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Papers by Gyanranjan Mahalik
International Journal of Modern Agriculture, Dec 1, 2020
Extensive coal mining activity in Talcher Coalfields of Angul district of Odisha has led to habit... more Extensive coal mining activity in Talcher Coalfields of Angul district of Odisha has led to habitat degradation and a landscape dotted with mine spoils. The main aim of this study is to assess the impact of coal mining on vegetation of Talcher area. To make mining possible several forest are cleared and this leads to deforestation. The loss of vegetative land and forest land affects the vegetation of the area. Due to increase in energy consumption in India the mining of coal is also increasing causing more vegetation loss. Thus it is advisable that such activities have to strictly regulate and more plantation must done to keep control on loss of vegetation.
Ecology, Environment and Conservation, 2022
Organic farming is an agricultural system which incorporates a high level of biological diversity... more Organic farming is an agricultural system which incorporates a high level of biological diversity and environmental uses that conserve naturally resources and have strong levels of animal welfare. It is also an integration of agricultural system to sustainable development, increased the fertility of the soil and biodiversity. During the unusual release, it inhibits chemical pesticides, antibiotics, chemical fertilizers, genetic material and the hormones enhancing growth. This farming program primarily aims to cultivate the field and grow crops in such a way that keeps the soil healthy through natural waste and other biological and beneficial organisms. It looks at the impact of the way and long time taking agricultural intervention on the agricultural ecosystem. It is designed for the production of food, while at the same time creating a natural balance in order to prevent the soil, the fertility and pest control. This review paper is based on organic fertilizer and the nutrient con...
Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, 2022
Medicinal plants play a significant part in our society. Several types of plants are having great... more Medicinal plants play a significant part in our society. Several types of plants are having great potential to cure many diseases which are referred to as medicinal plants. Medicinal plants are present mostly in forests which are traditional, accessible and affordable sources of primary health care for mainly tribal peoples. Odisha is blessed with a rich source of medicinal plants and has a great diversity. Although only some numbers of medicinal plants are identified today now, many species of medicinal plants are still unknown to society. The current work is studied to enlighten the medicinal plants among the tribes of the Kundra block of Koraput district of Odisha. During the study, 26 plant species belong to 17 families were documented. Out of that Tridax procumbens L. is widely used to cure various diseases and showed good antimicrobial activity. The petroleum ether and aqueous extracts showed the growth of inhibition on both the tested bacteria Escherichia coli and Salmonella ...
The Journal of Plant Science Research, 2021
Plant Science Today, 2022
Ethnobotanical research is a well-established field of science that attracts a lot of interest in... more Ethnobotanical research is a well-established field of science that attracts a lot of interest in medicine. Plants are responsible for over 80% of folk remedies used in primary care worldwide. Traditional and herbal medicine knowledge is essential in scientific research, especially when the literature and survey data are not adequately examined. Viral diseases affect millions of individuals worldwide, and they have a significant impact on human health and socioeconomic growth. Many infectious and non-infectious illnesses have long been treated with medicinal plants. The value of medicinal plants has risen in recent centuries. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) alone affects almost 40 million people. Coronavirus disease is now the most common viral illness globally, affecting an estimated 176 million people worldwide (COVID-19). A wide range of plant species was found to be effective in treating viral diseases. This review summarizes viral illness, disease outbreaks, and medicina...
