scholarly journals Morphological and Microscopical Characteristics of Murdannia bracteata (C.B.Clarke) J.K.Morton ex D.Y.Hong

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vu Duc Loi ◽  
Do Thi Thanh Huong ◽  
Le Hong Duong ◽  
Nguyen Xuan Tung ◽  
Nguyen Thuc Thu Huong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Publishing House ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Antiproliferative Effects ◽  
Glioma C6 ◽  
National University ◽  
Threatened Taxa ◽  
African Plants ◽  
Medical Publishing ◽  
Scientific Name

Morphological and microscopical characteristics of “Co ruoi la bac” collected in Nam Dinh province were studied. Results have identified the scientific name of the plant as Murdannia bracteata (family Commelinaceae). Besides, the microscopical characteristics and powder microscopy of leaf and stem of M. bracteata species were established. Specifically, the plant’s leaf and stem are characterized by pale violet corolla, oval bracts and needle shape calcium oxalate crystals converging or single in the soft tissue of the leaf; the herbal powder has twisted vascular grafts, unicellular hairs,… Keywords: Murdannia bracteata, M. bracteata, Murdannia bracteata (C.B.Clarke) J.K.Morton ex D.Y.Hong, Commelinaceae, morphological characteristics, microscopical characteristic References [1] M. D. O. Pellegrini, R. B. Faden, R. F. D. Almeida, Taxonomic Revision of Neotropical Murdannia Royle (Commelinaceae), PhytoKeys, Vol. 74, 2016, pp. 35-78, https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.74.9835.[2] R. B. Faden, K. E. Inman, Leaf Anatomy of The African Genera of Commelinaceae: Anthericopsis and Murdannia, The Biodiversity of African Plants, 1996, pp. 464-471, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-0285-558.[3] M. C. Naik, B. R. P. Rao, A New Species of Dewflower Murdannia Sanjappae (Commelinaceae) from Andaman Islands, India, Journal of Threatened Taxa, Vol. 9, No. 11, 2017, pp. 10909-10913, http://doi.org/10.11609/jott.3341.9.11.10909-10913.[4] V. V. Chi, Dictionary of Medicinal Plants in Vietnam, Medical Publishing House, Hanoi, 2012 (in Vietnamese).[5] P. H. Ho, An Illustrated Flora of Vietnam, Youth Publishing House, Ho Chi Minh City, 2003 (in Vietnamese).[6] M. Betti, A. Minelli, B. Canonico, P. Castaldo, S. Magi, M. Aisa, F. Galli, Antiproliferative Effects of Tocopherols (Vitamin E) on Murine Glioma C6 Cells: Homologue-specific Control of PKC/ERK and Cyclin Signaling, Free Radical Biology and Medicine, Vol. 41, No. 3, 2006,pp. 464-472, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2006.04.012.[7] N. N. Thin, Plant Research Methods, Education Publishing House, Hanoi, 2006 (in Vietnamese).[8] V. D. Loi, L. T. T. Huong, Texbook: Practical Botany - Pharmacognosy - Traditional Medicine, Hanoi National University Publishing House, Hanoi, 2017 (in Vietnamese).

scholarly journals Morphological and Microscopical Characteristics of Oxalis corniculata L.

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vu Duc Loi ◽  
Le Thi Nguyet ◽  
Le Thi Hong Duong ◽  
Nguyen Thi Mai ◽  
Nguyen Thuc Thu Huong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
South African ◽  
Molecular Phylogenetics ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Cape Floristic Region ◽  
Yellow Corolla ◽  
Folk Remedies ◽  
Medical Publishing

