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Improvement of Blood Pressure, Glucose Metabolism, and Lipid Profile by the Intake of Powdered Asparagus (蘆筍 Lú Sǔn) Bottom-stems and Cladophylls

Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, 2013
Asparagus (蘆筍 Lú Sǔn; Asparagus officinalis L.) is a common vegetable, long used as an herbal medicine. The cladophylls and bottom-stems of asparagus have various pharmacological effects, but they are generally discarded at harvesting.
Mie Nishimura, Tatsuya Ohkawara, Hiroyo Kagami-Katsuyama, Hiroji Sato, Jun Nishihira   +4 more
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Anxiolytic and sedative activities of the essential oil of the fresh young shoot of Asparagus officinalis L. in mice

Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Background: Asparagus officinalis L. is an edible plant that serve as a vegetable and medicine in different parts of the world, including CNS-related ailments.Objective: To evaluate the anxiolytic and sedative activities Asparagus officinalis L.
A. S. Olusa, I. Oyemitan
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Toward an art of genomic selection in vegetable breeding

Crop Science, Volume 66, Issue 1, January/February 2026.
Abstract Genomic selection (GS) is a powerful strategy for accelerating genetic gain in plant breeding. While in recent years GS has been widely adopted in breeding programs for agronomic crops, its implementation in vegetable breeding has been comparatively limited.
Christopher O. Hernandez, Gregory Vogel
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Medicinal Plants for Acne Vulgaris: An Evidence‐Based Review of Treatments Promoted by Social Media

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 25, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Acne vulgaris refers to a chronic inflammatory state of the pilosebaceous follicles that affects the majority of adolescents. Treatments encompass topical agents and systemic therapies. Nowadays, we encounter a growing tendency to use herbal remedies, which raises concerns about misinformation disseminated by digital platforms.
Mohammad Mahdi Parvizi, Nasrin Saki, Zahra Rostami Ghotbabadi, Mohammad Kamali, Nastaran Salmanpour, Mohammadreza Namazi, Mehdi Pasalar   +6 more
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Non‐destructive monitoring of asparagus (Asparagus officinalis, L) quality changes during storage using NIR spectroscopy

International Journal of Food Science & Technology, 2023
Storing asparagus under controlled conditions is crucial to preserve its freshness and quality after harvest. However, there may be changes in firmness and weight.
Z. H. Siyum, Tung Pham Thanh, Lien Le Phuong Nguyen, L. Baranyai   +3 more
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Duckweeds: Model organisms for research on plant sterols and steroids

Plant Biology, Volume 28, Issue 1, Page 18-30, January 2026.
Duckweeds (Lemnaceae), the fastest‐growing angiosperms and promising vegan protein source, offer a powerful model to address key questions in plant physiology. This article highlights their potential for dissecting the biosynthesis and function of phytosterols, sterol conjugates, brassinosteroids, and specialized steroidal metabolites, such as ...
J. Klein, K.‐J. Appenroth, K. S. Sree
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Update of the Xylella spp. host plant database – Systematic literature search up to 30 June 2025

EFSA Journal, Volume 24, Issue 1, January 2026.
Abstract This scientific report provides an update of the Xylella spp. host plant database, aiming to provide information and scientific support to risk assessors, risk managers and researchers dealing with Xylella spp. Upon a mandate of the European Commission, EFSA created and regularly updates a database of host plant species of Xylella spp.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Vincenzo Cavalieri, Elisa Fasanelli, Giandomenico Furnari, Davide Gibin, Alicia Gutierrez Linares, Pierfederico La Notte, Luca Pasinato, Giuseppe Stancanelli   +8 more
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The Impacts of Asparagus Extract Fractions on Growth and Fumonisins Biosynthesis in Fusarium Proliferatum

Toxins, 2020
Asparagus is a genus consisting of over two hundred species of perennial plants. Fusarium proliferatum is a major asparagus pathogen and it biosynthesizes a variety of mycotoxins, of which fumonisins B are prevalent.
Natalia Witaszak, Justyna Lalak-Kańczugowska, Agnieszka Waśkiewicz, Łukasz Stępień   +3 more
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Cryptic CAM photosynthesis in Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia, Y. jaegeriana)

New Phytologist, Volume 248, Issue 5, Page 2583-2598, December 2025.
Summary Joshua trees are long‐lived perennial monocots native to the Mojave Desert in North America. Composed of two species, Yucca brevifolia and Y. jaegeriana (Asparagaceae), Joshua trees are imperiled by climate change, with decreases in suitable habitat predicted under future climate change scenarios.
Karolina Heyduk, Sara Sciulla, Bridget Hennessy, Madeline Czymmek, Edward V. McAssey, Chase Kane, G Young Kim, Ifeoluwa Sogunle, Lulu Heublein, Dhriti Sriram, Bryan MacNeill, Michael T. Hren, Todd C. Esque, Jeremy B. Yoder, Michael R. McKain, Christopher Irwin Smith, Lesley A. DeFalco   +16 more
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Transcriptomic and enzymological evidence for plastid peptidoglycan synthesis in the gymnosperm Picea abies

The Plant Journal, Volume 124, Issue 5, December 2025.
Significance Statement Peptidoglycan (murein) biosynthesis is involved in chloroplast division in mosses, while Arabidopsis MurE mutants are defective in chloroplast development. We have shown that the gymnosperm Picea abies expresses 11 genes of the peptidoglycan biosynthesis pathway, and that P.
Yayoi Sugita, Amanda J. Dowson, Ichiro Kajisa, Katsuaki Takechi, Yilan E, Jingzhi Zhao, Jiaqi Wang, Xiaofei Lin, Laura Diaz‐Saez, Adrian J. Lloyd, Christopher G. Dowson, Hiroyoshi Takano   +11 more
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