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Combined Application of Biochar and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Enhances Soil Fertility, Antioxidant Defense, and Growth Performance of Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.)
Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) productivity in tropical agroecosystems is constrained by declining soil fertility, nutrient limitations, and increasing environmental stress driven by climate variability. Sustainable soil…
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Multifaceted Roles of Trichoderma in Sustainable Agriculture: Mechanisms, Applications, and Future Perspectives
Modern agricultural practices have boosted crop yields but have also intensified pressure on the food system, along with environmental and health issues linked to overreliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides.…
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Potential Toxic Elements in the Sediments of an Urban River Near Industrial Areas of Bangladesh: Pollution Status, Source Identification and Environmental Risk Assessment
Sediments of urban river near industrial regions are increasingly polluted by potential toxic elements (PTEs), posing severe impact on aquatic ecosystems and human health. This study investigated the distribution,…
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Antioxidant Efficacy of Gamma-Oryzanol and Tocotrienol-Rich Fractions from Rice Bran in Chia Seed Oil under Accelerated Oxidation Conditions
The antioxidant efficacy of gamma-oryzanol rich fraction (OzF) and tocotrienol rich fraction (TRF) extracted from rice bran in retarding oxidation of chia seed oil (CSO) were evaluated and compared to butylated hydroxy…
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Drug Repurposing in Cancer Therapy: A Systematic Review
Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. Despite the intensive research, the success rate for new anticancer drug development remains below 10%, rendering conventional therapies alone insufficient to reduce…
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Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi as a Sustainable Biofertilizer for Enhancing Sesame Production in Semi-Arid Agroecosystems
Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is an economically important oilseed crop widely cultivated in semi-arid regions; however, its productivity is frequently constrained by poor soil fertility and low nutrient availability.…
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Effects of Organo-Mineral Fertilizers on Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium Uptake in Tea (Camellia sinensis L.) under Acidic Highland Soils in Mufindi, Tanzania
Tea (Camellia sinensis L. O. Kuntze) is a globally important beverage crop that requires high inputs of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) to sustain optimum yield and quality. However, tea is commonly…
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Independent and Interactive Effects of Salinity and Proline on Physiological and Biochemical Responses of Agave Plants
Salinity is one of the most critical abiotic stresses limiting plant growth and productivity in arid and semi-arid regions. A pot experiment was conducted under greenhouse conditions at the National Research Centre,…
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Natural Polyphenols Oleuropein and Hydroxytyrosol in Therapeutics: Potentials Against Cancer, Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Diabetes
Oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol, two major polyphenolic compounds extracted from the olive tree (Olea europaea), have attracted significant scientific interest due to their strong pharmacological properties, including…
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Optimizing Gibberellic Acid Application to Enhance Seed Yield and Quality in Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) under Top-Cutting Management
Kenaf (H. cannabinus L.) is an economically important bast fibre crop whose seed production is often constrained by poor flowering, pod set and inconsistent seed quality under late-season cultivation in Bangladesh. This…
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Role of Soil Fertility in Influencing Nutritional Quality of Indigenous Browse Species in Mixed Crop–Livestock Systems
Indigenous browse species represent an underutilized feed resource for livestock in tropical systems; however, their nutritional quality and its relationship with soil fertility remain poorly understood, particularly in…
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Microplastic Contamination in Commercial Poultry Feed and Edible Chicken Tissues: An Emerging Environmental Concern
Due to the widespread presence in food stuff like chicken, fish, meat, milk, sugar, salt, honey, microplastics (MPs) are an emerging environmental health concern nowadays. This study aimed to investigate the presence of…
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Synthesis, characterization and Bioactivity Evaluation of Heteroleptic Zinc(II) Complexes: Antioxidant and α-Amylase Inhibition Studies
A series of four zinc(II) complexes (SH-1 to SH-4) were successfully prepared through the reaction of zinc acetate dihydrate with 4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (SH-1) in methanol and further reaction with additional…
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Green-Synthesized Iron Oxide Nanoparticles from Olive Leaves for Efficient Photocatalytic Degradation of Dyes and Chlorpyrifos
This study investigated the green synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles using olive leaf extract and their application in degradation of synthetic dyes and chlorpyrifos. The nanoparticles were characterized by…
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The Structural, Optical and Thermal Characterization of g-C3N4 for Photocatalysis
Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4)-based nanomaterials gained a lot of interest due to their special qualities, which include their chemical stability and ease of modification. Still, g-C3N4's ability to work as a…
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Biogenic Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Using E. coli for Photocatalytic Degradation of Synthetic Textile Dyes
The uncontrolled discharge of synthetic dyes from the textile industries poses a major threat to freshwater ecosystems, human health and the environment. Conventional dye removal methods often fall short due to…
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Synergistic Effects of Rhizobium and Micronutrients (Molybdenum and Boron) on the Growth, Nodulation, and Yield of Blackgram (Vigna mungo L.)
Blackgram (Vigna mungo L.) is a vital pulse crop for food and nutritional security in the mid-hills of Nepal, but its productivity remains constrained by poor nutrient management and limited use of Rhizobium inoculants.…
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Microplastic and Heavy Metal Accumulation in Cultured Fish: Concerns for Food Safety
Microplastic (MP) and heavy metal contamination in aquatic ecosystems pose serious risks to environmental and human health due to their toxic effects. This study investigates the presence of microplastics (MPs) and…
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Environmental Impact of Untreated Produced Water: Hydrocarbon Analysis from Sadqal Oil & Gas Field, Pakistan
Produce water without treatment from oil and gas fields causes contamination of the environment. This study was conducted to analyze the hydrocarbons present in produce water and soil of Sadqal Oil & Gas Field,…
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The Role of Urban Trees in PM2.5 Mitigation: Air Quality Assessment and Absorption Capacity Comparison in Warsaw Alleys
Rapid urbanization is intensifying air pollution across cities worldwide, with fine particulate matter (PM2.5) emerging as one of the most hazardous pollutants to public health. While urban trees are widely recognized…