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91 articles for “botany”
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Phenological Studies on Vegetative and Reproductive Parts of Dendrophthoe Falcata (L.F) Ettingsh
Abstract: Dendrophthoe falcata (L.f) Ettingsh is an important hemi-stem parasitic angiosperm belonging to the family Loranthaceae. Phenological study is one of the most important traits in relation to plant growth, development and pollination system and considered as an important tool for the ecology and evolution. The complete development of leaf took 50 days from the initiation till the expansion, while the flower initiation to maturation period was 44 days and the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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A Review on Cucurbita
Abstract: Cucurbita species is a good nutritional vegetable species and belongs to cucurbitaceae family. It is commonly grown throughout the world. It’s appearance is of green and yellowish-orange color. It contains so many nutritional values like proteins, fatty acids, carbohydrates and phytochemical constituents like phenolic compounds, flavonoids, tannins, etc. It shows so many pharmacological activities like anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-ulcer, anti-diabetic activities, etc.Keywords: Pumpkin, phytochemicals, anti-diabetic, nutrition, gallic acidCite this ArticleAman …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 15–16 Read article
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Determination of Antioxidant Activity of Phenolic Extract of Grapes
Abstract: The grapes were extracted under various conditions using different solvents. The antioxidant activity of solvent extracts was investigated by DPPH radical scavenging method. Ethanol extract exhibited the highest antioxidant activity compared to the other solvents (BuOH, EtOAc, Me2 Cl2 and pet.ether). There was a correlation between antioxidant activity and total phenol content. HPLC analysis of the extracts showed that gallic and cinnamic acid was the major phenolic compounds in grapes. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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Postharvest Quality and Longevity of Gerbera Varieties as Affected by Different Floral Preservatives
Abstract: Gerbera, Gerbera jamesonii of Asteraceae family is grown for garden decoration, cut flowers and stands at fourth position in international flower market. Cut gerbera flowers are sensitive to microbial contamination, insufficient water uptake and short vase life. Use of sucrose with organic acids as preservative solution may help to increase the postharvest life of cut flowers. So, an experiment was conducted in the Horticulture Laboratory of Lamjung Campus during January …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 29–35 Read article
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Sacrifice of Younger Flowers for the Development of Older One Under Stressful Condition: An Interesting Report in Cereus peruvianus Mill
Abstract: An interesting observation was made when the flowering phylloclade of Cereus peruvianus Mill. was cut and put in water for few days then the oldest bud developed into the flower while all the other younger buds get ceased. Such type of observation tends to generate a curiosity in the plant developmental studies citing the utmost effort made by the plant to continue and complete the reproductive growth.Keywords: Flowering, Cereus peruvianus, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 12–14 Read article
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A Review on Micropropagation of Rare Plant Species: Ashwagandha
Abstract: Micropropagation is a technique of rapidly multiplying stock plant materials to large number of progeny plants. Some plant species available in the nature contains few traits of medicinal value. From those species, Withania somnifera is found to be rarely available, having medicinal value and also well in vitro regeneration. Most of the plant species especially like Withania somnifera are having medicinal values and cultivated on land even after their good …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Effect of Vase Solutions on the Postharvest Life of Cutrose Flowers
Abstract: Different vase solutions having different concentrations were prepared and applied to cut rose flowers. On the basis of their physical appearance, flower diameter, fresh weight, flower longevity, water balance, moisture, electrolyte and pH, effect of different treatments was analyzed. Different treatments include aluminium sulphate, cobalt nitrate and silver nitrate along with 2% sucrose solution. All vase solutions tested under current study are capable of extending postharvest vase life in cut …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Analysis of Genetic Basis for Morphological Variations in Normal and Tissue Cultured Plants of Andrographis paniculata in Association with or Without Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi using AFLP Markers
Abstract: Andrographis paniculata Nees, a member of Acanthaceae, is one of the important medicinal herbs. The active principle, Andrographolide esters has a paramount importance in pharmaceutics. Morphological variants have been reported both in natural populations collected from various geographical areas and micropropagated plants raised through tissue culture that need to be analyzed with proper molecular tools. In order to facilitate reasoned scientific decisions on its management, conservation and prepare for a …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–11 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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Biodiversity Monitoring Study to Assess the Impact of a Comprehensive Organic Farming Practice namely Inhana Rational Farming (IRF) Technology on the Ecological Components of India’s Largest Organic Tea Estate of Barak Valley, Assam, India
Abstract: Biodiversity monitoring study was conducted in West Jalinga Tea Estate for the evaluation of the management impact on the different ecological components of the plantations viz. soil, water and bird diversity. The tea garden switched over to organic cultivation through the adoption of Inhana Rational Farming (IRF) Technology in 2001–02. Evaluation of soil quality components indicated improvement in soil health as compared to the conventional tea estates in the same …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 12–35 Read article
