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...

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...

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 <...

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...

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)...

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...

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 Istrian (IS) and the Pag sheep (PS) are local Croatian breeds which provide significant income for regional economy have a cultural traditional importance inhabitants. aim of this study was to estimate some important population specific genetic parameters in IS (N = 1293) PS 2637) based on genome wide SNPs. Estimates linkage disequilibrium effective size (Ne) evidenced more variability (Ne 838) compared 197), regardless historical time (both recent ancient variability). discrepancy...

Lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), and mercury (Hg) contents in ten species of edible mushrooms Trakošćan, Croatia were determined. In addition, the similarity between studied was determined by cluster analysis. The caps stipes fruiting bodies analysed separately. analyses carried out inductively coupled plasma - optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). greatest mean lead concentrations 1.91 1.60 mg kg -1 Macrolepiota procera. (3.23 2.24 kg-1) Agaricus campestris (2.56 2.35 Boletus edulis. terms...

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...

In this study, essential oil of the aerial part Pluchea ovalis (POEO) was isolated and employed for synthesis AgNPs (POEO-AgNPs). Then, larvicidal activities POEO PEO-AgNPs were evaluated against larvae fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiderda (J. E. Smith); (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). The potential medicinal values P. lack scientific reports on applications oils nanoparticles plant species from ecology Ethiopia motivated authors to carry out research activity. hydrodistillation technique...

This study investigated the monitoring of six heavy metals (Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, and Zn) in pond water, sludge, cultivated water chestnut (Trapa natans L.) crops Saharanpur district Uttar Pradesh, India. For this purpose, samples T. plant (nut, shoot, root) were collected November 2021 2022 from three zones (Zone 1: agricultural area irrigated with borewell Zone 2: urban municipal wastewater, 3: rural mixed type wastewater) subsequently analyzed for metal concentration using atomic absorption...

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...

Shampoo prepares surfactants to remove dirt, surface grease, and skin debris from hair, shaft, scalp without harming the user. This study aimed formulate herbal shampoo using Ethiopian plant extracts evaluate their quality parameters. Herbal shampoos were formulated seed oil of Lepidium sativum L. Ricinus communis L., essential Lippia adeonsis Hochst ex. Walp koseret, along with other ingredients. The evaluated for organoleptic physicochemical properties such as pH, tension, viscosity, dirt...

The potential use of carbon dioxide (CO2) and wastewater released from a mushroom farm for the cultivation Chlorella vulgaris microalga was investigated in this study. For purpose, microcontroller-based aided CO2 capture mixing prototype constructed C. under varying concentrations (0 as control, 50 100%). results showed that helpful to maintain desirable levels (6000 ppm) chamber with constant supply algal culture, i.e., 0.6% at an airflow rate mL/min. After 16 days cultivation, it observed...

In East Africa, Dodonaea angustifolia (L.f.) is a well-known medicinal herb. Its leaf primarily studied in light of its ethnobotanical use. terms phytochemistry and biological activity, flower not studied. prior study, our team looked into phytochemical screening, antioxidant total phenolic levels. This study aims to compare the profiles activities samples D. present therapeutic alternatives. The sample powders were extracted with methanol using ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE). HPTLC...

Salinity-induced soil degradation poses a significant challenge to agricultural productivity and requires innovative crop-management strategies. In this study, the synergistic effect of biochar TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) obtained from moss (Leucobryum glaucum (Hedw.) Ångstr.) biomass on growth, yield, biochemical, enzymatic response Chinese spinach (Amaranthus dubius L.) grown under salinity stress was investigated. Purposely, A. different combinations arable soil, biochar, NPs, saline soils....

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...