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molecular analysis of anthocyanin biosynthesis pathway genes and their differential expression in mango peel.mango fruit is cherished by masses for its taste and nutrition, contributed by color, flavor and aroma. among these, peel color is an important trait contributing to fruit quality and market value. we attempted to elucidate the role of key genes of anthocyanin biosynthesis pathway related to fruit peel color from the leaf transcriptome of cv. amrapali. a total of 108 mined transcript sequences were assigned to phenylpropanoid flavonoid pathway from which 15 contigs representing anthocyanin biosy ...201829338343
effect of carbon dioxide (co2) and oxygen (o2) levels on quality of 'palmer' mangoes under controlled atmosphere storage.with the objective to evaluate the modifications in the fruit quality, 'palmer' mangoes were stored at 12.8 °c for 30 days in controlled atmosphere storage that contained a low level of oxygen (5 kpa) which was associated with increasing levels of carbon dioxide co2 (0, 1, 5, 10, 15 and 20 kpa co2). controlled atmosphere storage did not effect mango respiration. however, transfer mangoes, that were previously stored at high levels of co2 (5 kpa o2 + 15 kpa co2 and 5 kpa o2 + 20 kpa co2) to ambie ...201829358805
dietary pectin and mango pulp effects on small intestinal enzyme activity levels and macronutrient digestion in grower pigs.the effects of refined pectin and mango pulp on macronutrient digestion and small intestinal enzyme activity were studied in grower pigs. diets based on wheat starch with and without apple pectin or dried mango fruit pulp were fed to 30 grower pigs for 21 days. pigs were euthanized two hours postprandially, and their gastrointestinal contents recovered. starch and protein digestion as well as α-amylase activity were all increased in pigs fed pectin. in contrast, fat digestion, lipase and proteas ...201829340436
estimation of whole plant photosynthetic rate of irwin mango under artificial and natural lights using a three-dimensional plant model and ray-tracing.photosynthesis is an important physiological response for determination of co₂ fertilization in greenhouses and estimation of crop growth. in order to estimate the whole plant photosynthetic rate, it is necessary to investigate how light interception by crops changes with environmental and morphological factors. the objectives of this study were to analyze plant light interception using a three-dimensional (3d) plant model and ray-tracing, determine the spatial distribution of the photosynthetic ...201829300365
suppressive effect of ethanol extract from mango (mangifera indica l.) peel on ige production in vitro and in vivo.immunoglobulin e (ige) is involved in the onset of allergic reaction, and the suppression of ige production leads to alleviation of allergic symptoms. we found that mango peel ethanol extract (mpe) significantly suppresses ige production by human myeloma cell line u266 cells, suggesting that mpe has an anti-allergic effect by inhibiting the production of ige. although mangiferin is contained in mango, which suppresses ige production by u266 cells, it was not contained in mpe. we investigated the ...201829297259
comparative typing analyses of clinical and environmental strains of the cryptococcus neoformans/cryptococcus gattii species complex from ivory coast.the aim of this study was to assess the biotope of the cryptococcus neoformans/cryptococcus gattii species complex from ivory coast, and clarify the possible epidemiological relationship between environmental and clinical strains.201829214970
in vitro bioaccessibility and effect of mangifera indica (ataulfo) leaf extract on induced dyslipidemia.cardiovascular diseases (cvds) are the leading causes of death in the world, and epidemiological evidence points to dietary habits, stress, and obesity as major risk factors promoting pathological conditions like atherosclerosis, hypertension, and thrombosis. current therapeutic approaches for cvds rely on lifestyle changes and/or the use of drug agents. however, since the efficacy of such interventions is often limited by poor compliance and/or significant side effects, continued research on ne ...201828850305
toxic effect of common poisonous plants of district bannu, khyber pakhtunkhwa, pakistan.the present paper was a part of ph.d research work, conducted during the year 2014, in which 87 poisonous plants belonging to 54 genera, were collected, documented and preserved in the herbarium of bannu, department of botany ust, bannu khyber pakhtunkwa pakistan. the plants were identified botanically, arranged alphabetically along with their latin name, family name, common name, poisonous parts, toxicity, affects, toxin and their effects. aim of the study was to induce awareness in the local p ...201829348085
impact of fruit texture on the release and perception of aroma compounds during in vivo consumption using fresh and processed mango fruits.two fresh (fresh cubic pieces, fresh puree) and two dried (dried cubic pieces, dried powder) products were prepared from a homogenous mango fruit batch to obtain four samples differing in texture. the aromatic profiles were determined by safe extraction technique and gc-ms analysis. vocs released during consumption were trapped by a retronasal aroma-trapping device (ratd) and analysed by gc-ms. twenty-one terpenes and one ester were identified from the exhaled nose-space. they were amongst the m ...201828873638
cyanobacteria growing on tree barks possess high amount of sunscreen compound mycosporine-like amino acids (maas).the present study describes cyanobacterial species composition and their dominance in biological crusts from barks of different trees, roof top of building and soil of agricultural field. an attempt was also made to explore the presence of photoprotective compounds such as mycosporine-like amino acids (maas) in the crust samples. microscopic examination and growth studies revealed the presence of oscillatoria species in all the crust samples excluding the crust of roof top of a building. study o ...201728866233
low-temperature conditioning induces chilling tolerance in stored mango fruit.in this study, mango fruit were pre-treated with low-temperature conditioning (ltc) at 12°c for 24h, followed by refrigeration at 5°c for 25days before removal to ambient temperature (25°c) to investigate the effects and possible mechanisms of ltc on chilling injury (ci). the results showed that ltc effectively suppressed the development of ci in mango fruit, accelerated softening, and increased the soluble solids and proline content. furthermore, ltc reduced electrolyte leakage, and levels of m ...201727765262
polyphenolics from mango (mangifera indica l.) suppress breast cancer ductal carcinoma in situ proliferation through activation of ampk pathway and suppression of mtor in athymic nude mice.the objective of this study was to assess the underlying mechanisms of mango polyphenol decreased cell proliferation and tumor volume in ductal carcinoma in situ breast cancer. we hypothesized that mango polyphenols suppress signaling along the akt/mtor axis while up-regulating ampk. to test this hypothesis, mango polyphenols (0.8 mg gallic acid equivalents per day) and pyrogallol (0.2 mg/day) were administered for 4 weeks to mice xenografted with mcf10dcis.com cells subcutaneously (n=10 per gro ...201727951515
