Fabrication of pullulan/Syzygium kanarense-ZnO nanocomposite films for effective topical treatment of diabetes-induced wounds by Avinash Arasidda Kamble, BK Sarojini, MS Divakar, Vinuta Kamat, Delicia Avilla Barretto, Raju Krishna Chalannavar, Anjanapura V. Raghu

“…In this study Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) were synthesized via co-precipitation using aqueous Syzygium kanarense (Sk) leaf extract, followed by successful fabrication of pullulan/Sk-ZnONPs composites. …”
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Removal of methylene blue dye from textile industry wastewater using green synthesized Teff straw assisted ZnO nanoparticle by Getachew L. Rorissa, Ermias A. Tesema, Reddy Prasad D.M., Abdisa R. Hunde, Sirno Y. Beyena, Meron A. Biru, Dereje T. Mekonnen, Tebelay L. Adnualem

“…This study explores the green synthesis, characterization, and application of teff straw-assisted ZnO nanoparticles, using neem leaf extract as a capping agent, for MBD removal from textile wastewater. …”
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Estimation of Soil Evaporation in Apple Orchards Based on Hydrogen and Oxygen Isotopes by Jialiang Huang, Yi Hua, Li Zhang, Chunxiu Yu, Kexin Chen, Linyun Gu, Yi Wu, Haoyan Wei, Min Li

“…The results indicated the following: All stable isotopic compositions of soil water fell within the lower right region of the Local Meteoric Water Line, and extreme precipitation reduced the intercept of the Evaporation Trend Line in apple orchards of varying ages. …”
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Effect of Azotobacter Inoculation in Association with Other Fertilizers on Growth and Yield of Maize (Zea Mays) Varieties in Nawalpur, Nepal by Asmita Shrestha, Ram Kumar Shrestha, Soni Thapa, Alisha Shrestha

“…The three maize varieties used were Local Pahelo, Rampur Composite, and Rampur Hybrid-14, while the nutrient sources included Control, Farmyard Manure (FYM) only, Azotobacter-inoculated seeds, Azotobacter + FYM, and Azotobacter + chemical fertilizers (NPK). …”
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Biological and technological evaluation of sidr (Ziziphus spina Christi L.) based on high fat diet as antihyperlipidemic effects by Heba, A. Barakat, Dina, M. Sabri, Akram, M. M. Elanany, Amany, A. Salem

“…Results showed that sidr leaf powder had the highest amounts of protein, fiber, and Fe (22.89 g/100, 14.29 g/100, and 39.73 mg/100g, respectively). …”
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Development of recognition algorithms in the control system of robot drives for plucking tea by Yan Yang, Chicherin I.V., Lijun Zhao, Chanjuan Long, Ignatieva E.A.

“…The morphological requirements for tea shoots are one bud with one leaf or one bud with two leaves. This paper uses the YOLOv5 object detection algorithm to establish a recognition model for tea shoots. …”
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QbD-based green synthesis and multifaceted characterization of silver nanoparticles from Mitragyna parvifolia leaves extract with enhanced bio-efficacy by Sukanya Pote, Preeti Salve

“…The current study demonstrates a novel, eco-friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Mitragyna parvifolia leaf extract, guided by a Quality by Design (QbD) approach to enhance their anti-inflammatory efficacy. …”
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A systematic review on plant-based edible coatings for quality improvement and extended postharvest life of fresh fruits and vegetables by W. A. Harindra Champa, Aruna Weerasooriya

“…Future trends: It seems imperative to focus more on the development of composite coatings to enrich nutraceutical attributes of FFVs. …”
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Effect of Foliar Application of Chitosan and Salicylic Acid on Morphological Traits and Essential Oil Quality of Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis L.) by Negin Safari Kamal Abadi, Nasser Mohebalipour, Mehdi Oraei, Hasan Nourafcan, Asad Asadi

“…Application of chitosan (all concentration levels except 50 mg.L-1) significantly improved the plant height of lemon balm compared with the control. Leaf and dry weight of aerial parts per plant increased with increasing in salicylic acid and chitosan concentrations. …”
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Differences in Physiological and Agronomic Traits and Evaluation of Adaptation of Seven Maize Varieties by Shuqi Ding, Dan Zhang, Ying Hao, Mengting Hu, Huijuan Tian, Kaizhi Yang, Guolong Zhao, Ruohang Xu, Wentao Du

“…After calculating the comprehensive index F value, the results indicated that Xinyu 66 and Denghai 3672 had high composite scores, suggesting high production potential and suitability for cultivation in this region. …”
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Optimization bio-organic fertilizer production from watermelon rind with Trichoderma spp. for improved Brassica juncea growth by Hoai Thanh Bui, Bao Long Tran Vu, Van Nghia Le, Tan Tan Nguyen, Anh Tho Diep, Pham Dan Thuy Van, Viet Nhan Hoa Nguyen, Yoshiyuki Murata, Thi Bich Quyen Tran, Van Hong Thien Doan

