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Effects of Maturity Stage, Desiccation and Storage Period on Seed Quality of Cleome (Cleome gynandra L.)

Abstract Cleome gynandra (L.) is a weed that grows throughout the tropics and sub-tropics. In Kenya it is gradually being domesticated and grown as a vegetable that is used in many culinary systems for its remarkable nutritional and medicinal properties. However, the seed planted by farmers has a germination that is erratic and occurring over…

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Phytochemical screening and analysis of different medicinal plants

Abstract Phytochemicals are secondary metabolites produced by all plants in which some have medicinal use. The present study involves seven different medicinal plants ie. Curculigoorchioides, Nelumbonucifera, Psoraleacorylifolia, Punicagranatum, Sitopaladichurna, Symplocosracemosa, Syzygiumcumini. The phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of alkaloids, saponins, tannins, flavonoids, terpenoids, steroids, phenols in varying concentrations. The main objective of the work was…

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In Vitro Multiple Shoot Regeneration in Aqua Aroids, Colocasia Esculenta L.Schott Stoloniferous using Stolon Bud Explants

Abstract In  this  research  study  in  vitro  regeneration  protocols  were  established  for  Colocasia  esculenta  L.  Schott (stoloniferous) using stolon bud explant. MS supplemented with different concentration and combinations of auxins and cytokinins were used for the induction of direct and indirect organogenesis and rootings. 91 % culture responded to shoot proliferation using stolon bud explants…

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Cadmium in Plants: A Review

Abstract Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic metal for living organisms and an environmental contaminant. Of all the non-essential heavy metals, cadmium is perhaps the metal which has attracted the most attention in soil science and plant nutrition due to its potential toxicity to humans, and also its relative mobility in the soil-plant system. Plant root…

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Effects of Management Practice and Maturity Stage on Seed Quality and Yield of Spider Plant (Cleome Gynandra L.)

Abstract Cleome gynandra L. is gaining popularity for its importance in human nutrition. In the recent past, Kenya has witnessed a renewed interest in production of this local vegetable. The prevalence of obesity, HIV and AIDs and food-related illnesses makes better nutrition a critical need. Nutrition is a major, modifiable and powerful factor in promoting…

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Sero-Prevalence of Small Ruminant Brucellosis in Kombolcha District, Northeast Ethiopia

Abstract Cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the sero-prevalence of brucellosis and identify the potential risk factors for the occurrence of the infection in small ruminants. A total of 714 sheep and goats above six months of age and with no previous history of vaccination against brucellosis were sampled for the study. Serum samples were…

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Spate Irrigation Potential and Distribution of Watersheds of Rod-Kohi Ares of Pakistan using Geoinformatics

Abstract There is insufficient knowledge and data available for developing better water management strategies for rod-kohi areas at various levels in the country. Such gap in knowledge and baseline data is very crucial for sustainable development of Rod-kohi agriculture. The future planning and development of rod-kohi areas depend on reliable assessment of resources and availability…