Irrigation has made a significant contribution to supporting the population’s expanding food demands, as well promoting economic growth in irrigated regions. The current investigation was carried out order estimate quality of groundwater for agricultural viability Algerian Desert using various water indices and geographic information systems (GIS). In addition, support vector machine regression (SVMR) applied forecast eight irrigation (IWQIs), such index (IWQI), sodium adsorption ratio...

Water stress or soil salinity is considered the major environmental factor affecting plant growth. When both challenges are present, becomes infertile, limiting productivity. In this work a field experiment was conducted during summer 2019 and 2020 seasons to evaluate whether growth-promoting microbes (PGPMs) nanoparticles (Si-ZnNPs) have potential maintain soybean growth, productivity, seed quality under different watering intervals (every 11 (IW0), 15 (IW1) 19 (IW2) days) in salt-affected...

The continuity of traditional planting systems in the last few decades has encountered its most significant challenge harsh changes global climate, leading to frustration plant growth and productivity, especially arid semi-arid regions cultivated with moderate or sensitive crops abiotic stresses. Faba bean, like legume crops, is considered a moderately crop saline soil and/or water. In this connection, field experiment was conducted during successive winter seasons 2018/2019 2019/2020...

The present work evaluated the effect of soil (S) and foliage (F) applied potassium on growth, yield, quality potato plants. Potassium was added in at recommended rate for all treatments combining mineral fertilizers with K-feldspar biofertilizers, while foliar spraying included application citrate (PC), silicate (PS), monopotassium phosphate (MP). obtained results showed that plant height highest following treatment 100% fertilizer under MP, content P, K, total carbohydrates leaves also...

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...

This paper reports the synthesis of a new heterocyclic compound, 2,7-dicloropyrido[2,3-g]quinoline-3,8-dicarbaldehyde, from p-phenylene diamine by converting p-acetanilide (1) and reacting with Vilsmeier-Haack reagent (2). Chalcone(3) is produced when two moles 2-acetyl naphthalene respond carbaldehydes in compound chalcone serves as for quantifying amino group-containing pharmaceutical compounds. At same time, sensitive spectrophotometric technique has been created used preparations to...

One of the worst environmental conditions limiting crop plant productivity is salinity. As a result, ecologically friendly methods are urgently needed to boost development and yield wheat growing on saltine soils. Two-year field studies examine effects applying compost tea (CT) effective microorganisms (EMs; Azospirillum brasilense, Pseudomonas koreensis, Bacillus circulans) growth two cultivars, namely Sids 12 as salinity susceptible cultivar Misr 1 resistant cultivar, under salt-affected...

Soil salinity has a negative impact on the biochemical properties of soil and plant growth, particularly in arid semi-arid regions. Using arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (

Sandy soil covers a significant portion of Egypt’s total land area, representing crucial agricultural resource for future food security and economic growth. This research adopts the hypothesis maximizing utilization secondary products improvement to reduce ecosystem pollution. The study focuses on assessing impact combining phosphogypsum modified biochar as environmentally friendly amendments loamy sand quality parameters such organic carbon, cation exchange capacity, nutrient levels, wheat...

In a field trial at the College Farm, NAU, Navsari (Gujarat), evaluated four main plot treatments (T1: Green gram, T2: Cowpea, T3: Dhaincha, and T4: Fallow), which were grown during summer with three replications following randomized block design (RCBD). gram cowpea incorporated into soil after harvest, but dhaincha was 50% flowering. During Kharif, each split six smaller plots different treatments: W1 100% RDF, W2 75% W3 W4 RDF + 25% N from FYM, W5 W6 no fertilizer. The results of all 24...

Thirty bacterial isolates were tested on three different media for Poly-ß-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) production. The best producing PHB screened and identified based molecular biology; then, using alternative carbon sources (dried whey, sugar beet molasses date molasses), physical properties evaluated by Infrared (IR) spectrometry Gas chromatography-mass (GC-MS/MS) analysis. Our results showed that the biology Bacillus paramycoides MCCC 1A04098, Azotobacter salinestris NBRC 102611 Brevundimonas...

One of the most prevalent diseases affecting sugar beet crops globally is damping-off disease, which caused by fungi or soil-borne bacteria. The objective current study was to assess antimicrobial activity various concentrations CuO-NPs against Fusarium oxysporum, Macrophomina phaseolina, and Pectobacterium carotovorum in a lab setting how they influenced vegetative growth, physiological traits, antioxidant enzymes, disease incidence percentage, mineral nutrients plants greenhouse...

