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Comparative herbal and conventional antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of methicillin-resistant (MR) and methicillin-susceptible (MS) staphylococci of clinical and environmental origin

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 Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in environmental bacteria is ancient; resistance in human and animal pathogens emerged as a major problem after the rampant clinical use of antibiotics [10, 21, 23, 28, 36, 44]. Staphylococci are one of the most common groups of bacteria affecting all types of animals and humans and are the leading cause of […]

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Effect of irrigation regimes, fertilizer quantity, and bush number conservation on cotton yield

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Introduction Cotton (Gossypium spp.) plays a pivotal role in global agriculture, contributing significantly to the textile industry and the livelihoods of millions of farmers, the sustainability of cotton production is increasingly challenged by resource limitations, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions where water scarcity and soil nutrient depletion are prevalent [1-3]. Effective management of irrigation

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Phytochemical and Acute Toxicity Assessment of Syzygium guineense (Willd.) DC. and Acaciahockii De Wild. Traditionally used for Female Contraception/fertility regulation in BaringoCounty, Kenya

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1.0 Introduction The oldest known type of medical treatment is found in plants. For up to 80% of people worldwide, herbal therapy is still the major form of medical care today [2]. Usually, a particular plant part such as the root, leaves, fruit, flowers, or seeds, is utilized in customary formulations or as a standalone

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Effect of Temperature stress on Physio-Biochemical traits of Wheat

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Introduction             Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a vital crop in India, and Uttar Pradesh (UP) stands as the leading wheat-producing state in the country. With its fertile plains and favorable climatic conditions, UP contributes significantly to India’s wheat basket, playing a crucial role in ensuring the nation’s food security. The state’s diverse agro-climatic zones

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Invitro antioxidant and antidiabetic assay of Methanol stem extract and synthesized Silver nanoparticles of CissusquadrangularisL.stem

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Introduction Medicinal plants are the cornerstone of almost any ancient medical system in the world.Indian civilization is considered the best vault or safe house for information on medicinal plants and their usage.Cissusquadrangularis is a succulent medicinal plant found growing in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world.The development of plant extract-based green synthesis has

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A Comparative Study of Hptlc Fingerprint Profile and Standardization of Benincasa Hispida (Thunb.) Cogn. Pulp and Seed

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INTRODUCTION Benincasa hispida (Thunb.) Cogn., commonly known as wax gourd or winter melon, is a tropical vine plant belonging to the family- Cucurbitaceae. B. hispida is a monoecious, stem-hairy, 5-angled, climbing or trailing herb with suborbicular stipuliform bract at the petiole root; simple,very hairy leaves on both surfaces, alternate, palmate or ovate blade in young

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Biological Control of Post Harvest Rot-Inducing Fungi of White Yam Tubers (Dioscorea rotundata Poir.) in Storage with Antagonistic Biofungicides

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INTRODUCTION Yam (Dioscorea Spp) belongs to the family Dioscoreaceae. It is a herbaceous annual climbing plant with edible underground tubers1. Yams have been reported to comprise of about 600 species worldwide2,3. Ngo-Ngwe et al.4 reported that yam is considered a famine food and plays a prime role in the food habits of small and marginal

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Bioactive Compound Composition of Three Different Pepper Varieties: A Comparative Study

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INTRODUCTION Pepper is a fruit of the Capsicum plant species. It is widely used as a spice and a vegetable in various cuisines around the world. Peppers are a diverse group of plants, with over 30 species and hundreds of varieties. Peppers come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, colors, and heat levels1. Pepper

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Impact of Crossbreeding on the Growth and Yield Improvement of two Cultivars of S. aethiopicum L. found in Anambra State

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Introduction The genus Solanum is nearly global, with over 1000 species and at least 100 native African species. Members of this genus grow in a variety of ways, including vines, shrubs, tiny trees, annuals, and perennials (Dressler et al., 2014). The majority of plant portions, particularly the green sections or immature fruits, are toxic to

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Susceptibility of different genomic banana cultivars to banana leaf and fruit scar beetle, Nodostomasubcostatum (Jacoby)

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Introduction Banana (Musa paradisicaLinnaeus) is an important fruit crop in India and plays a major role in the dietary supplements.It was originated in South-East Asia (Simmonds, 1966) and one of the important fruit crops of the region. India ranks first in terms of area (830 ha) and production (29780 MT) with a productivity of 35.9

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