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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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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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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
wiley   +1 more source

The Study of Citrullus colocynthis Shell Ash Efficiency in Phenol Removal from Synthetic Aqueous Solution

تحقیقات سلامت در جامعه, 2018
Introduction and purpose: Phenol is one of the common pollutants found in many industrial effluents , which affects the environment and human health due to its special features like high toxicity and carcinogenic properties.
Asiyeh Moteallemi, Mojtaba Afsharnia, Samira Salari, Mehdi Ghasemi   +3 more
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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
wiley   +1 more source

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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Bioactivity of medicinal plant extracts as toxicants and enzyme inhibitors against insect pests of stored commodities

Journal of Crop Protection, 2021
The present research was performed to evaluate the bioactivity of Citrullus colocynthis (L.) and Melia azedarach L. extracts against three major stored grain insect pests including Tribolium castaneum (Herbst), Trogoderma granarium Everts, and Sitophilus
Kazam Ali, Muhammad Sagheer, Mansoor ul Hasan, Abdul Rashid, Muhammad Shahid   +4 more
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on The Study of Herbal Combination Effect of Securigera Securidaca, Vaccinium Arctostaphylos, Citrullus Colocynthis and Coriandrium Sativum on Triglyceride of Pre-Diabetic Elderlies [PDF]

, 2017
Background: Increasing blood sugar and hyperlipidemia in could deteriorate the late complications in diabetic patients. Hence, this study aimed to evaluate the herbal combination effects of Securigera securidaca, Vaccinium Arctostaphylos, Citrullus ...
Farzaneh, Mohammad Reza, Motamed, Niloofar, Pouladi, Shahnaz, Raeisi, Alireza, Shababi, Zinab   +4 more
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Chemical Profiling and Pharmaceutical and Biological Activities of Methanolic Extract of Citrullus colocynthis L. Seeds Collected from the Arid Zone of Qassim, Saudi Arabia against Aphis craccivora

Advances in Life Sciences
Background: Citrullus colocynthis L. (C. colocynthis) is a medicinal plant with a long history of traditional usage in Saudi Arabia, particularly for the treatment of digestive issues such as indigestion and stomach pain.Methods: C.
E. Abdallah, Ahmed M. H. Ali, H. F. Hashem, Adil A. H. Mujawah, E. R. Elsharkawy   +4 more
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Characterization and Stability Studies of Egusi Melon Seed Oil (Citrullus colocynthis L.)

Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria, 2021
The physical value of oil depends upon its chemical composition, even today these values play a vital role while using different oil for industrial products and also, despite the vast nutritional and medicinal significance of egusi melon, there are little details on the shell life and stability of its oil over time. Therefore, the influence of time and
C.O. Ajenu, M.E. Ukhun, C. Imoisi, E.E. Imhontu, L.E. Irede, U.R. Orji   +5 more
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