020571   Anita Kumari;Kumar J (Botany Dep, Ranchi Univ, Ranchi-843 001) : Tree diversity of Subarnarekha riverine area at Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. J Econ Taxon Bot 2015, 39(3-4), 446-8.

The paper deals phytosociological study of tree diversity of Subarnarekha riverine area, Jamshedpur. The study reveals that Dalbergia sissoo, Alizia lebbeck, Centaurium centauriodies are much larger species with 100% frequency. Dalbergia sissoo and Albizia lebbeck are found in abundance with highest density followed by Ficus glomerata, Terminalia arjuna, and Tectona grandis.

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019338   Zhaglovskaya A;Aidosova S;Akhtayeva N; Mamurova A;Yesimova D (Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National Univ, Al Farabi Avenue 71, 050038 Almaty, Kazakhstan, Email: alina.zhaglovskaya@gmail.com) : Anatomical and morphological stem features of two Haloxylon species (chenopodiaceae vent.) of drought stress, Kazakhstan. Biosci Biotechnol Res Asia 2015, 12(3), 1965-74.

The territory of Kazakhstan lies mainly in zones of deserts and semideserts. Soil degradation is all over the territory as a result of human intervention in vegetation. The representatives of Chenopodiaceae Vent. genus (Haloxylon aphyllum Minkw., Haloxylon persicum Bng.) are natural sandbinders in northern deserts of Kazakhstan. This article concerns adaptation traits of plants of drought stress. The article states the anatomical and morphological characteristics of representatives of Chenopodiaceae family: Haloxylon aphyllum, Haloxylon persicum. It was identified that there are similarities and differences in the anatomy of the stem of both species. The main difference is the number of layers of the epidermis: one layer in Haloxylon aphyllum, 2 layers in H. persicum, size of epidermis, chlorenchyma, parenchyma. Comparative characteristics of the two species of Haloxylon show some features of adaptation of psammophytes (Haloxylon persicum) and halophytes (Haloxylon aphyllum). Increased size of epidermal tissue and chlorenchyma of Haloxylon persicum stem, as well as increased size of parenchyma and crystalliferous cells of Haloxylon aphyllum.. Features of the anatomical structure of the vegetative organs of plants adequately reflect their adaptation to growing conditions. Studied species are plants-C₄, by type of CO₂ fixation, as a mechanism of adaptation to hot and dry climate. Haloxylon persicum is regarded as a genetic derivative to H. aphyllum.

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019337   Vijay R;Sharmila K P;Suchetha N K;Pushpalatha K C (Biochemistry Dep, Mangalore Univ, P.G. Centre, Chikka Aluvara, Kushalnagar) : Assessment of antioxidant potential of aqueous seed extract of Sesamum indicum L. -An in-vitro study. Asian J biochem pharm Res 2015, 5(2), 100-6.

Antioxidants play crucial roles in preventing lipid peroxidation and removing free radicals. Antioxidants protect against free radicals and they are therefore essential in obtaining and preserving good health. Sesamum indicum L. (Black Sesame) seed is one of the most important oil seed crops in the world. It has been cultivated for centuries, particularly in Asia and Africa. Folk knowledge suggests black sesame is an indispensable ingredient in a therapeutic tea to stroke victims. The main of the study is to evaluate the antioxidant capacity of aqueous seed extract of S. indicum. In vitro antioxidant properties of the extract were analyzed by DPPH, OH radical scavenging, reducing power and Inhibition of lipid peroxidation assays. All values were expressed as Mean±SD of two measurements. Comparison between standard and extracts were performed by using students't' test. The Seed extract tested, showed good radical scavenging, reducing property and lipid peroxidation activity. Further in vivo studies are required for the clarification of aqueous seed extract in the human disease management.

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019336   Tiwari S (NO, Govt. V.Y.T.P.G. Autonomous College, Durg, Chhattisgarh) : Phytochemical investigation of the ethanol, methanol and ethyl acetate leaf extracts of Cassia occidentalis and Cassia tora species.. Adv Pl Sci 2015, 28(2), 235-8.

Establishment of phermacognostic profile of the leaves will assist in standardization of purity quality and identification of sample. A comparative study of the secondary metabolites was performed on Cassia occidentalis and Cassia tora. Analysis of the leaf extracts using various solvents like ethanol, methanol and ethyl acetate carried out to detect the presence of active components. Qualitative analysis was done for various constituents like alkaloids, anthra quinones, anthocynosides, carbohydrates, cardiacglycosides, flavonoids, phenolic flavonoids, proteins, phlobatannins, saponnins, tannins. The phytochemical screening revealed the presence and absence of all the above chemicals in the extracts of the species of Cassia.

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019335   Swetha S;Padmavathi T (Microbiology Dep, Center of PG Studies, Jain Univ, 9th Main, Jayanagar 3rd Block, Bangalore, Email: vam2010tpraviju@gmail.com) : Biosynthesis, characterization and optimization of auxins by Piriformospora indica: It's impact on growth of Solanum melongene L. Cultivars. J scient ind Res 2016, 75(1), 45-50.

The Present study summarizes the biosynthesis, characterization and optimization of auxins by Piriformospora indica and its effect on the growth of Solanum melongena L. cultivars. The biosynthesis of auxins was greatly influenced by the addition of tryptophan. Based on the data obtained from traditional one factor at a time method, optimization was carried out using the response surface methodology taking into account three significant variables viz. tryptophan concentration, pH and trace element solution. The optimized value of Indole 3 acetic acid and related indolic metabolites was observed to be 7.39 mg mL^-1 with 0.2 g of tryptophan, pH 8.5 and 200 μl trace element solution. The Presence of auxins was, confirmed by UV visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and mass spectroscopy. Mass spectroscopy analysis confirmed the presence of Indole 3 acetic acid and related indolic metabolites. Pot studies depicted a significant effect of auxins on both the cultivars of Solanum melongena L.

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019334   Sil S K (Botany Dep, Gour Banga Univ, Malda-732 103) : Effects of Cu<. Adv Pl Sci 2015, 28(2), 313-15.

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019333   Sil S K (Botany Dep, Gour Banga Univ, Malda-732 103, Email: sudiptakrsil@gmail.com) : Plant regeneration from floral explants of Gynandropsis pentaphylla DC.. Adv Pl Sci 2015, 28(2), 289-90.

