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Yar A, Ansari TM, Rehman F, Raza A, Riaz U, Iqbal R, Al-Mohaimeed AM, Al-Onazi WA, Rizwan M. Simultaneous determination of bromoxynil and MCPA in commercial samples and raw materials using reversed phase high performance liquid chromatography. BMC Chem 2024; 18:53. [PMID: 38493163 PMCID: PMC10943769 DOI: 10.1186/s13065-024-01154-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024] Open
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This study encompasses a quick, efficient, repeatable and reproducible analytical method for simultaneous determination of Bromoxynil (3, 5-Dibromo-4-hydroxybenzonitrile) and MCPA (2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid) using RP-HPLC with UV-Detector. Bromoxynil + MCPA is one of the most selective post emergent herbicide formulations for the control of important broad leaf weeds infesting small grains (wheat, barley, oats, rye), conservation reserve program areas and grass grown for seed. Optimum weed control is achieved when Bromoxynil + MCPA is applied to actively growing weed seedlings. So, a simple, repeatable, reproducible and efficient simultaneous analytical method was developed for Bromoxynil + MCPA. The developed method was applied for the detection and quantitation of these pesticides in formulations and raw materials with excellent recoveries. It was validated according to ICH Guidelines with excellent linearity R2 = 0.992 for Bromoxynil and 0.998 for MCPA. For Bromoxynil, LOD = 1.57 mg/L and LOQ = 5.22 mg/L while for MCPA the LOD = 1.08 mg/L and LOQ = 3.62 mg/L was found. The proposed method has shown high precision (RSD %) 0.06% and 0.11% for Bromoxynil and MCPA respectively while the trueness has been calculated in terms of recovery percentage obtained as "mean value of Bromoxynil 99.53% and MCPA 100.10%" which is excellent under optimized conditions. For repeatability and reproducibility, five replicate readings of standard and sample were taken and had found within acceptable limits of relative standard deviation (RSD ≤ ± 2%). Finally, the robustness of the developed method was determined by changing flow rate and mobile phase ratios that has found within the permissible limits (% RSD NMT 1.5). So, the proposed analytical method has found to be more precise, valid and accurate at commercial scale.
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- Ahmed Yar
- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, 68000, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, 68000, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, 68000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Govt. Post Graduate College Civil Lines, Multan, Punjab, 68000, Pakistan
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- Department of Soil & Environmental Sciences, MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan, 66000, Pakistan.
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- Department of Agronomy, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahwalpur, 63100, Pakistan.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 22452, 11495, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 22452, 11495, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation (INRES), University of Bonn, 53115, Bonn, Germany.
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Idris M, Farooq U, Rashid H, Lashari MH, Riaz U, Khan MA, Fatima I, Sajjad H, Qayyum S, Ahmad M, Awais M, Sajjad N, Perveen Z. A preliminary study on the dynamics of serum color in perspective to hemoglobin and bilirubin in indigenous sheep of Pakistan. J Exp Zool A Ecol Integr Physiol 2024; 341:123-129. [PMID: 38010902 DOI: 10.1002/jez.2765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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The present study is the first of its kind being reported for an indigenous sheep breed of Pakistan with objectives to (a) assess the diagnostic efficacy of a human-based "serum hemolysis reference palette" for sheep serum, (b) deduce normal reference intervals (RIs) for hemoglobin (Hb) and bilirubin, and (c) devise a novel serum color chart for on-field estimation of Hb and bilirubin through color matching of sheep serum. Apparently, healthy Sipli sheep (n = 130) were bled twice attaining whole blood and serum samples (n = 260). The study animals were grouped on the basis of gender, that is, males (n = 51) and females (n = 79) and age, that is, G1 (up till 1 year) (n = 41), G2 (from 1 to 2 years) (n = 46), and G3 (from 2 to 3 years) (n = 43). None of the 260 serum samples of the sheep matched the color given on the human-based "hemolysis reference palette." The G1 animals revealed marked variation in their serum color. Hence, on the basis of RIs, the serum samples (n = 178) of adult sheep (G2 and G3) showing three main color bands were used in devising a novel serum Hb and bilirubin estimation chart for adult sheep serum. In conclusion, the human-based serum hemolysis palette is not valid for sheep serum. The RIs attained in the study could provide a yardstick for assessment of health in indigenous sheep breeds whereas the serum color chart may be of value in estimating Hb and bilirubin in a quick, reliable, and cheaper way for the resource-poor settings of the world.
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- Musadiq Idris
- Department of Physiology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Physiology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Physiology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Theriogenology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Physiology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Physiology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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Alhaj Hamoud Y, Shaghaleh H, Zia-ur-Rehman M, Rizwan M, Umair M, Usman M, Ayub MA, Riaz U, Alnusairi GS, Alghanem SMS. Cadmium and lead accumulation in important food crops due to wastewater irrigation: Pollution index and health risks assessment. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24712. [PMID: 38317992 PMCID: PMC10838743 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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The contamination of farm soils with heavy metals (HMs) has raised significant concerns due to the increased bioavailability and accumulation of HMs in agricultural food crops. To address this issue, a survey experiment was conducted in the suburbs of Multan and Faisalabad to investigate the spatial distribution, bioaccumulation, translocation, and health risks of cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) in agricultural crops. The results show a considerable concentration of Cd and Pb in soils irrigated with wastewater, even though these levels were below the permissible limits in water and soil matrices. The pollution index for Cd was mostly greater than 1 at the selected sites, indicating its accumulation in soil over time due to wastewater irrigation. Conversely, the pollution index for Pb was below 1 at all sites. Among the plants, Zea mays accumulated the highest concentration of Cd and Pb. The translocation factor from soil to root was highest for Brassica olearecea (7.037 for Cd) and Zea mays (6.383 for Pb). The target hazard quotient (THQ) value of Cd exceeded the non-carcinogenic limit for most vegetables. The highest value was found in Allium cepa (5.256) and the lowest in Allium sativum (0.040). In contrast, the THQ level of Pb was below the non-carcinogenic limit for most vegetables, except for Allium cepa (1.479), Solanum lycopersicum (1.367), and Solanum tuberosum (1.326). The study highlights that Allium cepa poses the highest health risk for humans, while Medicago sativa poses the highest risk for animals due to Cd and Pb contamination. These results underscore the urgent need for effective measures to mitigate the health risks associated with HM contamination in crops and soils.
