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Study of Diatom Flora in Geothermal Springs of Bakreswar, West Bengal, India
Abstract: AbstractGeothermal springs are mostly formed due to tectonic movements of the earth or volcanic eruptions leading to the release of hot water in the form of artesian wells. The environment is very suitable for the growth of thermophilic Cyanobacteria. Nevertheless, some members ofBacillariophyceae (diatoms) are also found in such geothermal springs, although, very high water temperature and alkaline water is generally not very conducive for diatom growth. The present study …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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Distribution of Saraca asoca (Roxb.) de Wilde – Caesalpiniaceae an Endangered Medicinal Plant in Kerala Forests
Abstract: AbstractSaraca asoca (Roxb.) de Wilde, a rare and endangered species belonging to the family Caesalpiniaceae, is distributed in India and Myanmar. In Kerala, the wild status of this species is data deficient. The present collections from Kattalapara forest, near Kulathupuzha and Pallivasal forest, near Thenmala, Kollam district, Aralam Wild Life Sanctuary, Kannur district and Nelliyampathy forest, Palakkad district (Western Ghats) are represented here. Brief descriptions together with phenological distributional data, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Phytochemical Screening of Leaves of Peltophorum pterocarpum (DC.) Baker ex Heyne
Abstract: AbstractPhytochemicals are responsible for medicinal activity of plant species. Hence in the present study preliminary phytochemical screening of medicinal plant Peltophorum pterocarpum was carried out. Qualitative phytochemical analysis of the plant confirm the presence of various secondary metabolites like saponins, terpenoids, steroids, tannins, phenols, alkaloids, coumarins etc. Phytochemical have ability for curing various ailments and possess otential anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities. The presence of various bioactive compounds confirms the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 16–20 Read article
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In vitro Axillary Bud Proliferation and Direct Organogenesis of Aristolochia tagala cham.: A Rare Medicinal Plant
Abstract: AbstractAn efficient protocol for axillary bud proliferation and direct organogenesis has been developed in Aristolochia tagala Cham. through in vitro propagation technique. Nodal segments and shoot tips were cultured on Murashige and Skoog’s media (MS media) supplemented with various concentrations of growth hormones. MS media fortified with BAP 1 mg/L and half-strength MS media with IBA 2 mg/L were found to be the best for inducing shoots and roots respectively.Keywords: …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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Studies on Physico-Chemical Parameters and Biodiversity of Freshwater Algae in Kanbargi Lake of Belagavi (Karnataka)
Abstract: AbstractStudies on biodiversity of phytoplankton in Kanbargi Lake records a total of 14 species belonging to four classes of algae which includes, Bacillariophyceae – 6 species, Chlorophyceae – 5 species, 2 species of Euglenophyceae and 1 species of Dinophyceae. Both qualitative and quantitative analysis revealed that Bacillariophyceae species were abundant. Algal pollution index revealed a score of 18 indicating that Kanbargi Lake is less organically polluted. A study on physico-chemical …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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An Outlook on Colored Cotton for Eco-friendly Textile Industries
Abstract: AbstractCotton is mainly a fiber yielding crop of worldwide importance. India is the first country for the marketable cultivation of hybrid cotton. It is one of the mainly significant commercial crops of India and is the only major natural source of fiber. It plays a prevailing role in its Agrarian and industrialized country as the backbone of fabric industry, which consumes 70% of the country's total fiber yield. Thus, cotton …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Diatom Assemblages in Soil: Implications in Palaeo-Ecological Interpretations
Abstract: AbstractDiatoms are microscopic, unicellular, eukaryotic algae belonging to the Class Bacillariophyceae which are abundant in most aquatic habitats and serve as useful proxies for multi-dimensional analysis of ecosystems. They inhabit waters and soils of both saline and freshwater areas. Diatoms as primary producers are vital for life on Earth, serve as significant source of oxygen, have major impact on global carbon cycle and are food source for many organisms at …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 16–25 Read article
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Medicinal Plants for the Treatment of Malaria used by Various Tribes of Bankura, West Bengal, India
Abstract: AbstractMalaria is one of the most common major health problems all over the world. With the increasing levels of malaria parasite drug resistance, the herbal knowledge of indigenous communities for malaria treatment can play an important role in identification of any new anti-malarial drug that is yet to be discovered. The present paper documented 22 ethno-medicinal plants of Bankura district, West Bengal, India, belonging to 15 families which were used …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 33–36 Read article
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Phytochemical and Nutritional Analysis of Wild Edible Fruit of Diospyros melanoxylon Roxb. used by the Tribes of Bhiwapur Tahsil of Nagpur District, (M.S.), India
Abstract: AbstractWild edible fruits play an important role in human life and are the important constituents of the traditional diet. Due to their easy availability, these fruits are very commonly utilized by the tribal population. The study aimed to understand the utilization of wild fruit of Diospyros melanoxylon Roxb. The contemporary investigation marked to access the nutritional and phytochemical analysis of full-grown fruits of a widely known medicinal plant of Diospyros …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Extended Distribution of Passiflora alata Curtis (Passifloraceae) in India
