Journal of Plant Sciences

Volume 3, Issue 1, February 2015

  • In Vitro Shoot and Callus Induction and Alkaloid Contents of Ephedra intermedia (Schrenket) of Iran

    Azra Ataei Azimi, Babak Delnavaz Hashemloian

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, February 2015
    Pages: 1-8
    Received: Dec. 12, 2014
    Accepted: Dec. 18, 2014
    Published: Jan. 19, 2015
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    Abstract: Ephedra intermedia(Schrenket) isan evergreen shrub belongs to family Ephedraceae.The present study deals with Invitro callus induction, multiple shoots regeneration and alkaloid production of E.intermedia. Callus andmultiple shoots formation were initiated on MS medium supplementedwith different concentrations of 1-Naphthalene Acetic Acid (NAA)and ... Show More
  • Comparison of the Growth Performance of Nannochloropsis oceanica IMET1 and Nannochloropsis gaditana CCMP526 under Various Culture Conditions

    Yongxue Chi, Yasuyuki Takiguchi

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, February 2015
    Pages: 9-13
    Received: Dec. 21, 2014
    Accepted: Jan. 12, 2015
    Published: Jan. 23, 2015
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    Abstract: We studied the growth performance of Nannochloropsis oceanica IMET1 under various culture conditions, including different CO2 concentrations, temperature, or light intensities compared with that of N. gaditana CCMP526. When CO2 concentrations were changed, the growth rates of N. oceanica IMET1 and N. gaditana CCMP526 were the highest at a CO2 conce... Show More
  • Impact of Mycorrhizal Inoculation on the Development of Intsia bijuga Grown on Soil under Exotic Species Casuarina equisetifolia Plantation

    Dina Ratahiriarisoa, Nirina Christophe Rakotoarimanga, Rondro Harinisainana Baohanta, Herizo Randriambanona, Marie-Ève. Beaulieu, Damase Phambu Khasa, Marson Raherimandimby

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, February 2015
    Pages: 14-21
    Received: Dec. 29, 2014
    Accepted: Jan. 11, 2015
    Published: Jan. 28, 2015
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    Abstract: Installation of exotic species often influences the functioning of the soil microbial population and the development of indigenous plants. The objective of this study was to determine the influence of ectomycorrhizal inoculation on soil microorganisms and the development of the native plant Intsia bijuga grown on soils collected under exotic planta... Show More
  • Relationship of Resistance to Sudden Death Syndrome with Yield and other Important Agronomic Traits in a Recombinant Inbred Soybean Population

    James Anderson, W. Clark, M. Humberto Reyes-Valdes, Stella K. Kantartzi

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, February 2015
    Pages: 22-26
    Received: Dec. 22, 2014
    Accepted: Jan. 11, 2015
    Published: Feb. 02, 2015
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    Abstract: The objective of this study was to evaluate a recombinant inbred line population derived from a cross between a recombinant inbred line (RIL) resistant to sudden death syndrome (SDS). ‘LS90-1920’ with a susceptible line, ‘Spencer’ in order to identify any significant association between yield and important agronomic traits with SDS, estimate herita... Show More
  • Influence of Priming Concentration on the Growth and Yield of Amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus L.) in Sokoto Semi-Arid Zone of Nigeria

    Mukhtar Musa, Aminu Aliyu Lawal

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, February 2015
    Pages: 27-30
    Received: Jan. 11, 2015
    Accepted: Jan. 22, 2015
    Published: Feb. 02, 2015
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    Abstract: Two field trials were conducted during the 2012 cropping season at the Fruits and Vegetable Teaching and Research Farm of the Department of Crop Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, to evaluate the effect of priming concentration on the growth and yield of Amaranth. Treatments consisted of four priming concentrations (0%, 0.5%, 1% and 2% KN... Show More
  • Growth Performance of Fourteen Potato Varieties as Affected by Arsenic Contamination

    Md. Nazmul Haque, Md. Hazrat Ali, Tuhin Suvra Roy, Sheikh Muhammad Masum, Md. Nousad Hossain

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, February 2015
    Pages: 31-44
    Received: Jan. 08, 2015
    Accepted: Jan. 22, 2015
    Published: Feb. 02, 2015
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    Abstract: The different levels of arsenic (As) had significant effect on growth contributing parameters of potato varieties. All parameters studied in this experiment were decreased with the increasing As levels. The results showed that though most of the growth parameters decreased with the increasing As levels but remained statistically similar up to 25 mg... Show More