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209 articles for “plant seeds”
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Autecological Study on Seed Germination and Growth Analysis of a Fodder Crop Medicago Sativa L.
Abstract: AbstractThe ecological factors that affect vegetation are climatic, edaphic (soil) and biotic. The major climatic factors are temperature, light, wind and water. It is now a well-known fact that temperature is globally affecting the flora and fauna and it may soon manifest into a major problem. To overcome this problem, mankind must evolve a suitable genotype, which will be able to withstand global warming and sustain itself, thus maintaining the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Hidden Gems of Dragon Fruit: Its Role in Pharmacognosy and Therapeutics
Abstract: The Cactaceae family includes the medicinal plant Hylocereus spp., also known as dragon fruit. The skin’s unique morphology, which reflects the body’s oval form, is characteristic of dragon fruit. Dry conditions are ideal for dragon fruit growth. Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, is a fantastic functional food that has attracted attention recently due to its numerous therapeutic benefits, including antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-microbial, hepatoprotective, and anti-hyperlipidemic properties. It also …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 92–101 Read article
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Evaluation of Yield and Fruit Quality of Thirteen Selected Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) Cultivars in Southwest Nigeria
Abstract: Assessing the morphology, fruit yield, proximate composition and phytochemical properties of some grown tomato cultivars from southwest Nigeria is needed to identify quality and promote performance for tomato industry. Thirteen tomato cultivars that are prominently grown by farmers were purposively collected from farmer’s field across the region and evaluated for fruit yield and nutritional quality. Fruit yield and quality were evaluated on field and laboratory of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 12–22 Read article
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Formulated Biofertilizer—An Effective Approach to Improve Growth and Nutrient Uptake in Crops: A Systemic Review
Abstract: An alternative to mineral fertilizers is the biofertilizers which is one of the important components of integrated nutrient management as these are cost effective and renewable source of plant nutrients to supplement the chemical fertilizers for sustainable agriculture. The use of microorganisms in agriculture as bioinoculant is a very important practice and a growing need too. In spite of countless research, the rate of success is remarkably low. To get …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 43–52 Read article
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Role of Fungicides in Food and Crop Health Security for Better Tomorrow
Abstract: AbstractFungicides are absolutely essential for prevention of plant diseases and improving crop yield, which is otherwise lost due to diseases. Their role has assumed importance where desirable host resistance against diseases is lacking. For many of the destructive diseases such as those caused by the members of oomycetes, against which effective host resistance is not available or when the host resistance is easily broken by new pathogen races, fungicides serve …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 11–19 Read article
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Yield Loss Assessment in Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) due to Ascochyta Blight (Phoma exigua var. diversispora (Bubak) Boerema) Disease
Abstract: Ascochyta blight (Phoma exigua var. diversispora (Bubak) Boerema) causes a severe, rapidly developing disease on common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) that can bring about complete plant defoliation and extensive yield loss. Studies were conducted in Rwanda to quantify the yield loss attributed to bean ascochyta blight on 64 common bean genotypes including bush and climbing. Using a split plot design, trials were conducted at three locations, where ascochyta disease is …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 4, 2021 · pp. 36–52 Read article
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Nitrosamine Accumulation, Processing Variables, and Indigenous Plant Inhibitors in Nigerian Traditionally Processed Meats
Abstract: N-nitrosamines are classified as probable or possible human carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Carcinogenic N-nitrosamines — principally N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) and N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) — are formed in abundance during the preparation of widely consumed Nigerian traditional processed meats including suya, kilishi, and balangu. This original investigation combined a six geopolitical zone of Nigerian market survey with laboratory-controlled model system experiments, effects of processing parameters on N-Nitrosamine formation …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 61–72 Read article
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Evaluation And Demonstration of MAR1495 And Local Strain (SB-12) on Soybean Yield At Gofa Woreda Southern Nation Nations Nationalities and Peoples of Ethiopia
Abstract: Soybean is the most important legume crop in the world which can be used for human food source, animal feed, soy milk production, oil production as well as for soil fertility improvement by fixation of nitrogen. The benefits apiece use of Rhizobium inoculants show that a completely good deal of services may be saved by borderline labourers by utilizing quality proven inoculants on the farm. Rhizobia immunization to seeds is …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 52–59 Read article
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The Effect of Alcoholic, Aqueous and Crude Extracts of Lemon citrus Seeds on Staphylococcus and Klebsiella Bacteria
Abstract: Five isolates of staphylococcus bacteria identified by phytic were obtained and activated on solid saline mannitol medium, where the colonies appeared in a golden color. Three extracts of dry lemon seeds were prepared (raw, 1% aqueous extract, 1% alcoholic extract). It was celebrated that the aqueous quotation was added operative on bacterial progress than the alcoholic and rudimentary sources. Three isolates of Klebsiella bacteria identified by VITEK were also obtained, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 32–36 Read article