Gynandropsis pentaphylla, an erect rather showy glandular, pubescent annual medicinal herb, micropropagated via organogenetic and embryogenetic routes of culture. The floral segments were aseptically placed on the initial medium (MS, 1962) supplemented with various growth regulators. The explants remained quiescent for 1 week and thereafter started callusing from each flower bud of the inflorescene on MS + BAP (4 mg/l) + NAA (1 mg/l) and on MS + BAP (4 mg/1) + IBA (1 mg/l). Maximum number of cultures showing shoots was achieved with Kn (2.0 mg/1) + TDZ (1.0 mg/l) + IAA (2.0 mg/l). Developing shoots were first observed on late torpedo stage embryos as a pair of cotyledon-like outgrowths from the surface of the hypocotyl, and subsequently elongated as an apical meristem with leaf primordia. On younger embryos, similar proliferation produced globular somatic embryos with 2-celled-suspensor.

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019332   Sihag S;Wadhwa N;Joshi U N (Chemistry & Biochemistry Dep, CCS Haryana Agricultural Univ, Hisar-125 004, Email: sweetypoonia2011@gmail.com) : Chromium toxicity affects antioxidant enzyme activity in Sorghum bicolor (L.). Forage Res 2016, 42(1), 30-5.

A pot experiment was conducted to determine the effects of varying Cr (VI) levels [0.0-4.0 mg Cr (VI)/kg soil in the form of potassium dichromate] on the activity of antioxidant enzymes and their metabolites in sorghum. The present investigation showed that the enzyme activity of peroxidase, ascorbate peroxidase and their metabolites in leaves and stem of the plant at different growth stages i. e. 35, 70 and 90 days after sowing (DAS) were adversely affected with an increase in Cr (VI) levels from 0.0 to 4.0 mg Cr (VI)/kg soil. A significant decrease in the peroxidase activity and increase in ascorbate peroxidase activity was observed with increase in chromium concentration in the soil. The increase in activity of peroxidase consumed hydrogen peroxide and thus it resulted in decrease of hydrogen peroxide content, while due to decrease in activity of ascorbate peroxidase, ascorbate content get increased by Cr (VI) application.

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019331   Sen S K;Behera L M (Botany Dep, Panchayat College, Bargarh-768 028, Email: sunilsen06@rediffmail.com) : Therapeutic usage of seed oil to cure certain diseases by the tribals of Bargarh district in Odisha, India. Adv Pl Sci 2015, 28(2), 301-4.

Ethno-botanical sutdies were conducted in different tribal areas of Bargarh district of western Odisha. An attempt has been made to identify some medicinally important plants frequently used by the tribals and rural communities of the district. The present paper highlights 23 ethno-medicinal plants belonging to 19 families. Out of these trees make the highest number of ethno-medicinal plant (11 species) followed by herbs (6 species), shrubs (4 species) and climbers (2 species). This paper also focuses specially on seed oil utilized by the tribals and non-tribal communities of the district to cure various diseases. The plant species are arranged alphabetically as per their botanical name followed by family name, local name along with mode of use.

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019330   Sefidanzadeh S;Ziarati P;Motamed S M (Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Pharmaceutical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad univ, Tehran-Iran, Email: ziarati.p@iaups.ac.ir) : Chemical composition of Suaeda vermiculata seeds grown in Hormozgan in the South of Iran. Biosci Biotechnol Res Asia 2015, 12(3), 1923-9.

There are 26 families of halophytes species in Iran and more than 70% of them has belonged to the Chenopodiaceae family. The leaf of halophytes has been used as a medicine for hepatitis and antiviral activity. The young leaf of it often mixed with other vegetable to reduce their saltiness. Elemental food composition data are important for both consumers and health professionals. Literature survey revealed that no investigation has been done on Suaeda Vermiculata grown in the Hormozgan province by now. The aim of this study was determination of proximate composition, mineral elements contents in this endemic Iranian seed. S.vermiculata were collected in August 2014 from Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan Province, Iran and samples was identified by R. Asadpour and voucher was deposited in the Herbarium of Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University (IAUPS).Concentrations of some elements containing Na, K, Li, Se, Cu, P, I, Mg, Ca, Al, B, Mn, Fe and Zn were analyzed in S.Vermiculata samples by atomic absorption spectroscopy by standardized international protocols in Research Laboratory in Pharmaceutical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University. Obviously in S. vermiculata, the amount of the mineral element contents are high in comparison by other seeds studied in other countries, even the value of potassium, iron and Manganese in S. vermiculata grown in Hormozghan were ten times higher than seeds grown in Bushehr as different region of South of Iran. In this study, the nutritive value of S. vermiculata seed native to Hormozghan province in the south of Iran was determined and results revealed that it is so rich in mineral elements especially Iron. Therefore it could be recommended as a raw material for various industries but also would serves as useful dietary supplements.

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019329   Sahu P (NO, Kalyan P.G. College, Bhailai Nagar, Durg, Chhattisgarh) : Dominance indexing of aero-mycoflora in the campus of kalyan P.G. college, Bhilai nagar, Durg Chhattisgarh state). Adv Pl Sci 2015, 28(2), 249-50.

Quantitative as well as qualitative screening of aero-mycoflora, isolated from campus of Kalyan P.G. College, Bhilai Nagar, Durg (C.G.) revealed that out of 16 fungal species, for namely : Aspergillus niger, Pestalotia machrotricha, Chaetomium globossum, Curvularia lunata and Candida albicans shows 60% to 80% frequencies. On the other hand Aspergillus fumigatus, Bipolaris sorokinimanum and Cladosporium herbarum shows least frequency. Variation in fungal population and the degree of their frequency varied according to the seasonal changes, climatic factors and geographical areas.

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019328   Saha M R;Dey P;Chaudhuri T K;Goyal A K;Sarkar D D;Sen A (Botany Dep, North Bengal Univ, Raja Rammohanpur, Siliguri-734 013, Email: senarnab_nbu@hotmail.com) : Assessment of haemolytic, cytotoxic and free radical scavenging activities of an underutilized fruit, Baccaurea ramiflora Lour. (Roxb.) Muell. Arg.. Indian J expl Biol 2016, 54(2), 115-25.

