008574   Hedawoo G B;Mohite P U (Mycology and Plant Pathology Lab. P.G. Department of Botany, Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati-444 603) : Some wild edible mushrooms from Melghat tiger reserve forest and Amravati region. Biosci Biotechnol Res Communs 2008, 1(2), 163-7.

For mycofloristic study purpose, many periodical surveys were conducted of Melghat Tiger Reserve Forest and Amravati region including Pohara Forest, Wadali Forest Nursery, S.G.B. University Campus and Tapovan area. Surveys were conducted during 2004-2007 monsoon seasons. During the period, a rich diversity of wild macromycetes including edible and non-edible fleshy mushrooms was encountered. Identification and edibility of collected fleshy forms was noted by referring the standard literature. The critical study of literature shows that, out of fifteen fungi presented in this paper, five are new additions to the wild edible mushrooms of Maharashtra.

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008573   Hassan T;Dar G H (Centre of Plant Taxonomy, Botany Dep, University of Kashmir, Srinagar-190 006) : Pollen morphology of Nepeta species growing in Dachigam national park in Kashmir Himalaya. Indian J appl pure Biol 2009, 24(1), 59-62.

Pollen morphology of three taxa of the genus Nepeta has been examined under scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and a description of each taxon has been given. Nepeta pollen is hexacolpate. Two main exine sculpturing types, primary muri prominent (PmP) and primary muri not prominent (PmN), have been defined. The dimensions for the polar length ranges between 16-20 μm, equatorial width 12-22 μm, colpus length 6-8 μm and colpus width 2-3 μm. The shape is mostly euprolate to oblate spheroidal. The results reveal rather uniform morphological features, however fine details are characteristic to differentiate the pollen taxa. Nepeta pollen also share some common morphological features with the other Lamiaceae pollen.

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008572   Gupta S;Boswal M (Botany Dep, Christ Church College, Kanpur-208 001) : Enhanced pollen germination and tube elongation of Saccharum spontaneum with lemnoid extract. Natn Acad Sci Lett 2008, 31(1-2), 13-16.

Lemnoid extract (Spirodela polyrrhiza) induced pollen germination and tube growth in Saccharum spontaneum during different periods of the day (9:00 a.m., 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m.) under uniformly controlled conditions. Lemnoid extract in concentration of 1, 2, 5 arid 10 percent prepared in distilled water was supplied exogenously to pollen germinated in cavity slides under liquid culture conditions. Results demonstrated, that lemnoid extract helped in acquiring better pollen germination and tube elongation. With increase in concentration from 1% to 5% lemnoid extract, pollen germination and tube elongation increased. Maximum percentage germination (72.0%) and tube elongation (234.509 μm) were observed with 5% lemnoid extract at noon. However, 10% of lemnoid extract showed a decreasing trend. The data was statistically analyzed and significance compared at 5 error probability with the help of analysis of variance.

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008571   Gupta A;Sahu B K (Botany Dep, Dr. H.S. Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh) : Ethnomedicinal weed plants of Sagar district Madhya Pradesh. Life Sci Bull 2009, 6(1), 83-6.

The communication reports, first hand information gathered on 26 plant species, belonging to 15 families traditionally used by tribals of Sagar district, for the treatment of various diseases. The botanical names, families and local names are given along with medicinal uses. The study suggested that after imparting sufficient knowledge regarding processing and marketing of these medicinal weeds, the socio-economic condition of farmers can be improved.

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008570   Gosavi K V C;Yadav U S;Yadav S R (Botany Dep, Shivaji Univ, Kolhapur-416 004, Email: kumarvinodgosavi@gmail.com) : Ornithogalum erythraeum (Webb & Berthel.) manning and goldblatt (Hyacinthaceae)- a new record for Maharashtra. J Bombay Nat Hist Soc 2008, 105(3), 361-3.

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008569   Das M R;Sarma C M;Das B K (Botany Dep, Gauwhati Univ, Guwahati) : Foliar application of certain growth retardants on (Sesamum indicum L.). Natn J Life Sci 2009, 6(1), 9-13.

Studies on the effect of cycocel (CCC), alar and morphactin as foliar spray on plant growth, yield and oil content of Sesamum cv. ST-1683 were carried out in agro-climatic condition in Guwahati during kharif season. Four concentrations of CCC (100, 250, 500 and 1000 μg/ml.), five concentration of alar (10, 100, 250, 500 and 1000 μg/ml.) and morphactin (1, 10, 25, 50 and 100 μg/ml.) were applied as foliar spray 15 days after sowing. All the treatments retarded the shoot length of Sesamum plant, whereas the number of leaves and branch per plant were increased compared to control. Maximum number of capsules per plant and yield per hectare were recorded with CCC 250 μg/ml., alar 250 μg/ml. and morphactin 100 μg/ml. associated with maximum vegetative growth i.e. leaves and branch number. Minimum number of days taken to first flower initiation and maturation was recorded with CCC 500 μg/ml., alar 1000 μg/ml. and morphactin 100 jug/ml. Alar 250 μg/ml. shows the superiority among all the PGRs applied, recording seed yield 7.98 q/ha. The oil content of sesamum seeds was maximum with the application of CCC 250 μg/ml., alar 250 μg/ml. and morphactin 100 μg/ml.

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008568   Choubey S;Patil R K (Plant Pathology Dep, B.A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agriucltural Univ, Anand-388 110) : Use of non chemical methods in management of phomopsis fruit rot of aonla. J Pl Dis Sci 2009, 4(1), 38-43.

