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Research Article | DOI: https://doi.org/10.31579/2637-8914/116

Effect Of Nitrogen Fertilizer on The Growth of Hybrid Sorghum Sudan Grass

  • Ali Hassan 1*
  • M. M. Hussain 1
  • M. A. Ullah 2
  • M. Nadeem 1
  • M.A. Shahzad 1
  • A. A. Khan 1
  • M. J. Riaz 1
  • H. Ahmad 1
  • F. Ahmad 1
  • M. Waqas 1
  • D. A. Afzal 1
  • A. Anwar 1
  • A. Qazmi 1

1 PMAS- University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
2 Pakistan Agricultural Research Council, Islamabad, Pakistan.

*Corresponding Author: Ali Hassan, PMAS- University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

Citation: Ali Hassan, M. M. Hussain, M. A. Ullah, M. Nadeem, M.A. Shahzad., et all (2023), Effect of Nitrogen Fertilizer on The Growth of Hybrid Sorghum Sudan Grass, J. Nutrition and Food Processing, 6(3); DOI:10.31579/2637-8914/116

Copyright: © 2023, Ali Hassan. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Received: 17 January 2023 | Accepted: 08 March 2023 | Published: 20 April 2023

Keywords: forage production; economics of nutrition; dry biomass and physiological traits

Abstract

A pot experiment was conducted at Experimental area, Agronomy Department PMAS- University of Arid Agriculture Rawalpindi to see the effect of different levels of nitrogen fertilizer on the growth and physiological traits of Sorghum Sudan Grass during March, 2022. Completely randomized designed was applied along with three replications. Seeds of Sorghum Sudan grass were collected from NARC Islamabad. Nitrogen fertilizer was applied in pots on 30th March, 2022, according to the treatments. Nitrogen played a significant role in the growth and physiology of Sorghum Sudan Grass. Nitrogen @ 150 kgha-1 is the best among other four treatments and attained the highest plant heights in three times (21.355, 65. 153 and 100.620 cm) respectively. However, results of nitrogen @ 200kgha-1 are approximately statistically at par with NPK. Nitrogen @ 150 kgha-1 gained the highest position in two times data (0.7050 and 1.4250) respectively. Nitrogen @ 200 kgha-1 gained less value than nitrogen @150kgha-1 might be excessive dose. Nitrogen nutrition played a key role in the enhancement of leaf area values; however nitrogen @150kgha-1nutrition had the top position (1.140 and 1.950) during two times respectively. Leaf area index data had statistically significant results but among the nutrition treatments nitrogen @150kgha-1nutrition is the best option attaining the highest values (91.475 and 152.550) respectively in two times. Nitrogen fertilizer at different levels had statistically significant effect on crop growth rate of sorghum plants; however nitrogen @150kgha-1nutrition treatment attained the highest value (0.5333) which was statically at par @200kgha-1nutrition treatment. Nitrogen @150kgha-1nutrition treatment had the top position (4061.9) but other three doses of nitrogen values having minute difference with nitrogen @150kgha-1 and higher than control. Four doses of nitrogen fertilizer produced more net assimilation rates than control and nitrogen @150kgha-1gained the highest value (45.653) which was statistically at par with nitrogen @200kgha-1(43.521).Nitrogen fertilizer is an inorganic fertilizer provides the nutrition the plant fastly and provides better performance at nitrogen @150kgha-1. Nitrogen @200kgha-1 showed better performance than control but less than nitrogen @150kgha-1, therefore this finding improves the economics of the study. 

Introduction

salinity tolerance (Jung et al., 2015). SSH can be successfully grown with winter forage crops, such as Italian ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam.), forage barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) and rye (Secale cereale) in double cropping systems (Ji et al., 2010). The sorghum × sudangrass hybrid [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] (SSH) is widely cultivated as forage during the summer season all over the world. It considered as promising source for hay, silage and green chop (Ali et al., 2014). SSH has an advantage of fast growth and multicuts, however it has a lower feed value than corn (Kim et al., 2012). SSH is one of the most important summer forage crops together with forage corn widely used to produce silage in the South Korea (Seo et al., 2000). SSH is grown on more than 26,491 hectares with productivity of 397,372 ton in 2014 that approximately 59% of the total land area of summer forage crops in South Korea (MAFRA, 2015). 

