International Journal of Plant Biotechnology
Volume 3, Issue 1 (2017)
Published
Table of contents
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Mycoplasma Like Organisms or Pleuro Pneumonia Like Organisms (PPLO)
Abstract: Mycoplasma like Organisms is the smallest of microorganisms causing plant disease. Viruses are acutely small (they can be seen only with the aid of an electron microscope), being composed of nothing more than a protein shell consisting a small amount of genetic material. Plant viruses commonly survive year-round in perennial weeds and trees or insect vectors, and are transmitted to other plants via feeding activities of certain insects, usually aphids, …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Synthetic Seed Technology and Its Applications: A Review
Abstract: Synthetic seed technology is a novel approach in plant tissue culture, as it joins the benefits of clonal propagation with those of seed proliferation. Production of synthetic seeds has opened new era in in vitro plant propagation technology, because it offers many useful advantages on a commercial scale for the propagation of a variety of plants. Synthetic seed technology is useful in multiplication and conservation of elite plant species, which …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Bonsai – A Review
Abstract: The fascination of the indoor plant propagation started in china. The technique of growing single specimens of trees in pots has attracted the world’s attention to increase the panoramic beauty of interiors. This review paper focuses on the technique of propagating bonsai.
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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Plants Having Antihelmenthic Activity: A Review
Abstract: An herb is a plant that is esteemed for flavour, aroma, or different qualities. Herbs are used in cooking, as medicines, and for spiritual purposes. From old days to now a day, medicinal plants are a potential and valuable for the treatment of several diseases and disorders. Main reason behind of that is medicinal plants is not having any side effects. This paper gives information about the plants which has …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Acutodesmus dimorphus: A Promising Alga for Commercial Scale Cultivation for Biofuels and Biomass
Abstract: This article summarizes the potential of fresh water microalgae Acutodesmus dimorphus (A. dimorphus) for commercial scale cultivation. Recent studies on this alga are discussed. A recently concluded field trial of genetically modified strain of this alga, when cultivated outdoor in natural environment, demonstrated that the alga was able to express the modified phenotype with no observed adverse effect on native algal species in surrounding medium. Being first such US EPA …
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Potato-Bacterial Wilt: Causal Organism, Disease Cycle and Management
Abstract: Bacterial wilt is a standout amongst the most dangerous disease of the potato, which has a wide host extend. On potato, the disease is otherwise called brown rot, southern wilt, sore eye or jammy eye.
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 5–10 Read article