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an improved pollen collection and cryopreservation method for highly recalcitrant tropical fruit species of mango (mangifera indica l.) and litchi (litchi chinensis sonn.).an improved method for pollen collection from freshly dehiscing anthers of mango (mangifera indica l.) and litchi (litchi chinensis sonn.) using the organic solvent cyclohexane has been devised. using this method pollen quantity sufficient for large scale pollinations could be collected and stored for future use. transport of pollen in viable conditions over long distances, from site of collection (field genebank) to cryolab was successfully devised for both these fruit species. cryopreservation ...201020919456
species composition and population dynamics of thrips (thysanoptera) in mango orchards of northern peninsular malaysia.thrips are key pests of mango, mangifera indica (l.), in malaysia, including the northern peninsular. as penang has year-round equatorial climate and high of rainfall, the populations of thrips may be subject to variations in composition and size. with a goal of developing an appropriate control strategy, a survey was conducted in penang to determine species composition and abundance in relation to some environmental factors. sprayed and unsprayed orchards were sampled on weekly basis through tw ...201022546435
characterization of bioactive compounds from raw and ripe mangifera indica l. peel extracts.mango is one of the important tropical fruits in the world. as it is a seasonal fruit, it is processed for various products. during its processing, peel is one of the major byproducts, which is being wasted. bioactive conserves were extracted using 80% acetone from peels of raw and ripe mango fruits and subjected to acid hydrolysis. the prominent phenolic compounds identified by hplc were protocatechuic acid, gentisic acid and gallic acid. the phenolic acid derivatives present in acetone extract ...201020851730
rapid green synthesis of spherical gold nanoparticles using mangifera indica leaf.this paper reports the rapid biological synthesis of spherical gold nanoparticles at room temperature using fresh/dry leaf extract of mangifera indica. this is a simple, cost-effective, stable for long time and reproducible aqueous synthesis method to obtain a self-assembly of nearly monodispersed au nanoparticles of size ∼20 nm and 17 nm. the nanoparticles were obtained within 2 min of addition of the extract to the solution of haucl ₄·3h₂o and the colloid is found to be stable for more than 5 ...201020800536
[impact of atmospheric total suspended particulate pollution on photosynthetic parameters of street mango trees in xiamen city].with the development of urbanization, total suspended particulate (tsp) pollution is getting serious, and the normal physiological processes of urban vegetation are profoundly affected while adsorbing and purifying the particulates. in this study, four areas were selected, i.e., tingxi reservoir (clean control area), xiamen university (cultural and educational area), xianyue (business area), and haicang (industrial area), with their atmospheric tsp concentrations and the photosynthetic parameter ...201020707106
herbicidal activity of flavonoids of mango leaves against parthenium hysterophorus l.this study was undertaken to investigate the herbicidal activity of mango (mangifera indica l.) leaves against parthenium weed (parthenium hysterophorus l.). the aqueous leaf extract at 15% concentration (on fresh weight basis) significantly reduced germination, shoot length and the shoot and root biomasses of parthenium seedlings. in a leaf residue incorporation pot trial, 2% residue incorporation treatment significantly suppressed the root and shoot biomasses of parthenium, while a 5% residue ...201021104534
evaluation of air pollution tolerance index of selected plant species along roadsides in thiruvananthapuram, kerala.to develop the usefulness of plants as bioindicators requires an appropriate selection of plant species which entail an utmost importance for a particular situation. in the present study a periodic evaluation of air pollution tolerance index [apti] of selected tree species such as polyalthia longifolia, (sonner) thw., alstonia scholaris, r. br., mangifera indica, l., and shrubs clerodendron infortunatum, l., eupatorium odoratum, l., and hyptis suaveolens, (l.) poit., growing adjacent to the nati ...201021047015
comparison of microwave-assisted and conventional hydrodistillation in the extraction of essential oils from mango (mangifera indica l.) flowers.microwave-assisted hydrodistillation (mahd) is an advanced hydrodistillation (hd) technique, in which a microwave oven is used in the extraction process. mahd and hd methods have been compared and evaluated for their effectiveness in the isolation of essential oils from fresh mango (mangifera indica l.) flowers. mahd offers important advantages over hd in terms of energy savings and extraction time (75 min against 4 h). the composition of the extracted essential oils was investigated by gc-fid a ...201021042260
differential expression of the mango alcohol dehydrogenase gene family during ripening.alcohol dehydrogenases play an important role during fruit ripening and aroma production. three full-length cdnas (miadh1, 2 and 3) encoding alcohol dehydrogenases were obtained from mango fruit pulp using rt-pcr approaches. all three members displayed strong homology in the coding region when compared at the protein and nucleotide levels, however showed variations in untranslated regions. expression patterns of these adhs were different during fruit development and ripening. miadh1 and miadh2 t ...201020598721
diurnal activity of four species of thrips (thysanoptera: thripidae) and efficiencies of three nondestructive sampling techniques for thrips in mango inflorescences.thrips cause considerable economic loss to mango, mangifera indica l., in penang, malaysia. three nondestructive sampling techniques--shaking mango panicles over a moist plastic tray, washing the panicles with ethanol, and immobilization of thrips by using co2--were evaluated for their precision to determine the most effective technique to capture mango flower thrips (thysanoptera: thripidae) in an orchard located at balik pulau, penang, malaysia, during two flowering seasons from december 2008 ...201020568607
chlorophyll fluorescence, a nondestructive method to assess maturity of mango fruits (cv. 'cogshall') without growth conditions bias.the quality of ripe mango fruits depends on maturity stage at harvest, which is usually assessed by visible criteria or from estimates of the age of fruit. the present study deals with the potential of chlorophyll fluorescence as a nondestructive method to assess the degree of fruit maturity regardless of fruit growing conditions. chlorophyll fluorescence parameters were measured along with respiration rates of fruits still attached to the tree. at the same harvest stage, based on the fruit age ...201020550188
in vitro modulation of abcb1/p-glycoprotein expression by polyphenols from mangifera indica.many plant compounds are able to modulate the activity and/or the expression of the major multidrug transporter abcb1/p-glycoprotein (p-gp). in this study, mango (mangifera indica l.) stem bark extract (msbe), its main polyphenol mangiferin and the mangiferin aglycone derivative norathyriol, as well as catechin, gallic acid and quercetin, were investigated for their potential ability to influence abcb1 gene and p-gp expression in hk-2 cells, a proximal tubule line constitutively expressing this ...201020513373
