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PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.This study examines how the fruits of non‐photosynthetic forest plants in the Monotropoideae (Ericaceae) have evolved into the diversity observed today. By analyzing four Asian species, we identified a shift from dry, dehiscent fruits that release seeds into the air to fleshy, berry‐like fruits adapted for animal dispersal.
Alexey N. Sorokin +9 more
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Ashwagandha: Is It Safe? Part 2: A Preclinical Evidence Review
Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The preclinical evidence for the safety of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal, AS) is reviewed, and its preparations (extracts) and constituents, from the general toxicity in animal models to in vitro and cell culture studies, which may elucidate mechanisms of action and explain clinical case reports.
Elizabeth M. Williamson, Thomas Brendler
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Journal of Crop Protection, 2015 The beet armyworm Spodoptera exigua (Hübner) is a serious and economically important pest of solanaceous crops worldwide. The nutritional indices of this pest on three host plants including pepper Capsicum frutescens, eggplant Solanum melongena and ...
Fariba Mehrkhou +2 more
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Production de minitubercules de pomme de terre par hydroponie: évaluation d'un système combinant les techniques NFT et Gravel Culture pour deux types de solutions nutritives [PDF]
Biotechnologie, Agronomie, Société et Environnement, 2002 Potato minituber production through hydropony: assessment of a system combining the NFT and Gravel Culture techniques for two types of nutrient solutions.
Rolot J.L., Seutin H., Michelante D.
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Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Ashwagandha, an adaptogen, is an important herb of Ayurveda used as a Rasayana for its various health benefits. This prospective, multi‐center, observational clinical study evaluates the safety (clinical and laboratory) of a standardized Ashwagandha Root Extract (ARE) on long‐term administration over 12 months. Male and female adults (N = 191)
Jaising Salve +6 more
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Size variation of an herbivorous insect affects host plant damage: Mechanisms behind the effect
Functional Ecology, EarlyView.Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. Abstract Intraspecific trait variation can strengthen or weaken species interactions in ecological communities. A mechanistic understanding of how intraspecific variation affects species interactions will help identify general rules about when intraspecific variation strengthens
Monica Paniagua Montoya +2 more
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Cytotoxicity and Antioxidant Activity of Five Plant Species of Solanaceae Family from Iran
Journal of Medicinal Plants, 2012 Background: The use of natural products as anticancer and antioxidant agents has a long history. Several drugs currently used in chemotherapy were isolated from plant species.
F Khalighi-Sigaroodi +3 more
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Evaluation of Solanaceous Species as Nonhost Trap Crops for Globodera pallida
Journal of Nematology, 2023 Globodera pallida, the pale cyst nematode (PCN), is a quarantine pest of potato posing a serious threat to the Idaho potato industry. Globodera pallida only hatches in the presence of a hatching stimulus produced by a host plant or closely related ...
Hickman Paige, Dandurand Louise-Marie
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Reduced fertilization regimes could boost biocontrol service without reducing crop yield
Insect Science, EarlyView.Fertilization level influences pest control effectiveness in tomato crops. High fertilization increases plant growth and aphid density but reduces the performance of the parasitoid Aphidius ervi. In contrast, the predator Adalia bipunctata maintains consistent aphid suppression regardless of fertilization regime.
Ruohan Ma +5 more
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