Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Adrees, Zahra Saeed Khan, Muhammad Hafeez, Muhammad Rizwan, Khalid Hussain, Muhammad Asrar, Mohammed Nasser Alyemeni, Leonard Wijaya, Shafaqat Ali
Summary: The study showed that ZnO NPs can promote the growth of wheat, with the best results seen at 100 mg/L under normal moisture conditions. In grains, the Cd concentrations decreased by 26%, 81%, and 87% when using 25, 50, and 100 mg/L NPs, respectively, under normal moisture conditions, and decreased by 35%, 66%, and 81% under water deficit conditions.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Rukhsar-Ul-Haq, Abida Kausar, Sadam Hussain, Talha Javed, Sara Zafar, Sumera Anwar, Saddam Hussain, Noreen Zahra, Muhammad Saqib
Summary: Drought negatively affects the growth, physiology, and biochemical attributes of wheat seedlings. However, the application of ZnO nanoparticles can alleviate these negative effects and improve the performance of wheat cultivars under drought conditions.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ahsan Javed, Nadeem Ahmad, Javed Ahmed, Amir Hameed, Muhammad Awais Ashraf, Syed Ali Zafar, Amir Maqbool, Hadba Al-Amrah, Hanan Ali Alatawi, Mohammad S. Al-Harbi, Esmat F. Ali
Summary: This study investigated the effects of drought stress on yield and quality traits of different wheat genotypes. The results showed that drought stress significantly reduced growth, yield, and chlorophyll content, but increased protein content. Several genotypes were identified to be superior in drought conditions.
JOURNAL OF KING SAUD UNIVERSITY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jianming Fu, Robert L. Bowden, S. V. Krishna Jagadish, P. V. Vara Prasad
Summary: During the grain filling stage, wheat plants in many regions worldwide suffer from terminal high temperature stress, resulting in a decrease in single seed weight and grain yield. In this study, the terminal heat stress tolerance of 304 elite winter wheat lines from different breeding programs was evaluated. Significant genetic variation for chlorophyll retention and seed weight under heat stress conditions was observed. Two possible mechanisms of heat tolerance during grain filling, namely through current photosynthesis and relocation of reserves, were proposed. The tolerant genotypes identified in this study could be valuable for breeding programs after further validation.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hafiz Ghulam Muhu-Din Ahmed, Yawen Zeng, Humayun Raza, Dur Muhammad, Muhammad Iqbal, Muhammad Uzair, Mueen Alam Khan, Rashid Iqbal, Ayman EL Sabagh
Summary: Salinity is a major abiotic stress that affects wheat production. Selecting salt-tolerant genotypes based on leaf water content and relative water content can improve the performance of wheat under salinity stress. Principal component analysis also indicates substantial genetic variation in response to salinity levels.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hassan Mehmood, Ghulam Hassan Abbasi, Moazzam Jamil, Zaffar Malik, Muhammad Ali, Rashid Iqbal
Summary: Caffeic acid can improve plants' tolerance to salt stress, with more pronounced effects at a concentration of 100 μM. Wheat genotype FSD-08 shows better response to the application of caffeic acid, leading to increased growth indicators, RWC, MSI, antioxidant enzyme activities, accumulation of mineral ions in grain, and yield attributes.
Article
Agronomy
Valentina Spanic, Selma Mlinaric, Zvonimir Zdunic, Zorana Katanic
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the agronomical performance of three winter wheat varieties and test photosynthetic efficiency at two different locations. The results showed significant differences in grain yield of different varieties at different locations, with environmental factors such as precipitation and disease intensity affecting early senescence and reduced grain fill duration.
Article
Agronomy
Jaspreet Kaur, Sandeep S. Sandhu, Sandeep Sharma
Summary: The study found that heat stress significantly affects wheat yield and growth, leading to increased membrane injury and decreased chlorophyll content, as well as reduced dehydrogenase activity in rhizosphere and bulk soil. Additionally, heat stress can significantly decrease ear length, grains per ear, and thousand grain weight in wheat.
JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY AND CROP SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Shuai Chen, Chaonan Song, Xiaomin Mao, Songhao Shang
Summary: Fresh water shortage and soil salinization are two crucial factors limiting agricultural development in arid areas. A study was conducted using an agro-hydrological model to simulate soil water and salt dynamics and crop growth in salinized croplands in Northwest China. The results provide valuable insights for sustainable crop production in salinized croplands.
COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS IN AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
H. Narimani, R. Seyed Sharifi
Summary: Salinity severely affects agricultural production and zinc uptake in plants. Studying wheat can help improve yield and physiological responses under stress. A factorial experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of salinity levels and zinc application methods on wheat. The results showed that under severe salinity stress and no zinc application, shoot and stem dry matter remobilization and stem reserves contributed to grain yield. Combined soil and foliar application of zinc without salinity increased various traits and grain yield compared to no zinc application at the highest salinity level. This study suggests that combined soil and foliar application can enhance grain yield of wheat under salinity stress by improving grain filling components and physiological traits.
RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zuhra Mazhar, Javaid Akhtar, Aiyeshah Alhodaib, Tayyaba Naz, Mazhar Iqbal Zafar, Muhammad Mazhar Iqbal, Humaria Fatima, Iffat Naz
Summary: Zinc (Zn) deficiency is a major health concern in developing countries due to dependence on cereal-based diet. This research aimed to improve the Zn concentration in wheat and rice grown in saline soils by using ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs). Pot experiments demonstrated that ZnO-NPs were more effective in improving crop parameters compared to other sources due to their higher uptake and translocation in plants under normal and stressed soil conditions. Therefore, ZnO nanoparticles proved to be effective for grain Zn fortification in both wheat and rice crops under normal and saline conditions.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Shakeh Markarian, Hossein Shariatmadari, Mehran Shirvani, Seyed Ali Mohammad Mirmohammady Maibody
Summary: The effects of ZnO NPs and ZnSO4 on two wheat cultivars under low temperature conditions were investigated. The results showed that ZnO NPs had different effects compared to ZnSO4 at freezing temperature, causing an increase in MDA content and electrolyte leakage, and intensifying the freezing effects. The two wheat cultivars showed different responses to ZnO NPs application and low temperatures, with Sivand being more sensitive to ZnO NPs treatment.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Mohammed Mohammed El-Hawary, Omnia S. M. Hashem, Mirza Hasanuzzaman
Summary: Ascorbic acid (AA) and salicylic acid (SA) are effective antioxidants that protect plants against stresses, including salinity. In this study, we investigated the physiological response of wheat to AA and SA, as well as their combined treatment, under saline conditions. The results showed that the combined treatment of AA and SA significantly enhanced photosynthetic pigments, antioxidant content, and yield in wheat plants. Moreover, it reduced osmolytes and lipid peroxidation content. Our findings highlight the importance of using AA and SA as beneficial compounds for wheat farming under salty conditions.
Article
Agronomy
Wlodzimierz Bres, Tomasz Kleiber, Bartosz Markiewicz, Elzbieta Mieloszyk, Monika Mieloch
Summary: In recent decades, the deterioration of water and soil quality due to increasing human pressure has become a concern. This comprehensive study investigated the effect of sodium chloride, a salinity inducer, on the yield, photosynthesis efficiency, and nutrient content of hydroponically grown lettuce. The results showed that high concentrations of sodium chloride significantly altered the chemical composition of the lettuce leaves, leading to reduced yield and increased dry matter content.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Chongyang Li, Mingyang Ma, Tianpeng Zhang, Pengwen Feng, Xiao Chen, Yang Liu, Marian Brestic, Tarek M. Galal, Hatim M. Al-Yasi, Xinghong Yang
Summary: Under heat stress, wheat lines with high photosynthetic rates can maintain the activities of PSII and key Calvin cycle enzymes, as well as higher photosynthetic rates. These lines also show increased levels of key proteins and higher antioxidant enzyme activity, indicating better thermotolerance and ROS scavenging ability compared to lines with low photosynthetic rates.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Aris Ismanto, Tony Hadibarata, Sugeng Widada, Elis Indrayanti, Dwi Haryo Ismunarti, Novia Safinatunnajah, Wulan Kusumastuti, Yheni Dwiningsih, Jawaher Alkahtani
Summary: Groundwater, extracted from aquifers, is crucial for sustaining natural ecosystems and driving economic benefits. However, in Malaysia, the contamination of groundwater by heavy metals has raised concerns due to population growth, economic development, and limited environmental awareness. This article explores the challenges posed by heavy metals in groundwater and their impact on human health, as well as the remediation methods for managing contaminated water and their advantages and disadvantages.
