India is first globally in terms of area under onion cultivation and second in terms of output, behind only China in both categories. In comparison to other nations, the production is still fairly low. In India, the crop is the most promising source of foreign cash. The onion (Al...
Bamkefa, B. A., Fatoki, O. A., Duyilemi-Olaniyi, A., Abeeb, A. S., Ajogbeje, O. O., Adediran, K. O., Banjo, M. O. & Abiola-Olagunju, O.·Asian Journal of Research in Botany·2023
Aim: The research was conducted to investigate the mycoflora associated with wheat, having high moisture from storage, sold in major markets in Ondo metropolis.. Methodology: Wheat samples were obtained from five major markets: Okedibo, Sabo, Iyalaaje, Post office and Yaba market...
Adewuyi-Samuel Oluwatoke Bolatito, Fatoki Oladotun Ayodele, Oluwalana Olumayowa Adedunke & Adeniji Abiodun Abiola·Asian Journal of Research in Botany·2023
Aim: This study investigated antifungal activities of ethanol and methanol leaves extracts of Moringa oleifera and Ageratum conyzoides on fungal pathogens identified in the deterioration of plantain. Study Design: This experiment was laid in a randomized complete block design. Pl...
Three branded honey samples purchased from different supermarkets in Ekiti State, Southwest Nigeria were analyzed for their pollen contents and some physicochemical attributes. The pollen composition of the three branded honey investigated revealed important honeybee plants such...
Soy bean production continues to be very low, there is potential for increased production of the crop. Acidic soils negatively affect plant nutrition and productivity. Rhizobia inoculation has previously been shown to improve legume production. There is need to understand how ino...
Fabaceae is the second most economically important family of flowering plants all over the world. Its species are used widely as food and fodder crops because of their high protein content. Four species of Vicia L. (vetches) were selected in this research to determine the phyloge...
Among soft and non-alcoholic beverages, tea is the most popular beverage worldwide. Tea is the daily favourite drink of low-income Bangladeshi people. The tea industry market in Bangladesh is quite large and active. Habiganj and Moulvibazar districts of Sylhet division are a bi...
Aims: This study aims to evaluate the in vitro anti-inflammatory and antibacterial potential of aqueous and various organic solvent (methanol, dichloromethane, and hexane) extracts of Mirabilis jalapa L. tuberous roots. Methods: Heat-induced egg albumin denaturation inhibition as...
In the present study, biological method used for the synthesis of stable and well-characterized AgNPs was discussed by using Morchella esculenta. Size and shape are controlled by changing conditions such as substrate concentration, temperature, mixing speed, and exposure time. Sp...
Iroka F. Chisom, Nwakuche O. Adaugo, Ogbuozobe O. Gabriel, Ikegbunam N. Clara, Nwaogaranya U. Patrick & Ekwealor U. Kenneth·Asian Journal of Research in Botany·2023
Soil seed banks survey of three watersheds located across the Awka campus of Nnamdi Azikiwe University was carried out using standard field procedures. Soil samples were collected from two points (P1 and P2) in each of the watersheds at depths of 0-5cm, 5-10cm and 10-15cm. The so...