Comparative anatomical studies were conducted on two invasive species (Chromolaena odorata and Tithonia diversifolia) and two non-invasive species (Ageratum conyzoides and Aspilia africana) in the family Asteraceae in Nigeria. The aims are to study the anatomical characters of the invasive species...
Author(s)
Folorunso, E.; Awosode, O. D.
Publisher
International Formulae Group (IFG), Dschang, Cameroon
Citation
International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 2013, 7, 5, pp 1804-1819
The weed flora in an oil palm plantation situated in a semi-deciduous forest zone in central region of Ghana was assessed to identify the weeds and evaluate their abundance. The comprehensive stock of weeds obtained was analysed to determine the relative abundance of taxa and life forms. One...
Author(s)
Essandoh, P. K.; Armah, F. A.; Odoi, J. O.; Yawson, D. O.; Afrifa, E. K. A.
Publisher
Asian Research Publishing Network - ARPN, Islamabad, Pakistan
Citation
Journal of Agricultural and Biological Science, 2011, 6, 1, pp 20-31
Multiple uses of native plants are appropriate for neighborhood squares, workers' gardens, green roofs and degraded areas, whereas the use of plants from hydromorphic environments applies to landscaping in legally protected areas of Brazil (permanent preservation areas and riparian forests), like...
Author(s)
Petry, C.; Tedesco, C.; Abreu, C. T.; Roessing-Alovisi, M.; Kunst-Baroski, T.; Dalla-Riva, A.; Vanin, J.; Braga, V. B.; Dalacorte, L.; Remor, T.; Tognon, G. B.
Publisher
International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS), Leuven, Belgium
Citation
Acta Horticulturae, 2013, No.1000, pp 49-58
Selected plants used in Rwandan traditional medicine for the treatment of infections and/or rheumatoid diseases were investigated for antiviral activity in vitro against human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1). Of the 38 tested 80% ethanolic extracts, belonging to plants of 21 different...
Author(s)
Cos, P.; Hermans, N.; Bruyne, T. de; Apers, S.; Sindambiwe, J. B.; Witvrouw, M.; Clercq, E. de; Berghe, D. vanden; Pieters, L.; Vlietinck, A. J.
Publisher
Urban & Fischer Verlag GmbH & Co. KG, Jena, Germany
Citation
Phytomedicine, 2002, 9, 1, pp 62-68
A weed survey was undertaken in arable fields in the moist savanna zone of Nigeria to assess the weed composition and to identify weeds of agricultural importance in the zone. The survey covered the derived savanna (DS), southern Guinea savanna (SGS) and northern Guinea savanna (NGS). Weed density...
Author(s)
Ekeleme, F.; Chikoye, D.
Publisher
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Abia State, Nigeria
Citation
Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment, 2003, 5, 2, pp 228-240
Among the weed species surveyed in field surveys in SW Nigeria, Panicum maximum, Chromolaena odorata [Eupatorium odoratum] and Aspilia africana were the tallest, Synedrella nodiflora and Oplismenus burmannii were the shortest and P. maximum, Sida acuta and Amaranthus spinosus had the greatest diam. ...
Citation
Feddes Repertorium, 1990, 101, 11-12, pp 603-609
Field trials were conducted in 1987 to evaluate the following post-em. herbicide treatments for the control of weeds (mainly Chromolaena odorata, Aspilia africana and Pueraria phaseoloides) in oil palms (Elaeis guineensis): paraquat (0.5 kg/ha), glyphosate (0.54 and 0.72 kg), asulam + dalapon ±...
Author(s)
Ikuenobe, C. E.; Utulu, S. N.
Citation
Tests of Agrochemicals and Cultivars, 1992, No. 13, pp 52-53