Publications
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| direct and indirect influences of intercrops on the coconut defoliator opisina arenosella. | coconut palm (cocos nucifera) infestation by opisina arenosella (lepidoptera: oecophoridae) in the indian subcontinent may occur in november to may each year in the same or adjoining areas of plantations. parasitoids of o. arenosella may also be consistently present at these times. during other periods, pests and/or parasitoids could be maintained on intercrops that are commonly grown throughout the year. field surveys of 54 intercrop species in kerala, india, found that o. arenosella attacks ba ... | 2018 | 29367842 |
| a new species of <i>wallacea</i> baly (coleoptera: chrysomelidae: cassidinae: bothryonopini) infesting coconut palm in the indian ocean islands of andaman & nicobar. | wallacea jarawa n. sp. infesting coconut palm (cocos nucifera l., arecaceae) in the indian ocean islands of andaman & nicobar is described and illustrated. the structure of the endophallic sclerites is illustrated and used in species recognition. borassus flabellifer l. (arecaceae) and an unidentified rattan cane (? calamus sp., arecaceae) are reported as additional host plants. | 2017 | 29245602 |
| cocos nucifera in combination with metformin for modulation of diabetic symptoms in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. | cocos nucifera, belonging to arecaceae family, holds quite an importance in the indian traditional medicinal system. c.nucifera inflorescence (cni) has been reported in the literature to be useful in the treatment of diarrhoea, dysentery, diabetes, and dyspepsia. in this study, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy of cni as an adjuvant with metformin in ameliorating type-2 diabetes mellitus (t2-dm). | 2017 | 29242089 |
| the genome draft of coconut (cocos nucifera). | coconut palm (cocos nucifera,2n = 32), a member of genus cocos and family arecaceae (palmaceae), is an important tropical fruit and oil crop. currently, coconut palm is cultivated in 93 countries, including central and south america, east and west africa, southeast asia and the pacific islands, with a total growth area of more than 12 million hectares [1]. coconut palm is generally classified into 2 main categories: "tall" (flowering 8-10 years after planting) and "dwarf" (flowering 4-6 years af ... | 2017 | 29048487 |
| effectiveness of metarhizium anisopliae and entomopathogenic nematodes to control oryctes rhinoceros larvae in the rainy season. | metarhizium anisopliae (met) and entomopathogenic nematodes (epn) are microorganisms that attack the larvae of oryctes rhinoceros. the effects of met, epn and the combination of both on the o. rhinoceros larvae were studied during the rainy season in jepara indonesia. this study aimed to determine the effectiveness of metarhizium anisopliae and entomopathogenic nematodes to control oryctes rhinoceros larvae in the rainy season. | 2017 | 29023063 |
| cocos nucifera water improves metabolic functions in offspring of high fat diet fed wistar rats. | maternal high fat diet has been implicated in the aetiology of metabolic diseases in their offspring. the hypolipidaemic actions of cocos nucifera water improve metabolic indices of dams consuming a high fat diet during gestation. this study investigated the effects of c. nucifera water on metabolism of offspring of dams exposed to high fat diet during gestation. | 2017 | 28988221 |
| antifungal potential and antioxidant efficacy in the shell extract of cocos nucifera (l.) (arecaceae) against pathogenic dermal mycosis. | background: coconut is a tropical fruit well known for its essential oils that have been recognized for their biological activities since ancient times. there have been no previous investigations on the essential oils from coconut shells. method: the shell extract of cocos nucifera (l.) was prepared by the soxhlet method and total phenolic content (tpc) in the extract was determined by folin-ciocalteu (fc) assay. the antioxidant potential of the coconut shell extract was evaluated by using the 2 ... | 2016 | 28930122 |
| application of dietary fiber method aoac 2011.25 in fruit and comparison with aoac 991.43 method. | aoac 2011.25 method enables the quantification of most of the dietary fiber (df) components according to the definition proposed by codex alimentarius. this study aimed to compare the df content in fruits analyzed by the aoac 2011.25 and aoac 991.43 methods. plums (prunus salicina), atemoyas (annona x atemoya), jackfruits (artocarpus heterophyllus), and mature coconuts (cocos nucifera) from different brazilian regions (3 lots/fruit) were analyzed for df, resistant starch, and fructans contents. ... | 2018 | 28867106 |
| biochemical and nutritional characterization of coconut (cocos nucifera l.) haustorium. | study was conducted to determine the biochemical constituents in coconut (cocos nucifera l.) haustorium, a spongy tissue formed during coconut germination. results indicated that 100g of dried coconut haustorium contained 1.05±0.2% ash, 44.2±4.6% soluble sugar, 24.5±3.2% starch, 5.50±0.3% protein, 1.99±0.9% fat, 5.72±0.4% soluble dietary fibre, 20.3±1.9% insoluble dietary fibre, and 146±14.3mg phenolics. mineral profiling showed that it contained 145±8.6, 104±9.6, 33.9±8.2, 30.9±1.9, 9.45±2.1, 0 ... | 2018 | 28867086 |
| wood (bagassa guianensis aubl) and green coconut mesocarp (cocos nucifera) residues as textile dye removers (remazol red and remazol brilliant violet). | in this work the efficiency of two lignocellulosic waste materials, wood residues and coconut mesocarp, were investigated as adsorbents towards two representative textile dyes (remazol red, rr and remazol brilliant violet, rbv). the moisture, carbohydrate, protein, lipid, ash and fiber contents of both natural matrices were characterized. the materials were also characterized by infrared spectroscopy, x-ray diffractometry, scanning electron microscopy, specific surface area analysis and thermogr ... | 2017 | 28846892 |
| fed-batch production of green coconut hydrolysates for high-gravity second-generation bioethanol fermentation with cellulosic yeast. | the residual biomass obtained from the production of cocos nucifera l. (coconut) is a potential source of feedstock for bioethanol production. even though coconut hydrolysates for ethanol production have previously been obtained, high-solid loads to obtain high sugar and ethanol levels remain a challenge. we investigated the use of a fed-batch regime in the production of sugar-rich hydrolysates from the green coconut fruit and its mesocarp. fermentation of the hydrolysates obtained from green co ... | 2017 | 28779676 |
| effect of euterpe oleracea mart. (açaí) oil on dyslipidemia caused by cocos nucifera l. saturated fat in wistar rats. | dyslipidemia is caused by disturbances in lipid metabolism that lead to chronic elevations of serum lipids, especially low-density lipoprotein (ldl)-cholesterol and triglycerides, increasing the risk of metabolic syndrome, obesity, diabetes, atherogenic processes, and cardiovascular diseases. the oil from the fruits of euterpe oleracea (ofeo) is rich in unsaturated fatty acids with potential for treating alterations in lipid metabolism. in this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of ofeo o ... | 2017 | 28731787 |
| crystal structure of cocosin, a potential food allergen from coconut (cocos nucifera). | coconut (cocos nucifera) is an important palm tree. coconut fruit is widely consumed. the most abundant storage protein in coconut fruit is cocosin (a likely food allergen), which belongs to the 11s globulin family. cocosin was crystallized near a century ago, but its structure remains unknown. by optimizing crystallization conditions and cryoprotectant solutions, we were able to obtain cocosin crystals that diffracted to 1.85 å. the cocosin gene was cloned from genomic dna isolated from dry coc ... | 2017 | 28712292 |
