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food and feeding behaviour of asiatic elephant (elephas maximus linn.) in kuldiha wild life sanctuary, odisha, india.the feeding behaviour of asiatic elephant (elephas maximus) with food reference was studied in kuldiha wildlife sanctuary in odisha during 2007 to 2009. though the study area houses a good number of plant species only 71 species were identified as elephant fodder plants. the food trail of elephant was observed as twig breaking, bark peeling, branch breaking, stem twisting uprooting and flower plucking in different regions of study area during different seasons. alteration of predominantly browsi ...201324006812
a phylogenetic re-evaluation of phyllosticta (botryosphaeriales).phyllosticta is a geographically widespread genus of plant pathogenic fungi with a diverse host range. this study redefines phyllosticta, and shows that it clusters sister to the botryosphaeriaceae (botryosphaeriales, dothideomycetes), for which the older family name phyllostictaceae is resurrected. in moving to a unit nomenclature for fungi, the generic name phyllosticta was chosen over guignardia in previous studies, an approach that we support here. we use a multigene dna dataset of the its, ...201324302788
omani propolis: chemical profiling, antibacterial activity and new propolis plant sources.propolis (bee glue) is a resinous honeybee product having a long history of application in many countries as a traditional remedy for treating wounds, burns, soar throat, stomach disorders, etc. it has been proved to possess beneficial biological effects, including antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, antiulcer, and many others. bees gather propolis from diverse resinous plant parts and in different phytogeographic regions its chemical composition might vary significantly. i ...201324053750
antibacterial efficacy of mangifera indica l. kernel and ocimum sanctum l. leaves against enterococcus faecalis dentinal biofilm.the enterococcus faecalis biofilm in the root canal makes it difficult to be eradicated by the conventional irrigants with no toxicity to the tissues. hence, plant products with least side effects are explored for their use as irrigants in the root canal therapy.201324082577
phytoextracts-synthesized silver nanoparticles inhibit bacterial fish pathogen aeromonas hydrophila.fish disease is a major stumbling block towards sustainable growth of the fisheries sector. aeromonas hydrophila, which is a major infectious aquatic pathogen is reportedly the causative agent of ulcers, fin-rot, tail-rot, hemorrhagic septicemia in fish, and has reportedly developed resistance against many of the available antibiotics. in this context, the inhibitory function of silver nanoparticles (agnps) against a. hydrophila was studied to evaluate its possible application in aquaculture as ...201324426148
bioethanol production from leafy biomass of mango (mangifera indica) involving naturally isolated and recombinant enzymes.the present study describes the usage of dried leafy biomass of mango (mangifera indica) containing 26.3% (w/w) cellulose, 54.4% (w/w) hemicellulose, and 16.9% (w/w) lignin, as a substrate for bioethanol production from zymomonas mobilis and candida shehatae. the substrate was subjected to two different pretreatment strategies, namely, wet oxidation and an organosolv process. an ethanol concentration (1.21 g/l) was obtained with z. mobilis in a shake-flask simultaneous saccharification and ferme ...201323768115
investigating alternatives to traditional insecticides: effectiveness of entomopathogenic fungi and bacillus thuringiensis against citrus thrips and avocado thrips (thysanoptera: thripidae).citrus thrips, scirtothrips citri (moulton) (thysanoptera: thripidae), is a plant-feeding pest most widely recognized for causing damage to citrus (citrus spp. l. [rutaceae]) and mango (mangifera indica l. [anacardiaceae]) fruits. this insect has recently broadened its known host range to become a significant pest of california grown blueberries. avocado thrips, scirtothrips. perseae nakahara (thysanoptera: thripidae), is a recent, invasive pest of california avocados, persea americana mill. (la ...201323448016
evaluation of beauveria bassiana for management of citrus thrips (thysanoptera: thripidae) in california blueberries.citrus thrips, scirtothrips citri (moulton), is a plant-feeding pest most widely recognized for causing damage to citrus and mango fruits. this insect has broadened its host range to become a significant pest of commercial blueberries grown in the san joaquin valley of california. we evaluated beauveria bassiana (balsamo) for control of citrus thrips in blueberries grown under two watering regimes (drip irrigation with and without overhead sprinklers) and using two fungal formulations (commercia ...201324224239
genome characterization of a novel burkholderia cepacia complex genomovar isolated from dieback affected mango orchards.we characterized the genome of the antibiotic resistant, caseinolytic and non-hemolytic burkholderia sp. strain tji49, isolated from mango trees (mangifera indica l.) with dieback disease. this isolate produced severe disease symptoms on the indicator plants. next generation dna sequencing and short-read assembly generated the 60x deep 7,631,934 nucleotide draft genome of burkholderia sp. tji49 which comprised three chromosomes and at least one mega plasmid. genome annotation studies revealed a ...201323653265
an oxidoreductase from 'alphonso' mango catalyzing biosynthesis of furaneol and reduction of reactive carbonyls.two furanones, furaneol (4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2h)-furanone) and mesifuran (2,5-dimethyl-4-methoxy-3(2h)-furanone), are important constituents of flavor of the alphonso cultivar of mango (mangifera indica). to get insights into the biosynthesis of these furanones, we isolated an enone oxidoreductase gene from the alphonso mango. it has high sequence similarity to an alkenal/one oxidoreductase from cucumber (79% identity) and enone oxidoreductases from tomato (73% identity) and strawberry (72% ...201324133645
a novel antibacterial and antifungal phenolic compound from the endophytic fungus pestalotiopsis mangiferae.a novel phenolic compound, 4-(2,4,7-trioxa-bicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-3-yl) phenol (1), was isolated from pestalotiopsis mangiferae, an endophytic fungus associated with mangifera indica linn. the structure of the compound was elucidated on the basis of comprehensive spectral analysis (uv, ir, ¹h-, ¹³c- and 2d-nmr, as well as hresi-ms). compound (1) shows potent antibacterial and antifungal activity against bacillus subtilis, klebsiella pneumoniae, escherichia coli, micrococcus luteus, pseudomonas aer ...201322950879
mangiferin and its traversal into the brain.mangiferin, the main active substance of the mango tree bark (mangifera indica l.), is known for its use in natural medicine, not only as a health enhancing panacea or adjunct therapeutic, but also for brain functions improvement. in this context, we deemed it worthwhile to establish whether mangiferin could traverse into the brain after systemic administration; an essential piece of information for the rational use of a compound as a neurotherapeutic, remaining so far inconclusive regarding man ...201322836625
mangifera indica l. extract and mangiferin modulate cytochrome p450 and udp-glucuronosyltransferase enzymes in primary cultures of human hepatocytes.the aqueous stem bark extract of mangifera indica l. (msbe) has been reported to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. in previous studies, we showed that msbe and mangiferin, its main component, lower the activity of some cytochrome p-450 (p450) enzymes in rat hepatocytes and human liver microsomes. in the present study, the effects of msbe and mangiferin on several p450 enzymes and udp-glucuronosyltransferases (ugts) in human-cultured hepatocytes have been examined. aft ...201322815239
