The history of herbal medicines is as old as human civilization. Sesbania sesban Linn. (Fabaceae) found throughout the plains of India and commonly called as Jayanti. Herbals which form a part of our nutrition and provide us an additional therapeutic effect are in demand and Sesbania sesban Linn....

The salinity tolerance of naturally occurring rhizobia, isolated from the root nodules of three leguminous plants, namely sesbania (Sesbania sesban), lablab (Lablab purpureus) and pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan), growing at a research farm in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) was studied. Eight isolates...

The current study was conducted to test the inhibitory potential of aqueous extracts and dry shoot residues of four multipurpose tree species (Albizia gummifera, Azadirachta indica, Melia azedarach and Sesbania sesban) on seed germination and seedling growth of an invasive alien weed Parthenium...

Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) infestation of water surfaces is usually thought to be a problem. On the other hand, its capacity to remove nutrients from polluted water is an asset. Developing ways to use economically the foliage of water hyacinth is therefore an important goal for...

The germination of Sesbania sesban seeds were studied under controlled environmental conditions. Interactive effects of temperature and light, effects of salinity and effects of different pre-treatments of seeds were studied. Sesbania seeds were placed in Petri dishes with filtration paper and the...

Inherent low soil fertility, continuous cultivation without nutrient inputs, nutrient losses through leaching, unsustainable farming methods of slash and burn leading to nutrient losses, are some of the major causes of low crop yields at the coastal region. Short-term improved fallow technology has ...

Many organizations in Ethiopia have promoted exotic multipurpose fodder tree species particularly Sesbania sesban for livestock feed and soil improvement. Despite the apparent benefits, the number of farmers planting these trees was low. Moreover, some farmers feeding S. sesban reported...

Laboratory and pot experiments were carried out in 2000 at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria to asses the soil improvement potential and the best form of application of Tithonia diversifolia. The laboratory experiment was conducted to determine the nutrient content of...

The host range of Oxyrachis tarandus on different growth stages of woody perennials in Pusa-Dholi, Bihar, India, during 1995-2002 showed periodic high seasonal occurrence of nymphs and adults on different growth components of Acacia nilotica, Acacia catechu, Acacia auriculiformis, Albizia procera,...

Cultivation of the woody legume Sesbania sesban in agroforestry systems has been widely promoted for soil fertility improvement in Africa. Despite the existence of natural populations in eastern Zambia, considerable seed originating from Kenya has been introduced to the area, while further...