Pub Date : 2022-12-06DOI: 10.9734/aprj/2022/v10i2189
Abel Alejandro U. Flores Jr., Maricris L. Sagonoy
This study, focused on the use of plants in folk healing practices and its economic uses, was conducted in isolated areas of Pambujan, Northern Samar, particularly Barangays Don Sixto Balanquit, Sr., Inanahawan, Senonogan, Igot, and Cagbigajo during the months of July to September, 2021. Environmental conditions such as habitat type, vegetation, air temperature, soil temperature, soil pH, and elevation were also gathered. Purposive sampling was done, together with the collection of specimens for herbarium preparation, and gathering data on the environmental factors. Interviews with respondents were done to know the local names and economic uses of each specimen. Sixty-seven (67) species of medicinal plants were found to be present and collected in the study area. In Barangay Don Sixto Balanquit, Sr., all 67 representative species were collected, while 48 species were collected in Barangay Inanahawan, 26 species in Barangay Igot, 59 species in Barangay Cagbigajo, and 32 representative species were collected in Barangay Senonogan. These results imply that there is a diversity of plant species utilized for folk medicine in the study area. Economically, plants in the study area were utilized mainly for human consumption as food, furniture, building and construction, livestock feed, forage, and for medicinal purposes. Observation and measurements made on the environmental conditions in the study area show that they are optimal for the growth of these economically important plants. On the basis of this research it was concluded that the conservation of these plant resources alongside the encouragement of indigenous folk healing practices for the benefit of the residents in isolated areas of Pambujan, Northern Samar. Similarly, further studies be done to document other plant species with potential medicinal applications.
本研究于2021年7月至9月在北萨马岛Pambujan的偏远地区,特别是Barangays Don Sixto Balanquit, Sr., Inanahawan, Senonogan, Igot和Cagbigajo进行,重点关注民间治疗实践中植物的使用及其经济用途。收集了生境类型、植被、气温、土壤温度、土壤pH值、海拔等环境条件。进行了有目的的采样,收集标本制作标本馆,并收集了环境因素的数据。与受访者进行了访谈,以了解每个标本的当地名称和经济用途。研究区共发现和采集到药用植物67种。在Barangay Don Sixto Balanquit, Sr. Barangay Inanahawan, Barangay Igot, Barangay Cagbigajo和Barangay Senonogan分别有48种、26种、59种和32种。这些结果表明,研究区民间药材利用的植物种类具有多样性。在经济上,研究区内的植物主要用于人类消费,如食品、家具、建筑和建筑、牲畜饲料、饲料和药用。对研究区环境条件的观察和测量表明,这些环境条件最适合这些重要经济植物的生长。根据这项研究得出的结论是,保护这些植物资源,同时鼓励土著民间治疗做法,以造福北萨马岛Pambujan偏远地区的居民。同样,还需要进一步研究其他具有潜在药用价值的植物物种。
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Pub Date : 2022-12-01DOI: 10.9734/aprj/2022/v10i2188
Sanath Kumar N., Sweta Mishra, Sanjeet Kumar
Exacum paucisquamum (C. B. Clarke) Klack., so far known only from Western & Eastern Himalayas in India, is reported for the first time from Odisha state. A detailed description of the species, including its phenology, distribution and photographs along with documented associated plants are provided for easy identification in the field. The authors observed it under the leaf litter in moist deciduous forest of Bonai Forest Division, Odisha, India. Therefore, the prevention of forest fire is important to conserve the plants growing associated with leaf litter. The occurrence of E. paucisquamum also indicates the healthy forest of the study areas and further need more exploration works on floral diversity.
