Browsing by Author "Anuj Sharma"

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Assessment of Phytoremediation Potential of Algae for the Mitigation of Textile Effluents
(Springer Nature, 2025) Seema Nama; Vibha Jaiman; Anuj Sharma; Varad Nagar; Narain Bhoot; Harsh Pandey; Garima Awasthi
While the textile industry contributes significantly to the global economy, its environmental impact, which includes the discharge of pollutants such as dyes, heavy metals, and organic compounds, need long-term solutions. This study examines the phytoremediation capacities of three algal species, Chlorella, Euglena, and Oscillatoria, for which a macrophyte survey was conducted to reduce various water quality indicators in textile effluent in the drain region of Sanganeri printing companies from three different Bagru handblock print (S-1), Block print house (S-2), and Harion handblock printers. The study investigates how successful these algae are at extracting and detoxifying contaminants found in textile effluents. Pollutant absorption, algal growth features, and biochemical changes are monitored. The results show that Chlorella consistently lowered BOD and COD levels, but Euglena had inconsistent results. Oscillatoria exhibited significant variety. All three species showed decreases in overall hardness and alkalinity. All species lowered chloride, manganese, and iron concentrations, but Oscillatoria showed the greatest reduction. Nitrate reduction varied, but phosphate levels rose in all species. This work contributes to the promotion of phytoremediation as an effective tool for environmental restoration and aids in the development of low-cost, environmentally friendly alternatives to reduce the textile industry’s environmental impact. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025.
Biochar Enhancing Soil Resilience: A Dual Strategy for Mitigating Heavy Metal Contamination and Drought Stress
(AMG Transcend Association, 2024) Sneha Lohar; Poonam Kumari; Anuj Sharma; Vanisha Godara; Varad Nagar; Monika Kumari Prajapati; Ashrut Singhal; Vaibhav Sharma; Rohit Kumar Verma; Mahipal Singh Sankhla
Drought and heavy metals are abiotic stressors that affect soil fertility and plant growth excessively and have significant toxic consequences, threatening agricultural sustainability. Plants ' accumulation of heavy metals in soil uptake leads to disrupting physiochemical and biochemical metabolisms. Biochar has attracted major attention for potential and sustainable soil amendment. Biochar is a complex carbon-rich organic substance whose properties vary depending on the manufacturing process and feedstock. Application of biochar reduces drought stress by increasing the water holding capacity through modification of soil properties, helps in the retention of moisture, absorbs heavy metals, inhibits harmful bacteria, improves soil pH, and also significantly modifies the Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) scavenging enzymes and provide an efficient electron transferring mechanism to reduce the toxic effects in plants. The review focuses on the effects of drought and heavy metals on soil fertility and plant growth, biochar counteracting the drought and as a soil improver, and the various direct and indirect interaction mechanisms of biochar with the soil. This article also focuses on the potential role of biochar in ameliorating drought and heavy metal stress. © 2024 by the authors.
Exploring the Adverse Impact of Pesticides in Honey Bees and Their Virulence
(AMG Transcend Association, 2024) Poonam Kumari; Sneha Lohar; Vanisha Godara; Monika Kumari Prajapati; Varad Nagar; Ashrut Singhal; Badal Mavry; Pritam P. Pandit; Anuj Sharma; Abhishek R. Rai; Rohith Krishna; Mahipal Singh Sankhla
Honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) significantly enhance seed production, fruit set, and yield through pollination. However, the world is facing a major challenge of honey bee loss due to the excessive use of pesticides facilitated by technological advancements. Pesticides are harmful to pollinators and can cause lethal and sublethal effects through dermal contact, ingestion, or inhalation of contaminated air. Pesticide exposure in agricultural fields has led to honey bee toxicity, which affects their neurophysiological and immune systems and, consequently, their life cycle. This toxicity also leads to contamination of bee products, which can negatively impact human health, affecting the nervous and digestive systems, among others. While there is limited knowledge about the impact of pesticides on wild honey bees, it is crucial to understand this to guide agricultural practices and legislation aimed at safeguarding these important pollinators. It is, therefore, essential to take major steps to control pesticide toxicity in honey bees and prevent further harm. © 2024, AMG Transcend Association. All rights reserved.
Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles for Enhanced Latent Fingerprint Development: A Sustainable Approach
(Apple Academic Press, 2025) Snehalata U. Shenoy; Anuj Sharma; Vaibhav Sharma; Varad Nagar; Apoorva Singh; Kumud Kant Awasthi; Mahipal Singh Sanklhla; Garima Awasthi
The development of latent fingerprints plays a pivotal role in forensic investigations by providing critical evidence for identifying individuals involved in criminal activities. However, traditional fingerprint development methods often rely on chemical reagents that are environmentally harmful and pose potential health risks to forensic investigators. In recent years, there has been a surge of interest in eco-friendly and sustainable techniques for fingerprint enhancement. Green synthesis involves the utilization of natural compounds, such as plant extracts and microorganisms, to fabricate nanoparticles with enhanced properties. These nanoparticles offer numerous advantages, including biocompatibility, cost-effectiveness, and minimal environmental impact. Furthermore, the role of different types of green-synthesized nanoparticles, such as silver, gold, and magnetic nanoparticles, in enhancing the visibility and quality of latent fingerprints. It discusses their unique properties, synthesis methods, and interactions with fingerprint residue components. It also discusses future research directions and potential advancements in this emerging field, with the aim of promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly approaches for forensic fingerprint analysis. Overall, the incorporation of green-synthesized nanoparticles in latent fingerprint development holds tremendous promise for advancing forensic science while mitigating the negative impact on the environment and human health. By embracing these eco-friendly techniques, forensic investigators can enhance their capabilities in fingerprint analysis while upholding sustainable practices. © 2026 by Apple Academic Press, Inc.
Rice crop production from nursery to postharvesting treatment
(Elsevier, 2025) Anuj Sharma; Snehalata U. Shenoy; Varad Nagar; Vaibhav Sharma; Mahipal Singh Singh Sankhla; Kumud Kant Awasthi; Anjali Awasthi; Garima Awasthi
For more than half of the world's population, rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a staple food crop. The preparation of the nursery, transplanting, field management, harvesting, and postharvest processing are all steps in the cultivation process. Each stage is essential in deciding the ultimate product's quality and yield. Choosing high-quality seeds, setting up the seedbed correctly, and maintaining ideal environmental conditions for seedling growth are all part of nursery management. To guarantee equal crop establishment, planting, or moving seedlings to the main field, involves precise timing and spacing. Irrigation, fertilization, weeding, and pest and disease management are all included in field management. By using these techniques, you may increase plant growth, reduce production losses, and protect the environment. Harvesting entails cutting and gathering ripe rice panicles at the appropriate time. To avoid grain shattering and preserve grain quality, proper timing is crucial. Threshing, drying, cleaning, grading, storing, and milling are all parts of postharvest management. These procedures guarantee grain quality preservation, reduce postharvest losses, and get the rice ready for consumption. Rice crop production is a complicated and varied process that needs close attention to each stage to produce rice with the best yields and grain quality. To fulfill the rising demand for this main crop and ensure food security, it is crucial to comprehend and optimize these practices. This chapter explores the many facets of postharvest handling and clarifies their significance in the agricultural supply chain. © 2025 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Unveiling the Power of Nanoparticles: A Comprehensive Review on Revolutionary Techniques for Development of Latent Fingerprints
(AMG Transcend Association, 2024) Muskan Singhal; Anuj Sharma; Divyansh Jain; Varad Nagar; Swaroop S. Sonone; Swapnali V. Jadhav; Kumud Kant Awasthi; Mahipal Singh Sankhla
Nanoparticles range between 1 to 100 nm and are undetectable by the eyes. The size of nanoparticles makes them unique in adjustable mechanical, electrical, and optical properties. Due to these characteristics, nanoparticles have a high significance in forensic science development. Fingerprints are the most common and important physical evidence on the crime scene. A latent fingerprint develops when the finger comes in contact with any surface, leaving sweat deposition, but this sweat deposition remains unnoticeable because sweat composition remains colorless. The present study provides a concise review of different nanoparticles like gold nanoparticles, silver nanoparticles, zinc oxide nanoparticles, silica nanoparticles, antibodies functionalized gold nanoparticles, aluminum oxide nanoparticles, Bi-functionalized gold nanoparticles, fluorescent starch-based carbon nanoparticles, electrodeposition of metal nanoparticles, iron oxide nanoparticles; carbon dot-based nanoparticles which can be used to develop fingerprints. This article discusses different types of print found on crime scenes and a comparative study of nanoparticles that are used to develop fingerprints. The various nanomaterials can be utilized for fingerprint development and to carry out future studies on fingerprint science following the growing demands of the modern scientific community. © 2024 by the authors.