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Soil effects on the plant growth inhibitory activity of S-abscisic acid
The use of natural plant growth regulators (PGRs) as ecofriendly agrochemicals is gaining much attention, but the fate of these compounds once they...
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Distribution and transformation of potentially toxic elements in cracks under coal mining disturbance in farmland
The ground cracks resulting from coal mining activities induce alterations in the physical and chemical characteristics of soil. However, limited...
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Enhancing environmental sustainability: Butea monosperma leaves as a key component in WO3-based composites for water purification and therapeutic applications
In this research, a novel nano-biocomposite material, namely, tungsten trioxide-Butea monosperma leaf powder (WO 3 @BLP), is an effective and...
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Plastics and plastic-bound toxic metals in municipal solid waste compost from Sri Lanka
This study examined plastics and toxic metals in municipal solid waste compost from various regions in Sri Lanka. Plastics were extracted using...
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Health and environmental risk assessment of mercury in outdoor and indoor dust in artisanal and small-scale gold mining area in Amansie-west district in the Ashanti Region of Ghana
Mercury (Hg) pollution around artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) areas has been of much concern. Many studies have reported elevated Hg...
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Lysinibacillus pinottii sp. nov., a novel species with anti-mosquito and anti-mollusk activity
An isolate of a Gram-positive, strictly aerobic, motile, rod-shaped, endospore forming bacterium was originally isolated from soil when screening and...
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Effective removal of chromium by adsorption using Delonix regia bark derived activated carbon from aqueous solution: a sustainable approach
This study introduces a new biosorbent derived from Delonix regia bark-activated carbon to efficiently remove Chromium Cr(VI) metal ions from aqueous...
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Epichloë endophytes alter the soil microbial communities and soil metabolite profile after their host decomposition under salt stress
Background and aimDecomposition plays a crucial role in regulating the structure and function of microbial ecosystems. However, the response of soil...
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Exploring the therapeutic potential of the oxygenated monoterpene linalool in alleviating saline stress effects on Allium cepa L.
Sodium chloride (NaCl) can cause oxidative stress in plants, which represents a potential obstacle to the development of monocultures worldwide....
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Assessing the global warming potential impact of organic fertilizer strategies in rice cultivation in Sri Lanka
Rice is the staple food in Sri Lanka, and over 15% of the national land is allocated for rice cultivation. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from rice...
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Empirical analysis of dust and noise pollutants produced in the wood-CNC machining process
In the manufacturing processes, consideration of sustainability is of particular importance. The current study is concerned with the influences of...
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H2S activates succinate dehydrogenase through persulfidation to induce stomatal closure in Arabidopsis
AimsRecent studies have demonstrated that hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S), an important gasotransmitter, participates in stomatal closure and is associated...
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Increased extinction probability and altered physiological characteristics in pirimicarb-tolerant Daphnia magna
We evaluated the physiological characteristics of chemical-tolerant cladocerans. Over the course of 26 generations (F25), Daphnia magna was...
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A review on the enantioselective distribution and toxicity of chiral pesticides in aquatic environment
Chiral pesticides account for about 40% of the total pesticides. In the process of using pesticides, it will inevitably flow into the surface water...
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Assessing risk for severe domestic violence and related homicides perpetrated by partners and in-laws: adapted danger assessments for women in abusive relationships in India
Despite domestic violence and related homicides perpetrated by partners and/or in-laws being a significant public health problem in India, there are...
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A comparative study of in vivo toxicity in zebrafish embryos synthesized CuO nanoparticles characterized from Salacia reticulata
The Salacia reticulata , a medicinal woody climbing shrub, was utilized for our study, the green synthesis of CuO nanoparticles, which were analyzed...
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Bioaccumulation of Cadmium in Muscle and Liver Tissues of Juvenile Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares) from the Indian Ocean
The present study evaluated the cadmium (Cd) levels and temporal variation of Cd in dark muscle, white muscle, and liver of juvenile Thunnus albacares ...
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Guardians of plant health: roles of predatory protists in the pathogen suppression
BackgroundBiological control (biocontrol) organisms are the key component of the sustainable agriculture. Although the majority of the research on...
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Delineating acetaminophen biodegradation kinetics and metabolomics using bacterial community
Acetaminophen [N-(4-hydroxyphenyl) acetamide, APAP] is an extensively and frequently consumed over-the-counter analgesic and antiphlogistic...
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Lanthanum-doped chitosan-based polyacrylamide double network hydrogels for adsorption of phosphorus from wastewater
Excessive phosphorus in aqueous solutions can cause eutrophication, which can harm aquatic organisms and pose a risk to the safety of drinking water...