Nine phytoextracts (10%) were studied to know the efficacy for controlling the Phomopsis fruit rot of aonla in vitro and in vivo conditions. In vitro all the phytoextracts screened (10%) were found significantly superior in inhibiting the mycelial growth of P. phyllanthi over control. Significantly lowest mycelial growth was recorded in garlic clove extract (12.63 mm) showing 84.94 per cent mycelial growth inhibition over control. The next best treatments in order of merit were ardusi (18.50 mm) and neem leaf extract (18.87 mm) showing 77.94 and 77.50 per cent mycelial growth inhibition, respectively. Ginger rhizome extract found least effective in inhibiting the mycelial growth of P. phyllanthi (58.12%). Garlic clove extract (10%) proved most effective in reducing the Phomopsis rot severity both in pre- (17.55%) and post-inoculation (18.25%) treatments followed by ardusi (21.11 & 21.49%) and neem leaf extract (21.40% & 21.55%) after 7 days of inoculation. Ginger proved least effective in controlling the rot caused by P. phyllanthi both in pre- (27.91%) and post-inoculation (28.79%) treatments. Three antagonists i.e. Trichoderma viride, T. harzianum and T. virens were screened in vitro against P. phyllanthi by dual culture technique. The highest mycelial growth inhibition of P. phyllanthi was recorded in T. harzianum (67.52%) followed by T. viride (66.65%). Trichoderma virens was found least effective in inhibiting the mycelial growth of the pathogen (62.93%). Pycnidia production was not observed in any treatment except control. In vivo condition T. harzianum (18.59 & 20.11%) was found most efficient antagonist in reducing the severity Phomopsis rot severity followed by T. viride (19.82 & 20.37%) in pre- and post-inoculation treatments after 7 days of inoculation. Severity of Phomopsis rot was significantly lowest in fruits exposed to aerated steam at 55°C for 10 min. (1.28%), but the fruits exposed to 55°C for 10 min. showed changes in fruit colour and firmness. Among all treatments, 50°C temperature for 10 pain recorded lowest severity (12.92%) without any changes in fruit colour and firmness. It was revealed that aerated steam treatment at 50°C for 10 min found best for controlling the Phomopsis rot caused by P. phyllanthi without hampering the fruit quality.

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008567   Chaudhary B L;Rana S (Bryology Laboratory, Botany Dep, College of Science, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur-313 001, Email: s.rana@rediffmail.com) : Diversity of mosses in Banswara district (Wagad region) of Rajasthan, India. Indian J appl pure Biol 2009, 24(1), 27-33.

Ten species of mosses belonging to four orders and six genera distributed over five families have been collected from Banswara district of Rajasthan in fruiting as well as vegetative stages. Pottiales is the most dominant order represented by four species, two genera and one family. All mosses belong to the group Bryidae.

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008566   Chaudhary B L;Chaudhary A (Bryology Laboratory, Department of Botany, College of Science, M. L. Sukhadia university, Udaipur-313 001, Email: RLDchittor@operamail.com) : Diversity of mosses in Amboli (Sindhu Durg) Maharashtra, India. Indian J appl pure Biol 2009, 24(1), 1-3.

Three mosses have been collected from Amboli during rainy season from terrestrial and epiphytic habitat. These are Fissidens crenulatus Mitt., J. Linn., Hyophila involuta (Hook.) Jaeg., Stereophyllum tavoyense (Hook.) Jaeg.

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008565   Bhattacharjee P P;Ray D C (Ecology and Environmental Science Dep, Assam Univ, Silchar (Assam)) : Bio-efficacy of some plant extacts against rice hispa, Dicladispa armigera (Olivier) (Coleoptera : Chrysomelidae) in barak valley of Assam. Natn J Life Sci 2009, 6(1), 63-7.

Bio-efficacy of four plant leaf extracts viz., Holarrhena antidysenterica, Mikenia scanaens, Cnromolaena odorata and Datura stramonium in three different solvents (i.e. Petro-spirit, Ethyl alcohol and Methanol) respectively were evaluated against rice hispa, Dicladispa armigera (O.). The leaf extract of D.stramonium (1.5% concentration for both the solvents, viz., ethyl alcohol and methanol) afforded maximum mortalities (94.74%) after second day of treatment, followed by H.antidysenterica (58.82%) after third day of treatment. Petro-spirit extracts showed less bio-efficacy.

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008564   Azam T;Hisamuddin (Section of Plant Pathology and Nematology, Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh-202 002, ) : Control of Alternaria solani with leaf extracts of ten medicinal plants. Indian J appl pure Biol 2009, 24(1), 5-8.

Alternaria spp. is a common fungus that infects almost all the cultivated and wild plants. Alternaria solani was isolated from the roots of Lycopersicon esculentum. The fungus was cultured aseptically and the culture was maintained to find out any effect of leaf extracts of some medicinal plants on its growth and development. Ten plants belonging to the different families (Cassiafistula, Cassia tora, Carica papaya, Eclipta erecta, Leucas aspera, Maduca indica, Mangifera indica, Nicotiana tabacum, Ocimum sanctum, and Solanum nigrum) were selected for the study. Leaf extracts were prepared from the leaves of these plants. Mother extracts were applied in the two doses i.e. 5 ml and 10 ml per Petri dish. There was no effect of any dose of Carica papaya and Leucas aspera on fungus. The leaf extracts of Madhuca indica, Mangifera indica and Nicotiana tabacum, retarded the growth of fungus at higher as well as lower doses. Cassia fistula caused higher reduction at higher doses and at lower dose the reduction was less. Highest reduction in fungal growth was noticed when exposed to leaf extracts of Cassia tora and Ocimum sanctum. Both the higher and lower doses were quite effective against the fungus.

