{"title":"EFFECT OF DIFFERENT LEVELS OF SOLUBLE FERTILIZERS ON NUTRIENT UPTAKE IN SOLANUM MELONGENA L.","authors":"K. Muthumanickam, A. Anburani","doi":"10.25081/JP.2018.V10.3558","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25081/JP.2018.V10.3558","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":22829,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of Phytology","volume":"25 1","pages":"49-51"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78113181","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Maximizing the shelf life of monoxenically produced carrier-based AM fungal bio-inocula for maintaining its long-term viability","authors":"K. Rodrigues, B. F. Rodrigues","doi":"10.25081/JP.2018.V10.3546","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25081/JP.2018.V10.3546","url":null,"abstract":"Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi are often applied as bio-inoculants due to their plant growth promoting benefits. The objectives of the present work were to maximize the shelf life of monoxenically produced carrier-based AM fungal bio-inocula of Rhizoglomus intraradices and Funneliformis mosseae. Shelf life of in vitro produced inoculum was studied by assessing the infectivity potential of in vitro produced inocula in an optimum carrier formulation (vermiculite: cow dung powder: wood powder: wood ash in the ratio of 20:8:2:1) during storage at three different temperatures viz., 4 °C, 25 °C and room temperature (RT). The re-germination potential of in vitro produced spores from carrier-based inocula to in vitro conditions was also examined. The in vitro produced inocula stored at 25 °C remained viable up to 6 mo in the organic carrier formulation. 100 % germination was recorded when the spores of both AM species were cultured back to in vitro conditions indicating high viability, and efficiency of the carrier formulation in maintaining vigour of in vitro produced propagules.","PeriodicalId":22829,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of Phytology","volume":"72 1","pages":"43-48"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80971845","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. Oyoo, Paul Kinoti Elijah Ateka Edward Mamati, Miriam Judith Otipa James Karanja, L. Wasilwa
{"title":"Effect of bio-stimulators on Growth and Yield of Cowpea leaves (Vigna unguiculata Walp) produced in Juja and Katumani in Kenya","authors":"J. Oyoo, Paul Kinoti Elijah Ateka Edward Mamati, Miriam Judith Otipa James Karanja, L. Wasilwa","doi":"10.25081/JP.2017.V9.3379","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25081/JP.2017.V9.3379","url":null,"abstract":"Bio-stimulators are organic products that have been found to enhance crop growth and productivity through mitigating against biotic and abiotic stresses. Four Cowpea varieties namely K80, M66, KVU 27-1 and Kenya Kunde; commercially released and adopted by local households for vegetable production were used to evaluate the impact of bio-stimulators on growth and leaf yield of cowpea in Juja and Katumani from May to July, 2013. The treatments were arranged in a factorial structure, laid out in an RCBD, which were combination of 9 levels of bio-stimulators, with the 4 cowpea varieties planted per site, and giving a total of 36 treatments for each site replicated 3 times. The plots measured 2.5m by 2.5m with spacing of 60 cm by 20 cm. Parameters under investigation included germination rate, days to germination, plant height, and number of leaves produced and number of nodules formed. Cultural practices such as weeding and pest control were done as need arose. The results showed that there were significant differences in days to germination, germination rate, plant population, chlorophyll levels, leaf weight, plant height and leaf area but not in leaf area between Juja and Katumani. Earliest germination and highest leaf weight were in Katumai whereas highest plant population, germination rate and chlorophyll levels and leaf area were in Juja. Humates improved germination rate, plant height, leaf weight and nodule development in Juja while seaweed extracts improved days to germination, germination rate, plant height, leaf yield, leaf weight and nodule formation in Katumani. Interaction between site and bio-stimulators was recorded in germination rate, days to germination, plant population and in number of leaves produced. Therefore, bio-stimulators should be adopted in production of cowpea leaves particularly offseason for food and nutritional security and increasing household incomes in Kenya","PeriodicalId":22829,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of Phytology","volume":"15 1","pages":"15-23"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79228555","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"In vitro production of capsaicin through plant tissue culture","authors":"Ajitabh Bora H.K. Gogoi P.S. Raju Swetnisha","doi":"10.25081/jp.2017.v9.3389","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25081/jp.2017.v9.3389","url":null,"abstract":"Capsaicin, a