A Preliminary Study on the Germination of Uraria picta (Jacq.) DC.

The germination response of Uraria picta to different treatments viz. water soaking for 24 h and 72 h, hot water 50 ± 2 oC and 80 ± 2 oC, conc. HCl, conc. H2SO4, BAP, IAA, IBA and Kinetin was investigated. The higher percentage of germination ( 80% ) occur in conc. H2SO4 for 10 min and lower percentage of germination ( 10 % ) occur in 50 ± 2 0 C, 80± 20 C and conc. H2SO4 for 5 min i.e.10 % .There was no any response on germination by the treatment of hormones and conc. HCl, water soaking for 24 and 72 h

Phytochemical Studies on Datura metel Linn. in Marathwada Region, Maharashtra

During present investigation attempts were made to find out the active phytochemical components. It is felt that, the investigation will enlighten the importance of much neglected species of Datura and its taxonomic significance along with its exploitation as a medicinal plant. The quantitative and qualitative analysis is very essential for identifying the compounds present in the medicinal plants. The experiments were carried out in the laboratory using various parts of D. metel Linn. such as root, stem, leaves, seeds and fruit coat for quantitative and qualitative analysis. Key words: Phytochemical studies, Marathwada, Maharashtra, Datura metel Linn. M.S. Jamdhade edited. Phytochemical Studies on Datura metel Linn. in Marathwada Region, Maharashtra. J Phytol 2/12 (2010) 46-48