long-term mangiferin extract treatment improves central pathology and cognitive deficits in app/ps1 mice.alzheimer's disease (ad) is the most common cause of dementia; however, available treatments have had limited success. therefore ad patients are in tremendous need of new pharmacological approaches that may delay or slow the progression of the disease. in addition to the classical neuropathological features, immunological and inflammatory processes are also involved in ad pathogenesis. naturally occurring compounds, such as mangifera indica linn (mgf) extracts have previously been shown to signi ...201727443159
mango leaf extract improves central pathology and cognitive impairment in a type 2 diabetes mouse model.epidemiological studies reveal that metabolic disorders, and specifically type 2 diabetes (t2d), are relevant risk factors to develop alzheimer's disease (ad) and vascular dementia (vad), the most common causes of dementia. ad patients are in a tremendous need of new therapeutic options because of the limited success of available treatments. natural polyphenols, and concretely mangifera indica linn extract (mgf), have been reported to have antiinflammatory, antioxidant and antidiabetic activitie ...201727537110
transcriptional transitions in alphonso mango (mangifera indica l.) during fruit development and ripening explain its distinct aroma and shelf life characteristics.alphonso is known as the "king of mangos" due to its unique flavor, attractive color, low fiber pulp and long shelf life. we analyzed the transcriptome of alphonso mango through illumina sequencing from seven stages of fruit development and ripening as well as flower. total transcriptome data from these stages ranged between 65 and 143 mb. importantly, 20,755 unique transcripts were annotated and 4,611 were assigned enzyme commission numbers, which encoded 142 biological pathways. these included ...201728821734
processes involving selective precipitation for the recovery of purified pectins from mango peel.three methods for the recovery of purified pectins from directly dried mango peel were developed, using selective precipitation of mango pectin in propan-2-ol (ipa) of adequate volume concentrations for purification. yields, composition, macromolecular and gelling properties of the resultant pectins were compared. effluent analyses proved postextractive removal of fruit exudate arabinogalactans. the recovery processes involved (a) washing of raw-pectin powder in ipa of defined volume concentrati ...201728821039
dynamics in the concentrations of health-promoting compounds: lupeol, mangiferin and different phenolic acids during postharvest ripening of mango fruit.mango fruit (mangifera indica l.) is renowned for its pleasant taste and as a rich source of health beneficial compounds. the aim of this study was to investigate the changes in concentrations of health-promoting compounds, namely ascorbic acid, carotenoids, antioxidants, lupeol, mangiferin, total phenols and individual phenolic acids, as well as ethylene production and respiration rates during climacteric ripening in 'kensington pride' and 'r2e2' mango fruit.201728786116
the chitosan affects severely the carbon metabolism in mango (mangifera indica l. cv. palmer) fruit during storage.mango is a highly perishable fruit with a short post-harvest time due to the intense metabolic activity after harvesting. in attempt to evaluate the effects of chitosan in mango fruits, it was treated with 0%, 1%, 2% or 3% of chitosan solutions, placed into plastic trays, and stored at room temperature. changes in physical and chemical parameters were evaluated. chitosan delayed the climacteric peak, water loss and firmness. further, few changes in soluble solid content, titratable acidity, ph o ...201728764009
the effect of mangiferin on skin: penetration, permeation and inhibition of ecm enzymes.mangiferin (2-c-β-d-glucopyranosyl-1,3,6,7-tetrahydroxyxanthone) is a polyphenol with strong antioxidant properties. mangiferin is obtained from the mango tree (mangifera indica l., anacardiaceae). it has been proven that mangiferin exhibits many pharmacological activities. the aim of this study was to analyze the penetration of mangiferin into the human skin and through the skin. according to our knowledge, skin penetration and permeation studies of mangiferin have not been analyzed so far. add ...201728750062
the influence of pulsed light exposure mode on quality and bioactive compounds of fresh-cut mangoes.this study investigated the effect of pulsed light (pl) on the respiratory rate, quality (firmness, color and soluble solid content), bioactive compounds (ascorbate and carotenoid) and total antioxidant activity of fresh-cut "tommy atkins" mangoes. fresh-cut mangoes were subjected to pl treatments: control (0p), 1 pulse (1p; 0.7 j cm-2), 4 successive pulses (4p; 2.80 j cm-2) and 1 pulse per day for 4 days (1p4d; 2.80 j cm-2) before storage for 7 days at 6 °c. the 1p and the 4p treatments reduced ...201728740290
physico-chemical changes during progressive ripening of mango (mangifera indica l.) cv. dashehari under different temperature regimes.the effect of different temperature regimes on ripening quality of mango cv. dashehari was investigated. fruits were kept at 20, 25 °c in temperature controlled chambers and at room temperature. fruits were analyzed periodically for physico-chemical characteristics after every 24 h interval up to 168 h of ripening period. development of soluble solid contents (ssc), flesh softening and physiological loss of weight of fruits occurred progressively during ripening. progression of ripening changes ...201728720953
in vitro comparative study of the inhibitory effects of mangiferin and its aglycone norathyriol towards udp-glucuronosyl transferase (ugt) isoforms.mangiferin (mgf), the predominant constituent of extracts of the mango plant mangifera indica l., has been investigated extensively because of its remarkable pharmacological effects. in vitro recombinant ugts-catalyzed glucuronidation of 4-methylumbelliferone (4-mu) was used to investigate the inhibition of mangiferin and aglycone norathyriol towards various isoforms of ugts in our study, which evaluated the inhibitory capacity of mgf and its aglycone norathyriol (ntr) towards udp-glucuronosyltr ...201728621744
mangos and their bioactive components: adding variety to the fruit plate for health.the diet is an essential factor affecting the risk for development and progression of modern day chronic diseases, particularly those with pathophysiological roots in inflammation and oxidative stress-induced damage. the potential impact of certain foods and their bioactive compounds to reverse or prevent destructive dysregulated processes leading to disease has attracted intense research attention. the mango (mangifera indica linn.) is a tropical fruit with distinctive nutritional and phytochem ...201728612853
regulation and physiological role of silicon in alleviating drought stress of mango.improvement of drought stress of mango plants requires intensive research that focuses on physiological processes. in three successive seasons (2014, 2015and 2016) field experiments with four different strains of mango were subjected to two water regimes. the growth and physiological parameters of possible relevance for drought stress tolerances in mango were investigated. yield and its components were also evaluated. the data showed that all growth and physiological parameters were increased un ...201728603082
