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Ethnomedicinal Plants Used in the Treatment of Asthma by Indigenous People of Ranchi District of Jharkhand
Abstract: This paper enumerates the traditional uses of 10 plant species belonging to few genera representing nine families, which are used by the village communities of Oraon, Munda, Mahato, Santhal, Birhor and Sadri of Ranchi district of Jharkhand for the treatment of asthma. Asthma is a condition of attacks, difficult breathing and breathlessness due to the contraction of air tubes and accumulation of mucus. It is a fatal disease that affects …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Biodecolorization of Textile Dye Effluent by Biosorption on Plant Biomass and Equilibrium Modelling
Abstract: AbstractDye effluent discharge into water bodies leading to water pollution. Each textile dye process requires a different amount of dye and also it generates a different amount of effluents. Most of the physico-chemical methods are insufficient and highly expensive. Biosorption is an alternative technology for the treatment of different textile and other effluents. Aquatic plants specially water hyacinth showed a greater potential to use as biotrap for textile effluent treatment. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 15–25 Read article
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In vivo Modulatory Effect of Clerodendrum Splendens (Glory Blossom) in Aluminum Induced Alzheimer Diseases and Lonchocarpus Sericeus in Rotenone Induced Parkinson’s Disease on Na+/K+ Atpase (Sodium Pump) in the Cerebral Tissues of Male Albino Wister Rats
Abstract: Elegant research has shown that plants are useful for both curative and preventive purpose on the humans populous. Prevalent among diseases associated with humans are neurological diseases which affect a large sector of the population especially the elderly. The most common neurological diseases are Parkinson and Alzheimer disease which affect a large sector of the brain and also cause an imbalance in brain electrolyte. Among such electrolytic mechanisms of the …
Published in International Journal of Biochemistry and Biomolecule Research · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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The Induction, Formation, and Establishment of Giant Cell in Plant-Parasitic (Meloidogyne Spp.)-Host Interactions: A Molecular and Cellular Basis
Abstract: Root-knot nematodes, (RKN) are obligatory endoparasites of over 3000 plant species, causing $70 billion in annual economic losses globally. The second stage juveniles hatch from the eggs invade the root apex and inject pathogen effectors that induce specialized feeding cell called Giants cell that are large multinucleated cell formed, due to repeated cycles of mitosis without cytokinesis and served sole source of feeding site for rootknot nematode. The ability RNN …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 34–45 Read article
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Role of Crispr-Cas9 in Plants
Abstract: The innovative CRISPR Cas9 system has emerged as a game changing genetic engineering tool in years offering levels of precision, efficiency and flexibility in editing the genomes of various organisms, including plants. This summary aims to provide an examination of the role of CRISPR Cas9, in modifying plant genomes highlighting its benefits, drawbacks and possible uses. Thanks to its versatility and user-friendly nature CRISPR Cas9 technology has expedited studies in …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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A Study on Solvent Interaction and Thermal Transport of β-Carotene
Abstract: β-carotene, a prominent compound of carrot pigments having a non-polar nature consisting of conjugated double bonds, plays a vital role in human health as a biological antioxidant and a precursor of vitamin A. In addition, it is also responsible for being a multicolored agent in various plant species and extensively employed in food colorants. This has centered attention on β-carotene nowadays. For the extraction of β-carotene, we used the most …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 847–855 Read article
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Preparation of Methyl Esters of Solid Acids from Litsea Consimilis
Abstract: This study focuses on the extraction and characterization of fatty acids from the seed oil of Litsea consimilis and their subsequent conversion into methyl esters. The oil demonstrated high iodine and Reichert-Meissl values, indicating a significant content of unsaturated and short-chain fatty acids. Glyceride analysis revealed that trilaurin constitutes over 90% of the triglycerides, confirmed through melting point analysis and hydrolysis yielding lauric acid as the sole component. The oil …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 129–134 Read article
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Design and Optimization of Solar Chimney for Small Applications
Abstract: The known resources of fossil fuel in the world are depleting very fast and it is estimated that, by AD 2030, man will have to increasingly depend upon renewable resources of energy. Among various energy alternatives, solar option stands out distinctly with its unique advantage; sun is abundant, inexhaustible source of energy. Abundant power, approximately 1.8×1011 Mega Watt from the sun is available on the earth, which is thousand times …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Production of Biofuel (Biodiesel and Bioethanol):An economical and environmentally feasible way to the society
Abstract: In recent years, bio fuels growers have achieved significant enhancement in crop output and processing efficiencies and today the volume of bio fuels produced in a specific planted area is several times higher than it used to be as latest methodology and technical work to increase production of biofuel. In the sense of methodology, bio fuels are sub-divided into two large categories: substitute for diesel (biodiesel) and substitute for petroleum …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Unani Traditional, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Review on Mentha arvensis
Abstract: Lots of routinely used herbal derivatives in our daily life has significant medicinal properties which are widely used throughout the world without knowing its true medicinal value and importance. Mentha arvensis commonly known as Pudina belongs to the family Lamiacea, widely distributed all over India. Herbal extracts of M. arvensis are used for maintenance and restoration of health and cure of diseases since time unknown which have immense importance even …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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A Multifunctional Drug “Zanjabeel” (Zingiber officinale) in Unani System of Medicine
