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87 articles for “Musa”
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Participatory Evaluation of Bean Ascochyta Blight [Phoma exigua var. diversispora (Bubak) Boerema] and Constraints of Bean Production in Rwanda
Abstract: AbstractThe awareness and perception of ascochyta blight by farmers is an important factor that affects the type of bean genotype adopted. Although farmers in Rwanda prefer large-seeded bean genotypes, both for consumption and for market, these genotypes are susceptible to ascochyta blight. It has been observed that farmers are abandoning large-seeded bean genotypes, in preference for smaller seeded genotypes, which seem to be more resistant. Therefore, the objective of this …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 25–37 Read article
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Efficiency of Waste Banana Peels in Bio-ethanol Production
Abstract: Aim: To check the efficiency of waste banana peels in bio-ethanol production. Methods and Results: Waste from banana fruit peel powder is subjected to the simultaneous saccharification and fermentation process for 7–10 days of co-culture of Aspergillus niger and Saccharomyces cerevisiae and also with a co-culture of Bacillus subtilis and Saccharomyces cerevisiae, in two different batch processes. The extracted β-amylase enzyme from the biomass of Aspergillus niger is also used …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 28–32 Read article
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Assessment on farmers’ enset bacterial wilt management practices in South Omo zone, Ethiopia
Abstract: Bacterial wilt caused by xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum is the most serious enset disease in Sout Omo zone. There were no documented reports on the farmers’ enset bacterial wilt management practices in South Omo zone. Therefore, the objective of the survey was to assess the farmers’ enset bacterial wilt management practices in the study area. The survey was carried out during 2017/2018. South Ari and North Ari districts were purposely …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Concept of Hypertension (Zaghtuddum qavi) in Unani System of Medicine: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: The term Zaghtuddum qavi (hypertension) does not exist as such in classical Unani literature but most of clinical features representing hypertension has been mentioned under the heading of Imtala bi hasbil auiya. Literally 'Imtala' means gathering and fullness of the body with madda (fluids). "Technically, it means there is an accumulation of normal or abnormal fluids in the body. Approximately 50% of whites and 60% of blacks have either systolic …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 14–21 Read article
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Medicinal Plants Used for the Management of Ulcer in Kano State, Nigeria
Abstract: The present study was aimed at collecting, identifying and documenting medicinal plants used for the management of ulcer in Kano State, Nigeria. Open-ended informal interviews and general conversation were administered to thirty eight (38) traditional medical practitioners and herb sellers. The data collected included the local names of plants, parts used, method of preparations and mode of administration. A total number of seventeen (17) plant species belonging to twelve (12) …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Therapeutic Potential of Sheetraj (Plumbago Zeylanica Linn.)-A Potent Drug of Unani Medicine
Abstract: Plumbago zeylanica also known as Sheetraj or Chitraka belongs to the family Plumbaginaceae. It is one of the important medicinal plants which is used worldwide due to its therapeutic value. Therefore, this work carried out on Sheetraj has been, gathered, analyzed and reviewed using references from different sources like classical text and indexed journals. The aim of this review is to provide data or comprehensive information related to the chemical …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 40–51 Read article
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Vegetation Parameter Derivation for Forest Health Measurement and Stress Detection in a Time Series
Abstract: AbstractThe forest health of Jharkhand is declining for the reasons which includes heavy unscientific mining, climate change, air pollution and increased human activities. Vegetation plays a key role in reducing an ambient temperature, moisture and pollutant capture, energy use and subsequent ground level ozone reduction. There is an urgent need of detailed measurement and monitoring of forest’s health. Modern technological advancement in the field of remote sensing technology enables us …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 19–26 Read article