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481 articles for “Planting”
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Recreating Mughal Garden in a Contemporary Park: Case study Sundar Nursery, New Delhi
Abstract: The research on Islamic gardens spans across a huge panorama of examples starting from the inception to the climax of designed gardens such as the famous gardens of the Alhambara in Spain and the Taj Mahal at Agra. Where most volumes of research address the architecture and the ‘paradise symbolism’. Addressing gardens of the Islamic world as ‘paradise gardens’ is a complete misnomer rather a narrow way of looking at …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 21–32 Read article
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The Man Who Redefined Indian Landscape Architecture: Dr. Ravindra Bhan
Abstract: Today in the buzzing world where people hardly get time for themselves and the world where the pollution level continuously rises it is a major need for having a tranquil environment for individuals, as the relationship between humans and nature is already very tumultuous, hence the necessity for a landscape architect increases even more. A landscape architect is the one who creates an environmentnaturally and socially, He is the one …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 9–16 Read article
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Energy Conservation Opportunities and Improved Thermal Comfort in Residential Buildings: The Case-Study of Kota, Rajasthan
Abstract: Presently around 40% of energy consumption worldwide is for buildings and in India too, the energy consumption for cooling/heating of the buildings is increasing with the rise in living standards and luxuries of life. The paper presents a study based on the survey conducted at the residential buildings of Kota, Rajasthan. The survey has been conducted to assess the effect of various parameters such as orientation, window to wall ratio, …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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A Vibrant and Sustainable Town Center Planning by Integrating Multi-functioning Activities at Baze Shilinda, Rajshahi
Abstract: Town center is the city’s central hub combined with flexible multiple use, district of vertical mixed-use buildings that holds retail, commercial, administrative, civic, industrial, recreational and residential uses together which develops social connectivity. Especially for Bangladesh, Rajshahi is a growing city becoming congested due to compact urbanization and needed to be decentralized for sustainable urban growth of the city. The main objective of the study is to develop a sustainable …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 22–37 Read article
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Construction Safety Management
Abstract: Construction industry is an important part of the economy in many countries and often seen as a driver of economic growth especially in developing countries. Typically, construction industry contributes to 11% of gross domestic products (GDP) in most developing countries. However many construction activities are inherently health and safety risks such as working at height, working underground, working in confined spaces and close proximity to falling materials, handling load manually, …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 12–20 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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Short Review Article: Defence Enzyme- Polyphenol Oxidases (PPO) in Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)
Abstract: Tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum) is one of the most important horticultural crops in the world. In India, tomato is considered as first rank vegetable crop because of its more use. The action of Polyphenol Oxidases (PPO) on phenolic oxidation has a role to play in the plant’s defense. This is a short review article on the mechanism and role of PPO in tomato.
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 10–12 Read article
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Evaluation of Floral Diversity of BSI Dehradun and its Ecological Assessment
Abstract: The association of plants and animals with the environment and interaction within and among themselves constitutes biodiversity. The present requirement is to save and conserve our biodiversity with sustainable management of our resources such as land, water, air, forest, fossil fuels and many others. The present research work explains the true meaning of biodiversity along with sustainable management of biodiversity for betterment of ecological assessment and biogeochemical cycles of the …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–13 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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Effect of Different Types of Cytokines on Bryophyllum pinnatum Micropropagation and Evaluating the Antimicrobial Activity of In-Vivo and In-Vitro Methonolic Leaf Extract
Abstract: Medicinal plants have played an important role in primary health care system among local people in India. The present paper is a study of the traditional knowledge of Bryophyllum pinnatum, its antimicrobial activity and micropropagation. In our experiment methanolic extracts of B. pinnatum leafs were examined for antimicrobial activity against a number of bacteria and different types of cytokinins (growth hormone) e.g.thidiazuron(TDZ), diphnyleurea(DPU), and benzyl amino purine (BAP) were also …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Effective Utilization of Agriculture Waste
Abstract: Agricultural substances are produced on the earth with the change of seasons. Basically these substances are produced in the nature and are very important for the survival of consumers such as animals and human beings. These substances are widely available on earth, can be a good source of energy or can be converted into useful products. The wastes generated from the crops have a good potential to get converted to …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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In Vitro Callus Induction of White Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duch.) ‘Casperita’ (F1 Hybrid) through Difference Explants
Abstract: White pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duch.) ‘Casperita’ (F1 Hybrid) is a popular pumpkin in many countries, however, it produces unfertile seeds. The current study determined the appropriated concentrations of 2,4-D (2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid) and BAP (6-Benzylaminopurine) on callus induction using various explants as hypocotyl, epicotyl, cotyledons, petiole, and leaf. Sterilized explants were cultured on MS media with various concentrations of 2,4-D (0 and 2 mg/L) and BAP (0, 0.1, 0.3 and …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Protective Efficacy of Caralluma diffusa Methanolic Crude Extract against High-fat Diet (HFD) Induced Fatty Liver Obesity in Albino Wistar Rat
Abstract: Background and Objective: The present study was undertaken to examine the attenuative effect of Caralluma diffusa methanolic extract against high-fat diet (HFD) induced hyperlipidemic/obesity in the liver of rats. Materials and Methods: The rats were divided in to five groups of each containing six rats. The Group I: served as normal control; Group II: served as high-fat diet (50 mg/kg body weight); Group III served as high-fat diet + 100 …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–14 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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A Study on Establishment of Phytochemical Analysis of Ethanolic Extract of Silybum Marianum (L.) Gaertn. (Milk Thistle) Seed Extract
Abstract: The fluorescence characteristics of seed powdered extracts were determined under UV radiation of long and short wavelengths and ordinary visible light. When the small-grained drug and extracts were treated with totally different reagents and determined below ultraviolet illumination UV actinic radiation normal light, they emitted various color radiations. The colour modification for the seed powder and individual extract were distinctive and consistent revealing the solvent properties to the phytoconstituents and …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Physiochemical Mechanism Associated with Drought Tolerance in Tomato
Abstract: Abiotic stresses are one of the key limitations to global crop production and food security. Among the abiotic stresses, drought is one of the most vital factors that cause changes in morphological, biochemical, and physiological characteristics in plants, and consequently affects the growth and productivity of crops. The main purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effect of drought on physiological traits (ratio of root/shoot length, leaf area …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 24–36 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
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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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Bioindicators: A Review
Abstract: Bioindicators of natural quality are significantly utilized as a part of biological and ecotoxicological considers and additionally in applied ecological preservation. Bioindicator research is done in many levels to identify and segregate the effects of man-induced stressors from the effects of natural stressors. All three groups of organisms--microorganisms, plants and animals can play a vital role as indicators of environmental quality. Stress conditions and stress-induced damage can be sensed by …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 22–38 Read article
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Anti-anxiety Evaluation of Hydroalcoholic Root Extract of Lagerstroemia speciosa in Swiss Albino Rats
Abstract: After going through numerous pharmaceutical databases for reviewing the present status regarding the exploration of anti-anxiety potentials of root hydroalcoholic extract of Lagerstroemia speciosa (Family: Lythraceae), no such reports have been found so far. Therefore, the necessity of anti-anxiety exploration was taken into account for investigating the above through the EPM model. The L. speciosa root hydroalcoholic extract demonstrated an excellent reduction of anxiety in the experimental animals. This exploration …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 6–9 Read article