Insight into poultry coccidiosis: a dual focus on anticoccidial drugs and herbal plants for pharmacological and prevention strategies.

Coccidiosis is an enteric protozoan parasitic disease that results in significant economic losses due to high mortality and morbidity, particularly in poultry farms run on a deep litter system, as well as the costs associated with its treatment and control. From time to time, several approaches have been adopted for its prevention and control, among which current approaches include the use of anticoccidial drugs, herbal plants, and vaccines. Anticoccidial drugs work well to stop coccidiosis, but their use is limited because some strains are becoming partially or completely resistant to them.

Seasonal dynamics and molecular phylogenetic studies on cercariae in Central Zone of Kashmir valley.

A total of 12103 snails examined in Central Kashmir for determining the population dynamics of cercariae revealed overall prevalence to be 4.03%. Gymnocephalus (0.

Prevalence and epidemiological risk factors associated with trematode infections of sheep in North Kashmir India.

The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of trematode parasites and identify the epidemiological risk factors to develop effective management and control strategies. Between August 2021 and May 2023, 1,200 faecal samples from locally reared sheep in North Kashmir were examined using the sedimentation technique to detect trematode eggs. Positive samples were further assessed using the McMaster technique to determine eggs per gram.

Carcinogenic parasites: insights into the epidemiology and possible mechanisms of cancer.

Naturally, a wide range of genetic and environmental variables predominate, such as bacterial, viral, and parasite infective entities that have been identified as carcinogenic bioagents. Many helminth and protozoan parasitic diseases are liable to cause human cancer. Conveniently, three trematode parasites viz.

Comprehensive review on parasitic infections reported in the common fish found in UT of Jammu and Kashmir, India.

The people of Jammu and Kashmir rely heavily on fish as a source of nutritional protein. Fishes also contribute significantly to the local economy of this area. However, several infectious disorders, some of which are brought on by helminth parasites, constitute a persistent threat to fish.

Molecular phylogenetic analysis and seasonal dynamics of Eimeria species infecting broilers of Kashmir, India.

Globally, the poultry industry is seriously threatened by coccidiosis caused by various species of Eimeria. This protozoan parasite inhabits the epithelial lining of the gastrointestinal tract of poultry globally and can cause serious clinical disease. The present study was carried out on poultry farms located in various regions of Kashmir, India, to investigate the prevalence and phylogenetic relationships of Eimeria species affecting broiler chickens.

Molecular, morphological, and morphometric evidence reveal a new, critically endangered rattlepod (, Fabaceae/Leguminosae, Papilionoideae) from tropical China.

Here, we describe a new species of L. discovered in Mengla County, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan, China. The new species, S.

Transcriptomic analysis of Cucumis sativus uncovers putative genes related to hormone signaling under low temperature (LT) and high humidity (HH) stress.

Climate change has caused changes in environmental conditions, leading to both low temperature (LT) and high humidity (HH) stress on crops worldwide. Therefore, there is a growing need to enhance our understanding of the physiological and molecular mechanisms underlying LT and HH stress tolerance in cucumbers, given the significance of climate change. The findings of this study offer a comprehensive understanding of how the transcriptome and hormone profiles of cucumbers respond to LT and HH stress.

Lectotypification and nomenclature notes of the name (Fabaceae, Papilionoideae) and its synonyms.

Morphological characters currently used to differentiate as a species have been found to be insufficient and inconsistent. Through extensive research and comparisons of specimens, it has been revealed that and its synonyms have overlapping geographical distributions, and that typification is necessary for . Therefore, a lectotype is designated for the name , with comments on its typification.

RNA sequencing in Artemisia annua L explored the genetic and metabolic responses to hardly soluble aluminum phosphate treatment.

Artemisia annua L. is a medicinal plant valued for its ability to produce artemisinin, a molecule used to treat malaria. Plant nutrients, especially phosphorus (P), can potentially influence plant biomass and secondary metabolite production.

Characterization of the complete chloroplast genome of Dalbergia congesta (Fabaceae), an endangered legume endemic to the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu, India.

Reference-guided de novo assembly of the Dalbergia congesta chloroplast genome was carried out using whole-genome sequencing data. The newly generated chloroplast genome size had a total length of 156,048 bp and a GC content of 36.1%.

Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of metal tolerance protein (MTP) gene family in soybean (Glycine max) under heavy metal stress.

