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Nanotechnology-based formulations of thyme essential oil to enhance its herbicidal efficiency for controlling weeds associated with maize plants

BMC Plant Biology
Background Thyme is an aromatic plant known as a rich source of bioactive compounds with eco-friendly herbicidal potential. Despite the herbicidal potential of thyme essential oil, its effectiveness under field conditions is limited due to its high ...
Faten S.A. Zaki, Mona A. El-Wakeel, Alaa E. El-Sayed   +2 more
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The effects of kiwi fruit extract and gallic acid on symbiotic relationship between broomrape and tomato

یافته‌های نوین در علوم زیستی, 2021
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is one of the most important crops and a known host of broomrapes. The species of genus Orobanche are biotic stress factors restricting plant growth and crop production.
Asrin Arshi, Azam Salimi, Maryam chavoushi   +2 more
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Dietary blue pigments derived from genipin, attenuate inflammation by inhibiting LPS-induced iNOS and COX-2 expression via the NF-κB inactivation. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2012
The edible blue pigments produced by gardenia fruits have been used as value-added colorants for foods in East Asia for 20 years. However, the biological activity of the blue pigments derived from genipin has not been reported.The anti-inflammatory ...
Qiang-Song Wang, Yaozu Xiang, Yuan-Lu Cui, Ke-Ming Lin, Xin-Fang Zhang   +4 more
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The Biological Pigments in Plants Physiology

Agricultural Sciences, 2015
The physiology of the plants has come to be a formidable challenge. Despite best efforts, the mysteries remain, most of the processes identified cannot be played in vitro, and to date it cannot be said that knowledge about the complex biochemical processes of the plant is understood properly.
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Carotenoids from Marine Organisms: Biological Functions and Industrial Applications

Antioxidants, 2017
As is the case for terrestrial organisms, carotenoids represent the most common group of pigments in marine environments. They are generally biosynthesized by all autotrophic marine organisms, such as bacteria and archaea, algae and fungi.
Christian Galasso, Cinzia Corinaldesi, Clementina Sansone   +2 more
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Exploring major fruit coloring pigments: uncovering their biological significance and applications

Food Science and Human Wellness
Plant pigments have a vital role in plant pollination, aesthetic appeal, and quality of the fruit. Naturally occurring major plant pigments include anthocyanins, carotenoids, and chlorophyll.
Noor Muhammad, Zhi Yang, Lixin Wang, Zhiguo Liu, Minsheng Yang, Mengjun Liu   +5 more
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STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF NEW 6-R-3,5-DINITRO-1,2,3,4-TETRAHYDROPYRIDINES ON THE ACCUMULATION OF PHOTOSYNTHETIC PIGMENTS AND ASCORBIC ACID IN PLANT TISSUES

Siberian Journal of Life Sciences and Agriculture, 2022
Background. The problem of finding new effective plant protection products remains an urgent task of modern agrochemistry. It is known that tetrahydropyridine derivatives exhibit a broad spectrum of biological activity, including fungicidal activity ...
Evgeniya V. Ivanova, Nikolay N. Zhukov, Irina I. Surova, Maria B. Nikishina, Loik G. Mukhtorov, Yuri M. Atroshchenko   +5 more
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Synthesis and biological evaluation of the ascidian blood-pigment halocyamine A

Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, 2017
The first synthesis of the ( Z )-indolic enamide-containing antibacterial marine natural product halocyamine A is reported.
Hugo K. H. Fong, Jean Michel Brunel, Arlette Longeon, Marie-Lise Bourguet-Kondracki, David Barker, Brent R. Copp   +5 more
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Carotenoids Functionality, Sources, and Processing by Supercritical Technology: A Review

Journal of Chemistry, 2016
Carotenoid is a group of pigments naturally present in vegetal raw materials that have biological properties. These pigments have been used mainly in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.
Natália Mezzomo, Sandra R. S. Ferreira
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Betalains in Some Species of the Amaranthaceae Family: A Review

Antioxidants, 2018
Natural pigments are largely distributed in the plant kingdom. They belong to diverse groups, with distinct biochemical pathways. Betalains with colours that range from yellow to red-violet can de divided into two main subgroups: betaxanthins and ...
Maria Graça Miguel
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