Evaluation of chromium phytoremediation potential of some plant species of Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Acta Ecologica Sinica, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 40(2), P. 158 - 165

Published: Dec. 19, 2019

Language: Английский

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Traditional knowledge of wild medicinal plants used by the inhabitants of Garam Chashma valley, district Chitral, Pakistan

Acta Ecologica Sinica, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 42(2), P. 19 - 33

Published: Jan. 2, 2021

Language: Английский

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Indian Mustard Brassica juncea efficiency for the accumulation, tolerance and translocation of zinc from metal contaminated soil

Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 23, P. 101489 - 101489

Published: Jan. 1, 2020

Language: Английский

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Taxonomic study of one generic and two new species record to the flora of Pakistan using multiple microscopic techniques

Microscopy Research and Technique, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 83(4), P. 345 - 353

Published: Dec. 2, 2019

Abstract Recent field exploration and collections has led to the findings of several new species in Pakistan. Here we reported two Ajuga reptance L Sphagneticola trilobata (L.) Prusk for first time Pakistan flora as these were neither listed any other literature nor identified before These found a result taxonomic studies performed year 2019 District Rawalpindi Islamabad, Microscopic techniques used confirmation foliar epidermal pollen micromorphological features. Detailed study (morphological, palynological, epidermal) was provided correct identification delimitation using both light scanning electron microscopy. Morphological results compared with Taiwan China.

Language: Английский

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Foliar epidermal micromorphology and its taxonomic significance in Polygonatum (Asparagaceae) using scanning electron microscopy

Microscopy Research and Technique, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 83(11), P. 1381 - 1390

Published: July 12, 2020

Abstract In the current investigation, 16 samples of six species genus Polygonatum were collected from different geographical regions in China. Leaf micromorphological traits studied detail using scanning electron microscopy. About five‐leaf used for each regions. A significant variation was found foliar epidermal such as stomata types and their distribution, cell shape, anticlinal wall pattern, various trichomes. Polygonal cells observed P. cyrtonema , odoratum sibiricum filipes rectangular P . zanlanscianense irregular shape Straight pattern most species, but straight to little undulate Similarly, that are, oval, oblong, elliptical is, paracytic, anomocytic, actinocytic have been observed. Based on traits, closely related one another. On other hand, involucratum shows a strong association However, showed very less similarity with five species. Hence this study adds useful information may be helpful further taxonomic classification taxa at subspecies level correct identification discrimination

Language: Английский

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Chemometric-Guided Approaches for Profiling and Authenticating Botanical Materials

Frontiers in Nutrition, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 8

Published: Nov. 26, 2021

Botanical supplements with broad traditional and medicinal uses represent an area of growing importance for American health management; 25% U.S. adults use dietary daily collectively spent over $9. 5 billion in 2019 herbal botanical alone. To understand how natural products benefit human determine potential safety concerns, careful vitro, vivo, clinical studies are required. However, botanicals innately complex systems, complicated compositions that defy many standard analytical approaches fluctuate based upon a plethora factors, including genetics, growth conditions, harvesting/processing procedures. Robust rely accurate identification the plant material, botanicals' increasing economic demand reproducible sourcing, as well assessment contamination or adulteration. These quality control needs remain significant problem plaguing researchers academia supplement industry, thus posing risk to consumers possibly rendering data irreproducible and/or irrelevant. Chemometric analyze small molecule composition materials provide reliable high-throughput avenue authentication. This review emphasizes need consistent material provides insight into roles various modern chemometric analyses evaluating authenticating botanicals, focusing on advanced methodologies, targeted untargeted metabolite analysis, role multivariate statistical modeling machine learning phytochemical characterization. Furthermore, we will discuss can be integrated orthogonal techniques more robust approach authentication, directions future research.

