Butea monosperma (Lamk.) Taub. is an ecologically and economically important tree, yet its propagation is hindered by inconsistent seed quality, variable germination, and lack of standardized nursery and storage practices. This study examined seed maturation, germination ecology,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i10798
A comprehensive investigation was carried out on the seed biology, viability, and storability of Cordia myxa Linn., a valuable wild fruit species of central India. Carpological analysis revealed globular to ovoid drupes containing wrinkled, ellipsoid seeds. Tetrazolium (TZ) viabi...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2025/v18i3720
Commiphora wightii (Arnott) Bhandari, commonly known as guggul, is a plant species renowned for its medicinal properties. Overexploitation of its oleo-gum resin has led to its inclusion in the IUCN Red List as "critically endangered." To ensure the survival of this ecologically a...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i73254
Sterculia villosa, commonly known as the Elephant Rope Tree or Hairy Sterculia, is a culturally, ecologically, and economically important species native to the Indian subcontinent. This study aims to assess its ethnobotanical relevance, phytochemical profile, ecological significa...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i63539