Rizwan Ali Ansari
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View article: Phytomycobiomes and Ecosystem Services: Mechanisms, Evidence and Routes to Application
Phytomycobiomes and Ecosystem Services: Mechanisms, Evidence and Routes to Application Open
Phytomycobiomes refer to the fungal consortia that inhabit plant tissues and the rhizosphere. Their documented functions include nutrient mobilization, carbon retention, stress mitigation and pathogen suppression, although measurable effec…
View article: Qualitative Assessment of Fungal Species Diversity in the Rhizosphere of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum)
Qualitative Assessment of Fungal Species Diversity in the Rhizosphere of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum) Open
The Rhizosphere, a dynamic zone of soil surrounding plant roots, hosts a diverse community of microorganisms that significantly influence plant health and soil fertility. This study aimed to assess the qualitative percentage distribution o…
View article: EVALUATION OF EFFECTIVENESS OF PHYTOEXTRACTS AND BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENTS ON THE MYCELIAL GROWTH OF FUSARIUM OXYSPORUM F. SP. LYCOPERSICI
EVALUATION OF EFFECTIVENESS OF PHYTOEXTRACTS AND BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENTS ON THE MYCELIAL GROWTH OF FUSARIUM OXYSPORUM F. SP. LYCOPERSICI Open
In the face of increasing challenges posed by plant pathogens particularly those affecting staple crops like tomatoes, sustainable and eco-friendly agricultural practices are becoming more critical. Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici, a…
View article: Phytochemical analysis and hepatoprotective potential of aqueous leaf extract of Ocimum gratissimum (Scent leaf)
Phytochemical analysis and hepatoprotective potential of aqueous leaf extract of Ocimum gratissimum (Scent leaf) Open
The aim of this study was to evaluate the phytochemical composition and hepatoprotective potential of aqueous leaf extract of Ocimum gratissimum (Scent leaf). Freshly harvested leaves of O. gratissinum were thoroughly washed with tap water…
View article: Qualitative phytochemical and GC-MS analysis of fermented castor seed (Ogiri Igbo)
Qualitative phytochemical and GC-MS analysis of fermented castor seed (Ogiri Igbo) Open
The aim of this study was to investigate the phytochemicals present in fermented castor seed (ogiri Igbo). 1kg of castor seed was dehulled and cleaned after which seeds were wrapped in banana leaves and boiled for 6-8 h. The boiled seeds w…
View article: Qualitative phytochemical and GC-MS analysis of fermented castor seed (Ogiri Igbo)
Qualitative phytochemical and GC-MS analysis of fermented castor seed (Ogiri Igbo) Open
The aim of this study was to investigate the phytochemicals present in fermented castor seed (ogiri Igbo). 1kg of castor seed was dehulled and cleaned after which seeds were wrapped in banana leaves and boiled for 6-8 h. The boiled seeds w…
View article: Microbial Load of Domestic Water Sources Treated with Moringa oleifera and Jatropha curcas Seed Powder
Microbial Load of Domestic Water Sources Treated with Moringa oleifera and Jatropha curcas Seed Powder Open
Aim: Microbial load of domestic water sources treated with Moringa oleifera and Jatropha curcas seed powder.
Study Design: The container test method was used for the treatments. One gram (1.0 g) each of the plant seed (Moringa oleifera an…
View article: Potential role of bio-inoculants and organic matter for the management of root-knot nematode infesting chickpea
Potential role of bio-inoculants and organic matter for the management of root-knot nematode infesting chickpea Open
A pot experiment was conducted during 2013–14 to observe the potential role of some organics and bio-organics such as Calotropis procera, Glomus fasciculatum, and Azotobacter chroococcum on some growth attributes of chickpea and subsequent…