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Microbial Interventions in Processing of Plant Based Proteins: Unlocking Extraction Dynamics and Functionality for Human Health

Food Bioengineering, EarlyView.
Fermentation enhances nutritional & techno‐functional properties of plant protein. Three distinct stages of fermentation impact on different aspects of plant protein. Fermentation induces flavors modulation through new organic compounds formation. Plant protein fermentation improves their utility in food applications.
Disha, Mitali Madhumita, Dharmender Kumar, Pramod Kumar Prabhakar   +3 more
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Bacterial growth inhibition and antioxidant potentials of leaf infusions of (Moringa oleifera), locust beans (Parkia biglobosa) and bitter leaf (Vernonia amygladina)

Scientific African, 2021
This study was aimed at assessing the bioactive potential of aqueous leaf infusions of three plant species, moringa (Moringa oleifera), locust beans (Parkia biglobosa) and bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina).
Oghenerobor B. Akpor, Joshua Ndakotsu, Ikponmwosa O. Evbuomwan, Tomilola D. Olaolu, Omorefosa O. Osemwegie   +4 more
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First Report of Tomato leaf curl Palampur virus on Bitter Gourd in Pakistan

Plant Disease, 2010
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) is widely grown and consumed as a vegetable in Pakistan and other countries in the region. In 2007, a severe disease appeared on bitter gourd that reduced yield significantly. Symptoms of the disease included chlorosis, leaf crumpling, vein thickening, and stunting of plants that were suggestive of a virus ...
I, Ali, A H, Malik, S, Mansoor
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Efficacy of Neem Leaf (Azardirachta indica), Bitter Leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) and Pawpaw Leaf (Carica papaya) Powder in the Control of Callosobruchus maculatus in Stored Cowpea

Selcuk Journal of Agricultural and Food Sciences, 2021
A laboratory experiment was carried out to investigate the insecticidal properties of Azadirachta indica (Neem), Vernonia amygdalina (Bitter Leaf) and Carica papaya (Pawpaw) leaf powders against Callosobruchus maculatus in stored cowpea. The experiment was carried out using a completely randomized design. The treatments were applied as single
ARİNOLA, Aminat, UDDIN, Omotayo Robert, BABATUNDE, Samuel Femi, GAMBARI, Lukman Idowu   +3 more
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Screening Interactive Impact of Dietary Bivalent Metallic Ions on S. anguivi Bioactive Components: Bitterness Attenuation and Antioxidant Activities Augmentation

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Unpleasant bitterness associated with bioactive components of S. anguivi, a vegetal fruit with many therapeutics functionalities, was attenuated on interaction with dietary bivalent metallic ions with concomitant augmentation of antioxidant activity. ABSTRACT Bioactive components of S.
Daramola Bode
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Antifungal Activities of Some Leaf Extracts on Seed-borne Fungi of African Yam Bean Seeds, Seed Germination and Seedling Emergence

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2010
The efficacy of leaf extracts of basil (Ocimum basilicum), bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina), lemon grass (Cymbopogen citratus), neem (Azadirachta indica) and paw-paw (Carica papaya) on major seed-borne fungi: Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus ...
EO Nwachukwu, CI Umechuruba
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Detection and characterization of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris’ associated with littleleaf disease of bitter gourd from India by 16S rRNA phylogenetic and RFLP (in vitro and virtual) analysis [PDF]

Archives of Biological Sciences, 2017
Bitter gourd plants showing symptoms of little leaf disease are prevalent in farmers’ fields in the Bangalore rural district, Karnataka state, India.
Venkataravanappa Venkataravanappa, Narasimha Reddy Lakshminarayana Reddy C., Polam Swarnalatha, Subbanna Shankarappa K., Manem Krishna Reddy   +4 more
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Antibacterial Activity of Ocimum gratissimum (Nchu-Anwu) and Vernonia amygdalina (Bitter-Leaf) Antibacterial Activity of Ocimum gratissimum (Nchu-Anwu) and Vernonia amygdalina (Bitter-Leaf)

British Biotechnology Journal, 2014
This study was carried out to evaluate the antibacterial activity of Ocimum gratissimum and Vernonia amygdalina on selected bacterial species, as well as comparing the antibacterial activities of their fresh and dried leaves. Fresh leave samples of the plants were collected from Okwu, Uratta in Owerri North, Imo State, Nigeria.
Opara, A. U, Egbuobi, R. C, Ndudim, J. N. Dike, Onyewuchi, C. E, Nnodim, J. K   +4 more
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Strategies for Identification and Mitigation of Sanguinarine in Mustard Oil Adulterated by Argemone—A Comprehensive Review

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Sanguinarine, a toxic alkaloid present in argemone, can lead to epidemic dropsy or chronic diseases through DNA intercalation and immune system suppression. Regulatory efforts face challenges due to economic motivations for adulteration as well as technical, social, and infrastructure barriers.
Gururaj Pejavara Narayana, Subhangi Panigrahi, Suresh Kumar Kalakandan, Hema Vincent, Ashish Rawson   +4 more
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Advances in Anthocyanin Recovery and Purification From Natural Sources: Bioavailability, Mechanistic Action in the Human Body and Applications in Novel Food Development

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
This review highlights green recovery, purification, stabilisation, bioavailability, health relevance, and novel food applications of anthocyanins from natural and agro‐industrial sources. ABSTRACT Anthocyanins are water‐soluble natural pigments and multifunctional food ingredients that support clean‐label colour, antioxidant activity, and value‐added ...
Chandan Kumar Sahu, Soumitra Banerjee, Venkata Krishna Bayineni, Ravi‐Kumar Kadeppagari, Amit Arora   +4 more
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