January 2014

Comparative evaluation of the essential oil composition from the leaves and flowers of Hyssopus officinalis L.

The chemical constituents of essential oil were obtained from the fresh leaves and flowers of Hyssopus officinalis L. (Lamiaceae) by hydro distillation method analyzed by gas chromatography and gas chromatography mass spectrometry. Hydro distillation method was used to extract the essential oil. Thirty-five compounds were identified, accounting for 92.13% of the total oil with 0.75% (v/w) oil yield in the essential oil...

Author(s): M. Moghtader

January 2014

Effectiveness of botanical formulations in vegetable production and bio-diversity preservation in Ondo State, Nigeria

The study was conducted in the farming communities of Akure North and South Local Government Areas of Ondo State, Nigeria using pre-tested questionnaire/interview schedule, Key Informant Interview (KII), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and observation technique to generate data on: the types of vegetables grown, the major pest species, farmers control method in the field with emphasis on plant-based formulations and...

Author(s): Okunlola A. I. and Akinrinnola O.