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Environmental safety assessment and the fate of nanoagrochemicals
(Woodhead Publishing, Elsevier, 2027) Arshya Hashim, Sahir Sultan Alvi, Faria Fatima
The chapter examines the environmental and biological implications of nanoagrochemicals, including their effects on crops, soil, soil microorganisms, humans, and the environment. It also discusses risk management, human health considerations, and challenges associated with the increasing application of nanotechnology in agriculture.
Nanotechnology innovations: Functionalized nanomaterials for effective environmental restoration
(Woodhead Publishing, Elsevier, 2027) P. Smriti Rao, Auwal Muhammad, Faria Fatima
The chapter discusses the use of advanced engineered nanomaterials for environmental remediation, including nanoremediation of pollutants, functionalized nanomaterials, nanocomposite materials, nanoparticle synthesis and characterization, and their potential for sustainable and environmentally safe restoration of contaminated environments.
Environmental Stress and the Regulation of Secondary Metabolite Production in Plants
(CRC Press, Taylor & Francis, 2027) Abdul Mazeed, Mohd. Mohasin, Nitish Kumar, Nilofer, Faria Fatima, Mohammad Israil Ansari
The chapter examines the relationship between environmental stresses and secondary metabolite production in plants, with emphasis on biotic and abiotic stresses, signaling mechanisms, phytohormones, metabolic regulation, stress adaptation, and the potential application of secondary metabolites in sustainable agriculture and crop improvement.
Flavonoids and Their Contributions to Biochemistry Biosynthetic Pathways and Ecological Interactions
(CRC Press, Taylor & Francis, 2027) Nilofer, Abdul Mazeed, Mohammad Israil Ansari
The chapter provides an integrated overview of flavonoids as diverse plant secondary metabolites, covering their classification, chemical structures, biosynthetic pathways, analytical methods, ecological functions, and roles in plant defense, stress tolerance, pigmentation, and plant–environment interactions.
Curcumin as Neuroprotective Agent
(CRC Press/Taylor & Francis, 2026) Naureen Rizvi, Mohd Muazzam Khan, Usama Ahmad
The occurrence of specific pathological abnormalities in the brain, such as cellular inclusions, protein deposits outside cells, and changes in cell shape, is a defining characteristic of neurodegeneration. Besides acute neurodegenerative conditions like ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke, OS might play a causal part in the development of progressive neurodegenerative disorders like PD and AD. Antioxidants that protect neurons are thought to be a promising strategy for reducing extent and speed of death of neurons in certain illnesses. Curcumin, polyphenolic substance discovered in the tuber of turmeric which is also called Curcuma longa, has been identified as an active agent when treating a variety of central nervous system diseases, exhibits multiple pharmacological impacts, making it a versatile component. It is well known for its potent antioxidant, and that is well documented to possess multifunctional therapeutic benefits for various chronic conditions. In ailments like AD, major depressive disorder, tardive dyskinesia, epilepsy, and other related neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric conditions, curcumin exhibits neuroprotective qualities. It effectively suppresses the expression of reactive astrocytes, preventing cell death, and also regulates several neurotransmitter levels in the brain. In this review, we will focus on the current state of the art of curcumin as a potential remedy for various neurological conditions.