Molecular characterization of transformer, transformer-2, and doublesex genes in the carambola fruit fly, Bactrocera carambolae, revealing potential for genetic pest management. [PDF]
Insect SciAbstract Globalization and climate change may be driving the spread of the quarantine fruit fly, Bactrocera carambolae, highlighting the need for ecofriendly control methods like the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT), which relies on releasing sterile males to reduce wild populations.
Laohakieat K, Poonsiri T, Aketarawong N.
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Carissa carandas L. and Its Methanol Extracts Promote Hematopoiesis and Thrombocytopoiesis: A Sub‐Acute Toxicological Study in Experimental Rats [PDF]
Food Sci NutrCarissa carandas powder and extracts improve hematological indices, for example, hemoglobin and hematocrits. Supplementation of C. carandas significantly enhances thrombocytopoiesis and platelets. Incorporation of Carissa carandas exhibited no toxic effects on liver and kidney histology. ABSTRACT Carissa carandas—a member of the family Apocynaceae, has
Saeed W +10 more
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From freshness to preservation: insights into processing and storage impacts on purple passion fruit volatilome. [PDF]
J Sci Food AgricAbstract BACKGROUND Purple passion fruit is highly appreciated for its distinctive sweet flavour, low acidity, and aromatic profile, making it a desirable choice for fresh consumption and juice production. To ensure microbiological safety and extend shelf life, juice products typically undergo thermal pasteurization, which can alter their ...
Fonseca AM +4 more
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Response surface optimization of conditions for clarification of carambola fruit juice using a commercial enzyme. [PDF]
Journal of Food Engineering, 2007 Response surface methodology (RSM) was employed for simultaneous analysis of the effects of enzymatic treatment conditions of incubation time, incubation temperature and enzyme concentration on physical characteristics such as turbidity, clarity ...
Abdullah, Abdul Ghani Liew +3 more
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Turning Pineapple Crown Waste Into Value: Formulation and Analysis of an Instant Powder Beverage. [PDF]
Food Sci NutrThe pineapple crown, a by‐product representing 28% of processing residues, is rich in nutrients and phytochemicals with potential for bioactive applications. This study developed and characterized a microencapsulated beverage powder from crown infusion using freeze‐drying (FD) and spray‐drying (SD).
Brito TBN +7 more
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Biological control in French Guiana, Guadeloupe and Martinique [PDF]
, 2020 Several biological control agents have been introduced successfully in Guyana, and / or Guadeloupe and Martinique: three tachinid dipterans and one hymenopteran for control of sugarcane borers, a ladybird and a hymenopteran parasitoid against the pink ...
Ryckewaert, Philippe +1 more
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New hosts of Bactrocera carambolae (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Brazil. [PDF]
, 2017 Seven plant species are reported for the first time as hosts of Bactrocera carambolae in Brazil. Eugenia stipitata and Pouteria macrophylla, native to the Amazon region, have already been reported as hosts of the carambola fruit fly.
ADAIME, R. +2 more
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Starfruit Leaves as Glucose Absorption Inhibitor in Mice's Small Intestinal Epithelial Cells [PDF]
, 2016 Background: Starfruit (Averrhoa carambola) leaves contain flavone derivatives that exhibit anti-hyperglycemic effects. This study aims to determine the effect of starfruit leaves in reducing glucose absorption in intestinal epithelial cells of mice ...
Dewanto, J. B. (Julius) +2 more
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The 2024 European Union report on pesticide residues in food
EFSA Journal, Volume 24, Issue 5, May 2026.Abstract Under European Union legislation (Article 32, Regulation (EC) No 396/2005), the European Food Safety Authority publishes an annual report assessing pesticide residue levels in food. In 2024, 9842 samples were analysed as part of the EU‐coordinated multiannual control programme subset, of which 1.2% were found to be non‐compliant.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) +4 more
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Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 4, April 2026.Spray drying and freeze drying with different wall materials affected the physicochemical properties, bioactive compounds, volatile profile, and microstructure of encapsulated cherry laurel powders. ABSTRACT This study evaluated the encapsulation of cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) fruit extracts by spray drying and freeze‐drying using gum arabic ...
Ahmet Alp Karamanoglu +2 more
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