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Soil Biogeochemical Cycles and Their Influence on Crop-Environment Dynamics in Changing Climates
Soil biogeochemical cycles regulate nutrient availability, soil organic matter dynamics, greenhouse-gas exchange, and crop productivity, but their functioning is increasingly modified by climate change. This review…
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Harnessing the Potential of 2D Ti3C2 MXene: A First-Principles Study on Structural, Electronic, Optical, and Mechanical Properties
In this study, we employ first-principles density functional theory (DFT) calculations using the CASTEP framework to investigate the structural, electronic, mechanical, and optical properties of the two-dimensional (2D)…
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: The long-term health impacts of repeated flood events: A Review
Retraction Notice: The Editor and Publisher have retracted this article because substantial portions of the text and content were duplicated from a previously published article by Stephenson et al. [2014]. The content…
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Synergistic Biochar and Mycorrhizal Fungi Application Alleviates Cadmium Toxicity and Salinity Stress by Enhancing Soil Functioning and Tomato Productivity
Tomato production is increasingly constrained by cadmium (Cd) contamination and abiotic stresses, which impair plant growth, fruit quality, and food safety. Innovative and eco-friendly strategies are therefore needed to…
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Alkyne-Linked Spirobifluorene D–π–A–π–D Emitters: Synthesis, Solution-State ICT Photophysics, and Comparative Acceptor Effects
The construction of sterically demanding donor-acceptor architectures remains a significant challenge in organic materials chemistry. Herein, two D-π-A-π-D type compounds, BTD-DPA and QXN-DPA, incorporating a…
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Genotype and Environment Interaction Identifies Stable High-Yielding and Pod Borer-Resistant Chickpea Genotypes for Sustainable Production
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is an important legume crop valued for its nutritional quality and adoption to diverse agroecological conditions. The present study evaluated 44 chickpea genotypes, comprising 40 advanced…
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Tailoring Hydrophobicity: Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Pyridinium-based Surfactants as Corrosion Inhibitors
This was due to the effect of the alkyl chain length on the critical micelle concentration (CMC), adsorption behavior, and corrosion inhibition of CR4 mild steel in an acidified chloride solution (3.5 wt.% NaCl, pH 1.5)…
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Combined Application of Biochar and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Enhances Soil Fertility, Antioxidant Defense, and Growth Performance of Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.)
Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) productivity in tropical agroecosystems is constrained by declining soil fertility, nutrient limitations, and increasing environmental stress driven by climate variability. Sustainable soil…
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Digestibility and Growth Response of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Fed Coated and Non-Coated Crystalline Essential Amino Acids as Supplements in Plant-Based Feeds
The efficacy of using essential amino acids to support the inclusion of high plant based proteins in diets for rainbow trout was undertaken over a 56-day growth and feed utilisation study with juvenile (60g) rainbow…
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Multifaceted Roles of Trichoderma in Sustainable Agriculture: Mechanisms, Applications, and Future Perspectives
Modern agricultural practices have boosted crop yields but have also intensified pressure on the food system, along with environmental and health issues linked to overreliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides.…
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Diversity of Parasitic Fauna and Associated Gill Histopathology in Cyprinus Carpio From The Indus River, Pakistan
The present study explores the diversity of parasitic infections and the associated histopathological changes in the gills of Cyprinus carpio (common carp) collected from the Indus River at Hund, Swabi, Pakistan. A…
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Diversity, Abundance, and Pest Potential of Orthoptera in Agricultural Crops of a Subtropical Region of Pakistan
Agriculture plays a crucial role in the development of nation’s economy. Insect plant interaction is a major component in the trophic food chain and a significant topic in agriculture and entomology. Orthoptera is known…
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Potential Toxic Elements in the Sediments of an Urban River Near Industrial Areas of Bangladesh: Pollution Status, Source Identification and Environmental Risk Assessment
Sediments of urban river near industrial regions are increasingly polluted by potential toxic elements (PTEs), posing severe impact on aquatic ecosystems and human health. This study investigated the distribution,…
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Antioxidant Efficacy of Gamma-Oryzanol and Tocotrienol-Rich Fractions from Rice Bran in Chia Seed Oil under Accelerated Oxidation Conditions
The antioxidant efficacy of gamma-oryzanol rich fraction (OzF) and tocotrienol rich fraction (TRF) extracted from rice bran in retarding oxidation of chia seed oil (CSO) were evaluated and compared to butylated hydroxy…
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Drug Repurposing in Cancer Therapy: A Systematic Review
Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. Despite the intensive research, the success rate for new anticancer drug development remains below 10%, rendering conventional therapies alone insufficient to reduce…
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Petroleum Revenue Governance, Environmental Sustainability and Economic Stability in Nigeria: A Mixed-Methods Stakeholder Assessment
Petroleum revenue remains central to Nigeria's economy, yet concerns persist regarding its management and implications for environmental sustainability and economic stability. This study examined the relationship…
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Determinants of CO2 Emissions in Belt and Road Initiative Countries: Evidence from Panel models
This study investigates the determinants of CO2 emissions in 146 Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries over the period 1990–2023 using a comprehensive panel data framework. The analysis examines the effects of…
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Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi as a Sustainable Biofertilizer for Enhancing Sesame Production in Semi-Arid Agroecosystems
Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is an economically important oilseed crop widely cultivated in semi-arid regions; however, its productivity is frequently constrained by poor soil fertility and low nutrient availability.…
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Effects of Organo-Mineral Fertilizers on Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium Uptake in Tea (Camellia sinensis L.) under Acidic Highland Soils in Mufindi, Tanzania
Tea (Camellia sinensis L. O. Kuntze) is a globally important beverage crop that requires high inputs of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) to sustain optimum yield and quality. However, tea is commonly…
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Independent and Interactive Effects of Salinity and Proline on Physiological and Biochemical Responses of Agave Plants
Salinity is one of the most critical abiotic stresses limiting plant growth and productivity in arid and semi-arid regions. A pot experiment was conducted under greenhouse conditions at the National Research Centre,…