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the dust retention capacities of urban vegetation-a case study of guangzhou, south china.urban vegetation increasingly plays an important role in the improvement of the urban atmospheric environment. this paper deals with the dust retention capacities of four urban tree species (ficus virens var. sublanceolata, ficus microcarpa, bauhinia blakeana, and mangifera indica linn) in guangzhou. the dust-retaining capacities of four tree species are studied under different pollution intensities and for different seasons. remote sensing imagery was used to estimate the total aboveground urba ...201323608974
three new species of reared parasitic wasps (hymenoptera: braconidae: microgastrinae) from india.three new species of parasitic wasps (braconidae: microgastrinae) from southern india are described and illustrated. glyptapanteles clanisae sp. nov., a remarkable gregarious endoparasitoid, was bred from the caterpillar of clanis phalaris cramer (lepidoptera: sphingidae) on the host plant pongamia pinnata (l.) (leguminosae) along with a hyperparasitoid, eurytoma sp. (eurytomidae). glyptapanteles trilochae sp. nov., was reared from parasitized caterpillar of trilocha varians (walker) (lepidopter ...201326191590
first evidence of ethylene production by fusarium mangiferae associated with mango malformation.malformation is arguably the most crucial disease of mango (mangifera indica l.) at present. it is receiving great attention not only because of its widespread and destructive nature but also because of its etiology and control is not absolutely understood. recently, fusarium mangiferae is found to be associated with mango malformation disease. there are indications that stress ethylene production could be involved in the disease. here we have shown the first direct evidence of production of eth ...201323221756
mangiferin - a bioactive xanthonoid, not only from mango and not just antioxidant.mangiferin is a plant natural polyphenol of c-glycosylxanthone structure and various pharmacological activities. it can be found in many plant species, among which the mango tree (mangifera indica) is one of the primary sources. mangiferin is also present in some medicinal herbs, influencing their therapeutic and preventive properties, and in honeybush (cyclopia sp.), a popular south african herbal tea. mangiferin dissolves well in water, so it can be easily extracted into infusions and decoctio ...201323190031
low temperature stress ethylene and not fusarium, might be responsible for mango malformation.malformation is arguably the most crucial disease of mango (mangifera indica l.). the etiology of the disease has not yet been successfully resolved. here, we quantified the endogenous ethylene content in malformed and healthy vegetative and floral tissues of mango cultivars viz., amrapali, bombay green, chausa, dushehri and mallika. levels of ethylene were higher in malformed vegetative and floral tissues as compared with that of healthy tissues at both prior to full bloom and full bloom stages ...201323707883
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
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
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
changes in acidity, tss, and sugar content at different storage periods of the postharvest mango (mangifera indica l.) influenced by bavistin df.a detailed study was carried out with the postharvest mangoes (namely, the langra and the khirshapat) treated with different levels of bavistin df (bdf) solution (namely, 250, 500, and 750 ppm) for obtaining results on biochemical changes as well as storability of postharvest mango. the experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design with three replicates. the results of the experiments exhibited that only the single effect of varieties was found to be significant in most of the para ...201326904616
response of the physiological parameters of mango fruit (transpiration, water relations and antioxidant system) to its light and temperature environment.depending on the position of the fruit in the tree, mango fruit may be exposed to high temperature and intense light conditions that may lead to metabolic and physiological disorders and affect yield and quality. the present study aimed to determine how mango fruit adapted its functioning in terms of fruit water relations, epicarp characteristics and the antioxidant defence system in peel, to environmental conditions. the effect of contrasted temperature and light conditions was evaluated under ...201323267462
physico-chemical and antioxidant properties of four mango (mangifera indica l.) cultivars in china.four principal mango cultivars (tainong no.1, irwin, jinhwang and keitt) grown in southern china were selected, and their physico-chemical and antioxidant properties were characterized and compared. of all the four cultivars, tainong no.1 had highest content of total phenols, ρ-coumaric acid, sinapic acid, quercetin, titratable acidity, citric acid, malic acid, fructose, higher antioxidant activities (dpph, frap) and l(*), lower ph, ppo activity and individual weight. keitt mangoes showed signif ...201323265504
dissipation of penconazole in peach, plum, apricot, and mango by hplc-dad.dissipation of penconazole was estimated in peach, plum, apricot, and mango fruits cultivated in different farms using quechers method for sample preparation and high performance liquid chromatography with diode array detector. following one application of normal dose 25 ml 100 l(-1) water, the average initial deposits of penconazole were observed to be 0.44, 0.35, 0.66 and 1.12 mg kg(-1) for peach, plum, apricot, and mango, respectively. the residues dissipated below the maximum residues limit ...201323242260
reversal of dexamethasone induced insulin resistance in 3t3l1 adipocytes by 3β-taraxerol of mangifera indica.the present study investigates the efficacy of mangifera indica ethyl acetate extract (miee) and its bioactive compound, 3β-taraxerol in the reversal of dexamethasone (dex) induced insulin resistance in 3t3l1 adipocytes.201323219340
