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View article: Exogenous α-lipoic acid mitigates lead (Pb) toxicity in tomato seedlings by regulating metabolites, nutrient uptake, antioxidant defense and redox balance maintenance
Exogenous α-lipoic acid mitigates lead (Pb) toxicity in tomato seedlings by regulating metabolites, nutrient uptake, antioxidant defense and redox balance maintenance Open
Water contamination with heavy metals drastically affects plant growth and development. It is more dangerous than other contamination sources due to its cumulative impact over time through plant irrigation. Lead (Pb) is one of the most pre…
View article: Physiological and molecular responses of house fly (Musca domestica L.) to clove flower bud extracts
Physiological and molecular responses of house fly (Musca domestica L.) to clove flower bud extracts Open
The house fly, Musca domestica, is a major mechanical vector of several pathogens, posing significant public health risks. Due to the hazards associated with indoor use of synthetic insecticides, biopesticides offer an eco-friendly alterna…
View article: Differential Effects of Chitosan–Salicylic Acid Nanocomposite and Salicylic Acid on Cucumber Mosaic Virus in Cucumber
Differential Effects of Chitosan–Salicylic Acid Nanocomposite and Salicylic Acid on Cucumber Mosaic Virus in Cucumber Open
Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) is a destructive viral pathogen of vegetables, fruits, grains, and ornamentals across the globe. This study investigated the comparative antiviral efficacy of chitosan–salicylic acid nanocomposite (Ch/SA NC) and…
View article: Deciphering the genetic landscape of tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus: Dynamic and region-specific diversity revealed by comprehensive sequence analyses
Deciphering the genetic landscape of tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus: Dynamic and region-specific diversity revealed by comprehensive sequence analyses Open
Tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV), a swiftly spreading bipartite begomovirus infecting ~43 plant species across Asia, Africa, and Europe, poses a major agricultural threat. This study comprehensively investigated the genetic diver…
View article: Revitalizing cadmium-stressed sunflower: co-composted biochar improves growth, antioxidant responses, and soil remediation efficiency
Revitalizing cadmium-stressed sunflower: co-composted biochar improves growth, antioxidant responses, and soil remediation efficiency Open
Background Heavy metals especially cadmium (Cd), has become a matter of concern for environmentalists due to extensive industrialization and poor management of industrial waste. As a toxic pollutant, Cd has ability to deteriorate soil qual…
View article: Genetic Diversity, Population Structure, and Cross-Border Dispersal Patterns of Tomato Leaf Curl Palampur Virus in South and West Asia
Genetic Diversity, Population Structure, and Cross-Border Dispersal Patterns of Tomato Leaf Curl Palampur Virus in South and West Asia Open
Tomato leaf curl Palampur virus (ToLCPalV) is an economically important bipartite begomovirus in the agro-ecological regions in south and western Asia. This study was designed to investigate the sequence variation dynamics, regional deline…
View article: Sprayable RNAi for silencing of important genes to manage red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
Sprayable RNAi for silencing of important genes to manage red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Open
The red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Oliver, 1970) (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae) is the most devastating insect-pest of palm trees worldwide. Synthetic insecticides are the most preferred tool for the management of RPW. Alternati…
View article: High-throughput sequencing discovered diverse monopartite and bipartite begomoviruses infecting cucumbers in Saudi Arabia
High-throughput sequencing discovered diverse monopartite and bipartite begomoviruses infecting cucumbers in Saudi Arabia Open
Limited research in Saudi Arabia has devolved into the prevalence and genetic diversity of begomoviruses. Utilizing Illumina MiSeq sequencing, we obtained 21 full-length begomovirus sequences (2.7–2.8 kb) from eight cucumber plants grown i…
View article: Identification and molecular analysis of watermelon chlorotic stunt virus infecting snake gourd in Saudi Arabia
Identification and molecular analysis of watermelon chlorotic stunt virus infecting snake gourd in Saudi Arabia Open