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- Yousef Alhaj Hamoud
- The National Key Laboratory of Water Disaster Prevention and College of Hydrology and Water Resources, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Key Lab of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Institute of Soil & Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Institute of Soil & Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Institute of Soil & Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Institute of Soil & Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
- Institute of Agro-Industry and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, 63100, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Institute of Soil & Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Jouf University, Sakaka, 2014, Saudi Arabia
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Ashraf M, Hussain F, Aziz H, Riaz U, Saleem MH, Javid A, Nosheen A, Ali A, Okla MK, Saleh IA, Alaraidh IA, Abdel-Maksoud MA. Fabrication and characterization of novel, cost-effective graphitic carbon nitride/Fe coated textile nanocomposites for effective degradation of dyes and biohazards. Heliyon 2023; 9:e20822. [PMID: 37886785 PMCID: PMC10597821 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Textile-based photocatalysts are the new materials that can be utilized as an effective sustainable solution for biochemical hazards. Hence, we aimed to develop a sustainable, cost-effective, and facile approach for the fabrication of photocatalytic fabric using graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) and ferric-based multifunctional nanocomposite. Bulk g-C3N4 was prepared from urea by heating it at 500 °C for 2 h. The structure of ball-milled g-C3N4 was engineered by doping with various amounts of iron (III) chloride hexahydrate solution (0.006 mol/L) and sintered at 90 °C for 24 h to prepare g-C3N4-nanosheets/α-Fe2O3 composites. These nanocomposites have potential avenues towards rational designing of g-C3N4 for improved photocatalytic, antibacterial, and antiviral behavior. The prepared nanocomposite was characterized for its surface morphology, chemical composition, crystal structure, catalytic, antibacterial, and antiviral behavior. The fabrication of ferric doped g-C3N4 nanocomposites was characterized by SEM, EDX, FTIR, and XRD analysis. The coated fabric nanocomposite was characterized for methylene blue dye degradation under visible light, antibacterial and antiviral behavior. The developed textile-based photocatalyst has been found with very good recyclability with photocatalytic degradation of dye up to 99.9 % when compared to conventional g-C3N4 powder-based photocatalyst.
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- Munir Ashraf
- Functional Textiles Research Group, School of Engineering & Technology, National Textile University, Faisalabad, 37610, Pakistan
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- Department of Fibre and Textile Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
- Department of Environmental Sciences, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan, 60000, Pakistan
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- College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- Functional Textiles Research Group, School of Engineering & Technology, National Textile University, Faisalabad, 37610, Pakistan
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- Functional Textiles Research Group, School of Engineering & Technology, National Textile University, Faisalabad, 37610, Pakistan
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- Department of Material Engineering, Technical University of Liberec, Liberec, Czech Republic
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Hussain A, Jamil MA, Abid K, Chen L, Khan K, Duan W, Alam T, Riaz U. Variations in soil phosphorus fractionations in different water-stable aggregates under litter and inorganic fertilizer treatment in Korean pine plantation and its natural forest. Heliyon 2023; 9:e17261. [PMID: 37389077 PMCID: PMC10300375 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023] Open
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Soil aggregation in forest ecosystem is considered as a significant physical process mainly influenced by manure, fertilizers or combination. This aggregation may directly alter the soil nutrient and their fractions in soil. So, soil samples were collected from two types of forests i.e. Natural Korean pine forests (NKPF) and Korean pine plantation (KPP) in order to know the quantities of organic and inorganic Phosphorus (P) amounts in different aggregate sizes viz. >5 mm, 2-5 mm, 0.25-2 mm, <0.25 mm under forest litter and synthetic fertilizer application below the treatments as undisturbed soil (CK), removed litter (RL), altered litter (AL) while the fertilizer treatments were as control; C: (No added N and P,), L: low (5 g N m-2 a-1 + 5 g P m-2 a-1), M: medium (15 g N m-2 a-1 + 10 g P m-2 a-1) and H: high concentration (30 g N m-2 a-1 + 20 g P m-2 a-1), respectively. The results showed that H2O-Pi, NaHCO3-Pi, Residual Pi, SOC were highest retained in larger soil aggregates (>5 mm) and decreased with the decreasing aggregate size, while other variables, i.e., NaOH-Pi, NaHCO3-Po, pH and T-N were not affected in aggregate size. H2O-Pi (48 ppm), NaHCO3-Pi (68 ppm), NaHCO3-Po (80 ppm), NaOH-Po (623 ppm), HCL-Po (67 ppm), SOC (20.36 ± 1.6) was estimated in medium fertilizer treatment. PCA analysis showed that spread/variance of data points on F1 (62.90%) is more than spread/variance of data points on F2 (57.74%) in NKPF and KPP, respectively, while correlation matrix showed high correlation between H2O-Pi and NaOH-Pi (0.63) and H2O-Pi and NaHCO3-Pi (0.63) while a strong negative correlation was present between Res-Pi and Po (-0.61). Moreover, litter inputs increased the organic-P fractions in soil particularly at medium treatment.
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- Anwaar Hussain
- School of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
- Key Laboratory of Sustainable Forest Ecosystem Management, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- School of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
- Key Laboratory of Sustainable Forest Ecosystem Management, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- Department of Natural Resource Management (NRM), National Agricultural Research Center (NARC), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- School of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
- Key Laboratory of Sustainable Forest Ecosystem Management, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- School of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
- Key Laboratory of Sustainable Forest Ecosystem Management, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- School of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
- Key Laboratory of Sustainable Forest Ecosystem Management, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi 46300, Pakistan
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- Department of Soil & Environmental Sciences, MNS University of Agriculture, Multan-60000, Pakistan
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Riaz U, Idris M, Ahmed M, Ali F, Yang L. Infrared Thermography as a Potential Non-Invasive Tool for Estrus Detection in Cattle and Buffaloes. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:ani13081425. [PMID: 37106988 PMCID: PMC10135134 DOI: 10.3390/ani13081425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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The productivity of dairy animals has significantly increased over the past few decades due to intense genetic selection. However, the enhanced yield performance of milk animals caused a proportional increase in stress and compromised reproductive efficiency. Optimal reproductive performance is mandatory for the sustainable production of dairy animals. Reproductive efficiency is marked by proper estrus detection and precise breeding to achieve maximum pregnancies. The existing conventional methods of estrus detection are somewhat labor intensive and less efficient. Similarly, the modern automated methods that rely on detecting physical activity are expensive, and their efficiency is affected by factors such as type of housing (tie stall), flooring, and environment. Infrared thermography has recently emerged as a technique that does not depend on monitoring physical activity. Furthermore, infrared thermography is a non-invasive, user-friendly, and stress-free option that aids in the detection of estrus in dairy animals. Infrared thermography has the potential to be considered a useful non-invasive tool for detecting temperature fluctuations to generate estrus alerts without physical contact in cattle and buffaloes. This manuscript highlights the potential use of infrared thermography to understand reproductive physiology and practical implementation of this technique through discussing its advantages, limitations, and possible precautions.
