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View article: Boosting the human antiviral response in conjunction with natural plant products
Boosting the human antiviral response in conjunction with natural plant products Open
The increasing prevalence of viral infections and the emergence of drug-resistant or mutant strains necessitate the exploration of novel antiviral strategies. Accumulating evidence suggests that natural plant products have significant pote…
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View article: Biotechnology and Various Environmental Concerns: An Introduction
Biotechnology and Various Environmental Concerns: An Introduction Open
According to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), biotechnology is "any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms, or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for a…
View article: Indigenous Knowledge of Lichens can Improve Human Life in Tribal Areas of Arunachal Pradesh: A Case Study
Indigenous Knowledge of Lichens can Improve Human Life in Tribal Areas of Arunachal Pradesh: A Case Study Open
The higher eastern Himalayan regions of India exhibit the luxuriance of different lichen taxa together with other group of plants. The“Punpun” is a common name of lichens used by the Sherdukpen tribe of West Kameng District of Arunachal Pr…
View article: Why Natural Farming Technology be Adopted and Researches Intensified?
Why Natural Farming Technology be Adopted and Researches Intensified? Open
Rising environmental Pollution, decreasing soil fertility, augmenting ground water contamination with NO3, As, Pb, Cd, etc deterioratingvegetables, fruits, edible grains and milk quality due to poisonous chemicals and thereby increasing he…
View article: Correction to: Unraveling the ameliorative potentials of native lichen Pyxine cocoes (Sw.) Nyl., during COVID 19 phase
Correction to: Unraveling the ameliorative potentials of native lichen Pyxine cocoes (Sw.) Nyl., during COVID 19 phase Open
View article: Unraveling the ameliorative potentials of native lichen Pyxine cocoes (Sw.) Nyl., during COVID 19 phase
Unraveling the ameliorative potentials of native lichen Pyxine cocoes (Sw.) Nyl., during COVID 19 phase Open
View article: Securing Flows in the River Systems through Irrigation Water Use Efficiency—A Case Study from Karula River in the Ganga River System
Securing Flows in the River Systems through Irrigation Water Use Efficiency—A Case Study from Karula River in the Ganga River System Open
The pressure on freshwater resources is leading to diminishing flows in some of the critical river systems across the globe. India is no exception, and this is mainly because of water withdrawal for irrigation, which is often to the tune o…
View article: Refining the picture of lichen biota of Himachal Pradesh together with new distributional records to the state
Refining the picture of lichen biota of Himachal Pradesh together with new distributional records to the state Open
Himachal Pradesh (HP) is one of the biodiversity rich states of Western Himalaya, however meagre information is available regarding lichen biota of this state. In the present study an attempt has been made to provide an updated list of lic…
View article: Securing Flows in the River Systems through Irrigation Water Use Efficiency <em>- </em>A Case Study from Karula River in the Ganga River System
Securing Flows in the River Systems through Irrigation Water Use Efficiency <em>- </em>A Case Study from Karula River in the Ganga River System Open
The pressure on freshwater resources is leading to diminishing flows in some of the critical river systems across the globe and India is no exception and this is mainly because of water withdrawal for irrigation, which is often to the tune…
View article: Utilization of spatial interpolation technique to compare metal accumulation pattern by lichens in plain and mountainous regions of North Central India
Utilization of spatial interpolation technique to compare metal accumulation pattern by lichens in plain and mountainous regions of North Central India Open
Based on the physicochemical characteristics, metals emitted from the source (both natural and anthropogenic) contributes towards spatial continuity at regional scale. Apart from intrinsic properties of metals, meteorological conditions an…
View article: Lichen Allelopathy: An Agricultural Prospect
Lichen Allelopathy: An Agricultural Prospect Open
Allelopathy is a common biological miracle by which one organism produces biochemicals that affect the growth, existence, development, and reproduction of other organisms. These biochemicals are known as allelochemicals and have advantageo…
View article: Non-Toxic and Ultra-Small Biosilver Nanoclusters Trigger Apoptotic Cell Death in Fluconazole-Resistant Candida albicans via Ras Signaling
Non-Toxic and Ultra-Small Biosilver Nanoclusters Trigger Apoptotic Cell Death in Fluconazole-Resistant Candida albicans via Ras Signaling Open
Silver-based nanostructures are suitable for many biomedical applications, but to be useful therapeutic agents, the high toxicity of these nanomaterials must be eliminated. Here, we biosynthesize nontoxic and ultra-small silver nanocluster…
View article: Do Lichens have the Ability to Remove Arsenic from Water?
