Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany
Volume 8, Issue 3 (2019)
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Mutation in Meristematic Cell of Calendula officinalis Flower (Inflorescence) Due to Rootex Hormone
Abstract: AbstractCalendula officinalis is a member of the family Compositae (Asteraceae) known as Pot-Marigold. It is widely used as an ornamental, cosmetics and medicinal plant. The plant has been used to identify the mutations in the meristematic cells due to exposure of rootex hormone. This hormone helps in enhancement of seed germination, stimulation of vegetative growth and development of shoot of C. officinalis plant. The seeds of C. officinalis species have …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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To Evaluate the Effect of Biofertilizer on Plant Growth Parameter of Triticum aestivum (Wheat)
Abstract: AbstractThe term ‘biofertilizer’ or 'microbial inoculants/fertilizer’ can be generally defined as a preparation containing live or latent cells of efficient strains capable of nitrogen fixation, phosphate solubilization which are used for application of seed and soil with the objective of increasing the number of such microorganisms and accelerating certain microbial processes to enhance the degree of availability of nutrients to the plants. Increasing cost of chemical fertilizers is unaffordable by …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants in the Dakshin Dinajpur District
Abstract: AbstractAn ethnobotanical study was undertaken to collect information from the locals on the use of medicinal plants in Dakshin Dinajpur district of North Bengal during June 2009 to October 2010. The data were collected through repeated interactions and semi-structured interviews based on a standardised questionnaire with the help of elderly people especially. They inherited the knowledge of their practices from their fore parents, relatives or friends. The investigation revealed the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Two New Records of Dicotyledonous Species from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Abstract: AbstractTwo dicotyledonous plant species belonging to two different families of angiosperms including Cassia fistula from Fabaceae and Terminalia catappa from Combretaceae have been reported for the first time from Bhopal district of Madhya Pradesh, India. These species were collected from the Shyamla hills in southern side of the study area. Each species was presented with updated nomenclature with latest synonyms, taxonomic description, ecology, geographical distribution, phenology and field photographs of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 5–7 Read article
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Taxonomy and Medicinal Uses of Portulaceae Family in the Flora of Bhopal
Abstract: AbstractThe present work was based on field survey to collect, document and identify members belonging to Portulaceae family growing throughout the Bhopal district. In the present work, various field visits were conducted during March 2016 to June 2017 throughout the study area to collect and identify the species of Portulaceae family. The study reported four species under one genus belonging to Portulaceae family. All the species have been detailed with …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 8–11 Read article