Advanced Polymer Composites for Effective Removal of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) Pollutants From Aqueous Solutions.

Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is extensively utilized in industrial applications, posing significant environmental and health risks because of its persistence and toxicity. Effective elimination methods are vital to mitigate its adverse effects on ecosystems and human health. In this study, we investigate the potential of biomass-derived polymer composite for PFOA adsorption in aqueous solution.

The genomics and physiology of abiotic stressors associated with global elevational gradients in Arabidopsis thaliana.

Phenotypic and genomic diversity in Arabidopsis thaliana may be associated with adaptation along its wide elevational range, but it is unclear whether elevational clines are consistent among different mountain ranges. We took a multi-regional view of selection associated with elevation. In a diverse panel of ecotypes, we measured plant traits under alpine stressors (low CO partial pressure, high light, and night freezing) and conducted genome-wide association studies.

Tailoring CuO loading on CoFeO nanocubes photocatalyst for superior photocatalytic degradation of triclosan pollutants under VL irradiation and toxicological evaluation.

In this study, we report the development of a novel CuO(3 wt%)/CoFeO nanocubes (NCs) photocatalyst through simple co-precipitation and wet impregnation methods for the efficient photocatalytic degradation of triclosan (TCS) pollutants. Initially, rod-shaped bare CoFeO was synthesized using a simple co-precipitation technique. Subsequently, CuO was loaded in various percentages (1, 2, and 3 wt%) onto the surface of bare CoFeO nanorods (NRs) via the wet impregnation method.

Unlocking the potential of Kodo millet: reviving an indigenous super grain for tomorrow's nutrition.

Kodo millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum L.) is an underutilized crop that encompasses nutritional benefits and climate resilience, making it a viable option for future crop development with nutraceutical properties. The cultivation of this crop has ancient roots, where it was revered for its ability to thrive in times of famine and was a vital companion crop to rice.

High confidence QTLs and key genes identified using Meta-QTL analysis for enhancing heat tolerance in chickpea ( L.).

The rising global temperatures seriously threaten sustainable crop production, particularly the productivity and production of heat-sensitive crops like chickpeas. Multiple QTLs have been identified to enhance the heat stress tolerance in chickpeas, but their successful use in breeding programs remains limited. Towards this direction, we constructed a high-density genetic map spanning 2233.