A Distinct Tobamovirus Associated With Trichosanthes kirilowii Mottle Mosaic Disease [PDF]
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2022 Trichosanthes kirilowii is one of the most important perennial herbaceous vines that have been used in traditional Chinese medicine. In this study, a novel RNA virus was discovered in T. kirilowii plants showing leaf mottling and mosaic symptoms.
Cheng Chen +8 more
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Plant spacing modulates growth, yield and nutrient dynamics of sponge gourd under semi-arid conditions [PDF]
Scientific ReportsWith the global population steadily rising and arable land shrinking, enhancing per-unit area productivity has become a critical challenge, particularly in semi-arid regions where resource limitations further constrain crop yields.
Syed Mohsin Abbas +8 more
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Cucumber grafting on indigenous cucurbit landraces confers salt tolerance and improves fruit yield by enhancing morpho-physio-biochemical and ionic attributes [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2023 Pakistan is the 8th most climate-affected country in the globe along with a semi-arid to arid climate, thereby the crops require higher irrigation from underground water.
Fazal Abbas +12 more
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Physico-Mechanical Properties of Luffa aegyptiaca Fiber Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composite
Open Journal of Composite Materials, 2015 This paper presents the study of moisture content, hardness, bulk density, apparent porosity, tensile and flexural characteristics of composite properties of Luffa aegyptiaca fiber. Luffa aegyptiaca reinforced epoxy composites have been developed by hand lay-up method with Luffa fiber untreated and treated conditions for 12 Hrs and 24 Hrs in different ...
S. I. Ichetaonye +3 more
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Synthesis and Chemical Characterization of Alkyd Resins Using Maleic and Phthalic Anhydrides and Seed oil of Luffa aegyptiaca [PDF]
Journal of the Turkish Chemical Society, Section A: Chemistry, 2023 The study aimed to provide sustainable alternatives to reduce industries’ over-reliance on edible vegetable oil for alkyd resin preparation as applicable in paint production.
Marili Funmilayo ZUBAİR +5 more
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Vespas sociais (Hymenoptera, Vespidae) em cultura de bucha vegetal Luffa aegyptiaca Mill. [PDF]
Revista Agrogeoambiental, 2018 O cultivo de bucha vegetal Luffa aegyptiaca M. (Cucurbitaceae) é importante fonte de renda para pequenos proprietários rurais, com destaque para o sul do estado de Minas Gerais, contudo, ocorrem perdas de produção significativas ocasionadas por ...
João Batista Dalló +3 more
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Deformation and Dehulling of Sponge Gourd (Luffa aegyptiaca) Seeds [PDF]
International Journal of Food Properties, 2011 This work presents the compressive strength properties of sponge gourd (Luffa aegyptica) seeds to facilitate the design or adaptation of an appropriate dehuller. The sizes and shape indices of the seed and kernel, and the clearance of the kernel from the seed coat were determined.
O.A. Koya, B.S. Ogunsina, O.O. Opeyemi
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Morphological characterization of sponge gourd (Luffa aegyptiaca Mill.) genotypes from the eastern mediterranean region of turkey [PDF]
Genetika, 2021 Having wide range of genetic resources, Hatay is the largest sponge gourd producer of province of Turkey. This study was conducted to determine the status and morphological diversity of the livestock breeding with a field survey in the districts of Hatay Province.
Mavi, Kazim +3 more
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Comprehensive Dataset of Luffa aegyptiaca Diseases in Dhaka District: A Valuable Resource for Agricultural Research [PDF]
, 2023 Certainly! Let's make it more academically oriented:Title: Dataset Overview: "Luffa aegyptiaca 480" - A Comprehensive Exploration of Plant Pathology in Dhaka DistrictDescription:Greetings Researchers and Plant Pathologists,Delve into the ...
Islam, M (via Mendeley Data)
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Rapid adaptive response of population fitness of Zeugodacus tau during host shifts and implications for integrated pest management strategies. [PDF]
Pest Manag SciZeugodacus tau's host‐switching driven by phenotypic plasticity and asymmetric colonization reveals field‐ready integrated pest management tactics: mango–luffa rotation disrupts oviposition site fidelity and synchronization of control measures with critical developmental transition.
Wang Y +5 more
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