BIOPROCESS AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Younes Gaga, Imane Mehdaoui, Mohammed Kara, Amine Assouguem, Abdulrahman Al-Hashimi, Mohamed Ragab AbdelGawwad, Mohamed S. S. Elshikh, El Mokhtar Saoudi Hassani, Mona S. S. Alwahibi, Jamila Bahhou, Mustapha Taleb, Zakia Rais
Summary: The objective of this study is to valorize two waste products, including sludge from a wastewater treatment station and olive mill wastewater, by using pyrolysis to produce biochar, which has the potential to be used in various applications such as pollutant treatment, organic amendment, reinforcement of polymers, and as a secondary building material.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Narayanaswamy Radhakrishnan, Sengodan Karthi, Pandiyan Raghuraman, Raja Ganesan, Kumaraswamy Srinivasan, Edward-Sam Edwin, Selvaraj Ganesh-Kumar, Norhaizan Mohd Esa, Sengottayan Senthil-Nathan, Prabhakaran Vasantha-Srinivasan, Patcharin Krutmuangh, Mona S. Alwahibi, Mohamed Soliman Elshikh
Summary: The study investigated the chemical characteristics and mosquitocidal activity of essential oil derived from Mikania scandens against Anopheles gambiae. Bio-active compounds were identified through GC-MS analysis, with alpha-bisabolol and stigmasterol being the most abundant. CVO-MS showed strong larvicidal activity against An. gambiae, with a median lethal concentration (LC50) of 488 +/- 2.45 ppm. Additionally, CVO-MS exhibited an inhibitory effect on certain enzymes and caused damage to the gut tissues of the mosquitoes.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Baber Ali, Aqsa Hafeez, Muhammad Siddique Afridi, Muhammad Ammar Javed, Sumaira, Faiza Suleman, Mehwish Nadeem, Shehzad Ali, Mona S. Alwahibi, Mohamed S. Elshikh, Romina Alina Marc, Sezai Ercisli, Doaa Bahaa Eldin Darwish
Summary: The study found that Bacillus sp. PM31 has tolerance capacity and positive impacts on the growth, physiological, and molecular responses of maize under salinity stress. This bacterium can improve agro-morphological traits, chlorophyll content, antioxidant capacity, etc. Additionally, Bacillus sp. PM31 enhances salt tolerance by upregulating stress-related genes. These findings suggest that Bacillus sp. PM31 plays a crucial role in reducing salinity stress and can be an alternative approach to boost crop production and yield.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Amany H. A. Abeed, Muhammad Hamzah Saleem, Muhammad Ahsan Asghar, Sahar Mumtaz, Amina Ameer, Baber Ali, Mona S. Alwahibi, Mohamed S. Elshikh, Sezai Ercisli, Mohsen Mohamed Elsharkawy, Shafaqat Ali, Fathia A. Soudy
Summary: Soil salinization is a significant issue caused by climate change and rising sea levels. A pot experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of potassium nitrate (KNO3) on two genotypes of Raphanus sativus L. under salt stress. The results showed that salinity stress significantly reduced various growth parameters and increased oxidative stress markers, but exogenous application of KNO3 alleviated these effects and improved the antioxidant potential system. The study provides important theoretical knowledge for understanding the physiological and biochemical mechanisms of salt tolerance in Raphanus sativus L. genotypes.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ayesha Rasool, Abdul Ghani, Rab Nawaz, Saliha Ahmad, Khurram Shahzad, Ansa Rebi, Baber Ali, Jinxing Zhou, Muhammad Ibrar Ahmad, Muhammad Faran Tahir, Mona S. Alwahibi, Mohamed S. Elshikh, Sezai Ercisli
Summary: Industries play a significant role in improving lifestyle and developing countries, but their byproducts contribute to environmental pollution. Proper utilization of these byproducts can help mitigate pollution, as they provide nutritional benefits for crop growth. This study aims to investigate the effects of different rates of poultry manure on soil properties, maize growth, and yield.
Article
Water Resources
Atef El Jery, Ayesha Noreen, Mubeen Isam, Jose Luis Arias-Gonzales, Tasaddaq Younas, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Saad Sh. Sammen
Summary: This study explored the performance of a wastewater treatment facility by using microorganisms and microalgae Chlorella vulgaris in combination with sequencing batch reactors (SBRs). The influence of pH, temperature, CODinlet, and air flowrate on COD removal rate and residual was investigated. Optimized conditions achieved a residual COD concentration of 36 mg/l with a pH of 8, CODinlet of 600 mg/l, and an airflow rate of 55 l/min. Additionally, empirical correlations for double-factorial optimization and a multilayer perceptron artificial neural network for residual COD prediction were proposed, demonstrating high accuracy with a correlation coefficient (R-2) of 0.98 and mean absolute error (MAE) of 2%.
APPLIED WATER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
K. Kaviyarasu, Mohamed S. Elshikh, Saeedah Musaed Almutairi, R. Uthrakumar, Azhaguchamy Muthukumaran
Summary: The aim of this study is to establish a more efficient and reliable method for the bio-fabrication of pure SnO2 and SnO2-doped graphene oxide nanocomposites using a green chelating agent called Moringa Oleifera extract by sol-gel method. XRD studies showed that the sintered SnO2-doped GO nanocomposite exhibited increased crystallinity and size with increasing temperature. FTIR investigation revealed distinct bands in the SnO2-doped GO nanocomposite due to terminal oxygen vibrations, and the samples treated with G-O-Sn-O exhibited bands due to antisymmetric stretching. SEM and EDAX analysis clearly observed the size and morphology of SnO2-doped GO nanocomposites. The optical bandgap of SnO2-doped GO nanostructures was calculated to be 4.48 eV. It has been demonstrated that SnO2-doped GO nanocomposite can be used as an organic photocatalyst against organic pollutants methyl orange (MO) dye.
