This study evaluated the in-vitro antioxidant activity of ethanol extract of Costus afer and Justicia carnea leaves. Ethanol extract of the plant leaves were obtained using standard procedures. The antioxidant parameters of the plants extract studied were 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhyd...
This research work was carried out to evaluate the effect of different seed priming methods on germination percentage and seedling growth of Prosopis africana and Pterocarpus erinaceus. Nursery experiment was conducted at Biological Garden Yobe State University, Damaturu. The exp...
Rao Saad Rehman, Khadar Khan, Syed Ali Zafar, Asad Nadeem Pasha, Mujahid Ali, Muhammad Awais Ashraf, Hassan Bashir & Faiza Rashid·Asian Journal of Research in Botany·2022
Increased aridity and desertification are one of the most threatening setbacks to present day agriculture throughout the globe. Pakistan, being a sub-tropical country, is on the verge of an overwhelmingly increased rate of desertification. Therefore, it needs abrupt interventions...
Aim: To investigate the effect of some natural dormancy overcoming treatments on the germination and early vigorous growth of three varieties of Bambara nut. Study Design: Randomized block design. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Plant Science and biotechnology Universi...
The development of vegetative in the gully erosion sites has been proved to be dependent on the type of soil found in the erosion site. The growth of vegetation along the gully horizon is determined by the depth the roots of these plant species will grow down the horizon. This st...
Ruellia tuberosa is an invasive weed found growing in wide range of habitat particularly those habitats not preferred by other weeds mostly where there is little availability of water. This work studied the anatomical structures that aid its survival and colonization in these hab...
Z mays L. is among the most essential staple crops globally. It has multifunctional uses both as food; feed as well as for other industrial purposes. Pollution of soil by heavy metals is however a huge factor limiting the optimal growth of this crop. The purpose of this study was...
Treculia africana Decne also called African breadfruit is a forest tree in the family Moraceae. The tree crop has been reported to play significant role in medicine, nutrition and agroforestry. A visit to Oban forest in Cross River State revealed mosaic symptoms on the leaves. Th...
Aims: To assess the abundance and diversity of Papilionoideae species in Ngel-Nyaki forest reserve and its surrounding landscape. Study Design: The study area was divided into two habitat types; Protected (Ngel-Nyaki forest reserve) and unprotected habitat (surrounding landscape)...
Aims: Osbeckia octandra (L.) is a medicinal plant widely used in traditional therapeutic systems to treat liver disorders due to presence of important phytochemicals. O. octandra is usually adulterated due to confusion in vernacular names and lack of accurate morphological identi...
I. Essien, Imedimfon, G. Ezekiel, Anietie, O. Ogbemudia, Felix, R. M. Ubom, L. Onyegbule, Chiemeka & I. Udoemah, Iniufak·Asian Journal of Research in Botany·2021
Aims: Ecological Profile Of Ikot Efre Itak Forest, Akwa Ibom State were accessed to ascertain its phytodiversity and soil physicochemical status. Study Design: Systematic sampling method was used in sampling soil and vegetation parameters. Place and Duration of Study: This study...
Cucurbita pepo L is a member of Cucurbitaceae family in the genus Cucurbita. It is grown in Nigeria as a leafy vegetable and for its edible seeds and fruits. This crop has been reported to play important role in nutrition and medicine. A visit to some gardens in the staff quarter...
Aim: To determine the effect of different culture media and grain types on the mycelia growth performance of two Pleurotus spp (P. ostreatus and P. tuber-regium). Study Design: The design this of experiment was a completely randomized design (CRD) with three replications. Place a...
Background: The current study was prepared to collect the ethnomedicinal data from tribal peoples of Niyamagiri hill region of Kalahandi district, Odisha, India. The Tribals of this region have been using medicinal plants to treat various kinds of diseases since time immemorial....
The problem of pollution in our natural resource base has become a major issue in the present world. All organisms are affected by this problem, but the stationary life of plants makes them more prone to damage by a variety of pollutants. Among various pollutants of air, water an...