Morphological and microscopical characteristics of “Chua me dat hoa vang” collected in Ha Tinh province were studied. Results have identified the scientific name of the plant as Oxalis corniculata L. (family Oxalidaceae). Besides, the morphological characteristics and powder microscopy of leaf and stem of Oxalis corniculata L. species were established. Morphological characteristics of leaf and stem are pale yellow corolla, slightly pointed bracts and cube calcium oxalate crystals scattered in the soft tissue of the leaf. characteristics of herbal powder are twisted vascular grafts, hairs unicellular. Keywords Oxalis corniculata, Oxalis corniculata L., Oxalis, Oxalidaceae, morphological characteristics, microscopical characteristics. References [1] D.H. Bich, D.Q. Chung, B.X. Chuong, N.T. Dong, D.T. Dam, P.V. Hien, V.N. Lo, P.D. Mai, P.K. Man, D.T. Nhu, N. Tap, T. Toan, Medicinal plants and animals in Vietnam, Volume I, Science and Technology Publishing House, Hanoi, 2004. (in Vietnamese)[2] M. Ibrahim, I. Hussain, M. Imran, N. Hussain, A. Hussain, T. Mahboob, Corniculatin A, a new flavonoidal glucoside from Oxalis corniculata, Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia 23(4) (2013) 630-634. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0102- https://doi.org/10.1590/S0102695X2013005000059.[3] K.C. Oberlander, E. Emshwiller, D.U. Bellstedt, L.L. Dreyer, A model of bulb evolution in the eudicot genus Oxalis (Oxalidaceae), Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 51(1) (2009) 54–63. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ympev.2008.11.022.[4] J. Zietsman, L.L. Dreyer, B. Jansen, V. Vuuren, Genetic differentiation in Oxalis (Oxalidaceae): A tale of rarity and abundance in the Cape Floristic Region, South African Journal of Botany, 75(1) (2009) 27–33. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2008.06.003[5] L.D. Bich, Good folk remedies, Ethnic Culture Publishing House, Hanoi, 2000 (in Vietnamese).[6] L.D. Bich, T.V. On, Botany, Medical Publishing House, Hanoi, 2007 (in Vietnamese).[7] D.T. Loi, Vietnamese medicinal plants and herbs, Medical Publishing House, Hanoi, 2005 (in Vietnamese).[8] N.V. Than, Laboratory of Medicinal Materials by microscopic method, Science and Technology Publishing House, Hanoi, 2003 (in Vietnamese).      

scholarly journals Co-occurring cryptic species pose challenges for conservation: a case study of the African dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemusspp.) in Cameroon

Oryx ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 584-590 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole L. Smolensky
Keyword(s):  
Cryptic Species ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Single Species ◽  
Conservation Strategies ◽  
Encounter Rates ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Species Complexes ◽  
Threatened Taxa ◽  
Population Structures

AbstractThe conservation status of threatened taxa may be obfuscated by the detection of cryptic species complexes, in both vertebrate and invertebrate species. African dwarf crocodiles (Osteolaemusspp.) are hunted throughout their range but their conservation status is unknown. Few population assessments have been carried out and there has been a taxonomic revision of the number of species in the genus. The similar morphologies ofOsteolaemus tetraspisandOsteolaemus osbornipose a challenge for conservation in Cameroon, where they are still managed as a single species. Nocturnal spotlight surveys were conducted in three regions during August–November 2010 and December 2011–February 2012 to provide population assessments ofO. tetraspisandO. osborniand raise awareness of the two species in Cameroon. The mean encounter rates ofO. tetraspisandO. osborniwere 1.02 ± SD 1.34 (65 individuals in 39 surveys) and 0.61 ± SD 0.38 (three in four surveys) crocodiles per km, respectively. TheO. tetraspispopulation comprised juveniles predominantly and had a male-biased sex ratio. The fewO. osbornidetected comprised both adults and juveniles. Both species are threatened in Cameroon, based on low encounter rates, young population structures and the threats of habitat loss and hunting pressure. This study provides distribution maps and serves as a baseline to quantify population trends and inform conservation strategies.

scholarly journals A taxonomic revision of genus Phloeophila (Orchidaceae, Pleurothallidinae) in Ecuador

2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-45
Author(s):  
Marco Marcelo Jiménez ◽  
Leisberth Alexis Vélez-Abarca ◽  
Luis Enrique Baquero ◽  
Carlos James Naranjo
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
Southern Mexico ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species

The orchid genus Phloeophila is distributed from southern Mexico to Brazil and Bolivia, as well as Cuba. A taxonomic revision including the three Phloeophila species present in Ecuador is presented. Morphological characteristics, an identification key, maps of known localities and illustrations of the species are also included. In Ecuador, species of Phloeophila are only known from the Amazonian rainforests, growing from 890 to 1600 meters of altitude. Phloeophila condorana is described as a new species based on specimens collected in the Ecuadorian province of Zamora-Chinchipe and compared to Phloeophila nummularia. Phloeophila nummularia is reported for the first time in Peru. A lectotype for Pleurothallis echinantha is selected.

