Publications by authors named "Muhammad Faizan Khurram Maqsood"
The resilience of tomato plants under different cultivation environments, particularly saline and non-saline conditions, was investigated by applying various treatments, including 0.5% Ascorbic Acid (AsA) and 1% Sulphur-treated Biochar (BS). The study evaluated parameters such as fruit length, diameter, yield per plant and pot, Total Soluble Solids (TSS) content, chlorophyll content, electrolyte leakage, enzyme activities (Superoxide Dismutase - SOD, Peroxidase - POD, Catalase - CAT), and nutrient content (Nitrogen - N%, Phosphorus - P%, Potassium - K%).
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- DIR genes are crucial for producing organic compounds in plants, particularly lignans, which aid in plant development and protection against environmental stressors.
- This study analyzed 31 potential DIR genes in the tomato plant (Solanum lycopersicum) using various techniques like phylogenetic analysis and genomic localization to gain a deeper understanding of their roles.
- The findings offer comprehensive insights into DIR gene structure and function, which can facilitate future research in plant genetic engineering and crop improvement.
Traditional crop breeding techniques are not quickly boosting yields to fulfill the expanding population needs. Long crop lifespans hinder the ability of plant breeding to develop superior crop varieties. Due to the arduous crossing, selecting, and challenging processes, it can take decades to establish new varieties with desired agronomic traits.
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