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008563   Aruna M;Vidyavati (Botany Dep, Kakatiya Univ, Warangal-506 009) : Effect of alkylating agents on Cladophora crispta (Roth.) Kuetz.. Vegetos 2008, 21(2), 105-19.

Ever since it was discovered that radiations could cause genetic damages and produce mutations, a search was on to report certain chemicals which could induce mutations in a similar manner. The algal material selected was Cladophora crispata (Roth) Kuetz, belonging to the order Cladophorales of class Chlorophyceae. Two alkylating agents namely Ethyl methane sulphonate and Diethyl sulphate were tried in various percentage concentrations (0.0001, 0.001, 0.01 and 0.1) for duration of 1, 2 and 4 hours for a period of three weeks. Observations were recorded with reference to survival percentage, dry weight, chlorophyll content, morphological and cytological variations.

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008562   Ahire D U (Botany Dep, L. V. H. College, Panchavati, Nashik-3) : Rare, endangered, threatened and endemic species of flowering plants in Maharashtra State. Indian J appl pure Biol 2009, 24(1), 47-9.

List of 20 rare, endangered threatened and endemic species of flowering plants of Maharashtra is given in the paper.

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008561   Afshan T;Nag K K (Botany Dep, Ranchi Univ, Ranchi-834 008) : In-vitro regeneration of Tinospora cordifolia Miers; a medicinal climbing shrub. Vegetos 2008, 21(2), 125-8.

The nodal explants of Tinospora cordifolia, after surface sterilization with 70% ethanol for 1 minute and 0.1% mercuric chloride for 5 minutes, have been cultured on nutrient medium containing Murashige and Skoog's salts, vitamins, surcrose and various concentrations and combinations of BAP and NAA. The nodal segments exhibit basal callusing after 2 weeks and emergence of shoots from the axillary bud after 3 weeks. The emerging shoots have been sub-cultured to a fresh medium with NAA (1 ppm) and BAP (2 ppm). After 2 weeks of first sub-culture, shoots emerged from the single shoot alongwith root. The sub-culture of the callus on medium containing BAP (2 ppm) and NAA (1 ppm) has resulted only in shoot differentiation.

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006412   Vaishnvi;Singh A K (Botany Dep, K.N. Govt. College, Gyanpur, Bhadohi (U.P.)) : Allelopathic potential of Pluchea lanceolata : comparative study of weed-infested cultivated fields. Life Sci Bull 2008, 5(2), 171-5.

Pluchea lanceolata (DC) C.B. Clarke (Asteraceae) is a perennial plant and is considered an agricultural weed with significant allelopathic potential. The present investigation was undertaken to compare the level of total phenolics and allelopathic potential of P.lanceolata in soils, cultivated once or twice in a year. 35 cultivated fields were sampled from seven sites in three different seasons viz. summer, winter and rainy. The leaf area, leaf weight, height and density were measured. SLeaves of P.lanceolata were analyzed for nine chemical characteristics viz. leaf ash, total phenolics, phosphate, Cu, Zn, Na, K, Mg and Ca. Weed-infested topsoil and subsoil were analyzed for pH, electrical conductivity, organic carbon, chloride, bicarbonate phosphate, total phenolics, Zn, Na, K, mg and Ca. fields cultivated twice a year were designated as Group I, while those cultivated once a year were designated as Group II. Biotic and chemical characteristics of plants of Group I and II were not different. Topsoil and subsoil of Group II and subsoil of Group II had higher values for Ca, while topsoil of Group I has higher values for total phenolics. The higher phenolic content of Group I topsoil was probably due to greater incorporation of weed plant parts into the soils as compared to Group II fields. Seedling growth of crop plants such as radish, carrot, maize, mustard, tomato, turnip and wheat was affected more by soil from P.lanceolata infested fields that were cultivated twice a year than those cultivated only once. A correlation, between higher total phenolic content of P.lanceolata infested topsoil with two cultivations and growth response of crop plants were recorded.

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006411   Udayan P S;Tushar K V;George S;Balachandran I (Centre for Medicinal Plants Research (CMPR), Arya Vaidya sala, Kottakkal Changuvetty, Kottakkal, Malappuram District, Kerala-676 503, Email: avscmpr@sify.com) : Few rare, endemic and red listed plants from Tirumala forest of Tirupati, Chittoor district, Andhra Paradesh. J Econ Taxon Bot 2009, 33(2), 277-84.

Enumerates 12 rare, endemic, medicinal and red listed species of taxonomic interest belonging to 10 families, collected from Tirumala forest near Tirupati, Chittoor district. Brief descriptions together with phonological, distributional data and notes are provided.

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006410   Survase S A;Sardesai M M;Naik V N (Botany Dep, Dr. Badasaheb Ambedkar Maratwada Univ, Aurangabad-431 004) : Additions to the flora of Marathwada. J Econ Taxon Bot 2009, 33(2), 289-94.

Deals with addition of eighteen species of flowering plants to the Flora of Marathwada. Updated nomenclature, name of the family, locality and description are given for each species.

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006409   Subramanian C;Ramesh Kumar C (Biology Dep, Eritrean Institute of technology Mainefhi, Eritrea, North-East Africa) : Plant community organizations in Theni forest division, Western ghats of Tamil Nadu. J Ecobiol 2008, 23(4), 333-40.

Five distinctive habitats viz., Southern Deciduous Scrub Forest, Southern Dry Mixed Deciduous Forest, Southern Moist Mixed Deciduous Forest, Miscellaneous + Plantation and Southern Sub -Tropical Hill Forest were classified with six plant community associations in Theni Forest division. Western ghats of Tamil Naddu. A total of 71 tree species belonging to 32 families, 10 shrub species-belonging to 7 families, 10 grass species belonging to only one and 22 cultivated species belonging to 12 families were recorded.

