Abiotic stress, especially a lack of water, can significantly reduce crop yields. In this study, we evaluated the physiological and biochemical effects of potassium sulfate (K2SO4) fertilizer and varied irrigation regimes on the economically significant oilseed crop, Brassica juncea L, under open field conditions. Two cultivars (RH-725 and RH-749) of B. juncea were used in a randomized complete block design experiment with three replicates. Irrigation regimes consisted of a control (double irrigation: once at the 50% flowering and another at 50% fruiting stages), early irrigation (at 50% flowering only), late irrigation (at 50% fruiting only) and stress (no irrigation). The K2SO4 applications were: control (K0, no fertilization); K1, 10 kg ha−1; and K2, 20 kg ha−1. We measured growth via fresh and dry plant weight, plant height, root length, and leaf area. All the growth parameters were higher in RH-749. The physiological attributes, including the membrane stability index and relative water content, were higher at the 50% flowering stage in RH-749. The amount of antioxidant enzymes (catalase (CAT), guaiacol peroxidase (POX), ascorbate peroxidase (APX), and superoxide dismutase (SOD)) was enhanced when both plants were fertilized during water stress. All of these enzymes had higher activity in RH-749. The total chlorophyll content and photosynthesis rate were considerably higher in RH-749, which leaked fewer electrolytes and maintained a less destructive osmotic potential under limited water conditions. The results indicated that it is water-stress tolerant when given a high concentration of K2SO4, which alleviated the adverse effects of water stress on growth and physiology.

The main objective of present study were screening of phytoconstituent produce by Launaea procumbens and evaluate it phytochemically by using four different solvents(petroleum ether, acetone, methanol and aqueous) in terms of total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC) and antioxidant properties analysis. Antioxidant potential of the extracts was evaluated by non-enzymatic assays (DPPH, ABTS). Lowest IC 50 values were shown by methanolic extracts followed by acetone, aqueous and petroleum ether extracts. The antioxidant properties of the extracts showed positive correlation with the total phenolic and flavonoid content of the extracts. The finding indicated that some of the recognized phytochemicals possess pharmacological actions which may be responsible for its medicinal values.

The objective of the current research work is to investigate the in-vitro anti-bacterial and anthelmintic activity.The combined tri-herbal methanolic extract made up of equal quantities of leaves of Moringa oleifera, seeds of Terminalia chebula, and fresh bulbs of Allium sativum was evaluated for its in-vitro antibacterial and anthelmintic activity and was compared with its individual methanolic extracts of Terminalia chebula. The anti-bacterial activity was evaluated against gram neagative and gram positive bacteria. Streptomycin was used as a standard drug. The Anthelmintic activity was evaluated against Pheretima posthuma. Albendazole was used as a standard drug. The experimental results showed that triherbal methanolic plant extracts possess better activity on both microorganisms and earthworms. The combined activity of Moringa oleifera, Terminalia chebula and Allium sativum has been reported for the first time.

This manuscript contains vital ethnobotanical information and facts about<em> Ricinus communis</em> and <em>Azadirachta indica</em>, generated through extensive interviews and statistical analysis of data from studied site. Collection and documentation of the information was accomplished by surveying of selected area. The data was analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively, using statistical indices. Number of informants for<em> Ricinus communis</em> and <em>Azadirachta indica</em> were found to be 85 and 111 respectively. Number of ailments being treated by these plants have been recorded carefully. Quantitative analysis has revealed that seeds of <em>Ricinus communis</em> are frequently used to treat arthritis while leaves of <em>Azadirachta indica</em> are used for skin disease treatment. Documentation of such ethnobotanical data will help in conservation of studied plants and sustainability of indigenous knowledge which can be instrumental for strengthening health care system.