Journal of Medicinal Plants and By-products-JMPB最新文献

{"title":"A comprehensive review on conservation efforts of Shirui lily (Lilium mackliniae Sealy) of Manipur, India","authors":"Ngayaipam Zimik, Waikhom Arunkumar Meetei","doi":"10.1007/s44372-026-00537-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s44372-026-00537-9","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Lilium mackliniae Sealy (Shirui Lily), the state flower of Manipur, is considered one of the most admired wild ornamental flowers around the world. Its modest beauty and rarity attract thousands of tourists through the difficult terrains of the Shirui hill ranges. With the introduction of the Shirui Festival in the state, its popularity is ever-increasing. However, there is a dearth of scientific work and research about this plant which will help explore the untapped potential in various sectors including horticulture, environment, tourism, rural development, etc. Hence, this review, through a comprehensive study of available literature, aims to highlight the different aspects of the plant including current status, botanical characteristics, challenges, conservation efforts and future directions for conservation. The rise in popularity of this species comes with increasing interaction with human activities and thereby compounding more challenges. The severity of the threat is reflected in being listed as an endangered species in the Red Data Book of Indian Plants. Climate change, forest fires, invasive species and habitat destruction through various human activities are posing serious challenges to the species. However, conservation approaches from various fields such as phenology, geospatial analysis, in vitro propagation, in situ and ex situ conservation, community efforts and government initiatives are in the right direction. A holistic approach with available resources and scientific advancement through various mechanisms of community and government sections must be implemented. There remains ample scope for further scientific research on this ecologically and culturally significant species.","PeriodicalId":41224,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medicinal Plants and By-products-JMPB","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s44372-026-00537-9.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147890808","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nitric oxide confers drought tolerance through integrated morphological, physiological, biochemical and metabolomic responses in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)","authors":"Abdul Rehaman, Mohd Asgher, Nafees A. Khan","doi":"10.1007/s44372-025-00409-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s44372-025-00409-8","url":null,"abstract":"The ongoing change in the climatic dynamics is contributing significantly to events attributing drought-like conditions that pose a serious threat to the overall growth and development of crops and, as such, to their productivity worldwide. The present study aims to explore the differential tolerance potential of five common bean cultivars (BR-39, BR-104, BR-303, VL-63 and VL-125) exposed to polyethene glycol (15% PEG) induced drought stress. Various growth, physiological, and biochemical processes were assessed 30 days after sowing. Drought stress negatively affected the growth of common bean cultivars by reducing photosynthesis via increased oxidative stress. Among the cultivars, BR-104 exhibited the highest tolerance, while BR-303 was the most sensitive. Based on its superior performance, BR-104 was further selected to evaluate the role of gaseous signaling molecule, nitric oxide (NO; applied as100µM sodium nitroprusside, SNP) for its potential in ameliorating drought stress in common bean following analysis of the morphological, physio-biochemical parameters, and changes in the metabolic profile. Drought stress resulted in a significant reduction in the growth and biomass of common bean, associated with a decrease in Rubisco activity and PS-II efficiency, and consequently in photosynthesis. It proceeds with a decrease in the nitrogen content and its associated enzyme activities and a subsequent increase in the proline metabolism. Additionally, it was found that increasing the accumulation of oxidative stress biomarkers, such as hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), was observed. Simultaneously, supplementation of NO exerted positive effects on the overall growth and development of plants by mitigating the impacts of drought stress. Together, the study highlights the importance of NO (both endogenous and exogenous) in conferring tolerance to drought stress in common bean by improving photosynthetic efficiency and antioxidant defense through the modulation of nitrogen assimilation and proline metabolism.","PeriodicalId":41224,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medicinal Plants and By-products-JMPB","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s44372-025-00409-8.