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481 articles for “Planting”
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Design Procedure and Criteria Used in Vertical Gardens and Green Roof Constructions
Abstract: A vertical garden also known as living wall or green wall is an independent vertical garden attached to exterior or interior walls of a building. In vertical gardens, various types of modular panels can be used along with geo-textile fabrics, growing media, irrigation systems, and plants. Living walls are mainly appropriate for cities, as they permit good use of obtainable vertical surface areas. The living wall could also function for …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 53–78 Read article
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Lipoxygenase (LOX) enzyme activity ofwheat during grain filling period under conservation agriculture management
Abstract: For smooth and wider adoption of conservation agriculture (CA), remaining uncertainties about its impacts on quality crop yield need to be reduced through study of physiological performance. The objectives of this study were to examine the lipoxygenase (LOX) enzyme activity in flag leaves of wheat as an important factor influencing future grain quality during the grain filling period. This study, carried out over two consecutive wheat growth seasons (rabi season …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Properties of Tagetes erecta (Marigold): Short Review Article
Abstract: Marigold is an annual herb with pale-green leaves. Flowers in this plant are produced from the beginning of summer until frost and have a strong but rather unpleasant odor. It also has anti- inflammatory properties and used in the healing of wounds. This is a brief review article on the different properties of the plant Tagetes erecta (marigold).
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 19–21 Read article
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Antagonistic Activity of Fungi and Bacterium against Red Rot Disease of Saccharum officinarum: An Approach for Biocontrol
Abstract: The Two species of fungus Trichoderma harzianum and Aspergillus flavus and one species of bacterium viz. Bacillus subtilis were tested for antagonistic activity in vitro against Colletotrichum falcatum, pathogen of red rot disease of sugarcane. Two Saccharum officinarum cultivars viz. CoS 98231 and CoLK 8102 in pot and field experiments, by a dual culture technique. It was found that isolates of fungal and bacterial inhibited the mycelial growth of C. …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Performance Evaluation of Local Oil Palm Fibre Dried in Dark Environment for Bioremediation of Crude Oil Polluted Soil
Abstract: The research work was carried out to investigate the effectiveness of the oil palm fibre dried in dark environment for bioremediation of crude oil polluted loamy soil. Experimental analysis was conducted to examine the characteristics of the effectiveness of the oil palm fibre dried in dark environment on the degradation of the crude oil in loamy soil. Gas Chromatograph (GC) made of x-ray fluorescence spectrometer was used in the analysis …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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An Overview on Cannabis and its Medical Applications
Abstract: Today, cannabis plant is raising interest in medical field due to its potential applications, for example, in antitumor drugs, to treat inflammation, cell proliferation, and cell survival. Cannabinoid receptors have a major role in the mechanism of cancer therapy. But in spite of its advantages in medical field, it has some disadvantages also. Due to lack of proper information, it may cause severe side effects. This paper reviews recent work …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Complex Weed Flora Management in Irrigated Wheat Using Ready-Mix Post-Emergence Herbicides
Abstract: A field experiment was conducted during the Rabi season of 2015-16 and 2017-18 at Junagadh (Gujarat) to evaluate the efficacy of some post-emergence herbicides and their mixtures against complex weed flora in wheat. The major weed flora noticed in the experimental field were Echinochloa colona, Cynodon dactylon, Brachiaria spp. and Dactyloctenium aegyptium among the monocots; Amaranthus viridis, Chenopodium album, Digera arvensis, Melilotus indica, Portulaca oleracea, Convolvulus arvensis, Euphorbia hirta and …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Productivity of wheat as influenced by seeding rate and split application of nitrogen at Parwanipur, Bara
Abstract: Field experiments were conducted at the Regional Agricultural Research Station, Parwanipur, Bara, Nepal during winter seasons of 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 to assess the effect of seed rate and time of nitrogen application on wheat. The experiment consisted of three levels of seed rate (100, 120 and 140 kg ha-1) and three levels of split application of nitrogen viz. 2 splits ( ½ dose of N at basal + ½ at …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 44–49 Read article
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Insight into Research and Studies on Botrytis Cinerea: Control and Analysis
Abstract: Agriculture and agriculture-based industries are backbone of the Indian economy. Crop cultivation in the rural area has become challenging task due to competition in terms of cost and quality. Increasing the yield of the crop by using different modern techniques has become the crucial part of research in this field. Use of the fungicides is one of the important aspects of the modern agricultural practices. Plants such as grapes, raspberries, …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 10–17 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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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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Studies on Phytochemical analysis of Coriandrum sativum Leaves