Nitrogen (N) fertilization is a very essential nutrient to increase productivity and feed values of forage material (Turgut et al., 2005). SSH is very sensitive to N fertilization. Forage sorghum accumulate great amount of nutrients from soil to meet its high nutrient requirements, making it important to create optimum soil conditions by frequently monitoring (Lopez-Bellido et al., 2006; Marsalis, 2006; Khosla et al., 2000). According to Beyaert and Roy (2005), the best productivity was obtained at N rate of 125kg ha-1, the most economical rates ranging from 83 to 107 kg ha1. NUE and apparent N recovery (ANR) were improved by two equal applications of N, compared to a single application (Beyaert and Roy, 2005). Studies of BMR (brown mid rib) SSH response to nitrogen rates and application method have shown that the greatest productivity was obtained by N rate of 222 kg ha1in split applications, split applications of N was improving productivity and increasing N uptake efficiency (Kilcer et al., 2002). Split N application treatment had effect on yield in the study of wheat response to nitrogen fertilization timing (Prokopy and Widhalm, 2011). 

Most of the country’s 30 million cattle, 27 million buffalos, 54 million goats, 27 million sheep and 1 million camels are owned by rural families or small farmers (of whom there are more than 8 million), and herein lies the challenge (Rehman et al., 2017; Tahir et al., 2019). Green forage demands for rapidly expanding livestock industry is increasing day by day in Pakistan. Livestock has a great contribution in the economy of Pakistan having 11.5% share in total GDP (Govt. of Pakistan, 2021). Plant populations and nitrogen fertilizers need to be reduced as much as possible so that ravage is minimized and resource use efficiency is maximized. Reducing plant densities and N fertilizer rates may affect yield and nutritive value of forage sorghum and corn when grown in limited irrigation situations (Marsalis et al., 2009). 

Nitrogen should be applied to a crop at times that avoids periods of significant loss and provide adequate N when needed. Studies with grain sorghum have shown that fertilizer knifed-in at planting has increase yields relative to broadcast application (Khosla et al., 2000; OMAF, 2002).  Multicut sorghum forage should be fertilized more like an intensively managed perennial grass than a corn crop with N fertilizer being applied before planting and after each cut in a multicut system (Ketterings et al., 2004; Rahman et al., 2001; Lauriault et al., 2002; Eltelib, 2004). Application of urea increased the fresh and dry weight of multicut sorghum (Khair and Salih, 2007; Eltelib, 2004; Neylon et al., 2002; Reddy et al., 2003). 

It is important to optimize the application of N fertilizer levels to increase productivity, but consider economic efficiency and avoid soil pollution (Hirel et al., 2001; Moon et al., 2010; Tamme et al., 2009; Brady and Weil, 2008; Liu et al., 2014). Pollution from N fertilization is the main ozone depletion and global warming via N2O emission to the atmosphere (Nadeem et al., 2012; Solomon, 2007). Previous studies show that increasing N fertilizer levels result in taller plants, as N enhances plant growth (Turgut et al., 2005; Rizan et al., 2003; Sher et al., 2016; Gebremariam and Assefa, 2015; Liu et al., 2014). Moghimi and Emam (2015), leaf width is in high correlation with leaf area index, which is significantly affected by N rates. Stem diameter increased with increasing N application (Clough et al., 2003; Ayub et al., 2002; Afzal et al., 2013;Almodares et al., 2006; Kilcer et al. ,2002; Beyaert and Roy, 2005; Ketterings et al., 2007; Lopez-Bellido et al., 2006 ; Howard et al., 2001; Clay et al., 2001;Howard et al., 2001 and  Nicholos et al., 2004). 

