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Indian Tea: Robust Growth Amid Rising Challenges

Tea [ Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze is most consumed drink in the world makes a vital contribution to the economy of the producing countries. India is the second largest tea producer and one of the world’s largest consumers of tea. The consumption rate in India has increased at ... (02 Mar., 2021)

Genetic Diversity Analysis of Youxi Bitter Tea Resources Based on ISSR Molecular Markers

In this study, we analyzed the genetic diversity by using ISSR markers in four populations with 37 DNA samples of Youxi Kucha. In total, 66 alleles were amplified using 8 ISSR primers. A total of 66 bands were detected, of which 63 bands were polymorphic with a polymorphic proportion of 95.24... (13 Nov., 2020)

Assessment of Physiological and Phytochemical Traits of Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea L. Moench) in Response to Salicylic Acid and Methyl Jasmonate Application

Salicylic-acid and methyl-jasmonate are phytohormonal eilicitors that play important roles in regulating a number of physiological and phytochemical processes. For this purpose, a research was conducted as factorial based on complete randomized block design (CRBD) with three replications ... (08 Feb., 2021)

Genotyping and Genetic Diversity Analysis of 47 Flowering Cherry (Cerasus) Germplasms

In order to provide a theoretical basis for conservation and utilization of excellent flowering cherry germplasms, genetic diversity and genotype were analyzed based on single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) molecular markers. A total of 47 germplasms were sequenced using restriction site-a... (13 Nov., 2020)

Effects of Tree Age and Soil Property on the Nutritional Status and Fruit Quality of Shenzhou Nane (Prunus Salicina Var. taoxingli)

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of tree age and soil property on the nutritional status and fruit quality of Shengzhou nane ( Prunus Salicina Var. taoxingli ). The contents of the soil nutrients, leaf nutrients during two rapid fruit growth stages and fruit quality ... (11 Sep., 2020)

Determining Optimum Harvesting Date of Golden Delicious Apple at Jumla, Karnali Province of Nepal

Study was conducted during two consecutive years 2015 and 2016 at the laboratory of Horticultural Research Station, Rajikot, Jumla to determine the optimum harvesting date of ‘Golden Delicious’ apple. Samples were collected from ‘Golden Delicious’ apple tree of 40 years... (23 Oct., 2020)

Cloning and Expression Analysis of Chloroplast-targeted Ferredoxin-NADP+ Oxidoreductase Gene of Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis) cv.Huangjinya

The chloroplast-targeted ferredoxin-NADP + oxidoreductase (LFNR) is a hydrophilic flavin protein located at the end of the photosynthesis electron delivery chain in higher plants. It’s a hub for linking photosynthesis electronic transportation with chloroplast redox metabolism. In order... (24 Jul., 2020)

Cloning and Bioinformatics Analysis of SmTIR1 Gene of Salvia miltiorrhiza

Auxin receptor plays a pivotal role in plant growth as regulated by auxin in plants. The growth of Salvia miltiorrhiza directly correlates with its quality. Nevertheless, to date gene of auxin receptor in S. miltiorrhiza is still unclear. In the present study, a gene with 1887 bp cDNA sequ... (07 Aug., 2020)

Cloning and Sequence Analysis of SVP and AGL24 Genes in Chrysanthemum

The SVP ( SHORT VEGETATIVE PHASE )/ AGL24 ( AGAMOUS-LIKE 24 ) gene is a member of the MADS-box family and plays an important role in the transformation of plants from vegetative to reproductive growth. In order to understand the mechanism of flowering transformation in Chrysanthemum morifo... (19 Jun., 2020)

Genome-wide Identification and Expression Analysis of GRAS Genes in Cucumber

GRAS transcription factors regulate various biological processes in plant growth, development and stress responses. Cucumber ( Cucumis sativus L.) is an economically important vegetable crop. However, the biological functions of GRAS gene family remain largely unknown in cucumber. In order to... (12 Jun., 2020)