role of oxidative stress and the activity of ethylene biosynthetic enzymes on the formation of spongy tissue in 'alphonso' mango.spongy tissue formation in 'alphonso' mangoes (mangifera indica l) is a major national problem leading to loss for farmers and traders. spongy tissue is whitish sponge like tissue formed near the seed with insipid taste and off odour. lipid peroxidation of membranes as studied by malondialdehyde formation was significantly higher in spongy tissue. activities of antioxidative enzymes like superoxide dismutase, catalase, peroxidase and polyphenol oxidase were lower in spongy tissue. among the anti ...201023572640
expression profiling of various genes during the fruit development and ripening of mango.mango (mangifera indica l. cv. alphonso) development and ripening are the programmed processes; conventional indices and volatile markers help to determine agronomically important stages of fruit life (fruit-setting, harvesting maturity and ripening climacteric). however, more and precise markers are required to understand this programming; apparently, fruit's transcriptome can be a good source of such markers. therefore, we isolated 18 genes related to the physiology and biochemistry of the fru ...201020363641
analysis of sterol and other components present in unsaponifiable matters of mahua, sal and mango kernel oil.the amount and characterization of phytosterol and other minor components present in three indian minor seed oils, mahua (madhuca latifolia), sal (shorea robusta) and mango kernel (mangifera indica), have been done. theses oils have shown commercial importance as cocoa-butter substitutes because of their high symmetrical triglycerides content. the conventional thin layer chromatography (tlc), gas chromatography (gc) & gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (gc-ms) techniques were used to character ...201020299763
relationship between photochemical efficiency of photosystem ii and the photochemical reflectance index of mango tree: merging data from different illuminations, seasons and leaf colors.in order to elucidate the effects of chlorophyll concentration and seasonal temperature on the relationship between photosystem ii (psii) efficiency and the photochemical reflectance index (pri) of leaves under different light intensity, mango (mangifera indica), a low-temperature-sensitive species, was used for the study. from early winter to summer, we selected several days to measure chlorophyll fluorescence and leaf spectral reflectance of mango leaves with dark green to yellow green colors, ...201020233840
anticarcinogenic effects of polyphenolics from mango (mangifera indica) varieties.many polyphenolics contained in mango have shown anticancer activity. the objective of this study was to compare the anticancer properties of polyphenolic extracts from several mango varieties (francis, kent, ataulfo, tommy atkins, and haden) in cancer cell lines, including molt-4 leukemia, a-549 lung, mda-mb-231 breast, lncap prostate, and sw-480 colon cancer cells and the noncancer colon cell line ccd-18co. cell lines were incubated with ataulfo and haden extracts, selected on the basis of the ...201020205391
development, validation and application of a methodology based on solid-phase micro extraction followed by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (spme/gc-ms) for the determination of pesticide residues in mangoes.a method was developed for the simultaneous analysis of 14 pesticide residues (clofentezine, carbofuran, diazinon, methyl parathion, malathion, fenthion, thiabendazole, imazalil, bifenthrin, permethrin, prochloraz, pyraclostrobin, difenoconazole and azoxystrobin) in mango fruit, based on solid-phase micro extraction (spme) coupled to gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (gc-ms). different parameters of the method were evaluated, such as fiber type, extraction mode (direct immersion and headspace ...201020188930
a mangifera indica l. extract could be used to treat neuropathic pain and implication of mangiferin.it has been accepted that neuroinflammation, oxidative stress and glial activation are involved in the central sensitization underlying neuropathic pain. vimang is an aqueous extract of mangifera indica l. traditionally used in cuba for its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties. several formulations are available, and also for mangiferin, its major component. preclinical studies demonstrated that these products prevented tumor necrosis factor α -induced iκb de ...201021150823
antimicrobial evaluation of mangiferin analogues.the naturally occurring xanthone glycoside mangiferin has been isolated by column chromatography from the ethanol extract of stem bark of mangifera indica. mangiferin was further converted to 5-(n-phenylaminomethyleno)mangiferin, 5-(n-p-chlorophenylaminomethyleno) mangiferin, 5-(n-2-methylphenylaminomethyleno) mangiferin, 5-(n-p-methoxyphenylaminomethyleno) mangiferin, 5-(n, n-diphenylaminomethyleno) mangiferin, 5-(n--napthylaminomethyleno) mangiferin and 5-(n-4-methylphenylaminomethyleno) mangi ...200920490307
molecular recognition of plant dna: does it differ from conventional animal dna?the recognition mechanism of dna with small drugs/ligands is an important field of research from pharmacological point of view. such studies are ample with dnas extracted from animal cells, but are rare for those extracted from plant cells. however, such a study is strongly demanding for the formulation of pesticides and other agrochemicals. in this contribution, for the first time, we report the interaction of two well-known dna binder ethidium bromide (eb) and hoechst 33258 (h33258) with two g ...200919059281
influences of harvest date and location on the levels of beta-carotene, ascorbic acid, total phenols, the in vitro antioxidant capacity, and phenolic profiles of five commercial varieties of mango (mangifera indica l.).mango (mangifera indica l.) is a tropical fruit grown worldwide with excellent nutritional value and widely attributed health-promoting properties. extensive studies have been made of the high concentrations of phenolic antioxidants in mango peels, seeds, and leaves, yet less is known about the phenolic antioxidants of mango fruit pulp. five varieties of mangoes from four countries were evaluated with multiple harvests over 1 year to compare the beta-carotene, ascorbic acid, and total phenolic c ...200919919121
effect of osmotic dehydration and vacuum-frying parameters to produce high-quality mango chips.mango (mangifera indica l.) is a fruit rich in flavor and nutritional values, which is an excellent candidate for producing chips. the objective of this study was to develop high-quality mango chips using vacuum frying. mango ("tommy atkins") slices were pretreated with different maltodextrin concentrations (40, 50, and 65, w/v), osmotic dehydration times (45, 60, and 70 min), and solution temperatures (22 and 40 degrees c). pretreated slices were vacuum fried at 120, 130, and 138 degrees c and ...200919895464
mango, mangifera indica. 200919558000
quality index, consumer acceptability, bioactive compounds, and antioxidant activity of fresh-cut "ataulfo" mangoes (mangifera indica l.) as affected by low-temperature storage.to measure bioactive compound losses due to minimal processing, mature green fresh-cut mangoes (mangifera indica l.) cv. "ataulfo" were subjected to an antioxidant treatment and stored at 5 degrees c during 15 d. quality index, total phenols, flavonoids, beta-carotene, ascorbic acid, vitamin e, and antioxidant activity were measured during the storage period of fruits. antioxidant capacity was estimated using orac(fl), teac, and dpph assays. the dipping treatments with ascorbic acid (aa) + citri ...200919397733
