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36 articles for “plant evolution”
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Plant Evolutionary Biology: An Insight into Adaptations and Diversity
Abstract: The study of plant evolutionary biology provides crucial insights into the remarkable diversity and adaptation of plants. This review work aims to explore the fascinating world of plant evolution, discussing key concepts, patterns, and mechanisms that have shaped the plant kingdom over millions of years. The review begins by highlighting the immense diversity of plant species, categorizing them into major groups and elucidating their distinctive characteristics. It further examines the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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A Review of Pharmacological Action of Certain Herbal Drugs
Abstract: Plants are fundamental to almost all life on earth, providing protection and sustenance for organism ranging from a microorganism to a large animal even too certain categories of plant species. Plants can be considered as chemical factories that have been evolving their biosynthetic pathway programmes over the last decades. During this evolution, plants have synthesized an array of compounds whose structural diversity is often beyond the imagination of even the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Comparative Study Between Dashavatara (Incarnation) and Darwinian Theory of Evolution
Abstract: The word Dashavatara derives from Dasha, meaning “Ten”, and Avatara, roughly equivalent to “Incarnation”. Lord Vishnu manifested in various avatars to safeguard the universe and reinstate “peace and dharma” during the four distinct yugas, or cosmic cycles. The Hindu text Dashavatara, which describes ten forms of Lord Vishnu, has a better developed theory of evolution than the hypothesis put out by English scientist Charles Darwin in the 17th century. Objective …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 50–58 Read article
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Plant Growth Promotion: Role of Nanoparticles and Soil Microorganisms
Abstract: Crops intended to support rapidly expanding populations often face numerous harsh environmental conditions. Despite the natural evolution of plants in response to changing environments and ongoing efforts to engineer resistant varieties using the latest research advancements, food scarcity remains a challenge. Cultivating rhizosphere microorganisms presents an alternative strategy for enhancing plant growth and development. Moreover, engagements between flora and microbes influence both flora’s well-being and soil productivity. Autonomous soil bacteria, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 188–193 Read article
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Agricultural Chemistry: Advances in Soil Preservation, Fertilizers, and Plant-Protection Chemicals
Abstract: Agricultural chemistry plays a pivotal role in enhancing agricultural productivity by improving soil quality and providing essential plant nutrients. The use of fertilizers, plant-protection chemicals, and growth hormones has revolutionized crop production, ensuring higher yields and food security. This review delves into the chemistry behind soil preservation techniques, fertilizers, and plant-protection chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. Emphasis is placed on the development and optimization of fertilizers that …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Ethnomedicinal and Economical Aspects of Endemic Plants in the Catchment of Myristica Swamps, Western Ghats, India
Abstract: Myristica swamps are freshwater swamps famed for its fascinating primitive live and considered as world’ most unique and primaeval ecosystem. These swamps are predominated by members of the ancient family. Myristicaceae and created enormous hydrological network, unique distribution of plants vegetation along the Western Ghats, India. These Myristica swamps forest are considered as a virtually living museums of primitive live and support better understanding in regard to climate change on …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–17 Read article
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A Review on Importance of Radioisotopes & Radiotracer Techniques in Agriculture
Abstract: AbstractRadioisotopes and Radiation have various applications in agriculture such as mechanism of photosynthesis, plant protection, nutritional studies of trace elements, plant metabolism, and fertilizer uptake, ions motility of soils and food and plants preservation. Radioisotopes provide us the opportunity to solve the problems which once were difficult in the growth and nutrition of plants and evolution of new species of crop by developing genetic variability. Nuclear scientists and technologists are …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–9 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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Lithotriptic Potential of Certain Herbs and its Implications in Human Health
Abstract: Man from his prehistoric hunter gatherer stage to modern day evolution—Homo sapiens has been using various herbal remedies for treatment. Considering the lithotriptic property of root system of plants, plants having such property and its further exploitation for treating renal calculi we have explored in the present research. Interestingly one of the shrubs referred widely in Siddha system of medicine—Indigofera aspalathoides grown in arid zones showed very high lithotriptic activity …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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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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Homology Modeling and in silico Characterization of a Hypothetical Protein of Arabidopsis lyrata ssp. Lyrata
Abstract: Arabidopsis lyrata, a plant belonging to brassicaceae, is a model organism for studying evolutionary and ecological genetics. Most of the proteins of this plant have remained uncharacterized and their functional roles are still to be elucidated. In this investigation, we have attempted to characterize one such hypothetical protein in terms of its physico-chemical properties, secondary and tertiary structure features by in silico study. The protein was classified under glycoside hydrolase …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Accurate & Efficient Plant Disease Detection using Transfer Learning with Edge Impulse
