Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany
Volume 7, Issue 3 (2018)
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A Review on Micropropagation of Rare Plant Species: Ashwagandha
Abstract: Micropropagation is a technique of rapidly multiplying stock plant materials to large number of progeny plants. Some plant species available in the nature contains few traits of medicinal value. From those species, Withania somnifera is found to be rarely available, having medicinal value and also well in vitro regeneration. Most of the plant species especially like Withania somnifera are having medicinal values and cultivated on land even after their good …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Sacrifice of Younger Flowers for the Development of Older One Under Stressful Condition: An Interesting Report in Cereus peruvianus Mill
Abstract: An interesting observation was made when the flowering phylloclade of Cereus peruvianus Mill. was cut and put in water for few days then the oldest bud developed into the flower while all the other younger buds get ceased. Such type of observation tends to generate a curiosity in the plant developmental studies citing the utmost effort made by the plant to continue and complete the reproductive growth.Keywords: Flowering, Cereus peruvianus, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 12–14 Read article
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A Review on Cucurbita
Abstract: Cucurbita species is a good nutritional vegetable species and belongs to cucurbitaceae family. It is commonly grown throughout the world. It’s appearance is of green and yellowish-orange color. It contains so many nutritional values like proteins, fatty acids, carbohydrates and phytochemical constituents like phenolic compounds, flavonoids, tannins, etc. It shows so many pharmacological activities like anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-ulcer, anti-diabetic activities, etc.Keywords: Pumpkin, phytochemicals, anti-diabetic, nutrition, gallic acidCite this ArticleAman …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 15–16 Read article
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Effect of Vase Solutions on the Postharvest Life of Cutrose Flowers
Abstract: Different vase solutions having different concentrations were prepared and applied to cut rose flowers. On the basis of their physical appearance, flower diameter, fresh weight, flower longevity, water balance, moisture, electrolyte and pH, effect of different treatments was analyzed. Different treatments include aluminium sulphate, cobalt nitrate and silver nitrate along with 2% sucrose solution. All vase solutions tested under current study are capable of extending postharvest vase life in cut …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 7–11 Read article