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Farming System Characterization: The Case of Gurage, Siltie Zones and Yem Special District, SNNPRs, Ethiopia
Abstract: This study was conducted to characterize and analyze existing farming system and identify the production constraints of Gurage, Siltie and Yem special district. Mixed farming is the main economic activity and bases of farmers’ livelihood in the study areas. For fruitful research and development intervention, characterize the existing farming system is vital to understand the actual condition. Around 275 sample households were selected using multi-stage sampling techniques. The collected data …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 25–47 Read article
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Assessment of Capacity, Success, and Challenges of Farmers Training Center in Southwest Ethiopia
Abstract: FTCs are established to provide extension including capacity development on use of improved farming technologies, market-oriented information, communication and advisory services. The main aim of this study is to assess capacity, success, and challenges of farmers training center for the better of farmers and the effectiveness of extension service provision in Kaffa and Bench-sheko zones. The study were undertaken in Gimbo and Chena district of Kaffa zone and Semen bench …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Light and Scanning Electron Microscopic Studies on Utricularia gibba L.––Lentibulariaceae
Abstract: Utricularia gibba L. belongs to family Lentibulariaceae, was studied using Light and Scanning Electron Microscopy to perform a comparative morphological analysis of the study species and conclude the evolutionary relationships of the section Utricularia.Keywords: Utricularia, LM, SEM, Pollen, Seed, phylogenyCite this ArticleRajasekar C, Samydurai P, Kanivalan I et al. Light and Scanning Electron Microscopic Studies on Utricularia gibba L.––Lentibulariaceae. Research & Reviews: Journal of Botany. 2017; 6(3): 7–10p.
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 7–10 Read article
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Thottea sasidharaiana Robi (Aristolochiaceae): A Rare and Little Known Endemic Plant from Ambayathode Forests of Kottiyoor Wild Life Sanctuary, Kannur, Western Ghats, Kerala, India
Abstract: AbstractThottea sasidharaiana Robi, a newly described rare and little known endemic plant belonging to the family Aristolochiaceae is reported only from the type locality of Malabar Wild Life Sanctuary, Kakkayam, Kozhikode, Kerala. Present collection from Ambayathode forest, Kottiyoor Wild Life Sanctuary (Western Ghats), Kannur district of Kerala state is another locality from where it is reported after type collection. This species is phenotypically close to the Indian species Thotteadinghoui, but …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 17–19 Read article
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Ethanomedicinal Survey in the Paliyar Hamlet of Sathuragiri Hills in Virudhunagar District, Tamil Nadu State, India
Abstract: An ethanobotanical survey was conducted among the peoples of Paliyar tribals, Sathuragiri hills of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu state has brought to a number of 83 plant species from 37 families used by them as a variety of medicines. The parts of the plants such as leaves, stem, fruits, bark, resin, root and seeds were generally used individually or combination with some medicinally important species. The present manuscript investigates with …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Growth Regulatory Activities of Different Extracts of Few Ornamental Plants on Radish (Raphanus sativus) with Chemical Investigation
Abstract: AbstractAn experiment was conducted to study the effects of aqueous extracts of few ornamental plants viz. China box (Murraya exotica), Indian Medlar (Mimusops elengi), Parrot tree (Butea monosperma) Mussaenda (Mussaenda erythrephytta), Mast tree (Polyalthia longifolia) and Swamp tree (Thuja occidentalis) on the germination and growth of radish (Raphanus sativus) aqueous extract of Mussaenda plant extract showed the highest percentage of germination shoot length, root length and chlorophyll contents of radish …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 16–20 Read article
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Milk-Cereal-based Composite Complementary Foods and their Storage Stability: A Mini Review
Abstract: In developing countries, depending upon the socio-economic situation, the nutritional status of the people is enhanced by encouraging increased use of inexpensive and available protein sources in child feeding. Traditional infant-feeding practiced in countries like India, is usually cereal based. Cereals in combination with milk solids are generally used for the preparation of weaning foods to improve the overall quality. Milk-cereal based complementary food is defined as food obtained from …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Pollen Morphology and Behaviour in Pummelo Flower
Abstract: AbstractPollen morphology and behaviour of flower in pummelo accessions CG-1, CG-18 and CG-151 were studied at the pummelo orchard of Regional Agricultural Research Station, BARI, Akbarpur, Moulvibazar and the laboratory of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University. It was observed that pollen diameter varied from 35 to 40 micro-meters, shape of pollen was round in all accessions and percentage of viable pollen was in between 85-99. Stigma became receptive approximately …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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Application of Nano-technology in Weed Management: A Review
Abstract: AbstractNanotechnology is science of manipulating materials at nano-scale. Among the latest technological advancements, nanotechnology occupies a central position. It has many applications in all stages of production, processing, storing, packaging and transport of agricultural products. The reduced use of herbicides andpesticides with increased efficiency, controlled release and targeted delivery will lead to precision farming. Improvement of crops in agriculture is a continuous process. Nano-herbicides are being developed to address the …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 21–23 Read article
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Comparative Study on the Effect of Growth Regulators on The Development and Multiplication of in vitro Germinated Orchids of Bangladesh
