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Screening of salt tolerant transgenic and non-transgenic cotton varieties under various levels of NaCl induced salinity stress
Salinity induced stress is one of major hurdle for crop production that significantly decreased crops yield. Higher levels of salts reduced the uptake of water, osmotic imbalance, poor germination and restriction of cell division. However, crops varieties that are tolerant towards salts accumulation can grow better under salinity stress. As cotton is moderately salt tolerant […]
Antioxidant, antimicrobial and biochemical analysis of mutated and cultivated Momordica charantia
Momordica charantia has long been regarded as a food and medicinal plant. It plays a major role as a source of carbohydrate, protein, vitamins minerals and other nutrients in human diet. The aim of the study was to analyse antimicrobial activity, biochemical and antioxidant contents of cultivated and mutated Momordica charantia plant extracts. Two types […]
Genetic diversity of pea (Pisum sativum L.) landraces using morphological markers
These studies were conducted during 2015and 2016 at the University of Poonch Rawalakot. The present study aim to screen the diverse landraces of peas under agro-ecological conditions of Rawalakot. Mean values for germination percentage ranged from 70% to 90%. Maximum value was recorded for M-25, M-102, M-91 and M-72 (90%). Maximum plant height (80 cm) […]
Response of maize (Zea mays L.) against aqueous extracts of Diodia scandens and Croton hirtus weed species
The response of maize against Diodia scandens and Croton hirtus aqueous extracts were carried out under laboratory conditions. The importance of this study was to create consciousness in maize farmers about the allelopathic effect of Diodia scandens and Croton hirtus, if not properly controlled will cause economic losses in maize production. The phytotoxic properties of […]
Salinity stress resistance of durum wheat (Triticum durum) enhanced by fungi
Endophytic fungi are known for their biotic and abiotic resistance. We evaluated the ability of beneficial fungus to overcome salt stress. Fungi strains: Alternaria chlamydospora, Embellisi aphragmospora, Phoma betae, Fusariume quseti, Fusarium graminearum and Chaetomium coarctatum were tested for their ability to improve durum wheat germination under salinity stress conditions (0, 400, 600 and 800meq/l […]
Comparative efficacy of different insecticides against cotton thrips Thrips tabaci (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) under field conditions
Three types of containers and four storage periods were used as experimental treatments. The experiment was laid out by Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with four replications. Seed quality factors viz., moisture content, germination percentage, vigor index, percentage of abnormal seedling, normal seedlings and dead seed were recorded every 15 days interval. The initial moisture content […]
The reproductive biology of motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca L.)
Leonurus cardiaca (Lamiaceae) is an important medicinal plant, growing wildly in many parts of Iran. It has been used to cure cardiovascular diseases, stress, anxiety, and nervous irritability. There has been no report on the breeding system of this species. This experiment was accordingly conducted to investigate the flower biology, pollination system, pollinators, and breeding […]
Improving soil physico-chemical properties and maize (Zea mays) performance under coastal savanna condition with different organic mulches
Application of organic mulching is a current management practice that seeks to improve soil moisture conservation, increase soil fertility and crop production. The study was carried out to quantify the effect of different organic mulches on some soil properties at three crop stages and maize production under coastal savanna condition. Four treatments of mulch; maize […]
Thrombolytic and allelopathic activities of medicinal plant: Strobilanthes urticifolia Wall. Ex Kuntze.
Indigenous knowledge and literature review reveals that there is no such information or citation is available on proposed study and was aimed to evaluate the crude methanolic extract (CME)and different fractions of Strobilanthes urticifolia Wall. ex Kuntze for thrombolytic and allelopathic activities. CME and different fractions were tested against clot lytic activity in the thrombolytic […]
Phenotypic diversity, uses and management of local varieties of Corchorus olitorius L. from central Benin
Corchorus olitorius L. is a grown traditional leafy vegetable that contributes highly to food and nutritional security and to poverty reduction in Benin. Unfortunately, its culture is confronted with many undocumented constraints that limit its production. In order to collect information that will help to preserve its diversity, ethno botanical investigations and germination tests were […]