Penicillium citrinum-infused Biochar and externally applied auxin enhances drought tolerance and growth of Solanum lycopersicum L. by modulating physiological, biochemical and antioxidant properties.

Drought stress is a critical issue in agricultural crops as it can affect crop development, growth, physiological processes and yield. To meet nutritional needs amid rapidly dwindling water resources, it is crucial to adopt precise and efficient strategies through various amendments. Organic treatments such as biochar and the growth hormone auxin (IAA) can play a vital role in this regard.

Phyto-synthesis, characterization of silver nanoparticles from mint leaf extract and its evaluation in antimicrobial and pharmacological applications.

Mentha arvensis is an important medicinal herb possess strong therapeutic values, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antiulcer, cardioprotective, anticancer, and antimicrobial properties. Also, nanotechnology is an emerging multidisciplinary science having multiple applications in different fields. Based on the medicinal properties of the M.

Reproductive toxicity in male rats induced by chronic arsenic exposure involves hormonal and structural changes.

The current research focused on the chronic effect of arsenic (As, As III) on the reproductive system in male rats. Fifty male rats (190 ± 10 g) were separated into five groups to assess Arsenic induced physiological, hormonal and histopathological impairments. Following the dissection, blood, vital organs, accessory reproductive, testicular and hypothalamic tissues were obtained.

Trichoderma harzianum-loaded maize biochar enhances Cd-Cu immobilization and reduces bio-accessibility in contaminated soil.

The use of microbial loaded biochar in soil remediation is becoming popular worldwide. In the current research, a maize straw biochar (MB) and Trichoderma harzianum loaded biochar (MBT) were used at various rates in Cd-Cu dual polluted soil, to see their effect on Cd-Cu removal and to explore vigorous changes of metals bio-accessibility. Throughout the 90 days of remediation experiment, the dynamic impacts on the soil's physiochemical characteristics were noted.

Biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from Allium jacquemontii extract and its assessment in different biological activities.

Nanotechnology is a vibrant and fast-developing field in science with diverse applications. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are becoming gradually valuable because of their exceptional antimicrobial properties and remarkable physical characteristics. This study reports the phytochemical screening of Allium jacquemontii plant extract for the preparation of AgNPs.

Chlorophyllum molybdites-synthesized manganese oxide nanoparticles (MnO-NPs): morphology, biocompatibility, and anticancer properties against liver cancer (HepG2) cell line.

Nanoparticles synthesized from natural sources are gaining prominence for their unique physicochemical properties and biocompatibility. This study investigates the potential of wild mushrooms, specifically Chlorophyllum molybdites (Lepiota morganii, green-spored parasol), for the green synthesis of manganese oxide nanoparticles. Mycosynthesized nanoparticles (NPs) were characterized via spectroscopic techniques such as XRD, UV spectroscopy, FTIR, and microscopic techniques such as SEM, and EDX, confirming their crystalline structure, spherical morphology, and a nanoscale size of 19.

Enhancing Sesbania sesban L. (Merr.) growth and metal resilience by synergistic application of Trichoderma harzianum loaded biochar and biochar-zinc oxide nanocomposite.

Heavy metals in agricultural soil are hazardous to the environment and human beings. So, the current study was hypothesized that Trichoderma harzianum maize biochar (MBT), and maize biochar zinc oxide nanocomposite (MB-ZnO) could effectively stabilize Cd and Cu in a polluted soil and evaluate their synergistic effects on Sesbania sesban L. (Merr.

Harnessing the application of halophytic flora biomass in the management of healthcare of local people in the Salt Range of Punjab.

The dependence of rural communities on salt-tolerant medicinal plants provides practical evidence of their utilization in healthcare systems in Salt ranges. Ethnomedicinal data were collected and documented by interrogating 138 local people and 13 traditional health practitioners using a visual appraisal approach, semi-structured interviews, rapid rural appraisal methods, and open-ended questionnaires, separately for each species and interviewee, in different localities of the Salt Range. Data was scrutinized quantitatively utilizing multiple quantitative indices, including frequency citation, use value (UV), informant consensus factor (ICF), and relative frequency of citation (RFC).

Development and validation of simple colorimetric methods for assessing norfloxacin in pure form, in pharmaceutical products and in biological material.

Two straightforward, affordable, accurate, and spectrophotometric techniques gross developed to assess norfloxacin, formulations, and biological samples. The oxidation of norfloxacin will be done in technique (A) in acid solution with help of Fe(III). A wavelength of 511 nm with a correlation coefficient of 0.

Multilocus phylogeny contributes to fungal taxonomy with three novel species of (Bolbitiaceae) from southern Punjab, Pakistan.

Advancements in fungal taxonomy have been significantly enhanced by multilocus phylogenetic analyses, which improve the precision of species identification. This study also employs such methods to investigate the genus , resulting in the description of three novel species, viz. and belonging to the section and of section , from southern Punjab, Pakistan.

Exploring the nutritional composition and quality parameters of natural honey from diverse melliferous flora.

Natural honey is enriched with essential and beneficial nutrients. This study aimed to investigate the melliferous flora microscopic techniques and assess the biochemical properties of honey. Flavonoid and phenolic contents in honey samples were analyzed via colorimetric and Folin-Ciocalteu methods and the alpha-amylase, reducing power, and minerals using Pull's and spectroscopy methods.

Microplastic pollution in aquatic ecosystem: A review of existing policies and regulations.