(C. B. Clarke)。迄今为止只在印度喜马拉雅山脉的西部和东部发现,这是第一次在奥里萨邦报道。提供了该物种的详细描述,包括其物候,分布和照片以及相关植物的记录,以便于在野外识别。作者在印度奥里萨邦博奈森林区潮湿落叶林中的凋落叶下进行了观察。因此,预防森林火灾对保护凋落叶相关植物具有重要意义。矮毛杉的出现也表明研究区是健康的森林,需要进一步开展植物多样性的探索工作。
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Pub Date : 2022-11-24DOI: 10.9734/aprj/2022/v10i2187
D. Peiris, D. Fernando, S. Senadeera, A. Chandana, C. B. Ranaweera
Mirabilis jalapa Linn. (Nyctaginaceae), commonly referred to as the Four O'clock plant (Sinhala name: Hendirikka), is a popular ornamental plant grown for the beauty of its flowers and used in folklore remedies. This plant is used to treat a variety of disease conditions around the world. It is widely used for abdominal colic, aphrodisiac, boils, diarrhea, inflammations, genitourinary disorders, muscular pain, and other issues by people from various countries. This plant contains several phytochemical compounds isolated from its parts, such as alkaloids, brassicasterol, carbohydrates, flavonoids, glycosides, phytosterols (beta-sitosterol and stigmasterol), oleanolic acid, trigonelline, and ursolic acid. This plant has been studied for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial (antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal), antioxidant & cytotoxic, anti-tumor, anti-nociceptive, antihistamine and immune modulatory, anti-tubercular induced hepatotoxic effect, antiparasitic, dermatological, and hypoglycemic and antihyperlipidemic properties. It is also used as a reductant in the production of gold nanoparticles. This research aims to review the literature on Mirabilis Jalapa’s morphology, ethnomedicinal, phytochemical, and pharmacological properties.
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Pub Date : 2022-11-22DOI: 10.9734/aprj/2022/v10i2186
Angy V. Caro-Sánchez, Á. Idárraga‐Piedrahita, Fernando Alzate-Guarín
Chrysochlamys membranacea Planch. & Triana is a species described as a pistillate specimen collected between Nariño and Cauca departments, in the locality of biogeographic Chocó, Colombia. In that publication the authors also provide a description of staminate flowers, however, there is no clarity about the collection related to it. During studies on the Clusiaceae family in Colombia, it was shown that C. membranacea is one of the species for which clarity about its sexual dimorphism is lacking and that, additionally, the citation of collections and localities has also generated taxonomic and nomenclatural uncertainty. In this work the knowledge about the identity of C. membranacea is revalued, its morphology is extensively described, emphasizing the fruits and staminate flowers, and the lectotype for this species is proposed. Finally, some notes are provided on its geographic distribution, phenology, taxonomic affinities, sexual dimorphism, and threat category according to the categories and criteria of the IUCN.
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Pub Date : 2022-11-07DOI: 10.9734/aprj/2022/v10i2185
G. Nguvu, G. M. Rwegasira, B. Wudil
Due to limited information on Phyllocnistis citrella’s Biology, study was aimed to examine the effects of different temperature levels on biology of citrus leaf miner under controlled laboratory conditions at the Entomology laboratory of Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Tanzania from December 2011 to September 2012. Leaf samples (1,985 leaf samples) considered to contain larvae in serpentine mines were collected and individually incubated at room temperature. The emerging adults were wet preserved in 70% ethanol while some dry preserved using special micro pins under microscope for future identification. A Monterey LG8920 pheromone trap was set in every 10m2 at SUA citrus orchard to trap adult moths to supplement sample sources. Citrus leaf miners species collected were identified and four different temperature levels (20, 25, 30 and 35°C) were monitored at each developmental stage. Results revealed longer development time (egg to adult) at 200C and shorter at 300C in 28 and 10 days while the total mortality was 26.67% at 200C and 6.67% at 300C respectively. Oviposition period and rate were negatively and positively influenced by temperature (from 9.26 days at 200C to 6.21 days at 300C and 15.2 eggs/ female/ day at 300C and 6.8 eggs/ female/ day at 200C respectively). The overall fecundity was 28.2 eggs/ female at 200C and 57.1 eggs/ female at 300C. High larval mortality rate was recorded compared to the egg stage while no mortality observed at pupa stage. Conclusively, the pest on this temperature range (200C, minimum to 300C, maximum) has high fecundity, low mortality rate and the developmental time was positively correlated with high temperature, therefore considered optimum temperature range for its survival and development. Other researches especially Integrated Pest management are imperative for sound management package as per the pest in Tanzania and beyond.
