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Phytochemical Screening of Corchorus olitorius by using various solvent By Soxhlet Extraction [PDF]

Exploring \u27 medicinal and nutritional potential necessitates plants for  phytochemical screening. Corchorus olitorius, often known as jute mallow or Egyptian spinach, is a versatile plant with a long history of use in traditional medicine ...
Dr.Pallab Kalita, Sazedur Rahman Akanda
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The Distribution and Quality of Elephant Food Plants in Mwea National Reserve‐Kenya

African Journal of Ecology, Volume 64, Issue 4, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Understanding how herbivores respond to spatial and temporal resource variability is a central aspect of resource use ecology. This 18‐month study examined how seasonal changes in food plants availability, distribution and nutritional quality influence the foraging behaviour of African savanna elephants (Loxodonta africana) in Mwea National ...
Josephat K. Wambua, Yussuf A. Wato, Catherine Lukhoba, Nathaniel N. Gichuki   +3 more
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Effect of Storage Method on Nutrients Composition, Antioxidant Content and Consumer Acceptability of Corchorus Olitorius

, 2012
Corchorus olitorious is a vegetable that is popularly consumed in West Africa. It is also known to be rich in nutrients. The effects of market storage methods of vegetables on nutrient composition, antioxidant contents and consumer acceptability of ...
Idahosa, DO, Agbaje, RB, Dada, IBO, Adetuyi, FO, Omoregie, AU, Alika, JE   +5 more
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Postharvest Strategies for Indigenous Fruits and Vegetables in West Africa: Linking Food Loss Reduction, Nutrient Retention and Diet Quality

Food and Energy Security, Volume 15, Issue 3, May/June 2026.
Integrating indigenous knowledge with affordable postharvest innovations provides the most effective pathway for reducing losses, preserving nutrients, extending shelf life, and improving diet quality and nutrition security from indigenous fruits and vegetables in West Africa.
Crossby Osei Tutu, Reuben Acheampong, Papa Toah Akonor, Bernard Kwabena Asiedu, Duke Nii Tettey Mensah, Rexford Obeng, Michael Wiafe‐Kwagyan, Jacob Ulzen   +7 more
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Influence of Hornification Treatment and Fiber Length on the Performance of Recycled Polypropylene Composites

Polymer Composites, Volume 47, Issue 5, Page 4793-4803, 10 March 2026.
Study of the influence of hornification treatment and jute and mallow fiber length on the physical, thermal, and mechanical properties of recycled polypropylene (PP) composites. ABSTRACT The growing accumulation of plastic waste has driven its reuse in the development of new composites, with natural fibers emerging as promising reinforcements. However,
Raquel de Sousa Freire, Gabrielle Machado dos Santos, João de Almeida Melo Filho, Holmer Savastano Junior, Virginia Mansanares Giacon   +4 more
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Evaluation of the effects of Corchorus olitorius L. and Carapa procera in the treatment of obesity [PDF]

, 2018
Background: The obesity remains a pathology today which expands. It leads in its wake much pathology with very serious consequences. It is therefore necessary to take steps to curb this nutritional pathology.
Adon, Arsène M., Okou, Constantin O., Constantin O. Okou, Djaman, Joseph A., Arsène M. Adon, Ackah, Bognan A. A. J., Raoul K. K. Brahima, Bognan A. A. J. Ackah, Guillaume Y. Yayé, Yayé, Guillaume Y., Joseph A. Djaman, Brahima, Raoul K. K.   +11 more
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Dominance of Ricinus communis in the Semi‐Arid Region Mediated by Allelopathy

Weed Research, Volume 66, Issue 2, March/April 2026.
ABSTRACT The introduction of invasive alien species can adversely affect the functioning of natural ecosystems. Ricinus communis L., widely present in the Brazilian semi‐arid region, establishes itself in areas with native species, such as Handroanthus impetiginosus (Mart.
Bruno M. Alcântara, Felipe R. Santos, José Anderson S. Silva, José W. Almeida‐Bezerra, José Galberto M. Costa, Delmira C. Silva, Cláudia M. Furlan, Maria Arlene P. Silva   +7 more
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Investigation on the Potential of Bacteria‐Coated Jute Fiber for Enhancing Mechanical Properties and Self‐Healing Capabilities in Concrete

Advances in Civil Engineering, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Concrete faces challenges such as low tensile strength, susceptibility to cracking, and limited self‐healing capabilities. To address these issues, natural fibers have gained attention as reinforcements due to their high specific strength, stiffness, biodegradability, and renewability.
Tadelech Abrham Adisu, Belachew Asteray Demiss, Yemanebirhan Emiru Ashagrie, Tesfaye Alemu Mohammed, Yiglet Mebrat Getu, Dereje Hailu Tufa, Walied A. Elsaigh, Se Jin Choi   +7 more
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Anti diabetic Activity Of Ethanolic Seed Extract Of Corchorus olitorius [PDF]

, 2013
The ethanolic seed extract of Corchorus olitorius was studied to ascertain its possible antidiabetic effect. Corchorus olitorius seeds were pulverized to powder and Soxhlet extractor was used for extraction of the seed compound with ethanol.
egua, maxwell osaronowen, Hassan, Sanusi Wara, Etuk, Emmanuel Udo, Bello, Shaibu Oricha   +3 more
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Evolution and expression analysis of the caffeoyl-CoA 3-O-methyltransferase (CCoAOMT) gene family in jute (Corchorus L.)

BMC Genomics, 2023
Background Jute is considered one of the most important crops for fiber production and multipurpose usages. Caffeoyl-CoA 3-O-methyltransferase (CCoAOMT) is a crucial enzyme involved in lignin biosynthesis in plants.
Mohamed Ali Kahie, Yongjun Wang, Pingping Fang, Jianmin Qi, Rongjie Lei, Jiantang Xu, Lihui Lin, Liwu Zhang, Jisen Zhang, Aifen Tao   +9 more
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