Abstract: The campus of Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Centre (BMHRC) is located at latitude 23 ° 17′0'' and longitude 23 ° 17′0' to serve as an ecological treasure in an urban healthcare setting. The hospital's campus is spread across 85.61 acres, with well-maintained green spaces, including herbal gardens and natural vegetation. This study documents the diversity of medicinal plants within the campus, emphasizing their ecological, therapeutic, and cultural significance by conducting a field survey of campus and list of medicinal plants prepared. A total of 202 medicinal plant species were identified, belonging to 75 families, with predominant representation from Euphorbiaceae (14 species), Fabaceae (11 species), Moraceae (9 species) and Solanaceae (7 species). With 202 documented medicinal plant species, BMHRC fosters a therapeutic landscape that not only benefits patients but also enhances staff well-being and job satisfaction. Research indicates that well-designed hospital gardens contribute to higher patient and family satisfaction, reduced stress levels, and improved healthcare experiences, making them an invaluable asset in patient-centered care. These plants are widely used in traditional and modern medicine to treat various ailments, including respiratory, dermatological, and gastrointestinal conditions. Due to their different chemical constituents and compositions including antioxidants and trace elements, these plants offer a variety of beneficial effects against different diseases through radical scavenging and antioxidant mechanisms. Several aromatic plants offer inherent medicinal pharmacological properties and variedly being utilized for flavouring, repellent and herbal beverages. As many as 13 medicinal plants studies against chronic kidney diseases in humans and 24 medicinal plants were reported in animal studies. However in many articles the caution has been issued to consider the toxic effects of certain herbal medicines. Therefore, conservation practices and the potential for integration into healthcare and research are of significance to mankind. This study underscores the importance of medicinal plant biodiversity in enhancing public health and promoting sustainable practices in healthcare institutions.
Abstract: The campus of Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Centre (BMHRC) is located at latitude 23 ° 17′0'' and longitude 23 ° 17′0' to serve as an ecological treasure in an urban healthcare setting. The hospital's campus is spread across 85.61 acres, with well-maintained green spaces, including herbal gardens and natural vegetation. This study documents...Show More
Abstract: Sweet potato crops are severely threatened by nematodes of the genus Meloidogyne spp. and Fusarium sp. fungi, which are responsible for Fusarium wilt. Nematodes cause root and tuber deformities, as well as wilting of stems and leaves, while Fusarium wilt leads to rot, necrosis, and wilting. These two pests contribute to a significant reduction in yields and substantial losses of production. Control measures primarily rely on the use of chemicals, whose excessive use poses a threat to the environment and human health. This study aims to assess the tolerance of four sweet potato varieties treated with aqueous neem seed extract against combined attacks from nematodes and Fusarium spp. A completely randomized block design with four sweet potato varieties (V1: white variety from the center region (togologo); V2: white variety from Adamawa region (lambadidi); V3: Improved Yellow variety (IRAD 1112); V4: Yellow variety from the center region (Bété)) and four treatments (T0: non-inoculated varieties; T1: varieties inoculated with nematodes + Fusarium; T2: varieties inoculated with nematodes + Fusarium then treated with neem aqueous extract; T3: varieties inoculated with nematodes + Fusarium then treated with synthetic pesticides) was used in a greenhouse. Agro-morphological, epidemiological parameters, and biochemical resistance markers were evaluated. The results revealed that treatment with neem extract (T2) reduced severity rates by 60 to 80% in the different growing bags compared to treatment (T0), followed by treatment (T3). The highest yields were obtained in treatments T1 and T2 across all varieties. The Adamawa White variety (lambadidi) (V2) and the IRAD 1112 variety (V3) exhibited the highest yields with up to 7 t/ha in T3 treatment. The content of phenolic compounds, proteins, and the enzymatic activity of peroxidase were higher in sweet potato plants inoculated with Fusarium and treated with neem aqueous extract. Neem treatment showed strong protective potential in combating fungal diseases and nematodes affecting sweet potato.
Abstract: Sweet potato crops are severely threatened by nematodes of the genus Meloidogyne spp. and Fusarium sp. fungi, which are responsible for Fusarium wilt. Nematodes cause root and tuber deformities, as well as wilting of stems and leaves, while Fusarium wilt leads to rot, necrosis, and wilting. These two pests contribute to a significant reduction in y...Show More