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Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria reduce adverse effects of salinity and osmotic stress by regulating phytohormones and antioxidants in Cucumis sativus
An international research team examined the role of rhizobacteria strains, endophytic bacteria that promote plant growth, in mitigating salinity and drought stress in the cucumber plant, Cucumis sativas, demonstrating higher biomass and chlorophyll content in plants treated with rhizobacteria strains compared..
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Silicon mitigates heavy metal stress by regulating P-type heavy metal ATPases, Oryza sativa low silicon genes, and endogenous phytohormones
Tolerance of crop plants against abiotic stresses, such as heavy metal concentrations in soil, can be enhanced by applying silicon. However, the mechanism underlying silicon’s protective action is not understood. In a new study, scientists examine the role of silicon in mitigating the toxic effects of cadmiu..
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Improvement in phytoremediation potential of Solanum nigrum under cadmium contamination through endophytic-assisted Serratia sp. RSC-14 inoculation
Hyperaccumulator plants, which accumulate particular metals in their tissues at higher concentrations than normal plants, offer suffer from the presence of toxic metals such as cadmium (Cd). Endophytic bacteria, symbiont microbes found in plants, can, however, come to the rescue. Now, an international researc..
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Urban planning and building smart cities based on the Internet of Things using Big Data analytics
With the rise in population in urban cities, there is a subsequent need for quality services and infrastructure. The increasing need for smart devices, in particular, is giving way to a new era of Internet of Things (IoT) technology. In light of this, researchers from Korea propose a combined IoT-based system..
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Two-dimensional (2D) Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets with superior adsorption behavior for phosphate and nitrate ions from the aqueous environment
With the development of modern industries and rapid urbanization, eutrophication, or the increase in phosphorus and nitrogen in aquatic ecosystems, has come to pose a serious issue in water usage. Addressing this issue, scientists from India and Korea demonstrate adsorptive removal of nitrate and phosphate io..
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Targeting Glutamine Metabolism for Cancer Treatment
Cancer cells require energy to proliferate and, therefore, need to adapt their nutrient metabolism to meet the high energy demand. Glutamine, an amino acid abundant in plasma, often provides nutrient to cancer cells and help them survive during metabolic stress. A review by Kyungpook National University scien..
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Tumor-Associated Macrophages and Neutrophils in Tumor Microenvironment
The activation of immune cells, such as neutrophils, are known to favour the growth of cancerous tumors and metastasis. Moreover, neutrophils often recruit macrophages in inflammatory environments that, in turn, affect neutrophil function. Now, a review by scientists from Korea examine the various possible in..
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66. A comprehensive review summarizing the effect of electrospinning parameters and potential applications of nanofibers in biomedical and biotechnology
Nanomaterials attract much attention due to their diverse applications. As a result, nanomaterial manufacturing techniques, such as electrospinning, have become popular owing to their ability to fabricate nanostructures with desirable properties. Researchers from Korea and Saudi Arabia now provide an overview..
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Inoculation of abscisic acid-producing endophytic bacteria enhances salinity stress tolerance in Oryza sativa
Plants exposed to high-salinity environments suffer from impeded growth and reduced crop yield. While symbiotic plant bacteria can help counter stress and enhance tolerance, their ability to produce abscisic acid (ABA), a hormone important for plant development, is unclear. Now, an international research team..