Net assimilation rate (NAR), this is a physiological index that allows us to know the amount of biomass accumulated by the plant per unit of leaf area at a given time (g cm−2day−1) (Carpio et al., 2016; Escalante and Kohashi, 2014;Mora et al., 2006). On the other hand, the importance of nitrogen as a fertilizer is known, it increases growth and higher biomass yields, and it affects the proportion of amino acids lysine and threonine; in oilseeds, protein content increases but has an adverse effect on oil content; it is used to maintain high production levels of quantity and quality (Maheswari et al., 2017). When the nitrogen content in the soil is not known, fertilizer doses higher than those required by the crop are applied, causing intoxication (Villareal et al., 2002). Other authors cite that, for nitrogen, in soils suitable for agriculture in tropical areas, they present severe deficiencies and low availability of this, and, therefore, it is important to carry out a soil analysis before planting a crop (Sosa and Garcia, 2018;Pichardo et al., 2007; Pacheco and Cabresa, 2003). 

Therefore, this pot experiment was carried out to investigate the effect of nitrogenous fertilizer on the growth and physiological traits of Sorghum Sudan Grass.

Materials And Methods

A pot experiment was conducted at Experimental area, Agronomy Department PMAS- University of Arid Agriculture Rawalpindi to see the effect of nitrogen fertilizer on the growth and physiological traits of Sorghum Sudan Grass during March, 2022. Completely randomized designed was applied along with three replications. Treatments were; T1= Control (without Nitrogen), T2= 50 kg Nha-1 (49.5mg X10= 495.6 mg NPot-1), T3= 100kg Nha-1 (99mg X10 = 990 mg NPot-1), T4= 150kg Nha-1 (148.5mg X10 = 1485 mg NPot-1) and T5= 200kg Nha-1 (198mg X10 = 1980 mg NPot-1). Seeds of Sorghum Sudan grass were collected from NARC Islamabad. 10 seeds of Sorghum Sudan grass were sown in each pot having 10 kg soil. Three plants were maintained in each pot.

Nitrogen fertilizer was applied in pots on (30th March, 2022) according to the treatments. All other agronomic practices were applied similarly. Growth parameters i.e. Plant Height (cm), Leaf Diameter (cm), Leaf Area (m²), Net Assimilation Rate (NAR) [g/m²/day or week], Crop Growth Rate (CGR) [g/m²/day or week], Leaf Area Duration (LAD) [cm² day or week] and Leaf Area Index (LAI) were determined during crop duration. 

Results And Discussions

Nitrogen played a significant role in the growth and physiology of Sorghum Sudan Grass. The results of plant height, leaf diameter and leaf area as affected by different doses of nitrogen are presented in table-1.

Plant height is a main contributor in plant growth of soybean crop. Table-1 showed statistically significant results of plant height in different three intervals. Nitrogen @ 150 kgha-1 is the best among other four treatments and attained the highest plant heights in three times (21.355, 65. 153 and 100.620 cm) respectively. However, results of nitrogen @ 200kgha-1 are approximately statistically at par with NPK. This minute difference in plant height is might due to excessive nitrogen supplementation. The increasing trend in plant height was observed in all the treatments with the passage of time but the maximum at nitrogen @ 150 kgha-1 treatment. The findings of the study are in line with the investigations of (Maughen et al., 2012; Haankuku et al., 2014; Turgut et al., 2007; Damien et al., 2017; Restellatto et al., 2013; Marsalisa et al., 2009;Coblentz et al., 2017;Nakano et al., 2011; Khalid et al., 2003 and  Sarker, 2000). 

Growth of every plant is determined by the leaf diameter of the plant. Statistically significant results during two times were indicated in table-1. Nitrogen @ 150 kgha-1 gained the highest position in two times data (0.7050 and 1.4250) respectively. Nitrogen @ 200 kgha-1 gained less value than nitrogen @150kgha-1 might be excessive dose. This finding saved the nitrogen fertilizer and improves the economics. All the doses of nitrogen performed better performance than without nitrogen. The study results of this parameter are in agreement of the results (Roy and Khandakar, 2010; Zewdu et al., 2002b; Khaleduzzaman et al., 2007; Tassema et al., 2003;Kumar et al., 2001;Saha et al. ,2001;Uddin et al., 2005a ;Singh et al.,2000 and  Lee and Lee, 2000). 

