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Plants in the genus Amorphophallus, many of which possess high konjac glucomannan content, are considered important cash crops in many Asian countries. Wild relatives of cultivated Amorphophallus species are valuable resources for the genetic improvement
Si Yin, Yong Gao
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Sobre el género Amorphophallus Blume ex Decne (Araceae) en Cuba
Contexto: La presencia en distintas ciudades cubanas de plantas de Amorphophallus Blume ex Decne (Araceae), de cuyo cultivo en el país se encontraron escasas y poco explícitas evidencias en la literatura científica, motivó un estudio desde el punto de ...
Roeris González-Sivilla +1 more
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Edible gums—An extensive review on its diverse applications in various food sectors
The review highlights the usage of edible gums in various food processing applications. The authors intend to deliver the recent advances to significantly improve the physicochemical parameters of food products. Abstract In recent years, the extraction, processing, and application of edible gums, in the food and healthcare sector has skyrocketed and ...
Vijayasri Kadirvel, Gururaj P. Narayana
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Abstract Drugs are indispensable products with incontrovertible benefits to human health and lifestyle. However, due to their overuse and improper disposal, unwanted residues of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) have been found in different compartments of the environment and now are considered as contaminants of emerging concern (CECs ...
Giacomo Proietti +6 more
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Spent coffee grounds extracts (SCGE) obtained with ultrasound‐assisted extraction and microwave‐assisted extraction produced the highest total phenolic contents and antioxidant activities, and were incorporated into bilayer films composed of polylactic acid, konjac glucomannan and wheat gluten.
Salimata Yakubu +7 more
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Physicochemical and sensory properties of konjac glucomannan (KGM) and protein isolate compound gels were studied. Adding optimal amount of KGM enhanced the thermal, textural, morphological, and sensory properties of gels. Compound gels received the highest consumer acceptance when protein to KGM was 80:20. Abstract In this study, the effects of konjac
Yueying Yao, Wenmeng He, Baojun Xu
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Prospective, Randomized, Double‐Blind, Placebo‐Controlled Study of an Oral Antioxidant‐Rich Synbiotic Supplement on Skin Health and Photoaging [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background Photoaged skin is primarily induced by prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation, leading to increased pigmentation, reduced elasticity, and pronounced wrinkles. There has been an increasing recognition of the influence of nutrition on skin health, with dietary elements emerging as a viable alternative approach to preventing ...
Afzal L +9 more
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AMORPHOPHALLUS KONJAC AS A PHARMACOLOGICAL TOOL
The cob is shorter or much longer than the bedspread. Plants are monoecious. The female zone is shorter, equal or longer than the male zone. The male zone is cylindrical, ellipsoid, conical or obverse-conical, usually adjacent to the female, sometimes separated by a sterile zone, which may be smooth or consist of prismatic, hemispherical or bristle ...
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Genetic diversity of six Amorphophallus species in Southwest China based on cpDNA sequences
Investigating mechanisms underlying genetic variation and differentiation of wild resources is critical for the utilization and improvement of crop germplasms.
Si YIN, Zhuan HAO, Feidong LU, Yong GAO
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Isolating Microsatellite From Amorphophallus Variabilis and Its Application for Population Study in Dramaga Conservation Forest, Indonesia [PDF]
Amorphophallus variabilis Blume, a member of Araceae, is a fleshy perennial tuber crop endemic in Java Island, Indonesia. The plant produces white edible corm; and it was used as food during famine time before 1960s.
Santosa, E. (Edi) +4 more
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