In recent years, interest in using encapsulated plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) as a biocontrol agent against root-knot nematodes has increased. Root-knot are soil-borne parasites that mostly cause annual commercial losses globally by infecting tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum). this work, (cv. GS) were grown greenhouse to test the effectiveness of Bacillus megaterium with or without humic acid liquid form at different inoculum levels Meloidogyne javanica and their impact on...

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...

Calcareous soils, prevalent in arid and semi-arid regions, often limit agricultural productivity due to their alkaline nature poor nutrient availability. This study assessed the effects of mineral sulfur (312 kg ha−1), nano-sulfur (12, 24, 36 compost (4.8 tons ha−1) on physical chemical properties saline calcareous soils impact maize wheat yields. The field experiment new extended agriculture Mallawy, Egypt, utilized a randomized complete block design. results showed that treatments...

The use of water-efficient soil amendments has gained increasing importance in agriculture, particularly regions facing water scarcity. So, this study evaluates the impact silica and nano-silica hydrogels on retention, crop yield, productivity under variable irrigation regimes. Using a randomized complete block design with furrow irrigation, experiment tested different hydrogel application rates levels rice (Oryza sativa L.) clover (Trifolium alexandrinum across two growing seasons....

The present experiment aimed to examine the impact of nano urea (NU) and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) on Reshmi amaranth (Amaranthus tricolor) growth under salt stress. Experiments were conducted using six different combinations NaCl, NU, PGPR for 35 days greenhouse conditions. results showed that salinity stress significantly (p < 0.05) reduced parameters, including shoot height, root length, fresh weight, leaf area. However, application NU PGPR, both individually in...

The present study investigated the uptake and health risks of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) by lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) cultivated in floating lake gardens Dal Lake, Srinagar, India. Rapid urbanization anthropogenic activities have led to PTE contamination lake, raising concerns about food safety ecological sustainability. objectives were evaluate physicochemical properties water sediment quantify PTEs (Cd, Cu, Cr, Co, Fe, Mn, Ni, Zn) accumulation different tissues N. nucifera with...

The use of phosphogypsum (PG) and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) for agricultural purposes are good options to improve soil properties increase crop yield. objective this study was investigate the effect different rates PG (ton ha-1; 0 (PG1), 3 (PG2), 6 (PG3), 9 (PG4)) combined with PGPR inoculation (Azospirillum lipoferum (control, T1), A. + Bacillus coagulans (T2), B. circulance (T3), + B. subtilis (T4)) on properties, physiology, antioxidant enzymes, nutrient uptake,...

Several activities in the agriculture sector lead to accumulation of Nickel (Ni) soil. Therefore, effective and economical ways reduce soil bioavailability Ni must be identified. Five isolates Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar Viceae (ICARDA 441, ICARDA 36, 39, TAL−1148, ARC−207) three bacterial strains (Bacillus subtilis, B. circulance, coagulans) were evaluated for tolerance biosorption different levels (0, 20, 40, 60, 80 mg L−1). Pot experiments conducted during 2019/2020 2020/2021 seasons...

In the future, drought are expected to increase, affecting productivity of crops sensitive water scarcity. Through N2-fixation process, soybean is capable achieving its nitrogen demands, however, this process inhibited under stress conditions. Therefore, it vital find suitable solutions for agricultural sustainability soybean.
 Under pot experiment, biocompatibility was studied between Bradyrhizobium japonicum and Trichoderma strains (Trichoderma viride, T. harzianum kongii) their...

Moisture and potassium deficiency are two of the main limiting variables for squash crop performance in many water-stressed places worldwide. If major output decreases to be avoided, it is critical detect signs stress as early possible growth cycle. Proximal remote sensing can a reliable technique offering rapid precise instrument localized management tool. This study tested ability proximal hyperspectral remotely sensed data predict traits successive seasons (spring fall) with varying...

Soil salinization significantly impacts agricultural lands and crop productivity in the study area. Moreover, freshwater scarcity poses a significant obstacle to soil reclamation production. Therefore, eco-friendly strategies must be adopted for agro-ecosystem sustainability under these conditions. A conducted 2022 2023 examined interaction effects of various mulching materials (unmulched, white plastic, rice straw, sawdust) chitosan foliar spray application (control, 250 mg L

Plant growth-promoting fungi (PGPF) have attracted considerable interest as biofertilizers and biocontrol due to their multiple beneficial effects on plant quantity quality well positive relationship with the ecological environment. The objective of this study was determine efficacy different concentrations 25, 50, 75 100% from cultural filtrate Trichoderma viride T. harzianum induce two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus cucurbitacearum (In vitro), ability improve growth dynamics Nubian...