https://journalajrib.com/index.php/AJRIB/issue/feedAsian Journal of Research in Botany2024-03-22T11:59:46+00:00Asian Journal of Research in Botanycontact@journalajrib.comOpen Journal Systems<p><strong>Asian Journal of Research in Botany</strong> aims to publish high-quality papers (<a href="https://journalajrib.com/index.php/AJRIB/general-guideline-for-authors">Click here for Types of paper</a>) in all aspects of Botany. By not excluding papers based on novelty, this journal facilitates the research and wishes to publish papers as long as they are technically correct and scientifically motivated. The journal also encourages the submission of useful reports of negative results. This is a quality controlled, OPEN peer-reviewed, open-access INTERNATIONAL journal.</p> <p>This is an open-access journal which means that all content is freely available without charge to the user or his/her institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author. This is in accordance with the BOAI definition of open access.</p>https://journalajrib.com/index.php/AJRIB/article/view/203Biochemical Screening and Evaluation of Eucalptus camaldulensis Dehnh Leaf N-Hexane Extract on Callosobruchus maculatus Fabricius (Coleoptera: Bruchidae)2024-01-05T08:02:44+00:00Olusola Michael Obembe olusola.obembe@eksu.edu.ngOlumuyiwa Temitope Omotoso <p>The phytochemical screening and GC-MS analysis of the leaf of <em>E. camaldulensis </em>were carried out in the laboratory, using standard methods, while the extraction wascarried outwith n-hexane using Soxhlet extractor, and concentrated with vacuum evaporator. The extract was tested on <em>Callosobruchus maculatus </em>to evaluate the effects on mortality, oviposition and adult emergence. The extract of <em>E. camaldulensis </em>leaves was effective in controlling <em>C. maculatus </em>as it caused a significantly high mortality of the weevils. Weevil mortality increased with increased in number of days in which they were exposed to the treatments and extract dosage level. Weevil 100% was achieved by 72 h when treated with 3% and 4% dosage level of the exract. The extracts significantly (P < 0.05) caused reduction in oviposition and adult emergence by the weevils. Oviposition and adult emergence decreased with increased in the dosage level of the extract. Oviposition was totally suppressed when insects were exposed to 4% extract dosage level, while there was no adult emergence on exposure to 3 and 4% extract dosage levels. The results obtained from the phytochemical analysis of <em>E. camaldulensis</em> indicated the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, terpenoids, and phenol indicating the quantitative phytochemical composition of phenol to be highest (76.955 mg/100g), followed by alkaloids (33.025mg/100g), flavonoids (11.74 mg/100g), while saponins has the least value of 9.88mg/100g. The GC-MS analysis revealed arrays of bioactive substances that are responsible for the insecticidal and medicinal properties of <em>E. camaldulensis</em>. The leaf of <em>E. camaldulensis</em> is cheap, biodegradable, ecological friendly and very effective bioinsecticides and therapeutic medicine. Hence, can be used as alternative to the poisonous conventional insecticides and drugs. </p>2024-01-02T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2024 Obembe and Omotoso; This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.https://journalajrib.com/index.php/AJRIB/article/view/204Effect of Different Seed Treatment Methods on the Germination of Senna occidentalis L. 1829 (Coffee Senna) in Sokoto, Sudan Savanna Ecosystem, Nigeria2024-01-05T12:48:10+00:00Shehu Bello Tsohotsohoshehu66@gmail.comYusuf Muhammad Sanyinna Umar Tambari Armiya’u Muhammad AminuAminu Sanda Sule Aliyu Anka<p><strong>Background and Objective: </strong>Seed treatment is an act of subjecting a seed into water, chemical or heating medium often to break its dormancy and enhance its embryo to germinate into a seedling within the shortest time possible. Therefore, seed dormancy has remained the greatest challenging issue in seedling production for any reason in plant production programme the world over. This study was carried out to determine the effect of different seed treatment methods on the germination of <em>Senna occidentalis</em> L. 1829 (Coffee Senna) in Sokoto, Sudan Savanna ecosystem, Nigeria.</p> <p><strong>Materials and Methods: </strong>Hence, three (3) in vitro germination tests at different levels were conducted at Agricultural Chemical Laboratory of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, for thirty six (36) days period to tackle seed dormancy difficulties of <em>S. occidentalis</em>. This was with the view to providing some basic information on the matter due to the socioeconomic nutritional potentials of the plant to man in the Sudano-Sahelian ecosystem.</p> <p><strong>Results: </strong>The study determined 2 days soaking (83.00%), 15 minutes hot water (76.65%) and 10 minutes chemical (H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>) (90.02%) methods as the best germination tests for the seed germinability of <em>S. occidentalis </em>in the study area and the results were reported in percentages. However, the field experiment in turn, revealed that germination percentages of <em>S. occidentalis </em>(Coffee Senna) seeds obtained were 45.78% at Fadama habitat and 35.56% at upland location, respectively.