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View article: Alpha diversity with increasing altitude and Rapoport’s rule adherence: Elevational trends in Noctuoidea (Lepidoptera) of Mizoram, India
Alpha diversity with increasing altitude and Rapoport’s rule adherence: Elevational trends in Noctuoidea (Lepidoptera) of Mizoram, India Open
An assessment of the alpha diversity across the altitudinal range sizes for the moths of Noctuoidea (Lepidoptera) collected from 25 locations in Mizoram, a biodiversity hotspot in India, was undertaken. A total of 164 moth specimens were e…
View article: Redescription of Cryptophlebia ombrodelta (Lower, 1898) (Lepidoptera, Totricidae) an emerging pest of leguminous medicinal plants with new host record from India
Redescription of Cryptophlebia ombrodelta (Lower, 1898) (Lepidoptera, Totricidae) an emerging pest of leguminous medicinal plants with new host record from India Open
Cryptophlebia ombrodelta (Lower, 1898) (Olethreutinae: Tortricidae: Lepidoptera) larvae were recorded for the first time from the fruits of Saraca asoca (Roxb.) Willd. (Fabaceae) a culturally and medicinally important tree at Thiruvanantha…
View article: Retraction notice to “Green synthesis and characterization of titanium dioxide nanoparticles using leaf extract of Pouteria campechiana and larvicidal and pupicidal activity on Aedes aegypti” [Environ. Res. 200 (2021) 111333]
Retraction notice to “Green synthesis and characterization of titanium dioxide nanoparticles using leaf extract of Pouteria campechiana and larvicidal and pupicidal activity on Aedes aegypti” [Environ. Res. 200 (2021) 111333] Open
This article has been retracted: please see Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal (https://www.elsevier.com/locate/withdrawalpolicy). This article has been retracted at the request of the Editor-in-Chief. The corresponding author was conta…
View article: Green route to synthesize zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) using leaf extracts of Merremia quinquefolia (L.) Hallier f. and their potential applications
Green route to synthesize zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) using leaf extracts of Merremia quinquefolia (L.) Hallier f. and their potential applications Open
The current investigation focus on the facile, cost-effective, ecologically sustainable and green synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) from the Merremia quinquefolia leaf aqueous extract and tests their biomedical application. Th…
View article: Anticancer effect of bioactive compound Apparicine isolated from the Tabernaemontana divaricata on retinoblastoma cancer cell line (Y79) and in silico docking approaches
Anticancer effect of bioactive compound Apparicine isolated from the Tabernaemontana divaricata on retinoblastoma cancer cell line (Y79) and in silico docking approaches Open
Tabernaemontana divaricata is a widely recognized traditional medicinal plant utilized for alleviating a variety of ailments. The objective of this study was to utilize nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) techniques for the identification of …
View article: Synthesis of <i>Lawsonia inermis</i> -encased silver–copper bimetallic nanoparticles with antioxidant, antibacterial, and cytotoxic activity
Synthesis of <i>Lawsonia inermis</i> -encased silver–copper bimetallic nanoparticles with antioxidant, antibacterial, and cytotoxic activity Open
The extract of the medicinal plant Lawsonia inermis , known as henna, was employed to synthesize silver–copper bimetallic nanoparticles (Ag–Cu NPs) in a unique, efficient, and cost-effective method. The shape, size, and structural features…
View article: Larvicidal Efficacy and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles Derived from Aqueous Leaves Extracts of Trichosanthes tricuspidata against Dengue Vector Ades aegypti
