Sustainable Tea Cultivation with a Rhizobacterial Consortium: A Microbiome-Driven Alternative to Chemical Fertilizers.

The excessive use of chemical fertilizers in tea cultivation threatens soil health, environmental sustainability, and long-term crop productivity. This study explores the application of plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) as an eco-friendly alternative to conventional fertilizers. A bacterial consortium was developed using selected rhizobacterial isolates-, five strains of , and two spp.

Food Allergy Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Restaurant's Staff in Bangladesh: A Structural Modeling Approach.

Food-related allergic reactions are increasingly prevalent in restaurant settings, often leading to severe and life-threatening incidents. This study aimed to investigate the relationships among knowledge, attitudes, and management practices related to food allergies in restaurant staff in Bangladesh. A cross-sectional study conducted between January and May 2024 assessed food allergy knowledge, attitudes, and practices among 712 restaurant staff across eight divisional areas in Bangladesh, using structured face-to-face interviews.

Influence of Frailty on Health-Related Quality of Life Trajectories in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients in India.

: Frailty is a critical concern for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, contributing to increased vulnerability to adverse health outcomes and diminished quality of life. However, there is limited research on frailty's impact on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among dialysis and pre-dialysis patients in the Indian context. : This study involved participants aged 18 and above with CKD stages 3-5.

Pathological interplay of NF-κB and M1 macrophages in chronic inflammatory lung diseases.

Inflammatory lung diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and pulmonary fibrosis depend on the pathology of the nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) signalling pathway and M1 macrophage polarization. This review discusses the intimate molecular interactions and processes that modulate NF-κB's promotion of M1 macrophages and chronic inflammation/tissue damage within the confines of this review. NF-κB activation in macrophages produces pro-inflammatory mediators (cytokines - TNFα, IL6, IL1β, and reactive oxygen species (ROS), further increasing airway remodeling and fibrosis.

The effects of vitamin D levels on physical, mental health, and sleep quality in adults: a comprehensive investigation.

Background: Vitamin D, essential hormone for endocrine, autocrine, and paracrine functions. A billion people are deficient globally which contributing to numerous health issues. This study explores the link between vitamin D levels and sleep quality, impacting mental and physical health in adults.

Shift in the soil rhizobacterial community for enhanced solubilization and bioavailability of phosphorus in the rhizosphere of Thwaites, through bioaugmentation of phosphate-solubilizing bacteria.

Unlabelled: is an indigenous perennial herb known for its therapeutic properties. It's grown in the eastern Himalayas and East Asia, where it is used as a flavoring agent in local cuisines. This research aims to enhance soil phosphorus mobilization and promote growth using a consortium of phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB).

Burden of COVID-19 pandemic on tuberculosis hospitalisation patterns at a tertiary care hospital in Rajasthan, India: a retrospective analysis.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the burden of the COVID-19 pandemic on tuberculosis (TB) trends, patient demographics, disease types and hospitalisation duration within the Respiratory Medicine Department over three distinct phases: pre-COVID-19, COVID-19 and post-COVID-19.

Design: Retrospective analysis using electronic medical records of patients with TB admitted between June 2018 and June 2023 was done to explore the impact of COVID-19 on patients with TB. The study employed a meticulous segmentation into pre-COVID-19, COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 eras.

The Influence of Obesity on Bone Health in Post-COVID-19 Recovery- Single-Center Experience.

Introduction: The ongoing repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic include potentially deleterious impacts on bone health.

Aim: This research aimed to ascertain the effects of COVID-19 on the bone health of obese and non-obese Indian individuals.

Methods: We executed a case-control study enrolling individuals who recovered from COVID-19.

Prevalence and predictors of binge eating disorder symptoms among a sample of university students in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional survey.

Background And Aims: There is a dearth of information about binge eating disorder (BED) among Bangladeshi university students, who may be more susceptible to BED due to the rise in unhealthy lifestyles and food habits. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of BED symptoms among Bangladeshi university students.

Methods: Students ( = 525) from three public universities in Bangladesh participated in this cross-sectional study between November 2022 and March 2023.

Non-rhizobial nodule endophytes improve nodulation, change root exudation pattern and promote the growth of lentil, for prospective application in fallow soil.

Non-rhizobial endophytes (NREs) are active colonizers inhabiting the root nodules. Though their active role in the lentil agroecosystem is not well defined, here we observed that these NREs might promote the growth of lentils, modulate rhizospheric community structure and could be used as promising organisms for optimal use of rice fallow soil. NREs from root nodules of lentils were isolated and examined for plant growth-promoting traits, exopolysaccharide (EPS) and biofilm production, root metabolites, and the presence of nifH and nifK elements.

Treatment with atypical rhizobia, Pararhizobium giardinii and Ochrobactrum sp. modulate the rhizospheric bacterial community, and enhances Lens culinaris growth in fallow-soil.

Diazotrophic nodule isolates are acknowledged promoters of plant growth and rhizospheric community. Consequently, in the lentil agroecosystem, inoculation of atypical rhizobial isolates could be a viable alternative to chemical fertilizers for fallow land usage optimization. The aim of this study is to evaluate and select the rhizobial isolates of lentil nodules with plant-growth-promoting (PGP) attributes and to elucidate their application in rice-fallow soil for determining the growth of lentils and its impact on the rhizospheric bacterial community.

Genome-wide identification, genomic organization, and expression profiling of the CONSTANS-like (COL) gene family in petunia under multiple stresses.

Background: CONSTANS-like (CO-like, COL) are putative zinc-finger transcription factors known to play vital role in various plant biological processes such as control of flowering time, regulation of plant growth and development and responses to stresses. However, no systematic analysis of COL family gene regarding the plant development and stress response has been previously performed in any solanaceous crop. In the present study, a comprehensive genome-wide analysis of COL family genes in petunia has been conducted to figure out their roles in development of organs and stress response.

Mental health of young people amidst COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh.

Background: The psychological burden of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak and lockdown strategy among young people not diagnosed with COVID-19 in the general population remains unknown and often have been overlooked. The objective of the study was to assess the prevalence and predictors of anxiety, depression and stress among young people diagnosed with COVID-19 of Bangladesh amidst the pandemic.

Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted from 1 May to 30 May 2020 using an online Google form-based questionnaire posted on Facebook.