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Therefore, the best methods determined in this study are recommended for practice in the seedling production of <em>Senna occidentalis</em> L. 1829 (Coffee Senna) and its allied species in the study area.</p>2024-01-03T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2024 Tsoho et al.; This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.https://journalajrib.com/index.php/AJRIB/article/view/205Assessment of Quality of Water from Catchment to Consumers: A Study based on Rahas-Ella Water Purification Plant in Kandy, Sri Lanka2024-01-11T09:48:27+00:00A. B. N. WithanageP. W. H. K. P. Daulagalapwdau@ou.ac.lk<p><strong>Introduction:</strong> Rahas-Ella is one of the fascinating waterfalls located in the Wattegama area in Kandy District, Sri Lanka. By receiving raw water from Rahas-Ella, a water purification plant was established in 2013 to provide safe drinking water to the residents in Wattegama municipal area. An investigation was conducted to evaluate several water quality parameters for both raw and purified water, in response to consumer complaints over the quality of drinking water received from this purification plant.</p> <p><strong>Methodology:</strong> Thirteen sampling locations (L01-L13) were identified along the waterfall, from the onsite water purification plant, two wells, and in addition two tap water sources through which the purified water is distributed. Some selected physicochemical and bacteriological parameters were analyzed.</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> The study revealed that several parameters were higher than the standards concerned for drinking water. Mainly, the turbidity level was high in both the catchment and the intake and this could be a serious health risk to the community. Further, considerably high total counts of both coliforms and <em>Escherichia coli</em> (<em>E. coli</em>) were detected in all samples exceeding the standard values. Although oil and grease were not monitored in this present study, several dwellers reported problems associated with oil pollution.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Based on the observations and results of the study, numerous measures were recommended to improve the water quality of the catchment and to upgrade the treatment facility. The relevant authorities must understand the pathways of microbiological and physicochemical contamination of drinking water and their potential health implications and should carry out necessary steps to improve the quality of water distributed from this purification plant and lessen the negative consequences of improperly purified water on human health.</p>2024-01-11T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2024 Withanage and Daulagala; This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.https://journalajrib.com/index.php/AJRIB/article/view/206Assessment of Diversity and Distribution Pattern of Pteridophytic Flora in Dunumadalawa Forest Reserve in Kandy District, Sri Lanka 2024-01-24T06:49:49+00:00Marasinghe L. D. K.ldkum@ou.ac.lkDaulagala P. W. H. K. P.<p>Pteridophytes are a group of non-flowering, vascular, and spore-bearing plants. They are not much economically important to humankind as angiosperms; however, they have potential as commercial and environmental resources. Many of them are horticulturally desirable and used for decorations and ornamental purposes. Further, some are used as medicines, food, and fodder, pollution indicators, and for controlling insect pests. During recent decades, much research indicates a decline in the worldwide fern population due to some reasons such as climate change, the use of land for agriculture and other commerce-related uses, predators, invasive species and overexploitation. Under these circumstances, in the present study, the species diversity and richness, distribution, and conservation perspectives of pteridophytic flora in Dunumadalawa forest reserve in Kandy district, Sri Lanka, were investigated using the random sampling method. Every possible area that supports the growth of fern flora in the forest was visited frequently, and representative samples were collected and preserved as herbarium specimens. The species were identified using the “Revised Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon” (Vol. XV and XVI) and verified with the specimens deposited at the National Herbarium, Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. The study found a total of 11 families of pteridophytes from different habitats, consisting of 16 genera and 31 species.