Geddada Mohan Narasimha Rao

Andhra University · Department of Botany

Mangrove ecosystem is one of the productive ecosystems in aquatic environment. Mangrove populations occurring along the Vashista branch of Godavari River were studied using line transect with 16 m² quadrates and the quadrate samples were analyzed. In the present investigation a total of 16 mangrove species were reported, out of which four are true...

Present communication deals with the Ethnomedicinal practices for treating different ailments of mankind. The present study comprises a total of 44 no of ethno-medicinal formulae which provides information in detail on the therapeutic values of 29 plant species belonging to 27 genera and 21 families and covering 32 number of different ailments. Inf...

Today digestive problems are common disorders in every household. Gastrointestinal (GI)disorders are of major concern because they cause mortality in humans. In modern medicine treatment of Gastrointestinal disorders involve surgeries and synthetic drug. However, a huge import of drugs at high cost did not improve digestive disorders in rural areas...

This present investigation deals with composition of phytoplankton species of Sarada and Varaha esturine complex at visakhapatnam district on the East coast of India.Two small rivers such as Sarada and Varaha are merging at Bay of Bengal near Vatada. Sampling was conducted in these estuarine habitats during the month of December 2023. A total of 53...

In this present investigation, seasonal distribution of micro algae in Konam reservoir (Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh) was studied for a period of one year from November 2022 to October 2023. A total of 61 species were reported which belongs to four groups of algae such as Chlorophyceae (26), Bacillariophyceae (15) Cyanophyceae (15) and Eu...

Original Research Article Bone fractures in domestic and pet animals were treated with oral administration of Plant formulations in the villages of Nallamalla Forest regions of Eastern Ghats of India, Andhra Pradesh. A total of 37 plant species with therapeutical importance were identified and these species were belonging to 34 genera and 27 famili...

Original Research Article Bone fractures are resulted due to accidents or violent acts caused by others either willfully or negligently. In some cases, it may be due to falling or due to pathological reasons. The present survey provides information on external application of Ethno veterinary plant medicine for treating bone fractures of domestic an...

Data collected on certain physical parameters of Sri Kurmanadha, Srikurmam and Sri Maninageswar, Kallepalli, Temple Ponds, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh from May 2014 to April 2016. The seasonal variations in water quality were recorded on monthly basis for a period of two years and correlation studies were also conducted among different phys...

Godavari mangroves are the second largest mangroves in India. It attracts the migratory birds and fish form different parts of the Globe. Rich organic matter and nutrients which present in this region is source for the growth of abundant fish population. Mangrove habitats support the livelihood for coastal and local inhabitants across the Globe. Be...

Original Research Article Marchantia polymorpha is a shade loving species of bryophytes prefers to grow in low temperature and moderate humidity, where presence of thick forest canopy. Marchania polymorpha used in tribal regions for several medicinal applications. Based on its importance, this species is evaluated for antimicrobial activity against...

Heliotropium curassavicum L. was screened for antimicrobial activity against some plant and human pathogens. Plant parts of H. curassavicum, were collected from mangrove habitats of Chollangi, near Kakinada, Plant parts are dried and extracts were obtained successfully with hexane, chloroform, methanol and water, by using Soxhlet extraction apparat...

This work aims to evaluate the antimicrobial potential of halophytic plant, Sesuvium portulacastrum (L.) against, some plant and human pathogens. Plant parts of S. portulacastrum were collected from the mangrove habitats of Coringa Reserve Forest near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India. Plant parts are dried and extracts were obtained successfully wit...

The present study was to enumeration details of the phytoplankton diversity and ecological features of Kasipatnam Temple Stream, Kasipatnam, Anathagiri Mandal, Visakhapatnam (Dist), Andhra Pradesh, India. During one year period on May 2020 to April 2021. Present observation of ecological features such as water temperature, weather temperature...

Original Research Article The antimicrobial activity of leaf and stem extracts of halophytic plant Suaeda maritima (L.) Demort. against, some plant and human pathogens. Plant parts of S. maritima were collected from the mangrove habitats of Pandi and Pora regions of Godavari estuary, near Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh, India. Plant parts are dried and...

Data on algal diversity and composition was collected for one season in the paddy fields of Subbavaram Mandal during the year 2019. In Subbavaram Mandal paddy was cultivated for one time in a year only due to unavailability of water. Water samples were collected randomly from different villages of this Mandal. A total of 28 species were reported fr...

