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The study investigated the ability of Citrullus colocynthis dry fruits extract to modulate survival of RIN-m5F cells in vitro. Various concentrations of Citrullus colocynthis had no toxic effect on the cells viability. Exposure of β-cells to high glucose
T. M. Kuchmerovska +5 more
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EXTRACTION AND CHARACTERISATION OF CITRULLUS COLOCYNTHIS SEED OIL
Edible oil was mechanically extracted and characterized from Guna melon (Citrullus colocynthis L.). The physical characteristics of the Guna melon were compared with Citrullus lanatus "Serewe" and Citrullus vulgaris "Bara" melon types.
Moji O Oresanya +7 more
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Citrullus colocynthis: source of biodiesel
Citrullus colocynthis (L.). Schrad, is a member of the botanical family of Cucurbitaceae and is commonly called coloquinte or "desert gourd", Handhal (Arabic) or Alkad (Tamahaq). This plant is known for its high oil content, it is a source of biodiesel and a real substitute for conventional diesel.
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Investigating the effects of Citrullus colocynthis pulp on oxidative stress in testes and epididymis in streptozotocin-induced diabetic male rats [PDF]
Background: Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common metabolic diseases in humans, affecting 100 million people around the world. Objective: Investigating the effects of Citrullus colocynthis pulp on oxidant and antioxidant factors of testes and ...
Fereshteh Ostovan +2 more
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Weeds are considered one of the most serious problems limiting global agricultural production. As a result, chemical herbicides have been extensively used for weed control.
Amjad R. Alanaz +8 more
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ABSTRACT While oasis settlements emerged during the Bronze Age in Eastern and Northern Arabia, the settlement process in Central Arabia was different. Excavations at al‐Yamāma—main ancient settlement of the al‐Kharj oasis (Riyadh Province, KSA)—suggest that the latter did not emerge before the second half of the first millennium BCE.
Elora Chambraud +4 more
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Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus: A persistent seed‐borne threat to cucurbits
Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) is a highly stable, seed‐borne tobamovirus that threatens global cucurbit production. Its efficient mechanical and seed transmission, long‐term environmental persistence, and the spread of Clade II CGMMV isolates drive its rapid dissemination and cause severe yield losses.
Esperanza Gea‐Caballero +1 more
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ABSTRACT Recent advances in agricultural production and storage systems have contributed to a significant enhancement in annual wheat production and preservation, aimed at satisfying increasing consumer demands. Despite such potential developments, there are still significant post‐harvest losses in stored wheat, induced by destructive pests, grain ...
Hafiz Muhammad Bilal Yousuf +3 more
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Effects of Sowing Depths on Nutritional Metabolites of Three Cucurbitaceae Species
Variations in soil nutrients can influence the nutritional attributes of crops. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the effects of varying sowing depths (2-8 cm) at 2 cm intervals on the nutritional contents of Luffa cylindrica (LC ...
Janet Opeyemi Ajayi, A. W. Ojewumi
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This study found that the ten unconventional food plants from southern Brazil studied exhibited high antioxidant activity, a diversity of phenolic compounds, and no toxicity in vivo. These data demonstrate that these plants have promising benefits for human health and may be a potential protective agent against oxidative damage.
Luana Vanessa Peretti Minello +5 more
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