Abstract: The various ancient systems like Unani, Ayurveda and Siddha use many plant species to treat totally different ailments. In treatment of many diseases the Unani system of medicine has been practiced since ancient times. Ancient medicine takes a complete approach when the physical, spiritual, and most frequently social well-being of patients is treated. Thus, the medicinal value of an herbal product could also be closely associated with its organic process …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Use of LANDSAT ETM + Data for Detection of Prosopis juliflora in Irrigated Zones
Abstract: Prosopis juliflora (PJ) can be used as a relevant indicator for integrated management of irrigated saline soil in arid zones. Remotely Sensed Landsat Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+) dataset was used for detection and delineation of areas under PJ. The vegetation densities were classified using normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) whereas soil moisture levels were estimated based on distribution of soil wetness index (SWI). The classified NDVI map was combined …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 36–47 Read article
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Smart Innovations for Biodiversity Conservation
Abstract: Biodiversity, or the vast diversity of life on Earth, is rapidly vanishing. In the last few decades, there has been a massive loss. Several animal and plant species have declined in recent decades. At an alarming rate, hundreds of thousands of acres of forests have been devastated. Several blue whales, polar bears, pandas, and other well-known animals starved to death. Many yet-to-be-discovered species are also in jeopardy. In recent years, …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 26–29 Read article
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Chemical Constituents of Heracleum candicans Wall
Abstract: ABSTRACTHeracleum candicans Wall. (Fam., Umbellifereae), commonly known as cowparanship, is frequently used in the treatment of spasmodic, mutagenic, dermal photosensitizing, skin diseases, anti-tuberculosive and anticonvulsive activity and antimicrobial activities. This review summarizes the chemical constituents (furanocoumarin, coumarin and other chemical compounds) present in Heracleum candicans Wall. This plant species is a rich source of furanocoumarin, coumarin, fatty acids and their derivatives.Keywords: Heracleum candicans Wall., cowparanship, skin diseases
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Pharmacognostic Standardization of Lawsonia inermis L. Leaf
Abstract: ABSTRACT“Madayantika” commonly known as “Mehndi” or “Henna” is ascribed to the plant species Lawsonia inermis Linn. syn. L. abla Lamk. (Fam: Lythraceae). It has been used as a color dye since the dawn of history. It is also an excellent conditioning agent, hair growth promoter, hair brighter, antidandruff and adds body and highlights to hair. Henna has been formulated in Indian Traditional Systems of Medicine and cosmetic industry. Madayantyadi churna, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 16–29 Read article
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Powder Microscopy of Medicinal Plants Used under Brahat Panchmool Group of Ayurveda
Abstract: ABSTRACTBrahat Panchmool a collective name is attributed to the combination of roots (mool = roots) of five (panch = five) medicinal plant species, viz., Aegle marmelos, Oroxylum indicum, Gmelina arborea, Clerodendrum phlomidis and Stereospermum suaveolens. It forms a part of the group Dashmoola. The present communication provides diagnostic powder microscopic characteristics of Brahat Panchmool that may be used in identification of these drugs as well as their presence in poly-herbal …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 30–38 Read article
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Vascular plant diversity in the Nirmala College, Ranchi, India
Abstract: A year-long eco-biological study of campus of Nirmala College, Ranchi revealed the occurrence of more than 40 species of various vascular plant belonging to family Asteraceae, Fabaceae, Meliaceae, Caesalpiniaceae, Anacardiaceae, Rubiaceae, Lamiaceae, Solanaceae, Amaranthaceae, Euphorbiaceae and Apocynaceae. The campus is neatly covered under lush green branches of tall trees. There are about 250 large trees. A total of 45 species of angiosperms were observed. Extensive surveys were conducted to document …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 16–18 Read article
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Qualitative Assessment of Floristic Diversity of Fringes and Some Bets (Islands) of Little Rann of Kachchh (LRK), Gujarat, India
Abstract: AbstractThe present study deals with floristic diversity of fringes and bets (Islands) of Little Rann of Kachchh (LRK), Gujarat carried out during October 2015 to March 2017. During the study, transect method had been applied for floral study. The study recorded a total of 210 species of plants which included 22 species of trees, 26 species of shrubs, 108 species of herbs, 33 species of grasses and 21 species of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 18–26 Read article
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Trichoderma: beneficial fungus for sustainable agriculture
Abstract: As environmentally beneficial substitutes for chemical pesticides, Trichoderma species are being utilized in agriculture more and more. Disease suppression, increased plant growth, and increased tolerance to environmental stress are just a few advantages they provide. These fungi are used in a wide range of cropping systems and formulations around the world. Their use is growing worldwide, particularly in Asia and Europe. In contemporary crop management, items derived from Trichoderma are …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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A Report on Some Lactiferous Species of Maruthamalai Hills of the Southern Western Ghats of Coimbatore District, India
Abstract: Documentation of wild plants retains traditional knowledge. In this intention, the survey of lactiferous plants was recorded. The present work highlights the diversity of latex bearing plants of Maruthamalai Hills (Coimbatore) the southern Western Ghats. Latex is a milky extrude with complex chemical substances associated with different composition. Lactiferous plants can replace the need of non-conventional resource and having various medicinal compounds. In such a way, totally 54 species were …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article