Larvicidal Efficacy and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles Derived from Aqueous Leaves Extracts of Trichosanthes tricuspidata against Dengue Vector Ades aegypti Open
<p><strong>Objectives:</strong> The present investigation aims to analyze the larvicidal activity of T. tricuspidata plant extract and silver nanoparticles from aqueous extracts of T. tricuspidata. <strong>…
View article: Bio-efficacy of insecticidal molecule emodin against dengue, filariasis, and malaria vectors
Bio-efficacy of insecticidal molecule emodin against dengue, filariasis, and malaria vectors Open
Emodin, a chemical isolated from Aspergillus terreus , was studied using chromatographic and spectroscopic methods and compound purity (96%) was assessed by TLC. Furthermore, high larvicidal activity against Aedes aegypti -AeA (LC 50 5.08 …
View article: Plant growth-promoting bacteria in metal-contaminated soil: Current perspectives on remediation mechanisms
Plant growth-promoting bacteria in metal-contaminated soil: Current perspectives on remediation mechanisms Open
Heavy metal contamination in soils endangers humans and the biosphere by reducing agricultural yield and negatively impacting ecosystem health. In recent decades, this issue has been addressed and partially remedied through the use of “gre…
View article: Anti-larvicidal antimicrobial and cytotoxic effect of endophytic fungus Alternaria macrospora isolated from Trichillia connaroides
Anti-larvicidal antimicrobial and cytotoxic effect of endophytic fungus Alternaria macrospora isolated from Trichillia connaroides Open
The interaction of plants with microorganisms at various trophic levels is primarily for growth, development and deterrence and is intertwined in a complex network of inhabitants. Endophytes of fungal origin are widely recognized for suppo…
View article: Anti-larvicidal antimicrobial and cytotoxic effect of endophytic fungus Alternaria macrospora isolated from Trichillia connaroides
Anti-larvicidal antimicrobial and cytotoxic effect of endophytic fungus Alternaria macrospora isolated from Trichillia connaroides Open
The interaction of plants with microorganisms at various trophic levels is primarily for growth, development and deterrence and is intertwined in a complex network of inhabitants. Endophytes of fungal origin are widely recognized for suppo…
View article: In-Situ and Ex-Situ Phycoremediation Competence of Innate Scenedesmus Sp. On Polluted River Water
In-Situ and Ex-Situ Phycoremediation Competence of Innate Scenedesmus Sp. On Polluted River Water Open
The present study was aimed to investigate the ex-situ and in-situ phycoremediation efficacy of native Scenedesmus sp. in polluted Thirumanimuthar River water sample. Based on the macroscopic and microscopic analysis the predominant microa…
View article: Glycosmis pentaphylla (Rutaceae): A Natural Candidate for the Isolation of Potential Bioactive Arborine and Skimmianine Compounds for Controlling Multidrug-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Glycosmis pentaphylla (Rutaceae): A Natural Candidate for the Isolation of Potential Bioactive Arborine and Skimmianine Compounds for Controlling Multidrug-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Open
Several multidrug-resistant organisms have emerged, which increases the threat to public health around the world and a limited number of therapeutics were available to counteract these issues. Thus, researchers are trying to find out novel…
View article: GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY AND MASS SPECTROMETRY ANALYSIS OF BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS OF DRYOPTERIS HIRTIPES (BLUMZE) KUNTZE
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY AND MASS SPECTROMETRY ANALYSIS OF BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS OF DRYOPTERIS HIRTIPES (BLUMZE) KUNTZE Open
Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze GC–MS analysis of whole plant methanolic extract of Dryopteris hirtipes from Dryopteridaceae family.