1,2,3,4,6 penta-o-galloyl-β-d-glucose, a bioactivity guided isolated compound from mangifera indica inhibits 11β-hsd-1 and ameliorates high fat diet-induced diabetes in c57bl/6 mice.methanolic leaf extract of mangifera indica (memi) was subjected to bioactivity guided fractionation in order to identify the active antidiabetic constituent. 32 fractions were evaluated for possible 11β-hsd-1 inhibition activity under in vitro conditions. the ea-7/8-9/10-4 fraction was evolved as a most potent fraction among all the fractions and it was identified as well known gallotannin compound 1,2,3,4,6 penta-o-galloyl-β-d-glucose (pgg) by spectral analysis. based on these results the pgg ...201323353053
mango (mangifera indica l.) peel extract fractions from different cultivars differentially affect lipid accumulation in 3t3-l1 adipocyte cells.plant phytochemicals are increasingly recognised as sources of bioactive molecules which may have potential benefit in many health conditions. in mangoes, peel extracts from different cultivars exhibit varying effects on adipogenesis in the 3t3-l1 adipocyte cell line. in this study, the effects of preparative hplc fractions of methanol peel extracts from irwin, nam doc mai and kensington pride mangoes were evaluated. fraction 1 contained the most hydrophilic components while subsequent fractions ...201323295454
mangiferin: a xanthone attenuates mercury chloride induced cytotoxicity and genotoxicity in hepg2 cells.mangiferin (mgn), a dietary c-glucosylxanthone present in mangifera indica, is known to possess a spectrum of beneficial pharmacological properties. this study demonstrates antigenotoxic potential of mgn against mercuric chloride (hgcl2)-induced genotoxicity in hepg2 cell line. treatment of hepg2 cells with various concentrations of hgcl2 for 3 h caused a dose-dependent increase in micronuclei frequency and elevation in dna strand breaks (olive tail moment and tail dna). pretreatment with mgn si ...201321308892
potential contribution of mangoes to reduction of vitamin a deficiency in kenya.the β-carotene content of fresh and dried mangoes commonly consumed in kenya was evaluated and converted to retinol equivalent (re). mango fruits of varieties ngowe, apple, and tommy atkins were harvested at mature green, partially ripe, and ripe stages and their β-carotene content analyzed. the stability of β-carotene in sun dried mangoes was also studied over 6 months under usual marketing conditions used in kenya. the effect of using simple pretreatment methods prior to drying of mango slices ...201321883054
anti-mosquito plants as an alternative or incremental method for malaria vector control among rural communities of bagamoyo district, tanzania.plants represent one of the most accessible resources available for mosquito control by communities in tanzania. however, no documented statistics exist for their contribution in the management of mosquitoes and other insects except through verbal and some publications. this study aimed at assessing communities' knowledge, attitudes and practices of using plants as an alternative method for mosquito control among selected communities in a malaria-prone area in tanzania.201425015092
benzophenone c-glucosides and gallotannins from mango tree stem bark with broad-spectrum anti-viral activity.the high mutation rate of rna viruses has resulted in limitation of vaccine effectiveness and increased emergence of drug-resistant viruses. new effective antivirals are therefore needed to control of the highly mutative rna viruses. the n-butanol fraction of the stem bark of mangifera indica exhibited inhibitory activity against influenza neuraminidase (na) and coxsackie virus 3c protease. bioassay guided phytochemical study of m. indica stem bark afforded two new compounds including one benzop ...201424613627
ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal and nutritious plants used to manage opportunistic infections associated with hiv/aids in western uganda.traditional medicine plays an important role in the daily lives of the people of uganda to treat a wide range of health problems. our study presents results of an ethnobotanical inventory conducted to identify and document medicinal and nutritional plants used in the management of opportunistic infections associated with human immunodeficiency virus / acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (hiv/aids), the plant parts used, preparation and administration methods of herbal remedies.201424862490
larvicidal efficacy screening of anacardaciae crude extracts on the dengue hemorrhagic vector, aedes aegypti.vector-borne diseases are still rife because of the re-emergence of diseases transmitted by mosquitoes. the objective of this paper is to evaluate the larvicidal efficacy of crude leaf extract of mangifera indica, gluta renghas, and melanochyla fasciculiflora against vector of dengue hemorrhagic fever, aedes aegypti. these plant species are endemic species and widely distributed in malaysian forests. leaves of ma. indica, g. renghas and m. fascculiflora were collected from teluk bahang national ...201425134898
effect of fuel and kiln type on the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (pah) levels in smoked shrimp, a beninese food condiment.smoked shrimp is a food condiment widely used in beninese local cooking practices. a previous study revealed that this product is highly contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (pah). the present study explored possibilities to reduce pah levels in shrimp smoked using cottage industry smoking techniques with barrel and chorkor kilns, by replacing wood by charcoal from acacia auriculiformis and mangifera indica, as fuels. results showed that only shrimp smoked using acacia charcoal in ...201424762007
antifungal activity of compounds extracted from cortex pseudolaricis against colletotrichum gloeosporioides.cortex pseudolaricis is the root bark of pseudolarix amabilis rehder, found only in china, and has been widely used in folk antifungal remedies in traditional chinese medicine. in order to find the natural antifungal agents against mango anthracnose, eight compounds, namely pseudolaric acid a (1), ethyl pseudolaric acid b (2), pseudolaric acid b (3), pseudolaric acid b-o-β-d-glucoside (4), piperonylic acid (5), propionic acid (6), 3-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoic acid (7), and 4-(3-formyl-5-methoxyphe ...201424820992
salmonella enterica serovar enteritidis and listeria monocytogenes in mango (mangifera indica l.) pulp: growth, survival and cross-contamination.this study examined the ability of salmonella enterica serovar enteritidis and listeria monocytogenes to grow or survive in mango pulp stored at -20°c, 4°c, 10°c and 25°c, as well as to cross-contaminate mangoes by means of a knife contaminated with different levels of these pathogens.201425328926
influence of formulation ratio of the plant components on the antimalarial properties of mama decoction.mangifera indica, alstonia boonei, morinda lucida and azadirachta indica (mama) decoction, commonly prepared and used in nigeria from 1:1:1:1 ratio of mangifera indica l. (anacardiaceae), alstonia boonei de wild (apocynaceae), morinda lucida benth (rubiaceae), and azadirachta indica a. juss (meliaceae) leaves, plus four new variants of this combination were subjected to three in vivo antimalarial test models using chloroquine-sensitive plasmodium berghei berghei to determine the most active unde ...201424658658
