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54 articles for “Accumulator plants”
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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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A Systematic Review of the Herbal Medicinal Plants With Anti-Obesity Potential
Abstract: Obesity is a chronic, multifactorial metabolic condition characterized by abnormal fat accumulation. It is mainly driven by the intricate influence of genetic, environmental, hormonal, metabolic and lifestyle determinants. The burden of obesity has risen considerably over the past few years, making it one of the major health concerns in both developed and developing countries alike. The rapid increase globally in obesity prevalence is linked with numerous health complications such as …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 31–38 Read article
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Contribution, Limitations and Future Of Plant Growth Promoting Consortium in Sustainable Agriculture
Abstract: Current agricultural methods rely significantly on chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and other agrochemicals to enhance plant growth and combat pathogens, aiming to boost crop yields. However, the accumulation of chemical residues in the soil diminishes soil fertility considerably over a period. These accumulated chemicals gradually alter the soil's chemical composition, ultimately rendering it infertile. The high-risk conditions associated with these agricultural chemicals such as bioaccumulation, chemical toxicity and development of resistance …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 29–51 Read article
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Algae as Bio-Fertilizer
Abstract: Bio-fertilization represents a sustainable agricultural practice that leverages bio-fertilizers to enhance soil nutrient levels, thereby increasing agricultural productivity eco-friendly and feasible substitute for pollution-free agricultural applications, soil microflora has been used to increase biomass production and improve soil fertility. Numerous cyanobacteria, including species like Oscillatoria angustissima, Nostoc sp., and Anabaena sp., are known to be efficient nitrogen-fixing biofertilizers. Acuteodesmus dimorphus, Spirulina platensis, Chlorella vulgaris, Scenedesmus dimorphus, Anabaena azolla, and Nostoc …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 32–41 Read article
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Physiological Effects of Maize Crop under Altered Plant Populations and Soil Moisture Regimes
Abstract: ABSTRACTThe maize is major cultivated plant in the farming community in water scarce areas. Study was conducted at Coimbatore, India during the year 2010 with three soil moisture levels, 100% irrigation water (0.8 IW/CPE ratio), 75% irrigation water (0.6 IW/CPE ratio), 50% irrigation water (0.4 IW/CPE ratio) and three plant density levels, normal spacing (60x20 cm), narrow spacing (45X20 cm) and reduced narrow spacing (30x30 cm) levels. The reduction in …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 26–34 Read article
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Effect of Salt Stress on Plants: A Review
Abstract: AbstractSalinity may be a major abiotic stress, limiting growth and productivity of plants in many areas of the world. The ability of plants to tolerate salt is set by multiple biochemical pathways that facilitate retention and/or acquisition of water, defend plastid functions, and maintain ion homeostasis. The ability of plants to detoxify radicals underneath conditions of salt stress is perhaps the foremost essential demand. Several salt-tolerant species accumulate methylated metabolites …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 35–51 Read article
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Harnessing Ethylene and Brassinosteroids for Enhanced Agricultural Productivity and Food Quality
Abstract: This study provides a comprehensive review of the roles of ethylene and brassinosteroids, two vital hormonal regulators in plants, focusing on their impact on fruit ripening, stress responses, and overall plant growth. Ethylene, a gaseous plant hormone, is recognized as a key regulator in various physiological processes, particularly in the maturation of fruits. Its involvement in the ripening process has profound implications for agricultural practices, as it directly influences the …
Published in International Journal of Trends in Horticulture · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 29–32 Read article
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Foliar Application of Zinc Nanoparticles Improves Photosynthetic Performance in Wheat Plants
Abstract: The present study investigated the impact of foliar spray of zinc oxide nanoparticles on physiological and biochemical reactions in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Foliar spray with zinc oxide nanoparticles at 10 mg/l positively increased pigment content and biomass in comparison to control while a significant reduction in chlorophyll content and biomass accumulation was observed at higher concentration of 1000 mg/l. A study of Chlorophyll a fluorescence parameters at 10 mg/l …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · pp. 12–23 Read article
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Preliminary In Silico Analysis of Choline Monooxygenase and Betaine Aldehyde Dehydrogenase from Suaeda monoica Forssk. and its Expression in E. coli.
