Publications by authors named "S Zulfiqar"

Pakistan with a population of approximately 200 million people faces a significant burden of genetic disorders. Higher preference for consanguinity (73%) is one of the significant reasons. Despite being a hub for rare genetic disorders, the country lacks professionally trained genetic counselors due to the absence of postgraduate degree programs or diplomas in genetic counseling.

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  • Exposing wheat to physical mutagens generated new genetic resources that may help in managing various environmental stresses.
  • A high throughput GBS-DArTseq™ assay revealed significant genetic diversity among 33 stable wheat mutants, identifying over 1.5 million PAV markers distributed across different wheat chromosomes, with the highest counts found on Chr-7D and Chr-7B.
  • The study highlighted specific mutants with notable PAV counts linked to beneficial traits like disease resistance, enhanced photosynthesis, larger grain size, and improved yield, proving useful for molecular geneticists and breeders in developing resilient wheat varieties.
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With growing environmental concerns, the removal of toxic industrial dyes from wastewater has become a critical global issue. In this study, TiO-CuSe composites were synthesized using a cost-effective and simple chemical method to determine the optimal concentration of CuSe for the efficient degradation of methylene blue (MB) under visible light. The TiO samples exhibited a mix of rutile and anatase phases, while CuSe formed in a hexagonal phase.

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The increasing need to tackle major societal challenges such as environmental sustainability and resource scarcity has heightened global interest in green and efficient separation technologies. The separation of organic acids, particularly tartaric acid, holds significant industrial importance in the food and pharmaceutical sectors. Purifying tartaric acid is crucial due to its roles as a chiral catalyst, antioxidant, and stabilizer, which are vital for ensuring product quality and efficiency.

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