Microbial Maestros: Unraveling the Crucial Role of Microbes in Shaping the Environment
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…
The Impact of Environmental Awareness on Personal Carbon Footprint Values of Biology Department Students, Faculty of Science, El-Mergib University, Al-Khums, Libya
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…
Protective effect of methanol extract of Annona muricata (soursop) leaves against bromate-induced kidney and liver damage in Wistar rats
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…
The Role of Organic Farming in Achieving Agricultural Sustainability: Environmental and Socio-economic Impacts
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…
Effect of temperature on the morphology and cultural characteristics of Corynespora pathogen of cotton under South Gujarat of India
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…
Study on antigenic relationship of Canine Parvovirus types with vaccine strain using in-vitro cross-neutralization assay
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,…
Transcription factors that regulate gene expression under drought
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…
Fabrication of biopolymers and their use with metal zinc oxide nanoparticles: A Review
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,…
The Anthropocene Geology and Biodiversity of North Eastern Ghats Mobile Belt; Odisha; India
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…