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View article: Examining the Dynamics of the Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline: Implications for Energy Cooperation, Geopolitics, and Regional Development
Examining the Dynamics of the Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline: Implications for Energy Cooperation, Geopolitics, and Regional Development Open
This study examines the energy cooperation, geopolitical dynamics and regional development implications of the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline. The study uses a mixed-methods approach to assess the pros and cons of the pipeline. The results sho…
View article: Enhanced-efficiency nitrogenous fertilizers coupled with organic amendments: A sustainable approach to mitigating nitrogen emissions and leaching in rice-wheat cropping systems
Enhanced-efficiency nitrogenous fertilizers coupled with organic amendments: A sustainable approach to mitigating nitrogen emissions and leaching in rice-wheat cropping systems Open
Excessive use of nitrogenous (N) fertilizers for intensified cropping has negative environmental impacts, including the emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O) and ammonia (NH3), as well as nitrate (NO3-) leaching, however, enhanced efficiency ni…
View article: Development and testing of environment friendly nanohybrid coatings for sustainable agriculture technologies
Development and testing of environment friendly nanohybrid coatings for sustainable agriculture technologies Open
Less than 50% of the applied urea fertilizer is taken up by plants due to poor nitrogen (N) use efficiency which affects overall agricultural productivity and leads to serious environmental and economic problems. Additionally, soils with h…
View article: Farmers’ and millers’ experiences and attitudes towards the production and processing of zinc biofortified wheat in Pakistan: a mixed methods study
Farmers’ and millers’ experiences and attitudes towards the production and processing of zinc biofortified wheat in Pakistan: a mixed methods study Open
Background Zinc biofortified wheat may be a sustainable strategy to increase zinc intake in areas where fortification and dietary diversification are not feasible or are limited by household purchasing power. This convergent mixed methods …
View article: Growth improvement of wheat (Triticum aestivum) and zinc biofortification using potent zinc-solubilizing bacteria
Growth improvement of wheat (Triticum aestivum) and zinc biofortification using potent zinc-solubilizing bacteria Open
Zinc (Zn) is an indispensable element for proper plant growth. A sizeable proportion of the inorganic Zn that is added to soil undergoes a transformation into an insoluble form. Zinc-solubilizing bacteria (ZSB) have the potential to transf…
View article: Development and testing of zinc sulfate and zinc oxide nanoparticle-coated urea fertilizer to improve N and Zn use efficiency
Development and testing of zinc sulfate and zinc oxide nanoparticle-coated urea fertilizer to improve N and Zn use efficiency Open
Nitrogen (N) losses from conventional fertilizers in agricultural systems are very high, which can lead to serious environmental pollution with economic loss. In this study, innovative slow-release fertilizers were prepared using zinc (Zn)…
View article: NITRIFICATION INHIBITORS IMPACT ON NITROUS OXIDE EMISSION AND AMMONIA VOLATILIZATION: A SUSTAINABLE MEASURE TOWARD A HYGIENIC ENVIRONMENT
NITRIFICATION INHIBITORS IMPACT ON NITROUS OXIDE EMISSION AND AMMONIA VOLATILIZATION: A SUSTAINABLE MEASURE TOWARD A HYGIENIC ENVIRONMENT Open
Nitrogen (N) application to agricultural fields warrants curtailing nitrous oxide (N2O) emission and ammonia (NH3) volatilization for improved use efficiency with a less environmental footprint of N. As a means of mitigating N2O emissions,…
View article: The Impact of Consuming Zinc-Biofortified Wheat Flour on Haematological Indices of Zinc and Iron Status in Adolescent Girls in Rural Pakistan: A Cluster-Randomised, Double-Blind, Controlled Effectiveness Trial
The Impact of Consuming Zinc-Biofortified Wheat Flour on Haematological Indices of Zinc and Iron Status in Adolescent Girls in Rural Pakistan: A Cluster-Randomised, Double-Blind, Controlled Effectiveness Trial Open
Biofortification of wheat is potentially a sustainable strategy to improve zinc intake; however, evidence of its effectiveness is needed. A household-based, double-blind, cluster-randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted in rural Pak…
View article: Biofortified Wheat Increases Dietary Zinc Intake: A Randomised Controlled Efficacy Study of Zincol-2016 in Rural Pakistan
Biofortified Wheat Increases Dietary Zinc Intake: A Randomised Controlled Efficacy Study of Zincol-2016 in Rural Pakistan Open
A new variety of zinc biofortified wheat (Zincol-2016) was released in Pakistan in 2016. The primary aim of this study was to examine the effects of consuming Zincol-2016 wheat flour on biochemical and functional markers of zinc status in …
View article: Acceptability of zinc biofortified wheat and flour among farmers in Pakistan: experiences from the BiZiFED2 project
Acceptability of zinc biofortified wheat and flour among farmers in Pakistan: experiences from the BiZiFED2 project Open
In Pakistan, 24.3% of women of reproductive age and 19.5% of children aged under five living in rural areas are zinc deficient. Zinc-biofortified wheat flour may be an effective approach to address zinc deficiency in i communities where ac…
Soil fertility mapping and agronomic advice at the regional scale using private sector data. Open
Soil fertility mapping and agronomic advice at the regional scale using private sector data. Abstract Surveys of soil fertility and quality provide essential information, at multiple scales, for policy and management decisions on agricultu…
View article: Bioassimilation of lead and zinc in rabbits fed on spinach grown on contaminated soil
