Foliar micromorphology of Arctotis arctotoides (L.F.) O. Hoffm.

Badmus, None Abimbola; Afolayan, A. J.

doi:10.1016/j.sajb.2010.02.010

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“…In particular, the glandular trichomes on the leaf surfaces are specialized secretors structures that might be the sites of production or accumulation of various bioactive secondary metabolites [16]. These chemical compounds may have diverse functions, including the plant defense [17], and could be of interest as pesticides or pharmaceutical products.…”

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Smallanthus macroscyphus: A new source of antidiabetic compounds

Serra-Barcellona

Aráoz

Cabrera

et al. 2014

Chemico-Biological Interactions

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Smallanthus macroscyphus: A new source of antidiabetic compounds

Serra-Barcellona

Aráoz

Cabrera

et al. 2014

Chemico-Biological Interactions

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“…The Carduus edelbergii powder were analyzed using AOAC techniques [23,24] for the measurement of dry matter, moisture, crude fat, protein, and fibers as well as total ash. Plant materials were weighed, and moisture and ash contents were estimated based on the variation in mass.…”

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Biosynthesis of Biocompatible AgNPs Using Medicinally Important Carduus edelbergii Rech.f. Extract for Multifarious Biological Activities

Jamil

Dastagir

Foudah

et al. 2022

Journal of Nanomaterials

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In current scenario, plant-mediated synthesis of nanoparticles has received significant interest owing to its cost-effectiveness and eco-friendly methods. This study was planned to find the potential of Carduus edelbergii Rech.f. extract for the fabrication of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and their subsequent antibacterial, antifungal, cytotoxic, and antioxidant activities. The prepared plant extract was analyzed for phytochemicals, elements, and nutrients. The fabricated AgNPs were characterized by spectroscopy (UV-Vis), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The synthesized AgNPs and the Carduus edelbergii extract were investigated for their antioxidant, antibacterial, cytotoxic, and antifungal characteristics. The results showed that the plant extract contains a wide range of important nutrients and secondary metabolites. The synthesized AgNPs were crystalline and globular with an average diameter of 36.5 nm and exhibited a localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) peak at roughly 420 nm. As compared to Carduus edelbergii extract, the phytofabricated AgNPs had an increased antioxidant and cytotoxic efficacy. The AgNPs showed substantial antibacterial action against Gram-positive (Staphylococcus epidermis and Staphylococcus aureus) and Gram-negative (Klebsiella aerogenes and Escherichia coli) bacteria. The findings revealed that the phytofabricated AgNPs could be an effective antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal for treatment of medical conditions.

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“…These elements (micro and macro) are very essential for plant growth. Their important functions include regulation of calcium levels in plant tissues and organs, involvement in photosynthetic processes and detoxification of heavy metals or oxalic acid in plants (Franceschi and Nakata, 2005; Kuo-Huang et al, 2007; Badmus and Afolayan, 2010). The high percentage of oxygen observed in the plant confirmed the use of oxygen in the transport of other nutrients into plants but calcium is required to make nutrients mobile within the plant tissue.…”

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Foliar micromorphology of <i>Lippia javanica</i> (Burm.F) Spreng

Asowata-Ayodele

Afolayan

Otunola

2016

Afr. J. Trad. Compl. Alt. Med.

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Background: Lippia javanica (Burm.F.) Spreng is an aromatic indigenous South African plant with culinary and medicinal values. This study investigated the foliar morphology and elemental composition of the plant because not much data concerning the anatomical and micro-morphological features can be found in literature Materials and Methods: Fresh leaves of the plant were investigated using light and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The elemental composition of the leaf was determined by energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Results: The leaves of L. javanica were amphitrichomic while the stomata distribution was amphistomatic. These stomata were more or less randomly distributed over the epidermis lying almost close to each other and were fewer in number in between the veins and over the finer veins. The major constituents of crystals found in the plant were Ca, Na, S, Al, P, Cl, K, Mg and Fe. The presence of long glandular trichomes on the leaf surfaces of the plant could indicate secretory sites where secondary metabolites are produced. Conclusion: Secretions from the glandular trichomes and the presence of these elements, which are vital in maintaining good health, are probably responsible for the culinary and medicinal properties of L. javanica.

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Foliar micromorphology of Arctotis arctotoides (L.F.) O. Hoffm.

Cited by 7 publications

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Smallanthus macroscyphus: A new source of antidiabetic compounds

Smallanthus macroscyphus: A new source of antidiabetic compounds

Biosynthesis of Biocompatible AgNPs Using Medicinally Important Carduus edelbergii Rech.f. Extract for Multifarious Biological Activities

Foliar micromorphology of <i>Lippia javanica</i> (Burm.F) Spreng

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