Methods: Gas chromatography and mass spectrometry analysis of whole plant extract w…
View article: Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Potential of Bioactive Molecules Ursolic Acid and Thujone Isolated from <i>Memecylon edule</i> and <i>Elaeagnus indica</i> and Their Inhibitory Effect on Topoisomerase II by Molecular Docking Approach
Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Potential of Bioactive Molecules Ursolic Acid and Thujone Isolated from <i>Memecylon edule</i> and <i>Elaeagnus indica</i> and Their Inhibitory Effect on Topoisomerase II by Molecular Docking Approach Open
The present study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant and antiproliferative potential of ursolic acid and thujone isolated from leaves of Elaeagnus indica and Memecylon edule and their inhibitory effect on topoisomerase II using molecular do…
View article: Chemical Composition, Antibacterial, Anti-oxidant and Cytotoxic properties of Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles from <i>Annona muricata L. (Annonaceae)</i>
Chemical Composition, Antibacterial, Anti-oxidant and Cytotoxic properties of Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles from <i>Annona muricata L. (Annonaceae)</i> Open
This study aims to evaluate the chemical constituents and biological potential of aqueous leaf extract and green synthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from Annona muricata. The GC-MS analysis of aqueous extract showed major phyto compou…
View article: Antidengue potential of leaf extracts of Pavetta tomentosa and Tarenna asiatica (Rubiaceae) against dengue virus and its vector Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
Antidengue potential of leaf extracts of Pavetta tomentosa and Tarenna asiatica (Rubiaceae) against dengue virus and its vector Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) Open
The aim of the present study was to screen the anti-dengue potential of crude leaf extracts of two plants from Pavetta tomentosa and Tarenna asiatica. For larvicidal assay, the acetone extract of both plants showed maximum effects, with th…
View article: Larvicidal, Histopathological, Antibacterial Activity of Indigenous Fungus Penicillium sp. Against Aedes aegypti L and Culex quinquefasciatus (Say) (Diptera: Culicidae) and Its Acetylcholinesterase Inhibition and Toxicity Assessment of Zebrafish (Danio rerio)
Larvicidal, Histopathological, Antibacterial Activity of Indigenous Fungus Penicillium sp. Against Aedes aegypti L and Culex quinquefasciatus (Say) (Diptera: Culicidae) and Its Acetylcholinesterase Inhibition and Toxicity Assessment of Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Open
Fungal metabolites are considered to be most efficient tools to overcome the issues related to insecticide resistance and environmental pollution. The present study focus on the evaluation of the mosquito larvicidal efficacy of metabolites…
View article: Pouteria campechiana leaf extract and its bioactive compound myricitrin are mosquitocidal against Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus
Pouteria campechiana leaf extract and its bioactive compound myricitrin are mosquitocidal against Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus Open
Objective: To test the mosquitocidal potential of leaf extracts of Pouteria campechiana prepared with different solvents and elucidate the structure of an isolated mosquitocidal compound. Methods: The leaf extracts of Pouteria campechiana …
View article: Antibacterial Potential of Cippadessa baccifera Leaf Extract Mediated AgNPs Against Multi-drug Resistant Bacterial Isolates
Antibacterial Potential of Cippadessa baccifera Leaf Extract Mediated AgNPs Against Multi-drug Resistant Bacterial Isolates Open
Background and Objectives: Multi-drug resistant bacteria (MDRB) have become a widespread serious problem in tropical and subtropical countries.The present study was aimed to investigate the isolation, identification, antibacterial resistan…
View article: Aspergillus terreus (Trichocomaceae): A Natural, Eco-Friendly Mycoinsecticide for Control of Malaria, Filariasis, Dengue Vectors and Its Toxicity Assessment Against an Aquatic Model Organism Artemia nauplii
Aspergillus terreus (Trichocomaceae): A Natural, Eco-Friendly Mycoinsecticide for Control of Malaria, Filariasis, Dengue Vectors and Its Toxicity Assessment Against an Aquatic Model Organism Artemia nauplii Open
Vector-borne diseases like malaria, filariasis, and dengue are transmitted by mosquitoes and they cause global mortality and morbidity due to an increased resistance against commercial insecticides. The present study was aimed to evaluate …
View article: Cloning and Expression of the Organophosphate Pesticide-Degrading<i>α</i>-<i>β</i>Hydrolase Gene in Plasmid pMK-07 to Confer Cross-Resistance to Antibiotics
Cloning and Expression of the Organophosphate Pesticide-Degrading<i>α</i>-<i>β</i>Hydrolase Gene in Plasmid pMK-07 to Confer Cross-Resistance to Antibiotics Open
Pesticide residual persistence in agriculture soil selectively increases the pesticide-degrading population and transfers the pesticide-degrading gene to other populations, leading to cross-resistance to a wide range of antibiotics. The en…