Macrophomina phaseolina (Tassi) Goid is a destructive pathogen of cowpea that causes serious charcoal rot disease with significant yield losses. Antifungal activity of three indigenous Ascomycetes viz., Trichoderma harzianum, T. viride, and T. hamatum, and two Meliaceae members, i.e., Melia azedarach L. and Azadirachta indica L. were assessed against the pathogen. Laboratory screening trials wi...

The performance of treated wood in the field is ultimately affected by retention and penetration of preservative in wood. In the present study, a new preservative system ZiBOC and a commercially used preservative copper-chrome-arsenate (CCA) were used for evaluation of treatability of Melia composita by the vacuum pressure method at different pressure levels in unsealed and end sealed specimens...

A diagnostic study was done on Melia azedarach L. in relation to atmospheric pollutants in Córdoba city, Argentina. The study area receives regional pollutants, and it was categorized taking into account traffic level, industrial level, location of the sample point in relation to the corner, treeless condition, building type, topographic level and distance to the river. Water content and Specif...

The western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) attacks a large number of crop plants. The current insecticides have caused resistance in insects and have caused outbreaks of thrips. In many instances, alternative methods of insect management and natural products, offer adequate pest control and pose fewer hazards. Several species of minute pirate bugs of the genus Orius play a...

Meliacine, a peptide isolated from leaves of Melia azedarach L. inhibited the multiplication of Junin virus in Vero cells treated with the compound before infection (pre-treatment) or immediately after virus adsorption. Analysis of early events following infection demonstrated that meliacine blocks virus penetration by preventing the uncoating step. The addition of meliacine at different times ...

Cryopreservation of germplasm in liquid nitrogen (LN) is a perfect method for the long-term conservation of plant genetic resources. Lily [Lilium ledebourii (Baker) Bioss.], Persian lilac (Melia azedarach L.), and tea (Camellia sinensis L.) were evaluated for long-term storage in liquid nitrogen (LN) at -196oC. Encapsulation within alginate beads was shown to be beneficial in all studied specie...

The crown width of a tree is very important parameter. It responsible for survival and producing the food whole tree. They produce oxygen, filter out dust other airborne pollutants from air, purification water, generate shadow determine scenic beauty trees forests. crowns have significant effect on microclimate. But measuring difficult task that needs much money, time effort. Thus this study ai...