Abstract: AbstractIn a tropical country like India, the yield of crop plants is majorly affected by soil salinity and drought. One of the strategies to address this problem is by introducing genes responsible for salinity/drought tolerance in crop plants. Such genes could be identified and isolated from mangrove plants, as they are known to have evolved certain physiological mechanisms to augment saline environments. One such mechanism is the accumulation of Glycine …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 10–39 Read article
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Water Stress: An Overview on Plant Life
Abstract: AbstractPlant water status determines the tolerance and escapability of a plant towards the drought or other stress. There are morphological, physiological and biochemical significance of the drought. Plants have the drought tolerance capability by changing its physiology and biochemical compounds. The accumulation or relocation of the bio compounds determines the stress tolarance capacity and those compounds are called stress tolerance compounds. In normal they are the middle or end product …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 12–26 Read article
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Soil Organic Carbon Stocks in Different Land Uses at Puthupet, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract: AbstractSoil organic carbon (SOC) stocks were assessed in different land uses i.e., Cocos nucifera, Anacardium occidentale, Mangifera indica, Casuarina equisetifolia plantations, wasteland and natural forest at Puthupet, Tamil Nadu, India using Walkley and Black’s method. The soil bulk density was found to increase significantly (P< 0.05) with the increase in soil depth in all the sites except natural forest. Highest bulk density was recorded in wasteland and the least was …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 6–14 Read article
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Multi-Target Molecular Docking of Anantmul (Hemidesmus indicus) Compounds for Tay-Sachs Disease Treatment
Abstract: This research aimed to study the effects of the plant Anantmul (Hemidesmus indicus) in the treatment of Tay-Sachs disease using molecular docking studies. Tay-Sachs disease is a neurodegenerative autosomal recessive disorder caused due to accumulation of the molecule GM2 ganglioside which is caused due to lack of enzyme Beta Hexosaminidase which breaks down GM2 Ganglioside. Anantmul (Hemidesmus indicus) is a an ayurvedic plant used in the Indian subcontinent that has …
Published in International Journal of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 61–69 Read article
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Non-chemical Management of Tea Diseases
Abstract: Tea (Camellia sinensis), one of the most industrial crops, involved in international trade and tariff is a host to wide array of pathogens. The growing pressure on chemical residue free tea is considered as most prioritized research agenda and hence nonchemical methods have immense significance in tea pest management. Use of botanicals and bioagents is perceived to offer a substantial resistance against pests and diseases by creating a plant defense …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Systematic Hydroponic Review and Cultivation Strategies for Bacopa Monnieri
Abstract: Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst. (Brahmi; Plantaginaceae) is a medicinally important herb whose nootropic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties derive largely from a group of triterpenoid saponins known as bacosides. Rising global demand for such compounds has made reliable, high-yield production a research priority and has prompted a search for cultivation systems superior to conventional field cultivation. This review compares field cultivation, in vitro micropropagation, bioreactor culture, hydroponics and elicitation for their …
Published in International Journal of Trends in Horticulture · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Rotenone Beyond Just An Insecticide: A Review
Abstract: Pesticides have received the most attention due to their global application and widespread implications on human health. In recent years, both epidemiological and toxicological studies have provided evidence that pesticides have the potential to act as toxicants contributing to the development of pathogenesis such as neuronal degenerations as well as may be utilized to induce signalling for reversal, suppress or prevent carcinogenic progression. Rotenone, an isoflavones naturally found in the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Microplastics in Terrestrial Ecosystems: Impacts on Soil Biodiversity, Plant Growth, and Nutrient Cycling
Abstract: Microplastics, defined as plastic particles smaller than 5 mm, have emerged as a widespread environmental contaminant in terrestrial ecosystems. Although their impacts in aquatic environments have received considerable attention, the occurrence and ecological consequences of microplastics in soil ecosystems are increasingly recognized as an important environmental concern. Agricultural practices, plastic mulching, sewage sludge application, wastewater irrigation, compost, atmospheric deposition, and the fragmentation of larger plastic materials are major pathways through …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 44–50 Read article
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Ethnomedicinal Plants Used in the Treatment of Asthma by Indigenous People of Ranchi District of Jharkhand
Abstract: This paper enumerates the traditional uses of 10 plant species belonging to few genera representing nine families, which are used by the village communities of Oraon, Munda, Mahato, Santhal, Birhor and Sadri of Ranchi district of Jharkhand for the treatment of asthma. Asthma is a condition of attacks, difficult breathing and breathlessness due to the contraction of air tubes and accumulation of mucus. It is a fatal disease that affects …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Study of the response of Fenugreek Seedlings (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) to some Plant Growth Regulators and Their effect on the production of the active Compound (Trigonelline)
Abstract: The experiment was conducted during the 2022–2023 academic year in the laboratories of the Department of Biology, Faculty of Education for Girls, University of Kufa, to investigate the effects of varying concentrations of gibberellic acid (GA₃) — specifically 0, 2, and 3 ppm — and salicylic acid (SA) (0, 2.5, 5 ppm) as well as the interaction between them on the germination percentage and some growth traits of fenugreek seedlings …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 29–38 Read article
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Exploring the Impact of Micro plastics on Soil Ecosystems and Agricultural Productivity
Abstract: This research paper delves into the concerning issue of microplastic contamination in soil ecosystems and its potential consequences for agricultural productivity. Microplastics, defined as plastic particles smaller than 5 millimetres, have garnered significant attention for their adverse impacts on marine environments, yet their effects on soil ecosystems have been relatively overlooked. Through a review of existing literature and empirical analysis, this paper aims to elucidate the mechanisms by which microplastics …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 85–89 Read article
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Chemical Content Variations of Hypericum perforatum Growing in Turkey during its Ontogenetic and Diurnal Cycles
Abstract: AbstractThe biological activities of Hypericum perforatum have been mainly attributed to its hypericin and hyperforin contents. The present study was conducted to determine ontogenetic, morphogenetic and diurnal variation of hypericin, pseudohypericin and hyperforin contents in H. perforatum growing in Turkey. Plants were harvested at floral budding, full flowering, fresh fruiting and mature fruiting stages three times a day. When harvested they were dissected into stem, leaf and reproductive tissues, which …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 3–12 Read article