Phyto-mediated synthesis can be used for the sustainable fabrication of metallic nanoparticles (NPs). Ethanolic leaf extract of Acacia jacquemontii was used to phyto-fabricate iron oxide nanoparticles (FeO NPs). Synthesized FeO NPs were examined by various analytical techniques for their detailed chemical elemental and morphological features.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMicrobially Induced Calcite Precipitation (MICP) has emerged as a promising technique for bio-cementation, soil improvement, and heavy metal remediation. This study explores the potential of Bhargavaea beijingensis, a urease-producing bacterium, for these applications. Six ureolytic bacteria were isolated from calcareous bricks mine soil and screened for urease and calcite production.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study investigates the impact of carbohydrate accumulation in mangrove and halophytic plants on their response to abiotic stress. Using soil analysis and FT-IR spectroscopy, key species (Sueda nudiflora, Aeluropus lagopoides, Avicennia marina) were examined for seasonal changes in sugar content (reducing sugars, total soluble sugars, starch). The elevated carbohydrate levels may serve as an indication of the plant's ability to adapt to different environmental conditions throughout the year.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPhytoremediation is a basic eco-friendly technique that uses to treat contaminated water and soil. The plants that remediate the water and soil by their absorption process and improve the water and sediment fertility or decrease the contamination. Form this experiment our finding suggest that the contamination decrease in majority from starting point to end point, it means plants plays the most important role in clean-up the environment and its cost-efficient method to improve the quality of water and soil.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study presents a thorough investigation into the concentration of heavy metals and mineral composition within four distinct coastal flora species: Cyperus conglomeratus, Halopyrum mucronatum, Sericostem pauciflorum, and Salvadora persica. Employing rigorous statistical methodologies such as Pearson coefficient correlation, principal component analysis (PCA), analysis of variance (ANOVA), and interclass correlation (ICC), we aimed to elucidate the bioavailability of heavy metals, minerals, and relevant physical characteristics. The analysis focused on essential elements including copper (Cu), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), sodium (Na), potassium (K), and chloride (Cl), all of which are known to play pivotal roles in the ecological dynamics of coastal ecosystems.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCancer remains a global health challenge, demanding novel therapeutic options due to the debilitating side effects of conventional treatments on healthy tissues. The review highlights the potential of L-methioninase, a pyridoxal-5-phosphate (PLP)-dependent enzyme, as a promising avenue in alternative cancer therapy. L-methioninase offers a unique advantage, its ability to selectively target and inhibit the growth of cancer cells without harming healthy cells.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis paper presents new data on the salt tolerance and avoidance mechanisms among various groups of halophytes in India. The halophytic flora in general has positive effect of high saline environments on growth and physiology. The coastal area of the Kachchh district in Gujarat includes about 350 km of shoreline along the Gulf of Kachchh.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe development of bio-coagulants from seeds for sewage wastewater treatment has been investigated. The prepared bio-coagulant was treated with distilled water, HCl, NaOH, and NaCl to surface-functionalize the seed powder (MOSP). The bio-coagulant performance was investigated by monitoring the reduction of turbidity, EC, pH, TS, BOD, and COD from the wastewater.
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