FP21079Seed nanopriming by silicon oxide improves drought stress alleviation potential in wheat plants

functional-plant Monday, May 17, 2021 2:11:00 AM CEST | info [other]

Abstract. The present study explored the effectiveness of SiO 2 nanoparticles (NPs) as seed priming agent (15 mg L –1 ) to improve drought tolerance in the wheat cultivar HI 1544. Seed germination studies showed significant enhancement in the rate of seed germination, seedling growth and vigour,.......

Seaweed and Other Marine-Derived Products in Skin Care

medscape Thursday, April 15, 2021 5:02:00 PM CEST | info [other]

Marine algae are relatively common raw sources for cosmeceutical products. 1 The photoprotective compounds identified among marine algae range from mycosporinelike amino acids, sulfated polysaccharides, and carotenoids to polyphenols, all of which are noted for absorbing UV and conferring.......

Police: Cocaine, heroin, ecstasy seized in Bridgeport barbershop raid

ctpost Saturday, June 12, 2021 4:46:00 PM CEST | info [other]

1 of 9 Investigators seized crack cocaine, powdered cocaine, heroin with fentanyl, ecstasy, Xanax, marijuana, digital scales, a .38 caliber handgun, several rounds of ammunition and $1,914, police said. Bridgeport Police / Contributed BRIDGEPORT Law enforcement officers seized drugs, a gun,.......

‘Biden da giro a trato con México’, dice especialista Nacional | 08:49 hrs.

excelsior Saturday, June 12, 2021 4:28:00 PM CEST | info [en] [other]

Nacional ‘Biden da giro a trato con México’, dice especialista. La vicepresidenta fue senadora junior por California y Biden fue cuatro veces senador; de política exterior sí saben, tienen una perspectiva de no dar pasos en falso, señaló el especialista. CIUDAD DE MÉXICO....

Pharma is winning the big business popularity contest

theverge Saturday, June 12, 2021 4:46:00 PM CEST | info [other]

It used to be easy to hate pharmaceutical companies. Between soaring drug costs and the opioid crisis, the industry was widely perceived as one that put profits over people’s health. In a 2019 Gallup survey , pharma was ranked dead last for positive perception among United States institutions....

Utilising Kratom for Opiate Withdrawal

bluelight Saturday, June 12, 2021 4:00:00 PM CEST | info [other]

There's really nothing to 'heal'. Your endogenous opioid system isn't broken, or hurt. Upregulation- you use opioids, the body produces more receptors, you stop using, your body reacts to those empty receptors, downregulation. In effect you're switching from a long acting opioid to a short acting.......