Abstract: Abstract‘In vitro’ culture response of different plant growth regulators was assessed in two indigenous medicinal orchid species namely, Acampe papillosa (Lindl.) Lindl. and Aerides odoratum Lour. orchid for optimum callus induction and plantlet regeneration. Leaf and nodal segments of in vitro grown seedlings of the both species were cultured on MS and PM (Phytamax) media supplemented with different concentration and combinations of plant growth regulators of Auxin and Cytokinins. The …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Effect of Salicylic Acid on Biochemical Traits in Two Cultivars of Soybean under Salt Stress
Abstract: AbstractSoybean is considered to be moderately salt sensitive species and is affected by salinity condition in terms of growth and yield. Among the abiotic stress, salinity is one of the serious agricultural problems worldwide which reduces field production. Foliar feeding of plants can effectively improve plant growth and productivity and is known to be more effective than soil application. Salicylic acid (SA) is a naturally occurring plant growth regulator which …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 9–18 Read article
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Impact of Crop Heat Units on Growth and Developmental Physiology of Future Crop Production: A Review
Abstract: Plant development depends on temperature and requires a specific amount of heat to develop from one point in their lifecycle to another, such as from seeding to the harvest stage. Temperature is a key factor for the timing of biological processes, and hence the growth and development of plants. Crop heat unit (CHU) or thermal time or growing degree days is a temperature response of development that differs between day …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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Effect of Salt Stress on Physico-biochemical Responses in Brassica juncea L. cv. Pusa Jai kisan
Abstract: Salinity is one of the major abiotic stress factors which affect plant growth, development and productivity. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of salinity on physical and biochemical levels in Brassica juncea in three and five days after treatment. Plant seedlings were treated with twenty five, fifty, and hundred millimolar of sodium chloride along with control plant. Shoot length, root length, fresh weight and dry weight …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Cardamom: Chemistry, Medicinal Properties, Applications in Dairy and Food Industry: A Review
Abstract: Cardamom is popularly known as ‘Queen of Spices’ due to its pleasant aroma and taste. It is widely used in India since ancient times. Cardamom contains steam-volatile oil, fixed oil, pigments, proteins, cellulose, pentosans, sugars, starch, silica, calcium oxalate and minerals. The aroma and flavor of cardamom are obtained from the essential oils which are composed of mainly α-terpinyl acetate and 1,8-cineole. Cardamom has excellent medicinal properties such as antiseptic, …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 9–19 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 and Pharmaceutical Uses of Medicinal Plant Achyranthes aspera: A Review
Abstract: Achyranthes aspera is an important medicinal herb found in India as a weed. It belongs to family Amaranthaceae. It is used for treatment of many diseases due to their safety and effectiveness. It is commonly known as charchita and apamarga in Sanskrit. Different constituents are present in various parts of Achyranthes aspera such as saponin, oleanic acid, achyranthine, ecdysterone, alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids and terpenoids. It has 80% distributed in all …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition in Khasi Mandarin: Major Developments
Abstract: Khasi mandarin (Mostly seedling origin with extended juvenile period) is one of the commercial citrus cultivars of northeast India, grown predominantly under rainfed and naturally organic environment, with minimum use of synthetic inputs.Under such nutritionally compromised conditions, identifying the correct nutritional disorders and resort to an effective remediation surmount to quite a challenging task.Authors have made efforts to take stock of works done in the past on these overlapping issues …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 8–21 Read article
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Pre-extension Demonstration of Improved Bread Wheat Technology in Gurage and Silte Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: The study was conducted in Silte Zone of Sankura Woreda and Gurage Zone of Mareko Woreda. The objective of the study was to demonstrate, the best performing bread wheat technologies based on grain yield performance and farmers’ preference. In each Kebele, one FTC and five farmers (3 male and 2 female farmers) were involved during ‘’meher’’ season of the year 2022/23. Training was given for the selected farmers and other …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Knowledge, Attitude of Traditional Medicine among the Rural Communities of Bilaspur District (C.G.) India
Abstract: The herbs are still widely used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. Herbal medicines are natural and intrinsically harmless and have their own anti-disease effects. There are many tribal-dominated communities residing in the state of Chhattisgarh, who are very aware of the usefulness of medicinal plants. Medicinal valuable plant species are used for various diseases and disorders, diagnosis and cure by tribal communities of Bilaspur district and …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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Plant Evolutionary Biology: An Insight into Adaptations and Diversity
Abstract: The study of plant evolutionary biology provides crucial insights into the remarkable diversity and adaptation of plants. This review work aims to explore the fascinating world of plant evolution, discussing key concepts, patterns, and mechanisms that have shaped the plant kingdom over millions of years. The review begins by highlighting the immense diversity of plant species, categorizing them into major groups and elucidating their distinctive characteristics. It further examines the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 18–23 Read article