Vetiver grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides) is well-known for its contaminant phytoextraction potential and capacity to reduce soil erosion, owing massive, dense root system. However, the shoots are not major contributors either of these processes, utilized at all or they become part waste stream. It well-recognized that lignocellulosic biomass can serve as a source raw material produce second-gene...

Urolithiasis or the formation of calculi at any level urinary tract is a common disorder found throughout world. Brushite minerals, probably initiator stone under favorable physiological environment, are one most commonly occurring stones along with calcium oxalate mono and di-hydrates. An attempt was made to know effectiveness methanolic extract Chrysopogon zizanioides L. (Vetiver) roots on gr...

With flooding and other weather events intensifying, more cost-effective erosion flood control systems are needed. Vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides (L.) Roberty), is part of an arsenal sustainable, low cost, green infrastructure tools to reduce the risks erosion, landslides, flooding. This study investigates vetiver its broader application transportation planning. Based on a literature review i...

     As an herbaceous, perennial, and evergreen plant, Vetiver Grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides L.) can be used for the improvement and development of arid and semi-arid rangelands. To assess the interaction effect of organic and biological fertilizers on the growth and physiological traits of Vetiver grass, the dry weight of shoots and roots, essential oils, chlorophyll, carotenoids, and proline...

Environmental pollution caused by the development of industry and rapid increase in number vehicles currently requires restrictions on use lubricants. Used lubricants contain complex mixtures hydrocarbons that adversely affect plants creating conditions make essential nutrients such as nitrogen oxygen needed for plant growth unavailable cause severe problems soil ecosystems rhizosphere. The acc...