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Effects of light on direct and indirect defences against herbivores of young plants of Mallotus japonicus demonstrate a trade-off between two indirect defence traits [PDF]

Annals of Botany, 2010
Although most studies on plant defence strategies have focused on a particular defence trait, some plant species develop multiple defence traits. To clarify the effects of light on the development of multiple defence traits, the production of direct and indirect defence traits of young plants of Mallotus japonicus were examined experimentally under ...
Akira, Yamawo, Yoshio, Hada
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Antioxidant Capacity and Radical Scavenging Effect of Polyphenol Rich Mallotus philippenensis Fruit Extract on Human Erythrocytes: An In Vitro Study

The Scientific World Journal, 2014
Mallotus philippinensis is an important source of molecules with strong antioxidant activity widely used medicinal plant. Previous studies have highlighted their anticestodal, antibacterial, wound healing activities, and so forth.
Mayank Gangwar, Manish Kumar Gautam, Amit Kumar Sharma, Yamini B. Tripathi, R. K. Goel, Gopal Nath   +5 more
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Evidences of homogenization in species assemblages of restored mixed Shorea robusta forest stands of Nepal

Global Ecology and Conservation, 2021
Recent forest assessment in Nepal has shown an increase in total forest area as a result of implementation of community-based forest management strategies and effective forest restoration interventions.
R.P. Sapkota, K. Rijal, P.D. Stahl, B. Pyakurel, A.P. Gautam   +4 more
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Scientific evidence of plant with a rapid-onset and sustained antidepressant effect in a chronic model of depression: Mallotus oppositifolius

Journal of Basic and Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology, 2016
Abstract Background: One of the major drawbacks of current depression pharmacotherapy is the delay in symptom improvement, aside from the untoward side effects and lack of efficacy against refractory depression.
Kennedy K.E. Kukuia, Elvis O. Ameyaw, Eric Woode, Priscilla K. Mante, Donatus W. Adongo   +4 more
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Monograph: Acute Toxicity, Phytochemical Analysis and Ethnomedicinal Study of Aqueous (Leaf and Stem Back) Extracts of three Ethnomedicinal plants (Macaranga hurifolia, Mareya micrantha, and Mallotus oppositifolius) from Ivorian Pharmacopoeia on Rats

Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2023
Macaranga hurifolia (ZG02), Mallotus oppositifolius (ZG04), and Mareya micrantha (ZG08) are ethnomedicinal plants belong to Euphorbiaceae family Which are frequently used in treating various diseases in Ivory Coast. The aim of this study is to determine the phytochemical composition and safety level of these three plants. Phytochemical assays ...
Yapo Yomeh Cynthia Viviane, Katou Yapo Séverin, Konan Gbê Kouakou N’dri Ange, Zougrou N’Guessan Ernest, Bolou Gbouhouri Eric-Kevin, Zirihi Guédé Noël   +5 more
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Indonesian Euphorbiaceae: Ethnobotanical Survey, In Vitro Antibacterial, Antitumour Screening and Phytochemical Analysis of Euphorbia atoto

Plants, 2023
Indonesia is among the countries with the most significant biodiversity globally. Jamu, the traditional medicine of Indonesia, predominantly uses herbal materials and is an integral component of the Indonesian healthcare system.
Dyke Gita Wirasisya, Annamária Kincses, Lívia Vidács, Nikoletta Szemerédi, Gabriella Spengler, Anita Barta, I Gde Mertha, Judit Hohmann   +7 more
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Studies on cytotoxic, phytotoxic and volatile profile of the bark extract of the medicinal plant, Mallotus tetracoccus (Roxb.) Kurz.

African Journal of Biotechnology, 2013
This study was aimed at analysing the compounds present in the bark extract of Mallotus tetracoccus (Roxb.) Kurz. by GC-MS analysis and also to investigate the cytotoxic and phytotoxic activity of Mallotus tetracoccus (Roxb.) Kurz. bark extract. The major constituents in M. tetracoccus (Roxb.) Kurz. bark extract are thiocyanic acid and 2-propynyl ester
Ramalakshmi, Subbiah, Muthuchelian, Krishnaswamy   +1 more
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Analysis of vegetation dynamics and phytodiversity from three dry deciduous forests of Doon Valley, Western Himalaya, India

Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity, 2014
The present study aimed to analyze the vegetation dynamics and plant diversity from the dry deciduous forests of Doon Valley. Species richness, regeneration, and change in community composition of these forests were studied and change was noticed with ...
Gautam Mandal, Shambhu Prasad Joshi
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Accessing the Medicinal Potential of Mallotus philippensis: Comprehensive Exploration of Antioxidant and Antibacterial Properties through Phytochemical Analysis and Extraction Techniques

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Plants serve as reservoirs of bioactive compounds endowed by nature, rendering them promising subjects for investigating chemical diversity. Despite their potential, much remains untapped, whether in standardized extracts or isolated pure compounds. This
Ahmad Ali, Hangping Chen, He Xu, Shuo Wang, Shun Yao   +4 more
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Anti-tuberculosis Compounds from Mallotus philippinensis

Natural Product Communications, 2010
Bioassay-directed fractionation of the organic extract of Mallotus philippinensis gave five compounds (1-5), the most active of which against Mycobacterium tuberculosis was a new compound, 8-cinnamoyl-5,7-dihydroxy-2,2-dimethyl-6-geranylchromene (1) for ...
Qi Hong, David E. Minter, Scott G. Franzblau, Mohammad Arfan, Hazrat Amin, Manfred G. Reinecke   +5 more
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