AMBIENT SCIENCE, 2021
Medicinal plants have hundreds of chemical compounds that are practised in modern and traditional... more Medicinal plants have hundreds of chemical compounds that are practised in modern and traditional medication to deal with a variety of disorders (Ahn, 2017). Aromatic medicinal plants are plants that produce fragrance and are utilized to treat a range of ailments (Shankar et al., 2015). Curcuma longa is a perennial flowering herb plant native to Southern Asia that belongs to the ginger Zingiberaceae family (Priyadarsini et al., 2003). It is derived from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa and is recognized as the "Golden Spice of India." It necessitates annual rainfall and a mean temperature of 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F). It has rhizomes on the stems, elliptical leaves, flowers, and a pedicel with short dense spikes. It can grow to a height of one metre, or 3 feet and three inches. This herb has aromatic rhizomes that are yellowish to orange (Jadhav & Jagadale, 2018). Turmeric is a fragrant medicinal plant that consists of a variety of bioactive compounds. In folk medicine, these compounds were used to treat bile duct diseases, atrophy, cough, diabetic foot ulcer, hepatic dysfunction, rheumatoid arthritis, and sinus infection (Rathod et al., 2019). Because Indian Haldi is of the richest quality, it has become the world's largest manufacturer and exporter. Erode, in Tamil Nadu, is regarded as the world's largest producer of turmeric. As a result, it's also known as Yellow City, Turmeric City and Textile City (Prasad & Aggarwal, 2011). Other leading states in India that grow turmeric include Telangana,
Abutilon indicum (L.) Sweet is one of the most important plant species belonging to family Malvac... more Abutilon indicum (L.) Sweet is one of the most important plant species belonging to family Malvaceae. The entire plant or its specific parts like leaves, stem, roots, fruits and seeds are known to have medicinal properties and have a long history of use by tribal people in Dhenkanal district of Odisha. The plant is used as demulcent, aphrodisiac, laxative, diuretic, pulmonary, immunomodulatory, analgesic, antimicrobial and sedative. The leaves are used as astringent and to cure piles. The phytochemical analysis revealed the Presence of Alkaloid, Amino acid, Saponins, Flavonoids, Glycosides and steroids. This plant exhibits several potential pharmacological activities. The present review is therefore, an effort to give a detailed survey of the literature on the ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological properties of A. indicum.
This study was carried out to determine various types of fungi associated with four different var... more This study was carried out to determine various types of fungi associated with four different varieties of oranges and wood apple. Laboratory experiment was carried out on 24 orange and two wood apple samples collected from four different fruit vending zones of Bhubaneswar market to identify the fungal species associated with spoil oranges and wood apple. Four varieties of oranges were kinnow, sweet orange and navel orange. Out of 24 samples 11 samples were found to be infected with fungal pathogens and it was estimated that about 45.83% of fruits are decayed by pathogens after post harvesting period. The most common fungi associated with were identified as Alternaria citri, Penicillium digitatum, Aspergillus niger, Fusarium and Mucor spp were isolated from different varieties of oranges where as Aspergillus niger, Mucor and Rhizopus spp. were isolated from wood apple. Maximum length of rot from 3 to3.9 cm was noticed by A. citri after 7 days of incubation of the fruits and 1 to 2.7...
International Journal of Botany Studies, 2018
The floristic diversity is the natural resource and wealth of a region and acquiring knowledge of... more The floristic diversity is the natural resource and wealth of a region and acquiring knowledge of it is of immense scientific and commercial importance. The present work aimed to study the floristic diversity of Northern Tropical Semi-evergreen forests of Dhenkanal district of Odisha during 2014-2016. The data was collected by sampling using quadrats of 10×10m size. Ten quadrats were randomly placed at each study site. The size and number of the quadrats were determined by the species area curve method. The data were quantitatively analyzed for ecological and phytosociological analysis. Their relative values were calculated and summed to get Important Value Index (IVI) of individual species. The species were identified by following available literatures including Flora of Odisha (Saxena & Brahmam, 1994-96). The findings had very good indication towards the rich vegetation diversity in the district particularly in forests but the deforestation in the name of industrialization and economic development posing a major threat to the pristine forest.
Biological diversity, the common term of Biodiversity, in the simplest word means the variety of ... more Biological diversity, the common term of Biodiversity, in the simplest word means the variety of life. The biodiversity being the combination of two words, i.e. ‘Bios’ meaning ‘life’ and ‘diversitas’ meaning ‘variety’ or ‘difference’. Diversity creates harmony and harmony creates beauty, balance, bounty and peace in nature and society in agriculture and culture in science and in politics. The most valuable and precious gift of the nature is what called the life supporting system of each one of us. The quote “Plant a tree and get oxygen for free” simply by shows the importance of plants for the planet and the people of planet. “The region of the Indian people” or “The Hinduism is one of the oldest religions of humanity which gave birth to Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism. Mahashivratri “The Great Night of Shiva” is one of the significant events in India’s spiritual calendar. The importance of the use of different plant parts for worshipping in Hindu religion is continued for several years....