Cloning and Analysis of MoTPS and its Promoter in Morinda officinalis How

To reveal the sequence characteristics of MoTPS gene of Morinda officinalis and its expression pattern under auxin (IAA) treatment. The coding sequence of three MoTPS genes were obtained by RT-PCR, they were named separately MoTPS1 , MoTPS2 and MoTPS3 . Gene sequence analysis showed... (12 Jun., 2020)

Chinese Patent Traditional Medication Containing Aristolochic Acid and its Herbal Medicinal Plant, Efficacy and Harmfulness

The nephrotoxicity of traditional herbal medications containing aristolochial acid has attracted wide attention in China and abroad, and some countries have banned the use of traditional herbal medications containing aristolochic acid. In this study, the traditional herbal materials and patent... (27 Apr., 2020)

Larvicidal and Growth-Regulatory Activities of Methanolic and N-hexane Extracts of Leaf of Ficus vallis-choudae Delile (Rosales: Moraceae) against Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae)

The study aimed at determining the larvicidal and Insect-Growth-Regulating (IGR) potentials of n-hexane and methanolic extracts of Leaf of Ficus vallis-choudae against Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes in a bid to develop a cost effective and eco-friendly control lead. Collected leaves o... (02 Mar., 2018)

Development of Vegetable Nutrition Garden Model For Diet Diversification and Improved Nutrition Security of Urban and Peri-urban Households

Vegetables help combat malnutrition and diversify diets. Dietary diversification balances the diet by enhancing supply of essential micro-nutrients leading to improved health, enhanced thinking ability and increased efficiency. Improved vegetable nutrition garden is better than traditional hom... (29 Sep., 2017)

Longitudinal Growth Curve of Elephant Foot Yam under Extreme Stress and Plant Sensitivity III

We investigate yield of Elephant-foot-yam with seed weight, plant height, canopy radius and girth at the top of stem as main variables in three dimensional studies on proliferation rate. Studies on plant sensitivity under extreme stress and minimal survival environment in yam growth experiment... (22 Sep., 2017)

Assessing The Effect of Naphthalene Acetic Acid and 6-Benzylaminopurine on In Vitro Micropropagation of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) and Estimation of Secondary Metabolites in In Vitro Micropropagated Shoots

The effect of Naphthalene acetic acid (NAA) and 6-Benzylaminopurine (BAP) was investigated on in vitro micropropagation of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) and secondary metabolites of in vitro micropropagated shoots were also estimated. Eight micropropagation media containing different level of ... (21 Jul., 2017)

Climatic Change, Its Likely Impact on Potato ( Solanum tuberosum L.) Production in Kenya and Plausible Coping Measures

Potato is a cool season crop and plays an important role in Kenya’s economy. The crop is mostly grown under rain-fed conditions. However, most parts of Kenya are warming up in line with global trends and, information on how climate change will impact on potato production is presently lac... (06 Jul., 2017)

Effect of Spent Bleaching Earth and Pig Manure on The Yield and Nitrogen Utilization of Maize (Zea mays L.) in Inland Valley Swamp of Owo, South Western Nigeria

Inland Valley Swamp has agricultural resources which have not been effectively harnessed due to inadequate information on manure management practices that will enhance productivity. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of Spent Bleaching Earth (SBE) and Pig Manure (PM) applicati... (05 Jul., 2017)

Entomotoxicity of Oil Extract of Acacia auriculiformis (A. Cunn. Ex Benth) Used as Protectant against Infestation of Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) on Cowpea Seed

The insecticidal efficacy of Acacia auriculiformis oil extract in the laboratory at ambient temperature of 28±3 o C and 75±5% relative humidity. The oil of the plant was made by cold extract using ethanol as solvent. The oil was tested at 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5% concentration per 20 ... (07 Aug., 2017)

Effect of Tea on Gingivits: A Community-based Study

Pharmacological values of tea have been found by medical researchers in many countries. Catechin compounds found in tea impart several health benefits including mitigating dental ailments. However, whether dento-clinical properties of catechins are camouflaged by additive like milk or not has rem... (20 Apr., 2017)