secondary metabolite produced in capsicum, is in high demand in pharmaceutical industry because of its various medicinal properties. Currently, the supply of capsaicin depends upon its extraction from capsicum fruits. This limits the production of capsaicin as it depends upon agricultural produce. The current review has compiled information from various literature published on chemistry and importance of capsaicin along with its method of production. It also reviews the process of in vitro production of capsaicin through plant tissue culture, strategies of increasing capsaicin accumulation and its advantages over extraction from fruits and artificial synthesis.","PeriodicalId":22829,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of Phytology","volume":"8 1","pages":"24-33"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88400473","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Heterosis studies for quantitative traits in interspecific hybrids of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L. × Gossypium barbadense L.)","authors":"Anil Devidas Adsare, A. Salve, N. Patil","doi":"10.19071/JP.2016.V8.3213","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19071/JP.2016.V8.3213","url":null,"abstract":"A study was conducted in interspecific cotton hybrids ( Gossypium hirsutum L. × Gossypium barbadense L.) to assess the extent of the heterosis for eight yield and yield attributing traits. Twelve lines of G. hirsutum and five testers of G. barbadense were crossed in line x tester manner to develop 60 F 1 hybrids. Analysis of variance revealed the significant differences among the crosses for all traits. Heterosis was worked out over mid parent, better parent and two standard checks i.e. MRC 7918 and Varalaxmi. Crosses RAH1065 x SUJALA, PH1075 x SUJALA, PH348 x SUJALA and DHY286 x Suvin were the best heterotic combinations for seed cotton yield and could be utilized for hybrid development. These hybrids were shown desirable heterosis for seed cotton yield along with other yield components. These hybrids may be tested in large scale trial to confirm the superiority in heterosis.","PeriodicalId":22829,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of Phytology","volume":"2015 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86933384","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. Rathnaprabha, N. Muralikrishna, E. Raghu, Yashodhara, A. Sadanandam
{"title":"Micropropagation of White Palash tree (Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub. Var. lutea (Witt.)).","authors":"D. Rathnaprabha, N. Muralikrishna, E. Raghu, Yashodhara, A. Sadanandam","doi":"10.19071/JP.2016.V8.3070","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19071/JP.2016.V8.3070","url":null,"abstract":"An efficient and reproducible protocol is established for rapid in vitro multiplication of an endangered, valuable medicinal plant, Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub. Var. lutea , through cotyledonary nodes of mature seeds. Among various cytokinins tested, high frequency of direct shoot regeneration was induced on Murashige and skoog (MS) medium supplemented with BAP, which found to be more effective and showed optimal response at 2 mg/L with a maximum number of 8.35±0.32 multiple shoots per explant. Proliferation of shoots was established by repeated subculturing on to same regeneration medium with 2-3 weeks of time interval. Rooting of regenerated shoots was achieved after 3 weeks of culture on MS medium containing 1 mg/L IBA. In vitro raised plantlets were transferred to pots containing sterilized soil and vermiculate mixture in 1:1 ratio and then shifted to greenhouse. Well established plantlets exhibited 75% survival rate.","PeriodicalId":22829,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of Phytology","volume":"91 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79436318","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Medicinal plants used Against Typhoid Fever and Toothache in Pir-Panchal Range of the Shopian District of Kashmir Himalaya.","authors":"Sumer Singh, Zakir Hussain Khanday","doi":"10.19071/JP.2017.V9.3171","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19071/JP.2017.V9.3171","url":null,"abstract":"The present study was undertaken with a view to explore the possibilities of utilizing the plant resources of the district Shopian. A total of plant / specimens along with detailed information and their uses would serve as a valuable record for future reference & study. Most of these plants are wild and some plants are cultivated. The present study reveals that 22 medicinal plants belonging to 14-families are being used for Typhoid fever & Toothache in the Shopian district of Kashmir Himalaya. Of these 22 medicinal plants, 5 plant species are used both for fever and toothache. These medicinal plants have been arranged alphabetically. Despite extensive use of medicinal plants by the people of this region, extensive work has not been done as yet on ethnomedicinal& other