Introduction Heavy metal contamination of agricultural soils has emerged as a critical environmental challenge due to rapid industrialisation, mining activities, improper waste disposal, and the long-term use of metal-based agrochemicals.…
Introduction Industrialisation over the past several decades has resulted in the widespread release of toxic heavy metals into terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, posing severe environmental and public health challenges. Among…
Introduction The integration of green synthesis principles into food-grade nanotechnology has rapidly advanced over the last decade, driven by the need for safer, biodegradable, and environmentally responsible delivery systems in…
Introduction Water is chief source of life for all forms and bodies of water rears life. Water consumption in large quantity across the globe for bathing, drinking, irrigation, washing, and…
INTRODUCTION Indian University and college campuses sustain remarkable faunal diversity, particularly among invertebrates, within their varied natural settings [1]. These environments often include landscaped gardens, ponds, and occasionally conserved zones…
Introduction Phosphorus (P) is a vital macronutrient required for multiple physiological functions in plants, including ATP-mediated energy transfer, nucleic acid formation, membrane integrity, and cellular signaling pathways. Despite its abundance…
Introduction Oxidative stress arises from an imbalance between the production of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (ROS/RNS) and the capacity of endogenous antioxidant defense systems to neutralize them. Reactive species…
INTRODUCTION Maintaining a safe microbial environment for food-contact surfaces is a major requirement in the practice of food canning, maintaining goods properly, and distribution of goods. Once contaminated, these surfaces…
Introduction The American cockroach, Periplaneta americana, is a widely distributed domestic pest occupying sewage drains, garbage sites, human dwellings, and warm, humid microhabitats across India [1-2]. Reports from multiple Indian…
Introduction Heavy metal contamination has emerged as a serious environmental issue due to rapid industrialization, urban expansion, and unsustainable waste disposal practices. Metals like lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), and chromium…