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View article: Nitric oxide and arginine mitigate salt stress through physio-biochemical modulations and ions regulation in Brassica napus L.
Nitric oxide and arginine mitigate salt stress through physio-biochemical modulations and ions regulation in Brassica napus L. Open
Salinity stress is a devastating environmental issue among abiotic stresses. It has severely affected global crop production. It has become crucial for scientists to unearth new strategies for mitigating salinity stress. In this study, a c…
View article: Evaluating the combined effect of the Paracoccus acridae BA106 and naringenin to confer drought stress in soybean via activation of nucleic acid machinery to confer protection for future food security
Evaluating the combined effect of the Paracoccus acridae BA106 and naringenin to confer drought stress in soybean via activation of nucleic acid machinery to confer protection for future food security Open
Drought is a significant abiotic stress that negatively affects crop production. The present study aimed to assess the synergistic effects of PGPR and naringenin on enhancing drought stress tolerance in soybean. Several bacterial strains w…
View article: In silico characterization, physiochemical analysis, and antifungal evaluation of the Zea mays PR-1 protein
In silico characterization, physiochemical analysis, and antifungal evaluation of the Zea mays PR-1 protein Open
View article: Sargassum-synthesized ZnO nanoparticles induce salt tolerance in maize plants through enhanced physiological and biochemical mechanisms
Sargassum-synthesized ZnO nanoparticles induce salt tolerance in maize plants through enhanced physiological and biochemical mechanisms Open
View article: Adsorptive removal of Pb2+ from wastewater using ZnO-Biochar nanocomposite
Adsorptive removal of Pb2+ from wastewater using ZnO-Biochar nanocomposite Open
View article: Coagulation activity of chitin binding protein from garden candytuft seeds in water treatment
Coagulation activity of chitin binding protein from garden candytuft seeds in water treatment Open
View article: Naphthalene acetic acid induced morphological and biochemical alterations in Lagenaria siceraria under alkaline stress
Naphthalene acetic acid induced morphological and biochemical alterations in Lagenaria siceraria under alkaline stress Open
Alkaline stress exacerbates ionic toxicity, leading to a decline in plant growth and yield. Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Stndl., commonly known as squash, an annual plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, is sensitive to alkalinity be…
View article: New Insights into the Synergistic Interaction Between Pseudomonas qingdaonensis NZ 1 and Silicon to Mitigate Drought Stress in Rice
New Insights into the Synergistic Interaction Between Pseudomonas qingdaonensis NZ 1 and Silicon to Mitigate Drought Stress in Rice Open
The current study assessed the synergistic effects of PGPR and Si in alleviating drought stress in rice. Bacteria were isolated from Phragmites australis inhabiting an urban riverbank. Among the isolated strains, Pseudomonas qingdaonensis …
View article: Metal-Based Nanoparticles in Biomedicine: Recent Innovations, Mechanisms of Action, and Future Perspectives– A Mini Review
Metal-Based Nanoparticles in Biomedicine: Recent Innovations, Mechanisms of Action, and Future Perspectives– A Mini Review Open
Metal-based nanoparticles (M-NPs) have emerged as promising nanomaterials with exceptional potential in diverse biomedical applications due to their unique physicochemical, biological, and functional properties. This mini-review provides a…
View article: Tuning Up In Vitro Growth and Development of Cannabis sativa: Recent Advances in Micropropagational Approach
Tuning Up In Vitro Growth and Development of Cannabis sativa: Recent Advances in Micropropagational Approach Open
Cannabis sativa is used for multiple purposes, notably for its medicinal properties. It produces various secondary metabolites, including cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids, which have therapeutic value and typically produce high amoun…
View article: Foliar application of nano biochar solution elevates tomato productivity by counteracting the effect of salt stress insights into morphological physiological and biochemical indices
Foliar application of nano biochar solution elevates tomato productivity by counteracting the effect of salt stress insights into morphological physiological and biochemical indices Open
View article: Comparative analysis of biodiversity, physiology, and anatomical adaptations in riparian flora exposed to industrial pollution stress
Comparative analysis of biodiversity, physiology, and anatomical adaptations in riparian flora exposed to industrial pollution stress Open
Anthropogenic activities such as industrial pollution of water bodies possess threat to floras leading to extinction and endangerment. This study investigates the impact of industrial pollution on vegetation along River Chenab and its asso…
View article: Calcium Enhances the Effectiveness of Melatonin in Improving Nutritional Properties of Soybean Sprouts and Germination Under Salt and Cadmium Stress
Calcium Enhances the Effectiveness of Melatonin in Improving Nutritional Properties of Soybean Sprouts and Germination Under Salt and Cadmium Stress Open
Salinity and cadmium exposure to agrarian land lowers crop yield and imposes toxicity in the food chain, ultimately affecting sustainable agriculture. Melatonin (Mel) and calcium (Ca) have been reported as potent regulators of plant growth…
View article: Green synthesized FeNPs ameliorate drought stress in Spinacia oleracea L. through improved photosynthetic capacity, redox balance, and antioxidant defense
Green synthesized FeNPs ameliorate drought stress in Spinacia oleracea L. through improved photosynthetic capacity, redox balance, and antioxidant defense Open
The present study was designed to highlight the ameliorative role of iron nanoparticles (FeNPs) against drought stress in spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) plants. A pot experiment was performed in two-way completely randomize design with thr…
View article: A Newly Isolated JAV4 Strain Enhances Drought Stress Tolerance in Soybean by Modulating Antioxidant Defense and Metabolite Accumulation
