this research was conducted to evaluate the possibility using peanut shells compost as a suitable medium in cultivating ornamental plants. effect of peanut shells composts on the growth of viola tricolor and marigold was investigated during seven months. peat + perlite (with a ratio of 2:1) used as control treatment and peat replaced by 25, 50, 75 and 100 % v/v of peanut shells compost. plant g...

African marigold, being tall enough and producing large flowers suitable for preparing garlands, is the most cultivated cultivar of marigold in Nepal. Besides, pinching other improved cultural techniques, a number chemicals, hormones phyto-hormones are tested found to impart varying response marigold. This review has its importance standardizing type concentration plant growth regulators Online...

Arthropod community composition in agricultural landscapes is dependent on habitat characteristics, such as plant composition, landscape homogeneity and the presence of key resources, which are usually absent in monocultures. Manipulating agroecosystems through the insertion of in-field floral resources is a useful technique to reduce the deleterious effects of habitat simplification. Food web ...

In 2008 the efficacy of three environmentally friendly substances against apple aphid (Aphis pomi) was tested. The selected substances were cinnamic acid and two plant extracts, namely glicolic extract of comfrey (Symphytum officinale) and fluid extract of marigold (Calendula officinalis). All of the substances were tested at 0.5, 1 and 5 % concentrations. The individuals of apple aphids were c...

Bacteria have evolved numerous defences against antimicrobial agent and drug resistance in pathogen is on rise. This is due to rapid development of multi-drug resistance, limited anti-bacterial spectrum and adverse effects of available anti-microbial agents. This necessitates the search for new antimicrobials with diverse structures and novel mechanism of action. Flowers are mostly used for orn...

The present study was carried out to investigate biochemical responses of marigold (Calendula officinalis L.) to Bio-organic fertilizers. Effects of co-inoculation of two plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) (Azotobacter sp.145PI and Azospirillum sp.AC49I), humic acid (HA) (10 kg ha−1), vermicompost (VC) (7 T ha−1) and combinations of these treatments were evaluated in two marigold culti...

Making a herbarium is one of the science supports used to introduce flora diversity. This not only in field taxonomy, but several artists have as work art. Various types plant are basic concepts creating works art, which diversity essential plants. paper discusses an art creation inspired by plants cultivated Indonesia, i.e. marigold specieses, namely Tagetes Erecta L.. The visualization Marigo...

introduction although use of antibiotic as growth promoter in poultry and animal nutrition have led to positive effects, researches indicated that antibiotic residues in animal and poultry products caused resistance of bacteria and fungi strains and a resistance to antibiotics as a treatment tool for human diseases. herbal extracts, probiotics and enzymes are suggested as replacers for antibiot...

ABSTRAK Ikan guppy (P. reticulata) merupakan salah satu ikan hias air tawar yang banyak diminati karena variasi warna dan corak siripnya beragam. Warna dipengaruhi oleh sel pigmen pada tubuh. Pigmen tersebut dihasilkan dari penambahan karotenoid pakan. Salah bahan penghasil adalah tepung bunga marigold. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji pengaruh mengetahui dosis terbaik marigold dalam pak...