Nanotechnology involves the production, manipulation and use of materials ranging in size
from less than a micron to that of individual atoms. Although nanomaterials may be …

Plants experience oxidative stress upon exposure to heavy metals that leads to cellular
damage. In addition, plants accumulate metal ions that disturb cellular ionic homeostasis. To …

The antioxidant molecule quercetin has been encapsulated on poly-d,l-lactide (PLA) nanoparticles
by solvent evaporation method for the improvement of its poor aqueous solubility and …

The mechanism behind enhanced salt tolerance conferred by the overexpression of glyoxalase
pathway enzymes was studied in transgenic vis-à-vis wild-type (WT) plants. We have …

Biodegradable nanoparticles have been used frequently as drug delivery vehicles due to its
grand bioavailability, better encapsulation, control release and less toxic properties. Various …

Nanobiotechnology deals with the synthesis of nanostructures using living organisms.
Among the use of living organisms for nanoparticle synthesis, plants have found application …

The human population is increasing at an alarming rate, whereas at the same time agricultural
productivity is decreasing due to the effect of various environmental problems. In particular…

Methylglyoxal (MG), a cytotoxic by-product produced mainly from triose phosphates, is used
as a substrate by glyoxalase I. In this paper, we report on the estimation of MG level in plants …

Groundwater abstraction from the transboundary Indo-Gangetic Basin comprises 25% of
global groundwater withdrawals, sustaining agricultural productivity in Pakistan, India, Nepal …

Indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers in the agricultural production systems to keep pace
with the food and nutritional demand of the galloping population had an adverse impact on …