Palynological Study of Weed Flora from Potohar Plateau

Agronomy, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(10), P. 2500 - 2500

Published: Oct. 13, 2022

The pollen morphology of weeds was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). A morpho-palynological investigation 18 species that belongs to 16 angiosperms families performed using SEM document distinguishable microscopic features. main objective the present study provide basic knowledge about features weed helps delimit flora Potohar Plateau. results show diversity among qualitative and quantitative characteristics shape, equatorial polar axis diameter, exine’s thickness, surface ornamentation. grains were spherical, prolate-spheroidal, oblate-spheroidal, sub-oblate. exine ornamentation in most reticulate, scarbate, aerolate, faveolate, reticulate-perforate, reticulate-scabrate. All described possessed tricolpate pollen. variations found thickness other characters helpful at genus species-specific levels. In accordance with these variations, a taxonomic key prepared identify differentiate plant species. images can help taxa level. This provides baseline information distinguish weeds.

Language: Английский

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Reproductive Capacity and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Analyses of the Micromorphological Surfaces of Three Endemic Satureja Species from Bulgaria

Plants, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(13), P. 2436 - 2436

Published: June 24, 2023

Satureja pilosa Velen., S. coerulea Janka and kitaibelii Wierzb. ex Heuff. are Balkan endemic species, they distributed in restricted territories, primarily found dry grasslands, rocky slopes, stony habitats. This study presents the results of first embryological micromorphological analyses three species (S. pilosa, kitaibelii, coerulea) from Bulgarian flora. The aim this was to establish features male female reproductive sphere, as well surface characteristics leaves, stem, calyx order understand mode reproduction, character, size state populations delimitation. For study, flowers flower buds different developmental stages were collected plants natural treated with classic paraffin method. Reproductive capacity assessed using following approaches: (1) acetocarmine test for pollen viability, (2) tetrazolium (TTZ) seed (3) germination test. surfaces analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). As a result, revealed structures (M) (F) generative spheres processes gamete development, pollination, endosperm embryo formation. It that exhibited high viability but low germination. SEM analysis showed both common distinct micromorphology regarding epidermis, stem among species. Notably, (leaves, calyx, stem) clearly distinguishable other two Regarding nutlet surfaces, it observed exocarp have reticulate convex type comprise types cells: highly bulging, bubble-like cells; flat cells numerous striations. On hand, displayed rectangular or polygonal shapes without cells, had tabular slightly surface. Additionally, nutlets (seeds) papilla formations resembling non-glandular trichomes seen on ends over entire pilosa. processes, along absence apomixis, characterized studied sexually reproducing. established balanced stable contribute their potential population stability. However, these traits may also decrease adaptability environmental changes.

Language: Английский

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Biocompatible formulations based on mycosynthesized iron oxide nanoparticles: Fabrication, characterization, and biological investigation

Journal of Basic Microbiology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 63(2), P. 156 - 167

Published: Dec. 18, 2022

Abstract The current study was carried out to synthesize iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) via green reduction method from a wild mushroom collected Quaid‐i‐Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. fungus identified as Daedalea sp. based on morphological characteristics. Prepared NPs were produced chloride hexahydrate with fungal filtrate combustion method. prepared characterized by using different techniques for example, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X‐ray diffractions (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT‐IR), and ultraviolet visible (UV‐Vis) spectroscopy. Morphology size of the determined SEM analysis. XRD revealed crystalline nature IONPs. FT‐IR spectrum exhibited peak at 3390.26 cm − 1 stretching that described strong O–H band alcohol associated texture. major IONPs dose (0.75 mg/ml) demonstrated 71% growth inhibition against Aspergillus. Excellent antibacterial activities Pseudomonas aeruginosa (28 mm), Klesbsilla pneumonia mm) represented fabricated NPs. Further, highest reducing power (53.22 ± 0.72 µg AAE/mg) shown administrated (400 µg/ml). Maximum 2,2‐diphenyl‐1‐picrylhydrazyl trolox antioxidant activity free radical scavenging 400 µg/ml concentration noted 51.29 0.48, 83.12 0.28 equivalent capacity, respectively. In brief, negligible hemolytic human red blood cells µg/ml), well as, moderate low suggest application in environmentally sound viable hygiene production.

