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Optimizing Plant Growth and Crop Productivity through Hydroponics Technique for Sustainable Agriculture: A Review
Authors: Dutta D. , Sharma V. , Guria S. , Chakraborty S. , Sarveswaran S. , Harshavardhan D. , Roy P. , Nandi S. , Thakur A. , Kumar S. , Sonar S. S. , Khadka N. , Lakshmi M. , Shah Md. N. S. 
Published: July 2023

A promising, economically viable and profitable form of cultivation is hydroponics. The findings of the present study indicate that the productivity as well as quality of different leafy vegetables and high valuable fruit crops (litchi etc) was significantly improved by adopting hydroponic techniques. The pH and EC of nutrient solution play an important role in this technique which directly affects the plant response. Article discusses how hydroponics can produce sustainable food while addressing issues such as climate change, lack of arable land and poor soil quality. The article highlights several hydroponic growing media and the importance of pH and dissolved solids (TDS) in a hydroponic fertilizer solution. The potential of hydroponics for Indian farmers and the need for education to facilitate their adoption is discussed at the end of the article. Presently the different substances are used to support plants, aerate them, promote maximum root growth and implement various hydroponic cultivation techniques. This paper also describes the different hydroponic techniques like nutrient film technique (NFT), deep water culture (DWC) and Ebb and flow etc and their mechanisms, applicability and advantages. Along with different hydroponics techniques the effectiveness of hydroponic growing media has also been investigated, with the best results obtained from nutrient film technique along with coconut peat as a growing media.
Effect of Different Inorganic Fertilizers on Growth and Development of Philodendron scandens Grown Under Shade Net Condition
Authors: Divya Kurakula , Prasanth P. , Kumar A. Kiran , Salma Zehra , Vijaya D. 
Published: July 2023

Owing to the importance of foliage plants in indoor gardening, the experiment was carried out to determine the effect of different levels of NPK on growth and development of Sweet--heart plant (Philodendron scandens). The study was carried out at the College of Horticulture, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University. This was during Kharif season of the year 2019-20 in Completely Randomized Design with seven treatments and replicated thrice. There was an increase in growth parameters like plant height (44.00 cm), stem diameter (37.46 mm), number of leaves per plant (49.50) when Philodendron plants treated with N:P:K (1:1:1) – 2 g per poly bag at 30 days interval (T1). Whereas, application of N:P:K (1:1:1) – 2 g per poly bag at 45 days interval - T2 significantly resulted maximum plant spread (E-W) (49.67 cm), plant spread (N-S) (52.33 cm). Contrary to this among the treatments, T7- Control (without fertilizers) plants showed shorter plant height (36.83 cm), lower plant spread (E-W) (36.33 cm), plant spread (N-S) (42.67 cm), stem diameter (30.33 mm), significantly minimum number of leaves per plant (42.00).
Proximity Labeling and Genetic Screening Reveal that DSG2 is a Counter Receptor of Siglec‐9 and Suppresses Macrophage Phagocytosis
Authors: Wu Ying , You Yuyu , Jiang Tingsong , He Yuqi , Fan Qingchi , Zeng Xinlei , Li Ting , Lu Yuxing , Qi Liang , Zhou Fengxia , Sun Lingyu , Wang Danyang , Zou Yong , Zhang Guigen , Yuan Yanqiu , Mao Yang 
Published: January 2025

