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56 articles for “Tropical plants”
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Regenerative Agriculture: Enhancing Soil Health, Biodiversity, and Ecosystem Resilience for Sustainable Dairy Development in the Tropics
Abstract: Regenerative agriculture offers a holistic approach to improving soil health, enhancing biodiversity, and building ecosystem resilience, particularly within tropical dairy systems. This study explores the potential of regenerative agricultural practices in fostering sustainable dairy development in the tropics, a region often challenged by soil degradation, water scarcity, and climate variability. Key practices, such as multi-species pastures, crop-livestock integration, agroforestry systems, and water management techniques, are highlighted for their role in …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 28–41 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review on Biological Activities of Caesalpinia crista L. (Caesalpinaceae)
Abstract: Caesalpinia crista L., a member of the Caesalpinaceae family, is used for medicinal purposes. It's a thorny bush that grows in the tropics of India, Sri Lanka and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, but can be found all over the world. It has a long history of importance as a therapeutic agent in the traditional plant system of India. This is a highly valued medicinal plant used in the ancient …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 12–26 Read article
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Oceanic Temperature Gradient as an Alternative Energy Source
Abstract: World is facing an energy crunch. To respond to the global warming, we either need a supply that has no carbon release or we need to find means to consume less energy. As the supply of non-renewable energy resources is depleting, there is a demand for new energy technologies. Oceans cover almost 70% of the earth’s surface, making them world’s largest solar collector. This paper discusses a new technological approach …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Carica papaya Linn.: A review on Nutritional and Medicinal Value of Papaya
Abstract: Papaya (Carica papaya Linn.) is a popular fruit tree in the tropical part of the world. It is a delicious, sweet fruit with a pleasant aroma. The papaya is consumed worldwide as a fresh fruit and vegetable. which is healthy for humans because all parts of the plant, including fruit, stem, bark, peel, fruit, seeds, and pulp, have medicinal properties. Papaya also has nutritional value and is also used as …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 67–75 Read article
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Molecular Docking of Cocculus hirsutus Phytocompounds with the Selective DENV Virus Stereotypes
Abstract: Dengue is a tropical disease with a high infection rate worldwide. Though treatments are available for the symptoms, anti-dengue drugs are unavailable. To tackle this issue, the study aims to shortlist the potential phytocompounds from Cocculus hirsutus medicinal plant, prevalent in South and South East Asia. Using molecular docking and ADME analysis, two potential compounds possessing high drug-likeness are identified namely, Sinococuline and Morphinan.
Published in International Journal of Genetic Modifications and Recombinations · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 17–29 Read article
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Phytochemical and In-Vitro Pharmacological Screening of Ocimum Kilimandscharicum Extract
Abstract: AbstractOcimum kilimandscharicum is a short herb, native to India. In traditional medicine, it is used to treat various ailments including colds, coughs, abdominal pains, measles and diarrhea. Medicative plants, the “back bone” of ancient medication which implies over 3.3 billion folks within the less developed countries utilize medicative plants on an everyday basis. Ocimum kilimandscharicum Guerke (Syn. Ocimum camphora Guerke) belongs to family Lamiaceae. It is a native of Kenya …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Characterization of BARI Kola-1(Musa sp.)
