A5048390518- Fungal Biology and Applications
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Heavy metals in environment
- Heavy Metals in Plants
- Algal biology and biofuel production
- Phytochemistry and Bioactivity Studies
- Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
- Nematode management and characterization studies
- Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications
- Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance
- Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
- Moringa oleifera research and applications
- Wastewater Treatment and Reuse
- Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Production
- Plant Growth Enhancement Techniques
- Light effects on plants
- Magnetic and Electromagnetic Effects
- Phytochemistry and Biological Activities
- Allelopathy and phytotoxic interactions
- Biofuel production and bioconversion
- Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics
- Chemical synthesis and alkaloids
- Bee Products Chemical Analysis
University of Forestry
2020-2025
Lebanese University
2020-2025
Salt stress negatively affects the growth, development, and yield of horticultural crops. Nitric oxide (NO) is considered a signaling molecule that plays key role in plant defense system under salt stress. This study investigated impact exogenous application 0.2 mM sodium nitroprusside (SNP, an NO donor) on tolerance physiological morphological characteristics lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) (25, 50, 75, 100 mM). caused marked decrease yield, carotenoids photosynthetic pigments stressed plants...
This paper investigated the impact of combined use spent mushroom substrate (SMS) biochar and plant-growth-promoting rhizobia (PGPR) on growth, yield, biochemical response cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis). A preliminary study was conducted under greenhouse condition using six treatments (sextuplicate) as control (no addition), T1 (PGPR), T2 (5 g/Kg biochar), T3 + PGPR), T4 (10 T5 PGPR) conditions. The Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM-Zeiss), Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy...
Heavy metal pollution from industrial wastewaters has become an issue of global concern. These are frequently used for inland irrigation which possess a serious risk heavy contamination both soil and cultivated crops. The problem is more common in developing countries like India where often discharged without appropriate treatments. Therefore, this study aimed at assessing the impact paper mill effluent on growth, productivity, accumulation potential two rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties...
Biological synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) is a green, simple, cost-effective, time-efficient, and single-step method. This study mainly focused on the using essential oil Laggera tomentosa (LTEO) investigates their potential applications. Ultraviolet-Visible (UV-Vis) result showed characteristic Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) peak LTEO-AgNPs at 420 nm. Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy indicated functional groups present in LTEO LTEO-AgNPs. Scanning electron...
Irrigation of crops with domestic wastewater (DW) is a common practice in developing countries like India. However, irrigation poses risk migration toxic heavy metals to edible parts crops, which requires serious measures prevent their uptake. In this study, the effect DW comparison Sarbal Lake water (SLW) and borewell (BW) on soil characteristics cultivated saffron (Crocus sativus L.) was investigated. For purpose, samples water, soil, (corm, petal, stigma) were collected from suburban area...
Agro-wastes, such as crop residues, leaf litter, and sawdust, are major contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions, consequently a concern for climate change. Nowadays, mushroom cultivation has appeared an emerging agribusiness that helps in the sustainable management of agro-wastes. However, partial utilization agro-wastes by mushrooms results generation significant quantity spent substrates (SMS) have continued become environmental problem. In particular, Shiitake (Lentinula edodes...
The abundant biomass growth of aquatic macrophytes in wetlands is one the major concerns affecting their residing biota. Moreover, degenerates within wetlands, thereby causing a remixing nutrients and emission greenhouse gases. Therefore, it crucial to find sustainable methods utilize devoid environmental concerns. present study investigates utilization three macrophytes, including lake sedge (CL: Carex lacustris Willd.), water hyacinth (EC: Eichhornia crassipes Mart. Solms), sacred lotus...
Food waste has become a challenging global issue due to its inefficient management, particularly in low and middle-income countries. Among food items, fruit peel (FPW) is generated enormous quantities, especially from juice vendors, resulting arduous tasks for management personnel authorities. However, considering the nutrient digestible content of organic wastes, this study four types FPW (pineapple: PA; sweet lemon: SL; kinnow: KN; pomegranate: PG) were investigated their potential use...
This study investigates the sustainable production of Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) mushroom using agro-industrial wastes. The substrate (80% rice straw + 20% sugar cane bagasse) was moistened with 0 (freshwater as control), 50, and 100% concentrations secondarily treated dairy plant mill wastewaters (DPW SMW). After proper sterilization, cultivation carried out under controlled environmental conditions bag log method for 100 days. results revealed that DPW SMW moistening significantly (p <...
The present study focused on the use of sewage sludge (SS) as a casing material amendment and potential uptake metal elements by cultivated white button (Agaricus bisporus: MS-39) mushroom. Laboratory experiments were performed under controlled environmental conditions to grow A. bisporus composted wheat straw substrate for 50 days. Different treatments (0, 50, 100, 150, 200 g/kg) prepared mixing garden dried SS applied mushroom after proper sterilization. results revealed that application...