Language: Английский

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Saudi Arabian Plants: A Powerful Weapon against a Plethora of Diseases

Plants, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 11(24), P. 3436 - 3436

Published: Dec. 8, 2022

The kingdom of Saudi Arabia (SA) ranks fifth in Asia terms area. It features broad biodiversity, including interesting flora, and was the historical origin Islam. is endowed with a large variety plants, many herbs, shrubs, trees. Many these plants have long history use traditional medicine. aim this review to evaluate present knowledge on growing SA regarding their pharmacological biological activities identification bioactive compounds determine which could be interest for further studies. A systematic summary plants’ history, distribution, various activities, compounds, clinical trials are presented paper facilitate future exploration therapeutic potential. literature obtained from several scientific search engines, Sci-Finder, PubMed, Web Science, Google Scholar, Scopus, MDPI, Wiley publications, Springer Link. Plant names synonyms were validated by ‘The List’ 1 October 2021. home approximately 2247 plant species, native introduced that belong 142 families 837 genera. shares flora three continents, unique due its extreme climate geographical geological conditions. As remain leading supplier new agents treat ailments, Arabian may play significant role fight against cancer, inflammation, antibiotic-resistant bacteria. To date, 102 active been identified different sites SA. Plants western southwestern regions evaluated antioxidant, anti-cancer, antimicrobial, antimalarial, anti-inflammatory, anti-glycation, cytotoxic activities. aerial parts especially leaves, yielded most compounds. Most bioactivity tests involve vitro assessments inhibition growth tumour cell lines, antitumour activity reported. More in-depth studies mode action necessary pave way trials. Ecological taxonomical needed SA, plan conservation wild should implemented, management protection endemic plants.

Language: Английский

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Systematics and Phylogenetic Placement of Panicum L. Species within the Melinidinae Based on Morphological, Anatomical, and Molecular Data (Poaceae, Panicoideae, Paniceae)

Plants, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(2), P. 399 - 399

Published: Jan. 14, 2023

Generic boundaries of the African species Panicum deustum Thunb., trichocladum Hack. ex K. Schum., and vollesenii Renvoize are analyzed compared with related genera tribe Paniceae subtribe Melinidinae. Based on morphological (vegetative reproductive characters including habit, ligules, inflorescence, spikelets, ornamentation upper anthecium), anatomical (transverse section leaves), molecular data (three chloroplast markers), a new genus is proposed for P. deustum, while transferred to Megathyrsus (Pilg.) B.K. Simon & S.W.L. Jacobs. The phylogenetic position both taxa within Melinidinae their affinities other also discussed. Additional studies will clarify systematic that still in doubtful subtribe, such as Eriochloa Urochloa.

Language: Английский

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Macromorphological and foliar epidermal anatomical characteristics of Lilium rosthornii (Liliaceae): Implications for morphological adaptations and taxonomic significance

Microscopy Research and Technique, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 87(9), P. 2027 - 2033

Published: April 16, 2024

This research is to examine the macromorphological and foliar epidermal anatomical features of Lilium rosthornii Diels its ability plastically adapt environmental forces, which crucial for taxonomic classification. L. has characteristics such as linear lanceolate leaves up 20 cm in length 2-3 breadth, grouped a whorled pattern. The blooms are voluminous conspicuous, measuring 15 diameter supported by towering stalk that grows 1 m height. structure exhibits stomatal 82.02 ± 5.77 μm width 29.19 1.39 μm. These measurements suggest plant's stomata influenced ploidy levels may serve adaptive mechanisms enhance water consumption efficiency. leaf shows significant thickness 398.74 97.96 μm, might potentially contribute withstand challenges. Additionally, presence defensive adaptations top lower layers further supports this observation. palisade tissue measurement (58.87 9.56 m) spongy (32.42 12.72 μm) indicate potential photosynthetic optimization. Furthermore, there possible correlation between vascular bundle (28.15 6.52 °m) efficiency nutrition delivery. results study emphasize notable diversity structures rosthornii, offering valuable understanding morphological have ecological significance. findings provide deeper comprehension impact on plant function categorization, hence providing insights domain morphology systematics. RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS: Examines rosthornii's adaptability relevance. Leaf defenses resilience stress. Highlights structures, with implications significance Offers into

Language: Английский

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Assessment of Genetic Diversity Using Morphological and Molecular Characteristics of Indonesian Zoysiagrass Genotypes

HAYATI Journal of Biosciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 32(1), P. 263 - 277

