Agrotechnology

Sayed Akhtiar Hussain

Publications

• Research Article
  Growth Behavior of Coleus (Plectranthus scutellarioides L.) Cuttings In Relation To Light Emitting Diodes (LED) Intensities
  Author(s): Sayed Akhtiar Hussain, Tanveer Fatima Miano*, Noor-un-Nisa Memon, Tahseen Fatima Miano and Mohammad Aslam BalochSayed Akhtiar Hussain, Tanveer Fatima Miano*, Noor-un-Nisa Memon, Tahseen Fatima Miano and Mohammad Aslam Baloch
  
  Background: Coleus is a perennial herbaceous foliage plant belongs to the family Lamiaceae with long history of medicinal and food uses. Coleus plant have reputed medicinal uses, which includes anti-aggregate, anticancer, antidepressant, antidiuretic, antiglaucomic, antimetastatic, antispasmodic, bronchodilator, bronchospasmolytic, cardiotonic. Hypothesis: Harsh environmental conditions including irregular temperature, unexpected rains and natural calamities have made the production of ornamental plants difficult. Therefore, coleus plants were cultivated under LED intensities to make its availability possible under harsh environmental conditions. Study site and dates: The study was carried out during Feb-May (summer) 2017 at Horticulture Garden, Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam, Sindh, Pakistan. Methods: Vegetative as well as chlorophyll contents were measured using different plant .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2168-9881.1000175

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