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Insect–flower interactions, ecosystem functions, and restoration ecology in the northern Sahel: current knowledge and perspectives

Biological Reviews, Volume 100, Issue 2, Page 969-995, April 2025.
ABSTRACT Actions for ecological restoration under the Great Green Wall (GGW) initiative in the northern Sahel have been plant focused, paying scant attention to plant–animal interactions that are essential to ecosystem functioning. Calls to accelerate implementation of the GGW make it timely to develop a more solid conceptual foundation for restoration
Natalia Medina‐Serrano, Martine Hossaert‐McKey, Aly Diallo, Doyle McKey   +3 more
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The Effect of Citrullus colocynthis on the Induction of Casp3 and Casp8 Gene Expression on Human Glioblastoma U87 Cell Line

Armaghane Danesh Bimonthly Journal, 2021
Background & aim: The use of compounds extracted from natural plants due to less side effects can be a good alternative to chemical drugs in the treatment of deadly diseases such as cancer.
N Abdi, T Najin, AH Anganji
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Antimicrobial Activity of Citrullus Colocynthis (Bitter Mellon) [PDF]

Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, 2020
Medicinal plants consider to be as an important therapeutic agent for human beings as its contain multiple phytochemical...
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Phylogenetics of Cucumis (Cucurbitaceae) [PDF]

, 2007
Background: Melon, Cucumis melo, and cucumber, C. sativus, are among the most widely cultivated crops worldwide. Cucumis, as traditionally conceived, is geographically centered in Africa, with C. sativus and C.
Kocyan, Alexander, Renner, Susanne S., Schaefer, Hanno   +2 more
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Plant‐Derived Natural Products and Their Nano Transformation: A Sustainable Option Towards Desert Locust Infestations

ChemistryOpen, Volume 14, Issue 3, March 2025.
The review explores the latest updates (2013–2024) and information about pesticidal plants (22 plant species) that are distributed across Africa and offers insights into the integration of nanoformulated natural compounds as a more sustainable option to control desert locust invasions.
Patrick Mangundu, Rebaone Makaudi, Hugues Kamdem Paumo, Bathabile Ramalapa, Lesego Tshweu, Naledi Raleie, Lebogang Katata‐Seru   +6 more
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Protective effect of Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schard. fruit extract on high glucose-induced neurotoxicity in PC-12 cells

Journal of Medicinal Plants, 2021
Background: Diabetic neuropathy is a consequence of chronic hyperglycemia that leads to neural damage over time. The fruits of Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schard. (C.
Hasan Fallah Huseini, Sina Andalib, Eghbal Jasemi, Farahnaz Khalighi-Sigaroodi, Saeideh Momtaz, Rasoul Mohammadi Savadroodbari, Hadi Salehirad, Mojtaba Ziaee   +7 more
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Chemical Constituents of Citrullus colocynthis

, 1987
Desert Plant Analysis Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Jodhpur, Jodhpur-342 001 Manuscript received 1 December 1986, reused 11 May 1987, accepted 6 July 1987 Chemical Constituents of \(Citrullus\) colocynthis.
S. P. GARG, UPMA GUPTA
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Insecticidal Activities of Plants Extract Against Malaria Vectors in Hadiya Zone, Ethiopia

Journal of Parasitology Research, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Environmental changes due to global warming and human activities have negatively impacted malaria vector control in Hadiya zone, Ethiopia. Plants contain anthraquinoes. Flavonoids, glycosides, phenol, saponin, steroids, tannin, and terpenes that are target specific, rapidly biodegradable, ecofriendly, and less toxic to human health.
Anmut Assemie, Dasash Mulu, Alemayehu Getahun, Negalign Awoke, Workineh Muluken, Tigist Enyew, Amha Gebremariam, Yihenew Aynalem, Bernard Marchand   +8 more
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A review of the current knowledge on Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett) (Diptera, Tephritidae) in Africa, with a list of species included in Zeugodacus [PDF]

, 2016
Published online 2015 Nov 26This paper reviews all available information regarding the occurrence and biology of the melon fly, Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett), in the Afrotropical Region, including data on invasion history, distribution patterns ...
Delatte, H., Meyer, M. de, Nwatawala, M., Quilici, S., Vayssières, Jean-François, Virgilio, M.   +5 more
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Screening wild and cultivated cucurbits against root knot nematode to exploit as rootstocks for grafting in cucumber

Journal of Horticultural Sciences, 2018
Yield of mono-cropped cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) is reduced by root knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita Kofoid and White). Use of resistant rootstocks in grafting may overcome the problem.
C Thangamani, L Pugalendhi, V Punithaveni   +2 more
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