| natural oils for skin-barrier repair: ancient compounds now backed by modern science. | natural plant oils are commonly used as topical therapy worldwide. they are usually easily accessible and are relatively inexpensive options for skin care. many natural oils possess specific compounds with antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-itch properties, making them attractive alternative and complementary treatments for xerotic and inflammatory dermatoses associated with skin-barrier disruption. unique characteristics of various oils are important when considering their ... | 2017 | 28707186 |
| diverse habitat use during two life stages of the critically endangered bahama oriole (icterus northropi): community structure, foraging, and social interactions. | our ability to prevent extinction in declining populations often depends on effective management of habitats that are disturbed through wildfire, logging, agriculture, or development. in these disturbed landscapes, the juxtaposition of multiple habitat types can be especially important to fledglings and young birds, which may leave breeding grounds in human-altered habitat for different habitats nearby that provide increased foraging opportunities, reduced competition, and higher protection from ... | 2017 | 28652943 |
| evaluation of a novel metal-organic framework as an adsorbent for the extraction of multiclass pesticides from coconut palm (cocos nucifera l.): an analytical approach using matrix solid-phase dispersion and liquid chromatography. | we report the synthesis, characterization, and application of [zn(1,4-benzenedicarboxylate)(h2 o)2 ]n , zn(1,4-benzenedicarboxylate)0.99 (nh2 -1,4-benzenedicarboxylate)0.01 (h2 o)2 ]n , [zn(1,4-benzenedicarboxylate)0.95 (nh2 -1,4-benzenedicarboxylate)0.05 (h2 o)2 ]n , and [zn(1,4-benzenedicarboxylate)0.9 (nh2 -1,4-benzenedicarboxylate)0.1 (h2 o)2 ]n as sorbents for the extraction of multiclass pesticides from coconut palm. liquid chromatography with ultraviolet diode array detection was used as ... | 2017 | 28640528 |
| <i>anagrus</i> <i>nedotepae</i> sp. n. (hymenoptera: mymaridae), an egg parasitoid of <i>nedotepa curta</i> (hemiptera: cicadellidae), a pest of coconut palm in west africa. | a new afrotropical species of anagrus haliday (hymenoptera: mymaridae), a. nedotepae triapitsyn sp. n., is described and illustrated. the type series was reared from parasitized eggs of the leafhopper nedotepa curta dmitriev (hemiptera: cicadellidae) during a survey for its natural enemies in côte d'ivoire. this peculiar leafhopper, recently described from ghana (dmitriev 2016), lays its eggs on leaflets of coconut palm, and could be an economically important pest of this crop in west africa, pa ... | 2017 | 28610222 |
| hydroxystilbenes are monomers in palm fruit endocarp lignins. | lignin, the plant cell wall polymer that binds fibers together but makes processing difficult, is traditionally formed from three monomers, the so-called monolignols (p-coumaryl, coniferyl, and sinapyl alcohols). recently, we discovered, in grass lignins, a phenolic monomer that falls outside the canonical lignin biosynthetic pathway, the flavone tricin. as we show here, palm fruit (macaúba [acrocomia aculeata], carnauba [copernicia prunifera], and coconut [cocos nucifera]) endocarps contain lig ... | 2017 | 28588115 |
| multiscale structure and damage tolerance of coconut shells. | we investigated the endocarp of the fruit of cocos nucifera (i.e., the inner coconut shell), examining the structure across multiple length scales through advanced characterization techniques and in situ testing of mechanical properties. like many biological materials, the coconut shell possesses a hierarchical structure with distinct features at different length scales that depend on orientation and age. aged coconut was found to have a significantly stronger (ultimate tensile strength, uts = 4 ... | 2017 | 28550972 |
| coconut (cocos nucifera) ethanolic leaf extract reduces amyloid-β (1-42) aggregation and paralysis prevalence in transgenic caenorhabditis elegans independently of free radical scavenging and acetylcholinesterase inhibition. | virgin coconut oil (vco) has been the subject of several studies which have aimed to alleviate alzheimer's disease (ad) pathology, focusing on in vitro antioxidant and acetylcholinesterase (ache) inhibitory activities. here, we studied an underutilized and lesser-valued part of the coconut tree, specifically the leaves, using in vitro and in vivo approaches. coconut leaf extract (cle) was screened for antioxidant and ache inhibitory properties in vitro and therapeutic effects in two strains of t ... | 2017 | 28536360 |
| long-term supplementation with young coconut juice does not prevent bone loss but rather alleviates body weight gain in ovariectomized rats. | young coconut (cocos nucifera linn.) juice (ycj) has traditionally been consumed to alleviate symptoms associated with the menopause. recently, the authors demonstrated that short-term (6-week) ycj supplementation to ovariectomized rats resulted in increased bone mass and bone formation parameter, suggesting that ycj consumption has a positive effect on bone metabolism and may represent an intervention to help slow the bone loss during menopause transition. the present study sought to determine ... | 2017 | 28529739 |
| antibacterial efficacy of tender coconut water (cocos nucifera l) on streptococcus mutans: an in-vitro study. | the antibacterial property of coconut, the presence of lauric acid, and the ability to extract antimicrobial peptides cn-amp (1, 2, and 3) from tender coconut water has drawn attention on its effectiveness in normal consumption. an in-vitro experimental study was conducted to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of tender coconut water in its natural state on streptococcus mutans. | 2017 | 28462183 |
| chemical composition and biological activities of mono- and heterofloral bee pollen of different geographical origins. | recent research shows variations in pollen chemical constituents and, consequently, in their therapeutic properties. mono and multifloral bee pollen extracts were investigated for antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory activity properties, phenolic compounds and fatty acid composition. generally, eucalyptus spp. and multifloral extracts exhibited potent inhibitory activity against α-amylase, acetylcholinesterase, tyrosinase, lipoxygenase, lipase and hyaluronidase. on the other hand, miconia spp. demo ... | 2017 | 28448467 |
| phylogeography and population structure analysis reveals diversity by mutations in lasiodiplodia theobromae with distinct sources of selection. | lasiodiplodia theobromae is a plant pathogen with a worldwide distribution, with low host specificity, causing stem cankers, dieback diseases, and fruit rot in several species of plants. in coconut, this pathogen is reported as the etiological agent of "coconut leaf blight" (clb) disease, causing several losses in fruit production. the clb is an important disease for this crop in brazil. in our study, we used a phylogeographic approach through the molecular characterization of the translation el ... | 2017 | 28437560 |
