Agronomical and chemical variability of Colchicum autumnale accessions

2006 ◽  
Vol 86 (2) ◽  
pp. 547-555 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Poutaraud and P. Girardin
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Variability ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Vegetative Propagation ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Alkaloid Content ◽  
Colchicum Autumnale ◽  
Chemical Variability ◽  
Vegetative Multiplication ◽  
Key Words Colchicine

Meadow saffron (Colchicum autumnale) is an undomesticated plant from whose seeds the alkaloids colchicine and colchicoside are extracted and used pharmaceutically. Research was conducted towards domesticating meadow saffron in which inter- and intra-genetic variability of accessions was studied. Colchicine, 3-demethylcolchicine and colchicoside were assayed in plants of six accessions collected from natural sites in eastern France. These were cultivated at two sites and studied during 1 or 2 yr. Plants from 70 initial transplanted corms of one accession were studied individually for 4 yr to determined intra-accession variability and, as spontaneous vegetative multiplication of corms occurred, comparisons among plants from one initial transplanted corm were also made. For the main characteristics, seed dry weight (SDW) per plant, alkaloid content and colchicine:colchicoside ratio, the inter-accession variability was lower than the intra-accession variability. The results suggest that vegetative propagation of selected genotypes could improve alkaloid content by about 80% and improve SDW per plant by about 300%. Key words: Colchicine, colchicoside, Colchicum autumnale, medicinal plant, genetic variability

scholarly journals IN VITRO TOTAL PHENOLICS, FLAVONOIDS CONTENTS, ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITES OF VARIOUS SOLVENT EXTRACTS FROM THE MEDICINAL PLANT PHYSALIS MINIMA LINN

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Venkanna Banothu ◽  
Uma Adepally ◽  
Jayalakshmi Lingam
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Ethyl Acetate ◽  
Methanol Extract ◽  
Total Phenolics ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Aluminium Chloride ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Antioxidant Power

Objective: To estimate the in vitro total phenolics, flavonoids contents, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of various solvent extracts from the medicinal plant Physalis minima Linn.Methods: The crude bioactive were extracted from the dried powder of Physalis minima using methanol, ethyl acetate, chloroform and hexane solvents. Total phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoid content (TFC) were estimated using Folin-Ciocalteu and aluminium chloride colorimetric methods respectively. 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2,2’-azino-bis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) (ABTS) and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assays were used to determine the in vitro antioxidant capacity. The antimicrobial assay was done through agar well diffusion; minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) were determined using broth microdilution methods against the Gram-negative bacteria (Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus vulgaris) and Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus).Results: TPC expressed as gallic acid equivalents (GAE) ranged from 60.27±1.73-151.25±2.50 mg GAE/g dry weight, and TFC expressed as quercetin equivalents (QE) ranged from 56.66±0.80-158.84±2.30 mg QE/g dry weight. Methanol extract showed the highest antioxidant activity followed by ethyl acetate, chloroform, hexane extract and the IC50 values of methanol extract for scavenging DPPH and ABTS free radicals were 280.23±5.75-173.40±0.38µg/ml, respectively. All the extracts have shown potent antimicrobial activity for the zone of inhibition ranged from 9-35 mm; MICs and MBCs values ranged from 0.125-4.0 and 0.25-8.0 mg/ml, respectively towards tested pathogenic species.Conclusion: The comprehensive analysis of the present results demonstrated that Physalis minima possess high potential antioxidant properties which could be used as a viable source of natural antioxidants in treating infections caused by above-mentioned pathogens.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Pemberian Sub Soil dan Arang Tempurung Kelapa Terhadap Pertumbuhan Semai Akasia (Acacia mangium. Willd) Pada Media Bekas Tambang Pasir

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 166-172
Author(s):  
Basuki Wasis ◽  
Lastiti Sanubari
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Acacia Mangium ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Coconut Shell ◽  
Diameter Growth ◽  
Sand Mining ◽  
Significant Treatment ◽  
Long Period ◽  
Coconut Charcoal

Sand mining which continuously done may cause the sand of amount in the bottom of river decreasing and may result, to the destruction of the river if occured for a long period. Revegetation activity must be done on some former sand mining river boundaries. Acacia (Acacia mangium) might be able to grow in low nutrient soil. The purposes of this research is to get information about sub soil and coconut charcoal granting effects towards acacia seedling growth on former sand mining medium.The research showed that the interaction of the added sub soil and coconut shell charcoal is significant to the heightand diameter parameter of acacia seedling while sub soil addition is significant to Dry Weight Total (DWK) parameter. Interaction of 250 g sub soil, 60 g charcoal on 750 g sand is the best treatment to enhance seedling tall growth for about 88.73%. Interaction of 750 g sub soil on 250 g sand is the most significant treatment for diameter parameter for about 71.21% diameter growth. The best treatment for Dry Weight Total (DWK) is shown by interaction of 250 g sub soil and 250 g charcoal on 500 g sand. Charcoal granting independently is not significant to addition acacia seedling growth. The addition of sub soil only showed the best result of 750 g sub soil granting with diameter growth around 71.21%. Key words: Acacia mangium. Willd., charcoal, sand mining, sub soil

scholarly journals Genetic variability and relationship among different accessions of Froriepia subpinata Bail (Gijavash) an endangered medicinal plant from Iran revealed by ISSR and IRAP markers

