PARUL SHARMA

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Understanding Polyamines: The Key to Plant Stress Response Mechanisms

PARUL SHARMA
November 16, 2024

Polyamines (PAs) are low molecular weight, aliphatic polycations ubiquitously present in all living organisms. They play crucial roles in a variety of physiological processes in plants, including growth, development, and stress responses. The primary polyamines found in plants are putrescine…

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Improving Nutrient Density in Crops through Biofortification

PARUL SHARMA
November 14, 2024

Biofortification, the process of increasing the nutrient content of crops, has emerged as a vital agricultural innovation to combat malnutrition worldwide. Unlike fortification, which adds nutrients during food processing, biofortification increases the nutrient density in crops as they grow, making…

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Plant techniques

A detailed procedure for measuring stomata density in plants

PARUL SHARMA
November 9, 2024

Stomatal density, or the number of stomata per unit area on a leaf surface, is a critical trait in plants. It provides insights into plant physiology, especially in relation to gas exchange, transpiration, and adaptability to various environmental conditions. Accurate…

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CRISPR Beyond Gene Editing: Innovative Applications in Agriculture

PARUL SHARMA
November 8, 2024

The discovery of CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) revolutionized genetic science, primarily known for its role in gene editing. By utilizing the CRISPR-Cas9 system, scientists can precisely edit genes, allowing modifications in DNA sequences that can confer desired…

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Molecular Farming: Plants as Factories for Pharmaceuticals

PARUL SHARMA
November 5, 2024

Molecular farming, or “pharming,” is a cutting-edge field of biotechnology that harnesses plants as living factories to produce pharmaceutical compounds, such as vaccines, antibodies, and therapeutic proteins. Unlike traditional pharmaceutical manufacturing, which relies on microbial or mammalian cell cultures in…

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Plant-Based Meat Alternatives: Health and Environmental Benefits

PARUL SHARMA
November 5, 2024

As the global population approaches the nine billion mark, the demand for sustainable and ethical sources of protein is more urgent than ever. The environmental, ethical, and health issues surrounding traditional meat production have spurred significant advancements in plant-based meat…

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Vertical Farming and Controlled Environment Agriculture: Revolutionizing Sustainable Food Production

PARUL SHARMA
November 4, 2024

As global populations continue to surge and urban areas become more densely populated, traditional agricultural methods face growing challenges in meeting food demands sustainably. Factors such as limited arable land, climate variability, and resource constraints necessitate innovative solutions. Vertical farming…

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Effects of Microgravity on Plant Growth and Orientation

PARUL SHARMA
November 4, 2024

The exploration of plant growth in microgravity has become crucial for long-term human space exploration, as plants could provide food, oxygen, and psychological benefits on extended missions. On Earth, gravity fundamentally shapes plant physiology by guiding root growth, shoot orientation,…

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Understanding RNA Interference in Crop Protection

PARUL SHARMA
November 4, 2024

RNA interference (RNAi) is a cellular process that functions critically in gene regulation and plant immunity against disease, enabling plants to shut down genes associated with threats including viruses, fungi, and insects. First, cells take up double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) and…

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Plant mechanism

The Science of Plant Root Exudates and Soil Health

PARUL SHARMA
November 1, 2024

Plant root exudates are a remarkable aspect of plant physiology, essential for soil health and ecological balance. These exudates consist of a complex mix of organic compounds released by plant roots, influencing the rhizosphere—the soil zone directly surrounding the roots.…