long-term drought results in a reversible decline in photosynthetic capacity in mango leaves, not just a decrease in stomatal conductance.the negative effects of drought on plant growth, development of natural plant communities and crop productivity are well established, but some of the responses remain poorly characterized, particularly the effect of long-term drought on photosynthetic capacity. we hypothesized that long-term drought results in a decline in leaf photosynthetic capacity, and not just a decrease in diffusive conductance. to test this hypothesis, we studied the effect of drought, slowly developed over 3.5 months, in ...200919324697
cytoprotective and antigenotoxic potential of mangiferin, a glucosylxanthone against cadmium chloride induced toxicity in hepg2 cells.mangiferin (mgn), a glucosylxanthone present in large amounts in the leaves and edible mango fruits of mangifera indica. here, we report about mgn's potential for mitigating cadmium chloride (cdcl(2)) induced cytotoxic and genotoxic effects in hepg2 cells growing in vitro. the cytoprotective potential was assessed by mtt, clonogenic and apoptotic assays, while antigenotoxic effect by micronucleus and comet assay. the established cytotoxic and genotoxic effects were well indicated after cdcl(2) t ...200919138720
molecular docking studies and anti-tyrosinase activity of thai mango seed kernel extract.the alcoholic extract from seed kernels of thai mango (mangifera indica l. cv. 'fahlun') (anacardiaceae) and its major phenolic principle (pentagalloylglucopyranose) exhibited potent, dose-dependent inhibitory effects on tyrosinase with respect to l-dopa. molecular docking studies revealed that the binding orientations of the phenolic principles were in the tyrosinase binding pocket and their orientations were located in the hydrophobic binding pocket surrounding the binuclear copper active site ...200919136913
air pollution induced changes in the photosynthetic pigments of selected plant species.changes in the concentration of different photosynthetic pigments (chlorophyll and carotenoids) were determined in the leaves of six tree species exposed to air pollution due to vehicular emissions. the six tree species, which are all economically important because of their being fruit bearers, used for timber fodder and as road side trees on the basis of their air pollution tolerance index. these included mangifera indica l., tectona grandis linn.f , shorea robusta gaertn.f., holoptelea integri ...200920121034
in-vitro antibacterial activity of selected medicinal plants from longisa region of bomet district, kenya.current strategies to overcome the global problem of antimicrobial resistance include research in finding new and innovative antimicrobials from plants. this study was carried out to determine the antibacterial activity of plant extracts of olea africana stem-bark, psidium guajava leaves, vernonia amygdalina leaves, lantana camara leaves and mangifera indica leaves which are used in folklore medicine to treat infections of microbial origin in longisa region of bomet district, kenya.200920589160
anaphylaxis to mango fruit and crossreactivity with artemisia vulgaris pollen. 200919862948
field evaluation of potential fruit-derived lures for anastrepha obliqua (diptera: tephritidae).previous studies have shown that a nine-component blend (ethyl butyrate, isopropyl butyrate, hexan-1-ol, propyl butyrate, isobutyl butyrate, ethyl hexanoate, isopentyl butyrate, ethyl benzoate, and ethyl octanoate) isolated from spondias mombin l. (anacardiaceae) fruit are attractive to both sexes of west indian fruit fly, anastrepha obliqua (macquart) (diptera: tephritidae), in laboratory and field cage tests. in this study, we evaluated the effectiveness of traps baited with the nine-component ...200920069833
effectiveness of spinosad bait sprays (gf-120) in controlling mango-infesting fruit flies (diptera: tephritidae) in benin.effectiveness of gf-120 (dow chemical) fruit fly bait containing the insecticide spinosad in controlling mango-infesting fruit flies (diptera: tephritidae) was assessed by comparing treated orchards with untreated orchards. twelve mango, mangifera indica l., plantations located in six villages (two similar orchards per village: one orchard treated and orchard untreated) scattered in the borgou department (northern benin) were monitored weekly with fly traps, and the fruit was sampled twice for l ...200919449630
effects of mangifera indica fruit extract on cognitive deficits in mice.mangos are a source of bioactive compounds with potential health-promoting activity. the present work was undertaken to evaluate the ethanolic extract of mangifera indica l. fruit on cognitive performances. the models used to study the effect on cognitive performances are step down passive avoidance task and elevated plus maze task in mice. chronic treatment (7 days) of extract and vitamin c significantly (p < 0.05) reversed the aging and scopolamine induced memory deficits in both paradigms. pr ...200920120497
protective role of mangifera indica, cucumis melo and citrullus vulgaris peel extracts in chemically induced hypothyroidism.an investigation was made to evaluate the pharmacological importance of fruit peel extracts of mangifera indica (mi), citrullus vulgaris (cv) and cucumis melo (cm) with respect to the possible regulation of tissue lipid peroxidation (lpo), thyroid dysfunctions, lipid and glucose metabolism. pre-standardized doses (200mg/kg of mi and 100mg/kg both of cv and cm), based on the maximum inhibition in hepatic lpo, were administered to wistar albino male rats for 10 consecutive days and the changes in ...200919059228
mangifera indica extract (vimang) impairs aversive memory without affecting open field behaviour or habituation in rats.vimang is an aqueous extract of mangifera indica l, used in cuba for the treatment of immunopathological disorders. increasing evidence from preclinical studies indicates that vimang displays antioxidant, antiallergic, analgesic and antiinflammatory actions. the present study investigated the effects of systemic administration of vimang on behavioural outcomes of neurological function in rats. a single oral administration of vimang produced an impairment of short- and long-term retention of memo ...200919107736
polyphenols with antiulcerogenic action from aqueous decoction of mango leaves (mangifera indica l.).this study was designed to determine the gastroprotective effect of a mangifera indica leaf decoction (ad), on different experimental models in rodents. the administration of ad up to a dose of 5 g/kg (p.o.) did not produce any signs or symptoms of toxicity in the treated animals, while significantly decreasing the severity of gastric damage induced by several gastroprotective models. oral pre-treatment with ad (250, 500 or 1000 mg/kg) in mice and rats with gastric lesions induced by hcl/ethanol ...200919305363
antioxidant and hepatoprotective activities of thai mango seed kernel extract.three polyphenolic principles, 1,2,3,4,6-penta- o-galloyl-beta-d-glucopyranose (pgg), methyl gallate (mg), and gallic acid (ga), were isolated from the ethanolic extract of seed kernels of thai mango (mske) ( mangifera indica l. cv. "fahlun") and quantified using a tlc scanning densitometric method. the mske and its isolates were investigated by studying their antioxidant capacities using four different methods, by determining their in vitro anti-inflammatory activities, and by evaluating their ...200919326325
