Differential Responses of Invasive Trees Ailanthus altissima Mill. Swingle and Fraxinus americana L. to Soil Phosphorus Availability [PDF]
PlantsThe availability of phosphorus in the soil has a key role in plant physiological processes, particularly in the adaptive responses of invasive species. This study examined how contrasting soil phosphorus concentrations (low: 9 mg/kg and adequate: 27 mg ...
Marijana Milutinović +5 more
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Virtual screening–molecular docking–activity evaluation of Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) swingle bark in the treatment of ulcerative colitis [PDF]
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2023 Background The dried bark of Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of ulcerative colitis.
Shan-bo Ma +5 more
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The Invasive <i>Ailanthus altissima</i>: A Biology, Ecology, and Control Review. [PDF]
Plants (Basel)Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle) is a tree native to China which has invaded disturbed areas in many regions worldwide. Its presence endangers natural ecosystems by displacing native species, modifying habitats, changing community structures, and affecting ecosystem processes.
Soler J, Izquierdo J.
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Metabolomic Insights into the Allelopathic Effects of Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle Volatile Organic Compounds on the Germination Process of Bidens pilosa (L.) [PDF]
MetabolitesBackground/Objectives: This study explores the allelopathic effects of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by the invasive species Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle on the seed germination of Bidens pilosa. A.
Leonardo Bruno +2 more
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Identification of early quassinoid biosynthesis in the invasive tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) confirms evolutionary origin from protolimonoids [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2022 The tree of heaven, Ailanthus altissima (MILL.) SWINGLE, is a globally invasive plant known to secrete allelopathic metabolites called quassinoids. Quassinoids are highly modified triterpenoids.
Ling Chuang +4 more
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The genome sequence of the tree of heaven, Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle, 1916 [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] [PDF]
Wellcome Open Research, 2023 We present a genome assembly from an individual Ailanthus altissima (tree of heaven; Streptophyta; Magnoliopsida; Sapindales; Simaroubaceae). The genome sequence is 939 megabases in span.
Maarten J. M. Christenhusz +2 more
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Effects of long-term Ailanthus altissima extract supplementation on fear, cognition and brain antioxidant levels [PDF]
Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2023 Introduction: Ailanthus altissima is an indigenous plant known for various remedial properties. The present study aimed to evaluate the neuroprotective potential of methanolic extract Ailanthus altissima (AA) bark as current scientific trend is searching
Hafiz Muhammad Abdur Rahman +11 more
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How does ultrasound contribute to the migration of extractives inside Ailanthus altissima wood? [PDF]
Ultrason Sonochem, 2023 Extractives have an impact on the processing and commercial value of wood. Ultrasound is an environmentally friendly technology commonly employed to reduce the extractive content and thus enhance the permeability of wood.
Han T +5 more
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Newly Isolated Aromatic Compounds from Ailanthus altissima and Their Anti-inflammatory Activity. [PDF]
ACS OmegaFive newly isolated aromatic natural products were isolated from the bark of Ailanthus altissima. These include two benzoic derivatives (1 and 2), a benzoquinone analogue (3), and a pair of lignan enantiomers [(±)-4].
Zhang HM +13 more
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Genetic diversity, population structure, and DNA fingerprinting of Ailanthus altissima var. erythrocarpa based on EST-SSR markers. [PDF]
Sci Rep, 2023 Ailanthus altissima var. erythrocarpa is an A. altissima variety with high economic, ecological and ornamental value, but there have been no reports on the development of SSR primers for it.
Zhang M +7 more
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