Influence of Relative Humidity and Aging on Morphology and Chemical Composition on Biomass Burning Particle by Titinan Utavong, Thunyapat Thongyen, Surat Bualert, Parkpoom Choomanee, Saranarat Kongkeaw, Tanawan Rattanapotanan, Jitlada Phupijit, Suteekan Maneejantra, Nitchakarn Changplaiy

“…This research studied changes in the size, morphology, and chemical composition of FPM produced from rice straw and sugarcane leaf burning and the effects of relative humidity (RH) on the aging process. …”
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Diversity and Composition of Soil Microbes Associated with <i>Barringtonia racemosa</i> Communities by Yutong Lin, Xiaohui Tan, Ju Hu, Yanping Yu, Xiuling Yang, Lin Li, Yanfang Tan, Zeting Dong, Yilan Wei, Fang Liang

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Agronomic Behaviour and Chemical Composition of Three Varieties of Pennisetum sp in the Peruvian Tropics by Enrique Susumu Watanabe Escobedo, Ronald Juancho Ramirez, Carlos Enrique Alvarado Atanacio, Debora López Rengifo, Pedro Hugo Injante Silva, Gustavo Ampuero Trigoso, José Américo Saucedo-Uriarte

“…The objective of this research was to compare the agronomic behaviour and chemical composition of three varieties of Pennisetum sp (Pennisetum purpureum Schum cv. …”
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Quantification of total phenols, flavonoides and tannins from Ziziphus jujuba (mill.) and Ziziphus lotus (l.) (Desf). Leaf extracts and their effects on antioxidant and antibacteri... by Meriem Elaloui, Ame Ennajah, Hanene Ghazghazi, Imen Ben Youssef, Nada Ben Othman, Mohamed Rabeh Hajlaoui, Ali Khouja, Abdelwahed Laamouri

“…This work was performed to determine the biochemical composition, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of leaf extracts collected from four different provenances: Mahdia and Mahres (Ziziphus jujuba); Kairouan and Rouhia (Ziziphus lotus). …”
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The Structural Modification of Jackfruit Leaf Proteins (<i>Artocarpus heterophyllus</i> Lam.) by High-Intensity Ultrasound Alters Their Techno-Functional Properties and Antioxidant... by Frida Zoé Ragazzo-Calderón, Maricarmen Iñiguez-Moreno, Montserrat Calderón-Santoyo, Juan Arturo Ragazzo-Sánchez

“…High-intensity ultrasound (HIU) can enhance protein solubility by disrupting internal interactions and altering protein structures, making them more suitable for industrial applications. (2) Methods: This study aimed to modify the structure of jackfruit leaf proteins using HIU at different powers (600, 840, and 1080 W) and treatment times (10, 15, and 20 min). …”
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Endophytic fungal community composition and function response to strawberry genotype and disease resistance by Hongjun Yang, Xu Zhang, Rui Wang, Quanzhi Wang, Yuanhua Wang, Geng Zhang, Pengpeng Sun, Bei Lu, Meiling Wu, Zhiming Yan

“…Methods We provide a comprehensive description of the composition and diversity of fungal communities in three niches (root, stem, and leaf) of three strawberry cultivars (‘White Elves’, ‘Tokun’, and ‘Akihime’) using internal transcribed spacer (ITS) rRNA amplicon sequencing and isolation culture methods. …”
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Metabolites profiling of Mimusops caffra leaf via multiplex GC-MS and UPLC-MS/MS approaches in relation to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities by Mostafa H. Baky, Sara M. Rashad, Omayma Elgendy, Safwat A. Ahmed

“…The main goal of the current study is to profile the phytochemical composition of M. caffra leaf targeting both volatile and non-volatile metabolites using gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and ultrahigh performance liquid chromatograpy coupled with mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS), respectively. …”
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Natural rubber composites incorporating alkali lignin: Property characterization and functional evaluation by Skulrat Pichaiyut, Bunyarit Panyapinyopol, Parinvadee Chukaew, Yuwanda Thongpanich, Fuangfa Utrarachkij, Sanchai Kuboon, Wasawat Kraithong, Pongtanawat Khemthong, Kriangsak Riewklang, Kamonwat Nakason, Wanwitoo Wanmolee

“…This study presents the sustainable development of NR composites incorporating sugarcane leaf (SCL)-derived alkali lignin and commercial alkali lignin as functional fillers. …”
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Domestication of medicinal plants (Lonicera japonica Thunb.) in China: comparison of morphological, resistance and biochemical traits between wild and cultivated populations by Congzhe Hou, Luyao Huang, Zhuangzhuang Li, Nan Sun, Sheng Yang, Jia Li, Zhenhua Liu

