Whole-Genome Resequencing of Seven Eggplant (Solanum melongena) and One Wild Relative (S. incanum) Accessions Provides New Insights and Breeding Tools for Eggplant Enhancement [PDF]
Whole-genome resequencing provides information of great relevance for crop genetics, evolution, and breeding. Here, we present the first whole-genome resequencing study using seven eggplant (Solanum melongena) and one wild relative (Solanum incanum ...
Pietro Gramazio +7 more
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Comparative Cytogenetic Study of Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) and Its Wild Ancestors Solanum insanum L. and Solanum incanum L. [PDF]
Eggplant (Solanum melongena L., 2n = 2x = 24) is one of the most economically important crop species of the Solanaceae family. In recent decades, various approaches have enabled the identification of Solanum insanum as the direct ancestor and Solanum ...
Egizia Falistocco, Marilena Ceccarelli
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Multivariate analysis of Solanum incanum L. based on morphological characterizations [PDF]
Solanum incanum L., a wild relative of cultivated eggplant (S. melongena L.), is a valuable genetic resource for breeding programs due to its adaptability to harsh environments and resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses.
Ali Khadivi +5 more
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Comprehensive assessment to reveal the salt tolerance potential of cultivated eggplants and their wild relatives [PDF]
This study aimed to uncover salt-tolerant eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) genotypes and accessions. Crop wild relatives (S. macrocarpon L., S. linnaeanum, S. incanum L., S. insanum L., S.
Esra Cebeci +3 more
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Isolation of major bacterial species associated with equine skin wounds and in-vitro antibacterial activities of selected medicinal plants [PDF]
Wounds on the skin are a common health issue affecting working equines. This study aimed to evaluate the in-vitro antibacterial properties of crude methanolic extracts from selected medicinal plants against pathogens isolated from equine skin wounds in ...
Aliy Beshir +3 more
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Graph-based pangenomes and pan-phenome provide a cornerstone for eggplant biology and breeding [PDF]
Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) is a major Solanaceous crop of Asian origin, but genomic resources remain limited compared to related species. Here, a core collection of 368 accessions spanning global diversity of S.
Luciana Gaccione +23 more
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Livestock tick infestation and tick-borne diseases cause significant loss in the livestock sector. This problem is especially severe for livestock owners in developing countries who have limited or no access to modern veterinary information and services.
Desta Berhe Sbhatu +1 more
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Evaluating antimicrobial activity of selected medicinal plant extracts against pasteurellosis-causing bacteria in small ruminants [PDF]
Pneumonic pasteurellosis is a highly significant infectious disease globally, posing a major economic threat to small ruminants (SR) in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Ethiopia.
Beshada Asfa +8 more
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Cardio Protection and Antiatherosclerotic Effects of Solanum incanum (Lin.) Extracts in Animal Models [PDF]
Solanum incanum is a bushy perennial herb which is used for treatment of various ailments in East Africa including stomach pain, toothaches, ulcers, and cardiovascular diseases.
Stephen Ngigi Mburu +2 more
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PROXIMATE AND ELEMENTAL ANALYSES, PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES OF AQUEOUS AND ETHANOL EXTRACTS OF SOLANUM INCANUM LINN. FRUITS [PDF]
Solanum incanum Linn. (Solanaceae) is a perennial bushy herb used to stained teeth among the Kanuri women and in making vegetable soups. This study determined proximate and elemental contents, phytochemical constituents and antioxidant activities of the ...
K. Akinwunmi +5 more
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