Analyzing genetic diversity in luffa and developing a Fusarium wilt-susceptible linked SNP marker through a single plant genome-wide association (sp-GWAS) study [PDF]
BMC Plant BiologyBackground Luffa (Luffa spp.) is an economically important crop of the Cucurbitaceae family, commonly known as sponge gourd or vegetable gourd. It is an annual cross-pollinated crop primarily found in the subtropical and tropical regions of Asia ...
Yun-Da Li +6 more
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Novel sources of resistance to fusarium wilt in Luffa species [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023 Fusarium wilt is a serious disease of cucurbit crops including cultivated Luffa species (Luffa aegyptiaca, Luffa acutangula) causing considerable amount of reduction in yield and quality.
Sumant Bindal +7 more
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Establishment of virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS) system in Luffa acutangula using Phytoene desaturase (PDS) and tendril synthesis related gene (TEN) [PDF]
Plant Methods, 2023 Background Virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS) is a reverse genetics technology that can efficiently and rapidly identify plant gene functions. Although a variety of VIGS vectors have been successfully used in plants, only a few reports on VIGS ...
Xiaoyu Qi +8 more
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Histopathology and quantification of green fluorescent protein-tagged Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. luffae isolate in resistant and susceptible Luffa germplasm [PDF]
Microbiology SpectrumFusarium oxysporum f. sp. luffae (Folu) is a severe plant pathogen that causes vascular wilt and root rot in Luffa plants worldwide. A green fluorescent protein (GFP)-tagged isolate of Folu (Fomh16-GFP) was utilized to investigate the infection progress ...
Ahmed Namisy +5 more
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The giant flexoelectric effect in a luffa plant-based sponge for green devices and energy harvesters. [PDF]
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A, 2023 Significance Designing soft materials that permit the facile conversion of mechanical deformation into electricity is of significant technological importance.
Jiang Y +4 more
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A New Aerosol-Based Photobioreactor for the Cultivation of Cyanobacteria on Luffa. [PDF]
Biotechnol BioengABSTRACT Cyanobacteria are promising organisms for sustainable biotechnology due to their ability to grow photoautotrophically and their wide range of products. Many cyanobacteria grow in the form of biofilms, which is why the development of photobioreactors (PBR) for the cultivation of cyanobacteria in the form of biofilms is of great interest ...
Kollmen J +3 more
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Mechanical Characterization of Luffa-Bagasse Fiber Reinforced Polymer Based Hybrid Composite
Textile & Leather Review, 2023 This research used agricultural wastes as reinforcements and epoxy polymer as a matrix to manufacture environmentally friendly composites. The fibre mat of the commonly cultivated crop Luffa aegyptica contains bundles of cellulosic fibrils with increased
Siddika Haque +3 more
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Effect of CaCl2 Treatment on Enzymatic Browning of Fresh-Cut Luffa (Luffa cylindrica)
Horticulturae, 2022 Enzymatic browning is a major issue that reduces the commercial value of Luffa cylindrica during storage, processing, and transportation. Our results showed that 1% CaCl2 treatment was optimal for reducing the surface browning of fresh-cut luffa.
Yingna Feng +8 more
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Identification and Characterization of Fusarium incarnatum Causing Leaf Spot and Fruit Rot on Luffa in China [PDF]
PlantsIn 2022, an outbreak of fungal rot disease affected luffa crops in Shanghai and Zhejiang Province. Infected plants exhibited symptoms including yellowing, chlorosis, wilting, and water-soaked occurred on leaves and fruits.
Xia Chen +6 more
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Insights into the molecular mechanisms of browning tolerance in luffa: a transcriptome and metabolome analysis [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant ScienceIntroductionEnzymatic browning significantly affects the edible, nutritional, and commercial value of luffa. Investigating the expression and regulation of key enzyme genes involved in the browning process is crucial for understanding the molecular ...
Shan Wu, Miao Sun, Huashan Lian
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