Nitika Kapoor

Nematicidal and plant growth-promoting potential of the cell-free culture supernatant of Bacillus megaterium in tomato under Meloidogyne incognita infection: an in vitro and in vivo study

Unravelling the roles of redox homeostasis and antioxidant system in facilitating adaptive responses during Pb induced hormesis in Brassica juncea

This research explores the role of the antioxidant-prooxidant balance in eliciting the hormesis effect in Brassica juncea seedlings exposed to mild Lead (Pb). Excessive Pb doses in plants causes oxidative stress, which damages plant cells, stunts growth, and reduces agricultural yield. Conversely, mild Pb doses i...

Soil health management through conservation agriculture, agroforestry and natural farming systems

Globally, land degradation driven by the aggregate impacts of pollution and climate change poses a major challenge to sustainable agriculture, food security, and climate change adaptation. Approximately, one-third of the planet’s soil are classified as moderately to severely degraded due to erosion, loss of soil organi...

Abiotic stress response mechanisms, molecular mitigation, and future strategies in millets

Abiotic stresses, such as drought, salinity, temperature extremes, heavy metals, and pesticide toxicity, severely impact plant growth and productivity, primarily through the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and metabolic imbalances. In the era of climate change and declining agricultural sustainability, th...