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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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Preliminary Qualitative Phytochemical Profiling of Luffa Aegyptiaca
International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and TechnologyAqueous extract of the fruits and leaves of Luffa aegyptiaca was preliminary screened with the aim of assessing the availability of some biologically active compounds. Pulverized leaves sample of Luffa aegyptiaca was extracted with water; the filtrate was concentrated on water bath and then air-dried at 25oC.
Siddharth Kanche +1 more
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Weeds Hosts of Nematodes in Sugarcane Culture [PDF]
Planta Daninha, 2017 The presence of weeds and nematodes can affect of sugarcane yield. This research evaluated whether weeds that are very frequent in mechanized harvested sugarcane can be hosts for root-knot nematodes: Meloidogyne incognita or Meloidogyne javanica ...
A.L. GIRALDELI +4 more
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Medicinal plants used for management of diabetes and hypertension in Ghana
Heliyon, 2023 Diabetes and hypertension have been declared as a global health menace of the 21st Century. Thus, the search for potential therapeutic agents from medicinal plants for the management of diabetes and hypertension is important. This study was undertaken to
Tonny Asafo-Agyei +3 more
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A Novel AP2/ERF Transcription Factor Controls Trichome Initiation and Fruit Development in Cucumber
Plant Biotechnology Journal, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Trichomes, the hair‐like outgrowths of the plant epidermis, are critical for defence, reproduction and development. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms governing their initiation remain elusive. Here, we identified CsGL2, an AP2/ERF transcription factor, as a key integrator controlling trichome initiation and fruit development in ...
Haifan Wen +8 more
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EDISLuffa, referring to the smooth (Luffa aegyptiaca Mill.) and angled (Luffa acutangular (L.) Roxb.) types, is a climbing vegetable from the family Cucurbitaceae that has grown for centuries across Asia.
Md Jahidul Islam Shohag +4 more
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Vespas sociais (Hymenoptera, Vespidae) em cultura de bucha vegetal Luffa aegyptiaca Mill.
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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Frontiers in Microbiology, 2022 Phytoplasmas are insect-transmitted plant pathogens that cause substantial losses in agriculture. In addition to economic impact, phytoplasmas induce distinct disease symptoms in infected plants, thus attracting attention for research on molecular plant ...
Ching-Ting Huang +12 more
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Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 1, January 2026.Chitosan is highlighted for its industrial applications include food processing and preservation, pharmaceuticals, agriculture systems, and environmental protection. ABSTRACT Chitin, the natural biopolymer of the world next to cellulose, is a modified biodegradable polysaccharide.
Saeedeh Karimlar +4 more
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Phytochemical and Physicochemical Properties of Leaf, Stem and Flowers of Luffa Aegyptiaca (Johann Veslingius) [PDF]
Journal of Agriculture and Crops, 2019 The leaf, stem and flowers of Luffa aegyptiaca were screened for their phytochemical and physicochemical properties. The phytochemical evaluation of the leaf, stem and flowers revealed the presence of saponins, tannins and cardiac glycosides. Alkaloids were only present in the flowers.
U. A. Essiett +2 more
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