Environmental pollution due to plastic waste is a global challenge causing adverse impacts on the ecosystem and public health. Microplastic (MP) originates at the upstream processes such as industrial and household activities; however, their existence is affecting the downstream environment. Even though many governments and non-government organizations have taken technological and regulatory steps, these current efforts and strategies are insufficient to prevent the MP release in the environment.

Exploration of reducing and stabilizing phytoconstituents in Arisaema dracontium extract for the effective synthesis of Silver nanoparticles and evaluation of their antibacterial and toxicological proprties.

Medicinal plants have been widely used for their antimicrobial properties against various microorganisms. Arisaema dracontium a familiar medicinal plant, was analyzed and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized using extracts of different parts of its shoot including leaves and stem. Further, the antimicrobial activity of different solvent extracts such as ethyl acetate, n-hexane, ethanol, methanol, and chloroform extracts were analyzed.

Spherical FeO nanoparticles inhibit the production of aflatoxins (B and B) and regulate total soluble solids and titratable acidity of peach fruit.

Aflatoxin is a group I carcinogen and causes significant public health and food safety risks, throughout the world. This study was carried out to assess the levels of aflatoxin contamination in diseased peach (Prunus persica L.) fruit and their control using myco-synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles (FeO NPs).

Comparative taxonomical, biological and pharmacological potential of healthy and geminivirus infected leaves of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.: First report.

In the present research project, the first report on comparative analysis of the taxonomical, biological and pharmacological potential of healthy and geminivirus infected Hibiscus rosa sinensis (L.) leaves of the family Malvaceae was done by using different micro and macroscopic techniques. First of all, leaves were characterized for Cotton leaf curl Multan virus (CLCuMuV) and its associated betasatellite (Cotton leaf curl Multan Betasatellite; CLCuMB).

Synergistic effect of biochar-based compounds from vegetable wastes and gibberellic acid on wheat growth under salinity stress.

Soil salinization is a prevalent form of land degradation particularly in water-deficient regions threatening agricultural sustainability. Present desalinization methods demand excessive water use. Biochar has been recognized as a potential remedy for saline soils and Gibberellic acids (GA3) are known to mediate various biochemical processes aiding in stress mitigation.

Boiss Derived Silver Nanoparticles and Their Applications as a Nanotherapeutic Agent to Control Microbial and Oxidative Stress-Originated Diseases.

Nanotechnology is one of the most advance and multidisciplinary fields. Recent advances in nanoscience and nanotechnology radically changed the way we diagnose, treat, and prevent various diseases in all aspects of human life. The use of plants and their extracts is one of the most valuable methods towards rapid and single-step protocol preparation for various nanoparticles, keeping intact "the green principles" over the conventional ones and proving their dominance for medicinal importance.

Synthesis of Silver Oxide Nanoparticles: A Novel Approach for Antimicrobial Properties and Biomedical Performance, Featuring from the Cholistan Desert.

Nanoparticles have emerged as a prominent area of research in recent times, and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) synthesized via phyco-technology have gained significant attention due to their potential therapeutic applications. , a unique and lesser-explored cyanobacterial strain, holds substantial promise as a novel candidate for synthesizing nanoparticles. This noticeable research gap underscores the novelty and untapped potential of in applied nanotechnology.

Multi-Spectroscopic Characterization of MgO/Nylon (6/6) Polymer: Evaluating the Potential of LIBS and Statistical Methods.

The potential of using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) in combination with various other spectroscopic and statistical methods was assessed for characterizing pure and MgO-doped nylon (6/6) organic polymer samples. The pure samples, obtained through a polycondensation chemical technique, were artificially doped with MgO prior to analysis for comparative purposes. These artificially doped samples served as crucial reference materials for comparative analysis and reference purposes.

Impact of bacterial synthesized nanoparticles on quality attributes and postharvest disease control efficacy of apricot and loquat.

Postharvest fungal attacks on fruits such as apricots and loquats are common. Diseased fruit samples were collected from Murree's local fruit markets. The disease-causing pathogens were identified utilizing molecular, microscopic, and morphological characteristics.

Peel Oil Extraction and Evaluation as an Antibacterial and Antifungal Agent.

Throughout the tropical and subtropical climates, the genus Citrus can be found. The current study was conducted to extract the peel oil and evaluate its antibacterial, antifungal and antiparasitic potential. Petroleum ether was used to extract the peel oil through a Soxhlet apparatus.

Synthesis and Characterization of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles at Different pH Values from L. and Their Assessment as an Antimicrobial Agent and Biomedical Application.

The current study attempts to evaluate the formation, morphology, and physico-chemical properties of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) synthesized from extract at different pH values and to investigate their antimicrobial and biomedical application potential. The reduction of zinc ions to ZnO NPs was determined by UV spectra, which revealed absorption peaks at 390 nm at pH 5 and 348 nm at pH 9, respectively. The spherical morphology of the nanoparticles was observed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the size was 47 nm for pH 5 and 45 nm for pH 9.

Kinetin Capped Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Improve Plant Growth and Ameliorate Resistivity to Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)-Induced Drought Stress in (L.) R. Wilczek (Mung Bean).

Plants are sessile and mostly exposed to various environmental stresses which hamper plant growth, development, and significantly decline its production. Drought stress is considered to be one of the most significant limiting factors for crop plants, notably in arid and semi-arid parts the world. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the potential impact of different concentrations (10, 100, and 200 µg/mL) of kinetin capped zinc oxide nanoparticles (Kn-ZnONPs) on (L.