AbstractCancer cells present sialylated glycoconjugates that modulate the activity of various immune cells within the tumor microenvironment through trans interaction with immunosuppressive Siglec receptors. Identifying counter receptors for Siglecs can provide valuable targets for cancer immunotherapy, but it presents significant challenges. Here, the identification of DSG2 (Desmoglein 2) as a dominant counter receptor of Siglec‐9 in melanoma cells is reported, using a workflow that combines the strength of proximity labeling and the advantage of CRISPR knockout screening. It is further demonstrated that the interaction between DSG2 and Siglec‐9 is mainly dependent on sialic acid‐bearing N‐glycans on DSG2. Importantly, blocking trans interaction between DSG2 and Siglec‐9 significantly enhances macrophage phagocytosis of melanoma cells and, to a lesser extent, other cancer cells. The work thus suggests sialylated DSG2 as a potential “don't eat me” signal molecule with therapeutic potentials in cancer immunotherapy.
Comparative analysis of emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and mortality rates in colorectal cancer patients with positive fecal immunochemical test screening before and during the COVID‐19 pandemic
Authors: Koseki Mitsuhiro , Wang Su‐Hung , Yang Chun‐Chi , Feng I‐Che , Kuo Hsing‐Tao , Ho Chung‐Han , Huang Chien‐Cheng , Sheu Ming‐Jen 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThe significant reduction in global colorectal cancer screenings due to the COVID‐19 pandemic, which led to an increase in the diagnosis of advanced cases rate in short periods, prompted this comprehensive retrospective study at Chi Mei Medical Center (CMMC) in Southern Taiwan. Conducted from January 2017 to December 2022, the study aimed to understand the impacts of these disruptions on the healthcare system, particularly focusing on emergency department (ED) visits, hospitalizations, and mortality rates. Utilizing statistical methodologies such as Pearson's chi‐square and Fisher's exact tests for categorical data, alongside the t‐test and Wilcoxon rank‐sum test for continuous data, this research compared the epidemiological and clinical outcomes across pre‐pandemic and pandemic periods. Kaplan–Meier plots, coupled with log‐rank tests, were employed to analyze mortality trends effectively. Among 3373 individuals who tested positive via fecal immunochemical tests (FIT), 96 patients were diagnosed with colorectal cancer before the COVID‐19 pandemic, and 89 during it. The pathological staging indicated a consistent early‐stage diagnosis rate of around 65% (p = 0.876). In addition, it revealed no significant changes in the frequency of ED visits and hospitalizations. Despite the pandemic's challenges and its extended duration, the median time to death and one‐year mortality remained stable, underscoring the effectiveness of robust healthcare strategies in maintaining high‐quality cancer screenings and managing patient care during public health crises. This research highlights the critical need for ongoing evaluations of healthcare protocols to mitigate the impacts of global health emergencies on diagnostic processes.
Implications of state policy context for the well‐being of immigrant families with young children
Authors: Ferreira van Leer Kevin , Lombardi Caitlin , Chazan‐Cohen Rachel , Esquivel Vanessa , Isais Prisila , Berset Anne 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThere is notable variation in state‐level social policy exclusions for immigrant parents and their children. Little research has investigated how these exclusions impair the well‐being of immigrant families. This study examined how state‐level social policy exclusions for immigrants are associated with the well‐being of immigrant parents and development of their children. A mixed methods approach guided by the transformative framework was used with quantitative analyses among a subsample of low‐income immigrant parents from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study—Birth Cohort (ECLS‐B; N = 1550) and qualitative focus groups with immigrant parents of young children from two states with differing social policy contexts: California (n = 18) and New Hampshire (n = 17). Results indicated that low‐income immigrant parents with young children experienced greater parenting‐related stressors in states with more restrictive policies toward immigrants. Quantitative findings revealed that children born in more exclusionary states had lower reading skills at age 4 and kindergarten. Findings from the qualitative focus groups identified a core category centered on humanity being at the hands of the state, with the following themes: (1) salience of immigrant limitations; (2) state climate toward immigrants; and (3) social programs reduce stress, but access is variable and filled with barriers. Policy and practice implications are discussed.
Monkeys Swimming Across Rivers Refine Questions About the Riverine Barrier Hypothesis
Authors: Pavelka Mary S. M. , Holland Shannon , Sabados Broden , Melin Amanda D. 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTThe Riverine Barrier Hypothesis posits that species distributions are limited by large rivers acting as geographical barriers. Accordingly, large rivers have long been thought to be a major driver of the extensive speciation and high levels of biodiversity among platyrrhine primates in South and Central America. Direct observations of river crossings provide evidence that complements studies of genetic diversity that can together shed new light on this hypothesis. Here, we discuss recent video evidence of howler monkeys successfully swimming across the Rupununi River in Guyana and the Panama Canal. The footage clearly reveals that howler monkeys can and do cross such bodies of water. These video observations help to refine questions about the species and circumstances under which rivers are barriers to gene flow. We end by joining other scientists who call for increased collaborations with local people living near river crossing sites to improve our knowledge and understanding of the frequency, contexts, and traits of the rivers and animals that characterize river crossings. Local knowledge provides new answers and helps refine questions about the river barrier hypothesis.
Tackling Hominin Tickling: Bonobos Share the Social Features and Developmental Dynamics of Play Tickling With Humans
Authors: Demuru Elisa , Montello Ilenia , Guéry Jean‐Pascal , Pellegrino François , Levréro Florence , Norscia Ivan 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTIt is under debate whether intersubjectivity—the capacity to experience a sense of togetherness around an action—is unique to humans. In humans, heavy tickling—a repeated body probing play that causes an automatic response including uncontrollable laughter (gargalesis)—has been linked to the emergence of intersubjectivity as it is aimed at making others laugh (self‐generated responses are inhibited), it is often asymmetrical (older to younger subjects), and it elicits agent‐dependent responses (pleasant/unpleasant depending on social bond). Intraspecific tickling and the related gargalesis response have been reported in humans, chimpanzees, and anecdotally in other great apes, potentially setting the line between hominids and other anthropoids. Here we investigated this phenomenon in bonobos and predicted that in this species (sharing with humans and chimpanzees the last common ancestor) the presence of tickling would be modulated depending on the players' age, play session initiators, and familiarity. In April–June 2018, we collected videos on play sessions—including tickling—on a bonobo group housed at La Vallée des Singes (France). We showed that tickling received decreased while tickling performed increased with age, with tickling being mostly directed from older to younger individuals. Moreover, tickling was mostly performed by the individuals that started the play interaction and most of it occurred in strongly bonded dyads, particularly mother–infant ones. Bonobo tickling features, especially age profile and social modulation, mirror those of heavy tickling in humans thus suggesting a common evolutionary origin and shared patterns of basic intersubjectivity in hominins.
2H NMR as a Practical Tool for Following MOF Formation: A Case Study of UiO‐66
Authors: Parsons Amanda P. , Schneider Céline M. , Katz Michael J. 
Published: January 2025