promotion and computation of inhibitory effect on tyrosinase activity of herbal cream by incorporating indigenous medicinal plants.herbal cream imparts a chief role in regulating melanin production of skin. the phytoconstituents present in herbal cream impact biological functions of skin and contribute nutrients required for the healthy skin. in the present study, it was envisaged to prepare three batches of herbal cream (hc1, hc2 and hc3) containing ethanol extracts of emblica officinalis (fruits), daucus carota (root), mangifera indica (leaves), mentha arvensis (leaves), terminalia arjuna (bark) and cucumis sativus (fruit ...201424783796
storage behavior of mango as affected by post harvest application of plant extracts and storage conditions.the use of plant extracts could be a useful alternative to synthetic fungicides in the post harvest handling of fruits and vegetables. the aim of this study was to access the efficacy of extracts obtained from four plants (neem, pongamia, custard apple leaf and marigold flowers) on the extension of shelf life of mango fruits cv. dashehri under two storage conditions (cool store and ambient condition). the fruits were treated with 2 concentrations of each plant extracts (10 % and 20 %) were place ...201425328189
extraction process optimization of polyphenols from indian citrus sinensis - as novel antiglycative agents in the management of diabetes mellitus.diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by increased blood glucose level. it has become an epidemic disease in the 21st century where, india leads the world with largest number of diabetic subjects. non-enzymatic glycosylation (glycation) is severe form of diabetes, occurs between reducing sugar and proteins which results in the formation of advanced glycation end products (ages) that leads to the other complicated secondary disorders. in this context, mangifera indica (m ...201424397983
effect of two herbal mouthwashes on gingival health of school children.this study aimed at determining the effect of indigenously prepared neem and mango chewing stick mouthwashes on plaque and gingival indices. a sample of 105 children aged 12-15 years was randomized into three groups, namely neem, mango, and chlorhexidine mouthwash groups. all the children were examined at baseline and gingival and plaque indices were recorded. baseline scores for plaque and gingivitis were fair and moderate, respectively, in all the three groups and there existed no statisticall ...201425379471
in vitro antiplasmodial activities and synergistic combinations of differential solvent extracts of the polyherbal product, nefang.nefang, a polyherbal product composed of mangifera indica (bark and leaf), psidium guajava, carica papaya, cymbopogon citratus, citrus sinensis, and ocimum gratissimum (leaves), is a potential therapy against p. falciparum malaria. in vitro antiplasmodial activities of its constituent solvent extracts were analyzed on cq-sensitive (3d7) and multidrug resistant (dd2) p. falciparum strains. the interactions involving the differential solvent extracts were further analyzed using a variable potency ...201424877138
anti-malarial activity of a polyherbal product (nefang) during early and established plasmodium infection in rodent models.the emerging resistance of plasmodium species to currently available anti-malarials remains a public health concern, hence the need for new effective, safe and affordable drugs. natural products remain a reliable source of drugs. nefang is a polyherbal anti-malarial of the cameroonian folklore medicine with demonstrated in vitro antiplasmodial and antioxidant activities. it is composed of mangifera indica (bark and leaf), psidium guajava, carica papaya, cymbopogon citratus, citrus sinensis, ocim ...201425421605
in vivo antimalarial evaluation of mama decoction on plasmodium berghei in mice.the use of decoctions of different plant materials is common practice in antimalarial ethnomedicine in africa. scientific evaluation of such herbal combinations to verify the claims is important. the study has evaluated the antimalarial efficacy of mama decoction (md), a multicomponent herbal preparation and its individual plant components, namely leaves of morinda lucida benth [rubiaceae] (ml), azadirachta indica a. juss [meliaceae] (ai), alstonia boonei de wild [apocynaceae] (ab) and mangifera ...201424271081
complete genome sequence of probiotic lactobacillus plantarum strain fmnp01, isolated from mango fruit.lactobacillus plantarum strain fmnp01 is a new strain with probiotic properties that was isolated from fresh mango from guangzhou, china. here, we report the complete genome of this organism.201425428967
characterization of mango (mangifera indica l.) transcriptome and chloroplast genome.we characterized mango leaf transcriptome and chloroplast genome using next generation dna sequencing. the rna-seq output of mango transcriptome generated >12 million reads (total nucleotides sequenced >1 gb). de novo transcriptome assembly generated 30,509 unigenes with lengths in the range of 300 to ≥3,000 nt and 67× depth of coverage. blast searching against nonredundant nucleotide databases and several viridiplantae genomic datasets annotated 24,593 mango unigenes (80% of total) and identifi ...201424515595
antidiabetic activity of polyherbal formulation in streptozotocin - nicotinamide induced diabetic wistar rats.glycosmis pentaphylla, tridax procumbens, and mangifera indica are well-known plants available throughout india and they are commonly used for the treatment of various diseases including diabetes mellitus. the antidiabetic activity of the individual plant parts is well known, but the synergistic or combined effects are unclear. the concept of polyherbalism has been highlighted in sharangdhar samhita, an ayurvedic literature dating back to 1300 ad. polyherbal formulations enhance the therapeutic ...201424860734
intraspecific and intragenomic variability of its rdna sequences reveals taxonomic problems in ceratocystis fimbriata sensu stricto.fourteen new species in the latin american clade (lac) of the ceratocystis fimbriata complex recently were distinguished from c. fimbriata sensu stricto largely based on variation in its rdna sequences. among the 116 isolates representing the lac, there were 41 its haplotypes. maximum parsimony (mp) analysis of its sequences produced poorly resolved trees. in contrast, analyses of mating-type genes (mat1-1-2 and mat1-2-1) resolved a single mp tree with branches of high bootstrap and posterior pr ...201424782492
ultrasound-assisted extraction of mangiferin from mango (mangifera indica l.) leaves using response surface methodology.mangiferin is a xanthone widely distributed in higher plants showing antioxidative, antiviral, anticancer, antidiabetic, immunomodulatory, hepatoprotective and analgesic effects. in the present study, an ultrasonic-assisted extraction method was developed for the effective extraction of mangiferin from mango leaves. some parameters such as ethanol concentration, liquid-to-solid ratio, extraction temperature, and extraction time were optimized by single-factor experiment and response surface meth ...201424473205
purification and partial biochemical characterization of polyphenol oxidase from mango (mangifera indica cv. manila).polyphenol oxidase (ppo) is an enzyme widely distributed in the plant kingdom that has been detected in most fruits and vegetables. ppo was extracted and purified from manila mango (mangifera indica), and its biochemical properties were studied. ppo was purified 216-fold by hydrophobic interaction and ion exchange chromatography. ppo was purified to homogeneity, and the estimated ppo molecular weight (mw) by sds-page was ≈31.5 kda. however, a mw of 65 kda was determined by gel filtration, indica ...201425211397
