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Bioactive Composition of Tropical Flowers and Their Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties. [PDF]

Foods
This study evaluated tropical flower petals’ bioactive compounds and antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. The physicochemical characteristics, carotenoids, phenolics, anthocyanins, organic acids, and antioxidant activity of 67 flowers were analyzed.
Coyago-Cruz E, Barrigas A, Guachamin A, Heredia-Moya J, Zuñiga-Miranda J, Vera E.   +5 more
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Using Gibberellic Acid and Ethephon to Induce Flowers on Tropical Foliage Plants

EDIS, 2011
Even though they are prized for their beautiful leaves, flowers are induced in tropical foliage plants for breeding and for marketing purposes. This 5-page fact sheet discusses several factors to consider when developing protocols for inducing blooms in ...
Richard J. Henny, Jianjun Chen
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Comparison of Composition, Free-Radical-Scavenging Capacity, and Antibiosis of Fresh and Dry Leave Aqueous Extract from Michelia shiluensis

Molecules, 2023
Numerous plants of medicinal value grow on Hainan Island (China). Given the lack of knowledge on the phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Michelia shiluensis Chun and Y. F. Wu (M.
Wentao Wu, Gaoyu Li, Weijuan Zhou, Enbo Wang, Xia Zhao, Xiqiang Song, Ying Zhao   +6 more
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Aroma Difference Analysis of Partridge Tea (Mallotus oblongifolius) with Different Drying Treatments Based on HS-SPME-GC-MS Technique

Molecules, 2023
Partridge tea has high medicinal value due to its rich content of terpenoids, phenols, flavonoids, and other related bioactive components. In order to study the best drying method for partridge tea, four treatments, including outdoor sun drying (OD ...
Xinxin Gui, Xueping Feng, Minqiang Tang, Juanling Li   +3 more
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Metabolomic Response to Drought Stress in Belosynapsis ciliata (Blume) ‘Qiuhong’

Agronomy, 2022
The drought stress responses of plants are complex regulatory mechanisms that include various physiological responses reflected by the global metabolic status.
Yongquan Li, Bipei Zhang, Runsheng Huang, Min Wen, Leying Huang, Yiting Su, Yanjun Sun, Ning Wang, Wei Guo   +8 more
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Effects of Different LED Light Qualities on Plant Growth and Flower Traits of Chrysanthemum Ping Pong

Guangdong nongye kexue, 2022
【Objective】Due to the instability of flower color and some other growth traits of chrysanthemums growing in high temperature environment in South China, effective LED light combinations were investigated to regulate the growth and flower color of ...
Honghui LUO, Qing WU, Junxiao HOU, Zeyu LI, Jingwen LI, Fenglan WANG, Hougao ZHOU   +6 more
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Spatial autocorrelation in land use type and ecosystem service value in Hainan Tropical Rain Forest National Park

Ecological Indicators, 2022
National parks promote the protection of the ecological environment and global biodiversity conservation. However, the changes in land use obviously damages the natural habitat, leading to habitat fragmentation and degradation.
Linming Li, Haining Tang, Jinrui Lei, Xiqiang Song   +3 more
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Integrative Transcriptome and Metabolome Analysis to Reveal Red Leaf Coloration in Shiya Tea (Adinandra nitida)

Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark, 2023
Background: Adinandra nitida, commonly known as Shiya tea, is a healthcare drink enriched in several phenolic acids and flavonoids, with a purple-red leaf variety possessing a unique flavor and a higher economic value.
Runsheng Huang, Yiting Su, Haoye Shen, Wanchuan Liu, Jianxiong Huang, Zhilin Kuang, Yongquan Li, Jun’ai Hui, Danyang Zhao, Bipei Zhang   +9 more
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Pesticide Resistance and Related Mutation Frequencies of Tetranychus urticae in Hainan, China

Horticulturae, 2022
The two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae, is an important pest of horticultural crops worldwide and has developed resistance against multiple kinds of pesticides. To date, information on the resistance to pesticides is inadequate for T.
Tian Tian, Mingmei Wu, Yan Zhang, Dandan Xu, Mingyue Wu, Wen Xie, Qi Su, Shaoli Wang   +7 more
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Heliconias with pendent inflorescences as cut flowers

Ornamental Horticulture, 2021
The Heliconia species with pendent inflorescences and colorful bracts are a good option as a cut flower for floriculture market, but only a few species of this type of Heliconia eg. H. rostrata, H. rauliniana and H.
Charleston Gonçalves, Armando Reis Tavares, Silvia Moreira Rojo Vega, Daniela Merida, Carlos Eduardo Ferreira de Castro   +4 more
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