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Phytochemical Profiling and Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles using Aqueous Extracts of Cynanchumviminale(L.)L. (Apocynaceae)

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1.Introduction Plants are extensively used as home remedies and play a significant role in traditional treatments. The WHO supports the use of traditional medicine, and it has been proven to be efficacious and safe. Plants often create these compounds to defend themselves, but new studies showthey can shield people from illness[1]. Understanding these chemical components […]

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Invitro and Invivo Anti-diabetic Studies on Bougainvillea spectabilis and Bougainvillea glabra: A Comprehensive Review

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Introduction Herbal medicine is the oldest form of medical practice and plays a pivotal role in the health care development of modern civilization[1]. Diabetes mellitus is a rapidly spreading metabolic disorder, triggered by impaired insulin action due to abnormal insulin metabolism or an absolute deficiency of insulin, leading to an imbalance in glucose homeostasis [2].

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Influence of Spacing on Growth and Yield of Blackgram Varieties

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Introduction Blackgram (Vigna mungo L.), commonly referred to as mashkalai in Bangladesh, is a major pulse crop cultivated extensively throughout South and Southeast Asia. It is an annual, herbaceous legume highly valued for its short growth duration, soil-enriching characteristics, and rich nutritional profile, making it a significant part of smallholder farming systems. Blackgram is primarily

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Genetic Variability and Yield Performance of Some Maize  (Zea mays L.) Accessions in Nigeria

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INTRODUCTION Maize (Zea mays L.) is a major staple and the most important cereal crop in Nigeria. Botanically, it belongs to the Poaceae family and is recognized for its remarkable genetic potential, earning it the designation “queen of cereals” (7). As a monoecious species, maize bears both male (tassel) and female (ear) flowers on the

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Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Plants used by Traditional Healers of South Unguja Region in Zanzibar

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Ethnobotany is the study of the interactions and relationships between plants and people over time and space. This includes the uses, knowledge, beliefs, management systems, classification systems, and language that both modern and traditional cultures have for plants and their associated terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems [1]. According to Vaidyanathan (2015) [2], the term “ethnobotany” refers

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Field Evaluation of Vrikshayurveda Bioformulations: Kunapajala and Panchgavya for Enhancing Soil Health and Promoting Sustainable Agriculture

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Introduction 1.1 Background The rapid intensification of global agricultural practices has been driven by increasing demands for higher yields to support a growing population. However, heavy reliance on chemical fertilizers and synthetic pesticides has resulted in significant environmental consequences, including soil degradation, loss of soil biodiversity, water contamination, and increased greenhouse gas emissions [1], [2].

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Revision of genus Datura L. (Solanaceae)in Karnataka with a critical notes on the existence of Datura stramonium L.

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INTRODUCTION  The Datura genus comprises a diversity of plant species that range from taller trees to microscopic fungi in a specific ecosystem, belonging to different species, genotypes, and habitats (31). Among these, the family Solanaceae is renowned applications in agriculture, pharmacology, and traditional medicine. ‘The nightshade plant’, meaning ‘quieting’, which refers to sedative effects, comprises

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Isolation and Molecular Identification of Dye Degrading Bacterial Flora from Textile and Tanneries Effluent for Bio-augmentation

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1.       Introduction Industrial pollution has increased in recent decades at an alarming rate. The textile industry is one of the major contributors to the economic growth of a country (22). However, the expansion of the textile industry has led to major environmental concerns. Textile effluents are wastewater produced by the textile industry through a variety

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