Exogenous Sodium Nitroprusside Alleviates Drought Stress in Lagenaria siceraria [PDF]
PlantsDrought is one of the non-biological stresses that affect the growth and development of plants globally, especially Lagenaria siceraria plants. As a common nitric oxide (NO) donor, sodium nitroprusside plays a significant role in enhancing the resistance
Xiaodi Zhang +4 more
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Protective effect of Spirulina and Lagenaria siceraria on betamethasone adverse effects in rats [PDF]
Open Veterinary JournalBackground: Betamethasone (BM) is a long-acting synthetic fluorinated glucocorticoid with metabolic, immunosuppressive, anti-inflammatory, and anti-proliferative effects. However, its use is associated with adverse effects, particularly in the liver and
Fady E. AbdelKhalek +5 more
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Prophylactic impacts of Lagenaria siceraria against cardiomyopathy induced by doxorubicin in a rat model [PDF]
Open Veterinary JournalBackground: Doxorubicin (DOX) is a chemotherapeutic drug applied clinically for the remedy of cancer, but its possibly life-threatening cardiotoxicity effects remain a concern.
Najlaa H. Almohmadi +3 more
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Morpho-Agronomic Evaluation of Lagenaria siceraria Landraces and Their F1 Populations [PDF]
Plants, 2022 Lagenaria siceraria is one of the most important cucurbitaceous vegetables due to its prolific bearing habit, its edibility as a cooked vegetable, and its low cost of cultivation.
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In vivo antimalarial activity of the 80% methanolic crude fruit extract of Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl. against Plasmodium berghei infected mice [PDF]
Heliyon, 2023 Background: Malaria is a public health menace. Resistance to therapeutic armamentarium is impeding its control. Therefore, research targeting the discovery of novel antimalarial drug arsenals is a priority.
Getu Habte, Sanbato Tamiru, Kedir Eyasu
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Gourd, Bottle—Lagenaria siceraria (Mol.) Standl.
EDIS, 2003 This document provides a comprehensive overview of the bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria), detailing its historical origins, botanical characteristics, cultivation practices, and diverse uses.
James M. Stephens
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Naphthalene acetic acid induced morphological and biochemical alterations in Lagenaria siceraria under alkaline stress [PDF]
Scientific ReportsAlkaline stress exacerbates ionic toxicity, leading to a decline in plant growth and yield. Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Stndl., commonly known as squash, an annual plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, is sensitive to alkalinity because of its ...
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Gourd, Cucuzzi—Lagenaria siceraria (Mol.) Standl.
EDIS, 2003 This document describes the cucuzzi, a variety of Lagenaria siceraria also known as bottle gourd or calabash. It outlines the plant’s characteristics, including its vigorous vining growth, musky scent, and edible immature fruits. The article details its
James M. Stephens
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Lagenaria siceraria fruit: A review of its phytochemistry, pharmacology, and promising traditional uses [PDF]
Frontiers in Nutrition, 2022 Since ancient times, the Cucurbitaceae family is used as a therapeutic option in human medicine. This family has around 130 genera and 800 species. Researchers have studied the various plants of this family including Lagenaria siceraria due to their ...
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Chitosan-Loaded Lagenaria siceraria and Thymus vulgaris Potentiate Antibacterial, Antioxidant, and Immunomodulatory Activities against Extensive Drug-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus: In Vitro and In Vivo Approaches [PDF]
AntioxidantsAntimicrobial resistance poses considerable issues for current clinical care, so the modified use of antimicrobial agents and public health initiatives, coupled with new antimicrobial approaches, may help to minimize the impact of multidrug-resistant ...
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