Published: Nov. 25, 2024

Zoysiagrass is warm-season turfgrass thriving in tropical regions. Despite the adaptive nature, existence of Indonesian zoysiagrass as well morphological and genetic characteristics are not available. Therefore, this study aimed to explore from western eastern parts country, its molecular characteristics. Morphological was conducted measure vegetative reproductive characters while genotyping performed using 15 simple sequence repeat markers. cluster three major groups, namely Group 1 corresponded short, shorter, fine leaves. 2 tall, longer, leaves, fewer seeds, short spikelet, 3 long, wider more longer spikelet. The results showed that expected heterozygosity (He = 0.256) lower than homozygosity (Ho 0.341). high level discriminating capacity, polymorphism, informativeness SSR marker observed (Effective Multiplex Ratio 4.20, Marker Index 2.394, Resolving Power 1.574). Additionally, population structure generated two subpopulations. Z. japonica Sumatera Island mixed province Central Java Bali with matrella province. In conclusion, exploration diversity provided useful insight for conservation future breeding improvement.

Language: Английский

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Taxonomic studies based on leaf epidermal microanatomy using high‐resolution microscopy in Lamiaceous species and their antimicrobial effects

Microscopy Research and Technique, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 86(11), P. 1484 - 1495

Published: July 21, 2023

The knowledge of essential oil antimicrobial activity Lamiaceous species is assessed to describe its effects. comprehensive foliar trichomes and stomatal morphology the leaves oil-bearing plants from family Lamiaceae revealed diverse properties. aim this study was investigate anatomical traits 19 taxa belonging different tribes using light scanning electron microscopy correctly diagnose species. microanatomy epidermis, diversity, apertural complex visualized. Quantitative measurements were noted variations qualitative aspects for example, polygonal shape epidermal cells examined. aperture four types appendages both non-glandular glandular identified. Significant variation found in quantitative traits, including unique ornamentation on trichomes. taxonomic key constructed accurate identification morpho-structural traits. outcomes research explored taxonomically accurately identify characters. This will provide provides ecological adaptation linked evolutionary leaf surfaces that evolve with time adapt harsh environmental conditions. RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS: Investigated anatomy yielding SEM peculiar sculptured Microscopic complex.

Language: Английский

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Macro- and micromorphology reveal four entities in the highly variable Oxalis polymorpha Mart. ex Zucc. (Oxalidaceae)

Botany, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 101(2), P. 43 - 60

Published: Dec. 20, 2022

Leaf morphoanatomy can provide useful information for the taxonomy of morphologically similar species or recognition infraspecific taxa. Here, we evaluated taxonomic utility leaf morphological and anatomical characters distinct morphologies currently placed under Oxalis polymorpha Mart. ex Zucc., a highly polymorphic from Brazilian Atlantic Forest. We analyzed leaves 13 specimens gathered five populations throughout species' geographic distribution. samples were light scanning electron microscopy. observed differences in blade venation patterns, indumentum petioles blades, pulvinar vascular tissue configuration, midrib organization. The variation these allowed us to recognize four different morphotypes among samples. These are geographically disjunct differ each other additional features, such as arrangement along stem, leaflet shape, inflorescence position, petal color, fruit shape. is good candidate investigating if phylogenetic relationships support its at level.

Language: Английский

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Wild Mushroom (Ganoderma multipileum) as Biosource for Zinc oxide Nanoparticles: From Synthesis to Enhance Biological Applications

Authorea (Authorea), Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 4, 2023

In the current investigation, a macrofungus was collected from Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad. The fungus identified as Ganoderma multipileum, and further exploited for synthesis of nanoparticles using zinc metals. Chemical morphological characterization synthetized through Fourier Transfer InfraRed spectroscopy analysis (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Energy dispersive (EDX), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) UV-Vis spectrum showed broad absorption between 350 380 nm, which indicates ZnO NPs. ZnONPs have been used in variety biomedical studies including such biocompatibility, antifungal, antileishmanial, antibacterial studies. abilities, strong effect against gram-positive (Klesbsilla pneumonia Staphylococcus aureus) gram-negative (Eschericia coli Pseudomonas aeruginosa) bacteria. Furthermore, also high antifungal different fungus. study concludes that multipileum works novel eco-friendly source NPs with prominent biological application can be applied fields.

Language: Английский

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