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Green Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticles with Adhatoda Vasica: Antibacterial and Antioxidant Study
The burgeoning field of green nanotechnology has spurred the interest of researchers towards environmentally responsible nanoparticle production. In this study, Aradusi leaf extract was utilized for the synthesis of…
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Endophytic Microbes Boost Drought Tolerance and Yield in Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)
Drought represents a major constraint to sunflower yield in arid and semiarid regions, demanding innovative agronomic practices. The current study quantifies the contribution of endophytic microbiota to drought…
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Growth Performance of Exotic and Indigenous Tree Species Across Site Conditions in a Subtropical Hill Ecosystem
Subtropical hill forests play vital roles in biodiversity, climate regulation, and soil stability. However, unsustainable land use and logging have caused soil degradation, threatening these ecosystems and hindering…
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Ethidium Bromide-Induced Genetic Variability and Drought Tolerance in Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) Under Field Conditions
Drought stress significantly reduces cowpea yields in Africa, necessitating the development of drought-resilient genotypes. This study evaluated the genetic variability and drought tolerance of nine ethidium bromide…
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Interactive Effects of Nitrogen Fertilization and Harvest Age on the Nutritional Composition of Brachiaria ruziziensis
High-quality forage is vital for livestock productivity, but farmers in Nigeria often face challenges due to inconsistent fertilizer use and poor harvesting practices. This study evaluates the effects of nitrogen…
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Leaf Litter Decomposition and Associated Nutrient Release Dynamics Under Varying Temperature and Precipitation in a South Asian Tropical Forest
Litter decomposition plays a vital role in nutrient cycling and maintaining ecosystem functionality, particularly in forested landscapes. However, the decomposition dynamics of common tropical timber species remain…
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Elemental Composition of Moringa Oleifera Lam Seeds Using Calibration Free Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (CF-LIBS)
For centuries, medicinal plants have been widely used to treat numerous diseases. Given the extensive application of Moringa Oleifera Lam. in medicine, it is essential to understand its beneficial medicinal properties…
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Effective Weed Control and Fiber Yield Improvement in Jute Through Seeding and Row Spacing Strategies
The production of jute fiber is seriously threatened by weeds, both in terms of quantity and quality, because they compete with it for vital resources, including sunlight, water, and nutrients. The present study was…
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Evaluation of Different Exotic Onion Germplasm for Yield and Agronomic Traits
Onion (Allium cepa L.) is an important cash crop with significant economic potential for farmers in Pakistan. However, limited information is available regarding the performance of commercial onion genotypes under the…
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Synergistic Effects of Bacterium ZM12 and Vermicompost on Groundnut Yield, Quality, and Nutrient Uptake
Peanut cultivation in nutrient-poor soils often relies heavily on chemical fertilizers, leading to soil degradation, reduced productivity, and lower profitability for farmers. To address this issue, a sustainable…
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Effect of Agar Industry Waste-Based Liquid Fertilizer on Growth and Nutrient Uptake in Red Lettuce
The processing of Gracilaria sp. seaweed in the agar industry generates solid waste, which can contribute to environmental pollution. However, this waste contains valuable nutrients such as organic carbon, nitrogen,…
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Appraisal and Evaluation of Hydrogeochemical Processes in the Aquifer System of the South Eastern Coastal Area of Bangladesh
A hydrogeochemical study of groundwater in the aquifer system of the southeastern coastal area of Bangladesh was carried out to investigate the processes of groundwater hydrogeochemistry as well as the suitability of…
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Heavy Metals Assessment in Different Fresh and Processed Tuber Crops Grown with Fresh and Sewage Water
The problems from heavy metals content increasing day by day over the world. Heavy metal contamination in vegetables has become a serious food safety concern in developing Asian countries, including Pakistan. Due to…
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Effect of Different Sowing Media on Seed Germination and Seedling Performance of Ficus auriculata L. and F. hispida L.
In Bangladesh, the declining populations of Ficus auriculata L and Ficus hispida L, vital for maintaining ecosystem balance and supporting wildlife, are threatened by low germination rates and poor seedling…
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Growth and Yield Performance of Two Contrasting Mung Bean Varieties Under Varying Plant Population Densities
Mung bean is a promising crop in Egypt, but the small seed size (≤ 4 g) of high-yielding varieties like Kawmy-1 limits its widespread adoption. Larger-seeded varieties with higher yield potential, such as VC1973 A…
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Simulation Study of Groundwater Polluted by Landfill Leachate in Subsidence Areas
The subsidence caused by mining was used as domestic waste landfill, due to the lack of anti-seepage treatment at its bottom, the internal leachate not only contaminated the surface water, but also the goaf groundwater…
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Efficiency of Electrocoagulation for Laboratory Wastewater Treatment Using Aluminum Electrodes
Environmental analysis of waste generated from residual samples in a testing laboratory is necessary to mitigate its impact. This study aims to assess the performance of electrocoagulation (EC) using aluminum (Al)…
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Fabrication and Analysis of BaTiO3-Nb2O5 Ceramics for Advanced Energy Storage Applications
As the demand for high-performance energy storage systems surges, dielectric materials have emerged as frontrunners due to their exceptional power density. Yet, their relatively low energy density has long been a…
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Optimization of Silver Nanocluster Geometries: A Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach to Identifying the Most Stable Configurations in Ag15 Cluster
Silver nanoclusters (Ag15) are of huge interest due to their unique electronic, optical, and catalytic properties, which all strongly depend on their atomic geometries. Finding their most stable configurations is an…
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A Comprehensive Review on exploring Fuel Cell Potential in Energy Sector
Fuel cells are emerging as a game-changing solution to address the pressing environmental and energy concerns caused by the transportation and industrial sectors, both of which are major contributors to greenhouse gas…