{"title":"Influence of Temperature Variability on Survival and Development of Citrus Leaf Miner, Phyllocnistis citrella Stainton (Lepidoptera: Gracilariidae) in Tanzania","authors":"G. Nguvu, G. M. Rwegasira, B. Wudil","doi":"10.9734/aprj/2022/v10i2185","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/aprj/2022/v10i2185","url":null,"abstract":"Due to limited information on Phyllocnistis citrella’s Biology, study was aimed to examine the effects of different temperature levels on biology of citrus leaf miner under controlled laboratory conditions at the Entomology laboratory of Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Tanzania from December 2011 to September 2012. Leaf samples (1,985 leaf samples) considered to contain larvae in serpentine mines were collected and individually incubated at room temperature. The emerging adults were wet preserved in 70% ethanol while some dry preserved using special micro pins under microscope for future identification. A Monterey LG8920 pheromone trap was set in every 10m2 at SUA citrus orchard to trap adult moths to supplement sample sources. Citrus leaf miners species collected were identified and four different temperature levels (20, 25, 30 and 35°C) were monitored at each developmental stage. Results revealed longer development time (egg to adult) at 200C and shorter at 300C in 28 and 10 days while the total mortality was 26.67% at 200C and 6.67% at 300C respectively. Oviposition period and rate were negatively and positively influenced by temperature (from 9.26 days at 200C to 6.21 days at 300C and 15.2 eggs/ female/ day at 300C and 6.8 eggs/ female/ day at 200C respectively). The overall fecundity was 28.2 eggs/ female at 200C and 57.1 eggs/ female at 300C. High larval mortality rate was recorded compared to the egg stage while no mortality observed at pupa stage. Conclusively, the pest on this temperature range (200C, minimum to 300C, maximum) has high fecundity, low mortality rate and the developmental time was positively correlated with high temperature, therefore considered optimum temperature range for its survival and development. Other researches especially Integrated Pest management are imperative for sound management package as per the pest in Tanzania and beyond.","PeriodicalId":8546,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Plant Science & Research","volume":"33 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90745857","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-10-31DOI: 10.9734/aprj/2022/v10i1184
T. Yuan, Xin-Yu Wen, Yue Chen, Yan Deng, Hong-zhi Li, Yi Huang
Objective: Investigated the hypolipidemic effect of alcoholic extract of Moringa oleifera seeds using the zebrafish hyperlipidemia model. Methods: Using 0.3% egg yolk solution to feed zebrafish larval to construct the hyperlipidemia model. These larval fish in the model were treated with an extract of Moringa oleifera seeds for 2 days. Then, the tail vessels were observed after oil red O staining, and the accumulated optical density of lipids was analyzed. The body length, triglyceride (TG), and cholesterol (TC) levels were measured. Result: The accumulated optical density of lipids in the tail vessels of larval fish fed with 0.3% egg yolk was significantly higher than that of the blank group. The contents of TG and TC were also increased, indicating that the hyperlipidemia model was successfully established. After treatment with different concentrations of Moringa oleifera seed extract (10 μg/ml, 15 μg/ml, and 20 μg/ml), the staining attachment surface of vascular oil red O in the tail of hyperlipidemic zebrafish was significantly reduced by 42.8%, 63.3%, and 80.6% respectively. TG was reduced by 9.89%, 20.41%, and 26.40%. TC was reduced by 9.85%, 23.93%, and 33.80%. The data of each group were statistically significant (P<0.01). Conclusion: Moringa seeds had a significant hypolipidemic effect on zebrafish and had no significant effect on the skeletal growth length of zebrafish.
