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Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) and compost present promising solutions for bolstering agricultural sustainability by stimulating plant growth and yield while lessening dependence on chemical inputs. Our investigation delved into the combined effects of PGPR and compost on spinach cultivation, conducted at Amity University’s Organic Farm. Employing a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with six treatments and three replications, we evaluated how these treatments influenced spinach growth parameters and photosynthetic pigment levels. Results showed that treatment T5 (AIOA Strain + Compost) outperformed others, significantly boosting plant height, leaf breadth, root length, and leaf count per plant. Furthermore, T5 exhibited elevated chlorophyll and carotenoid levels, indicating enhanced photosynthetic function and overall plant vigor. These outcomes underscore the potential synergy between PGPR and compost in fostering sustainable crop production. By diminishing reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides while enhancing soil health and nutrient cycling, integrating PGPR and compost-based biofertilizers offers an economical and environmentally friendly avenue for augmenting agricultural productivity and mitigating environmental hazards. Further exploration into optimization techniques and underlying mechanisms is crucial to fully harness the potential of these microbial and organic interventions across varied agroecological settings. Overall, this study contributes to advancing our knowledge of employing microbial and organic methods in sustainable agriculture, crucial for addressing global challenges in food security and environmental conservation.

Advanced pregnancy is associated with a higher risk of complicated aortopathies owing to the physiologic changes in pregnancy. The diagnosis can be elusive due to its rare incidence. The optimal treatment strategy is chosen based on the clinical condition of the patient, gestational age, and the severity of the aortic disease. A healthy young primigravida presented with acute chest pain in the early second trimester, diagnosed as a thoracic aortic aneurysm that had ruptured causing hemothorax. She underwent emergency endovascular repair under general anesthesia. Aortic disease should always be ruled out early in acute chest pain in pregnancy. Expeditious and strategic management helps improve maternal and fetal outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aeridas rosea and Eria lasiopetala are the species of rare and endangered orchids of uttrakhand region. These species deal with the in vitro propagation methods. For green pod culture, three Nutrient media Murashige and skoog (MS Media), Knudson Media (KC Media) and stock Solution of MS Media were tested by adding different concentration of growth regulators. MS Media supplemented with growth regulators 1.5mg/L NAA and 1.5mg/L BAP were found to be the most effective media for the development of protocorn like body(PLBs). This study is helpful in the propagation of these rare Orchids Plants at lower elevation, which could be a successful effort of conservation of rare Orchid plants and this could also reduce pressure on its population in the Wild. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Byline: Richa. Chauhan, Chandrajit. Prasad, Shahyan. Siddiqui, Dwarakanath. Srinivas Presurgical devascularization of neoplasms of the head and neck can be achieved by endovascular as well as direct percutaneous embolization techniques. [...]

Purpose: This research paper aims to explore the challenges associated with employee retention in the telemedicine sector and identifying various strategies to enhance retention rates taking into consideration job satisfaction as a mediator. Design/Methodology: The primary data for this study was collected through questionnaires distributed to healthcare professionals, with 185 fully completed responses out of a total of 205 participants. Employing a combination of purposive and stratified random sampling techniques, this empirical study utilized PLS-SEM for the path analysis. The study revealed that Monetary benefits in comparison to non-monetary benefits play a major role in contributing job satisfaction which in turn leads to employee retention. Findings: The findings reveal that the monetary benefits have greater influence on job satisfaction which leads to better retention rates in the healthcare industry, based on the analysis of survey data from doctors, nurses, and other healthcare staff. These insights can inform retention strategies in healthcare organizations to improve employee satisfaction and reduce turnover rates. Originality: The current study is to identify about the various challenges faced by Telemedicine industry in retaining their employees. Furthermore, this study contributes to the literature as well as practical implication various measure and strategies required to deal with the higher attrition rate in Telemedicine industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis (PAP) is a rare disease of the lungs characterized by deposition of lipo-proteinaceous material in the alveoli. This leads to reduced lung compliance and V/Q mismatch, causing respiratory failure. Patients with PAP may be posted for Whole Lung Lavage (WLL) under anesthesia, which is a challenging case for anesthetists. Preexisting respiratory failure is complicated by requirement of single lung ventilation with the help of double lumen tube during the procedure. Intraoperative ventilation is difficult and is managed with blood gas and airway pressure monitoring. Some degree of hypoxemia and hypercapnia may have to be tolerated. Large volumes of fluid are instilled into the lung which may cause hypothermia, hypervolemia, and electrolyte disturbances. These patients frequently require elective ventilation and intensive care admission in the postoperative period. We report the case of a young woman with PAP, posted for unilateral WLL under anesthesia. We wish to highlight the possible challenges posed by this case and how to conduct a safe anesthesia for this patient. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]