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- Umair Riaz
- International Joint Research Centre for Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (IJRCAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- Frontiers Science Center for Animal Breeding and Sustainable Production, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Punjab, Pakistan
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- International Joint Research Centre for Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (IJRCAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- Frontiers Science Center for Animal Breeding and Sustainable Production, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Punjab, Pakistan
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- International Joint Research Centre for Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (IJRCAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- Frontiers Science Center for Animal Breeding and Sustainable Production, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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Mehmood T, Mustafa B, Mackenzie K, Ali W, Sabir RI, Anum W, Gaurav GK, Riaz U, Liu X, Peng L. Recent developments in microplastic contaminated water treatment: Progress and prospects of carbon-based two-dimensional materials for membranes separation. Chemosphere 2023; 316:137704. [PMID: 36592840 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Micro (nano)plastics pollution is a noxious menace not only for mankind but also for marine life, as removing microplastics (MPs) is challenging due to their physiochemical properties, composition, and response toward salinity and pH. This review provides a detailed assessment of the MPs pollution in different water types, environmental implications, and corresponding treatment strategies. With the advancement in nanotechnology, mitigation strategies for aqueous pollution are seen, especially due to the fabrication of nanosheets/membranes mostly utilized as a filtration process. Two-dimensional (2D) materials are increasingly used for membranes due to their diverse structure, affinity, cost-effectiveness, and, most importantly, removal efficiency. The popular 2D materials used for membrane-based organic and inorganic pollutants from water mainly include graphene and MXenes however their effectiveness for MPs removal is still in its infancy. Albeit, the available literature asserts a 70- 99% success rate in micro/nano plastics removal achieved through membranes fabricated via graphene oxide (GO), reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and MXene membranes. This review examined existing membrane separation strategies for MPs removal, focusing on the structural properties of 2D materials, composite, and how they adsorb pollutants and underlying physicochemical mechanisms. Since MPs and other contaminants commonly coexist in the natural environment, a brief examination of the response of 2D membranes to MPs removal was also conducted. In addition, the influencing factors regulate MPs removal performance of membranes by impacting their two main operating routes (filtration and adsorption). Finally, significant limitations, research gaps, and future prospects of 2D material-based membranes for effectively removing MPs are also proposed. The conclusion is that the success of 2D material is strongly linked to the types, size of MPs, and characteristics of aqueous media. Future perspectives talk about the problems that need to be solved to get 2D material-based membranes out of the lab and onto the market.
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- Tariq Mehmood
- College of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan Province, 570228, China; Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Department of Environmental Engineering, Permoserstr. 15, D-04318 Leipzig, Germany.
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, School of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Department of Environmental Engineering, Permoserstr. 15, D-04318 Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Technology, College of Applied Industrial Technology (CAIT), Jazan University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore; Pakistan
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- Regional Agricultural Research Institute, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Sustainable Process Integration Laboratory, SPIL, NETME Centre, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Brno University of Technology, VUT Brno, Technická 2896/2, 616 69, Brno, Czech Republic; School of Physics and Electronic Information, Yan'an University, Yan'an, 716000, China
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- Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan, 60000, Pakistan
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- School of Physics and Electronic Information, Yan'an University, Yan'an, 716000, China; Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077 China
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- College of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan Province, 570228, China; Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan Province, 570228, China.
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An Z, Abdelrahman M, Zhou J, Riaz U, Gao S, Gao S, Luo G, Yang L. Prepartum maternal supplementation of Capsicum oleoresin improves colostrum quality and buffalo calves' performance. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:935634. [PMID: 36268048 PMCID: PMC9577019 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.935634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The present study aims to evaluate the effects of prepartum maternal supplementation of Capsicum oleoresin (CAP) on colostrum quality and growth performance in newborn buffalo calves. Twelve multiparous buffaloes were randomly assigned to two groups starting from 4 weeks prepartum: the control group with a basal diet (CON) and the treatment group with a basal diet supplemented with 20 mg CAP/kg dry matter (CAP20). After birth, all calves were weighed and received colostrum from their respective dam directly within 2 h. After that, calves received pasteurized milk and starter feed till 56 days of age. The results showed that CAP increased lactose (P < 0.05) in colostrum, and it tended to increase monounsaturated fatty acids; however, it decreased colostrum urea nitrogen (P < 0.10). CAP did not affect colostrum yield and immunoglobulin G and M concentrations. The weekly starter intake was not affected by maternal CAP supplementation during the first 6 weeks of life. There was an increasing tendency in weekly starter intake from weeks 7 and 8 (P < 0.10) in CAP20 compared with CON. At 7 days of age, calves in CAP20 had higher immunoglobulin G (P < 0.05) and a decreased tendency in calves' serum glucose compared with CON. Additionally, maternal CAP supplementation increased calves' serum β-hydroxybutyric acid (P < 0.05) and tended to increase total protein (P < 0.10), while decreased non-esterified fatty acids (P < 0.05) at 56 days of age. Calves in CAP20 had higher final withers height, final heart girth, average withers height, and average heart girth than the CON (P < 0.05). These results suggest that maternal CAP supplementation could improve colostrum quality and positively affect the performance of buffalo calves.
