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Red light controlled callus morphogenetic patterns and secondary metabolites production in Withania somnifera L.

Biotechnology Reports, 2019
Withania somnifera L. is an endangered medicinal plant of higher market value. The in vitro callus cultures were established on Murashige and Skoog (MS) media augmented with different plant growth regulators.
Muhammad Adil, Bilal Haider Abbasi, Ihsan ul Haq   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Safety Evaluation of an Aqueous Root and Leaf Extract of Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera )

Phytotherapy Research, Volume 40, Issue 8, Page 5030-5047, August 2026.
Sensoril, an aqueous root and leaf extract of ashwagandha showed no evidence of mutagenicity in the in vitro Ames assay, was negative in the in vitro micronucleus, in vivo mammalian bone marrow chromosome aberration assays, and was well tolerated in the rat at up to 4000 mg/kg BW/day when administered orally for a period of 90 days. The data from these
Mukesh Summan, Candace L. Doepker, Gregory P. Brorby   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Safety of 8‐Week Administration With Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Root Extract in Adults With Stress and Anxiety: Findings From a Prospective, Randomized, Multi‐Center, Double‐Blinded, Placebo‐Controlled Study

Phytotherapy Research, Volume 40, Issue 8, Page 5005-5015, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera ) has been recognized for enhancing physical strength, mental well‐being, and overall vitality. Despite its long‐standing use across generations, some clinical reports have noted occasional adverse events. This study compared the safety and tolerability of Ashwagandha Root Extract (ARE) in healthy adults.
Ketan Pakhale, Jaising Salve, John Ademola, Jose Parraca, Deepak Langade   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Allelopathic Influence of Withania somnifera Leaf Extracts on the Germination and Seedling Growth of Wheat Genotypes

International Journal of Economic Plants
The experiment was conducted from February to March, 2023 in Lab-02, Department of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar, India, to study the allelopathic properties of Ashwagandha on germination and ...
M. P. Mandal, S. K. Bharti
doaj   +1 more source

Laser‐Enabled Biotechnology Platforms for Climate‐Resilient Crop Production: Mechanistic Insights and Future Prospects

Food and Energy Security, Volume 15, Issue 4, July/August 2026.
ABSTRACT Climate change poses a major threat to global food security through extreme weather events, expanding pathogen ranges, and increased agrochemical dependency. This review highlights the emerging role of laser biotechnology as a sustainable and precise strategy to enhance crop resilience and productivity under climate stress.
Temoor Ahmed, Yumeng Lei, Muhammad Noman, Zhitao Li, Gabrijel Ondrasek, Muhammad Shafiq Shahid, Branko Petrinec, Xingjiang Qi, Bin Li, Yetong Qi   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Oenothera laciniata: Antioxidant, Anti‐Hyperglycemic and Histopathological Activities Using In Vitro and In Vivo Approaches

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 7, July 2026.
Graphical abstract illustrating the therapeutic potential of Oenothera laciniata: antioxidant, anti‐hyperglycemic and histopathological activities using in vitro and in vivo approaches. ABSTRACT This study investigate the crude ethanolic extract of Oenothera laciniata (EOL) and its solvent fractions n‐hexane (NHOL), dichloromethane (DCMOL), ethyl ...
Dur‐E‐Najaf Khan, Syed Muhammad Mukarram Shah, Muska Mahabat Khan, Rehman Zafar, Muhammad Saeed Jan, Muhammad Ibrar, Abdur Rauf, Yahya S. Al‐Awthan, Omar S. Bahattab, Rakibur Rahman   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Current and future prospectus of Withania somnifera L.: An overview

Environment Conservation Journal
Withania somnifera (L.) is one of the most important medicinal crops used as an immunity booster and also known as Indian ginseng due to its potential to relax the mind, relieve stress and exhaustion, improve sexual energy, and reduce insomnia.
R. K. Upadhyay, Pragya Pandey
doaj   +1 more source

Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus: A persistent seed‐borne threat to cucurbits

Annals of Applied Biology, Volume 189, Issue 1, July 2026.
Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) is a highly stable, seed‐borne tobamovirus that threatens global cucurbit production. Its efficient mechanical and seed transmission, long‐term environmental persistence, and the spread of Clade II CGMMV isolates drive its rapid dissemination and cause severe yield losses.
Esperanza Gea‐Caballero, Miguel A. Aranda   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Protective Effects of Withania Somnifera Against Cisplatin-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Rats: A Histomorphometric Analysis

Life and Science
Objective: This research aims to analyze the toxic effects of cisplatin and its amelioration by the root extract of Withania Somnifera on acute kidney injury in rat models through histomorphometric parameters. Study Design:  Experimental study. Place and
Aaqiba Rasheed, Nadia Younus, Nausheen Jamshed, Lubna Faisal, Naureen Waseem, Rana Muhammad Zeeshan, Omar Shamim   +6 more
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Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) a plant of many possibilities

Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2020
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) has been long used in the traditional Ayurvedic system of medicine to enhance various kinds of disease processes and specially as a nervine tonic. Nowadays, its beneficial activities are still being searched.
Izabela Czyżewska, Piotr Michał Jarosz, Patrycja Wiśniewska   +2 more
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