Rootstock genetic background in almond cultivation influences the composition of root-associated microbial communities and enrichment of taxa associated with plant defense and nutrient availability [PDF]
BMC Plant BiologyBackground Beneficial root microorganisms play a crucial role in influencing key agronomic traits in rootstocks. However, little is known about the microbial communities naturally associated with almond rootstocks in Spain.
Pablo Roberto Vargas Ribera +6 more
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Comparative study of the nutritional, phytochemical and mineral compositions of the nuts of tropical almond (Terminalia catappa) and sweet almond (Prunus amygdalus) [PDF]
Ruhuna Journal of Science, 2018 The study was conducted to compare the nutritional, phytochemical and mineral compositions of Tropical almond with Sweet almond. Sample of Terminalia catappa nuts were collected within the premises of Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI ...
R.A. Salawu +4 more
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Valorization of fruit pits from Prunus laurocerasus and Prunus cerasifera as agro-food byproducts: Bioactive properties and safety assessment for potential food additive applications. [PDF]
J Sci Food AgricAbstract BACKGROUND Food additives are widely used to extend the shelf life of foods and maintain their quality. In this study, the potential of Prunus laurocerasus and Prunus cerasifera fruit pits (endocarp and seed) as food additives was investigated in terms of cytotoxicity, antigenotoxicity, antioxidant activity, enzymatic anti‐browning, and urease
Güven ZB +4 more
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Prunus amygdalus var. amara seed extract enhances the antileishmanial activity of miltefosine [PDF]
BMC Complementary Medicine and TherapiesBackground Leishmaniasis, an infectious disease transmitted via sand flies is caused by the protozoan parasite of Leishmania spp. The treatment of this disease is quite challenging due to the high cost, resistance, and toxicity of conventional drugs ...
Sajjadul Kadir Akand +8 more
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Update of the <i>Xylella</i> spp. host plant database - Systematic literature search up to 31 December 2025. [PDF]
EFSA JAbstract This scientific report provides an update of the Xylella spp. host plant database, aiming to provide information and scientific support to risk assessors, risk managers and researchers dealing with Xylella spp. Upon a mandate of the European Commission, EFSA created and regularly updates a database of host plant species of Xylella spp.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) +9 more
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Determination of heavy metals in apricot (Prunus armeniaca) and almond (Prunus amygdalus) oils
علوم بهداشتی ایران, 2015 Background and purpose: Determination of heavy metals in oils is necessary to establish quality standards on a country level. This study aimed to determine of heavy metal contents (Cr, Ni, As, Cd, Hg, Pb, Sb, Sn, Sr, Al) in 12 seed oil samples in Iran by
Issa Mohammadpourfard +3 more
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Systematics Of Prunus Subgenus Amygdalus Monograph And Phylogeny [PDF]
, 2010 Almonds (Prunus dulcis) and peaches (Prunus persica), two of the most economically important fruit crops in subtropical and temperate climates, are members of the genus Prunus L. subgenus Amygdalus L.
Yazbek, Mariana
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Therapeutic Applications of Almonds (Prunus amygdalus L): A Review [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2012 Almond trees are a source of beauty, inspiration, food and medicine. They are native to the region which extends from India to Persia; the almond tree had spread to east and west of its native region thousands of years before Christ. Almonds are good
Hari Jagannadha Rao, Lakshmi
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Biotechnologie, Agronomie, Société et Environnement, 2014 Preparation and characterization of activated coal from bitter almond shells (Prunus amygdalus). Description of the subject. The present study concerns the preparation of activated coal (AC) from bitter almond (Prunus amygdalus) shells (BASh), a fruit ...
Trachi, M. +3 more
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Ethnopharmacology and phytochemistry of some representatives of the genus Prunus [PDF]
Journal of Central European Agriculture, 2022 Representatives of the Prunus genera, found in almost every country and continent, have been recognized not only for their delicious fruits and nuts, but also because of their beneficial properties.
Aneta Popova +3 more
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