Optimization of Giemsa staining protocol for metaphase chromosome preparation using leaf bud meristem of Garcinia indica (Thouars) Choisy for karyotype analysis
INTRODUCTION karyotyping and chromosome count provide essential information for the study of plant evolution. Since chromosome number analysis is the quickest, least expensive, and most practical way to learn in-depth information about the genome of a specific species, it is of interest to many cytotaxonomists [9]. A crucial step in all cytogenetic techniques is chromosome
Assessment of Soil Fertility Status of Mango Orchard at Vikarabad Farmhouse in Manneguda Village of Telangana State of India
INTRODUCTION The Farm House was established in the year 1984 and the Mango orchard is sprawling and spread over 73 acres of land area. Farming of Mangoes is done in summer and flowering plants are grown in winter. The soils are red soils with Natural Compost ( plant and animal manures ), Mustard cake and
Comparative Biochemical Effects of Natural and Synthetic Pesticides on Preserved Phaseolus vulgaris in Male Albino Rats
1. Introduction Legumes are the third largest family of flowering plants belonging to the family Leguminosae also called Fabaceae that produce seeds within a pod and consisting of over 20,000 species [1]. Common legumes include kidney beans, lima beans, peas, clovers, lentils, soybeans, lupins, lotus, sprouts, tamarind green beans, and peanuts [2]. Legumes are very
Nitrate Fertilizer Improves the Physiology of Taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott var esculenta) Plants
Introduction The global taro corms production is estimated at 11.8 million tons per annum and is ranked fifth behind other root crops such as potato, cassava, sweet potato and yam [1,24]. Taro is often called the “neglected root crop” because its production is very low in comparison to other root crops. Several factors have contributed
Influence of Aduwa (Balanites aegyptiaca. del) Meal Protein Enrichment on the Proximate, Phytochemical, Functional and Sensory Properties of Ogi
Introduction Ogi is made from cereals such as maize or sorghum usually by the fermentation process. This gelatinized white pudding called pap is favourably used as a traditional weaning food and breakfast meal for many children and adults in Africa [1-2] During ogi making process, bio ‑ nutrients are lost from the grains during wet
Status of Millets Cultivation and Production in Telangana State, India
Introduction As demand of food increase with increasing population. Presently about 50% of the world population caloric Intake is derived from cereals [1]. Millets cultivation caw be observed as a solution to meet the nutritional requirements of the population as millets. Can grow in shallow low fertile soils with pH8.0 [2]. As various studies state
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Water silk (Spirogyra bichromatophora): a Natural Resource for Antimicrobial Phycochemicals
INTRODUCTION Spirogyra bichromatophora (Randhawa) Transeaupopularly also known as ‘water silk’ is categorized under the division Chlorophyta, phylum Charophyta, class Conjugatophyceae, order Zygnematales, family Zygnemataceae [1]. It grows in running streams, shallow ponds, ditches, and amongst vegetation at the edges of large lakes and secretes an envelope of mucous that makes it feel slippery, hence also called
Phytochemical Studies of Neem Seed Kernel Extract and Its Efficacy on Leaf Miner (Liriomyza trifolii)
INTRODUCTION The over-reliance on synthetic pesticides as the sole measure for pest control has created several problems (e.g., resistance, residues, pollution, health hazards, etc.). Plant extracts proved to be effective as natural pesticides [1]. They are cheap, safe and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) compatible. [13] In this respect, more than 2000 species of higher plants
Isolation, Identification, and Efficiency Testing of Some Fungi in the Decomposition of Calcium from Soil Contaminated with Cement around El-Mergib Cement Factory, Al-Khums, Libya
Introduction Due to the accelerating growth the world witnessing lately, the use of cement, the most essential building material, has tremendously increased. However, the challenges facing the cement industry in particular to reach the minimum of its negative effects on the environment, which was classified as one of the most important industries that expected a