Neuropharmacological evaluation and HPTLC fingerprint profile of phytocompound-enriched chloroform fraction of methanolic extract of Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley fruits – a potent Asian ethno-medicinal vegetable plant [PDF]
Introduction: Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley (Cucurbitaceae) is a traditional vegetable plant, popularly known as bottle gourd (English) and lauki (Hindi). It is a climbing herb characterized with a number of therapeutic properties.
Sachin Parmar +2 more
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COLLECTION AND DOCUMENTATION OF MELON GERMPLASM IN NIGERIA [PDF]
Members of family Cucurbitaceae are collectively called melon; they are mainly found in the warmer parts of all continents. A germplasm collection was undertaken in Nigeria between April and August, 2015 which corresponded to the periods of harvesting of
Aishatu Adamu GADO +6 more
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First Report of Macrophomina phaseolina Causing Charcoal Rot in Bottle Gourd in Korea
Stem blight symptoms were observed in greenhouse-grown bottle gourds (Lagenaria siceraria) in Wanju, Korea. Infected plants showed leaf chlorosis and wilting; the plants eventually died with the infected leaves remaining attached, and black sclerotia ...
Sang Gyu Kim +2 more
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The ban on antibiotics across the globe necessitated the need for an alternative in the production and management of animal health, and this made herbal medicines like Lagenaria breviflora validated to be an alternative.
Ekunseitan Deji Abiodun +4 more
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Seasonal and Landscape-Driven Variations in Forage Resources of <i>Apis mellifera scutellata</i>: Implications for Pollination Sustainability and Colony Health in Taita Taveta County, Kenya. [PDF]
We used DNA metabarcoding to identify nectar and pollen plant species supporting honey bee nutrition across different landscapes and seasons in Taita Taveta County, Kenya. Forage availability was influenced by landscape and season, with exotic species (67%) dominating over native ones (33%), raising concerns about colony health and how the occurrence ...
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Objectives: To observe the effect of lagenaria siceraria on inflammation and fibrosis brought about by arsenic in liver of Sprague Dawley rat. Study Design: Laboratory based randomized control trial. Place and Duration of Study: This experiment was performed at Department of Anatomy, Army Medical College Rawalpindi in co-operation with National ...
Tassaduq Hussain +2 more
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Conventional systems of medicine play a crucial role in maintaining healthcare. Herbal medicines are intact and less harmful to human beings than synthetic medicines.
Qudsia Kanwal +9 more
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Lipid-Lowering and Antioxidant Functions of Bottle Gourd () Extract in Human Dyslipidemia
The study validated the antidyslipidemic, antioxidant, and antihyperglycemic effects of Lagenaria siceraria fruit extract in human subjects with dyslipidemia along with subjects of normal health.
Charu Katare PhD +8 more
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SDS-PAGE Analysis of Protein Characteristics in Developing Fruit of Lagenaria leucantha
In seed plants, successful fruit set and subsequent development are dependent on pollination and fertilization since fertilization activates cell division and triggers fruit development by producing phytohoimones especially auxins and GAs.
LI Ying, YU Jing-quan, ZHU Zhu-jun
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Gourd, Ornamental—Lagenaria spp., Cucurbita spp., and Luffa spp.
This document provides an overview of ornamental gourds from the genera Lagenaria, Cucurbita, and Luffa, highlighting their diverse shapes, colors, and textures.
James M. Stephens
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