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The use of herbicides leads to severe damage, especially to the environment. The aim of this investigation was operated to study the allelopathic effect of Calotropis procera, Hyoscyamus muticus and Pulicaria undulata aqueous extracts on the seed germination of Portulaca oleracea and Chenopodium murale.

The aerial parts of the plants (Calotropis procera, Hyoscyamus muticus and Pulicaria undulata) washed well in distilled water and were dried in room temperature then ground to fine powder. Aqueous extract was prepared using distilled water.

In this study, different concentrations of plant extracts (1, 3 and 5%) were used to illustrate which of these concentrations have the potential to inhibit seed growth of Portulaca oleracea and Chenopodium murale. Concentration of 5% for all plant extracts used to inhibited the growth of all seeds of Chenopodium murale while, concentration of 5% for Pulicaria undulata extract only inhibited the growth of all seeds of Portulaca oleracea.

This work dealt with the use of allelopathy strategy in preventing the growth of some weeds to be one of the safest alternative ways of using herbicides. The results showed the effective effect of plant extracts for both Calotropis procera, Hyoscyamus muticus and Pulicaria undulata on the seed germination of Portulaca oleracea and Chenopodium murale.

This work dealt with the use of allelopathy strategy in preventing the growth of some weeds to be one of the safest alternative ways of using herbicides. The results showed the effective effect of plant extracts for both Calotropis procera, Hyoscyamus muticus and Pulicaria undulata on the seed germination of Portulaca oleracea and Chenopodium murale.

Mentik Wangi is local rice variety from Magelang, Central Java. This rice has superior properties, which is tender texture, has fragrant, but also has a long harvesting age and tall stems so that it easily collapses during heavy wind. The purpose of this study was to determine the performance of M2 mutants resulting from 150, 200 and 250 Gy gamma irradiation and to find out the plants to obtain short-stemmed, short-lived mutant plants with high productivity.

The tools used in this study include tractors, hoes, rakes, sickles, stakes, code boards, gauges, rulers, raffia, scissors, analytical scales, newspapers, stationery. The materials used are M2 generation Mentik Wangi rice seeds which are the result of 250 Gy gamma-ray irradiation, control Mentik Wangi rice seeds (without radiation), urea fertilizer, Ponska, SP36, KCl, ZA and pesticides. EIDD-2801 order Plant treatment includes weed control, irrigation, fertilization, pest and disease control and put nets to avoid bird attacks. The study was conducted using a simple design experiment.

The results showed the difference between Mentik Wangi rice M2 generation gamma-ray irradiation with control plants. The results of the selection of short-trunked mutant plants, short-lived and have high productivity.

M2 selection obtain 11 plants mutant from irradiation with 150 Gy, 22 plants mutant from irradiation with 200 Gy and 24 plant mutant from irradiation with 250 Gy that have short stems and high productivity.

M2 selection obtain 11 plants mutant from irradiation with 150 Gy, 22 plants mutant from irradiation with 200 Gy and 24 plant mutant from irradiation with 250 Gy that have short stems and high productivity.

Infertility in couples is rated one in every eight couple worldwide which affects 15% of couples and a male factor is found to be solely responsible or in conjunction with a female factor in 50% of cases. The natural chemicals found in rocca and red cabbage leaves breakdown into compounds like indole-3-carbinol, which has anti-cancer property. Flavonoids of the crop have good therapeutic potential in inflammation and pain. Meanwhile, this investigation aimed to evaluate the effect of rocca leaves and red cabbage leaves on male infertility rats.

Thirty-six adult male Sprague Dawley rats were divided into six groups. Group 1 Normal rats fed on basal diet as control negative (C-), Group 2 Control positive C+, in which infertility rats were fed on basal diet. Group 3 Infertility rats fed on basal diet and 5% rocca leaves. Group 4 Infertility rats fed on basal diet and 10% rocca leaves. Group 5 Infertility rats fed on basal diet and 5% red cabbage leaves. Group 6 Infertility rats fed on basal diet and 10% red one, luteinizing hormone, total protein, albumin and lipids profile in cadmium chloride induced infertility in rats.

Visceral Adipose Tissue (VAT) which is associated with a higher risk of Metabolic Syndrome (MS) shows adverse effects on bone health. Moreover, MS is associated with high concentrations of serum estradiol (E2), which is essential for bone, as it inhibits bone resorption. This study aimed to investigate the impact of visceral fat and serum E2 levels on bone health markers (vitamin D, C-terminal peptide, Ca and BMD) in obese women with and without MS.

This cross-sectional study was conducted on 64 obese women, with and without MS. Waist Circumference (WC) was measured in cm. Bone Mineral Density (BMD) was assessed by energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), VAT was evaluated using Body Composition Analyzer "Tanita". Serum E2, C-terminal peptide and vitamin D (Vit. D) were assessed using ELISA technique. Serum calcium (Ca), triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (Tchol), High Density Lipoproteins (HDL), Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL) and Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) were also assessed.

In women with MS, VAT showed significant positive correlations with Body Mass Index (BMI), WC and FBS. Whereas, in women without MS, VAT showed significant positive correlations with BMI, TG, age and significant negative correlation with E2. On the other hand, in women with MS, estradiol (E2) had significant negative correlation with age and significant positive correlations with BMD, BMI, FBS and body weight. While, in obese women without MS, it had significant negative correlations with Ca, VAT, age and systolic blood pressure.

In obese women with MS, increased VAT, higher BMI, older age and low E2 levels have clinical significance and hence, they should be considered when predicting bone health risk.

In obese women with MS, increased VAT, higher BMI, older age and low E2 levels have clinical significance and hence, they should be considered when predicting bone health risk.