Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences

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Phytochemical chaos: Impacts of climate change and pollution on medicinal plant chemistry, bioactivity and toxicity

Mohammad Nadeem Khan1*, Mahak Bhandari2, Sanjay Vyas3, Shushil Upadhayay4, Praveen Chandra Dubey5

2025, 47(1), 1-11

Environmental stressors, including climate change, pollution, and urbanization, significantly impact the phytochemical composition, medicinal efficacy, and economic viability of plant-derived therapeutics. Rising global temperatures, drought stress, and CO₂ fluctuation…

10.62029/jmaps.v47i1.khan, July 30, 2025

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Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants in Koppal district, North Karnataka, South India: Traditional knowledge and therapeutic applications

Channabasava Amareshappa*, Sudha, Vasundhara Mahamuni, Shameena Begaum, Gangamma Hugar, Huligemma

2025, 47(1), 12-22

The study was conducted to document the ethno-medicinal plants used by traditional healers in selected villages of Koppal district, North Karnataka, South India. Ethnobotanical surveys were conducted in selected villages such as Gondabal, Naregal, and Kinnal using ques…

10.62029/jmaps.v47i1.amareshappa, July 30, 2025

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Dormancy and viability of Litsea glutinosa seeds

Maitreyee Kundu1*, Shweta Tiwari2, Lata Kahar2, Tehsilder Singh2

2025, 47(1), 23-30

Litsea glutinosa, an important medicinal and economic plant, produces seeds that have low germination on shedding. The causes of low germination, the type of dormancy, and the effect of post-harvest storage on survivorship and dormancy also remain unexplored. The …

10.62029/jmaps.v47i1.kundu, July 30, 2025

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Assessment of heavy metal contamination and soil fertility in the industrial belt of Sandila, Uttar Pradesh: Implications for aromatic crop cultivation

Shivanna Borappa1, Akanksha Singh2, Jnanesha Alagowdanahally Channakeshavegowda1, Ranjith Kumar Sunkari1, Anandakumar Thattahalli Maddareddy2, Yogendra Narayanahalli Dasappa3, Puja Khare2

2025, 47(1), 31-40

Heavy metal pollution in agricultural soils due to anthropogenic activities like industries and agrochemicals is a major concern all over the world. This study aims to evaluate soil fertility and heavy metal pollution in selected sites of the Sandila area, Uttar Prades…

10.62029/jmaps.v47i1.borappa, July 30, 2025

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Registration of developed resilient somaclonal variant of geranium ‘CIM-SANGAM’ with high oil yield and low citronellol: geraniol ratio for cultivation in the North indian plains

Laiq Ur Rahman1*, Zafar Iqbal Warsi1,2, Kahkashan Khatoon1,2, Akanksha Singh3, Kajal Singh3, Sanjeet Kumar Verma1, Rajesh Kumar Verma3,Gazala Parween1, Tanya Singh1, Zakir Husain1, Ram Swaroop Verma4, Sudeep Tandon4, Munmun Kumar Singh4

2025, 47(1), 41-47

Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens), a perennial, multi-harvest aromatic herb belonging to the Geraniaceae family, is renowned for its erect and branched growth habit. Its essential oil, prized for its therapeutic and commercial value, primarily contains citronellol and …

10.62029/jmaps.v47i1.warsi, July 30, 2025

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