Pseudomonas fluorescens–Based Biogenic Silver Nanoparticles: A Green Solution for Brown Leaf Spot Disease in Rice

Academic Background Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a globally important food crop, providing a primary source of calories for approximately one-fifth of the world’s population. However, rice production faces various biotic and abiotic stresses, leading to reduced yields. Among these, rice brown leaf spot disease, caused by the fungal pathogen Cochliobol...

Effects of Bare and PEG Coated Gold Nanoparticles on RRM2 Protein: A Pathway Analysis and MD Simulations Approach

Academic Background Nanoparticles (NPs) have increasingly been applied in the medical field, particularly in bioimaging, biosensing, and drug delivery. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), due to their unique physicochemical properties, have become a focal point in biomedical research. However, despite their significant therapeutic potential, the biosafety ...

Changes in Growth and Secondary Metabolite Production in Cannabis sativa L. in Response to Simultaneous Treatment with Plasma-Activated Water, Melatonin, and Nano-Zinc

Academic Background Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) holds significant value in the pharmaceutical and industrial sectors due to its rich secondary metabolites, such as cannabinoids, terpenoids, and flavonoids. Cannabinoids, including tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), exhibit notable pharmacological activities, with THC being ps...

Structural, Optical, and Antibacterial Properties of NiO and BaO Doped NiO Prepared by Co-Precipitation Method

Academic Background Nickel oxide (NiO), as a p-type semiconductor, has garnered significant attention due to its exceptional optical properties, chemical stability, and extensive applications in optoelectronics, photocatalysis, and biosensors. NiO’s high transparency, adjustable electrical conductivity, and wide bandgap make it an ideal material fo...

Attractive Investigation of Zinc Chromium Nanoferrite by a Simple Auto-Combustion Method

Synthesis and Study of Antimicrobial and Magnetic Properties of ZnFeCrO4 Nanoferrite Academic Background Nanoferrites, due to their unique physical and chemical properties, have broad application prospects in various industrial fields. Spinel ferrites, in particular, are highly regarded for their tunable structures, making them attractive for use i...

Effectiveness of Chitosan Nanoparticles as a Radioprotective Agent Against Gamma-Induced Changes in the Histology and Biochemistry of Parotid Glands

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Radiotherapy, as a crucial method for cancer treatment, effectively kills cancer cells but also damages normal tissues, especially sensitive tissues such as salivary glands. The oxidative stress and inflammatory reactions induced by radiotherapy are the primary causes of salivary gland dysfunc...