quantitative determination of allergenic 5-alk(en)ylresorcinols in mango (mangifera indica l.) peel, pulp, and fruit products by high-performance liquid chromatography.despite a number of serious case reports of mango dermatitis, no attempts at the identification and quantification of allergenic 5-alk(en)ylresorcinols in mango fruits have so far been made. therefore, total alk(en)ylresorcinol content and relative homologue composition in 13 mango peel samples and 7 samples of mango pulp were determined by hplc and lc-ms/ms analyses. furthermore, mango puree and nectar prepared on pilot plant scale were also analyzed and compared with commercially available the ...200919338352
molecular docking studies and anti-enzymatic activities of thai mango seed kernel extract against snake venoms.the ethanolic extract from seed kernels of thai mango (mske) (mangifera indica l. cv. 'fahlun') (anacardiaceae) and its major phenolic principle (pentagalloyl glucopyranose) exhibited dose-dependent inhibitory effects on enzymatic activities of phospholipase a(2) (pla(2)), hyaluronidase and l-amino acid oxidase (laao) of calloselasma rhodostoma (cr) and naja naja kaouthia (nk)venoms by in vitro tests. the anti-hemorrhagic and anti-dermonecrotic activities of mske against both venoms were clearly ...200919384272
in vivo acute toxicological studies of an antioxidant extract from mangifera indica l. (vimang).mango (mangifera indica l.) stem bark aqueous extract (msbe) is a natural product with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and immunomodulatory effects. its formulations (e.g., tablets, capsules, syrup, vaginal oval, and suppositories) are known by the brand name of vimang. in view of the ethnomedical, preclinical, and clinical uses of this extract and the necessity to assess its possible toxicological effect on man, a toxicological analysis of a standard extract is reported in this paper ...200919514939
mangifera indica l. extract attenuates glutamate-induced neurotoxicity on rat cortical neurons.overstimulation of ionotropic glutamate receptors causes excitotoxic neuronal death contributing to neurodegenerative disorders. massive influx of calcium in excitotoxicity provokes alterations in the membrane potential of mitochondria and increases the production of reactive oxygen species. here we report that mangifera indica l. extracts (mie) prevent glutamate-induced excitotoxicity in primary cultured neurons of the rat cerebral cortex. to evaluate the effects of mie on excitotoxicity, cells ...200919591864
evidence for competitive displacement of ceratitis cosyra by the invasive fruit fly bactrocera invadens (diptera: tephritidae) on mango and mechanisms contributing to the displacement.bactrocera invadens drew, tsuruta & white (diptera: tephritidae) invaded kenya in 2003. before the arrival of b. invadens, the indigenous fruit fly species ceratitis cosyra (walker) was the predominant fruit fly pest of mango (mangifera indica l.). within 4 yr of invasion, b. invadens has displaced c. cosyra and has become the predominant fruit fly pest of mango, constituting 98 and 88% of the total population in traps and mango fruit at nguruman, respectively. we tested two possible mechanisms ...200919610411
in vitro effects of mangifera indica and polyphenols derived on abcb1/p-glycoprotein activity.many plant-derived compounds, including polyphenols, are able to affect the function of mdr-1/p-glycoprotein (p-gp abcb1) multidrug transporter, leading to potential herb-drug interactions. this study evaluated the effects of mango (mangifera indica l.) stem bark extract, msbe, and related phenols on p-gp activity in both the hk-2 proximal tubule cell line, constitutively expressing p-gp, and in a caco-2 cell sub-line selected by resistance to vincristine (caco-2/vcr) and overexpressing p-gp. th ...200919632288
antimicrobial activity of gallotannins isolated from mango ( mangifera indica l.) kernels.gallotannins were extracted from mango ( mangifera indica l.) kernels with aqueous acetone (80%, v/v) and purified using liquid-liquid extraction and two-step low-pressure liquid chromatography (lplc) on sephadex lh-20. analytical high-performance liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry confirmed the presence of hydrolyzable tannins with a degree of galloylation ranging from 4 to 9 and additionally revealed the presence of deca-, undeca-, and dodeca-o-galloylglucose. further purification usi ...200919655802
molecular docking studies and anti-snake venom metalloproteinase activity of thai mango seed kernel extract.snakebite envenomations cause severe local tissue necrosis and the venom metalloproteinases are thought to be the key toxins involved. in this study, the ethanolic extract from seed kernels of thai mango (mangifera indica l. cv. 'fahlun') (anacardiaceae) and its major phenolic principle (pentagalloylglucopyranose) exhibited potent and dose-dependent inhibitory effects on the caseinolytic and fibrinogenolytic activities of malayan pit viper and thai cobra venoms in in vitro tests. molecular docki ...200919783918
inhibition of human p450 enzymes by natural extracts used in traditional medicine.different medicinal plants are widely used in cuba and mexico to treat several disorders. this paper reports in vitro inhibitory effects on the p450 system of herbal products commonly used by people in cuba and mexico in traditional medicine for decades. experiments were conducted in human liver microsomes. the catalytic activities of cyp1a1/2, 2d6, and 3a4 were measured using specific probe substrates. the heliopsis longipes extract exhibited a concentration-dependent inhibition of the three en ...200918844254
evaluation of indigenous plant extracts against larvae of culex quinquefasciatus say (diptera: culicidae).this study investigates the larvicidal potential of indigenous plant extracts from commonly used medicinal herbs as an environmentally safe measure to control the filarial vector, culex quinquefasciatus say (diptera: culicidae). the early fourth-instar larvae of c. quinquefasciatus, reared in the laboratory, were used for larvicidal assay with water, hot water, acetone, chloroform, and methanol leaf, stem-bark, and flower extracts of acacia arabica willd. sans, cedrus deodara roxb, hibiscus rosa ...200918975001
yield and quality of pectins extractable from the peels of thai mango cultivars depending on fruit ripeness.pectins, recovered from the peels of four mango ( mangifera indica l.) cultivars by mimicking industrial techniques, were evaluated in terms of yield, composition, macromolecular properties, and technofunctional quality. freeze-dried peels of mature-green fruits, after major mesocarp softening, and at full ripeness were extracted using hot acid. the pectins were precipitated in propan-2-ol and their crude yields quantified as alcohol-insoluble substance. like apple pomace, the dried peels provid ...200818980323
mango profilin: cloning, expression and cross-reactivity with birch pollen profilin bet v 2.mango can cause severe anaphylactic reactions. profilin has been assumed partly responsible for the cross-reactivity between mango fruit and other allergens but has not been finally clarified. in this study, two isoforms of mango fruits profilin were amplified by rt-pcr and 3'race from total rna. each mango profilin cdna includes an open reading frame coding for 131 amino acids. the deduced amino acid sequence of the corresponding protein show high identity with other allergenic profilins. expre ...200817417721
