Traditional knowledge of medicinal flora among tribal communities of Buner Pakistan

Rahman, Sadiq Ur; Ullah, Zahid; Ali, Ahmad; Aziz, Muhammad Abdul; Alam, Naveed; Sher, Hassan; Ali, Iftikhar

doi:10.1016/j.phyplu.2022.100277

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“…In northern parts of Pakistan, the leaves and young shoots of M. spicata are used in making tea, chuttni (traditional yogurt dessert), and flavoring for a variety of dishes like corn ears, beans, etc. ( Rahman et al, 2022 ). Leaf powder of M. spicata is used for the treatment of a variety of diseases including abdominal pain, stomach problems, cold, flue, fever, vomiting, bad taste, carminative, antispasmodic, diuretic, and sedative agents ( Salehi et al, 2018 ; Mahendran et al, 2021 ; Rahman et al, 2022 ).…”

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“…( Rahman et al, 2022 ). Leaf powder of M. spicata is used for the treatment of a variety of diseases including abdominal pain, stomach problems, cold, flue, fever, vomiting, bad taste, carminative, antispasmodic, diuretic, and sedative agents ( Salehi et al, 2018 ; Mahendran et al, 2021 ; Rahman et al, 2022 ). The essential oil obtained from spearmint is used as a flavoring agent in various commercial products like cosmetics, chewing gums, toothpaste, candies, and antiemetic pills ( Mahboubi, 2021 ).…”

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Plant pathogens cause serious diseases to agricultural crops which lead to food insecurity in the world. To combat plant pathogens, various strategies have been developed including the use of agrochemicals. The overuse of these chemicals is now leading to the pesticide-resistant capability of pathogens. To overcome this problem, modern nanobiotechnology offers the production of alternative nano drugs. In this study, we used Mentha spicata for the synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles using the green synthesis method. The synthesis of Fe2O3 NPs was confirmed through various characterizations. UV–Vis analysis detected a characteristic absorbance at the spectral range of 272 nm. The SEM micrographic analysis at various magnifications displayed circular or rod-shaped nanoparticles with a size ranging from 21 to 82 nm. The elemental EDX characterization showed intense peaks with a weight percent of 57, 34.93, and 8.07 for Fe, O, and, Cl respectively. TGA analysis showed that weight loss at 44–182, 500, and 660°C with no further modification indicates the thermal stability of iron oxide nanoparticles. FTIR spectrum of uncalined detects various bands at 3331, 1625, and 1,437 cm−1 for the hydroxyl group. After calcination two bands at 527 and 434 cm−1 were observed for Fe-O. The antimicrobial in vitro study showed maximum growth inhibition of Phytophthora infestans by the concentration of 100 μg ml−1 of Fe2O3-PE and Fe2O3 NPs. Therefore, this study resulted that bio-stable iron oxide nanoparticles can be used as alternative antimicrobial agents.

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“…This species is closely related to P. verticillatum and is known to people by the same vernacular names “Noore-Alam and Peramole”. The rhizome of P. geminiflorum as well as P. verticillatum is crushed and fried in wheat flour and given to lactating mothers for increasing milk ( Rahman et al, 2022 ) . Khan and Khatoon, (2008) have reported that the local people in northern Pakistan use P. geminiflorum for the treatment of uterine tumor, menstrual abnormalities, gout, and skin diseases.…”

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Biosynthesized silver nanoparticles using Polygonatum geminiflorum efficiently control fusarium wilt disease of tomato

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Nanomaterials are gaining tremendous potential as emerging antimicrobials in the quest to find resistance-free alternatives of chemical pesticides. In this study, stable silver nanoparticles were synthesized using the aqueous extract of medicinal plant species Polygonatum geminiflorum, and their morphological features were evaluated by transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction spectroscopy and energy dispersive X-ray analysis. In vitro Antifungal activity of the synthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and P. geminiflorum extract (PE) either alone or in combination (PE-AgNPs) against Fusarium oxysporum was evaluated using disc-diffusion and well-diffusion methods. In planta assay of the same treatments against Fusarium wilt diseases of tomato was evaluated by foliar spray method. Moreover, plant extract was evaluated for the quantitative investigation of antioxidant activity, phenolics and flavonoids by spectroscopic and HPLC techniques. Phytochemical analysis indicated the presence of total phenolic and flavonoid contents as 48.32 mg ± 1.54 mg GAE/g and 57.08 mg ± 1.36 mg QE/g, respectively. The DPPH radical scavenging of leaf extract was found to be 88.23% ± 0.87%. Besides, the HPLC phenolic profile showed the presence of 15 bioactive phenolic compounds. Characterization of nanoparticles revealed the size ranging from 8 nm to 34 nm with average crystallite size of 27 nm. The FTIR analysis revealed important functional groups that were responsible for the reduction and stabilization of AgNPs. In the in vitro assays, 100 μg/ml of AgNPs and AgNPs-PE strongly inhibited Fusarium oxysporum. The same treatments tested against Fusarium sprayed on tomato plants in controlled environment exhibited nearly 100% plant survival with no observable phytotoxicity. These finding provide a simple baseline to control Fusarium wilt using silver nano bio-control agents without affecting the crop health.

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“…dasycarpa [ 34 ]. Members of the Vicia genus have medicinal importance and also fix atmospheric nitrogen to a usable form and hence increase the fertility of soil [ 35 , 36 ].…”

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Wild Vicia Species Possess a Drought Tolerance System for Faba Bean Improvement

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Faba bean (Vicia faba L.), a drought-sensitive crop, is drastically affected by drought stresses compromising its growth and yield. However, wild relatives of faba bean are considered a reservoir of potential genetic resources for tolerance against abiotic stresses. This study was conducted to characterize wild relatives of faba bean for identification of a specific tolerance system required for its improvement against drought stress. The study focused on physiological, biochemical, and anatomical responses of wild Vicia species under drought stress conditions. The experiment was carried out under various levels of drought stress imposed through different field capacities (FC) which included 80% FC ie (well-watered condition), 55% FC (moderate stress), and 30% FC (severe stress). When compared to plants grown in a control environment, drought stress significantly reduced the studied physiological attributes including soluble sugars (21.3% and 15.8%), protein contents (14.7 and 14.6%), and chlorophyll (8.4 and 28.6%) under moderate (55% FC) and severe drought stress (30% FC), respectively. However, proline content increased by 20.5% and 27.6%, peroxidase activity by 48.5% and 57.1%, and superoxide dismutase activity by 72.6% and 64.8% under moderate and severe stress, respectively. The studied anatomical attributes were also affected under drought stress treatments, including diameter of stem xylem vessels (9.1% and 13.7%), leaf lower epidermal thickness (8.05% and 13.34%), and leaf phloem width (5.3% and 10.1%) under moderate and severe stress, respectively. Wild Vicia spp. showed better tolerance to water-deficit conditions as compared to cultivated Vicia L. The observed potential diversity for drought tolerance in wild Vicia spp. may assist in improvement of faba bean and may also help in understanding the mechanisms of adaptations in drought-prone environments.

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Traditional knowledge of medicinal flora among tribal communities of Buner Pakistan

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RETRACTED: Biosynthesis and characterization of iron oxide nanoparticles from Mentha spicata and screening its combating potential against Phytophthora infestans

RETRACTED: Biosynthesis and characterization of iron oxide nanoparticles from Mentha spicata and screening its combating potential against Phytophthora infestans

Biosynthesized silver nanoparticles using Polygonatum geminiflorum efficiently control fusarium wilt disease of tomato

Wild Vicia Species Possess a Drought Tolerance System for Faba Bean Improvement

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