Journal of Plant Sciences

Volume 13, Issue 3, June 2025

  • Research Article

    Medicinal Plant Diversity in the Campus of Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Centre: A Green Repository for Health and Healing

    Manisha Shrivastava, Nehal Shah, Ravindra Samarth*

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 3, June 2025
    Pages: 86-97
    Received: 1 April 2025
    Accepted: 21 April 2025
    Published: 22 May 2025
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    Abstract: The campus of Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Centre (BMHRC) is located at latitude 23 ° 17′0'' and longitude 23 ° 17′0' to serve as an ecological treasure in an urban healthcare setting. The hospital's campus is spread across 85.61 acres, with well-maintained green spaces, including herbal gardens and natural vegetation. This study documents... Show More
  • Research Article

    Defense Mechanisms of Sweet Potato Varieties (Ipomoea batatas L. [Lam]) Enhanced by Neem Seed Extract Against Root-knot Nematodes and Fusarium Wilt

    Behly Bertha Tanekou Ndja’a, Sylvere Landry Lontsi Dida*, Patrice Zemko Ngatsi, William Norbert Tueguem Kuate, Liliane Tekam Meguekam, Emmanuel Youmbi

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 3, June 2025
    Pages: 98-111
    Received: 8 April 2025
    Accepted: 21 April 2025
    Published: 26 May 2025
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    Abstract: Sweet potato crops are severely threatened by nematodes of the genus Meloidogyne spp. and Fusarium sp. fungi, which are responsible for Fusarium wilt. Nematodes cause root and tuber deformities, as well as wilting of stems and leaves, while Fusarium wilt leads to rot, necrosis, and wilting. These two pests contribute to a significant reduction in y... Show More
  • Review Article

    Bioactive Compounds - A New Era of Therapeutic Medicines

    Disha Das*, Rojina Khatun, Sudeshna Sengupta, Malavika Bhattacharya

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 3, June 2025
    Pages: 112-121
    Received: 26 April 2025
    Accepted: 12 May 2025
    Published: 20 June 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jps.20251303.13
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    Abstract: Bioactive compounds are secondary metabolites derived from plants. These secondary metabolites are present in plants, functioning in their metabolism and disease-resistance capacity. Herbal bioactive compounds are an emerging topic of research, opening a new sphere in the world of medical research. Since ancient times, these medicinal plants have b... Show More
  • Research Article

    Effect of Inter Row Spacing and Nitrogen Fertilizer on Agronomic Performance of Teff (Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter) at Burie District, Northwest, Ethiopia

    Muluken Belay Yiwegu*, Ahadu Menzir Anley, Endalkachew Baye Alemu

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 3, June 2025
    Pages: 122-131
    Received: 29 January 2025
    Accepted: 21 May 2025
    Published: 23 June 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jps.20251303.14
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    Abstract: Teff ((Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter) is one of the most important food crops in Ethiopia, has the biggest value both in production and consumption. However, due to the use of improper inter row spacing and inappropriate N fertilizer rate along with other agronomic practices, its productivity is very low. Thus, during the 2019 croping season a fie... Show More
  • Research Article

    Diversity of the Phosphate Solubilizing Fungi (PSFs) Population from the Soybeans Rhizosphere in the Noun Valley, Western Highlands of Cameroon

    Panguepko Fendju Christophe, Djeuani Astride Carole, Fotso, Mbouobda Hermann Desire*

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 3, June 2025
    Pages: 132-144
    Received: 6 May 2025
    Accepted: 22 May 2025
    Published: 23 June 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jps.20251303.15
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    Abstract: Soil beneficial microorganisms like bacteria and fungi play a key role on soil properties, nutrients availability and fertility. Phosphate solubilizing fungi (PSFs) in plants rhizosphere have the ability to convert insoluble organic and inorganic phosphate into soluble form and make the phosphorus available to the plants. Many soils in West and Nor... Show More
  • Review Article

    Teff (Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter) Breeding Progress: A Journey From the Category of Orphan Crop to a Modern Genomic Era

    Morketa Gudeta Waktola*, Adugna Hunduma Dabalo

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 3, June 2025
    Pages: 145-159
    Received: 13 May 2025
    Accepted: 3 June 2025
    Published: 23 June 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jps.20251303.16
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    Abstract: Ethiopia is both the origin and center of diversity for teff (Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter) and many other crops due to its diverse agro-ecology and culture. Teff is an autogamous and allotetraploid crop with a chromosome number of 2n=4x=40 and a staple food crop for more than 70 million people in Ethiopia. It occupies over three million hectares... Show More