Non‐Native Rodents Dominate Understory Frugivory in the Eastern Caribbean Islands
We investigated how non‐native mammals have disrupted frugivory by using artificial fruits and camera traps to measure native and non‐native frugivory interactions on 13 islands in the eastern Caribbean. We found that non‐native Rattus sp. were responsible for nearly 80% of all frugivorous activity and that increased non‐native mammal activity was ...
Seokmin Kim +13 more
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Yield and fruit quality responses of 'Kabkab' date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) to potassium and iron fertilization under calcareous soil conditions. [PDF]
Hesami A, Bavi R, Hashemi A, Shirazi MP.
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This work establishes a direct link between the degradation of palm oil over repeated frying cycles and the subsequent shelf‐life of vacuum‐fried okra crisps. Controlling the number of frying cycles is identified as a critical point for ensuring long‐term product stability and quality. ABSTRACT The quality of frying oil is a critical determinant of the
Mengjie Yang +10 more
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Impacts of Industrial Crop Production by Smallholders on Household Food Security in Ghana: Evidence From the Oil Palm Sector. [PDF]
Etuah S +8 more
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Wild edible plants (WEP) in Angola: number of species recorded by family and their distribution ranges; four of the most used WEP: Tamarindus indica (Fabaceae), Carissa spinarum (Apocynaceae), Adansonia digitata (Malvaceae), and Vitex doniana (Lamiaceae).
Claudete Bastos +4 more
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Peach Palm (<i>Bactris gasipaes</i>) as a Sustainable Source of Plant Proteins, Dietary Fiber and Other Functional Ingredients: Recovery Techniques and Functional Food Applications. [PDF]
Sharma K +8 more
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ABSTRACT Background and Aims Anemia in pregnancy (AiP) remains a public health concern in Ghana. The Bono East Region is known for a variety of maternal morbidities, yet the association between inadequate intake of iron‐rich foods and AiP remains underexplored.
Dennis Bardoe +5 more
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The effect of external application of palm pollen grains extracts on phoenix dactylifera cv. zaghloul fruits quality. [PDF]
Talaat NB +3 more
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Do polyphenol-rich solutions derived from tropical fruit seeds protect dentin against erosive-abrasive challenges? [PDF]
de Alencar Camacho ELC +7 more
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Balancing Harvesting and Conservation: Demographic Responses of a Threatened Palm to Anthropogenic Disturbance. [PDF]
Mendes ETB, Portela RCQ.
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