Abstract: AbstractA Brazil species Passiflora alata Curtis (Passifloraceae), an evergreen vine and a native of Peru, is cultivated for its fresh fruit and juice markets on commercial scale. So far it is known to occur only in Gudalur taluk of Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu and Marathwada in Aurangabad in India. Occurrences in Yercaud Hills in the Salem district of Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu form an additional/extended distribution in India.Keywords: Passiflora alata, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 13–15 Read article
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Occurrence of an Australian Species Tinospora smilacina Benth. (Menispermaceae) in India
Abstract: AbstractThe present paper limelight the occurrence of Tinospora smilacina Benth. An Australian species collected from the Maruthamalai hills, Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu in India. A detailed taxonomic description, distribution, photograph and illustration of this newly recorded species are provided to facilitate easy identification.Keywords: Tinospora smilacina, menispermaceae, new record, Western Ghats, IndiaCite this Article M. Parthipan, A. Rajendran, A. Sarvalingam. Occurrence of An Australian Species Tinospora smilacina Benth. (Menispermaceae) in …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 16–18 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
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Calyptocarpus vialis Lees: New Record to Southern Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu
Abstract: AbstractThe present paper reports new distributional areas of Calyptocarpus vialis Lees. collected from the Maruthamalai hill of Southern Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu. In the present study, taxonomic description, distribution and comparison with allied species of this newly recorded species are provided.Keywords: Asteraceae, Calyptocarpus vialis, occurrence, Southern Western Ghats, Tamil NaduCite this Article Parthipan M, Rajendran A. Calyptocarpus vialis Lees: New Record to Southern Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu. Research …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–2 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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Effects of Exposing Potato Tuber Seeds to UV Radiation on Growth, Yield and Yield Quality
Abstract: AbstractAn experiment with randomized complete block design with three replicates were carried out in the fields of Iraq i.e. College of Agriculture, Abu-Ghraib, Baghdad, Iraq by exposing potato tuber seeds (class Elite) for the spring season and (class A) for autumn season to UV radiation for 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120 min. a week before planting, to investigate the effects of UV radiation on vegetative growth, yield …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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An Assessment of Soil Carbon Efflux between Agroecosystem and Forest Ecosystem at Indo-Gangetic Plains and Vindhyan Highland, India
Abstract: AbstractAssessing the effect of land-use changes on soil (Carbon di-oxide) CO2 efflux is imperative to understand the interactions between belowground metabolism and regional carbon budgets. In this study daytime soil CO2 efflux from agriculture and forest ecosystem in Indo-Gangetic plains and Vindhyan highland were measured through Li-cor 6400. The relationship between the soil temperature, soil moisture and soil CO2 efflux of these two zones along with soil properties were also …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 27–35 Read article
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Ethno-medicinal Plants of the Family Euphorbiaceae in Southern Bankura of West Bengal
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents documented potential ethno-medicinal plants of family Euphorbiaceae. Use of different plants for medicinal purpose is very common among the tribal communities of southern Bankura of West Bengal. In this present study, the 13 plant species of Euphorbiaceae were found effective in curing some common diseases. These plants are enumerated with binomial names, vernacular names, parts sued, habit ethno-medicinal uses by different tribes. Religious and cultural faith, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 36–39 Read article
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Farmers’ Knowledge on Cucurbits Fruit Fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae, Conquillet) and their Management at Lamjung District
Abstract: Cucurbit fruit fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae) is major problem of cucurbit vegetables. A random survey was conducted among 60 respondents of semi-commercial and commercial cucurbit vegetable growers in Lamjung district from January to February 2018. Semi-structured questionnaire designed in open and closed-ended questions which were used to assess farmer’s knowledge on cucurbit fruit fly and their management practices. The result revealed that 65% respondents prefer to grow cucumber. Similarly, 81% of …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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Optimization of Culture Conditions for the Mass Cultivation of Amphora coffeaeformis: A Promising Marine Diatom for Biodiesel Production
Abstract: Microalgae are promising primary producers involved in sustainable energy. As the oceanic environments are dwindling environments the primary productivity is influenced by light and temperature thereby altering the biochemical composition of the algae Amphora coffeaeformis, being a marine organism can be grown in varied environments, however for higher yield of biomass and lipid production simple modifications in the culture conditions is required. This study helps to exploit this species for …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 11–16 Read article