| improving transcriptome de novo assembly by using a reference genome of a related species: translational genomics from oil palm to coconut. | the palms are a family of tropical origin and one of the main constituents of the ecosystems of these regions around the world. the two main species of palm represent different challenges: coconut (cocos nucifera l.) is a source of multiple goods and services in tropical communities, while oil palm (elaeis guineensis jacq) is the main protagonist of the oil market. in this study, we present a workflow that exploits the comparative genomics between a target species (coconut) and a reference speci ... | 2017 | 28334050 |
| genetic relationship and diversity among coconut (cocos nucifera l.) accessions revealed through scot analysis. | coconut (cocos nucifera l.) is one of the important palms grown both as a homestead and plantation crop in countries and most island territories of tropical regions. different dna-based marker systems have been utilized to assess the extent of genetic diversity in coconut. advances in genomics research have resulted in the development of novel gene-targeted markers. in the present study, we have used a simple and novel marker system, start codon targeted polymorphism (scot), for its evaluation a ... | 2015 | 28324407 |
| antileishmanial and immunomodulatory potential of ocimumsanctum linn. and cocosnucifera linn. in murine visceral leishmaniasis. | the role of immunomodulation in the therapeutic treatment of visceral leishmaniasis has gained eminence in view of moderate to severe drawbacks of the currently available drugs like toxicity, drug resistance and prohibitive costs. the potential for modulation of the immune system of many herbal plants can be tapped to address these problems. we conducted the present research study to investigate the antileishmanial and immunomodulatory effects of ocimum sanctum linn. and cocos nucifera linn. dur ... | 2017 | 28316391 |
| a reconfigured kennedy pathway which promotes efficient accumulation of medium chain fatty acids in leaf oils. | medium chain fatty acids (mcfa, c6-14 fatty acids) are an ideal feedstock for biodiesel and broader oleochemicals. in recent decades, several studies have used transgenic engineering to produce mcfa in seeds oils, though these modifications result in unbalance membrane lipid profiles that impair oil yields and agronomic performance. given the ability to engineer non-seed organs to produce oils, we have previously demonstrated that mcfa profiles can be produced in leaves, but this also results in ... | 2017 | 28301719 |
| functional gradients in the pericarp of the green coconut inspire asymmetric fibre-composites with improved impact strength, and preserved flexural and tensile properties. | here we investigate the mechanical properties and structural design of the pericarp of the green coconut (cocos nucifera l.). the pericarp showed excellent impact characteristics, and mechanical tests of its individual components revealed gradients in stiffness, strength and elongation at break from the outer to the inner layer of the pericarp. in order to understand more about the potential effect of such gradients on 'bulk' material properties, we designed simple, graded, cellulose fibre-reinf ... | 2017 | 28245197 |
| effect of unconventional oilseeds (safflower, poppy, hemp, camelina) on in vitro ruminal methane production and fermentation. | dietary supplementation with oilseeds can reduce methane emission in ruminants, but only a few common seeds have been tested so far. this study tested safflower (carthamus tinctorius), poppy (papaver somniferum), hemp (cannabis sativa), and camelina (camelina sativa) seeds in vitro using coconut (cocos nucifera) oil and linseed (linum usitatissimum) as positive controls. | 2017 | 28188639 |
| characterization and ectopic expression of cowri1, an ap2/erebp domain-containing transcription factor from coconut (cocos nucifera l.) endosperm, changes the seeds oil content in transgenic arabidopsis thaliana and rice (oryza sativa l.). | coconut (cocos nucifera l.) is a key tropical crop and a member of the monocotyledonous family arecaceae (palmaceae). few genes and related metabolic processes involved in coconut endosperm development have been investigated. in this study, a new member of the wri1 gene family was isolated from coconut endosperm and was named cowri1. its transcriptional activities and interactions with the acetyl-coa carboxylase (bccp2) promoter of cowri1 were confirmed by the yeast two-hybrid and yeast one-hybr ... | 2017 | 28179911 |
| an experimental and quantum chemical study of removal of utmostly quantified heavy metals in wastewater using coconut husk: a novel approach to mechanism. | the present study explores the uptake capacity of low cost agricultural waste i.e.unmodified coconut (cocos nucifera l.) husk for the removal of heavy metal (pb(2+), cu(2+), ni(2+) and zn(2+)) ions from industrial wastewater. the effect of various operational parameters such as adsorbent dose, high initial metal concentration (100mg/l-500mg/l), ph, temperature and agitation time on the removal of these ions has been investigated using batch experiments. the results showed that maximum uptake thr ... | 2017 | 28130136 |
| an unusual presentation of a stroke in a developing country: a case report. | patients often, but not always, present with features that allow easy differentiation between traumatic brain injury and a stroke. early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial for a good outcome in both. millions of people worldwide climb coconut and other trees without any protective gear. we present a case of a coconut tree climber found unconscious after a fall, initially misdiagnosed as a traumatic brain injury but later proven to be a hemorrhagic stroke. we discuss how to prevent s ... | 2017 | 28126035 |
| nephro-protective effect of a novel formulation of unopened coconut inflorescence sap powder on gentamicin induced renal damage by modulating oxidative stress and inflammatory markers. | fresh oyster white translucent sap obtained from the tender unopened inflorescence of coconut trees (cocos nucifera) is identified to have great health benefits. drug induced nephrotoxicity is one of the major causes of renal damage in present generation. as a therapeutic agent, gentamicin imparts direct toxicity to kidney, resulting in acute tubular necrosis, glomerular and tubulointerstitial injury, haemodynamically mediated damage and obstructive nephropathy.there exists an increasing demand ... | 2017 | 27930976 |
| cocos nucifera coir-mediated green synthesis of pd nps and its investigation against larvae and agricultural pest. | in recent decades, several scientists focused their process towards nanoparticles synthesis by using various sustainable approaches. cocos nucifera (c. nucifera) was one of the versatile trees in tropical regions which also can act as a thrust quencher in all over the world. cocos nucifera coir was one of the waste by-products in all coconut-refining industries and with the help c. nucifera coir, palladium nanoparticles (pd nps) were synthesized. green-synthesized spherical-shape pd nps were ove ... | 2016 | 27908201 |
| ethnobotanical survey of cosmetic plants used in marquesas islands (french polynesia). | cosmetic plants and their uses have often been neglected in ethnobotanical surveys which focus mainly on plants with medicinal or food uses. thus, this survey was carried out to specifically investigate cosmetics in a small community and to establish a cosmetopoeia, based on the model of pharmacopoeia for medicinal plants. the geographic spread of the survey covered the marquesas islands, one of the five archipelagos of french polynesia (pacific ocean). this archipelago was also recently investi ... | 2016 | 27899137 |
