial synthetic promoters for accurate, smart, and versatile gene expression in plants Open
With the development of high-throughput biology techniques and artificial intelligence, it has become increasingly feasible to design and construct artificial biological parts, modules, circuits, and even whole systems. To overcome the lim…
View article: 30-Month Pot Experiment: Biochar Alters Soil Potassium Forms, Soil Properties and Soil Fungal Diversity and Composition in Acidic Soil of Southern China
30-Month Pot Experiment: Biochar Alters Soil Potassium Forms, Soil Properties and Soil Fungal Diversity and Composition in Acidic Soil of Southern China Open
Biochar has a significant impact on improving soil, nutrient supply, and soil microbial amounts. However, the impacts of biochar on soil fungi and the soil environment after 30 months of cultivation experiments are rarely reported. We stud…
View article: High boron stress leads to sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) toxicity by disrupting photosystem Ⅱ
High boron stress leads to sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) toxicity by disrupting photosystem Ⅱ Open
View article: Fruit Characteristics of Citrus Trees Grown under Different Soil Cu Levels
Fruit Characteristics of Citrus Trees Grown under Different Soil Cu Levels Open
The effects of the increased soil copper (Cu) on fruit quality due to the overuse of Cu agents have been a hot social issue. Seven representative citrus orchards in Guangxi province, China, were investigated to explore the fruit quality ch…
View article: Reducing Macronutrients and Increasing Micronutrient Fertilizers Are Key to Improving the Quality of Pomelo Citrus grandis (L.) Osbeck Cv. “Guanxi”
Reducing Macronutrients and Increasing Micronutrient Fertilizers Are Key to Improving the Quality of Pomelo Citrus grandis (L.) Osbeck Cv. “Guanxi” Open
Due to long-term excessive fertilization, the fruit quality of the Guanxi pomelo (Citrus grandis) has been declining. The classification of fruit quality and its relationship with nutrients in soils and trees were studied to declaim the ch…
View article: Effect of nano-silicon on the regulation of ascorbate-glutathione contents, antioxidant defense system and growth of copper stressed wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) seedlings
Effect of nano-silicon on the regulation of ascorbate-glutathione contents, antioxidant defense system and growth of copper stressed wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) seedlings Open
Copper (Cu 2+ ) toxicity can inhibit plant growth and development. It has been shown that silicon (Si) can relieve Cu 2+ stress. However, it is unclear how Si-nanoparticles (SiNPs) relieve Cu 2+ stress in wheat seedlings. Therefore, the cu…