Sequencing the organelle genomes of Bougainvillea spectabilis and Mirabilis jalapa (Nyctaginaceae) [PDF]
BMC Genomic Data, 2022 Objectives Mirabilis jalapa L. and Bougainvillea spectabilis are two Mirabilis species known for their ornamental and pharmaceutical values. The organelle genomes are highly conserved with a rapid evolution rate making them suitable for evolutionary ...
Fang Yuan, Xiaozhong Lan
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Complete chloroplast genome sequence of Bougainvillea Spectabilis (Nyctaginaceae) [PDF]
Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2019 Bougainvillea spectabilis is an important ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical regions, whose complex and diverse germplasm has brought great difficulties to variety selection and identification.
Ning Wang +4 more
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Complete Chloroplast Genomes and Phylogenetic Relationships of Bougainvillea spectabilis and Bougainvillea glabra (Nyctaginaceae). [PDF]
Int J Mol Sci, 2023 Bougainvillea L. (Nyctaginaceae) is a South American native woody flowering shrub of high ornamental, economic, and medicinal value which is susceptible to cold damage. We sequenced the complete chloroplast (cp) genome of B. glabra and B. spectabilis, two morphologically similar Bougainvillea species differing in cold resistance.
Zhang H +4 more
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D-Pinitol Content and Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Activities of Five Bougainvillea spectabilis Willd. Cultivars [PDF]
Pharmaceuticals, 2023 Diabetes mellitus is a major challenge for global health, and Bougainvillea spectabilis Willd. (B. spectabilis) is a widely used herbal remedy with diverse cultivars traditionally used for diabetes treatment.
Fatma Abo-Elghiet +7 more
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Inhibition of aluminum chloride-induced amyloid Aβ peptide accumulation and brain neurodegeneration by Bougainvillea spectabilis flower decoction [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, 2021 Objective(s): To investigate the potential therapeutic effect of Bougainvillea spectabilis flower decoction on aluminum chloride (AlCl3)-induced neurotoxicity. Materials and Methods: Rats received daily intraperitoneal injections of AlCl3 at 10 mg/kg for
Omar Abdel-Salam +3 more
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Antioxidant Activity of Bougainvillea spectabilis Bracts as an Alternative to Nitrites in Cooked Pork Ham [PDF]
FoodsIn this study, the impact of incorporating Bougainvillea spectabilis powder into ham formulation as a potential color replacement for nitrites was evaluated. Three drying methods were proposed to preserve the antioxidant properties of bougainvillea: foam-
T. Alexandra Ferreira +4 more
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Phylogeny and Taxonomic Synopsis of the Genus Bougainvillea (Nyctaginaceae) [PDF]
Plants, 2022 Bougainvillea Comm. ex Juss. is one of the renowned genera in the Nyctaginaceae, but despite its recognized horticultural value, the taxonomy and phylogeny of the genus is not well-studied.
Mary Ann C. Bautista +5 more
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Antifertility Effect of Bougainvillea spectabilis or Paper Flower.
Pharmacogn Rev, 2017 Bougainvillea spectabilis (Family: Nyctaginaceae), commonly referred to as Great Bougainvillea or Paper Flower, is one of the traditional medicinal plants with potential antifertility activity. The aqueous extract and decoction of this plant have been used as fertility control among the tribal people in many countries. Furthermore, it has been shown to
Ghogar A, Jiraungkoorskul W.
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Chemical characterization, antioxidant potential, and cytotoxicity of Bougainvillea spectabilis Willd. flowers cultivated in northern cyprus [PDF]
Scientific ReportsBougainvillea spectabilis Willd. (B. spectabilis), A vibrant ornamental plant native to South America has recently garnered scientific interest due to its diverse phytochemical composition and potential biomedical applications.
Ergül Mutlu Altundağ +3 more
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Elevated NO2 induces leaf defensive mechanisms in Bougainvillea spectabilis seedlings
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2022 With a growing economy, the living standard of people has improved which has led to increased use of urban motor vehicles globally. Consequently, the concentration of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) has increased in the ambient air, becoming a major pollutant in ...
Qianqian Sheng +5 more
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