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525 articles for “plant species”
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Psychoactive and Physiological Homogeneity of Cannabis: A Literature Review: Actions of the Medical Plant that Takes Care of Itself
Abstract: Naturally occurring plants like Cannabis and the biologically ubiquitous alkaloids (e.g., morphine, quinine, and atropine) are composed of mostly physiological and psychoactive compounds. Extracts of the Cannabis plant are not alkaloid substances nor are they not related chemically to alkaloids, having no component nitrogen in their structures. Three species of Cannabis (marijuana) are recognized in scientific classifications: Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indicus and Cannabis ruderalis. Cannabis sativa is the species that …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review on Pharmacological Properties of Coumarins
Abstract: Coumarins are a diverse group of secondary metabolites found in a variety of plant species (over 1200 different coumarins have been identified from natural sources, especially plants), as well as in fungi and microorganisms. Coumarin is a simple, widely occurring chemical structure in nature, present in many plants, fungi, and bacteria. In recent years, these natural compounds have attracted growing interest from the scientific community due to their broad spectrum …
Published in International Journal of Biochemistry and Biomolecule Research · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 12–17 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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Common Medicinal Plants and their Importance
Abstract: AbstractSince prehistoric times, many plant species are used as traditional medicine practices and those are called medicinal plants or medicinal herbs. Most of the plants around us are used traditionally as Indian folk medicine, either in Ayurvedic system or in Unani system of treatment. The extracts of these plants are used as herbal tonic and nowadays some are widely used in Homeopathy mode of treatment. Till date many plants have …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Anti-Tumour and Anti-Bacterial Activity of Some Ethno-Medicinal Plants
Abstract: Background: Every year, millions of people are diagnosed with cancer, leading to death in a majority of the cases. Because of the high death rate associated with cancer and serious side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy, many cancer patients seek alternative methods of treatment. Regarding the safety and effectiveness of natural therapies, the researchers are more interested in the use of natural medicine. In the present investigation, the anti-tumour …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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RAPD–PCR Analysis of An Important Medicinal Plant Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Miers ex Hook. F. & Thoms Collected from Western Ghats of South India
Abstract: Herbal drug technology is the emerging area in pharmaceutical industries. The molecular-based quality control is need of the hour to find out the adulterant. DNA-based techniques have been widely used for authentication of plant species of medicinal importance. The present study investigates the RAPD-PCR analysis of Tinospora cordifolia using RAPD-PCR techniques between five populations. A total of 44 polymorphic bands were observed. The genetic distance between the population ranged from …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Distribution, Species Morphology, Phenotypic Variability and Phenology of Epilobium hirsutum L.: A Comparative Study
Abstract: AbstractThe species is distributed along an altitudinal range of 1500–2700m asl. Significant variability in phenotypic traits was observed within and across different populations. A considerable trend of decreasing phenotypic characteristics was observed with decrease in altitudinal gradient. The plants in transplanted site (KUBG) diverge in various traits and timing of phenophases from other three natural populations through Chadoora, Shopian and Shalimar. The plant height decreases with decrease in altitude and …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Phenolic Compound Extraction from Leaves of Nyctanthesarbor-tristis
Abstract: Nyctanthes arbortristis is known as night-flowering jasmine and belongs to Oleaceae family. It is a fragrant white flowering shrub that is medicinally useful, sacred, and ornamental plant species. It is commonly grown in garden areas due to its pleasant fragrance and unique. The plant also growing on rocky areas in dry hillshades and is tolerant of moderate shade. It contains several phytochemicals like phenolic compound, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, saponins and …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 72–76 Read article
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Exploring Lactic Acid Bacteria in Nasiriyah’s Locally Manufactured Cheese
Abstract: This investigation aimed to identify and diagnose lactic acid bacteria in locally produced cheese. Forty-eight isolates were obtained by categorizing them according to their phenotypic and microscopic features. After conducting biochemical tests, we acquired ten bacterial isolates from the Lactobacillus species. The VITEK 2 instrument was utilized to distinguish the samples to the species level with a threshold for the Lactobacillus genus. In the city of Nasiriyah, visiting the various …
Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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Hydroponics Culture Regulated Metabolic Variations in Plants of Medicinal Value
Abstract: The current review chiefly brings to light the importance of alternative cultivation strategies for medicinal plants about the effective enhancement of the bioactive substances. The fast-paced society is favoring the need for its cost-effective cultivation and studying the effects thereafter. The mis-steps while collecting the plant from the wild lead to identification issues, genetic and phenotypic variations, variable bioactive substances/secondary metabolites, and toxic compounds. So, cultivation happening in controlled environments, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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HPTLC Method Development and Validation of Genistein and Daidzein Estimation in Mucuna cochinchinensis Seed Extracts
