PARUL SHARMA

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Recent Advances in Plant Science

Microbial Bioinoculants for Enhancing Stress Tolerance in Crops

PARUL SHARMA
March 22, 2025

Agricultural productivity is continuously challenged by various environmental stresses, including drought, salinity, extreme temperatures, and heavy metal toxicity. These stress factors significantly reduce crop yield and threaten global food security. Traditional approaches to mitigating environmental stress, such as chemical fertilizers…

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Plant Molecular Physiology

Circadian Rhythms in Plants: The Biological Clock of the Green World

PARUL SHARMA
March 20, 2025

Circadian rhythms are fundamental biological processes that regulate the daily activities of living organisms, including plants. These rhythms follow an approximately 24-hour cycle and are influenced by environmental factors such as light and temperature. Plants, like animals, possess an internal…

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Plant Stress Physiology

UV-B Radiation and Plant Stress: Mechanisms, Effects, and Adaptive Strategies

PARUL SHARMA
March 1, 2025

Introduction Ultraviolet-B (UV-B) radiation (280–315 nm) is a natural component of sunlight that has profound effects on plant growth, development, and metabolism. Although UV-B constitutes only a small fraction of the solar spectrum reaching the Earth’s surface, it has significant…

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Recent Advances in Plant Science

Understanding Plant Immunity: Key Mechanisms and Strategies

PARUL SHARMA
February 26, 2025

1. Introduction to Plant Immunity Plants, like all living organisms, are continuously exposed to a variety of pathogens, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and insects. These pathogens can cause diseases that negatively impact plant growth, development, and crop productivity. However, unlike…

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Plant Molecular Physiology

Feed the Soil or Feed the Plant? Choosing Between Organic and Traditional Fertilizers

PARUL SHARMA
February 14, 2025

Fertilizers play a crucial role in modern agriculture, enhancing soil fertility and promoting plant growth. They provide essential nutrients that crops require for healthy development, increased yield, and improved resistance to environmental stresses. Fertilizers can be broadly classified into two…

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Plant Molecular Physiology

Biofertilizers: A Sustainable Approach to Soil Fertility and Plant Growth

PARUL SHARMA
February 13, 2025

Biofertilizers have gained significant attention in recent years as a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to chemical fertilizers. As the global demand for food continues to rise, the excessive use of synthetic fertilizers has led to soil degradation, water pollution, and…

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Recent Advances in Plant Science

Plant Proteomics: Exploring the Functional Landscape of Plant Proteins

PARUL SHARMA
February 10, 2025

Proteomics, the large-scale study of proteins and their functions, has revolutionized plant science by providing comprehensive insights into the molecular mechanisms governing plant growth, development, and stress responses. As plants encounter diverse environmental challenges, understanding their proteomic landscape has become…

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Plant Stress Physiology

Microplastic Pollution: Hidden Threats to Ecosystems

PARUL SHARMA
February 7, 2025

Microplastics, defined as plastic particles smaller than five millimeters, have become a significant environmental pollutant. Despite their small size, their presence in soil and water ecosystems is widespread and growing. These particles have severe implications for biodiversity, human health, and…

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Recent Advances in Plant Science

RNA Interference (RNAi) in Enhancing Crop Resistance – Applications in Pest and Stress Tolerance

PARUL SHARMA
February 4, 2025

Introduction Agricultural productivity is continuously threatened by biotic and abiotic stresses, which significantly reduce crop yields and impact global food security. Biotic stress factors such as insect pests, fungal, bacterial, and viral pathogens cause widespread crop losses, leading to economic…

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Growing Plants on Mars: What We’ve Learned from Space Agriculture Experiments

PARUL SHARMA
February 3, 2025

Introduction Human exploration of Mars has long been a dream of scientists, engineers, and space enthusiasts. With NASA, SpaceX, and other space agencies actively working on crewed Mars missions, one of the most critical challenges remains ensuring a sustainable food…