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006408   Srivastav P K (NO, Regional Sericultural Research Station, Sahaspur, Dehradun-248 197) : Virtuous weeds of oak gardens of Imphal, Manipur. J Econ Taxon Bot 2009, 33(2), 396-410.

One hundred sixteen 116 weeds have been collected from Oak gardens of Imphal, Manipur, out of which 102 have medicinal value. Present communication provides information on their botanical names, family, occurrence, parts used, medicinal importance in indigenous systems of medicines and other economic uses for integration of Oak tasar culture with allied industries and enhancement of income of Oak tasar silkworm rearers of North-eastern region of India.

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006407   Singh S C (NO, Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow) : Contribution to the flora of Lucknow district. J Econ Taxon Bot 2009, 33(2), 437-42.

Deals with 33 species recorded for the first time from Lucknow district. Earlier works and taxa reported from the district have also been reviewed to present correct status of the flora.

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006406   Singh S C (NO, Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow) : Anticancerous plants of Lucknow district. J Econ Taxon Bot 2009, 33(2), 387-95.

About 143 species, which are biologically active or used against one or other type of cancer, are enumerated in this paper from Lucknow district, Uttar Pradesh.

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006405   Singh R;Samdariya P;Ningam A;Richhariya G P (Botany Dep, Govt. Auto P.G. College, Satna (M.P.)) : Distributional patterns of BGA in different habitats of satna (M.P.). Life Sci Bull 2008, 5(2), 105-7.

During present investigation distributional patterns of blue green algae in relation to different habitats of Satna district were studied. A grand total of 193 BGA species were reported from 4 study sites. The BGA of present investigation were classified into 3 major groups viz. unicellular, filamentous non heterocystous and heterocystous forms. A comparative study was taken between uncultivated wetlands and cultivated paddy fields. It was found that wetlands of Satna town showed maximum number of BGA, whereas Maihar showed minimum. Uncultivated wetlands possess 104 BGA forms while cultivated wetlands showed only 89 BGA forms i.e. paddy fields were poorer in BGA and so in the productivity of paddy.

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006404   Singh M P;Siddiqui K A;Singh D B (Botany Dep, K.N. Govt. College Gyanpur, Sant Ravidas Nagar, Bhadohi (U.P.)) : Medicinally important wetland flora of Baba pond, Khargpur, Allahabad (U.P.). Life Sci Bull 2008, 5(2), 201-4.

Marshes, swamps and bogs have been well known terms for centuries, but recently have been done made to group these landscape units, under the single terms Wetland. This general term has grown out of a need to understand and describe the characteristic and values of all water logged areas to wisely and effectively manage them. The complex hydrological and biogeochemical wetland systems are considered to be among the earth is most productive ecosystem. They sustain many animal and plants and act as filtering mechanism between land and water and thus are socio-economically important for mankind. The studies on wetland in India are relatively recent and very little, is known about their distribution, structure and function, ecological status and management needs. Present study aims to assess the medicinally important Wetland flora of Baba pond used by the people in curing different diseases. It was found that local people used the leaves of Ocimum basilicum in stews and dressing of wounds. It is also used as an ingredient work turtle soup and the famous fetter lane sausages. Its seeds are used medicinally as remedy for dysentery and diarrhea. It also has aromatic properties. Leucas cephalotes used as antiseptic and insecticidal and its ground flowers are also used in cold and cough diseases. Leaves of Phragmites karka are used in wounds and ulcers and leaf juice of Pistia stratiates is useful in skin diseases. Despite modern civilization the tribal people of this region still depends upon plants for their daily needs, including. In fact they are in separable from trees.

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006403   Sikarwar R L S (A Rogyadham, Deendayal Reasearc Institute, Chitrakoot, District Satna, Madhya Pradesh-485 331, Email: rlssikarwar@rediffmail.com) : List of threes of botanic garden (NBRI) Lucknow. J Econ Taxon Bot 2009, 33(2), 376-84.

The National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow is one of the premier botanical laboratories of India under the Council of Scintific & Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi. The NBRI has a Botanic Garden which is well known all over the world. It is the third largest and one of the oldest Botanic Garden in India, spread in an area of 25 hectares, located in the heart of Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh along the southern bank of river Gomati. The garden has a rich collection of both indigenous and exotic plants totaling about 7000 species/bultivers, representing 210 families. The author prepared an inventory of 324 tree species under 56 families growing in Botanic Garden, which is given in the present communication.

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006402   Shimpale V B;Yadav S R (Botany Dep, The New College, Kolhapur-416 012, Email: shimpale@yahoo.com) : New records to the flora of great Nicobar island. J Econ Taxon Bot 2009, 33(2), 430-3.

During the botanical exploration in Great Nicobar Island under the project, "Conservation of Biodiversity in Great Nicobar Biosphere Keserve: Ecosystem Dynamics and Maintenance, of Biodiversity" financed by Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, about 400 plant species were collected and identified. Critical analysis and survey of literature resulted in additions of seven plant species to the flora of Great Nicobar Island, viz. Desmos dasymaschalus (Blume) Safford, Miliusa andamanica (King) Finet & Gagnepain, Entada rheedei Spreng., Mucuna monosperma DC. ex Wight, Mitragyna parviflora (Roxb.) Korth., Hoya globulosa Hook.f. and Merremia vitifolia (Brum. f.) Hall. f. All the specimens are deposited in the Herbarium, Centre for Environmental Management of Degraded Ecosystems, University of Delhi, Delhi.

