A model biorefinery for avocado (Persea americana mill.) processing
Bioresource Technology, 2017 This research investigated and evaluated a biorefinery for processing avocado Hass variety into microencapsulated phenolic compounds extract, ethanol, oil and xylitol. Avocado was first characterized for its potential valuable compounds; then, the techno-economic and environmental aspects of the biorefinery were developed and finally the total ...
Dávila, Javier A. +3 more
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Dermapen Action on the Skin of White Rats Wistar Strain (Rattus norvegicus) to Evaluate the Efficacy of Avocado Fruit Ethanol Extract Cream (Persea americana Mill.) in Healing Wounds [PDF]
, 2023 Wounds disrupt anatomical and skin functions. Thus, proper treatment and healing are needed. Saponins, tannins, and flavonoids in natural medicinal extracts accelerate wound healing.
Ginting, Chrismis Novalinda +3 more
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Analysis of Plant Diversity and Importance Value Index in Central Ethiopian Agroforestry Systems
Scientifica, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.Despite offering multiple benefits, agroforestry practices have declined due to uncertain landownership, population growth, and limited awareness and scientific data. This study aimed to investigate the composition, diversity, and importance value index (IVI) of woody plant species in home gardens (HGs) and parklands in three districts of the North ...
Admasu Moges, Nidhi Chaudhary
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Advances in Horticultural Science, 2013 Avocados possess high nutritional value with proven effectiveness in preventing cardiovascular diseases, attributed primarily to their unsaturated fatty acids content. This fruit is also rich in carotenoids and vitamins, particularly vitamin E. This work
E.R. Daiuto +4 more
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Larvicidal activity of Persea americana Mill. against Aedes aegypti
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2014 To evaluate the toxicity of the ethanol and hexane extracts of the different parts of Persea americana Mill. (P. americana) toward third and fourth instars larvae of Aedes aegypti (Ae. aegypti) and to characterize the ethanol extract by qualitative phytochemical analysis.The seeds, peels and pulp of P.
Rosalinda C. Torres +2 more
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Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase Inhibitors from Avocado (Persea americana Mill) Fruits [PDF]
Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, 2001 A methanol extract of avocado fruits showed potent inhibitory activity against acetyl-CoA carboxylase, a key enzyme in fatty acid biosynthesis. The active principles were isolated and identified as (5E,12Z,15Z)-2-hydroxy-4-oxoheneicosa-5,12,15-trienyl (1), (2R,12Z,15Z)-2-hydroxy-4-oxoheneicosa-12,15-dienyl (2), (2R*,4R*)-2,4-dihydroxyheptadec-16-enyl ...
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OBTENCIÓN DE LA PLANTA COMERCIAL VARIEDAD HASS, MEDIANTE LA TÉCNICA DE PROPAGACIÓN CLONAL DESDE LA EVALUACIÓN DE LA PLANTA NODRIZA HASTA LA INJERTACIÓN DEL CLON. [PDF]
, 2015 Con la finalidad de conocer la eficiencia de diferentes donadores de semilla al ser utilizados como plantas nodriza durante el proceso de propagación clonal de portainjertos de aguacate, se evaluaron 17 diferentes fuentes de semilla.
Estrada Nava, Karina Denisse +1 more
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Risks for human health related to the presence of plant lectins in food
EFSA Journal, Volume 24, Issue 1, January 2026.Abstract The European Commission asked the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to assess the risk related to the presence of plant lectins in food. Based on the available evidence, the CONTAM Panel considered only phytohaemagglutinin (PHA), a legume lectin from beans (Phaseolus sp.), for the risk characterisation.
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Cytotoxic Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Persea Americana Mill. Leaves on Hela Cervical Cancer Cell [PDF]
, 2014 Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancer in women. The high mortality rate indicates that chemotherapy has not overcome cancer disease. Strategies and development of cervical cancer treatment should be pursued. Avocado leaf (Persea americana Mill)
Ismiyati, N. (Nur) +1 more
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Estudio del polen atmosférico y su relación con la vegetación local. La Plata, Argentina. [PDF]
, 2009 Estudio del polen atmosférico y su relación con la vegetación local. La Plata, Argentina. Se analizó el registro de polen en la atmósfera de la ciudad de La Plata (34° 55´S, 57° 57´W°) y su relación con la vegetación arbórea del área.
Nitiu, Daniela S.
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