Antifungal development
of solvent extract of Heterostemma trilobactum have been investigated against
human pathogenic developments, for instance, Aspergillus sp., Candida albicans
and Fusarium moniliform. The various solvents expels were viewed as amazing
against test living thing anyway the ethyl acetate induction and ethanol
isolates appeared, apparently, to be best antifungal pros when diverged from
watery and chloroform remove. Overpowering ailments address an essential issue
to prosperity and they are one of the essential driver of hopelessness and
mortality around the globe. The assurance from against contamination
specialists and with the peril during postponed treatment with a couple of
prescriptions due to this helpful plants are commonly used by the ordinary
remedial experts for assuaging various diseases in their regular practice.
Since old events, plants have been a model wellspring of drug. They showed the
information concerning the new profile of antifungal meds obtaining from
remedial plants.
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
ANTIFEEDANT AND ANTIMICROBIAL ABILITY OF THE BENZOID DERIVATIVE OBTAINED FROM THE LEAVES OF Salacia beddomei GAMBLE (Angiosperms: Celastraceae R.Br.), AN ENDEMIC PLANT TO WESTERN GHATS (INDIA)
The compound
possessing benzoid skeleton has been obtained from the leaves of an endemic
plant to Western Ghats, Salacia beddomei a prospective medicinal plant. The
Structure of the isolated compound was characterized based on spectroscopic
analysis. The antimicrobial, antifeedant and insecticidal capability of the
isolated terpenoid were evaluated. The results revealed that the isolated
metabolite showed significant bioactivities which could be utilized for
therapeutical research.
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
NUTRITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF Terminalia catappa L. FROM SEEDS AND OIL
The seeds of
Terminalia sp. were evaluated for their nutritional characters to utilize them
for humans. Immediate examinations indicated that the seed contained 3.95%
dampness, 24.78% unrefined protein, 5.36% debris, 3.94% rough fiber, 53.75%
fats, 17.05% sugar and 549.65 Kcal Calorific esteem. The seeds were seen as
great wellsprings of minerals. Potassium (9285 ± 0.22 mg) was the uppermost,
followed in plunging request by Ca (837.20±1.28 mg), Mg (788.68 ± 0.21 mg) and
Na (24.69± 0.32 mg). The oil was observed to be high in un immersed greasy
acids, particularly oleic and linoleic.
A STUDY ON DIFFERENT METABOLITES OF TULASI
Medicinal plants are
very rich in valuable metabolites. These metabolites will act as drug. Tulasi
ssbelongs to one of the medicinal plant. It has both primary and secondary
metabolites. A long back they are using for different purposes. It will act as
anti microbial, antifungal and anti viral agents for many diseases. The most
important thing is it has eugenol which will act as pain killer. In our present
study we used main three parts of tulasi based to identify the different
metabolites.
GENETIC DIVERSITY OF Tamarindus indica
It is very essential for plant breeders to
determine genetic variation for the growth of elevated yield choice. The
objective of this study was to investigate the genetic diversity of 3 tamarind samples,
random exploitation of enhanced polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers. Tamarind plants
were sampled in 3 environmental zones covering domestically known fruit
morphotypes. On 3000 fruits and flowers, 12 morphological descriptors were
evaluated. Univariate and canonical analyses carried out on morphological
descriptors revealed essential similarities and verified the difference between
morphotypes as viewed by indigenous people. However, the assessment of variance
components showed significant differences within morphotypes, indicating a
great heterogeneity within seeds historically categorized as belonging to an
equal morphotype. Quantitative descriptors should, therefore, be coupled with
domestically perceived qualitative characteristics (pulp style and color) in
order to cause a bunch of strong morphological discrimination. The differences
discovered were significantly linked to ecological factors. The size and mass
of fruits and seeds are cared for with increased wetness and decreased with
aridity. Results also stated that fruit mass could be an intelligent pulp
output expression, although its predictive strength varied among morphotypes.
Outputs from the variance component assessment recommended that if any genetic
tests were not finished, germplasm assortment should be performed by testing a
mild variety of forests per morphotype to ensure that a big variety of genetic
diversity is captured. 10 Random modified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) primers were
used to evaluate tamarind trees ' genetic variety. At the molecular stage,
genotypes that were strongly linked morphologically were discovered to be
unrelated. A significant amount of intra-population variation reported in the
donation research that could be used in interbreeding programs to introgress
the intriguing characteristic of concern with effectiveness.
