Agricultural Research Station: Recent submissions
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Novel Thermo-Halotolerant Bacteria Bacillus cabrialesii Native to Qatar Desert: Enhancing Seedlings’ Growth, Halotolerance, and Antifungal Defense in Tomato
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Soil salinization and freshwater scarcity are the major challenges threatening conventional agriculture development due to their negative impacts on plant growth and productivity. Fungal infections accentuate these challenges ... -
Maximizing crop yield and economic benefit through water and nitrogen optimization in bell pepper
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Considering climate change-induced water scarcity and excessive fertilizer use, boosting agricultural productivity has become a worldwide concern, particularly in Qatar's harsh climate. Adopting well-coordinated strategies ... -
Therapeutic applications of nanobots and nanocarriers in cancer treatment
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Cancer remains a pressing global health concern, burdening individuals, families, and healthcare systems worldwide, mainly because of the limited availability of therapeutic options. These days, nanotechnology is revolutionizing ... -
Biofunctional plant fibers and their bioactive-based materials: A critical review
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Plants have been a significant source of natural fiber since antiquity. In recent years, natural plants and their bioactive-based fibers have been gaining popularity in the biomedical field due to increasing environmental ... -
Advanced Physical Techniques in Postharvest Date Processing: Revealing Their Effectiveness, Integration into the ‘Hurdle’ Approach, and Recent Innovations
( Taylor and Francis Group , 2025 , Article)Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) fruits hold significant nutritional, cultural, and economic value. Still, they are highly perishable due to their elevated moisture and sugar content, leading to substantial postharvest ... -
Metabolomics and molecular networking studies to uncover the chemodiversity of three Pulicaria species in Qatar and their correlation with antioxidant and anticancer potential
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2025 , Article)Qatari Pulicaria species-Pulicaria undulata (L.) C. A. Mey., Pulicaria sicula (L.) Moris and Pulicaria gnaphalodes (Vent.) Boiss have been a source of food and medicine among locals. However, these species have taxonomic ... -
Impact of artificial intelligence for the recycling of organic waste
( Elsevier , 2025 , Book chapter)Traditional methods for treating and recycling Organic Solid Waste (OSW) have inherent limitations, such as low efficiency, restricted accuracy, high costs, and potential environmental risks. In recent years, there has ... -
Waste is the Best: An Approach to Circular Economy
( American Chemical Society , 2025 , Article Review)Food waste represents a major global sustainability challenge with profound implications for environmental integrity, economic efficiency, and social equity. This review critically examines the application of circular ... -
HPLC-QTOF-MS-based chemical profiling of Pulicaria undulata and its influence on high-sucrose diet-induced diabetic-linked biochemical attributes and oxidative stress associated ovarian damage in Drosophila melanogaster
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)In the State of Qatar, Pulicaria undulata (L.) C.A.Mey (family: Asteraceae) has been traditionally used to treat various diseases, including diabetes. However, the chemical components responsible for its antidiabetic ... -
Anti-microbial rayon fibres through radiation-induced grafting of 4-vinyl pyridine and acrylonitrile: a potential material for wound dressing
( Springer , 2025 , Article)Rayon is a cellulose-based synthetic fibre produced from regenerated wood. Modern fabric manufacturing techniques endow rayon with unique properties that help to imitate the properties of cotton, silk, and other natural ... -
Breathing in danger: Understanding the multifaceted impact of air pollution on health impacts
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Air pollution, a pervasive environmental threat that spans urban and rural landscapes alike, poses significant risks to human health, exacerbating respiratory conditions, triggering cardiovascular problems, and contributing ... -
Jet-assisted membrane filtration and design application: A model for fouling removal area estimation
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Membrane fouling remains a significant challenge in desalination and other membrane-based filtration processes. This study presents a novel force-balance model to accurately estimate the de-fouling area in jet-assisted ... -
Plant Coping with Cold Stress: Molecular and Physiological Adaptive Mechanisms with Future Perspectives
( MDPI , 2025 , Article Review)Cold stress strongly hinders plant growth and development. However, the molecular and physiological adaptive mechanisms of cold stress tolerance in plants are not well understood. Plants adopt several morpho-physiological ... -
Comparative metabolomics elucidates the early defense response mechanisms to Plutella xylostella infestation in Brassica napus
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Plutella xylostella (diamondback moth; DBM) is a significant pest of Brassica crops, causing billions of dollars in annual global damage and developing resistance to many insecticides. Climate change is increasing the ... -
Enhancing eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) yield and water use efficiency through optimized irrigation and nitrogen practices in open field conditions
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This study evaluated the interactive effects of deficit irrigation and nitrogen application on eggplant growth and yield under water scarcity in Northern Qatar (2022–2023). Two irrigation regimes were tested: full irrigation ... -
Isolation and Characterization of a Novel Silicate-Solubilizing Bacterial Strain Staphylococcus ureilyticus MV-1 Associated with Grape Wine
( Springer , 2025 , Article)This research aimed to isolate Staphylococcus ureilyticus MV-1 bacteria and evaluate their potential for soil application. These bacteria can solubilize silicate minerals up to 25 µg/mL in the first 10 h utilizing magnesium ... -
Orf116b Induces Pollen Abortion in a Novel Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Cytoplasmic Male Sterile Line J4A
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)Cytoplasmic male sterile (CMS) systems have great potential in hybrid seed production in many plants. However, the incompatibility between the cytoplasmic and nuclear genes and the availability of fewer CMS lines limit the ... -
Nitrogen Deficiency Accelerates Rice Leaf Senescence Through ABA Signaling and Sugar Metabolic Shifts
( Wiley , 2025 , Article)Nitrogen (N) deficiency is one of the critical factors that induce leaf senescence by integrating with abscisic acid (ABA) metabolism, which results in a shortened leaf photosynthetic period and markedly lowered grain ... -
Study on application of green-synthesized ZnO and Si nanoparticles in enhancing aquaculture sediment quality
( Springer , 2025 , Article)Background: Fishpond sediments (FPS) are rich in organic carbon and nutrients, making them valuable as fertilizers and soil conditioners. Stabilizing heavy metals like chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn) is essential ... -
Wild edible plants from western peninsular and Deccan Plateau regions of India: valued nutritional and functional foods
( Springer , 2024 , Article)Food is the most fundamental necessity for humans to meet their calorie and nutrient requirements and stay healthy. In India, the green revolution helped to achieve food security; however, it threatened the overall nutritional ...
