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Bioactive Compound Composition of Three Different Pepper Varieties: A Comparative Study

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INTRODUCTION Pepper is a fruit of the Capsicum plant species. It is widely used as a spice and a vegetable in various cuisines around the world. Peppers are a diverse group of plants, with over 30 species and hundreds of varieties. Peppers come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, colors, and heat levels1. Pepper […]

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Impact of Crossbreeding on the Growth and Yield Improvement of two Cultivars of S. aethiopicum L. found in Anambra State

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Introduction The genus Solanum is nearly global, with over 1000 species and at least 100 native African species. Members of this genus grow in a variety of ways, including vines, shrubs, tiny trees, annuals, and perennials (Dressler et al., 2014). The majority of plant portions, particularly the green sections or immature fruits, are toxic to

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Susceptibility of different genomic banana cultivars to banana leaf and fruit scar beetle, Nodostomasubcostatum (Jacoby)

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Introduction Banana (Musa paradisicaLinnaeus) is an important fruit crop in India and plays a major role in the dietary supplements.It was originated in South-East Asia (Simmonds, 1966) and one of the important fruit crops of the region. India ranks first in terms of area (830 ha) and production (29780 MT) with a productivity of 35.9

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Evaluation of The Effect Of Antioxidant-Rich Fruits Against Depression Induced By Dexamethasone In Rats.

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This research investigated the effects of watermelon, carrot and mango fruits on the lipid and lipoprotein profile and biochemical oxidative stress markers in rats treated with Dexamethasone to induce depression. Results from this study showed an improvement in the investigated profiles and markers indicating that the antioxidants found in these fruits can reduce oxidative stress.

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Characterization of black turmeric genotypes based on DUS descriptor (Curcuma caesiaRoxb.)

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Introduction             A significant, lesser-known, unconventional medicinal plant in the Zingiberaceae family is Curcuma caesia, native to Java and Myanmar, is also widely dispersed throughout central and north-eastern India, as well as in Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chattisgarh, Orissa, and other places of South India (Narendhiran et al., 2023). The rhizomes of the plant Curcuma caesia

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Phytochemical Screening, Total Phenolics and Antioxidant Activities of Selected 100 Medicinal Plants of Semi-arid Region of Gujarat, India

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INTRODUCTION Medicinal plants are important effective sources of both traditional and modern medicine. The global economy’s importance of the international trade of herbal products and the alternative medicine market has been increasing by approximately 15% annually [1, 2]. Approximately 29,000 herbal substances used by more than 1000 companies have annual revenues of over US$60 billion,

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Stay-green rice has greater drought resistance: one unique, functional SG Rice increases grain production in dry conditions

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Introduction Drought stress has become a serious concern to global food security due to the constant loss in water resource availability on the one hand and rising utilisation of those same resources on the other [1-2]. In order to adapt to drought stress, plants that are rooted in the ground change their morphological, physiological,and molecular

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Prevalence of Corynespora leaf spot disease of cotton under South Gujarat of India

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Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) is one of the most important fiber crops playinga key role in the economic and social scenario of the globe. It is the oldest among all the commercial crops of the world, providing fiber for the clothing of mankind. It is also known as “The white gold” or “The king of

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Characterization of saponins from AcalyphaindicaL and Carica papayaL and its microbial activities

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Traditional medicinal plants are a therapeutic resourceused by the population of the African continent specificallyfor health care, which may also serve as startingmaterials for drugs[1],Iwu et al.[2] reported that infectious diseases account for one-half ofall deaths in tropical countries. As a result, people ofall continents have long applied poultices and imbibedinfusions of indigenous plants dating

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Correlation of Morphological and Biochemical Traits with Seed Yield in Ty – Gene Tomato Genotypes

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Introduction Tomato is one of the most important vegetablesproduced and exported in the world. It is a warm season and self-pollinated vegetable crop grown both for fresh and food processing markets [10]. The nutrient status of tomatoes is higher with the contents like vitamin A, B, C, Calcium, and Carotene, and rich in medicinal value. 

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