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View article: The Role of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) in Rural Livelihoods: Evidence from District Chitral, Pakistan
The Role of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) in Rural Livelihoods: Evidence from District Chitral, Pakistan Open
Non-Timber Forest Products play a pivotal role in sustaining rural livelihoods in forest-adjacent regions, particularly in mountainous and resource-scarce environments. This study investigates the socio-economic determinants of household d…
View article: Plant-pollinator interactions along the altitudinal gradient in Berberis lycium royle: An endangered medicinal plant of the Himalayan region
Plant-pollinator interactions along the altitudinal gradient in Berberis lycium royle: An endangered medicinal plant of the Himalayan region Open
The terrestrial ecosystem, particularly mountain regions, influences species distribution by providing diverse climatic conditions that vary with rising altitude. These climatic factors play a significant role in determining species phenol…
View article: Some New Exact Solutions of The Space Time Boussinesq and Kdv Fractional Partial Differential Equation
Some New Exact Solutions of The Space Time Boussinesq and Kdv Fractional Partial Differential Equation Open
In this paper, the Modified Riemann-Liouville derivative is proposed to solve Space Time Boussinesq Fractional Partial Differential Equation, and Jumarie’s modified Riemann Liouville derivative is used to convert nonlinear partial fraction…
View article: Analyzing the Effects of Socio-economic Factors on Access to Higher Education in Pakistan
Analyzing the Effects of Socio-economic Factors on Access to Higher Education in Pakistan Open
This study investigates how socio-economic factors influence access to higher education in Pakistan, employing a mixed-methods approach with 1,200 participants aged 18-25 from five provinces. Quantitative data was analyzed through multiple…
View article: An Explainable Disease Surveillance System for Early Prediction of Multiple Chronic Diseases
An Explainable Disease Surveillance System for Early Prediction of Multiple Chronic Diseases Open
This study addresses a critical gap in the healthcare system by developing a clinically meaningful, practical, and explainable disease surveillance system for multiple chronic diseases, utilizing routine EHR data from multiple U.S. practic…
View article: BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF Alternaria citri CAUSING BLACK ROT OF CITRUS IN PAKISTAN
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF Alternaria citri CAUSING BLACK ROT OF CITRUS IN PAKISTAN Open
Citrus is a valuable fruit crop consumed mainly as fresh fruit or juice, known for its nutritional and health benefits due to its content of phytochemicals, ascorbic acid, limonoids, carotenoids, vitamin B complex, and related nutrients. H…
View article: Plant-Pollinator Interactions along the Altitudinal Gradient in<i>Berberis lycium</i>Royle: An Endangered Medicinal Plant Species of the Himalayan Region
Plant-Pollinator Interactions along the Altitudinal Gradient in<i>Berberis lycium</i>Royle: An Endangered Medicinal Plant Species of the Himalayan Region Open
Mountain ecosystems influence species distribution by offering climatic variables intertwined with rising altitude. These climatic factors determine species phenology and niche width. Although the distributional patterns of some prominent …
View article: High-Altitude Medicinal Plants as Promising Source of Phytochemical Antioxidants to Combat Lifestyle-Associated Oxidative Stress-Induced Disorders
High-Altitude Medicinal Plants as Promising Source of Phytochemical Antioxidants to Combat Lifestyle-Associated Oxidative Stress-Induced Disorders Open
Oxidative stress, driven by reactive oxygen, nitrogen, and sulphur species (ROS, RNS, RSS), poses a significant threat to cellular integrity and human health. Generated during mitochondrial respiration, inflammation, UV exposure and pollut…
View article: Phytochemical Characterization and Evaluation of Anti-oxidant Activity of <i>Ipomoea obscura</i> (L.)
Phytochemical Characterization and Evaluation of Anti-oxidant Activity of <i>Ipomoea obscura</i> (L.) Open
Background: Dietary botanicals, including food additives, fruits, and vegetables, have been used for centuries as natural health remedies, but scientific evidence on their preventive properties remains limited. These dietary plants are a s…
View article: PcLRR-RK3, an LRR receptor kinase is required for growth and <i>in-planta</i> infection processes in <i>Phytophthora capsici</i>
PcLRR-RK3, an LRR receptor kinase is required for growth and <i>in-planta</i> infection processes in <i>Phytophthora capsici</i> Open
Receptor protein kinases (RPKs) critically provide the basic infrastructure to sense, perceive, and conduct the signalling events at the cell surface of organisms. The importance of LRR-RLKs has been well studied in plants, but much less i…
View article: Predicting the potential habitat suitability and distribution of “Weed-Onion” (Asphodelus tenuifolius Cavan.) in India under predicted climate change scenarios
Predicting the potential habitat suitability and distribution of “Weed-Onion” (Asphodelus tenuifolius Cavan.) in India under predicted climate change scenarios Open
Recent shifts in the spectrum of weeds documented throughout the globe in various agroecosystems were purportedly associated with climate change. Consequently, it called for a more thorough investigation of weed vulnerabilities and managem…
View article: Composition and community structure of <i>Olea ferruginea</i> Royle forests in Jammu and Kashmir, India
Composition and community structure of <i>Olea ferruginea</i> Royle forests in Jammu and Kashmir, India Open
Olea ferruginea Royle is a wild Olive species commonly known as Indian or African Olive. In India, it is distributed in the Northwestern Himalaya, from Jammu and Kashmir to Uttarakhand, at an altitude of up to 2400 m amsl. The present stud…
View article: Temperature Induced Flowering Phenology of Olea ferruginea Royle: A Climate Change Effect
Temperature Induced Flowering Phenology of Olea ferruginea Royle: A Climate Change Effect Open
Studies from different parts of the world have generated pieces of evidence of climate change’s effects on plant phenology as indicators of global climate change. However, datasets or pieces of evidence are lacking for the majority of regi…