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- Zhigao An
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China,International Joint Research Centre for Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (IJRCAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China,Animal Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Assuit University, Asyut, Egypt
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China,International Joint Research Centre for Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (IJRCAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China,International Joint Research Centre for Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (IJRCAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China,Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China,International Joint Research Centre for Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (IJRCAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China,International Joint Research Centre for Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (IJRCAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China,International Joint Research Centre for Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (IJRCAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China,Hubei Province's Engineering Research Center in Buffalo Breeding and Products, Wuhan, China,*Correspondence: Liguo Yang
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An Z, Luo G, Abdelrahman M, Riaz U, Gao S, Yao Z, Ye T, Lv H, Zhao J, Chen C, Yang L. Effects of capsicum oleoresin supplementation on rumen fermentation and microbial abundance under different temperature and dietary conditions in vitro. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:1005818. [PMID: 36225375 PMCID: PMC9549126 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1005818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
Abstract
This study aimed to determine the effect of capsicum oleoresin (CAP) on rumen fermentation and microbial abundance under different temperature and dietary conditions in vitro. The experimental design was arranged in a 2 × 2 × 3 factorial format together with two temperatures (normal: 39°C; hyperthermal: 42°C), two forage/concentrate ratios (30:70; 70:30), and two CAP concentrations in the incubation fluid at 20 and 200 mg/L with a control group. Regarding the fermentation characteristics, high temperature reduced short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) production except for molar percentages of butyrate while increasing acetate-to-propionate ratio and ammonia concentration. The diets increased total SCFA, propionate, and ammonia concentrations while decreasing acetate percentage and acetate-to-propionate ratio. CAP reduced acetate percentage and acetate-to-propionate ratio. Under hyperthermal condition, CAP could reduce acetate percentage and increase acetate-to-propionate ratio, lessening the negative effect of high heat on SCFA. Hyperthermal condition and diet altered the relative abundance of microbial abundance in cellulose-degrading bacteria. CAP showed little effect on the microbial abundance which only increased Butyrivibrio fibrisolvens. Thus, CAP could improve rumen fermentation under different conditions, with plasticity in response to the ramp of different temperature and dietary conditions, although hardly affecting rumen microbial abundance.
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- Zhigao An
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- International Joint Research Centre for Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (IJRCAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- International Joint Research Centre for Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (IJRCAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- Animal Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University, Asyut, Egypt
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- International Joint Research Centre for Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (IJRCAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- International Joint Research Centre for Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (IJRCAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- International Joint Research Centre for Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (IJRCAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- International Joint Research Centre for Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (IJRCAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- International Joint Research Centre for Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (IJRCAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- International Joint Research Centre for Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (IJRCAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- International Joint Research Centre for Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (IJRCAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province’s Engineering Research Center in Buffalo Breeding and Products, Wuhan, China
- *Correspondence: Liguo Yang,
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Abulaiti A, Riaz U, Naseer Z, Ahmed Z, Hua G, Yang L. Follicular Dynamics during Estrous Cycle of Pubertal, Mature and Postpartum Crossbred (Nili Ravi × Jianghan) Buffaloes. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12091208. [PMID: 35565637 PMCID: PMC9105092 DOI: 10.3390/ani12091208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2022] [Revised: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
Abstract
The follicular dynamics is used as a reliable indicator for reproductive management in livestock. However, the follicular dynamics (follicle wave emergence, estrus cycle length, diameter of dominant follicle, follicular growth and atretic phases) during the estrous cycle of crossbred (Nili Ravi-Jianghan) buffalo is still unexplored. Therefore, the present study aimed to observe the follicular dynamics in estrous cycle of crossbred buffaloes at different physiological stages (pubertal; n = 28, sexual mature; n = 22 and postpartum; n = 18). In the present study, the follicular dynamics were ultrasonically examined at 12 h intervals throughout an estrous cycle during the breeding season. The results indicate that about 86.76% (59/68) crossbred buffaloes, irrespective of physiological stage, exhibited two follicular waves in estrous cycle with an average estrus cycle length was 20.7 ± 0.4 days. The estrus cycle length was significantly shorter (p < 0.05) in pubertal buffaloes (19.4 ± 0.4 days) compared with sexual mature (21.5 ± 0.3 days) and postpartum (21.9 ± 0.4 days) buffaloes. The first follicular wave emerged on same day during one- (pubertal vs. postpartum), two- (pubertal vs. mature vs. postpartum) or three-wave (mature vs. postpartum) estrous cycle buffaloes. The maximum diameter of dominant follicle (DF) in pubertal, sexually mature and postpartum crossbred buffaloes was 9.6 ± 2.0 mm, 10.6 ± 0.5 mm and 12.6 ± 0.7 mm with growth rate of 1.08 ± 0.04 mm/day, 0.92 ± 0.04 mm/day, and 0.9 ± 0.07 mm/day, respectively. In conclusion, similar to other buffalo breeds, Nili Ravi-Jianghan crossbred buffaloes showed the two-wave follicular pattern dominantly with an average duration of ~20 days estrous cycle. The observed follicular dynamics can be used as a reliable indicator for synchronization and fixed-time artificial insemination (FTAI) programs to improve the fertility of crossbred buffaloes.
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- Adili Abulaiti
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (A.A.); (U.R.); (Z.A.)
- International Joint Research Center for Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Wuhan 430070, China
- Hubei Province’s Engineering Research Center in Buffalo Breeding & Products, Wuhan 430070, China
- Key Laboratory of Smart Farming for Agricultural Animals, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (A.A.); (U.R.); (Z.A.)
- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan
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- Theriogenology Section, Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi 46000, Pakistan;
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (A.A.); (U.R.); (Z.A.)
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (A.A.); (U.R.); (Z.A.)
- International Joint Research Center for Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Wuhan 430070, China
- Hubei Province’s Engineering Research Center in Buffalo Breeding & Products, Wuhan 430070, China
- Key Laboratory of Smart Farming for Agricultural Animals, Wuhan 430070, China
- Correspondence: (G.H.); (L.Y.)
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (A.A.); (U.R.); (Z.A.)
- International Joint Research Center for Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Wuhan 430070, China
- Hubei Province’s Engineering Research Center in Buffalo Breeding & Products, Wuhan 430070, China
- Key Laboratory of Smart Farming for Agricultural Animals, Wuhan 430070, China
- Correspondence: (G.H.); (L.Y.)
