The herbicidal activity of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal against the noxious weed parthenium (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) was evaluated. In a laboratory bioassay, the effect of aqueous, methanol and n-hexane shoot and root extracts of 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% w/v concentrations (on a fresh weight basis) of W. somnifera were tested against the germination and seedling growth of parthenium. In gener...

BACKGROUND Vermicompost of the toxic and allelopathic weed parthenium (Parthenium hysterophorus) was explored for its possible use as an organic fertilizer. Replicated plant growth trials were conducted using four levels of parthenium vermicompost (0, 2.5, 3.75, and 5 t/ha) to assess their effects on the germination, growth, and fruition of a typical food plant ladies finger (Abelmoschus escule...

BACKGROUND Parthenium hysterophorus is the commonest cause of airborne contact dermatitis in India. Azathioprine has been shown to be effective and safe in parthenium dermatitis, but there are no reports of comparison of steroids and azathioprine in this condition. AIMS To study the therapeutic efficacy of azathioprine versus betamethasone in patients having contact dermatitis to parthenium a...

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia FABRIZIO FABRIS, GUIDO LUZZATTO, PIERO MARIA STEFANI, BRUNO GIROLAMI , GIUSEPPE CELLA,

Parthenium hysterophorus L. is commonly known as “Gajar ghas" in Hindi and belongs to family Composite. It is an annual herb erect up to 1.5 m in hight. Its stems is branched and covered with trichomes. Its leaves are pale green, branched and covered with soft fine hairs. In Homoeopathy system, allergies caused by Parthenium can be treated by a drug prepared from Parthenium. Root decoction is u...

<p>Vegetables are consequently experiencing great yield losses due to weed infestation. Weed management is extremely important for sustainable crop production in all cropping systems. This review paper aimed provide general information and alternative recommendations the of <em>Parthenium hysterophorus</em> by chemicals, adjuvants plant extracts okra. Different strategies have...

BACKGROUND Data regarding occupational contact dermatitis (OCD) and its effect on quality of life (QOL) in India are limited. OBJECTIVES/AIMS To evaluate patients with OCD and record the outcome of treatment. PATIENTS/MATERIALS/METHODS All patients with OCD were evaluated for severity of disease (by the use of physician global assessment) and its effect on QOL (by use of the Dermatology Lif...

The pollen calendar of Agra was recorded with special reference to allergenic significance. Pollen grains of 35 species belonging to 23 angiosperm families have been identified out of a total catch of 24,220/m3 of air annually. High occurrence of pollen grains in air belonged to Asteraceae (5222/m3) and Parthenium hysterophorus contributed the maximum (17.91%) of the total airspora. Higher coun...

135 ABSTRACT: Heavy metals and dyes are major contributors in contamination of water streams. These contaminants enter into our ecosystem, thus posing a significant threat to public health, ecological equilibrium and environment. Thus a combined discharge of these contaminants results in water pollution with high chemical oxygen demand, biological oxygen demand, color, particulate matter, suspe...