Article
Agronomy
Muhammad Rizwan Shoukat, Yves N'Dri Bohoussou, Naeem Ahmad, Ibrahim A. Saleh, Mohammad K. Okla, Mohamed S. Elshikh, Adeel Ahmad, Fasih Ullah Haider, Khuram Shehzad Khan, Muhammad Adnan, Quaid Hussain, Muhammad Waheed Riaz
Summary: Delayed sowing of wheat is a common problem in Punjab that leads to significant yield loss. However, the application of slow-release nitrogen fertilizers, either alone or combined with seed rate, has shown promising results in improving crop growth and productivity. In this study, sulfur-coated urea applied with a seed rate of 150 kg ha(-1) demonstrated the best performance in enhancing the growth and yield of delayed sown wheat.
Article
Plant Sciences
Qasim Ali, Maqshoof Ahmad, Muhammad Kamran, Sana Ashraf, Muhammad Shabaan, Babar Hussain Babar, Usman Zulfiqar, Fasih Ullah Haider, M. Ajmal Ali, Mohamed S. Elshikh
Summary: Maize is a salt-sensitive plant that experiences stunted growth under salt stress. Salicylic acid and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) play important roles in inducing salinity tolerance and promoting plant growth. Combined application of PGPR and salicylic acid can effectively alleviate the negative effects of salt stress on maize and improve its growth.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Atif Azeem, Fawad Ali, Abid Ullah, Mahmood Iqbal, Kishwar Ali, Dunia A. Al Farraj, Mohamed S. Elshikh, Qirat Naz, Muhammad Farooq Hussain Munis, Hassan Javed Chaudhary
Summary: This study investigated the effects of Bacillus anthracis PM21 inoculation on maize plants under salt stress. The results showed that PM21 significantly improved plant growth indices, stimulated antioxidant enzyme mechanisms, and increased chlorophyll content under salt stress. Analysis of gene transcription indicated greater expression of antioxidant-encoded genes, suggesting their possible role in salt stress tolerance.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Jawaria Gul, Muhammad Usman Tariq, Sakina Hussain, Hasnat Shabbir, Samreen Tahir, Awais Zahid, Fawad Shabir Memon, Tse-Wei Chen, Saeedah Musaed Almutairi, Mohamed S. Elshikh
Summary: Citrus sinensis, also known as orange, is rich in phenolic compounds and bioflavonoids that have antihyperlipidemic and antiatherogenic effects, and can reduce oxidative stress. A study was done on hyperlipidemic patients using orange peel powder encapsulated in medicinal capsules. The results showed significant improvement in lipid profiles and increased high-density lipoprotein levels after taking orange peel powder capsules for 45 days.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Momin Khan, Muhammad Aatasam Hanif, Khunsa Rehman, Mehwish Arif, Humera Nazir, Sher Wali Khan, Aleyna Kangal, Rimsha Abid, Dunia A. Al Farraj, Mohamed S. Elshikh, Hazrat Bilal
Summary: This study developed derivatives of chiral phthalimides to target resistant strains of Klebsiella pneumonia, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The aim was to control their growth by targeting their resistance causing proteins and explore their binding interactions.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Tanzeela Amanat, Muhammad Usman Tariq, Hafiz Ahmad Sami, Hasan Shujah, Samreen Tahir, Hasnat Shabbir, Kinga Kasperkiewicz, Abdel-Rhman Z. Gaafar, Mohamed S. Elshikh
Summary: The study examined the impact of muesli on postprandial blood glucose levels in 15 healthy females and 15 diabetic females. Muesli was found to gradually increase blood sugar levels and limit glucose absorption. Its nutritional profile included 202 kcal energy, 32.7g carbohydrates, 9g fiber, 12.4g protein, and 2.5g fats. Muesli was shown to be effective in managing blood glucose levels in both healthy and diabetic populations.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yheni Dwiningsih, Julie Thomas, Anuj Kumar, Chirag Gupta, Navdeep Gill, Charles Ruiz, Jawaher Alkahtani, Niranjan Baisakh, Andy Pereira
Summary: This study conducted QTL analysis on a population of rice progeny and identified 41 QTLs and 184 candidate genes related to drought resistance. The study also confirmed changes in gene expression in drought-resistant rice varieties under drought stress. These findings are crucial for the development of high-yielding drought-resistant rice varieties.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)