| coconut lethal yellowing diseases: a phytoplasma threat to palms of global economic and social significance. | the recent discovery of bogia coconut syndrome in papua new guinea (png) is the first report of a lethal yellowing disease (lyd) in oceania. numerous outbreaks of lyds of coconut have been recorded in the caribbean and africa since the late nineteenth century and have caused the death of millions of palms across several continents during the twentieth century. despite the severity of economic losses, it was only in the 1970s that the causes of lyds were identified as phytoplasmas, a group of ins ... | 2016 | 27833616 |
| effect of microwave drying and oven drying on the water activity, color, phenolic compounds content and antioxidant activity of coconut husk (cocos nucifera l.). | the coconut (cocos nucifera l.) husk is basically composed by fiber and pith material and remained under-utilized. this is an important source of phenolic compounds that could be used as functional ingredients. the aim of this study was to determine the effect of: oven-drying (od) and microwave drying (md), on the water activity, color, phenolic compound content and antioxidant activity of coconut husk. the od was performed at 60 °c for 12 h and md was performed at 900 w for 10 min. the total ph ... | 2016 | 27777455 |
| involvement of monoaminergic systems in anxiolytic and antidepressive activities of the standardized extract of cocos nucifera l. | extracts from the husk fiber of cocos nucifera are used in folk medicine, but their actions on the central nervous system have not been studied. here, the anxiolytic and antidepressant effects of the standardized hydroalcoholic extract of c. nucifera husk fiber (hecn) were evaluated. male swiss mice were treated with hecn (50, 100, or 200 mg/kg) 60 min before experiments involving the plus maze test, hole-board test, tail suspension test, and forced swimming test (fst). hecn was administered ora ... | 2017 | 27770304 |
| unintentional injury prevention and the role of occupational therapy in the solomon islands: an integrative review. | unintentional injuries (injuries for which there is no evidence of a predetermined intent) are one of the leading causes of death worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (lmics). although evidence demonstrates unintentional injuries are preventable it is a public health challenge for many lmics such as the solomon islands. occupational therapists are well placed to contribute to injury prevention, as they have specialised skills to analyse the accessibility and safety of the ... | 2017 | 27764951 |
| safety assessment of widely used fermented virgin coconut oil (cocos nucifera) in malaysia: chronic toxicity studies and sar analysis of the active components. | fermented virgin coconut oil (fvco) is widely used in the southeast asia as food and traditional medicine. the objective of the present study is the evaluation of chronic safety of the commercialized fvco of malaysia and other southeast asian countries. a single dose of 5000 mg/kg of fvco was administered orally in rats (each group, n = 5) for the acute toxicity study and 175, 550 and 2000 mg/kg for sub-chronic and chronic studies (each group, n = 10), respectively. the behavior, mortality, and ... | 2016 | 27756558 |
| complete sequence and analysis of coconut palm (cocos nucifera) mitochondrial genome. | coconut (cocos nucifera l.), a member of the palm family (arecaceae), is one of the most economically important crops in tropics, serving as an important source of food, drink, fuel, medicine, and construction material. here we report an assembly of the coconut (c. nucifera, oman local tall cultivar) mitochondrial (mt) genome based on next-generation sequencing data. this genome, 678,653bp in length and 45.5% in gc content, encodes 72 proteins, 9 pseudogenes, 23 trnas, and 3 ribosomal rnas. with ... | 2016 | 27736909 |
| de novo transcriptome assembly and identification of the gene conferring a "pandan-like" aroma in coconut (cocos nucifera l.). | thailand's aromatic coconut (cocos nucifera l.) is a special type of green dwarf coconut, the liquid endosperm of which is characterized by a pleasant "pandan-like" aroma due to the presence of 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline (2ap). the aim of this study was to perform a de novo assembly of transriptome from c. nucifera endosperm and to identify the gene responsible for 2ap biosynthesis. cnamadh2 was identified as an ortholog of the rice aromatic gene and a g-to-c substitution found in exon 14 was associat ... | 2016 | 27717469 |
| single base substitution causing the fragrant phenotype and development of a type-specific marker in aromatic coconut (cocos nucifera). | the fragrance gene, betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (badh2), has been well studied in many plant species. the objectives of this study were to clone badh2 and compare the sequences between aromatic and non-aromatic coconuts. the complete coding region was cloned from cdna of both aromatic and non-aromatic coconuts. the nucleotide sequences were highly homologous to badh2 genes of other plants. badh2 consisted of a 1512-bp open reading frame encoding 503 amino acids. a single nucleotide differen ... | 2016 | 27706750 |
| anti-advanced glycation end-product and free radical scavenging activity of plants from the yucatecan flora. | formation and accumulation of advanced glycation end-products (age) is recognized as a major pathogenic process in diabetic complications, atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases. in addition, reactive oxygen species and free radicals have also been reported to participate in age formation and in cell damage. natural products with antioxidant and antiage activity have great therapeutic potential in the treatment of diabetes, hypertension and related complications. objective: to test ethanoli ... | 2017 | 27695268 |
| coconut model for learning first steps of craniotomy techniques and cerebrospinal fluid leak avoidance. | neurosurgery simulation has gained attention recently due to changes in the medical system. first-year neurosurgical residents in low-income countries usually perform their first craniotomy on a real subject. development of high-fidelity, cheap, and largely available simulators is a challenge in residency training. an original model for the first steps of craniotomy with cerebrospinal fluid leak avoidance practice using a coconut is described. | 2016 | 27613497 |
| in vitro antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities of ethyl acetate soluble proanthocyanidins of the inflorescence of cocos nucifera l. | proanthocyanidins belong to a class of polyphenolic compounds called flavonoids and have been reported to exhibit important biological activities. the immature inflorescence of cocos nucifera l. is used by ayurvedic and traditional medical practitioners for the treatment of menorrhagia in sri lanka. our studies have shown that the inflorescence of cocos nucifera l. predominantly contains proanthocyanidins. | 2016 | 27595601 |
| polyandry increases reproductive performance but does not decrease survival in female brontispa longissima. | the costs and benefits of polyandry are still not well understood. we studied the effects of multiple mating on the reproductive performance of female brontispa longissima (coleoptera: chrysomelidae), one of the most serious pests of the coconut palm, by using three experimental treatments: (1) singly-mated females (single treatment); (2) females that mated 10 times with the same male (repetition treatment); and (3) females that mated once with each of 10 different males (polyandry treatment). b ... | 2017 | 27573004 |
| association of tree nut and coconut sensitizations. | coconut (cocos nucifera), despite being a drupe, was added to the us food and drug administration list of tree nuts in 2006, causing potential confusion regarding the prevalence of coconut allergy among tree nut allergic patients. | 2016 | 27566863 |