protection against hydrogen peroxide induced oxidative damage in rat erythrocytes by mangifera indica l. peel extract.phytochemicals such as polyphenols and carotenoids are gaining importance because of their contribution to human health and their multiple biological effects such as antioxidant, antimutagenic, anticarcinogenic and cytoprotective activities and other therapeutic properties. mango peel is a major by-product in pulp industry and it contains various bioactive compounds like polyphenols, carotenoids and others. in the present study, the protective effect of peel extracts of unripe and ripe mango fru ...200817919803
modulation of p450 enzymes by cuban natural products rich in polyphenolic compounds in rat hepatocytes.this paper reports cytotoxic effects and changes in the p450 system after exposing rat hepatocytes to four polyphenol-rich products widely used in cuban traditional medicine (mangifera indica l. (msbe), thalassia testudinum (tt), erythroxylum minutifolium and confusum extracts). effects of mangiferin, the main polyphenol in msbe, were also evaluated. cytotoxicity was assayed by the mtt test after exposure of cells to the products (50-1000 microg/ml) for 24 or 72 h. the results showed that 500 mi ...200818053976
protective effects of mangifera indica l extract (vimang), and its major component mangiferin, on iron-induced oxidative damage to rat serum and liver.in vivo preventive effects of a mangifera indica l extract (vimang) or its major component mangiferin on iron overload injury have been studied in rats given respectively, 50, 100, 250 mg kg(-1) body weight of vimang, or 40 mg kg(-1) body weight of mangiferin, for 7 days prior to, and for 7 days following the administration of toxic amounts of iron-dextran. both vimang or mangiferin treatment prevented iron overload in serum as well as liver oxidative stress, decreased serum and liver lipid pero ...200818243014
effect of mango weevil (coleoptera: curculionidae) damage on mango seed viability in tanzania.studies were conducted at the horticulture unit of sokoine university of agriculture, morogoro, tanzania, to assess the incidence and effect of mango weevil, cryptorhynchus mangiferae (f.) (coleoptera: curculionidae), infestation on mango, mangifera indica l., seed viability. three polyembryo mango cultivars ('sindano nyeusi', 'sindano nyeupe', and 'dodo') as well as three monoembryo mango cultivars ('ex-horticulture', 'tango', and 'bongwa') were collected and examined for the presence of c. man ...200818330124
host breadth and parasitoids of fruit flies (anastrepha spp.) (diptera: tephritidae) in puerto rico.twenty fruit species representing 12 families were collected from various regions in western puerto rico and monitored for the emergence of anastrepha spp. pupae. we collected 14,154 tephritid pupae from 16 fruit species representing 10 families. the relative infestations of these fruits (pupae per kilogram of fruit) were recorded. recorded host ranges were not in complete agreement with those reported in the literature. this host-use pattern should give pause to regulators of fruit importation ...200818348802
mangifera indica l. extract (vimang) and its main polyphenol mangiferin prevent mitochondrial oxidative stress in atherosclerosis-prone hypercholesterolemic mouse.atherosclerosis is linked to a number of oxidative events ranging from low-density lipoprotein (ldl) oxidation to the increased production of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ros). we have recently demonstrated that liver mitochondria isolated from the atherosclerosis-prone hypercholesterolemic ldl receptor knockout (ldlr(-/-)) mice have lower content of nadp(h)-linked substrates than the controls and, as consequence, higher sensitivity to oxidative stress and mitochondrial membrane permea ...200818450471
potential hepatoprotective effects of new cuban natural products in rat hepatocytes culture.the protective effects of five cuban natural products (mangifera indica l. (msbe), erythroxylum minutifolium, erythroxylum confusum, thalassia testudinum and dictyota pinnatifida extracts and mangiferin) on the oxidative damage induced by model toxicants in rat hepatocyte cultures were studied. cells were pre-incubated with the natural products (5-200 microg/ml) for 24 h. then hepatotoxins (tert-butyl hydroperoxide, ethanol, carbon tetrachloride and lipopolysaccharide) were individually added an ...200818502604
traditional medicinal plants of cold desert ladakh-used against kidney and urinary disorders.traditional medicine of clod desert ladakh has large potential to treat various ailments among tribal communities inhabited in the remotest region of indian subcontinent. this study was conducted to document the new ethno-medico-botanical information and traditional use of medicinal plants against kidney and urinary disorders, and thus to conserve the rapidly disappearing traditional knowledge system of amchis of ladakh.200818550306
characterization and quantitation of polyphenolic compounds in bark, kernel, leaves, and peel of mango (mangifera indica l.).the contents of secondary plant substances in solvent extracts of various byproducts (barks, kernels, peels, and old and young leaves) in a range of brazilian mango cultivars were identified and quantitated. the results show that the profiles of secondary plant substances such as xanthone c-glycosides, gallotannins, and benzophenones in different byproducts vary greatly but are fairly consistent across cultivars. the free radical scavenging activity of the solvent extracts was evaluated using a ...200818558692
analysis of the feeding habits of the swallow-tailed hummingbird, eupetomena macroura (gmelin, 1788), in an urban park in southeastern brazil.the aim of this work was to observe and describe the feeding habits and available food resources of the swallow-tailed hummingbird, eupetomena macroura. the study was carried out in a municipal park located in the city of taubaté, in the state of são paulo. the observations took place between december 2003 and october 2004, recording the following variables: 1) the plant species visited for feeding and territorial defense; 2) the kinds of food resources; and 3) the kinds of flight to procure and ...200818660974
immunomodulatory activity of plant residues on ovine neutrophils.neutrophils play an essential role in host defense and inflammation. plants have long been used to improve the immune function, but for most of them specific investigations on animal health are lacking. in the present study, water and hydroethanolic extracts from 11 plant wastes have been screened on immune responses of ovine neutrophils. eight sheep clinically healthy, not lactating, non-pregnant were selected and used for the experiment. freshly isolated neutrophils were incubated with the ext ...200818667240
synergistic effect of tincture of crataegus and mangifera indica l. extract on hyperlipidemic and antioxidant status in atherogenic rats.this study was designed to address the synergistic effect of tincture of crataegus (tcr) and mangifera indica l. (mng) extracts on the lipid and antioxidant parameters in the development of aortic lesions in diet-induced atherosclerosis in rats. tcr, is an alcoholic extract made from the berries of hawthorn, crataegus oxyacantha with flavanoids as the main constituent. mng, is an alcoholic extract made from the stem bark of mangifera indica l. with polyphenols as the main constituent. simultaneo ...200818755296