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147881638","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Viola alba subsp. alba (Violaceae): a new record from the Kashmir Himalaya, India","authors":"Fayeem Aadil, Umer Hameed Shansaz, Ehtishamul Haq, Reiaz Ul Rehman","doi":"10.1007/s44372-025-00391-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s44372-025-00391-1","url":null,"abstract":"Viola alba subsp. alba (Besser) is a new floral taxon of the Violaceae family from Srinagar, Kashmir Himalaya. Here is a description of this taxon. Based on morphological characteristics and comparative analysis with closely related Viola species, which are described, reported, and illustrated for the first time from this region. However, this species is often misrepresented, with Viola canescens Wall. Ex., Roxb., Viola pilosa Blume, Viola indica W. Becker., Viola suavis M. Bieb., and Viola odorata Linn. The new taxon is based on unique characteristics such as leaves that are ovate, cordate (2–6 × 2–4 cm), triangular, crenate and acuminate, stipule narrow lanceolate, fimbriate (0.2–3 mm long), flower whitish with spur being slightly curved with a purplish to violet-coloured base (2.3–4.7 mm long), and the position of the 2-bracteole is in the middle oppositely carved (0.2–0.34 mm long) The petiole is long (4–12 cm), hairy to glabrous, greenish, 2–4 white-coloured flowers with five sepals (2–5.4 × 1–3 mm); five petals (1–2.3 × 0.4–1.2 cm). The Viola alba is a temperate species and was first sighted or reported in a small area of the Kashmir University Botanical Garden (KUBG), Srinagar, Kashmir, J&K, India. The marked photo illustration is given below to examine the species with the deposed herbarium (KASH-6015) at Centre of Biodiversity and Taxonomy (CBT) and its proportional morphotypes with detailed morphological characteristics in comparison to its close-transmits.","PeriodicalId":41224,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medicinal Plants and By-products-JMPB","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s44372-025-00391-1.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147907556","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhancing sustainable cultivation: the role of plant growth promoting fungi in optimizing Cucumis sativus L. growth","authors":"Rukhsana Qadir, Abdul Hamid Wani, Mohd Yaqub Bhat, Bilal Ahmad Dar, Humeera Yousuf","doi":"10.1007/s44372-025-00290-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s44372-025-00290-5","url":null,"abstract":"Rhizosphere and root associated fungi, commonly known as plant growth promoting fungi (PGPF), facilitate the growth and productivity of Cucumis sativus L. through the formation of mutualistic relationships with the plant roots. These fungi enhance nutrient uptake, promote root development and bolster stress tolerance via the secretion of growth regulating hormones. Despite numerous PGP fungal species have been isolated from the rhizosphere of C. sativus, their specific roles in modulating various growth parameters of the C. sativus remain insufficiently defined. In the present study, effect of seven PGP fungal species were evaluated such as Penicillium chrysogenum, Paecilomyces variotii, Talaromyces purpureogenus, Paecilomyces brunneolus, Aspergillus flavus, Trichoderma viride, and Trichoderma atroviride on the growth parameters of C. sativus. Our results revealed that all PGP fungal species positively influenced growth parameters such as, root length, shoot length, fresh and dry biomass, leaf area, specific leaf area, moisture content, flower number, leaf area ratio, leaf weight ratio and chlorophyll content, albeit with varying degrees of efficiency. Notably, Trichoderma atroviride exhibited a more pronounced impact on plant growth as compared to other PGP fungal species and the control. Our results suggest that these PGP fungal species may contribute to sustainable cultivation practices by enhancing crop yield and reducing the dependency on chemical fertilizers and pesticides.","PeriodicalId":41224,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medicinal Plants and By-products-JMPB","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s44372-025-00290-5.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147884613","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"First record of Talaromyces domesticus as a postharvest pathogen of tulip bulbs in the Kashmir Himalaya","authors":"Tabia Mushtaq, Abdul Hamid Wani, Mohd Yaqub Bhat, Sehrish Fayaz, Wasim Sajad Malik","doi":"10.1007/s44372-025-00278-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s44372-025-00278-1","url":null,"abstract":"Tulips (genus Tulipa L., family Liliaceae), represent more than 150 described species and thousands of cultivars that are extensively cultivated in temperate areas. They are much appreciated for their colorful flowers and are grown on a large scale for landscaping, cut flowers, and pot plant crops. Nevertheless, tulip production is limited by fungal diseases that lower the bulb quality and yield. So, the present study was carried out to unravel the causal organisms of postharvest bulb rot of tulips in Kashmir Himalaya. In addition to certain already reported species Talaromyces domesticus was found as a new pathogen causing postharvest bulb rot of tulips in Kashmir Himalaya. The organism was identified by polyphasic approaches viz. cultural, microscopic, and molecular methods. Comprehensive morphological descriptions, color photographs, pathogenicity tests and molecular phylogenetic analyses are provided to validate our findings.","PeriodicalId":41224,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medicinal Plants and By-products-JMPB","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s44372-025-00278-1.