An Investigation into the Sensory Properties of Luffa (Luffa cylindrica (L.)) Fruit Powder [PDF]
FoodsLuffa fruit is an underutilized and novel ingredient in North America. To increase the shelf life of luffa fruit, this study evaluated the creation of luffa fruit powder using three different drying temperatures (40 °C, 50 °C, and 60 °C).
Matthew Code, Matthew B. McSweeney
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Metabolome and Transcriptome Analyses of Cucurbitacin Biosynthesis in Luffa (Luffa acutangula)
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2022 Cucurbitacins are extremely bitter compounds mainly present in Cucurbitaceae, where Luffa belongs. However, there is no comprehensive analysis of cucurbitacin biosynthesis in Luffa fruit.
Gangjun Zhao, Junxing Li, Hao Gong
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Integrated metabolomic and transcriptomic analyses elucidates the molecular mechanisms underlying cucurbitacin accumulation and bitterness development in Luffa fruits [PDF]
BMC Plant BiologyThe fruits of Luffa in the Cucurbitaceae family are characterized by a bitter taste, which is mainly attributed to cucurbitacin. However, the types of cucurbitacins related to bitterness and the molecular mechanism of cucurbitacin accumulation during ...
Dening Zhu +4 more
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LuffaFolio: A Multidimensional Image Dataset of Smooth Luffa
Data in BriefThis article introduces a comprehensive dataset designed for researchers to classify diseases in Luffa leaves, determine the grade of Luffa from Luffa images, and identify different growth stages throughout the year. The dataset is meticulously organized
Md Ripon Sheikh +2 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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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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Symptoms of Nitrogen and Iron Deficiency in Luffa
EDIS, 2023 Luffa (Luffa aegyptiaca, synonym Luffa cylindrica) is a tropical and subtropical climbing plant belonging to the cucumber family (Cucurbitaceae), natively cultivated in South and Southeast Asia.
Qiansheng Li +6 more
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Effect of Saline Water on Seed Germination Indices of Salvia Hispanica L., Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba L., Luffa Cylindrical L., and Momordica Charantia L. (Chia, Guar, Luffa, and Karela) [PDF]
علوم و مهندسی آبیاری, 2021 The salinity of water and soil resources and lack of appropriate quality water resources are major threats to agricultural development in arid and semiarid regions such as Iran, Khouzestan province.
Hajar Kaab Omair +3 more
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Nanomaterials, 2023 Biochar derived from waste biomass has proven to be an encouraging novel electrode material in supercapacitors. In this work, luffa sponge-derived activated carbon with a special structure is produced through carbonization and KOH activation. The reduced
Vahid Babaahmadi +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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