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Monday, February 3, 2020
PHYTOCHEMICAL PROFILE, SECONDARY METABOLITE ESTIMATION AND ANTI- MICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF Ocimum tenuiflorum
The medicinal
properties of holy basil have made us to further concentrate on its properties.
The methanol and ethanol extracts of the plant Ocimum tenuiflorum was taken
using Soxhlet extraction method. The phytochemical profile of both the extracts
was observed for certain compounds. The extract was taken in different
concentrations and was tested against three bacterial species (Bacillus
Subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli) and three fungal species
(Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Candida albicans). The estimation of
secondary metabolite, Alkaloid estimation was done and was observed using thin
layer chromatograph.
Saturday, February 1, 2020
DISTRIBUTION OF HEAVY METALS IN SOIL FROM SELECTED DUMPSITES IN PORT HARCOURT METROPOLIS, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA
Composite samples were
collected from the six refuse dumpsites and analyzed for heavy metals
concentrations using atomic absorption spectrometer (AAS VGB 210 system). The
concentrations of the heavy metals in (mg/Kg) were in the following order:
Fe>Mn>Cu>Zn>Ni>Co>Cd>V>Pb. The values of the heavy
metals observed in the different dumpsites were lower than their corresponding
average value in shale. However, the values from the different dumpsites showed
some relationship with industrial activities. In each of the metals, the
highest values were obtained in parts of Port Harcourt where there is serious
presence of industrial work. The contamination factor (CF) revealed that
dumpsites soils were not contaminated with any of the heavy metals and do not
seem to pose danger presently. Therefore, more regulatory activities by the
relevant agencies should be put in place as to forestall future occurrence of
accumulation that might pose danger to the environment.
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ECO-FRIENDLY BIODEGRADATION OF Poly (ε-Caprolactone) (PCl) BY THE FUNGUS Alternaria alternata-ST01
Plastic is considering
the mother industry to hundreds of products but the lack of biodegradability
focused attention on a potentially huge environmental pollution problem.
Aliphatic polyesters, poly (ε-caprolactone) (PCL) are biodegradable by
microorganisms, which possess cutinolytic enzymes. Alternaria alternata-ST01,
showed both high growth and enzyme activity on yeast glucose malt broth (YGMB)
medium fed with PCL film than on YGMB medium without PCL film under shaking and
stationary conditions. The hydrolytic enzyme activity of the culture on
ρ-nitrophenylpalmitate indicated the fungus possesses cutinase. This activity
was confirmed by the degradation of PCL film, which reached the maximum
(72.09%) and (56.49%) within a short time (15 days) under shaking and
stationary conditions respectively. Interestingly, in the absence of
carbohydrate source in the YM medium, the fungus depends on PCL and the
degradation was stimulated to record 93.33% on the 15th day. The
non-significant relationship was recorded between the enzyme and protein
production and the pH value. Scanning electron microscope showed cracks and
erosion on the PCL film surface treated with A. alternata-ST01. These results
suggest that the extracellular cutinase of Alternaria alternata-ST01 may be
useful for the biological degradation of plastic wastes.
EFFICIENCY OF A CULTURE MEDIUM DEVELOPED FROM Parthenium LEAVES FOR ISOLATION OF PLANT GROWTH-PROMOTING BACTERIA
The present study describes the isolation of
some unique bacteria from soil and compost samples on a culture medium prepared
from the leaves of Parthenium hysterophorus (Carrot Grass). On the basis of
colony morphology, 12 morphotypes were selected that were found to exhibit
plant growth promoting activities by production of IAA and solubilizing
phosphate. Out of these, 3 bacterial isolates were found to significantly
stimulate the growth of Chickpea plant grown in a pot under normal
environmental conditions. The major growth parameters that were positively
influenced by bacterial treatment were plant height, root length, root width
and root dry weight. The 16S rRNA gene sequences of these three isolates shared
maximum homology with Methylorubrum rhodesianum with varying percentage of
similarity.
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THE PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF Avicennia marina PLANT
The plant Avicennia
marina is broadly used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various
ailments. Therapeutic plants have been studied for phytochemical analysis since
most of the biological activities are due to the presence of phytoconstituents.
This paper deals with the phytochemical determination of Avicennia marina plant
using various solvent extracts such as hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, methanol
based on the polarity. Various tests were performed for analysis. The results
revealed that all the extracts of the plant had a wide range of phytochemicals
such as phenol, flavonoid, tannin, saponin, steroid, terpenoids.
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