Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Wajid Zaman, SeonJoo Park
Summary: This study compared the foliar anatomy of Silene takesimensis, an endemic species to South Korea, using microscopic techniques. The leaf morphological traits were examined to distinguish the species from others, and variations in quantitative characteristics were found to be significant. The study supported the systematics of the genus Silene and identified significant taxonomic characteristics in the foliar epidermal anatomy of the endemic species S. takesimensis.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2023)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Siraj Khan, Gul Jan, Mushtaq Ahmad, Farzana Gul, Muhammad Zafar, Jamal Ud Din Mangi, Hameeda Bibi, Shazia Sultana, Anwer Usma, Salman Majeed
Summary: Pollen micro-morphological features are helpful for plant taxonomists in identifying and classifying plants. This study evaluated the palynological features of Asteraceae and Lamiaceae from District Bannu, Pakistan, using SEM and LM, providing detailed information on pollen characteristics for taxonomic purposes. The study found a range of pollen types and detailed quantitative attributes that help in understanding plant taxonomy accurately.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Nikolay A. Vislobokov, Long-Fei Fu, Yi-Gang Wei, Maxim S. Nuraliev
Summary: The micromorphological characters of leaf epidermis in the genus Aspidistra were found to have potential taxonomic significance, allowing for the subdivision of species into 13 groups. These features include the sculpture type of epidermis and density of papillae.
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Wajid Zaman, Fazal Ullah, Gaurav Parmar, Saddam Saqib, Asma Ayaz, SeonJoo Park
Summary: In this research, scanning electron microscopy was used to identify and study the morphological characteristics of 25 Lamiaceae species used in traditional medicine. The study found that the anatomical features of the leaf epidermis can be used for accurate identification of these species. Additionally, the study described the diverse microstructures of these plants, providing insights for further research and classification of traditional medicinal plants.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yong-Xiu Song, Shuai Peng, Fredrick Munyao Mutie, Hui Jiang, Jing Ren, Yi-Yan Cong, Guang-Wan Hu
Summary: In this study, we systematically examined the micromorphological characteristics of Impatiens seeds and identified three types of seed coat ornamentation. We found that the seed shape, primary ornamentation, and anticlinal cell wall can be used for classification. The evolution of seed coat ornamentation in Impatiens is complex and related to environmental adaptation and seed dispersal.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biology
Jamil Raza, Mushtaq Ahmad, Muhammad Zafar, Ghulam Yaseen, Shazia Sultana, Salman Majeed
Summary: The present study investigated the seed macro and micro-morphological as well as foliar epidermal anatomical characters of 15 Acanthus species from Pakistan. The results revealed significant differences in seed coat morphology and highlighted the importance of foliar epidermal features for accurate taxonomic identification.
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Ayesha Hameed, Muhammad Zafar, Mushtaq Ahmad, Shazia Sultana, Saraj Bahadur, Farida Anjum, Muhammad Shuaib, Sehrish Taj, Misbah Irm, Muhammad Ahsan Altaf
Summary: This study evaluated the micromorphological features, phytochemical screening and pharmacological potential of Pedicularis groenlandica using multiple microscopic techniques. The plant extracts showed rich phytochemical content, significant antioxidant activities, and potential for various biological activities such as antibacterial and antifungal properties. The findings support the ethno-medicinal use of P. groenlandica and suggest further exploration for the identification and isolation of bioactive compounds for the development of new drugs.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xiang Zhao, Qinzheng Hou, Meina Du, Hui Zhang, Lingyun Jia, Zhihua Zhang, Zongqi Ma, Kun Sun
Summary: The leaf epidermal characteristics of Oxytropis species were investigated using microscopy. Different cell shapes, wall patterns, and trichome shapes were observed. These features are useful for species delimitation and phylogenetic studies. Stomatal type is consistent within the genus and can be used for taxonomic identification.
Article
Horticulture
Aqsa Abid, Mushtaq Ahmad, Muhammad Zafar, Sadia Zafar, Mohamed Fawzy Ramadan, Ashwaq T. Althobaiti, Shazia Sultana, Omer Kilic, Trobjon Makhkamov, Akramjon Yuldashev, Oybek Mamarakhimov, Khislat Khaydarov, Afat O. Mammadova, Komiljon Komilov, Salman Majeed
Summary: This study used microscopic techniques to investigate the micromorphology of leaf specimens from 25 selected poisonous plants, with a focus on stomata and trichomes. The results revealed various foliar anatomical features, such as cell shapes, stomata size, subsidiary cell size, and trichome diversity. The significance of this study lies in its contribution to identifying potentially poisonous plants, thereby benefiting public health and safety.
FOLIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mohamed E. Tantawy, Mohamed A. Salim, Aya T. Bayoumy, Alsafa H. Mohamed
Summary: Despite the limited taxonomic characters and succulent nature of some species, the taxonomic weight of stem and lamina anatomical characteristics as well as epidermal micro-characters were investigated in 35 taxa (29 of Chenopodiaceae and six of Amaranthaceae) using LM and SEM. The obtained characters were considered diagnostic at both generic and specific level, and most of them reinforced the alliance between Chenopodiaceae and Amaranthaceae.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Biology
Hany S. Abd El-Raouf
Summary: This study investigated the morphological and anatomical features of 27 species from the Aizoaceae family, aiming to distinguish between subfamilies, genera, and species. The results may open up new possibilities for plant systematics based on leaf characteristics.
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Saba Gul, Mushtaq Ahmad, Muhammad Zafar, Saraj Bahadur, Wajid Zaman, Asma Ayaz, Muhammad Shuaib, Maryam Akram Butt, Fazal Ullah, Saddam Saqib, Mir Muhammad Nizamani, Zara Urooj
Summary: The study documented the pollen micromorphology of selected Lamioideae taxa from Pakistan using scanning electron microscopy. It revealed significant variations in micromorphological features among different species, aiding in the correct identification and discrimination of Lamioideae species at the generic and species level.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Murat Kursat, Birol Baser, Fahrettin Ozbey, Irfan Emre
Summary: The morphological characteristics of seeds in 27 taxa of Euphorbia were determined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and light microscope (LM). The seeds showed variation in size, color, and seed surface ornamentations among different species. The study also revealed the shape variation of lipid granules among taxa.
TURKISH JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Wenqing Jia, Yanli Wang, Qing Qi, Songlin He, Zhaorong Mi, Xiaopei Zhu
Summary: This study reports the epidermal characteristics of 10 wild tree peonies for the first time and identifies the significant value of stomatal shape, stomatal density, anticlinal wall patterns, and trichomes for the classification of wild tree peonies.
Article
Plant Sciences
Murat Kursat
Summary: The objective of this study is to determine the pollen morphologies of different Euphorbia L. Turkish taxa using LM and SEM. PCA and cluster analysis were also employed to examine similarity grouping. The results showed that 24 taxa have tricolporate pollen grains, while three others have tricolpate and tricolporate pollen grains. The study also found perforated pattern and ornamentations on the pollen grains. In terms of shape, six taxa had prolate-spheroidal pollen, while 20 had oblate-spheroidal pollen. The PCA explained 92.16% of the variation and the UPGMA dendrogram identified four taxonomic groupings.
Article
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Ahsan Altaf, Rabia Shahid, Ravinder Kumar, Muhammad Mohsin Altaf, Awadhesh Kumar, Latif Ullah Khan, Muhammad Saqib, Muhammad Azher Nawaz, Bushra Saddiq, Saraj Bahadur, Rahul Kumar Tiwari, Milan Kumar Lal, Safina Naz
Summary: The changing climate poses a significant threat to global horticultural crop production. Phytohormones and phytohormone-like plant growth regulators play crucial roles in stress response and tolerance in horticultural crops. Understanding the complex interactions between different phytohormones and their signaling pathways can advance the development of stress-tolerant cultivars.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
S. Jabeen, M. Zafar, M. Ahmad, A. T. Althobaiti, F. A. Ozdemir, M. A. Kutlu, T. K. Makhkamov, S. Sultana, M. Ameen, S. Majeed
Summary: The taxonomic importance of macromorphological and micromorphological seed characteristics was investigated using SEM in ten Salvia species from Pakistan. The results revealed that SEM could aid in taxon identification, especially at the genus and species levels.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Abrar U. Hassan, Sajjad H. Sumrra, Muhammad Zubair, Ghulam Mustafa, Muhammad F. Nazar, Muhammad N. Zafar
Summary: In this paper, we designed and studied new dyes with anchoring groups for semiconductor surfaces in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). The computational results showed that these dyes had good electron-donating properties and a red shift in their absorption wavelengths, and the inclusion of a thiophene spacer increased the absorbance peak. These findings provide insights for the design of novel DSSCs with improved stability and efficiency.
STRUCTURAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Abrar U. U. Hassan, Sajjad H. H. Sumrra, Ghulam Mustafa, Muhammad F. F. Nazar, Muhammad N. N. Zafar
Summary: In this study, a series of non-fullerene acceptor organic dyes were designed and their structures and properties were investigated for organic solar cells. The key properties including bandgap, ionization potential, maximum absorption wavelength, and electron injection were calculated and analyzed. The intramolecular charge transfer process and stability were also studied. It was found that some dyes exhibited promising nonlinear optical properties, providing a reference for the research and development of new organic optoelectronic materials.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR MODELING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Abrar U. U. Hassan, Sajjad H. H. Sumrra, Wardha Zafar, Muhammad Imran, Sadaf Noreen, Muhammad Irfan
Summary: Nine new dyes were designed by end-capped modelling of a dithiophene-based 6,6 '-di(thiophen-2-yl)-4,4 '-bipyrimidine (DTB) moiety. These dyes exhibited smaller energy gaps and significant nonlinear optical response, making them potential contenders for nonlinear optical applications.
Article
Plant Sciences
Salman Majeed, Mushtaq Ahmad, Fethi Ahmet Ozdemir, Azize Demirpolat, Zeynep Sahan, Trobjon Makhkamov, Muhtor Nasirov, Muhammad Zafar, Shazia Sultana, Ghulam Yaseen, Nabila
Summary: Micromorphological and ultrastructural data have been used to study the evolution, classification, ecology, and phylogeny of seed plants. In this study, we conducted a comparative morphometric analysis of seed features in 16 dicot species from the Thal desert using scanning electron microscopy. We identified micromorphological similarities and differences among these species and determined their systematic relationships.
Article
Agronomy
Shabir Ahmad, Mushtaq Ahmad, Mohamed Fawzy Ramadan, Shazia Sultana, Alessio Papini, Fazal Ullah, Saddam Saqib, Asma Ayaz, Mansoor Ahmed Bazai, Wajid Zaman, Muhammad Zafar
Summary: This study investigated the pollen of fossil plants from the Miocene period in Pakistan, revealing its high biodiversity. The analysis of 31 samples using microscopic techniques identified 48 pollen types from 12 families. However, the preservation of floral records was found to be suboptimal.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nabila, Mushtaq Ahmad, Ashwaq T. Althobaiti, Wahid Ali, Khansa Masood, Mohamed Fawzy Ramadan, Bisha Chaudhary, Muhammad Zafar, Muhammad Saeed Akhtar, Shazia Sultana, Sasan Zahmatkesh, Tariq Mehmood, Mudassar Azam, Saira Asif
Summary: Due to the increasing demand for honey, it is necessary to widely adopt better processing techniques. The most common technique, microporous ultrafiltration membranes, is used to assess the quality and quantity of valuable honey through melissopalynomorphs. Selective filtration of sugars from honey using ultrafiltration is crucial. This study employed membrane reactors and ultrafiltration protocols to authenticate 24 honey samples and analyze the pollen spectrum of dominant vegetation. Additionally, the study aimed to explore the nutritional benefits and active phytochemical constituents of the honey samples.
Article
Plant Sciences
Wajia Noor, Muhammad Zafar, Mushtaq Ahmad, Ashwaq T. Althobaiti, Mohamed Fawzy Ramadan, Trobjon Makhkamov, Yusufjon Gafforov, Akramjon Yuldashev, Oybek Mamarakhimov, Omer Kilic, Heba F. Eid, Talip Sahin, Shazia Sultana, Bibi Sadia, Anwer Usma, Amjad Khan
Summary: Petiole anatomy is an important tool for species discrimination. This study examined the petiole anatomy of 25 wild Brassicaceae taxa from Northern Baluchistan to identify significant variations for species identification. Several qualitative and quantitative characteristics of the petiole were observed and statistically analyzed to determine their ability to differentiate taxa. The findings have implications for understanding the anatomy, evolution, and microclimatic effects on Brassicaceae plants in different regions.