| cocowood fibrovascular tissue system-another wonder of plant evolution. | the coconut palm (cocos nucifera l.) stem tissue (referred to as cocowood in this study) is a complex fibrovascular system that is made up of fibrovascular bundles embedded into a parenchymatous ground tissue. the complex configuration of fibrovascular bundles along with the non-uniform distribution of the material properties likely allow senile coconut stems to optimize their biomechanical performance per unit mass (i.e., mechanical efficiency) and grow into tall, slender, and very flexible pla ... | 2016 | 27555849 |
| population-level effects of abamectin, azadirachtin and fenpyroximate on the predatory mite neoseiulus baraki. | the coconut production system, in which the coconut mite aceria guerreronis is considered a key pest, provides an interesting model for integration of biological and chemical control. in brazil, the most promising biological control agent for the coconut mite is the phytoseiid predator neoseiulus baraki. however, acaricides are widely used to control the coconut mite, although they frequently produce unsatisfactory results. in this study, we evaluated the simultaneous direct effect of dry residu ... | 2016 | 27495808 |
| determination of pesticides in coconut (cocos nucifera linn.) water and pulp using modified quechers and lc-ms/ms. | the use of pesticides is directly linked to improvements in productivity and to the preservation of coconut palms. however pesticide analysis is necessary to determine whether pesticide residues in the food products containing coconut are within the maximum residue limits (mrls), ensuring the quality of these products. this work aimed to develop a method for multiresidue determination of ten pesticides in coconut water and pulp using quechers and lc-ms/ms. the method was effective in terms of se ... | 2016 | 27451226 |
| spectroscopic investigation of biosynthesized nickel nanoparticles and its larvicidal, pesticidal activities. | methanolic extract of cocos nucifera (c. nucifera) was collected using soxhlet apparatus. c. nucifera methanolic extract was used to prepare nickel nanoparticles (ni nps). eco-friendly synthesized ni nps were confirmed by several analytical techniques such as uv-visible spectroscopy (uv-vis), fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ft-ir), x-ray diffraction (xrd), scanning electron microscope (sem), energy dispersive x-ray analysis (edax), transmission electron microscope (tem) and zeta potenti ... | 2016 | 27371915 |
| parasitoids of gangara thyrsis (fabricius) (lepidoptera: hesperiidae) with description of a new species of agiommatus crawford, 1911 (hymenoptera: pteromalidae) from india with notes on biology. | in rearing of gangara thyrsis (fabricius) (lepidoptera: hesperiidae) from karnataka and goa, india, six species of parasitoids were observed. one new species of parasitic wasp is described and illustrated: agiommatus thyrsisae n. sp. (hymenoptera: pteromalidae), a solitary parasitoid reared from the egg of g. thyrsis on the natural host plant dypsis lutescens (h. wendl.) beentje & j. dransf. three additional species of parasitic wasps were also reared: anastatus ramakrishnai (mani, 1935) (hymeno ... | 2016 | 27307173 |
| green coconut mesocarp pretreated by an alkaline process as raw material for bioethanol production. | cocos nucifera l., coconut, is a palm of high importance in the food industry, but a considerable part of the biomass is inedible. in this study, the pretreatment and saccharification parameters naoh solution, pretreatment duration and enzyme load were evaluated for the production of hydrolysates from green coconut mesocarp using 18% (w/v) total solids (ts). hydrolysates were not detoxified in order to preserve sugars solubilized during the pretreatment. reduction of enzyme load from 15 to 7.5 f ... | 2016 | 27295252 |
| the dangers to children from coconut tree trauma, in kirakira, solomon islands: a retrospective clinical audit. | kirakira is small community of 3,000 people and is the capital of makira-ulawa province in solomon islands. kirakira is an impoverished community with a small 30 bed hospital with limited resources. this audit was conducted by final year students from bond university as part of a selective clinical placement. | 2016 | 27073618 |
| estimated crop loss due to coconut mite and financial analysis of controlling the pest using the acaricide abamectin. | reducing the losses caused by aceria guerreronis keifer has been an arduous task for farmers. however, there are no detailed studies on losses that simultaneously analyse correlated parameters, and very few studies that address the economic viability of chemical control, the main strategy for managing this pest. in this study the objectives were (1) to estimate the crop loss due to coconut mite and (2) to perform a financial analysis of acaricide application to control the pest. for this, the fo ... | 2016 | 27059867 |
| protective effect of mangifera indica linn., cocos nucifera linn., and averrhoa carambola linn. extracts against ultraviolet b-induced damage in human keratinocytes. | this study was aimed at investigating the antioxidant activity of mangifera indica linn., cocos nucifera linn., and averrhoa carambola linn. and their biological effect on human keratinocytes affected by the ultraviolet b (uvb), a major cause of cell damage and skin cancer through induction of dna damage, production of reactive oxygen species (ros), and apoptosis. the richest antioxidant activity was found in ethanol fraction of m. indica (21.32 ± 0.66 mg qe/g dry weight), while the lowest one w ... | 2016 | 27057195 |
| an overview of phytoconstituents, biotechnological applications, and nutritive aspects of coconut (cocos nucifera). | cocos nucifera is one of the highest nutritional and medicinal value plants with various fractions of proteins which play a major role in several biological applications such as anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-neoplastic, anti-parasitic, insecticidal, and leishmanicidal activities. this review is focused on several biotechnological, biomedical aspects of various solvent extracts collected from different parts of coconut and the phytochemical constituents which are present ... | 2016 | 27052209 |
| ameliorative effects of chloroform fraction of cocos nucifera l. husk fiber against cisplatin-induced toxicity in rats. | cisplatin (cis) is used in the treatment of solid tumors and is known to elicit serious side effects. | 2017 | 27034598 |
| antimicrobial peptide (cn-amp2) from liquid endosperm of cocos nucifera forms amyloid-like fibrillar structure. | cn-amp2 is an antimicrobial peptide derived from liquid endosperm of coconut (cocos nucifera). it consists of 11 amino acid residues and predicted to have high propensity for β-sheet formation that disposes this peptide to be amyloidogenic. in the present study, we have examined the amyloidogenic propensities of cn-amp2 in silico and then tested the predictions under in vitro conditions. the in silico study revealed that the peptide possesses high amyloidogenic propensity comparable with aβ. upo ... | 2016 | 27028204 |
| genetic relationships among tall coconut palm (cocos nucifera l.) accessions of the international coconut genebank for latin america and the caribbean (icg-lac), evaluated using microsatellite markers (ssrs). | the diversity and genetic relationships among two accessions of tall coconut palms collected in brazil and seven accessions introduced from different geographic regions of the world were analyzed using 25 microsatellite primers, 19 of which were polymorphic and detected between 4 and 10 alleles per locus, with an average of 6.57. the observed and expected heterozygosity ranged from 0.25 and 0.40 in the rennell islands tall (rit) accession to 0.54 and 0.62 in the polynesian tall (pyt) accession. ... | 2016 | 26974540 |