Do Lichens have the Ability to Remove Arsenic from Water? Open
Arsenic (As) contamination of groundwater is a serious threat to human health. Apart from anthropogenic sources, favorable geological conditions also result in elevation of the arsenic problem in Asia, especially in South East Asia. More t…
View article: A Need for Lichen Bio-deterioration Study on Ratnagiri and Udayagiri Excavation Site of Jajpur, Odisha
A Need for Lichen Bio-deterioration Study on Ratnagiri and Udayagiri Excavation Site of Jajpur, Odisha Open
A recent survey to study the lichens in Ratnagiri and Udayagiri excavated sites of Jajpur, Odisha revealed that the monuments and statues were prone to both bio-physical and bio-chemical weathering by lichens.The common crustose lichens be…
View article: Biodeterioration Studies on Some Monuments of Gwalior Division, Madhya Pradesh, India with Calcium and Magnesium Accumulation in Lichens
Biodeterioration Studies on Some Monuments of Gwalior Division, Madhya Pradesh, India with Calcium and Magnesium Accumulation in Lichens Open
Accumulation of Calcium (Ca) and Magnesium (Mg) were determined in thallus as well as in its rock substratum of three lichen species i.e. Peltula patellata, P. placodizans and Phylliscum indicum, found growing on monuments of Gwalior Divis…
View article: Current status of lichen diversity in Chhattisgarh state, India
Current status of lichen diversity in Chhattisgarh state, India Open
The paper enumerated an updated checklist of 119 species of lichens belonging to 49 genera and 29 families from the state of Chhattisgarh, India. Pertusaria pilosula var. indica R. Bajpai and Upreti, is described as a new variety, while 29…
View article: The lichen genera Lepraria (Stereocaulaceae) and Leprocaulon (Leprocaulaceae) in India
The lichen genera Lepraria (Stereocaulaceae) and Leprocaulon (Leprocaulaceae) in India Open
A taxonomic study of the genus Lepraria in India revealed one new species Lepraria indica R. Bajpai & Upreti and 14 new records (L. achariana, L. aurescens, L. caesiella, L.caesioalba, L. cupressicola, L. eburnea, L. ecorticata, L. elobata…
View article: Suitability of lichens to monitor climate change
Suitability of lichens to monitor climate change Open
The lichens are one of the most sensitive organism in nature among the different elements of biodiversity and can be affected more due to climate change. Lichens fulfil their water need from rain, fog and dew present in the atmosphere. The…
View article: Lichens growth on Sun Temple of Konark in Odisha, India- A curse or blessing
Lichens growth on Sun Temple of Konark in Odisha, India- A curse or blessing Open
The present observation on the famous Sun Temple of Konark, Odisha for Lichen growth revealed that a more than 500 different spots were found on main temple, small sculptures erected within the temple premises and boundary walls. A total o…
View article: Lichens Diversity of Gawilgarh fort, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India
Lichens Diversity of Gawilgarh fort, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India Open
An enumerations of 27 species of lichens belonging to 21 genera and 12 families from Gawilgarh fort situated in Melghat forest, Amravati district, Maharashtra are provided. The rock inhabiting lichens exhibits their maximum diversity in th…
View article: Additional distributional records of the lichen genus Cryptothecia in India
Additional distributional records of the lichen genus Cryptothecia in India Open
Additional distribution of 25 species of the genus Cryptothecia from different states of India has been provided. Earlier these species were known from limited localities, and currently, they are recorded from the almost all parts of India…
View article: An Assessment of Lichens Diversity from Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, Maharashtra, India
An Assessment of Lichens Diversity from Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, Maharashtra, India Open
The present study recorded 58 species of lichens belonging to 27 genera and 17 families from seven localities of Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, Maharashtra, in Western Ghats. The study added 24 species new to the lichen biota of Maharash…
View article: Lichens growth on Sun Temple of Konark in Odisha, India- A curse or blessing
Lichens growth on Sun Temple of Konark in Odisha, India- A curse or blessing Open
The present observation on the famous Sun Temple of Konark, Odisha for Lichen growth revealed that a more than 500 different spots were found on main temple, small sculptures erected within the temple premises and boundary walls. A total o…
View article: Additional distributional records of the lichen genus Cryptothecia in India
Additional distributional records of the lichen genus Cryptothecia in India Open
Additional distribution of 25 species of the genus Cryptothecia from different states of India has been provided. Earlier these species were known from limited localities, and currently, they are recorded from the almost all parts of India…
View article: An Assessment of Lichens Diversity from Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, Maharashtra, India
An Assessment of Lichens Diversity from Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, Maharashtra, India Open
The present study recorded 58 species of lichens belonging to 27 genera and 17 families from seven localities of Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, Maharashtra, in Western Ghats. The study added 24 species new to the lichen biota of Maharash…
View article: Change in atmospheric deposition during last half century and its impact on lichen community structure in Eastern Himalaya
Change in atmospheric deposition during last half century and its impact on lichen community structure in Eastern Himalaya Open
Climatic fluctuations largely affects species turnover and cause major shifts of terrestrial ecosystem. In the present study the five decade old herbarium specimens of lichens were compared with recent collection from Darjeeling district w…