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View article: Quantum-Inspired Nano Biotechnology: Wave–Particle Duality in In Vitro and In Vivo Bioassays
Quantum-Inspired Nano Biotechnology: Wave–Particle Duality in In Vitro and In Vivo Bioassays Open
Quantum-inspired nanobiotechnology re-conceptualizes conventional bioassays by utilizing the waveparticle duality in quantum physics. Rather than considering photons, electrons or excitations strictly as wave or particle, the aim is to dev…
View article: Phytogenic synthesis of magnesium oxide/sodium alginate nanocomposite for remediation of acid orange 7 dye: A cleaner approach towards sustainability
Phytogenic synthesis of magnesium oxide/sodium alginate nanocomposite for remediation of acid orange 7 dye: A cleaner approach towards sustainability Open
Nanomaterials possess unique properties, including a high surface area and superb reactivity, which make them the best candidates for treating dye-containing wastewater. The current study involves the synthesis of magnesium oxide nanoparti…
View article: Effect of Antibiotics Exposure on Gills, Liver, Kidney and Brain of Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio)
Effect of Antibiotics Exposure on Gills, Liver, Kidney and Brain of Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) Open
This work specifically assesses histopathological alterations in the organs of common carp (Cyprinus carpio) exposed to two frequently prescribed and broadly administered antibiotics, amoxicillin and metronidazole. Since these antibiotics …
View article: Farmers’ Perception of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) as an Invasive Pest and Its Management
Farmers’ Perception of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) as an Invasive Pest and Its Management Open
This study was carried out with the aim of understanding how farmers perceive and deal with fall armyworm (FAW) infestations in maize crops. Data based on a questionnaire were collected across nine districts of the Punjab province in Pakis…
View article: Molecular characterization of mitochondrial COI gene sequences in Micraspis allardi from Pakistan
Molecular characterization of mitochondrial COI gene sequences in Micraspis allardi from Pakistan Open
The Coccinellidae is a highly diversified family of order Coleoptera. Coccinellid ladybirds are well known for their role as biological control agent against varied range of agricultural pests. The samples of coccinellid ladybird collected…
View article: Mitigation of water scarcity with sustained growth of Rice by plant growth promoting bacteria
Mitigation of water scarcity with sustained growth of Rice by plant growth promoting bacteria Open
Climate change augments the risk to food security by inducing drought stress and a drastic decline in global rice production. Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) have been known to improve plant growth under drought stress. Here in the …
View article: Diagnostic Accuracy of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Detecting Clear Renal Cell Carcinoma, Taking Histopathology as Gold Standard
Diagnostic Accuracy of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Detecting Clear Renal Cell Carcinoma, Taking Histopathology as Gold Standard Open
Background: Presurgical staging and characterization of renal masses can be accomplished with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Objective: Present study aims to determine the diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging in detecting c…
View article: Potential Antifungal Effects of <i>D. malabarica</i>Assisted Zinc Oxide and Silver Nanoparticlesagainst Sheath Blight Disease of Rice Caused by<i>Rhizoctonia solani</i>
Potential Antifungal Effects of <i>D. malabarica</i>Assisted Zinc Oxide and Silver Nanoparticlesagainst Sheath Blight Disease of Rice Caused by<i>Rhizoctonia solani</i> Open
The plant based synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs) has become a promising substitute to the conventional chemical synthesis methods that involved the environmental hazardous chemicals.This study is designed to evaluate the antifungal potenti…
View article: Occurrence and molecular identification of an invasive rice strain of fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from Sindh, Pakistan, using mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase I gene sequences
Occurrence and molecular identification of an invasive rice strain of fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from Sindh, Pakistan, using mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase I gene sequences Open
