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Enhancement of Salinity Stress Tolerance in Zea mays L. (maize) Seedlings through Seed Priming and Foliar Applications of Calcium Chloride (CaCl2)

Ghanashyam Behera, Khoman Lal Dewangan, Tanmaya Rani Sethy, Dinesh Barik, Arpita Nanda, Girija Shankar Patra, Srabani Sahu, Subham Swain & Sushree Liteswari Priyadarshini · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

Salinity stress is a major constraint to crop establishment and productivity, particularly in salt-affected agricultural soils. The present study evaluated whether calcium chloride (CaCl2) applied through seed priming, foliar application or their combined use could improve salini...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i4764

Effect of Value Added Vermiwash on Yield and Economics of Kharif Maize (Zea mays L.)

Radharani Acharya & Nishith Das · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2026

Sustainable nutrient management practices are gaining importance in maize cultivation because of rising fertiliser costs and concerns about soil and environmental health. Enriched vermiwash formulations containing beneficial microorganisms, botanical extracts and micronutrients m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i76157

Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma Complicated by Non-Cirrhotic Portal Hypertension and Variceal Bleeding: A Case Report

AMKHAOU Fatima, N. Najimi & Wafaa Badre · Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology · 2026

Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is the second most common primary liver malignancy after hepatocellular carcinoma and is often diagnosed at an advanced stage because early symptoms are non-specific. Portal hypertension is an uncommon complication of ICC and is usually relat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrrga/2026/v9i1219

Water Hyacinth: Exploring Its Potential for Phytoremediation

Kritika Patel, Nishita Gautam, Sulagna Ghosh Barman, V. Shanthi & Shubha Diwan · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2026

Water pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges worldwide because of rapid industrialisation, urbanisation, and agricultural intensification. Conventional wastewater treatment methods are often expensive, energy-intensive, and difficult to impleme...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i4382

Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in Groundwater around Waste Dumpsites: A Case Study of Oyo State Waste to Energy Plant - Ajakanga, Oluyole Local Government, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Abidat Olayemi Fasasi-Aleshinloye, Praise Adenike Alli, Abiodun Sulaiman Raji, Precious Adesope Olaomotito, Oluwatunmise Peter Abolarin, Victor Ojo Thomas & Itunu Deborah Odunewu · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

This study assessed selected heavy metal concentrations and pollution status in leachate and groundwater around the Oyo State Waste-to-Energy Plant, Ajakanga, Oluyole Local Government Area, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Eight sampling points were investigated, comprising three shal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i61939

Exploring Nanoparticle-based Approaches to Improve Semen Freezability in Domestic Animals

Pratyanshu Srivastava, Sushil Kumar, Neeraj Srivastava, Uttam Kumar Sahu, Anoop Kumar, Shubhangi Prakash Suryawanshi, Amala Jackson, Usha Yadav & Amrita Priyadershi · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2026

Semen cryopreservation is an indispensable tool in animal reproductive biotechnology, supporting long-term genetic conservation, artificial insemination, selective breeding and livestock improvement programmes. However, the freeze-thaw process can induce substantial cryoinjury in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3304

Development of Micronutrient Rich Functional Gruels Made from Blends of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato, Beetroot, and African Yam Bean Flour

Julius Amove, Lorita Nchung & Julius Kwagh-Hal Ikya · Asian Food Science Journal · 2026

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and micronutrient deficiencies are substantial public health challenges in developing regions. Traditional cereal-based gruels often provide insufficient essential nutrients and have limited capacity to sequester free radicals in the body. This st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i7893

Preparation of High-Surface-Area Carbon Adsorbents from Plum Seed Pods Via Thermochemical Activation

Salikhanova Dilnoza Saidakbarovna & Usmonova Zulfiya Toxirjonovna · Chemical Science International Journal · 2026

Activated carbon is among the most widely used adsorbent materials because of its high specific surface area, developed pore structure, chemical stability, and capacity to adsorb various organic and inorganic pollutants. This study aimed to prepare and characterise activated carb...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CSJI/2026/v35i41039

Ethnobotanical, Phytochemical and Therapeutic Aspects of Myrica esculenta Buch. -Ham. ex D. Don (Myricaceae): A Comprehensive Review

Rajesh Saini & Bhuwan Chandra Joshi · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2026

Background: Myrica esculenta Buch. -Ham. ex D. Don (Myricaceae) is a Himalayan medicinal and edible species with substantial ethnobotanical, nutritional and therapeutic relevance. Its fruits, bark, leaves, roots and flowers are used by indigenous communities and in Ayurvedic prep...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i74717

Natural and Human-Induced Impacts on the Origins and Distributions of Fatty Alcohols in Sediment Cores from Cross River System, Nigeria

Inyang Okon Oyo-ita, Ekpo, Ofem Ikip, Unyime U. Umoh, Emmanuella E. Oyo-Ita & Orok Esu Oyo-Ita · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2026

Tropical rivers are important pathways for transporting organic carbon to the ocean, yet the use of molecular markers to distinguish natural inputs from human-induced effects in these dynamic systems remains limited. This study evaluated the distribution and possible sources of f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i41011

Antibacterial Efficacy of Clove, Black Pepper, Cardamom, and Fenugreek Extracts against Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Bacteria

Rinni Sahrawat & Sonali Sharma · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2026

This study investigated the antibacterial activity of ethanolic extracts of selected spices, namely clove (Syzygium aromaticum), black pepper (Piper nigrum), cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) and fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum), against selected bacterial strains, including E...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i71143

Growth and Yield Response of Wheat Varieties to Irrigation Scheduling under Semi-Arid Conditions

Pankaj Singh Thaneshwar, Sachin Kumar Singh, Hirdesh Kumar, UPS Bhadauria, Arun Sahu, Naveen Kumar Singh & Sumit Kushwah · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2026

A field experiment was conducted during the Rabi season of 2024-25 at the Agricultural Research Farm, Vikrant University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, to evaluate the response of wheat varieties to irrigation scheduling under semi-arid conditions. The experiment was laid out in a fac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i74311

IOT-Empowered Automation Systems in Smart Agriculture

Bhodisatwa Banner, Sunil Shirwal, M. G. Pradeep, K. N. Shashanka, K. V. Prakash & V. Raghavendra · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2026

Agriculture is undergoing rapid digital transformation driven by the need to enhance productivity, ensure food security, optimise resource utilisation and mitigate the impacts of climate variability. In this context, IoT-empowered automation systems have emerged as foundational t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i74312