“…Response Surface Methodology (RSM) with Central Composite Design (CCD) was employed to optimize the cultivation conditions for Brassica juncea using the composted fertilizer. …”
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Optimization bio-organic fertilizer production from watermelon rind with Trichoderma spp. for improved Brassica juncea growth by Hoai Thanh Bui, Bao Long Tran Vu, Van Nghia Le, Tan Tan Nguyen, Anh Tho Diep, Pham Dan Thuy Van, Viet Nhan Hoa Nguyen, Yoshiyuki Murata, Thi Bich Quyen Tran, Van Hong Thien Doan

“…Response Surface Methodology (RSM) with Central Composite Design (CCD) was employed to optimize the cultivation conditions for Brassica juncea using the composted fertilizer. …”
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Green synthesized silver and zinc doped hydroxyapatite photocatalysts to remove methylene blue and Rhodamine B dyes from industrial wastewater by T. Adhitiyan, K. Dhanaraj, S. Gubendhiran, G. Suresh, E. Thenpandiyan, M. Prasath

“…The present study focussed on the Scallop Sea shell waste utilized Hydroxyapatite and green synthesis of Canna indica leaf extracted Zinc (Zn) and Silver (Ag) doped Hydroxyapatite (HAp) formed by microwave irradiation method which is respectively represented as H, CIZH, and CIAH. …”
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Genome-wide identification of APX genes in flax (Linum usitatissimum) and functional characterization of LuAPX12 in osmotic and salinity stress responses by Yuan-Dong Li, Rong Ma, Yu-Xi Zheng, Li-Qiong Xie

“…RT-qPCR analysis of the flax APX genes revealed significant differential expression in response to mannitol-induced drought and salinity stresses in both leaf and root tissues. Moreover, the integration of GWAS and RNA-seq data from salt stress revealed that LuAPX12 may be a potential candidate gene for salt tolerance. …”
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Residual mechanical, durability and microstructural performance of consortium bio-concrete under elevated temperatures by Priya S Nair, Rajesh Gupta, Vinay Agrawal, Thandiwe Sithole, Blessen Skariah Thomas

“…This study investigates the mechanical, durability, and microstructural properties of post-fired pineapple leaf fiber (PALF)-reinforced bacterial wollastonite concrete (FR-BWC) exposed to elevated temperatures of 200, 400, 600, 800, and 1000 °C. …”
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Effects of Soybean Meal Substitution in Finishing Pig Diet on Carcass Traits, Meat Quality, and Muscle Antioxidant Capacity by Shuai Liu, Zhentao He, Xiaolu Wen, Xianliang Zhan, Lei Hou, Dongyan Deng, Kaiguo Gao, Xuefen Yang, Shuting Cao, Zongyong Jiang, Li Wang

“…The entire replacement of soybean meal with a mixed meal resulted in a significant increase (<i>p</i> < 0.05) in leaf fat weight. The use of mixed meal as a substitute for soybean meal had no significant effect (<i>p</i> > 0.05) on the antioxidant capacity and fatty acid composition of the longissimus thoracis in finishing pigs. …”
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Genetic variations in morphology, chromosome number, and physiology of backcross progeny of the triploid hybrid clone ‘Beilinxiongzhu 1#’ by Yaru Sang, Yifan Zhao, Bo Kong, Dawei Cheng, Liang Li, Lexun Ma, Jiahua Du, Yunyun Xie, Meiling Long, Dongliang Cao, Pingdong Zhang

“…The phenotypic correlations between the traits indicated that the dose effect of the chromosomes significantly affected the basal diameter, petiole length, and leaf length, particularly with stomatal length and stomatal density. …”
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Predicting viral host codon fitness and path shifting through tree-based learning on codon usage biases and genomic characteristics by Shuquan Su, Zhongran Ni, Tian Lan, Pengyao Ping, Jinling Tang, Zuguo Yu, Gyorgy Hutvagner, Jinyan Li

“…As the trained models can well characterise the host codon fitness of the viruses, the frequency and other details stored at the leaf nodes of these models can be reliably translated into human virus codon fitness score (HVCF score) as a readout of codon fitness of any virus infecting human. …”
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Green Solutions for Agriculture: Topical and Oral Effect of Botanical Extracts in the Sustainable Management of <i>Plutella xylostella</i> (Linnaeus, 1758) (Lepidoptera: Plutellida... by Isabella Maria Pompeu Monteiro Padial, Silvana Aparecida de Souza, Claudia Andrea Lima Cardoso, Juliana Rosa Carrijo Mauad, Anelise Samara Nazari Formagio, Rosilda Mara Mussury

“…This study evaluated the oral and topical toxicity of aqueous leaf extracts from <i>Anemopaegma arvense</i> (AEAa), <i>Coussarea hydrangeifolia</i> (AECh), <i>Tapirira guianensis</i> (AETg), and <i>Duguetia furfuracea</i> (AEDf) on <i>Plutella xylostella</i>. …”
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Genetic, phytochemical and morphological identification and genetic diversity of selected Moringa species by Fatma A. Hamada, Saleh S. Sabah, Ehab M.B. Mahdy, Hany S. Abd El-Raouf, Ahmed M. El-Taher, Omneya F.A. El-leel, Ashwaq T. Althobaiti, Mosad A. Ghareeb, Reena Randhir, Timothy O. Randhir

“…Therefore, this study evaluates the variability among Moringa and highlights the significance of leaf and seed ultrastructure to provide more information and evaluate potential approaches.…”
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