Baccaurea ramiflora Lour. (Roxb.) Muell. Arg. is an underutilized juicy fruit bearing plant found in sub-Himalayan area, South China, Indo-Burma region, etc. The fruit is considered to be nutritive, and in this study, we evaluated its antioxidant, haemolytic and cytotoxic properties. The juice was examined for the quenching activity of hydroxyl radical, nitric oxide, singlet oxygen, peroxynitrite, total antioxidant activity (TAA), erythrocyte membrane stabilizing activity (EMSA) along with quantification of phenolic and flavonoid contents and also tested for its potential activity as iron chelator, inhibitor of lipid peroxidation and total reducing power. Principal component analysis (PCA) and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) were also performed to correlate antioxidant capacities with the phenolic and flavonoid content. Haemolytic activity on murine erythrocyte and MTT (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) cytotoxic test was performed on murine splenocytes, thymocytes, hepatocytes and peritoneal exudates macrophage to examine the cytotoxic effect of its juice. The result exhibited its potent free radical scavenging activity. In case of TAA, DPPH (2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl), EMSA and lipid peroxidation, the fruit juice was found to have significant (P <60>0.001) antioxidant capacity, which is evident from low IC₅₀ (half maximal inhibitory concentration) value. Results obtained from haemolytic inhibition assay and MTT cytotoxic test confirms that the juice does not contain any cytotoxic effect and the fruit is safe for consumption. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra analysis exhibited high possibility of presence of flavonoid compounds in the juice.

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019327   Rawat M;Arunachalam K;Rana S;Arunachalam A (School of Environment and Natural Resources, Doon Univ, Dehradun-248 001) : Medicinal plant's diversity in Doon university campus, Dehradun. Adv Pl Sci 2015, 28(2), 183-8.

The present study deals with occurrence of medicinal plants in the aesthetic Doon University campus in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Based on extensive field survey, a total of 650 plants including trees, herbs and shrubs were documented. Of which, fifty plant species had medicinal value. In general, these medicinal plants were utilized traditionally for treating diseases like fever, diabetes, asthma, dysentery, etc. It is hereby articulated that the educational institutions could act as repositories and conservation areas of biological diversity, particularly the plants.

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019326   Rajput S;Singh P;Jain V (Horticulture Dep, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, Chhattisgarh) : Effect of IBA on rooting of fig cutting CV-Daulatabad (Ficus carica) under mist condition in Chhattisgarh. Adv Pl Sci 2015, 28(2), 211-12.

The experiment on Effect of IBA on rooting of cutting of fig was taken at horticulture farm I.G.A.U. Raipur (C.G). The Hard wood cuttings of fig were treated with IBA concentration of 500, 1000, 1500 ppm and kept under mist condition for rooting. High percentage of early sprouting of rooting, Number of primary roots, length of roots and number of leaves per cutting have been successfully recorded by application of IBA at 1500 ppm under mist condition. All the combination of IBA were found superior over the control.

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019325   Prabhakar R;Ramakrishna H;Seetharam D S; Narmada D (Palaeobotany & Palynology Research Lab., Botany Dep, Univ College of Science, Saifabad, Osmania Univ, Hyderabad-500 004, Email: hrkpaleobot@gmail.com) : Palynodiversity of medicinal plants to prevent nose and throat infections in the tribal areas of Adilabad district, Telangana state, India. Adv Pl Sci 2015, 28(2), 275-83.

In Adilabad area nose and throat infections like cold and cough are commonly affecting inhabitant tribals like Gonds and Kolams. These tribes are commonly using Abrus precatorius, Achyranthes aspera, Adathoda zeylanica, Aegle marmelos, Alangium salvifolium, Aloe barbadensis, Bauhinia racemosa, Calotropis procera, Careya arborea, Cassia occidentalis, Diospyros melanoxylon, Erythrina variegata, Holarrhena antidysenterica, Holostemma adakodien, Ixora arborea, Mangifera indica, Moringa oleifera, Ocimum tenuiflorum, Phyllanthus emblica, Piper longum, Pongamia pinnata, Punica granatum, Sphaemnthus indicus, Strychnos nux-vomica, Syzygium cumini, Tamarindus indica, Terminalia bellirica and Tinospora cordifolia belong to various families viz., Fabaceae, Amaranthaceae, Acanthaceae, Rutaceae, Alangiaceae, Agavaceae, Caesalpininiaceae, Asclepiadaceae, Barringtoniaceae, Ebenaceae, Apocynaceae, Rubiaceae, Anacardiaceae, Moringaceae, Lamiaceae, Apiaceae, Piperaceae, Punicaceae, Asteraceae, Loganiaceae, Myrtaceae, Combretaceae and Menispermaceae to cure the above mentioned diseases.

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019324   Patil V P;Bhosale A M (Botany Dep, R.B.N.B. College, Shrirampur, Tal-Shrirampur, Dist.-Ahmednagar-413 709) : Effect of Azospirillum species on wheat growth. (Triticum aestivum, L.). Adv Pl Sci 2015, 28(2), 209-10.

Effect of Azospirillum sp. strains was studied individually (A₁, A₂, ..., A₁₀) and in combination treatment (A₂ + A₄ + A₆ ; A₂ + A₅ + A₆) on wheat variety (Lok-1) in Randomize Block Design (RDF) in triplicates. The observations on root length and leaf area (cm²) attributes were recorded at periodical intervals to evaluate effect of treatments and RDF. Combination treatmets significantly increased root length and leaf area (cm²). Judicious application of Azospirillum sp. supporting higher yields with long term improvement of soil fertility and reduce dependence on the inorganic fertilizers.

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019323   Patil N N (Botany Dep, Chandmal Tarachand Bora College, Shirur, Dist. Pune-412 210, Email: nnpatilctbora@gmail.com) : Influence of VAM on growth and nutrient of cluster bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). Adv Pl Sci 2015, 28(2), 265-7.