Bioassimilation of lead and zinc in rabbits fed on spinach grown on contaminated soil Open
Accumulation of heavy metals in the environment can pose a potential risk to living organisms. Ingestion of leafy vegetables, containing heavy metals, is one of the main routes through which these elements enter the human body. The present…
View article: Suitability of Indian mustard genotypes for phytoremediation of mercury-contaminated sites
Suitability of Indian mustard genotypes for phytoremediation of mercury-contaminated sites Open
Phytoremediation is an environment-friendly remediation technology, which has become widely accepted and is regarded as an easy and safe technique for removal of contaminants. Mercury (Hg) is one of the most toxic soil and water contaminan…
View article: Determinants of Women’s Empowerment in Pakistan: Evidence from Demographic and Health Surveys, 2012–13 and 2017–18
Determinants of Women’s Empowerment in Pakistan: Evidence from Demographic and Health Surveys, 2012–13 and 2017–18 Open
Background: Women’s empowerment has always remained a contested issue in the complex socio-demographic and cultural milieu of Pakistani society. Women are ranked lower than men on all vital human development indicators. Therefore, studying…
View article: Biodegradable Polymer Coated Granular Urea Slows Down N Release Kinetics and Improves Spinach Productivity
Biodegradable Polymer Coated Granular Urea Slows Down N Release Kinetics and Improves Spinach Productivity Open
Low nitrogen (N) utilization efficiency due to environmental N losses from fertilizers results in high-cost on-farm production. Urea coating with biodegradable polymers can prevent these losses by controlling the N release of fertilizers. …
View article: Biofortification of wheat with zinc for eliminating deficiency in Pakistan: study protocol for a cluster-randomised, double-blind, controlled effectiveness study (BIZIFED2)
Biofortification of wheat with zinc for eliminating deficiency in Pakistan: study protocol for a cluster-randomised, double-blind, controlled effectiveness study (BIZIFED2) Open
Introduction Micronutrient deficiencies, commonly referred to as ‘hidden hunger’, affect more than two billion people worldwide, with zinc and iron-deficiency frequently reported. The aim of this study is to examine the impact of consuming…
View article: Site-Specific Factors Influence the Field Performance of a Zn-Biofortified Wheat Variety
Site-Specific Factors Influence the Field Performance of a Zn-Biofortified Wheat Variety Open
Background: Biofortification of wheat with zinc (Zn) through breeding and agronomy can reduce Zn deficiencies and improve human health. “High-Zn” wheat varieties have been released in India and Pakistan, where wheat is consumed widely as a…
View article: Slow-Release Urea Prills Developed Using Organic and Inorganic Blends in Fluidized Bed Coater and Their Effect on Spinach Productivity
Slow-Release Urea Prills Developed Using Organic and Inorganic Blends in Fluidized Bed Coater and Their Effect on Spinach Productivity Open
The application of urea-based fertilizers in developing countries has gained significant momentum over time. urea usage is to meet demand and supply gap of food resources as world population is increasing at a fast pace. urea contains larg…
View article: The BiZiFED project: Biofortified zinc flour to eliminate deficiency in Pakistan
The BiZiFED project: Biofortified zinc flour to eliminate deficiency in Pakistan Open
Zinc deficiency is a global public health problem, affecting ~17% of the world's population, with the greatest burden in low‐ and middle‐income countries. An increasing body of evidence suggests that biofortification may be a cost‐effectiv…
View article: Examining the effectiveness of consuming flour made from agronomically biofortified wheat (Zincol-2016/NR-421) for improving Zn status in women in a low-resource setting in Pakistan: study protocol for a randomised, double-blind, controlled cross-over trial (BiZiFED)
Examining the effectiveness of consuming flour made from agronomically biofortified wheat (Zincol-2016/NR-421) for improving Zn status in women in a low-resource setting in Pakistan: study protocol for a randomised, double-blind, controlled cross-over trial (BiZiFED) Open
Introduction Dietary zinc (Zn) deficiency is a global problem, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries where access to rich, animal-source foods of Zn is limited due to poverty. In Pakistan, Zn deficiency affects over 40% of…
View article: Dietary characteristics of adult women participating in the BiZiFED trial (Biofortified Zinc Flour to Eliminate Zinc Deficiency), Pakistan
Dietary characteristics of adult women participating in the BiZiFED trial (Biofortified Zinc Flour to Eliminate Zinc Deficiency), Pakistan Open
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View article: Effect of agronomically biofortified zinc flour on zinc and selenium status in resource poor settings; a randomised control trial
Effect of agronomically biofortified zinc flour on zinc and selenium status in resource poor settings; a randomised control trial Open
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View article: Status of antioxidant defense system for detoxification of arsenic in Brassica juncea (L.)
Status of antioxidant defense system for detoxification of arsenic in Brassica juncea (L.) Open
The content of arsenic (As), a naturally occurring toxic element found in soils worldwide, has gone substantially high in agricultural soils due to various anthropogenic activities. The responses of seed germination, seedling growth, photo…
View article: Valuing increased zinc (Zn) fertiliser-use in Pakistan
Valuing increased zinc (Zn) fertiliser-use in Pakistan Open
There are potential market- and subsidy-based incentives to increase Zn fertiliser-use in Pakistan. Benefit-Cost Ratios (BCRs) for yield alone are 13.3 and 17.5 for Punjab and Sindh, respectively. If each DALY is monetised at one to three …