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006401   Shaikh M;Ray S;Solanki C M (Botany Dep, Science College, Burhanpur(M.P.)) : Ethnobotany of Bhil tribe of kalibhit east Nimar (Madhya pradesh). Life Sci Bull 2008, 5(2), 143-6.

The paper deals with some 35 plants used by the Bhil tribe. The Bhil tribe is found in Bhagpura, Mahlu, Awlia, Roshni and Battu-Bagda. Kalibhit region come under the Satpura scape and Bhil tribe is found in it. They fullfill all the daily need from forest. They utilized forest products such as food, fodder, fibre, pesticides, gum, medicine, building materials.

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006400   Semwal D P;Kala C P;Bhatt A B (Botany Dep, University of Delhi, Delhi-110 007, Email: dinusem@rediffmail.com) : Medicinal plants and traditional health care knowledge of Vaidyas, Palsi and others: a case study from Kedarnath valley of Uttarakhand, India. Med Pl 2010, 2(1), 51-7.

Systematic surveys of medicinal plants and other ethnobotanical species were conducted in the Kedarnath valley of Uttarakhand state in India by using an integrated approach of botanical collections, group discussions and questionnaires. Examines the distribution of traditional knowledge of local plant species across the different informant's categories, the knowledge was categorized and assessed at three levels - plant identification, plant usefulness and plants uses as medicine. A total of 379 plant species were identified those were distributed among 221 genera and 87 families, of which 59% were herbs, 17% were trees and 13% were shrubs. Results showed differences in ethnobotanical knowledge based on informant's gender, age and cultural sub-groups. In comparison to Vaidyas and Palsi low level of medicinal plant knowledge was found in other group category. Vaidyas and Palsi were the main groups in the region those maintained the traditional knowledge on local flora, especially of medicinal plants. In view of conserving the traditional knowledge of Vaidya and Palsi, it is important to improve their socio-economic conditions through networking and capacity building.

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006399   Saxena V;Gupta S (Wood Anatomy Discipline, Botany Div, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun-248 006, Email: guptas@icfre.com) : Wood microstructure of Indian loeseneriella obtusifolia (Roxb.) A.C. Smith (Hippocrateaceae). J Timb Dev Ass India 2008, 54(1-4), 98-103.

Deals with detailed wood anatomy of Loeseneriella obtusifolia (Roxb.) A.C. Smith belonging to the family Hippocrateaceae. The most important features of this genus are vessels exclusively solitary, perforation plates simple, fibres both septate to non-septate with distinctly bordered to slit like and coalescent aperture, parenchyma scanty paratracheal and rarely diffuse, rays 2-8 (15) seriate and two distinct of size, multiseriate ray height more > 10 mm, ray cells homogenous with procumbent cells, prismatic both chambered and non-chambered crystals are present in ray cells.

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006398   Savithramma N;KedarnathReddy A;Vijaya T (Botany Dep, S.V. Univ, Tirupati-517 502) : Phyto resources of Talakona-a sacred grove of Chittor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. J Econ Taxon Bot 2009, 33(2), 352-8.

Talakona sacred - grove is a part of Tirumala-Cuddapah - Nallamalai micro hot spots of endemism and one of the sacred groves of Andhra Pradesh with rich plant resources. The grove comprises dry deciduous to moist deciduous forests types with a number of useful and underutilized plant taxa. The grove sustains a large number of plant species of timber, medicinal, aromatic, sacred and aesthetic values. Enteda rheedei - a large woody lianer, spread over the entire forest and have ecological significance and economic importance. The diversity of Orchids, Pteridophytes, Bryophytes and Algae grow in surrounding places of water fall area. Recently, phyto-resources of Talakona have been over exploited for non wood forest products (NWFP) like fiber, dye, gum, resin, honey, fruits and nuts etc by local tribals. Deforestation and unsustainable extraction of fodder and firewood by the local people have further exerted pressure on the biomass. The plant taxa classified as endemic, rare, endangered and threatened may be wiped out in near future from the forest, if proper management and conservation initiatives are not taken up. On part of conservation measures, awareness and participation of the people of surrounding villages is inevitable for maintaining biodiversity in Talakona sacred grove.

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006397   Sanyal P K;De S;Sarkar A K;Patel N K;Mandal S C;Pal S (Veterinary Parasitology Dep, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Indira Gandhi Kris, Anjora, Durg-491 001) : Isolation of egg parasitic fungi from Chhattisgarh. J Vet Parasitol 2008, 22(1), 1-3.

In the endeavour to obtain wild isolates of nematode-trapping fungi from Chhattisgarh, 100 faecal, animal bedding and manure heap samples were screened from areas around Anjora, Durg. Only two egg parasitic fungi could be isolated. Morphology and morphometry of their anatomical structures led to their identification as Paecilomyces lilacinus and Verticillium chlamydosporium.

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006396   Remadevi S;BinojKumar M S (Post Graduate Studies and Research in Botany Dep, Taxonomy Div, Sanatana Dharma College, Alleppey-688 003) : New species of Lepidagathis (Acanthaceae) from Kerala, India. J Econ Taxon Bot 2009, 33(2), 370-2.

New species Lepidagathis balakrishnanii Rcmadevi et Binoj, K., is described and illustrated from Kerala, India. It differs from its allied species Lepidagathis spinosa Wight in having glabrous and mucronate leaves, shoit peduncle and glandular bracts.

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006395   Remadavi S;Binoj Kumar M S (Post Graduate Studies and Research in Botany Dep, Taxonomy Div, Sanatana Dharma College, Alleppey-688 003) : New species of Justicia L. (Acanthaceae) from Kerala, India. J Econ Taxon Bot 2009, 33(2), 373-5.