mango supplementation improves blood glucose in obese individuals.this pilot study examined the effects of freeze-dried mango (mangifera indica l.) supplementation on anthropometrics, body composition, and biochemical parameters in obese individuals. twenty obese adults (11 males and 9 females) ages 20- to 50-years old, received 10 g/day of ground freeze-dried mango pulp for 12 weeks. anthropometrics, biochemical parameters, and body composition were assessed at baseline and final visits of the study. after 12 weeks, mango supplementation significantly reduced ...201425210462
phytochemical composition and effects of commercial enzymes on the hydrolysis of gallic acid glycosides in mango (mangifera indica l. cv. 'keitt') pulp.a detailed characterization of mango pulp polyphenols and other minor phytochemicals was accomplished for the first time in the cultivar 'keitt' whereby the identification and semiquantification of five hydroxybenzoic acids, four cinnamic acids, two flavonoids, and six apocarotenoids was accomplished. among the most abundant compounds were two monogalloyl glucosides (mgg) identified as having an ester- or ether-linked glucose, with the ester-linked moiety present in the highest concentration amo ...201425185991
antihyperalgesic effects of an aqueous stem bark extract of mangifera indica l.: role of mangiferin isolated from the extract.this study aimed to assess the effects of a mangifera indica stem bark extract (msbe) and mangiferin (mg) on pain-related acute behaviors in the formalin 5% test. rats received repeated oral msbe (125-500 mg/kg) once daily for 7 days before formalin injection. other four groups with the same treatments were performed in order to study the effect of msbe on the formalin-induced long-term secondary mechano-hyperalgesia at 7 days after the injury by means of the pin-prick method. additional groups ...201424849742
mangiferin stimulates carbohydrate oxidation and protects against metabolic disorders induced by high-fat diets.excessive dietary fat intake causes systemic metabolic toxicity, manifested in weight gain, hyperglycemia, and insulin resistance. in addition, carbohydrate utilization as a fuel is substantially inhibited. correction or reversal of these effects during high-fat diet (hfd) intake is of exceptional interest in light of widespread occurrence of diet-associated metabolic disorders in global human populations. here we report that mangiferin (mgf), a natural compound (the predominant constituent of m ...201424848064
evaluation of extraction methods for preparative scale obtention of mangiferin and lupeol from mango peels (mangifera indica l.).bioactive compounds have become very important in the food and pharmaceutical markets leading research interests seeking efficient methods for extracting these bioactive substances. the objective of this research is to implement preparative scale obtention of mangiferin and lupeol from mango fruit (mangifera indica l.) of autochthonous and ataulfo varieties grown in nayarit, using emerging extraction techniques. five extraction techniques were evaluated: maceration, soxhlet, sonication (uae), mi ...201424767054
characterization of the major aroma-active compounds in mango (mangifera indica l.) cultivars haden, white alfonso, praya sowoy, royal special, and malindi by application of a comparative aroma extract dilution analysis.the aroma-active compounds present in tree-ripened fruits of the five mango (mangifera indica l.) cultivars haden, white alfonso, praya sowoy, royal special, and malindi were isolated by solvent extraction followed by solvent-assisted flavor evaporation (safe) and analyzed by gas chromatography-olfactometery (gc-o). application of a comparative aroma extract dilution analysis (caeda) afforded 54 aroma-active compounds in the flavor dilution (fd) factor range from 4 to ≥2048, 16 of which are repo ...201424766361
transcriptome and proteomic analysis of mango (mangifera indica linn) fruits.here we used illumina rna-seq technology for transcriptome sequencing of a mixed fruit sample from 'zill' mango (mangifera indica linn) fruit pericarp and pulp during the development and ripening stages. rna-seq generated 68,419,722 sequence reads that were assembled into 54,207 transcripts with a mean length of 858bp, including 26,413 clusters and 27,794 singletons. a total of 42,515(78.43%) transcripts were annotated using public protein databases, with a cut-off e-value above 10(-5), of which ...201424704857
a quantitative documentation of the composition of two powdered herbal formulations (antimalarial and haematinic) using ethnomedicinal information from ogbomoso, nigeria.the safety of many african traditional herbal remedies is doubtful due to lack of standardization. this study therefore attempted to standardize two polyherbal formulations from ogbomoso, oyo state, nigeria, with respect to the relative proportions (weight-for-weight) of their botanical constituents. information supplied by 41 local herbal practitioners was statistically screened for consistency and then used to quantify the composition of antimalarial (maloff-hb) and haematinic (haematol-b) pow ...201424701246
effectiveness of calcium chloride and calcium lactate on maintenance of textural and sensory qualities of fresh-cut mangos.the effects of calcium chloride (cacl2 ) and calcium lactate on maintaining textural and sensory quality of fresh-cut "kent" and "tommy atkins" mangos and determination of treatments preferred by consumers were investigated. mango cubes (1.5 × 1.5 × 1.5 cm) were subjected to different cacl2 and calcium lactate concentrations (0 m, 0.068 m, 0.136 m, 0.204 m) and dip times (0, 1, 2.5, 5 min). instrumental quality parameters (firmness, color, soluble solids, titratable acidity) were analyzed period ...201424697776
model-assisted analysis of spatial and temporal variations in fruit temperature and transpiration highlighting the role of fruit development.fruit physiology is strongly affected by both fruit temperature and water losses through transpiration. fruit temperature and its transpiration vary with environmental factors and fruit characteristics. in line with previous studies, measurements of physical and thermal fruit properties were found to significantly vary between fruit tissues and maturity stages. to study the impact of these variations on fruit temperature and transpiration, a modelling approach was used. a physical model was deve ...201424663687
modulation of diabetes and dyslipidemia in diabetic insulin-resistant rats by mangiferin: role of adiponectin and tnf-α.mangiferin, present in mangifera indica bark, was reported to produce hypoglycemic and antidiabetic activity in an animal model of genetic type 2 diabetes and in streptozotocin diabetic rats. its effect on diabetic insulin-resistant animals has not been investigated. the current work aimed to explore the effect of mangiferin on diabetic insulin-resistant rat model. diabetes was induced by high-fat/high fructose diet for eight weeks followed by a subdiabetogenic dose of streptozotocin (hfd-fr-stz ...201425590730
[mango: agroindustrial aspects, nutritional/functional value and health effects].to review and discuss the latest information on agroindustrial, functional and nutritional value of one of the most produced/consumed fruit crop in méxico: the mango.201425561099