aspects. The present study is an attempt to generate interest among the society regarding the potential of natural alternatives in preventing Typhoid fever and Tooth diseases in the study area.","PeriodicalId":22829,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of Phytology","volume":"21 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86590365","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ethnomedicinal Plants used for curing various Skin diseases in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir.","authors":"Zakir Hussain Khanday, Sumer Singh","doi":"10.19071/JP.2017.V9.3172","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19071/JP.2017.V9.3172","url":null,"abstract":"Medicinal plants are used by tribals& local people in shopian (j&k) in the treatment of various skin diseases, like dandruff, rash hairfall, Dermatitis etc. Traditional methods of disease treatment using medicinal plant is predominant among rural & tribal communities of shopian Kashmir. The district shopian has a rich flora of medicinal plants with diverse biological properties. Ethnomedicinal survey with respect to use of local medicinal plants for curing skin problems was carried out during the summer seasons of 2015-2016. Present investigation reveals that 25 Ethnomedicinal plant species belonging to 21 families are being commonly used for skin diseases. An inventory of traditional knowledge about medicinal plants used in skin diseases by local & tribal people as home remedies/ folk medicine has been complied.","PeriodicalId":22829,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of Phytology","volume":"68 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76407255","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tanveer Bilal Pirzadah, B. Malik, I. Tahir, R. Rehman
{"title":"Metabolite profiling of tartary buckwheat-an underutilized neutraceutical crop of Kashmir Himalaya","authors":"Tanveer Bilal Pirzadah, B. Malik, I. Tahir, R. Rehman","doi":"10.19071/JP.2016.V8.3106","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19071/JP.2016.V8.3106","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of the present study was to explore the possible metabolites in the methanolic extract of root, stem, groat and hull of the neutraceutical crop, Fagopyrum tataricum using GC-MS technique. From GC-MS metabolite profiling, over 90 different metabolites were identified among root, stem, groat and hull extract. The most prevailing compounds were 3, 3’, 4’, 5, 7-pentahydroflavone-3-rhamnoglucoside (71.94%) in groat, 9, 12-octadecadienoic acid (49.38%) in root, 6-octadecanoic acid, a steric acid (70.46%) in hull and Cis-9-hexadecanal (13.38%) in stem. Present investigation reveals that F. tataricum is an excellent source of many metabolites such as, fatty acids, hydrocarbons, steroids, terpenoids, esters, organic acids and aldehydes with excellent pharmaceutical properties. These results suggest that tartary buckwheat could be a promising alternative in the functional food sector and neutraceutical to improve social well-being and diminish malnutrition.","PeriodicalId":22829,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of Phytology","volume":"84 1","pages":"49-54"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86598520","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pollen grains and seed-morphology as related to Biochemical Patterns in five species of genus Ocimum L (Lamiaceae Juss.) of Saudi Arabia","authors":"W. T. Kasem","doi":"10.19071/jp.2016.v8.3131","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19071/jp.2016.v8.3131","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to investigate the pollen and seed characters by light microscopy (LM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) as related to biochemical data of seed protein and esterase isoenzymes by SDS-PAGE technique in the five Saudi Arabian Ocimum L. species. The detailed description for pollen and seed in addition electrophoretic patterns were conducted by means of numerical analyses based on thirty-nine parameters. The pollen grains were zonocolpate, hexacolpate, prolate to subprolate. Three types of exine ornamentation were recognized, perforate, reticulate and granulate. Also, The periclinal, the anticlinal and the boundaries between cells are described by the aid of SEM which exhibited four main distinct types of nutlets sculpture undulate, quirky, circular and straight. Molecular patterns of protein profiles and esterase (EC.3.1.1.1) showed that esterase could be considered as positive markers than protein, minimum and maximum gene / gene expression of esterase isoenzymes are demonstrated. The relationships between the studied taxa were demonstrated as a phenogram.","PeriodicalId":22829,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of Phytology","volume":"153 1","pages":"42-48"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-01-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79679718","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}