</p>2024-01-24T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2024 Marasinghe and Daulagala; This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.https://journalajrib.com/index.php/AJRIB/article/view/207Taxonomic Significance of Morphological Characters in Some Species of Cucurbitaceae Common in Abakaliki Ebonyi State2024-03-16T11:38:20+00:00Okereke N. ChukwuEkwealor U. Kenneth Nwakuche O. AdaugoOnyili C. Adachukwu Hope N. Eze Iroka F. Chisom <p>Morphological properties have been used as indices in taxonomical studies for more than hundred years. The present study was carried out in Mgbabor, Abakaliki local government area of Ebonyi State Nigeria with an aim to determine the taxonomic significance of morphological features in three species (<em>Citrullus vulgaris, Momordica charantia </em>and<em> Luffa cylindrica</em>) of family Cucurbitaceae. Five samples from each species were randomly collected. The morphological features of each sample were identified after which the leaf, flower and fruit measurements were taken. The statistical method used in the analysis of data was ANOVA. The result of the morphological characteristics (leaf type, colour of the flower, fruit shape, leaf arrangement, colour of corolla, leave texture, rind on the fruit, leave surface, number of seeds, fruit shape, flower symmetry, receptacle etc) of <em>C. vulgaris, M. charantia</em> and <em>L. cylindrica</em> was recorded. A comparison of morphological characteristics revealed that tendrils was present in <em>C. vulgaris </em>and<em> L. cylindrica</em> but absent in <em>M. charantia. M. charantia </em>and<em> L. cylindrica</em> had an oval fruit shape while <em>C. vulgaris</em> was globular. Morphological characteristics shared among the three species are alternate leaf arrangement, cordate leaf base, inferior ovary, pubescent leave surface, simple leave type amongst others. The flower of all the three species was radically symmetrical, and all the three species had a total of 5 petals each. The petals of <em>C. vulgaris </em>and<em> L. cylindrica</em> were yellow while <em>M. charantia</em> was white. <em>C. vulgaris </em>and<em> M. charantia</em> had a one-sided inflorescence while <em>L. cylindrica</em> was auxiliary. The mean leaf area, fruit area and flower area of <em>C. vulgaris, M. charantia </em>and<em> L. cylindricalwas</em> also calculated. The result generated in this study can be useful as morphological evidence for delineating taxa of the plants at the generic level. Hence this work is of great taxonomic significance in delimiting these species of family cucurbitaceae studied.</p>2024-03-16T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2024 Author(s). The licensee is the journal publisher. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.https://journalajrib.com/index.php/AJRIB/article/view/208Plants and Traditional Contraceptive Practices: An Ethnobotanical Study among the Anyi Ndenye in Eastern Côte d'Ivoire2024-03-22T11:59:46+00:00Bedoua Adjoua Elisabeth Affainieeaffainie5@gmail.comDjah François Malan Ménéké Distel Kougbo Ettien Aimée Jocelyne Krou <p>In recent years, plants and traditional practices in reproductive health have become an increasingly subject to ethnobotanical research. However, certain aspects of this health domain, such as family planning, remain understudied.</p> <p><strong>Aims:</strong> This study aims to understand the practices and plants used by the Anyi Ndenye for family planning. Specifically, the study seeks to analyze the perception of the Anyi Ndenye regarding to the use of contraceptive plants, assess the diversity of contraceptive plants, and explore associated knowledge.</p> <p><strong>Study Design:</strong> Documenting all contraceptive practices in Ndenye cultural area. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in three districts of the Ndenye Kingdom from 2016 to 2021.</p> <p><strong>Methodology:</strong> An ethnobotanical survey, based on free lists and semi-structured interviews, was used for ethnobotanical data collection from 253 individuals.</p> <p>Population's perception, was determined by Index of Consent and knowledge that we proposed. Knowledge Sharing Level Assessment was determined by Correspondence Analysis, was carried out by first grouping the surveyed individuals into five age groups based on physiological maturity (18-24 years, 25-35 years, 36-45 years, 45-50 years, and ≥51 years). knowledge level was highlighted by Frequency of Citation and Smith Index.</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> 24.5% of individuals were willing to provide information regarding contraceptive plants. The study identified 33 plants belonging to 31 genera and 20 families, with Euphorbiaceae and Solanaceae being the most requested. The most contraceptive plant mentioned was Parquetina nigrescens. Leaves and barks were the most commonly used parts for preparing various recipes. These recipes were primarily administered rectally after sexual intercourse. Some similarities have been observed among age groups regarding the sharing of information about plants used. However, there were some specificities for each age group.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Documenting all contraceptive practices in Anyi Ndenye cultural area led us to undertake ethnobotanical studies. According to the literature, contraceptive plants remain a relatively unexplored area in reproductive health and could be an interesting research subject. This work serves as a starting point for research on contraceptive plants in Côte d'Ivoire.</p>2024-03-22T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2024 Author(s). The licensee is the journal publisher. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.