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Biochemical Characterization, Antimicrobial Potency, and Metallic Nanoparticle Generation from Tridax procumbens Extracts

Gbadamosi A. S., Oseni M. O., Adetukonbo B. A. & Oseni O. A. · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2024

Several studies have mainly focused primarily on seeking promising ways to solve major human diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neuro-degenerative disease. In the quest for new antimicrobial and modifications of existing ones, interestingly, medicinal plants hav...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i4264

Anti-diabetic, Anti-cancer Potential and Anti HIV of Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia) Extract: A Mini Review

Manjoo Rani · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2024

Aims: To review the antidiabetic properties, pharmacological characteristics, and phytochemical research on Momordica Ccharantia (bitter gourd) and assess its potential as a therapeutic agent for diabetes and cancer prevention. Study Design: Review of existing literature and rese...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i4263

Phytoremediation of Arsenic (As), Lead (Pb), and Mercury (Hg) Contaminated Soil Using Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)

Lyka G. Dente, Flyndon Mark S. Dagalea & Ma. Lourdes C. Alvarez · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2024

Phytoremediation is a cost-effective and environment-friendly approach to remediate or clean our environment using plants by accumulating contaminants. Helianthus annuus L., commonly named sunflower is known to be a hyperaccumulator of heavy metals from the soil. This study focus...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i4262

Effect of Growth Stage-based Water Stress on Yield and Water Use Efficiency of Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicon L.) in Semi-arid Regions of Tigray, Ethiopia

Ekubay Tesfay Gebreigziabher · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2024

Water availability is a major concern in regions with limited water resources. Implementation of best irrigation water management methods can maximize crop yields and irrigation water use efficiency. An experiment was conducted in Laelay Koraro district, Tigray, Ethiopia for two...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i4261

Proximate Composition, Comparative Phytochemical Analysis, and HPLC Profiling of Various Solvent Extracts of Anthocleista djalonensis Leaves

Nsofor Benedicta Chineze, Nwankwo Valerie Ezinne, Obidiegwu Onyeka Chinwuba, Eze Peter Maduabuchi & Abba Chika Christiana · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2024

Choosing the right solvent in herbal preparation is very important for extracting bioactive compounds from medicinal plant, as it greatly affects the yield and quality of phytochemicals obtained. This study aimed to investigate the proximate composition, phytochemical analysis an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i4260

In-vitro Anti-bacterial Activity of Methanol and Aqueous Crude Extracts of Horsfieldia iryaghedhi

RMHKK Rajapaksha, EMN Fernando, AWMKK Bandara, NRM Nelumdeniya & ARN Silva · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2024

Aims: Over the past two decades, the rise of multidrug resistance (MDR) in bacteria has posed a significant threat to global health. The urgent need for new treatment alternatives has brought attention to the potential of plants, which harbor a wealth of unexplored phytochemicals...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i4259

Studies on the Nutritional, Minerals, Mineral Ratio, Anti-nutritional, Molar Ratio and Antioxidant Compositions of Four Selected Leafy Wild Vegetables in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

Ayeni M. Janet, Oyeyemi S. Dele, Olaleye T. Favour & Adeleke B. Gladys · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2024

The study investigated the nutritional, mineral Anti-nutritional factors, molar ratios and antioxidants compositions in the leaves of four selected wild edible vegetables (Piper guinensis, Piper umbelatum, Celosia argentia and Jatropha tajorensis) collected in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti St...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i4258

Efficacy of Different Fungicides Against Brown Rust of Wheat in Pakistan Punjab Province

Atta ul Rehman, Muhammad Ali Hassaan, Muhammad Nawaz, Muhammad Taimoor Aslam, Jawad Ahmed & Zain ul Abideen · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2024

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is one of the major crop grown in about all part of the world. In Pakistan wheat  is one of the major cash crop. In Pakistan Punjab  province is the major producer of high quality wheat crop. Wheat are attacked by many different pathogen  including Ba...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i4257

