Physical properties of soil in the early stage of an agroforestry system in the High Andean zone [PDF]
In Nariño, Colombia, land use has generated some problems such as erosion, compaction, lack of fertility, among others, so it is necessary to search for alternatives to mitigate these impacts.
M. Muñoz-Rodriguez +3 more
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Natural products and extracts from plants as natural UV filters for sunscreens: A review. [PDF]
It summarized natural UV filters from plant in the last 6 years in types of major constituent, main biological effects, evaluation methods of UV radiation resistance, anti‐UV radiation experiment models and anti‐UV radiation mechanisms, in order to better understand the role of herbal extracts in exerting their photo protective activity.
Li L +5 more
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ESTUDIO DE LAS CONDICIONES DE EXTRACCIÓN POR ARRASTRE CON VAPOR DEL ACEITE ESENCIAL DE LAUREL DE CERA (Morella pubescens) [PDF]
El laurel de cera (Morella pubescens) es un árbol que por sus características resulta muy apropiado para el control de la erosión, y cuyos frutos son utilizados por comunidades campesinas del sur de Colombia para la obtención de una cera que se emplea en el proceso de elaboración de la panela.
Arango, Oscar +3 more
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A Bibliographic Assessment Using the Degrees of Publication Method: Medicinal Plants from the Rural Greater Mpigi Region (Uganda). [PDF]
In ethnopharmacological research, many field assessment tools exist. Yet, these miss that critical point of how to really determine which species merit the costly lab studies, e.g., evaluation of traditional use via pharmacological assays and isolation of bioactive secondary metabolites.
Schultz F, Anywar G, Quave CL, Garbe LA.
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Seeing the wood despite the trees: Exploring human disturbance impact on plant diversity, community structure, and standing biomass in fragmented high Andean forests. [PDF]
High Andean forests play a key role in providing ecosystem services for neighboring urban settlements. Here, we aimed to identify and understand the effects of anthropogenic perturbations on diversity, composition, and structure of plant communities, as well as aboveground biomass in high Andean forest remnants in the hinterland of Bogotá.
Calbi M +5 more
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Commodity risk assessment of Acer palmatum plants grafted on Acer davidii from China. [PDF]
Abstract The European Commission requested the EFSA Panel on Plant Health to prepare and deliver risk assessments for commodities listed in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2019 as ‘High risk plants, plant products and other objects’. This Scientific Opinion covers plant health risks posed by 2‐year‐old bare rooted plants for planting of ...
EFSA Panel on Plant Health (PLH) +28 more
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In Vivo Effects of Cagaita (Eugenia dysenterica, DC.) Leaf Extracts on Diarrhea Treatment. [PDF]
Eugenia dysenterica is a plant typically found in the Cerrado biome and commonly used in popular medicine due to its pharmacological properties, which include antidiarrheal, skin healing, and antimicrobial activities. The effects of ethanolic extract, aqueous extract and infusion of E.
Lima TB +6 more
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Medicinal Plants for the Treatment of Local Tissue Damage Induced by Snake Venoms: An Overview from Traditional Use to Pharmacological Evidence. [PDF]
Snakebites are a serious problem in public health due to their high morbimortality. Most of snake venoms produce intense local tissue damage, which could lead to temporary or permanent disability in victims. The available specific treatment is the antivenom serum therapy, whose effectiveness is reduced against these effects.
Félix-Silva J +3 more
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Wood and Bark Anatomy of Myricaceae: Relationships, Generic Definitions, and Ecological Interpretations [PDF]
Wood anatomy of the single species of Canacomyrica (hitherto not studied) shows that it belongs in Myricaceae, although it differs from other genera in several respects (axial parenchyma grouped in bands or columns as well as diffuse; Heterogeneous Type ...
Carlquist, Sherwin
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Simple Summary Plutella xylostella is one of the most destructive insect pests affecting cruciferous vegetables. The use of various plant extracts for controlling this pest is increasing in popularity, as they are multi-bioactive, biodegradable, and ...
Ruirui Zheng +5 more
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