{"title":"Study on the Hypolipidemic Effect of Moringa oleifera Seeds Based on Zebrafish Hyperlipidemia Model","authors":"T. Yuan, Xin-Yu Wen, Yue Chen, Yan Deng, Hong-zhi Li, Yi Huang","doi":"10.9734/aprj/2022/v10i1184","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/aprj/2022/v10i1184","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Investigated the hypolipidemic effect of alcoholic extract of Moringa oleifera seeds using the zebrafish hyperlipidemia model. \u0000Methods: Using 0.3% egg yolk solution to feed zebrafish larval to construct the hyperlipidemia model. These larval fish in the model were treated with an extract of Moringa oleifera seeds for 2 days. Then, the tail vessels were observed after oil red O staining, and the accumulated optical density of lipids was analyzed. The body length, triglyceride (TG), and cholesterol (TC) levels were measured. Result: The accumulated optical density of lipids in the tail vessels of larval fish fed with 0.3% egg yolk was significantly higher than that of the blank group. The contents of TG and TC were also increased, indicating that the hyperlipidemia model was successfully established. After treatment with different concentrations of Moringa oleifera seed extract (10 μg/ml, 15 μg/ml, and 20 μg/ml), the staining attachment surface of vascular oil red O in the tail of hyperlipidemic zebrafish was significantly reduced by 42.8%, 63.3%, and 80.6% respectively. TG was reduced by 9.89%, 20.41%, and 26.40%. TC was reduced by 9.85%, 23.93%, and 33.80%. The data of each group were statistically significant (P<0.01). \u0000Conclusion: Moringa seeds had a significant hypolipidemic effect on zebrafish and had no significant effect on the skeletal growth length of zebrafish. ","PeriodicalId":8546,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Plant Science & Research","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79421974","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-10-13DOI: 10.9734/aprj/2022/v10i1183
S. Senadeera, C. B. Ranaweera, A. R. Silva
The genus Artocarpus consists of about 50 species of large evergreen trees with various medicinal and economical uses. Artocarpus nobilis (Family: Moraceae) is commonly referred to as Ceylon breadfruit and it is endemic to Sri Lanka. Synonyms of A. nobilis are Artocarpus imperialis André, Artocarpus pubescens Moon and Saccus nobilis (Thwaites) Kuntze. Extracts from leaves, bark, fruits and latex are rich in phytochemical compounds such as flavanones, flavonoids, triterpenoids, xanthones, stilbenes and chalcones. These bioactive compounds contribute to various pharmacological properties of Ceylon breadfruit (Artocarpus nobilis). It is used in Ayurvedic and folk medicine to treat asthma, diarrhea, worm infestations and wound healing. It also used in traditional ayurvedic formulations like Chandana guli wattoruwa. Several research that has been carried out on this plant include the evaluation of antibacterial activity, anti-inflammatory activity, antioxidant, antifungal, biosorption and Glutathione-S transferase inhibitory activities. Apart from these it is a productive source of edible fruit and yield good timber. A combination of traditional and new technologies will be important in the future to develop therapeutic products from Artocarpus nobilis. In this present review, attempts on providing comprehensive information on research conducted on A. nobilis.
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Pub Date : 2022-10-13DOI: 10.9734/aprj/2022/v10i1182
Henry Beya Ngalamulume, J. Divengi, P. Mbuyi, Idrissa Zabo Assumani, F. Mukeba, P. K. Mutwale, J. Kayembe
Several studies have shown that the extracts of Capsicum annuum L. have been used in the treatment of various ailments (fever, colds, chest pain, cancer, cough, sore throat, toothache, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, wound healing Rheumatic wounds and inflammations, etc. It also inhibits bacterial growth and clumping of blood platelets. According to various bibliographical sources, Capsicum annuum L. is an excellent source of phytochemicals such as carotenoids, ascorbic acid, flavonoids, tocopherols and capsaïcinoïds which are very important in the prevention of chronic diseases mentioned above. This richness of the pigment in the possession of a diversity of bioactive molecules would constitute an excellent remedy in the healing of traumatic wounds of the eye and we predict that these compounds would prevent the development of cataracts of the eye. A situation contrary to the healing of eye wounds based on tetracycline and chloramphenicol, the healing of which leads to the formation of cataracts, the main cause of extensive eye operations aimed at "the destruction of this organ" d 'capital importance. Research methods: In this Bibliographic survey, our approach revolved around the literature on the Capsicum annuum L plant. Several results were retrieved from the Articles, Memoirs and Theses having addressed the study of Capsicum annuum L. And these results were retrieved using Google which was considered our search engine. In summary, it is the documentary technique that was at work.