Leaf area is a vegetative growth parameter directly related to the photosynthesis and depicted statistically significant results in table-1. Nitrogen nutrition played a key role in the enhancement of leaf area values; however nitrogen @150kgha-1nutrition had the top position (1.140 and 1.950) during two times respectively. Without nitrogen nutrition minimum leaf area was observed in control treatment (0.3167and 0.5633) respectively in two times. Similar results were also found in the investigations of (Rahman et al., 2001;Maughen et al., 2012; Haankuku et al.,  2014; Turgut et al., 2007;Marsalisa et al., 2009; Damien et al., 2017;Restellatto et al., 2013; Belanger et al., 2017).

TreatmentsPlant Height  (cm)Leaf diameter (cm)Leaf Area (m2)
30th  March13rd  April27th  April6 th  April27th  April6 th  April27th  April
T1 (0 kg Nha-1)18.845b47.480b70.867c0.2250c0.5667b0.3167c0.5633c
T2 (50 kg Nha-1)19.783ab52.578ab84.995b0.2433c0.7000b0.4725bc0.8700b
T3 (100 kg Nha-1)20.333a62.227a91.668a0.4400b1.2250a0.9375ab1.1500b
T4 (150 kg Nha-1)21.355a65.153a100.620a0.7050a1.4250a1.1400a1.9050a
T5 (200 kg Nha-1)20.012a60.231a88.256ab0.5512ab1.3150a1.0020a1.4902ab
LSD2.20117.67012.3640.24120.85730.24930.7205

Means followed by different letter (s) within the columns differ significantly at 5% level of significance

Table 1: Effect of Nitrogen fertilizer on the growth and physiological trait of Hybrid Sorghum Sudan Grass

Growth and physiology of plant are the important contributors of the plant life. Physiological traits; leaf Area index (LAI), Crop Growth rate (CGR), Leaf Area Duration (LAD) and Net Assimilation Rate (NAR) results were depicted in table-2. Nutrition played a key role in the growth as well as physiology of soybean crop.
Leaf area index data had statistically significant results (Table-2) but among the nutrition treatments nitrogen @150kgha-1nutrition is the best option attaining the highest values (91.475 and 152.550) respectively in two times. Four nitrogen nutrition treatments performed better than control i.e. without nutrition. Leaf area index refers to the efficiency of photosynthetic process. It is the ratio of total leaves area to the ground cover, which increases to maximum after crop emergence (Reddy, 2004). These results are closely related to the conclusions of (Aguilar et al., (2005; Koutroubas et al., 2008; Zubillaga et al., 2002; Snyder and Tegeder, 2021;Hassan et al., 2020; Ashraf et al., 2019; Evans and Clarke, 2019; Khaliq et al., 2008; Nasim et al., 2012; Al Hasnawi et al., 2020; Beig et al., 2010;Zhang et al., 2014; Naz and Sulaiman 2015; Smith & Siciliano, 2015; Trinh et al., 2015; Anggoro, 2011; Thind et al., 2009 and Min et al., 2019).
 Crop growth rate is a fundamental determinant of plant physiology. Proper nutrition availability is the basic requisite of the plant for the better performance in growth as well as plant physiology.  Nitrogen fertilizer at different levels had statistically significant effect on crop growth rate of sorghum plants, however nitrogen @150kgha-1nutrition treatment attained the highest value (0.5333) which was statically at par @200kgha-1nutrition treatment (Table-2).Organic fertilizers are the good sources of macro and micro nutrients and environmentally approach. Crop growth rate is the dry matter production per unit time which is affected by temperature, solar radiation, age of cultivar and water/nutrient supply. Micronutrients application enhances the plant growth through increased photosynthesis and other plant pathways (Reddy, 2004). Dry weight increase in time interval in relation to the initial weight expresses the relative growth rate (RGR) while crop growth rate is an absolute measure of growth, therefore, similar values could be expected for different initial weights (Reddy, 2004). Similar findings were obtained by the results of (Nasim et al., 2011; Wang et al., 2013; Javeed et al., 2021; Perveen et al., 2021; Ghafoor et al., 2021; Glass, 2003; Ahmad et al., 2018; Jin et al., 2010; Zahoor et al., 2010; Wajid et al., 2010; Zubillaga et al., 2002; Abbadi and Gerendas, 2009; De La Vega and Hall, 2002; Tovar et al., 2021).
Leaf area duration (LAD) results were statistically significant with the application of NPK, FYM and poultry manure nutrition (Table-2). This physiological trait is mainly dealt with plant leaf physiology and nutrition showed significant values as presented in table-2.  Nitrogen @150kgha-1nutrition treatment had the top position (4061.9) but other three doses of nitrogen values having minute difference with nitrogen @150kgha-1 and higher than control. Leaf area duration provides means for comparing various treatments on the basis of leaf persistence which reflects the extent of light interception and it is directly associated with leaf area index (Reddy, 2004). These results are supported by those of (Nasim et al., 2017;Ahmad et al., 2018;Hassan et al., 2021; Li et al., 2018; Wajid et al., 2012). 
Net assimilation rate (NAR) is an important physiological trait in the growth and plant physiology and showing positive results with application of nutrition as indicated in table-2.Four doses of nitrogen fertilizer produced more net assimilation rates than control and nitrogen @150kgha-1gained the highest value (45.653) which was statistically at par with nitrogen @200kgha-1 (43.521). Nitrogen fertilizer is an inorganic fertilizer provides the nutrition the plant fastly and provides better performance at nitrogen @150kgha-1. Nitrogen @200kgha-1 showed better performance than control but less than nitrogen @150kgha-1, therefore this finding improves the economics of the study. Net assimilation rate (NAR) refers the plant capacity to increase dry weight in terms of area of its assimilatory surface. It represents the photosynthetic efficiency in the overall sense and in connection with relative growth rate (Reddy, 2004). Different factors influence the NAR such as temperature, light, CO2, water, leaf age, mineral elements, chlorophyll and genotype (Reddy, 2004). Supporting findings of this study are found by the scientists of (Cantarella et al., 2018; Manzoor et al., 2021;Mandal et al., 2016; Rasuli et al., 2021;Garcia et al., 2018; Perveen et al., 2021; Jin et al., 2010; Koutroubas et al., 2008 ;Nasim et al., 2017and Geng et al., 2016)

