Shiraz University

Susceptibility of Fig Cultivars to Thyrostroma parviniae , and Temperature-Dependent Pathogenicity on Potential Alternative Hosts

Thyrostroma parviniae has recently been identified as a dieback and bud-necrosis pathogen of fig trees in Iran. The resulting wood diseases pose a substantial challenge, given the current lack of effective and affordable treatment options. This study evaluates fig cultivar suscep...

Salinity stress alleviation in maize using endophytic fungi isolated from desert trees: physiological and biochemical responses

Soil salinization is a critical global challenge that limits agricultural productivity, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. Endophytic fungi from extreme desert habitats offer a sustainable biological strategy to enhance crop salinity tolerance; however, their mechanistic...

Altered inter-joint coordination strategies of the lower extremity and pelvis in elite rowers with chronic low back pain

Rowing is a highly coordinated, cyclic task that requires efficient inter-joint coordination across the lower extremities and pelvis to optimize force transmission and performance. Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is prevalent among elite rowers and may alter neuromuscular control st...

Monitoring of oxidative stress and acute phase proteins following testes exposure with ultrasound waves in cats

Ultrasonic therapy has harmfully effects on the structure and function of the testis. Various mechanisms are involved in the impact of ultrasound waves on testes tissue. This study aimed to investigate the effects of ultrasound exposure on cat`s testes by monitoring acute phase p...

Predictors of academic self-efficacy in medical intern students: the roles of mindful eating, physical activity, sleep quality, and mental workload

Academic self-efficacy, defined as an individual’s belief in their capacity to complete academic tasks, may play a role in the learning and performance of medical students. Lifestyle factors such as sleep quality, physical activity, and mindfulness-based behaviors have been assoc...

Preconditioning by high-intensity interval training and moderate continuous training differentially affect hippocampal neurotrophic and inflammatory gene expression under acute noise stress in rats

Objectives This study compared high-intensity interval training (HIIT) versus moderate continuous training (MCT) as preconditioning on hippocampal BDNF, TrkB, and TNF-α gene expression in rats exposed to acute noise stress.Methods Forty-two male Wistar rats were randomised into s...

Efficacy evaluation of livestock-derived vermicompost in alleviating the adverse effects of drought stress on spinach growth and enhancing calcareous soil properties

Improving drought tolerance is essential to achieve high crop yields. Vermicomposting is a sustainable approach to enhance soil health, fertility, and water use efficiency, leading to higher crop yields. This study was conducted to investigate whether livestock vermicompost (V0 (...