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An Z, Zhang X, Gao S, Zhou D, Riaz U, Abdelrahman M, Hua G, Yang L. Effects of Capsicum Oleoresin Supplementation on Lactation Performance, Plasma Metabolites, and Nutrient Digestibility of Heat Stressed Dairy Cow. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12060797. [PMID: 35327194 PMCID: PMC8944809 DOI: 10.3390/ani12060797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Revised: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
The present study investigates the effect of Capsicum oleoresin (CAP) supplementation on the dry matter intake, milk performance, plasma metabolites, and nutrient digestibility of dairy cows during the summer. Thirty-two lactating Holstein dairy cows (n = 32) were randomly divided into four groups. The CAP was dissolved in water and added to the total mixed ration with graded levels of CAP (0, 20, 40, and 80 mg/kg of dry matter). The trial period consisted of seven days for adaptation and thirty days for sampling. Data were analyzed using the MIXED and GLM procedure SAS. The linear and quadratic effects were tested. The milk yield, milk fat, and milk urea nitrogen increased linearly with the dietary addition of CAP (p < 0.05). The dry matter intake increased linearly in the 20CAP group (p < 0.05). Additionally, the 4% fat-corrected milk, energy-corrected milk, milk fat yield, and milk fat to milk protein ratio increased quadratically (p < 0.05), while the rectal temperature decreased quadratically (p < 0.05). Serum total cholesterol and non-esterified fatty acids increased linearly (p < 0.05); glucose and β-hydroxybutyrate tended to increase quadratically with the dietary addition of CAP (p = 0.05). Meanwhile, CAP supplementation did not affect the milk protein yield, blood concentration of triglyceride, insulin, lipopolysaccharide, immunoglobulin G, or heat shock protein 70 expression level (p > 0.05). In addition, nutrient digestibility was comparable among groups (p > 0.05). These findings indicated that CAP supplementation could enhance the lactation performance of dairy cows during the summer.
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- Zhigao An
- National Center for International Research on Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (NCIRAGBR), College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (Z.A.); (X.Z.); (S.G.); (D.Z.); (U.R.); (M.A.); (G.H.)
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- National Center for International Research on Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (NCIRAGBR), College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (Z.A.); (X.Z.); (S.G.); (D.Z.); (U.R.); (M.A.); (G.H.)
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- National Center for International Research on Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (NCIRAGBR), College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (Z.A.); (X.Z.); (S.G.); (D.Z.); (U.R.); (M.A.); (G.H.)
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- National Center for International Research on Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (NCIRAGBR), College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (Z.A.); (X.Z.); (S.G.); (D.Z.); (U.R.); (M.A.); (G.H.)
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- National Center for International Research on Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (NCIRAGBR), College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (Z.A.); (X.Z.); (S.G.); (D.Z.); (U.R.); (M.A.); (G.H.)
- Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan
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- National Center for International Research on Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (NCIRAGBR), College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (Z.A.); (X.Z.); (S.G.); (D.Z.); (U.R.); (M.A.); (G.H.)
- Animal Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Assuit University, Asyut 71515, Egypt
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- National Center for International Research on Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (NCIRAGBR), College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (Z.A.); (X.Z.); (S.G.); (D.Z.); (U.R.); (M.A.); (G.H.)
- Hubei Engineering Research Center in Buffalo Breeding and Products, Wuhan 430070, China
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- National Center for International Research on Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (NCIRAGBR), College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (Z.A.); (X.Z.); (S.G.); (D.Z.); (U.R.); (M.A.); (G.H.)
- Hubei Engineering Research Center in Buffalo Breeding and Products, Wuhan 430070, China
- Correspondence:
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Shaukat A, Shaukat I, Rajput SA, Shukat R, Hanif S, Shaukat I, Zhang X, Chen C, Sun X, Ye T, Niu K, Yao Z, Shaukat S, Safdar M, Abdelrahman M, Riaz U, Zhao J, Gu X, Yang L. Ginsenoside Rb1 Mitigates Escherichia coli Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Endometritis through TLR4-Mediated NF-κB Pathway. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26237089. [PMID: 34885671 PMCID: PMC8659231 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26237089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Endometritis is the inflammatory response of the endometrial lining of the uterus and is associated with low conception rates, early embryonic mortality, and prolonged inter-calving intervals, and thus poses huge economic losses to the dairy industry worldwide. Ginsenoside Rb1 (GnRb1) is a natural compound obtained from the roots of Panax ginseng, having several pharmacological and biological properties. However, the anti-inflammatory properties of GnRb1 in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-challenged endometritis through the TLR4-mediated NF-κB signaling pathway has not yet been researched. This study was planned to evaluate the mechanisms of how GnRb1 rescues LPS-induced endometritis. In the present research, histopathological findings revealed that GnRb1 ameliorated LPS-triggered uterine injury. The ELISA and RT-qPCR assay findings indicated that GnRb1 suppressed the expression level of pro-inflammatory molecules (TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6) and boosted the level of anti-inflammatory (IL-10) cytokine. Furthermore, the molecular study suggested that GnRb1 attenuated TLR4-mediated NF-κB signaling. The results demonstrated the therapeutic efficacy of GnRb1 in the mouse model of LPS-triggered endometritis via the inhibition of the TLR4-associated NF-κB pathway. Taken together, this study provides a baseline for the protective effect of GnRb1 to treat endometritis in both humans and animals.
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- Aftab Shaukat
- National Center for International Research on Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (NCIRAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (A.S.); (X.Z.); (C.C.); (X.S.); (T.Y.); (K.N.); (Z.Y.); (M.S.); (M.A.); (U.R.); (J.Z.); (X.G.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Lorraine, 54052 Nancy, France;
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- Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan 66000, Pakistan; or
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- Faculty of Food, Nutrition & Home Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan;
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Theory and Application of Advanced Materials Mechanics, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China;
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- Department of Physics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan;
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- National Center for International Research on Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (NCIRAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (A.S.); (X.Z.); (C.C.); (X.S.); (T.Y.); (K.N.); (Z.Y.); (M.S.); (M.A.); (U.R.); (J.Z.); (X.G.)
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- National Center for International Research on Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (NCIRAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (A.S.); (X.Z.); (C.C.); (X.S.); (T.Y.); (K.N.); (Z.Y.); (M.S.); (M.A.); (U.R.); (J.Z.); (X.G.)
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- National Center for International Research on Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (NCIRAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (A.S.); (X.Z.); (C.C.); (X.S.); (T.Y.); (K.N.); (Z.Y.); (M.S.); (M.A.); (U.R.); (J.Z.); (X.G.)
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- National Center for International Research on Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (NCIRAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (A.S.); (X.Z.); (C.C.); (X.S.); (T.Y.); (K.N.); (Z.Y.); (M.S.); (M.A.); (U.R.); (J.Z.); (X.G.)
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- National Center for International Research on Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (NCIRAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (A.S.); (X.Z.); (C.C.); (X.S.); (T.Y.); (K.N.); (Z.Y.); (M.S.); (M.A.); (U.R.); (J.Z.); (X.G.)