Abstract: Transfer learning is a powerful machine learning technique that allows optimization of pre-trained models for related tasks on small datasets. In this research paper, we explore the application of Edge Impulse & transfer learning for plant diseases and aim to detect on edge devices more effectively at low cost. We collected and preprocessed many plant images and used this data to fine-tune a neural network model pre-trained by Edge Impulse. …
Published in Recent Trends in Sensor Research & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 30–41 Read article
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ADVANCEMENTS AND CHALLENGES OF MODERN BREEDING OVER CONVENTIONAL BREEDING
Abstract: Plant breeding dates back thousands of years, when people first deliberately bred plants based on visually pleasing characteristics. The domestication of wild plants aided this process, resulting in the evolution of numerous breeding strategies over time. Conventional breeding, which is distinguished by selective breeding based on superior performance, used procedures such as pure-line selections, mass selection, backcross breeding, recurrent selection, and hybridization. While effective, classical breeding procedures were time-consuming and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Optimizing Antibiotic Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide to HPLC Process of Assessment and Quantification
Abstract: The history and uses of chromatography are thoroughly covered in this work, with an emphasis on the use of High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) in pharmaceutical analysis. Since its discovery by Russian botanist Mikhail Tswett in the 19th century, chromatography has undergone tremendous developments that have given rise to a variety of chromatography types and applications. The story follows the evolution historically, emphasizing Tswett's groundbreaking breakthrough in plant color classification and …
Published in International Journal of Antibiotics · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 27–44 Read article
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Revolutionizing Dairy: Trends, Innovations, and Consumer Delights
Abstract: This article delves into the dynamic evolution of the dairy industry, tracing its roots from the fundamental domestication of animals for milk production to its current status as a global culinary and nutritional cornerstone. The background of the dairy industry sets the historical context for understanding the pivotal role it has played in human diets and cultural traditions.In the face of contemporary challenges and opportunities, the dairy industry is undergoing …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Innovations and Practices in Ornamental Horticulture: Integrating Landscape and Garden Design for Sustainable Aesthetics
Abstract: Ornamental horticulture is a specialized branch of horticultural science focusing on the cultivation, management, and utilization of plants for decorative and environmental purposes. With growing urbanization and lifestyle shifts, the importance of aesthetically pleasing and ecologically sustainable green spaces has significantly increased. Landscape design and garden design, both integral components of ornamental horticulture, contribute not only to the beautification of spaces but also to environmental conservation, mental well-being, and biodiversity …
Published in International Journal of Trends in Horticulture · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Plant-Derived Antimicrobials as Next-Generation Solutions to Multidrug Resistance
Abstract: The steady rise of multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens is reshaping how clinicians, researchers, and policymakers think about infection control. When bacteria acquire the ability to survive exposure to three or more antibiotic classes at once—whether through efflux pumps, enzyme-mediated drug destruction, target modifications, or reduced membrane permeability—treatment options narrow dramatically, hospital stays lengthen, and mortality climbs. Conventional pharmaceutical pipelines have struggled to keep pace with this biological arms race, pushing the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 27–40 Read article
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An Assessment of some Ferns of the Polypodiaceae Family from Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh with Reference to their Morphological and Ethnobotanical Aspects
Abstract: Pteridophytes represent a category of seedless plants that reproduce through spores. This group is divided into two lineages: lycophytes, characterized by fronds with no leaf gap in the stem stele (Lycophylls), and Monilophytes, commonly known as ferns, which have fronds with a leaf gap in the stem stele. The Himalayan Region in India stands out globally for its distinctive topography, extensive altitudinal range, diverse climate, and varied habitats. Pteridophytes play …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 5–17 Read article
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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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Phytomedicine in 21st century: challenges, innovations & future directions
Abstract: Phytomedicine, the use of plant-derived substances for therapeutic purposes, has experienced significant advancements and challenges in the 21st century. This review explores the current state of phytomedicine, highlighting its advantages, such as natural ingredients, fewer side effects, and cultural acceptance, as well as its disadvantages, including variable quality, lack of standardization, and limited research. The challenges faced by phytomedicine are discussed, focusing on issues of standardization, regulatory discrepancies, scientific evidence …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 86–95 Read article