Introduction Microbes, including bacteria, archaea, fungi, and viruses, are ubiquitous in the environment and exert a profound influence on various ecological processes. These microscopic organisms, often overlooked or underestimated, play…
Introduction The term carbon footprint was first introduced to the scientific community by William Reese and Matthias Wackernagel in the nineties of the twentieth century. However, it became prevalent during…
INTRODUCTION Over the years, food additives have been used to optimize food quality, increase shelf-life, and possibly increase the yield of certain commercial products. Potassium bromate is used in the…
Introduction In the face of growing environmental concerns and the need for sustainable development, organic farming has emerged as a critical player in the agricultural sector [1]. This approach to…
Introduction Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) is one of the most important fiber crops playing a key role in the economic and social scenario of the globe. It is the oldest…
INTRODUCTION Parvoviruses are smallest viruses of 23-28nm in diameter having non-segmented, single stranded DNA genome of 5200bp [1]. Genome codes for the structural and non-structural proteins namely VP1, VP2,…
Introduction The transcription factor of group AbZIP plays an important role in the ABA signaling pathway. The bZIP transcription factor of OsABF2 was expressed in various tissue in rice under…
Introduction Nanotechnology deals with materials having nanoscale in one dimension ranging between 1 to 100 nm. Nanotechnology, when integrated with other fields of study such as life sciences, physics, chemistry,…
Introduction Present Anthropocene epoch (assumed from the year 1950), based on human activities, these inaccessible areas are made accessible and converted to building structures, agriculture, mines, and lacustrine environment in…
Introduction Acid rain is a deposition of oxides of sulfur, carbon and nitrogen in the atmosphere and soil. It is a core contributory factor to global warming which is a…