TreatmentsLAICGR [g/m²/day]LAD[cm²/day]NAR [g/m²/day]
6 th  April27th  April
T1  (0 kg Nha-1)26.767c45.000c0.1783b1354.3c38.544b
T2 (50 kg Nha-1)37.900bc69.750bc0.1987b1541.8bc40.371ab
T3  (100 kg Nha-1)54.950b91.750b0.3448ab2563.6b42.091ab
T4 (150 kg Nha-1)91.475a152.550a0.5333a4061.9a45.653a
T5 (200 kg Nha-1)72.762ab122.150ab0.4356a3250.2a43.521a
LSD32.05453.0790.33212701.27.009

LAI= Leaf Area Index, CGR= Crop growth Rate, LAD= Leaf Area Duration, NAR= Net Assimilation Rate

Means followed by different letter (s) within the columns differ significantly at 5% level of significance

Table 2: Effect of Nitrogen fertilizer on physiological traits of Hybrid Sorghum Sudan Grass

Conclusion

Availability of macro nutrients (NPK) to the plant fastly through the  combined NPK fertilizer treatment attained the highest values of growth and physiological traits of soybean plants. 

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Dear Agrippa Hilda, Journal of Neuroscience and Neurological Surgery, Editorial Coordinator, I trust this message finds you well. I want to extend my appreciation for considering my article for publication in your esteemed journal. I am pleased to provide a testimonial regarding the peer review process and the support received from your editorial office. The peer review process for my paper was carried out in a highly professional and thorough manner. The feedback and comments provided by the authors were constructive and very useful in improving the quality of the manuscript. This rigorous assessment process undoubtedly contributes to the high standards maintained by your journal.

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Raed Mualem

International Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews. I strongly recommend to consider submitting your work to this high-quality journal. The support and availability of the Editorial staff is outstanding and the review process was both efficient and rigorous.