consumption of a mango fruit powder protects mice from high-fat induced insulin resistance and hepatic fat accumulation.the aim of this study was to gain more insight into the beneficial effects of mango fruit powder on the early metabolic adverse effects of a high-fat diet.201728578347
synergistic mixtures of chitosan and mentha piperita l. essential oil to inhibit colletotrichum species and anthracnose development in mango cultivar tommy atkins.this study assessed the efficacy of chitosan (chi) and mentha piperita l. essential oil (mpeo) alone or in combination to control the mycelial growth of five different colletotrichum species, c. asianum, c. dianesei, c. fructicola, c. tropicale and c. karstii, identified as potential anthracnose-causing agents in mango (mangifera indica l.). the efficacy of coatings of chi and mpeo mixtures in controlling the development of anthracnose in mango cultivar tommy atkins was evaluated. chi (2.5, 5, 7 ...201728576378
rapid development and validation of improved reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography method for the quantification of mangiferin, a polyphenol xanthone glycoside in mangifera indica.mangiferin, a polyphenolic xanthone glycoside from mangifera indica, is used as traditional medicine for the treatment of numerous diseases. the present study was aimed to develop and validate a reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (rp-hplc) method for the quantification of mangiferin from the bark extract of m. indica. rp-hplc analysis was performed by isocratic elution with a low-pressure gradient using 0.1% formic acid: acetonitrile (87:13) as a mobile phase with a flow rate ...201728539748
anti-obesity effects of tea from mangifera indica l. leaves of the ubá variety in high-fat diet-induced obese rats.due to the high content of bioactive compounds, herbal teas are being investigated as adjuvant in chronic disease management. studies have shown that mango leaf tea contain mangiferin, total phenolics and antioxidants, compounds with many functional properties. therefore, this study aims to evaluate the anti-obesity effects of tea from mangifera indica l. leaves, ubá variety (tml), in obese rats fed a high-fat diet (hfd). for this, adult male wistar rats were divided into three groups (n=8): the ...201728514832
mangiferin protects against ‭intestinal ischemia/reperfusion-induced ‭liver injury: ‬‬involvement of ppar-‭γ, gsk-3β and wnt/β-catenin pathway‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬.mangiferin (mf), a xanthonoid from mangifera indica, possesses anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and potent antioxidant effects; however, its protective effect against mesenteric ischemia/reperfusion (i/r)-induced liver injury has not been fully clarified. the study was designed to assess the possible mechanism of action of mf against mesenteric i/r model.201728506911
genetic map of mango: a tool for mango breeding.mango (mangifera indica) is an economically and nutritionally important tropical/subtropical tree fruit crop. most of the current commercial cultivars are selections rather than the products of breeding programs. to improve the efficiency of mango breeding, molecular markers have been used to create a consensus genetic map that identifies all 20 linkage groups in seven mapping populations. polyembryony is an important mango trait, used for clonal propagation of cultivars and rootstocks. in polye ...201728473837
mangiferin: a natural miracle bioactive compound against lifestyle related disorders.the current review article is an attempt to explain the therapeutic potential of mangiferin, a bioactive compound of the mango, against lifestyle-related disorders. mangiferin (2-β-d-glucopyranosyl-1,3,6,7-tetrahydroxy-9h-xanthen-9-one) can be isolated from higher plants as well as the mango fruit and their byproducts (i.e. peel, seed, and kernel). it possesses several health endorsing properties such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, antiallergic, anticancer, hypocholesterolemic, and ...201728464819
transcriptome analysis of mango (mangifera indica l.) fruit epidermal peel to identify putative cuticle-associated genes.mango fruit (mangifera indica l.) are highly perishable and have a limited shelf life, due to postharvest desiccation and senescence, which limits their global distribution. recent studies of tomato fruit suggest that these traits are influenced by the expression of genes that are associated with cuticle metabolism. however, studies of these phenomena in mango fruit are limited by the lack of genome-scale data. in order to gain insight into the mango cuticle biogenesis and identify putative cuti ...201728425468
mangiferin inhibits hippocampal nlrp3 inflammasome and exerts antidepressant effects in a chronic mild stress mice model.a growing body of evidence suggests that inflammation may contribute toward the development of major depressive disorder. mangiferin, a glucosylxanthone from mangifera indica, exerts a number of biological actions, including anti-inflammatory effects. although mangiferin has potential antidepressant activity, the mechanisms of this effect remain unclear. the present study investigated the effects of mangiferin on behavioral changes and inflammatory responses induced by chronic mild stress (cms) ...201728410265
changes in the nutritional quality of five mangifera species harvested at two maturity stages.there are 69 species of edible mangifera recognized in southeast asia. most of these species have not been characterized for nutritional properties. this paper describes the nutritional quality of the pulp of several mangifera species - mangifera casturi, mangifera lalijiwa, mangifera odorata, mangifera zeylanica and two cultivars of mangifera indica, 'tommy-kent' and 'tommy atkins' - at two maturity stages.201728406526
molecular diversity of pakistani mango (mangifera indica l.) varieties based on microsatellite markers.understanding the genetic diversity of different pakistani mango varieties is important for germplasm management and varietal characterization. microsatellites are efficient and highly polymorphic markers for comparative genome mapping, and were used in the present study to determine the genetic relatedness and variability among 15 indigenous mango cultivars (mangifera indica l.). overall, 181 bands were produced using 12 simple sequence repeat (ssr) primers. out of the 12 primers used, 10 were ...201728387877
influence of irrigation during the growth stage on yield and quality in mango (mangifera indica l).although being one of the few drought-tolerant plants, mango trees are irrigated to ensure optimum and consistent productivity in china. in order to better understand the effects of soil water content on mango yield and fruit quality at fruit growth stage, irrigation experiments were investigated and the object was to determine the soil water content criteria at which growth and quality of mango would be optimal based on soil water measured by rhd-js water-saving irrigation system through micro- ...201728384647
