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7 articles for “Amaranthaceae family”
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Taxonomic Description of Amaranthaceae Family of the Niwai Region of Rajasthan
Abstract: Amaranthaceae family is a dicot family belonging to the subclass monochlamydae. Many plants of this family have long evolutionary history and are economically important. The plants are characterized by long spike with prickly fruits and flowers. They are cosmopolitan in distribution; many members of this family are found in the temperate as well as tropical regions of India. In this research paper, we have discussed the taxonomy of Amaranthaceae family …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 27–30 Read article
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The Review of Beetroot Composition and Benefits of Beetroot
Abstract: The genus Beta L. comprises the red beetroot, which is linked to the Betoideae branch of the goosefoot family (Amaranthaceae). Because the tuberous root of the vegetable beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) contains a large amount of nutrients, including vitamins and minerals as well as substances with physiological activity, including betalain, inorganic nitrates, polyphenols, and folates, it is consumed in every country around the world. Like its relative turnip, the beet …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 35–42 Read article
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Comparative Study of Bioactive Phytochemicals from Hexane Extract of Two Amaranthaceae Leafy Vegetables by GC-MS Method
Abstract: Amaranthus tricolor Linn and Amaranthus viridis Linn, belonging to the Amaranthaceae family, are popularly consumed leafy vegetables in India and many other countries globally. The bioactive components of Hexane extract from these two plants have been analysed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC–MS) technique. According to analysis, both species contain a total of nineteen important chemicals. Of these, ten were found in A. tricolour L. and nine in A. viridis L. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 7–17 Read article
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Ethnobotanical and Pharmaceutical Uses of Medicinal Plant Achyranthes aspera: A Review
Abstract: Achyranthes aspera is an important medicinal herb found in India as a weed. It belongs to family Amaranthaceae. It is used for treatment of many diseases due to their safety and effectiveness. It is commonly known as charchita and apamarga in Sanskrit. Different constituents are present in various parts of Achyranthes aspera such as saponin, oleanic acid, achyranthine, ecdysterone, alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids and terpenoids. It has 80% distributed in all …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 9–15 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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A Study of Alien Flora of Bidar District, Karnataka, India
Abstract: ABSTRACTThe present study presents an account of alien species in the Bidar District, Karnataka, India, with additional information on habit, origin, longevity, habitat and uses. During the present study, a total of 168 alien species belonging to 121 genera of 46 families were studied. Dicots represented 155 species and monocots 13 species. About 65% of these alien species were introduced from Tropical America followed by Tropical Africa (21%). Analysis of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Phenological Attributes of Angiospermic Flora in a Riverine Wetland of Gorakhpur
Abstract: AbstractPhenological investigation of the angiospermic flora in Turanala a riverine wetland of Gorakhpur District in Uttar Pradesh of India was conducted during 2012-2013. Total 166 plant species belonging to 128 genera, under 54 families have been recorded. The leading plant families which play a key role in formation of the vegetation in Turanala wetland were Asteraceae (18 species), Poaceae (14 species), Cyperaceae (12 species), Scrophulariaceae (10 species) and Amaranthaceae (10 …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–11 Read article