Report of new invasive scale insects (Hemiptera: Coccoidea), Crypticerya multicicatrices Kondo and Unruh (Monophlebidae) and Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Green) (Pseudococcidae), on the islands of San Andres and Providencia, Colombia, with an updated taxonomic key to iceryine scale insects of South America [PDF]
The multicicatrices fluted scale, Crypticerya multicicatrices Kondo and Unruh (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Monophlebidae) is reported from the islands of San Andres and Providencia, Colombia, as a recent invasive species.
Gullan, Penny +2 more
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The underutilized parts viz: pawpaw seed, banana, plantain, and potato peels showed promising antioxidant and inhibition of α‐amylase and α‐glucosidase activities (IC50 values ≤ 100 μg/mL). Similarly, pawpaw seed, banana, plantain, and potato peels reduced postprandial hyperglycemia in sucrose‐ and maltose‐induced hyperglycemia in rats.
Aminu Mohammed +3 more
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Study of the Chemical Composition of Carica papaya L. Seed Oils of Various Geographic Origins
The papaya plant (Carica papaya L.) is tree-like fruit plant cultivated throughout the tropics and subtropics. The aim of this study was to compare the physicochemical properties, fatty acid, sterols, and triterpenic alcohols composition of Carica papaya
Sergey Goriainov +9 more
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After collecting Musa paradisiaca leaves, some were dried and others were used to produce aqueous extracts. The extracts and powders were characterized and then administered to rats made anaemic by PHZ. After 14 days of administration of the two samples, the rats were euthanized and it was observed that after 9 days of treatment, the aqueous extract ...
Josée Rebeca Nombo +8 more
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ANALYSIS OF FICUS CARICA L. – VOLATILE COMPONENTS AND MINERAL CONTENT [PDF]
Ficus carica L. is a well-known Mediterranean plant, its fructus - the fig- is consumed widely, mostly in the southern region of Europe. It’s a member of the Moraceae family, one of the earliest crops.
Balázs, Andrea +4 more
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Vitamin C, as a crucial nutrient, plays a vital role in human health and is known to be sensitive to various factors such as ripeness level, storage and heating conditions.
NERDY NERDY +4 more
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In this review, we critically summarized the application of natural polysaccharides (NPs) for the treatment of IBD. This approach combines, in a unique way (right), the basic structure–activity relationships of NPs from different origins (left) with their multipronged mode of action, which involves modulation of the gut microbiota and other ...
Felix Danso +3 more
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On some arthropods associated with Ficus species (Moraceae) in the Maltese Islands [PDF]
An account is given on the 39 arthropod species which were found on different Ficus trees in the Maltese Islands. Seventeen species represent new records for Malta including Anothopoda fici, Asetadiptacus emiliae, Astichus bachmaieri, Ecphylus caudatus ...
Falzon, Annushka +5 more
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Effect of Carica papaya Linn (Caricaceae) leaf extracts on reactive oxygen species production
Carica papaya leaves are a popular remedy to treat Dengue-induced thrombocytopenia. There have been reports of Carica papaya effects as antibacterial, anti-parasitic, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory.
Laila M. Abdelrahim
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Studi Aklimatisasi Heosemys spinosa di Area Konservasi Ex-situ Universitas Bengkulu
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui: a) komposisi pakan yang sesuai untuk pertumbuhan H. spinosa, b) kondisi fisiologi dan kondisi fisik H. spinosa selama masa aklimatisasi, dan c) kondisi lingkungan abiotik di area konservasi ex- situ UNIB ...
Leditiya Lestari +2 more
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