Influence of VAM on growth and nutrients of cluster bean was studied in unsterile soil. VAM species used were Glomous austrak, G. bagyarajii. G. fasciculatum and G. mosseae singly and in combination. Maximum dry wt. 0.153g, number of seeds 6, Plant height 18.8, number of leaves 18.5, number of fruits 11 and length of fruits 5.4 was recorded in G. fasciculatum. Fresh fruit wt 0.786 g. was in Glomous mosseae, N 1.12%, P₂O₅ 0.11% and K₂O 0.29% in mix treatment of all four VAM. Mg 0.20% in Glomous fasciculatum, and Cu 36 ppm and Fe 519 ppm highest in Glomous austrak. From this experiment it can be concluded that AM fungi can be used as biofertilizers for better growth of cluster bean.

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019322   Patil B J;Shivagan P B (Botany and Plant Protection Dep, Sadguru Gadage Maharaj College, Karad-415 124, Maharashta) : Effect of Steochospermum marginatum (g. AG.) Kuetz extract on seedling growth of rice (Oryza sativa). Bioinfolet 2016, 13(2B), 428-8.

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019321   Nawar K;Sharma O P (Botany P.G. Dep, Govt. College Bundi, Rajasthan, Email: kapil.nawar@yahoo.com) : Traditional uses of plants for beauty care by ethnic people of Ramgarh vishdhari wild life sanctuary, Bundi, Rajasthan. Adv Pl Sci 2015, 28(2), 199-200.

The present paper highlights the plants species used for beauty care by the ethnic people of Ramgarh Vishdhari Wild Life Sanctuary Bundi (Rajasthan) observed during March, 2013 to December 2014. The present study describes 25 plant species used by tribal and folk people of the area.

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019320   Naveen Kumar V V;Prabhukumar K M;Bhavadas N; Sunil E N (Post Graduate and Research, Botany Dep, S.N.M. College, Maliankara-683 516, Email: prabhumkrishna@gmail.com) : Rediscovery of Phyllanthus macrocalyx Mull. Arg. (Phyllanthaceae), a rare endemic species of Western Ghats, India. Curr Sci 2016, 110(1), 33-5.

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019319   Naga Lakshmi J;Reddy S K (Botany Dep, Osmania Univ, Hyderabad-7, Email: skreddybot@gmail.com) : Seed germination studies of Gloriosa superba. Adv Pl Sci 2015, 28(2), 291-4.

Gloriosa superba L. is an important medicinal plant belongs to the family Liliaceae. It is a source of colchicines and colchicocides, which are very costly, being highly demanded by pharma industries. Due to excessive use of the plant for diverse medicinal purposes the species is on the verge of extinction and included in Red Data Book. The seed germination is poor and vegetative propagation is slow, In vitro culture based micro propagation technique has been successfully used for rapid & mass propagation of medicinal plant. Media containing MS basal salts with GA₃ and BAP, sucrose and agar, 72% germination was observed. Same chemical treatment was carried and they were germinated in field. The germination percentage is equal to in vitro condition also.

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019318   Mikhailova S I;Ebel A L (NO, National Research Tomsk State Univ, 36 Lenina Avenue, Tomsk, 634050, Russia, Email: mikhailova.si@yandex.ru) : Malva verticillata L. and Vicia hirsuta (L.) S.F. gray - invasive species of Siberia (overview. Biosci Biotechnol Res Asia 2015, 12(3), 2045-52.

The article provides an overview of information on the two invasive species of Siberia that are weeds of crops - Malva verticillata L. and Vicia hirsuta (L.) S.F. Gray. It provides information on the distribution of species, morphology, biological and ecological characteristics. Active ability of Vicia hirsuta to spread with the seed of oil plants and honey plants was revealed. The possible consequences of the introduction in natural plant communities are shown. The possibility of the practical use of these species as fodder, food and medicinal plants is considered.

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019317   Mikhailova S I;Babenko A S;Nuzhnyh S A; Suchkova S A;Astafurova T P (NO, Tomsk State Univ, Russia, 634050, Tomsk, Lenin av., 36) : Weed plants of oilseed rape agrocoenoses in Tomsk oblast. Biosci Biotechnol Res Asia 2015, 12(3), 2273-8.

The species composition of weed plants in the oilseed rape agrocoenoses in the south part of Western Siberia (Tomsk region) have been studied. There are more than 80 species of weed plants occupied oilseed rape fields on this territory. Euphorbia virgata, Convolvulus arvensis, Stachys palustris, Cirsium setosum and Sonchus arvensis belongs to the most common and widely distributed species of perennial weeds. In the seed lots of Brassica napus L. Metzg. cultivated in Tomsk Oblast the fruit and seeds of more than 40 weed seeds have been founded.

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019316   Mahadik V B;Mali N S (Botany Dep, Shankarrao Mohite Mahavidyalaya, Akluj, Maharashtra) : Phenols and flavonoids in Carthamus tinctorius L. cultivars under pathogenesis of Alternaria carthami. Bioinfolet 2016, 13(2B), 382-4.

The present study was carried out to determine the accumulation of phenol and flavonoids in four safflower cultivars infected by Alternaria carthami. Phenol content decreased in infected leaves of cultivars Nari-38 and Nari-6 as compared to that in healthy leaves while it significantly increased in the infected leaves of Nari-H-23 and Nari-NH-1 as compared to healthy leaves. Flavonoids slightly increased in all cultivars under the influence of the disease. The findings revealed that Nari-H-23 was more resistant as compared to other cultivars against Alternaria carthami.

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019315   Kurovsky A V;Burenina A A;Mikhaylova S I; Petrochenko K A;Astafurova T P (NO, Tomsk State Univ, Russian Federation, 634050, Tomsk, Lenin Prospekt, 36) : Amaranth nutritional properties assessment based on potassium and nitrate concentration in tissues. Biosci Biotechnol Res Asia 2015, 12(3), 2161-6.