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Andreas Filippaios

Thank you very much for publishing my Research Article titled “Comparing Treatment Outcome Of Allergic Rhinitis Patients After Using Fluticasone Nasal Spray And Nasal Douching" in the Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology. As Medical Professionals we are immensely benefited from study of various informative Articles and Papers published in this high quality Journal. I look forward to enriching my knowledge by regular study of the Journal and contribute my future work in the field of ENT through the Journal for use by the medical fraternity. The support from the Editorial office was excellent and very prompt. I also welcome the comments received from the readers of my Research Article.

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Dr Suramya Dhamija

Dear Erica Kelsey, Editorial Coordinator of Cancer Research and Cellular Therapeutics Our team is very satisfied with the processing of our paper by your journal. That was fast, efficient, rigorous, but without unnecessary complications. We appreciated the very short time between the submission of the paper and its publication on line on your site.

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Bruno Chauffert

I am very glad to say that the peer review process is very successful and fast and support from the Editorial Office. Therefore, I would like to continue our scientific relationship for a long time. And I especially thank you for your kindly attention towards my article. Have a good day!

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Baheci Selen

"We recently published an article entitled “Influence of beta-Cyclodextrins upon the Degradation of Carbofuran Derivatives under Alkaline Conditions" in the Journal of “Pesticides and Biofertilizers” to show that the cyclodextrins protect the carbamates increasing their half-life time in the presence of basic conditions This will be very helpful to understand carbofuran behaviour in the analytical, agro-environmental and food areas. We greatly appreciated the interaction with the editor and the editorial team; we were particularly well accompanied during the course of the revision process, since all various steps towards publication were short and without delay".

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Jesus Simal-Gandara

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Douglas Miyazaki

We are grateful for this opportunity to provide a glowing recommendation to the Journal of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy. We found that the editorial team were very supportive, helpful, kept us abreast of timelines and over all very professional in nature. The peer review process was rigorous, efficient and constructive that really enhanced our article submission. The experience with this journal remains one of our best ever and we look forward to providing future submissions in the near future.

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Dr Griffith

I am very pleased to serve as EBM of the journal, I hope many years of my experience in stem cells can help the journal from one way or another. As we know, stem cells hold great potential for regenerative medicine, which are mostly used to promote the repair response of diseased, dysfunctional or injured tissue using stem cells or their derivatives. I think Stem Cell Research and Therapeutics International is a great platform to publish and share the understanding towards the biology and translational or clinical application of stem cells.

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Husain Taha Radhi

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S Munshi

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Tania Munoz

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George Varvatsoulias

Dear editorial department: On behalf of our team, I hereby certify the reliability and superiority of the International Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews in the peer review process, editorial support, and journal quality. Firstly, the peer review process of the International Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews is rigorous, fair, transparent, fast, and of high quality. The editorial department invites experts from relevant fields as anonymous reviewers to review all submitted manuscripts. These experts have rich academic backgrounds and experience, and can accurately evaluate the academic quality, originality, and suitability of manuscripts. The editorial department is committed to ensuring the rigor of the peer review process, while also making every effort to ensure a fast review cycle to meet the needs of authors and the academic community. Secondly, the editorial team of the International Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews is composed of a group of senior scholars and professionals with rich experience and professional knowledge in related fields. The editorial department is committed to assisting authors in improving their manuscripts, ensuring their academic accuracy, clarity, and completeness. Editors actively collaborate with authors, providing useful suggestions and feedback to promote the improvement and development of the manuscript. We believe that the support of the editorial department is one of the key factors in ensuring the quality of the journal. Finally, the International Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews is renowned for its high- quality articles and strict academic standards. The editorial department is committed to publishing innovative and academically valuable research results to promote the development and progress of related fields. The International Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews is reasonably priced and ensures excellent service and quality ratio, allowing authors to obtain high-level academic publishing opportunities in an affordable manner. I hereby solemnly declare that the International Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews has a high level of credibility and superiority in terms of peer review process, editorial support, reasonable fees, and journal quality. Sincerely, Rui Tao.

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Rui Tao

Clinical Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions I testity the covering of the peer review process, support from the editorial office, and quality of the journal.

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Khurram Arshad