American Journal of Plant Biology

Volume 4, Issue 4, December 2019

  • Effect of Ascorbic, Folic acids and Hibiscus Extract on Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)

    Tamer Farouk Ahmed El-Moghazy, Esam Abd-Elkareem Abd-Elazeem Al-Azzony

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 46-56
    Received: Sep. 12, 2019
    Accepted: Sep. 29, 2019
    Published: Oct. 12, 2019
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    Abstract: The present investigation was carried out in Sabahia Horticulture Research Station, Alexandria, Egypt during 2015/2016 - 2016/2017 seasons to study the effect of foliar application with ascorbic acid, folic acid as well as hibiscus extract on quality of Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens L.). Foliar application of ascorbic acid and folic acid as well... Show More
  • Diagnosis of Fungal and Bacterial Diseases Based on Symptom & Sign

    Yitagesu Tadesse Demissie

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 57-66
    Received: May 23, 2019
    Accepted: Jul. 11, 2019
    Published: Oct. 16, 2019
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    Abstract: Plant disease diagnosis is a form of hypothesis testing, where the hypothesis is simply the identity of the disease, and a good diagnostician goes through multiple iterations of the scientific method (seeking evidence through testing that supports or refutes the hypothesis that s/he generates). Identification of affected plants is one of the first ... Show More
  • Exploring the Potential of Oil Palm (Elaeisguineensis), Spoilage, Before and During Harvest, in Nigeria

    Prince Awojoodu Soji

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 67-75
    Received: Sep. 11, 2019
    Accepted: Oct. 04, 2019
    Published: Oct. 17, 2019
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    Abstract: This research work, was carried out, to explore the potential of oil palm, spoilage, before and during harvest, in Nigeria. 3,600 open questionnaires were distributed to the 4 Local Governments, namely: (Ife East, Ife South, Ife Central and Ife North), local government areas in, Nigeria. Out of which 900 was used for farmers, in each local governme... Show More
  • Callus Culture for the Production of Therapeutic Compounds

    Emmanuel Dabuwar Benjamin, Gali Adamu Ishaku, Fartisincha Andrew Peingurta, Abolade Samuel Afolabi

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 76-84
    Received: Sep. 20, 2019
    Accepted: Oct. 08, 2019
    Published: Oct. 23, 2019
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    Abstract: Plant-derived compounds retain a special place in the treatment of various diseases across the world. Their application cuts across every class of disease, where they are found to be often equal or of greater potency, safer and cheaper than so-called "orthodox" medicines. These advantages have led to great interest in the use of callus culture as a... Show More
  • Cassava Mosaic Disease and Associated Gemini Viruses in Bauchi State, Nigeria: Occurrence and Distribution

    Mustapha Abubakar, Dharmendra Singh, Jibrin Naka Keta

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 85-90
    Received: Sep. 15, 2019
    Accepted: Sep. 29, 2019
    Published: Oct. 24, 2019
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    Abstract: Cassava mosaic disease is one of the most important biotic constraint affecting Cassava limiting the production potential of the crop in Northern Nigeria. This study was carried out to evaluate the current status of Cassava mosaic disease incidence, severity, infection type, whitefly abundance in the farmers’ field as well as to determine the virus... Show More
  • Meat Yield of Lambs of Serbian “Improved Pirot Sheeps” Depending on Slaughter Results

    Jasmina Stojiljkovic, Zoran Stojiljkovic

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 91-95
    Received: Jul. 22, 2018
    Accepted: Aug. 02, 2018
    Published: Oct. 30, 2019
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    Abstract: Lambs of “improved Pirot sheep”, divided into three groups (6 male and 6 female in each group). The first group of lambs was fattened for 60 days, the second 120 and the third 180 days. At the end of the fattening, the lamb is slaughtered by the usual technique. Objective of this research was measurement of body mass prior to slaughtering, slaughte... Show More
  • Use of Non-timber Forest Products of Plant Origin as Food and the Impact of Human Activities on Their Sustainability in the South West of the Central African Republic

    Guy Gildas Sosthène Zima, Fidele Mialoundama, Innocent Kossa

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 96-104
    Received: Mar. 18, 2019
    Accepted: Jun. 18, 2019
    Published: Oct. 31, 2019
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    Abstract: Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) play a very important role in the food and nutrition security of developing countries and constitute a rich heritage that must be explored and brought to a higher level. In view of this issue, a study was carried out in 09 villages in the intervention zone of the Kadéi Forestry Society located in the South West of... Show More
  • The Effectiveness of the Use of Melafen Growth Promoter with Seed Treatment of Winter Wheat with Protectant “Polaris”

    Igor Kuznetsov, Anastasia Povarnitsyna, Marsel Akhmetzyanov

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 105-109
    Received: Oct. 23, 2019
    Accepted: Nov. 09, 2019
    Published: Nov. 17, 2019
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    Abstract: The most important task at all stages of development of modern agriculture is to increase the yield and quality of grain. Plant growth regulators can play a big role in this. In this paper, the influence of winter wheat seed treatment with Polaris fungicide and the use of Melafen growth regulator in winter wheat crops in the conditions of the Ufa d... Show More
  • The Papel of the Municipal University Center of Trinidad in the Strategic Planning of the Agricultural Cooperative Sector in the Territory

    Delvis Valdés Zayas, Clara Isabel Suárez Rodríguez, Eduardo Águila Turiño

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 110-113
    Received: Jan. 18, 2019
    Accepted: Mar. 20, 2019
    Published: Nov. 22, 2019
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    Abstract: The strategic thinking of companies is the coordination of creative minds within a common perspective that allows a business to move towards the future in a way that is satisfactory for all. The purpose of strategic thinking is to help explore the many future challenges, both predictable and unpredictable, rather than preparing them for a probable ... Show More
  • Natural and Synthetic Mulching Materials for Weed Control in Immature Rubber Plantations

    Ruwani Kalpana Jayawardana, Rasika Hettiarachchi, Thushara Gunathilaka, Anoma Thewarapperuma, Surani Rathnasooriya, Rangika Baddevidana, Helaru Gayan

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 114-117
    Received: Nov. 14, 2019
    Accepted: Dec. 04, 2019
    Published: Dec. 11, 2019
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    Abstract: Weed control is important during immature stage of rubber plantations particularly, before fertilizer application. Most of the chemicals are being restricted due to health and environmental concerns thus investigations on chemical free weed control methods are important. The effect of different natural and synthetic mulching materials on weed contr... Show More