The locale Mayurbhanj is portrayed by a varied tribal populace with an alternate ethnic gathering... more The locale Mayurbhanj is portrayed by a varied tribal populace with an alternate ethnic gathering and environment. The inhabitant tribals relying upon wild as well as a cultivated plant for their different nourishment and restorative reason. This investigation manages the accessible plants utilized for starter preparation for handia (Rice beer) by the tribes of Mayurbhanj. The region, offers exceptional chances to consider the indigenous information and their uses common among the nearby clans. The nearby tribals depend upon wild just as cultivated plants for their distinctive sustenance and medicinal purposes. As a piece of the socio-public activity, all tribes prepare rice refreshment using their own outstanding starter culture. In the preparation of starter they use a segment of the wild plants as antimicrobials without knowing the genuine activity of these plants in fermentation. They express that yeast is encircled from these plants, liable for yeast movement during the ferment...
Advances in Zoology and Botany, 2019
Hydrophytes are water loving plants that regulate the aquatic ecosystem. Variety and variability ... more Hydrophytes are water loving plants that regulate the aquatic ecosystem. Variety and variability of hydrophytic plants have a great role in balanced aquatic ecosystem. The study revealed that a total 60 species of hydrophytes belonging to 39 genera and 25 families were identified. Among these, Cyperaceae was the dominant family comprising 17 species, out of which, monocots represented by 33 species belonging to 19 genera and 9 families; dicots represented by 24 species belonging to 17 genera and 14 families; pteridophyta represented by 3 species belonging to 3 genera and 2 families. The monocotyledon was found to be the dominant class. In the documented species, 55 herbs, 2 shrubs and 3 ferns were recorded with a variable habitat viz. 35 marshy, 8 amphibious, 6 submerged, 6 free floating and 5 fixed floating species. Documented plants were preserved as herbarium with their botanical names, family, local names and habitat. Two RET (Rare, Endanger and Threatened) category plant species viz. Wolffia arrhiza (L.) Horkel ex Wimm. and Lindernia anagallis (Burm.f.) Pennell belonging to Araceae and Scrophulariaceae family respectively were documented from Gadakharad village during the study which is the unexplored area and no documentation was done previously. Therefore, these species should be conserved by taking proper care of the water body otherwise the day will come and these two plants will be in verge of extinction. The present work exhibited the database of hydrophytes in Puri district of Odisha which will help in future work for its conversation and to maintain the local biodiversity.
Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, 2019
Abstract The present approach in this study aims to check infection of Pyricularia oryzae (MTCC-1... more Abstract The present approach in this study aims to check infection of Pyricularia oryzae (MTCC-1477) in a rice cultivar (Khandagiri) by applying low dose (50 μM) cadmium (II). In co-stress of Pyricularia oryzae and cadmium, the plants showed increased growth of shoot length and accumulation of protein, reducing sugar, photosynthetic pigments and antioxidative enzymes indicating improved growth and development at par with control plants. The co-stress induced increase in Phenylammonia lyase activity up to 752.01 U/mg protein and decrease in lipid peroxidation up to 15.81 μg/g, this activity strengthen the idea of enhanced innate defense mechanism of the plant against the pathogen. Antioxidant enzymes demonstrated enhanced activity and number of isoforms in co-stress indicative index for better performance. Two protein bands of MW ~23 kDa and ~47 kDa were more pronounced in the fungal and Cd treatment respectively. But the most affected band of MW ~23 kDa disappeared due to co-stress, which may be designated as a Pathogen Related protein. The study under present experimental conditions is a trade off approach to next generation sustainable agriculture keeping in mind about rapid changing climate and alarming growth of environmental pollution.
Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies, 2021
Medicinal plants have long been important in the evolution of human society. Herbal medicines hav... more Medicinal plants have long been important in the evolution of human society. Herbal medicines have always been at the forefront of practically all cultures or civilizations as a traditional remedy. Medicinal plants are considered rich sources of traditional remedies, and several modern medicines are derived from them. Medicinal plants have been used to treat illnesses, flavor and preserve food, and avert disease epidemics for thousands of years. The biological properties of plant species utilized all over the world are usually due to secondary metabolites produced by plants. Plant-derived compounds regulate microbial development in a variety of conditions. We provided a general overview of the medicinal plants that have been planted on our campus in this effort.