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- National Center for International Research on Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (NCIRAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (A.S.); (X.Z.); (C.C.); (X.S.); (T.Y.); (K.N.); (Z.Y.); (M.S.); (M.A.); (U.R.); (J.Z.); (X.G.)
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan;
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- National Center for International Research on Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (NCIRAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (A.S.); (X.Z.); (C.C.); (X.S.); (T.Y.); (K.N.); (Z.Y.); (M.S.); (M.A.); (U.R.); (J.Z.); (X.G.)
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- National Center for International Research on Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (NCIRAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (A.S.); (X.Z.); (C.C.); (X.S.); (T.Y.); (K.N.); (Z.Y.); (M.S.); (M.A.); (U.R.); (J.Z.); (X.G.)
- Animal Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Assuit University, Asyut 71515, Egypt
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- National Center for International Research on Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (NCIRAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (A.S.); (X.Z.); (C.C.); (X.S.); (T.Y.); (K.N.); (Z.Y.); (M.S.); (M.A.); (U.R.); (J.Z.); (X.G.)
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- National Center for International Research on Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (NCIRAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (A.S.); (X.Z.); (C.C.); (X.S.); (T.Y.); (K.N.); (Z.Y.); (M.S.); (M.A.); (U.R.); (J.Z.); (X.G.)
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- National Center for International Research on Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (NCIRAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (A.S.); (X.Z.); (C.C.); (X.S.); (T.Y.); (K.N.); (Z.Y.); (M.S.); (M.A.); (U.R.); (J.Z.); (X.G.)
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- National Center for International Research on Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (NCIRAGBR), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (A.S.); (X.Z.); (C.C.); (X.S.); (T.Y.); (K.N.); (Z.Y.); (M.S.); (M.A.); (U.R.); (J.Z.); (X.G.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-138-7105-6592
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Nazir S, Zaman QU, Abbasi A, Komal N, Riaz U, Ashraf K, Ahmad N, Agarwal S, Nasir R, Chen Y. Bioresource Nutrient Recycling in the Rice-Wheat Cropping System: Cornerstone of Organic Agriculture. Plants (Basel) 2021; 10:plants10112323. [PMID: 34834686 PMCID: PMC8625801 DOI: 10.3390/plants10112323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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This study evaluated the impact of conventional practices (fertilizer alone) and diverse farming approaches (such as green manuring, farmyard manure application, rice-residue incorporation, residue mulching, residue removal and residue burning) on soil attributes. A total of thirty-five farm sites were selected, with five sites (replications) for each farming approach system, which were used over the past three years in the study farms. Characterization of rice residues of all cultivars, green manure crop (sesbenia: Sesbania sesban) and decomposed farmyard manure samples showed differential behaviours for macronutrients and micronutrients. Continuous application of inorganic fertilizers significantly influenced soil attributes, especially electrical conductivity, nutrient contents, bacterial and fungal population and soil enzymatic attributes. The crop residue treatments favourably influenced the soil parameters over the control. Crop residue incorporation or burning significantly increased soil available potassium, microbial biomass, enzymatic activities and organic carbon when compared with applications of chemical fertilizer alone, while total nitrogen content was increased by residue incorporation. However, green manuring and farmyard manure applications showed inferior responses compared with residue management treatment. It is therefore recommended that bioresources should be managed properly to warrant improvements in soil properties, nutrient recycling and the sustainability for crop productivity, in order to achieve sustainable development goals for climate action.
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- Saba Nazir
- Department of Environmental Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore 54590, Pakistan; (S.N.); (N.K.); (R.N.)
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore 54590, Pakistan; (S.N.); (N.K.); (R.N.)
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- Department of Zoology, Punjab Group of College, University of Central Punjab, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan;
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore 54590, Pakistan; (S.N.); (N.K.); (R.N.)
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- Soil and Water Testing Laboratory for Research, Agriculture Department, Government of Punjab, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan;
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faisalabad Sahiwal Campus, Government College University, Sahiwal 57000, Pakistan;
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- Department of Public Health, Torrens University, Melbourne 3000, Australia;
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- Department of Business, Torrens University, Melbourne 3000, Australia;
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore 54590, Pakistan; (S.N.); (N.K.); (R.N.)
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- The UWA Institute of Agriculture, School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Perth 6009, Australia
- Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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Riaz U, Aziz S, Umar Khan M, Zaidi SAA, Ukasha M, Rashid A. A novel embedded system design for the detection and classification of cardiac disorders. Comput Intell 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/coin.12469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Umair Riaz
- Department of Electronics Engineering University of Engineering and Technology Taxila Taxila Pakistan
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- Department of Electronics Engineering University of Engineering and Technology Taxila Taxila Pakistan
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- Department of Electronics Engineering University of Engineering and Technology Taxila Taxila Pakistan
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- Department of Electronics Engineering University of Engineering and Technology Taxila Taxila Pakistan
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- Department of Electronics Engineering University of Engineering and Technology Taxila Taxila Pakistan
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- Department of Electronics Engineering University of Engineering and Technology Taxila Taxila Pakistan
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Riaz U, Aslam A, Qamar uz Zaman, Javeid S, Gul R, Iqbal S, Javid S, Murtaza G, Jamil M. Cadmium Contamination, Bioavailability, Uptake Mechanism and Remediation Strategies in Soil-Plant-Environment System: a Critical Review. CURR ANAL CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.2174/1573411016999200817174311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Background:
Cadmium contamination is becoming an important issue globally due to its
high toxicity and carcinogenicity, leading to detrimental effects on both environmental and human
health. This review paper discusses the different sources of cadmium, its toxic effects on the environment
and human health, and the influence of different soil factors in changing the speciation and
bioavailability of cadmium in soil. This paper also covers research on different remediation strategies
currently available for reducing cadmium bioavailability.
Methods:
Previous research and critical comparison of cadmium extent, toxicity, effects and management
were studied
Results:
The carcinogenic nature of Cadmium is of significant human health concern. Cadmium is
found in both free and complexed forms, where its availability depends on its speciation in soil. In
soil, oxidizing conditions and high pH decrease cadmium bioavailability and speciation. Here, organic
matter can also act as both a sink and source of cadmium and microbes perform many mobilization
processes including protonation, chelation, and chemical transformation whereas, sorption or precipitation
decreases cadmium availability. Continuous exposure to cadmium can result in browning, decomposing
and mucilaginous roots, shoot reduction and apical growth of root, chlorosis, and rolling
of leaves. Toxicity may inhibit lateral root formation or can result in rigid, twisted, and browning of
the main root. Toxicity also affects photosynthesis and the availability of mineral nutrients. In this
paper, the remediation techniques of soil polluted by Cd, including biological, chemical and physical
remediation are reviewed. The methods of remediation, developing trends, drawbacks, and strengths
were also reviewed to provide a reference for the research in this field to date.