The fall armyworm (FAW), an invasive pest of maize, is an emerging threat in Southern Asia after America and Europe. Recently, this notorious pest has also been found in different areas of Pakistan. To assess its presence in Pakistan, a su…
View article: Transgenic Expression of Synthetic Coat Protein and Synthetic Replication Associated Protein Produces Mild Symptoms and Reduce Begomovirus-Betasatellite Accumulation in Nicotiana benthamiana
Transgenic Expression of Synthetic Coat Protein and Synthetic Replication Associated Protein Produces Mild Symptoms and Reduce Begomovirus-Betasatellite Accumulation in Nicotiana benthamiana Open
Cotton ( Gossypium hirsutum L .) is the most essential fiber crop and is widely cultivated within the tropical regions of the world. It has a major impact on socio-economical get-together in Pakistan. Unfortunately, it has been tormented b…
View article: Biochemical Profiling of Resistant Phenotypes Against Bipolaris oryzae Causing Brown Spot Disease in Rice
Biochemical Profiling of Resistant Phenotypes Against Bipolaris oryzae Causing Brown Spot Disease in Rice Open
Brown leaf spot disease of rice is a dominant lethal disease, caused by the fungus Bipolaris oryzae . The pathogen is an obligate parasite and causes qualitative and quantitative damage to rice crop. The objective of the present study was …
View article: Green synthesis of nickel oxide nanoparticles using <i>Allium cepa</i> peels for degradation of Congo red direct dye: an environmental remedial approach
Green synthesis of nickel oxide nanoparticles using <i>Allium cepa</i> peels for degradation of Congo red direct dye: an environmental remedial approach Open
Direct dyes are used in different textile operations and processings. The textile industries are disposing of unused direct dyes into the aquatic environment which is posing a serious alarming threat to aquatic lives. The current study dea…
View article: Modern Trends in Plant Genome Editing: An Inclusive Review of the CRISPR/Cas9 Toolbox
Modern Trends in Plant Genome Editing: An Inclusive Review of the CRISPR/Cas9 Toolbox Open
Increasing agricultural productivity via modern breeding strategies is of prime interest to attain global food security. An array of biotic and abiotic stressors affect productivity as well as the quality of crop plants, and it is a primar…
View article: A Linguistic Analysis of the Politeness Strategies Used in Doctor-Patient Discourse
A Linguistic Analysis of the Politeness Strategies Used in Doctor-Patient Discourse Open
Effective and well-organized communication between the doctors and patients plays a fundamental clinical role and results patient’s early healing of body and mind. Most of the patients’ annoyance and complaints are observed due…
View article: Identification of natural weed hosts of <i>Cucumber mosaic virus</i> subgroup-I and the absence of seed transmission in weed hosts in Pakistan
Identification of natural weed hosts of <i>Cucumber mosaic virus</i> subgroup-I and the absence of seed transmission in weed hosts in Pakistan Open
Every year in Pakistan the Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) severely damages tomato crops, but little is known about the epidemiology of this disease. Tomato fields with a high incidence of CMV were tes...
View article: Biochemical alterations in the leaves of different Desi and Kabuli type chickpea genotypes infected by phytoplasma
Biochemical alterations in the leaves of different Desi and Kabuli type chickpea genotypes infected by phytoplasma Open
Objective Chickpea phyllody caused by phytoplasma occurs worldwide. However, the alterations in the host physiology and its associated biochemical components induced by the infection with phytoplasma in chickpea plant remain unknown. Metho…
View article: Biochemical changes in the leaves of mungbean ( <i>Vigna radiata</i> ) plants infected by phytoplasma
Biochemical changes in the leaves of mungbean ( <i>Vigna radiata</i> ) plants infected by phytoplasma Open
Objective Phyllody disease caused by phytoplasma is an emerging problem in mungbean worldwide. However, the alterations in the host physiology and its associated biochemical components induced by the infection with phytoplasma in mungbean …
View article: Plant Growth Promotion and Suppression of Bacterial Leaf Blight in Rice by Inoculated Bacteria
Plant Growth Promotion and Suppression of Bacterial Leaf Blight in Rice by Inoculated Bacteria Open
The present study was conducted to evaluate the potential of rice rhizosphere associated antagonistic bacteria for growth promotion and disease suppression of bacterial leaf blight (BLB). A total of 811 rhizospheric bacteria were isolated …