persistence behavior of imidacloprid and carbosulfan in mango (mangifera indica l.).imidacloprid was sprayed on mango cv. dashehari at 0.3 ml l(-1) of water during pre-bloom stage with 6-8 cm panicle size (first week of march) to control hopper and carbosulfan was sprayed at 2.0 ml l(-1) of water in the trees of mango hybrid (h-1000) during fruit development stage (first week of may) to control leaf webber. residues of both the insecticides were analysed in peel, pulp and fruit at different stages of fruit development and maturity. the initial residues of imidacloprid, after 30 ...201323196371
plant ionome diagnosis using sound balances: case study with mango (mangifera indica).plant ionomes and soil nutrients are commonly diagnosed in agronomy using concentration and nutrient ratio ranges. however, both diagnoses are biased by redundancy of information, subcompositional incoherence and non-normal distribution inherent to compositional data, potentially leading to conflicting results and wrong inferences. our objective was to present an unbiased statistical approach of plant nutrient diagnosis using a balance concept and mango (mangifera indica) as test crop. we collec ...201324273548
the peel and pulp of mango fruit: a proteomic samba.combinatorial peptide ligand libraries (cplls) have been adopted for investigating the proteomes of mango peel and pulp as well their peptidome content (the latter as captured with a c18 resin). the aim of this study was not only to perform the deepest investigation so far of the mango proteome, but also to assess the potential presence of allergens and of peptides endowed with biological activities. the proteins of peel and pulp have been captured under both native and denaturing extraction tec ...201324056186
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
antioxidant properties of fermented mango leaf extracts.antioxidant properties of mango (mangifera indica) leaves were evaluated. hydroalcoholic leaf extracts that were lyophilized were subsequently fermented with either lactobacillus casei or effective microorganisms (em) such as probiotic bacteria and/or other anaerobic organisms. antioxidant properties were measured as a function of the mango leaf extract concentration in the fermentation broth. tests for radical scavenging using the 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical showed higher antioxidant ...201526152044
prevention of bacterial biofilms formation on urinary catheter by selected plant extracts.in this study, we investigated the feasibility of using psidium guajava, mangifera indica and ocimum gratissimum leaf extracts in preventing escherichia coli biofilm formation. the plants extractions were done with methanol under cold extraction. the various concentrations 5.0, 10.0 and 20.0 mg ml(-1) were used to coat 63 catheters under mild heat from water bath. biofilm formation on the catheter was induced using cultures of e. coli. biofilm formation was evaluated using aerobic plate count an ...201526364356
identification of novel isoprene synthases through genome mining and expression in escherichia coli.isoprene is a naturally produced hydrocarbon emitted into the atmosphere by green plants. it is also a constituent of synthetic rubber and a potential biofuel. microbial production of isoprene can become a sustainable alternative to the prevailing chemical production of isoprene from petroleum. in this work, sequence homology searches were conducted to find novel isoprene synthases. candidate sequences were functionally expressed in escherichia coli and the desired enzymes were identified based ...201526275749
low doses of gamma radiation in the management of postharvest lasiodiplodia theobromae in mangos.the postharvest life of mango is limited by the development of pathogens, especially fungi that cause rot, among which stands out the lasiodiplodia theobromae. several control methods have been employed to minimize the damages caused by this fungus, chemical control can leave residues to man and nature; physical control by the use of gamma radiation in combination with modified atmosphere and cold storage. the use of gamma radiation helps to reduce the severity of the pathogen assist in the ripe ...201526413068
caulicolous botryosphaeriales from thailand.members of botryosphaeriales are commonly encountered as endophytes or pathogens of various plant hosts. the botryosphaeriaceae represents the predominant family within this order, containing numerous species associated with canker and dieback disease on a wide range of woody hosts. during the course of routine surveys from various plant hosts in thailand, numerous isolates of botryosphaeriaceae, including aplosporellaceae were collected. isolates were subsequently identified based on a combinat ...201526240447
antifungal activity of mango peel and seed extracts against clinically pathogenic and food spoilage yeasts.the antioxidant and antifungal (antiyeast) properties of mango (mangifera indica) peel and seed by-products were investigated. nine extracts were obtained using three cultivars and two extraction methods. significant differences between cultivars and extraction methods were detected in their bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity. the antifungal property was determined using agar diffusion and broth micro-dilution assays against 18 yeast species of the genera candida, dekkera, hanseniaspor ...201526609883
biocontrol of postharvest anthracnose of mango fruit with debaryomyces nepalensis and effects on storage quality and postharvest physiology.anthracnose is presently recognized as one of the most important postharvest disease of mango worldwide. to control the disease, chemical fungicides for a long time was widely used among fruit farmers, but recently found that pathogen had developed increasingly resistance to it. with people's growing desire of healthy and green food, finding new and environmentally friendly biological control approach was very necessary. in this paper, we provided a kind of new antagonistic yeast which enriched ...201526445226