Conclusion:
Although cadmium toxicity is of great concern, many remediation techniques can be
successfully used to mitigate its adverse effects. Phytoremediation, hyperaccumulation, bioremediation,
and the application of different amendments to the soil have all been successful in alleviating
cadmium bioavailability. Amongst all available techniques, in-situ immobilization with inorganic,
organic or clay amendments is an environmentally friendly and cost-effective strategy to remediate
cadmium contaminated soils and achieve sustainable agriculture production.
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- Umair Riaz
- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Soil and Water Testing Laboratory for Research, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Soil Science, Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur-63100, Pakistan
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Riaz U, Murtaza G, Farooq M, Aziz H, Qadir AA, Mehdi SM, Qazi MA. Chemical fractionation and risk assessment of trace elements in sewage sludge generated from various states of Pakistan. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2020; 27:39742-39752. [PMID: 31993896 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-07795-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2019] [Accepted: 01/21/2020] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
Abstract
In the developing world, rapid urbanization and industrialization produces an enormous volume of wastes daily. This study was aimed to explore the potential and risks associated with sewage sludge through the characterization and fractionation technique. Sewage sludge samples were collected from various wastewater treatment in five different cities of Pakistan. Considerable amounts of macro-elements were detected in all types of sewage sludge samples. The pHw of all sewage sludge were neutral to slightly alkaline in reaction. Total organic carbon (TOC) was maximum (18.73%) with Coca-Cola sewage sludge (CSS) while the minimum (14.69%) was with Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) sewage sludge (WSS). Percent relative distribution of cadmium (Cd) was higher in residual fraction (F4) up to 52% in the Nestle wastewater treatment plant, Sheikhupura (NSS). The chromium (Cr) concentration in Kasur sewage sludge (KSS) was extremely in mobile fraction (exchangeable) as compared with all other sludge samples, therefore showing a higher level of risk assessment code. While in the case of Iron (Fe), mobility was less and its maximum portion was noted in residual fraction (F4) of all sewage sludge samples. Percent distribution of manganese (Mn) showed variable trends for different sewage sludge samples. Zinc (Zn) concentration showed high mobility (exchangeable fraction) in case of NUST wastewater treatment plant, Islamabad (NTS) (31.16%) and WSS (37.83%) as compared with other sewage sludges. The risk assessment code indicated that Zn and Ni had a medium level of risk with I-9 Sector wastewater treatment plant, Islamabad (ISS), CSS, KSS, and NSS whereas these pose a high risk with NTS and WSS. Based on physicochemical properties, nutrients, trace elements, mobility, and risk assessment code, it was concluded that KSS should not be recommended at any application rate while NTS and WSS may be used at low application rates whereas ISS, CSS, and NSS may be used for agricultural crop production.
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- Umair Riaz
- Soil, Water and Environmental Chemistry Laboratory, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan.
- Soil and Water Testing Laboratory for Research, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan.
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- Soil, Water and Environmental Chemistry Laboratory, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan.
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- Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
- Department of Crop Sciences, College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, dh-123, Al-Khou, Oman
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- Soil, Water and Environmental Chemistry Laboratory, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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- Soil, Water and Environmental Chemistry Laboratory, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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Tahseen S, Shahnawaz H, Riaz U, Khanzada FM, Hussain A, Aslam W, von Euler-Chelpin M. Systematic case finding for tuberculosis in HIV-infected people who inject drugs: experience from Pakistan. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2019; 22:187-193. [PMID: 29506615 DOI: 10.5588/ijtld.17.0390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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SETTING Pakistan is a high tuberculosis (TB) burden country, moving from low human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevalence to a concentrated epidemic driven primarily by people who inject drugs (PWID). The Antiretroviral Treatment Adherence Unit (AAU) in Islamabad, Pakistan, is a residential facility that offers combined treatment for opioid dependence and HIV. OBJECTIVE AND DESIGN This retrospective study was conducted to assess TB prevalence among HIV-infected PWID referred to the AAU and to evaluate the diagnostic value of cough as a screening symptom. A single sputum sample was collected regardless of symptoms, and examined using smear, Xpert® MTB/RIF and culture. RESULTS Of 888 PWID, 71.5% submitted a sputum sample. More TB cases were detected using Xpert (n = 25) than with smear (n = 10) or culture (n = 20). A TB prevalence of 6141 per 100 000 was estimated based on seven cases already identified as being on anti-tuberculosis treatment and 32 newly diagnosed bacteriologically confirmed TB cases. Both cough and smoking (10 pack-years) were associated with increased TB prevalence. Only half of the TB cases reported cough. Rifampicin resistance was reported among 10% (3/29) of newly identified cases. CONCLUSION TB prevalence in HIV-infected PWID was 15 times higher than in the general adult population. As a screening symptom, cough has low diagnostic value.
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- S Tahseen
- National TB Reference laboratory, National TB Control Programme, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- National TB Reference laboratory, National TB Control Programme, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Nai Zindagi Trust, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- National TB Reference laboratory, National TB Control Programme, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- National TB Reference laboratory, National TB Control Programme, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- National TB Reference laboratory, National TB Control Programme, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Centre for Epidemiology and Screening, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Riaz U, Hassan M, Husnain A, Naveed MI, Singh J, Ahmad N. Effect of timing of artificial insemination in relation to onset of standing estrus on pregnancy per AI in Nili-Ravi buffalo. Anim Reprod 2018; 15:1231-1235. [PMID: 34221137 PMCID: PMC8203108 DOI: 10.21451/1984-3143-ar2017-0015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
Abstract
The aim of the present study was to determine the optimum time of artificial insemination after
the beginning of standing estrus in buffalo. Nili-Ravi buffalo (n = 109) during breeding season
were exposed to teaser bull at 12 hours interval to determine the standing heat (0 h). Buffalo
were randomly allocated to different time groups and a single artificial insemination was
performed either at 0 h (n = 30), 12 h (n = 27), 24 h (n = 28) or 36 h (n = 24). In a subset of buffalo (n
= 38) ultrasonography was performed, twice daily from 0 h (onset of standing heat) to determine
the time of ovulation. Pregnancy diagnosis was performed 35-40 days after AI. Results revealed
that mean time of ovulation from onset of standing heat was 34.7 ± 0.96 h (range 30 to
42 h). Higher (P < 0.05) pregnancy per AI were achieved in buffalo when inseminated at 24
h (15/28; 53%) compared to 0 h (8/30; 26%) and 36 h (3/24; 13%). Pregnancy per AI, was in-between,
in buffalo, inseminated at 12 h (10/27; 37%) and did not differ (P > 0.05) with those bred
either at 24 h or 0 h. The odds ratio further confirmed that the occurrence of pregnancy per AI
was two times higher in buffalo inseminated at 24 h as compared to those at 12 h. It is concluded
that optimal pregnancy per AI can be achieved when buffalo are bred artificially 24 h after
the onset of standing heat.
