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Biodiversity and Conservation of Plant Species
Abstract: Plant biodiversity stands as a cornerstone of the intricate web of life on Earth, encompassing the staggering variety of plant species that grace our planet. This review delves into the nuanced realms of plant biodiversity, unraveling its definition in the context of species diversity, genetic variation, and ecological roles. The importance of this biodiversity resonates across ecosystems, permeating into the fabric of human well-being and maintaining the delicate equilibrium of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Status and Distribution of Major Invasive Plant Species in the Dehradun Region of the Uttarakhand Himalaya
Abstract: Invasive alien plant species are widely recognized as one of the major threats to global biodiversity and ecosystem stability. Their rapid spread and ability to adapt to different environmental conditions allow them to dominate natural habitats and disrupt ecological balance. The present study examines the status and distribution of major invasive plant species in the Dehradun region of Uttarakhand, which is situated in the Himalayan foothills of northern India. Field …
Published in International Journal of Trends in Horticulture · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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A Review on Micropropagation of Rare Plant Species: Ashwagandha
Abstract: Micropropagation is a technique of rapidly multiplying stock plant materials to large number of progeny plants. Some plant species available in the nature contains few traits of medicinal value. From those species, Withania somnifera is found to be rarely available, having medicinal value and also well in vitro regeneration. Most of the plant species especially like Withania somnifera are having medicinal values and cultivated on land even after their good …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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In silico Characterisation of Proteins of Glycyrrhiza glabra and Assessment of Nanoparticle Synthesising Ability of Closely Related Plant Species
Abstract: The main aim of the study is to analyse the proteins of Glycyrrhiza glabra using various bioinformatics tools. The proteins were structurally as well as functionally characterized using tools like ProtParam, SOPMA and SOSUI. NAD(P)H quinone oxidoreductase protein in Glycyrrhiza glabra was selected for evaluation and protein BLAST was performed. Primary structure prediction was performed to evaluate physical and chemical characteristics of proteins viz., Molecular weight, pI, etc. The secondary …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 97–103 Read article
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Assessment and In Vitro Studies of Potent Amylase Inhibitor from Different Plant Species
Abstract: Flavonoids are naturally occurring compounds widely distributed in plants, which have hypoglycemic potential. Amylase inhibitors belong to flavonoids that block amylases which are involved in hydrolyzing the carbohydrates to yield low molecular weight dextrin and sugars. Inhibition of α-amylase along with α-glucosidase can significantly reduce the post-prandial increase of blood glucose and can be an important strategy in the control of blood glucose level in the type-2 diabetic patients. In …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Identification of important wild woody plant species in Debub Ari and Bena-Tsemay district
Abstract: The current study was conducted in Debub Ari and Bena-Tsemay districts of South Omo zone in Southern Ethiopia. This study was initiated to identify important wild woody plant species to increase their suitability and accessibility for human desires. A multi-stage sampling procedure was employed to carry out this study in the selected districts where the resources are available. The result showed that there was forest resources from which important wild …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 36–44 Read article
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Ethanomedicinal Survey in the Paliyar Hamlet of Sathuragiri Hills in Virudhunagar District, Tamil Nadu State, India
Abstract: An ethanobotanical survey was conducted among the peoples of Paliyar tribals, Sathuragiri hills of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu state has brought to a number of 83 plant species from 37 families used by them as a variety of medicines. The parts of the plants such as leaves, stem, fruits, bark, resin, root and seeds were generally used individually or combination with some medicinally important species. The present manuscript investigates with …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Challenges on Standardizing of Closely Related Medicinal Plants Ocimum Species
Abstract: Ocimum species are reported to have a great medicinal value in Indian medicine. Leaves of Ocimum sanctum and Ocimum basilicum are commonly known as basil and sweet basil respectively belong to the family Labiate. Present work is related to differentiate and standardize of Ocimum sanctum and Ocimum basilicum closely related medicinal plants by using powder microscopy and thin layer chromatography (TLC). The study revealed the importance of powder microscopy and …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Composition, Structure and Status of Woody Plants Along Dilla Zuria Rivers, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: AbstractDilla zuria vegetation is located in Southern Ethiopia where agroforestry is highly exercised. The objective of the present study was to generate reliable information of floristic composition, diversity, structure and status of woody plant species in Dilla Zuria vegetation. The reliable data was collected from 50 plots each of 400 m2 using systematic sampling method. The plant species were identified by comparing with the voucher specimens preserved at National Herbarium, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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A Survey of Crop Weeds and their Medicinal Value of Vagaikulam Village in Tirunelveli District, Tamilnadu
