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Harnessing Natural Compounds in Psoriasis: Targeting Cellular Pathways for Effective Therapy
Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.Natural compounds act on key cellular pathways in psoriasis by suppressing keratinocyte hyperproliferation, modulating Th17/IL‐17‐mediated immune responses, and reducing oxidative stress. These multi‐target effects highlight their potential as safer adjunctive therapies alongside conventional treatments.
Hye Jin Lee +9 more
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Quality attributes of fufu: Instrumental and sensory measurement
Scientific African, 2018 Texture is one of the key desirable sensory attributes of fufu, a cassava-based staple of most Ghanaians. Cassava starch and plantain puree were blended in the ratios of 20:80, 25:75, 30:70, 35:65, and 40:60, respectively.
Gifty Serwaa Otoo +3 more
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Present state of the production of Musaceae in Africa, Asia Pacific and the Caribbean [PDF]
, 2008 The world-wide production of bananas and plantains (104 MT in 2006) has generally continued to increase with consumer demand proportional to population increase.
Lescot, Thierry
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The Hidden Costs of Coffee Production in the Eastern African Value Chains
Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT There is increasing recognition that significant hidden costs associated with agrifood systems are not reflected in market prices. Coffee is among the three most traded agricultural commodities in the world and supports the livelihoods of more than 30 million smallholder households.
Annet Adong +3 more
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, 2009 Ongoing experiments have shown that herbs can constitute a significant proportion of the sward and that management affects the composition.
Askegaard, M. +2 more
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Forage herbs improve mineral composition of grassland herbage [PDF]
, 2011 Provision of an adequate mineral supply in the diets of ruminants fed mainly on grassland herbage can present a challenge if mineral concentrations are suboptimal for animal nutrition.
Eriksen, Jørgen +6 more
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The economic foundations of powersharing: Evidence from Africa
American Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.Abstract How—and with whom—do rulers share power? Existing research focuses on the strategic logic of powersharing. In this paper, we analyze its economic foundations. Powersharing is modeled as a subnational fiscal contract, in which rulers allocate political representation based on constituencies’ revenue potential. Empirically, we combine historical
Yannick I. Pengl, Philip Roessler
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1166. Helianthus occidentalis Riddell
Curtis's Botanical Magazine, EarlyView.Summary Helianthus occidentalis Riddell (Compositae: Heliantheae: Helianthinae) is described and illustrated. The species' placement in the genus is commented on, as are the differences in infrageneric placement of the other species Heiser originally grouped H. occidentalis with.
Nicholas Hind, Christabel King
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Introduction to the Compositae of the North American Prairie planting at Wakehurst Place ‐ part 2
Curtis's Botanical Magazine, EarlyView.Summary A further eight plant portraits are provided of additional Compositae amongst the North American Prairie plantings at Wakehurst, West Sussex. Three tribes are represented amongst the portraits, the Astereae (Symphyotrichum oolentangiense, Heterotheca camporum), Heliantheae (Echinacea simulata, E.
Nicholas Hind
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Journal of Agriculture and Food ResearchPlantain (Musa paradisiaca), a staple crop in Africa especially Nigeria holds cultural and economic importance. However, due to rapid ripening and high perishability, a significant portion of harvested plantains spoils, contributing to substantial ...
Adekunbi Adetola Malomo +5 more
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