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Bio‐Nanocomposite Film Based on Pectin From Citrus sinensis Peel Reinforced With Montmorillonite With Improved Mechanical and Barrier Properties

Future Postharvest and Food, Volume 3, Issue 1, Page 4-15, March 2026.
(1) Pectin from Malta (Citrus sinensis) peel. (2) Montmorillonite with various levels. (3) Bio‐nanocomposite film with pectin and montmorillonite. (i) Mechanical. (ii) Structural Characterization (iii) Thermal. (iv) Morphological. (v) Barrier. ABSTRACT The casting method was used to develop bio‐nanocomposite film by combining pectin extracted from ...
Divya Arora, Charanjiv Singh Saini
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Production and properties of inulinase from Penicillium sp. NFCC 2768 grown on inulin-rich vegetal infusions [PDF]

, 2016
Inulinase production by Penicillium sp. NFCC 2768 isolated from the rhizosphere soil of dahlia was studied on media containing inulin-rich plant extracts.
Hemant Kumar Rawat (2733949), Sumat Chand Jain (2733952), Naveen Kango (2733946)   +2 more
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Novel applications of the tomato microbiome: Roles and considerations for agriculture, human health, and society

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, Volume 8, Issue 2, Page 530-555, March 2026.
Plants, like humans, have a microbiome that helps them grow, defend themselves against pathogens, acquire nutrients, and protect themselves against environmental stresses. The microbiome of tomatoes, a staple crop grown worldwide, could be utilized not only to reduce fertilizer and pesticide applications, but also to clean up harmful pollutants ...
Sean Lindert, Kathryn Kingsley, Peerapol Chiaranunt, James F. White   +3 more
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Illicit Drug‐Derived Volatile Organic Compounds as Markers for Application in Noncontact Detection Technology

The Chemical Record, Volume 26, Issue 3, March 2026.
This review highlights the characteristic odor markers of illicit drugs, emphasizing volatile markers from both natural and synthetic sources, and explores the shift from canine‐based detection to emerging noncontact sensing technologies. Illicit drug use remains a global concern, requiring effective detection methods to counter evolving concealment ...
Minwoo Kim, Solpa Lee, Anmo J. Kim, Cong Wang, Yongwoo Jang   +4 more
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Efficacy of medicinal herb Asparagus racemosus (shatavari) as an aphrodisiac feed additive for enhancing reproductive performance of female brood stock of freshwater carp fish, Cyprinus carpio Linn.

Indian Journal of Animal Sciences
Efficacy of shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) root powder (SRP) as an aphrodisiac fish feed additive was evaluated by feeding female brood stock of freshwater carp, Cyprinus carpio (Linn.) with experimental feeds (for 120 days), supplemented with SRP @ 1%
RANJEET SINGH, MEERA D ANSAL
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Managing Brown Rot Disease of Citrus Fruit Using Plant Extracts

Journal of Phytopathology, Volume 174, Issue 2, March/April 2026.
ABSTRACT Brown rot, caused by Phytophthora nicotianae and P. citrophthora, is a major disease of citrus fruit, leading to significant economic losses globally. Conventional fungicides are commonly used to manage this disease, but concerns have been raised due to environmental persistence, human toxicity and the emergence of resistant strains.
Gbenga Oluwaseyi Alabi, Vinesh Maharaj, Jacquie van der Waals, Luke Invernizzi, Teresa Coutinho   +4 more
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Divergent Transcriptional Architectures Beyond Core CAM Genes in Facultative and Constitutive CAM Species in Tillandsia L.

Molecular Ecology, Volume 35, Issue 6, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) is a water‐efficient photosynthetic strategy involving a coordinated suite of complex traits including metabolic, anatomical and regulatory aspects that shift across the diel cycle. While CAM has evolved repeatedly in land plants, the evolutionary routes enabling this convergence remain elusive.
Clara Groot‐Crego, Sarah Saadain, Marylaure De La Harpe, Jaqueline Hess, Michael H. J. Barfuss, Walter Till, Gert Bachmann, Wolfram Weckwerth, Christian Lexer, Ovidiu Paun   +9 more
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Uncovering the Key Factors Influencing Phytochemical and Phytopharmacological Properties During Medicinal Plant Processing

eFood, Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2026.
From farm to pharma, this review details the engineering of quality in medicinal plants through a science‐driven approach: it first elucidates how genetic and environmental factors inscribe the plant's phytochemical and phytopharmacological profile before harvest, and then dissects the postharvest techniques and technologies—chemical and thermal pre ...
Elyas Aryakia
wiley   +1 more source

Justification of Traditional Uses of Asparagus Racemosus (Shatavari) - A Miracle Herb [PDF]

, 2017
Objective: The ethanolic plant extracts of Asparagus racemosus and their partitionates were assessed for thrombolytic, membrane stabilizing, antimicrobial and antioxidant activity in vitro.
Azima S. Julie, Zarin Tasnim, Farhina R. Laboni, Zubair K. Labu, Samira Karim, Md. Shariful Islam   +5 more
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Functional and Organic Foods in Enhancing the Oral and Dental Health and Hygiene—A Comprehensive Review

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2026.
Functional and organic foods contain effective and bioactive compositions. Organic foods and foods enriched with phytochemicals provide promising oral health. Functional foods and beverages in the diet can control and treat oral illnesses ABSTRACT Maintaining oral and dental hygiene, it is significantly related to individuals' quality of life as well ...
Elahe Aleebrahim‐Dehkordi, Ahmad Sheibaninia, Abdolah Ghasemi Pirbalouti   +2 more
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