INTRODUCTION The over-reliance on synthetic pesticides as the sole measure for pest control has created several problems (e.g., resistance, residues, pollution, health hazards, etc.). Plant extracts proved to be effective as natural pesticides [1]. They are cheap, safe and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) compatible. [13] In this respect, more than 2000 species of higher plants […]
Introduction Due to the accelerating growth the world witnessing lately, the use of cement, the most essential building material, has tremendously increased. However, the challenges facing the cement industry in particular to reach the minimum of its negative effects on the environment, which was classified as one of the most important industries that expected a
I. INTRODUCTION Banana (Musa spp. AAA) is an important fruit crop of the Musaceae family, widely grown in developing countries, and is the second largest fruit crop in the world after citrus [10] Banana originated from the South East Asian region, where the greatest diversity of edible bananas are found [16]. Ethiopia is among the
Introduction Due to rapid industrialization and urbanization, the cities have made air pollution an extremely major concern, as pollution is considered to be a major issue, which can change metabolic processes in many organisms. Majorly developed metropolitan cities are more vulnerable as these are more prone to increased levels of air pollution. Over the past
Biochemical Parameters of selected Plants as Air Pollution Indicators Read More »
INTRODUCTION Herbal remedies are those whose leaves, stems, barks, or roots are at least partially employed for medical reasons [1]. They are documented to include compounds that are biologically significant or serve as building blocks for the manufacture of effective medicines [2]. The value of medicinal plants to the wellbeing of people and communities has
INTRODUCTION Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the most important staple food crop among all the cereals in the present world agriculture scenario due to its several uses and wider adaptability to different environments. It is used as food grain, animal feed, fodder and in industries for various purposes, chiefly for starch. It plays
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INTRODUCTION Traditional knowledge is the main source of all the ethnobotanical investigations.Fromthe past days of civilisation, humans have bowedto plants for healing, a tradition that has survived the arrival of modern medicine and found new strength at the end of the 20thcentury. About seventy percent of the world’s population still relies on traditional plant medicine
1. INTRODUCTION The origin of epigram, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” has its origins in Wales. “Eat an apple on going to bed and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread” was the original epigram that first appeared in a publication in 1866. It was revised in the year 1913 in the
Introduction Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles decreases the usage of poisonous chemicals, which might dangerous to human health as well as to the atmosphere. Nanoparticles represent a particle with nm size1-100nm [1]. Plant mediated synthesis of nanoparticles has been eco-friendly nature and cost-effectiveness [2-4]. In the present study, we synthesize AgNPs using aqueous extract of