efficacy of azadirachta indica extracts against boophilus microplus.extracts were prepared from leaf, bark, and seed of azadirachta indica, leaf and seed of prunus persica, bark of mangifera indica, and leaf of psidium guajava and were evaluated against boophilus microplus. of the eight extracts screened, the extracts prepared from the a. indica seed showed very high level of efficacy (80%) after 5 h of treatment. besides the immediate effect on adult ticks, the egg-laying properties of the survived ticks was also assessed, and a significant reduction (p < 0.01) ...200818769940
management of hazardous road derived respirable particulates using magnetic properties of tree leaves.the magnetic properties of tree leaves along with their ecological, economical and aesthetic importance can be used to control road derived respirable particulates. isothermal remanent magnetization (irm(300) mt) of three different tree leaves viz. mango (mangifera indica), sisso (dalbergia sisso) and banyan (ficus benghalensis) were determined and irm(300) mt normalized for the leaf area. the normalized 2-d magnetization of leaves as shown by results is dominantly controlled by leaf morphology ...200817564792
possible amelioration of atherogenic diet induced dyslipidemia, hypothyroidism and hyperglycemia by the peel extracts of mangifera indica, cucumis melo and citrullus vulgaris fruits in rats.hitherto unknown efficacy of the peel extracts of mangifera indica (mi), cucumis melo (cm) and citrullus vulgaris (cv) fruits in ameliorating the diet-induced alterations in dyslipidemia, thyroid dysfunction and diabetes mellitus have been investigated in rats. in one study, out of 4 different doses (50-300 mg/kg), 200 mg/kg of mi and 100 mg/kg for other two peel extracts could inhibit lipidperoxidation (lpo) maximally in liver. in the second experiment rats were maintained on pre-standardized a ...200819276533
regulation of floral initiation in horticultural trees.the intention of this review is to discuss floral initiation of horticultural trees. floral initiation is best understood for herbaceous species, especially at the molecular level, so a brief overview of the control of floral initiation of arabidopsis (arabidopsis thaliana (l.) heynh.) precedes the discussion of trees. four major pathways to flowering have been characterized in arabidopsis, including environmental induction through photoperiod and temperature, autonomous floral initiation, and r ...200818653697
40k/137cs discrimination ratios to the aboveground organs of tropical plants.in the present work, the accumulation of caesium and potassium in aboveground plant parts was studied in order to improve the understanding on the behaviour of monovalent cations in several compartments of tropical plants. we present the results for activity concentrations of (137)cs and (40)k, measured by gamma spectrometry, from five tropical plant species: guava (psidium guajava), mango (mangifera indica), papaya (carica papaya), banana (musa paradisíaca), and manioc (manihot esculenta). caes ...200818308433
edible coatings influence fruit ripening, quality, and aroma biosynthesis in mango fruit.the effects of different edible coatings on mango fruit ripening and ripe fruit quality parameters including color, firmness, soluble solids concentrations, total acidity, ascorbic acid, total carotenoids, fatty acids, and aroma volatiles were investigated. hard mature green mango (mangifera indica l. cv. kensigton pride) fruits were coated with aqueous mango carnauba (1:1 v/v), semperfresh (0.6%), aloe vera gel (1:1, v/v), or a. vera gel (100%). untreated fruit served as the control. following ...200818247535
seasonal variation of leaf dust accumulation and pigment content in plant species exposed to urban particulates pollution.to assess the dust interception efficiency of some selected tree species and impact of dust deposition on chlorophyll and ascorbic acid content of leaves the present study was undertaken. the plant species selected for the study were ficus religiosa, ficus benghalensis, mangifera indica, dalbergia sissoo, psidium guajava, and dendrocalamus strictus. it was found that all species have maximum dust deposition in the winter season followed by summer and rainy seasons. chlorophyll content decreased ...200818453408
mango starch degradation. ii. the binding of alpha-amylase and beta-amylase to the starch granule.during mango ripening, soluble sugars that account for mango sweetening are accumulated through carbon supplied by both photosynthesis and starch degradation. the cultivar keitt has a characteristic dependence on sugar accumulation during starch degradation, which takes place during ripening, only a few days after detachment from the tree. most knowledge about starch degradation is based on seeds and leaves currently used as models. however, information about the mango fruit is scarce. this work ...200818656927
identification of a 27 kda protein in patients with anaphylactic reactions to mango.mango fruit has become increasingly popular in recent years. we report on 2 patients who developed anaphylactic reactions after the ingestion of fresh mango. allergy to mango was confirmed by a positive skin prick test result and positive cellular allergen stimulation test results. neither of the patients had detectable mango-specific immunoglobulin (ig) e levels. results were validated by sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis immunoblotting and analyzed using quantiscan.we i ...200819123442
purification and characterisation of multiple forms of polygalacturonase from mango (mangifera indica cv. dashehari) fruit.three multiple forms of polygalacturonase (pg) namely pgi, pgii and pgiii were isolated, purified and characterized from ripe mango (mangifera indica cv. dashehari) fruit. native molecular weights of pgi, pgii and pgiii were found to be 120, 105 and 65kda, respectively. on sds-page analysis, pgi was found to be a homodimer of subunit size 60kda each while those of pgii and pgiii were found to be heterodimers of 70, 35 and 38, 27kda subunit size each, respectively. three isoforms of pg differed w ...200826047433
study of the effect of 'ataulfo' mango (mangifera indica l.) intake on mammary carcinogenesis and antioxidant capacity in plasma of n-methyl-n-nitrosourea (mnu)-treated rats.the effect of 'ataulfo' mango consumption on chemically induced mammary carcinogenesis and plasma antioxidant capacity in rats treated with n-methyl-n-nitrosourea (mnu) was studied. mango was administered in the drinking water (0.02-0.06g/ml) during both short-term and long-term (lt) periods to rats treated or not with mnu. rats treated with mnu showed no differences in mammary carcinogenesis or in plasma antioxidant capacity measured by both ferric reducing/antioxidant power (frap) and total ox ...200826047428
impact of postharvest disease control methods and cold storage on volatiles, color development and fruit quality in ripe 'kensington pride' mangoes.postharvest diseases of mango fruit (mangifera indica l.) cause economic losses during storage and can be controlled by chemical, physical, or biological methods. this study investigated the effects of different physical and/or chemical disease control methods on production of volatiles, color development and other quality parameters in ripe 'kensington pride' mango fruit. hard mature green mango fruit were harvested from an orchard located at carnavon, western australia. the fruit were heat-con ...200818954074
interpreting the decrease in leaf photosynthesis during flowering in mango.little is known about the effect of flowering on leaf photosynthesis. to understand why net photosynthesis (a(net)) is lower in mangifera indica l. leaves close to inflorescences than in leaves on vegetative shoots, we measured nitrogen and carbohydrate concentrations, chlorophyll a fluorescence and gas exchange in recently matured leaves on vegetative terminals and on floral terminals of 4-year-old trees. we used models to estimate photosynthetic electron fluxes and mesophyll conductance (g(m)) ...200818450567