New species of Acanthaceae, Justicia pathanamthittensis Remadevi et Binoj K., is described and illustrated from Kerala, India. It differs from its allied species Justicia simplex D.Don in having stem branched from the base, leaves linear-elliptic and bracts obovate and obtuse at apex.

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006394   Rawat V K;Sahu T R (Botanical Survey of India, 10-Chaitham Lines, Allahabad-211 002) : Fern allies of Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh. J Econ Taxon Bot 2009, 33(2), 359-69.

Fern-allies are polymorphic group of plants related to the ferns. Leaves are usually small and scattered along a simple or branched stem. The sporangia are not on the lower surface of the lamina, as in the true ferns, but are borne in the axils or on the apices of specialized sporophylls. They form a very diverse group that is found throughout the world, but they probably reach their best development in tropical regions. The present paper provides up to date data on the fern-allies of Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary with 4 families, 6 genera and 20 species, viz. Lycopodiaceae, (Lycopodium-3 spp.; Palhinea-l spp.), Huperziaceae (Huperzia-2 spp.; Phlegmariarus-4 spp.), Selaginellceae (Selaginella-7 spp.), Equi-setaceae (Equisetum-3 spp.). Keys to the genera and species are provided to facilitate easy identification. Enumeration of each species of fern-allies with current nomenclature, basionym and important synonyms, notes on the ecology and distribution and specimens examined have been provided.

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006393   Rawat V K (Botanical Survey of india, Central Circle, Allahabad-211 002, Email: rawat_vk2107@rediffmail.com) : Idiogramma microphylla (Hook) Ghosh: a new fecord for Arunachal pradesh, eastern Himalaya. J Econ Taxon Bot 2009, 33(2), 453-4.

During the course of ongoing investigations on pteridophytic flora Idiogramma microphylla (Hook.) Ghosh is reported here as new record for Arunchal Pradesh from Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary, Lower Dibang Valley District. It is a graceful, rare fern. Besides full citations, correct nomenclature, detailed description and distribution, material studied has also been presented.

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006392   Ravindra Singh;Mishra A (Botany Dep, , M.G.C.G.V.) : Inhibitory effect of Lantana camara leaf extract on growth of Parthenium hysterophorus L.. Life Sci Bull 2008, 5(2), 156-8.

Leaf extract of Lantana camara inhibited the growth and effectively killed the Parthenium hysterophorus. However, Lantana camara used as a green herbicides to control Parthenium hysterophorus is cheaper and effective method undertaken to control the menace of Parthenium hysterophorus.

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006391   Ravi Prasad Rao B;MadhusudhanaRaddy A; Sadasivalah B;Subbaiah K V;Sunitha S (Botany Dep, Conservation Ecology Div, Sri Krishnadevaraya Univ, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh-515 003, Email: grassced@yahoo.com) : Two new distributional records of poaceae for peninsular India. J Econ Taxon Bot 2009, 33(2), 434-6.

Two species of grasses, Digitaria nodosa Parl. and Tripogon purpurascens Duthie are reported for the first time from peninsular India. Complete description, critical notes are provided for both the taxa.

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006390   Rajendran R;Saleem Basha N (Pharmacognosy Dep, Mohamed Sathak A.J. College of Pharmacy, Medavakkam, Chennai-600 119, Email: rekhacognosy24@yahoo.com) : Antimicrobial activity of crude extracts and fractions of Premna serratifolia Lin. root. Med Pl 2010, 2(1), 33-8.

Premna serratifolia Lin., belonging to the family Verbenaceae was screened to evaluate in vitro antimicrobial activity against the selected human pathogenic organisms. In the investigation, different extracts (n-hexane, chloroform, ethylacetate, ethanol and ethanol fractions (No. I to VII) of the roots of the plant were obtained. Preliminary phytochemical reports of the extracts and fractions showed the presence of phytoconstituents like flavonoids, steroids, alkaloids, glycosides and phenolic compounds. Findings showed potential antimicrobial properties of the extracts (133.33mg/ml) and fractions (33.33mg/ml) of root of Premna serratifolia Lin., against the different bacterial organisms and fungal tested and the zone of inhibition of the extracts and fraction were comparable with that of standard antibiotics. The study suggests that the plant is promising for development of phytomedicine for antimicrobial properties and also indicates the potential usefulness of Premna serratifolia Lin., in the treatment of various pathogenic disease which in future can be developed as a potential antimicrobial agent with reduced toxicity and adverse effects when compared with the synthetic chemotherapeutic agents.

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006389   Rajendran N K;Ramakrishnan J (NO, School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA University, Thanjavur-613 402, Email: nandabiotech@yahoo.com) : Polyphenol analysis and anti-tumor activity of crude extracts from tegmen of Artocarpus heterophyllus. Med Pl 2010, 2(1), 63-6.

Artocarpus heterophyllus are rich sources of the isoprenylated phenolic compounds, including flavonoids. Crude extracts from the tegmen of A. heterophyllus were tested in vitro for their antitumor activity. Total polyphenol content of the extracts ranged from 97.33 to 117.75mg gallic acid equivalent (GAE)/g extract depending on the solvent used and extraction time applied. Among the three solvent extracts, methanol extract showed maximum polyphenol content at 2 hr extraction time followed by ethanol and butanol respectively. The methanolic extract showed maximum cytotoxicity on HEp2 cells up to 1:4 dilution. Cytotoxic changes observed was cell aggregation, cell rounding & cell death. The overall results indicate promising baseline information for the potential uses of crude extract from the tegmen of A. heterophyllus as an antitumor agent.