fluorescent carbon nanoparticles derived from natural materials of mango fruit for bio-imaging probes.water soluble fluorescent carbon nanoparticles (fcp) obtained from a single natural source, mango fruit, were developed as unique materials for non-toxic bio-imaging with different colors and particle sizes. the prepared fcps showed blue (fcp-b), green (fcp-g) and yellow (fcp-y) fluorescence, derived by the controlled carbonization method. the fcps demonstrated hydrodynamic diameters of 5-15 nm, holding great promise for clinical applications. the biocompatible fcps demonstrated great potential ...201425375199
de-novo assembly of mango fruit peel transcriptome reveals mechanisms of mango response to hot water treatment.the mango belongs to the genus mangifera, consisting of numerous tropical fruiting trees in the flowering plant family, anacardiaceae. postharvest treatment by hot water brushing (hwb) for 15-20 s was introduced commercially to improve fruit quality and reduce postharvest disease. this treatment enabled successful storage for 3-4 weeks at 12°c, with improved color and reduced disease development, but it enhanced lenticel discoloration on the fruit peel. we investigated global gene expression ind ...201425373421
assessment of genetic diversity and relationships among egyptian mango (mangifera indica l.) cultivers grown in suez canal and sinai region using rapd markers.dna-based rapd (random amplification of polymorphic dna) markers have been used extensively to study genetic diversity and relationships in a number of fruit crops. in this study, 10 (7 commercial mango cultivars and 3 accessions) mango genotypes traditionally grown in suez canal and sinai region of egypt, were selected to assess genetic diversity and relatedness. total genomic dna was extracted and subjected to rapd analysis using 30 arbitrary 10-mer primers. of these, eleven primers were selec ...201424783778
spatial and temporal variations in mango colour, acidity, and sweetness in relation to temperature and ethylene gradients within the fruit.managing fruit quality is complex because many different attributes have to be taken into account, which are themselves subjected to spatial and temporal variations. heterogeneous fruit quality has been assumed to be partly related to temperature and maturity gradients within the fruit. to test this assumption, we measured the spatial variability of certain mango fruit quality traits: colour of the peel and of the flesh, and sourness and sweetness, at different stages of fruit maturity using des ...201425151123
chemical composition, leishmanicidal and cytotoxic activities of the essential oils from mangifera indica l. var. rosa and espada.the essential oils from mangifera indica var. rosa and espada latex were obtained by hydrodistillation and analyzed using gc-fid and gc-ms. twenty-seven components were identified. the main compound in the essential oil from m. indica var. espada (eomie) was terpinolene (73.6%). the essential oil of m. indica var. rosa (eomir) was characterized by high amounts of β-pinene (40.7%) and terpinolene (28.3%). in the test for leishmanicidal activity against promastigotes forms of l. amazonensis, eomir ...201425136617
changes in biochemical characteristics and activities of ripening associated enzymes in mango fruit during the storage at different temperatures.as a part of the study to explore the possible strategy for enhancing the shelf life of mango fruits, we investigated the changes in biochemical parameters and activities of ripening associated enzymes of ashwina hybrid mangoes at 4-day regular intervals during storage at -10°c, 4°c, and 30 ± 1°c. titratable acidity, vitamin c, starch content, and reducing sugar were higher at unripe state and gradually decreased with the increasing of storage time at all storage temperatures while phenol conten ...201425136564
characterization and storage stability of the extract of thai mango (mangifera indica linn. cultivar chok-anan) seed kernels.qualitative analysis of hydrolysable extract from mango (mangifera indica linn. cultivar chok-anan) seed kernel was performed by means of reversed phase high-performance liquid chromatography coupled to diode array detection and electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (rphplc-dad-esi-ms). the main phenolic compound was identified as methyl gallate by comparing their retention time, uv-vis absorption spectra and mass spectra with a reference standard. quantification of phenolic compounds was pe ...201425114335
protective effect of mangiferin against lipopolysaccharide-induced depressive and anxiety-like behaviour in mice.numerous studies have demonstrated that inflammation, oxidative stress and altered level of neurotrophins are involved in the pathogenesis of depressive illness. mangiferin, a c-glucosylxanthone is abundant in the stem and bark of mangifera indica l. the compound has been shown to possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities. the present study was performed to investigate the effect of mangiferin pretreatment on lipopolysaccharide-induced increased proinflammatory cytok ...201425064341
oligo-dt anchored cdna-scot: a novel differential display method for analyzing differential gene expression in response to several stress treatments in mango (mangifera indica l.).differential display is a powerful technique for analyzing differences in gene expression. oligo-dt cdnastart codon targeted marker (cdna-scot) technique is a novel, simple, cheap, rapid, and efficient method for differential gene expression research. in the present study, the oligo-dt anchored cdna-scot technique was exploited to identify differentially expressed genes during several stress treatments in mango. a total of 37 primers combined with oligo-dt anchor primers 3side amplified approxim ...201425017057
postharvest vapour heat treatment as a phytosanitary measure influences the aroma volatiles profile of mango fruit.our objective was to determine the influence of postharvest vapour heat treatment (vht) on qualitative and quantitative measurement of aroma volatiles during fruit ripening in mango (cv. chausa) using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (gc-ms). vht (48°c for 20 min) accelerated the process of fruit ripening leading to edible-soft stage within 4 days after heat treatment against 8 days in control. reversible inhibition of aroma volatiles emission was observed in heat-treated fruit, with a signi ...201424996349
mangiferin ameliorates colitis by inhibiting irak1 phosphorylation in nf-κb and mapk pathways.mangiferin, a main constituent of the root of anemarrhena asphodeloides and the leaves of mangifera indica, inhibits nf-κb activation in macrophages. therefore, we investigated effect of mangiferin on 2,3,4-trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid (tnbs)-induced colitis in mice and its anti-inflammatory mechanism in lipolysaccharide (lps)- or peptidoglycan-stimulated mouse peritoneal macrophages. mangiferin inhibited phosphorylation of nuclear factor-kappab (nf-κb), interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase ...201424972244
diapause incidence and duration in the pest mango blossom gall midge, procontarinia mangiferae (felt), on reunion island.the mango blossom gall midge, procontarinia mangiferae, is a multivoltine species that induces galls in inflorescences and leaves of the mango tree, mangifera indica. in subtropical reunion island, populations of p. mangiferae are observed all-year round, but the pattern and the role of dormancy in their life cycle have never been documented. we performed field and laboratory experiments using more than 15,000 larvae. we demonstrated that a larval diapause may affect a part of the midge populati ...201424963639
