Silicon dioxide and selenium nanoparticles enhance vase life and physiological quality in black magic roses.

In contemporary floriculture, particularly within the cut flower industry, there is a burgeoning interest in innovative methodologies aimed at enhancing the aesthetic appeal and prolonging the postharvest longevity of floral specimens. Within this context, the application of nanotechnology, specifically the utilization of silicon and selenium nanoparticles, has emerged as a promising approach for augmenting the qualitative attributes and extending the vase life of cut roses. This study evaluated the impact of silicon dioxide (SiO-NPs) and selenium nanoparticles (Se-NPs) in preservative solutions on the physio-chemical properties of 'Black Magic' roses.

Regulatory mechanism of C4-dicarboxylates in cyclo (Phe-Pro) production.

Cyclo (Phe-Pro) (cFP), a cyclic dipeptide with notable antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral properties, shows great promise for biological control of plant diseases. Produced as a byproduct by non-ribosomal peptide synthetases (NRPS), the regulatory mechanism of cFP biosynthesis remains unclear. In a screening test of 997 Tn5 mutants of Burkholderia seminalis strain R456, we identified eight mutants with enhanced antagonistic effects against Fusarium graminearum (Fg).

Phage-guided nanocarriers: a precision strategy against bacterial pathogens.

Bacterial infections pose a major threat to human health. Here, we describe the recent development of phage-guided therapeutic agent-loaded engineered nanomaterials for precise elimination of bacterial pathogens. This forum highlights the underexplored potential of bioinspired nano-enabled strategies for managing bacterial infections in a precise and safe manner.

Genomic Characterization of Phage ZP3 and Its Endolysin LysZP with Antimicrobial Potential against pv. .

pv. (Xoo) is a significant bacterial pathogen responsible for outbreaks of bacterial leaf blight in rice, posing a major threat to rice cultivation worldwide. Effective management of this pathogen is crucial for ensuring rice yield and food security.

Determination of Drying Characteristics and Physicochemical Properties of Mint ( L.) Leaves Dried in Refractance Window.

Drying is one of the most common and effective techniques for preserving the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of medicinal plants in the post-harvest phase. Therefore, in this research, the effect of the new refractance window (RW) technology on the kinetics, thermodynamics, greenhouse gasses, color indices, bioactive properties, and percentage of mint leaf essential oil was investigated in five different water temperatures in the form of a completely randomized design. This process was modeled by the methods of mathematical models and artificial neural networks (ANNs) with inputs (drying time and water temperature) and an output (moisture ratio).

The Effect of Baby Friendly Neonatal Intensive Care Initiative on Exclusive Breastfeeding Rates following Discharge in Very Preterm Infants.

Aim: We aimed to investigate the effect of "Baby Friendly NICU" practice on exclusive breastfeeding rates following discharge in very preterm infants.

Background: The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global program launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF.

Methods: The feeding technique, type of nutrition (breastfeeding, formula, mixed) and anthropometric measurements of the very preterm infants (≤32 gestational weeks) were recorded for every month following discharge up to corrected 6 months of age.

A Nanosized Porous Supramolecular Lead(II)-'-phenyl(pyridin-2-yl)methylene--phenylthiosemicarbazide Aggregate, Obtained Under Electrochemical Conditions.

A novel nanosized porous supramolecular nonanuclear complex [Pb(HL)Cl(ClO)](ClO)·15HO(solvent) (·15HO(solvent)) is reported that was synthesized by electrochemical oxidation of a Pb anode under the ambient conditions in a CHCN:MeOH solution of '-phenyl(pyridin-2-yl)methylene--phenylthiosemicarbazide (), containing [N(CH)]ClO as a current carrier. The supramolecular aggregate of is enforced by a myriad of Pb···S tetrel bonds (TtBs) established with the thiocarbonyl sulfur atoms of adjacent species, which have been also analyzed by DFT calculations via 2D maps of ELF, Laplacian and RDG properties. Moreover, Pb···Cl TtBs with the central Cl anion, and Pb···O TtBs with the three oxygen atoms of the ClO anion, were revealed.

Nanotechnology based drug delivery systems for malaria.

Malaria, caused by Plasmodium parasites transmitted through Anopheles mosquitoes, remains a global health burden, particularly in tropical regions. The most lethal species, Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax, pose significant threats to human health. Despite various treatment strategies, malaria continues to claim lives, with Africa being disproportionately affected.

Iron-Status Indicators and HFE Gene Polymorphisms in Individuals with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: An Umbrella Review of Meta-analyses and Systematic Reviews.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by the progressive loss of motor neurons. Recent meta-analyses and systematic reviews suggest that HFE gene polymorphisms and iron-associated biomarkers may play a key role in the risk and occurrence of ALS. This umbrella study aimed to explore the roles of HFE gene polymorphisms and iron-associated biomarkers in individuals with ALS.

MicroRNA-enriched exosome as dazzling dancer between cancer and immune cells.

Exosomes are widely recognized for their roles in numerous biological processes and as intercellular communication mediators. Human cancerous and normal cells can both produce massive amounts of exosomes. They are extensively dispersed in tumor-modeling animals' pleural effusions, ascites, and plasma from people with cancer.

Fluorine and Bromine Dual-Doped Nanoporous Carbons: Preparation and Surface Chemistry Studies.

A novel method for the concurrent introduction of fluorine and bromine into the surface of nanoporous activated carbon (NAC) is evaluated. According to the method, the preheated NAC was treated with 1,2-dibromotetrafluoroethane at elevated temperatures (400-800 °C). Potentiometric and elemental analysis, nitrogen adsorption-desorption, scanning electron microscopy-energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and F solid-state NMR were used to study the NAC microstructure and changes in surface chemistry.

Response of renewable energy minerals to energy policy and technological advancement: An assessment of the Russian energy crisis.

The world is turning to renewable energy sources to combat environmental degradation. This is part of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)-7, which envisions affordable and clean energy. However, achieving the SDG-7 targets and spreading clean energy requires extracting and utilizing various minerals.

Combination of Searches for Higgs Boson Pair Production in pp Collisions at sqrt[s]=13 TeV with the ATLAS Detector.

This Letter presents results from a combination of searches for Higgs boson pair production using 126-140  fb^{-1} of proton-proton collision data at sqrt[s]=13  TeV recorded with the ATLAS detector. At 95% confidence level (CL), the upper limit on the production rate is 2.9 times the standard model (SM) prediction, with an expected limit of 2.

Studies of the Energy Dependence of Diboson Polarization Fractions and the Radiation-Amplitude-Zero Effect in WZ Production with the ATLAS Detector.

This Letter presents the first study of the energy dependence of diboson polarization fractions in WZ→ℓνℓ^{'}ℓ^{'}(ℓ,ℓ^{'}=e,μ) production. The dataset used corresponds to an integrated luminosity of 140  fb^{-1} of proton-proton collisions at a center-of-mass energy of 13 TeV recorded by the ATLAS detector. Two fiducial regions with an enhanced presence of events featuring two longitudinally polarized bosons are defined.