sustainable agriculture – Botany with Parul

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Harnessing Microbiome for Sustainable Crop Productivity

PARUL SHARMA
June 5, 2025

The global demand for food is increasing rapidly with the rising population. At the same time, the agricultural sector faces critical challenges. These include climate change, land degradation, water scarcity, and excessive dependence on chemical inputs. Amidst this crisis, the…

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Plant mechanism

Carbon-Nitrogen Balance in Plants: A Vital Link in Growth, Metabolism, and Stress Response

PARUL SHARMA
June 2, 2025

Plants, as autotrophic organisms, rely on their ability to assimilate carbon through photosynthesis and absorb nitrogen from the soil to sustain their life processes. These two elements are not only essential for plant survival but also intricately linked in ways…

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Carbon-Nitrogen Balance and the Secret to Plant Acclimation Under Stress

PARUL SHARMA
May 26, 2025

In the age of climate uncertainty, plants are frequently exposed to environmental extremes—ranging from drought and salinity to nutrient scarcity and heat waves. These stressors challenge the very foundation of plant growth and survival. At the center of this response…

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Functional Genomics in Model and Crop Plants: Unlocking the Genetic Code for Sustainable Agriculture

PARUL SHARMA
May 23, 2025

In the last few decades, plant science has undergone a paradigm shift, moving from traditional trait-based breeding towards a more refined, gene-based approach. At the core of this revolution lies functional genomics—a field dedicated to decoding the dynamic roles of…

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Photosynthetic Acclimation to Climate Change: CO₂, Light, and Temperature Interplay

PARUL SHARMA
May 11, 2025

As the climate crisis intensifies, plants—the planet’s primary carbon assimilators—find themselves at the frontline of atmospheric change. Photosynthesis, the foundational process that converts solar energy and CO₂ into carbohydrates, is highly sensitive to shifts in temperature, light intensity, and CO₂…

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The Evolution of Stomata: From Ancient Ferns to Smart Crops

PARUL SHARMA
May 9, 2025

Stomata, the microscopic pores found on plant leaves, have been quietly governing the earth’s plant productivity for over 400 million years. Though invisible to the naked eye, these dynamic structures have played an outsized role in the survival, adaptation, and…

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Thermopriming in Crops: Building Heat Memory for Climate Resilience

PARUL SHARMA
May 4, 2025

As climate change reshapes global agricultural landscapes, one of the most pressing challenges faced by farmers and scientists alike is the escalating intensity and frequency of heatwaves. Crops are increasingly subjected to high-temperature stress, which can severely impair growth, reproduction,…

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Agricultural Robotics: The Future Workforce of Farms

PARUL SHARMA
April 10, 2025

The agricultural industry stands on the brink of a transformation unlike any before. While past revolutions were driven by the plow, irrigation, and chemical inputs, today’s revolution is digital and autonomous. At the heart of this change is agricultural robotics—a…

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Biopesticides: Nature’s Answer to Sustainable Crop Protection

PARUL SHARMA
April 8, 2025

Modern agriculture stands at a crossroads. On one hand, it must meet the rising global demand for food. On the other, it must do so without causing irreversible harm to ecosystems and human health. One of the key concerns in…

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The Rise of Biofertilizers: Cultivating a Greener Future in Agriculture

PARUL SHARMA
April 7, 2025

Introduction: A New Path Toward Sustainable Farming In the past few decades, agriculture has undergone a profound transformation, but perhaps none more urgently needed than the shift toward sustainability. As global food demand increases and climate change accelerates, traditional agricultural…