exploring and validating physicochemical properties of mangiferin through gastroplus® software.mangiferin (mgf), a promising therapeutic polyphenol, exhibits poor oral bioavailability. hence, apt delivery systems are required to facilitate its gastrointestinal absorption. the requisite details on its physicochemical properties have not yet been well documented in literature. accordingly, in order to have explicit insight into its physicochemical characteristics, the present work was undertaken using gastroplus™ software.201728344830
medicinal plants from northeastern brazil against alzheimer's disease.alzheimer's disease (ad) has been linked with oxidative stress, acetylcholine deficiency in the brain, and inflammatory processes. in the northeast region of brazil, various plants are used to treat several diseases associated with these processes; then an antioxidant test was performed with those plants in a previous work and twelve species with higher antioxidant activity were selected for ache inhibition evaluation. the phenolic compounds content was determined by folin-ciocalteu test and fla ...201728316633
transcriptional sequencing and analysis of major genes involved in the adventitious root formation of mango cotyledon segments.a total of 74,745 unigenes were generated and 1975 degs were identified. candidate genes that may be involved in the adventitious root formation of mango cotyledon segment were revealed. adventitious root formation is a crucial step in plant vegetative propagation, but the molecular mechanism of adventitious root formation remains unclear. adventitious roots formed only at the proximal cut surface (pcs) of mango cotyledon segments, whereas no roots were formed on the opposite, distal cut surface ...201728303391
mangiferin protects against adverse skeletal muscle changes and enhances muscle oxidative capacity in obese rats.obesity-related skeletal muscle changes include muscle atrophy, slow-to-fast fiber-type transformation, and impaired mitochondrial oxidative capacity. these changes relate with increased risk of insulin resistance. mangiferin, the major component of the plant mangifera indica, is a well-known anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and antihyperlipidemic agent. this study tested the hypothesis that mangiferin treatment counteracts obesity-induced fiber atrophy and slow-to-fast fiber transition, and fa ...201728253314
evaluation of cholesterol-lowering activity of standardized extract of mangifera indica in albino wistar rats.cholesterol lowering activity of mangifera indica l. has been determined by earlier researchers and kernel, leaf and bark have shown significant activity. however, the specific cholesterol lowering activity of leaf methanol extract has not been determined.201728250649
mangiferin from pueraria tuberosa reduces inflammation via inactivation of nlrp3 inflammasome.recent reports have demonstrated the role of phyto-constituents in modulating inflammatory responses. mangiferin isolated from mangifera indica is known to induce potent anti-oxidative, anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory activity. however, the molecular mechanism of its anti-inflammatory activity is not properly understood. in this study we have isolated mangiferin from the tubers of pueraria tuberosa (pt-mangiferin) and analysed the mechanism of its potent anti-inflammatory effects in lps stim ...201728218280
isolation of four phenolic compounds from mangifera indica l. flowers by using normal phase combined with elution extrusion two-step high speed countercurrent chromatography.two-step high speed countercurrent chromatography method, following normal phase and elution-extrusion mode of operation by using selected solvent systems, was introduced for phenolic compounds separation. phenolic compounds including gallic acid, ethyl gallate, ethyl digallate and ellagic acid were separated from the ethanol extract of mango (mangifera indica l.) flowers for the first time. in the first step, gallic acid of 3.7mg and ethyl gallate of 3.9mg with the purities of 98.87% and 99.55% ...201728199916
effects of mangifera indica (careless) on microcirculation and glucose metabolism in healthy volunteers.a commercial mangifera indica fruit powder (careless) showed beneficial acute effects on microcirculation in a randomized, double-blind, crossover pilot study. here, long-term effects on microcirculation and glucose metabolism were investigated in a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, 3-arm parallel-design study in healthy individuals. a daily dose of 100 mg or 300 mg of the fruit powder was compared to placebo after supplementation for 4 weeks. microcirculation and endothelial functio ...201728187466
insights into ligand binding to a glutathione s-transferase from mango: structure, thermodynamics and kinetics.we studied a mango glutathione s-transferase (gst) (mangifera indica) bound to glutathione (gsh) and s-hexyl glutathione (gsx). this gst tau class (migstu) had a molecular mass of 25.5 kda. migstu michaelis-menten kinetic constants were determined for their substrates obtaining a km, vmax and kcat for cdnb of 0.792 mm, 80.58 mm min-1 and 68.49 s-1 respectively and 0.693 mm, 105.32 mm min-1 and 89.57 s-1, for reduced gsh respectively. migstu had a micromolar affinity towards gsh (5.2 μm) or gsx ( ...201728104507
chilling stress upregulates α-linolenic acid-oxidation pathway and induces volatiles of c6 and c9 aldehydes in mango fruit.mango-fruit storage period and shelf life are prolonged by cold storage. however, chilling temperature induces physiological and molecular changes, compromising fruit quality. in our previous transcriptomic study of mango fruit, cold storage at suboptimal temperature (5 °c) activated the α-linolenic acid metabolic pathway. to evaluate changes in fruit quality during chilling, we analyzed mango "keitt" fruit peel volatiles. gc-ms analysis revealed significant modulations in fruit volatiles during ...201728075566
stable isotope dilution assay (sida) and hs-spme-gcms quantification of key aroma volatiles for fruit and sap of australian mango cultivars.reported herein is a high throughput method to quantify in a single analysis the key volatiles that contribute to the aroma of commercially significant mango cultivars grown in australia. the method constitutes stable isotope dilution analysis (sida) in conjunction with headspace (hs) solid-phase microextraction (spme) coupled with gas-chromatography mass spectrometry (gcms). deuterium labelled analogues of the target analytes were either purchased commercially or synthesised for use as internal ...201727979249
on the biology of the colombian fluted scale, crypticerya multicicatrices kondo & unruh (hemiptera: monophlebidae).the colombian fluted scale crypticerya multicicatrices kondo & unruh (hemiptera: monophlebidae) is a polyphagous insect pest native to continental colombia and reported on 148 species, mainly palms (arecaceae); mango, mangifera indica (anacardiaceae); and leguminous trees and shrubs (fabaceae). the biology and ecological parameters of c. multicicatrices were investigated using as a host plant caesalpinia pluviosa var. peltophoroides (fabaceae) under two environmental conditions: semifield (max t ...201727975194
transitions in mesocarp colour of mango fruits kept under variable temperatures.the impact of variable temperatures on mesocarp colour development and physico-chemical changes of mango fruits cv. langra during ripening has been investigated. physiological mature mango fruits were kept in temperature regulated chambers (20 and 25 °c) and at room temperature (29.8-33.6 °c). progress in development of mesocarp colour, β-carotene, sensory quality (sq) and total soluble solids (tss) content of fruits were analysed periodically from 48 to 168 h of ripening period. the progress of ...201729184231