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- Umair Riaz
- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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Saleem F, Riaz U, Aziz H, Murtaza G, Naveed M, Shahid M, Murtaza B. Health risk assessment of trace metals from spinach grown on compost-amended soil. Int J Phytoremediation 2018; 20:1330-1336. [PMID: 30666891 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2018.1488816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2017] [Revised: 05/23/2018] [Accepted: 05/28/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The present study evaluates the impact of two commercially available composts on the accumulation of trace metals in soil and spinach, and their potential health risks to humans. The treatments were municipal waste compost (MC) and agricultural waste compost (AC) applied at 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5% (w/w)-with the recommended dose of NPK fertilizers (50:25:0) as a control. Trace metals concentrations (Cd, Cu, Pb, and Zn) in both composts were below the threshold level. The improved spinach yield with MC was 2.77, 16.88, and 42.34% and with AC 5.53, 17.19, and 53.38% over the control at 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5% levels, respectively. Concentrations of Cd, Cu, Pb, and Zn in spinach leaves were found higher than permissible limits at all levels of MC. However, Cu, Pb, and Zn were recorded within safe limits with AC except for Cd (which was at 1.0% and 1.5%). The daily intake of trace metals and their health risk index were found higher at elevated levels (1.0% and 1.5%) of MC and AC. The results revealed that besides all the benefits of commercial composts, they must be regularly monitored to avoid buildup of trace metals in soils and plants as well as their potential risks to human health at higher dose.
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- Fouzia Saleem
- a Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences , University of Agriculture , Faisalabad , Pakistan
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- b Soil and Water Testing Laboratory for Research , Bahawalpur , Pakistan
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- a Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences , University of Agriculture , Faisalabad , Pakistan
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- a Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences , University of Agriculture , Faisalabad , Pakistan
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- e Soil and Water Testing Laboratory for Research , Sialkot , Pakistan
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- f Department of Environmental Sciences , COMSATS University Islamabad , Vehari campus , Pakistan
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- f Department of Environmental Sciences , COMSATS University Islamabad , Vehari campus , Pakistan
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Hassan M, Husnain A, Naveed MI, Riaz U, Ahmad N. Effect of ovsynch versus prostaglandin F2αprotocol on estrus response, ovulation rate, timing of ovulation and pregnancy per artificial insemination in Sahiwal cows. Anim Sci J 2016; 88:445-450. [DOI: 10.1111/asj.12661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2015] [Revised: 03/07/2016] [Accepted: 04/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Mubbashar Hassan
- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Science; University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences; Lahore Pakistan
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Science; University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences; Lahore Pakistan
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Science; University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences; Lahore Pakistan
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Science; University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences; Lahore Pakistan
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Science; University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences; Lahore Pakistan
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Sajjad M, Riaz U, Yao R, Bernacki RJ, Abouzied M, Erb DA, Chaudhary ND, Veith JM, Georg GI, Nabi HA. Investigation of 3'-debenzoyl-3'-(3-([¹²⁴I]-iodobenzoyl))paclitaxel analog as a radio-tracer to study multidrug resistance in vivo. Appl Radiat Isot 2012; 70:1624-31. [PMID: 22738838 DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2012.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2010] [Revised: 02/09/2012] [Accepted: 03/05/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
Abstract
A study was carried out to identify a suitable radioactive paclitaxel analog and to use it to investigate tumor multidrug resistance in vivo. 3'-Debenzoyl-3'-(3-([(124)I]-iodobenzoyl))paclitaxel was prepared by aromatic iodination of 3'-debenzoyl-3'-(3-trimethylstannylbenzoyl)paclitaxel. Uptake of the labeled paclitaxel analog in nude mice bearing tumor with the paclitaxel sensitive cancer cell lines MCF7 and MDA-435/LCC6(WT), and multidrug resistant cell lines NCI/ADR-RES and MDA-435/LCC6(MDR), was studied. There was no difference in drug level between the sensitive and resistant MDA-435/LCC6 tumors at 6h post-injection. However, at 6h, there was a significant increase in drug level for the MCF7 tumor as compared with the NCI/ADR-RES tumor, presumably due to increased drug retention. At 24h, drug uptake/retention was significantly higher in both sensitive tumor cell lines as compared to their drug resistant counterparts. Pretreatment of mice with MDR transport modulators, Cyclosporine or tRA 96029, did not increase the level of labeled paclitaxel analog in the drug resistant MDA-435/LCC6(MDR) tumor. On the other hand, at 24h Cyclosporine apparently increased analog level in the drug sensitive MDA-435/LCC6(WT) tumor, aiding drug imaging studies.
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- M Sajjad
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, State University of New York, Buffalo, New York, USA.
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Riaz U. Treating homosexuality as a sickness: time to rethink extent to which social norms determine disease. BMJ 2004; 328:955; discussion 956. [PMID: 15087355 PMCID: PMC390249 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.328.7445.955-a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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[reaction: see text]. A new method to produce benzimidazolium salts based on a successive Buchwald-Hartwig amination and ring closure is reported. A variety of different benzimidazolium salts can be prepared using this procedure. Amines that bear an alpha-chiral group undergo the reaction to furnish chiral benzimidazolium salts. The salts that lack a C2 substituent on the heterocycle are readily deprotonated to give nucleophilic carbenes.
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- F M Rivas
- Department of Chemistry, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260-3000, USA
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