Environmental Science Center: Recent submissions
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ANEUPLOIDY IN THE PEARL OYSTER PINCTADA RADIATA (LEACH, 1814): EVIDENCE FOR NONRANDOM CHROMOSOME LOSS AND GAIN IN MARINE BIVALVES
( Institute of Malacology , 2022 , Article)Aneuploidy, or presence of an abnormal number of chromosomes, has been commonly observed in marine bivalves. This phenomenon has also been shown to be negatively correlated with growth and survival rates in several species ... -
Increasing knowledge to restore oyster beds and related services in the Arabian-Persian Gulf
( Elsevier B.V. , 2023 , Article)The historical collapse of the pearl oyster ecosystem in the Arabian-Persian Gulf contributed to the long-term loss of biological and economic functionality within key shallow-water marine environments. This study introduces ... -
Baseline distribution of petroleum hydrocarbon contamination in the marine environment around the coastline of Qatar
( Elsevier Ltd , 2023 , Article)Levels of organic contaminants (TPHs, PAHs) were simultaneously determined in both abiotic (sediments, seawater) and biotic (Pinctada radiata oysters) samples at four sites along the coastline of Qatar (Arabian Gulf) in ... -
In silico-designed antimicrobial peptide targeting MRSA and E. coli with antibacterial and antibiofilm actions
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Antibiotic resistance is a paramount global health issue, with numerous bacterial strains continually fortifying their resistance against diverse antibiotics. This surge in resistance levels primarily stems from the overuse ... -
Industrial dumping impact on oxygen and nitrogen fluxes in Abu Qir Bay, Southeastern Mediterranean Sea
( Elsevier , 1997 , Article)An input/output flux model was used for the technical assessment of the effects of the present as well as the proposed reduction in the discharge of a major wastewater (industrial and sewage) dumping site on the dissolved ... -
Environmental Drivers of Habitat Use by Hawksbill Turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) in the Arabian Gulf (Qatar)
( Frontiers Media SA , 2020 , Article)Understanding the environmental drivers of movement patterns are critical to the protection, management and recovery of endangered species. The Arabian Gulf is considered to be the hottest marine system in the world and ... -
An Equatorial Pacific rain event: influence on the distribution of iron and hydrogen peroxide in surface waters
( Elsevier , 2001 , Article)The wet deposition of iron and peroxides was monitored during an intense rain squall in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. Iron and hydrogen peroxide were determined at sea using adsorptive cathodic stripping voltammetry (ACSV) ... -
Harnessing rhizospheric core microbiomes from arid regions for enhancing date palm resilience to climate change effects
( Frontiers Media , 2024 , Article Review)Date palm cultivation has thrived in the Gulf Cooperation Council region since ancient times, where it represents a vital sector in agricultural and socio-economic development. However, climate change conditions prevailing ... -
Enhancing subsea asset performance: Investigating the biomimetic functionality of the Mushroom Reef design in hydrodynamics, stability, and sedimentation
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)In this study, laboratory and in situ experiments were performed to assess the stability of the Mushroom Forest Artificial Reef (MFAR) against the hydrodynamic forces of waves and currents and its functionality to avoid ... -
Climate, trends and variability of extreme winds along the southwest coast of India
( Wiley , 2023 , Article)The extreme wind climate and its trends and variability of the southwest coast of India, particularly the Kerala coast, are investigated using hourly reanalysis wind speeds for the period 1979–2021. The observed maximum ... -
Seasonal variability of hydrography off the east coast of Qatar, central Arabian Gulf
( Springer Nature , 2022 , Article)Seasonal variability of hydrography along a nearshore-offshore transect in the eastern part of the EEZ of Qatar has been analyzed using in situ measurements carried out during 5 different months. The study reveals distinct ... -
Remotely induced storm effects on the coastal flooding along the southwest coast of India
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The southwest coast of India is exposed to long-period swells propagated from the South Indian Ocean during pre- and post-monsoon seasons. Although swells from the Southern Ocean and Atlantic Ocean were identified in the ... -
The Effects of Salinity and Genotype on the Rhizospheric Mycobiomes in Date Palm Seedlings.
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)Salinity severely affects the health and productivity of plants, with root-associated microbes, including fungi, potentially playing a crucial role in mitigating this effect and promoting plant health. This study employed ... -
Functionalized cellulose nanocrystals extracted from date pits as agricultural waste for the efficient remediation of molybdenum from groundwater: Performance and mechanistic studies
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The adsorption technique has proven to be an excellent option for treating contaminated water. This work was designed to investigate the efficient remediation of molybdenum (Mo(VI)) from groundwater by using a novel adsorbent ... -
Removal of heavy metals from wastewater by aerogel derived from date palm waste
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Cellulose that has been sourced from date palm leaves as a primary component was utilised. This cellulose served as the foundational material for the development of an aerogel composite. During this process, MXene (Ti3C2Tx) ... -
Human health risk assessment associated with the reuse of treated wastewater in arid areas
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Qatar produces more than 850,000 m3/day of highly treated wastewater. The present study aims at characterizing the effluents coming out of three central wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) of chemical pollutants including ... -
Groundwater Contamination in Arid Coastal Areas: Qatar as a Case Study.
( Wiley , 2024 , Article)The Arab region is located in an arid environment and suffers from water scarcity and poor water quality which are expected to become more severe in coming years due to global warming. In this study, the groundwater quality ... -
Human health risks associated with the consumption of groundwater in the Gaza Strip
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Groundwater of the Gaza Strip, the main source of drinking water for the Gazans, is highly contaminated by several chemicals of natural and anthropogenic origins. The results of this study confirm the findings of several ... -
Insights into the interaction between mineral formation and heavy metals immobilization, mediated by Virgibacillus exopolymeric substances
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Heavy metal pollution poses significant risks to both the environment and human health due to their toxicity, long residence times, and their ability to bioaccumulate and bio magnify across the food chain. To address this ... -
Heat-stress-induced changes in enzymatic antioxidant activities and biochemical processes in bell pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) seedlings
( Turkiye Klinikleri , 2023 , Article)Heat stress (HS) is expected to become a significant abiotic stressor with the continued rise in global temperatures, severely limiting the development and production of bell pepper (Capsicum annuum L.), especially in arid ...