2021 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abbas Jorkesh ◽  
Yousef Hamidoghli ◽  
Jamalali Olfati ◽  
Habibollah Samizadeh ◽  
Davood Bakhshi
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Genetic Variability ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Genetic Information ◽  
Conservation Strategies ◽  
Polymorphic Band ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Endangered Medicinal Plant ◽  
Irap Markers

The genetic variability of Froriepia subpinata Ledeb. Bail., an endangered Iranian endemic species, has been estimated with a total of 52 accessions using 20 markers including ISSR and IRAP. The results showed the polymorphic band produced by primers was 82.3%. The best mean values of genetic diversity parameters observed in ISSRs markers, being UBC873, UBC811, and UBC873 the best primers tested. The similarity range among accessions was 34.45% to 93.3%. The cluster analysis classified the accessions into five main groups that in totally, accessions with similarity in region generally were clustered in the same group. Overall, present study could provide elementary information for formulation of conservation strategies and invaluable elementary genetic information for next breeding or designing conservation programs.

scholarly journals Macronutrient Omission Changes Lippia gracilis Schauer, a Threatened Medicinal Plant, Growth and Volatile Chemical Composition

HortScience ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 53 (12) ◽  
pp. 1877-1882
Author(s):  
Brígida Resende Almeida ◽  
Suzan Kelly Vilela Bertolucci ◽  
Alexandre Alves de Carvalho ◽  
Heitor Luiz Heiderich Roza ◽  
Felipe Campos Figueiredo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Plant Growth ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Volatile Compounds ◽  
Nutrient Solution ◽  
Complete Solution ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Threatened Medicinal Plant ◽  
Element Technique ◽  
Leaf Dry Weight

The effect of macronutrient omission on the growth and volatile chemical composition of Lippia gracilis was evaluated. The “minus one element” technique was employed by using a complete (Hoagland and Arnon, 1950) nutrient solution and solutions with macronutrient omission for N, P, K, Ca, Mg, and S. Macronutrient deficiency significantly influenced L. gracilis growth and volatile chemical composition. Leaf dry weight decreased in order of importance of the macronutrients as follows: Ca = K = N > P > Mg > S. The amount and composition of volatile compounds varied according to macronutrient omission. The major constituents were characterized by p-cymene (ranging from not detected to 43.41%), thymol (3.86% to 7.95%), carvacrol (44.09% to 76.69%), and caryophyllene (0.52% to 6.00%), the contents of which were dependent on the omitted macronutrient. Lack of Ca, Mg, and S increased the contents of cymene and decreased the thymol and carvacrol compared with control. Complete solution and N, P, and K omission retained the same thymol and carvacrol content. In summary, macronutrient availability effectively controlled plant growth and volatile chemical composition of L. gracilis.

Vegetative propagation of Litsea monopetala, a wild tropical medicinal plant: Effects of indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) on stem cuttings

2011 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 409-416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarit Kumar Baul ◽  
Mohammad Mosharraf Hossain ◽  
Mohammad Mezbahuddin ◽  
Mohammed Mohiuddin
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Butyric Acid ◽  
Vegetative Propagation ◽  
Stem Cuttings ◽  
Plant Effects

Influence of wear-stress on turfgrass growth components and visual density ratings

1991 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 305-308
Author(s):  
D. J. Cattani ◽  
K. W. Clark
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Creeping Bentgrass ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Agrostis Stolonifera ◽  
Tiller Number ◽  
Leaf Number ◽  
Stress Measurements ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Combined Data

This study compared the relationship between visual density ratings and various turfgrass growth components using the combined data of 10 creeping bentgrass clones exposed to or not exposed to simulated foot-type wear-stress. Measurements were determined on 28 June, 12 July, and 2 Aug. 1985. There was a trend towards a reduction, rarely significant, in all turfgrass growth components measured due to simulated wear. Significant reductions in the visual density ratings occurred for the 12 July and 2 Aug. rating dates. There was no difference in the relationship between visual density ratings and the turfgrass growth components due to applied wear-stress. Visual density ratings were correlated to tiller number and leaf number and inversely to dry weight/tiller. Tiller number and leaf number are linearly related. Key words: Agrostis stolonifera, creeping bentgrass, visual density rating, tiller number, leaf number, simulated wear

