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Effect of temperature on aflatoxin production in Mucuna pruriens seeds [PDF]

Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 1989
This paper describes the effect of temperature on the level of aflatoxin production in Mucuna pruriens seeds. The highest level of aflatoxin B1 (1.75 micrograms/g) was detected in the samples incubated at 25 degrees C for three weeks. At 20, 30, and 35 degrees C, aflatoxin levels were 0.30 to 0.56, 0.37 to 1.20, and 0.26 to 0.65 micrograms/g ...
A K, Roy, H K, Chourasia
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The progressive modernization of cassava breeding programs at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture and future prospects

Crop Science, Volume 66, Issue 2, March/April 2026.
Abstract Modernizing cassava breeding programs (CBPs) is critical to increase genetic gain, close the yield gap, and ensure food availability, accessibility, and affordability to support livelihood transformation and economic development in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA).
Edwige Gaby Nkouaya Mbanjo, Afolabi Agbona, John Derera, Alick Mulenga, Ibnou Dieng, Béla Teeken, Hapson Mushoriwa, Jim Lorenzen, Chiedozie Egesi, Peter Kulakow, Ismail Yusuf Rabbi   +10 more
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A Holistic Wellness Prescription for Parkinson's Disease: Evidence‐Based Perspectives and Unmet Needs

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, Volume 13, Issue 3, Page 631-646, March 2026.
Abstract Background In modern medicine the concept of wellness is often accompanied by various misconceptions arising from several factors, including a lack of clear definitions, the commercialization of wellness, and prevailing biases and stereotypes.
Indu Subramanian, Lucia Ricciardi, Anette Schrag, Silke Appel‐Cresswell, Sushma Kola, Josefa M. Domingos, Barbara A. Pickut, Nabila Dahodwala, Abdoulaye Bocoum, Cristian Falup‐Pecurariu, Gila Bronner, Gregory M. Pontone, Laurie K. Mischley, Nélida S. Garretto, Nicola Modugno, Rachel Dolhun, Tissa Wijeratne, Victoria Tull, Bradley McDaniels, K. Ray Chaudhuri, the International Parkinson, Movement Disorder Society Task Force on Wellness, Indu Subramanian, Lucia Ricciardi, Anette Schrag, Silke Appel‐Cresswell, Sushma Kola, Josefa M. Domingos, Barbara A. Pickut, Nabila Dahodwala, Abdoulaye Bocoum, Cristian Falup‐Pecurariu, Gila Bronner, Gregory M. Pontone, Laurie K. Mischley, Nélida S. Garretto, Nicola Modugno, Rachel Dolhun, Tissa Wijeratne, Victoria Tull, K. Ray Chaudhuri   +40 more
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Effect of Mucuna Pruriens Seed Extract on Glycaemic Control, Inflammation and Lipid Profile in Type 2 Diabetes-induced Rats: An Experimental Study [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Introduction: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) represents a major global health challenge, with rapidly increasing prevalence and significant morbidity due to associated metabolic and inflammatory complications.
Gampa Sai Preetish, Urmila Kagal
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Complete chloroplast genome sequence of Mucuna prurien and its phylogenetic position

Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2021
Mucuna pruriens is traditional medicinal plant originated in South Africa. We characterize the complete plastid genome of M. pruriens, which is a circular-mapping molecule 152,119 bp in length. The genome has a large single-copy region (LSC) of 78,258 bp
Xiao-Long Yuan, Dao-Xi Zha, Lin Xue, Xue-Ying Wang, Gang Xu, Wen-Bao Li, Hai-Qing Xu   +6 more
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Composition, Techno‐Functional Properties, and Biological Potential of Velvet and African Yam Beans as Plant Protein Sources

Sustainable Food Proteins, Volume 4, Issue 1, March 2026.
Graphical Overview of Protein quality characterization of velvet and African yam beans. ABSTRACT The increasing demand for plant‐based foods has intensified research in alternative protein sources. This study assessed the chemical composition, functional properties, and biological qualities of velvet bean (VB) and African yam bean (AYB) flours to ...
Chiemeziem Adanma Obike, Paul Ndubuisi Anyiam, Chinedum Uche Emelike, Emmanuel Nnaemeka Uhuo, Solomon Fanyam Igbazenda   +4 more
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The Impacts of Shatamuli, Ashwagandha and their Combination on Growth Performance, Faecal Microbial Population and Blood Parameters in Sonali Chickens

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 2, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Phytogenic feed additives have shown potential in enhancing nutrient utilization, improving performance and mitigating pathogenic challenges in Sonali chicken. Objective The goal of the current study was to assess how Shatamuli (Asparagus racemosus) and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) affected the Sonali chickens' growth ...
Ayesha Siddika, Md. Ahsan Habib, Ummay Salma, Md. Nurul Amin, Sabbir Hossen Sabuz, Md Abdur Rahman Toha   +5 more
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Effects of aqueous leaf extract of velvet bean (Mucuna ruriens) on reproductive outcome in adult female Wistar rats

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2019
From ancient times in many parts of the world, herbal medications have been used for the treatment of various ailments. Mucuna pruriens is a leguminous plant that has various medicinal purposes. Literature reports state that it enhances normal fertility,
A. Ejeguo, R.A. Orheruata, C.L. Sakpa
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Stem anatomy and ontogeny of vascular variants in Ipomoea asarifolia (Desr.) Roem. & Schult. (Convolvulaceae)

Nordic Journal of Botany, Volume 2026, Issue 2, February 2026.
An increase in stem thickness and ontogeny of successive cambia, intraxylary cambium, and inter‐and intraxylary phloem is elaborated for the first time in Ipomoea asarifolia (Desr.) Roem. & Schult. (Convolvulaceae). As the plants grew older, several small segments of cambium were initiated simultaneously external to the phloem formed by regular ...
Khyati D. Thacker, Kailas K. Kapadane, Vinay M. Raole, Kishore S. Rajput   +3 more
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Comparison of nutritional values of Mucuna pruriens L. (velvet bean) seeds with the most preferred legume pulses

Food Production, Processing and Nutrition
The effectiveness of legumes in overcoming hunger and food insecurity is attributed to their accessibility. They have been recorgnised for their nutritional significance and their ability to provide food stability in tropical and sub-tropical regions ...
Florence Boniface, Washa B. Washa, Stephen Nnungu   +2 more
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