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A New Way Thinking –storm Water Management
Abstract: The essential importance of improved stormwater management for urban areas, irrigation, industrial, residential, and livestock consumption on a worldwide scale cannot be overstated. In addition to going through the several ways to reuse and treat storm water. This study also emphasizes theutilization of modern storm water reuse technology to decrease the water deficit. Urban runoff volumes and flow maxima are projected to rise in the future because to the impacts …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Application of Land Pooling and Land Readjustment Technique in Cities – Case Study of Kovilancheri
Abstract: This study explores the application of land pooling and land readjustment techniques in urban areas, using the case study of Kovilancheri, a rapidly urbanising town in Tamil Nadu, India. The study further evaluates the benefits of these techniques in addressing land fragmentation and inadequate infrastructure. It also examines the legal and institutional framework for implementation and discusses stakeholder roles. It later concludes with policy recommendations for effective implementation in urban …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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REDEFINING URBAN LIVING BY EXPLORING THE CONCEPT OF VERTICAL NEIGHBORHOOD
Abstract: As global urbanization accelerates, the quest for innovative and modern solutions to accommodate growing populations within limited spaces becomes increasingly imperative. The concept of vertical neighborhoods has emerged as a promising avenue to address this challenge, redefining the way communities interact and thrive within multi-story urban environments. This research paper delves into the transformative potential of vertical neighborhoods, a novel approach to urban development that prioritizes social interaction within the …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 44–53 Read article
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Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized from Punica gratum Extracts
Abstract: Nanotechnology is a branch of science which has open many routes of technologies. With the rapid development of nanotechnology, application has been extended further and now silver is the engineered nanomaterial most commonly used in consumer products. Green nanotechnology is an area with significant focus at present on the important objective of facilitating the manufacture of nanotechnology-based products that are eco-friendly and safer for all beings, with sustainable commercial viability. …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Effect of Drought Stress on Morphological Characteristics in Plants- II
Abstract: Drought conditions significantly affect the growth and development of plants. Various metabolic functions in plants are also reduced due to such conditions, such as reduction in plant pigments- chlorophyll and carotenoids and alterations in the expression of certain proteins. This is a brief review on various effects of drought stress on different morphological characteristics in plants.
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 16–18 Read article
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Photosynthesis at high altitude: A case study in Trans Himalayan region
Abstract: Photosynthesis is the basis of life on earth that converts light energy into chemical energy and is the primary component of crop yield. Significant increase in crop yield by enhancing photosynthesis can answer to global food security. With the increase in population size and limited land availability, efforts have been made to grow crops in tough terrains like high altitude areas. As one ascends a mountain, environmental conditions such as …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 25–34 Read article
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Methods of Crop Breeding in Plants: A Review
Abstract: In mass selection, seeds are gathered from (as a rule a couple of dozen to a couple of hundred) desirable appearing individuals in a populace, and the cutting edge is sown from the supply of blended seed. This technique, some of the time alluded to as phenotypic selection, depends on how every individual looks. Mass selection has been used widely to improve old “land” varieties that have been passed down …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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A Review on the Alkaloids an Important Therapeutic Compound from Plants
Abstract: Plants have always been a basis for the traditional medicine systems and they have provided continuous remedies to the mankind for thousands of years. Therapeutic application of plants includes anti-tumor, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-malarial activities. Knowledge of the plants for the preparation of various drugs has been of great significance. Plants are considered as a rich source of wide variety of ingredients which can be used for the development of drug. …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Growth Potential and Effects of Leucaena leucocephala on Physicochemical Properties of Spent Engine Oil Polluted Soil
Abstract: Reclamation of spent engine oil (SEO) polluted soil is important for agricultural development in our environment. The greenhouse experiment was conducted for 16 weeks to investigate the potential of Leucaena leucocephala (LL) to survive in and improve the physicochemical properties in soil polluted with SEO at; 2.5%, 5%, 10% v/w and 0% served as the control. Plant height and girth were taken weekly and bulk density, porosity, pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 15–23 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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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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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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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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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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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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A Review on Prebiotics and Probiotics
Abstract: Prebiotics are substances that can be found in nutritious foods or they can be purchased as nutraceuticals in a variety of tablets, capsules, or powder, commonly in conjunction with probiotic cultures. Prebiotics are polysaccharides which are capable of withstanding acidic and enzymaticbreakdown in the small intestine and are utilised by probiotics. Since many probiotic strains, particularly furmicutes and bacteroidetes, support the health of the gut microbiota, there are many products …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 29–32 Read article
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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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Evaluation of Cytotoxic Activity of Cestrum nocturnum Leaves Extract against A549 Cell Line using MTT Assay
Abstract: Cancer remains a major global cause of death, necessitating ongoing research for effective treatments. Traditional herbal medicine is being explored for novel anti-cancer compounds. This study investigates the cytotoxic effects of Cestrum nocturnum ethanolic extract on A549 lung cancer cells, a type of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). NSCLC is a significant health concern in India, affecting even non-smokers. Cestrum nocturnum, known as Night-blooming jasmine, has shown promise in inhibiting …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 29–33 Read article
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Transgenic Animal: Their Production, Benefits and Concerned Ethical Issue
Abstract: Transgenic Animal is animals in which there has been a deliberate modification of its genome, the genetic makeup of a living being in charge of inherited characteristics. The nucleus of all cells in each living life form contains qualities made up of DNA. These qualities store data that directs how our bodies shape and capacity. Genes can be altered artificially, so that a few characteristics of an animal are changed. …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 15–18 Read article
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Animal Cell Culture: Features, Requirements and Various Applications
Abstract: Animal cell culture fundamentally includes the in vitro (in the laboratory) support and proliferation of animal cells in a suitable nutrient media. In this manner, culture is a procedure of developing cells falsely. Cell culture has turned into a key innovation in different branches of life sciences.
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 19–24 Read article