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Green synthesis of Silver nanoparticles using leaf extract of Cyclea peltata and its Antimicrobial activity
Abstract: Nanotechnology is a reliable and enabling environment friendly process for the synthesis of nanoscale particles of structures ranging from approximately 1- 100 nm. Since the chemical synthesis of nanoparticles have adverse effect in medical applications, green synthesis of nanoparticles is in a huge need. Silver is one of the substances used in nanoformulation. Silver nanoparticles were successfully synthesized through silver nitrate through a simple green route using the clean, dried, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Vermicomposting in Waste Management Using Technology for Future Enhancement
Abstract: The increase in population causes a rise within the amount and kind of urban and rural wastes.Such wastes are undesirable pollutants to the environment and time could even be a health menace. As far as rural wastes are concerned, there are enormous quantities of organic materials that are not utilized. “Vermicomposting technology” could be a quick growing one with its pollution free, value effective and economical nature & has been …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 36–41 Read article
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Genetic Diversity Studies of Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) Genotypes
Abstract: Twenty-two genotypes of eggplant were evaluated to assess the genetic diversity within the genotypes at Horticulture Research Centre (HRC) field, Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Jamalpur, Bangladesh during the winter season of 2013-2014. Genetic diversity among 22 eggplant genotypes was estimated using Mahalanobis’s D2 statistic. Altogether five clusters were formed. Cluster II enclosed the highest number of genotypes (6) and cluster IV contained the lowest …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 42–57 Read article
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Effect of Kitchen Waste Compost and Vermicompost in Combination with Chemical Fertilizer on the Production of Capsicum
Abstract: A 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 October 2013 to April 2014 to develop standard production method of capsicum under GAP. BARI Mistimorich-1 was used in the study. Eight treatments were constructed with the fully matured compost for each evaluation, these were, T1=Recommended dose of Chemical fertilizers (RD), T2= …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 7–15 Read article
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Review on Agricultural Waste Management
Abstract: In current years, the quantity of agricultural waste has been growing swiftly everywhere in the world. As an end result, the environmental issues and poor effects of agricultural waste are drawn increasingly interest. Therefore, there's a want to undertake right approaches to lessen and reuse agricultural waste. This evaluation provided approximately 200 literatures posted in 2017 relating to the topic of agricultural waste. The review tested research on agricultural waste …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Evaluation of the fungal micorflora of the Sawai Madhopur area of the Rajasthan
Abstract: Fungi are the marvellous plants of the plant kingdom , they are the separate lines of the evolution of the plants, the fungi are the eukaryotes and they have the distinct body and the parameters ,the utilization of the fungi for the several needs is the very old practices of the man, the early man utilises the hunting of the fungi as the flavour agents for the vines , fungi …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 24–26 Read article
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Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants in the Dakshin Dinajpur District
Abstract: AbstractAn ethnobotanical study was undertaken to collect information from the locals on the use of medicinal plants in Dakshin Dinajpur district of North Bengal during June 2009 to October 2010. The data were collected through repeated interactions and semi-structured interviews based on a standardised questionnaire with the help of elderly people especially. They inherited the knowledge of their practices from their fore parents, relatives or friends. The investigation revealed the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Evaluation of the Soil Fungi of the Restricted Area of the Bisalpur Dam Area of the Rajasthan
Abstract: Fungi are the typical organism of the plant world, they are the typical eukaryotes, they are the parasites or the saprophytes of the plant kingdom , the world of the plant pathology is consists of the interaction of the fungi with the plants , they are filamentous and they forms the mycelium , different types of the fruiting body are the unique features of the of the fungal world , …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 16–18 Read article
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Comparative Study of Medicinal Properties of Indigenous Drugs from Species of Strychnos L. and its Scope in the Field of Homoeopathy- a Pilot Study
Abstract: AbstractPlant kingdom is a rich source of drug. Different medical systems prepare drug from plants and employ them according to their own pharmacological principles. Genus Strychnos L. belongs to Loganiaceae family and contains many active principles like brucine, strychnine, icajine, toxiferine, loganine, etc. Modern medicine and AYUSH use genus Strychnos L. to prepare drug against several disease conditions like ulcers, neurological disorders, skin diseases, parasitic infestations etc. Work has been …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Two New Records of Dicotyledonous Species from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Abstract: AbstractTwo dicotyledonous plant species belonging to two different families of angiosperms including Cassia fistula from Fabaceae and Terminalia catappa from Combretaceae have been reported for the first time from Bhopal district of Madhya Pradesh, India. These species were collected from the Shyamla hills in southern side of the study area. Each species was presented with updated nomenclature with latest synonyms, taxonomic description, ecology, geographical distribution, phenology and field photographs of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 5–7 Read article