Abstract: ABSTRACTThe present investigation was carried out at Vagaikulam of Tirunelveli District, Tamilnadu, to understand the use of medicinal plant species for various medicative purposes. It resulted in about 46 medicinal plants for the treatment of several diseases either in single or in combination with some other ingredients. Thorough investigation indicated that these plant species are used to cure diseases like diarrhea, dysentery, rheumatism, headache, fever, ulcer, cough, jaundice, blood purification, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Knowledge, Attitude of Traditional Medicine among the Rural Communities of Bilaspur District (C.G.) India
Abstract: The herbs are still widely used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. Herbal medicines are natural and intrinsically harmless and have their own anti-disease effects. There are many tribal-dominated communities residing in the state of Chhattisgarh, who are very aware of the usefulness of medicinal plants. Medicinal valuable plant species are used for various diseases and disorders, diagnosis and cure by tribal communities of Bilaspur district and …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 29–34 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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Diversification of Ethnotraditional Medicinal Herbages of Indian Agro-Forestry
Abstract: India is one of the richest floristic regions of the world and is well-known for its ancient heritage regarding medicinal plants. India has 15 agro-climatic zones, 45000 different plant species, out of which 15000 are medicinal. Medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) play an important role in the healthcare of people around the world, especially in developing countries. The Indian system of medicine has identified 1500 medicinal plants. The forest of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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A Review on Different Species of Echinacea
Abstract: Echinacea is one of the plant species found in the North American tribes, which are commonly called as coneflowers. Echinacea species such as Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea pallida, Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea serotina, etc. are used in the treatment of common cold, urinary tract infections, respiratory problems, etc. They also show anti-immunosupperssant activity, anti-viral activity, antifungal activity, anti-inflammatory activity, antioxidant activity, etc. This article mainly includes morphological features, chemical constituents, pharmacology, and …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Plant Diversity Studies in the Rural Homegardens of Honnavar Taluk of Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka, India
Abstract: AbstractHomegardens in the villages of Honnavar taluk is an integrated production system and a stable ecosystem that maintains the diversity of life as well as biological wealth. Honnavar is one of the Coastal Taluks of Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka state. The present study was carried out in 10 villages of Honnavar taluk namely Karki, Haladipur, Mannige, Allanki, Kavalakki, Idagunji, Navilgon, Kelaginoor, Manki and Kadatoka. Of the total 58 homegardens …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 5–18 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review: Medicinal Plants with Potential Antidiabetic Activity
Abstract: AbstractMedicinal plants really play an important role in the treatment of various health problems because of their better acceptance and being safe from undesirable side effects. Diabetes mellitusis is an interesting area of herbal research at present. More than 400 medicinal plants are used to treat diabetes mellitus all over the world. A number of animal studies to test the claimed activity have demonstrated the hypoglycemic property of many of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 29–57 Read article
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Analysis of Plants uses in Kalsa Watershed, Western Himalayan Ecoregion, India
Abstract: AbstractThe study was carried out to analyze the different use of plants in the forest areas of Kalsa watershed. Sampling was carried out in different forest types to record the diversity of plant species. A total of 48 trees, 43 shrubs and 83 herbs species of 72 families were recorded in different forest types. These species were evaluated for different uses based on the literature survey, interview conducted with local …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Accumulator Plants for Phytoremediation: An Attempt from Mangampeta and Vemula Barite Mining Areas, Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Abstract: Mining alters the natural landscape discharging large volumes of wastes which pose serious pollution hazards to the environment, to human health, and to agriculture. Abandoned mine wastes cause severe pollution impacting the local environment. The use of a vegetation cover ameliorates in reclaiming mine-spoils and tailings. A biogeochemical survey was carried out in Mangampeta and Vemula barite mining areas to identify native accumulator plants and to evaluate the extent of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 29–43 Read article
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Biochemical Changes due to Various Environmental Pollutants Affecting the Therapeutic Potentialities of Certain Medicinal Plants
Abstract: ABSTRACTMedicinal herbs have been an essential part of human society since the civilization started. They are boon of nature to cure a number of ailments of human beings. Herbal medicines are a major component in all traditional medicine systems since all practitioners of Ayurveda, Homeopathic, Siddha and Unani systems of medicine regularly employ a large number of Indian medicinal plants as antibiotic agents. In the present study, various plant species …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Species Diversity and Structural Analysis of Komba-Daga Moist Evergreen Forest, Kaffa Zone, Southwest Ethiopia
Abstract: This study was conducted to determine the floristic composition, community types, vegetation structure and regeneration status of selected tree species in the Komba-Daga forest, Kaffa zone, Gimbo district of southwest Ethopia. Systematic sampling method was used to collect vegetation data. A total of 62 plots each with quadretes of 20 m x 20 m for tree species, 5 m x 5 m for shrubs, seedling and sapling and 1 m …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 14–23 Read article