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This paper aims at documenting species belonging to the family Sapindaceae in West Africa. Samples were collected for 2years (May 2008 – April 2010) using random sampling from various sites including botanic gardens and forest reserves. One hundred and four taxa were observed encompassing 26 genera: Allophylus (16), Aporrhiza (3), Blighia (3), Cardiospermum (3), Chytranthus (10), Deinbollia (12), Dodonaea (1), Eriocoelum (6), Ganophyllum (1), Glenniea (1), Haplocoelum (1), Harpullia (1), Laccodiscus (2), Lecaniodiscus (2), Lepisanthes (1), Lychnodiscus (4), Majidea (1), Melicoccus (1), Nephelium (1), Pancovia (10), Paullinia (1), Placodiscus (15), Radlkofera (4), Sapindus (2), Schleichera (1), Zanha (1). Four of these taxa, Ganophyllum, Haplocoelum, Laccodiscus and Lepisanthes, are reported for the first time in West Africa. Also, most of the taxa are native to the region with exception to Melicoccus bijugatus, Nephelium lappaceum and Cardiospermum corindum which are naturalized spe...
International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation
Diversity of life-forms within Sapindaceae Juss. in West Africa and Western Cameroon: A field guide2014 •
Ife Journal of Science
A REVIEW OF THE TAXONOMY OF AFRICAN SAPINDACEAE BASED ON QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE CHARACTERS2013 •
This study was conducted using qualitative and quantitative morphology to characterise and group different representative species of the family Sapindaceae in Africa. The morphological characters used included leaf, stem and fruit. Essentially, the similarities among various taxa in the family were estimated. A total of 28 genera and 106 species were assessed. Members possess compound leaves (paripinnate, imparipinnate or trifoliolate); flowers are in clusters, fruits occur as berry, drupe or capsule and contain seed with white or orange aril. UPGMA dendograms were generated showing relationships amongst taxa studied. The dendograms consists of a single cluster from 0 57 % similarity coefficients suggesting a single line decent of the members of the family. At 65 % two clusters were observed with Majidea fosterii being separated from the cluster. Also, at 67 % similarity coefficient, two clusters were discerned separating the climbing forms from the shrubby forms. Paullinia pinnata was separated from the other climbing forms at 67 % while Allophylus species were separated into two clusters at 91 % similarity coefficient. The dendograms revealed that the family can be separated into eleven (11) clusters based on qualitative morphological data. A key to the identification of genera is presented in this work. ABSTRACT 303
Journal of Scientific Research and Development
The Infrafamilial Taxonomy of African Sapindaceae2017 •
A brief historical taxonomic sketch as well as distribution of Sapindaceae in West Africa, Cameroon and Madagascar is presented based on extensive study of herbaria and field collections. The infrafamilial taxonomy of the family Sapindaceae was reexamined using both qualitative and quantitative morphological characters. A total of 17 vegetative and 24 reproductive characters were used in the description of the family. 2 subfamilies were recognised; a strongly predominant subfamily-Sapindoideae-with 8 tribes and subfamily-Dodonaeoideae-comprising 3 tribes. A total of 28 genera and 118 species were recorded in the study area. The most diverse genera are Allophylus with 20 species followed by Placodiscus with 17 species and Chytranthus with 14 species. Members of the family are characterised by compound leaves (paripinnate, imparipinnate or trifoliate); flowers are in spirits, fruits occur as berry, drupe or capsule and contain seed with white or orange aril. A descriptive key for the identification of each genus is given.
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African ecosystems comprise a wealthy repository of biodiversity with a high proportion of native and endemic plant species, which makes them biologically unique and providers of a wide range of ecosystem services. A large part of African populations, in both rural and urban areas, depends on plants for their survival and welfare, but many ecosystems are being degraded, mostly due to the growing impacts of climate change and other anthropogenic actions and environmental problems. Loss of habitat and biodiversity affects livelihoods, water supply and food security, and reduces the resilience of ecosystems in the African continent. Knowledge of the huge African plant and ecosystem diversity, and on the structure, composition and processes involved in vegetation dynamics, is crucial to promote their sustainable use and to preserve one of the most understudied regions in the world. This Special Issue aimed to gather contributions that update and improve such knowledge.
Nordic Journal of Botany
Floristic composition of two 100 km reference sites in West African cultural landscapes2003 •
Systematic Botany
Molecular Phylogenetic and Morphological Evidence Supports Recognition of Gereaua, a New Endemic Genus of Sapindaceae from Madagascar2010 •
The British intervention in December 1944 represents a major turning point in Greek history. The forces of EAM-ELAS suffered a severe blow in the streets of the capital, and their loss had significant consequences. The military defeat of the Left consolidated the anticommunist camp and exacerbated the polarization of Greek society and political life. During the December events, a bloody wave of retributive violence occurred that undoubtedly had its roots in the Axis occupation and the clashes that took place between the main resistance organizations and the state's security forces. Nevertheless, as this paper argues, these confrontations were not the only factors that produced the destructive cycle of violence that took place during the December events. Urban guerilla warfare played a critical role in the conflict, and an analysis of the battlefield can shed new light on certain developments during this crucial period. A series of military decisions taken during the counterinsurgency operation within the context of a civil war radicalized those involved and led eventually to a bloodbath.
National Journal of Community Medicine
Agreement between Morbidities Patterns Rendered By Questionnaire Based Survey and Verification by Medical Officer in a Cohort-Based Long Term Epidemiological Study"Introduction: Questionnaire based surveys are an inexpensive way of collective information on morbidity patterns. This study aims to determine the agreement between morbidities recorded by the survey staff (TA) through questionnaire and that revealed via examination by medical officer. Methodology: A long term follow up epidemiological study was launched in 1985 covering a cohort of 80021 gas exposed people and 15931 unexposed people. A list of 40 symptoms was provided for recording the morbidities The International Classification of Diseases was followed for coding the morbidity by Medical Officers. Data presented here were collected during January-December, 2016 and total 3393 multi morbid persons, ageing more than 32 years from cohort were taken. For finding the agreement of pattern morbidity between the technical assistant and the medical doctors, Kappa statistics was used. Results: Overall Kappa ‘moderate (0.41-0.60)’ agreement was observed in respiratory morbidity. In ophthalmic morbidity ‘Substantial (0.61-0.80)’ was observed. We found overall (Respiratory, Ophthalmic, GIT and Skin) ‘Moderate (0.41-0.60)’ agreement. Conclusions: Morbid agreement analysis established that substantial agreement between TA and medical doctor in affected areas where as in control area moderate agreement were observed. It is better to verify all symptomatic morbid persons by medical officer. "
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Suppression of Rayleigh-Taylor Instability Using High-Z Doped Plastic Targets for Inertial Fusion Energy2004 •
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Supporting Map-based Geocollaboration Through Natural Interfaces to Large-Screen Displays2006 •
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Unveiling the nature of adsorbed species onto the surface of MgO thin films during prolonged annealing2018 •
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Functionally Tailored Electro-Sensitive Poly(Acrylamide)-g-Pectin Copolymer Hydrogel for Transdermal Drug Delivery Application: Synthesis, Characterization, In-vitro and Ex-vivo Evaluation2020 •
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