“…Therefore, this study aims to compare and analyze differences in morphology, resistance, and biochemical composition between wild and cultivated varieties.MethodsA total of 36 wild and 81 cultivated specimens were examined to compare plant morphology, flowering time, bud length, active ingredients, and resistance between wild and cultivated populations.ResultsThe cultivated honeysuckle exhibited several noteworthy characteristics, including more erect plant morphology, higher flower-to-leaf ratio, more obvious aggregation of flowers into clusters at the top of branches, higher frequency of flowering, and longer bud length compared to the wild type. …”
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Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using <i>Paullinia cupana</i> Kunth Leaf Extract Collected in Different Seasons: Biological Studies and Catalytic Properties by Alan Kelbis Oliveira Lima, Ítalo Rennan Sousa Vieira, Lucas Marcelino dos Santos Souza, Isadora Florêncio, Ingrid Gracielle Martins da Silva, Alberto Gomes Tavares Junior, Yasmin Alves Aires Machado, Lucas Carvalho dos Santos, Paulo Sérgio Taube, Gerson Nakazato, Laila Salmen Espindola, Lorena Carneiro Albernaz, Klinger Antônio da França Rodrigues, Marlus Chorilli, Hugo de Campos Braga, Dayane Batista Tada, Sônia Nair Báo, Luís Alexandre Muehlmann, Mônica Pereira Garcia

“…The biological results showed antibacterial activity against all the species tested, as well as remarkable antioxidant action against DPPH and ABTS free radicals, in the same way as the aqueous leaf extracts of <i>P. cupana</i>, in addition to cytotoxic properties against cancerous (A431 and A549) and non-cancerous (HaCaT and HNTMC) cells. …”
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Enhancement of synergistic effects of Cu2O@MnO2@NiO Using Sarcophrynium Brachystachys leaf extract for supercapacitor electrode application by Raphael M. Obodo, Hope E. Nsude, Jude N. Udeh, Ekwevugbe Omugbe, Sabastine E. Ugwuanyi, Sabastine C. Ezike, Chimezie U. Eze, Miletus O. Duru, Ishaq Ahmad, M. Maaza

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The mitochondrial genome of the fringe-lipped frog-eating bat Trachops coffini and its phylogenetic position among new world leaf-nosed bats (Chiroptera: Phyllostomidae) by Jesús Antonio Rocamontes-Morales, Anahí Martínez-Cárdenas, Jorge Ortega, J. Antonio Baeza

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Response of Black Nightshade to Different Cropping Systems and the Effect on Physiological Parameters and Mineral Composition by Gudani Millicent Managa, Lufuno Ethel Nemadodzi

“…In conclusion, black nightshade cultivated in open field provided higher leaf chlorophyll, leaf area, and trace elements compared to greenhouse cultivation while macro minerals concentration had no significant difference in both cropping systems.…”
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Utilization of biomass waste (Carica papaya leaf) for sustainable synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles via its extract catalytic reduction role and its antimicrobial assessment by Abiodun Oluwatosin Adeoye, Uchechukwu Chinwe Nebo, Rukayat Oluwatobiloba Quadri, Olayide Samuel Lawal

“…A magnetic stirrer operated at 60°C was used to homogenize a solution of Zn(NO3)2.6H2O and Carica papaya leaf extract to obtain paste, which was oven dried and subsequently calcined at 400°C. …”
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Explainable Climate-Based Time Series Modeling for Predicting Chemical Compositions in Tobacco Leaves by Hong He, Yunwei Zhang, Bin Li, Chengjin Tao

“…The quality of tobacco leaves significantly influences cigarette flavor and market value, with chemical composition serving as a critical quality indicator. …”
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Amino Acid Analysis and Cytotoxicity Study of Iraqi <i>Ocimum basilicum</i> Plant by Omar Hussein Ahmed

“…Background: This paper deals with the detection of amino acid composition of Iraqi <i>Ocimum basilicum</i> (basil) leaves and evaluation of the cytotoxic effects of the plant leaf extract on human colorectal cancer cells. …”
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Effects of Microplastics, Fertilization and Pesticides on Alien and Native Plants by Xiong Shi, Guilin Yang, Yulong Zheng

“…Alien plants exhibited a lower root mass fraction (RMF) with increased nutrient availability and a higher specific leaf area (SLA) in response to the addition of nutrients and microplastics. …”
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Elucidation of native California Agave americana and Agave deserti biofuel potential: Compositional analysis. by May Ling Lu, Charles E Wyman

“…Moreover, because the low K-lignin content of agave leaf bases bagasse of only about 12-18 wt.% suggests low recalcitrance and the negligible acid insoluble ash content should facilitate pretreatment prior to fermentations, the agave species native to the State hold considerable promise as potential biofuel feedstocks.…”
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Antioxidant Synergy in a Mixture of Powder Plant Leaves and Effects on Metabolic Profile, Oxidative Status and Intestinal Morpho-Histochemical Features of Laying Hens by Angela Gabriella D’Alessandro, Alessio Di Luca, Salvatore Desantis, Giovanni Martemucci

“…This study investigated the antioxidant and synergistic interactions among olive leaf (OL), bay laurel (BL), and rosemary (RL) leaf powder mixture (LPM: OL + BL + RL), using in vitro chemical tests [TPC, ORAC, TEAC-ABTS, FRAP; combination index (CI)], and in vivo validation on blood oxidative status, metabolic profile, and intestinal histomorphology in laying hens. …”
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Mulberry leaf extract reduces damage by regulating the oxidative response, immune response and intestinal flora of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) under chronic heat stress by Bing Fu, Donglai Zhou, Xiaotong Qiu, Xiaotong Qiu, Jieqiu Zheng, Jieqiu Zheng, Qiong Yang, Yang Xiao, Sentai Liao, Qingrong Li, Dongxu Xing

“…As an important plant extract, mulberry leaf extract (MLE) has been shown to have antioxidant and immune-boosting properties. …”
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