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In-vitro plant regeneration of Mulberry (Morus alba L.)
Abstract: The present investigation entitled “In-vitro plant regeneration of Mulberry (Morus alba L.)” was conducted at Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory of K. K. Wagh College of Agricultural Biotechnology, Nashik, Maharashtra, India. Development of improved protocols for the regeneration of Morus alba L. is important for their commercial utilization. The present study was initiated to optimize in-vitro propagation protocol from nodal culture of Mulberry. Three surface sterilization treatment were used, the nodal …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 24–38 Read article
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Nutricosmetics from plants
Abstract: In this work, the importance of chemicals in skin well-being and arrival is widely explained and described. Nutri-cosmetics merchandises or components of ordinary beauty. Nutricosmetics is modern development within the magnificence industry. Their propensity quickly received many supporters because customers are more cautious with the supplements they are familiar are cumulative request natural ingredients right to modify one's health plush beauty deprived of bad effects or important purchase before use. …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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To Screen for Citrus Tristeza Virus & Potato Viruses in Stems and Leaves of Plant Samples
Abstract: For centuries, viruses have been known to cause four diseases in almost every plant species and inflict devastating economic losses every year. With the emergence of new infectious diseases via outbreaks, rapid detection and accurate identification with the means of high throughput technology becomes all the more important. The development of numerous diagnostic methods such as ELISA and Lateral Flow Assays which work on the principle of antigen antibody interaction …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 31–51 Read article
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INFLUENCE OF SPIRULINA PLATENSIS ON GROWTH OF CHINESE CABBAGE AS A BIOSTIMULANT
Abstract: In this article products derived from a blue-green microalgae filtrate of Spirulina platensis (used for seed soaking and foliar spray) were tested in the cultivation of microgreen Chinese cabbage or bok choy or Brassica rapa spp chinensis. The effect of shoot length, root length, multielemental composition was studied using inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry, multielemental analyses of algal products and chinese cabbage were conducted inductive coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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On-farm evaluation and demonstration of fungicides to control wheat (Triticum aestivum) yellow rust disease in South Omo zone, Ethiopia
Abstract: The trial was conducted in 2018 and 2019 Ayka-selmi and Zofna-dawa Kebeles in Semen Ari woreda to evaluate and demonstrate fungicides against wheat yellow rust disease. Variety Danda’a, with application of two fungicides namely Rex®Duo and Tilt (propiconazole) were used. Totally 3 treatments were used including unsprayed check. Treatments were laid down in a single plot design. Tested fungicides revealed better level of efficacy against yellow rust disease compared to …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review On Pharmacological Activities And Clinical Impacts Of Myristica Fragrans(Nutmeg).
Abstract: Numerous herbal medicines have been used in various medical systems to treat and control a variety of ailments. Myristica fragrans is a perennial spice species that belongs to the Myristicaceae family. It has been cultivated all throughout the world and is used to flavor food, make essential oils, and in traditional remedies. Mostly terpenes and phenyl propenes are found in nutmeg and it is a critical component in a wide …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 12–21 Read article
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Studies on Extraction and Purification of Rutin from Ethanolic Extract of Manilkara zapota leaves
Abstract: Manilkara zapota (sapodilla) is belongs to sapotaceae family. This plant contains various nutrition values. The fruit of sapota is rich with many antioxidants, the leaf of this beneficial plant is also very useful, which helps in improving the condition of digestive tract by prevention of disease like gastritis,enteritis. As sapota is also rich with vitamin C and antioxidants which also boosts immunnity of the body and lowers the risk of …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Plant Tissue Culture: Conservation Techniques
Abstract: Agriculture, forestry, horticulture, and plant breeding have all made extensive use of plant tissue culture. It's a type of applied biotechnology that's utilized for things like plant mass propagation, viral eradication, secondary metabolite manufacturing, and in-vitro cloning. Tissue culture has increasingly been employed for short to medium term conserving, also known as slow development, and cryogenics, also known as long term conservation, of vulnerable species of plants. These techniques had …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 27–29 Read article
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Evaluation of NPSB Fertilizer Rate to Improve Wheat Productivity in Cheha and Yem Districts of Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Wheat is one of the major cereal crops produced in Ethiopia for the purpose of both home consumption and market; however, its productivity is low due to limited knowledge on rate of fertilizer application, low availability of soil nutrients. Therefore, this research was conducted in 2018 to 2019 during the main cropping season to determine best fertilizer rate for better production of wheat. The experiment consists of eight treatments such …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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Gamma Ray Induced Polygenic Variability Studies in M1 and M2 Generations of Indian Mustard (Brassica juncea L. Czern and Coss)
Abstract: The experiment was carried out to study induced variability in three Indian mustard genotypes (i.e. CAULC-1, CAULC-2 and PM-25) using five gamma ray doses. Observations were recorded for 14 characters to test the biological effects of gamma ray in M1 generation. Out of the 14 characters studied, the characters seedling survival and pollen fertility were, in general, reduced with the increase gamma ray doses. While random effects of gamma rays …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Effects of Deficit Irrigation on Tomato (Galila 555) Yield and Water Productivity in Silte Zone, Rift Valley, Ethiopia