This study presents a spatial assessment of eight potentially toxic elements (PTE: Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Pb, Ni, Mn, and Zn) in white button (Agaricus bisporus J.E. Lange) mushroom samples collected from the local vegetable markets Uttarakhand State, India. Fresh A. were thirteen districts fifteen sampling locations (M1-M15) analyzed for concentration these PTE using atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS). The results revealed that contained all selected locations. Based on inverse distance weighted...
No previous study assessed the combined effect of olive pruning residues (OLPR) and spent coffee grounds (SCG) on P . ostreatus production nutritional value. The aim this was to determine capacity degrade lignocellulosic nature OLPR SCG as well their resultant nutrient composition. A complete randomized design adopted with five treatments: S1:100%wheat straw (WS) (control), S2:33%WS+33%SCG+33%OLPR,S3:66%WS+17%SCG+17%OLPR,S4:17%WS+66%SCG+17%OLPR, S5:17%WS+17%SCG+66%OLPR, ten replicates per...
The spatial assessment of four heavy metals (Cd, Cr, Pb, and As) in two mango fruit (Mangifera indica L.) varieties (Dasheri Langra) collected from the Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India, was investigated this study. samples ripe fruits were orchards 12 major towns district May to June 2022. Heavy metal analysis using atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) showed presence all selected metals. Specifically, concentration (mg/kg dry weight basis) range Cd (0.01–0.08), Cr (0.11–0.82), Pb...
The present study aimed to investigate the impact of sewage sludge (SS) amendment on growth, yield, and biochemical attributes marigold (Tagetes erecta L. var. Pusa Basanti Gainda) crop. For this purpose, flowers were cultivated using three different treatments SS, i.e., 0% (control with no SS), 5%, 10%. Multiple linear regression (MLR) modeling was performed develop prediction models for soil properties heavy metals uptake by plants. results showed that plants significantly (p < 0.05)...
Supplementation of the growing substrate by nitrogenous additives has been known to improve production oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq. ex Fr.) P. Kumm. (1871)). However, application nano-additives not reported in such cultivation yet. The study investigated effect nano-urea added two different doses (3 g and 5 per kg substrate), once (at spawning or after first flush) twice consisting wheat straw spent (1:1, w/w). Results showed that induced highest number flushes (four flushes)...
Abstract The work investigated the effect of Lithovit-Urea50 on composition Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq. Ex Fr.) P. Kumm. (1871) cultivated spent oyster substrate mixed with wheat straw (1:1, w/w mixture). product was applied in different doses (C 1 : 3 g kg −1 and C 2 5 ) at three distinct timings (t spawning, t after first harvest, spawning harvest). Protein fiber contents increased respectively by 0.64 0.2% 0.46 0.8% compared to control 0 ). Total carbohydrates 0.48–3.76%. Sucrose glucose...
Abstract The exponential disposal of agro-industrial wastes onto the environment has endangered all forms life. implementation these in mushroom production is an eco-friendly and promising solution. effect olive tea leaves extracts represented culture media treatments: potato dextrose agar (PDA) 80% + extract (TE) 20% (T2), PDA (OE) (T3), OE 10% TE (T4), 70% (T5) on mycelial growth diameter (MGD) linear rate (MLGR) Pleurotus ostreatus var. florida was compared to one used as control (T1) at...
This study aimed at assessing the concentration of six heavy metals (Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, and Zn) in two wild edible oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus Pleurotus djamor) collected from Rajaji National Park Haridwar, India. For this purpose, mushroom samples were selected locations (forest, residential, tourist, industrial areas, transportation activities) June 2021 to July 2022 subsequently analyzed for using atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS). Results showed that both spp. had...
This study aimed to assess the occurrence of eight heavy metals in lychee (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) fruit samples collected from orchards Dehradun and Haridwar districts Uttarakhand, India. Lychee were ten (10) sampling locations May June 2023 analyzed using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES). Results showed that varying levels selected metals, i.e., Cd (0.009–0.095 mg/kg), Cr (0.079–0.960 Cu (0.095–0.258 Fe (0.254–0.531 Pb (0.000–0.011 Mn (0.862–1.903 Ni...
The present study aimed to investigate the occurrence of eight potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in selected varieties watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. Arka Shyama and Crimson Sweet) muskmelon (Cucumis melo Cantaloupe Kajri) grown near riverbanks Yamuna Ganga River basins Northern India. For this purpose, samples melon fruits were collected from ten sampling sites May June 2024 analyzed using ICP-OES. results showed that levels PTEs varied significantly across sites, with muskmelons...