Abstract: Aim: The current study was designed with the objective to estimate the concentration of Genistein and Daidzein in ethyl acetate extract of Mucuna cochinchinensis by high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC).Methods: The separation of bioactive compounds was performed using mobile phase, Toluene: n-Butanol: Glacial Acetic Acid: Water (1:4:2:2) and detected at wavelength 254 nm. The method was validated for linearity, accuracy, precision, limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) by …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 16–25 Read article
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Extraction of Phytochemicals from Leaves of Hibiscus rosa sinensis
Abstract: Hibiscus rosasinensis is medicinal and ornamental plant species belongs to Malvaceae family. It contains various phytochemical constituents like phenolic compounds, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, saponins etc. Hundreds of chemical compounds are synthesised in different parts of the plant including flowers, stems, roots and leaves etc. that have numerous medical and pharmacological applications. Leaves are used to treat blood vessel hypertension, fatigue, depression and skin problems. It shows various medicinal properties like …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 9–11 Read article
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Seasonal Variation in the Phytochemical Constituents of Two Ajuga Species
Abstract: Medicinal plants are the natural repositories of secondary metabolites that can be used for therapeutic purposes. The content of these secondary metabolites or phytochemical constituents varies at different growing seasons of the plants. The phytochemical constituents of Ajuga bracteosa and Ajuga parviflora varied significantly in their proportion at different stages of development and among different populations. The content of phenols and flavonoids was found to be maximum at the flowering …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 25–31 Read article
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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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QR Based Plant Care System
Abstract: The QR Based Plant Care System is an innovative digital solution developed to improve plant monitoring, maintenance, and information management through the integration of QR code technology with smart agricultural practices. Traditional plant care methods mainly depend on manual record keeping, handwritten labels, and human observation, which often result in data loss, inconsistency, and inefficient plant management. With the increasing demand for sustainable agriculture and efficient resource utilization, there is …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 32–40 Read article
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Some Common Poisonous Plants of Bankura Districts of West Bengal, India
Abstract: AbstractKnowledge on poisonous plants is important as some of them are used in medicine. The poisonous nature of whole plant or any plant part may be due to production of toxic substances like alkaloids, amines, saponins, tannins etc. Sometime these products have a harmful activity to animals as well as human beings. The present paper documented 29 poisonous plants species of 29 genera belonging to 17 different families. This knowledge …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 32–36 Read article
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Conservation of Some Wild Edible Plants Used by the Tribes of Bhiwapur Tahsil of Nagpur District, Maharashtra, India
Abstract: Plants are the integral part of Indian custom and social life. The disappearance of several plant species is affecting the quality of the day-to-day life of man in different ways. Hence, conservation of biodiversity and its sustainable utilization is of global importance for the development of the nation. The present study aimed to investigate the wild edible plants used by the tribes of Bhiwapur tehsil, belonging to different families, from …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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A Review on Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties of Anacyclus Pyrethrum (Akarkara)
Abstract: The wild species Anacyclus pyrethrum, or A. pyrethrum, is a member of the Asteraceae family. It is commonly known as Akarkara. It originated in Spain, Morocco, and Algeria, and has since spread to Sri Lanka, India, Ukraine, Germany, Myanmar, France, and Poland. It is the benefits of bioactive compounds of plant found the chemical makeup, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing effects of hydroalcoholic extracts of A. pyrethrum’s roots, seeds, leaves, and …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 102–110 Read article
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Plants Disease Detection Using TensorFlow and OpenCV
Abstract: Growing healthy and productive crops is crucial in the global battle for food security. To minimize crop losses and apply timely control measures, early and precise diagnosis of plant diseases is essential. Conventional illness detection techniques are subjective, labor-intensive, and complicated; they frequently rely on eye inspection. The TensorFlow and OpenCV libraries are used in this study to explore the use of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) for plant disease discovery. …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 31–38 Read article
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InSilico Analysis and Homology Modeling of Tetrahydroprotoberberine Oxide involved in the Berberine Biosynthesis
Abstract: Objective: Berberine, a bioactive compound found in various plant species, exhibits diverse pharmacological properties with potential applications in pharmaceutical research. The biosynthesis of berberine involves several enzymatic steps, with (S)-tetrahydroprotoberberine oxidase playing a pivotal role. This study aimed to elucidate the structural and functional characteristics of (S)-tetrahydroprotoberberine oxidase to better understand its role in berberine biosynthesis and its potential biotechnological applications. Methods: Using bioinformatics tools and computational methods, the physicochemical …
Published in Emerging Trends in Metabolites · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 7–26 Read article