Antiproliferative Activity of Antioxidants-Rich Extracts from Olea europaea L. Leaves and Oil Against Six Cancerous Human Cell Lines by Reem M. Alharbi, Nanis H. Gomah, Wafik S. M. Ragab, Nabil S. Awad, Mohamed A. Abdein

“…The results obtained showed that Manzanillo leaf methanolic extract (LMME) and Manzanillo oil (OMME) gave the highest cytotoxicity with the lowest IC50 against Caco2 and A549 cell lines. …”
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Molecular characteristics and expression pattern of the FAR1 gene during spike sprouting in quinoa by Liubin Huang, Lingyuan Zhang, Ping Zhang, Junna Liu, Li Li, Hanxue Li, Xuqin Wang, Yutao Bai, Guofei Jiang, Peng Qin

“…The 87 CqFAR1 genes were systematically classified into five groups that showed a high degree of conservation in gene structure and motif composition. Tissue expression profiles of the CqFAR1 gene indicated that the CqFAR1 gene plays a key role throughout the growth and development of quinoa, especially at mid (leaf) and end (spike) stages. …”
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Viral and Viroid Communities in Peach Cultivars Grown in Bulgaria by Mariyana Gozmanova, Vesselin Baev, Rumyana Valkova, Elena Apostolova-Kuzova, Stoyanka Jurac, Galina Yahubyan, Lilyana Nacheva, Snezhana Milusheva

“…RNA sequencing of symptomatic leaf samples revealed the presence of common peach viruses, such as plum pox virus and prunus necrotic ringspot virus. …”
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In vitro Production of Atropine from Datura metel by Nithya M., Sumaya Fathima S., Sankar R., Ajay A., Vaibhav Kondiba Karape, Sedhupathi S.

“…This research highlights on the diverse phytochemical composition of Datura metel, warranting further exploration of its medicinal properties and cultivation techniques. …”
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Optimization of Fermentation and Biocontrol Efficacy of <i>Bacillus atrophaeus</i> XHG-1-3m2 by Ziyan Xu, Hailong Lu, Wanbin Shi, Xinmei Zhou, Jianxin Ren, Yanling Zhang, Rong Ma

“…The study determined the antibacterial activity of the fermentation broth, the optimal fermentation medium composition and conditions, and explored its effectiveness in controlling <i>Wilsonomyces carpophilus</i>. …”
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Entomocomplex of onions in the Right-Bank Forest-Steppe of Ukraine by V. Kudla, G. Tkalenko, V. Ignat

“…To monitor the phytosanitary condition of onion crops in the Right-Bank Forest-Steppe of Ukraine and to establish the species composition of dominant pests. Methods. The research was carried out in accordance with the generally accepted methodological recommendations in entomology. …”
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Tropical almond antioxidant gels mitigate the adverse effects of strong whitening agents on immediate bonding by Verónica Cecilia MEJÍA, Vitória Moraes MARQUES, Tamara Gonçalves de ARAÚJO, Lara Cecília de MOURA, Ana Cristina de Mello FIALLOS, Mary Anne Sampaio de MELO, Sérgio Lima SANTIAGO, Vanara Florêncio PASSOS

“…The AA of green and ripe leaf extracts was measured using the 2,2-di-phenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging capacity assay (DPPH). …”
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Effective substitution of ferrous sulfate with iron oxide nanoparticles enhances growth, antioxidant activity, and stevioside accumulation in micro-propagated Stevia rebaudiana by Sher Muhammad, Abid Ali Khan, Muhammad Rameez Khan, Sidra Mukhtar, Abeer Kazmi, Abeer Kazmi, Amir Ali, Amir Ali, Ayesha Siddiqa, Kayley Aileen Hernández Ramírez, Juan Pedro Luna-Arias, Gabriela Medina-Pérez, Armando Pelaez-Acero, Silvia Armenta, Ajaz Ahmad

“…In this study, the green synthesis of IONPs using Moringa oleifera leaf extract is reported, with the extract serving as both a reducing and capping agent. …”
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Phytochemical profiling and in vitro bioactivity of Pyrus calleryana extracts via UPLC-MS/MS and GNPS molecular networking by Anton Soria-Lopez, Ahmed H. Elbanna, Fabio Arturo Iannotti, Fatema R. Saber, Łukasz Pecio, Ivana Bello, Elisabetta Panza, Gokhan Zengin, Ismat Majeed, Komal Rizwan, Krystyna Skalicka-Woźniak, Jesus Simal-Gandara

“…This study investigates the chemical composition and biological activity of leaf, stem, and fruit extracts of Pyrus calleryana growing in Egypt, using UPLC-MS/MS and GNPS molecular networking, and assessing antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory activities. …”
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Influence of Frequency Conversion Regulation of Dense Baking Circulating Fan on Dehydration and Yellowing Characteristics and Stress Resistance of Tobacco Leaves by Chenglong HE, Yonghua LIU, Guanhui LI, Jiawei LUO, Zhengfa SHI, Ning HUANG, Xin JIN, Lingli XIE, Yuhang ZHAO, Zhijun CHENG, Kesu WEI