Taxonomic revision of the genus Amaranthus (Amaranthaceae) in Italy

Phytotaxa ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 199 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Duilio Iamonico
Keyword(s):  
Chromosome Number ◽  
Regional Scale ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Field Surveys ◽  
Flora Of Italy ◽  
Nomenclatural Change ◽  
New Synonymy ◽  
First Time

A taxonomic revision of the genus Amaranthus (Amaranthaceae) in Italy is here presented. Field surveys were carried out during the period 2006–2014. 58 herbaria (both European and American, including 12 personal herbaria) were consulted (more than 3,000 specimens were examined) as well as extensive literature was analized. Twenty-seven non-hybrid taxa (twenty-four species, and six varieties) are recognized (A. crassipes and A. graecizans subsp. graecizans are considered doubtful for the flora of Italy). Three taxa (A. blitum, A. cacciatoi, and A. graecizans subsp. sylvestris) are native, one (A. bouchonii) has doubtful origin, while the others are to be considered aliens, mostly neophytes native to the Americas. Information about nomenclature (accepted names, main synonyms, and types), morphology, chromosome number, chorology (for native taxa) or alien status (for exotic taxa, at national and regional levels), occurrence in Italy (at regional scale), ecology (preferential habitat, phenology, elevation), taxonomic annotations are provided for each taxon, as well as original photos were prepared. Diagnostic keys at species and infraspecific levels (for A. blitum subsp. blitum s.l., A. emarginatus s.l., and A. graecizans s.l.) are given. An isolectotype for the name A. bouchonii was found at Z. A list of the seven hybrids recorded and their main morphological characteristics are also given. Among them, A. × mauritii is recorded in the present study for the first time in Italy. The nomenclatural change Amaranthus × pyxidatus comb. et stat. nov. is proposed. Two specimens preserved at MPU are designated as lectotype and isolectotype of the name A. × mauritii s.s., while for A. × mauritii f. ramosissima the holotype was found; the two names are to be considered heterotypic synonyms (new synonymy).

Taxonomic revision of Chattonella antiqua, C. marina and C. ovata (Raphidophyceae) based on their morphological characteristics and genetic diversity

Phycologia ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 48 (6) ◽  
pp. 518-535 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mikihide Demura ◽  
Mary-Hélène Noël ◽  
Fumie Kasai ◽  
Makoto M. Watanabe ◽  
Masanobu Kawachi
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Chattonella Antiqua

scholarly journals Growth, cultural and morphological characteristics of strains of Laetiporus sulphureus (Polyporales, Basidiomycota) under the influence of laser irradiation

2020 ◽  
Vol 77 (6) ◽  
pp. 472-479
Author(s):  
K.S. Reshetnyk ◽  
◽  
Yu.G. Prysedsky ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Laser Irradiation ◽  
Red Light ◽  
Green Light ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Central Zone ◽  
Mycelium Growth ◽  
Laetiporus Sulphureus ◽  
Irradiation Energy ◽  
National University ◽  
532 Nm

The article provides growth, cultural and morphological characteristics of the vegetative mycelium on agar nutrient medium under the influence of laser irradiation for three strains of Laetiporus sulphureus from the Collection of basidiomycete cultures of the Department of Botany and Ecology of Vasyl' Stus Donetsk National University. The study was performed on potatoglucose agar (PGA) at a temperature of 26 ± 1 °C. It has been found that cultural and morphological characteristics of the colonies and the radial rate of their growth depend on the duration of irradiation (5 and 10 s) and the wavelength of light – green (532 nm), blue (405 nm) and red light (635 nm). For all studied strains of L. sulphureus, the most effective irradiation is that with green light (irradiation energy 51.1 mJ/cm2) lasting 10 s. Under the influence of this regime, the rate of radial mycelium growth increased from 23.4% to 66.7%, respectively, and the inoculum and the central zone of the surrounding colony formed a denser and higher mycelium of a pale sandy color. In general, the cultural and morphological features of the mycelial colonies of L. sulphureus strains under different conditions were somewhat different, but they were typical for this species.

scholarly journals Study on Morphological and Microscopic Characteristics of Abelmoschus sagittifolius (Kurz) Merr. in Vietnam

