Meiotic Studies in Cosmos sulphureus Cav.

Abstract

ABSTRACT. Cosmos sulphureus Cav. was studied with respect to its meiotic behavior. It has been observed that this plant species is a diploid with the chromosome number of n=12. The course of meiosis was normal in most of the cells but some meiotic irregularities have also been observed.

<i>In vitro</i> Anthelmintic Activities of Extracts and Fractions of <i>Cosmos sulphureus Cav</i>, Against <i>Onchocerca ochengi</i>

“…Cosmos sulphureus, one of them used traditionally as anthelmintic in Cameroon. It is a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, commonly known as yellow cosmos spread throughout India, Florida, Southern United States and South America [14]. This plant is generally used for improving blood circulation, antiaging agent, reducing body heat, strengthening bone marrow and to treat infections associated with pathogenic microorganisms [15].…”

Preliminary Phytochemical Analysis and in Vitro Antioxidant Activity of Araucaria Columnaris Bark Peel and Cosmos Sulphureus Flowers

“…The height of the plant is 90-120 cm and has compound leaves. Flowering season is October to December [15]. The present study was undertaken to investigate the phytochemical and antioxidants properties of bark peel extract of Araucaria columnaris and flower extracts of Cosmos sulphurous with a view to assess the potentials of both the plants as a source for phenolic antioxidants.…”

Cytological Studies on Some Egyptian species of Anthemideae (Asteraceae)

“…This is not due to low haploid number (n=8) but to chromosome length. The frequency of chiasma differences were extensively analyzed in several taxa belonging to Asteraceae (Ghaffari & Djavadp, 1998;Gupta et al, 2013;Kumari &Sidhu, 2012 andSheidai et al, 2006). They concluded that the cytotaxonimic features verify the affinity of the related taxa of Asteraceae.…”