The chemical composition of plants of amaranth belonging to various species is determined genetically to a great extent. The concentration of mineral nutrients in amaranth tissues may influence the quality of food and fodder raw stuff. We studied the potassium and nitrate concentration in the tissues of the plants of four amaranth species grown in Western Siberia in similar rainfed conditions. We suggest using the ratio "potassium concentration/nitrate concentration" in the biomass of the plants under study as an additional indicator of their nutritional properties. The content of potassium in A. hypochondriacus and A. tricolor dry weight was about 900 mEq/kg, in the tissues of A. retroflexus - 600 mEq/kg, in the tissues of A. cruentus - 455 mEq/kg. The maximal value of the mean nitrate content in dry matter for A. cruentus was 105.9 mEq/kg. The content of nitrates in A. tricolor tissues was 80 mEq/kg, and in A. retroflexus tissues - 40 mEq/kg. The minimal content of nitrates was registered in the sample of the dry matter of the plants of A. hypochondriacus - about 24 mEq/kg. The ratio "potassium concentration/nitrate concentration" in the plants of A. hypochondriacus ran up to a multiple of 45, in A. retroflexsus - 16.4, in A. tricolor - 10.8, and in A. cruentus - 4.5. A. hypochondriacus has the highest feeding value compared to other amaranth species, with soil conditions being similar, without watering and fertilizers. The indicator "potassium/nitrate" can be used for express assessment of amaranth nutritional properties.

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019314   Khade A B;Bhuktar A S (Botany Dep, Vivekanand Arts, Sardar Dalipsing Commarce and Science College, Samarth Nagar, Aurangabad-431 001, Maharashtra) : Anatomical studies on Zingeber neesanum (J. Graam) ramamoorthy (Zingiberaceae) from Maharashtra state (India). Bioinfolet 2016, 13(2B), 348-50.

Present investigation was undertaken to standardize the species Zingeber neesanum (J. Graham) Ramamoorthy (Zingiberaceae) on the basis of its anatomical features. Details of the anatomical characters of root, petiole and leaf along with maceration studies have be enprovided.

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019313   Kataeva T N;Prokopyev A S;Akinina A A; Chernova O D (NO, National Research Tomsk State Univ, Siberian Botanical Garden, 36 Lenin Prospekt, Tomsk, 634050, Russia, Email: rareplants@list.ru) : Seed morphology of some species in the family gentianaceae. Biosci Biotechnol Res Asia 2015, 12(3), 2287-93.

In this work, we investigated the outer and inner morphological characters of the seeds of 13 species in the family Gentianaceae. We also identified the main morphometric parameters and described the shape, coloration and sculpture of the seed surface. Some aspects of their internal structure were analyzed as well.

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019312   Kamble V W;Jadhao A S;Vanmare D J;Bhuktar A S (Botany Dep, Vivekanand Arts, Sardar Dalipsing Commerce & Science College, Samarth Nagar, Aurangabad-431 001, Maharashtra,) : Colletotrichum gloeosporioides on Curcuma pseudomontna -A new record from Maharashtra, India. Bioinfolet 2016, 13(2B), 429-9.

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019311   Kalita R (Botany Dep, THB College, Karchantola, Sonitpur, Assam, Email: rupa.kalita1@gmail.com) : Use of indigenous plants in traditional health care systems by assamese people of Sonitpur district, Assam. Adv Pl Sci 2015, 28(2), 195-7.

Traditional methods of treatment using plants are followed in Sonitpur district, Assam. The plants, either single or as multi component preparations are used to treat various ailments. An attempt has been made to study 20 plant species, from 20 genera belonging to 18 families along with the mode of use.

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019310   Kalita R (Botany Dep, THB College, Karchantola, Sonitpur, Assam, Email: rupa.kalita1@gmail.com) : Enthnobotanical utilization of some medicinal plants by assamese people of Sonitpur district, Assam (India) in the treatment of jaundice. Adv Pl Sci 2015, 28(2), 189-90.

The present study was conducted in Sonitpur District, Assam to document the information related to the ethnomedicinal plants used by the people of the area. The paper focuses on fourteen medicinal plant species from fourteen genera belonging to twelve families occurring in different villages of Sonitpur District, Assam which are successfully used to prevent jaundice.

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019309   Jondhale A S;Apparao B J (NO, M.J.M. Arts, Commerce and Science College, Karanajali, Tal-Peth, Dist-Nashik, Maharashtra-422 208) : Development of an efficient in vitro shoot formation form leaf explants of Centella asiatica (Linn.). Adv Pl Sci 2015, 28(2), 305-7.

Centella asiatica (Lin.) Urban is synonymously known as Mandookaparni or Indian pennywort and an important medicinal plant. It is mostly used in pharmaceutical industry because in the presence of many bioactive compounds and their demands are increasing day by day. But its propagation rate is very slow and low amount of bioactive compounds. According to this, the market demand of superior plant materials of Centella asiatica for its commercial cultivation is increasing greatly. Therefore, in the present study, an attempt has been made to standardize a protocol for rapid shoot multiplication from leaf explants of Centella asiatica. For in vitro shoot multiplication on MS medium supplemented with combine and individually in different concentrations of IBA and Kinetin. Finally, it observed that the maximum shoot multiplications (17.72 ± 0.86) were obtained on MS basal medium supplemented with IBA (1.0 mg/l) and Kinetin (3.0 mg/l). Kinetin was found more superior and effective than IBA on supplemented individually in MS medium for shoot multiplication.

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019308   Gupta D;Kaul V (Botany Dep, Jammu Univ, Jammu-180 006, Email: veenukaul@yahoo.co.in) : Sea buckthorn leaves- a better substitute for green tea. Curr Sci 2016, 110(4), 506-7.

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019307   Gogoi M (NO, Jhanji HNS College, Jhanji, Sivasagar, Assam-785 683) : A study on the wild edible fruits of Sivasagar district of Assam and their present status. Adv Pl Sci 2015, 28(2), 243-7.

Sivasagar district situated in the transition area of Assam- Nagaland and Assam - Arunachal Pradesh. The district is comprised of three sub division including seven reserve forests and more than twenty five grazing village forests. These forests were richer in different types of wild edible fruits. But due to anthropogenic activity and industrial extension forest areas are decreasing rapidly and important diversities are disappear from the area. Extension activity of small tea growers and ONGCL drilling operation and setup of GGS inside the forest areas are mainly responsible for extinction of these important wild edible fruits plant. During the study recorded 43 such fruit plant species from different location of the district. Out of these 8 species are endangered, 4 rare, 6 vulnerable and 25 species considered as threatened e.g., Baccaurea ramiflora, Artocarpus chaplasha, Caesalpinia bonduc, Canarium benghalense, Citrus grandis, Diospyros embryopteris, Flacourtia cataphracta, Garcinia pedunculate, G. cowa, G. lanceifolia, G. panuulata, etc. Therefore, an attempt has been made to assess the present status of these wild edible fruits of the area and recorded plant species from different location of the district. Because this is the high time to conserve these species in situ or ex situ condition.

