Spatial distribution of exotic lumbricid earthworm Octolasion tyrtaeum in endangered Taxus contorta stands across Northwest Himalayan moist temperate forests.

This study investigates the distribution and ecological implications of earthworm populations in a moist temperate forest of the northwest Himalayas, located in Himri within the Sunni Forest Division of District Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Over a two-year period, a total of 1101 earthworms were collected during the autumn and spring seasons from the understory of Taxus contorta Griff., an endangered conifer species listed by the IUCN.

A systems approach to pigmentation control by ascorbic acid esterified with coconut oil-derived medium-chain fatty acids: Investigated via network pharmacology, molecular dynamics, elastic network and Markov state models.

Tyrosinase family enzymes (TYR, TRP1, TRP2) play pivotal roles in melanogenesis, making them targets for pigmentation modulation. Ascorbic acid (ASC) and coconut oil have shown promise in skin whitening. Inspired by these ASC esterified with coconut oil-derived medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) such as capric acid (ASC-CAP), caproic acid (ASC-CAPRO), caprylic acid (ASC-CAPRY) and lauric acid (ASC-LAU) are investigated via in silico analysis such as network pharmacology (NP), molecular docking and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation to understand their interaction with tyrosinase family enzymes.

Novel glauconite compounds improve soil properties and sugar beet ( L.) yields in saline soils.

Sugar beet is essential for sugar production, supporting food industries and renewable energy resources. A two-season field experiment (2021/2022 and 2022/2023) evaluated the effects of different potassium (K) sources, including traditional potassium sulfate (K), glauconite powder (G), and foliar glauconite extracts (20- and 40-mL L) extracted with sulfuric acid (GS), humic acid (GH), or hot water (GW), on soil properties, sugar beet yield, and sugar quality in saline soils. The results showed that GH and G treatments significantly improved soil properties by reducing electrical conductivity (EC), exchangeable sodium percentage (ESP), and bulk density (BD), while increasing organic matter (OM) and infiltration rate (IR).

Optimizing waste valorization: catalytic co-pyrolysis of cabbage waste and tire waste for enhanced bio-oil and syngas production utilizing char as a reforming catalyst.

This study explores the catalytic co-pyrolysis of cabbage waste (CW) and tire waste (TW) to enhance the yield and quality of bio-oil and syngas. Although CW is produced in large quantities from global cabbage cultivation, its lower hydrogen content limits its utility for fuel and chemical production. The co-pyrolysis process, utilizing char as a catalyst, presents a cost-effective approach to optimize product outputs by promoting the reforming of volatiles during thermal decomposition.

Utilizing spent mushroom substrate biochar to improve Zea mays L. growth and biochemical resilience against cadmium and chromium toxicity.

Heavy metal contamination in agricultural soils is a growing environmental concern, particularly due to the increasing accumulation of cadmium (Cd) and chromium (Cr) from industrial discharge, wastewater irrigation, and excessive fertilizer use. These toxic metals severely impact crop productivity by disrupting nutrient uptake, damaging root structures, and inducing oxidative stress, which collectively inhibit plant growth and development. Maize (Zea mays L.

Carbon dioxide-enriched atmosphere diminished the phytotoxicity of neodymium in wheat ( L.).

Introduction: Neodymium (Nd), a rare earth element (REEs), is widely utilized in industry. Although the detailed biological role of Nd in plant biology is unclear, recent reports have noted its oxidative phytotoxicity at concentrations higher than 200 mg kg soil. At present it is unclear if these detrimental effects could be offset by the global rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration ([CO]) which has been shown to enhance photosynthesis and growth in a wide range of C3 plant species.

Enhancing water productivity and wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) production through applying different irrigation manners.

The availability and quality of irrigation water in Egypt have become major challenges for the agricultural sector. Thus, increasing water productivity and improving irrigation efficiency are critical goals. A field experiment was conducted under Upper Egypt conditions at the El-Mattana Agricultural Research Station, Luxor governorate, Egypt, to evaluate the effects of different irrigation methods traditional furrow irrigation (Ti), surge furrow irrigation (Si), and alternate furrow irrigation (Ai), on water productivity, growth, and yield of wheat in clay loam soil.

Effect of Nano-Zinc Oxide, Rice Straw Compost, and Gypsum on Wheat ( L.) Yield and Soil Quality in Saline-Sodic Soil.

The salinity and alkalinity of soils are two fundamental factors that limit plant growth and productivity. For that reason, a field study conducted at Sakha Agric. Res.

Effect of selenium form and dose on camelthorn (Alhagi maurorum Medik) grown on a metal-contaminated soil.

Selenium (Se) enhances the resistance of plants exposed to metal stress and can be used to lessen the impacts of toxic elements and to enhance the effectiveness of the plants used to clean up polluted sites. There is no information available about the optimum dose and form of Se to stimulate the camelthorn (Alhagi maurorum Medik) plant, which is one of the plants used in the phytostabilization of toxic elements. The impacts of selenate (Se-VI) and selenite (Se-IV) on the phytoremediation of toxic metals from loamy soils by camelthorn were investigated in a pot experiment.

Enhancing systematic tolerance in Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon L.) through amplified alkB gene expression and bacterial-driven hydrocarbon degradation.

This study aimed to access the impact of soil polluted with petroleum (5, 10 g petroleum kg soil) on Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon L.) with and without applied bacterial inoculants (Arthrobacter oxydans ITRH49 and Pseudomonas sp. MixRI75).

