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View article: Effect of rootstocks on physico-morphological performance of Kinnow mandarin under agro-climatic conditions of Pakistan
Effect of rootstocks on physico-morphological performance of Kinnow mandarin under agro-climatic conditions of Pakistan Open
This study evaluated the impact of nine rootstocks on yield and fruit quality of Kinnow mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco) under the agro conditions of Punjab, Pakistan, using a randomised complete block design over two consecutive years.…
View article: Corrigendum to “Research note: Effects of fermented vegetable extract supplementation via drinking water on growth performance, immune function, and antioxidant status in broiler chickens” [Poultry Science, Volume 104/issue 10, 105583]
Corrigendum to “Research note: Effects of fermented vegetable extract supplementation via drinking water on growth performance, immune function, and antioxidant status in broiler chickens” [Poultry Science, Volume 104/issue 10, 105583] Open
View article: Corrigendum to “Research note: Effects of fermented vegetable extract supplementation via drinking water on growth performance, immune function, and antioxidant status in broiler chickens” [Poultry Science, Volume 104/issue 10, 105583]
Corrigendum to “Research note: Effects of fermented vegetable extract supplementation via drinking water on growth performance, immune function, and antioxidant status in broiler chickens” [Poultry Science, Volume 104/issue 10, 105583] Open
View article: Research note: Effects of fermented vegetable extract supplementation via drinking water on growth performance, immune function, and antioxidant status in broiler chickens
Research note: Effects of fermented vegetable extract supplementation via drinking water on growth performance, immune function, and antioxidant status in broiler chickens Open
View article: Impacts of Protease Sources on Growth and Carcass Response, Gut Health, Nutrient Digestibility, and Cecal Microbiota Profiles in Broilers Fed Poultry-by-Product-Meal-Based Diets
Impacts of Protease Sources on Growth and Carcass Response, Gut Health, Nutrient Digestibility, and Cecal Microbiota Profiles in Broilers Fed Poultry-by-Product-Meal-Based Diets Open
Background: The current study aimed to evaluate the effects of the supplementation of protease sources on growth and carcass response, gut health, nutrient digestibility, and cecal microbiota profiles in broilers fed poultry-by-product-mea…
View article: Understanding Seizures in Malan Syndrome Through Caregiver Reports: A Cross-Sectional Study
Understanding Seizures in Malan Syndrome Through Caregiver Reports: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Malan syndrome is an ultra-rare Overgrowth-Intellectual Disability syndrome caused by pathogenic NFIX variants, characterized by intellectual disability, postnatal overgrowth, and dysmorphic features. Seizures in Malan syndrome remain poor…
View article: Composite hydrogels from carrageenan-cl-carboxymethyl chitosan–PVA incorporated ZiF-8 as dressing material for wound healing applications
Composite hydrogels from carrageenan-cl-carboxymethyl chitosan–PVA incorporated ZiF-8 as dressing material for wound healing applications Open
The skin is the largest organ of the human body and provides protective protection from the external environment and pathogens that risk injury. Hydrogels are closely biomimic to the inherent extracellular matrix and hold promising applica…
View article: First Report on Nitrogen’s Role in Vivipary Suppression in Late-Maturing Mango cv. Sufaid Chaunsa
First Report on Nitrogen’s Role in Vivipary Suppression in Late-Maturing Mango cv. Sufaid Chaunsa Open
Punjab is the major mango producing region in Pakistan whereas Pakistan is fifth in the globe in mango production. Among the late season varieties with an 18 % share in Punjab’s mango area, the premium Sufaid Chaunsa variety has an exponen…
View article: Fabrication of composite hydrogels from Carrageenan-cl-carboxymethyl chitosan-PVA incorporated ZiF-8 for wound healing applications
Fabrication of composite hydrogels from Carrageenan-cl-carboxymethyl chitosan-PVA incorporated ZiF-8 for wound healing applications Open
The skin is the largest organ of the human body, protecting it from the external environment and pathogens and minimizing the risk of injury. Hydrogels have attracted a lot of interest lately because of their biomimetic structure and inher…