The primary objective of this study is to present a database of indigenous knowledge on medicinal... more The primary objective of this study is to present a database of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plants used to cure diseases among the local traditional people of Bhadrak district of Odisha, which could provide novel remedies for diseases. The study highlights the use of local flora (wild and cultivated plant species); explore; identify; ethnobotany and conservation of Bhadrak district. It also pays heed to the proper utilization of flora as a way of highlighting its ethnopharmacological importance. A field survey was conducted to collect the information about floral diversity in and around the study site. Data on the use of plants were collected with a semi-structured questionnaire and from the peer reviewed literatures. A total of 85 plant species belongs to 46 different families were identified and documented along with their botanical name. Among them Cucurbitaceae, Asteraceae, Euphorbiaceae, Solanaceae, Amaranthaceae, Fabaceae and Rutaceae were found to be dominated families....
An exhaustive study on floristic composition and ethnobotanical survey was conducted to collect i... more An exhaustive study on floristic composition and ethnobotanical survey was conducted to collect information about the occurrence of medicinal plants and their uses by different tribes in Angul-Talcher mining area of Odisha, India. More than 300 angiospermic medicinal plant species were collected and identified from various locations of the study area. Out of these, 46 species have been found to be used very often by the local tribes or rural native populace for the treatment of various diseases. The result of the present study indicate that the tribes population as well as the rural inhabitants of the Angul-Talcher mining areas largely depend on the native plant resource to meet their primary healthcare needs. Keyword: Angul, Diseases, Ethnobotanical medicinal plants, Odisha, Talcher, Tribes
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences
Asian Journal of Biological and Life sciences
International Journal of Modern Agriculture, Dec 1, 2020
Extensive coal mining activity in Talcher Coalfields of Angul district of Odisha has led to habit... more Extensive coal mining activity in Talcher Coalfields of Angul district of Odisha has led to habitat degradation and a landscape dotted with mine spoils. The main aim of this study is to assess the impact of coal mining on vegetation of Talcher area. To make mining possible several forest are cleared and this leads to deforestation. The loss of vegetative land and forest land affects the vegetation of the area. Due to increase in energy consumption in India the mining of coal is also increasing causing more vegetation loss. Thus it is advisable that such activities have to strictly regulate and more plantation must done to keep control on loss of vegetation.
Ecology, Environment and Conservation, 2022
Organic farming is an agricultural system which incorporates a high level of biological diversity... more Organic farming is an agricultural system which incorporates a high level of biological diversity and environmental uses that conserve naturally resources and have strong levels of animal welfare. It is also an integration of agricultural system to sustainable development, increased the fertility of the soil and biodiversity. During the unusual release, it inhibits chemical pesticides, antibiotics, chemical fertilizers, genetic material and the hormones enhancing growth. This farming program primarily aims to cultivate the field and grow crops in such a way that keeps the soil healthy through natural waste and other biological and beneficial organisms. It looks at the impact of the way and long time taking agricultural intervention on the agricultural ecosystem. It is designed for the production of food, while at the same time creating a natural balance in order to prevent the soil, the fertility and pest control. This review paper is based on organic fertilizer and the nutrient con...
Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, 2022
Medicinal plants play a significant part in our society. Several types of plants are having great... more Medicinal plants play a significant part in our society. Several types of plants are having great potential to cure many diseases which are referred to as medicinal plants. Medicinal plants are present mostly in forests which are traditional, accessible and affordable sources of primary health care for mainly tribal peoples. Odisha is blessed with a rich source of medicinal plants and has a great diversity. Although only some numbers of medicinal plants are identified today now, many species of medicinal plants are still unknown to society. The current work is studied to enlighten the medicinal plants among the tribes of the Kundra block of Koraput district of Odisha. During the study, 26 plant species belong to 17 families were documented. Out of that Tridax procumbens L. is widely used to cure various diseases and showed good antimicrobial activity. The petroleum ether and aqueous extracts showed the growth of inhibition on both the tested bacteria Escherichia coli and Salmonella ...
