The present study is on the diversity of jumping spiders found in the vegetation around Tandula Dam, Balod, Chhattisgarh, India. This research was conducted from 08/11/24 to 13/12/24. During this research, only jumping spider was reported in which 13 species belonging to 12 Genera were found. These spiders roam mostly on the surface of the […]
Vol. 11 (8) 2025
Azotobacter species, as free-living nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the soil, are important for soil fertility and crop productivity because they convert atmospheric nitrogen to plant-useable forms and produce other plant growth-promoting compounds. The focus of this study was to isolate, identify, and characterize Israeli strains of Azotobacter that are thermostable and are from compost enriched soils. […]
Flutter, Google’s open-source UI toolkit, has emerged as a leading option for building cross-platform applications (mobile, web, desktop, and embedded). This research paper provides a structured review of Flutter’s recent advancements — Impeller rendering engine, Dart 3 (patterns, records, switch expressions), and WebAssembly (Wasm) support for the web — and analyzes their technical, economic, and […]
Super capacitors are crucial for bridging the gap between batteries (high energy density, low power) and traditional capacitors (low energy, high power). However, most commercial super capacitors face trade-offs between energy density, power density, and cycle life. Graphene provides high surface area (~2630 m²/g), excellent conductivity, and flexibility, but suffers from restacking and limited pseudo […]
Solid polymer-supported oxidizing reagents have emerged as a significant class of heterogeneous oxidants, bridging the gap between homogeneous reactivity and heterogeneous recyclability. This review highlights the mechanistic and kinetic aspects of PSOR-mediated oxidation reactions. Key emphasis is placed on diffusion–reaction interplay, rate-controlling regimes, and representative mechanistic models such as Langmuir–Hinshelwood and Eley–Rideal. Polymer-supported reagents are […]
This study evaluated the effects of various drying methods on the chemical composition and nutrient retention of pressed foliage from lucerne obtained through green crop fractionation. Results showed that sun drying achieved the highest dry matter content (96.6%), but significantly reduced crude protein and β-carotene levels. In contrast, shade drying—especially with cover—better preserved β-carotene (up […]
Boerhavia diffusa L. (family: Nyctanginaceae) is a medicinal herb commonly considered as a weed. The exploration of phytochemicals in different parts of B. diffusa with both the aqueous and ethanol extract will create awareness, along with the suitable solvent and method for extraction of pharmaceutical compounds. Hence, the present study focuses on phytochemical analysis of […]
Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats associated with Cas9 (CRISPR-Cas9). technology has revolutionized the field of molecular biology and genetics, offering unprecedented precision and efficiency in genome editing. CRISPR-associated RNA-guided endonuclease Cas9 is an effective gene editing tool with widespread applications in medicine, agriculture, and fundamental studies of gene functions. Using an RNA-guided Cas9 system, […]
In this chapter, we take a closer look at the journey of L. plantarum from the laboratory to the tablet form, with a special focus on the well-established L. plantarum strain WCFS1, known for its comprehensive characterization and broad utility. We explore the essential processes involved in its cultivation and fermentation, referred to as upstream […]
Adolescent obesity is a rising public health concern. Today’s youth generation is at risk of impaired long-term health outcomes. This paper investigates the consequences of rising adolescent obesity. We examined the trends in Body Mass Index (BMI) elevation among adolescences, highlight key periods of vulnerability for the development of excess adiposity, dietary transitions, physical inactivity, […]
Thermostable Azospirillum species were isolated from compost samples collected from Sunegao village and characterized for their morphological, physiological, and biochemical properties. All isolates were Gram-negative, vibroid or rod-shaped, and demonstrated catalase activity, nitrate reduction, and sugar fermentation, while showing variable responses in gelatin, amylase, and casein hydrolysis tests. Selected isolates were evaluated for biofertilizer production […]
The present study is aimed to document the current status of water quality of Gangoti Dam located near Gangoti village of Tal. Man, Dist. Satara to record various point and non-point sources of pollution into it. Surface water samples were analysed for pH, Temperature, Turbidity, Colour, Total Dissolved solids (TDS), Dissolved oxygen (DO), Biochemical oxygen […]