Publications by authors named "Axay Bhuker"

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  • - Cotton seeds struggle with germination due to sensitivity to pests and environmental stresses; this study explored using zinc oxide (ZnO) and titanium dioxide (TiO) nanoparticles to improve seed quality.
  • - The nanoparticles were applied to two cotton varieties (H 1300 and H 1098-i), and various seed quality metrics were analyzed over 12 months to assess the impact of the treatments.
  • - Results showed that nanopriming with ZnO nanoparticles led to better seed quality retention compared to controls, while storage time and treatment type significantly affected most parameters measured, except for germination percentage in some cases.
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Bottle gourd () is a well-known cucurbit with an active functional ingredient. A two-year field experiment was carried out at the Research Farm of Seed Science and Technology, CCS HAU, Hisar, in a randomized block design during the Kharif season (Kharif is one of the two major cropping seasons in India and other South Asian countries, heavily reliant on monsoon rains with the other being Rabi) and the summer season. Five different crossing periods (CP), viz.

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is a rich source of polyphenols whose contents and profile may vary according to environmental conditions, harvest season, and plant tissue. The present study aimed to characterize the profile of phenolic compounds in different tissues of grown under different temperatures (25, 30, and 35 °C), using HPLC/MS, as well as their constituent phytochemicals and in vitro antioxidant activities. The in vitro antioxidant activity of the extracts was evaluated using the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2,2-azino-bis-3-ethylenebenzothiozoline-6-sulfonicacid (ABTS), and ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) methods.

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Bottle gourd, a common vegetable in the human diet, has been valued for its medicinal and energetic properties. In this experiment, the time-resolved analysis of the changes in the proteins' electrophoretic patterning of the seed development at different crossing periods was studied in bottle gourd using label-free quantitative proteomics. Hybrid HBGH-35 had the highest observed protein levels at the 4th week of the crossing period (F) compared to the parental lines, viz.

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Seed priming is a simple and cost effective method to obtain a better plant stand under diverse environmental conditions. The current study was designed to determine the optimal priming duration and water volume for wheat seed. For this experiment, three wheat genotypes with distinct genetic and adaptive backgrounds were chosen.

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  • * The sorghum variety SSG 59-3 shows resilience to salt stress by enhancing antioxidant activities and protecting cell integrity, while also increasing proline, ascorbic acid, and carbohydrate levels.
  • * Salinity alters ion balances and gene expression related to starch synthesis in sorghum, with SSG 59-3 effectively managing excess sodium ions and maintaining lower cytosolic Na/K ratios, highlighting its potential for stress alleviation.
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The increasing population of the world requires novel techniques to feed everyone, which can replace or work along with traditional methods to increase production of agricultural crops. In recent times, nanotechnology is considered as a promising and emerging approach to be incorporated in agriculture to improve productivity of different crops by the administration of nanoparticles through seed treatment, foliar spray on plants, nano-fertilizers for balanced crop nutrition, nano-herbicides for effective weed control, nanoinsecticides for plant protection, early detection of plant diseases and nutrient deficiencies using diagnostics kits, and nano-pheromones for effective monitoring of pests. Further, distinct nanoparticles with unique physicochemical and biological properties are used in agriculture to increase the percentage of seed germination, which is the initial step to increase the crop yield.

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Food-based components represent major sources of functional bioactive compounds. Milk is a rich source of multiple bioactive peptides that not only help to fulfill consumers 'nutritional requirements but also play a significant role in preventing several health disorders. Understanding the chemical composition of milk and its products is critical for producing consistent and high-quality dairy products and functional dairy ingredients.

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