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019306   Giri S P (NO, Padmashri Vikhe Patil College of Arts, Science and Commerce Pravaranagar, Tal-Rahata, Dist-Ahmednagar-413 713, Email: sanjaygiri2005@rediffmail.com) : Medicinal plants used on dental hygiene in Ahmednagar district, (MS). Adv Pl Sci 2015, 28(2), 191-2.

The present study was carried out to assess and document ethnobotanical knowledge of plants of District Ahmednagar (M.S.) used for dental care, as the area has diverse flora and high ethnobotanical potential. It was found that 24 different plant species belonging to 18 families were used for dental hygiene.

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019305   Daudi P;Bisht K S;Pandey V (NO, , Silviculture Div, Uttarkhand Forest Dep, Nainital-263 002, Email: parvez931@gmail.com) : Propagation techniques of Zanthoxylum alatum Roxb. (a Himalayan toothache shrub). Curr Sci 2016, 110(1), 30-33.

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019304   Chaudhary S B;Dodake S S;Bagul R S (Agriculture Botany Dep, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth Rahuri, Maharashtra, Email: sbchudhary58@gmail.com) : Genotypic association and path coefficient analysis in ashwagandha [Withania somnifera (L) Dunal]. Adv Pl Sci 2015, 28(2), 299-300.

To study Genotypic and Phenotypic correlation and path coefficient for seven characters were studied in 34 different local genotypes of Ashwagandha. Results indicated that root yield was significantly and positively correlated associated among themselves except root branches with seed yield. Path coefficient analysis showed highest positive direct and indirect effect of plant height and stem branches on root yield. Indirect effects of other component characters were high through plant height and stem branches on root yield. Selection for high plant height and stem branches appeared to be useful for improving root yield.

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019303   Chandrol G K (NO, Kalyan P.G. College, Bhilai Nagar, Durg, Chhattisgarh) : Indexing of diversity and similarity of aero-mycoflora in the campus of kalyan P.G. college, Bhilai nagar, Durg (Chhattisgarh state). Adv Pl Sci 2015, 28(2), 239-41.

Periodic screening for the search of aero-mycoflora, from campus of Kalyan P.G. College, Bhilai Nagar, Durg (C.G.) revealed that out of 16 fungal species, five namely : Aspergillus sydowi, Aspergillus niger, Fusarium oxysporium, Penicillium sanguifluum and Mucor globosus were common in both ground as well as first floor. On the other hand Aspergillus fumigatus, Bipolaris sorokinianum, Curvularia lunata and Candida albicans were restricted to ground floor while Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus terreus, Rhizopus nodosus, Chaetomium globossum, Pestalotia machrotricha, Alternaria alternata and Cladosporium herbarum were restricted to first floor. These confinements of fungal species depend on floristic pattern-of the area, which varies from geographical area to area.

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019302   Chandra O;Chaubey K (NO, Govt. V.Y.T.P.G. Autonomous College, Durg, Chhatisgarh) : Preliminary phytochemical screening of edible mushroom (Volvariella volvacea) collected from villages of Durg district, Chhattisgarh, India. Adv Pl Sci 2015, 28(2), 233-4.

Edible mushrooms are important source of biologically active compounds. Volvareilla are edible macro fungi were screened for preliminary phytochemical analysis. The macro fungi were extracted with petroleum ether, chloroform, methanol and distilled water for 10 hour using a Soxhlet extractor apparatus. The phytochemical screening performed by Harborne (1998), Sofowora (1982), Brindha (1981) and Trease & Evans (1985) method. The phytochemical analysis revealed that the extracts were rich source of phytoconstituents viz, saponins, steroids, cardiac glycosides, terpenoids, Flavanoids, taninnes and alkaloids. The extract could be potential source for traditional medicine, Mushroom are gradually attaining popularity in our food system even at commercial level and its biochemical constituents have also been explored showing important phenol compound terpenoid and flavonoid as evidence of antioxidant property. So it is need of the time to evaluate phytochemical properties of mushroom especially for those by society for nutritional and pharmaceutical use.

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019301   Bissa S;Bohra A (Botany Dep, Jai Narain Vyas Univ, Jodhpur-342 005, Email: bissasharad@yahoo.co.in) : Antimicrobial botanicals against Enterobacter aerogenes. Adv Pl Sci 2015, 28(2), 269-73.

From the times unknown, nature has been proved to be a depository of medicinal agents. The importance of plants in treatment of human ailments can't be ignored as plants harbour an inexhaustible source of active ingredients used to combat diseases. Enterobacter aerogenes causes disease in humans through inadvertent bacteria transfer in hospital settings. Infants, the elderly, and those who are in the terminal stages of other disease or are immunosuppressed are prime candidates for such infections. The present study aims at analysing antibacterial potential of different plants viz. Alhthaea rosea, Calendula officinalis, Nelumbo nucifera, Nerium indicum, Chrysanthemum indicum, Rosa indica and Michelia champaca against human pathogenic bacteria Enterobacter aerogenes. Fresh and dried plant parts in aqueous, alcoholic, chloroform and petroleum ether extracts were tested by disc diffusion method, for their antibacterial ability against Enterobacter aerogenes. All the plants were effective against tested bacteria but dried root extract (Chloroform and Petroleum Ether extract) of Calendula officinalis exhibited maximum antimicrobial activity.

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019300   Bhosale S S;Dhabe A S (Botany Dep, Jaysingpur College, Jaysingpur, Dist. Kolhapur, Maharastra) : Crotalaria albida Heyne EX Roth (Fabaceae)- A new record to the flora of Jammu and Kashmir. Bioinfolet 2016, 13(2B), 369-70.

During plant exploration in Jammu and Kashmir, a plant specimen of genus Crotalaria L. was collected. It was identified as Crotalaria albida Heyne ex Roth., which was not earlier reported. This species is characterized by its suffruticose habit, absence of stipules, pellucid-dotted leaves and conspicuously exerted pods from the calyx. The present paper provided detail description, images, phenology and location of the species.

