The evolution and expansion of RWP-RK gene family improve the heat adaptability of elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schum.) [PDF]
BMC Genomics, 2023 Background Along with global warming, resulting in crop production, exacerbating the global food crisis. Therefore, it is urgent to study the mechanism of plant heat resistance.
Yarong Jin +8 more
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The impact of replacing corn with elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) on growth performance, serum parameters, carcass traits, and nutrient digestibility in geese [PDF]
HeliyonThis study investigated the effects of partially replacing corn with elephant grass dry matter (air drass) on growth performance, serum parameters, carcass traits, and nutrient digestibility in geese.
Yi Liu +7 more
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Enzymatic sugar production from elephant grass and reed straw through pretreatments and hydrolysis with addition of thioredoxin-His-S [PDF]
Biotechnology for Biofuels, 2019 Background The bioconversion of lignocellulose to fermentable C5/C6-saccharides is composed of pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis. Lignin, as one of the main components, resists lignocellulose to be bio-digested.
Xianqin Lu +6 more
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Hydrolysis dynamics for batch anaerobic digestion of elephant grass. [PDF]
RSC Adv, 2018 Elephant grass might be a potential source of fine chemical precursors and bioenergy.
Yang G +5 more
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Tissue-specific Transcriptome analysis reveals lignocellulose synthesis regulation in elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schum) [PDF]
BMC Plant Biology, 2020 Background The characteristics of elephant grass, especially its stem lignocellulose, are of great significance for its quality as feed or other industrial raw materials.
Wenqing Zhang +6 more
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Genome-wide analysis of the WRKY gene family and their response to low-temperature stress in elephant grass [PDF]
BMC GenomicsBackgroud Elephant grass (Cenchrus purpureus) is a perennial forage grass characterized by tall plants, high biomass and wide adaptability. Low-temperature stress severely limits elephant grass biomass and geographic distribution.
Chunli Mao +6 more
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Elephant Grass (Pennisetum purpureum): A Bioenergy Resource Overview [PDF]
BiomassElephant grass (EG), or Pennisetum purpureum, is gaining attention as a robust renewable biomass source for energy production amidst growing global energy demands and the push for alternatives to fossil fuels. This review paper explores the status of EG as a sustainable bioenergy resource, integrating various studies to present a comprehensive analysis
Lovisa Panduleni Johannes +2 more
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Antidiabetic Activity of Elephant Grass (Cenchrus Purpureus (Schumach.) Morrone) via Activation of PI3K/AkT Signaling Pathway, Oxidative Stress Inhibition, and Apoptosis in Wistar Rats. [PDF]
Front Pharmacol, 2022 Ojo OA +18 more
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Jurnal Sain Peternakan Indonesia, 2022 This study aimed to study the digestibility quality of Elephant Grass (Pennisetum purpureum) and concentrate with the addition of urea molasses in vitro. The study was conducted in vitro using an experimental method.
Armina Fariani +3 more
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Potential of elephant grass genotypes silages as exclusive roughage on tissue composition and meat quality of lambs: a preliminary study [PDF]
Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, 2023 This study aimed to evaluate the effects of diets containing elephant grass genotypes silages as exclusive roughage on leg tissue composition, and physicochemical characteristics of meat of lambs.
L.F.P. Soares +8 more
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