Abstract: Coriandrum sativum is belongs to Apiaceae family includes the annual plant coriander. It can be said that nature is the world's oldest and most complete pharmacy, and many traditional medical systems. The use of phytomedicines, particularly for preventive measures, is currently gaining popularity. The use of alternative and complementary healthcare is commonplace worldwide. The most recent data estimates that about 80% of the world's population uses herbs as their primary …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Pre-extension Demonstration of Improved Cassava Technologies with Chopping Device at Gofa Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: The production and use of cassava is not well known to farmers, although there are several local varieties of cassava that have been used for food security purposes at different times in drought-prone areas of the Gofa Zone, Southern region. To address this issue, the Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center conducted an adaptation trial of the improved cassava varieties Chichu and Hawassa-04 at the station level and obtained promising results. …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 34–41 Read article
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A Pre-domestic Approach for Farm Animal Production: Free Range, Resource-efficient, Organic-driven and Fair-trade-directed
Abstract: Food security and Human Nutrition are two topics of interest for modern world farming. Food scarcity does not allow proper nutrient intake in some areas of the modern world and even in locations where food is abundant concern is persistent given the use of bioaccumulable agrochemicals for their production. Animal welfare is also a modern concern. To this regard, organic and free-range farming meet the demand of a reduced number …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Investigation of 2, 4-D Hepatotoxicity and Lepidium sativum Antitoxicity on Rat Tissue using FT-IR Spectroscopy
Abstract: Pesticides have been proven to induce various toxicities in animals, plants and humans. The current study aimed to apply FTIR spectroscopy for the investigation of the antitoxic effect of the medicinal plant Lepidium sativum (LS) against the pesticide 2, 4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2, 4-D) hepatotoxicity. Twelve male albino Wister rats were divided into four groups (control, protective, curative and LS only) and were treated for 4 weeks. Results indicated that the …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 17–29 Read article
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Possible drugs for Huntington’s disease from Capsicum annuum developed using molecular docking against Huntington protein
Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of Capsicum annuum as a suitable plant for the treatment of Huntington’s disease using Pyrx. Huntington’s disease results in the damage of the nervous system over a period of time. For this study, we take into consideration Capsaicin, a compound obtained from the fruit of Capsicum annuum (bell pepper) responsible for giving the fruit it’s pungent odor. Studies show that Capsaicin plays a crucial role …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 27–29 Read article
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Antimicrobial Activity of Waste Pulp of Citrus sinensis and Citrus limetta
Abstract: An antimicrobial is a substance which kills or inhibits the growth of different types of micro-organisms such as bacteria, fungi or protozoans. Citrus fruit products act as antimicrobial agents against the bacteria and the fungus. Citrus fruits belong to the family Rutaceae. The main objective was to determine the antimicrobial activity of Citrus sinensis waste pulp and to determine the antimicrobial activity of Citrus limetta waste pulp. The citrus pulp …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 11–22 Read article
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A Review on the Environmental Impacts of Wind Energy
Abstract: Human is well aware to habituate the wind energy since thousands of years, both for producing the power and soiling the boats at land. From all renewable strength resources, wind strength is best in term of industrial evolution due to its renewability and accessibility, this electricity source is appealing. Potency for evolution and improvement is significant, and the sector’s capacity is some distance bigger than the sector’s overall strength expenditure. …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 47–62 Read article
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Trends and Latest Developments in Industrial Biotechnology
Abstract: Microbial fermentations are used to produce a variety of goods in a sustainable manner. Because of the growing trend in the food industry toward plant-based foods and meat and dairy product substitutes, microbial fermentation will play an increasingly important role in this sector, as it will enable the production of valuable foods and food ingredients in a sustainable and scalable manner. Microbial fermentation will also be employed to improve and …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 24–27 Read article
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Microbial electrosynthesis of acetate from carbon dioxide
Abstract: Carbon dioxide gas is the major gaseous effluent release from various industries such as brewing, steel, coal, mills, ceramic, glass, refineries, cement industries and power plants etc. and it is also major constituent of greenhouse gases, due to its ever-increasing hazardous impact on not only on human beings but also on environment now seeks an affordable, clean, reliable and sustainable method to proper dispose of CO2 into the useful products. …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–5 Read article