Role of Ulva lactuca Extract in Alleviation of Salinity Stress on Wheat Seedlings by Wael M. Ibrahim, Refaat M. Ali, Khaulood A. Hemida, Makram A. Sayed

“…Algal presoaking of grains demonstrated a highly significant enhancement in the percentage of seed germination and growth parameters. The activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) increased with increasing the algal extract concentration while activity of ascorbate peroxidase (APX) and glutathione reductase (GR) was decreased with increasing concentration of algal extract more than 1% (w/v). …”
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Ligustrum Weevil (suggested common name), Ochyromera ligustri Warner (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Tychiinae: Tychiini: Endaeina) by James P. Cuda, M. C. Zellar, Michael C. Thomas

“…The insect was discovered in a sample of several hundred seeds collected for germination studies. Six weevil adults that emerged from the infested seed sample were later identified (by M.C. …”
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Analysis and Recommendation of Agriculture Use of Distillery Spentwash in Rampur District, India by Susheel Kumar Sindhu, Amit Sharma, Saiqa Ikram

“…The studies revealed that, though at higher doses (> 250 m3/ ha) spentwash application is found detrimental to crop growth and soil fertility, its use at lower doses (125 m3/ha) remarkably improves germination, growth and yield of dryland crops. Further, it has been revealed that conjoint application of spentwash and organic amendments (farm yard manure, green leaf manure and bio-compost) is found suitable under dryland conditions. …”
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Size, shape, and dose — three crucial determinants for applying nanoparticles in sustainable plant biology by Anindita Dey, Papiya Nandy

“…In contrast, negative effects include germination retardation, growth inhibition, cell impairment, deterioration, and eventually death. …”
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Innovative bean sprouts basket (iBSB): A conceptual paper on a new dimension of low-cost bean sprout cultivation among agro-community by Yusuf Munifah Siti Amira, Takrim Aiman, Lazim Siti Saripa Rabiah Mat

“…Sprouts are tiny seedlings that are produced during seed germination and have a short growth period. Across the globe and in Malaysia, more people are consuming bean sprouts due to their awareness of the need to consume “healthy foods”. …”
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Seeds and vegetative propagules of all selected invasive plants in Europe do not survive industrial composting by Sabina Tomše, Marjeta Resnik, Nejc Gorjan, Simona Strgulc Krajšek

“…After the industrial composting for 17 days, seed germination and viability tests were done and compared with a control group of seeds collected from the same plants but not undergoing the composting process. …”
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Mechanical Damage Test and Model Study of Layered Composite Rock Based on Acoustic Emission and DIC Characteristics by Xianyin Qi, Zhen Yang, Shengwei Wang, Peng Fu

“…Based on the internal damage evolution characteristics of AE and the surface damage evolution characteristics of DIC, a damage constitutive model of layered composite rocks based on the dual damage factor characterization was established, which reasonably revealed the damage evolution mechanism of internal structure development and external crack germination, extension and penetration of layered composite rocks under uniaxial compression.…”
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Measuring Soil Fertility under Hagenia abyssinica (Bruce) J. F. Gmel by the Biotest Method by Biruktayet Assefa, Gerhard Glatzel

“…Seedling emergence, germination, and survival rate were recorded. Plant height and root collar diameter were measured. …”
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Using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy to Study Effects of Magnetic Field Treatment on Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Seedlings by Zhenlin Wei, Dejie Jiao, Junxiao Xu

“…Magnetic field treatments have been utilized to promote germination and growth of a variety of species of plants; however the mechanism of concern has not been fully elucidated. …”
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Acceptability of optimized fresh moringa oleifera and soymilk beverage by Raouf Tonyi Mensah, Mamy Eklou-Lawson, Banfitebiyi Gambogou, Messanh Kangni-Dossou, Yaovi Ameyapoh

“…In the initial sensory evaluation, forty panelists were required to establish their preference between two soymilk beverages prepared from ungerminated and germinated soybeans. The ungerminated soymilk (SM) is preferred to the germinated one (GSM) due to the unfavourable taste and overall acceptability induced by the germination process. …”
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Metal Oxide Nanomaterials as Rice Transgenic Carriers by Xiangbo Yang, Xia Bai, Zhenkai Zhang, Xiaoming Yu

