Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany
Volume 4, Issue 1 (2015)
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Studies on Physico-Chemical Parameters and Biodiversity of Freshwater Algae in Kanbargi Lake of Belagavi (Karnataka)
Abstract: AbstractStudies on biodiversity of phytoplankton in Kanbargi Lake records a total of 14 species belonging to four classes of algae which includes, Bacillariophyceae – 6 species, Chlorophyceae – 5 species, 2 species of Euglenophyceae and 1 species of Dinophyceae. Both qualitative and quantitative analysis revealed that Bacillariophyceae species were abundant. Algal pollution index revealed a score of 18 indicating that Kanbargi Lake is less organically polluted. A study on physico-chemical …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Diatom Assemblages in Soil: Implications in Palaeo-Ecological Interpretations
Abstract: AbstractDiatoms are microscopic, unicellular, eukaryotic algae belonging to the Class Bacillariophyceae which are abundant in most aquatic habitats and serve as useful proxies for multi-dimensional analysis of ecosystems. They inhabit waters and soils of both saline and freshwater areas. Diatoms as primary producers are vital for life on Earth, serve as significant source of oxygen, have major impact on global carbon cycle and are food source for many organisms at …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 16–25 Read article
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Effect of Algal Toxin-Anatoxin on the Growth of Acorus calamus L.
Abstract: AbstractThe growth of Acorus calamus L. in Bheemasandra accession of Tumkur district, Karnataka state was studied. The roots of Acorus calamus L., are used to build immunity in the children. Narayan Das Prajapathi 2003 in his book “A handbook of medicinal plants” reports that, it has a stimulating, nervine and anti-spasmodic properties and acts as a rejuvenative for the brain and nervous system. It is used to promote cerebral circulation. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Medicinal Plants for the Treatment of Malaria used by Various Tribes of Bankura, West Bengal, India
Abstract: AbstractMalaria is one of the most common major health problems all over the world. With the increasing levels of malaria parasite drug resistance, the herbal knowledge of indigenous communities for malaria treatment can play an important role in identification of any new anti-malarial drug that is yet to be discovered. The present paper documented 22 ethno-medicinal plants of Bankura district, West Bengal, India, belonging to 15 families which were used …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 33–36 Read article
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An Outlook on Colored Cotton for Eco-friendly Textile Industries
Abstract: AbstractCotton is mainly a fiber yielding crop of worldwide importance. India is the first country for the marketable cultivation of hybrid cotton. It is one of the mainly significant commercial crops of India and is the only major natural source of fiber. It plays a prevailing role in its Agrarian and industrialized country as the backbone of fabric industry, which consumes 70% of the country's total fiber yield. Thus, cotton …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 9–15 Read article