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Shahab Ali, Muhammad Zafar, Mushtaq Ahmad, Shazia Sultana, Amjad Khan, Salman Majeed, Jamil Raza
Summary: In this study, the taxonomic value of Asteraceae pollen from the Sikaram Mountain Pak-Afghan border was assessed. Microscopic techniques were used to observe and measure the pollen of 15 species. The study found that the pollen grains were usually Tricolporate, triangular to circular in polar view, with varying shapes and sculpturing. The research also identified differences in pollen size, spine length, and exine thickness among different species. Cluster analysis was used to classify closely related taxa. The study highlights the importance of palynological research in taxonomy and applied sciences.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Aqsa Aziz, Mushtaq Ahmad, Muhammad Zafar, Abdel-Rhman Z. Gaafar, Mohamed S. Hodhod, Shazia Sultana, Mohammad Athar, Fethi Ahmet Ozdemir, Trobjon Makhkamov, Akramjon Yuldashev, Oybek Mamarakhimov, Maxsuda Nizomova, Salman Majeed, Bisha Chaudhay
Summary: The study focused on the synthesis of copper oxide phyto-nanocatalyst using non-edible Citrullus colocynthis as a new renewable feedstock. Under optimized conditions, the maximum biodiesel yield of 95% was achieved. The synthesized phyto-nanocatalyst showed high efficiency and stability, even after being reused five times, thus proving to be a promising alternative for the future biodiesel industry.
Article
Agronomy
Maria Ameen, Muhammad Zafar, Mushtaq Ahmad, Mohamed Fawzy Ramadan, Heba F. Eid, Trobjon Makhkamov, Akramjon Yuldashev, Oybek Mamarakhimov, Maxsuda Nizomova, Rima J. Isaifan, Shaista Jabeen, Salman Majeed
Summary: The research aimed to investigate and identify the micro-morphological characteristics of selected seed-bearing crops using scanning electron microscopy. Chemical extraction via Soxhlet apparatus resulted in estimating the oil content and FFA content, with a maximum biodiesel yield of 98% achieved. Multivariate analysis using PCA revealed similarities and differences among factors/variables, and SEM examination exhibited ultra-morphological characters and distinct variation in cell-wall ornamentation.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Shazia Rehman, Saraj Bahadur, Wei Xia
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive review on the complex process of floral initiation in angiosperms, which is influenced by both endogenous and exogenous signals. The study summarizes the regulatory genes and their functions in annuals and perennials. Seven primary pathways leading to flowering have been discovered in Arabidopsis under different growth conditions, including photoperiod, temperature, vernalization, gibberellins, autonomous, aging, and carbohydrates. These pathways involve interlinked signaling pathways that respond to internal and external signals to coordinate gene expression associated with flower development. The photoperiodic pathway is the most important and conserved, with fundamental loci and mechanisms shared even among closely related plant species. Activation of floral regulatory genes such as FLC, FT, LFY, and SOC1 determines floral meristem identity and transitions to the flowering stage. Recent studies have highlighted the role of alternative splicing, antisense RNA, and epigenetic modifications in regulating gene expression related to blooming. Additionally, the article documents recent progress in understanding floral transition time in annuals and perennials and explores specific regulatory mechanisms using various molecular approaches. Understanding the similarities and differences between annual and perennial flowering is crucial for elucidating the mechanisms of perennial plant development and floral initiation regulation.
Review
Microbiology
Yusufjon Gafforov, Milena Raseta, Sylvie Rapior, Manzura Yarasheva, Xuewei Wang, Liwei Zhou, Wan Abd Al Qadr Imad Wan-Mohtar, Muhammad Zafar, Young Woon Lim, Mengcen Wang, Bekhzod Abdullaev, Rainer W. Bussmann, Gokhan Zengin, Jiajia Chen
Summary: Interest in edible and medicinal macrofungi has a long history in Central Asia, while interest in inedible and medicinal macrofungi has recently increased. A study conducted in Uzbekistan collected various species of edible and inedible medicinal basidiomycetes. The research focused on measuring diversity and habitat associations using morphological characters and rDNA-Internal Transcribed Spacer sequence data. The study identified 17 species of medicinal macrofungi associated with 23 species of trees and shrubs. The findings provide valuable information on the traditional and modern uses of these mushrooms, including their potential application as medicines, food, and cosmetic ingredients.
Article
Ecology
Irfan Ullah, Ihsan Ullah, Maroof Ali, Faran Durrani, Saad Ullah Khan, Dildar Hussain, Sultan Mehmood, Sami Ullah Khan, Manzoor Ullah, Khateeb Hussain, Saraj Bahadur, Ina Yosifova Aneva, Rainer W. Bussmann
Summary: This study investigated the most commonly used medicinal plants in the district of Bannu and the biological activities of two species. The results showed that Withania coagulans and Mentha viridis were the most frequently used medicinal plants in the area. The study will contribute to further research in pharmacology and clinical medicine, aiming to discover new drugs.
ACTA ECOLOGICA SINICA
(2023)