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β-Pinene moderates Cr(VI) phytotoxicity by quenching reactive oxygen species and altering antioxidant machinery in maize
(Springer, 2019)We examined the possible role of monoterpene β-pinene in providing protection against Cr(VI) toxicity in maize (Zea mays). Treatment with β-pinene (10 μM) significantly alleviated Cr(VI) accumulation and recuperated Cr(VI) ... -
Appraisal of immediate and late effects of mobile phone radiations at 2100 MHz on mitotic activity and DNA integrity in root meristems of Allium cepa
(Springer, 2019)The present study evaluated the potential of 2100 MHz radiofrequency radiations to act as cytotoxic and genotoxic agent. Fresh onion (Allium cepa L.) roots were exposed to electromagnetic field radiations (EMF-r) for ... -
Exposure to mobile phone radiations at 2350 MHz incites cyto- and genotoxic effects in root meristems of Allium cepa
(BioMed Central Ltd., 2019)Background: The exponential increase of electromagnetic field radiations (EMF-r) in the natural environment has raked up the controversies regarding their biological effects. Concern regarding the putative capacity of EMF-r ... -
Chemical profiling, cytotoxicity and phytotoxicity of foliar volatiles of Hyptis suaveolens
(Academic Press, 2019)In the present study, the essential oil (EO) of Hyptis suaveolens has been explored for the first time for its phytotoxic and cytotoxic activities. The phytotoxic activity was assessed against rice (Oryza sativa) and its ... -
Nitric oxide induced modulations in adventitious root growth, lignin content and lignin synthesizing enzymes in the hypocotyls of Vigna radiata
(Elsevier, 2019)The present study evaluated the role of nitric oxide (NO) in mediating adventitious root (AR) growth, lignification and related enzymatic changes in the hypocotyls of Vigna radiata. To meet the objectives, the changes in ... -
24-Epibrassinolide pre-treatment reduces alkaline-induced oxidative stress in red rice seedlings
(Springer, 2019)Soil alkalinity caused by salts, such as sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), and the frequently associated waterlogging problems are pervasive in agriculture and have a deleterious impact on crop production. However, various plant ... -
Eugenol-inhibited root growth in Avena fatuainvolves ROS-mediated oxidative damage
(Elsevier, 2015)Plant essential oils and their constituent monoterpenes are widely known plant growth retardants but their mechanism of action is not well understood. We explored the mechanism of phytotoxicity of eugenol, a monoterpenoid ... -
Biochemical Adaptations in Zea mays Roots to Short-Term Pb2+ Exposure: ROS Generation and Metabolism
(Springer, 2015)The present study investigated the effect of lead (0, 16, 40 and 80 mg L?1 Pb2+) exposure for 3, 12 and 24 h on root biochemistry in hydroponically grown Zea mays (maize). Pb2+ exposure (80 mg L?1) enhanced malondialdehyde ... -
Allelopathic potential of essential oil of wild marigold (Tagetes minuta L) against some invasive weeds
(Open Academic Journals Index, 2015)Tagetes minuta is an aromatic plant native to Tropical America. It exhibits wide range of biological activity against insects, nematodes, microbes including medicinal properties. It also creates nuisance for agricultural ... -
Tunnel Vision In Climate Policy: A Case Study Of CDM Forestry Projects In India
(Indian Academy of Social Sciences, 2015)This paper attempts to find out the social, economic andenvironmental impacts of the forestry projects under theClean Development Mechanism (CDM) of the KyotoProtocol. It is a case study of two -reforestation ... -
Exogenous nitric oxide (NO) interferes with lead (pb)-induced toxicity by detoxifying reactive oxygen species in hydroponically grown wheat (Triticum aestivum) roots,
(PLOS ONE, 2015)Nitric Oxide (NO) is a bioactive signaling molecule that mediates a variety of biotic and abiotic stresses. The present study investigated the role of NO (as SNP [sodium nitroprusside]) in ameliorating lead (Pb)-toxicity ... -
Retraction notice to "Bioaccumulation and physiological responses to lead (Pb) in Chenopodium murale L."[YEESA(2018)83-90]
(Academic Press, 2018)Available online <Date> This article has been retracted: please see Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal (https://www.elsevier.com/about/our-business/policies/article-withdrawal). This article has been retracted at the ... -
Bioaccumulation and physiological responses to lead (Pb) in Chenopodium murale L
(Academic Press, 2018)Identification and screening of wild, wasteland plants for the remediation of heavy metal contaminated soils is a crucial phytotechnological approach. In a pot experiment, Chenopodium murale was tested for the phytoextraction ... -
Phytotoxicity and cytotoxicity of Citrus aurantiifolia essential oil and its major constituents: Limonene and citral
(Elsevier B.V., 2017)The essential oils are fast emerging as the source of natural herbicides owing to their environmentally benign properties. The focus of the present study, thus, was to investigate the phytotoxicity and cytotoxicity of ... -
Phenological behaviour of Parthenium hysterophorus in response to climatic variations according to the extended BBCH scale
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2017)Considering the importance of ecological and biological traits in imparting invasive success to the alien species, the phenological behaviour of an alien invasive weed Parthenium hysterophorus was documented according to ... -
Ethylenediamine disuccinic acid enhanced phytoextraction of nickel from contaminated soils using Coronopus didymus (L.) Sm.
(Elsevier Ltd, 2018)In a screenhouse, the applicability of biodegradable chelant ethylenediamine disuccinic acid (EDDS) to enhance Ni-phytoextraction by Coronopus didymus was tested for the first time. This study assayed the hypothesis based ... -
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Climate change and biodiversity: Analysis of the policy framework
(IOS Press, 2014)ASEAN countries are highly vulnerable to climate change and loss of biodiversity as a large proportion of their population is concentrated along coastlines, and heavily reliant on agriculture, natural resources ... -
Alterations in photosynthetic pigments, protein, and carbohydrate metabolism in a wild plant Coronopus didymus L. (Brassicaceae) under lead stress
(Polish Academy of Sciences, 2017)Coronopus didymus has been emerged as a promising wild, unpalatable plant species to alleviate lead (Pb) from the contaminated soils. This work investigated the hypothesis regarding various metabolic adaptations of C. ... -
Phytoremediation of lead by a wild, non-edible Pb accumulator Coronopus didymus (L.) Brassicaceae
(Taylor and Francis Inc., 2018)Coronopus didymus was examined in terms of its ability to remediate Pb-contaminated soils. Pot experiments were conducted for 4 and 6?weeks to compare the growth, biomass, photosynthetic efficiency, lead (Pb) uptake, and ...
