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View article: Endophytic Microbes Boost Drought Tolerance and Yield in Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)
Endophytic Microbes Boost Drought Tolerance and Yield in Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Open
Drought represents a major constraint to sunflower yield in arid and semiarid regions, demanding innovative agronomic practices. The current study quantifies the contribution of endophytic microbiota to drought resilience in Helianthus ann…
View article: The Adaptation for Survival in Margaret Mitchell’s Gone with the Wind
The Adaptation for Survival in Margaret Mitchell’s Gone with the Wind Open
Margaret Mitchell’s Gone with the Wind (1936) is the only full-length narrative she ever wrote; however, she also wrote other forms of fiction. The novel was written in the 1930s, which was a time of tremendous economic difficulties and ha…
View article: IDENTIFICATION OF PRE AND POST EMERGENT SELECTIVE WEEDICIDE FOR EFFECTIVE CONTROL OF WEEDS IN FENUGREEK
IDENTIFICATION OF PRE AND POST EMERGENT SELECTIVE WEEDICIDE FOR EFFECTIVE CONTROL OF WEEDS IN FENUGREEK Open
Background: Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) is a valuable forage legume known for its nutritional and medicinal uses, particularly in semi-arid regions. However, its productivity is often compromised by weed competition due to lim…
View article: The Adaptation for Survival in Margaret Mitchell’s Gone with the Wind
The Adaptation for Survival in Margaret Mitchell’s Gone with the Wind Open
Margaret Mitchell’s Gone with the Wind (1936) is the only full-length narrative she ever wrote; however, she also wrote other forms of fiction. The novel was written in the 1930s, which was a time of tremendous economic difficulties and ha…
View article: Forest Fire Prediction using Random Forest
Forest Fire Prediction using Random Forest Open
Forest fires pose significant ecological, economic, and human threats, demanding accurate and timely prediction systems for effective mitigation. This study proposes a machine learning-based approach using the Random Forest (RF) algorithm …
View article: Nodules-associated Klebsiella oxytoca complex: genomic insights into plant growth promotion and health risk assessment
Nodules-associated Klebsiella oxytoca complex: genomic insights into plant growth promotion and health risk assessment Open
The swift emergence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) across interconnected One Health compartments poses a significant global threat. Although plant growth-promoting (PGP) bacteria possess numerous attributes beneficial to host plants…
View article: State Surveillance & Familial Resistance: A Dystopian Analysis of Prophet Song by Paul Lynch
State Surveillance & Familial Resistance: A Dystopian Analysis of Prophet Song by Paul Lynch Open
This study examines the devastating impact of state surveillance on familial bonds and the enduring strength of resistance in oppressive regimes as depicted in Lynch’s (2023) Prophet Song. It employs Foucault’s (1975/1977) notions of Panop…
View article: Evaluating Tillage Practices and Herbicide Applications for Improved Rice Yield and Weed Control
Evaluating Tillage Practices and Herbicide Applications for Improved Rice Yield and Weed Control Open
Weed infestation, water scarcity and intensive tillage practices are resulting in low yield of rice crop. Direct seeded rice (DSR) and alternate wetting and drying (AWD) have emerged as alternative and resource efficient rice production me…
View article: Phosphorus Priming and Nitrogen Application Enhance Corn Yield and Nitrogen Availability in Alkaline Calcareous Soils
Phosphorus Priming and Nitrogen Application Enhance Corn Yield and Nitrogen Availability in Alkaline Calcareous Soils Open
Corn is a crucial crop for local communities and the global food system. Various amendments are used to increase corn yield in semi-arid climates, but the response to fertilization and seed priming at different moisture regimes is not well…
View article: INVITRO PROPAGATIONS AND MICRO RHIZOME INDUCTION OF ZINGIBERACEAE OFFICINALE
INVITRO PROPAGATIONS AND MICRO RHIZOME INDUCTION OF ZINGIBERACEAE OFFICINALE Open
Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.), is a rhizomatous crop that belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. Its bioactive ingredient has gained much attention for its many uses in medicine, food, and industry. Traditional rhizome propagation fails…
View article: Computational Development of New Inhibitors for Apoptosis Stimulating Protein of p53 (iASPP) Using Pharmacophore Modeling, Docking, and MD Simulation Approaches
Computational Development of New Inhibitors for Apoptosis Stimulating Protein of p53 (iASPP) Using Pharmacophore Modeling, Docking, and MD Simulation Approaches Open
Inhibitor of apoptosis-stimulating protein of p53 (iASPP) overexpression is associated with diverse human tumors, including lung cancer, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, acute leukemia, hepatocellular carcinoma, cervical cancer, and ova…
View article: Effectiveness of Early Feeding versus Conventional Protocol after Stoma Reversal in Adult Surgical Practices
Effectiveness of Early Feeding versus Conventional Protocol after Stoma Reversal in Adult Surgical Practices Open
Anastomosis leakage, Early feeding, Length of hospital stay, Stoma reversal.