Abstract: The study was carried out at the research field of the Horticulture Research Centre (HRC), Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Jamalpur, Bangladesh during February 2012 to April 2013. BARI Kola-1 was used in the study. Musa cultivars (dessert bananas) are important crops in the humid tropics of Asia. This paper reports the extent of morphological characterization of the BARI Kola-1 maintained in the field-bank of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 58–81 Read article
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The Pharmacological Importance of Quercus incana: A Review
Abstract: Baloot or Quercus incana, commonly known as blue jack oak or cinnamon oak, a large evergreen tree, belongs to genus Quercus, largest genus of family Fagaceae, approximately 900 species distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia as well as temperate zones of Northern Hemisphere The genus Quercus have long been considered among the clades of woody angiosperms in terms of species diversity, horticulture merit and ecological dominance, industrial and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Excoecaria agallocha Extract from Leaves Encounters Antifungal, Antibacterial, and Cytotoxic Activity – In Vitro Studies
Abstract: Mangroves contain a wide range of bioactive substances, certain of and these have been used as solutions for a variation of conditions for thousands of years. Excoecaria agallocha leaf application components have been extracted in the presence of organic solvents along with water-based with a Soxhlet apparatus and antibacterial research properties employing diffusion agar well assays towards nine different kinds of culture infectious agents, six clinical trials isolated compounds, as …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Investigating the Dietary Flexibility and Feeding Behavior of Clarias anguillaris and Auchenoglanis biscutatus in a Tropical River Ecosystem
Abstract: Studies on food and feeding habits of fishes are required to guide the selection of fish species for culture. The current study determined the food and feeding habits of Clarias anguillaris and Auchenoglanis biscutatus in the Lower River Benue at Makurdi, Nigeria. Fish samples were collected biweekly from local fishermen at the Wadata landing site who fished with different gears like gillnets, cast nets, hook and line, traps and lift …
Published in International Journal of Marine Life · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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The Study On Sphaeranthus Indicus
Abstract: The increasing usage of plant-based medications is mostly due to their lower costs, greater efficacy, and little or nonexistent adverse effects as compared to contemporary medications. To support the claims made about medicinal plants in traditional medicine systems, a great deal of research is being done on them. The Asteraceae family includes the aromatic herb Sphaeranthus indicus. It thrives as a weed in paddy fields and is found throughout India's …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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Sustainable Architecture for Rural Communities: The Tanzanian Family House Model
Abstract: Sustainable rural housing in East Africa must respond simultaneously to climatic stress, water scarcity, sanitation challenges, and socio-cultural practices. This article presents the Tanzanian Family House as a climate-responsive and resource-efficient housing model developed specifically for rural Tanzanian communities. The project integrates low embodied energy materials, passive environmental strategies, and decentralized infrastructure systems to create a durable and culturally grounded dwelling that can be constructed using local skills and materials. …
Published in International Journal of Rural and Regional Development · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Cucumis Sativus: A Review
Abstract: The family Cucurbitaceae includes the cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.). 30 species of Cucumis are distributed in Africa and Asia. One of the first vegetables to be farmed, cucumbers are native to the tropics. It has almost 3,000 years of historical documentation (Yawalkar, 1985). Widespread cultivation of Cucumis sativus (CS) is found in Bangladesh (including the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Gazipur, Sherpur, Cox's Bazar, Tangail, and other forests), the Indian subcontinent, and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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A Review on Medicinal Properties of Chickpea and Its Profile
Abstract: Cicer arietinum is the most well-known vegetable and seen everywhere in the world, particularly in Afro-Asian nations. It has a place with family Fabaceae and appropriated in tropical, sub-tropical and calm districts. It is an annual crop with 20–100 cm tallness and the stems are spread, erect while root framework is vigorous and leaves are made of 11–15 individual handouts which are oval fit as a fiddle. The blossoms are …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 4, 2021 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Adaptation and evaluation of Improved Cassava (Manihot Esculentacrantz) Varieties In Southwest Ethiopia
Abstract: Cassava, scientifically known as Manihot esculenta Crantz, plays a crucial role as a primary food source for over 800 million individuals in numerous tropical countries. It serves as a vital dietary staple crop in these regions.. Nutritionally, cassava has a great potential to provide economical sources of dietary energy in the form of carbohydrates and cassava has huge a potential crop to address general food insecurity due to recurring droughts …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Chemical Composition Quantification of Components in Extracts of Uncaria tomentosa by HPLC and LC-MS Analysis
Abstract: The tropical medicinal vine known as cat's claw, Uncaria tomentosa (Willd. ex Schult.) DC. (Family: Rubiaceae), is native to the Amazon rainforest and other regions of South and Central America. It has been shown to be useful as an immune system booster, antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory agent and has been historically used to treat wounds, fever, urinary tract infections, abscesses, and asthma. U. tomentosa contains a variety of phytoconstituents, including …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 32–39 Read article