on-tree mango fruit size estimation using rgb-d images.in-field mango fruit sizing is useful for estimation of fruit maturation and size distribution, informing the decision to harvest, harvest resourcing (e.g., tray insert sizes), and marketing. in-field machine vision imaging has been used for fruit count, but assessment of fruit size from images also requires estimation of camera-to-fruit distance. low cost examples of three technologies for assessment of camera to fruit distance were assessed: a rgb-d (depth) camera, a stereo vision camera and a ...201729182534
native yeasts for alternative utilization of overripe mango pulp for ethanol production.mango fruits (mangifera indica l.) are highly perishable, causing postharvest losses and producing agroindustrial waste. in the present work, native yeasts were used to evaluate ethanol production in overripe mango pulp. the two isolated strains showed similar sequences in the 18s rdna region corresponding to kluyveromyces marxianus, being different to the data reported in the ncbi database. values of up to 5% ethanol (w/v) were obtained at the end of fermentation, showing a productivity of 4g/l ...201729162302
misnpdb: a web-based genomic resources of tropical ecology fruit mango (mangifera indica l.) for phylogeography and varietal differentiation.mango is one of the most important fruits of tropical ecological region of the world, well known for its nutritive value, aroma and taste. its world production is >45mt worth >200 billion us dollars. genomic resources are required for improvement in productivity and management of mango germplasm. there is no web-based genomic resources available for mango. hence rapid and cost-effective high throughput putative marker discovery is required to develop such resources. rad-based marker discovery ca ...201729097776
influence of 1-mcp on texture, related enzymes, quality and their relative gene expression in 'amrapali' mango (mangifera indica l.) fruits.the mango fruits remain biologically active even after harvest as they continue respiration, transpiration and other bio-chemical processes. being highly perishable, the fruit quality deteriorates fast under ambient conditions (30 ± 5 °c and 50 ± 5% rh), rendering them unmarketable within 5-6 days. in order to extend the shelf-life of 'amrapali' mango fruits, we have treated them with three different concentrations (500, 750 and 1000 ppb) of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-mcp) @ 20 °c and stored at amb ...201729085148
tocopherol levels in different mango varieties correlate with mihppd expression and its over-expression elevates tocopherols in transgenic arabidopsis and tomato.mango fruit tocopherol levels vary in different varieties during ripening. this study shows that tocopherol accumulation is highly correlated with its p-hydroxyphenyl pyruvate dioxygenase (mihppd) gene expression during ripening. mihppd transcript is ethylene induced and differentially expressed in four mango varieties used in this study. higher/lower accumulation of tocopherol (mainly α-tocopherol) was achieved by heterologous expression of mihppd in arabidopsis and tomato. the results suggest ...201729062673
mango supplementation has no effects on inflammatory mediators in obese adults.this pilot study examined the effects of freeze-dried mango (mangifera indica l.) supplementation on anthropometric measurements, lipid parameters, and inflammatory mediators in obese individuals. a total of 20 obese (body mass index [bmi]: 30-35 kg/m2) adults (11 men and 9 women), aged 20 to 50 years, received 10 g/d of ground freeze-dried mango pulp for 12 weeks. anthropometrics, lipids, and inflammatory mediators were assessed at baseline and after 12 weeks of mango supplementation. there wer ...201728983188
use of hplc- and gc-qtof to determine hydrophilic and lipophilic phenols in mango fruit (mangifera indica l.) and its by-products.mango industry processing generates high quantities of mango by-products such as peels and seeds (35%-60% of the fruit). indeed, it is known that mango and its by-products contain different families of bioactive compounds that possess several health benefits. thus, the aim of this study has been the determination of different families of phenolic derivatives (free and bound phenolic compounds and alk(en)ylresorcinols (ars)) in mango edible part and its by-products (peel, seed and seed husk) from ...201728964365
new insights into single-compound and binary adsorption of copper and lead ions on a treated sea mango shell: experimental and theoretical studies.herein, adsorption isotherms of pb(ii) and cu(ii) ions on treated sea mango fruit in both single-compound and binary systems were experimentally realized at different temperatures in the range of 30-50 °c. experimental results show that adsorption of pb(ii) was more as compared to that of cu(ii) ions; however, for both ions, a significant reduction in the adsorption capacity was observed in the binary system as compared to that in the single-compound systems. moreover, under all the investigated ...201728932849
molecular cloning and functional expression of lewis type α1,3/α1,4-fucosyltransferase cdnas from mangifera indica l.in higher plants, complex type n-glycans contain characteristic carbohydrate moieties that are not found in mammals. in particular, the attachment of the lewis a (lea) epitope is currently the only known outer chain elongation that is present in plant n-glycans. such a modification is of great interest in terms of the biological function of complex type n-glycans in plant species. however, little is known regarding the exact molecular basis underlying their lea expression. in the present study, ...201728910607
mangifera indica l. leaf extract alleviates doxorubicin induced cardiac stress.the study was undertaken to evaluate the cardioprotective effect of the alcoholic leaf extract of mangifera indica l. against cardiac stress caused by doxorubicin (dox).201728894627
natural field infestation of mangifera casturi and mangifera lalijiwa by oriental fruit fly, bactrocera dorsalis (diptera: tephritidae).mango, mangifera indica (anacardiaceae), is a crop cultivated pantropically. there are, however, many other mangifera spp ("mango relatives") which have much more restricted distributions and are poorly known but have potential to produce mango-like fruits in areas where mangoes do not grow well or could be tapped in mango breeding programs. because of the restricted distribution of many of the mangifera spp, there has also been limited data collected on susceptibility of their fruits to infesta ...201728890657
effect of high pressure and thermal processing on spoilage-causing enzymes in mango (mangifera indica).the aim of the present work was to model the effect of combined pressure-temperature processing on spoilage-causing enzymes in mango pulp; which conventionally are inactivated using high temperatures leading to inevitable quality losses. the inactivation of enzymes pectin methylesterase (pme), polyphenol oxidase (ppo) and peroxidase (pod) was studied in mango pulp within the pressure, temperature and hold-time ranges of 0.1 to 600mpa, 40 to 70°c and 1s to 90min, respectively. the enzyme inactiva ...201728873763
