Antibacterial activity of the flower extracts of Caesalpinia pulcherrima L. against eye infection causing pathogens
Antibacterial activity of the flower extracts of Caesalpinia pulcherrima L. against eye infection causing pathogens

Author: Prem Jose Vazhacharickal

Publisher: Prem Jose

Published: 2017-12

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 197343735X

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Caesalpinia pulcherrima flowers have excellent antibacterial property. The present study aims to evaluate the antibacterial property Caesalpinia pulcherrima flower extract against clinically isolated eye infection causing Staphylococcus auerus. The (MIC) minimum inhibitory concentration and (MBC) minimum bactericidal concentration was found to be 200 µg/ml and 400 µg/ml. Antioxidant activity, spectroscopic and phytochemical analysis of the extract was also studied. This study concludes that Caesalpinia pulcherrima can be used as a potential natural remedy to treat eye infection.

Genetic control of self-incompatibility and reproductive development in flowering plants
Genetic control of self-incompatibility and reproductive development in flowering plants

Author: Elizabeth G. Williams

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-03-09

Total Pages: 545

ISBN-13: 9401716692

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Plant reproductive biology has undergone a revolution during the past five years, with the cloning, sequencing and localization of the genes important in reproduction. These advantages in plant molecular biology have led to exciting applications in plant biotechnology, including the genetic engineering of male sterility and other reproductive processes. This book presents an interesting and contemporary account of these new developments from the scientists in whose laboratories they have been made. The chapters focus on two areas: the molecular biology of self-incompatibility, which is the system of self-recognition controlled by the S-gene and related genes; and the cellular and molecular biology of pollen development and genetic dissection of male sterility. Some chapters feature Arabidopsis, with its unique genetic system. Reproduction is vital for seed production in crop plants, and this book presents new approaches to manipulate plant breeding systems for the 21st century.