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Conservation and use of genetic resources of underutilized crops in the Americas - A continental analysis [PDF]

, 2014
Latin America is home to dramatically diverse agroecological regions which harbor a high concentration of underutilized plant species, whose genetic resources hold the potential to address challenges such as sustainable agricultural development, food ...
Galluzzi, Gea, López Noriega, Isabel
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Perspectives and behaviors surrounding planting practices in North America inform genetic conservation realities for American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
American ginseng is a shade‐obligate, North American medicinal plant that is widely traded and used internationally. To meet global demand, ginseng is cultivated in forest farms in the Appalachian region of the USA and field‐based artificial shade farms in two regions: Ontario, Canada and Wisconsin, USA. We conducted social research leveraging in‐depth
Rachel E. Palkovitz, Mary K. Shenk, Eric P. Burkhart   +2 more
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Synergistic attraction: Development and field evaluation of a multicomponent lure for Zeugodacus cucurbitae based on host‐plant volatiles and gut bacterium‐derived volatiles

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
The newly developed ternary blend was validated in field trials and proved highly effective in attracting both male and female Zeugodacus cucurbitae. Abstract BACKGROUND Zeugodacus cucurbitae is a global quarantine pest. Management of this pest relies heavily on chemical insecticides, which impose substantial environmental burdens. Male‐specific lures [
Jinhua Li, Guangmei Chen, Yang Yue, Jingjing Wang, Yanan Liu, Zhenya Tian, Jingfang Yang, Bin Zhang, Zhongshi Zhou   +8 more
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Pollen characterisation of Maltese honey [PDF]

, 2013
In 2004 and 2005, pollen characterisation of 35 samples of honey collected from the islands of Malta and Gozo, was carried out with the aim to identify the botanical origin of honey produced on these islands.
Gambin, Claudette, Lanfranco, Edward, Mifsud, David   +2 more
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RNA interference in crop protection: opportunities and challenges during the transition to commercialization

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
RNA interference (RNAi) technologies, host‐induced gene silencing (HIGS) and spray‐induced gene silencing (SIGS), potentially offer sustainable crop protection. However, efficacy, costs, regulatory clarity, and socio‐environmental impacts require further evaluation for broader use.
Elisabetta Sergi, Anna Narduzzo, Alessandra Di Canito, Francesco Favaretto, Luca Nerva, Walter Chitarra, Lucia Bologna, Jacopo Bacenetti, Giuliana Maddalena, Simona Masiero, Ileana Vigentini, Gabriella De Lorenzis, Silvia Laura Toffolatti   +12 more
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Cultivar-Based Introgression Mapping Reveals Wild Species-Derived Pm-0, the Major Powdery Mildew Resistance Locus in Squash. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2016
Powdery mildew is a major fungal disease on squash and pumpkin (Cucurbita spp.) in the US and throughout the world. Genetic resistance to the disease is not known to occur naturally within Cucurbita pepo and only infrequently in Cucurbita moschata, but ...
William L Holdsworth, Kyle E LaPlant, Duane C Bell, Molly M Jahn, Michael Mazourek   +4 more
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Oxidative Stress Associated with Chilling Injury in Immature Fruit: Postharvest Technological and Biotechnological Solutions [PDF]

, 2017
Immature, vegetable-like fruits are produced by crops of great economic importance, including cucumbers, zucchini, eggplants and bell peppers, among others. Because of their high respiration rates, associated with high rates of dehydration and metabolism,
Carvajal Moreno, Fátima, Garrido Garrido, María Dolores, Jamilena Quesada, Manuel, Manzano Medina, Susana, Palma, Francisco, Valenzuela Manjón-Cabeza, Juan Luis   +5 more
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Trends and Patterns for the Use of Herbal Medicinal Products for Gynaecological Ailments

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Most Germans consider herbal medicinal products (HMPs) to be an important supplement to conventional medicine. Despite existing clinical evidence for safety and efficacy, they are still not sufficiently integrated into drug therapy of gynaecological complaints in everyday practice.
Alexandra Drebka, Annika J. Scholl, Teresa Ochs, Olaf Kelber, Ralph Mösges, Beatrice E. Bachmeier   +5 more
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Identification and Genetic Diversity Analysis of Cucurbita Varieties Based on SSR Markers

Agronomy
Cucurbita L. is a valuable gourd vegetable crop, with high nutritional and economic value. However, the lack of a molecular identification system and population genetic information has impeded the development of proper conservation strategies and marker ...
Jialong Zou, Xingting Wu, Xuejing Liu, Changcheng Peng, Yingxue Ma, Xiujie Zhang, Xuhong Yang, Shuailong Luo, Weigeng Xing, Hao Hong, Lang Li, Bin Tan, Ruonan Jing, Zhenjiang Xu   +13 more
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Preparations from selected cucurbit vegetables as antiplatelet agents

Scientific Reports, 2021
Increased blood platelet activation plays an important role in cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Recent experiments indicate that certain fruits and vegetables, including onion, garlic, and beetroot, have anti-platelet potential and therefore may reduce ...
Agata Rolnik, Bartosz Skalski, Anna Stochmal, Beata Olas   +3 more
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