low-dose irradiation with modified atmosphere packaging for mango against the oriental fruit fly (diptera: tephritidae).irradiation is used to disinfest the oriental fruit fly, bactrocera dorsalis (hendel) (diptera: tephritidae) and other pests on mango fruits before export from thailand to foreign markets. modified atmosphere packaging (map) used during export of mangoes creates a low-oxygen environment that may reduce the efficacy of quarantine irradiation treatment against b. dorsalis. 'nam dok mai' mangoes infested with third-instar larvae of b. dorsalis, wrapped with three different kinds of map bags (cf1, f ...201729294024
the attractiveness of the gravid aedes trap to dengue vectors in fiji.the gravid aedes trap (gat) is a passive trap that relies on visual and olfactory cues to lure and capture gravid mosquitoes. the gat was designed as a dengue vector surveillance tool for use in conditions where power sources are not readily available. experiments were conducted over a 10-d period in fiji to determine which species of mosquitoes the gat would collect, how different infusion types affect the attractiveness of the trap, how long each infusion type took to begin attracting mosquito ...201729244174
characterization and pathogenicity of fusarium species associated with leaf spot of mango (mangifera indica l.).leaf spot diseases are mainly caused by fungi including fusarium. in the present study several species of fusarium were isolated from the leaf spot lesion of mango (mangifera indica l.) based on morphological characteristics, tef-1α sequences and phylogenetic analysis, five species were identified as f. proliferatum, f. semitectum, f. mangiferae, f. solani and f. chlamydosporum. pathogenicity test indicated that representative isolates of f. proliferatum, f. semitectum and f. chlamydosporum were ...201729233777
tree age affects physico-chemical, functional quality and storability of amrapali mango (mangifera indica l.) fruits.the effect of tree age on physicochemical quality attributes and storage behaviour of stored amrapali mango fruit was evaluated. physiologically mature fruits were harvested from 6, 18 and 30 years old trees and kept for ripening under ambient condition (temperature 35 ± 3 °c, relative humidity 60 ± 5 %). observations were recorded at three days interval.201729230820
antibacterial and antibiotic-modifying activity of methanol extracts from six cameroonian food plants against multidrug-resistant enteric bacteria.the present work was designed to investigate the antibacterial activities of methanol extracts from six cameroonian edible plants and their synergistic effects with some commonly used antibiotics against multidrug-resistant (mdr) gram-negative bacteria expressing active efflux pumps. the extracts were subjected to qualitative phytochemical screening and the microdilution broth method was used for antibacterial assays. the results of phytochemical tests indicate that all tested crude extracts con ...201728904944
adaptogenic potential of oxitard in experimental chronic stress and chronic unpredictable stress induced dysfunctional homeostasis in rodents.oxitard, a polyherbal formulation comprising the extracts of withania somnifera, mangifera indica, glycyrrhiza glabra, daucus carota, vitis vinifera, powders of syzygium aromaticum, yashada bhasma and emblica officinalis; and oils of triticum sativum.201728693955
in vitro screening for protein tyrosine phosphatase 1b and dipeptidyl peptidase iv inhibitors from selected nigerian medicinal plants.protein tyrosine phosphatase 1b (ptp 1b) and dipeptidyl peptidase iv (dpp iv) have been identified as one of the drug targets for the treatment of type-2 diabetes. this study was designed to screen for ptp 1b and dpp-iv inhibitors from some nigerian medicinal plants.201728512596
development of a high-resolution multi-locus microsatellite typing method for colletotrichum gloeosporioides.colletotrichum gloeosporioides is an economically important fungal pathogen causing substantial yield losses indifferent host plants. to understand the genetic diversity and molecular epidemiology of this fungus, we have developed a novel, high-resolution multi-locus microsatellite typing (mlmt) method. bioinformatic analysis of c. gloeosporioides unannotated genome sequence yielded eight potential microsatellite loci, of which five, cg1 (gt)n, cg2 (gt1)n, cg3 (tc)n, cg4 (ct)n, and cg5 (ct1)n we ...201729371809
control of anthracnose caused by colletotrichum species in guava, mango and papaya using synergistic combinations of chitosan and cymbopogon citratus (d.c. ex nees) stapf. essential oil.this study assessed the efficacy of chitosan (chi) and cymbopogon citratus (d.c. ex nees) stapf. essential oil (cceo) combinations to control the mycelial growth of five pathogenic colletotrichum species (c. asianum, c. siamense, c. fructicola, c. tropicale and c. karstii) in vitro, as well as the anthracnose development in guava (psidium guajava l.) cv. paluma, mango (mangifera indica l.) cv. tommy atkins and papaya (carica papaya l.) cv. papaya artificially inoculated with these species. combi ...201729182924
management of fruit species in urban home gardens of argentina atlantic forest as an influence for landscape domestication.home gardens are considered germplasm repositories and places for experimentation, thus they are key sites for the domestication of plants. domestication is considered a constant process that occurs along a continuum from wild to managed to domesticated populations. management may lead to the modification of populations and in other cases to their distribution, changing population structure in a landscape. our objective is focused on the management received in home gardens by perennial species o ...201729033964
overlap of latent pathogens in the botryosphaeriaceae on a native and agricultural host.some species of the botryosphaeriaceae are capable of infecting a broad range of host plants. we studied the species diversity of botryosphaeriaceae associated with marula (sclerocarya birrea subsp. caffra, anacardiaceae) trees in south africa over two seasons, as well as species common to both s. birrea and adjacent mango (mangifera indica, anacardiaceae) trees in a subset of sites. gene flow amongst populations of botryosphaeriaceae shared on these tree species was tested using microsatellite ...201728317542
leaf extracts of mangifera indica l. inhibit quorum sensing - regulated production of virulence factors and biofilm in test bacteria.quorum sensing (qs) is a global gene regulatory mechanism in bacteria for various traits including virulence factors. disabling qs system with anti-infective agent is considered as a potential strategy to prevent bacterial infection. mangifera indica l. (mango) has been shown to possess various biological activities including anti-qs. this study investigates the efficacy of leaf extracts on qs-regulated virulence factors and biofilm formation in gram negative pathogens. mango leaf (ml) extract w ...201728484444
obliteration of bacterial growth and biofilm through ros generation by facilely synthesized green silver nanoparticles.mangifera indica inflorescence aqueous extract was utilized for production of green agnps. synthesized agnps were characterized by uv-vis spectrophotometry, xrd, tem, fesem and particles size analyzer. agnps showed minimum inhibitory concentrations (mics) of 8 μg ml-1 and 16 μg ml-1 for gram negative (k. pneumoniae, p. aeruginosa and e. coli) and gram positive (s. mutans and s. aureus) strains, respectively which was relatively quite low compared to chemically synthesized silver nanoparticles. a ...201728771501
