S. John Britto
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: ISOLATION, CHARACTERIZATION, AND COMPUTATIONAL DOCKING ANALYSIS OF CELLULOSE NANOCRYSTALS FROM Morinda citrifolia (NONI) LEAF FIBERS
ISOLATION, CHARACTERIZATION, AND COMPUTATIONAL DOCKING ANALYSIS OF CELLULOSE NANOCRYSTALS FROM Morinda citrifolia (NONI) LEAF FIBERS Open
Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) derived from Morinda citrifolia (noni) leaf fibers were explored as sustainable, biodegradable reinforcement agents in organic–inorganic nanocomposites, with a focus on catalytic applications. This study inves…
View article: Rediscovery and amended description of Strobilanthes humilis (Acanthaceae)
Rediscovery and amended description of Strobilanthes humilis (Acanthaceae) Open
Strobilanthes Blume consists of approximately 350 species, chiefly distributed in the tropical and sub-tropical parts of Asia but extending to the Pacific islands. Approximately 150 species of Strobilanthes are reported from India and, amo…
View article: A comprehensive account on the genus Hedychium J. konig (Zingiberaceae) in south India
A comprehensive account on the genus Hedychium J. konig (Zingiberaceae) in south India Open
The genus Hedychium J. Konig in south India is revised based on field investigations and herbarium analysis. Seven species and one variety are recognised, along with H. flavum J. Konig found to be new distributional record. A brief history…
View article: Notes on Strobilanthes cuspidata with reinstatement of Endopogon versicolor (Acanthaceae)
Notes on Strobilanthes cuspidata with reinstatement of Endopogon versicolor (Acanthaceae) Open
Endopogon versicolor Wight, previously treated as a synonym of Strobilanthes cuspidata (Benth.) T. Anderson, is reinstated as a distinct species and a new name S. benthamii B. Mani, Sinj. Thomas, Britto, A.K. Pradeep, Y.F. Deng & E.S.S. Ku…
View article: A NEW SECTION (BEGONIA SECT. FLOCCIFERAE SECT. NOV.) AND TWO NEW SPECIES IN BEGONIACEAE FROM THE WESTERN GHATS OF INDIA
A NEW SECTION (BEGONIA SECT. FLOCCIFERAE SECT. NOV.) AND TWO NEW SPECIES IN BEGONIACEAE FROM THE WESTERN GHATS OF INDIA Open
Two new species, Begonia bracteolata and Begonia keralensis, are described from the Western Ghats of India. They are placed in the newly created Begonia sect. Flocciferae, along with B. albo-coccinea Hook. and B. floccifera Bedd. Lectotype…
View article: A Review on Two Endemic Species of Genus Premna and their Conservational Importance
A Review on Two Endemic Species of Genus Premna and their Conservational Importance Open
The genus Premna (Lamiaceae-APG IV) consists of about 200 species that are native mainly to the tropical and subtropical Asia, Africa, Australia and the Pacific islands. The species ofPremna are well known for their medicinal properties an…
View article: <i>Strobilanthes carmelensis</i> (Acanthaceae), a new species from the Western Ghats of India
<i>Strobilanthes carmelensis</i> (Acanthaceae), a new species from the Western Ghats of India Open
Strobilanthes carmelensis, a plietesial new species apparently ascribable to the Strobilanthes kunthiana-group, is described for the flora of Western Ghats (India, Wayanad District, State of Kerala). Pollen morphology, phenology, distribut…
View article: Strobilanthes mullayanagiriensis and S. bislei (Acanthaceae) - two new species from the Western Ghats, India
Strobilanthes mullayanagiriensis and S. bislei (Acanthaceae) - two new species from the Western Ghats, India Open
Strobilanthes mullayanagiriensis and S. bislei are plietesial species described for the flora of Western Ghats of India from Karnataka state. Pollen morphology is used as a key character for establishing these two species. Distribution and…
View article: Two new species of Impatiens (Balsaminaceae) from the Western Ghats, India
Two new species of Impatiens (Balsaminaceae) from the Western Ghats, India Open
Impatiens saulierea and I. josephia, two new species, are described from the Western Ghats, India. The former is collected from Kakkayam, Kozhikode and the latter from Idukki, Kerala. A detailed description of both taxa along with diagnost…
View article: LCMS/MS analysis of methanolic rhizome extracts of Alpinia calcarata Roscoe (Zingiberaceae) -A multipotent medicinal plant.
LCMS/MS analysis of methanolic rhizome extracts of Alpinia calcarata Roscoe (Zingiberaceae) -A multipotent medicinal plant. Open
31May 2016 LCMS/MS analysis of methanolic rhizome extracts of Alpinia calcarata Roscoe (Zingiberaceae) -A multipotent medicinal plant. Silvy Mathew and S. John Britto. St.Dominic’s College, Kanjirappally,Kottayam(Dt)-686512,Kerala(St), IND…
View article: Herbal therapy of sexual disorders and debilities practiced by Oraon tribals of Palamu division, Jharkhand, India.
Herbal therapy of sexual disorders and debilities practiced by Oraon tribals of Palamu division, Jharkhand, India. Open
Sexual disorders and debilities are on the increase worldwide because of modern food habits, lifestyle and increasing etiological factors. Several modern treatments are employed which are not only expensive but are also often associated wi…
View article: A new species of<i>Hedychium</i>(Zingiberaceae) from the southern Western Ghats, India
A new species of<i>Hedychium</i>(Zingiberaceae) from the southern Western Ghats, India Open
Hedychium matthewii S. Thomas, B. Mani & S. J. Britto, a new species from the southern Western Ghats, is described and illustrated. The new species is confined to Idukki, in the southern part of the Western Ghats, India. The diagnostic cha…