Blessing Zeinab Ovili-Odili, Olaghaguo Macstephen Adienbo, Tarela Melish Elias Daubry & Bruno Chukwuemeka Chinko·Asian Plant Research Journal·2024
Introduction: Species of the Datura plant have demonstrated significant pharmacological benefits in combating various diseases over the past decade. However, little information is available on Datura alba ness (DAN), and no studies have yet reported its proximate composition or c...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i6276
Odeghe, OB, Orororo, OC, Agboola, OE, Onyeso, G, Dennis-Eboh, U, Ekakitie, LI., Awhin, EP & Ojugbeli, ET·Asian Plant Research Journal·2024
This study assessed the phytochemicals in the methanolic extract of Fadogia cienkowskii leaves and ascertained their antioxidant qualities In vitro, taking into account the plant's extensive usage in traditional medicine. Standard procedures were followed in the qualitative and q...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i5275
The effectiveness of biochar on the growth and yield of the Ansal tomato variety was evaluated across various growth stages and quality parameters. This study was conducted to assess the impact of biochar on flowering time, fruit set, ripening, and harvest, as well as on plant he...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i5274
Cnidoscolus aconitifolius (Chaya leaf or spinach tree) commonly found in West Africa especially Nigeria, was carefully investigated for its biophysicochemical properties, and in-vitro antioxidant potential. Well dried and pulverized sample of C. aconitifolius was assayed for its...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i5273
Aims: Plants produce compounds known as secondary plant products, as they are not required for the survival of plants. Earlier it was thought that these compounds were only the waste product of metabolism in plants but later it was found that they have important functions. These...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i5272
In this study, the phytochemicals, B vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and antimicrobial activities of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Rauvolfia vomtoria leaves were determined and compared. Qualitative and quantitative phytochemical analysis, mineral and B vitamin composition,...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i5271
The emergence of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms poses a significant challenge in clinical practice by complicating treatment options for infections. Exploring natural products as alternative drugs presents a promising approach to addressing these issues. Medicinal plants, ac...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i5270
Introduction: Celtis integrifolia Lam is a traditional medicinal plant used as a remedy for the cure of diarrhea, measles, bleeding, ecbolic, sore throat and as an antinociceptive agent. Aim: The study was aimed at the isolation and partial characterization of phytocompounds from...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i5269
Luvedika Maheshwaran, Ladhurshika Nadarajah, S. P. N. N. Senadeera, C. B. Ranaweera, A. K. Chandana & R. N. Pathirana·Asian Plant Research Journal·2024
Plants are basically biosynthetic factories that contain various pathways that produce phytochemicals with the help of different parts of the cell while specialized cells or tissues hoard and use them as needed. Human population has used this to their advantage for centuries. Aim...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i5267
Vaishnavi V. Khandre, Pallavi L. Bansod, Fulchand V. Kajale, N. B. Ghiware & A. B. Roge·Asian Plant Research Journal·2024
Barleria Prionitis Linn., commonly referred to as "Vajradanti," is a thorny shrub native to Southern Asia and certain African regions. This herb has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayurveda, where it has been employed to address a wide array of...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i5268