A5024127996- Biofuel production and bioconversion
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
- Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications
- Plant and animal studies
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Phytochemical compounds biological activities
- Nanotechnology research and applications
- Agricultural Practices and Plant Genetics
- Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
- Insect Utilization and Effects
- Pomegranate: compositions and health benefits
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Phytochemistry and Bioactive Compounds
- Allelopathy and phytotoxic interactions
- Agricultural pest management studies
- Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
- Bone Tissue Engineering Materials
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Hibiscus Plant Research Studies
- Biochemical and biochemical processes
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Bioactive natural compounds
University of the Punjab
2016-2025
University of Lahore
2023
The biogenesis of silver nanoparticles by fungi is an ecologically clean and nontoxic method compared to other physical chemical methods. Thus, we aimed discuss the mycosynthesis extracellular size-controlled AgNPs. After comprehensive screening, Aspergillus fumigatus BTCB10 (KY486782) was selected for synthesis AgNPs controlled size. Characterization performed UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Zetasizer, X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), FTIR (Fourier-transform infrared), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM),...
Unwanted agricultural waste is largely comprised of lignocellulosic substrate which could be transformed into sugars. The production bioethanol from garbage manifested an agreeable proposal towards management as well energy causation. goal this work to optimize parameters for generation through fermentation by different yeast strains while
Cellulose is the basic component of lignocellulosic biomass (LCB) making it a suitable substrate for bioethanol fermentation. Cellulolytic and ethanologenic bacteria possess cellulases that convert cellulose to glucose, which in turn yields ethanol subsequently. Heterotermes indicola subterranean termite causes destructive damage by consuming wooden structures infrastructure, LCB products, etc. Prospectively, study envisioned screening cellulolytic from gut. Twenty six bacterial strains...
Parasites are a significant component of biodiversity. They negatively affect fish appearance, growth, and reproduction. In this study, the prevalence infection, diversity, mean intensity parasites were examined in 9 freshwater species (45 samples per species). Ecto-parasites on skin, gills, fins with hand lens. Wet mounts prepared using mucosal scrapings from all external internal organs sampled fish. Microscopy, muscle compression, pepsin-HCL artificial digestion technique also performed....
Fruit wastes containing cellulose can be made valuable by cellulolytic bacteria in biofuel production. This study aimed to assess the potential of isolated produce bioethanol and its fermentation efficiency. Seven out 16 bacterial isolates were selected on basis their cellulose-degrading providing as only carbon source. Their degrade was determined different biochemical tests. All strains produced bubbles indicators dioxide production Durham tubes. The maximum hallow Congo red staining shown...
To manage waste and address energy crises, the current study focuses on concept of "Energy from waste. Molasses, a byproduct in sugar synthesis process, is one most prevalent types organic Due to excessive production use distilleries Pakistan, non-fermentable portion drained spent wash, it creating serious environmental problems viz soil acidification, manganese deficiency inhibit seed germination. Effective conversion sucrose black strap molasses bioethanol main purpose this study. Bacillus...
The study aims to create nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiONPs) from Allium sativum (garlic) and Cinnamomum verum (cinnamon) extracts alongside their antibacterial evaluation against Bacillus cereus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter aerogenes. Garlic cinnamon were prepared using Soxhlet extraction macerated with distilled water. Nickel synthesized by mixing 6 g of nitrate 50 mL each extract, followed heating, centrifugation, UV-vis characterization. Antibacterial activity was evaluated the...
Herein, monodisperse Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) have been fabricated by green adeptness with and without using capping agents. The different agents used include Syzygium cumini leaves extract, starch cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB). UV/Vis analysis showed an exciton absorption band in the range of 370–385 nm for all NPs. SEM that average particle size ZnO NPs was consistent which calculated Debye-Scherrer equation also effective mass model approach. XRD has confirmed their...
Zinc oxide nanoparticles ZnO NPs due to their unique properties have diverse applications in different fields of life. Bacterial synthesis is an eco-friendly, simple and inexpensive way. In this study, among eighteen bacterial isolates, eight confirmed synthesis. On the basis sharp absorption peak at 354 nm, growth conditions for gram positive Bacillus cereus H-SC1 were further optimized. Under optimum parameters such as incubation temperature 37ºC, pH 9, inorganic salt (NH2)2SO4, SDS...
Abstract The Endangered Indian pangolin Manis crassicaudata , a burrowing, armoured mammal, plays an important role in the food web by consuming insects and termites. In Pakistan species’ range includes 22,000 km 2 Potohar Plateau, where it is under pressure from illegal hunting for its scales requires conservation attention. We used geographical information system to quantify of on Plateau compare this with estimated IUCN Red List assessment species. found that species occupies c. 89% eight...
Pomegranate peels (PPW) as municipal waste is inexpensive biomass that could be a renewable source of sugars particularly rich in hemicellulosic contents. The subsequent conversion available PPW can provide prospective strategy for cost-effective bioenergy production. In this study, an experimental setup based on CCD was implemented with the aim bioconversion into bioethanol. factors considered were Hydrochloric acid concentration (X1), hydrolysis temperature (X2) and time (X3) optimization...
The concept of ‘Energy from waste’ is one the most focused areas work to find a solution for controlling trash and combat energy crises. In Pakistan other agricultural countries, because their substantial use during summer, watermelon peels as fruit waste are usually thrown out trash. This study supported management huge quantities value-added products at commercial scale. current aims select subject xylanolytic ethanologenic Bacillus cereus XG2 water melon valorization appropriately with...
Fishmeal (FM) is a key component of commercial fish feeds, but due its unsustainable supply, the search for quality alternatives FM has become significant area investigation worldwide. The insect-based proteins such as black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) are being recognized an alternative ingredient. However, anti-nutritional factors in these may negatively affect nutrient utilization fish. Incorporating exogenous protease enzymes feed additives could be promising way to improve digestibility...
A study was carried out to determine the chemical constituents of wood extractives from Ashoka, Saraca asoca (Roxb) and Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora L.) (Southern Magnolia) against Odontotermes Obesus (Rambur) under laboratory conditions in Forman Christian College University (Lahore, Pakistan) June 2016. Extraction done by soxhlet apparatus. The analysis these compounds performed Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). detected 4-[(1E)-3-Hydroxy-1-propenyl]-2-methoxyphenol;...
Wood extractives are one of the main reasons for resistance wood to termite attack.A study was carried out determine chemical constituents from Pinus roxburghii Sargent, Morus alba L. and Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh against Coptotermes heimi (Wasmann) under laboratory conditions in Forman Christian College University (Lahor, Pakistan) June 2015.Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry P. detected 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, mono (2-ethylhexyl) ester octadecanoic acid (methyl...
As Heterotermes indicola (Wasmann) is known to cause considerable damage wood work in buildings.Efficacy of extracts Foeniculum vulgare and Ocimum basilicum was studied against this termite.Chemical composition plant by chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) revealed five different compounds F. vulgare: Piperidine, 3-isopropyl, Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one, 1,3,3-trimethyl, Benzaldehyde, 4-methoxy, Estragole, 11-Octadecenoic acid, methyl ester 9-Octadecenoic acid ethyl ester.Whereas nine...