| medicinal plants used to treat tb in ghana. | the current study was designed to document medicinal plant species that are traditionally used to treat tuberculosis (tb) by ghanaian communities. | 2015 | 26972879 |
| coconut genome size determined by flow cytometry: tall versus dwarf types. | coconuts (cocos nucifera l.) are tropical palm trees that are classified into tall and dwarf types based on height, and both types are diploid (2n = 2x = 32 chromosomes). the reproduction mode is autogamous for dwarf types and allogamous for tall types. one hypothesis for the origin of the dwarf coconut suggests that it is a tall variant that resulted from either mutation or inbreeding, and differences in genome size between the two types would support this hypothesis. in this study, we estimate ... | 2016 | 26909966 |
| physicochemical and phytochemical analyses of copra and oil of cocos nucifera l. (west coast tall variety). | coconut copra from west coast tall variety, cultivated in kerala, india, was subjected to aqueous and solvent extractions (using n-hexane). additionally, oil was extracted from the copra in soxhlet assembly using petroleum ether (b.p. 60-80°c). physicochemical and phytochemical analyses were conducted for the extracts and the oil, with commercial coconut oil as the experimental control. the physicochemical analyses showed that the aqueous extract of copra was milky-white in color with a sweet od ... | 2014 | 26904626 |
| infestation of raoiella indica hirst (trombidiformes: tenuipalpidae) on host plants of high socio-economic importance for tropical america. | the mite raoiella indica hirst was recently introduced into america, where it has shown amazing ability to disseminate and broaden its range of hosts. an experiment was conducted in cancún, mexico, to determine infestation levels of this mite on plants recorded as hosts: coconut palm (cocos nucifera) of cultivars pacific tall and malayan dwarf, oil palm (elaeis guineensis) hybrids deli x ghana and deli x nigeria, dwarf giant banana (musa acuminata, aaa subgroup cavendish), horn plantain (m. acum ... | 2016 | 26874954 |
| mating compatibility and restriction analysis of ganoderma isolates from oil palm and other palm hosts. | mating compatibility and restriction analyses of internal transcribed spacer (its) regions were performed to determine the relations between ganoderma boninense, the most common species associated with basal stem rot in oil palm and ganoderma isolates from infected oil palm, two ornamental palms, sealing wax palm (cyrtostachys renda) and macarthur palm (ptychosperma macarthurii), an isolate from coconut stump (cocos nucifera), ganoderma miniatocinctum, ganoderma zonatum and ganoderma tornatum. t ... | 2015 | 26868709 |
| antidepressant, antioxidant and neurotrophic properties of the standardized extract of cocos nucifera husk fiber in mice. | the plant cocos nucifera and its derivatives have shown antidepressant-like effects, although its hydroalcoholic extract has not been studied with this end in mind. therefore, we decided to determine the antidepressant-like effects of the standardized hydroalcoholic extract of cocos nucifera husk fiber (hecn) as well as oxidative alterations in the prefrontal cortex (pfc), hippocampus (hc) and striatum (st), and the levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (bdnf) in the hc of mice. the extrac ... | 2016 | 26857134 |
| low-cost and eco-friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles using coconut (cocos nucifera) oil cake extract and its antibacterial activity. | the present study reports the simple, inexpensive, eco-friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles (agnps) using coconut oil cake extract. scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectroscopy peak at 3 kev confirmed the presence of silver. transmission electron micrograph showed that nanoparticles are mostly circular with an average size of 10-70 nm. the results of the x-ray powder diffraction analysis (2θ = 46.2, 67.4 and 76.8) indicated the crystal nature of the agnps. fourier transform ... | 2016 | 26855063 |
| evaluation of tetraethoxysilane (teos) sol-gel coatings, modified with green synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles for combating microfouling. | green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (zno-nps) is gaining importance as an eco-friendly alternative to conventional methods due to its enormous applications. the present work reports the synthesis of zno-nps using the endosperm of cocos nucifera (coconut water) and the bio-molecules responsible for nanoparticle formation have been identified. the synthesized nanoparticles were characterized using uv-visible spectroscopy (uv-vis), x-ray diffraction (xrd), fourier transform infrared spectro ... | 2016 | 26838903 |
| a simple turn on fluorescent sensor for the selective detection of thiamine using coconut water derived luminescent carbon dots. | in this study microwave-assisted hydrothermal method was used to prepare highly luminescent carbon dots (1-6 nm size) within a minute from tender coconut (cocos nucifera) water. the synthesized carbon dots (c-dots) exhibit emission of blue and green lights while excited at 390 and 450 nm wavelengths, respectively. as an application, these c-dots were tested for a simple "turn on" fluorescent sensor for rapid detection of thiamine (vitamin b1). the detection of thiamine in human body is very impo ... | 2016 | 26745793 |
| bud rot caused by phytophthora palmivora: a destructive emerging disease of oil palm. | oomycetes from the genus phytophthora are among the most important plant pathogens in agriculture. epidemics caused by p. infestans precipitated the great irish famine and had a major impact on society and human history. in the tropics, p. palmivora is a pathogen of many plant species including cacao (theobroma cacao), citrus (citrus sp.), durian (durio zibethines), jackfruit (artrocarpus heterophyllus), rubber (hevea brasiliensis), and several palm species including coconut (cocos nucifera), an ... | 2016 | 26714102 |
| antimalarial plants used by indigenous people of the upper rio negro in amazonas, brazil. | this is the first intercultural report of antimalarial plants in this region. the aim of this study was to document the medicinal plants used against malaria by indigenous people in the upper rio negro region and to review the literature on antimalarial activity and traditional use of the cited species. | 2016 | 26656535 |
| a new species of blattisocius (acari: mesostigmata: blattisociidae), with a new characterisation of the genus. | a new species of blattisocius keegan, blattisocius thaicocofloris n. sp., is described from thailand from adult females and males, raising to 18 the number of species known in this genus. this is the first species of this genus described from flowers (of cocos nucifera l.; arecaceae), although two species, blattisocius apis basha & yousef and blattisocius apisassociae chinniah & mohanasundaram, were reported in association with honeybees, which could suggest an association with flowers. the new ... | 2015 | 26624654 |
