Journal of Plant Sciences

Volume 5, Issue 2, April 2017

  • Genetic Diversity in Pigeon Pea (Cajanuscajan (L.) Millspaugh Germplasm Revealed by Gel Electrophoresis of the Seed Proteins

    Agbolade James Oludare, Adekoya Modinat Adejoke, David Oyinade Aderoju, Chukwuma Deborah Moradeke, Komolafe Ronke Justina, Olaiya Aderonke Eunice

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, April 2017
    Pages: 48-55
    Received: 08 September 2016
    Accepted: 07 February 2017
    Published: 14 March 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jps.20170502.11
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    Abstract: Ten accessions of Pigeon pea (Cajanuscajan) obtained from National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB), Ibadan, Oyo state, were assessed for their genetic and phylogenetic relatedness through electrophoretic analysis of the seed proteins. 0.2g of the seeds were weighed and macerated with mortar and pestle in 0.2M phosphate buff... Show More
  • Assessment on the Use, Knowledge and Conservation of Medicinal Plants in Selected Kebeles of Dire Dawa Administration, Eastern Ethiopia

    Atinafu Kebede, Shimels Ayalew, Akalu Mesfin, Getachew Mulualem

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, April 2017
    Pages: 56-64
    Received: 13 January 2017
    Accepted: 04 February 2017
    Published: 14 March 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jps.20170502.12
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    Abstract: The aim of the study was to assess and document the indigenous knowledge of medicinal plants used in the communities and preserve it to be used by the next generations. Ten study sites (kebeles) were selected based on a reconnaissance survey and recommendations of elders and local authorities. The study was carried out in two different seasons, fro... Show More
  • Effects of Powdery Mildew (Leveillula Taurica and Erysiphe Polygoni) on Yield and Yield Components of Fenugreek in the Mid-Altitudes of Bale, South Eastern Ethiopia

    Yonas Worku Mulat

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, April 2017
    Pages: 65-67
    Received: 22 January 2017
    Accepted: 07 February 2017
    Published: 15 March 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jps.20170502.13
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    Abstract: Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) is one of the most important seed spice crops in Ethiopia in general and in the mid-altitudes of Bale in particular. Powdery mildew caused by Leveillula taurica and Erysiphe polygoni is a common disease of fenugreek in the mid-altitudes of Bale. To determine the effects of this disease on yield and yield com... Show More
  • An Efficient Method for High Quality RNA Extraction from Moringa oleifera

    Preethi Praba Umesh, Mohd Akram Ansari, Ganapathi Sridevi

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, April 2017
    Pages: 68-74
    Received: 19 February 2017
    Accepted: 28 February 2017
    Published: 28 March 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jps.20170502.14
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    Abstract: Moringa oleifera, the Miracle Tree is rich in all nutrients and minerals. It has prominent distribution of secondary metabolites like polysaccharides, phenols and mucilage, which makes extraction of RNA quite difficult. A high quality and pure RNA is prerequisite for the study of high through put transcriptomics and functional genomics. A protocol ... Show More
  • Evaluation of Double Cropping System for Sorghum Production at Fedis, Eastern Ethiopia

    Fuad Abduselam, Tamado Tana, Jamal Abdulahi, Habte Nida, Taye Tadese

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, April 2017
    Pages: 75-81
    Received: 06 February 2017
    Accepted: 25 February 2017
    Published: 07 April 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jps.20170502.15
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    Abstract: Mono-cropping of sorghum is usual practice by small holders in Eastern Hararghe zone which aggravates the infestation of striga in case of susceptible varieties and has risk of crop failure in most cases due to erratic and unreliable rainfall. Thus, it was important to undertake research on cropping system which can make the farmers less vulnerable... Show More
  • A Review on Potential and Status of Biofuel Production in Ethiopia

    Abadi Birhanu, Shimels Ayalew

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, April 2017
    Pages: 82-89
    Received: 10 February 2017
    Accepted: 09 March 2017
    Published: 14 April 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jps.20170502.16
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    Abstract: Fossil fuel is the back bone of the world energy demand. Since it is nonrenewable source, this energy is diminishing from time to time and it is more likely to be empty in near future. On the other hand, fossil fuel is the main contributor to air pollution and generally causes climate change. Furthermore, due to different factors such as political ... Show More