AbstractDeveloping the mechanism for MOF formation is crucial for the rapid development of new materials. This work demonstrates that Deuterium NMR spectroscopy is the optimal inter‐laboratory methodology for understanding the in situ kinetics of metal–organic framework (MOF) formation. This method is facile, affordable, and allows for the isolation and monitoring of individual reagents by using one deuterated component while the remaining components are protonated. This study utilizes 2H NMR, via the spectrometer's lock channel, to investigate the formation of UiO‐66 as influenced by different modulators: acetic acid, benzoic acid, and hydrochloric acid. By monitoring the concentration of the deuterated linker and observing the chemical shift and peak width of deuterated water over time, key elements of the mechanism are unraveled. Paradoxically, conditions that cause the ligand to be consumed more slowly result in MOFs forming more quickly and with fewer defects. This phenomenon is attributed to the dissociative mechanism associated with the Zr(IV)‐containing node.
Modulating Built‐In Electric Field Strength in Ru/RuO2 Interfaces through Ni Doping to Enhance Hydrogen Conversion at Ampere‐level Current
Authors: Liu Tao , Wang Lianqin , Chen Bin , Liu Haotian , Wang Sipu , Feng Yingjie , Zhang Junfeng , Yin Yan , Guiver Michael D. 
Published: January 2025

AbstractImproving the alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) efficiency is essential for developing advanced anion exchange membrane water electrolyzers (AEMWEs) that operate at industrial ampere‐level currents. Herein, we employ density functional theory (DFT) calculations to identify Ni‐RuO2 as the leading candidate among various 3d transition metal‐doped M‐RuO2 (where metal M includes Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, and Zn). The incorporation of Ni atoms facilitates the partial reduction of RuO2, resulting in the formation of a Ni−Ru/RuO2 interface having a significant built‐in electric field (BIEF) during electrochemical reactions. The resulted BIEF enhances electron transfer across the interface, which is critical in lowering energy barriers and accelerating the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) kinetics. As a result, the Ni‐RuO2 catalyst exhibits an overpotential of 134 mV at 1 A cm−2 and a low Tafel slope of 20.85 mV dec−1, with just 0.03 mg cm−2 of Ru loading. The highly effective BIEF, therefore, plays a pivotal role in the catalyst‘s remarkable performance, allowing the Ni‐RuO2‐based AEMWE to require only 1.71 V to maintain stable operation at 1 A cm−2 over a 1000‐hour period.
Design of an Ultrafast and Controlled Visible Light‐Mediated Photoiniferter RAFT Polymerization for Polymerization‐Induced Self‐Assembly (PISA)
Authors: Wu Zilong , He Zhengyan , Zhou Yuchen , Kou Tongtong , Gong Kaili , Nan Fuchun , Bezuneh Terefe Tafese , Han Shiguo , Boyer Cyrille , Yu William W. 
Published: January 2025