View article: Elevation, aspect, and habitat heterogeneity determine plant diversity and compositional patterns in the Kashmir Himalaya
Elevation, aspect, and habitat heterogeneity determine plant diversity and compositional patterns in the Kashmir Himalaya Open
Elevational gradient, slope, and aspect offer a unique opportunity to explore the response of plant species under changing environmental conditions. The present study aimed to analyze the species diversity and distribution patterns with re…
View article: Eco-friendly management of wheat stripe rust through application of Bacillus subtilis in combination with plant defense activators
Eco-friendly management of wheat stripe rust through application of Bacillus subtilis in combination with plant defense activators Open
Stripe rust (SR) caused by Puccinia striiformis Westend. f. sp. tritici Erikss (Pst) is one of the most important and destructive disease of wheat worldwide. In Pakistan, stipe rust appeared as epidemic and is causing huge losses to wheat …
View article: In-Vitro Pathogenicity of Entomopathogenic Nematodes Associated Symbiotic Bacteria and their Metabolites against Armyworm Spodoptera litura Fabricius
In-Vitro Pathogenicity of Entomopathogenic Nematodes Associated Symbiotic Bacteria and their Metabolites against Armyworm Spodoptera litura Fabricius Open
Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are effective biocontrol agents against different insect pests.However, very little work has been done in Pakistan on the symbiotic bacteria associated with EPNs and their metabolites.In this laboratory st…
View article: Time series analysis of variability and trends in precipitation on annual, seasonal and monthly scales of Jammu region of Western Himalaya from 1925-2020
Time series analysis of variability and trends in precipitation on annual, seasonal and monthly scales of Jammu region of Western Himalaya from 1925-2020 Open
Planning agricultural practises relies entirely on the timely prediction of rainfall based on data analysis. Early forecasting aids in the preparation of disaster management plans in high-risk locations in the event of predicted severe or …
View article: Ensemble modeling to predict the impact of future climate change on the global distribution of Olea europaea subsp. cuspidata
Ensemble modeling to predict the impact of future climate change on the global distribution of Olea europaea subsp. cuspidata Open
Climate change is one of the significant factors influencing global species redistribution. As a result, a better understanding of the species' possible range change in future climate conditions is needed. Therefore, this study compiles gl…
View article: Application of Machine Learning and Multivariate Statistics to Predict Uniaxial Compressive Strength and Static Young’s Modulus Using Physical Properties under Different Thermal Conditions
Application of Machine Learning and Multivariate Statistics to Predict Uniaxial Compressive Strength and Static Young’s Modulus Using Physical Properties under Different Thermal Conditions Open
Uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) and the static Young’s modulus (Es) are fundamental parameters for the effective design of engineering structures in a rock mass environment. Determining these two parameters in the laboratory is time-co…
View article: Pattern of β-Diversity and Plant Species Richness along Vertical Gradient in Northwest Himalaya, India
Pattern of β-Diversity and Plant Species Richness along Vertical Gradient in Northwest Himalaya, India Open
The structure and distribution patterns of Himalayan vegetation are poorly explored, and research on species composition along the elevation gradient in these mountain ranges is still deficient. The current study was undertaken to analyze …
View article: Changing Climatic Scenarios Anticipate Dwindling of Suitable Habitats for Endemic Species of Himalaya—Predictions of Ensemble Modelling Using Aconitum heterophyllum as a Model Plant
Changing Climatic Scenarios Anticipate Dwindling of Suitable Habitats for Endemic Species of Himalaya—Predictions of Ensemble Modelling Using Aconitum heterophyllum as a Model Plant Open
In the changing climatic conditions, species distribution modelling is considered as a key strategy to estimate the probable influence of climatic variabilities on the habitat ranges of any species. The present study explores the potential…
View article: Unravelling the Role of Epigenetic Modifications in Development and Reproduction of Angiosperms: A Critical Appraisal
Unravelling the Role of Epigenetic Modifications in Development and Reproduction of Angiosperms: A Critical Appraisal Open
Epigenetics are the heritable changes in gene expression patterns which occur without altering DNA sequence. These changes are reversible and do not change the sequence of the DNA but can alter the way in which the DNA sequences are read. …
View article: Evaluation of Integrated Management Approaches against Citrus Nematode (Tylenchulus semipenetrans) in Pakistan
Evaluation of Integrated Management Approaches against Citrus Nematode (Tylenchulus semipenetrans) in Pakistan Open
Present study was conducted to explore the nematicidal potential of different synthetic chemicals, biopesticides and antagonists against citrus decline. Effect of eleven chemicals, seven biopesticides and two antagonists on juvenile mortal…
View article: Modeling of Valeriana wallichii Habitat Suitability and Niche Dynamics in the Himalayan Region under Anticipated Climate Change
Modeling of Valeriana wallichii Habitat Suitability and Niche Dynamics in the Himalayan Region under Anticipated Climate Change Open
An increase in atmospheric greenhouse gases necessitates the use of species distribution models (SDMs) in modeling suitable habitats and projecting the impact of climate change on the future range shifts of the species. The present study i…
View article: Exploring Citrus Nematodes and its Antagonists in Citrus Growing Areas of Punjab, Pakistan
Exploring Citrus Nematodes and its Antagonists in Citrus Growing Areas of Punjab, Pakistan Open
Citrus nematode (Tylenchulus semipenetrans) is a major threat to the citrus industry in Pakistan. During 2019-20, a survey was carried out for citrus nematode and its antagonists in citrus orchards (Both healthy and declining trees were sa…