Annals of West University of Timişoara, ser. Biology, 2022
The anatomical features of the bud and graft unions of three accessions of Anacardium occidentale... more The anatomical features of the bud and graft unions of three accessions of Anacardium occidentale (Brazilian Jumbo, Brazilian extra-large, and Indian madras) were studied to determine the compatibility and incompatibility of the unions. Scion, stock, and union diameters of graft and bud were measured and the data obtained were used to discriminate between the compatible and incompatible combinations. The histological features of successful unions revealed a necrotic layer 4 days after propagation. Days 20 and 60 showed the formation of the callus cells, the cambium bridge was also observed 100 days after the propagation. The unsuccessful unions showed a wide gap in the cortex of the unions. Wedge graft and T-bud unions showed 72.92% and 33.33% successes respectively. The results showed that budding and grafting compatibility exists among the three accessions of A. occidentale. The factors that were responsible for the success of the unions were elucidated.
Anatomical features can be practically applied in many fields of studies. For instance, the featu... more Anatomical features can be practically applied in many fields of studies. For instance, the features have been used in taxonomy/systematics, authentication of drug plants, suitability for pulp and paper production, the biological origin of honey, forensic investigation, dietary fibres in human nutrition, quality control of human and animal foods, water economy of plant, and so on. Although, some of these applications have been exploited, more still need to be done on a vast number of plants with potentials. In the present study, some of the above mentioned applications are dealt with. 2 of 23.71mm also on the adaxial surface and trichomes. S. acuta possessed stomata with a small number of subsidiary cells, small stomata, concentric and amphicribal vascular bundles, higher frequency of stellate and unicellular trichomes. Possession of the appropriate fibre length, fibre diameter, large lumen width, thin cell wall, Runkel ratio of less than 1 and relative fibre length are important dimensional characteristics of the studied species as raw materials for pulp and paper making.
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2019
Carpolobia lutea is a medicinal plant commonly utilized in Nigeria to boost libido. The ethnomedi... more Carpolobia lutea is a medicinal plant commonly utilized in Nigeria to boost libido. The ethnomedicinal importance of any plant lies in some secondary metabolites. Hence, the present study was carried out to investigate the proximate and phytochemical composition of roots and leaves of this plant using standard methods. The proximate composition of leaves and roots showed moisture, ash, fibre, protein, fat and carbohydrate contents with values that ranged between 8.
Seeding at the appropriate depth and planting under suitable soil types are important factors for... more Seeding at the appropriate depth and planting under suitable soil types are important factors for improvement of crop performance. In light of this, potted experiment was carried out at the University of Ilorin Botanical Garden to examine the effects of different sowing depths and soil types on the growth, yield and seed quality of bambara groundnut. The experimental layout followed completely randomized design with four replications. The treatment consisted of 0, 1, 2, 4 6 and 8 cm sowing depths and three different soil types (sand, loam and clay). Sowing at a depth of 1 cm produced the highest seedling emergence, tallest plant height, highest number of leaves, highest leaf area, highest yield components in terms of number of pods per plants, pod weight and seed weight per plant. The deepest sowing depth (8 cm), produced the lowest values of all the aforementioned parameters. Growth attributes were found to be highest in sandy soil compared to loamy and clayey soils. However, yield components were higher in loamy soil than other soil types. Sowing depths of 4-8 cm and clayey soil increased the percentage ash, fibre and carbohydrate contents of the seeds when compared to other sowing depths and soil types respectively. Therefore, for improved seedling emergence and biological yield, sowing depth of 1 cm under suitable soil types such as sandy and loamy soils could be considered appropriate for the cultivation of this crop. Fluctuation exists in all the proximate composition. However, sowing depth of 4-8 cm and clayey soil had a remarkable influence on some of the proximate compositions.
Annals of West University of Timişoara, ser. Biology, 2022
The anatomical features of the bud and graft unions of three accessions of Anacardium occidentale... more The anatomical features of the bud and graft unions of three accessions of Anacardium occidentale (Brazilian Jumbo, Brazilian extra-large, and Indian madras) were studied to determine the compatibility and incompatibility of the unions. Scion, stock, and union diameters of graft and bud were measured and the data obtained were used to discriminate between the compatible and incompatible combinations. The histological features of successful unions revealed a necrotic layer 4 days after propagation. Days 20 and 60 showed the formation of the callus cells, the cambium bridge was also observed 100 days after the propagation. The unsuccessful unions showed a wide gap in the cortex of the unions. Wedge graft and T-bud unions showed 72.92% and 33.33% successes respectively. The results showed that budding and grafting compatibility exists among the three accessions of A. occidentale. The factors that were responsible for the success of the unions were elucidated.
Anatomical features can be practically applied in many fields of studies. For instance, the featu... more Anatomical features can be practically applied in many fields of studies. For instance, the features have been used in taxonomy/systematics, authentication of drug plants, suitability for pulp and paper production, the biological origin of honey, forensic investigation, dietary fibres in human nutrition, quality control of human and animal foods, water economy of plant, and so on. Although, some of these applications have been exploited, more still need to be done on a vast number of plants with potentials. In the present study, some of the above mentioned applications are dealt with. 2 of 23.71mm also on the adaxial surface and trichomes. S. acuta possessed stomata with a small number of subsidiary cells, small stomata, concentric and amphicribal vascular bundles, higher frequency of stellate and unicellular trichomes. Possession of the appropriate fibre length, fibre diameter, large lumen width, thin cell wall, Runkel ratio of less than 1 and relative fibre length are important dimensional characteristics of the studied species as raw materials for pulp and paper making.
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2019
Carpolobia lutea is a medicinal plant commonly utilized in Nigeria to boost libido. The ethnomedi... more Carpolobia lutea is a medicinal plant commonly utilized in Nigeria to boost libido. The ethnomedicinal importance of any plant lies in some secondary metabolites. Hence, the present study was carried out to investigate the proximate and phytochemical composition of roots and leaves of this plant using standard methods. The proximate composition of leaves and roots showed moisture, ash, fibre, protein, fat and carbohydrate contents with values that ranged between 8.
Seeding at the appropriate depth and planting under suitable soil types are important factors for... more Seeding at the appropriate depth and planting under suitable soil types are important factors for improvement of crop performance. In light of this, potted experiment was carried out at the University of Ilorin Botanical Garden to examine the effects of different sowing depths and soil types on the growth, yield and seed quality of bambara groundnut. The experimental layout followed completely randomized design with four replications. The treatment consisted of 0, 1, 2, 4 6 and 8 cm sowing depths and three different soil types (sand, loam and clay). Sowing at a depth of 1 cm produced the highest seedling emergence, tallest plant height, highest number of leaves, highest leaf area, highest yield components in terms of number of pods per plants, pod weight and seed weight per plant. The deepest sowing depth (8 cm), produced the lowest values of all the aforementioned parameters. Growth attributes were found to be highest in sandy soil compared to loamy and clayey soils. However, yield components were higher in loamy soil than other soil types. Sowing depths of 4-8 cm and clayey soil increased the percentage ash, fibre and carbohydrate contents of the seeds when compared to other sowing depths and soil types respectively. Therefore, for improved seedling emergence and biological yield, sowing depth of 1 cm under suitable soil types such as sandy and loamy soils could be considered appropriate for the cultivation of this crop. Fluctuation exists in all the proximate composition. However, sowing depth of 4-8 cm and clayey soil had a remarkable influence on some of the proximate compositions.
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