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147893202","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Corydalis cashmeriana var. longicalcarata (Papaveraceae), an addition to the flora of Western Himalaya, India","authors":"Tajamul Islam, Anzar Ahmad Khuroo, Sameer A. Sofi, Shabir A. Zargar, Aijaz Hassan Ganie, Irshad A. Nawchoo","doi":"10.1007/s44372-025-00260-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s44372-025-00260-x","url":null,"abstract":"We report Corydalis cashmeriana var. longicalcarata (Papaveraceae) for the first time from Kashmir, a region located in Western Himalaya, India. It differs from C. cashmeriana var. cashmeriana in having raceme with only two flowers, long upper petal and spur with deflexed tip. Detailed morphological notes along with photographs are provided to validate this new distribution record and facilitate the field identification of this taxon.","PeriodicalId":41224,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medicinal Plants and By-products-JMPB","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s44372-025-00260-x.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147917381","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nothoscordum gracile (Aiton) Stearn: a new alien plant record for Jammu and Kashmir","authors":"Sajan Thakur, Bhavana Sharma, Udhay Sharma, Romica Verma, Veenu Kaul, Sunit Singh","doi":"10.1007/s44372-025-00247-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s44372-025-00247-8","url":null,"abstract":"Nothoscordum gracile (Aiton) Stearn, commonly known as 'False garlic', is a member of the family Amaryllidaceae. It grows prolifically in the fields and resembles cultivated garlic. This communication marks the first observation of Nothoscordum gracile, an invasive weed from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The species was observed thriving along roadsides and lawns at elevation ranging from 300 to 550 m above sea level. Standard protocols were followed for processing the species for herbarium deposition and it was preserved in the Herbarium facility of the Department of Botany (HBJU) at the University of Jammu, Jammu. A detailed taxonomic description and photographs of the species are being provided in this communication.","PeriodicalId":41224,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medicinal Plants and By-products-JMPB","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s44372-025-00247-8.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147904479","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Molecular identification and functional characterization of a chitinase gene in Picea asperata","authors":"Yufeng Liu, Xumei Zhang, Siqi Yuan, Jun Liu","doi":"10.1007/s44372-025-00231-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s44372-025-00231-2","url":null,"abstract":"Plant chitinase, a member of the pathogenesis-related proteins and glycoside hydrolase family 19, plays a crucial role in plant resistance to pathogenic fungi. In this study, we isolated a chitinase gene encoding PaChi from Picea asperata, containing an open reading frame of 768 bp that encodes 255 amino acid residues. PaChi includes the chitin-binding domain, catalytic domain, and active site characteristic of class IV chitinases. Homologous modeling and phylogenetic analysis indicated that PaChi exhibits the highest structural similarity and closest genetic relationship with the chitinase of Norway spruce, suggesting potential functional similarities. RT-qPCR analysis demonstrated that PaChi expression is relatively high in the roots of P. asperata. Additionally, PaChi transcription levels were significantly upregulated during the early stages of Lophodermium piceae infection, indicating active involvement in the defense response of P. asperata against L. piceae infection. SDS-PAGE analysis revealed that the recombinant PaChi has a molecular weight of approximately 27 kDa. The purified recombinant PaChi exhibited a chitinase activity of 4.61 U/mg, with optimal pH and temperature at 7.0 and 40 °C, respectively. Notably, purified recombinant PaChi significantly affected the mycelial morphology of L. piceae, inclusion body concentration and cell swelling. These findings lay the groundwork for further understanding the molecular mechanisms by which PaChi is involved in biological stress.","PeriodicalId":41224,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medicinal Plants and By-products-JMPB","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s44372-025-00231-2.