Language: Английский

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Foliar micromorphology of selected medicinal Lamiaceae taxa and their taxonomic implication using scanning electron microscopy

Microscopy Research and Technique, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 85(9), P. 3217 - 3236

Published: June 18, 2022

In this research, 25 medicinally used Lamiaceae species belonging to 20 genera have been studied and identified for the nine disorders. We scanning electron microscopy (SEM) qualitative quantitative morphological character identification. The micromorphological characters observed here were important distinguishing taxa. highest medicinal values reported Vitex negundo Scutellaria baicalensis all considered categories except urinary otorhinolaryngology foliar epidermal anatomical characteristics revealed that features of provide taxonomically significant accurate identification information delimitate family species. Moreover, we focused on both (epidermal cell shape, stomata type, stomatal pore subsidiary glandular trichomes, non-glandular trichome shape) as well size, trichomes size). diversity was different in most species' adaxial abaxial surfaces. species, anomocytic observed, but other types such diacytic, paracytic, tetracytic type also examined. diverse pattern suggests taxa insight evidence taxonomic observation Traditional Chinese Medicinal plants from Lamiaceae. This work sets an avenue future research exploration flora through microscopic investigations. RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS: offers a thorough Taxonomic authentication. Qualitative characterization

Language: Английский

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Neuropharmacological potential of various morphological parts of Camellia sinensis L.

Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 27(1), P. 567 - 573

Published: Nov. 27, 2019

Camellia sinensis L. has long been used as a therapeutic agent for the Central nervous system (CNS) due to presence of flavonoids. The present study aimed evaluate dose-dependent Neuropharmacological behavioral potential seed and leaf extracts on mice. To differential extract various doses were prepared examined in open field, head dip, rearing, cage cross, swimming traction tests. One-way ANOVA set at P* < 0.05 followed by POST HOC LSD (P* 0.01) was applied significant difference among treatments. Herein both showed results high doses. Interestingly dose effect mice CNS field dip test, while revealed stimulus Overall that produced more stimulant less calmness compared was. Tea leaves had already known drugs; current investigation suggests tea can be an alternative with effective action.

Language: Английский

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Palynological characteristics of selected Lamioideae taxa and its taxonomic significance

Microscopy Research and Technique, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 84(3), P. 471 - 479

Published: Sept. 21, 2020

Abstract Lamioideae comprised the second‐largest subfamily in Lamiaceae. Although considerable progress has recently been made taxonomic study of Lamioideae, remains one most poorly investigated Therefore, present was designed with aim to document pollen micromorphology some selected taxa and its significance from Pakistan. Pollen micromorphological features were observed using scanning electron microscopy. The grains are monad, tricolpate, radially/bilateral symmetrical. small medium‐sized having oblate, oblate/subspheroidal, subspheroidal shape. Exine sculpturing as reticulate, microreticulate, bireticulate. colpus surface ornamentation found verrucate, gemmate, scabrate, psilate. There a variation between species micromorphology, that is, coarseness reticulum, thickness muri comprising reticulum number secondary lumina per primary lumen. Hence, this documented morphology Pakistan strengthens identification based on characters, which helps correct identification, discrimination at generic level.

Language: Английский

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Pharmacognostical Traits and GC–MS‐Based Chemical Profiling of Ajuga parviflora Benth as Quality Control Perspectives

Microscopy Research and Technique, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 7, 2025

In the realm of traditional medicine, Ajuga parviflora (Neelkanthi), a member Labiatae family, has long been valued for its therapeutic properties. This research is aimed to explore pharmacognostic traits A. (aerial and underground parts), which include organoleptic microscopic examinations, elemental analysis, preliminary phytochemical screening, physicochemical properties evaluations. Organoleptic assessments revealed characteristic features intricate arrangements cellular structures within leaves roots. toxic heavy metals (Cd, & Pd) were found absent, while micro (Mn, Na, Zn, Cu) macro (Ca, Fe, Mg, K) elements significant. The screening also presence different classes compounds. Further, analysis aerial parts showed foreign matter (9.96-12.38%), moisture content (28.15-30.43%), total ash values (15.1-17.09%), pH extracts in range 6.82-8.30. Additionally, essential oils (EOs) extracted from using Clevenger apparatus. volatile composition oil was profiled GC-MS identified 21 diversified metabolites that account 86.27-93.4% samples. Patchouli alcohol (72.77%), seychellene (6.23%), phytone (56.62-1.13%), β-guaiene (2.49%) emerged as major components parviflora. Overall findings suggested quality measures standardization, identification, control

Language: Английский

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