View article: Genetic Variability of Xanthomonas citri pv. citri in South Punjab, Pakistan
Genetic Variability of Xanthomonas citri pv. citri in South Punjab, Pakistan Open
Background. Citrus is an important nutritious fruit that belongs to the family Rutaceae, comprising a large group of trees and shrubs. Citrus constitutes about 40% of all fruits grown in Pakistan. The total contribution of kinnow, grown in…
View article: Incidence and Distribution of Begomoviruses (BGMV) infecting Ornamental plants in Multan Region, Pakistan
Incidence and Distribution of Begomoviruses (BGMV) infecting Ornamental plants in Multan Region, Pakistan Open
Begomovirus is the largest and important genus in virus taxonomy. It has more than 400 widespread species causing diseases in different plant families. Besides cash crops, begomoviruses also infect ornamental plants which lead to significa…
View article: FIELD-BASED ASSESSMENT OF GENETIC DIVERSITY AND YIELD CHARACTERS IN EXOTIC KABULI CHICKPEA (CICER ARIETINUM L.) GERMPLASM UNDER NORMAL AND WATER DEFICIT CONDITIONS
FIELD-BASED ASSESSMENT OF GENETIC DIVERSITY AND YIELD CHARACTERS IN EXOTIC KABULI CHICKPEA (CICER ARIETINUM L.) GERMPLASM UNDER NORMAL AND WATER DEFICIT CONDITIONS Open
Drought stress is a major factor that affects chickpea production, especially in dry areas of the world. This study assessed the genetic variation of one hundred Kabuli chickpea germplasm accessions from the International Center for Agricu…
View article: FRUITING BEHAVIOR AND FRUIT QUALITY OF LEADING MANGO CULTIVARS GROWN IN SOUTH PUNJAB-PAKISTAN
FRUITING BEHAVIOR AND FRUIT QUALITY OF LEADING MANGO CULTIVARS GROWN IN SOUTH PUNJAB-PAKISTAN Open
Mango is an important and exportable fruit crop of Pakistan However, it is being cultivated in Indo-Pakistan region from centuries, yet farmers face decline in mango production due to lack of available knowledge about fruit bearing habits …
View article: Evaluation of Antibacterial Properties of Grape Seed Extract Mediated Silver Nanoparticles Modified Glass Ionomer Cement
Evaluation of Antibacterial Properties of Grape Seed Extract Mediated Silver Nanoparticles Modified Glass Ionomer Cement Open
View article: Coexistence of Superconductivity and Ferromagnetism in Smc10 at Low Temperature
Coexistence of Superconductivity and Ferromagnetism in Smc10 at Low Temperature Open
View article: TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF ANGINA PECTORIS, MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, ARRHYTHMIAS, AND OTHER CONDITIONS WITH BETA-BLOCKERS
TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF ANGINA PECTORIS, MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, ARRHYTHMIAS, AND OTHER CONDITIONS WITH BETA-BLOCKERS Open
Beta-blockers are used to treat several illnesses, including arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, and others, as well as to avoid these conditions. Patients who are diagnosed with ischemic heart disease usually report exper…
View article: INDUCTION OF VEGETATIVE GROWTH AFTER HARVESTING OF FRUITS IN MANGO CV. SAMMAR BAHISHT CHAUNSA BY USING DIFFERENT CHEMICALS
INDUCTION OF VEGETATIVE GROWTH AFTER HARVESTING OF FRUITS IN MANGO CV. SAMMAR BAHISHT CHAUNSA BY USING DIFFERENT CHEMICALS Open
Mango, the king of fruits, is one of the most important fruit crops of Pakistan. In the country, Sammar Bahisht Chaunsa is a major cultivar grown for domestic consumption as well as exporting to international markets; however, the cultivar…
View article: Citrous Lime—A Functional Reductive Booster for Oil-Mediated Green Synthesis of Bioactive Silver Nanospheres for Healthcare Clothing Applications and Their Eco-Mapping with SDGs
Citrous Lime—A Functional Reductive Booster for Oil-Mediated Green Synthesis of Bioactive Silver Nanospheres for Healthcare Clothing Applications and Their Eco-Mapping with SDGs Open
Silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) are most effective against pathogens and have widely been studied as antibacterial agents in commodity clothing, medical textile, and other hygiene products. However, prolonged utilization of silver and rapid …
View article: Effectiveness of Pollen Germination Media for Improving Storage Potential in Pomegranate (Punica granatum) Germplasm
Effectiveness of Pollen Germination Media for Improving Storage Potential in Pomegranate (Punica granatum) Germplasm Open
