https://dzarc.com/phytology <p><strong>International Journal of Phytology Research</strong> is a peer-reviewed, refereed, and open-access journal that focuses on critical and creative research. It provides an open-access research journal platform for scholars and researchers to exchange their research results among professionals worldwide. This journal publishes research articles in all fields of Agriculture Science, Plant Science, Phytology, Agronomy, Botany, Horticulture, Forestry, Plant Biotechnology, Plant Physiology, Natural Chemistry, Marine Plants Research, Pharmacognosy, and Phytochemistry, but are not limited.</p> <p> </p> Dzarc Publications en-US International Journal of Phytology Research 2583-0635 https://dzarc.com/phytology/article/view/532 <p><em>Santalum album</em>, commonly known as Indian sandalwood, is a highly valued species utilized for generations in traditional medicine, perfumery, and religious ceremonies. Renowned for its fragrant heartwood and essential oil, this review comprehensively analyzes <em>S. album</em>, covering its chemical composition, distribution, cultivation techniques, and botanical characteristics. The study delves into contemporary and ethnobotanical uses of sandalwood oil, highlighting its significance across various industries and medicinal properties. Additionally, it addresses the sustainable management strategies crucial for ensuring the species' long-term survival, considering the conservation challenges posed by overexploitation and habitat loss. Emphasizing the need for ongoing research and community involvement, the assessment underscores the importance of preserving and sustainably utilizing this invaluable resource.</p> Vasantha Venkat Vishnu Vardhan Reddy Vishal Johar Copyright (c) 2024 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2024-04-05 2024-04-05 4 2 01 07 https://dzarc.com/phytology/article/view/547 <p>For large-scale crop cultivation manual weeding is unviable. The use of herbicides shrinks manual labor requirements; but herbicide’s weed control efficacy is not at its peak for a prolonged period, especially for a long-duration crop. The study's objective was to test the supplementary attributes of cowpeas in prolonging the suppression of weeds in okra plots. Treatments involved in the study were: Butachlor at 1.0 kg a.i./ha + cowpea at 40,000 plants/ha, Butachlor at 2.0 kg a.i./ha + cowpea at 40,000 plants/ha), Hoe-weeding at 3, 6, and 9 weeks after sowing, and Weedy Control. Weed Control Rating, weed biomass, cowpea grain yield, okra pods/plant, and pod yields were measured. Combined use of Butachlor at 2.0 kg a. i./ha plus cowpea maintained a similar weed control rating with Hoe weeded control up till 8 weeks after sowing and became less effective at 10 weeks growth stage, it also resulted in significantly greater average grain yields (344.4 kg/ha) than when the lower rate of herbicide concentration of 1.0 kg a.i./ha was used (181.3 kg/ha). HighButa had a greater mean okra pod yield (3.1 t/ha) than LowButa (2.1 t/ha), but it was less than the yield of the hoe-weeded control (4.2 t/ha), the weedy plot had pod yield of 1.1 t/ha. Uninterrupted weed interference in okra plots resulted in a 73.8 % average loss in okra pod yield. Combination of cowpea with butachlor prolonged weed suppression in okra, such methodology is therefore recommended.</p> Christian C Obiazi Gideon O Okogu Onyemechi Ugbo Sunday I Alama Chukwuma S Uwabor John F Akpomedaye Felicity O Otite Copyright (c) 2024 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2024-04-18 2024-04-18 4 2 08 12