“…Analysis of tobacco leaves after baking revealed the variable frequency control group increased leaf width and single leaf mass by 10.63% and 27.5%, respectively, while reducing softness value by 9.92% and improving softness. …”
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Harnessing Cattail Biomass for Sustainable Fibers and Engineered Bioproducts: A Review by Mahmuda Parvin, Md Shadhin, Marzia Dulal, Mashiur Rahman

“…While most of the Typha species are proven to be a fiber‐yielding crop, Typha latifolia exhibits the broadest leaf size (5–30 mm), yields highest amount of fiber (≈190.9 g), and captures maximum CO2 (≈1270 g). …”
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Physiological basis for the differences of productive capacity among tillers in winter wheat by Hai-cheng XU, Tie CAI, Zhen-lin WANG, Ming-rong HE

“…The quality or structure of a wheat population is significantly affected by the compositions of tillers. Little has been known about the physiological basis for the differences of productive capacity among tillers. …”
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Molluscicidal activities of Senna alata silver nanoparticles against adult and egg stages of Lymnaea natalensis by Oyetunde T. Oyeyemi, Elizabeth A. Fasomoyin, Tajudeen O. Oriade, Kabirat A. Sulaiman, Olabisi S. Babatunde, Ifeoluwa T. Oyeyemi

“…AgNPs were synthesized using S. alata leaf extract, confirmed by UV-visible spectroscopy with an absorption peak at 362 nm. …”
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Characterization and Development of Ceramics with Inorganic Additives by Mirza Awais, Asif Mansoor, Imran Shah, Murtaza Hussain, Muhammad Asif

“…In this article, sintered ceramic specimens were prepared at different weight concentrations (DPT5, DPT10, DPT20, and DPT 30 and PT5, PT10, PT20, and PT30) of date palm tree leaf ash and pine tree needle ash as secondary additives in ceramic manufacturing along with primary material kaolinite (China clay). …”
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Accelerated reproduction of the parental lines of white cabbage using rosette plants (steckling) and artificial climate chambers by L. L. Bondareva, A. I. Mineykina

“…Genotypes 383-3, 384-2 and 384-7 were selected, which had the highest percentage of seeds in the fractional composition with size more than 2 mm 80.3%, 43.5% and 59.4%, respectively. …”
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Mechanistic insights and future perspectives of drought stress management in staple crops by Amir Abdullah Khan, Yong-Feng Wang, Rasheed Akbar, Rasheed Akbar, Wardah A. Alhoqail

“…Rapid alterations in physiological processes and chemical composition, including modifications to osmotic pressure, root and leaf size, and antioxidant systems, are all part of acclimatization. …”
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How Rootstocks Impact the Scion Vigour and Vine Performance of Vitis vinifera L. cv. Tempranillo by Alicia Pou, Luis Rivacoba, Javier Portu, Andreu Mairata, David Labarga, Enrique García-Escudero, Ignacio Martín

“…The least vigorous rootstocks (41B, 161-49C) conferred drought adaptability traits by increasing water use efficiency (WUE) and decreasing whole-plant water conductance per unit leaf area (Kplant) compared to the more vigorous rootstocks (1103-P, 110-R). …”
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Effect of longevity spinach leaves powder (LSP) as a broiler feed additive on some physical and chemical parameters of frozen stored thigh meat by Zaid Khidhir, Arazu Hamma, Mohammed Mohammed, Ayad Mahmood, Ahmed Al-Obaidi, Ziyad Aldoori

“…This investigation aimed to ascertain the impact of various concentrations of Longevity Spinach leaf powder (LSP) as broiler feed additives on chemical composition, some physical traits (each pH, Water holding capacity, and Cooking loss), Chemical and oxidative traits (Thiobarbituric acid, Free fatty acids, Total volatile nitrogen, Myaglobin and Met-Myoglobin) and validity period of the thigh meat which preserved for different freezing periods. 90 broiler chickens at the age of one day- (Ross-308) were distributed into six treatments randomly. …”
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THE HYGIENIC ROLE OF INDOOR PLANTS IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF THE AIR ENVIRONMENT (USING THE EXAMPLE OF PRESCHOOL EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS) by Ирина Игоревна Новикова, Наталья Федоровна Чуенко, Олег Андреевич Савченко, Евгений Анатольевич Новиков

“…The dimensions of the selected plants were determined by the metric method, as well as the area of the leaf apparatus was determined. Air sampling was carried out during the working week. …”
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Exploring the nutritional, pharmacological, and industrial potential of okra and its byproducts: a comprehensive review by Supriya Singh Gaur, Anusree Raveendran, A. Athulya, S. Adithya Narayanan, Rafeeya Shams, Kshirod Kumar Dash, Ayaz Mukarram Shaikh, Kovács Béla

“…Numerous health-aiding items, including protein supplements made from the fresh leaf of okra, herbal tea from the flower, and decaffeinated coffee made from the seeds, are also produced from okra and its byproducts. …”
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