Antimalarial Activity of Aqueous Extracts of Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus L.) and Benzyl Isothiocyanate [PDF]
MoleculesMalaria remains an important and challenging infectious disease, and novel antimalarials are required. Benzyl isothiocyanate (BITC), the main breakdown product of benzyl glucosinolate, is present in all parts of Tropaeolum majus L. (T.
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Co-inoculation of the endophytes Bacillus thuringiensis CAPE95 and Paenibacillus polymyxa CAPE238 promotes Tropaeolum majus L. growth and enhances its root bacterial diversity [PDF]
Frontiers in MicrobiologyTropaeolum majus L. is a versatile edible plant that is widely explored due to its medicinal properties and as a key element in intercropping systems. Its growth could be improved by the use of biofertilizers that can enhance nutrient uptake by the plant
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Nasturtium, Garden—Tropaeolum majus L.
EDIS, 2003 This document provides an overview of the garden nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus), a flowering plant commonly grown in Florida for both ornamental and edible purposes. It describes the plant’s characteristics, including its edible leaves, flowers, and seed
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Chemical Composition and Biological Activity of Essential Oil and Extract from the Seeds of Tropaeolum majus L. var. altum [PDF]
Food Technology and Biotechnology, 2022 Research background. Plant Tropaeolum majus L. (garden nasturtium) belongs to the family Tropaeolaceae and contains benzyl glucosinolate. The breakdown product of benzyl glucosinolate, benzyl isothiocyanate (BITC), exhibits various biological activities ...
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Significant Benefits of Environmentally Friendly Hydrosols from Tropaeolum majus L. Seeds with Multiple Biological Activities [PDF]
Plants, 2023 Tropaeolum majus L. is a traditional medicinal plant with a wide range of biological activities due to the degradation products of the glucosinolate glucotropaeolin.
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Application of Optical Fluorescence Spectroscopy for Studying Bee Abundance in Tropaeolum majus L. (Tropaeolaceae) [PDF]
Biology, 2022 Tropaeolum majus L. species produce flowers with all sorts of colors, from yellow to red. This work aimed to apply optical fluorescence spectroscopy to study bee abundance in T.
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Chemical profiling, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties of Tropaeolum majus L. extract as a functional food ingredient [PDF]
Frontiers in NutritionBackgroundNasturtium (Tropaeolum majus L.) is an edible plant that contains a diverse array of bioactive compounds, including phenolics, glucosinolates, and their hydrolysis products, isothiocyanates.
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Centranthus ruber (L.) DC. and Tropaeolum majus L.: Phytochemical Profile, In Vitro Anti-Denaturation Effects and Lipase Inhibitory Activity of Two Ornamental Plants Traditionally Used as Herbal Remedies [PDF]
Molecules, 2022 Ornamental plants often gain relevance not only for their decorative use, but also as a source of phytochemicals with interesting healing properties. Herein, spontaneous Centranthus ruber (L.) DC.
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Bioprospecting a Film-Forming System Loaded with Eugenia uniflora L. and Tropaeolum majus L. Leaf Extracts for Topical Application in Treating Skin Lesions [PDF]
Pharmaceuticals, 2023 Natural products can be used as complements or as alternatives to synthetic drugs. Eugenia uniflora and Tropaeolum majus are natives of Brazil and have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities.
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Characterization, mathematical modeling of moisture sorption isotherms and bioactive compounds of Andean root flours [PDF]
Current Research in Food ScienceAndean roots can be used as an alternative to gluten-free food. The objective of this study was to enhance the technological and nutritional properties of Andean root flours to promote their industrial applicability. The water content and activity of the
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