EVALUATION OF ORGANIC AND INORGANIC MULCHING AS AN INTEGRATED WEED MANAGEMENT STRATEGY IN MAIZE UNDER RAINFED CONDITIONS

Evaluation of Organic and Inorganic Mulching as an Integrated Weed Management Strategy in Maize Under Rainfed Conditions

ABSTRACT: Weeds affect crop growth, health and yield by competing for resources, and they serve as refuge for insect pests.Mulches of different materials have been found to control weeds and insect pests.A field study was conducted at the village of Mang, Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, to 4 Inch explore the effect of various mulch materials

read more

A novel in vitro model to study prolonged Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in the cystic fibrosis bronchial epithelium.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) is known to chronically infect airways of people with cystic fibrosis (CF) by early adulthood.PA infections can lead to increased airway inflammation and lung tissue damage, ultimately contributing to decreased lung function and quality of life.Existing models of PA infection in vitro commonly utilize 1-6-hour time cours

read more