Abstract: Irrigated agricultures becoming main concern and strongly recognized to ensure the food security. Deficit irrigation is main strategy to improve water and crop productivity. This study was conducted for two consecutive years (2010 E.C-2012 E.C) to determine the sensitive growth stage effect on tomato yield for water stress and improve water productivity in misrak silti Woreda, Silte Zone, Ethiopia. There experiment has six deficit irrigation levels of treatments plus farmer …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Studies on Qualitative and Quantitative analysis of Phytochemicals from Petals and Leaves of Tagetes erecta
Abstract: Tagetes erecta is commonly known as marigold, herbaceous and perennial plant. It belongs to Asteraceae family. It is widely cultivated, and many cultivars are used as ornamental plants in gardens. Antioxidants are highly present in flowers. It's also used as a natural textile dye. It contains various phytochemicals and extracted with different solvents by qualitative and quantitative analysis. In this analysis different solvent extracts are used for estimation of phenolics, …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 8–11 Read article
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The Effect of Sowing Date and Fungicide Frequencies for Management of Chocolate Spot (Botrytis fabae Sard.) of Faba bean (Vicia faba L.) in Silte and Hadya zone, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Faba bean (Vicia faba L.) is one of the major pulse crops grown in Ethiopia and many countries. However, the production and productivity of the crop is affected by several biotic and abiotic factors. Among these, chocolate spot caused by (Botrytis fabae Sard) is one of the most important destructive diseases hampering faba bean production. This work was carried out during the 2015 and 2016 cropping seasons to determinate the …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 45–56 Read article
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Two-Line Method for Hybrid Rice Breeding
Abstract: Rice (Oryza sativa) is staple food for almost half of the population in the world. The rising global population, continuous reduction in cultivated land and several other factors have created pressure to look at the varieties which can fulfil the present and future demand of the food in the world. Hybrid rice has played a very important role for food security, and employment in China for many years and can …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 37–44 Read article
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Microbes in Fruit Crops-An Analysis
Abstract: Fruit crops have already become a prominent alternative due to their nutritional properties, cutting short the dangerous burden on traditional repetitive cereal/tuber crop-based diets. Microbial diversity has shown varying degrees of synergism with fruit crops, which has played a catalytic role in releasing productivity stagnation through better nutrient efficacy. Because of their perennial framework and root structure, perennial fruit crops are better positioned to profit from nutrientmicrobe synergy. However, using …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Role of Plant Physiology in the Era of Second Green Revolution
Abstract: The Green Revolution is marked for the increase in food production in developing nations to face the problem of increased food demand, but the used farming techniques made the tropical soil unproductive and decreased biodiversity. This was not sustainable way for agricultural production. Designing the blueprint for the future green revolution necessitates the use of effective and sustainable methods that increase plant output while maintaining sustainability. The quest for more …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 18–36 Read article
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Rhizosphere hybridization: A better alternative for exploiting citrus microbiome
Abstract: Rhizosphere security has become a pre-requisite to sustain the production by exploiting the microbiome profile of acid lime, fortifying with microbes via rhizosphere hybridization is one effective way of deciphering the negative interaction between plants and microbes. The lost photosynthates from plants through root exudates creates a novel environment to harbour a diverse group of microorganisms, as a result, microbes-mediated rhizosphere exerted a diversified role in physiological plant growth and …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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Neutralization of Naja Naja Snake Venom by Ethanolic Leaf Extracts of Rivea hypocrateriformis
Abstract: Snake venom has been the cause of innumerable deaths worldwide.For the last century, antivenin is the only available antivenom in market for specific treatment. However,antivenin does not provide enough protection against venom induced haemorrhage, necrosis, nephrotoxicity and often develops hypersensitivity reactions. India has a rich source of the usage of medicinal plants. Many Indian medicinal plants in olden days used by tribal people like Gonds, Bhils, santhal, kasha etc to …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory and Anti-proliferative potential of Amaranthus viridis and Swertia chirata
Abstract: AbstractMedical plants have been used to treat various chronic disease from ancient times. The development of science and technology in recent time makes it possible to discover the active constituents present in these plants and establish their biological targets for evolving them as a remedy for treating diseases. The aim of this study was to determine the phytochemical constituents and antioxidant potential of methanolic extracts of Amaranthus viridis and Swertia …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 16–25 Read article
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In- vitro Effect of Control Measures on Alternaria Tenuissima isolated from Lathyrus sativus L
Abstract: Lathyrus sativus L. is a plant having good nutritional values and medicinal importance. They have high protein content and play a significant role in human nutrition. It has been used for various medicinal purposes in Ayuredic and Unani systems of medicine. In Chattisgarh it is popularly known as “Teora” and consumed as a leafy vegetable crop by the local masses. A periodical survey was conducted during November 2012 to March …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article