| 2-furaldehyde diethyl acetal from tender coconut water (cocos nucifera) attenuates biofilm formation and quorum sensing-mediated virulence of chromobacterium violaceum and pseudomonas aeruginosa. | the aim of this study was to evaluate the anti-biofilm and quorum sensing inhibitory (qsi) potential of tender coconut water (tcw) against chromobacterium violaceum and pseudomonas aeruginosa. tcw significantly inhibited the qs regulated violacein, virulence factors and biofilm production without affecting their growth. qrt-pcr analysis revealed the down-regulation of autoinducer synthase, transcriptional regulator and virulence genes. mass-spectrometric analysis of a petroleum ether extract of ... | 2015 | 26571230 |
| a coconut extra virgin oil-rich diet increases hdl cholesterol and decreases waist circumference and body mass in coronary artery disease patients. | saturated fat restriction has been recommended for coronary arterial disease, but the role of coconut oil (cocos nucifera l.) extra virgin, lauric acid source in the management of lipid profile remains unclear. | 2015 | 26545671 |
| the predatory mite neoseiulus paspalivorus (phytoseiidae) in brazil: taxonomic status, reproductive compatibility and morphological and molecular variability. | the predatory mite neoseiulus paspalivorus (de leon) is often found in association with the coconut mite, aceria guerreronis keifer. the identification of natural enemies is essential for the definition of biological control strategies. therefore, the present study aimed to confirm whether the mite populations from different northeastern brazilian states identified as n. paspalivorus belong to the same species. this determination was accomplished through the study of morphometric variability in ... | 2015 | 26459378 |
| on the parasitoid complex of butterflies with descriptions of two new species of parasitic wasps (hymenoptera: eulophidae) from goa, india. | in comprehensive rearing of butterflies from goa, india, an interesting parasitoid complex of wasps and tachinid flies was found. two new species of parasitic wasps are described and illustrated: tetrastichus thetisae n. sp. (hymenoptera: eulophidae), a gregarious parasitoid reared from the pupa of curetis thetis (drury) (lepidoptera: lycaenidae) on the host plant derris sp., and sympiesis thyrsisae n. sp. (hymenoptera: eulophidae), a gregarious parasitoid reared from the caterpillar of gangara ... | 2015 | 26446545 |
| young coconut juice supplementation results in greater bone mass and bone formation indices in ovariectomized rats: a preliminary study. | young coconut juice (cocos nucifera linn.) (ycj) has traditionally been consumed to alleviate symptoms associated with menopause by women in southeast asia. the aim of the present study was to determine the effects of ycj on bone metabolism in ovariectomized rats. female 10-week-old wistar rats were randomly assigned to the following 4 groups: baseline, sham, ovx, and ovx + ycj (n = 10 rats per group). rats in the baseline group were sacrificed immediately, and those in the other groups were sub ... | 2015 | 26443289 |
| ploidy and domestication are associated with genome size variation in palms. | the genome size of a species (c-value) is associated with growth, development and adaptation to environmental changes. angiosperm c-values range 1200-fold and frequently vary within species, although little is known about the impacts of domestication on genome size. genome size variation among related species of palms is of evolutionary significance because changes characterize clades and may be associated with polyploidy, transposon amplifications, deletions, or rearrangements. further knowledg ... | 2015 | 26437888 |
| isolation and characterization of bacteriocinogenic lactic bacteria from m-tuba and tepache, two traditional fermented beverages in méxico. | mexican tuba (m-tuba) and tepache are mexican fermented beverages prepared mainly with pineapple pulp and coconut palm, respectively. at present, reports on the microbiota and nutritional effects of both beverages are lacking. the purpose of this study was to determine whether m-tuba and tepache contain cultivable lactic acid bacteria (lab) capable of producing bacteriocins. tepache and m-tuba contain mesophilic aerobic bacteria, lab, and yeast. bacillus subtilis, listeria monocytogenes, listeri ... | 2015 | 26405529 |
| immobilisation of cu, pb and zn in scrap metal yard soil using selected waste materials. | immobilisation of heavy metals in a 30-year old active scrap metal yard soil using three waste materials, namely coconut tree sawdust (cts), sugarcane bagasse (sb) and eggshell (es) was investigated. the contaminated soil was amended with amendments at application rates of 0 %, 1 % and 3 % (w/w). the effects of amendments on metal accumulation in water spinach (ipomoea aquatica) and soil metal bioavailability were studied in a pot experiment. all amendments increased biomass yield and reduced me ... | 2015 | 26395356 |
| cocos nucifera (l.) (arecaceae): a phytochemical and pharmacological review. | cocos nucifera (l.) (arecaceae) is commonly called the "coconut tree" and is the most naturally widespread fruit plant on earth. throughout history, humans have used medicinal plants therapeutically, and minerals, plants, and animals have traditionally been the main sources of drugs. the constituents of c. nucifera have some biological effects, such as antihelminthic, anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, antioxidant, antifungal, antimicrobial, and antitumor activities. our objective in the presen ... | 2015 | 26292222 |
| toxic potentials of ten herbs commonly used for aphrodisiac effect in turkey. | sexual dysfunction is a serious problem worldwide. in turkey, herbal products are used by some people suffering from sexual dysfunction. despite their therapeutic advantages, some constituents of herbs are potentially toxic and pose health risks because they can be bought from the market without a prescription. therefore, we aimed to determine the safety of herbs possessing aphrodisiac effects, chosen on the basis of their frequency of medicinal use and commercial importance in turkey. | 2015 | 26281312 |
| evidence of amblyseius largoensis and euseius alatus as biological control agent of aceria guerreronis. | amblyseius largoensis (muma) (acari: phytoseiidae) and euseius alatus de leon (acari: phytoseiidae) are predatory mites that are mostly found on leaves and on the exposed fruit surface of coconut plants. their morphology hampers the access to the microhabitat occupied by aceria guerreronis keifer (acari: eriophyidae), the most important pest of coconut fruits throughout the world. however, it was suggested that they can prey on a. guerreronis under natural conditions when this pest leaves its re ... | 2015 | 26255279 |
| cocos nucifera l. water improves reproductive indices in wistar rats. | this study explored the effects of cocos nucifera l. water (cw) on the hypothalamo-pituitary-gonadal axis (hpg) and fertility in wistar rats. | 2014 | 26234118 |
| a new species of neocypholaelaps vitzthum (acari: ameroseiidae), with notes on the cheliceral lobes and ventral pore-like structures of mites of this family. | neocypholaelaps kreiteri n. sp. is described based on the morphology of adult females, males, deutonymphs, protonymphs and larvae collected on inflorescences of cocos nucifera l. (arecaceae) in la réunion island, indian ocean. this is the first species of neocypholaelaps reported from that island. it is most similar to n. cocos evans, 1963 and n. stridulans evans, 1955. a discussion is presented about the presence of cheliceral lobes and the absence of pilus dentilis on the fixed cheliceral digi ... | 2013 | 26217832 |
| de novo assembly and characterization of global transcriptome of coconut palm (cocos nucifera l.) embryogenic calli using illumina paired-end sequencing. | production and supply of quality planting material is significant to coconut cultivation but is one of the major constraints in coconut productivity. rapid multiplication of coconut through in vitro techniques, therefore, is of paramount importance. although somatic embryogenesis in coconut is a promising technique that will allow for the mass production of high quality palms, coconut is highly recalcitrant to in vitro culture. in order to overcome the bottlenecks in coconut somatic embryogenesi ... | 2016 | 26210639 |