A Newly Isolated JAV4 Strain Enhances Drought Stress Tolerance in Soybean by Modulating Antioxidant Defense and Metabolite Accumulation Open
View article: A Newly Isolated JAV4 Strain Enhances Drought Stress Tolerance in Soybean by Modulating Antioxidant Defense and Metabolite Accumulation
A Newly Isolated JAV4 Strain Enhances Drought Stress Tolerance in Soybean by Modulating Antioxidant Defense and Metabolite Accumulation Open
View article: Comparative bioinformatics analysis and functional characteristics of natriuretic peptide B (NPPB) gene in humans
Comparative bioinformatics analysis and functional characteristics of natriuretic peptide B (NPPB) gene in humans Open
View article: A Newly Isolated JAV4 Strain Enhances Drought Stress Tolerance in Soybean by Modulating Antioxidant Defense and Metabolite Accumulation
A Newly Isolated JAV4 Strain Enhances Drought Stress Tolerance in Soybean by Modulating Antioxidant Defense and Metabolite Accumulation Open
View article: Investigating the Allelopathic and Bioherbicidal Potential of Solidago altissima with a Focus on Chemical Signaling in Trifolium repens
Investigating the Allelopathic and Bioherbicidal Potential of Solidago altissima with a Focus on Chemical Signaling in Trifolium repens Open
Invasive weed species exhibit both advantages, such as the potential for allelochemicals in bioherbicide development, and risks, including their threat to crop production. Therefore, this study aims to identify an allelochemical from Solid…
View article: Revolutionizing heat stress tolerance in Glycine max: Exploring the latest advances in microbial application
Revolutionizing heat stress tolerance in Glycine max: Exploring the latest advances in microbial application Open
Global warming has intensified the abiotic stresses on plants and threatens global food and energy security. Heat stress (HS) has become ubiquitous hazardous environmental stress, eliciting concerns regarding its adverse impacts on terrest…
View article: Deciphering the ABA and GA biosynthesis approach of Bacillus pumilus, mechanistic approach, explaining the role of metabolic region as an aid in improving the stress tolerance
Deciphering the ABA and GA biosynthesis approach of Bacillus pumilus, mechanistic approach, explaining the role of metabolic region as an aid in improving the stress tolerance Open
Bacillus pumilus plays an essential role in agricultural applications as a beneficial microbe and for sustainable agriculture production. However, the underlying mechanisms of B. pumilus strains remain unclear as to how they are beneficial…
View article: Melatonin: dual players mitigating drought-induced stress in tomatoes via modulation of phytohormones and antioxidant signaling cascades
Melatonin: dual players mitigating drought-induced stress in tomatoes via modulation of phytohormones and antioxidant signaling cascades Open
View article: Deciphering Whether Illite, a Natural Clay Mineral, Alleviates Cadmium Stress in Glycine max Plants via Modulation of Phytohormones and Endogenous Antioxidant Defense System
Deciphering Whether Illite, a Natural Clay Mineral, Alleviates Cadmium Stress in Glycine max Plants via Modulation of Phytohormones and Endogenous Antioxidant Defense System Open
Globally, cadmium (Cd) stress dramatically reduces agricultural yield. Illite, a natural clay mineral, is a low-cost, environmentally acceptable, new promising method of reducing the heavy metal (HM) stress of cereal crops. In research sta…
View article: Efficacy of soil drench and foliar application of iron nanoparticles on the growth and physiology of Solanum lycopersicum L. exposed to cadmium stress
Efficacy of soil drench and foliar application of iron nanoparticles on the growth and physiology of Solanum lycopersicum L. exposed to cadmium stress Open
View article: WITHDRAWN: Deciphering the mechanisms, signaling, and applications of newly isolated Cladosporium crousii SHF to alleviate the negative effects of Pb stress in tomato plants
WITHDRAWN: Deciphering the mechanisms, signaling, and applications of newly isolated Cladosporium crousii SHF to alleviate the negative effects of Pb stress in tomato plants Open
View article: Isolation and Identification of Multi-Traits PGPR for Sustainable Crop Productivity Under Salinity Stress
Isolation and Identification of Multi-Traits PGPR for Sustainable Crop Productivity Under Salinity Stress Open
High salinity poses a significant threat to arable land globally and contributes to desertification. Growth-promoting rhizobacteria assist plants in mitigating abiotic stresses and enhancing crop productivity through the production of side…
View article: Effect of organic waste material and rhizobacteria on growth and physiology of Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. under salinity stress
Effect of organic waste material and rhizobacteria on growth and physiology of Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. under salinity stress Open
Salinity is one of the major environmental problems in arid and semi-arid region which affect the plant physiological and yield attributes. Organic waste materials such as banana peels and eggshells contain essential nutrients that are nec…
View article: Improving Growth and Nutrient Quality of Mustard Varieties Through Rhizobacterial Inoculation
Improving Growth and Nutrient Quality of Mustard Varieties Through Rhizobacterial Inoculation Open
The excessive feeding of chemical fertilizers into the soil has affected its fertility. The continued use of these fertilizers can impose serious environmental hazards on mankind. Biofertilizers are an alternative strategy and could improv…
View article: Cloning and expression studies of osmotin like protein gene from Solanum nigrum in Escherichia coli
Cloning and expression studies of osmotin like protein gene from Solanum nigrum in Escherichia coli Open
Plants usually face different types of stresses both biotic and abiotic. To combat against these stresses, they have defensive proteins. That only induce when there is a need of them. Plant pathogenesis related proteins (PR) is a group of …
View article: Exploring the adaptive mechanisms and strategies of various populations of Sporobolus ioclados in response to arid conditions in Cholistan desert
Exploring the adaptive mechanisms and strategies of various populations of Sporobolus ioclados in response to arid conditions in Cholistan desert Open