Abstract: Malva genus (mallow) is widespread in tropical and temperate region belongs to the family Malvaceae. Malva parviflora L. is used as a food and also widely used in traditional and modern medicine for so many treatments. The aim of the present study was to investigate phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activity of small flowered mallow (Malva parviflora). Qualitative Phytochemical screening indicated the methanolic leaf extract indicated the presence of te rpenoids, flavonoids...
Abstract: Ethnobotanical studies are useful in documenting, analyzing and communicating knowledge and interaction between biodiversity and human society. The objective of this study was to conduct ethnobotanical study and document medicinal plants and indigenous knowledge in Tulo district. Ethnobotanical data was collected from December 2019 to January 2020 using semi-structured interview, focus group discussion and direct field observation with 80 randomly selected non traditional healers a...
Abstract: Ethnobotanical study was conducted inselected six kebeles of three districts (Sofi, Direteyara & Erer ) of harari regional state, Ethiopia with the objective of identifying and documenting the medicinal plants used by indigenous people to treat both human and livestock ailments. Ethnobotanical data were collected from December 1-30, 2019 byusing semi structured interviews, focus group discussion & filed observation and structured questioners from traditional medicinal practitioners...
Abstract: Indigenous peoples have developed their own locality specific knowledge on plant use, management and conservation. The ethnobotanical study is important as it involves local communities in the conservation of biodiversity. Therefore, the purpose of the study was to undertake ethnobotanical investigation on medicinal plants, document indigenous knowledge on utilization, conservation and management systems used by the communities of Chiro District/ Harerghe Zone, Ethiopia. The study ...
Abstract: This study was to investigate medicinal plants used to treat Human Ailments by local community in Bedeno woreda,East Hararghe,Oromia,Ethiopia,The study was conducted in Bedeno Woreda, East Hararghe Zone of Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. The data were collected from traditional medicine practitioners using group discussions, semi-structured interviews, and field observations and analyzed using informant consensus factor, preference Ranking and fidelity level. A total of 30 medicin...
Abstract: There is a potential of medicinal and wild edible plants (WEP) species lore in the Dire district of Borana Zone, which was unexplored for scientific investigation, conservation and sustainable utilization. Therefore, this ethnobotanical study was conducted to explore these potential biodiversity resources in the study area. A total of 136 respondents were selected to collect ethnobotanical data on medicinal and WEP species from four sampled Kebele’s locally called Areda (the smal...
Abstract: An ethnobotanical study of traditional medicinal plants was conducted in Shirka woreda to document the indigenous plant-based traditional medical knowledge of the people of Shirka, Eastern Arsi zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. The main objective of this study was to identify traditional medicinal plant species, recognize human and livestock ailments that can be treated by traditional medicinal plants. A total of 384 informants were selected to collect ethno botanical information from...
Abstract: Ethiopia has rich flora with different plant species having use in health care system based on local indigenous knowledge. However, documented ethnobotanical information was lacking in DigelunaTijo district. Hence, the aim of this study was to identify and document the use and conservation status of medicinal plants in Digeluna Tijo district. Ethnobotanical information on plants of local medicine was gathered through group discussion, semi structure interviews involving 129 informa...
Abstract: There is continuous intensive research on image compression techniques in wireless sensor networks (WSNs) in the literature. Some of the image compression techniques in WSNs that exist in the literature include discrete cosine transform (DCT), discrete waveform transforms (DWT), set partitioning in a hierarchical tree (SPIHT), and embedded zero tree wavelet (EZW) coding. Research on image compression in WSNs is necessitated by the need to improve the energy efficiency of sensor nod...
Abstract: The invasion of Africa by the South American leafminer, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) has caused a severe threat to the production of tomato, Solanum lycopersicum L. (Solanaceae) crops. The excessive use of pesticides for controlling this pest has increased, together with the associated environmental and human health risks. The parasitoid, Dolichogenedia gelechiidivoris Marsh. (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), has been imported into Africa for classical biological con...
Abstract: Diarrhea, often caused by microorganisms, has been associated with high morbidity and mortality in Africa. Increased rates of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens have reignited the quest for alternative therapies. This review aimed at identifying medicinal plants used in the treatment of human diarrheal cases in Rwanda and analyzing their ethnobotany, ethnopharmacology, and phytochemistry. We searched PubMed/Medline, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and the Web of Science for published...
Abstract The aim of the study is the assessment of rainfall and temperature variations in parts of Northern Nigeria. To achieve the aim, the study set out the following objectives (i) to determine variations in rainfall characteristics in terms of number of rain days, extreme rainfall amounts, variability and ranges; (ii) to determine variations in maximum, minimum and mean temperature patterns and using the time series to determine any trend in the change, (upward or downward) (iii) to pred...
Aim: To document the ethnobotanical uses in Taktse Chiwog (Village blocks) by local healers Study Design: Semi-structured interview and direct interview was conducted with the prior approval from the Chiwog official. Two local healers/informants were contacted for interview before field visits based on their popularity and experience of using medicinal plants in their locality. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at Taktse Chiwog, Trongsa Dzongkhag, Bhutan between July and O...
ABSTRACT The current global pollination crisis and the importance of insects in pollination service that maintains the native plant populations, agricultural enterprise, ecosystem resilience and food security do motivate the concern to conserve insect pollinators. Kaya forests are rich in biodiversity and endemism; they are potential sites for conservation of these pollinators in the coastal region of Kenya. However, they are threatened by illegal deforestation, charcoal burning, settlement ...
The environmental audit of the Tunu/Kanbo area of Niger Delta, Nigeria was carried out to assess the impact of logging and timber exploitation in the area. The audit showed a high loss of endangered, threatened and economic forest species in the area; e.g Terminalia superba. The unlawful logging and “forest abuse” common in the area is detrimental to conservation of biodiversity attempts and ideals. It is recommended that regeneration efforts be put in place and intensified so as to esche...