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Open AccessExploring the mechanism of transformation in Acacia nilotica (Linn.) triggered by colchicine seed treatment
Acacia nilotica Linn. is a widely distributed tree known for its applications in post-harvest and medicinal horticulture. However, its seed-based growth is relatively slow. Seed is a vital component for the prop...
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Open AccessBusiness text classification with imbalanced data and moderately large label spaces for digital transformation
Digital transformation refers to an organization’s use of digital technology to improve its products, services, and operations, aligning them with evolving business requirements. To demonstrate this transforma...
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Assessment of heavy metals level in chicken with indeterminate analysis in localities of Lahore, Pakistan
The poultry industry is a significant source of animal protein, vitamins, and minerals, particularly through the consumption of chicken meat. In order to conduct the study, 100 samples of liver, chicken feed, ...
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Open AccessAuthor Correction: Recent trends and economic significance of modified/functionalized biochars for remediation of environmental pollutants
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Open AccessGeographical distribution of radon and associated health risks in drinking water samples collected from the Mulazai area of Peshawar, Pakistan
Geospatial methods, such as GIS and remote sensing, map radon levels, pinpoint high-risk areas and connect geological traits to radon presence. These findings direct health planning, focusing tests, mitigation...
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Open AccessOrganic seed priming with curtailed seed rate compensated wheat grains productivity by upgrading anti-oxidant status against terminal drought at flowering and milking
Terminal irrigation drought stress is one of the most drastic abiotic stress to diminish the wheat crop development and grains yield in arid regions of the world. The use of moringa leaf extract (MLE30) via se...
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Open AccessImpact of climate change on potential distribution of Dickeya zeae causal agent of stalk rot of maize in Sialkot district Pakistan
Maize (Zea mays) is an influential crop in its production across the world. However, the invasion of many phytopathogens greatly affects the maize crop yield at various hotspot areas. Of many diseases, bacterial ...
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Open AccessRecent trends and economic significance of modified/functionalized biochars for remediation of environmental pollutants
The pollution of soil and aquatic systems by inorganic and organic chemicals has become a global concern. Economical, eco-friendly, and sustainable solutions are direly required to alleviate the deleterious ef...
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Open AccessImproving the genetic potential of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) germplasm to tolerate salinity stress
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) is the most consumed vegetable worldwide with the potential for diverse ecological adaptation. However, increasing salinization and changing climatic conditions are posing serious...
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Open AccessCombined application of hot water treatment and eucalyptus leaf extract postpones seneṣcence in harvested green chilies by conserving their antioxidants: a sustainable approach
Green chili is the predominant vegetable in tropical and subtropical regions with high economic value. However, after harvest, it exhibits vigorous metabolic activities due to the high moisture level, leading ...
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Open AccessComparative efficacy of different salt tolerant rhizobial inoculants in improving growth and productivity of Vigna radiata L. under salt stress
Worldwide, salinity severely affects agricultural production of crops such as mung bean in arid and semi-arid regions. In saline conditions, various species of Rhizobium can be used to enhance nodulation and i...
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Open AccessPostharvest starch and sugars adjustment in potato tubers of wide-ranging dormancy genotypes subjected to various sprout forcing techniques
The development of an efficient, safe, and environment-friendly technique to terminate tuber dormancy in potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) is of great concern due to the immense scope of multiple crop** all over ...
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Open AccessTriple exponentially weighted moving average control chart with measurement error
Measurement error (M.E) can have a substantial impact on quality control applications, diminishing the sensitivity to detect changes in the mean or variance of quality characteristics. To monitor shifts in pro...
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Open AccessPotential Breeding Strategies for Improving Salt Tolerance in Crop Plants
Salinity is one of the significant abiotic stresses that negatively affect plant production processes, growth, and development, which ultimately reduce yield. Plants adapt specific mechanisms to withstand sali...
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Improving Lignin Metabolism, Lodging Resistance, and Yield of Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) by Applying Straw-Fermented Fertilizer
The rational recycling of agricultural waste improves soil productivity and environmental health and plays a vital role in crop growth and agricultural sustainability. In this study, straw fermenting fertilize...
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Open AccessLeaf wettability and leaf angle affect air-moisture deposition in wheat for self-irrigation
Climate change and depleting water sources demand scarce natural water supplies like air moisture to be used as an irrigation water source. Wheat production is threatened by the climate variability and extreme...
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Semantic Business Trajectories Modeling and Analysis
With the increasing availability of online news data through social media, there has been a growing focus on its potential as a source of business insights. However, interest in these insights has shifted towa...
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Diversities of Various Nanomaterials-Based Vaccines for Healthcare Applications
One of the most effective global public health initiatives is vaccination. But despite the abundance of extremely effective vaccines, there are still some infectious diseases for which there are no vaccines. T...
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Impact assessment of watercourse rehabilitation programs in Sindh, Pakistan using geospatial techniques
Pakistan’s Indus Basin Irrigation System (IBIS) is one of the world’s most extensive contiguous irrigation systems. A considerable challenge for IBIS is conveyance losses through seepages and leaks. About 40% ...
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Open AccessOrganic amendments and conservation tillage improve cotton productivity and soil health indices under arid climate
Long-term different tillage system field trials can provide vital knowledge about sustainable changes in soil health indices and crop productivity. This study examined cotton productivity and soil health indic...