AbstractIn this contribution, we designed a new xanthate RAFT agent by introducing (5,6,7,8‐tetrahydro‐2‐naphthalenyl)oxy (TNO) as the Z group, namely 2‐[(((5,6,7,8‐Tetrahydro‐2‐naphthalenyl)oxycarbonothioyl)thio)ethyl propanoate] (TNXEP). Due to the presence of the TNO group, TNXEP enabled highly controlled and ultrafast photoiniferter RAFT polymerization under violet (λ=405 nm) and blue (λ=450 nm) light. This approach was effectively extended to aqueous media for polymerization‐induced self‐assembly (PISA), facilitating the synthesis of polymeric nanoparticles. Leveraging the rapid photolysis and extended absorption of TNXEP, we demonstrated the first photoiniferter PISA system realizing ultrafast polymerization (>90 % monomer conversion in minutes) under visible light irradiation. Enhanced visible light penetration improved photopolymerization uniformity, enabling rapid and scalable production of polymeric nanoparticles at a 30 g scale in just 10 minutes, with tunable morphologies, including spheres, worms, and vesicles.
Tailored Polymer‐Inorganic Bilayer SEI with Proton Holder Feature for Aqueous Zn Metal Batteries
Authors: Cui Mangwei , Yu Lidong , Hu Jin , He Sisi , Zhi Chunyi , Huang Yan 
Published: January 2025

AbstractConventional solid‐electrolyte interface (SEI) in aqueous Zn‐ion batteries mainly acts as a physical barrier to prevent hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), while such SEI is prone to structural deterioration stemming from uneven Zn deposition at high current densities. Herein, we propose an in situ structural design of polymer‐inorganic bilayer SEI with a proton holder feature by aniline‐modulated electrolytes. The Zn(OTF)2 exhibits a lower LUMO energy level in comparison to aniline, resulting in the formation of a bilayer structure characterized by an inner ZnF2 layer and an outer polyaniline (PANI) layer. The ZnF2 with high stiffness and strength effectively suppresses Zn dendrites. Meanwhile, the PANI regulates the current distribution, minimizing the concentration gradient, and delays the Sand's time of dendrites growth. Furthermore, the =N− in PANI is capable of reversible proton holder, thereby inhibiting HER. With this bilayer SEI, the Zn anode achieves an impressive cycle life of 126 h under 40 mA cm−2 & 40 mAh cm−2 (depth of discharge, DOD=70.8 %), solving the bottleneck of single‐layer inorganic SEI that could not be cycled under these conditions. The Zn || NaVO pouch battery with bilayer SEI exhibits a high capacity of 1.2 Ah and a cycle life of 350 h with 78 % capacity retention. At −30 °C, the same battery delivers a capacity of 335 mAh and a cycle life of 507 h with 72 % capacity retention, attributed to the modulation mechanism of the hydrogen bonding in the electrolyte. Our findings offer profound insights into the design of SEI with tailored structure and functionality, paving the way for the next generation of advanced high‐performance batteries.
Passivating Lattice Oxygen in ZnO Nanocrystals to Reduce its Interactions with the Key Intermediates for a Selective Photocatalytic Methane Oxidation to Methanol
Authors: Lan Ruimin , Hu Zhuofeng , Liu Haoran , Shen Kui , Wang Hui , Hou Tingting , Li Yingwei 
Published: January 2025

AbstractAn inevitable overoxidation process is considered as one of the most challenging problems in the direct conversion of methane (CH4) to methanol (CH3OH), which is limited by the uncontrollable cracking of key intermediates. Herein, we have successfully constructed a photocatalyst, the Fe‐doped ZnO hollow polyhedron (Fe/ZnOHP), for the highly selective photoconversion of CH4 to CH3OH under mild conditions. In situ experiments and density functional theory calculations confirmed that the introduction of Fe was able to decrease the energy level of the O 2p orbital, which passivated the activity of lattice oxygen in ZnO nanocrystals. This passivation effect greatly weakened the interaction between *CH3 and lattice oxygen, thus facilitating the conversion of *CH3O to *CH3 intermediate rather than the direct desorption of *CH3O. As a result, Fe/ZnOHP exhibited excellent CH3OH generation rate (ca. 1009 μmol gcat−1 h−1) and selectivity (ca. 96 %) in the photocatalytic conversion of CH4 at room temperature and low pressure.
Proximal Oblique‐Packing of Heptamethine Cyanines through Spiro‐Connection Boosts Triplet State Generation in Near‐Infrared
Authors: Wang Xueli , Zhou Jie , Wang Mingkang , Wang Yuze , Shen Zhetao , Sun Haitao , Hu Zhubin , Luo Xiao , Yang Youjun , Chen Jinquan 
Published: January 2025