determination of pesticide residues in ipm and non-ipm samples of mango (mangifera indica).studies were conducted to analyze the residue of commonly used pesticides viz. methyl parathion, chloropyrifos, endosulfan, cypermethrin, fenvalerate, carbendazim, imidacloprid and carbaryl in mango, dashehari variety, integrated pest management (ipm) and non-ipm samples were collected from the ipm and non-ipm orchards, lucknow, india. we also present a method for the simultaneous determination of these pesticides in mango samples. residues of methyl parathion, chloropyriphos, endosulfan, cyperm ...200818437617
hydraulic and mechanical stem properties affect leaf-stem allometry in mango cultivars.leaf size-stem size allometric relationships are important features of biomass allocation in plants and are affected by biological functions linking the two organs. they have been studied at specific and supraspecific levels, but not at the infraspecific level. it was hypothesized that allometric relationships link leaf size and stem size at the cultivar level, and are cultivar-specific in relation to distinctive functional stem traits: hydraulic conductivity and mechanical strength. allometric ...200818266618
extensive screening for edible herbal extracts with potent scavenging activity against superoxide anions.to search for edible herbal extracts with potent antioxidant activity, we conducted a large scale screening based on the superoxide scavenging activity. that is, scavenging activity against superoxide anions were extensively screened from ethanol extracts of approximately 1,000 kinds of herbs by applying an electron spin resonance (esr)-spin trapping method. among them we chose four edible herbal extracts with prominently potent ability to reduce the signal intensity of 5,5-dimethyl-1-pyrroline- ...200818236159
anti-inflammatory 5-(11'z-heptadecenyl)- and 5-(8'z,11'z-heptadecadienyl)-resorcinols from mango (mangifera indica l.) peels.bioassay directed extraction and purification of mango peels revealed the 5-(11'z-heptadecenyl)-resorcinol (1) and the known 5-(8'z,11'z-heptadecadienyl)-resorcinol (2) previously not described in mangifera indica l. the structures of both compounds were determined by extensive 1d and 2d nmr studies and ms. both compounds exhibited potent cyclooxygenase (cox)-1 and cox-2 inhibitory activity with ic(50) values ranging from 1.9 (2) to 3.5 microm (1) and from 3.5 (2) to 4.4 (1) microm, respectively ...200818155258
herbal medicines used in the treatment of malaria in budiope county, uganda.this study was conducted to document herbal medicines (hms) used in the treatment of malaria as well as the existing knowledge, attitudes and practices related to malaria recognition, control and treatment in budiope county, uganda.200818054454
anaphylaxis following ingestion of mango fruit.allergic reactions to fresh fruits and nuts have become increasingly common. mango (mangifera indica) is a popular fruit eaten all over the world. we report the case of a 43-year-old woman who experienced oropharyngeal itching, swelling of the face and other parts of the body, and difficulty breathing within a few minutes of eating ripe mango fruit. the woman had no history of pollen or latex allergy. however, she reported instances of milder food allergic reactions to indian dill and cashew app ...200717982928
effect of exogenous ethylene on acc content and acc oxidase activity during ripening of manila mangoes subjected to hot water treatment.mangoes (mangifera indica l.) 'manila' were subjected to the usda-approved hot water treatment and then exposed to synthetic air mixtures containing 0.5, 0.75 or 1 ml l(-1) of ethylene for 6, 12 or 18 h at 25 degrees c, to induce accelerated ripening. after treatment the mangoes were allowed to ripen in air at 24-25 degrees c. the content of 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (acc) and acc oxidase (aco) activity increased in fruit treated with 0.5 and 0.75 ml l(-1) of ethylene for 6 or 12 h. ...200717906930
extraction of multi-class pesticide residues in mango fruits (mangiferae indica l.): application of pesticide residues in monitoring of mangoes. 200717618379
electron-beam ionizing radiation stress effects on mango fruit (mangifera indica l.) antioxidant constituents before and during postharvest storage.the effect of electron-beam ionizing radiation stress and storage on mango fruit antioxidant compounds was evaluated in a dose range of 1-3.1 kgy. phenolic high-performance liquid chromatography (hplc) profiles were not affected right after the irradiation process; however, an increase in flavonol constituents was observed after 18 days in storage (3.1 kgy). total phenolics by the folin ciocalteu method and antioxidant capacity (orac) were not affected, while reduced ascorbic acid decreased appr ...200717602495
organochlorine pesticides and metabolites in young leaves of mangifera indica from sites near a point source in coast region, tanzania.young leaves of mangifera indica (mango tree) from nine sites were used as bioindicators of local atmospheric contamination by organochlorine pesticides and metabolites from a point source, an old storage site at vikuge farm in tanzania. sample extracts were analysed by gc-ecd and gc-ms. the concentrations ranged 2.7-649 ng g(-1)p,p'-ddt, below detection limit (bdl)-290 ng g(-1) o,p'-ddt, 0.4-13 ng g(-1) p,p'-dde, bdl to 4 ng g(-1) o,p'-dde, 1-231 ng g(-1) p,p'-ddd and 0.5-55 ng g(-1) o,p'-ddd. ...200717395245
characterization of major and minor alk(en)ylresorcinols from mango (mangifera indica l.) peels by high-performance liquid chromatography/atmospheric pressure chemical ionization mass spectrometry.5-alkyl- and 5-alkenylresorcinols, as well as their hydroxylated derivatives, were extracted from mango (mangifera indica l.) peels, purified on polyamide and characterized by high-performance liquid chromatography/atmospheric pressure chemical ionization mass spectrometry (hplc/apci-ms) for the first time. among the 15 compounds analyzed, 3 major and 12 minor c(15)-, c(17)-, and c(19)-substituted resorcinols and related analogues, showing varying degrees of unsaturation, were characterized by t ...200717295361
(z)-11-hexadecenal and (3z,6z,9z)-tricosatriene: sex pheromone components of the red banded mango caterpillar deanolis sublimbalis.the sex pheromone of the red banded mango caterpillar, deanolis sublimbalis (lepidoptera: crambidae), a serious pest of the mango mangifera indica (anacardiaceae) in india and southeast asia and a recent invader into northern australia, has been identified. three candidate compounds were identified from pheromone gland extracts of female moths, using gas chromatography (gc), gc-electroantennographic detection and gc-mass spectrometric analyses, in conjunction with dimethyldisulfide derivatizatio ...200717265177
an analysis of elastic and plastic fruit growth of mango in response to various assimilate supplies.changes in elastic and plastic components of mango (mangifera indica l. cv 'cogshall') fruit growth were analyzed with a model of fruit growth over time and in response to various assimilate supplies. the model is based on water relations (water potential and osmotic and turgor pressures) at the fruit level. variation in elastic fruit growth was modeled as a function of the elastic modulus and variation in turgor pressure. variation in plastic fruit growth was modeled using the lockhart (1965) e ...200717241964
