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Chemical Fingerprinting of Spiranthes spiralis L. Methanol Seed Extract: Spectroscopic, Chromatographic, and Computational Approaches

open access: yesFood Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2026.
Spiranthes spiralis L. seed methanol extract was morphologically and chemically characterized using microscopy, FT‐IR, GC–MS, and in silico analyses. The extract exhibited high phenolic content and strong DPPH radical scavenging activity, while GC–MS identified 22 bioactive compounds with notable binding affinity toward the GPR52 receptor.
Erdi Can Aytar   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Plants for predators - a participatory experiment [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
Encouraging natural enemies by growing attractant plants is a highly effective method of pest control in organic systems. However, it is important to establish which plants are most effective at attracting benefi cial insects.
Rosenfeld, A   +2 more
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Plant identity determines pollinator, natural enemy, herbivore, and decomposer abundances in flower plantings

open access: yesEcosphere, Volume 17, Issue 1, January 2026.
Abstract Flower plantings in agricultural landscapes can contribute to sustainable crop production by enhancing pollination and biological control services. However, selecting plant species that promote multiple ecosystem services is challenging, since plants that favor pollinators may not equally foster natural enemies, and potential trade‐offs, such ...
Neus Rodríguez‐Gasol   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bioaccumulation of Antimony and Arsenic in Vegetables and Health Risk Assessment in the Superlarge Antimony-Mining Area, China

open access: yesJournal of Analytical Methods in Chemistry, 2015
Heavy metal pollution in soils caused by mining and smelting has attracted worldwide attention for its potential health risks to residents. This paper studies the concentrations and accumulations of Sb and As in both soils and vegetables and the human ...
Defang Zeng   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Alternative protection of potatoes in organic farming [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
There were tested water extracts from Syringa vulgaris and Pyrethrum parthenium. They did not prove signincant differences ofdecrease of the air attack ofColorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata), the activity ofeggs -laying and the occurrence ...
Dvorak, Petr, Tomasek, Jaroslav
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Variability in the Content of Essential Oils and Selected Mycotoxins in Spices of the Apiaceae Family

open access: yesFlavour and Fragrance Journal, Volume 41, Issue 1, Page 37-49, January 2026.
The study analysed essential oils and mycotoxins in five types of spices. The results showed variability in oil yield and detection of T‐2 and HT‐2 toxin concentrations, highlighting the importance of quality assessment of spices to ensure food safety.
Helena Pluháčková   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Survey on the Changes of Oil Compounds of Medicinal and Edible Plants Sterilized with Gamma Radiation

open access: yesJournal of Medicinal Plants, 2007
Background: One of the essential problems of using medicinal plants which are mostly collected from the wild is their fungus and microbial infections. Nowadays, exposing the plants to Gamma radiation apparently removes the problem.
MH Salehi Surmaghi   +3 more
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Mechanisms of Action Involved in the In Vivo Gastroprotective Response of Fruits: A Systematic Review

open access: yesFood Frontiers, Volume 7, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Gastrointestinal diseases remain a significant global health concern, primarily due to the limitations of current pharmacological treatments, which often come with adverse side effects and high recurrence rates. This situation highlights the urgent need for safer and more effective alternatives.
Isabel Sousa Alcântara   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Effect of Oral Coriander Seed Extracts on Lipids, Blood Glucose, and Oxidative Stress Indicators in Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Rats

open access: yesMajallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Qum, 2015
Background and Objectives:CoriandrumSativumseedsare used as a traditional drug for the treatment of high-cholesterol and diabetic patients. This study aimed to determine the effect of oral administration of coriander seeds extract on the levels of blood ...
Ehsan Karimi   +3 more
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Acute and sub-chronic toxicological evaluation of hydro-methanolic extract of Coriandrum sativum L. seeds [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Coriandrum sativum L. (CS) seeds are known to possess therapeutic potentials against a variety of physiological disorders. This study assesses acute and sub-chronic toxicity profile of hydro-methanolic extract of CS seeds using OECD guidelines.
Desai, Swati   +3 more
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