Khus-Khus (Vetiveria zizanoides Nash.) plants slips of 12.5-15 cms. length, were raised in contoled glass house conditions in different 0 –0. 5 and 1.0 Zn mg/l applications. Total monoterpene oil(s) maximum (0.21 %) was obtained at 0.250 Zn mg/l application at 4-5 inner one circumferential position of roots. At middle 4 th. position of leaf, net photosynthetic rate, and contents of chlorophyll ...

Rainfall-induced slope failures commonly occur in residual soil slopes. Slope are triggered by the reduction strength. This is attributed to decrease suction due rainwater infiltration. covers like capillary barrier system and vegetative cover effective methods that can be used prevent rainfall-induced failures. The able limit infiltration, vegetation contribute increase Vetiver grass widely pl...

Abstract Involving the community is a way of protecting environment. The area Mount Gede Pangrango tourist destination for people from Jakarta and its surroundings. Changes in land use happen rapidly, as well deforestation hills. Community participation to reforest hills one ways that carried out service activities. Based on characteristics community, purpose this study evaluate procedures plan...

The antimicrobial activity of plant oils and extracts has been recognized for many years. However, few investigations have compared large numbers of oils and extracts using methods that are directly comparable. In the present study, 52 plant oils and extracts were investigated for activity against Acinetobacter baumanii, Aeromonas veronii biogroup sobria, Candida albicans, Enterococcus faecalis...