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Microsatellite markers in Spanish lime (Melicoccus bijugatus Jacq., Sapindaceae), a neglected Neotropical fruit crop [PDF]

, 2019
Spanish lime (Melicoccus bijugatus Jacq.) is aNeotropical fruit tree cultivated, mainly, in orchards for self-consumption or local sale. The genus Melicoccus includes other nine species with edible fruits, some of these species are at risk of extinction.
Andueza-Noh, Ruben H., Arias, Renee S., Irish, Brian M., Martinez-Castillo, Jaime, Ortiz-Garcia, Matilde M., Scheffler, Brian E.   +5 more
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Neuroprotective Properties of Litchi chinensis and Its Phytochemicals in Preclinical Models of Alzheimer's Disease

Brain and Behavior, Volume 16, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Purpose Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder involving amyloid‐β deposition, tau hyperphosphorylation, oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation. This review systematically evaluates the neuroprotective effects of Litchi chinensis and its phytochemicals against AD, focusing on modulation of Aβ accumulation, tau ...
Emon Mia, Md. Arif Hossain, Asmaul Husna Bristy, Rakib Hossan, Uzma Asif, Asif Khan Sherwani, Mohammad Y. Alshahrani, Samy Selim, Imam Hossen Rakib, Noshin Tasnim Yana, Khadija Akter, Md. Sakib Al Hasan   +11 more
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Combating alternate bearing tendency in litchi (Litchi chinensis) cultivars through paclobutrazol and potassium nitrate

The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences
A field experiment was conducted during 2018–2020 at ICAR-National Research Centre on Litchi, Muzaffarpur, Bihar to study the effect of paclobutrazol (PBZ) on endogenous hormonal status of shoot buds, flowering, yield and fruit quality attributes of ...
SANJAY KUMAR SINGH, EVENING STONE MARBOH, RAMASHISH KUMAR   +2 more
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Biological activity of Citrus spp. metabolites on Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann). [PDF]

, 2012
The Mediterranean fruit fly (medfly), Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae), is one of the most injurious pest at global level. During the last years, several electrophysiological and behavioural studies have been carried out in order to ...
Bruno, Maurizio, Caleca, Virgilio, De Cristofaro, Antonio, Faraone, Nicoletta, Vitagliano, Silvia   +4 more
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Nanoarchitectonics of Activated Carbon Materials for Supercapacitors and Hydrogen Storage Applications

Battery Energy, Volume 5, Issue 3, May 2026.
Advanced activated carbons with high capacitance for supercapacitors and substantial hydrogen storage, underscoring their promise for multifunctional energy systems. ABSTRACT Activated carbon (AC) materials, characterized by their high surface area, diverse pore structure, and excellent electrical conductivity, have proven to be highly efficient and ...
Monjur Mourshed, Shah Tanvir Alam Rimon, Bidyut Baran Saha, Bahman Shabani   +3 more
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Effect of On‐Farm Chemical Treatments and Packaging on Quality of Litchi During Long Distance Transportation

Future Postharvest and Food
An investigation was conducted to determine the optimal combination of packaging and chemical treatments to minimize postharvest losses where commercially mature fruits of the litchi variety “Shahi” were harvested from the orchard of the National ...
Karan Singh Dhami, Vidya Ram Sagar, Swarajya Laxmi Nayak   +2 more
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The 2024 European Union report on pesticide residues in food

EFSA Journal, Volume 24, Issue 5, May 2026.
Abstract Under European Union legislation (Article 32, Regulation (EC) No 396/2005), the European Food Safety Authority publishes an annual report assessing pesticide residue levels in food. In 2024, 9842 samples were analysed as part of the EU‐coordinated multiannual control programme subset, of which 1.2% were found to be non‐compliant.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Paula Medina Pastor, Luis Carrasco Cabrera, Giulio Di Piazza, Carmen González Ciria   +4 more
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Progress on the Structure, Extraction and Function of Litchi Procyanidins

Shipin gongye ke-ji
Litchi is the main characteristic fruits of the subtropical region. As the world's leading producer of litchi, China ranks first globally in both cultivation area and yield. The byproducts generated during litchi processing, for example, shells and seeds
Yuyao WU, Zhuoyan HU, Lei ZHAO, Kai WANG, Xuwei LIU   +4 more
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Conservation and sustainable use of tropical fruit species diversity: Bioversity's efforts in Asia, the Pacific and Oceania [PDF]

, 2014
Asia, the Pacific and Oceania region is very rich in genetic diversity of tropical fruits. Although, fruits have always been important agricultural species, it is only in recent years that there is an increasing awareness of the potential of native ...
Bhag Mal, Rao, R., Sajise, P., Sthapit, B.R.   +3 more
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Occurrence and Human Health Implications of Legacy Organochlorine Pesticides and Their Metabolites in Fruits and Vegetables of Bangladesh

Food Safety and Health, Volume 4, Issue 2, Page 359-373, April 2026.
Multiple OCP isomers and/or metabolites along with their parent compounds were detected in commonly consumed fruits and vegetables of Bangladesh, possibly attributed to both recently and historically applied OCPs. However, all the detected values were below 0.01 mg/kg, indicating no potential human health risks through dietary intake. ABSTRACT Globally,
Kazi Sanjana Adnen, Shamima Jahan Sweety, Sadia Shahana Tisha, Md. Mahbubul Hoque, Tanmoy Roy Tusher   +4 more
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