Detection of the Early Sensitive Stage and Natural Resistance of Broad Bean ( L.) Against Black Bean and Cowpea Aphids.

Broad bean is one of the most important leguminous crops worldwide. However, its productivity is greatly affected by the infestation of and (Hemiptera: Aphididae). The main objective of the current study was to identify the most susceptible phenological stages of the broad bean variety (Histal) against black aphids' herbivory.

Plant-based traditional remedies and their role in public health: ethnomedicinal perspectives for a growing population.

Background: Traditional plant-based remedies remain essential to public health, especially in regions where formal healthcare access is limited. This study documents ethnomedicinal practices in Tehsil Hasilpur, Punjab, Pakistan, highlighting how growing and diverse populations utilize local flora for therapeutic purposes.

Methods: A total of 421 informants (247 males, 174 females) across 39 villages contributed to the documentation of 39 medicinal plant species from 19 botanical families.

Correction: Biofilmed multifarious rhizobacterial isolates of tomato rhizosphere of North-Western Himalayas promote plant growth in tomato.

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Development of rice mutants with enhanced resilience to drought and brown spot (Bipolaris oryzae) and their physiological and multivariate analysis.

Background: Rice serves as staple food for four billion people but encounters yield reductions because of natural as well as biological stress factors. An analysis on 65 rice mutants alongside RICF-160 parent and Kainat commercial rice variety was conducted to measure disease resistance against brown spot using both normal and water-stress conditions as study parameters.

Results: Selection of the thirteen mutant lines [NMSF]-1, [NMSF]-8, [NMSF]-18, [NMSF]-2, [NMSF]-7, [NMSF]-13, [NMSF]-62, [NMSF]-3, [NMSF]-4, [NMSF]-10, [NMSF]-16, [NMSF]-56 and [NMSF]-65 as drought tolerant lines demonstrated less reduction in photosynthetic rate under stress along with higher shoot lengths, increased chlorophyll levels and relative water content while showing decreased stomatal conductance and transpiration rates.

Optimizing gibberellic acid concentration and exposure time for effective dormancy breaking and sprouting enhancement in potato.

Tuber dormancy in Solanum tuberosum L. (potato) significantly limits early growth and yield potential, highlighting the need for effective dormancy-breaking strategies. Gibberellic acid (GA₃) is widely used to stimulate sprouting, but its optimal concentration and exposure time require further evaluation.

The Emerging Roles of Nanoparticles in Managing the Environmental Stressors in Horticulture Crops-A Review.

The primary worldwide variables limiting plant development and agricultural output are the ever-present threat that environmental stressors such as salt (may trigger osmotic stress plus ions toxicity, which impact on growth and yield of the plants), drought (provokes water stress, resulting in lowering photosynthesis process and growth rate), heavy metals (induced toxicity, hindering physiological processes also lowering crop quantity and quality), and pathogens (induce diseases that may significantly affect plant health beside productivity). This review explores the integrated effects of these stressors on plant productivity and growth rate, emphasizing how each stressor exceptionally plays a role in physiological responses. Owing to developments in technology that outclass traditional breeding methods and genetic engineering techniques, powerful alleviation strategies are vital.

Deciphering the mitigating role of silicon on tomato seedlings under lambda cyhalothrin and difenoconazole coexposure.

The multiple contamination of pesticides are common in farmland soil. However, there is a noteworthy knowledge gap regarding the ecophysiological response of co-exposure of pesticides on non-target crops under such conditions. Silicon (Si) was chosen to alleviate pesticides phytotoxicity due to its ability to improve plant growth and adaptive responses against xenobiotics exposure.

Biofilmed multifarious rhizobacterial isolates of tomato rhizosphere of North-Western Himalayas promote plant growth in tomato.

Background: Tomato production is often limited by poor soil health and nutrient deficits, which lower agricultural productivity. Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) provide a sustainable approach to improve plant development and soil fertility.

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to 1) isolate and screen PGPR from the rhizosphere soil of tomato-growing regions in Himachal Pradesh, India; 2) evaluate the selected PGPR for biofilm production; 3) characterize and molecularly identify the biofilm-producing isolates; and 4) assess their efficacy in enhancing tomato plant growth.

Host-parasitoid dynamics of and : sustainable pest control in cruciferous crops.

Pieris brassicae (Linnaeus, 1758) (Lepidoptera: Pieridae), commonly known as the cabbage butterfly, is a major herbivorous pest causing significant damage to Brassica crops, which are widely cultivated for edible parts and economic uses such as oilseed production. Conventional chemical-based pest control methods pose risks to environmental and human health, prompting interest in sustainable alternatives like biological control using parasitoids. This study evaluated crop damage by P.

Delineation and evaluation of management zones for site-specific nutrient management using a geostatistical and fuzzy C mean cluster approach.

Expansive soil spatial variability plays a key role in the over- and under-application of fertilizers, contributing to environmental pollution. Assess soil variability and delineate it into management zones to adopt site-specific nutrient management for balanced fertilization and sustainable agriculture. To assess spatial variability by geostatistical methods and delineate and evaluate nutrient management zones for site-specific nutrient management and variable rate fertilizer application using fuzzy c-means clustering.

Adsorptive removal of lead from wastewater using pressmud with evaluation of kinetics and adsorption isotherms.

A huge volume of industrial wastewater laden with toxic heavy metals, including cadmium, lead, nickel and copper, is discharged into the environment without treatment. Pressmud, a byproduct of sugar industry, could serve as an efficient, low-cost and environment friendly amendment for the biosorptive removal of lead (Pb) from wastewater. This study aimed to assess the biosorption efficiency of pressmud in removing Pb from water.

Human and ecological health risks from heavy metal contamination in groundwater aquifers.