Effect of Storage Conditions and Duration of Storage on Seed Germination of Tetrapleura tetraptera (Schum and Thonn) Taub and (Annona muricata) Linn

C. A. Dada & S. Arowosegbe · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2024

Tetrapleura tetraptera and Annona muricata are medicinal plant species with a great medicinal values. Despite their usefulness, preservation of their seed from harvest time to the time when they are required for planting has not been given adequate attention. Therefore, this stud...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i4256

Phyto-constituents of the Dichloromethane Extracts of the Bulbs of Selected Genera in the Family Amaryllidaceae

Margaret Emmanuel Bassey, Imoh Imeh Johnny, Ogechi Queeneth Iwu, Omodot Timothy Umoh & Augustine Ogenekevwe Ochuko · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2024

The analysis of phytoconstituents present in the dichloromethane extract of the bulb of Hippeastrum vittatum (L’Her.) Herb., Proiphys amboinensis (L.) Herb., Urceolina amazonica (Linden) Christenh. & Byng., Hymenocallis littoralis (Jacq.) Salisb., Crinum jagus (J. Thomps.) Da...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i3255

Retracted: The Trypsin Inhibitory Activity of Vigna unguiculata ssp. Sesquipedalis (Hawari Mae) Seeds Grown in Sri Lanka was Evaluated

YN Wickramaratne, SAADSD Peiris, DMHSK Doranegoda, AALT Ampemohotti, FASS Pillay, KDKP Kumari & ARN Silva · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2024

Aims: This study aimed to screen the entire seed sample of Vigna unguiculata ssp sesquipedalis (Hawari mae) for serine protease inhibitory activity. Additionally, the study explored the impact of various factors such as temperature, pH, metal ions, detergent, oxidizing and reduci...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i3254

A Review on the Chemical Constituents, Anti-inflammatory and Anti-oxidant Agents from Combretum Genus

Jude Ibeabuchi Ali, Felix Keneolisa Asogwa, Celestine Obiora Ugwu, Hannah Ndidiamaka Okorie, Treasure Nonye Ujam, Onyeka Chinwuba Obidiegwu & Festus BC Okoye · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2024

Many diseases are treated using medicinal plants because they contain components that have therapeutic properties. The prevention and treatment of diseases linked to oxidative stress depend heavily on antioxidants. With over 20 genera and 600 species, the Combretaceae family is a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i3253

Phytochemical Profile and Antibacterial Effects of Zingiber Officinale Root Extract on Some Enteric Bacterial Pathogens

George Okechukwu Anyanwu, Joy Nkeiruka Dike-Ndudim, Dennis Chimezie Nwosu, Comfort Chinyere Anyanwu, Chinatu Onyeakolam Ahiara, Ogbonnaya Cornelius Chima, Festus Chidi Emengaha, Augustine Uchechukwu Obi, Isaac Onyeke Onuh & Chizaram Winners Ndubueze · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2024

The majority of Africans today depend either totally or partially on medicinal plants for the treatment of various diseases. In some rural communities, ethno-medicine is sometimes the only form of healthcare. Therefore, this work aimed to determine the phytochemical constituents...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i3252

Planting and Harvesting Mechanization on Productivity, Energy Efficacy and Profitability of Potato Production

M A Hoque, M A Rahman, N Jahan, T N Barna & M A Hossain · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2024

Potato occupied the first position among all the vegetables in respect of area and total production in Bangladesh. Effective and efficient use of energy are necessary for an improved agricultural production. Therefore, this research was undertaken for potato production to assess...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i3251

Qualitative and Quantitative Phytochemicals Screening of Aqueous, Methanol and Hexane Leaves Extracts of Senna Occidentalis

Alkali K., Dikwa K. B., G.A. Ajibade, Y Magaji & Abdulhamid M.B · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2024

The Senna occidentalis tree is an incredible plant with incredible antimicrobial, antifungal and antimalarial activities used traditionally. The study was carried out to determine the phytochemical content responsible for these activities  Fresh leaves were collected, aqueous, me...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i3250