cytotoxic effects of mangifera indica l. kernel extract on human breast cancer (mcf-7 and mda-mb-231 cell lines) and bioactive constituents in the crude extract.waterlily mango (mangifera indica l.) is thought to be antioxidant-rich, conferred by its functional phytochemicals.201424962691
mangiferin attenuates th1/th2 cytokine imbalance in an ovalbumin-induced asthmatic mouse model.mangiferin is a major bioactive ingredient in mangifera indica linn. (anacardiaceae) leaves. aqueous extract of such leaves have been used as an indigenous remedy for respiratory diseases like asthma and coughing in traditional chinese medicine. however, underlying molecular mechanisms of mangiferin on anti-asthma remain unclear. in our present study, we investigated the anti-asthmatic effect of mangiferin on th1/th2 cytokine profiles and explored its underlying immunoregulatory mechanism in mou ...201424955743
expression and enzymatic activity of phenylalanine ammonia-lyase and p-coumarate 3-hydroxylase in mango (mangifera indica 'ataulfo') during ripening.phenylalanine ammonia lyase (pal) and p-coumarate 3-hydroxylase (c3h) are key enzymes in the phenylpropanoid pathway. the relative expression of pal and c3h was evaluated in mango fruit cultivar 'ataulfo' in four ripening stages (rs1, rs2, rs3, and rs4) by quantitative polymerase chain reaction. in addition, enzyme activity of pal and c3h was determined in mango fruits during ripening. the pal levels were downregulated at the rs2 and rs3 stages, while c3h levels were upregulated in fruits only a ...201424938473
enhancing safety and shelf life of fresh-cut mango by application of edible coatings and microencapsulation technique.mango pulp is very perishable and so has a short shelf life, which both marketers and consumers would like to be longer. manually sliced mango was treated by coating opuntia mucilage-rosemary oil (mu + ro), 2 g rosemary oil microencapsul (rom), and 2 g (rom) plus (mu + ro); the treated mango pieces were placed in plastic trays, and overwrapped with pvdc film and then stored at 6°c. changes in the quality parameters and activity of peroxidase (pod) enzyme were evaluated for 9 days of storage peri ...201424936290
soya phospholipid complex of mangiferin enhances its hepatoprotectivity by improving its bioavailability and pharmacokinetics.mangiferin is a xanthonoid present in mangifera indica. it has been reported for a variety of pharmacological activities, including hepatoprotection. however, the major disadvantage of mangiferin is its reduced biological activity due to poor absorption, low bioavailability and rapid elimination from the body after administration. the aim of this study was to prepare a phospholipid complex of mangiferin to overcome these limitations and to investigate the impact of the complex on hepatoprotectiv ...201424114670
dual mode action of mangiferin in mouse liver under high fat diet.chronic over-nutrition is a major contributor to the spread of obesity and its related metabolic disorders. development of therapeutics has been slow compared to the speedy increase in occurrence of these metabolic disorders. we have identified a natural compound, mangiferin (mgf) (a predominant component of the plants of anemarrhena asphodeloides and mangifera indica), that can protect against high fat diet (hfd) induced obesity, hyperglycemia, insulin resistance and hyperlipidemia in mice. how ...201424598864
effects of 1-methylcyclopropene and hot water quarantine treatment on quality of "keitt" mangos.the optimal 1-methylcyclopropene (1-mcp) treatment to slow ripening of whole "keitt" mangos, either alone or in combination with hot water treatment (hwt) (prior to or post 1-mcp) was identified. usda-aphis mandates that hwt can be used for control of fruit flies, but this may affect fruit response to 1-mcp. mangos were evaluated by repeated measurement of nondestructive firmness, peel color, and ethylene production on the same mango fruits during 2 wk of ripening at 20 °c after treatment. the m ...201424592887
molecular characterization and expression analysis of a gtp-binding protein (mirab5) in mangifera indica.the rab family, the largest branch of ras small gtpases, plays a crucial role in the vesicular transport in plants. the members of rab family act as molecular switches that regulate the fusion of vesicles with target membranes through conformational changes. however, little is known about the rab5 gene involved in fruit ripening and stress response. in this study, the mirab5 gene was isolated from stress-induced mangifera indica. the full-length cdna sequence was 984bp and contained an open read ...201424560931
molecular modeling and expression analysis of a mads-box cdna from mango (mangifera indica l.).mads-box genes are a large family of transcription factors initially discovered for their role during development of flowers and fruits. the mads-box transcription factors from animals have been studied by x-ray protein crystallography but those from plants remain to be studied. in this work, a mads-box cdna from mango encoding a protein of 254 residues was obtained and compared. based on phylogenetic analysis, it is proposed that the mads-box transcription factor expressed in mango fruit (mimad ...201428324472
fda-approved natural polymers for fast dissolving tablets.oral route is the most preferred route for administration of different drugs because it is regarded as safest, most convenient, and economical route. fast disintegrating tablets are very popular nowadays as they get dissolved or facilely disintegrated in mouth within few seconds of administration without the need of water. the disadvantages of conventional dosage form, especially dysphagia (arduousness in swallowing), in pediatric and geriatric patients have been overcome by fast dissolving tabl ...201426556207
occurrence of alk(en)ylresorcinols in the fruits of two mango (mangifera indica l.) cultivars during on-tree maturation and postharvest storage.regarding their relevance for the fungal resistance of mangoes in long supply chains, the alk(en)ylresorcinols (ar) were quantitated in peel and mesocarp throughout storage (27 days, 14 °c, ethylene absorption). the 12 'chok anan' and 11 'nam dokmai #4' lots picked between 83 and 115 days after full bloom (dafb) had different harvest maturity indices. the development of dry matter and fruit growth indicated physiological maturity ∼100 dafb. during storage, all fruits ripened slowly, mostly until ...201424350757
combination of mangifera indica l. extract supplementation plus methotrexate in rheumatoid arthritis patients: a pilot study.the purpose of the present study was to evaluate the possible therapeutic effects and the safety of mangifera indica extract (vimang tablets, 300 mg) combined with methotrexate (mtx) on reducing disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (ra). twenty patients with active ra underwent a year of treatment with mtx (12.5 mg/week) associated to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids) and/or prednisone (5-10 mg/day) were randomly allocated to the experimental group (n=10), that received the extr ...201424344049
phytochemical extraction, characterisation and comparative distribution across four mango (mangifera indica l.) fruit varieties.in this study we determined the qualitative composition and distribution of phytochemicals in peel and flesh of fruits from four different varieties of mango using mass spectrometry profiling following fractionation of methanol extracts by preparative hplc. gallic acid substituted compounds, of diverse core structure, were characteristic of the phytochemicals extracted using this approach. other principal compounds identified were from the quercetin family, the hydrolysable tannins and fatty aci ...201424295704