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019299   Barthakur B (Botany Discipline Dep of Education in Science and Mathematics (DESM), Regional Institute of Education (NCERT) Ajmer Captain D.P. Choudhary M, Ajmer-305 004, Email: bul_bumon@rediffmail.com) : Biodiversity of mushroom flora of Assam. Adv Pl Sci 2015, 28(2), 285-7.

This is the biodiversity study of mushroom flora of Assam comprishing 79 spices under 53 genera and 17 families. Here, Authors include fruit bodies (mushroom) beling to both Ascomycotina and Basidiomycotina. Fruit bodies are either seasonal or perennial and may be hard, soft, fleshy, wood rotting, etc.

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019298   Bagga J (Botany Dep, G.L.A. College, Daltonganj-822 101) : Occurrence of Senna hirsuta, (L.) Irwin & Barneby (Caesalpinioideae) from Palamu division of Jharkhand state, India. Bioinfolet 2016, 13(2B), 391-2.

Present paper reports occurrence of an exotic plant Senna hirsuta (L.) Irwin & Barneby, family Caeselpiniodeae from Palamu division of Jharkhand state.

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019297   Arvind Kumar;Vipin Kumar;Singh M K;Mukesh Kumar (Horticulture Dep, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Univ of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut-250 110, Email: arvindadr88@yahoo.in) : Estimation of combing ability to identify desirable general and specific combiners in bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria M.) using line x tester analysis. Adv Pl Sci 2015, 28(2), 255-8.

The present investigation was conducted during Khari/2008 and 2009 at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology-Meerut to find out the combining ability effects in bottle gourd to identifying desirable combiners. The experiment comprising 24 hybrids obtain by crossing using 11 parents (eight lines viz. C-29, C-37, C-74, C-78, C-4, C-55, C-34, C-26 and three tester viz., C-12 (Azad Harit), C-21 (PSPL) and C-35 (KLG). The observation were recorded on days to germination, days to fruit setting, fruit length (cm), fruit diameter (cm), number of branches per plant, vine length (m), number of seeds per fruit, number of fruits per plant, days to maturity, fruit yield per plant were worked out through line x tester analysis. On the basis of general combining ability effect parent C-78 and C-37 were found best general combiner for fruit yield per plant along with other yield components and specific combining ability effect reflected that the cross combination namely C-29 X C-12, C-78 X C-21 and C-74 X C-12 were found best combining for fruit yield along with other components.

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019296   Apparao B J;Dalave S C;Jondhale A S (NO, Jijamata College of Science and Arts, At/ Po. Bhende (Bk), Maharashtra-414 605) : Induction of autotetraploidy in Centella asiatica (L.) urban. Adv Pl Sci 2015, 28(2), 205-7.

Centetta asiatica (L.) Urban, commonly known as Brahmi or Indian Pennywort, is highly valued for its glycosides (triterpenoids), asiaticoside and madecassoside. In the present investigation, an attempt has been made to induce autotetraploidy in this valuable medicinal plant, employing colchicine. Young developing shoots of C. asiatica were treated with different concentrations of colchicine for varying time intervals. It was found that treatment with 0.2% colchicine for 4 hour at room temperature was very effective in inducing autotetraploidy in Centella. The induced autotetraploids were bigger in size and possessed large leaves with big but fewer stomata and thick petioles. They showed two fold increase in fresh and dry weight of the leaves, and double the chromosome number as compared to control diploid plants.

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019295   Amini-Noori F;Ziarati P (Food science & Technology Dep, Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Pharmaceutical Sciences Branc, Tehran-Iran (IAUPS), Email: ziarati.p@iaups.ac.ir) : Chemical composition of native hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) varieties in Iran, association with ecological conditions. Biosci Biotechnol Res Asia 2015, 12(3), 2053-60.

According to statistics of FAO, in Iran 19500 hectares the hazelnut, 18000ton produced annually, and 923 kg is mean production for every hectare. There are some genotypes of hazelnut that their growing areas are limited to Gilan, Aredbil, Mazandaran, Golestan and Qazvin Provinces in Iran which are on the shores of the Caspian Sea. Varieties, location, composition of soils, usage of fertilizer and irrigation affect the fatty acid, mineral and vitamin composition of hazelnuts, and consequently influence the nutritional value and quality of the product. Hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) samples were collected during the during the 2015 harvest season (Harvest was performed during the late August) from 12 different distinguished cultivars of trees grown in a replicated trial in an experimental orchard at Tarem ( zanjan province ) and Rudsar ( Gilan Province) county farmlands County farmlands as two economically important provinces. All trees under the study were of seedlings origin and are growing naturally and treating traditionally. The order depending on the contents of elements (mg/100 g) in kernel of C. avellana samples in Rudsar studied regions was: K<62>P <62> Ca<62> Mg<62> Fe <62>Mn <62> Zn<62> Cu <62> Na<62> Se <62>Li whereas in Tarem farmlands the order is: : K<62>P <62> Mg<62> Ca<62> Fe <62> Cu <62>Mn <62> Zn<62> Na<62> Se <62>Li which shows that high levels of these elements in the soil of area, have a great impact on the highness of Potassium and Phosphorous and Magnesium in the fruits. In the Rudsar variety, total MUFA was found as 87.048%. In both varieties after oleic acid, stearic acid, linolaidic acid, Butyric acid and palmitic acid contents were followed.

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018263   Vineeth T V;Pramod Kumar;Yadav S;Madan Pal (Plant Physiology Div, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110 012, Email: pramodk63@yahoo.com) : Optimization of bio-regulators dose based on photosynthetic and yield performance of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) genotypes. Indian J Pl Physiol 2015, 20(2), 177-81.

Pot experiment was conducted using two contrasting chickpea varieties, viz., Pusa 362 (Desi type) and Pusa 1108 (Kabuli type) with the objective of optimizing dose of bio-regulators namely thiourea (TU), benzyladenine (BA) and thidiazuron (TDZ). Varying doses of foliar application of TU (0, 500, 1000, 1500 ppm), BA (0, 20, 40, 60 ppm), TDZ (0, 10, 15, 20 ppm) and salicylic acid (0, 50, 100, 150 ppm) were applied before flowering stage. Rates of photosynthesis were recorded at flowering and podding stages and seed yield was obtained at harvest. The results revealed that photosynthetic rate in both varieties increased with increasing doses of bio-regulators at both flowering and podding stages and grain yield also exhibited similar trend. Highest photosynthetic rates and grain yield were recorded with the foliar application of TU, BA, TDZ and SA @ 1000, 40, 10 and 100 ppm, respectively. After curve fitting, optimum dose for TU, BA, TDZ and SA foliar application were estimated to be 878.33, 52.75, 11.78 and 90.63 ppm, respectively.

