Phytochemical And Micro Anatomical Studies on Leaf, Stem and Petiole of Two Species of Dioscorea (Dioscorea alata L. and Dioscorea bulbifera L.)

This study investigated the presence of bioactive compounds and micro anatomy on leaf, stem and petiole of Dioscorea species (Dioscorea alata and Dioscorea bulbifera). The phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of saponins, tannins, glycosides and absent of alkaloids, anthraquinone and phloba...

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Main Authors: S. M. Sam, C. Wahua
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Joint Coordination Centre of the World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Programme (NARP) 2022-06-01
Series:Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
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Online Access:https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/226693