effects of a mangifera indica l. stem bark extract and mangiferin on radiation-induced dna damage in human lymphocytes and lymphoblastoid cells.mangifera indica l. (mango) stem bark aqueous extract (msbe) that has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties, can be obtained in cuba. it is rich in polyphenols, where mangiferin is the main component. in this study, we have tested dna damage and protection effects of msbe and mangiferin on primary human lymphocytes and lymphoblastoid cells.201424267799
mapping of an ultrasonic bath for ultrasound assisted extraction of mangiferin from mangifera indica leaves.the present work deals with the mapping of an ultrasonic bath for the maximum extraction of mangiferin from mangifera indica leaves. i3(-) liberation experiments (chemical transformations) and extraction (physical transformations) were carried out at different locations in an ultrasonic bath and compared. the experimental findings indicated a similar trend in variation in an ultrasonic bath by both these methods. various parameters such as position and depth of vessel in an ultrasonic bath, diam ...201424103364
effect of the moisture content of forced hot air on the postharvest quality and bioactive compounds of mango fruit (mangifera indica l. cv. manila).the effectiveness of hot air treatments in controlling decay and insects in mango fruit has been demonstrated and has usually been assessed as a function of the temperature of the heated air and the duration of the treatment. however, the contribution of the moisture content of the heated air has received little attention, especially with regard to fruit quality. in this study, mango fruits (cv. manila) at mature-green stage were treated with moist (95% relative humidity (rh)) or dry (50% rh) ho ...201424022858
lactic acid fermentation by cells immobilised on various porous cellulosic materials and their alginate/poly-lactic acid composites.porous delignified cellulose (or tubular cellulose, abbr. tc) from indian mango (mangifera indica) and sal (shorea robusta) wood and rice husk, and tc/ca-alginate/polylactic acid composites, were used as lactobacillus bulgaricus immobilisation carriers leading to improvements in lactic acid fermentation of cheese whey and synthetic lactose media, compared to free cells. specifically, shorter fermentation rates, higher lactic acid yields (g/g sugar utilised) and productivities (g/ld), and higher ...201424690466
mangifera indica fruit extract improves memory impairment, cholinergic dysfunction, and oxidative stress damage in animal model of mild cognitive impairment.to date, the effective preventive paradigm against mild cognitive impairment (mci) is required. therefore, we aimed to determine whether mangifera indica fruit extract, a substance possessing antioxidant and cognitive enhancing effects, could improve memory impairment, cholinergic dysfunction, and oxidative stress damage in animal model of mild cognitive impairment. male wistar rats, weighing 180-200 g, were orally given the extract at doses of 12.5, 50, and 200 mg · kg(-1) bw for 2 weeks before ...201424672632
pre-storage application of oxalic acid alleviates chilling injury in mango fruit by modulating proline metabolism and energy status under chilling stress.effects of oxalic acid on chilling injury, proline metabolism and energy status in mango fruit were investigated after mango fruit (mangifera indica l. cv. zill) were dipped in 5mm oxalic acid solution for 10min at 25°c and then stored at low temperature (10±0.5°c) for 49days thereafter transferred to 25°c for 4days. pre-storage application of oxalic acid apparently inhibited the development of chilling injury, notably elevated proline accumulation actually associated with increase in δ(1)-pyrro ...201424001814
design and develop a nondestructive infrared spectroscopy instrument for assessment of mango (mangifera indica) quality.a portable infrared spectroscopy system has been designed and developed for assessment of quality of mango fruit. this paper describes the design and development of a fruit quality grading device using reflectance mode optical sensor. the experiment was conducted to obtain the best results from the system and the device was correlated according to the measured output. in the experiment, several samples of mango fruits have been monitored for six days to study the relation how fruit quality incre ...201426396317
[in vitro and in vivo effects of mango pulp (mangifera indica cv. azucar) in colon carcinogenesis].mango pulp contains ascorbic acid, carotenoids, polyphenols, terpenoids and fiber which are healthy and could protect against colon cancer. the aim of this study was to evaluate the antiproliferative and preventive capacity of an aqueous extract of mangifera indica cv. azúcar on a human colon adenocarcinoma cell line (sw480) and in a rodent model of colorectal cancer, respectively. the content of total phenolics, flavonoids and carotenoids were also analyzed in the extract. sw480 cell growth was ...201425796713
dna analysis of soil extracts can be used to investigate fine root depth distribution of trees.understanding the root distribution of trees by soil coring is time -: consuming as it requires the separation of roots from soil and classification of roots into particular size classes. this labour-intensive process can limit sample throughput and therefore sampling intensity. we investigated the use of quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qpcr) on soil dna extractions to determine live fine root dna density (rdd, mg dna m(-2)) for mango (mangifera indica) trees. the specificity of the qpcr ...201425552675
a novel method to augment extraction of mangiferin by application of microwave on three phase partitioning.this work reports a novel approach where three phase partitioning (tpp) was combined with microwave for extraction of mangiferin from leaves of mangifera indica. soxhlet extraction was used as reference method, which yielded 57 mg/g in 5 h. under optimal conditions such as microwave irradiation time 5 min, ammonium sulphate concentration 40% w/v, power 272 w, solute to solvent ratio 1:20, slurry to t-butanol ratio 1:1, soaking time 5 min and duty cycle 50%, the mangiferin yield obtained was 54 m ...201528626691
novel strategies for capturing health-protective mango phytochemicals in shelf stable food matrices.cost-effective methods for concentration and stabilization of otherwise perishable mango fruit phytoactives into shelf stable high protein ingredients were developed to combat stunting (malnutrition) in rural africa. mango juices complexed with sunflower oil and protein-rich legume flours yielded carotenoid-enriched oils and pelleted polyphenol-enriched flour matrices. carotenoids from juices were concentrated 9-10 times in the fortified sunflower oil. protein-rich soy and peanut flours captured ...201525519247
anti-inflammatory effects of aqueous extract of mangifera indica in wistar rats.recent studies in standard laboratories have indicated that a typical mango stem bark aqueous extract (magnifera indica linn) possess anti-malaria and anti-fever properties. recent information also exists in the literature, suggesting its potency as a very effective anti-inflammatory plant extract. this study will therefore contribute immensely to the systemic search for a useful, less toxic and natural bioactive medicinal compound.201525473801