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Pub Date : 2022-10-07DOI: 10.9734/aprj/2022/v10i1181
P. Mbuyi, Idrissa Zabo Assumani, Jean ZA Nza Ntezolo, Dorah Mwenyi Kabasele, Innocent Shongo Wale, Panazale Massamba, Victorine Mbo Lesse, Randy Isaya Kiala, Philipe Sansi Nzinga, Richard Mananga Bongo, Blaise M. Mbembo, J. Divengi, F. Mukeba, Benjamin Mbenza Longo, M. Lusakibanza, P. K. Mutwale, G. Mesia
Aims: Promote Annona muricata (Graviola) and provide information on its phytochemistry and bioactivity. Study Design: Multidisciplinary advanced bibliographic surveys, utilization of ChemBioDraw software package, and dissemination of the resulted knowledge. Place and Duration of Study: UR73, Development in Pedagogy and Health, Interdisciplinary Research Center of the National Pedagogical University, National Pedagogical University, Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, between June 2021 and July 2022. Methodology: A bibliographic review was carried out to acquire information on the pharmacognosy and phytochemistry of A. muricata from various electronic databases (PubMed, PubMed Central, Science Direct and Google Scholar). The terms phytochemistry, pharmacognosy and the scientific name of this plant species were used as keywords for the search. The ChemBioDraw Ultra 15.0 software package was used to draw the chemical structures of natural compounds of A. muricata. Results: From the results obtained, it should be noted that A. muricata is traditionally used as an analgesic or stimulant. Various studies inform that this plant has various pharmacological properties such as anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antihyperglycemic, antioxidant, antihelminthic, cytotoxic, antipyretic, analgesic, healing and anti-sickling effects. Many natural phytochemicals like tannins, alkaloids, phenols, glycosides, flavonoids and steroids are responsible for its properties. Conclusion: This review therefore helps to inform future research on the design and development of new relevant drugs from A. muricata to improve human health and well-being. Especially drug candidates for the treatment of cancer and tuberculosis.
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Pub Date : 2022-09-26DOI: 10.9734/aprj/2022/v10i1180
K. C. Ubochi, A. O. Nwakuche, E. Ojua
The increase in food production has been a major concern to developing countries. Due to the high demand for certain crops especially vegetables, farmers resort to the use of wastewater to cultivate these crops during the dry season. This research work aimed to investigate the effects of industrial coconut oil effluent (ICE) on the germination, growth and yield of Talinum fruticosum (water leaf). The physicochemical composition of the effluent was determined using standard analytical methods. Germination and vegetative growth (the plant height, number of leaves, leaf area and fresh weight) were studied on T. fruticosum. The plants were subjected to irrigation with 20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, 100% and 0% (control) concentrations of ICE. The experiment on the vegetative growth studies was carried out in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The data were collected every two weeks, subjected to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and means were compared by using Duncan’s new multiple range test (DNMRT) at P < 0.05. The results of physicochemical analysis of ICE showed that most parameters were above FEPA standard limits except lead. Results from germination and vegetative studies revealed that mean values from treatment 0% (control) were significantly higher at P<0.05 and that the germination of seeds and seedling growth gradually declined as the concentration of effluent increased. Therefore, adequate dilution of the effluent is required before disposal and reuse of ICE for irrigation purposes.
粮食产量的增加一直是发展中国家关注的主要问题。由于对某些作物,特别是蔬菜的高需求,农民在旱季利用废水来种植这些作物。本研究旨在探讨工业椰子油废水对水叶Talinum fruticosum (water leaf)萌发、生长和产量的影响。采用标准分析方法测定了废水的理化成分。研究了水果花的萌发和营养生长(株高、叶数、叶面积和鲜重)。分别以20%、40%、60%、80%、100%和0%(对照)浓度的ICE进行灌溉。营养生长试验采用完全随机设计(CRD)。每两周收集一次数据,进行方差分析(ANOVA),采用Duncan 's new multiple range test (DNMRT)比较均数,P < 0.05。ICE的理化分析结果表明,除铅外,其余参数均超过FEPA标准限值。萌发和营养研究结果表明,处理0%(对照)的平均值显著高于对照组(P<0.05),且随着出水浓度的增加,种子萌发和幼苗生长逐渐下降。因此,在处置和再利用冰作灌溉用途之前,必须充分稀释废水。
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