Role of stomatal and leaf anatomical features in defining plant performance under elevated carbon dioxide and ozone, in the changing climate scenario.

This research investigates the interactive effects of elevated ozone (eO) and carbon dioxide (eCO) on stomatal morphology and leaf anatomical characteristics in two wheat cultivars with varying O sensitivities. Elevated O increased stomatal density and conductance, causing oxidative stress and cellular damage, particularly in the O-sensitive cultivar PBW-550 (PW), compared to HUW-55 (HW). Conversely, eCO reduced stomatal density and pore size, mitigating O-induced damage by limiting O influx.

Investigations on segmentation-based fractal texture for texture classification in the presence of Gaussian noise.

Texture is a significant component used for several applications in content-based image retrieval. Any texture classification method aims to map an anonymously textured input image to one of the existing texture classes. Extensive ranges of methods for labeling image texture were proposed earlier.

PSGL-1 excludes HIV Env from virion surface through spatial hindrance involving structural folding of the decameric repeats (DR).

P-selectin glycoprotein ligand-1 (PSGL-1), a mucin-like surface glycoprotein, is primarily expressed on lymphoid and myeloid cells. PSGL-1 has recently been identified as an HIV restriction factor, blocking HIV infectivity mainly through virion incorporation that sterically hinders virion attachment to target cells. PSGL-1 also inhibits HIV Env incorporation into virions.

Transforming neonatal nursing in India: challenges, opportunities, and the way forward.

Neonatal care is essential for the well-being of newborns, particularly premature or critically ill patients. Despite advancements in medical technology and evidence-based practice, India faces significant challenges in neonatal nursing, including resource limitations, inconsistent training, and inadequate policy support. This paper examines the current state of neonatal nursing in India, highlighting disparities between urban and rural areas, and comparing them to global practices.