pesticide bioconcentration modelling for fruit trees.the model presented allows simulating the pesticide concentration evolution in fruit trees and estimating the pesticide bioconcentration factor in fruits. pesticides are non-ionic organic compounds that are degraded in soils cropped with woody species, fruit trees and other perennials. the model allows estimating the pesticide uptake by plants through the water transpiration stream and also the time in which maximum pesticide concentration occur in the fruits. the equation proposed presents the ...200717092536
induction and cryopreservation of embryogenic cultures from nucelli and immature cotyledon cuts of mango (mangifera indica l. var zihua).in this paper, we described the direct somatic embryogenesis from both immature cotyledon cuts and nucelli in the same mango cultivar (mangifera indica l. var zihua), studied the effect of growth conditions of embryogenic cultures (ems) on cryopreservation and compared the cryopreservation response of ems induced from these two different explants. histological studies demonstrated that ems derived from nucelli could be induced directly from epidermal cells of both sides of nucelli, whereas ems d ...200716972094
death and decay in the trees of mango (mangifera indica l.).death and decay of trees of mango (mangifera indica l.) var. kesar due to fungal infection was studied histologically. fungal infection in the trees was observed due to various reasons like mechanical injuries in the stem, pruning of the branches, through the inflorescences, attack of ambrosia beetle and termites. in the initial stage, fungal spores get settled on the flowers due to presence of nectar, followed by their germination and entry of the hypha into peduncle, which gradually spreads in ...200717000093
in vitro susceptibility of viridans streptococci to leaf extracts of mangifera indica.the susceptibility of viridans streptococci to leaf extracts of mangifera indica was studied on 53 clinical isolates from 39 patients. all the isolates were found to be susceptible to both water and methanol extract of m. indica leaves. minimum inhibitory concentration (mic) of methanol extract for all isolates were <50 mg/ml and mic of water extract for all isolates were <200 mg/ml. methanol extract was found to have better action against viridans streptococci than water extract.200723100659
cytotoxic and genotoxic effects of aqueous extracts of five medicinal plants on allium cepa linn.the cytotoxic and genotoxic effects of aqueous extracts of five medicinal plants: azadirachta indica (a. juss), morinda lucida (benth.), cymbopogon citratus (dc stapf.), mangifera indica (linn.) and carica papaya (linn.) was evaluated using the allium cepa assay. the extracts were prepared with tap water as practised locally. onion bulbs were exposed to 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50%; and 1, 2.5, 5, 10 and 20% concentrations (v/v) of each of the extracts for macroscopic and microscopic analyses, respectiv ...200717572030
varietal differences in the bioaccessibility of beta-carotene from mango (mangifera indica) and papaya (carica papaya) fruits.mango and papaya, which are rich sources of beta-carotene, are widely consumed in india. in this study, beta-carotene content and its bioaccessibility were determined in six locally available varieties of mango, namely, badami, raspuri, mallika, malgoa, totapuri, and neelam, and two varieties of papaya, namely, honey dew and surya. varietal differences were evident in both beta-carotene content and its bioaccessibility in the case of mango. beta-carotene content in ripe mango ranged from 0.55 +/ ...200717715885
tocopherol and tocotrienol levels of foods consumed in hawaii.because of the individual biological effects and the uncertain or missing information on levels of tocopherols (t) and tocotrienols (t3) in foods frequently consumed in hawaii, 79 food items (50 in duplicate) were analyzed for alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocopherol (alphat, betat, gammat, and deltat) and alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocotrienol (alphat3, betat3, gammat3, and deltat3) in addition to alpha-tocopheryl acetate (alphatac). foods from local markets were stored according to us ...200717263473
antimicrobial activity of some indian medicinal plants.the antimicrobial potential of seventy-seven extracts from twenty-four plants was screened against eight bacteria and four pathogenic fungi, using microbroth dilution assay. lowest concentration of the extract, which inhibits any visual microbial growth after treatment with p-iodonitrotetrazolium violet, was considered to be minimum inhibitory concentration (mic). water extracts of acacia nilotica, justicia zelanica, lantana camara and saraca asoca exhibited good activity against all the bacteri ...200720161895
effects of an african weaver ant, oecophylla longinoda, in controlling mango fruit flies (diptera: tephritidae) in benin.six mango, mangifera indica l., plantations around parakou, northern benin, were sampled at 2-wk intervals for fruit fly damage from early april to late may in 2005. mean damage ranged from 1 to 24% with a weaver ant, oecophylla longinoda (latreille), being either abundant or absent. the fruit fly complex is made up of ceratitis spp. and bactrocera invadens drew et al., a new invasive species in west africa. in 2006, ceratitis spp. peaked twice in the late dry season in early april and early may ...200717598527
acetobacter senegalensis sp. nov., a thermotolerant acetic acid bacterium isolated in senegal (sub-saharan africa) from mango fruit (mangifera indica l.).a thermotolerant acetic acid bacterium, designated strain cwbi-b418(t), isolated in senegal from mango fruit (mangifera indica), was characterized in detail by means of genotypic and phenotypic methods. the novel strain was strictly aerobic and exhibited optimal growth on ygm medium at 35 degrees c. cells were gram-negative, motile and coccoid. the strain was assigned to the genus acetobacter on the basis of 16s rrna gene sequence analysis. dna-dna hybridization experiments with its phylogenetic ...200717625197
effects of mangifera indica l. aqueous extract (vimang) on primary culture of rat hepatocytes.vimang is an aqueous extract from stem bark of mangifera indica l. (mango) with pharmacological properties. it is a mixture of polyphenols (as main components), terpenoids, steroids, fatty acids and microelements. in the present work we studied the cytotoxic effects of vimang on rat hepatocytes, possible interactions of the extract with drug-metabolizing enzymes and its effects on gsh levels and lipid peroxidation. no cytotoxic effects were observed after 24 h exposure to vimang of up to 1000 mi ...200717651882
ecological niche of cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii and cryptococcus gattii in decaying wood of trunk hollows of living trees in jabalpur city of central india.cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii and c. gattii were repeatedly isolated from decaying wood of trunk hollows in living trees growing in jabalpur city in central india. the isolation of c. gattii has been reported from decayed wood inside trunk hollow of tamarindus indica (15.6%), mangifera indica (2.2%), pithecolobium dulce (12.5%), syzygium cumini (14%), and one from bark of s. cumini. c. n. var. grubii was isolated from decaying wood debris of t. indica (4.4%), m. indica (13.3%), terminalia ...200717661160
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