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pham Thanh Huyen ◽  
Nguyen Quynh Nga ◽  
Pham Thi Ngoc ◽  
Lai Viet Hung ◽  
Phan Van Truong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Plant Morphology ◽  
Botanical Garden ◽  
Gastric Ulcers ◽  
Biological Resources ◽  
Natural Product Research ◽  
Medicinal Powder

Sam bo chinh (Abelmoschus sagittifolius (Kurz) Merr.) is a precious medicinal plant that has been exploited and planted in Vietnam for a long time. However, the morphological characteristics of this plant is easy to confuse with other species of the same genus. In addition, the microscopic characteristics and medicinal powder composition of this medicinal plant have not been comprehensively described. The present investigation was aimed to determine the morphological and microscopic characters of Sam bo chinh using comparative morphology, anatomical research and medicinal powder analysis. The complete description of morphological and microscopic characteristics reported in this study will serve as valuable data for the conservation and development of this species in Vietnam. Keywords Morphology, microscopic characteristics, medicinal plant, Abelmoschus sagittifolius. References [1] The International Plant Names Index and World Checklist of Selected Plant Families 2021, http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:558042-1, (accessed on: 7th May 2021).[2] P. H. Ho, Medicinal Plants in Vietnam, Tre Publishing House, Ho Chi Minh, 2006, pp. 112 (in Vietnamese).[3] D. H. Bich et al., Medicinal Plants and Medicinal Animals in Vietnam, Science and Technics Publishing House, Hanoi, 2006, pp. 690-693 (in Vietnamese).[4] Ministry of Health, Vietnamese Pharmacopoeia V, Medical Publishing House, Hanoi, 2018, pp. 1310-1311 (in Vietnamese).[5] G. L. D. Chen, Y. Y. Liu, G. X. Ma, W. Zheng, X. B. Sun, X. D. Xu, A New Cadinane Sesquiterpenoid Glucoside with Cytotoxicity from Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Natural Product Research, Vol. 33, 2019, pp. 1699-1704, https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2018.1431635.[6] D. T. Vui, Study Chemical Composition and Pharmacological Effects towards The Treatment Gastric Ulcers of The Roots of Abelmoschus sagittifolius (Kurz) Merr. Malvaceae, Doctoral Thesis, National Institute of Medicinal Materials, Hanoi, 2007 (in Vietnamese).[7] D. T. Xuyen, Some New Information on The Genus Abelmoschus Medic. in Vietnam, Scientific Report on Ecology and Biological Resources, The First National Conference, Institute of Ecology and Biological Resources, Hanoi, 2005 (in Vietnamese).[8] N. N. Thin, Methods of Plant Research, Vietnam National University Press, Hanoi, 2007 (in Vietnamese).[9] N. Ba, Plant Morphology, Vietnam Education Publishing House, Hanoi, 2006 (in Vietnamese).[10] N. V. Than, Testing Medicinal Herbs by Microscopic Method, Science and Technics Publishing House, Hanoi, 2003 (in Vietnamese).[11] P. H. Raven, H. D. W. Zhengyi, Flora of China, Science Press (Beijing) & Missouri Botanical Garden (St. Louis), China and USA, 2007, pp. 283-285.[12] Abelmoschus moschatus (L.) Medik, http://uphcm.edu.vn/caythuoc/index.php?q=book/export/html/298, (accessed on: May 25th, 2020) (in Vietnamese)

scholarly journals Studies of Musicology by Liliana Gherman

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 356-359
Author(s):  
Laura Otilia Vasiliu
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Analytical Methods ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Compositional Techniques ◽  
Music Criticism ◽  
The Arts ◽  
Scientific Papers ◽  
National University ◽  
Musical Forms

AbstractLiliana Gherman (born in 1939) is a very well-known name in music criticism in Romania, the author being professor at ‘George Enescu’ National University of the Arts of Iași. Her writings have proven that her critical thinking is in line with the style of a whole generation of Romanian musicologists, such as Elena Zottoviceanu, Clemansa Liliana Firca, Gheorghe Firca or Grigore Constantinescu to name only a few. In her double capacity of professor of Musical Forms and musicologist-analyst, Liliana Gherman has published highly professional scientific papers, detecting modern compositional techniques and promoting contemporary Romanian creations through advanced analytical methods. The book that we review -Zăbave analitice. Studii de muzicologie (Analytical Depths. Studies of Musicology) (Artes Publishing House, Iași, 2019) - comprises the first part of her work as a musicologist.

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