Diseases of Callistemon viminalis (Bottlebrushes)

In this paper, the green synthesis of reduced graphene oxide (r-GO) nanomaterials using Callistemon viminalis leaf extract as a reducing and stabilizing agent is reported for the first time. The synthesized r-GO nanomaterials were characterized using UV–Vis, XRD, FE-SEM, TEM, and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analyses. The nanofilter membrane was prepared by varying the amounts of r-GO nanomaterials in a Polysulfone-N,N-dimethyl formamide (DMF) solution. The nanofilter membrane was characterized by the contact angle, atomic force microscopy (AFM), UV–Vis, and FTIR. The results confirm the formation of r-GO nanomaterials. Higher amounts of r-GO nanomaterials in the membrane show a lower contact angle, thus confirming their hydrophilic nature. Iron water filtration was performed with different amounts of r-GO nanomaterials in the membrane filter, and the water flux was smooth over an increased time period. Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) analysis showed a higher percentage of iron rejection (95.77%) when higher amounts (0.10 g) of r-GO nanomaterials were used in a mixed membrane (i.e., sample C). In conclusion, the findings illustrate that Callistemon viminalis mediates the synthesis of r-GO nanomaterials, which is useful in water filtration, and can be incorporated into membrane filters, since it removes iron.

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Callistemenonone A, a novel dearomatic dibenzofuran-type acylphloroglucinol with antimicrobial activity from Callistemon viminalis

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-017-02441-5 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Yu-Qing Xiang ◽

Hong-Xin Liu ◽

Li-Yun Zhao ◽

Zhi-Fang Xu ◽

Hai-Bo Tan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Callistemon Viminalis

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Morphophysiological studies of the shoot apex. I. Recurrent growth flushes and their relationship with structural changes in the growing apex of Callistemon viminalis

Canadian Journal of Botany ◽

10.1139/b68-171 ◽

1968 ◽

Vol 46 (10) ◽

pp. 1287-1295 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

A. N. Purohit ◽

K. K. Nanda

Keyword(s):

Structural Changes ◽

Rest Period ◽

Growth Cycle ◽

Active Period ◽

Active Growth ◽

Histological Changes ◽

Floral Buds ◽

Rest Periods ◽

Number Of Leaves ◽

Callistemon Viminalis

The annual growth cycle of Callistemon viminalis consists of three phases: (1) a reproductive phase that continues till the end of February; (2) a vegetative phase that lasts from the end of February till the end of August; and (3) a long dormant phase which lasts till the end of December. The cycle exhibits four growth flushes with alternating periods of active growth and rest. The duration of the successive rest periods increases, leading eventually to the onset of the long dormant phase.The growing apex exhibits more or less similar histological changes in different growth flushes. An increase in divisional activity of the cells of flanking meristem, accompanied by a decline in the elongation of cells of pith rib meristem, characterizes the rest period. During the active period of growth, the cells of the pith rib meristem elongate but the activity of the flanking meristem decreases. The number of leaves produced in each growth flush, therefore, is dependent upon the duration of the preceding rest period, and their size and nature on the duration of active growth. In growth flush 1 the cells of the rib meristem show elongation twice during the active period corresponding with the separation of floral buds and of foliage leaves respectively. In the long dormant phase, on the other hand, the cells of the flanking meristem show high divisional activity twice, first during September when new leaf primordia are initiated, and again during November when floral buds are initiated. Events of great significance thus occur during the long dormant phase. The reproductive development is characterized by a marked increase in the rate of cell division in the flanking meristem accompanied by cessation of growth, the features that characterize the rest period as well.

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Evaluating anti-oxidant potential of Callistemon viminalis leaves extracts and their compounds in STAT 3 pathway in liver cancer

Annals of Oncology ◽

10.1093/annonc/mdx652.013 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 28 ◽

pp. x4

Author(s):

K. Ahmad

Keyword(s):

Liver Cancer ◽

Anti Oxidant ◽

Callistemon Viminalis

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New xenophytes from the Canary Islands (Gran Canaria and Tenerife; Spain)

Acta Botanica Croatica ◽

10.1515/botcro-2017-0013 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 76 (2) ◽

pp. 120-131 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Filip Verloove

Keyword(s):

