Evaluating genetic diversity of geographically diverse populations of Embelia ribes Burm f., a highly medicinal woody liana from the Western Ghats of India, using random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) and intersimple sequence repeats (ISSR) markers.

Background: Embelia ribes Burm f. (Primulaceae) is a medicinal and vulnerable woody liana distributed throughout India. Embelin, a well-recognized active phytoconstituents in berries, is commonly used in ayurvedic formulations.

Characterization of influx and efflux silicon transporters and understanding their role in the osmotic stress tolerance in finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.).

Over the last decade, silicon (Si) has been widely accepted as a beneficial element for plant growth. The advantages plant derives from the Si are primarily based on the uptake and transport mechanisms. In the present study, the Si uptake regime was studied in finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L).

An insight into the role of silicon on retaliation to osmotic stress in finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn).

Finger millet, a vital nutritional cereal crop provides food security. It is a well-established fact that silicon (Si) supplementation to plants alleviates both biotic and abiotic stresses. However, precise molecular targets of Si remain elusive.

Molecular Authentication of the Traditional Medicinal Plant "Lakshman Booti" ( Sm.) and Its Adulterants through DNA Barcoding.

Background: Sm. is an annual herb widely used in Indian traditional medical practice and commonly known as "Lakshman booti" in Sanskrit. Morphological resemblance among the species of genus .

Highly efficient regeneration, establishment of callus and cell suspension cultures and RAPD analysis of regenerants of Burkill.

Highly efficient regeneration system has been developed for Burkill, an important herb used as substitute for . Shoot tips explants were cultured on MS medium with various phytohormones for multiple shoot production. The best shoot production frequency (100%) and maximum shoots (10.