Leveraging target enrichment and genome skimming (Hyb-Seq) of herbarium collections to unlock timber DNA barcoding. [PDF]
Appl Plant SciAbstract Premise DNA barcoding for timber species identification requires comprehensive reference datasets, informative DNA barcodes, and cost‐effective protocols. We developed a workflow leveraging Hyb‐Seq (target capture sequencing and genome skimming) to address these challenges, and we tested it on four genera from the mahogany family (Meliaceae ...
Bellot S +14 more
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Biflavonoid Methylchamaejasmin and Khaya grandifoliola Extract Inhibit NLRP3 Inflammasome in THP-1 Cell Model of Neuroinflammation [PDF]
Molecular NeurobiologyNeuroinflammation is a common hallmark of Alzheimer's disease (AD), with NLRP3 inflammasome proven to be activated in microglia of AD patients' brains. In this study, a newly isolated biflavonoid (7,7'-di-O-methylchamaejasmin/M8) and a crude extract of the plant Khaya grandifoliola (KG) were investigated for their inhibitory effect on inflammasome ...
Brice Ayissi Owona +7 more
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Storage potential of African mahogany seeds under different environmental and packaging conditions [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Engenharia Agrícola e Ambiental, 2023 African mahogany (Khaya grandifoliola) is a forest species with excellent wood quality. Due to the increasing demand for viable seeds in forest production programs, the storage capacity of this species must be evaluated.
Vanessa S. Romanoski +3 more
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African Mahogany Plantation Highlights in Brazil
Floresta e Ambiente, 2021 African mahogany is the common name of species from the Khaya genus and yields high value timber. It is planted in monocultures and agrosilvipastoral systems in Brazil since the 90’s.
Antonio C. Ferraz Filho +4 more
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Shade Tree Selection in Cocoa Agroforestry: Ghanaian Farmers' Preferences, Ecological Insight and Drivers of Local Ecological Knowledge. [PDF]
Ecol EvolThe study found a moderate (23) pool of preferred shade tree species among cocoa farmers, with specific species favored at different cocoa production stages, which highlights the need for diversified agroforestry systems to enhance resilience and sustainability.
Asigbaase M, Ndego SB, Effah B.
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ForestsForm factor is a key parameter for describing tree taper and provides a simple yet effective method for estimating wood volume. However, applying a single form factor across all tree sizes and ages may lead to substantial errors in volume estimation.
Andressa Ribeiro +7 more
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Evolution of canker severity and stem quality on African mahogany growth [PDF]
Pesquisa Agropecuária Brasileira, 2023 The objective of this work was to investigate the influence of the qualitative traits canker severity and stem quality on the mean annual increment (MAI) in diameter, total height, and stem height of an African mahogany (Khaya grandifoliola) stand.
Andressa Ribeiro +3 more
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Numerical Modeling of Microfluid Dynamics in Xylem Vessels of Khaya grandifoliola [PDF]
Water, 2021 Computational fluid dynamic (CFD) can be used to quantify the internal flow variables of xylem conducting vessels. This study aims to analyze through numerical simulations the xylem water ascent of African mahogany (Khayagrandifoliola) cultivated under different irrigation regimes. We determined a geometric model, defined through the variability of the
Daniel Somma de Araujo +7 more
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Quantification of plant structure-function relationships through micro-CT imaging-based finite element modeling. [PDF]
Plant JSUMMARY Plants display complex structural tissue arrangements and cell shapes that are intimately related to their functionality and whose precise geometry influences the metabolic and physical processes performed by different organs. Analyzing these structure–function relationships requires accurate information on the complex 3D anatomy and its ...
Bhola D, Geitmann A.
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