Snake gourd (Trichosanthes cucumerina) plants exhibiting typical begomovirus-like symptoms of stunted growth, leaf yellowing and mottling were observed at an open field in the Eastern region of Saudi Arabia. Sequencing analysis of the ampl…
View article: Assessment of Water Productivity and Economic Viability of Greenhouse-Grown Tomatoes under Soilless and Soil-Based Cultivations
Assessment of Water Productivity and Economic Viability of Greenhouse-Grown Tomatoes under Soilless and Soil-Based Cultivations Open
Water scarcity has necessitated the adoption of water-saving techniques in both protected and non-protected farming. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of a water-saving soilless cultivation technique and compare it to convention…
View article: Growth, Physiological and Biochemical Responses of Mung Bean (<i>Vigna radiata</i> L.) to Cadmium Polluted Soil
Growth, Physiological and Biochemical Responses of Mung Bean (<i>Vigna radiata</i> L.) to Cadmium Polluted Soil Open
Cadmium (Cd) toxicity is an alarming issue for our agricultural soils and serious threat to crop productivity. The concentration of Cd in our soils is continuously increasing which is posing serious threat to plants, animals and humans. Mu…
View article: Burgeoning Multi-Drug Resistance in E. coli: Insights from Broiler Chickens and Slaughterhouse Workers
Burgeoning Multi-Drug Resistance in E. coli: Insights from Broiler Chickens and Slaughterhouse Workers Open
Drug resistance is currently recognized as a global problem. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of multi-drug resistant (MDR) E. coli in broiler chickens, slaughter workers, and related spe…
View article: Morpho-Physiological and Biochemical Responses of <i>Cymbopogan citratus</i> (DC.) and <i>Asparagus officinalis</i> L. to Waterlogging and Salinity Stress
Morpho-Physiological and Biochemical Responses of <i>Cymbopogan citratus</i> (DC.) and <i>Asparagus officinalis</i> L. to Waterlogging and Salinity Stress Open
Salinity stress is an alarming issue causing a substantial reduction in crop productivity. Water logging also limits crop productivity and the extent of both these stresses is increasing due to climate change and global warming. This study…
View article: Biochar a promising amendment to mitigate the drought stress in plants: review and future prospective
Biochar a promising amendment to mitigate the drought stress in plants: review and future prospective Open
Drought stress (DS) is one of the most destructive abiotic stresses that negatively affects plant growth, and yield. The intensity of DS is continuously increasing due rapid of water sources, less rainfall, and an increase in global warmin…
View article: Drought stress-induced modification of morpho-anatomical and yield attributes of mung bean associated with the application of silicon and Moringa leaf extract
Drought stress-induced modification of morpho-anatomical and yield attributes of mung bean associated with the application of silicon and Moringa leaf extract Open
Mung bean (Vigna radiata) is the rich source of fiber and essential nutrients. They play a vital role in sustainable agriculture due to their ability to fix nitrogen in the soil and enhance soil fertility. Drought is characterized by limit…
View article: Genetic Diversity, Evolutionary Dynamics, and Ongoing Spread of Pedilanthus Leaf Curl Virus
Genetic Diversity, Evolutionary Dynamics, and Ongoing Spread of Pedilanthus Leaf Curl Virus Open
Pedilanthus leaf curl virus (PeLCV) is a monopartite begomovirus (family Geminiviridae) discovered just a few decades ago. Since then, it has become a widely encountered virus, with reports from ca. 25 plant species across Pakistan and Ind…
View article: Assessment of Water Productivity and Economics of the Greenhouse-Grown Tomatoes under Soilless and Soil-Based Cultivations
Assessment of Water Productivity and Economics of the Greenhouse-Grown Tomatoes under Soilless and Soil-Based Cultivations Open
Water scarcity challenges have necessitated the adoption of water-saving techniques in protected and nom-protected farming. This study aimed to assess the performance of a water-saving soil-less cultivation technique and to compare it with…
View article: Green nanotechnology for plant bacterial diseases management in cereal crops: a review on metal-based nanoparticles
Green nanotechnology for plant bacterial diseases management in cereal crops: a review on metal-based nanoparticles Open
