One of the main challenges of making Nano catalysts is choosing and preparing suitable modifiers. The present study reports the synthesis of carbon Nano dots by a low-cost hydrothermal method using Indigofera tinctoria leaf extract as a new carbon precursor. The optical propertie...
Adaeze Nnedinma Achugbu, Jude Ejiofor Amadi, Bibian Okwuchukwu Aziagba, Dilys Chukwunonyelum Chukwukaelo, Chikaodili Eziamaka Afam-Ezeaku & Adaugo Ozioma Nwakuche·Asian Journal of Research in Botany·2022
Most fungal diseases of maize are distributed in all maize fields which are mostly favored by humid and warm environmental conditions. The major and devastating disease of maize caused by fungi are Aspergillus, which is a widely distributed, saprotrophic and pathogenic fungus and...
Durum wheat is one of the most important cereal crops in Ethiopia. The national average productivity and quality of durum wheat is low due to lack of improved varieties and different biotic and abiotic constraints prevailing in the country these calls for development of improved...
R. I. Kanmodi, O. O. Ogunrinola, T. V. Charles, O. A. Adebambo, J. O. Mbakwe, M. A. Ajoro & S. C. O. Makinde·Asian Journal of Research in Botany·2022
Plants have significantly contributed to the discovery of modern drugs that have therapeutic potential. This study was carried out in order to evaluate the phytochemical constituents and In vitro antioxidant potential of the leaf and root of Petiveria alliacea extracts. The aqueo...
The traditional use of plant-derived natural substances has continued to gain traction in the last few decades and has gradually become the mainstay of human pharmacotherapy. The present study evaluated the effect of Terminalia catappa seed extract on the lipid profile and serum...
The study was conducted in the field to evaluate the effect of 2,4-dichloro phenoxy acetic acid (2,4-D) on the productivity components of mesquite trees (Prosopis juliflora Swarz) DC. Natural stand mesquite trees at three sizes (small, medium, and large) treated with 2,4-D at dif...
Fagbédji Rose Fernande, Djedatin Gustave Lambert, Nonvidé Codjo Gildas, Fandy Hélène, Houénon Gbènomèdji Hurgues Aristide & Yédomonhan Hounnankpon·Asian Journal of Research in Botany·2022
Aims: Parataxonomic work on Lima beans has shown that this plant is subject to taxonomic confusion. The objective of this study is to clarify the taxonomic position of plants grown in Benin as local varieties of Phaseolus lunatus L. Methods: Thus an experimental field of 99 acces...
The objective of this work was to study the ecophysiological response of Salvadora persica (S. persica) growing in Wadi El Gemal, to know the extent of the adaptation mechanism of the arak plant in its natural environment across the winter and summer seasons. Most physical and ch...
The objective of this research was to carry out a survey of the diatomaceous fluorula (Bacillariophyta) in the Branco River basin and its sub-basins in the State of Roraima (Amazonia, Brazil). The taxa were identified and presented on plates with photomicroscopy. The collections...
Aim: To determine the influence of four AMF strains on dry biomass of root, stem and leaf of P. mildbraedii under salt stress. Place and Duration of Study: Calabar in the south-south zone of Nigeria. A study was conducted between February and May, 2021. Methodology: The experimen...
Quercus semiserrata Roxb. belongs to the family Fagaceae which is an Asian species of trees in the beech family. It has been found in Northeastern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Yunnan, Thailand and Tibet. Proteins, carbohydrates, phenols and tannins, flavonoids, steroids, terpenoid...
The article analyzes ethnobotanical data on the use of natural medicinal plants in Karakalpakstan. Currently, there are 63 families of medicinal plants, 444 species belonging to 240 genera, which grow in natural conditions in the region, which is 40% of the total flora. The use o...
Aim: Determining the species composition of monocotyledonous plants distributed in the flora of Lower Surkhan region. Place and Duration of Study: National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek. The research was carried out in March, April, May and June 2022 in 6 dis...
Parkia biglobosa is used in folk medicine for the treatment of ailments such as cough, pneumonia, diarrhea, otitis, conjunctivitis, leprosy, violent colic, hemorrhoids, wounds, and hookworms. This study aims to investigate the antimicrobial attributes of the stem bark extract of...
Aim: The study was designed to survey the agro-ecological zones of the state where maize is cultivated and identify the viruses constituting a constraint to its production. Place and duration of study: Cross River State in the south-south zone of Nigeria. A study was conducted be...