green synthesis and characterization of ag nanoparticles from mangifera indica leaves for dental restoration and antibacterial applications.green synthesis has gained a wide recognition as clean synthesis technique in the recent years. in the present investigation, silver nanoparticles were prepared by a novel green synthesis technique using mangifera indica (mango leaves) and found to be successfully used in dental applications. the prepared samples were spectroscopically characterized by xrd, psa, sem with eds, and uv-vis spectroscopy. the crystalline size and lattice strain were analyzed from the xrd data which were counter-verif ...201728470622
comparative evaluation of mangifera indica leaf mouthwash with chlorhexidine on plaque accumulation, gingival inflammation, and salivary streptococcal growth.this study aims to compare the efficacy of a mango (mangifera indica) leaf mouthwash with chlorhexidine on plaque status, gingival status, and salivary streptococcus mutans count.201728611324
metabolite profiling of the ripening of mangoes mangifera indica l. cv. 'tommy atkins' by real-time measurement of volatile organic compounds.real-time profiling of mango ripening based on proton transfer reaction-time of flight-mass spectrometry (ptr-tof-ms) of small molecular weight volatile organic compounds (vocs), is demonstrated using headspace measurements of 'tommy atkins' mangoes. voc metabolites produced during the ripening process were sampled directly, which enabled simultaneous and rapid detection of a wide range of compounds. headspace measurements of 'keitt' mangoes were also conducted for comparison. a principle compon ...201726937226
mango polyphenolics reduce inflammation in intestinal colitis-involvement of the mir-126/pi3k/akt/mtor axis in vitro and in vivo.this study sought to elucidate the mechanisms underlying the anti-inflammatory effect of mango (mangifera indica l.) polyphenolics containing gallic acid and gallotanins, and the role of the mir-126/pi3k/akt/mtor signaling axis in vitro and in vivo. polyphenolics extracted from mango (var. keitt) were investigated in lipopolysaccharide (lps)-treated ccd-18co cells. rats received either a beverage with mango polyphenolics or a control beverage, and were exposed to three cycles of 3% dextran sodiu ...201727061150
investigation of cream and ointment on antimicrobial activity of mangifera indica extract.medicinal plants have curative properties due to the presence of various complex chemical substance of different composition, which are found as secondary plant metabolites in one or more parts of these plants. mangifera indica linn (mi l.) is a species of mango in the anacardiaceae family. phytoconstituents in the seed extracts may be responsible for the antimicrobial activity of the plant. the purpose of the study was to formulate and evaluate the antimicrobial herbal ointment and cream from e ...201725878974
cholesterol esterase inhibitory activity of bioactives from leaves of mangifera indica l.in the earlier studies, methanolic extract of mangifera indica l leaf was exhibited hypocholesterol activity. however, the bioactive compounds responsible for the same are not reported so far.201726692750
hepatoprotective and antioxidant effect of mangifera indica leaf extracts against mercuric chloride-induced liver toxicity in mice.to explore the antioxidant and hepatoprotective effect of ethanolic mangifera indica (emi) and methanolic mangifera indica (mmi) leaf extracts in mercuric chloride (hgcl2) induced toxicity in swiss albino mice.201729264314
in vitro antimicrobial and cytotoxic effects of anacardium occidentale and mangifera indica in oral care.oral health is an integral and important component of general health. infectious diseases such as caries, periodontal, and gingivitis indicate the onset of imbalance in homeostasis between oral micro biota and host. the present day medicaments used in oral health care have numerous side effects. the uses of herbal plants as an alternative have gained popularity due to side effects of antibiotics and emergence of multidrug resistant strains. anacardium occidentale (cashew) and mangifera indica (m ...201725709341
antifungal activity of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-mcp) against anthracnose (colletotrichum gloeosporioides) in postharvest mango fruit and its possible mechanisms of action.anthracnose caused by colletotrichum gloeosporioides is one of the most important postharvest diseases in mango fruit, often causing huge economic losses. in this study, the effect of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-mcp) against anthracnose in postharvest mango fruit and the mechanisms involved were investigated. 1-mcp induced reactive oxygen species (ros) generation, damaged the mitochondria and destroyed the integrity of plasma membrane of spores of c. gloeosporioides, significantly suppressing spore ...201727728853
herbal extracts in oral health care - a review of the current scenario and its future needs.oral diseases are among the major public health problems and the commonest of chronic diseases that affect mankind. the application of natural products for the control of oral diseases is considered as an interesting alternative to synthetic antimicrobials due to their lower negative impact, and for the effort to overcome primary or secondary resistance to the drug during therapy.201726392704
phylogeny and pathogenicity of lasiodiplodia species associated with dieback of mango in peru.mango, which is an important tropical fruit crop in the region of piura (peru), is known to be prone to a range of diseases caused by lasiodiplodia spp. the aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence and prevalence of mango dieback in the region of piura, and to identify the species of lasiodiplodia associated with the disease and evaluate their pathogenicity towards mango. mango dieback was present in all orchards surveyed but incidence varied with location. identification of fungal isolat ...201728317545
antidiabetic and anticancer activities of mangifera indica cv. okrong leaves.diabetes and cancer are a major global public health problem. plant-derived agents with undesirable side-effects were required. this study aimed to evaluate antidiabetic and anticancer activities of the ethanolic leaf extract of mangifera indica cv. okrong and its active phytochemical compound, mangiferin. antidiabetic activities against yeast α-glucosidase and rat intestinal α-glucosidase were determined using 1 mm of p-nitro phenyl-α-d-glucopyranoside as substrate. inhibitory activity against ...201728217550
air-borne contact dermatitis in varanasi.forty-six patients suspected to have air borne contact dermatitis were tested with various plant antigens. thirteen patients turned out to be sensitive to one or more antigens. the plant antigens, used for testing, were parthenium hysterophorus, lantana camara, cynodon dactylon, bougainvaled spectabills, calotropis procera, argimone mexicana, acacia arabica, azadiracha indica, eucalyptus rostrata, saraka indica, triticum vulgare, triticum aestivum, dryopteris filix, nerium indicum, eclipta alba, ...201728150592