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006388   Patil D N;Kothari M J (NO, B.J.S. College Wagholi, Pune-412 207) : Floristic diversity and its conservatin in Nawagaon National Park, Maharashtra, (India). J Econ Taxon Bot 2009, 33(2), 468-75.

India is very rich in biodiversity and considered as one of the 12 mega diversity centres, ranking third in Asia and eleventh in the world. For effective conservation of biological diversity under Article-8, India today has elaborate network of 578 protected areas including 89 National Parks and 489 Wildlife Sanctuaries. In Maharashtra, there are 5 National Parks (955.93 sq.km) and 35 Wild life Sanctuaries (14747.84 sq. km). The present study deals with conservation of floristic diversity of Nawegaon National Park (133.88 sq.km) including c 381 species spread over in 269 genera among 87 families. The vegetation of the area is South Indian moist deciduous type. The floristic diversity includes number of grasses, sedges, herbs, shrubs, trees, climbers, parasites, lianas, epiphytes, aquatics etc distributed in three different zonations. Apart from deciduous elements, viz. Albizia lebbeck ('Siras'), Bauhinia racemosa ('Apta') Butea monosperma ('Palas'), Tectona grandis ('Sag') etc., there are number of various plants used as food, fodder, fuel, timber, agricultural implements, paper industries, tanning, gums and resins and medicinal purposes. Some rare and threatened plants like Rauvolfia serpentina ('Sarpagandha'), Sphenostylis bracteata ('Thapti-Sheng') were, also collected. Environmental impact to the vegetation by various biotic and abiotic factors and conservation of above useful plants are discussed.

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006387   Pangtey Y P S;Tewari L M;Upreti K;Martolia A (Botany Dep. D.S.B. Campus, Kumaun Univ, Natinital-263 002) : List of excluded species of ferns and fernallies in Dixit & Kumar pteridophytes of Uttaranchal. J Econ Taxon Bot 2009, 33(2), 249-58.

Attempts to provide a list of some excluded species of pteridophytes, which were reported erroneously or mistakenly by Dixit & Kumar (2002) from Uttaranchal (north-west Himalaya) in order to avoid confusion for future workers. Nearly 125 species and 18 varieties spread over 61 genera belonging 27 families have been enumerated below and they do not grow within the present day political boundary of Uttaranchal. These species have mostly either misapplied names or basionyms or synonyms, which have been treated as independent good species by them perhaps in attempt to increase the number of species in Uttaranchal.

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006386   Pandey R P;Kumar S;Rajesh K P (Botanical Survey of India, Andaman & Nicobar Circle, Haddo, Port Blair-744 102) : Costus pictus D.Don (Costaceae)- a potential antidiabetic plant: a new record for Bay Island. J Econ Taxon Bot 2009, 33(2), 464-7.

Costus pictus D. Don a potential antidiabetic plant of family Costaceae was recorded for the first time from Bay Islands. Deals with correct identity, detailed description with citations, related phenological data, critical notes and uses etc and photographs of Costus pictus D.Don for easy identification.

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006385   Pande P K (Wood Anatomy Discipline Botany Div, Forest Research Institue, Dehradun-248 006, Email: pandeypk@icfre.org) : Wood density variations in Meranti timbers of shorea species of Malay Paninsula. J Timb Dev Ass India 2008, 54(1-4), 10-19.

Deals with the wood density variations in Meranti timbers. Meranti timbers are reclassified on the basis of wood density. In total, 36 species of Meranti timbers of Shorea were considered for the study. Out of 36 species, 9 species belongs to Meranti Pa'ang (White meranti), 7 species to 3Meranti dammar hitiam (Yellow meranti) and 20 species to Red meranti group of Shorea. Density variations among the species were significant while for replication of same species were nonsignificant. It showed that the species of Meranti groups varied as per the density. The Meranti timbers were classified using cluster analysis. On the basis of wood density the 36 timber species in question were classified as light to very light (density < 550 kg m"), moderately heavy (density between 500-650 kg m^{-3), heavy (density between 650-700 kg m-3) and very heavy (density >700 kg m"). Timbers of S. accuminata, S. lepidota, S. platycarpa, S. leprosula and S. oval is belongs to light to very light class; S. maxima, S. lamellata S. bracteolata, S. hemsleyana and S. multiflora to heavy class; S. dealbata, S. sericeiflora, S. pauciflora, S. roxburghii and S. macrantha to very heavy class and rest of the species were categorized under moderately heavy class. Therefore, Meranti group as a whole can not be treated for specific end uses as there is a great inter - species density variations.}

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006384   Negi J S;Pramod Singh;Rawat M S M;Joshi nee Pant G (Chemistry Dep, HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar, Garhwal-246 174, Email: geeta_joshi4f54@rediffmail.com) : Qualitative and quantitative determination of major xanthones in Swertia speciosa by high performance liquid chromatography. Med Pl 2010, 2(1), 45-50.

High performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) method was developed and validated for the determination of two xanthones, 1,2,6,8-tetrahydroxyxanthone (SR1) and 2,8-dihydroxy-1,6-dimethoxyxanthone (SR2) in leaves and rhizomes of Swertia speciosa. The extracts were analyzed on C₁₈ column using an isocratic mobile phase which consists of MeOH and H₂O at the flow rate of 1 ml/min. Identification of xanthone derivatives was done by using UV variable λ detector at 260 nm. The limit of detection obtained for the analytes were in the range of 0.86-2.24 ppm. Planned to quantify the major bioactives in S. speciosa and to compare their variation with seasons and altitudes. Maximum concentration of SR1 and SR2 was found in S. speciosa rhizomes collected from Hemkund (4000 m high), Uttarakhand, India. Overall, results show that the concentration of bioactives increase with altitude and in samples collected in between Sep.-Oct. which seems to be the period of prime potency and should be the harvesting period.