The Journal of Plant Science Research, 2021
Plant Science Today, 2022
Ethnobotanical research is a well-established field of science that attracts a lot of interest in... more Ethnobotanical research is a well-established field of science that attracts a lot of interest in medicine. Plants are responsible for over 80% of folk remedies used in primary care worldwide. Traditional and herbal medicine knowledge is essential in scientific research, especially when the literature and survey data are not adequately examined. Viral diseases affect millions of individuals worldwide, and they have a significant impact on human health and socioeconomic growth. Many infectious and non-infectious illnesses have long been treated with medicinal plants. The value of medicinal plants has risen in recent centuries. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) alone affects almost 40 million people. Coronavirus disease is now the most common viral illness globally, affecting an estimated 176 million people worldwide (COVID-19). A wide range of plant species was found to be effective in treating viral diseases. This review summarizes viral illness, disease outbreaks, and medicina...
AMBIENT SCIENCE, 2021
Medicinal plants have hundreds of chemical compounds that are practised in modern and traditional... more Medicinal plants have hundreds of chemical compounds that are practised in modern and traditional medication to deal with a variety of disorders (Ahn, 2017). Aromatic medicinal plants are plants that produce fragrance and are utilized to treat a range of ailments (Shankar et al., 2015). Curcuma longa is a perennial flowering herb plant native to Southern Asia that belongs to the ginger Zingiberaceae family (Priyadarsini et al., 2003). It is derived from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa and is recognized as the "Golden Spice of India." It necessitates annual rainfall and a mean temperature of 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F). It has rhizomes on the stems, elliptical leaves, flowers, and a pedicel with short dense spikes. It can grow to a height of one metre, or 3 feet and three inches. This herb has aromatic rhizomes that are yellowish to orange (Jadhav & Jagadale, 2018). Turmeric is a fragrant medicinal plant that consists of a variety of bioactive compounds. In folk medicine, these compounds were used to treat bile duct diseases, atrophy, cough, diabetic foot ulcer, hepatic dysfunction, rheumatoid arthritis, and sinus infection (Rathod et al., 2019). Because Indian Haldi is of the richest quality, it has become the world's largest manufacturer and exporter. Erode, in Tamil Nadu, is regarded as the world's largest producer of turmeric. As a result, it's also known as Yellow City, Turmeric City and Textile City (Prasad & Aggarwal, 2011). Other leading states in India that grow turmeric include Telangana,
Abutilon indicum (L.) Sweet is one of the most important plant species belonging to family Malvac... more Abutilon indicum (L.) Sweet is one of the most important plant species belonging to family Malvaceae. The entire plant or its specific parts like leaves, stem, roots, fruits and seeds are known to have medicinal properties and have a long history of use by tribal people in Dhenkanal district of Odisha. The plant is used as demulcent, aphrodisiac, laxative, diuretic, pulmonary, immunomodulatory, analgesic, antimicrobial and sedative. The leaves are used as astringent and to cure piles. The phytochemical analysis revealed the Presence of Alkaloid, Amino acid, Saponins, Flavonoids, Glycosides and steroids. This plant exhibits several potential pharmacological activities. The present review is therefore, an effort to give a detailed survey of the literature on the ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological properties of A. indicum.
This study was carried out to determine various types of fungi associated with four different var... more This study was carried out to determine various types of fungi associated with four different varieties of oranges and wood apple. Laboratory experiment was carried out on 24 orange and two wood apple samples collected from four different fruit vending zones of Bhubaneswar market to identify the fungal species associated with spoil oranges and wood apple. Four varieties of oranges were kinnow, sweet orange and navel orange. Out of 24 samples 11 samples were found to be infected with fungal pathogens and it was estimated that about 45.83% of fruits are decayed by pathogens after post harvesting period. The most common fungi associated with were identified as Alternaria citri, Penicillium digitatum, Aspergillus niger, Fusarium and Mucor spp were isolated from different varieties of oranges where as Aspergillus niger, Mucor and Rhizopus spp. were isolated from wood apple. Maximum length of rot from 3 to3.9 cm was noticed by A. citri after 7 days of incubation of the fruits and 1 to 2.7...