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018262   Verma S K;Choudhary D K;Ashish;Annand Kumar; Lal M (School of Biochemical Engineering, IIT (BHU), Varanasi) : Plant regeneration of A. lakoocha from encapsulated nodal explants. Archiv appl Sci Res 2015, 7(1), 22-7.

One of the alternative methods adopted in recent years is to use biotechnological approaches for improving the tree species. A proficient protocol for encapsulation of nodal segments of Artocarpus lakoocha Roxb has been developed for plant regeneration through non-embryogenic synthetic seeds. Concentrations of sodium alginate and calcium chloride greatly affected morphology and texture encapsulating gel. 3 % sodium alginate with 100 mM CaCl₂ has been found to be best possible concentration for the production of identical synthetic seeds. 25 days old in vivo plantlet of A. lakoocha was used for obtaining nodal segments, used in all experiments. Five experiments were performed using MS medium (agar solidified and liquid) supplemented with 1, 3 and 5 mg/l BAP. Concentration of 1 mg/l BAP was observed to be more effective for achieving highest regeneration frequency in comparison to other concentration of BAP (3 and 5 mg/l). In third experiment only different strength of MS medium was used, in last two experiments nodal segments prior encapsulation and encapsulated nodal segments were given pulse treatment with (IBA)for 48 hours and concentration of 3 mg/l BAP was observed to be most effective for synthetic seed regeneration . Data were recorded after 4 weeks of culture.

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018261   Tank J G;Pandya R V;Thaker V S (Biosciences Dep, Saurashtra University, Rajkot-360 005ejignagtank@gmail.com) : IAA and zeatin controls cell division and endoreduplication process in quiescent center cells of Allium cepa root. Indian J Pl Physiol 2015, 20(2), 124-9.

Role of endogenous IAA and zeatin level in regulation of cell division and endoreduplication processes was studied in quiescent center cells of Allium cepa using colchicine by considering morphological and cytological parameters. This resulted in formation of c-tumor at root tips, which contained endoreduplicated cells. Different concentrations of NAA and BAP (1-250 μM) were exogenously applied to these endoreduplicated root tips to depolyploidize endoreduplicated quiescent center cells. Exogenous NAA treatment showed negative response on depolyploidization of quiescent center cells of root tips. However, elongation of cells, and decrease in nucleus size was observed after exogenous NAA treatment. There was no change in length of endoreduplicated roots, and growth of root at the tip of c-tumor. Exogenous BAP showed positive response in depolyploidization of quiescent center cells of root tips. There was remarkable increase in length of roots, growth of root at tip of c-tumor and decrease in cell size and nucleus size after BAP treatment. It induced cytokinesis process in endoreduplicated meristematic cells and started cell division and differentiation process in quiescent center cells. Endogenous IAA and zeatin measured from normal, endoreduplicated and depolyploidized quiescent center root tip cells suggested that when endogenous IAA/zeatin ratio is high in meristematic cells then cell cycle shifts towards endoreduplication process but when it decreases cell cycle shifts towards cell division process.

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018260   Sultana A;Mukherjee S K (Taxonomy of Angiosperms and Biosystematics Laboratory, Botany Dep, University of Kalyani, Kalyani-741 235) : Usefullness of angiospermic plants in homeopathy system of medicine. Int J pharm Res Biosci 2015, 4(3), 291-309.

Homeopathy is becoming legitimate medical system than conventional system of medicine by it's two principle-"Similia Similibus Curantur" and "Law of minimum dose". The treatment of disease is primarily based on characteristic symptoms of patient. About 2500 plant species are known to be useful for medicinal preparation of different kinds. Over 300 plants are now traditionally used drug sources in homeopathy. A checklist of 107 plants species belonging to 51 families and 102 genera used in homeopathic medicine is described and discussed. Maximum number of plants have been recorded from the family Asteraceae (19 species) followed by Acanthaceae (6 species), Cucurbitaceae (6 species), Apocyanaceae (5 species), Solanaceae (5 species), Ranunculaceae (4 species), Apiaceae (4 species) and rest of the studied families contains 1 -3 species each. Some important angiosperms in homeopathy system of medicine are -1.Allium cepa L.; 2.Arnica montana L.; 3.Anemone pulsatilla Stoerch.; 4.Bryonia alba Bull.; 5.Calendula officinalis L.; 6.Cephaelis ipecacuanha(Bort.) A.Rich.; 7.Ignatia amara L.f.; 8.Rhus toxicodendron L.; 9.Symphytum officinale L.; 10.Citrullus colocynthis(L.)Schrader.

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018259   Stanisavljevic R;Vuekovic S;Strbanovic R; Postic D;Trkulja N; Radic V;Dodig D (Institute for Plant Protection and Environment, , Teodora Drajzera 9, 11040, Belgrade, Serbia, Email: ddodig@mrizp.rs) : Enhancement of seed germination in three grass species using chemical and temperature treatments. Range Mgmt Agrofor 2015, 36(2), 115-21.

Seeds of three forage plant species, cocksfoot, tall fescue and perennial ryegrass with good amount of dormancy were chemically treated (25%, 50%, 75% and 98% H₂SO₄) for different durations and exposed to different temperatures (40°C, 50°C, 60°C, 70°C, 80°C and 90°C) for varying periods with an aim to decrease seed dormancy and increase seed germination. Three groups of seeds based on after ripening period of 0, 3 and 8 months were subjected to these treatments. Immediately after harvest, germination of cocksfoot and tall fescue seeds increased by 24%, but only 13% in perennial ryegrass. Three months after harvest it was possible to increase germination by 20% (cocksfoot), 18% (tall fescue) and 6% (perennial ryegrass). Eight months after harvest it was still possible to increase seed germination of cocksfoot and tall fescue by 4-5% whereas, in ryegrass dormancy was completely lost after 8 months storage.

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