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- Title
EFFECTS OF SALINITY AND DROUGHT ON THE PHYTOCHEMICAL PRODUCTION IN Jatrophacurcas L.
- Authors
Iwuala, E. N.; Kanu, R. N.; Eze, C. N.
- Abstract
This study was carried out to evaluate Jatropha curcas plants grown from stem cuttings which was exposed to simulated drought and salinity separately to assess the effects of such abiotic factors on the phytochemical production level in this plant. Investigation, based on the qualitative analysis, showed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, steroid, and tannins in J. curcas leaves. Results of the quantitative analysis showed that plants under drought and salinity stresses produce lower quantity of alkaloids, flavonoids, steroid and tannins while saponin production was increased. Jatropha curcas can be recommended for acute inflammatory disorders and diseases associated with pains. This also supports its use traditionally as an anti-snake bite, rheumatism and anti- cancer or anti-tumor agent. Further investigation is on the way to find out the mechanism of its action and also to identify the active agent responsible for these effects in this plant.
- Subjects
JATROPHA; PHYTOCHEMICALS; EFFECT of salt on plants; EFFECT of drought on plants; ANTI-inflammatory agents
- Publication
Bayero Journal of Pure & Applied Sciences, 2015, Vol 8, Issue 2, p81
- ISSN
2006-6996
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4314/bajopas.v8i2.14