Background and Significance: Barleria L. is among the largest genera of Acanthaceae, comprising roughly three hundred palaeotropical species that carry substantial medicinal, ornamental and ecological value. Three research communities have engaged with the genus largely in isolat...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i104439
The vast morphological diversity of Kerala’s indigenous Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. genotypes makes suitable for waterscaping, floral arrangements, and sacred offerings. Despite these significant ornamental and functional attributes, the commercial, medicinal, and landscaping potent...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53907
Rosa spp. represents a significant botanical taxon with both beauty and nutrition with a history spanning thousands of years in culinary and medicinal traditions. A study was conducted in Department of Floriculture and Landscaping, College of Agriculture, Vellanikkara, during the...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i43876
The present study was conducted from 15th June to 1st November 2024 at the Research Farm of Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara, to evaluate the duration, influence of weather variables on crop phenology and growing degree days (GDD) of African marigold (Tagetes erecta L...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i115109
During 2020- 2022, a characteristic leaf spot symptom was recorded from the Aglaonema cultivar, Aglaonema Ruby Garuda Aglaonema Ruby Garuda from Ambunadu region, Ernakulam district of Kerala. The symptomatic plants formed dark brown, water-soaked, circular spots with concentric z...
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