Aim: Plant metal tolerance proteins (MTPs) are plant membrane divalent cation transporters that specifically contribute to heavy metal stress resistance and mineral uptake. However, little is known about this family's molecular behaviors and biological activities in soybean.

Methods And Results: A total of 20 potential MTP candidate genes were identified and studied in the soybean genome for phylogenetic relationships, chromosomal distributions, gene structures, gene ontology, cis-elements, and previous gene expression.

Evaluating genetic diversity of geographically diverse populations of Embelia ribes Burm f., a highly medicinal woody liana from the Western Ghats of India, using random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) and intersimple sequence repeats (ISSR) markers.

Background: Embelia ribes Burm f. (Primulaceae) is a medicinal and vulnerable woody liana distributed throughout India. Embelin, a well-recognized active phytoconstituents in berries, is commonly used in ayurvedic formulations.

Seasonal Variations of Fine Root Dynamics in Rubber- Intercropping System in Southwestern China.

Intercropping cover crops with trees enhance land productivity and improves the soil’s physio-chemical properties while reducing the negative environmental impact. However, there is a lack of quantitative information on the relationships between fine root biomass and available soil nutrients, e.g.

Leaf Functional Traits of Invasive Grasses Conferring High-Cadmium Adaptation Over Natives.

Heavy metal (HM) contamination resulting from industrialization and urbanization during the Anthropocene along with plant invasion can severely threaten the growth and adaptation of local flora. Invasive alien plant species generally exhibit a growth pattern consistent with their functional traits in non-contaminated environments in the introduced range. However, it remains unclear whether invasive alien plants have an advantage over native plants in contaminated environments and whether this growth pattern is dependent on the adaptation of their leaf functional traits.

Heat Stress-Mediated Constraints in Maize () Production: Challenges and Solutions.

An increase in temperature and extreme heat stress is responsible for the global reduction in maize yield. Heat stress affects the integrity of the plasma membrane functioning of mitochondria and chloroplast, which further results in the over-accumulation of reactive oxygen species. The activation of a signal cascade subsequently induces the transcription of heat shock proteins.

Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Interplay With Physiological and Biochemical Attributes in Terminal Heat Stress Alleviation in Mungbean ( L.).

Gradually rising atmospheric temperature is the vital component of the environment, which is anticipated as the riskiest abiotic stress for crop growth. Nanotechnology revolutionizing the agricultural sectors, notably, zinc oxide nanoparticles (nano-ZnO) has captured intensive research interests due to their distinctive properties and numerous applications against abiotic stresses. Mungbean ( L.

Foliar application of zinc oxide nanoparticles: An effective strategy to mitigate drought stress in cucumber seedling by modulating antioxidant defense system and osmolytes accumulation.

Drought is a major environmental threat that affects plant growth and productivity. Strategies to mitigate the detrimental impacts of drought stress on plants are under scrutiny. Nanotechnology is considered an effective tool in resolving a wide range of environmental issues by offering novel and pragmatic solutions.

Discovery of two new species of Crotalaria (Leguminosae, Crotalarieae) from Western Ghats, India.

Two new species of Fabaceae-Papilionoideae are described and illustrated. Crotalaria suffruticosa from Karul Ghat region of Maharashtra is morphologically close to C. albida and C.

Isolated Skeletal Muscle Metastasis and Hypercalcemia in Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma.

Lung cancer is the most common malignancy throughout the world. Non-small cell lung carcinoma is the most common type and squamous cell type is the most common in India. Patients mostly present with chest related symptoms and signs.

Purification and characterization of a cold active alkaline protease from Stenotrophomonas sp., isolated from Kashmir, India.

A Psychrotolerant alkaline protease producing bacterium IIIM-ST045 was isolated from a soil sample collected from the Thajiwas glacier of Kashmir, India and identified as Stenotrophomonas sp. on the basis of its biochemical properties and 16S ribosomal gene sequencing. The strain could grow well within a temperature range of 4-37°C however, showed optimum growth at 15°C.

Neuroendocrine control of water content and calcium concentration in the crab Ocypode macrocera (H. Milne-Edwards 1852) (Brachyura, Ocypodae).

The present study is focused to see the effect of crustacean neuroendocrine organs on the water and calcium metabolism which is very much important for the osmoregulatory functions. Since the experiments were carried out to investigate the control of water contents and calcium concentration in the crab, Ocypode macrocera. The animals were collected from the shore of the Bay of the Bengal near Annan Koil one among the biggest landing centers of south east coast of Tamil Nadu, India.