Aims: The study focuses on optimization of concentration and time of rooting hormone exposure of IBA (Indole-3-Butyric Acid) for efficient survival of tissue culture raised Garcinia indica Choisy plantlets for in-vitro and ex-vitro rooting techniques. Study Design: The subculture...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2019/v2i430050
Maize is a third important cereal crop in the world after wheat and rice. In Zambia, it is an important staple crop. Its production is however hampered by both biotic and abiotic factors. Among the abiotic factors, Aluminum (Al) toxicity causes high yield losses and is directly l...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2019/v2i430051
R. Abdulaziz, M. H. Usman, U. B. Ibrahim, B. M. Tambari, A. Nafiu, I. F. Jumare, Mohammad A. Said & A. D. Ibrahim·Asian Plant Research Journal·2019
The aim of study was to evaluate the antibacterial activity of Cochlospermum tinctorium against ten (10) strains of antibiotic resistant food-borne pathogens Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogene. Ten (10) strains of antibiotic resistant food-borne pathogens Staphylococ...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2019/v2i330049
A. I. Yaradua, A. J. Alhassan, L. A. Saulawa, A. Nasir, K. I. Matazu, A. Usman, A. Idi, I. U. Muhammad & A. Mohammad·Asian Plant Research Journal·2019
This study was conducted to determine the heavy metals concentration in maize cultivated in Katsina state Nigeria. The objectives were mainly to detect the presence of heavy metals in the cultivated maize in the study area, compare the concentration of heavy metals in samples in...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2019/v2i330048
Augustine Ikhueoya Airaodion, Peace Olaoluwa Olatoyinbo, Uloaku Ogbuagu, Emmanuel O. Ogbuagu, Joanne Dada Akinmolayan, Olukunle Abraham Adekale, Olaide Oladimeji Awosanya, Aanu Paul Agunbiade, Abiodun Paul Oloruntoba, Olajumoke Oluwaseun Obajimi, Adenike Rebecca Adeniji & Edith Oloseuan Airaodion·Asian Plant Research Journal·2019
Aim: The aim of this study is to compare the phytochemical content and antioxidant potential of Azadirachta indica and Parquetina nigrescens leaves. Study Design: This study was made to fit a one way Analysis of Variance. Place and Duration of Study: This research was carried out...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2019/v2i330045
Khuram Tanveer, Muhammad Haseeb Tung, Aneeq-ur-Rehman ., Usman Ahmad & Mubashar Hussain·Asian Plant Research Journal·2019
Plants are subjected to various types of environmental stresses throughout their lifecycle. It has been found that plants are able to communicate with the neighbouring plants under stress conditions through volatile organic compounds. These volatiles act as signals for the neighb...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2019/v2i330047
Most of the tomato varieties in Bangladesh are of inbred type and produced low yield indicating need to develop high yielding variety through the hybridization. Heterosis breeding is used to improve yield and quality of tomato because traditional methods cannot be used to achieve...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2019/v2i330044
Rice is one of the staple food crops in Kenya and its demand is generally increasing annually especially when maize production has declined due to various factors. The national rice consumption is estimated at 300,000 metric tonnes compared to annual production of 45,000-80,000 w...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2019/v2i230043
Heavy metal contamination is a worldwide problem, causing many serious diseases and the levels of contamination varied from place to place. Heavy metals like cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), zinc (Zn), chromium (Cr), and lead (Pb) etc. are very injurious even at low concentration and...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2019/v2i230042
The purpose of this study was to investigate the in-vivo and in-vitro potentials of ethyl acetate extract of P. americana leaf in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Quantitative phytochemicals analyzed includes; flavonoids, saponins, tannins, alkaloids and phenolics. Measurement of a...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2019/v2i230041