Seasonal studies on marine macro algae present along the coastal regions of Appikonda near Steel plant of Visakhapatnam was studied for a period one year during 2017 to 2018. Quadrant studies were conducted for three seasons such as winter, summer and monsoon, identified 24 macro algal forms in all three seasons of the year. Maximum number of speci...

Original Research Article Information collected on microalgal abundance of Sri Anjaneya and Saibaba Temple Pond, Narsipuram, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh from May 2014 to April 2016. It was revealed that the microalgal population comprises of a total of 105 species belongs to 68 genera and 4 classes. Chlorophyceae comprises of 31genera bel...

Original Research Article Halophytes including Salicornia species distributed in Surala Chilaka and other estuarine regions of the Bahuda estuary in Ganjam district, Odisha were studied. Salicornia brachiata is a potential halophyte for production of Green Salt, Plants popularly known as Glasswort, Sea Asparagus are cooked and eaten as salad or are...

Pteridophytes are primitive group of plants in the plant kingdom but advanced flora among the nonflowering plants due to presence of vascular bundles and hetero sporous habit. This group of plants act as connecting link between cryptogams and phanerogams. These plants are always amazing to plant scientists as well as local inhabitants. In India, th...

Nephrolepis biserrata (Giant Sword Fern) is evaluated for antimicrobial activity against six bacterial strains and four fungal pathogens by Agar well diffusion method. Distilled Water, Chloroform, Methanol and Ethyl Acetate extracts of different concentrations are used in the study. From the study, it is observed that the methanol extracts of the p...

In the present paper, the distribution and density of pteridophytes in Galikonda, Visakhapatnam district is presented. Study on Pteridophytes is carried out with Quadrats of size 0.5 x 0.5 M. Ten quadrat samples are taken in different seasons during November 2019-October 2020. A total number of 19 species belonging to 14 genera, 12 families were re...

COVID-19 has promptly spread globally, causing massive health, ecological, financial, and societal issues to the whole human populace. The antiviral potential of marine algae-derived polysaccharides has emerged as nominees for pharmaceutical exploration over decades. Several studies have recognized countless algal polysaccharides with antiviral act...

Eastern Ghats of East Godavari District consists of a series of detached hill ranges of heterogeneous composition offersvariety of plants from lower group of plant kingdom to higher group of plants. Low temperature and high rainfall promote the growth and development of various plant groups especially aerophytic algae (sub aerophytic algae/corticol...

Marine macro algae occurring along the coastal line of Revupolavaram beach was investigated for a period of one year from May 2018 to April 2019. A total of 22 species were identified in three seasons during this investigation period. Chlorophyceae members were dominant throughout the year while Phaeophyceae algal members and some of the Rhodophyce...

Undoubtedly, natural products with bioactive components such as fruits and berries from the Mediterranean areas are largely appreciated and highly consumed around the world due to their significance as possible novel therapeutical agents, with immense medicinal properties and a possible profound effect on health. According to epidemiological inform...

Information was collected on the Physico-chemical features of surface waters such as air temperature, water temperature, salinity, secchi depth, pH and D.O (dissolved oxygen) were collected in different parts of the Godavari estuary for a period of one year from April 2018 to March 2019.Minimum air temperature was recorded in November month. Maximu...

Godavari River is the largest river in Andhra Pradesh and at the head of its delta, the river branches into Gautami and Vashista. The Gautami branch of Godavari flows south west and opens into Bay of Bengal while the Vashista branch of Godavari flows south east and divided into two branches namely Vashista and Vainateyam and opens into Bay of Benga...

Present study was undertaken in the rice fieldsof Boddam and Veeranarayanam villages ofVizianagarm district to examine the algalassemblages of the paddy fields. Distribution ofmicroalgae in various seasons in a year wassuch as Rabi season (December 2019 to March2020) and kharif season (June 2020 toNovember 2020) was collected. Micro algalassemblage...

Information was collected on algal diversity in the rice fields of Razole Mandal for the period of two seasons such as Kharif and Rabi from July 2018 to June 2019. Paddy is the semi submerged crop which harbors the growth of many living organisms including the algae, cyanobacteria, methanogens, methylotrophs and others. Algae, especially the blue g...

One of the greatest challenges encountered during the manufacture of drugs is the high level of toxicity, which can have adverse effects on the environment, humans, plants, and animals. It also constitutes one of the major steps utilized during the process of designing a drug. Most of the time, animal models have been employed to evaluate toxicity...

