Identification and characterization of CYP71 subclade cytochrome P450 enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of bitterness compounds in Cichorium intybus [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023 Industrial chicory (Cichorium intybus var. sativum) and witloof (C. intybus var. foliosum) are crops with an important economic value, mainly cultivated for inulin production and as a leafy vegetable, respectively.
Charlotte De Bruyn +18 more
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Anti-protozoal activity and metabolomic analyses of Cichorium intybus L. against Trypanosoma cruzi [PDF]
International Journal for Parasitology: Drugs and Drug Resistance, 2022 Chagas disease, caused by the protozoa Trypanosoma cruzi, is a potentially life-threatening parasitic zoonosis infecting 6–7 million people worldwide, mainly in Latin America.
Miguel Peña-Espinoza +7 more
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EDIS, 2003 This document provides an overview of chicory (Cichorium intybus L.), detailing its various common names, types, and uses. Chicory is a versatile plant with both leafy tops and roots used in salads and as a coffee substitute.
James M. Stephens
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Analysis of the phytochemicals of Coriandrum sativum and Cichorium intybus aqueous extracts and their biological effects on broiler chickens [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2022 Spices and herbs can be used as feed additives and viable alternatives to antibiotics in chicken production. This study analyzed the phytochemicals, minerals, and antioxidant activity of aqueous extracts from Coriandrum sativum seeds and Cichorium ...
Hanaa S. S. Gazwi +2 more
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Responses of soil biochemical properties and Cichorium intybus L. growth to polyethylene microplastic pollution [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant ScienceMicroplastics (MPs) have become a prominent topic of interest due to their effects on soil ecosystems and plant growth. In this study, using a pot experiment, we investigated the responses of the high-quality forage Cichorium intybus to different amounts
Zixia Song +6 more
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Radicchio—Cichorium intybus L.
EDIS, 2003 This document introduces radicchio, a red, broadleaf, heading form of chicory recently introduced to the U.S. as a gourmet salad vegetable. It describes its appearance, compares it to similar varieties like 'Radichetta,' and outlines cultivation ...
James M. Stephens
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The effect of hydroalcoholic extract of Cichorium intybus leaf on aryl hydrocarbon receptor expression in the testis of Wistar rats exposed to cigarette smoke [PDF]
Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine, 2023 Objective: Cigarette smoke (CS) contains compounds such as reactive oxygen species (ROS). Oxidative stress caused by excessive ROS eventually leads to germ cell apoptosis and male infertility. The leaves of Cichorium intybus (chicory) are rich in natural
Maryam Hashemi +3 more
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ND-FISH with New Oligo Probes for Chromosome Identification of Cichorium intybus Revealing Karyotypic Variation and Divergence of Asteraceae Species [PDF]
PlantsChicory (Cichorium intybus L., 2n = 18), belonging to the Asteraceae family, exhibits significant edible, medicinal, and pasture values. Moderate research has been performed on identifying Chicory species’ chromosomes using fluorescence in situ ...
Meiling Chen +10 more
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In vitro survey on the synergistic effect of Cichorium intybus L. and doxorubicin on apoptotic induction in myeloid (NALM-6) and lymphoid (KG-1) cell lines [PDF]
World Cancer Research Journal, 2022 Objective: Acute leukemia is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. Due to chemotherapy drug side effects, the use ofnatural compounds is essential. The Cichorium intybus L.
M. Bozorgi +3 more
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Assessment of Sodium Chloride (NaCl) Induced Salinity on the Growth and Yield Parameters of Cichorium intybus L. [PDF]
Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 2023 The present study was done on the hypothesis that excess sodium chloride (NaCl) in the soil decreases the growth and yield of Cichorium intybus L. To investigate this hypothesis, a pot experiment was conducted in which chicory seeds were sown in garden ...
A. Khan, A. A. Khan, S. Samreen and M. Irfan
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