Landfills are the most commonly used Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) disposal method in the world. However, poorly engineered open landfill sites pose significant environmental threats, particularly groundwater contamination from leachate infiltration. In alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), SDG 3- Good Health and well-being, Goal 6- Clean water and sanitation (SDG#5), this study conducts a comprehensive hydro-chemical assessment of twenty-four (24) groundwater samples extracted across four georeferenced zones surrounding Sialkot landfill sites, Punjab, Pakistan.

Investigating the Polystyrene (PS) Biodegradation Potential of Strain NA3: A Newly Isolated Soil Fungus.

Biochemical monomer upcycling of plastic waste and its conversion into value-added products is deemed necessary, as it provides a greener and more sustainable solution to plastic waste management. In the current study, the polystyrene (PS) biodegradation potential of the fungus NA3 was evaluated using various analytical techniques, such as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), gel permeation chromatography (GPC), and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The biodegradation capacity of the fungal strain was further evaluated using a carbon dioxide (CO) evolution test, which showed that the PS films treated with NA3 produced more CO, indicating the strain's ability to successfully utilize PS as a carbon source.

A comprehensive crop suitability assessment under modern irrigation system in arid croplands.

Agricultural suitability analysis using traditional methods is still arguable due to the uncertainty and subjectivity resulting from manual evaluations. The current work provides a novel framework for integrating the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) with fuzzy logic under the geographic information system (GIS) platform to generate suitability maps for cultivating wheat, broad bean, and maize under center pivot irrigation systems. The research was executed in an arid region (30229 ha) in the western Nile Delta fringes, Egypt.

Farmers' Perception of Fall Armyworm () as an Invasive Pest and Its Management.

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 Pakistan. Findings revealed that about 38% of farmers had medium-sized landholdings and had been cultivating maize crop for the last 11-20 years.

Inheritance of Some Salt Tolerance-Related Traits in Bread Wheat ( L.) at the Seedling Stage: A Study of Combining Ability.

The worldwide rise in soil salinization is among the most critical consequences of climate change, posing a significant threat to food security. Wheat ( L.), a staple crop of paramount importance worldwide, encounters significant production limitations due to abiotic stressors, particularly salinity.

Soil Amendment-Mediated Herbivory Resistance, Crop Improvement, and Phytoremediation in Canola: Physiological Defense Mechanism and Health Risk Assessment.

A two-year field study was conducted using canola to check the efficacy of different soil amendment treatments (SAT), i.e., with elemental sulfur (ES), bio-sulfur (BS), and compost (Cp) mixtures against insecticide-treated (Carbosulfan) and untreated controls regarding aphid populations.

Investigating the chemical composition and antifungal effect of Cinnamomum cassia essential oil against Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Acremonium sp.

Essential oils are promising, safe, and eco-friendly alternatives to chemical fungicides. This study aimed to develop an effective biological control agent using Cinnamomum cassia essential oil (CCEO) as potential fungicidal agent against Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Acremonium sp, both isolated from natural orange juice. The yield, chemical composition and antifungal activity of CCEO were evaluated.

Assessment of hazardous trace metals and associated health risk as affected by feed intake in buffalo milk.

The presence of hazardous trace metals in the food chain poses a significant risk to human health. Milk is an essential part of a balanced dietary regimen, playing a crucial role in supporting optimal growth and development of the human body. However, the continuous consumption of metal-contaminated milk might potentially lead to the onset of chronic health disorders.

Chemosterilant Potential of Insect Growth Regulators for Management of (Diptera: Tephritidae).

The melon fruit fly, , is an important insect pest responsible for significant yield losses in vegetables. Conventional control methods, like pesticide applications, have certain limitations, including environmental contamination. This study evaluated the chemosterilant potential of five new insect growth regulators (IGRs)-Pyriproxyfen; Novaluron; Lufenuron; Buprofezin; and Flubendiamide-at concentrations ranging from 50 to 300 ppm in a 5 mL diet against .

Comparison of Pheromone Lures and Sticky Pad Color for Capturing (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae).

Tomato leaf miner (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) has gained the status of major pest globally. Integrated pest management (IPM) consists of different control methods. This field study was conducted to evaluate the influence of different pheromone-based traps to attract the male population and the potential of sticky pads of four different colors in capturing the adults in the absence of pheromone lures.

Assessment of Different Conventional and Biofortified Wheat Genotypes Based on Biology and Damage Pattern of and .

The lesser grain borer, (F.) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) and khapra beetle, E. (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) are primary stored-grain insect pests.

Soil quality indicator-based land productivity modelling for agricultural sustainability.

Rapid population expansion has made food security a global concern for humanity, necessitating a sustainable assessment of natural resources. Well evaluated and managed soil is one of the most significant resources that can assist close the gap between supply and demand for food to attain food security. A precise assessment of land productivity (LP) is essential for sustainable land use management.

Evaluating the Influence of Different Artificial Diets on L. Using Health Biomarkers and Performance Metrics.

The diet of L. is a crucial factor for managing its colonies particularly during dearth periods. Numerous diets have been developed; however, their global implementation faces challenges due to diverse climatic conditions and some other factors.

Chemical Characteristic and Sensory Evaluation of Biscuit Prepared from Wheat and Aleppo Pine Seeds Flour.

This study aimed to explore the potential use of Aleppo pine seed flour as a nutritious ingredient in biscuit production. Aleppo pine seed flour was blended with wheat flour to create biscuits with varying proportions: 15%, 30%, and 45% Aleppo pine seed flour. The analysis of the chemical composition of the biscuits revealed that increasing the proportion of Aleppo pine seed flour led to higher levels of protein, fat, and ash, while the carbohydrate content decreased.