Focusing on phytochemicals and their potential for drug discovery, this book offers a comprehensive resource on poisonous plants and their applications in chemistry and in pharmacology. Features: Provides a comprehensive resource on phytotoxins, covering historical perspectives, modern applications, and their potential in drug discovery - Covers...

The literature on phytochemicals is awash with the therapeutic roles of plant‐derived compounds. It has to be said that the medicinal and pharmacological values of plants are more widely reported than their toxic counterparts. In this chapter, emphasis is given to the phytochemical agents that produce toxic effects in the central and peripheral ner...

Seaweeds are commonly known as kelps comprise marine macro algae traditionally used as food, fodder, organic and bio-fertilizer in different geographical regions of the world. In the recent years these kelps are either harvested or cultivated for extraction of various chemical compounds which were used in food and non-food sector industries. These...

Water is an essential natural resource. The water bodies are highly dynamic in ecological aspects. Many temples had established the ponds in and around the temples. The present investigation aimed to examine the seasonal abundance, species diversity of microalgae at Sri Mani Nageswara Temple pond, Kallepalli of Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh from May 2...

This study is an emphasis on Folk Medicinal

This study is an emphasis on Folk Medicinal

Recent studies have focused on the significance of bioactive compounds of living resources in alleviating deteriorative mechanisms and their influence to prevent or reduce the occurrence of degenerative diseases. The new compounds with specific roles in human metabolism have been noticed to encourage food technologists to develop new processes and...

The present study consist the physicochemical features examined on the Kallepalli temple pondnear Srikakulam,Andhra Pradesh, India, on the monthly basis for two years (May 2014 to April 2016). Water samples were analyzed by following APHA standard methods, for Physicochemical Parameters like air and water temperatures, transparency, EC, TSS, TDS, p...

Pain in human bone joints is called arthritis. Arthritis is also known as age related bone degenerated ailment, caused due to wear and tear, wherein, the protective tissues in the joints get damaged, by which, the quality of life is affected. The methodology were adopted which were described by earlier scientists. In the present study, 60 species o...

Medicinal plants are nature's gift to mankind and are rich heritage of India. India is well known as an "Emporium of medicinal plants". About 70% of the rural folk depend on medicinal plants for their health care. Osteoporosis is a disorder in which the bones and joints become degenerated, less dense, brittle, porous, weak and could be easily damag...

Abstract The present paper deals with Medicinal Plants used to treat Skeletal Fluorosis and Fluorosis Arthritis from Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh. Skeletal fluorosis is a bone disease caused by excessive accumulation of fluorides in the bones. In advanced cases, skeletal fluorosis causes painful damage to bones and joints. A total 49 plants belo...

The present investigation deals with the therapeutic properties of 100 plants species belonging to 88 genera and 60 families which are used for rheumatic arthritis in tribals regions of Andhra Pradesh, India. Information on botanical name, vernacular name, family, part used, mode of drug preparation and mode of administration is provided. Informati...

Studies on Pteridophytes in India were reported since British India by Beddome 1. The Fern studies gained momentum after the establishment of the Indian Fern Society in 1983. Varieties of Pteridophytes are present in Himalayan mountain range, Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats of India and are in use by tribal people as food, medicine and ornamental p...

The present paper deals with Medicinal Plants used to treat Skeletal Fluorosis and Fluorosis Arthritis from Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh. Skeletal fluorosis is a bone disease caused by excessive accumulation of fluorides in the bones. In advanced cases, skeletal fluorosis causes painful damage to bones and joints. A total 49 plants belonging to...

This paper is focused mainly on ethnomedicinal plants which is used to treat Osteo arthritis from Andhra Pradesh, India. Osteo arthritis is a degenerative joint disease which results due to degeneration / wear and tear of cartilage at one or more joints. Several field trips to the study area were made to collect information on osteo arthritis pract...

Present investigation deals with the Indigenous medicinal practices for curing orthopaedic sports injuries and other injuries. Physical exercise is an important and essential thing for wellbeing of mental and physiological aspects of a person. Several field trips to the study area were made to collect information by the aboriginal and others throug...

Present investigation deals with the Indigenous medicinal practices for curing orthopaedic sports injuries and other injuries. Physical exercise is an important and essential thing for wellbeing of mental and physiological aspects of a person. Several field trips to the study area were made to collect information by the aboriginal and others throug...

Mangroves are one of the unique estuarine ecosystems among the aquatic habitats on the earth. Flora that grows in this region is capable of tolerating different fluctuations in environmental, hydrographical, and chemical parameters of the concerned water bodies. These tropical tidal forests play a vital role in fetching the livelihood of coastal in...