Cereals are an important source of nutrients for animals. Several diseases cause severe yield loss in cereal crops. Bacterial diseases result in varying yield losses across cereals: Wheat (5-40%), maize (15-98.9%), rice (20-70%), pearl mil…
View article: Efficacy of Biogenic Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles in Treating Wastewater for Sustainable Wheat Cultivation
Efficacy of Biogenic Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles in Treating Wastewater for Sustainable Wheat Cultivation Open
Water scarcity due to overuse and growing water pollution has led to the need for upgrading of conventional methods of wastewater treatment. The biological synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) and their photocatalytic capacity t…
View article: Antiviral Activity of Chitosan Nanoparticles and Chitosan Silver Nanocomposites against Alfalfa Mosaic Virus
Antiviral Activity of Chitosan Nanoparticles and Chitosan Silver Nanocomposites against Alfalfa Mosaic Virus Open
Plant viruses are a global concern for sustainable crop production. Among the currently available antiviral approaches, nanotechnology has been overwhelmingly playing an effective role in circumventing plant viruses. Alfalfa mosaic virus (…
View article: Identification of a Cucumber Mosaic Virus from Cucurbita pepo on New Reclamation Land in Egypt and the Changes Induced in Pumpkin Plants
Identification of a Cucumber Mosaic Virus from Cucurbita pepo on New Reclamation Land in Egypt and the Changes Induced in Pumpkin Plants Open
In 2020, the leaves and fruit of 50 pumpkin plants with suspected cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) symptoms of leaf mosaic, vein yellowing, and mild leaf curling were collected from Sharq El-Owainat (Al Wadi El-Gaded governorate), a new reclama…
View article: Association of High and Low Molecular Weight Glutenin Subunits with Gluten Strength in Tetraploid Durum Wheat (Triticum turgidum spp. Durum L.)
Association of High and Low Molecular Weight Glutenin Subunits with Gluten Strength in Tetraploid Durum Wheat (Triticum turgidum spp. Durum L.) Open
The gluten strength and the composition of high- and low-molecular-weight glutenin subunits (HMWGSs and LMWGSs) of fifty-one durum wheat genotypes were evaluated using sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) sedimentation testing and SDS polyacrylami…
View article: Population Dynamics of Phytophthora infestans in Egypt Reveals Clonal Dominance of 23_A1 and Displacement of 13_A2 Clonal Lineage
Population Dynamics of Phytophthora infestans in Egypt Reveals Clonal Dominance of 23_A1 and Displacement of 13_A2 Clonal Lineage Open
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) and tomato (S. lycopersicum L.) are the most economically important vegetable crops in Egypt and worldwide. The winter crop in Egypt is particularly prone to late blight caused by Phytophthora infestans. A tot…
View article: Water Use Efficiency and Economic Evaluation of the Hydroponic versus Conventional Cultivation Systems for Green Fodder Production in Saudi Arabia
Water Use Efficiency and Economic Evaluation of the Hydroponic versus Conventional Cultivation Systems for Green Fodder Production in Saudi Arabia Open
The current study is aimed to assess water use efficiency and evaluate economic viability of hydroponic and conventional production of barley green fodder by keeping in view the water scarcity challenges in Saudi Arabia. A hydroponic syste…
View article: Pre-Breeding Genetic Diversity Assessment of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Cultivars Based on Molecular, Morphological and Physicochemical Parameters
Pre-Breeding Genetic Diversity Assessment of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Cultivars Based on Molecular, Morphological and Physicochemical Parameters Open
Appropriate knowledge of the parental cultivars is a pre-requisite for a successful breeding program. This study characterized fruit yield, quality attributes, and molecular variations of ten tomato cultivars during three consecutive gener…
View article: High-Throughput Sequencing Identified Distinct Bipartite and Monopartite Begomovirus Variants Associated with DNA-Satellites from Tomato and Muskmelon Plants in Saudi Arabia
High-Throughput Sequencing Identified Distinct Bipartite and Monopartite Begomovirus Variants Associated with DNA-Satellites from Tomato and Muskmelon Plants in Saudi Arabia Open
The studies on the prevalence and genetic diversity of begomoviruses in Saudi Arabia are minimal. In this study, field-grown symptomatic tomato and muskmelon plants were collected, and initially, begomovirus infection was confirmed by the …