| tissue culture and associated biotechnological interventions for the improvement of coconut (cocos nucifera l.): a review. | the present review discusses not only advances in coconut tissue culture and associated biotechnological interventions but also future research directions toward the resilience of this important palm crop. coconut (cocos nucifera l.) is commonly known as the 'tree of life'. every component of the palm can be used to produce items of value and many can be converted into industrial products. coconut cultivation faces a number of acute problems that reduce its productivity and competitiveness. thes ... | 2015 | 26189000 |
| the role of dietary coconut for the prevention and treatment of alzheimer's disease: potential mechanisms of action. | coconut, cocos nucifera l., is a tree that is cultivated to provide a large number of products, although it is mainly grown for its nutritional and medicinal values. coconut oil, derived from the coconut fruit, has been recognised historically as containing high levels of saturated fat; however, closer scrutiny suggests that coconut should be regarded more favourably. unlike most other dietary fats that are high in long-chain fatty acids, coconut oil comprises medium-chain fatty acids (mcfa). mc ... | 2015 | 25997382 |
| past, present and perspectives of manipur traditional medicine: a major health care system available for rural population in the north-east india. | traditional health care practices are still being followed extensively in manipur, north-east india. this is the major or the only medical facility available in some rural areas of manipur. cross cultural ethno-pharmacological survey was conducted to document traditional health care practices by maiba-maibi (male-female traditional health care practitioners of manipur). | 2015 | 25895884 |
| transcriptomics-based analysis using rna-seq of the coconut (cocos nucifera) leaf in response to yellow decline phytoplasma infection. | invasive phytoplasmas wreak havoc on coconut palms worldwide, leading to high loss of income, food insecurity and extreme poverty of farmers in producing countries. phytoplasmas as strictly biotrophic insect-transmitted bacterial pathogens instigate distinct changes in developmental processes and defence responses of the infected plants and manipulate plants to their own advantage; however, little is known about the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying host-phytoplasma interactions. furt ... | 2015 | 25893418 |
| probable mechanisms of biocidal action of cocos nucifera husk extract and fractions on bacteria isolates. | the incidence of resistance to the existing antibiotics by microorganisms demand increased effort in the development of new antibiotics for the treatment of microbial infections and diseases. infections due to multidrug resistant pathogens are difficult to manage due to relatively limited choices of antimicrobial agents. this study investigated antimicrobial activities of the husk extract of cocos nucifera on some bacteria that are associated with human diseases. | 2015 | 25889003 |
| isolation and properties of cellulose nanofibrils from coconut palm petioles by different mechanical process. | in this study, cellulose nanofibrils (cnfs) were successfully isolated from coconut palm petiole residues falling off naturally with chemical pretreatments and mechanical treatments by a grinder and a homogenizor. ftir spectra analysis showed that most of hemicellulose and lignin were removed from the fiber after chemical pretreatments. the compositions of cnfs indicated that high purity of nanofibrils with cellulose contain more than 95% was obtained. x-ray diffractogram demonstrated that chemi ... | 2015 | 25875280 |
| multi-organ dysfunction secondary to severe wasp envenomation. | wasp sting is not an uncommon incident. around 56% to 94% of the population is stung at least once in their lifetime by a member of the order hymenoptera which includes wasps, bees, and ants. the response to a wasp sting may vary from mild local reaction to severe systemic and anaphylactic reactions. the clinical picture and mortality rate tend to be more severe in adults compared to children. we present a 32-year-old agricultural worker who was bitten by multiple wasps while on a coconut tree. ... | 2015 | 25852776 |
| metabolic engineering of medium-chain fatty acid biosynthesis in nicotiana benthamiana plant leaf lipids. | various research groups are investigating the production of oil in non-seed biomass such as leaves. recently, high levels of oil accumulation have been achieved in plant biomass using a combination of biotechnological approaches which also resulted in significant changes to the fatty acid composition of the leaf oil. in this study, we were interested to determine whether medium-chain fatty acids (mcfa) could be accumulated in leaf oil. mcfa are an ideal feedstock for biodiesel and a range of ole ... | 2015 | 25852716 |
| vegetation in bangalore's slums: composition, species distribution, density, diversity, and history. | there is widespread acknowledgement of the need for biodiversity and greening to be part of urban sustainability efforts. yet we know little about greenery in the context of urban poverty, particularly in slums, which constitute a significant challenge for inclusive development in many rapidly growing cities. we assessed the composition, density, diversity, and species distribution of vegetation in 44 slums of bangalore, india, comparing these to published studies on vegetation diversity in othe ... | 2015 | 25840697 |
| virgin coconut oil supplementation ameliorates cyclophosphamide-induced systemic toxicity in mice. | virgin coconut oil (vco) is an unrefined kernal oil, prepared from cocos nucifera l., having substantial nutritional and medicinal value. experimental studies have suggested its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulatory and hypolipidemic effects. the present study assesses its effect on formalin-induced chronic inflammation and cyclophosphamide (ctx)-induced systemic toxicity in murine models. oral administration of vco effectively reduced formalin-induced paw oedema in mice with more or ... | 2016 | 25805601 |
| first report of oryctes rhinoceros nudivirus (coleoptera: scarabaeidae) causing severe disease in allomyrina dichotoma in korea. | oryctes rhinoceros nudivirus (ornv) has been known to cause severe disease in coconut palm rhinoceros beetle, oryctes rhinoceros, in southeastern asia and is used as a biological control to reduce the pest population. here, we report for the first time that the ornv may have landed on korea and may be the major pathogen for diseased larvae of korean horn beetle, allomyrina dichotoma. after peroral inoculation, over 60% of infected larvae perished in 6 wk. this viral disease spreads very fast in ... | 2015 | 25765317 |
| african palm ethno-medicine. | this study is the first to demonstrate the breadth and patterns of the medicinal applications of african palms. it sheds light on species with the potential to provide new therapeutic agents for use in biomedicine; and links the gap between traditional use of palms and pharmacological evaluation for the beneficial effects of palm products on human health. last but not least, the study provides recommendations for the areas that should be targeted in future ethno-botanical surveys. | 2015 | 25749399 |