The present investigation deals with the therapeutic properties of 100 plants species belonging to 88 genera and 60 families which are used for rheumatic arthritis in tribals regions of Andhra Pradesh, India. Information on botanical name, vernacular name, family, part used, mode of drug preparation and mode of administration is provided. Informati...

In the present study some Physico chemical and micro algal distribution were made at Punyagiri Hills, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. Seasonal changes in the distribution of microalgae along with Physico-chemical parameters were studied for a period of one year from May 2018 to April 2019. Water samples were analyzed for Physical and Chemica...

Present investigation deals with algae occur on the walls of the old buildings, damaged walls and on the permanent structures which regularly exposed to water source. Studies were made on distribution of sub aerial algal forms at Visakhapatnam city for a period of one year, from January, 2018 to December 2018. During this investigation 15 algal gen...

In the Evolutionary process, Bryophytes are transitional flora between aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Bryophytes which are commonly known as amphibians of the plant kingdom receive little attention by the scientific community than the other plant groups in the plant kingdom. This investigation aims to deal with the distribution of Bryophytic flo...

Phytochemistry is the study of the chemicals produced by plants, particularly the secondary metabolites which are synthesized as a measure for self-defense against insects, pests, pathogens, herbivores, UV exposure and environmental hazards. Phytochemistry takes into account the structural compositions of these metabolites, the biosynthetic pathway...

Coralline red algae are important skeletal components of the Sylhet Limestone platform deposits outcropping in Meghalaya, N–E India. These are highly abundant in the presently studied Late Palaeocene–earliest Eocene carbonate succession pertinent to the Lakadong Limestone. The coralline algae are mainly represented by melobesioid and sporolithacean...

Phytochemistry, Volume 1: Fundamentals, Modern Techniques, and Applications, the first of this three-volume set provides comprehensive coverage of a wide range to topics in phytochemistry. With chapters from professional specialists from key institutions around the world, the volume starts with an introduction to phytochemistry and details the fund...

Mangroves are beautiful tropical formations between land and sea. These aquatic ecosystems act as coastal barrier and protecting the coastal inhabitants during cyclonic storms and tidal waves from the sea. This wonderful ecosystem provides livelihood for poor people who are residing since long back, besides due to rich organic matter and nutrients...

The present paper aims to documentation of the traditional wealth of medicinal plants prepared in various uses to cure the fractured bones by the tribal people of Eastern Ghats region of Andhra Pradesh. 22 plant species belongs to 20 genera and 17families used for bone fractures by the natives of Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh. Information on bota...

Bone fractures are caused due to accidents or violent acts caused by others either willfully or negligently. In some cases it may be due to falling or due to pathological reasons or due to osteoporosis. The present survey provides information on the therapeutic properties of 37 plants species belonging to 35 genera and 23 families used for bone fra...

Seasonal marine macro algae present along the coastal regions of Visakhapatnam was studied. A total of 14 species were identified during the period of investigation from June, 2015 to May, 2016. Members of Phaeophyceae and Rhodophyceae, except Acrochaetium iyengarii occurs from November to February/March months while all Chlorophyceae members occur...

The present investigation was undertaken on the physicochemical features of the Sri Kurmanada Temple pond in relation to the distribution, abundance of the different micro algal species during a period of one year from May 2014 to April 2015. The water quality reports revealed that the results are permissible ranges recommended by WHO, APHA and BIS...

Eastern Ghats harbours beautiful tropical forests from lower group to higher group of the plant kingdom. Present communication deals with algae which inhabiting on the barks of the large tree populations. Corticolous algae, which generally occur or grow on the barks of woody plants, are widespread in tropical subtropical and temperate regions of th...

Present article consist the hydrographical and chemical parameters examined on the Satyavaram pond near Narasannapeta of Srikakulam District. Water samples were analyzed for Physical and Chemical parameters. Average values of p H , turbidity, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, B.O.D, carbonate, bicarbonate, dissolved solids, chloride, fluoride, ammoni...

Caves are the natural formations with unique features for the growth and development of various species of flora and fauna. Further they provide the shelter for many biological organisms. In the recent years the scenario was changed due to installation of artificial illumination to attract the tourists and altered the physico-chemical features of t...

