Effects of different additives on fermentation characteristics, nutrient composition and microbial communities of Leymus chinensis silage by Yuting Yan, Muqier Zhao, Pengbo Sun, La Zhu, Xingquan Yan, Junfeng Hao, Qiang Si, Zhijun Wang, Yushan Jia, Mingjiu Wang, Weifeng Hou, Gentu Ge

“…The LP and LPLB groups decreased pH and ADF levels and amassed a significant quantity of LA during fermentation, while preserving CP and WSC content. The microbial composition exhibited greater stability, which markedly enhanced the quality of Leymus chinensis silage, hence preserving its nutrient composition. …”
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Interactive effect of potassium and zinc application on oil yield of sunflower by Farid Hellal, Doaa Abou Basha, Saied El Sayed, Hanan Abdelkader

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Morphoanatomical variations of sugarcane genotypes: a micro-scale comparative analysis by Laura de Lima Armiato, Eduardo João Pereira Jr., Marcelo Rodrigues, Monica Cassel

“…Microscopic analysis revealed similar anatomical leaf compositions, yet significant micromorphometric variations were observed in seven leaf parameters: vascular bundle, xylem, bulliform cells, phloem, mesophyll, leaf blade, and the number of stomata. …”
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Mulberry (<i>Morus alba</i>) Twig and Leaf Extracts Ameliorate Obesity-Related Metabolic Disorders via Gut Microbiota Modulation in High-Fat Diet-Fed Mice by Wei Qian, Jinyan Han, Xiang Shi, Xiaoqing Qin, Feng Jiao, Minjuan Zhang, Lijun Bao, Chao Su

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Bioactive Potential of <i>Rheum cordatum</i> Losinsk. Leaf Extracts: Phytochemical Insights from Supercritical CO₂, Subcritical Ethanol and Ultrasound-Assisted Extractio... by Madina Amangeldinova, Mehmet Ersatır, Pınar Küce Cevik, Mustafa Abdullah Yilmaz, Oguz Cakır, Nataliya Kudrina, Aizhan Mussayeva, Timur Kulmanov, Nina Terletskaya, Metin Yildirim

“…The present study aimed to explore leaf extracts of <i>R. cordatum</i> by utilizing advanced green extraction technologies including supercritical CO₂ (ScCO₂), subcritical ethanol (Sc) and ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) to characterize their phytochemical composition and evaluate their antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. …”
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Dracaena trifasciata (Prain) Mabb leaf extract protects MIN6 pancreas-derived beta cells against the diabetic toxin streptozotocin: role of the NF-κB pathway by Christiaan Warner Hoornenborg, Christiaan Warner Hoornenborg, Nur Qomariyah, Nur Qomariyah, Herson Antonio González-Ponce, André Petrus Van Beek, Han Moshage, Gertjan Van Dijk

“…This in vitro study evaluated whether and how a leaf extract of ST could directly protect pancreas-derived MIN6 cells against the diabetogenic toxin streptozotocin (STZ).MethodsComposition of the ST extract (by 100% methanol) was investigated using high resolution mass spectrometry, which revealed several compounds with beneficial bioactive efficacy. …”
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Shaping the future of tobacco through microbial insights: a review of advances and applications by Wei Hu, Jiaxing Yuan, Jiaxiang Fei, Kaleem Imdad, Pengfei Yang, Shen Huang, Duobin Mao, Jing Yang

“…The unique metabolic function of tobacco microorganisms has attracted extensive attention from researchers, which is an important research field in tobacco industry to improve the intrinsic quality of tobacco leaf with microbial agents. The microorganisms are particularly rich on the surface of tobacco leaf, and their metabolic function is closely related to the change of tobacco leaf chemical composition. …”
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Sustainable Meat Alternatives: Incorporation of <i>Tenebrio molitor</i> and <i>Alphitobius diaperinus</i> Powders into Pork-Based Hybrid Hams by Lisiane Carvalho, Adriana Ferreira, Ana Novo Barros, Maria Otília Carvalho, Teresa J. S. Matos, Anabela Raymundo, Isabel Sousa

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A mixture of Aloe Vera Gel (Aloe vera. L) and Sungkai Leaf Extract (Peronema canescens. Jack) as Edible Coating to Increase Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Storage Life by Yefrida Yefrida, Fella Krisna Boneta, Refilda Refilda