Canary Islands ◽

Vascular Plant ◽

Psidium Guajava ◽

Nerium Oleander ◽

Gran Canaria ◽

Cyperus Difformis ◽

Eclipta Prostrata ◽

Callistemon Viminalis ◽

Eucalyptus Gomphocephala ◽

Chloris Barbata

Abstract Recent fieldwork in Gran Canaria and Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain), mostly between 2012 and 2016, yielded new chorological data for several non-native vascular plant species. The following are considered naturalized and/or potentially invasive: Callistemon viminalis, Casuarina glauca, Chloris barbata, Cyperus difformis, Eucalyptus gomphocephala, E. sideroxylon, Nephrolepis cordifolia, Rumex palustris, Senna × artemisioides (s.l.) and S. × floribunda and are reported for the first time from the Canary Islands. Other first records include: Cascabela thevetia (Tenerife), Cyclospermum leptophyllum (Gran Canaria), Digitaria radicosa (Gran Canaria, Tenerife), Dysphania anthelmintica (Tenerife), Erythrostemon gilliesii (Tenerife), Heliotropium supinum (Tenerife), Limoniastrum monopetalum (Tenerife), Nerium oleander (Tenerife), Pascalia glauca (Tenerife), Phytolacca americana (Tenerife), Podranea ricasoliana (Gran Canaria), Psidium guajava (Gran Canaria), Rumex cristatus (Tenerife), Schinus terebinthifolia (Tenerife), Solandra maxima (Tenerife), Tipuana tipu (Tenerife) and Youngia japonica (Gran Canaria). More than 20 additional taxa also represent chorological novelties but are considered ephemerals. Finally, miscellaneous notes are added for Diplachne fusca subsp. uninervia, Eclipta prostrata, Pluchea carolinensis, Prosopis juliflora and Sida rhombifolia from Gran Canaria.

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Physical & Electrochemical Properties of Green Synthesized Bunsenite NiO Nanoparticles via Callistemon Viminalis’ Extracts

International Journal of Electrochemical Science ◽

10.20964/2016.10.17 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 8204-8220 ◽

Cited By ~ 33

Author(s):

B T. Sone ◽

Keyword(s):

Electrochemical Properties ◽

Nio Nanoparticles ◽

Callistemon Viminalis

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Antimicrobial activity of essential oils on pathogenic fungi

Revista Agrogeoambiental ◽

10.18406/2316-1817v9n32017979 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Daniele Aparecida do Couto ◽

Felipe Da Silva Dias ◽

Mírian Lobo Sáber

Keyword(s):

Essential Oils ◽

Eucalyptus Globulus ◽

Plant Pathogens ◽

Pathogenic Fungi ◽

Human Beings ◽

Cymbopogon Winterianus ◽

Callistemon Viminalis ◽

Pathogenic Agents ◽

Citronella Grass ◽

Mycelial Development

Since the induction of chemical defensives in agriculture, human beings have suffered from our own actions, caused by the indiscriminate and abusive use of those substances; therefore, researches have been motivated to look for alternative ways, aiming to use plant inputs to control pathogenic agents in agriculture. As the essential oils from the species Eucalyptus globulus (eucalyptus), Callistemon viminalis (weeping bottlebrush), Cymbopogon winterianus (citronella grass) and Tetradeniariparia (misty plume bush) have proved effectiveness and an immense applicability, this research studied the use of those essential oils, aiming the effectiveness against plant pathogens. The plants were collected from Universidade do Vale do Sapucaí, Pouso Alegre (MG). The fungi’s samples belong to the mycology collection from the institution and the tests were based on the mycelial development comparison of the control fungi on the dishes with essential oils. Notice that the inhibition caused by the oils over fungi’s mycelial developing and the analysis of the data have been made through Turkey’s statistic. From the data analyzed, it was possible to realize that the citronella’s grass essential oil was efficient to control the mycelial development of fungi analyzed, followed by, in order of efficiency, the eucalyptus oil, the weeping bottlebrush oil and the misty plume bush oil.

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Identificação e caracterização das espécies arbóreas do canteiro central da Universidade Federal de Lavras/MG

Ciência e Agrotecnologia ◽

10.1590/s1413-70542004000300005 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 28 (3) ◽

pp. 515-519 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Patrícia Duarte de Oliveira Paiva ◽

Paulo Roberto Corrêa Landgraf ◽

Tatiana Michlovská Rodrigues ◽

Deborah de Oliveira Pedroso ◽

Ary Teixeira de Oliveira Filho ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Callistemon Viminalis

O campus da Universidade Federal de Lavras possui 508 ha, sendo 117 ha de área construída onde se localizam os departamentos e setores. Nessa área está o canteiro central, que divide as duas principais avenidas da universidade. Essa área é arborizada, porém, não há nenhum mapa com a localização das espécies. Objetivou-se então realizar um inventário dessas árvores, fazendo-se a locação, identificação, quantificação e caracterização delas. A identificação foi feita mediante observação, consulta com outros profissionais, bibliografia especializada e herbário. Foram identificadas 46 espécies arbóreas distribuídas num total de 182 exemplares, pertencentes a 24 famílias. A espécie Callistemon viminalis G.Don ex Loud, popularmente conhecida como escova-de-garrafa, foi a que apresentou maior ocorrência, com 23 indivíduos, seguida do ipê-roxo (Tabebuia impetiginosa (Mart.) Standl.), com 15 indivíduos. Das espécies plantadas, 84% são nativas. Observou-se uma variedade de espécies locadas cumprindo o objetivo do plantio para uso em aulas práticas e embelezamento.

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