Unusual amount of (−)-mesquitol from the heartwood of Prosopis juliflora
A large amount of flavonoid has been extracted and isolated from the heartwood of Prosopis juliflora, an exogenous wood species of Kenya. Structural and physicochemical elucidation based on FTIR, (1)H and (13)C NMR, GC-MS and HPLC analysis clearly demonstrated the presence of (-)-mesquitol as the sole compound without any noticeable impurities.
Sirmah, Peter +3 more
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Effect of Prosopis Juliflora Thorns on Mechanical Properties of Plastic Waste Reinforced Epoxy Composites [PDF]
Tamer Ali Sebaey +2 more
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Experimental investigation on Partial Replacement of cement by Prosopis Juliflora Ash with addition of Sugarcane Baggase Fibre [PDF]
Prosopis Juliflora (seemai karuvelam in Tamil) is a kind of tree which can draw water from deeper layers of the ground due to its deep penetrating roots and also absorbs atmospheric moisture heavily.
A J Jeya Arthi, M Goutham Priya, Eniya
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Unraveling the invasiveness of <i>Prosopis juliflora</i> (<i>Neltuma juliflora</i>): seed traits and ecological implications. [PDF]
Prosopis juliflora ( Neltuma juliflora ) is a globally invasive tree species threatening arid ecosystems. Its invasion success is driven by specific seed traits that function as an adaptive bet-hedging strategy.
Chibani K, Fan M, Ali HE, Al-Kharusi L.
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The human allergens of mesquite (Prosopis juliflora) [PDF]
(Uploaded by Plazi for the IPBES Invasive Alien Species Assessment) A computerized statistical analysis of allergy skin test results correlating patient reactivities initiated our interest in the cross-reactive allergens of mesquite tree pollen. In-vitro testing with mesquite-sensitized rabbits and a variety of deciduous tree pollens revealed so many ...
Killian Sue, McMichael John
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Forest ecosystems in Sri Lanka are under pressure from intensive human activity and climate change. Invasive species are one of the greatest threats to autochthonous species and ecosystems.
Channa Suraweera +5 more
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EFFECT OF DUNE POSITION AND TREE SPECIES ON BIOMASS PRODUCTION, WOOD VOLUME AND WOOD DENSITY OF SAND DUNE PLANTATIONS IN SIWA OASIS [PDF]
This study was carried out on 16-year old trees of Acacia saligna, Tamarix articulata and Prosopis juliflora cultivated in Siwa Oasis and used for stabilization of moving sand dunes.
Asmaa Abdel-Gyed +3 more
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Invitro Antibacterial Activity of the Prosopis Juliflora Seed Pods on Some Common Pathogens [PDF]
Introduction: Prosopis juliflora is probably the most widespread species of genus Prosopis and it is a good source of compounds that have been shown to be pharmacologically active.
Saeed Tajbakhsh +3 more
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To diminish the environmental impacts instigated by plastics, investigators recommended bioplastics. In the current work, an attempt is made to develop sustainable bioplastics from waste plants. Cellulose was extracted from the wood of Prosopis juliflora.
Marichelvam M K +9 more
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Spontaneous poisoning by Prosopis juliflora (Leguminosae) in sheep [PDF]
ABSTRACT: The aim of this paper is to describe the first report of spontaneous poisoning by Prosopis juliflora in sheep. From flock of 500 sheep at risk, four adult male sheep were affected. One died spontaneously and three other were examined, euthanized and necropsied.
Almeida, Valdir M. +7 more
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