Incorporation de résidus organiques dans un substrat tourbeux pour la production d'impatiens et de géraniums

1998 ◽  
Vol 78 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-138
Author(s):  
Fabienne Gauthier ◽  
Serge Gagnon ◽  
Blanche Dansereau
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Growth Index ◽  
Visual Quality ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Peat Moss ◽  
Paper Sludge ◽  
Organic Residues ◽  
Top Dry Weight ◽  
Impatiens Wallerana

During winter 1994 and spring-summer 1994, seedlings of Impatiens wallerana 'Accent Coral' and Pelargonium × hortorum 'Orbit Hot Pink' were grown in a commercial substrate (PRO-MIX 'BX') or in one of 24 substrates composed of perlite (35% by volume), peat moss and of six organic residues (composted water-treated sludge, forestry compost, fresh or composted used peat extracted by biofilter during treatment of municipal water, and fresh or composted paper sludge). The purpose of the study was to determine the maximal proportion of these residues to be incorporated into a peat substrate to obtain quality plants. Growth parameters (growth index, top dry weight, and visual quality) generally decreased with increasing proportion (5, 10, 25 or 40% per volume). During the winter experiment, growth of control plants was superior to growth of plants grown in substrates composed of residues. An incorporated proportion of 25% per volume was shown to be maximal for the production of impatiens and geraniums. Key words: Impatiens wallerana, Pelargonium × hortorum, water treated sludge, composted wastes, peat moss, subirrigation

scholarly journals Simulated mesotrione drift followed by glyphosate, imazethapyr, bentazon or glyphosate plus chlorimuron in soybean

2009 ◽  
Vol 89 (2) ◽  
pp. 265-272
Author(s):  
L. R. Brown ◽  
D. E. Robinson ◽  
K. Chandler ◽  
C. J. Swanton ◽  
R. E. Nurse ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Glycine Max ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Seed Yield ◽  
Plant Density ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Shoot Dry Weight ◽  
Glycine Max L ◽  
Herbicide Drift

There have been anecdotal accounts of increased crop sensitivity due to herbicide drift followed by an in-crop herbicide. An experiment was conducted from 2005 to 2007 at Elora, Ridgetown, and Woodstock, Ontario, to determine the effects of simulated mesotrione drift followed by in-crop applications of glyphosate, imazethapyr, bentazon and glyphosate plus chlorimuron on glyphosate-resistant soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] visual injury, plant height, plant density, shoot dry weight, and seed yield. As the rate of simulated mesotrione drift increased, there was an increase in soybean injury and a decrease in shoot dry weight, height, and yield. Simulated mesotrione drift followed by bentazon resulted in synergistic responses in injury shortly after application in some environments. This increase in injury was transient, with no synergistic responses in density, shoot dry weight, and yield. In contrast, antagonistic responses were observed when glyphosate, imazethapyr, or glyphosate plus chlorimuron were applied after simulated mesotrione drift in some environments. Further research is required to develop a better understanding of the interactions of drift followed by the application of an in-crop herbicide. Key words: Bentazon, chlorimuron, glyphosate, imazethapyr, mesotrione, synergism

scholarly journals The biology of Canadian weeds. 131. Polygonum aviculare L.

2005 ◽  
Vol 85 (2) ◽  
pp. 481-506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mihai Costea ◽  
François J. Tardif
Keyword(s):  
Phenotypic Plasticity ◽  
North America ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Genetic Variability ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Personal Data ◽  
Biological Information ◽  
Cultivated Plants ◽  
Polygonum Aviculare ◽  
Genetic And Environmental Factors

A review and assessment of biological information as well as personal data are provided for Polygonum aviculare in Canada. The species has been revised taxonomically and the six subspecies that occur in Canada are presented. Three of the subspecies, P. aviculare subsp. aviculare, P. aviculare subsp. neglectum and P. aviculare subsp. depressum are weeds introduced to Canada from Europe. A fourth subspecies, P. aviculare subsp. buxiforme is apparently native to North America. The geographical distribution of the latter four subspecies is very wide. Plants exhibit a high phenotypic plasticity and genetic variability, and they easily adapt to a multitude of agrestal and ruderal habitats. The seeds have a variable dormancy and polymorphic germination as a result of heterocarpy, genetic and environmental factors. In other areas (Europe), the species has developed resistance to triazines. Plants are hosts to nematodes, viruses, and fungi that also affect cultivated plants. Key words: POLAV, ecology, distribution, taxonomy

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