Network Pharmacology Combined with Molecular Docking, Molecular Dynamics, and In Vitro Experimental Validation Reveals the Therapeutic Potential of L. Essential Oil (Thyme Oil) against Human Breast Cancer.

Breast cancer is a major global health issue for women. Thyme oil, extracted from L., has shown promising anticancer effects.

Mycorrhized wheat and bean plants tolerate bismuth contaminated soil via improved metal detoxification and antioxidant defense systems.

Contamination of agricultural fields with bismuth (Bi) reduces crop yield and quality. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are known to enhance plant growth and crop production, even under stressful conditions such as soil contamination with heavy metals. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of AMF on the mitigation of Bi-phytotoxicity in wheat (Triticum aestivum) and beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) and to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the physiological and biochemical basis for the growth and development of AMF-induced plants under Bi stress conditions.

Relative biochemical and physiological docking of cucumber varieties for supporting innate immunity against Podosphaera xanthii.

Powdery mildew in cucumber is caused by the Podosphaera xanthii. No strategy for improving disease resistance can be successful in the absence of thorough insights into the physiological and biochemical responses of cucumber plants to powdery mildew. Therefore, a field experiment was executed to evaluate five commercial cucumber varieties (V: Dynasty, V: Long green, V:Desi Kheera, V:Thamin II, V:Cucumber 363) for their inherent immunity to powdery mildew.

Chitosan nanoparticles upregulate C and N metabolism in soybean plants grown under elevated levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide.

Despite the wide utilization of chitosan nanoparticles (CSNPs) as a promising approach for sustainable agriculture, their efficiency under elevated CO (eCO), has not been evaluated. The interactive effects of CSNPs and eCO were evaluated on the growth and C and N metabolism of soybean plants. Plants were treated with CSNPs and grown under ambient CO (410 ppm, aCO) or eCO (645 ppm).

Effect of green synthesized cerium oxide nanoparticles on fungal disease of wheat plants: A field study.

Recently, there has been considerable attention towards the production of environmentally friendly nanoparticles (NPs). In this investigation, the successful synthesis of cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO NPs) was achieved by employing an eco-friendly technique that utilized an extract from the leaves of local plant quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa L.).

In silico Prediction of Metabolites and Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles - Opportunities for Safer Anti-Bacterial and Anti-Cancer Precision Medicine.

Introduction: Biogenic silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) may be a feasible therapeutic option in the research and development towards selectively targeting specific cancers and microbial infections, lending a role in precision medicine. In-silico methods are a viable strategy to aid in drug discovery by identifying lead plant bioactive molecules for further wet lab and animal experiments.

Methods: Green synthesis of M-AgNPs was performed using the aqueous extract from the leaves, characterized using UV spectroscopy, FTIR, TEM, DLS, and EDS.

Cd uptake and translocation by camelthorn (Alhagi maurorum Medik): a promising approach for phytoremediation of Cd-contaminated soils.

Camelthorn (Alhagi maurorum Medik) is a desert plant that can withstand a variety of abiotic challenges, including water stress and harsh weather, making it potentially useful for cleaning cadmium (Cd) from contaminated soils. The current study aims to determine the degree of plant tolerance to Cd toxicity and the possibility of using it in the phytoremediation of Cd-contaminated soils. Camelthorn plants were cultivated in soil polluted with Cd at doses of 0, 25, 50, 100, and 200 mg kg.

Proteomic Profiling Reveals Cytotoxic Mechanisms of Action and Adaptive Mechanisms of Resistance in : Treatment with and .

The increasing trend in the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria pushes research to discover new efficacious antibacterial agents from natural and synthetic sources. is a well-known bacterium commonly known for causing periodontal disease, and it is associated with the pathogenesis of life-changing systemic conditions such as Alzheimer's. Proteomic research can be utilized to test new antibacterial drugs and understand the adaptive resistive mechanisms of bacteria; hence, it is important in the drug discovery process.

The impact of chromium toxicity on the yield and quality of rice grains produced under ambient and elevated levels of CO.

Rice is a highly valuable crop consumed all over the world. Soil pollution, more specifically chromium (Cr), decreases rice yield and quality. Future climate CO (eCO) is known to affect the growth and yield of crops as well as the quality parameters associated with human health.

Chitosan nanoparticles support the impact of arbuscular mycorrhizae fungi on growth and sugar metabolism of wheat crop.

Arbuscular mycorrhizae fungi (AMF) symbiosis is an indispensable approach in sustainable agriculture. AMF-plant association is likely to be enhanced by the nanoparticle's application. Herein, the impact of chitosan nanoparticles (CSNPs) on the mycorrhizal colonization in wheat has been investigated.

Nocardiopsis lucentensis and thiourea co-application mitigates arsenic stress through enhanced antioxidant metabolism and lignin accumulation in rice.

Arsenic (As) is a group-1 carcinogenic metalloid that threatens global food safety and security, primarily via its phytotoxicity in the staple crop rice. In the present study, ThioAC, the co-application of thiourea (TU, a non-physiological redox regulator) and N. lucentensis (Act, an As-detoxifying actinobacteria), was evaluated as a low-cost approach for alleviating As(III) toxicity in rice.

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Elevated CO differentially mitigates chromium (VI) toxicity in two rice cultivars by modulating mineral homeostasis and improving redox status.

Chromium (Cr) contamination reduces crop productivity worldwide. On the other hand, the expected increase in the future CO levels (eCO) would improve plant growth under diverse growth conditions. However, the synergetic effect of eCO has not been investigated at both physiological and biochemical levels in Cr-contaminated soil.