nutritional composition of fruits selected by long-tailed macaques (macaca fascicularis) in kuala selangor, malaysia.proximate analysis of twelve species of fruits commonly consumed by long-tailed macaques (macaca fascicularis), i.e., arenga pinnata, areca catechu, terminalia catappa, elaeis guineensis, lagerstroemia tomentosa, mangifera indica, cascabela thevetia, muntingia calabura, musa sp., artocarpus heterophyllus, ficus tinctoria ssp. gibbosa and ficus microcarpa, was conducted with the specific objective to determine the nutritional composition of the foodstuffs of long-tailed macaques. the results show ...201728228918
contact dermatitis due to plants in chandigarh.two hundred and seven patients (151 males and 56 females) were patch tested with a battery of plants, potassium dichromate and formaldehyde. sensitivity to parthenium hysterophorus. nerium indicum, calotropis procera, eucalyptus sp and mangifera indica was found in 60.87, 23.64, 15.46 andl2.08% patients respectively. one hundred and twenty six patients (92 males and 34 females ) including five teenage girls and one 13 years old child had parthenium dermatitis. majority (74.60%) were between 30 t ...201728145295
effect of resin ducts and sap content on infestation and development of immature stages of anastrepha obliqua and anastrepha ludens (diptera: tephritidae) in four mango (sapindales: anacardiaceae) cultivars.we determined the influence of resin ducts, sap content, and fruit physicochemical features of four mango cultivars (criollo, manila, ataulfo, and tommy atkins) on their susceptibility to the attack of the two most pestiferous fruit fly species infesting mangoes in mexico: anastrepha ludens (loew) and anastrepha obliqua (macquart). we performed three studies: 1) analysis of resin ducts in mango fruit exocarp to determine the density and area occupied by resin ducts in each mango cultivar, 2) ass ...201728073981
the effects of a modified hot water treatment on anastrepha ludens (diptera: tephritidae)-infested mango.the mexican fruit fly, anastrepha ludens (loew), is a quarantine pest in mango (mangifera indica l.) that can be controlled by using a hot water treatment (hwt). this treatment is normally followed by a 30-min hydrocooling (hyc) process that reduces the negative effects that the treatment has on fruit quality. however, if hot water-treated fruits are immediately immersed in water at 21 °c, the survival rate of third-instar a. ludens may be increased. the current approved treatment protocol state ...201728073977
herbal medicine use and linked suspected adverse drug reactions in a prospective cohort of ugandan inpatients.clinical history-taking can be employed as a standardized approach to elucidate the use of herbal medicines and their linked suspected adverse drug reactions (adrs) among hospitalized patients. we sought to identify herbal medicines nominated by ugandan inpatients; compare nomination rates by ward and gender; confirm the herbs' known pharmacological properties from published literature; and identify adrs linked to pre-admission use of herbal medicines.201627229463
composition by lc-ms/ms of new carotenoid esters in mango and citrus.interest in the composition of carotenoid esters of fruits is growing because esterification may affect their bioavailability. thus, the aim was to provide a detailed identification of carotenoid esters in citrus and mango. orange cv. 'valencia' and cv. 'pera' presented 9 free carotenoids, 38 monoesters, and 60 diesters. violaxanthin and luteoxanthin derivatives were the major ones, followed by antheraxanthin, lutein, zeaxanthin, β-cryptoxanthin, and zeinoxanthin esters, many of them reported fo ...201627712060
vascular epiphytes and host trees of ant-gardens in an anthropic landscape in southeastern mexico.ant-gardens (ags) are considered one of the most complex mutualist systems between ants and plants, since interactions involving dispersal, protection, and nutrition occur simultaneously in them; however, little is known about the effects of the transformation of ecosystems on their diversity and interactions. in five environments with different land use within an anthropic landscape in southeastern mexico, we investigated the diversity and composition of epiphytes and host trees of ags built by ...201627866229
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 ...201627057195
current trends of tropical fruit waste utilization.recent rapid growth of the world's population has increased food demands. this phenomenon poses a great challenge for food manufacturers in maximizing the existing food or plant resources. nowadays, the recovery of health benefit bioactive compounds from fruit wastes is a research trend not only to help minimize the waste burden, but also to meet the intensive demand from the public for phenolic compounds which are believed to have protective effects against chronic diseases. this review is focu ...201627246698
insights into the key aroma compounds in mango (mangifera indica l. 'haden') fruits by stable isotope dilution quantitation and aroma simulation experiments.thirty-four aroma-active compounds, previously identified with high flavor dilution factors by application of an aroma extract dilution analysis, were quantified in tree-ripened fruits of mango (mangifera indica l. 'haden'). from the results, the odor activity value (oav) was calculated for each compound as the ratio of its concentration in the mangoes to its odor threshold in water. oavs > 1 were obtained for 24 compounds, among which ethyl 2-methylbutanoate (fruity; oav 2100), (3e,5z)-undeca-1 ...201627167034
effects of the culture media optimization on pectinase production by enterobacter sp. pstb-1.in the present study, media composition for high production of pectinase by enterobacter sp. pstb-1 in submerged fermentation was optimized using response surface methodology (rsm). mango fruit processing industrial waste (miw) was used as substrate (carbon source) as it contains high amount of pectin. enterobacter sp. pstb-1 used in present study has given pectin clear zone (pcz) of 34 mm is higher than other isolates. the experimental results made by statistical design for high pectinase produ ...201628330278
evaluation of herbal antimalarial mama decoction-amodiaquine combination in murine malaria model.co-administration of amodiaquine with mama decoction (md), an herbal antimalarial drug comprising the leaves of mangifera indica l. (anacardiaceae), alstonia boonei de wild (apocynaceae), morinda lucida benth (rubiaceae) and azadirachta indica a. juss (meliaceae) was investigated. the practice of concurrent administration of herbal medicines with orthodox drugs is currently on the increase globally.201627057621
use of autochthonous lactic acid bacteria starters to ferment mango juice for promoting its probiotic roles.strains of leuconostoc mesenteroides, pediococcus pentosaceus, and lactobacillus brevis were identified from mango fruits by partial 16s rdna gene sequence. based on the ability of producing mannitol and diacetyl, leuconostoc mesenteroides mpl18 and mpl39 were selected within the lactic acid bacteria isolates, and used as mixed starters to ferment mango juice (mj). both the autochthonous strains grew well in fermented mango juice (fmj) and remained viable at 9.81 log cfu ml(-1) during 30 days of ...201626176886
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