Methylxanthines accumulation in Ilex species - caffeine and theobromine in erva-mate (Ilex paraguariensis) and other Ilex species [PDF]
Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society, 1999 Ilex paraguariensis St.Hil. is an important crop used commonly at the meridional South America as a source of a stimulant beverage, called maté, prepared by infusion of its processed leaves and twigs. We describe herein the methylxanthines analyses in the leaves of I. paraguariensis and other Ilex species reported as maté adulterants.
Reginatto, F.H. +3 more
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Technological Prospection and Scientific Innovation of Ilex paraguariensis Saint-Hilaire in the Wound Healing Process [PDF]
Brazilian Archives of Biology and TechnologyNatural compounds are possible alternatives for wound treatment, including Ilex paraguariensis, a plant with several pharmacological actions already reported, including anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, and healing activities.
Pedro Augusto Clemente +12 more
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Ciência e Agrotecnologia, 2011 The adulteration of the product Ilex paraguariensis with other Ilex species is a mAjor problem for maté tea producers. In this work, three species of Ilex were evaluated for their volatile composition by headspace solid phase microextraction coupled to ...
Rogério Marcos Dallago +4 more
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Integration of functional and traditional food in emerging markets. Regulatory and substantive aspects of yerba mate and quinoa [PDF]
, 2016 Given the rising cost of healthcare, the increase in life expectancy and the wish for a better quality of life, the request for foods and beverages producing a beneficial effect on health has increased worldwide.
Gafare, Claudia Elena +3 more
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BMC Genomics, 2022 Background Ilex (Aquifoliaceae) are of great horticultural importance throughout the world for their foliage and decorative berries, yet a dearth of genetic information has hampered our understanding of phylogenetic relationships and evolutionary history.
Kewang Xu +4 more
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The 4.2 ka event in the vegetation record of the central Mediterranean [PDF]
, 2019 In this paper, the variation in forest cover in the central Mediterranean region, reflected by percentage changes in the arboreal pollen record, has been examined in relation to the 4.2 ka event.
Di Rita, Federico, Magri, Donatella
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Understorey phylogenetic diversity in thermophilous deciduous forests : overstorey species identity can matter more than species richness [PDF]
, 2019 A
Ampoorter, Evy +5 more
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Variation of Oriental Oak (Quercus variabilis) Leaf δ13C across Temperate and Subtropical China: Spatial Patterns and Sensitivity to Precipitation [PDF]
, 2015 The concentration of the carbon-13 isotope (leaf δ13C) in leaves is negatively correlated with the mean annual precipitation (MAP) atlarge geographical scales.
Burgess, Paul J. +6 more
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Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Native plants offer a variety of aesthetic (e.g., fall colour, fruit, flowers) and functional benefits (e.g., pollinator friendly, wildlife friendly, water management). How these benefits influence consumer choice and perceived value of native versus introduced plants is not well understood.
Alicia Rihn +3 more
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Combining the conservation of biodiversity with the provision of ecosystem services in urban green infrastructure planning. Critical features arising from a case study in the metropolitan area of Rome [PDF]
, 2016 A large number of green infrastructure (GI) projects have recently been proposed, planned and implemented in European cities following the adoption of the GI strategy by the EU Commission in 2013.
Anzellotti, I. +3 more
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