Phytochemical Screening and Antibacterial Activity of
Solenostemma Argel: A Medicinal Plant
Volume 2 - Issue 3
Hatim MY Hamadnalla* and Mohamed M El Jack
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Applied Sciences, University of Bahri, Sudan
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Hatim MY Hamadnalla, Department of Biochemistry, College of Applied Sciences, University of Bahri, Sudan
Received: April 01, 2019; Published: April 12, 2019
DOI: 10.32474/OAJESS.2019.02.000141
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Abstract
The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region has significant implications for the agro based economies of eight adjoining countries,
because of their large dependence on irrigation water originating in the HKH region. However, the HKH region is extremely
vulnerable to climate change impacts, which is evident through frequent floods, droughts and retreating glaciers, thus leaving
negative consequences for agriculture and livelihood. It is also evident that the traditional farming methods are no longer sustainable
to cope with the changing climatic conditions for sustainable production in hill ecology. Therefore, innovative farming technique
and irrigation technologies needs to be adopted for mitigating climate change impacts on agriculture and for ensuring food security.
Although some pioneer work has been done in developing and promoting improved farming methods and irrigation techniques, but
these improvements were mainly focused in major leveled irrigated areas lying downstream of HKH region. Thus, investment on
promoting site specific climate resilient practices in hill ecology of HKH was largely overlooked. Addressing these issues, this study
is focused on assessment of agricultural production system of Pakistan, as a case example by having 51% area falling in HKH region
and reviewed few promising interventions/technologies successfully adopted in downstream irrigated areas that may be equally
beneficial for the hill ecology of HKH region. Anecdotal evidence indicates that promotion of these interventions will improve
community resilience to climate change and may lead to increased agricultural production and better livelihood for hill ecology of
HKH region. This may also improve sustainable irrigation water supply for the irrigated areas downstream.
Keywords:Irrigation Technology; Sprinkler System; Drip System; Furrow Bed; Climate Change; Small Farmers; Water Use
Efficiency
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