View article: Enhancing vase life of gladiolus cut flowers with 8-HQS as biocidal agent in vase solution
Enhancing vase life of gladiolus cut flowers with 8-HQS as biocidal agent in vase solution Open
The short vase life of economically important cut flowers like gladiolus causes huge monetary losses to the floriculture industry. Therefore, this study was conducted to mitigate microbial decay of cut flowers in a vase solution by using 8…
View article: MORPHOLOGICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES OF DIFFERENT COTTON GENOTYPES UNDER NORMAL AND SALT STRESS CONDITIONS
MORPHOLOGICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES OF DIFFERENT COTTON GENOTYPES UNDER NORMAL AND SALT STRESS CONDITIONS Open
Salinity is a major abiotic stress that badly affects the growth and production of cotton worldwide. This scenario is not different in the case of Pakistan. This research was conducted to examine the effects of different salinity levels on…
View article: BIOCHAR IMPROVES TOMATOES GROWTH CHALLENGED WITH KHOKHRAN VIRUS INFECTION
BIOCHAR IMPROVES TOMATOES GROWTH CHALLENGED WITH KHOKHRAN VIRUS INFECTION Open
Tomato production in Pakistan is being seriously hampered by begomoviruses. To sustain tomato production and to contribute the growing economy of Pakistan, the researchers should focus on the innovative and organic disease prevention/manag…
View article: In-silico Analysis of Adenosine Deaminase: From Gene Sequence Retrieval to Clinical Implications and Drug Targets
In-silico Analysis of Adenosine Deaminase: From Gene Sequence Retrieval to Clinical Implications and Drug Targets Open
Background: Adenosine Deaminase (ADA) plays a critical role in purine metabolism and immune function. Its genetic and molecular characterization is essential for understanding its involvement in various physiological and pathological proce…
View article: MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF ROOT INHABITING ENDOPHYTIC BACTERIA
MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF ROOT INHABITING ENDOPHYTIC BACTERIA Open
Endophytic bacteria (EBs) are beneficial to stimulating plant growth. However, little information about the EBs associated with soybean plant roots is available. This study examined the diversity of ten EBs isolated from soybean root tissu…
View article: Combined application of hot water treatment and eucalyptus leaf extract postpones seneṣcence in harvested green chilies by conserving their antioxidants: a sustainable approach
Combined application of hot water treatment and eucalyptus leaf extract postpones seneṣcence in harvested green chilies by conserving their antioxidants: a sustainable approach Open
Background Green chili is the predominant vegetable in tropical and subtropical regions with high economic value. However, after harvest, it exhibits vigorous metabolic activities due to the high moisture level, leading to a reduction in b…
View article: γ-Aminobutyric acid is involved in overlapping pathways against chilling injury by modulating glutamate decarboxylase and defense responses in papaya fruit
γ-Aminobutyric acid is involved in overlapping pathways against chilling injury by modulating glutamate decarboxylase and defense responses in papaya fruit Open
The effect of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) treatment at two concentrations (1 mM or 5 mM) on papaya fruit stored at 4°C and 80%–90% relative humidity for 5 weeks was investigated. The application of GABA at 5 mM apparently inhibited chilling…