“…Secondly, it used rice as the test plant to study the effects of seven metal oxide nanomaterials on rice seed germination and root elongation. This sheds light on the toxic effects of metal oxide nanomaterials on rice growth and discusses the factors that affect the phytotoxicity of nanomaterials. …”
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The analysis of apricot and sweet cherry pollen viability after cryopreservation by M. N. Sitnikov, V. G. Verzhuk, A. V. Pavlov, D. D. Bondaruk

“…Evaluation of viability in laboratory conditions was carried out by germination on various nutrient media. The possibility of long-term pollen preservation in liquid nitrogen vapor is shown. …”
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Novel Castellaniella denitrificans SA13P as a Potent Malachite Green Decolorizing Strain by Ankita Chawla, Baljeet Singh Saharan

“…Also, it has been found that bacterization of seeds of Vigna radiata with Castellaniella denitrificans SA13P increases germination rate. We have reported for the first time that Castellaniella denitrificans SA13P may be used as a novel strain for dye decolorization (malachite green) and biological treatment of tannery effluent.…”
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Red Sports Culture Integrated into Ideological and Political Education in Colleges and Universities Value Characteristics and Implementation Path by Feifei Liu, Rongde Liu, Xiaoying Huang, Changxin Luo, Zuwei Mi

“…Red sports culture has gone through three stages: germination, basic establishment and further growth. …”
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Natural nanofibers embedded in the seed mucilage envelope: composite hydrogels with specific adhesive and frictional properties by Agnieszka Kreitschitz, Stanislav N. Gorb

“…Mucilage serves several important biological functions, such as supporting seed germination, protecting seeds against pathogens and predators, and allowing the seed to attach to diverse surfaces (e.g., soil or animals). …”
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Post-COVID Mucormycosis: An Emerging Threat in Developing Countries - A Prospective Review by Debpratim Chakraborty, Sudipa Adhikary

“…Several factors, including high glucose levels (diabetes, onset, steroid-induced hyperglycemia), low oxygen levels, elevated iron levels (especially ferritin), metabolic acidosis, and diabetic ketoacidosis, can facilitate the germination of mucor spores. COVID-19 patients with underlying conditions such as diabetes, cancer, or organ transplants are particularly susceptible to mucormycosis due to their immunocompromised state. …”
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BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS RELEASED FROM BARLEY AND SAFFLOWER WITHIN THREE GROWTH STAGES (SEEDLINGS, ELONGATION, AND FLOWERING) ON BARLEY AND SAFFLOWER CROPS GROWTH by ِAlaa Ibraheem, Wasan Hussain, Salim Antar

“…Experiments were designed according to Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD)to study the effect of barley and safflower leachate at three growth stages (seedlings, elongation, and flowering) on seed germination and growth of barley and safflower varieties. …”
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Clostridium septicum Gas Gangrene in Colon Cancer: Importance of Early Diagnosis by Sowmya Nanjappa, Sweta Shah, Smitha Pabbathi

“…The anaerobic glycolysis of the tumor produces an acidic, hypoxic environment favoring germination of clostridial spores. Tumor-induced mucosal ulceration allows for translocation of sporulated bacteria from the bowel into the bloodstream, leading to fulminant sepsis. …”
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Effect of Cow Urine on the Growth Characteristics of Fusarium lateritium, an Important Coffee Fungus in Zimbabwe by Timothy Gotora, Lawrence Masaka, Marvelous Sungirai

“…The growth characteristics selected were conidial germination, germ tube length, mycelial growth rate, and sporulation. …”
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Variation of Nutrient Content in Different Irish Potato Varieties with Storage Time in Kabale District. by Nshimyimana, Evarist

“…The study found out that the concentration of vitamin C reduced with storage time while the concentration of reducing sugars increased with storage time maybe because, towards germination, starch was being changed to reducing sugars.…”
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