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The effect of different processing methods on nutrient retention in African leafy vegetables (fig‐leaf gourd leaves)

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Inadequate nutrition is a leading factor in global health challenges, particularly in sub‐Saharan Africa, where malnutrition and hunger remain widespread. Fig‐leaf gourd (Cucurbita ficifolia), a nutrient‐dense African leafy vegetable, is readily available to low‐income populations and holds promise for improving micronutrient intake
J. M. Gachoya, A. W. Munyaka, J. O. Kimiywe   +2 more
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Chemotaxonomical study of vegetables X. The carotenoids of some vegetables from Cucurbita genus

Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 1978
Im Rahmen unserer chemotaxonomischen Untersuchungen uber die Carotinoide hoherer Pflanzen (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) befassen wir uns in vorliegender Arbeit mit den Carotinoiden einiger Pflanzen der Gattung Cucurbita. Wir berichten von C. maxima Duch.
Gavrila NEAMTU, Zoltan NAGY, Tung-Ching LEE   +2 more
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Yellow Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima D.) Extract As Anti-Hypercholesterolemia

Journal of Fundamental and Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 2021
Hyperlipidemia is a risk factor for various diseases, which is still a big problem in Indonesia. Yellow pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima D.) is a plant containing flavonoids and terpenoids, which can be used as an anti-hypercholesterolemic agent.
Istianatus Sunnah, Erna Kustiyaningsih, Dian Oktianti   +2 more
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Annotated world bibliography of host fruits of Bactrocera latifrons (Hendel) (Diptera: Tephritidae) [PDF]

, 2013
Bactrocera latifrons (Hendel) (Diptera: Tephritidae) infests fruits and vegetables of a number of different plant species, with host plants primarily found in the plant families Solanaceae and Cucurbitaceae. Although B.
Liquido, Nicanor J., McQuate, Grant T.
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Irrigation using slightly saline water from emerging desalination technologies as a solution to short‐term drought

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
With global weather patterns becoming more extreme and unpredictable, sourcing reliable irrigation water is vital for improving food security and conserving drinking water in drought‐prone areas. Emerging desalination technologies, which are still in the development phase, could potentially provide large quantities of slightly saline water for ...
Harry Myrans, Shuqi Xu, Mona E. Mahani, Steven Crimp, Juan F. Torres, Roslyn M. Gleadow   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparison of IAA and amino acid profiles of the selected rootstocks and their accumulation in grafted scion of Cucumis sativus L. [PDF]

PeerJ
Finding a suitable rootstock for Cucumis sativus L. is an important area of research, as it is aimed at extending the fruiting period and increasing the yield.
Serik Jantassov, Alima Shoibekova, Aigerim Jantassova, Ali Samatov, Bulat Kuluev, Yakov Mineev, Izat Smekenov, Maxat Toishimanov, Gabit Bari   +8 more
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Caracterização qualitativa de frutos em acessos de Cucurbita spp. no Vale do São Francisco. [PDF]

, 2018
O presente trabalho teve como objetivo, caracterizar qualitativamente os acessos de Cucurbita maxima e de C.
BORGES, R. M. E., GONÇALVES, N. P. da S., LUBARINO, P. C. da C., OLIVEIRA, R. C. da S., RESENDE, G. M. de   +4 more
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PROCESSAMENTO DE CUCURBITA MAXIMA: UMA ANÁLISE SOBRE SEU RENDIMENTO / CUCURBITA MAXIMA PROCESSING: AN ANALYSIS OF ITS YIELD

Brazilian Journal of Development, 2020
As aboboras sao pertencentes a uma vasta familia denominada Cucurbitaceae , que contem mais de 120 generos. O Brasil e considerado o pais que produz aboboras em maior escala, em especial as do genero Cucurbita sp. Estas constituem inestimavel importância social, tanto no provimento de novos empregos, quanto suas contribuicoes nutricionais como ...
Thaís de Oliveira Anastácio, Vinícius Soares Oliveira, Janaína de Cássia Orlandi Sardi, Jesus Rafael Rodríguez Amado, Maria Lígia Rodrigues Macedo   +4 more
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An integrated social and natural sciences case study for the reuse of organic wastes as soil amendments

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Reusing organic waste materials, such as animal manure, as soil amendments reduces water and fertiliser demand, contributing to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. However, organic wastes may contain contaminants of emerging concern (CECs), posing potential ecosystem and human health risks. Despite the importance of this issue, there is a lack
Felicity C. T. Elder, Jose‐Luis Fajardo‐Escoffié, Laura Carter, Emily K. Durant, Katie J. Field, John Nightingale, Brett Sallach, Andrea‐Lorena Garduño‐Jiménez   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating the potential of RNA interference for control of striped cucumber beetle, Acalymma vittatum (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
SCB has a robust RNAi response to injected dsRNA, but oral RNAi is less efficient. Nucleases do not appear to be responsible for the discrepancy, suggesting other factors are involved. Abstract BACKGROUND The striped cucumber beetle (SCB) is a serious pest of cucurbit crops, causing damage both by feeding on plants and by vectoring plant diseases ...
Emine Kaplanoglu, Félix Longpré, Cam Donly   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source