Physico-chemical parameters of Venkammacheruvu in Veeraghattam, Andhra Pradesh, have been studied to understand the phytoplankton composition for twelve months (May 2014 to April 2015). A total of 75 genera belongs to four major groups such as chlorophyceae (32) Bacillariophyceae (16) Cyanophyceae (23) and Euglenophyceae (4) were reported. The phyt...

Physico-chemical parameters of Venkammacheruvu in Veeraghattam, Andhra Pradesh, have been studied to understand the phytoplankton composition for twelve months (May 2014 to April 2015). A total of 75 genera belongs to four major groups such as chlorophyceae (32) Bacillariophyceae (16) Cyanophyceae (23) and Euglenophyceae (4) were reported. The phyt...

The present investigation deals with the community structure, species composition of the forest fragments which are dominated by the Mesua ferrea species. The species Mesua ferrea distributed in two forest fragments, phytosociological studies were carried out using 500 M Line transect in these locations. In the present study, a total of 105 species...

Abstract: Different phases in the life cycles of Bostrychia tenella (Vohl.) J. Ag. and Caloglossa leprieurii (Mont. )J.Ag. were estimated for twelve months in the year of 2010 at mangrove habitats of the Meghadrigedda rain fed drain near naval dock yard of Visakhapatnam. Vegetative plants of these two estuarine red algae occurred throughout the yea...

Marine macro algae present along the coastal belt of Mutyalammapalem beach was studied. A total of 28 species were identified in three seasons during 2012-2013. Most of the Chlorophyceae members were present throughout the year while Brown algal members and some of the Rhodophyceae were reported during the winter season only. Maximum number of mari...

Applications of immobilized microalgae in environmental aquatic research have been recently increased. Current uses of immobilized microalgae include removing of undesired substances (nutrients, metals and organic pollutants) from media, culturing for metabolite production and culture collection handling. Toxicity of substances and effluents can be...

Biofacies analysis is used to understand the palaeoenvironmental implications of late middle Miocene (Serravallian) algal-foraminiferal assemblages and carbonate deposition pertaining to the Hut Bay section of the Little Andaman Island, India. This study is based on the novel dataset of coralline algae and benthic foraminifera evaluated from the th...

Objective: The main objective of the Present study deals with Ethno medicinal information collected on 173 plants species utilized by the tribal communities of papikondalu wild life sanctuary area. Methods: The Papikondalu wild life sanctuary is thoroughly studied by repeated visits in different seasons of the year 2014 to 2015 covering the pre mon...

Phytochemicals are secondary metabolites produced by all plants which has medicinal uses. The phytochemical analysis of leaf extracts in aqueous, ether and chloroform extracts of indigenous medicinally important plants of Marselia quadrifolia, Trapa natans, Ipomoea aquatica,eichornia crassipes, Pistia stratiotes, Nymphaea nouchalli, Aponogeton nata...

Salicornia brachiata (Roxb.) is halophyte occurs in the estuarine and mangrove habitats of East & West coasts of India. In the recent years Salicornia plants are widely used in several applications such as vegetable, paper making and extraction of edible oil. This communication deals with the antimicrobial activity of Salicornia brachiata against s...

The present investigation enlightens the knowledge of ethno medicinal plants which are having many more important phytocompounds. The Phytochemical analysis was carried out to determine the possible important bioactive compounds by using standard procedures; such as alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, saponins, steroids, tannins, terpenoids and phen...

Salicornia brachiata is a halophyte occurs in estuarine habitats of mangrove regions. Plants popularly known as Sea asparagus are cooked and eaten or pickled. It is also a good fodder for cattle, sheep and goat. Plant material is also used as raw material in paper and board factories. Its seeds yield high quality edible oil which is highly poly uns...

Algae have received increasing attention for heavy metal removal and recovery due to their good performance, low cost and large available quantities. The algal biosorbent contains variety of functional sites including carboxyl, imidazole, sulphydryl, amino, phosphate, sulfate, thioether, phenol, carbonyl, amide and hydroxyl moieties. Algal biosorpt...

Botany Keywords Mangroves are beautiful coastal tropical formations between land and sea. Mangrove forests are a major coastal ecosystem in the world and cover an area of about 20 million hectares. Biota cope up with the fluctuations in salinity, temperature and organic matter regimes. These forests play a vital role in protecting from the soil ero...

Salicornia brachiata is a salt tolerant halophyte occurs in mangrove habitats of the Godavari estuary. Seeds of the Salicornia brachiata were collected from estuarine regions of the Godavari deltaic regions, processedand analyzed to determine their potential to be used as source of edible oil. Two solvents were employed for extraction of oil and th...