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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 […]

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Global Threat to Date Palm Plantations: Red Palm Weevil- Distribution, Biology, and Management Tactics: A Review

Introduction Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera Linnaeus) has been cultivated in Middle East and North Africa for over 5000 years, genus Phoenix has fourteen species and P. dactylifera is claimed to have over 5000 cultivars [1-3] .Various types of the insect pests can attack on date palm [4]. The red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier; Coleoptera:

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Protocol optimization for Micropropagation of Banana Varieties (Musa spp.) Using Shoot-Tip Culture

      I. INTRODUCTION Banana (Musa spp. AAA) is an important fruit crop of the Musaceae family, widely grown in developing countries, and is the second largest fruit crop in the world after citrus [10] Banana originated from the South East Asian region, where the greatest diversity of edible bananas are found [16]. Ethiopia is among the

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Biochemical Parameters of selected Plants as Air Pollution Indicators

Introduction Due to rapid industrialization and urbanization, the cities have made air pollution an extremely major concern, as pollution is considered to be a major issue, which can change metabolic processes in many organisms. Majorly developed metropolitan cities are more vulnerable as these are more prone to increased levels of air pollution. Over the past

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Medicinal Plants: Magical Bullet for Countless Disorders

Introduction The Prevention Of Disease, Management Of Chronic Conditions, And Health Advancement Are Proactive Healthcare Techniques That Emphasize Prevention At Various Stages Along The Healthcare Continuum. The Purpose Of Health Promotion And Disease Control Approaches Is To Keep People Healthy And Keep Them From Becoming Ill. Primary Prevention Activities Are The Name Given To These

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