analysing growth and development of plants jointly using developmental growth stages.plant growth, the increase of organ dimensions over time, and development, the change in plant structure, are often studied as two separate processes. however, there is structural and functional evidence that these two processes are strongly related. the aim of this study was to investigate the co-ordination between growth and development using mango trees, which have well-defined developmental stages.201525452250
the effects of mangiferin (mangifera indica l) in doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity in rats.the cardiotoxicity effect of doxorubicin (dox), a widely used antitumor agent has restricted its clinical application. the aim of the current study was to explore the potential protective effect of mangiferin, a naturally occurring glucosylxanthone, that have antioxidant activity by its iron-complexing ability in mitochondria, against dox-induced cardiac toxicity in rats in comparison with other antioxidants namely sylimarin (syl) and vitamin e (vite).201525426848
medicinal properties of mangiferin, structural features, derivative synthesis, pharmacokinetics and biological activities.the identification of biologically active and potentially therapeutically useful pharmacophores from natural products has been a long-term focus in the pharmaceutical industry. the recent emergence of a worldwide obesity and type ii diabetes epidemic has increased focus upon small molecules that can modulate energy metabolism, insulin sensitivity and fat biology. interesting preliminary work done on mangiferin (mgf), the predominant constituent of extracts of the mango plant mangifera indica l., ...201525827900
comparative study of the methane production based on the chemical compositions of mangifera indica and manihot utilissima leaves.leaves of mangifera indica (mi, mango leaves) and manihot utilissima (mu, cassava leaves) are available in tropical regions and are the most accessible vegetal wastes of kinshasa, capital of democratic republic of congo. these wastes are not suitably managed and are not rationally valorized. they are abandoned in full air, on the soil and in the rivers. they thus pollute environment. by contrast, they can be recuperated and treated in order to produce methane (energy source), organic fertilizer ...201525825684
degradation pattern and risk assessment of carbendazim and mancozeb in mango fruits.a supervised field trial was conducted at four different agroclimatic locations in india to evaluate the dissipation pattern and risk assessment of carbendazim and mancozeb in mango fruits following foliar application of mixed formulation of carbendazim 12% and mancozeb 63% fungicide (saaf-75wp) at recommended dose (90 + 472.5) and double the recommended dose (180 + 945 g a.i. ha(-1)). average initial deposition of carbendazim was in the range of 1.12 to 2.7 and 1.95 to 4.09 mg kg(-1) and for ma ...201525407993
mango (mangifera indica l.) cv. kent fruit mesocarp de novo transcriptome assembly identifies gene families important for ripening.fruit ripening is a physiological and biochemical process genetically programmed to regulate fruit quality parameters like firmness, flavor, odor and color, as well as production of ethylene in climacteric fruit. in this study, a transcriptomic analysis of mango (mangifera indica l.) mesocarp cv. "kent" was done to identify key genes associated with fruit ripening. using the illumina sequencing platform, 67,682,269 clean reads were obtained and a transcriptome of 4.8 gb. a total of 33,142 coding ...201525741352
phytochemical and in vitro and in vivo biological investigation on the antihypertensive activity of mango leaves (mangifera indica l.).the aim of this study was to investigate the antihypertensive effect of leaves mangifera indica l. using in vitro and in vivo assays.201525724882
physico chemical characterization and the effect of processing on the quality characteristics of sindura, mallika and totapuri mango cultivars.mango (magnifera indica l) is grown in the tropical and sub tropical regions of india. the fruit has a high commercial value depending on the color, flavor and pulp characteristics of the cultivar. sindura, mallika and totapuri cultivars grown in southern karnataka were investigated for the physical chemical characteristics and the effect of processing on the quality characteristics. sindura, mallika and totapuri mango cultivars had significantly different physico chemical and compositional char ...201525694717
residue levels and dissipation behaviors for trifloxystrobin and tebuconazole in mango fruit and soil.an evaluation of residue levels of trifloxystrobin and tebuconazole was carried out on mango fruits after treatments with the combined formulation, trifloxystrobin (25 % w/w) and tebuconazole (50 % w/w), at standard and double doses of 250 + 500 and 500 + 1000 g a.i. ha(-1), respectively. extraction and purification of the mango fruit samples were carried out by the quechers method after validating the analytical parameters. determination of the fungicides was carried out by gas chromatography ( ...201525663402
mangiferin ameliorates the intestinal inflammatory response and the impaired gastrointestinal motility in mouse model of postoperative ileus.our previous study has shown that mangiferin (mgf), a glucosylxanthone from mangifera indica, exerts gastrointestinal prokinetic action involving a cholinergic mechanism. postoperative ileus (poi) is a temporary disturbance in gastrointestinal motility following surgery, and intestinal inflammatory response plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of poi. the present study investigated to know whether mgf having anti-inflammatory and prokinetic actions can ameliorate the intestinal inflammation ...201525653124
uni-dimensional double development hptlc-densitometry method for simultaneous analysis of mangiferin and lupeol content in mango (mangifera indica) pulp and peel during storage.mango (mangifera indica) fruit is one of the important commercial fruit crops of india. similar to other tropical fruits it is also highly perishable in nature. during storage/ripening, changes in its physico-chemical quality parameters viz. firmness, titrable acidity, total soluble solid content (tssc), carotenoids content, and other biochemicals are inevitable. a uni-dimensional double-development high-performance thin-layer chromatography (uddd-hptlc) method was developed for the real-time mo ...201525624210
bioaccessibility of polyphenols associated with dietary fiber and in vitro kinetics release of polyphenols in mexican 'ataulfo' mango (mangifera indica l.) by-products.the biological properties of polyphenol (pp) depend on its bioaccessibility and bioavailability. therefore, part of pp released from the food matrix in the gastrointestinal tract through enzymatic hydrolysis is at least partially absorbed. the aim of this study is to determine the bioaccessibility of pp associated with dietary fiber (df) and the kinetics release of pp in mango (mangifera indica l.) 'ataulfo' by-products by an in vitro model. soluble and insoluble df values were 7.99 and 18.56% i ...201525608953
influence of different desapping agents on the incidence of sapburn, ripening behaviour and quality of mango.sapburn injury in mango is regarded as the most serious problem as it reduces the aesthetic appeal and downgrade the fruit quality with considerable economic losses. for the control of sapburn injury, physiologically mature mango fruits of cv. chausa were harvested along with 5-8 cm stalk attached. immediately after harvesting, fruits were de-stemmed and treated with different desapping agent solutions [calcium hydroxide (1 %), sodium hydroxide (1 %), alum (0.5 and 1 %)] by dipping them for 5 mi ...201525593366
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