“…Edible coating material from aloe vera gel added with sungkai leaf extract of various compositions (C, EC1, EC2, EC3, EC4, and EC5) was prapare and applied to tomatoes. …”
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Contact Toxicity Effects of Selected Organic Leaf Extracts of Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl.) A. Gray and Vernonia lasiopus (O. Hoffman) against Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky (Cole... by Stephen Maina Gitahi, Mathew Piero Ngugi, David Nganga Mburu, Alex Kingori Machocho

“…Results of the study indicate that the selected organic leaf extracts of T. diversifolia and V. lasiopus possessed significant contact insecticidal effects that ranged between 1.67 to 99.98%. …”
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Assessing the growth, yield, and biochemical composition of greenhouse cherry tomatoes with special emphasis on the progressive growth report by Adnan Arshad, Sorin Mihai Cîmpeanu, Ionuț Ovidiu Jerca, Chan Sovorn, Baber Ali, Liliana Aurelia Badulescu, Elena Maria Drăghici

“…This study assessed various growth parameters such as plant height, leaf growth, stem diameter, leaf spacing, leaf count, leaf area, and inflorescence count per plant, and suggested the optimum range of greenhouse conditions for each stage. …”
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Impacts of extraction solvents and processing techniques on phytochemical composition and antioxidant property of mulberry (Morus spp.) leaves by Chiu-Hsun Liao, Hong-Xuan Fu, Kai-Hsiang Tu, Ji-Hong Zheng, Chia-Hung Shih, Yung-Sheng Lin

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Phenotypic and chemical characterization of soybean hybrids between genetically modified and wild lines by Kyong-Hee Nam, Jin Ho Heo, Do Young Kim, In Soon Pack, Seong-Jun Chun, Chang-Gi Kim

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Thermal Characteristics and Kinetics of the Thermal Degradation of Sugar Beet Waste Leaves and Pulp in Relation to Chemical Composition by Sanja Ostojić, Darko Micić, Josipa Dukić, Iva Sabljak, Ayça Akyüz, Seda Ersus, Anet Režek Jambrak

“…Thermal characteristics of dried sugar beet pulp, leaves and leaf fractions obtained after extraction: fibrous leaf pulp and fibre rich leaf fraction, were investigated by differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetry. …”
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Pharmacognostic studies of Trifolium fragiferum L. flora of Southern Ukraine by O. V. Grechana, A. H. Serbin, O. O. Salii, A. M. Rudnyk, I. M. Shevchenko, L. A. Fukleva

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Spatial Reconfiguration of Living Stems and Snags Reveals Stand Structural Simplification During Moso Bamboo (<i>Phyllostachys edulis</i> (Carrière) J.Houz.) Invasion into Coniferb... by Xi Chen, Xiumei Zhou, Songheng Jin, Shangbin Bai

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Antimicrobial, antioxidant and essential oil studies on Veratrum album L. (Melanthiaceae) by Şemsettin Civelek, Sevda Kırbağ, Azize Demirpolat, Şule İnci, Pelin Yılmaz Sancar

“…The findings showed that the methanol extracts of the stem and leaf parts of the plant inhibited the growth of pathogenic microorganisms at different rates (14±0.1 - 34±0.3 mm). …”
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High-Strength UV-Resistant Polyvinyl Alcohol Composite Films Based on Phellodendron amurense Rupr Extract by Feng Li, Hongpeng Li, Guo Li, Yujia Zhang, Haoyu Ma, Min Tang

“…The prepared PVOH composite film containing Phellodendron amurense extract exhibited UV-resistant properties, with the composite film made from leaf extract showing the highest UV resistance. …”
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<i>Diplotaxis muralis</i> as an Emerging Food Crop: Chemical Composition, Nutritional Profile and Antioxidant Activities by Sandrine Ressurreição, Lígia Salgueiro, Artur Figueirinha

“…This study investigates its nutritional composition, secondary metabolites, and antioxidant activity. …”
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Nutrient and Anti-Nutrient Compositions in different Plant Fractions of Cajanus cajan Forage from Malaysia and Indonesia by Dian Agustina Abidinsyah, Halimatun Yaakub

“…Keywords: Forage production, silage, dry matter yield, nutritional composition, anti-nutritional content .…”
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