PARUL SHARMA

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Plant mechanism

Allelopathy: How Plants Inhibit the Growth of Other Plants

PARUL SHARMA
March 27, 2025

Allelopathy is a ecological phenomenon in which plants release biochemicals, known as allelochemicals, into their environment to influence the growth, survival, and reproduction of other plant species. These allelopathic interactions can have both positive and negative effects, but they are…

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Responses of Plants to Touch: Thigmotropism

PARUL SHARMA
March 26, 2025

Plants, though seemingly passive organisms, have developed complex mechanisms to respond to external stimuli. One such fascinating response is thigmotropism, which refers to a plant’s ability to change its growth pattern in response to mechanical stimuli such as touch, pressure,…

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Plant mechanism

Gravitropism: How Roots Know to Grow Down and Shoots Grow Up

PARUL SHARMA
March 25, 2025

Plants, despite being sessile organisms, exhibit remarkable responses to environmental stimuli, enabling them to optimize their growth and survival. One of the most fundamental and fascinating of these responses is gravitropism, the ability of plants to sense and respond to…

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Optimizing Photosynthesis in Plants Under Varying Light Conditions

PARUL SHARMA
March 24, 2025

Photosynthesis is the fundamental process that allows plants to convert light energy into chemical energy, supporting their growth and survival. However, light availability varies significantly depending on factors such as time of day, season, plant canopy structure, and environmental conditions.…

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Current Research

Epigenetics in Plants: Mechanisms, Functions, and Applications

PARUL SHARMA
March 23, 2025

Introduction Epigenetics refers to heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve alterations in the DNA sequence. In plants, these modifications play a crucial role in regulating development, stress responses, and adaptation to environmental conditions. Unlike animals, plants exhibit…

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Current Research

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 mechanism

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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Effects of environmental stresses on plants

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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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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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…