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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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Nutritional characterization of Mucuna pruiriens

Animal Feed Science and Technology, 2009
Animal Feed Science and Technology 148 (2009) 51-67.
Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA ( host institution ), Chikagwa-Malunga, S.K. ( author ), Adesogan, A.T. ( author ), Sollenberger, L.E. ( author ), Phatak, S.C. ( author ), Szabo, N.J. ( author ), Kim, S.C. ( author ), Huisden, C.M. ( author ), Littell, R.C. ( author )   +8 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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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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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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Sustainable Land Management Practices Improve Soil Organic Matter Status in Central Benin

Applied and Environmental Soil Science, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
To restore soils degraded by unsuitable practices, which have led to declines in organic matter content and associated consequences, sustainable land management (SLM) practices have been implemented in central Benin. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of these practices on soil organic matter (SOM) levels in cultivated soils in Central Benin ...
Félix Kouelo Alladassi, Rodrigue Hessou, Tobi Moriaque Akplo, Julien Avakoudjo, Lambert Agodo, Mahougnon Charlotte Carmelle Zoundji, Pascal Houngnandan, Guillaume Lucien Amadji, Kalyani Sen   +8 more
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Soil Weed Seed Bank Response to Crop Management Practices on Smallholder Farms Across an Agroclimatic Gradient in Zimbabwe

Advances in Agriculture, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Weed seed banks function as subterranean reserves that continuously replenish weed populations, driving future infestations on farms. This study examined how various crop management practices on smallholder farms influence the size and composition of weed seed banks, analyzing farmer‐managed fields across an agroclimatic gradient in Zimbabwe.
Juliet C. Murimwa, Bridget V. Masunda, Stanford Mabasa, Joyful T. Rugare, Hardlife Chinwa, Kelvin Chipoyi, Regis Chikowo, Jin-Lin Zhang   +7 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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Enhancing Neglected and Underutilized Crop Species (NUCS) in Nepal: Unlocking Their Potential for Climate Resilience, Food Security, and Agrobiodiversity

Advances in Agriculture, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Background The global dominance of a few major cereal crops has led to the marginalization of traditional species, reducing agrobiodiversity and increasing the vulnerability of food systems. Changing climate conditions, particularly intensifying drought stress, further threaten global food security.
Binod Panthi, Sandesh Shrestha, Priyanka Kunwar, Deepika Kohli   +3 more
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