November 2013

Chemical analysis of leaves of Abrus precatorius

Leaves of Abrus precatorius are sweet and traditionally used to treat cough, malaria, snake bites and boils. This study evaluates the proximate and mineral composition of A. precatorius, and establishes the best solvent for the extraction of the sweet component of the leaves, by performing organoleptic test on the extract of different solvents, under different temperature conditions. The proximate...

Author(s): Paul E. D., Sangodare R. S. A., Uroko R. I., Agbaji A.S. and Dakare M. A.  

November 2013

Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) in leaves of a common weed Commelina nudiflora L.

Survey of weed flora of Baramati region has revealed that Commelina nudiflora L. is a dominant weed among common weeds in croplands and fallow lands. In order to ascertain the survival potential of C. nudiflora some photosynthetic parameters along with water relations of this plant were investigated. Baramati region is a drought prone hot semi-arid area in Pune, Maharashtra. C. nudiflora,...

Author(s): R. B. Deshmukh and C. V. Murumkar