International Journal of Botany Studies, 2018
The floristic diversity is the natural resource and wealth of a region and acquiring knowledge of... more The floristic diversity is the natural resource and wealth of a region and acquiring knowledge of it is of immense scientific and commercial importance. The present work aimed to study the floristic diversity of Northern Tropical Semi-evergreen forests of Dhenkanal district of Odisha during 2014-2016. The data was collected by sampling using quadrats of 10×10m size. Ten quadrats were randomly placed at each study site. The size and number of the quadrats were determined by the species area curve method. The data were quantitatively analyzed for ecological and phytosociological analysis. Their relative values were calculated and summed to get Important Value Index (IVI) of individual species. The species were identified by following available literatures including Flora of Odisha (Saxena & Brahmam, 1994-96). The findings had very good indication towards the rich vegetation diversity in the district particularly in forests but the deforestation in the name of industrialization and economic development posing a major threat to the pristine forest.
Biological diversity, the common term of Biodiversity, in the simplest word means the variety of ... more Biological diversity, the common term of Biodiversity, in the simplest word means the variety of life. The biodiversity being the combination of two words, i.e. ‘Bios’ meaning ‘life’ and ‘diversitas’ meaning ‘variety’ or ‘difference’. Diversity creates harmony and harmony creates beauty, balance, bounty and peace in nature and society in agriculture and culture in science and in politics. The most valuable and precious gift of the nature is what called the life supporting system of each one of us. The quote “Plant a tree and get oxygen for free” simply by shows the importance of plants for the planet and the people of planet. “The region of the Indian people” or “The Hinduism is one of the oldest religions of humanity which gave birth to Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism. Mahashivratri “The Great Night of Shiva” is one of the significant events in India’s spiritual calendar. The importance of the use of different plant parts for worshipping in Hindu religion is continued for several years....
The locale Mayurbhanj is portrayed by a varied tribal populace with an alternate ethnic gathering... more The locale Mayurbhanj is portrayed by a varied tribal populace with an alternate ethnic gathering and environment. The inhabitant tribals relying upon wild as well as a cultivated plant for their different nourishment and restorative reason. This investigation manages the accessible plants utilized for starter preparation for handia (Rice beer) by the tribes of Mayurbhanj. The region, offers exceptional chances to consider the indigenous information and their uses common among the nearby clans. The nearby tribals depend upon wild just as cultivated plants for their distinctive sustenance and medicinal purposes. As a piece of the socio-public activity, all tribes prepare rice refreshment using their own outstanding starter culture. In the preparation of starter they use a segment of the wild plants as antimicrobials without knowing the genuine activity of these plants in fermentation. They express that yeast is encircled from these plants, liable for yeast movement during the ferment...
Advances in Zoology and Botany, 2019
Hydrophytes are water loving plants that regulate the aquatic ecosystem. Variety and variability ... more Hydrophytes are water loving plants that regulate the aquatic ecosystem. Variety and variability of hydrophytic plants have a great role in balanced aquatic ecosystem. The study revealed that a total 60 species of hydrophytes belonging to 39 genera and 25 families were identified. Among these, Cyperaceae was the dominant family comprising 17 species, out of which, monocots represented by 33 species belonging to 19 genera and 9 families; dicots represented by 24 species belonging to 17 genera and 14 families; pteridophyta represented by 3 species belonging to 3 genera and 2 families. The monocotyledon was found to be the dominant class. In the documented species, 55 herbs, 2 shrubs and 3 ferns were recorded with a variable habitat viz. 35 marshy, 8 amphibious, 6 submerged, 6 free floating and 5 fixed floating species. Documented plants were preserved as herbarium with their botanical names, family, local names and habitat. Two RET (Rare, Endanger and Threatened) category plant species viz. Wolffia arrhiza (L.) Horkel ex Wimm. and Lindernia anagallis (Burm.f.) Pennell belonging to Araceae and Scrophulariaceae family respectively were documented from Gadakharad village during the study which is the unexplored area and no documentation was done previously. Therefore, these species should be conserved by taking proper care of the water body otherwise the day will come and these two plants will be in verge of extinction. The present work exhibited the database of hydrophytes in Puri district of Odisha which will help in future work for its conversation and to maintain the local biodiversity.
Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, 2019
Abstract The present approach in this study aims to check infection of Pyricularia oryzae (MTCC-1... more Abstract The present approach in this study aims to check infection of Pyricularia oryzae (MTCC-1477) in a rice cultivar (Khandagiri) by applying low dose (50 μM) cadmium (II). In co-stress of Pyricularia oryzae and cadmium, the plants showed increased growth of shoot length and accumulation of protein, reducing sugar, photosynthetic pigments and antioxidative enzymes indicating improved growth and development at par with control plants. The co-stress induced increase in Phenylammonia lyase activity up to 752.01 U/mg protein and decrease in lipid peroxidation up to 15.81 μg/g, this activity strengthen the idea of enhanced innate defense mechanism of the plant against the pathogen. Antioxidant enzymes demonstrated enhanced activity and number of isoforms in co-stress indicative index for better performance. Two protein bands of MW ~23 kDa and ~47 kDa were more pronounced in the fungal and Cd treatment respectively. But the most affected band of MW ~23 kDa disappeared due to co-stress, which may be designated as a Pathogen Related protein. The study under present experimental conditions is a trade off approach to next generation sustainable agriculture keeping in mind about rapid changing climate and alarming growth of environmental pollution.
Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies, 2021
Medicinal plants have long been important in the evolution of human society. Herbal medicines hav... more Medicinal plants have long been important in the evolution of human society. Herbal medicines have always been at the forefront of practically all cultures or civilizations as a traditional remedy. Medicinal plants are considered rich sources of traditional remedies, and several modern medicines are derived from them. Medicinal plants have been used to treat illnesses, flavor and preserve food, and avert disease epidemics for thousands of years. The biological properties of plant species utilized all over the world are usually due to secondary metabolites produced by plants. Plant-derived compounds regulate microbial development in a variety of conditions. We provided a general overview of the medicinal plants that have been planted on our campus in this effort.
The primary objective of this study is to present a database of indigenous knowledge on medicinal... more The primary objective of this study is to present a database of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plants used to cure diseases among the local traditional people of Bhadrak district of Odisha, which could provide novel remedies for diseases. The study highlights the use of local flora (wild and cultivated plant species); explore; identify; ethnobotany and conservation of Bhadrak district. It also pays heed to the proper utilization of flora as a way of highlighting its ethnopharmacological importance. A field survey was conducted to collect the information about floral diversity in and around the study site. Data on the use of plants were collected with a semi-structured questionnaire and from the peer reviewed literatures. A total of 85 plant species belongs to 46 different families were identified and documented along with their botanical name. Among them Cucurbitaceae, Asteraceae, Euphorbiaceae, Solanaceae, Amaranthaceae, Fabaceae and Rutaceae were found to be dominated families....
An exhaustive study on floristic composition and ethnobotanical survey was conducted to collect i... more An exhaustive study on floristic composition and ethnobotanical survey was conducted to collect information about the occurrence of medicinal plants and their uses by different tribes in Angul-Talcher mining area of Odisha, India. More than 300 angiospermic medicinal plant species were collected and identified from various locations of the study area. Out of these, 46 species have been found to be used very often by the local tribes or rural native populace for the treatment of various diseases. The result of the present study indicate that the tribes population as well as the rural inhabitants of the Angul-Talcher mining areas largely depend on the native plant resource to meet their primary healthcare needs. Keyword: Angul, Diseases, Ethnobotanical medicinal plants, Odisha, Talcher, Tribes
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences
Asian Journal of Biological and Life sciences
IIP Series, 2024
Plants play a major role in our lives. They are the living entities that have a significant impac... more Plants play a major role in our lives. They are the living entities that have a significant impact on mankind. Directly or indirectly, plants are connected with our lives and we both are interdependent on each other. Plants help to maintain the ecosystem. There are many plants that are full of medicinal properties such plants are vital for improving our health. It is a truth that 25% of the medications we use come from plants, and 4/5 of the world's population relies on plants as their primary source of healthcare. This review article discusses the significance of the plant Emblica officinal Gaertn. (Indian gooseberry), a herb which is used to cure various health related ailments and diseases such as infertility, cholesterol, digestive issues, diabetes etc.