AbstractNear‐infrared (NIR) triplet dyes are the cornerstones of cutting‐edge biomedical and material applications. The difficulty in rational development of triplet dyes increases exponentially as the absorption wavelength shifts deeper into the NIR range. Although classical H‐/J‐typed packing of NIR dyes has the potential to enhance intersystem crossing (ISC) compared with that in single‐chromophore dyes, the triplet state quantum yields remain limited in such strategy. Herein, proximal oblique‐packed (V‐shaped) heptamethine cyanines (SZ780) through spiro‐connection were achieved. Multi‐channel ultrafast ISC were direct observed in SZ780 and a record high ISC rate constant (up to ~1011 s−1) is registered among all the reported NIR triplet dyes. SZ780 exhibits a triplet state quantum yield of 18.9 % upon excitation at 750 nm, which is almost an order of magnitude higher than that of the monomer (IR780, 2.1 %) and nearly threefold increase compared to that of the H‐packed dimer (SC780) (6.7 %). Moreover, SZ780 efficiently generates singlet oxygen under 808 nm light irradiation, inducing cancer cell apoptosis in vivo. These findings demonstrate that constructing V‐aggregated dyes system by spiro‐connection offers a powerful approach for the design of high‐performance NIR triplet sensitizers.
Anion Bridged One‐Dimensional Copper‐Based Metal Organic Frameworks as Peroxidase Mimics for Glucose Detection in Apple Fruits
Authors: Yang Yuzhang , Li Minji , Gong Yunqian , Li Xingliang , Zhou Jia , Wei Qinping , Zhang Junke 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTEnzyme mimics attract wide attentions as detection sensors. However, the widespread application is limited by low efficiency and high cost. Herein, two novel enzyme mimics 1 and 2 were developed with peroxidase‐like activities. The chain‐like structure of 1 exhibited better stability, energy transformation efficiency, and catalytic property than 2. Both of them could generate •OH radicals to oxide chromogenic agents, realizing the colorimetric detection of H2O2. Additionally, under the synergy of glucose oxidase, a cascade strategy for detection of glucose was constructed. This method exhibited excellent selectivity, anti‐interference, and storage performance, as well as a wide linear range (1–60 μM) at pH = 7.4, with the low detection limits of 0.095 and 0.061 μM for 1 and 2, respectively. Furthermore, the strategy was applied for detecting glucose in apple fruit samples. This work overcomes the shortcomings of current enzyme mimics and paves the way for bioanalysis and agricultural applications.
Green Ferrites: Eco‐Friendly Synthesis to Applications in Environmental Remediation, Antimicrobial Activity, and Catalysis—A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Alam Mir Waqas , Dhanda Neetu , Almutairi Hayfa Habes , Al‐Sowayan Noorah Saleh , Mushtaq Shehla , Ansari Sajid Ali 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTFerrite magnetic materials have emerged as capable materials in engineering, research, and medicine because of their exclusive and fascinating properties obtained from a variety of synthesis techniques. These ferrites are significant in commercial products, research, and biomedical applications. Green synthesis methods for ferrite nanocomposites and nanoparticles are becoming increasingly popular due to their usefulness in a range of industries, engineering, environmental, and medicinal remediation. Ferrite nanoparticles and nanocomposites (MFe2O4, where M = Ni, Cu, Mg, Co, Zn, and Mn) have recently gained popularity due to their many uses in biological, environmental, and chemical interactions. This review covers the most recent investigations over the last few years on green‐synthesized ferrite nanoparticles, ferrites containing nanocomposites, and more elements, with a focus on microorganism‐mediated and plant‐based synthesis processes. The surface features of ferrite nanoparticles synthesized from green materials are discussed, as is their potential for sensors, energy, water treatment, antibacterial activity, biological, and heavy metal removal applications. This article presents an inclusive overview of green‐synthesized ferrites, including the most recent research advances and findings. To fully realize the promise of nanoferrites in several fields, a thorough understanding of green manufacturing, properties, and applications is essential. Green‐synthesized ferrites are chosen due to their potential for improved control over particle size and shape, lower cost, decreased toxicity, and environmental friendliness, all of which preserve magnetic properties that are better than those of conventionally synthesized ferrites, making them a more sustainable choice for a range of applications.