Exogenous application of selenium and nano-selenium alleviates salt stress and improves secondary metabolites in lemon verbena under salinity stress

Abstract Salinity stress is one of the most serious abiotic factors that affects the growth, performance, and secondary compounds of medicinal plants.The aim of this study was to determine the effect of foliar application of selenium and nano-selenium separately on growth, essential oils, physiological parameters, and some secondary metabolites of

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Vulnerability assessment of water resources in a karst mountainous area based on GIS/RS technology: a case study of Guiyang, Southwest China

Water resource vulnerability in ecologically vulnerable karst areas is a key issue for regional sustainable development and the sustainable use of water resources.In this study, geographical information system (GIS) and remote sensing (RS) technology were employed to explore the vulnerability characteristics and spatial distribution of water resour

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Update on Chitin and Chitosan from Insects: Sources, Production, Characterization, and Biomedical Applications

Insects, renowned for their abundant and renewable biomass, stand at the forefront of biomimicry-inspired research and Brow Stamp offer promising alternatives for chitin and chitosan production considering mounting environmental concerns and the inherent limitations of conventional sources.This comprehensive review provides a meticulous exploration

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