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006383   Nair M C;Rajesh K P (Botany Dep, Calicut Univ, Kerala-673 635, Email: manjucali@gmail.com) : Notoscyphus pandei Udar & Kuamar (Jungermanniaceae, Marchantiophyta) an endemic Indian species from the Western ghats of Kerala, India. J Econ Taxon Bot 2009, 33(2), 342-4.

Notoscyphus pandei Udar & Kumar an endemic species of Jungermanniaceae is reported for the first time from the Western Ghats of Kerala State.

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006382   Mohan V R;Arinathan V;Maruthupandian A; Athiperumalsami T (Botany Dep. Ethnopharmocology Unit, Risearch V.O. Chidambaram College, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, Email: vrmohan_2005@yahoo.com) : Wild edible greens used by palliyars of the western ghats, Tamil Nadu. J Econ Taxon Bot 2009, 33(2), 301-6.

A survey of wild edible greens was undertaken and about 54 species belonging to 32 families were selected and documented from different sattlements of Palliyars in the Southeastern slopes of the Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu. Plants species (botanical) with their family names, vernacular names, habit, part used and consumption patterns are tabulated.

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006381   Misra R C;Sahu D (NO, Regional Plant Resource Centre, Bhubaneswar-751 015) : Contribution to the flora of Niyamgri hills Orissa, India. J Econ Taxon Bot 2009, 33(2), 259-76.

Niyamgiri hills, the abode of primitive Dongria Kandha tribe in south west Orissa, is a unique forest ecosystem harbouring rich floristic composition and vast natural resources. The undulating topography with lofty peak and lateritic plateau, magnificent streams and diverse vegetation resources make the region worthy and resourceful. However, there is absolutely no detailed floristic record on this hill range. Realising the fact, a floristic survey has been made which reveals the occurance of 663 species of vascular plants comprising of 480 species of dicotyledons, 147 species of monocotyledons and 34 species of pteridophytes.

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006380   Mishra S;Khanna K K (Botany Dep, Dr, H.S.G. Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, Email: krishna_khanna1@rediffmail.com) : Three new records of angiosperms for Uttar Pradesh. J Econ Taxon Bot 2009, 33(2), 335-6.

Cucumis setosus Cogn. (Cucurbitaceae), Oropetium roxburghianum (Steud.) S.M. Phillips (Poaceae) and Tephrosia tinctoria (L.) Pers. (Fabaceae) have been reported as new records for the flora of Uttar Pradesh.

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006379   Mathad P;Siddaling N C (Post Graduate Studies and Research in Botany Dep, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga-585 106) : Antioxidant status of pigeon pea, Cajanus cajan in the presence of endosulfan stress. J envir Biol 2009, 30(3), 451-4.

Antioxidative status study was made in cotyledons of 7 days old as well as in leaf and stem tissues of 30 and 60 days old pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) namely Asha and Maruti subjected to different doses of endosulfan in the range 0.1-1.0%. The results revealed that the activities of the antioxidative enzymes and the antioxidant contents such as the super oxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD), reducing power (RP), ascorbic acid (AsA) and total phenols (TP) increased with increase in the concentrations of endosulfan in different parts of the plants in both the varieties. It was interesting to note that the increase in the antioxidative enzymes and the antioxidant contents were higher in leaves than in stem and cotyledons in both the plant varieties. The Asha showed lower activity of SOD and higher activity of POD than the Maruti. The RP and AsA contents were higher, whereas the TP content was lower in Asha than Maruti. The observed variations in the activities of the oxidative enzymes and the antioxidant contents of the plants treated with the varying concentration of endosulfan indicated that the antioxidative system in the plants plays a fundamental role in minimizing the deleterious effects of the oxidative stress in the two varieties of Cajanus cajan.

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006378   Maliya S D (NO, National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow-226 001) : Supplementary food plants of tribals of Wild Life Sanctuary Katarniyaghat region, distric Baharaich, Uttar pradesh, India. J Econ Taxon Bot 2009, 33(2), 328-32.

The study highlights the traditional uses of 40 edible plants species belonging to 21 familiei and 37 genera of Wildlife Sanctuary, Katarniyaghat region of Bahraich District. Tribals (Tharus of the Sanctuary area traditionally use the needed parts of these plant species as supplemental food. They believe that these plants are the cheap and best sources of nutrition.

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006377   Mahato P;Mehta S (Botany Dep, P.T.P.S. College, Patratu, Distt.- Ramgarh, Jharkhand-829 119) : Medicinal plants of Jharkhand: crisis and extinction. J Econ Taxon Bot 2009, 33(2), 476-81.

Jharkhand State is very rich in minerals. Adequate availability of minerals has resulted in rapid industrialisation and urbanisation. Besides industries, a large number of coal mines, iron-ore mines etc are also situated in this State. Mining operation, industrialisation, dams and projects are the reasons for fast depletion of the forest cover. Due to reckless cutting of dominant trees, the medicinal plants which grow in controlled habitats under the canopies of trees, are now on the verge of extinction. On the other hand, land and aquatic flora are equally threatened by pollution. Afforestation by monoculture practice is another factor for the extinction of medicinal plants. Thus, considering the importance of plant species and the role of biodiversity immediate action must be taken to stop deforestation and to control pollution. To maintain biodiversity pure plantation by Eucalyptus and Acacia spp. should be discouraged and mixed plantation should be practicised.

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