Bio-Physicochemical Studies on Water Calyx Fluid in the African Tulip Tree, Spathodea campanulata P. Beauv.

Martin, Paul A.; Jayanthi, D.; Thamizhseran, N

doi:10.5530/pj.2019.11.94

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“…Henceforth, the osmolytes present in the fluid could be reabsorbed by the developing floral whorls especially by the corolla aiding in the rapid expansion of petal cells and overall floral development. 14,26 Amylase activity was found to be significant in unopened and opened corolla with (F 3,11 = 19.20, p = 0.01). It was very high in unopened and opened corolla.…”

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“…The difference in IAA concentration of whole buds could be due to the presence of calyx fluid containing IAA. 14 No statistical significance was seen in the IAA concentration with calyx tissue (p = 0.673).…”

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“…10,11 Several reports on various secondary metabolites and their antioxidant properties on S. campanulata is reported. [12][13][14][15][16][17] But the primary biochemical composition during flowering is uncertain in S. campanulata. Hence, the present study was focused on biochemical changes during the flower development of S. campanulata with special reference to flowering within water calyces.…”

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Biochemical Changes During Flowering of Spathodea campanulata P. Beauv

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Martin²,

Thamizhseran³

2019

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Backround: Spathodea campanulata P. Beauv., exhibits a phenomenal structure often referred to as water calyces from within which the entire floral whorls presumed to be developing. Purpose: The present study was an attempt on the exceptional development of corolla under the influence of the bathing fluid of water calyces in Spathodea campanulata. Method: Three different developmental stages of flower buds were used for anatomical, physiological (PWC, RWC and ᴪW) and biochemical studies (reducing sugars, amino acids, proteins, phenols, IAA and amylase activity) using standard methods. Results: Biochemical composition was found to be directly influencing the unique pattern of floral ontogeny. The exponential expansion of the corolla was found to be corresponding with significant increase in IAA concentration. Conclusions: The bathing fluid with its contents viz., sugars, amino acids, proteins, IAA and phenols seems to play a pivotal role in the development, nourishing and protecting the inner whorls of the flower buds. Anatomical studies also support the idea that the biochemical changes, especially the quantity of sugars and IAA could be the reason for the exponential expansion of the petals.

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Thamizhseran³

2019

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Isolation and Proto-cooperation of Pseudomonas putida TS 18 from Water Calyx Fluid of Spathodea campanulata P. Beauv.

Martín¹,

Jayanthi²,

Thamizhseran³

2019

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Comparative Phytochemical and Anti-microbial Studies of Leaf, Stem, Root of Spathodea companulata

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Aim: To compare the phytochemicals and anti bacterial activities of leaf, stem and root extracts of Spathodea companulata. Methodology: The leaf, stem and root of Spathodea companulata were collected, washed, air-dried, ground and each extracted with water, methanol, ethyl acetate and n-hexane. The extracts were analysed for the presence of phytochemicals. Antimicrobial analysis was also carried out on the extracts. Results: Glycosides were present in all the extracts except stem aqueous extract. Steroids were found absent in most of the extracts except methanol stem and n-hexane root extracts. Saponins were found in methanol, aqueous and ethyl acetate extracts of the root and stem, and in methanol and aqueous leaf extracts. Alkaloids were present in methanol and aqueous extracts of the leaf and root, and in ethyl acetate and n- hexane extracts of the stem. Quantity of Alkaloids and tannins were higher in leaf, while flavonoids and glycosides were higher in the stem and the roots contained higher amount of saponins. The extraction solvent polarities played important role in the type of metabolites extracted. The stem extracts were found to be most active against the seven test organisms used. Conclusion: More work should be done on the isolation and identification of compounds responsible for some of the pharmacological effects of the plant parts and the subsequent development of the compounds in formulation of drugs.

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Bio-Physicochemical Studies on Water Calyx Fluid in the African Tulip Tree, Spathodea campanulata P. Beauv.

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Biochemical Changes During Flowering of Spathodea campanulata P. Beauv

Biochemical Changes During Flowering of Spathodea campanulata P. Beauv

Isolation and Proto-cooperation of Pseudomonas putida TS 18 from Water Calyx Fluid of Spathodea campanulata P. Beauv.

Comparative Phytochemical and Anti-microbial Studies of Leaf, Stem, Root of Spathodea companulata

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