Introduction Climate change has become one of the biggest environmental problems facing humanity in the twenty-first century. It refers to long-term changes in temperature, rainfall patterns, wind systems, and…
Introduction Rice is the primary staple source of food for half of the world, as it gives the necessary nutrients for healthy living. Protein represents the second most abundant macronutrient…
Introduction Orchids constitute one of the largest and most diverse families of flowering plants with remarkable variation in floral structure, variation in floral morphology, colour, texture, ecological adaptations and habitat…
Introduction Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a fungal infection that arises from the overgrowth of Candida species, an opportunistic pathogen [1]. It is considered the most common fungal infection of the…
1.0 INTRODUCTION Spices have been used in cooking for as long as there has been human civilization, and they are not only used to enhance flavour but also may have…
INTRODUCTION Petroleum hydrocarbons are complex mixtures of aliphatic, aromatic, and polycyclic organic compounds released into the environment through crude oil exploration, refining, transportation, and accidental spills [1]. In regions characterized…
INTRODUCTION The Lesser Florican (Sypheotides indicus), a critically endangered bustard species, faces significant ecological challenges in the human-dominated grassland landscapes of India [1,2]. Its survival is intricately linked to the…
Introduction Nutraceuticals, a term derived from the words “nutrition” and “pharmaceutical,” refer to foods or food products that provide health and medical benefits, including the prevention and treatment of diseases.…
Introduction Agriculture worldwide is under growing strain as it must both feed an expanding population and reduce the environmental damage caused by heavy reliance on agrochemicals. With the global population…
Introduction 1.1 Research Background and Significance Mountain ecosystems host some of the world's most economically and culturally significant plantation agricultural systems. Across the Western Ghats of India, the highlands of…