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147904827","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Traditional medicinal plants used by ethnic communities in Senapati and Kangpokpi districts of Manipur, India: a quantitative assessment","authors":"Vilas Vishram Gangurde, Walsan Kalarikkal Vishnu, D. Rahangdale, Nikhil Krishna, Shiddamallayya Nagayya, Venkateshwarlu Bandi, Amom Gyanendro Singh, Laiphrakpam Renu Devi, Devanjal Bora, Kamleshwar Singh, Narayanam Srikanth, Rabinarayan Acharya","doi":"10.1007/s44372-025-00141-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s44372-025-00141-3","url":null,"abstract":"Manipur (North-East India), located inside the Indo-Burma biodiversity hot spot, has a rich history of systematic usage of traditional medicinal plants. This study aimed to systematically document and quantify ethno-medicinal information from Senapati and Kangpokpi districts of Manipur State. Semi-structured interviews were conducted among informants belonging to Naga, Kuki and Nepali ethnic groups from the study area and data were analyzed using various ethnobotanical indices. The study identified 85 medicinal plants to treat 59 different diseases/ailments. Digestive disorders (UR = 57) was the most reported ailment category. Among the 128 ethnomedicinal claims recorded, 19 were novel from an Indian perspective, and 4 were novel from a global perspective. Asteraceae (12 species) and Solanaceae (8 species) were the most dominant families. Leaves (PPV% = 48.92%), followed by whole plant (PPV% = 13.67%) and fruits (PPV% = 8.63%) were the most used plant parts. Decoction (32.85%), direct usage (22.63%) and crushed (16.79%) were the most common methods for preparation of medicine. By evaluating the various ethnobotanical indices, the most popular, versatile and ethnomedicinally important plants were Ageratina adenophora, Ricinus communis, Bidens pilosa, Potentilla indica, Psidium guajava, Solanum torvum, Elsholtzia blanda and Artemisia vulgaris. Notable variation in informant consensus emphasized the compartmentalized nature of ethnobotanical knowledge among tribes. Several ethnomedicinal claims lack pharmacological validation, indicating the need for further experimental research.","PeriodicalId":41224,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medicinal Plants and By-products-JMPB","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s44372-025-00141-3.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147905416","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Morphological and genetic diversity of endangered Lavatera cachemiriana Cambess populations along an altitudinal gradient of Kashmir Himalayas","authors":"Arifa Akhter, Manzoor R. Khan, Arif B. Wani, Manjit Inder Singh Saggoo, Irshad A. Nawchoo","doi":"10.1007/s44372-025-00148-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s44372-025-00148-w","url":null,"abstract":"This study was conducted to assess the morphological and genetic diversity of Lavatera cachemiriana Cambess, an endangered medicinal plant, endemic to the Kashmir Himalayas using multivariate analysis and random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) analysis. For this study, we used 160 randomly collected plants from 16 geographical populations at an altitude of 1700–3000 m asl. Morphological study on population basis showed significant variations in vegetative and floral characteristics of L. cachemiriana. The Pearson correlation matrix showed significant positive and negative correlations between different parameters of studied populations. Hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) divided the natural populations of L. cachemiriana into two main clusters. The principal component analysis (PCA) explained 91.67% variation and divided the studied populations into two well-differentiated groups similar to HCA. Amplification of genomic DNA of ten accessions using 10 random RAPD analysis generated 71 polymorphic bands across 10 primers. The grouping of L. cachemiriana accessions by RAPD data based on Ward’s method resulted in the formation of two major groups i.e. group-I includes only two accessions NR and AB and group-II comprises the rest. The genetic studies through RAPD analysis supported the results from the multivariate analysis depicting the two accessions NR and AB to be more related to each other and different from rest of the studied accessions morphologically and genetically. Given the importance of genetic diversity in conservation efforts, our results provide useful information regarding intraspecific variability based on morphological and genetic levels using standard protocols in order to characterize, utilize and conserve this endemic, endangered, and medicinally important plant species sustainably.","PeriodicalId":41224,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medicinal Plants and By-products-JMPB","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s44372-025-00148-w.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147906497","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}