pharmacological evidence for the folk use of nefang: antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive activities of its constituent plants.nefang is a polyherbal anti-malarial composed of mangifera indica ( mib and mil; bark and leaf), psidium guajava ( pg ), carica papaya ( cp ), cymbopogon citratus ( cc ), citrus sinensis ( cs ) and ocimum gratissimum ( og ) (leaves). previous studies have demonstrated its in vitro and in vivo antiplasmodial activities, antioxidant properties and safety profile. this study aimed at evaluating the antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive activities of the constituent plants of nefang whi ...201526055261
ogataea mangiferae sp. nov., a methylotrophic yeast isolated from mango leaves.five strains of a novel methanol-assimilating yeast species were isolated from mango (mangifera indica) leaves collected at the campus of the federal university of minas gerais in brazil. the sequences of the internal transcribed spacer (its) region and the d1/d2 domains of the large subunit of the rrna gene showed that this species belongs to the ogataea clade and is related to o. allantospora, o. chonburiensis, o. dorogensis, o. kodamae, o. paradorogensis and candida xyloterini (ogataea clade) ...201525792365
whole genome sequences and annotation of micrococcus luteus subg006, a novel phytopathogen of mango.actinobaceria, micrococcus luteus subg006 was isolated from infected leaves of mangifera indica l. vr. nylon in rajkot, (22.30°n, 70.78°e), gujarat, india. the genome size is 3.86 mb with g + c content of 69.80% and contains 112 rrna sequences (5s, 16s and 23s). the whole genome sequencing has been deposited in ddbj/embl/genbank under the accession number jokp00000000.201526697318
ethnopharmacological reports on anti-buruli ulcer medicinal plants in three west african countries.buruli ulcer (bu) is the third most common mycobacterial infection in the world, after tuberculosis and leprosy and has recently been recognized as an important emerging disease. this disease is common in west africa where more than 99% of the burden is felt and where most affected people live in remote areas with traditional medicine as primary or only option. reports indicate that the ethnopharmacological control approach of the disease in such settings has shown promise. however, no or very f ...201526099634
salicylic acid induces changes in mango fruit that affect oviposition behavior and development of the oriental fruit fly, bactrocera dorsalis.the oriental fruit fly, bactrocera dorsalis (hendel) is an important quarantine pest around the globe. although measures for its control are implemented worldwide through ipm and male annihilation, there is little effect on their population. hence, there is a need for new strategies to control this minacious pest. a strategy that has received negligible attention is the induction of 'natural plant defenses' by phytohormones. in this study, we investigated the effect of salicylic acid (sa) treatm ...201526422203
population structure and cryptic genetic variation in the mango fruit fly, ceratitis cosyra (diptera, tephritidae).the fruit fly ceratitis cosyra is an important agricultural pest negatively affecting the mango crop production throughout africa and also feeding on a variety of other wild and cultivated hosts. the occurrence of deeply divergent haplotypes, as well as extensive morphological variability, previously suggested possible cryptic speciation within ceratitis cosyra. here we provide the first large-scale characterisation of the population structure of ceratitis cosyra with the main objective of verif ...201526798276
niche partitioning among two ceratitis rosa morphotypes and other ceratitis pest species (diptera, tephritidae) along an altitudinal transect in central tanzania.two standard parapheromones, trimedlure (routinely used for monitoring ceratitis rosa and ceratitis capitata) and terpinyl acetate (routinely used for monitoring ceratitis cosyra) were compared with enriched ginger root oil (ego) lure for detecting and monitoring the presence and relative population abundance of these particular pest species. standard yellow fruit fly traps were used for the comparison, which was conducted at 10 sites along an altitudinal transect ranging from 540 to 1650 masl o ...201526798271
a new adult diet formulation for sterile males of anastrepha ludens and anastrepha obliqua (diptera: tephritidae).a new adult diet formulation was evaluated for sterile anastrepha ludens (loew) and anastrepha obliqua (macquart) males at the emergence and release facility of fruit flies in mexico. the formulation consists of hydrolyzed protein, sugar, juvenile hormone analogue methoprene, and water. the proportion of the ingredients between the solute (4% hydrolyzed protein and 96% sugar) and solvent (10% methoprene and 90% water) was 5:1. this new formulation was called the 1:24 formulation. the main object ...201526470310
seasonal abundance of mango fruit flies (diptera: tephritidae) and ecological implications for their management in mango and cashew orchards in benin (centre & north).we report the results of a large-scale (six orchards) and long-term (5-yr) study on seasonal population fluctuations of fruit flies (diptera tephritidae) in mango (2005-2009) and cashew (2007-2009) orchards in the borgou department, benin.during the five consecutive years of mango fruit fly monitoring, 25 tephritid species were captured including three species of bactrocera, 11 of ceratitis, and 11 of dacus, which is represented by 2,138,150 specimens in mango orchards. we observed significant d ...201526453710
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