Viable pollen grains with the ability to germinate after fertilization are necessary for fruit and seed formation. Pollens are sensitive to environmental conditions and quickly lose their viability after anthesis. In vitro storage potentia…
View article: Effect of Secondary Structures on the Adsorption of Peptides onto Hydrophobic Solid Surfaces Revealed by SALDI-TOF and MD Simulations
Effect of Secondary Structures on the Adsorption of Peptides onto Hydrophobic Solid Surfaces Revealed by SALDI-TOF and MD Simulations Open
The adsorption of peptides and proteins on hydrophobic solid surfaces has received considerable research attention owing to their wide applications to biocompatible nanomaterials and nanodevices, such as biosensors and cell adhesion materi…
View article: Molecular Finger Printing of Thirteen Pakistani Mid-season Mango (Mangifera Indica L.) Varieties by Using Ssr Markers
Molecular Finger Printing of Thirteen Pakistani Mid-season Mango (Mangifera Indica L.) Varieties by Using Ssr Markers Open
Present study was performed to identify the genetic make-up of thirteen mid-season mango verities i.e.Zardalu, Banganpali, Taimuria, Saleh Bhai, Badia Muna Syed, Intikhab, Anmole, Bombay Alphanso, Ghulab Khas, Pan, Lahotia, Kachnaliwala, a…
View article: Precise and Prompt Analyte Detection via Ordered Orientation of Receptor in WSe2-Based Field Effect Transistor
Precise and Prompt Analyte Detection via Ordered Orientation of Receptor in WSe2-Based Field Effect Transistor Open
Field-effect transistors (FET) composed of transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDC) materials have gained huge importance as biosensors due to their added advantage of high sensitivity and moderate bandgap. However, the true potential of the…
View article: Removal of chromium(VI) from wastewater through ion exchange. Kinetic and scale up studies
Removal of chromium(VI) from wastewater through ion exchange. Kinetic and scale up studies Open
Chromium(VI) ions were removed from industrial wastewater.In this regard, a rig was fabricated carrying alkaline anion resin.Various experiments were carried out by varying pH, temperature and volumetric flow rate of solution by employing …
View article: Parametric Optimization of Coal Desulfurization Through Alkaline Leaching
Parametric Optimization of Coal Desulfurization Through Alkaline Leaching Open
Desulfurization of Pakistani coal has been carried out through alkaline leaching. During present experimental investigation, the effect of operating parameters like alkali concentration, time, temperature and particle size has also been an…
View article: Electrosprayed Polymer-Hybridized Multidoped ZnO Mesoscopic Nanocrystals Yield Highly Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells
Electrosprayed Polymer-Hybridized Multidoped ZnO Mesoscopic Nanocrystals Yield Highly Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells Open
Solid-state perovskite solar cells have been expeditiously developed since the past few years. However, there are a number of open questions and issues related to the perovskite devices, such as their long-term ambient stability and hyster…
View article: Child Neurology: An infant with episodic facial flushing
Child Neurology: An infant with episodic facial flushing Open
Congenital harlequin syndrome is rare dysautonomia of the face most often reported in adults and rarely in infants and children. It is a diagnosis of exclusion and a seemingly benign condition. We report a case of a 6-month-old girl with e…
View article: Dye removal from textile waste water using potato starch:parametric optimization using Taguchi design of experiments
Dye removal from textile waste water using potato starch:parametric optimization using Taguchi design of experiments Open
View article: Removal of residual carcinogenic dyes from industrial wastewater using flocculation technique
Removal of residual carcinogenic dyes from industrial wastewater using flocculation technique Open
Due to inefficient dyeing procedures in a typical dye industry, a large quantity of dye spills out into the wastewater, polluting it and causing serious harm to the environment. Consequently, special attention was focused on the use of a n…
View article: Surfer’s myelopathy without surfing: a report of two pediatric patients
Surfer’s myelopathy without surfing: a report of two pediatric patients Open